JVC HR-S5990AM, HR-S5900AM specifications Recording

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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.		● "L-1", "F-1", "S-1" or "S-2" has been		Set to the desired channel.
			selected as the input 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 "L-1", "F-1", "S-
					1" or "S-2".
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 "L-1", "F-1", "S-
					1" or "S-2".
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 ‰and confirm that "‰" 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.	"‰" and "]" on the display panel		● The timer is engaged but there's no		Load a cassette with the Record
	won't stop blinking.		cassette loaded.		Safety tab intact, or cover the hole
			● The loaded cassette has had its		using adhesive tape.
			Record Safety tab removed.		Remove the cassette and cover the
					hole with adhesive tape, or insert a
					cassette with the Record Safety tab
					intact.
4.	"‰" blinks for 10 seconds and the		● ‰has been pressed when there are		Check the programmed data and re-
	Timer mode is disengaged.		no programs in memory, or the timer		program as necessary, then press ‰
			record information has been		again.
			programmed incorrectly.
5.	The power shuts off and "‰" and		● The end of the tape was reached		The programme may not have been
	"]" won't stop blinking.		during timer recording.		recorded in its entirety. Next time make
					sure you have enough time on the tape
					to record the entire programme.
6.	The G-CODE/SHOWVIEWsystem does		● The recorder's channel positions		Refer to "G-CODE/SHOWVIEWSystem
	not timer-record properly.		have been set incorrectly.		Setup" and re-perform the procedure.
					( pg. 26)