Troubleshooting | JVC LPT0320-001B, HR-S9700EK instruction

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Troubleshooting

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.

POWER

	SYMPTOM		POSSIBLE CAUSE		CORRECTIVE ACTION
1. No power is applied to the recorder.			● The mains power cord is disconnected.		Connect the mains power cord.

2. The clock is functioning properly,			● “ä“ is displayed on the display		Press the äbutton to turn the “ä“
	but the recorder cannot be powered.		panel with Auto Timer set to "OFF".		indicator off.

3.	The remote control won’t function.		● The batteries are discharged.		Replace the dead batteries with new
					ones.

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 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 connection . . .		If you are using the RF connection . . .
	appear while the tape is running.		. . . the TV receiver’s channel selector		. . . set the TV receiver to the VIDEO
			is not set to the VIDEO channel.		channel. (☞ pg. 8)
			. . . the recorder's VIDEO channel		. . . Perform "Video Channel Set"
			has not been correctly set.		(☞ pg. 64)
			● If you’re using the AV or S-VIDEO		If you are using the AV or S-VIDEO
			connection, the TV receiver is not set		connection, set the TV to its AV mode.
			to the AV mode.

2.	Noise appears during visual search.		● This is normal during visual search
			other than TimeScan.

3.	Noise appears during normal		● The automatic tracking mode is		Try manual tracking (☞ pg. 32).
	playback.		engaged.

4.	The playback picture is blurred or		● The video heads may be dirty.		Use a dry cleaning cassette JVC
	interrupted while TV broadcasts are				TCL-2U or consult your JVC dealer.
	clear or "USE CLEANING
	CASSETTE" message appears on the
	screen.

5.	Breaks are noticeable in Hi-Fi		● Automatic tracking is engaged.		Engage and adjust tracking manually
	soundtrack.				(☞ pg. 32) or press AUDIO to change
					the soundtrack to "NORM" (☞Ê pg.Ê 35).

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.

2.	TV broadcasts cannot be recorded.		● “L-1”, “L-2”, “SAT”, “F-1” or “S-1”		Set to the desired preset.
			has been selected as the input mode.

3.	Tape-to-tape editing is not possible.		● The source (another video recorder,		Confirm that the source is properly
			camcorder) has not been properly		connected.
			connected.
			● All necessary power switches have		Confirm that all units’ power switches
			not been turned on.		are turned on.
			● The input mode is not correct.		Set the input mode to “L-1”,“L-2”,
					“F-1” or “S-1”.

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JVC LPT0320-001B, HR-S9700EK setup guide Troubleshooting

