Cassette gets stuck partway | JVC HR-VP638U specification

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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 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. 51).
			● 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.
			● If you’re using the AV connection		Set the TV receiver to its AV mode.
			(☞ 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. 26).

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. 60).
	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. 27).
			incorrectly.

6.	SHUTTLE ring does not work		● A turn of the SHUTTLE which is too		Release the SHUTTLE, then turn it
	properly during search.		rapid may not be properly		again more slowly.
			recognized.

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JVC HR-VP638U manual Cassette gets stuck partway, Make sure the window side is up

Contents

HR-VP638U Dear Customer Do not place the VCR Important Product Safety Instructions Product and cart combination Should be moved with care. Quick Contents Basic Connections Perform Dual Quick SET Dual Quick SetDuring Auto Clock Set Language Clock SET Screen ClockPreparation Select Host Channel Select Time ZoneSemi-Auto Or Shuttle Plus Select D.S.T. Mode Select ModeMake Corrections Auto Access Main Menu Access Tuner SETAccess Band Screen Tuner Perform Auto Channel SET Return to Normal Screen Access AFC Screen Access Manual Channel SET ScreenMake Selection Return to Normal Tuner Cable Box Controller Situate ControllerAttach Controller Connect Cable BOX to VCR Output Screen Access Cable BOXSet Cable Box Output Channel Select Cable BOX Output Channel Return to VCR PLUS+ SET-UP ScreenTurn on Cable BOX Brand SET Screen You can now set up the VCR Plus+ feature pg VCR Plus+ Setup Access Main Menu Screen Procedure Press CH5 or ShuttlePlus 5 to place Arrow next to Custom Input Receiving Channel Number Simple Playback Simple Recording Pause During Playback Activate FRAME-BY Frame PlaybackStill Picture/Frame-By- Frame Playback Slow Motion/ Reverse Slow Motion Activate VARIABLE-SPEED Search Activate HIGH-SPEED SearchVariable-Speed Search Reverse Play High-Speed Search Engage Manual Tracking Mode Adjust Manual TrackingRE-ENGAGE Automatic Tracking Manual Tracking Access Audio Monitor Access Function SETSelect The Soundtrack Access Superimpose Superimpose Access Distant Code Skip Over Unwanted SectionsStart Repeat Stop Repeat Reset Counter to Zero Activate Instant ReviewActivate Counter Memory Tape Position Indicator Make ConnectionNext-Function Memory AV Compu Link Playback Example Press CH5 or Shuttle Plus 5 to place the arrowNext to Function SET, then press OK Arrow next to Special Auto Picture Playback Engage TV Mode RecordingSelect Channel for Viewing Display Elapsed Time on Screen Access 2ND Audio Stereo And SAP Second Audio ProgramTo Record SAP Programs To Record Stereo Programs VCR Plus+ Timer Programming Access VCR PLUS+ ScreenEnter Pluscode Number Check Input Data Engage Timer Mode Press just once to access the Auto Timer screenPress TIMER. The VCR turns off automatically CHECK/CORRECT Input Data Instant Timer Recording ITR On-Screen Timer Programming SET Program Information Shuttle Plus 5 button Disengage Timer Cancel a ProgramRE-ENGAGE Timer Check And Cancel Programs Access Auto Timer Auto TimerYour choice on or OFF by pressing CH Edit From a Camcorder Start Recorder Access AUX Input ScreenShuttle Plus 5. If SET RECORDER’S Input Mode Edit To Or From AnotherLoad Cassettes Start Player Assemble Editing SET Input Mode Reset the CounterLocate END Point Locate Start Point Engage Insert Editing END Insert Editing Audio Dubbing Engage Audio DubbingStart Dubbing END Audio Dubbing SET Remote Control Mode TV Multi-Brand Remote ControlTurn on the TV SET TV Brand Code Cable Box Multi-Brand Remote Control Turn on the Cable BOXEnter Cable BOX Brand Operate Cable BOX Unplug Vcrs Power SET A/B Code SwitchPlug in Power Cord Turn VCR Power on Cassette gets stuck partway Make sure the window side is up, Timer again Recording Procedure pg Re-perform the VCR Plus+ setupDoesn’t work properly Questions and Answer S EIA monochrome signal Year programmable timer20C to 60C -4F to140F Maximum recording time VCR Plus+ Timer Programming MBR Multi-Brand Remote Code SettingList Of Terms Front View Remote Control Provided Front Display Panel For Servicing Warranty EMO Page HR-VP638U