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13 TROUBLESHOOTING

13-1 Warning indicators

If the unit malfunctions during operation, the built-in self-diagnostics system identifies the problem and displays a warning
message on the monitor and/or the counter display. Also, the [AUTO OFF] indicator may be shown on the LCD. In this case,
turn the power off and then on again to restore operation. If the [AUTO OFF] indicator appears again, the VCR may require
repair or adjustment. Consult your local JVC dealer.
The VCR’s built-in microprocessor is susceptible to interference from externally generated noise or electro-magnetism. In this
case, turn the main power (AC and DC power supplies) off, turn on again and check the operation.
On-screen display
Counter display
Error contents
Condensation on the drum.
Tape cannot be loaded.
•Tape cannot be
unloaded.
•Tape is jammed.
The eject operation is
abnormal.
The cassette housing is
abnormal.
The tape is broken.
The tape is slack.
The tape end sensor is
abnormal.
The tape beginning sensor is
abnormal.
The drum rotation stops.
The capstan rotation stops.
Operation
•When a cassette is not
loaded, the drum starts to
rotate.
•When a cassette is loaded,
the AUTO OFF mode is
engaged and the operation
stops.
Operation stops. No
operations are possible.
Solution
Wait for the drum to stop
rotating, then load a
cassette.
Do not use the unit until the
AUTO OFF mode is
disengaged.
Turn the power on again. In
some cases, the tape may
be damaged, so use a
different tape. If the problem
persists, consult your JVC
dealer.
CONDENSATION ON DRUM
The [DEW] indicator
lights.
FAILURE LOADING

ERR3200

FAILURE UNLOADING

ERR3300

CASSETTE EJECT FAILURE

ERR4100

HOUSING FAILURE

ERR4200

TAPE DEFECTIVE

ERR5605

TAPE DEFECTIVE

ERR5607

END LEADER DETECTION

ERR5702

BEGIN LEADER DETECTION

ERR5802

DRUM MOTOR FAILURE

ERR7001

CAP MOTOR FAILURE

ERR7101

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Solution
On-screen display
Counter display Operation
Operation stops. No
operations are possible.
Operation stops. No
operations are possible.
Operation continues.
Operation stops.
Operation stops.
Operation stops.
Operation continues.
Operation stops.
Operation continues.
Operation stops about 60
seconds after the fan motor
stops (with the No. 397 <FAN
STOP SHUTDOWN> menu
switch set to “ENABLE”).
The operation continues.

13 TROUBLESHOOTING

Turn the power on again. In
some cases, the tape may
be damaged, so use a
different tape. If the problem
persists, consult your JVC
dealer.
Turn the power on again.
Use a tape recorded in the
SP mode.
Set the safety slide to “REC”.
Copy-guarded signals cannot
be recorded.
Input signals to the [DV IN/
OUT] connector.
Copy-guarded signals cannot
be recorded.
When the IEEE 1394 input is
selected, the EE check
cannot be performed.
Set the safety slide to “REC”.
Use a tape recorded at the
32 kHz sampling rate.
Set the No. 245 <SAMPLING
RATE> menu switch to
“32K”.
Audio dubbing cannot be
performed on tapes recorded
in the LP mode.
Set the video input to a
position other than “DV IN”.
See “Audio dubbing” on
page 27.
Use a tape on which SSF
data has been properly
recorded.
Consult your nearest JVC
dealer.
Clean with a dedicated head
cleaning tape.
Refer to page 7.
SUP REEL FAILURE

ERR7202~ 7203

TAKE UP REEL FAILURE

ERR7302~ 7303

SYSCON REF ERROR

ERR8400

PC TAPE INHIBIT

Pc7APE

LP INHIBIT

LPiNh

REC INHIBIT

REciNh

1394 INHIBIT

1394iNh

EE CHECK INHIBIT

EEiNh

AUDIO DUB INHIBIT

ADBiNh

SSF INHIBIT

SSFiNh

FAN MOTOR FAILURE

FAN STOP

HEAD CLOG

HEAD CLOG

The supply reel rotation is
abnormal.
The takeup reel rotation is
abnormal.
System controller reference
signal failure.
A data tape for personal
computer is used.
A tape recorded in the LP
mode is played back.
The cassette’s safety slide is
set to “SAVE”.
Copy-guarded signals are
input.
No signal is input to the [DV
IN/OUT] connector.
Copy-guarded signals are
input.
When the IEEE 1394 input is
selected, the EE check is
performed.
The cassette’s safety slide is
set to “SAVE”.
The tape was recorded with
the 48 kHz sampling rate.
The No. 245 <SAMPLING
RATE> menu switch is set to
“48K”.
Audio dubbing was attempted
on a tape recorded in the LP
mode.
The video input is set to “DV
IN”.
SSF data error occurs.
The fan motor stops.
The video head is clogged.
Error contents
Use a tape on which NTSC
(U MODEL), PAL (E MODEL)
signals are recorded.