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SUBSIDIARY INFORMATION (cont.)
Before requesting service for a problem, use this chart to see if you can correct the trouble yourself. Small problems are often easily
corrected, and this can save you the trouble of sending your video recorder off for repair.
Troubleshooting
POSSIBLE CAUSE
●The mains power cord is discon-
nected.
●"‰" is displayed on the display panel
with Auto Timer set to "OFF".
●The batteries are discharged.
●The VCR/TV/SAT switch is in the
wrong position.
SYMPTOM
1. No power is applied to the
recorder.
2. The clock is functioning properly,
but the recorder cannot be powered.
3. The remote control won't function.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Connect the mains power cord.
Press the ‰ button to turn the "‰"
indicator off.
Replace the dead batteries with new
ones.
Set the switch to the position corre-
sponding with the unit you want to
operate.
SYMPTOM
1. The tape does not run during
recording.
2. The tape will not rewind or fast-
forward.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Press PLAY to turn the " " indicator
off.
Check the cassette.
SYMPTOM
1. The playback picture does not
appear while the tape is running.
2. Noise appears during visual search.
3. Noise appears during normal
playback (VHS deck).
4. The playback picture is blurred or
interrupted while TV broadcasts are
clear.
5. Breaks are noticeable in Hi-Fi
soundtrack (VHS deck).
POSSIBLE CAUSE
●If you’re using the AV or S-VIDEO
connection, the TV receiver is not set
to the AV mode.
●This is normal.
●The automatic tracking mode is
engaged.
●The video heads may be dirty.
●Automatic tracking is engaged.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
If you are using the AV or S-VIDEO
connection, set the TV to its AV mode.
Try manual tracking. (Z pg. 26)
Consult your JVC dealer.
Engage and adjust tracking manually.
(Z pg. 26)
POSSIBLE CAUSE
●"" is displayed on the display
panel.
●The tape is already fully rewound or
fast-forwarded.
POWER
PLAYBACK
TAPE TRANSPORT
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Insert a cassette, or using adhesive
tape, reseal the slot where the tab was
removed.
Insert a cassette, or set the erase
protection switch to "REC".
Set to the desired channel.
Confirm that the source is properly
connected.
Confirm that all units’ power switches
are turned on.
Set the input mode to "L-1", "L-2" or
"L-3".
POSSIBLE CAUSE
●VHS deck
There is no cassette loaded, or the
cassette loaded has had its Record
Safety tab removed.
●DV deck
There is no cassette loaded, or the
cassette loaded has had its erase
protection switch set to "SAVE".
●"L-1", "L-2" or "L-3" has been
selected as the input mode.
●The source (another video recorder,
camcorder) has not been properly
connected.
●All necessary power switches have
not been turned on.
●The input mode is not correct.
SYMPTOM
1. Recording cannot be started.
2. TV broadcasts cannot be recorded.
3. Tape-to-tape editing is not possible.
RECORDING