50 EN, Troubleshooting | JVC HR-674, HR-J670, HR-671, HR-272EU, HR-673

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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 supplied to the recorder.	● The mains power cord is disconnected.	Connect the mains power cord.

2.	The clock is functioning properly, but	● “#” is displayed on the front display	Press the # button to turn the “#“
	the recorder cannot be powered.	panel with Auto Timer set to “OFF”.	indicator off.

3.	The remote control won’t function.	● The batteries are discharged.	Replace the dead batteries with new ones.

TAPE TRANSPORT

	SYMPTOM	POSSIBLE CAUSE	CORRECTIVE ACTION
1.	The tape does not run during	● “i“ is displayed on the front display	Press 4 to turn the “i“ indicator off.
	recording.	panel.

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 appear	● If you’re using the RF connection,	If you are using the RF connection,
	while the tape is running.	. . . the TV receiver’s channel selector is	. . . set the TV receiver to the video
		not set to the video channel.	channel.
		. . . the recorder’s video channel has not	. . . perform “Video Channel Set”
		been correctly set.	( pg. 46).
		● If you’re using the AV connection, the	If you are using the AV connection, set the
		TV receiver is not set to the AV mode.	TV to its AV mode.

2.	Noise appears during visual search.	● This is normal.

3.	Noise appears during normal	● The automatic tracking mode is	Try manual tracking. ( pg. 18)
	playback.	engaged.

4.	The playback picture is blurred or	● The video heads may be dirty.	Use a dry cleaning cassette TCL-2UX or
	interrupted while TV broadcasts are		consult your JVC dealer.
	clear or "USE CLEANING CASSETTE"
	message appears on the screen.

5.	Breaks are noticeable in Hi-Fi	● The automatic tracking mode is	Try manual tracking. ( pg. 18)
	soundtrack. (HR-J670/671/672/673/	engaged.
	674EU only)

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Contents

Video Cassette Recorder English Safety Precautions Moisture Condensation Front View Front Display Panel How To Use Operating JVC TVs Connect the recorder to TV Check the contentsSituate the recorder Connect the recorder to mains Select your country Auto Set UpTurn on the recorder Press rt to select your language code Perform Auto Set UpSelect the language Press rt to select Auto and press OK or e Set the video channel Perform Preset Download10 EN Press rt to select CH - and press OK or e Language for the on-screen display Just Clock Language Access the Main Menu screenAccess the Country Set screen 12 EN Attach the Satellite Controller Installing Satellite ControllerSituate the Satellite Controller Make connections Setting satellite receivers brand and channel 14 EN VCR Auto Standby Direct Rec TV Auto Power OnNexTView Link Basic Playback 16 EN Variable Speed Search Slow MotionHigh-Speed Search Pause during playback Instant ReView 18 ENManual Tracking Next Function Memory Index SearchSkip Search Repeat Playback 20 EN Watching Another Instant Timer Recording ITREngage the ITR mode Set the recording duration Tape Remaining Time Reset the counter22 EN Set the counter display Playback Recording Before performing the Showview Timer Programming Access the Showview screenAccess the Showview Program screen 24 EN Satellite Receiver Users Set the VPS/PDC modeEngage the recorder’s timer mode Guide Program Number Set Express Timer Programming 26 EN Enter the channel position To Timer-Record Weekly Or Daily SerialsVPS/PDC Recording Press PR + 28 EN Select the programme to modify Cancel or change programme settingConfirm the overlapping programmes Overlapping programmes blink on the TV screen Programme Recording Select the L-2 Select modeEngage the Auto Satellite Programme Recording mode 30 EN Edit From a Camcorder Set the recorder’s input modeSet the edit mode Start the camcorder 32 EN Set the input mode of recording deckAnother Video Recorder Start the source player Connecting To a Satellite Receiver Satellite receiver Decoder Back of recorder Connect the decoder Select the input mode34 EN Set the tuner HR-J670/671/672/673/674EU only Make connections Select the mode Mode SetAccess the Mode Set screen Select the mode setting When this function is set to ON, the timer is You can set the B.E.S.T. Biconditional Equalised SignalThis feature helps you to adjust the playback picture Off, and automatically disengaged when the recorder is 38 EN For Example About Ntsc Playback 40 EN Access the Auto Channel Set screenTuner Set Auto Channel Set Press OK twice Perform Auto Channel SetView the Confirmation screen 42 EN Manual Channel Set When Receiving a Scrambled Broadcast Delete a Channel Set Stations B 44 ENSet Stations a TV Station And ID List Station Name Video Channel Set Access the Video Channel Set modeExit the Video Channel Set mode 46 EN Guide Program Number Showview SetupGuide Program Number Set Enter the Guide Program number 48 EN Access the Clock Set screenClock Set Set the source channel position for clock data Set the date and timeSet Just Clock Start the clock operation Troubleshooting 50 EN Recording Other Problems 52 EN Playback 54 EN Language Manual Channel Set Manual Tracking Mode Set Auto Set UpConnecting To a Satellite Receiver Delete a Channel Timer warning display Tuner Set See Instructions pg International Telephone Language CodeCountry Code