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Troubleshooting

Before requesting service, 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 will not come on.			The AC power cord is disconnected.			Connect the AC power cord.

2.	The clock works, but the VCR’s			The VCR is in the timer recording			Press TIMER to disengage.
	power will not come on.			standby mode with “AUTO TIMER”
				set to “OFF” ( pg. 39).
				The child lock function is activated.			Press and hold POWER for more than
							seven seconds to release the child
							lock function ( pg. 42).

3.	The Remote will not function.			The batteries are discharged.			Replace the dead batteries with new
							ones.

TAPE TRANSPORT

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

PLAYBACK

	SYMPTOM		POSSIBLE CAUSE			CORRECTIVE ACTION
1.	The tape is running but the picture		If the RF connection (	pg. 6) is		Select channel 3 or 4 on the TV.
	will not appear.		used to view the picture, the
			channel on the TV is set incorrectly.
			If the AV connection (	pg. 6) is		Select the AV mode on the TV.
			used to view the picture, the TV
			receiver is set to the wrong mode.

2.	Breaks are noticeable in Hi-Fi		Automatic tracking is engaged.			Disengage auto tracking and adjust
	sound track.					the tracking manually ( pg. 23).

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 sound cannot be heard.		Audio Monitor setting is incorrect.			Set Audio Monitor to “HI-FI”
						( pg. 23 or 41).

RECORDING

	SYMPTOM		POSSIBLE CAUSE		CORRECTIVE ACTION
	1. Recording will not start.
	1. Recording will not start.		There is no cassette loaded.		Insert a cassette.
			There is no cassette loaded.		Insert a cassette.
			The loaded cassette has had its		Remove the cassette and cover the
			record safety tab removed.		hole with adhesive tape, or load a
					cassette on which the record safety
					tab is intact.
	2. TV broadcasts will not be recorded
	2. TV broadcasts will not be recorded		The VCR has been set to “L-1” or “F-		Select the appropriate channel on the
	properly.		The VCR has been set to “L-1” or “F-		Select the appropriate channel on the
	properly.		1” input mode by mistake.		VCR.
			1” input mode by mistake.		VCR.
	3. Tape-to-tape editing will not work.
	3. Tape-to-tape editing will not work.		The VCRs or the camcorder and the		Refer to the directions and the
			VCR have been incorrectly		illustration under “Edit To Or From
			connected.		Another VCR” ( pg. 43) or “Edit
					From Camcorder” ( pg. 44) and
					properly connect the units.
			The power to one or more of the		Make sure the power to all units is on.
			units has not been turned on.
			The recording VCR’s input mode has		Select the appropriate input mode on
			been set incorrectly.		the recording VCR.

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Contents

HR-VP782U Dear Customer Telephone Number Power Cord Protection Power SourcesPower Lines Grounding or Polarization Cleaning AccessoriesDamage Requiring Service Replacement Parts Contents Antenna or cable Audio OUT not supplied AC Power CordBasic Connections Coaxial cable Connect VCR to TV Check contentsSituate VCR Final preparation for use What to do if Plug & Play setting failed Plug & Play SettingPerform Plug & Play setup Clock and tuner channels will be set automatically Select language Language SettingAccess Initial Set screen Return to normal screen Preparations Clock Setting10 EN Select host channel Setting clock semiautomaticallySet Auto Clock to on Select time zone 12 EN Setting clock manuallySelect D.S.T. mode Manual Clock Set Perform Auto Channel Set Tuner SettingAccess Tuner Set screen 14 EN Setting channels manuallyAccess Manual Channel Set screen Add or skip desired channels Attach Controller Cable Box Control SettingSituate Controller Connect cable box to VCR 16 EN Access Main Menu screen on VCRAccess Cable Box Set screen Turn on cable box If the cable boxs channel does not change to AccessPress OKCable. Box Brand Set screenEnter cable box brand Connect DBS receiver to VCR How to control the DBS receiver18 EN Controller Select DBS receiver output channel Access DBS Receiver Set screenTurn on DBS receiver Enter DBS Receiver’s brand Access DBS Receiver Brand Set screen20 EN Start playback Basic PlaybackLoad a cassette Changing display information Basic Playback Features22 EN Checking tape position Automatic operations after Adjusting tracking conditionSelecting monitor sound 24 EN Locating beginning of timerAccess distant code Locating beginning Select recording channel BasicRecording Set tape speed Specifying recording length Basic Recording Features26 EN Watching one program while recording another Erase on-screen display Showing on-screen displayDisplay VCR status on TV screen Accidental erasure prevention Locating particular scene Special Effect Playback28 EN Rapidly Picture Search High-Speed Picture Search Viewing slow motion picture Viewing still pictureSkipping unwanted portions Pause during playback VCR Plus+ Timer Programing 30 EN Input receiving channel number Engage timer recording standby modeTo use the VCR while it is in timer recording standby mode Press SP/EP VCR Plus+ guide channel matching VCR Plus+ Setup32 EN Access Guide Channel Set screen Input guide channel number Express Timer Programing 34 EN To timer-record daily Monday-Friday or weekly serials Checking program settings 36 EN Overlapping programs blink on the screen Confirm overlapping programsSelect program to modify 38 EN Useful Function SettingsChange setting Select Function When this function is set to on When this function is set to OFF 40 EN For Example This VCR Preventing 42 EN Edit To Or From Another Connection This VCR for recording Edit From Camcorder44 EN Camcorder for playback Enable remote pause function Select input mode on this VCRAccess Main Menu screen on this VCR Select Edit for Picture Control Turn on the TV TV Brand Setting46 EN Set TV brand code Enter cable box brand code Cable Box Brand SettingTurn on the cable box Operate cable box Turn on the DBS receiver DBS Receiver Brand Setting48 EN Enter DBS receiver brand code Unplug VCR Changing Remote Control CodeSet remote control code for Remote Plug in VCR Troubleshooting 50 EN Timer Recording Other Problems 52 EN Can the VCR indefinitely remain in still mode? What happens if the tape reaches its end during recording? 54 EN List of terms Front panel Front display panel On-screen display 56 ENRear panel How to use the Remote Remote Full-Size VHS 30 ST-30 58 ENUsable cassettes Compact VHS* TC-20 ST-C20 TC-30 ST-C30 TC-40 ST-C40 HOW to Locate Your JVC Service Center Limited Warranty 60 EN Memo 62 EN Page HR-VP782U