JVC HR-J439EE manual Oubleshooting, Timer again

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TROUBLESHOOTING(cont.)

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.
3.	The remote control won’t operate	● The TV/VCR switch is in the wrong	Set the switch to TV.
	the TV.	position.