Troubleshooting E N, Symptom | JVC HR-S9400U manual

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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 VCR off for repair.

POWER

	SYMPTOM		POSSIBLE CAUSE		CORRECTIVE ACTION
1. The power won’t come on.			● The power cord is disconnected.		Connect the power cord.

2.	The clock works, but the VCR’s		● The TIMER mode is engaged with		Press TIMER to disengage.
	power won’t come on.		Auto Timer set to "OFF" (☞ pg. 51).
			● The Child Lock mode is engaged.		Press and hold POWER on the remote
					to disengage the mode (☞ p. 63).

3.	The remote control won’t function.		● The batteries are discharged.		Replace the dead batteries with new ones.
			● The A/B CODE switch is in the		Re-perform the A/B Code setting
			wrong position.		(☞ pg. 63).
			● The TV/CABLE/DBS/VCR switch is		Set the switch to the position
			in the wrong position.		corresponding with the unit you want
					to operate.

TAPE TRANSPORT
	SYMPTOM		POSSIBLE CAUSE		CORRECTIVE ACTION
1. The cassette gets stuck partway			● The cassette was inserted incorrectly.		Make sure the window side is up, the
	during loading, and is ejected.				rear label side is facing you and the
					arrow on the front of the cassette is
					pointing towards the VCR. Then insert
					the cassette

2. The tape stops during rewind or			● The Counter Memory indicator		Press C.MEMORY to disengage the
	fast forward.		(“M”) is lit on the front display		Counter Memory mode and extin-
			panel.		guish the indicator.

PLAYBACK

	SYMPTOM		POSSIBLE CAUSE		CORRECTIVE ACTION
1.	The tape is running but the picture		● If you’re using the RF OUT connec-		Set the channel selector to channel 3
	won’t appear.		tion (☞ pg. 6), the channel selector		or 4.
			on the TV is set incorrectly.
			● If you’re using the AV connection or		Set the TV receiver to its AV mode.
			S-VIDEO connection (☞ pg. 6 or 7),
			the TV receiver is set to the wrong
			mode.

2.	Breaks are noticeable in Hi-Fi		● Automatic tracking is engaged.		Engage and adjust tracking manually
	soundtrack.				(☞ pg. 29).

3.	The playback picture is blurred or		● The video heads may be dirty.		The heads must be cleaned. Consult
	interrupted, even though TV				your JVC dealer.
	broadcasts are clear.

4. The Hi-Fi soundtrack cannot be			● The AUDIO MONITOR option at		Set AUDIO MONITOR to "HI-FI"
	heard.		the Function Set screen was set		(☞ pg. 32).
			incorrectly.

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JVC HR-S9400U manual Troubleshooting E N, Symptom, TV/CABLE/DBS/VCR switch is, Cassette gets stuck partway

