Troubleshooting | JVC HR-S5700AM, LPT0428-001A manual

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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

1.No power is applied to the recorder.

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

3.The remote control won't function.

TAPE TRANSPORT

SYMPTOM

1.The tape does not run during recording.

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

PLAYBACK

SYMPTOM

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.Noise appears during slow-motion playback.

5.Noise appears during still playback.

6.Breaks are noticeable in Hi-Fi soundtrack.

7.The playback picture is blurred or interrupted while TV broadcasts are clear.

8.Playback picture has a loss of colour.

9.No sound accompanies the playback picture.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

●The mains power cord is discon- nected.

●"‰" is displayed on the display panel with Auto Timer set to "OFF".

●The batteries are discharged.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

●"" is displayed on the display panel.

●The tape is already fully rewound or fast-forwarded.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

●If you're using the RF OUT connec- tion . . .

. . . the TV receiver's channel selector is not set to the VIDEO channel.

. . . the recorder's VIDEO channel has not been correctly set.

●If you're using the AV or S-VIDEO connection, the TV receiver is not set to the AV mode.

●This is normal.

●The automatic tracking mode is engaged.

●The automatic tracking mode is engaged.

●Automatic tracking is engaged.

●The video heads may be dirty.

●The wrong colour system is selected for the tape being played back.

●The wrong colour system was selected during recording.

●The TV system you have selected at the TV System Select screen is incorrect.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Connect the mains power cord.

Press the ‰ button to turn the "‰" indicator off.

Replace the dead batteries with new ones.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Press PLAY to turn the "" indicator off.

Check the cassette.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

If you are using the RF OUT connec- tion . . .

. . . set the TV receiver to the VIDEO channel. ( pg. 6)

. . . Perform "Video Channel Set". ( pg. 6)

If you are using the AV or S-VIDEO connection, set the TV to its AV mode.

Try manual tracking. ( pg. 15)

Try manual tracking. ( pg. 15)

Press PR +/– few times to remove the noise bars from the screen.

Engage and adjust tracking manually. ( pg. 15)

Consult your JVC dealer.

Select the correct colour system by pressing the COLOUR SYSTEM button. ( pg. 44)

Once recorded, the signal cannot be corrected. Be sure to choose the correct setting before recording.

Set it to the correct position for the TV broadcast system used in your area. ( pg. 49)

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JVC HR-S5700AM, LPT0428-001A specifications Troubleshooting, If youre using the RF OUT connec- tion

Contents

HR-S5700AM Safety Precautions Moisture Condensation Situate Recorder Check ContentsBasic Connections Mains Connect Recorder to Mains Video ConnectionConnect Recorder to TV Back of Recorder EN Initial Sett Ings Access Video Channel SET ModeVideo Channel Set With RF Connection Finish Video Channel SET Video ChannelFinish Video Channel SET SET SET Time Auto Set UpSelect Language SET Date Start Auto Channel SET During Auto Set UpSelect TV System Major Countries TV System On-Screen Displays Access Main Menu ScreenENABLE/DISABLE ON-SCREEN Display Turn on the Recorder Access Initial SET Screen Select Language Start Clock Operation Access Clock SET ScreenClock Set Press Push JOG %ﬁ to set the year Point Basic PlaybackLoad a Cassette Start Playback High-Speed Search Playback FeaturesActivate HIGH-SPEED Search Slow Motion Override Automatic Tracking Adjust Tracking ManuallyActivate Index Search Return to Automatic Tracking Activate Instant Review Skip Over UnwantedSections Basic Recording SET Counter Display Recording FeaturesSelect Channel to Watch EN Recording Display Remaining Time Engage ITR ModeSET Recording Duration VHS Super VHS, S-VHS ET and VHS Access Function SET ScreenSelect S-VHS Mode Super VHS ET Select S-VHS ET SETMode Return to Normal Screen Access Main Menu ScreenS.T. Picture System Preparation Or press Record on the recorder RecordingPlayback During B.E.S.T EN Timer Recording System SetupAccess G-CODE Showview Setup Screen Number Number of the recorders Enter Receiving Channel Position NumberNumber keys to input Received. Then press OK Access G-CODE Programme Screen Timer ProgrammingAccess G-CODE Showview Screen Enter G-CODE Number Engage Recorders Timer ModeReturn to Normal Express Timer Programming Start Time Repeat steps 1 8 for each additional programme Or OK. Program Completed appears onScreen for about 5 seconds, then normal screen Return to Timer Mode Disengage Timer ModeCancel or Replace a Programme Check, Cancel And Replace Programmes Confirm the Overlap Cancel or ChangeProgramme Setting Ping Programmes Auto Timer Access Function SETTimer Recording Auto SP LP Timer Automatic Sat- ellite Program Recording Before performing the following steps SET Remote Control Code Remote Control FunctionsRemove Power Supply RE-SUPPLY Power SET TV Brand Code TV Multi-brand Remote ControlControl Your TV Using Additional Buttons Operate TV Operate Unit Multi-brand Remote ControlSET Brand Code TV PR +/-,NUMBER keys Cable BOX Brand Name Code Cable Box or Satellite Re- ceiver Multi-brand CodeDVD Multi-brand Code DVD Brand Name Code AUX in or Tape Monitor Speaker Connecting Using a Stereo SystemMake Connections Audio Cable not provided Speaker Mains outlet Preparation For Editing Access Main Nenu ScreenSET Mode Editing If the camcorder has an S-VIDEO output connector Recorder Control SET ModeIf the camcorder has no S-VIDEO output connector Recorder Edit From Camcorder Start Source Player SET Recording Decks Input ModeEdit To Or From Another Video Recorder Start Recording Deck Locate Start Point SET Input ModeAudio Dubbing Engage Audio Dubbing Start Dubbing END Audio Dubbing Setting Of The Colour System Select Buttons Off-Air Recording Dubbed tape Tape-To-Tape EditingPlayback equipment Select Auto CH SET Access Main MenuAccess Tuner SET Tuner SET Select Position Access Channel ListSelect TV System SET Desired Station Delete a Channel Access Channel ListEN Tuner SET Swap Channel Positions Fine-Tuning Channels FINE-TUNE Press Play to turn the indicator off Check the cassette TroubleshootingIf youre using the RF OUT connec- tion Recording TR Oubleshooting New one. pg Questions and Answers Playback Timer Recording DUB Audio Dubbing Button pg Index@S-VHS ET Button pg 3AUDIO/VIDEO OUT Connectors pg , 5 Rear View EWEEKLY Button pg TV PR +/- Button pgCABLE/SAT/DVD Button pg UPR +/- Button pg Maximum recording time Specification SSupplied fresh battery actual Memo Memo HR-S5700AM