JVC HR-IP820U instruction manual If You Have Any Questions, Symptoms Check points

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If You Have Any Questions

Before requesting service...

Power or Tape Transport Problems?

Symptoms	Check points
No power is applied to the VCR.	■ Is the power cord disconnected?
	— Connect it.
Remote control does not function.	■ Are the batteries discharged?
	— Replace with new ones.
	■ Is the remote control's A/B code setting correct? (☞ p. 22)
	■ Are the VCR/TV/CABLE control select switches set to their appropriate position? (☞ p. 5)
	— Check once again.
Clock is functioning properly, but the VCR	■ Is "TIMER" displayed on the display panel?
cannot be powered.	— Press the TIMER button to extinguish the display.
Cassette will not load. Gets stuck and is	■ Are you inserting the cassette correctly? Incorrect insertion causes the built-in safety
ejected a few seconds later.	mechanism to automatically eject the cassette.
	— Wait a few seconds and re-insert correctly.
	— Be sure to push the middle of the cassette's label side and be sure the window side is up.
Tape stops during rewind or fast-forward.	■ Is the C. MEMORY button pressed?
	— Press again to make "M" disappear from the counter display.
Tape will not rewind or fast-forward.	■ Is the tape already fully rewound or fast-forwarded?
	— Check the cassette.
Playback Problems?
Symptoms	Check points
Playback picture does not appear while the	■ If you are using RF OUT connection, is the TV receiver’s channel selector set to the correct
tape is running.	video channel?
	— Set it to the RF converter channel (3 or 4). (☞ p. 8)
	■ If you are using AV connection, is the TV receiver set to the AV mode?
	— Set it to the AV mode.
Noise appears during visual search.	■ This is normal.
Noise appears during normal playback.	■ Is the automatic tracking mode engaged?
	— Try manual tracking. (☞ p. 17)
Noise appears during slow playback.	■ Try manual tracking. (☞ p. 17)
	■ This is normal in the LP mode.
Playback picture is blurred or interrupted	■ Video heads may be dirty.
while TV broadcasts are clear.	— Head cleaning is necessary. Consult your JVC dealer (☞ p. 39).
Breaks are noticeable in Hi-Fi audio sound.	■ Is the automatic tracking mode engaged?
	— Try manual tracking. (☞ p. 17).
Hi-Fi soundtrack cannot be heard.	■ Is "AUDIO MONITOR" on the FUNCTION menu set to "NORM"?
	— Set it to "HI-FI" (☞ p. 18).
	■ Is Hi-Fi audio present on the tape?
Recording Problems?
Symptoms	Check points
Recording cannot be started.	■ Is a cassette loaded?
	■ Is the safety tab on the cassette removed?
	— Cover with adhesive tape. (☞ p. 24)
TV broadcasts cannot be recorded.	■ Has “AUX” been selected by mistake?
	— Set to the desired channel.
Tape-to-tape editing is not possible.	■ Is the camcorder or VCR correctly connected?
	■ Are all necessary power switches turned ON?
	■ Has “AUX” been selected?
	— Set to “AUX”.
	■ Have the correct inputs been selected?
	— Make sure the correct inputs (FRONT or REAR) have been selected on the AUX INPUT
	screen. (☞ p. 32, 33)
Camera recording is not possible.	■ Is the camcorder correctly connected?
	■ Has “AUX” been selected?
	— Set to “AUX”.

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