JVC HR-DD855EK Troubleshooting, No power is applied to the recorder, Connect the mains power cord

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SUBSIDIARYINFORMATION (cont.)

Troubleshooting

Before requesting service for a problem, use this chart to see if you can correct the trouble yourself. Small problems are often easily corrected, and this can save you the trouble of sending your video recorder off for repair.

POWER
	SYMPTOM	POSSIBLE CAUSE	CORRECTIVE ACTION
1.	No power is applied to the recorder.	● The mains power cord is disconnected.	Connect the mains power cord.
2.	The clock is functioning properly,	● “ä“ is displayed on the display	Press the äbutton to turn the “ä“
	but the recorder cannot be powered.	panel with Auto Timer set to "OFF".	indicator off.
3.	The remote control won’t function.	● The batteries are discharged.	Replace the dead batteries with new
			ones.
TAPE TRANSPORT

	SYMPTOM	POSSIBLE CAUSE	CORRECTIVE ACTION
1.	The tape does not run during	● “^“ is displayed on the display	Press PLAY to turn the “^“ indicator
	recording.	panel.	off.
2.	The tape will not rewind or fast-	● The tape is already fully rewound or	Check the cassette.
	forward.	fast-forwarded.

PLAYBACK
	SYMPTOM	POSSIBLE CAUSE	CORRECTIVE ACTION
1.	The playback picture does not	● If you’re using the RF OUT connec-	If you are using the RF OUT connec-
	appear while the tape is running.	tion . . .	tion . . .
		. . . the TV receiver’s channel selector	. . . set the TV receiver to the VIDEO
		is not set to the VIDEO channel.	channel. (☞ pg. 6)
		. . . the recorder's VIDEO channel	. . . Perform "Video Channel Set"
		has not been correctly set.	(☞ pg. 40)
		● If you’re using the AV connection, the	If you are using the AV connection,
		TV receiver is not set to the AV mode.	set the TV to its AV mode.
2.	Noise appears during normal	● The automatic tracking mode is	Try manual tracking (☞ pg. 17).
	playback.	engaged.
3.	The playback picture is blurred or	● The video heads may be dirty.	Consult your JVC dealer.
	interrupted while TV broadcasts are
	clear.
4.	Breaks are noticeable in Hi-Fi	● Automatic tracking is engaged.	Engage and adjust tracking manually.
	soundtrack.		(☞ pg. 17)
RECORDING

	SYMPTOM	POSSIBLE CAUSE	CORRECTIVE ACTION
1.	Recording cannot be started.	● There is no cassette loaded, or the	Insert a cassette, or using adhesive
		cassette loaded has had its Record	tape, reseal the slot where the tab
		Safety tab removed.	was removed.
2.	TV broadcasts cannot be recorded.	● “L-1”, “L-2” or "F-1" has been	Set to the desired preset.
		selected as the input mode.
3.	Tape-to-tape editing is not possible.	● The source (another video recorder,	Confirm that the source is properly
		camcorder) has not been properly	connected.
		connected.
		● All necessary power switches have	Confirm that all units’ power switches
		not been turned on.	are turned on.
		● The input mode is not correct.	Set the input mode to “L-1”,“L-2” or
			"F-1".