Contents

HR-S9700EK Safety Precautions Connection to the mains supply in the United Kingdom Moisture Condensation Do not place the recorder Some Dos And Donts On The Safe Use Of Equipment Quick SET UP Guide Back of TV Connect Video Recorder to TVBack of Recorder Mains outlet Mains Power Cord Video Connection Before performing the following procedure, make sure that With the AV or S-VIDEO connectionTion pg and the TV is turned on, Go to item Remote control while downloading is 10 or If -- appears on the display panel, referLink screen will appear. Then the Guide Program number set If auto channel set has succeeded but auto clock set has not If both auto channel set and auto clock set have failed Access Main Menu Screen Access Mode SET ScreenLink Functions Turn on the Recorder Satellite Receiver Control Setting Select Satellite RECEIVER’S Channel for Testing Enter Satellite RECEIVER’S BrandCheck Result of Test Satellite Tuner Brand Code Playback Load a CassetteFind Programme Start Point Start Playback Slow Motion Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame PlaybackHigh-Speed Turbo Search Variable-Speed Search Recording Select Preset to Watch Reset CounterEngage ITR Mode SET Counter Display Video Plus+ Timer Programming Access Video PLUS+ ScreenAccess Video PLUS+ Program Screen Enter Pluscode Number Timer Warning PDC Recording Express Timer Programming Enter ProgrammeStart Time Time SET PDC Mode Timer ModeSET Tape Speed Return to Normal Check, Cancel And Replace Programmes When programmes overlap each other Cancel or Change Programme SettingConfirm Overlapping Programmes Modify Navigation Check Memory Return to Normal ScreenTurn OFF Navigation Turn Off Navigation Access Find Blank Space Screen Title EditingSelect Tape Number Load a Cassette Access Video Navigation Screen Enter CharacterEdit Tape Title Select Tape Number Select Category Select ProgrammeEdit Programme Title Category Delete Programme DataDelete Tape Data Delete Programme Data Access Find Title Screen Access Tape NO. ScreenAccess Video Finding Title Access Date Screen Select Programme Access Category ScreenSelect Programme Load a Cassette Sorting By Date Playback Picture Adjustment Adjust TrackingOverride Automatic Tracking Manually SET Mode ModeDigital 3R Video Stabilizer Access REC Level Adjust AudioSelecting Sound You Want Control Screen Receiving Nicam Stereo And Bilingual Programmes Soundtrack SelectionDuring Playback Type of Broadcast On-screen Display Being Received Looking For Scene You Want Activate Index SearchSkip Over Unwanted Sections Recording According To Tape Type Select S-VHS ModeSuper VHS S-VHS VHS ET and VHS Playback/ Recording According To Tape Charac- teristics Select B.E.S.T. ModeS.T. Picture System Start Playback RecordingPlayback During B.E.S.T Audio signal during TimeScan TimeScanSearch Variable-Speed Search/ Reverse Play TimeScan TimeScan AudioSpeed SP Speed LP Speed EP Audio output Forward Search Play Slow-Motion Still Connector TV Aerial cable Audio in connector Automatic Satellite Programme RecordingSatellite Receiver Unit Aerial Access Main Menu Screen Select L-2 Select ModeREC Mode Screen Remote Control Functions Remove Power SupplySET Remote Control Code RE-SUPPLY Power Control Your TV Using Additional Buttons TV Multi-Brand Remote ControlSET TV Brand Code Operate TV Satellite Receiver Multi- Brand Remote Control SET Satellite ReceiverBrand Code Operate Satellite Receiver Access Main Menu Access Mode SETControl SET Mode Minimizing Picture Degradation While Editing Edit From Camcorder Synchro Editing Synchro Edit connector Lanc Cable not providedRepeat steps 4 6 as necessary Input Mode SET Edit ModeEdit To Or From Another Video Recorder SET Recording DECK’S TV Receiver Player Your recorder Recorder Recorder Player OUTPUT/INPUT Setting SELECT/INPUT Setting SET Input Mode Locate Start PointEngage Audio Dubbing Start Dubbing Insert Editing Reset the CounterLocate END Point Engage Insert Editing Start EditingEND Insert Editing DUB Random As- semble Editing Prepare for EditingLoad Source Cassette Press R.A.EDIT Locate EDIT-IN Point Locate EDIT-OUT PointStart R.A.EDIT END R.A.EDIT Terminal JLIPJoint Level Interface Protocol Connector Access Initial SET ScreenAccess Jlip ID NO. SET Screen Information On J Terminal ENABLE/DISABLE Other FunctionsON-SCREEN Display On-Screen Display Power Save Mode Select Power Save ModePress %Þ to move the highlight bar pointer to Access Mode SET Screen Auto TimerAuto SP→LP Timer Next Function Memory Stop Playback Engage RECORD-PAUSE ModeResume Recording Connection To Stereo System Speaker Television Access Video Channel SET Mode Exit Video Channel SET ModeVideo Channel Set SET Video Channel Inserted in the recorder With RF ConnectionConnected TV is turned on Tuner Set Perform Auto Channel SETAuto Channel Set Pointer to Auto CH View Confirmation Screen Storing Channels Manually Input ChannelEnter NEW Channel Information Close Confirmation Screen When Receiving a Scrambled Broadcast Change Station Preset PositionFine-Tuning Channels Already Stored Delete a Channel Enter NEW Character TV Station And ID List Station Name TV Station Channel Number Guide Clock Set Number Video Plus+ System SetupGuide Program Number Set Ä remain lit on the display panel. Is there Problem? Questions And AnswersWhat happens if the tape runs out during recording? Troubleshooting Timer Recording Won’t stop blinking Record Safety tab removed Index Front View Inside View of Front Panel 3 4 5 6 @ # $ Rear View Display Panel VCR Remote Control TV Muting Button mutes sound Remote Control LCD Fast Forward FF Button same as button on Maximum recording time Mm x 106 mm x 352 mmDA4 Double Azimuth helical