Troubleshooting | JVC HR-S6722EK guide

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Troubleshooting

Before requesting service for a problem, use this chart to see if you can correct 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 recorder.			● The mains power cord is disconnected.		Connect the mains power cord.

2. The clock is functioning properly,			● “ä“ is displayed on the display		Press the äbutton to turn the “ä“
	but 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		● “ “ 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 connection . . .		If you are using the RF connection . . .
	appear while the tape is running.		. . . the TV receiver’s channel selector		. . . set the TV receiver to the VIDEO
			is not set to the VIDEO channel.		channel. (☞ pg. 8)
			. . . the recorder's VIDEO channel		. . . Perform "Video Channel Set"
			has not been correctly set.		(☞ pg. 44)
			● If you’re using the AV or S-VIDEO		If you are using the AV or S-VIDEO
			connection, the TV receiver is not set		connection, set the TV to its AV mode.
			to the 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. 24).
	playback.		engaged.

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

5.	Breaks are noticeable in Hi-Fi		● Automatic tracking is engaged.		Engage and adjust tracking manually
	soundtrack.				(☞ pg. 24) or press AUDIO to
					change the soundtrack to "NORM"
					(☞Ê pg.Ê 25).

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”, “L-2”, “SAT”, “F-1” or “S-1”		Set to the desired preset.
			has been selected as the input
			mode.

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JVC HR-S6722EK setup guide Troubleshooting

Contents

HR-S6722EK Safety Precautions Connection to the mains supply in the United Kingdom Moisture Condensation Do not place the recorder Some Dos And Donts On The Safe Use Of Equipment Quick SET UP Guide To connect to a TV with 21-pin AV input connector Scart Back of TVBack of Recorder Mains outlet Mains Power Cord Video Connection Refer to With the AV or S-VIDEO connection Before performing the following procedure, make sure thatAuto for Auto Set Up function Tion pg and the TV is turned on, Progress, this process will be interrupted Or remote control until the display panelShows either the display as illustrated on You will need to start again. See Notes below If auto channel set has succeeded but auto clock set has not If both auto channel set and auto clock set have failed Turn on the Recorder TV Auto Power OnLink Functions NexTView Link Satellite Receiver Control Setting Access SAT Control SET Screen Enter Satellite RECEIVER’S BrandCheck Result of Test Find Programme Start Point PlaybackLoad a Cassette Start Playback Pause During Playback Activate HIGH-SPEED Search Recording Engage ITR Mode Select Preset to WatchReset Counter SET Counter Display Access Video PLUS+ Program Screen Video Plus+ Timer ProgrammingAccess Video PLUS+ Screen Enter Pluscode Number Timer Warning PDC Recording Enter Programme Start Time Express Timer ProgrammingBefore performing Express Timer Programming Time Return to Normal SET PDC ModeTimer Mode Engage RECORDER’S Cancel or Replace a Programme Check, Cancel And Replace ProgrammesAccess Programme SCREEN/ Display Return to Timer Mode To cancel a programme When programmes overlap each otherCancel or Change Programme Setting Confirm Overlapping Programmes Override Automatic Tracking Playback Picture AdjustmentAdjust Tracking Manually Soundtrack Selection Selecting Sound You WantReceiving Nicam Stereo And Bilingual Programmes During Playback Activate Instant Review Looking For Scene You WantActivate Index Search Skip Over Unwanted Recording According To Tape Type Super VHS S-VHS VHS ET and VHS Playback/ Recording According To Tape Charac- teristics S.T. Picture System Recording PlaybackOr press Record on the recorder Satellite Receiver Unit Connector TV Aerial cable Audio in connectorAutomatic Satellite Programme Recording Aerial REC Mode Access Main Menu ScreenSelect L-2 Select Mode Screen Select Picture Control SET Mode Access Main Menu ScreenAccess Mode SET Screen Minimizing Picture Degradation While Editing Edit From Camcorder Edit To Or From Another Video Recorder Input ModeSET Edit Mode SET Recording DECK’S Recorder Player OUTPUT/INPUT Setting SELECT/INPUT Setting ENABLE/DISABLE ON-SCREEN Display Other FunctionsOn-Screen Display Power Save Mode Power SAVE, then press Auto Timer Auto SP→LP TimerNext Function Memory Repeat Playback Ntsc PlaybackActivate Repeat Playback Connection To Stereo System Speaker Television Mains outlet Clock Set Just Clock Video Plus+ Setup NumberGuide Program Number Set Video Channel Set Access Video Channel SET ModeExit Video Channel SET Mode SET Video Channel With RF Connection Tuner Set Perform Auto Channel SETAuto Channel Set After Scan Completed Screen preset positionsProcedures Is displayed on the screen Input Channel Storing Channels ManuallySelect Band Enter NEW Channel Information Fine-Tuning Channels Already Stored When Receiving a Scrambled BroadcastChange Station Preset Position Delete a Channel Channel SET Screen Access ManualSwitch Stations Select NEW Station TV Station And ID List TV Station Channel Number Guide Questions And Answers Ä remain lit on the display panel. Is there Problem?What happens if the tape runs out during recording? Troubleshooting Ejected, and ä and on Record Safety tab removed Tape-to-tape editing is not possibleWon’t stop Index Front View Audio OUT L/R Connectors enable Tape Speed Indicators display mode of recording light Remote Control Fast Forward FF Button fast-forwards tape VCR, TV PR +/-,TV +/-, TV Muting Maximum recording time DA4 Double Azimuth helical