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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 video recorder off for repair.

POWER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SYMPTOM

 

POSSIBLE CAUSE

 

CORRECTIVE ACTION

1.

No power is applied to the

 

● The mains power cord is discon-

 

Connect the mains power cord.

 

recorder.

 

nected.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.

The clock is functioning properly,

 

● “ä“ is displayed on the display

 

Press the TIMER button to turn the

 

but the recorder cannot be

 

panel with Auto Timer set to "OFF".

 

“ä“ indicator off.

 

powered.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TAPE TRANSPORT

 

 

 

 

 

SYMPTOM

 

POSSIBLE CAUSE

 

CORRECTIVE ACTION

1.

The tape does not run during

 

● “^“ is displayed on the display

 

Press PLAY to turn the “^“ indicator

 

recording.

 

panel.

 

off.

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.

The tape stops during rewind or

 

● “M“ is displayed on the display

 

Press C.MEMORY to deactivate the

 

fast-forward.

 

panel.

 

Counter Memory function and turn

 

 

 

 

 

the “M“ indicator off.

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.

The tape will not rewind or fast-

 

● The tape is already fully rewound or

 

Check the cassette.

 

forward.

 

fast-forwarded.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PLAYBACK

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SYMPTOM

 

POSSIBLE CAUSE

 

CORRECTIVE ACTION

1.

The playback picture does not

 

● If you’re using the RF OUT connec-

 

If you are using the RF OUT connec-

 

appear while the tape is running.

 

tion . . .

 

tion . . .

 

 

 

. . . the TV receiver’s channel selector

 

. . . set the TV receiver to the VIDEO

 

 

 

is not set to the VIDEO channel.

 

channel. (☞ pg. 5)

 

 

 

. . . the recorder's VIDEO channel

 

. . . Perform "Video Channel Set"

 

 

 

has not been correctly set.

 

(☞ pg. 5)

 

 

 

● If you’re using the AV connection, the

 

If you are using the AV connection,

 

 

 

TV receiver is not set to the AV mode.

 

set the TV to its AV mode.

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.

Noise appears during visual search.

 

● This is normal.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.

Noise appears during normal

 

● The automatic tracking mode is

 

Try manual tracking. (☞ pg. 12)

 

playback.

 

engaged.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4.

Noise appears during slow-motion

 

● The automatic tracking mode is

 

Try manual tracking. (☞ pg. 12)

 

playback.

 

engaged.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5.

Noise appears during still play-

 

 

 

Press TV PROG + or – a few times to

 

back.

 

 

 

remove the noise bars from the screen.

 

 

 

 

 

 

6.

The playback picture is blurred or

 

● The video heads may be dirty.

 

Consult your JVC dealer.

 

interrupted while TV broadcasts are

 

 

 

 

 

clear.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7.

Playback picture has a loss of

 

● The wrong colour system is selected

 

Select the correct colour system by

 

colour.

 

for the tape being played back.

 

pressing the COLOUR SYSTEM

 

 

 

● The wrong colour system was

 

button. (☞ pg. 22)

 

 

 

 

Once recorded, the signal cannot be

 

 

 

selected during recording.

 

corrected. Be sure to choose the

 

 

 

 

 

correct setting before recording.

 

 

 

 

 

 

8.

No sound accompanies the

 

● The TV system you have selected at

 

Set it to the correct position for the

 

playback picture.

 

the TV System Select screen is

 

TV broadcast system used in your

 

 

 

incorrect.

 

area. (☞ pg. 7.)

 

 

 

 

 

RECORDING

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SYMPTOM

 

POSSIBLE CAUSE

 

CORRECTIVE ACTION

1.

Recording cannot be started.

 

● There is no cassette loaded, or the

 

Insert a cassette, or using adhesive

 

 

 

cassette loaded has had its Record

 

tape, reseal the slot where the tab

 

 

 

Safety tab removed.

 

was removed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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JVC LPT0002-0G4A, HR-J347EM specifications Troubleshooting
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HR-J347EM, LPT0002-0G4A specifications

The JVC LPT0002-0G4A, known as the HR-J347EM, is a versatile and reliable VCR model designed to cater to the needs of home entertainment enthusiasts. This device combines traditional tape playback capabilities with advanced features, making it a remarkable choice for those who wish to enjoy their favorite VHS tapes with optimal quality and convenience.

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