JVC HM-DSR100U, HM-DSR100DU, HM-DSR100RU manual A-14

User and

Installation Guide

VIEWING A PROGRAM ON THE TELEVISION SCREEN

	What Is	Possible Why	What to Do
	Happening
	The TV/VCR button on		This button works only when the recorder is wired using only the
	the remote does not		RF or VHF connections. Remember that with any wiring setup,
	work.		you can use the Local TV Link feature to select local broadcast or
			cable channels.
	The recorder power	The TV set may not be operating	Make sure that the TV set is plugged into an electrical outlet, and
	light is on, but the TV	properly.	that the cord, plug and outlet are in good operating condition.
	image is:	If the TV and the recorder are	Make sure the outlet has electrical power. Make sure that the TV
		operating properly, there may be	is turned on.
	black (no picture), is	interference with the satellite	If you connected the recorder to the TV using only the RF or
	frozen, has breakups	signal.	VHF connections, make sure that the TV is tuned to channel 3 or
	in the image, or		4 (whichever works best in your area) and that the Chan. 3/4
	shows multicolored		Setup is set to the same channel as the TV. Make sure that the
	squares.		TV brightness and contrast are adjusted correctly.
			Make sure that the TV is connected properly to the recorder.
			Check that your system has been installed correctly. Verify that
			all required coaxial cables are in place, and check that all cable
			connectors are firmly connected.
			Make sure that your satellite antenna is aimed at the satellites.
			Check the strength of the signal in the Point Dish and Signal
			Strength menu. Re-aim the antenna, if necessary, to obtain
			maximum signal strength.
			Note your local weather conditions. Heavy rain, snow, or cloud
			cover may be interfering with transmission of the satellite signal.
			Remove any snow or other debris which may have collected on
			the satellite antenna.
	The recorder power	The TV set may not be operating	Make sure that the TV brightness and contrast are adjusted
	light is on, and there is a	properly.	correctly, and that the TV is working properly.
	picture on the TV	If you connect the recorder to the	Make sure that the TV is connected properly to the recorder.
	screen, but the picture:	TV using only the RF or VHF	Check other nearby electrical equipment as possible sources of
		connections, there may be a strong	interference. Verify that all required coaxial cables are in place.
	has sparkles or is	local broadcast on the same or	Check for moisture or water leaking in all connections. Dry out
	grainy; or	adjacent channel to the one	if needed, then seal with coaxial cable sealant after reconnection.
	has a herringbone	to which the RF or VHF is tuned.	Check antenna-to-recorder cable run length; if over 100 feet,
	pattern; or	There may be interference from	install a line amplifier.
	lacks color or	other nearby electrical equipment	Make sure that the satellite antenna is aimed at the satellites.
	vertical hold, or	(such as cellular telephones,	Check the strength of the signal in the Point Dish and Signal
	wobbles, or	computers, microwave ovens,	Strength menu. Re-aim the antenna if necessary, to obtain
	looks “washed out”	radios, stereos, or TVs).	maximum signal strength. Check the antenna mount, tightening
	or fuzzy.	The satellite antenna may have	bolts if needed.
		shifted, losing signal strength.
SYSTEM FEATURES
	What Is	Possible Why	What to Do
	Happening
	You were in the middle	The menu system has a time-out	Start your procedure again.
	of doing something in a	feature that closes the menu after
	menu, and it suddenly	several minutes of no activity.
	closed, taking you back	This will discard any changes you
	to the program you were	have made.
	viewing.

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