62 EN, Troubleshooting | JVC HR-S7711EU, HR-S7700EU, HR-S7722EU

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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 are 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. 58).
		● If you are using the AV or S-VIDEO	If you are using the AV or S-VIDEO
		connection, the TV receiver is not set to	connection, set the TV to its AV mode.
		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. 21)
	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. 21)
	soundtrack.	engaged.

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Contents

Video Cassette Recorder Safety Precautions For Italy Moisture Condensation Front View Front Display Panel ON-SCREEN Display How To Use Operating JVC TVs Connect the recorder to TV Check the contentsSituate the recorder Connect the recorder to mains Video Connection 8To connect to a TV with S-VIDEO/AUDIO in connectorsPlug the end of the mains power cord into a mains outlet Turn on the recorder Auto Set Up10 EN Select your country 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 Download12 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 14 EN Attach the Satellite Controller Installing Satellite ControllerSituate the Satellite Controller Make connections Setting satellite receivers brand and channel 16 EN VCR Auto Standby Direct Rec TV Auto Power OnNexTView Link Basic Playback 18 EN Pause during playback Slow MotionVariable Speed Search Activate frame-by-frame playback High-Speed Turbo Search 20 ENSkip Search Instant ReView Manual Tracking Index SearchNext Function Memory Digital TBC/NR Soundtrack Selection 22 ENRepeat Playback Activate Repeat Playback Set the tape speed Recording Resume FunctionChoose a programme Start recording 24 EN Instant Timer Recording ITREngage the ITR mode Watching Another Tape Remaining Time Reset the counterEngage the S-VHS ET mode Set the counter display Receiving Stereo and Bilingual Programmes 26 ENRetake Playback Recording Before performing the Showview Timer Programming Access the Showview screenAccess the Showview Program screen 28 EN Satellite Receiver Users Set the VPS/PDC modeEngage the recorder’s timer mode Guide Program Number Set Express Timer Programming 30 EN Enter the channel position To Timer-Record Weekly Or Daily SerialsVPS/PDC Recording Press PR+ 32 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 modeRecording mode 34 EN Edit From a Camcorder Set the recorder’s input modeSet the edit mode Start the camcorder Press rt to move 1 Output1 Input 2 Input Decoder connector2 Select Another Video Recorder 38 EN Your recorder Recorder Audio Dubbing 40 EN End Audio Dubbing Engage the Audio Dubbing modeStart dubbing Press AUX Number key 0 and/or PR to select F-1 or S-1 Insert Editing 42 EN Locate the end point Engage the Insert Editing modeAV Insert Editing Start Editing Connecting To a Satellite Receiver Simple Connections Perfect Connections Connect the decoder Select the input mode46 EN Set the tuner Connecting/Using a Stereo System Make connections Select the mode Mode SetAccess the Mode Set screen Select the mode setting Direct REC Auto TimerPicture Control 50 EN Auto Splp TimerPower Save Digital 3R About Ntsc Playback VHSColour System 52 EN Access the Auto Channel Set screenTuner Set Auto Channel Set Press OK twice Perform Auto Channel SetView the Confirmation screen 54 EN Manual Channel Set When Receiving a Scrambled Broadcast Delete a Channel Set Stations B 56 ENSet Stations a TV Station And ID List Station Name Video Channel Set Access the Video Channel Set modeExit the Video Channel Set mode 58 EN Guide Program Number Showview SetupGuide Program Number Set Enter the Guide Program number 60 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 62 EN Recording Other Problems 64 EN Playback 66 EN TUNER/TIMERAccessories General Tape Position Indicator Tape Remaining Time Audio Dubbing Auto Channel Set Auto Set UpPreset Download Delete a Channel Timer Warning Display Tuner Set Country code Before YOU Start Please Make Sure ThatInternational telephone Language code