JVC Model HR-VP639U Troubleshooting, Cassette gets stuck partway, Make sure the window side is up

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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 VCR off for repair.

POWER
	SYMPTOM	POSSIBLE CAUSE	CORRECTIVE ACTION
1. The power won’t come on.		● The power cord is disconnected.	Connect the power cord.
2.	The clock works, but the VCR’s	● The TIMER mode is engaged with	Press TIMER to disengage.
	power won’t come on.	Auto Timer set to "OFF" (☞ pg. 43).
3.	The remote control won’t function.	● The batteries are discharged.	Replace the dead batteries with new ones.
		● The A/B CODE switch is in the	Re-perform the A/B Code setting
		wrong position.	(☞ pg. 52).
		● The TV/CABLE/VCR switch is in the	Set the switch to the position
		wrong position.	corresponding with the unit you want
			to operate.
TAPE TRANSPORT
	SYMPTOM	POSSIBLE CAUSE	CORRECTIVE ACTION
1. The cassette gets stuck partway		● The cassette was inserted incorrectly.	Make sure the window side is up, the
	during loading, and is ejected.		rear label side is facing you and the
			arrow on the front of the cassette is
			pointing towards the VCR. Then insert
			the cassette
2. The tape stops during rewind or		● The Counter Memory indicator	Press C.MEMORY to disengage the
	fast forward.	(“M”) is lit on the front display	Counter Memory mode and extin-
		panel.	guish the indicator.
PLAYBACK
	SYMPTOM	POSSIBLE CAUSE	CORRECTIVE ACTION
1.	The tape is running but the picture	● If you’re using the RF OUT connec-	Set the channel selector to channel 3
	won’t appear.	tion (☞ pg. 6), the channel selector	or 4.
		on the TV is set incorrectly.
		● If you’re using the AV connection	Set the TV receiver to its AV mode.
		(☞ pg. 6), the TV receiver is set to
		the wrong mode.
2.	Noise appears during visual search.	● This is normal.
3.	Breaks are noticeable in Hi-Fi	● Automatic tracking is engaged.	Engage and adjust tracking manually
	soundtrack.		(☞ pg. 26).
4.	The playback picture is blurred or	● The video heads may be dirty.	The heads must be cleaned. Consult
	interrupted, even though TV		your JVC dealer (☞ pg. 61).
	broadcasts are clear.
5. The Hi-Fi soundtrack cannot be		● The AUDIO MONITOR option at	Set AUDIO MONITOR to "HI-FI"
	heard.	the Function Set screen was set	(☞ pg. 27).
		incorrectly.
6.	SHUTTLE ring does not work	● A turn of the SHUTTLE which is too	Release the SHUTTLE, then turn it
	properly during search.	rapid may not be properly	again more slowly.
		recognized.
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