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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 video recorder off for repair.
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| 1. No power is applied to the recorder. |
| ● The mains power cord is disconnected. |
| Connect the mains power cord. |
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| 2. The clock is functioning properly, |
| ● “ä“ is displayed on the display |
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| but the recorder cannot be powered. |
| panel with Auto Timer set to "OFF". |
| indicator off. |
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| 3. The remote control won't function. |
| ● The batteries are discharged. |
| Replace the dead batteries with new |
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| ● The VCR/TV/SAT switch is in the |
| Set the switch to the position |
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| wrong position. |
| corresponding with the unit you want |
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| TAPE TRANSPORT |
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| 1. The tape does not run during |
| ● “ “ is displayed on the display |
| Press PLAY to turn the “ “ indicator |
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| recording. |
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| off. |
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| 2. The tape will not rewind or fast- |
| ● The tape is already fully rewound or |
| Check the cassette. |
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| PLAYBACK |
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| 1. | The playback picture does not |
| ● If you’re using the RF OUT connec- |
| If you are using the RF OUT connec- |
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| appear while the tape is running. |
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| . . . the TV receiver’s channel selector |
| . . . set the TV receiver to the VIDEO |
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| is not set to the VIDEO channel. |
| channel. (☞ pg. 7) |
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| . . . the recorder's VIDEO channel |
| . . . perform "Video Channel Set". |
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| has not been correctly set. |
| (☞ pg. 49) |
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| ● If you’re using the AV or |
| If you are using the AV or |
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| connection, the TV receiver is not set |
| connection, set the TV to its AV mode. |
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| to the AV mode. |
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| 2. | Noise appears during visual search. |
| ● This is normal during visual search |
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| other than TimeScan. |
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| 3. | Noise appears during normal |
| ● The automatic tracking mode is |
| Try manual tracking. (☞ pg. 15) |
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| playback. |
| engaged. |
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| 4. | The playback picture is blurred or |
| ● The video heads may be dirty. |
| Consult your JVC dealer. |
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| interrupted while TV broadcasts are |
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| clear. |
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| 5. | Breaks are noticeable in |
| ● Automatic tracking is engaged. |
| Engage and adjust tracking manually. |
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| RECORDING |
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| SYMPTOM |
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| 1. | Recording cannot be started. |
| ● There is no cassette loaded, or the |
| Insert a cassette, or using adhesive |
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| cassette loaded has had its Record |
| tape, reseal the slot where the tab |
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| Safety tab removed. |
| was removed. |
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| 2. TV broadcasts cannot be recorded. |
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| Set to the desired channel. |
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| selected as the input mode. |
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| ● The source (another video recorder, |
| Confirm that the source is properly |
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| camcorder) has not been properly |
| connected. |
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| connected. |
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| ● All necessary power switches have |
| Confirm that all units’ power switches |
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| not been turned on. |
| are turned on. |
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| ● The input mode is not correct. |
| Set the input mode to |
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| 4. | Camcorder recording is not |
| ● The camcorder has not been |
| Confirm that the camcorder is |
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| possible. |
| properly connected. |
| properly connected. |
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| ● The input mode is not correct. |
| Set the input mode to |
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