Use the following check list for troubleshooting when you have problems with your unit. Consult your local dealer or service outlet if problems persist.
Be sure all connections are properly made when using with other units.
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| •Make sure the power cord is plugged in. | – |
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| •Try another AC outlet. | – |
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| DVD/VCR does not operate. | •Power is off, check fuse or circuit breaker. | – |
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| •Unplug unit, then plug it back in. | – |
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| •Select the DVD or VCR mode before operating. | 18,36 |
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| •Make sure TV/VCR/DVD switch has been slided to VCR/DVD. | 18,36 |
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| • Antenna connection is not correct or antenna cable is disconnected. | 12~15 |
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| • The video channel is not in the correct position or the TV is not | 18 |
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| No picture. | set to the video channel 3 or 4. |
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| • Check the unit is connected correctly. | 12~17 |
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| • The video input selector of the TV is not set to VIDEO. Set to | – |
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| VIDEO (or equivalent). |
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| • Channel is set to the external mode. | – |
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| • Check the unit is connected correctly. | 12~17 |
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| No sound. | • Check the input selector of the amplifier is set properly. | – |
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| • The unit is in the Special playback mode. | 26,38 |
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| • Aim the remote control at the remote sensor. |
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| • Operate within Approx. 5 Meters or reduce the light in the room. |
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| The remote control does not | • Clear the path of the beam. | 9 |
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| function. | • The batteries are weak. Replace the batteries. |
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| • Check the batteries are inserted correctly. |
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| • Check the frequency code is set correctly. |
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| The | •This is not a defect. Since this unit is combined type of DVD |
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| other JVC RECEIVER/TV is not | 10,11 |
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| and VCR, the remote code of DVD is individual. |
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| No CATV reception | • Check all CATV connections. | 14,15 |
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| • Station or CATV system problems, try another station. |
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| No POWER but a picture appears | •During the Auto Clock operation, a video signal can be put out. | 23 |
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| TV recording does not work. | •The erase prevention tab of the video cassette is broken off. | 24,28 |
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| •The unit is in the external input mode. |
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| Timer recording does not work. | • The time is not set correctly. | 21,23 |
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| • The recording start/end time is not set correctly. | 31 |
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| • The TIMER has not been pressed ( is not lit). | 31 |
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| • Tracking adjustment beyond range of automatic tracking circuit. | 26 |
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| Noise bars on screen. | Try Manual tracking adjustment. |
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| • Video heads are dirty. | 60 |
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| • The tape is worn or damaged. | – |
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| Display is not shown in your | •Select proper language in the menu options. | 36 |
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| Playback doesn’t start. | • No disc is inserted. | 37 |
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| • The disc may be dirty. Clean up the disc. | 35 |
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| • The unit cannot play | 35 |
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