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TROUBLESHOOTING

Before requesting service for a problem, use this chart and see if you can repair 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

 

The mains power cord is discon-

 

Connect the mains power cord.

 

 

recorder.

 

nected.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.

The clock is functioning properly,

 

“ä“ is displayed on the display

 

Press the TIMER button to turn the

 

 

but the recorder cannot be

 

panel with Auto Timer set to "OFF".

 

“ä“ indicator off.

 

 

powered.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.

The remote control won’t function.

 

The batteries are discharged.

 

Replace the dead batteries with new ones.

 

 

 

 

The remote control is set to the

 

Press the appropriate button (TV or

 

 

 

 

wrong operating mode.

 

VCR) depending on the unit you want

 

 

 

 

 

 

to operate. (pg. 29)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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. 4)

 

 

 

 

. . . the recorder's VIDEO channel

 

. . . Perform "Video Channel Set"

 

 

 

 

has not been correctly set.

 

(pg. 4)

 

 

 

 

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 visual

 

This is normal.

 

 

 

 

search.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.

Noise appears during normal

 

The automatic tracking mode is

 

Try manual tracking. (pg. 14)

 

 

playback.

 

engaged.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4.

Noise appears during slow-motion

 

The automatic tracking mode is

 

Try manual tracking. (pg. 14)

 

 

playback.

 

engaged.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5.

Noise appears during still

 

 

 

Press TV PROG + or a few times to

 

 

playback.

 

 

 

remove the noise bars from the screen.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6.

The playback picture is blurred or

 

The video heads may be dirty.

 

Consult your JVC dealer.

 

 

interrupted while TV broadcasts

 

 

 

 

 

 

are clear.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7.

No sound accompanies the

 

The TV system you have selected at

 

Set it to the correct position for the TV

 

 

playback picture.

 

the TV System Select screen is

 

broadcast system used in your area.

 

 

 

 

incorrect.

 

(pg. 37.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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JVC HR-J459EE, HR-J259EE Set the TV receiver to the Video, If you are using the AV connection, Set the TV to its AV mode