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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 applied to the

 

● The mains power cord is discon-

 

Connect the mains power cord.

 

recorder.

 

nected.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.

The clock is functioning properly,

 

● “ä“ is displayed on the display

 

Press the TIMER button to turn the

 

but the recorder cannot be

 

panel with Auto Timer set to "OFF".

 

“ä“ indicator off.

 

powered.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.

The remote control won’t function.

 

● The batteries are discharged.

 

Replace the dead batteries with new ones.

 

 

 

● The remote control is set to the

 

Re-perform the A/B Code setting

 

 

 

wrong code.

 

(☞ pg. 19).

 

 

 

● The remote control is set to the

 

Set the TV/SAT/VCR switch to correct

 

 

 

wrong operating mode.

 

position.

 

 

 

 

 

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 stops during rewind or

 

● “M“ is displayed on the display

 

Press C.MEMORY to deactivate the

 

fast-forward.

 

panel.

 

Counter Memory function and turn

 

 

 

 

 

the “M“ indicator off.

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.

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 OUT connec-

 

If you are using the RF OUT connec-

 

appear while the tape is running.

 

tion . . .

 

tion . . .

 

 

 

. . . the TV receiver’s channel selector

 

. . . set the TV receiver to the VIDEO

 

 

 

is not set to the VIDEO channel.

 

channel. (☞ pg. 10)

 

 

 

. . . the recorder's VIDEO channel

 

. . . Perform "Video Channel Set".

 

 

 

has not been correctly set.

 

(☞ pg. 10)

 

 

 

● If you’re using the AV connection, the

 

If you are using the AV or S-VIDEO

 

 

 

TV receiver is not set to the AV mode.

 

connection, set the TV to its AV mode.

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.

Noise appears during normal

 

● The automatic tracking mode is

 

Try manual tracking. (☞ pg. 16)

 

playback.

 

engaged.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.

Noise appears during slow-motion

 

● The automatic tracking mode is

 

Try manual tracking. (☞ pg. 16)

 

playback.

 

engaged.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4.

Noise appears during still play-

 

 

 

Press TV PROG + or – a few times to

 

back.

 

 

 

remove the noise bars from the screen.

 

 

 

 

 

 

5.

Breaks are noticeable in Hi-Fi

 

● Automatic tracking is engaged.

 

Engage and adjust tracking manually.

 

soundtrack.

 

 

 

(☞ pg. 16)

 

 

 

 

 

 

6.

The playback picture is blurred or

 

● The video heads may be dirty.

 

Consult your JVC dealer.

 

interrupted while TV broadcasts are

 

 

 

 

 

clear.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7.

No sound accompanies the

 

● The TV system you have selected is

 

Set it to the correct position for the

 

playback picture with RF

 

incorrect.

 

TV broadcast system used in your

 

connection.

 

 

 

area. (☞ pg. 10.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

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JVC HR-S9400EE Set the TV receiver to the Video, If you are using the AV or S-VIDEO, Connection, set the TV to its AV mode
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HR-S9400EE specifications

The JVC HR-S9400EE is a versatile and highly regarded Super VHS (S-VHS) VCR that has been a favorite among video enthusiasts and professionals. Released in the 1990s, it is celebrated for its cutting-edge technology and a plethora of features that cater to both casual users and avid videographers.

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