JVC LPT0679-001A specifications No power is supplied to the recorder, Connect the mains power cord

TROUBLESHOOTING 83

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 supplied to the recorder.	● The mains power cord is disconnected.	Connect the mains power cord.
2.	The clock is functioning properly, but	● “#” is displayed on the front display	Press the # button to turn the “#”
	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	● “i” is displayed on the front display	Press 4 to turn the “i” indicator off.
	recording.	panel.
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 appear	● The TV receiver is not set to the AV	Set the TV to its AV mode.
	while the tape is running.	mode.
2.	Noise appears during visual search.	● This is normal.
3.	Noise appears during normal	● The automatic tracking mode is	Try manual tracking. ( pg. 25)
	playback. (VHS deck only)	engaged.
4.	The playback picture is blurred or	● The video heads may be dirty.	For the VHS deck
	interrupted while TV broadcasts are		Use a dry cleaning cassette TCL-2, or
	clear or “USE CLEANING CASSETTE”		consult your JVC dealer.
	message appears on the screen.		For the DV deck
			Use a dry cleaning cassette M-DV12CL, or
			consult your JVC dealer.
5.	Breaks are noticeable in Hi-Fi	● The automatic tracking mode is	Try manual tracking. ( pg. 25)
	soundtrack. (VHS deck only)	engaged.