Contents

HR-S9400U Do not place the VCR Dear Customer Power Cord Protection Power SourcesPower Lines Grounding or Polarization Damage Requiring Service AccessoriesCleaning Replacement Parts Contents Connections Antenna or Cable AC Power Cord Not suppliedAC Outlet Audio/Video Cable supplied RF Cable Supplied Nitial Sett Ings ClockAdvanced Auto Clock Set Not SET Turn on the VCR Access ON-SCREENMenu Screen Initial Settings Access Select ScreensSelect Host Channel Select Time Zone Select Mode Select D.S.T. ModeSET DATE, Time and D.S.T Make Corrections EN Initial Settings Access LanguageLanguage Select Language Access Tuner SET Access Main MenuAccess Band Screen Tuner Auto Channel SET CH 2 ADD Scanning Press Menu to END Press Menu as many times as necessary Access AFC Screen Access Tuner SET ScreenMake Selection Store or Skip Desired Channel Situate Controller Cable Box ControlAttach Controller Connect Cable BOX to VCR Output Screen Access Cable BOX Turn on Cable BOX Access Cable BOXBrand SET Screen Set Cable Box Brand Brand Code You can now set up the VCR Plus+ feature pg Access Main Menu VCR Plus+ SetupTurn on the VCR Channel Number Matching Access Guide Channel SET Screen Access Function SET 3 ScreenInput Guide Channel Number Check Input Data Input Receiving Channel Number To VCR DBS Receiver ControlConnect Controller DBS receiver Or Time Access Main Menu ScreenSet DBS Receiver Output Channel Set DBS Receiver Brand Turn on DBS ReceiverEnter DBS Receiver Brand Load a Cassette Simple PlaybackFind Program Start Point Start Playback Simple Recording Activate FRAME-BY FeaturesFrame Playback Activate SLOW-MOTION Adjust Manual Tracking Engage Manual Tracking ModeContrast Mode Access Distant Code Activate Video Layback and Recording FeaturesStabilizer Return to Normal Superimpose Select The Soundtrack Access Audio Monitor Activate Counter Stop RepeatMemory Return to Counter Position Zero Make Connection Tape Position IndicatorNext-Function Memory AV Compu Link Playback Access Special Access Function SET ScreenEnable AV Compu Link Function Screen Commercial Advance works as follows Commercial Advance RECORD, then press OK Arrow next to CA Time Scan Shuttle Indicator Audio signal during TimeScanTimeScan Variable-Speed Search/ Reverse Play Skip Search Skip Over Unwanted Sections EN P Layback and Recording Features Access TimescanAudio Screen TimeScan Audio Recording Features VHS Super VHS and VHS Access S-VHS Mode Stereo And SAP Second Audio Program Access 2ND AudioTo Record SAP Programs To Record Stereo Programs Hi-Fi Audio Recording Level Control Adjust Audio Recording Level Engage ITR Mode Instant TimerTimer Recording SET Recording EN Timer Recording VCR Plus+ Timer ProgrammingWhen Using The Illumi-Guide Feature Enter Pluscode Number CHECK/CORRECT Input Engage Timer ModeData Number keys, CH 5 or Time Scan 5 to obtain Access ON-SCREEN On-Screen Timer ProgrammingAccess Program SET Screen Menu SET Program Information Access Program SET Disengage TimerCancel a Program RE-ENGAGE Timer Access Auto Timer Access Auto Timer ScreenAuto Timer Or, during on-screen timer programming Make Connections Edit From a CamcorderSET RECORDER’S Input Mode Return to Main Menu Screen Access AUX InputReturn to Function SET 1 Screen Load Cassettes Edit To Or From AnotherEngage Tape Dubbing Start Recorder Locate Start Point SET Input ModeEngage Audio Dubbing Start Dubbing Locate END Point Reset the Counter END Insert Editing Engage Insert EditingStart Editing Prepare for Editing Random As- semble EditingEN Editing TOP Locate EDIT-OUT Point Locate EDIT-IN PointStart R.A. Edit To Make Corrections Turn on the TV SET Remote Control ModeSET TV Brand Code Operate TV Turn on the Cable BOX Cable Box Multi-Brand Remote ControlEnter Cable BOX Brand Operate Cable BOX Remote Control SET Remote ControlTurn on the DBS Receiver SET A/B Code Switch Unplug Vcrs PowerPlug in Power Cord Turn VCR Power on Terminal JLIPJoint Level Interface Protocol Connector Access Jlip ID NO. SET ScreenSET Jlip ID Number Info Rmation on J Terminal Symptom Troubleshooting E NTV/CABLE/DBS/VCR switch is Cassette gets stuck partway Oubleshooting Timer again Resume recording Remote control won’t operate Re-perform the VCR Plus+ setup Doesn’t work properlyWhen scanning channels, some What happens if the tape runs out during recording? Can the VCR indefinitely remain in the still mode?Can the VCR indefinitely remain in the Record-Pause mode? Index MBR Multi-Brand Remote Code SettingList Of Terms Select DBS Receiver Output Channel EN Index Open the lid to access covered connectors and buttons Rear View How To Use Remote Control ProvidedInstalling Batteries Specifications For Servicing Only in U.S.A HOW to Locate Your JVC Service Center Limited Warranty Warranty Only in U.S.A HR-S9400U