JVC HR-J231MS specifications Recording, Timer again

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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.			● “AU” has been selected as the input		Set to the desired channel.
			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 “AU”.
4.	Camcorder recording is not		● The camcorder has not been		Confirm that the camcorder is
	possible.		properly connected.		properly connected.
			● The input mode is not correct.		Set the input mode to “AU”.
TIMER RECORDING
		SYMPTOM		POSSIBLE CAUSE		CORRECTIVE ACTION
1.	Timer recording won’t work.		● The clock and/or the timer have		Re-perform the clock and/or timer
			been set incorrectly.		settings.
			● The timer is not engaged.		Press TIMER and confirm that “TIMER“
					is displayed on the display panel.
2.	On-screen timer programming is		● Timer recording is in progress.		Timer programming can’t be
	not possible.				performed while a timer recording is
					in progress. Wait until it finishes.
3.	“TIMER“ and “]“ on the display		● The timer is engaged but there’s no		Load a cassette with the Record
	panel won’t stop blinking.		cassette loaded.		Safety tab intact, or cover the hole
					using adhesive tape.
4.	The cassette is automatically		● The loaded cassette has had its		Remove the cassette and cover the
	ejected, and “TIMER“ and “]“		Record Safety tab removed.		hole with adhesive tape, or insert a
	on the display panel won’t stop				cassette with the Record Safety tab
	blinking.				intact.
5.	“TIMER“ blinks for 10 seconds and		● TIMER has been pressed when there		Check the programmed data and re-
	the Timer mode is disengaged.		are no programs in memory, or the		program as necessary, then press
			timer record information has been		TIMER again.
			programmed incorrectly.
6.	The cassette is automatically		● The end of the tape was reached		The programme may not have been
	ejected, the power shuts off and		during timer recording.		recorded in its entirety. Next time
	“TIMER“ and “]“ won’t stop				make sure you have enough time on
	blinking.				the tape to record the entire
					programme.
OTHER PROBLEMS
		SYMPTOM		POSSIBLE CAUSE		CORRECTIVE ACTION
1.	Whistling or howling is heard from		● The camcorder’s microphone is too		Position the camcorder so its
	the TV during camcorder record-		close to the TV.		microphone is away from the TV.
	ing.		● The TV’s volume is too high.		Turn the TV’s volume down.
2.	The channel cannot be changed.		● Recording is in progress.		Press PAUSE to pause the recording,
					change channels, then press PLAY to
					resume recording.