44 EN

TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.)

Questions and answers

PLAYBACK

Q. What happens if the tape reaches its end during playback or search?

A. The VCR automatically rewinds it to the beginning.

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Q.Can the VCR indefinitely remain in still mode?

A.No. It stops automatically after 5 minutes to protect

the heads.

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Q.During picture search, still picture playback and frame-by-frame playback, the picture is intermittent. What’s the cause?

A.Picture loss occurs when these types of playback are attempted with a tape recorded in LP mode. Pressing

PLAY

( 3 ) to return to normal playback will restore the

picture.

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Q. When returning from variable-speed picture search to normal playback, the picture is disturbed. Should I be concerned about this?

A. No, it is normal.

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Q. When playing back programs that have been timer- recorded consecutively (such one program from 8:00 to 9:00 and another one from 9:00 to 10:00), the picture and sound become momentarily distorted where the first program ends and the second program begins. Is this a malfunction?

A. No. This is normal.

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Q. Other than preventing further recording, what effect does removing the safety tab have?

A. It disables marking of index codes.

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Q. Sometimes, during index search, the VCR cannot find the program I want to see. Why not?

A. There may be index codes too close together.

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Q.During playback, on-screen display sometimes jitters. Why does this happen?

A.If the condition of the tape being played back is not good, jittering of the video (including on-screen display) may occur.

RECORDING

Q.When I pause and then resume a recording, the end of the recording before the pause is overlapped by the new recording. Why does this happen?

A.This is normal. It reduces distortion at the pause and

resume points.

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Q.Can the VCR indefinitely remain in the recording pause mode?

A.No. The VCR automatically stops after 5 minutes to protect the heads. When paused during Instant Timer Recording (ITR), the VCR shuts off automatically after

5 minutes.

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Q.What happens if the tape reaches its end during recording?

A.The VCR automatically rewinds it to the beginning.

TIMER RECORDING

Q.REC and ä remain lit on the front display panel. Is there a problem?

A.No. This is a normal condition for a timer recording

in progress.

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Q.Can I program the timer while I’m watching a tape or a TV broadcast?

A.Yes, but while you are setting the timer you will not see the tape’s or broadcast program’s picture as it is replaced by the on-screen menu. (The sound from the tape or broadcast program will be heard during the timer setting.)

MOISTURE CONDENSATION

Moisture in the air will condense on the VCR when you move it from a cold place to a warm place, or under extremely humid conditions—just as water droplets form on the surface of a glass filled with cold liquid. Moisture condensation on the head drum will cause damage to the tape. In conditions where condensation may occur, keep the VCR turned on for a few hours to evaporate the moisture before inserting a tape.

ABOUT HEAD CLEANING

Accumulation of dirt and other particles on the video heads may cause the playback picture to become blurred or interrupted. Be sure to contact your nearest JVC dealer if such troubles occur.

ATTENTION

This VCR contains microcomputers. External electronic noise or interference can cause microcomputer to malfunction. If the VCR does not operate correctly switch its power off and unplug the AC power cord from the AC supply. Wait for a while and then plug the power back in. Eject and check the condition of the cassette. If everything appears normal, you can operate the VCR as usual.

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