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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.Breaks are noticeable in Hi-Fi soundtrack.

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

5.Playback picture has a loss of colour.

6.No sound accompanies the playback picture.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

The mains power cord is discon- nected.

"ä" 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 during visual search other than TimeScan.

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 TIMER to turn the "ä" 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.

Engage and adjust tracking manually. (pg. 15)

Consult your JVC dealer.

Select the correct colour system by pressing the COLOUR SYSTEM button. (pg. 50)

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. 55)

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JVC HR-S7600AM If youre using the RF OUT connec- tion, Press Play to turn the indicator off Check the cassette