TROUBLESHOOTING

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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. 41).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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. 48).

 

 

 

 

 

● The TV/CABLE/VCR switch is in the

 

Set the switch to the position

 

 

 

 

 

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.

 

Set the TV receiver to its AV mode.

 

 

 

 

 

● If you’re using the AV connection

 

 

 

 

 

 

(☞ pg. 6), the TV receiver is set to

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

the wrong mode.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.

Noise appears during visual search.

 

● This is normal.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.

Breaks are noticeable in Hi-Fi

 

● Automatic tracking is engaged.

 

Engage and adjust tracking manually

 

 

 

soundtrack.

 

 

 

(☞ pg. 27).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4.

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 (☞ pg. 57).

 

 

 

broadcasts are clear.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5. 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. 28).

 

 

 

 

 

incorrectly.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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HR-VP634U specifications

The JVC HR-VP634U is a versatile VHS VCR that combines both performance and user-friendly features, making it a popular choice for enthusiasts of vintage media. Designed to offer high-quality playback and recording, this model stands out with its robust technological capabilities and practical functionality.

One of the key features of the HR-VP634U is its Super VHS capability, which supports enhanced video resolution and offers a sharper image quality compared to standard VHS recordings. This feature is particularly beneficial for users who may have a collection of Super VHS tapes, allowing them to experience their content in the best possible quality. The VCR also includes a built-in TBC (Time Base Corrector), which minimizes picture distortion and ensures smoother playback of older tapes, often plagued by video artifacts.

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