JVC PU30425 TROUBLESHOOTINGcont, Timer Recording, Other Problems, Symptom, Possible Cause

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TROUBLESHOOTING(cont.)

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 “AU”.
4.	Camcorder recording is not	● The camcorder has not been	Confirm that the camcorder is
	possible.	properly connected.	properly connected.
		● The input mode is not correct.	Set the input mode to “AU”.

TIMER RECORDING
	SYMPTOM	POSSIBLE CAUSE	CORRECTIVE ACTION
1.	Timer recording won’t work.	● The clock and/or the timer have	Re-perform the clock and/or timer
		been set incorrectly.	settings.
		● The timer is not engaged.	Press TIMER and confirm that “ä“ is
			displayed on the display panel.
2.	On-screen timer programming is	● Timer recording is in progress.	Timer programming can’t be
	not possible.		performed while a timer recording is
			in progress. Wait until it finishes.
3.	“ä“ and “]“ on the display	● The timer is engaged but there’s no	Load a cassette with the Record
	panel won’t stop blinking.	cassette loaded.	Safety tab intact, or cover the hole
			using adhesive tape.
4.	The cassette is automatically	● The loaded cassette has had its	Remove the cassette and cover the
	ejected, and “ä“ and “]“ on the	Record Safety tab removed.	hole with adhesive tape, or insert a
	display panel won’t stop blinking.		cassette with the Record Safety tab
			intact.
5.	“ä“ blinks for 10 seconds and the	● TIMER has been pressed when there	Check the programmed data and re-
	Timer mode is disengaged.	are no programs in memory, or the	program as necessary, then press
		timer record information has been	TIMER again.
		programmed incorrectly.
6.	The cassette is automatically	● The end of the tape was reached	The programme may not have been
	ejected, the power shuts off and	during timer recording.	recorded in its entirety. Next time
	“ä“ and “]“ won’t stop		make sure you have enough time on
	blinking.		the tape to record the entire
			programme.
7.	Video Plus+ does not timer-record	● The recorder’s preset positions have	Refer to "Guide Channel Set" and
	properly.	been set incorrectly.	re-perform the procedure (☞ pg. 26).
OTHER PROBLEMS
	SYMPTOM	POSSIBLE CAUSE	CORRECTIVE ACTION
1.	Whistling or howling is heard from	● The camcorder’s microphone is too	Position the camcorder so its
	the TV during camcorder record-	close to the TV.	microphone is away from the TV.
	ing.	● The TV’s volume is too high.	Turn the TV’s volume down.
2.	When scanning presets, some of	● Those presets have been designated	If you need the skipped presets,
	them are skipped over.	to be skipped.	restore them (☞ pg. 41).
3.	The preset cannot be changed.	● Recording is in progress.	Press PAUSE to pause the recording,
			change presets, then press PLAY to
			resume recording.
4.	The remote control won’t operate	● The TV/VCR switch is in the wrong	Set the switch to TV.
	my TV.	position.