Troubleshooting, Symptom Possible Cause | JVC HR-J580EK instruction

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Troubleshooting

1.No power is applied to the VCR.

2.The clock is functioning properly, but the VCR cannot be powered.

3.The Remote Control wonÕt function.

¥The mains power cord is disconnected.

¥cis displayed on the display panel with AUTO TIMER set to OFF.

¥The batteries are discharged.

Connect the mains power cord.

Press the cbutton to turn the c indicator off.

Replace the dead batteries with new ones.

TAPE TRANSPORT	¥ The VCR is in the RECORD
1. The tape does not run during	¥ The VCR is in the RECORD
recording. Ulights up and	PAUSE MODE.
preset position blinks on the
display panel.

Press .to resume recording.

2.The tape will not rewind or fast- forward.

¥ The tape is already fully	Check the cassette.
rewound or fast-forwarded.

1.The playback picture does not appear while the tape is running.

2.Noise appears during visual search.

3.Noise appears during normal playback.

4.The playback picture is blurred or interrupted while TV broad- casts are clear or USE CLEAN- ING CASSETTE message appears on the screen.

5.Breaks are noticeable in Hi-Fi soundtrack.

¥If youÕre using only the RF cable for connectionÉ

Éthe TVÕs channel selector is not set to the Video Channel. Éthe VCRÕs Video Channel has not been correctly set.

¥If youÕre using both the RF cable and 21-pin SCART cable for connection, the TV is not set to the AV mode.

¥This is normal.

¥The automatic tracking mode is engaged.

¥The video heads may be dirty.

¥Automatic tracking is engaged.

If you are using only the RF cable for connectionÉ

Éset the TV to the Video Channel. ÉPerform Video Channel Set. (☞Êpg.Ê42)

If you are using both the RF cable and 21-pin SCART cable for connection, set the TV to its AV mode.

Try manual tracking. (☞ pg. 30)

Use a dry cleaning cassette JVC TCL-2U or consult your JVC dealer.

Try manual tracking (☞ pg. 30) or press AUDIO to change the soundtrack to NORM (☞Êpg.Ê32).