8 TROUBLESHOOTING
8-1 Error Indication
8 TROUBLESHOOTING U model 8-2 No Error Indication
Error indications are shown on the display whenever | |
condensation occurs or there are problems with cassette | |
loading, unloaxding or mechanism operation. | |
5 | When a problem occurs, the error indication |
| (when the <WARNING> menu switch in <F. DISP> is |
| set to “ON”). |
5 | When any one of error indications (E01 - E08) is shown, |
| a 12 V warning signal is output from the rear panel’s |
| WARNING OUT connector. |
5 | When the <WARNING> menu switch in <BUZZER> is set to |
| “ON”, the buzzer sounds if a problem occurs |
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| When an error indication appears or the buzzer sounds, |
| turn the operating mode on again to clear the error |
| indication and buzzer sound |
| When the error indication |
| operating mode on again may not clear the problem. In |
| this case, consult your local JVC dealer. |
Display section
| Error indication | ||
BUZZER screen |
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[BUZZER] |
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1. TAPE END | OFF |
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2. AL/SENSOR IN | OFF |
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3. WARNING | ON |
| Buzzer sound |
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[IN/OUT] |
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1. CAMERA SW | OFF |
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2. RS232C B. RATE | 9600 |
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Symptoms
No power is supplied.
Operation buttons have no effect during recording and playback.
No picture is shown during playback.
Noise appears in the picture in the Shuttle Search mode, Still mode and Field Advance mode.
Noise appears in part of the playback picture.
Noise appears in the picture in the L12H, L18H or L24H mode.
Causes
qIs the power cord disconnected?
qIs the [TIMER] indication shown?
qIs the Operation Lock mode engaged?
Is the Operation Lock mode engaged?
qIs the monitor connected correctly?
qIs the [TIMER] indication lit?
This is not a malfunction.
Is the tracking adjusted properly?
Was the tape you are playing back recorded in the L12H, L18H or L24H mode? If not, noise appears.
Remedies
qConnect the power cord to an AC outlet.
qPress the [TIMER] button so that the [TIMER] indication goes out.
qRelease the Operation Lock mode.
Release the Operation Lock mode.
qConnect the monitor correctly.
qPress the [TIMER] button to clear the [TIMER] indication.
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Adjust the tracking with the [TRACKNG
Play back the tape in the 2H or 6H mode.
Error | Contents | VCR operation | Measures |
indication |
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When the cassette is played back, the picture becomes rough or disappears.
Dust may have accumulated on the video heads.
Clean the heads with a commercially- available head cleaning tape. If the picture quality is still unsatisfactory,
Problem with loading operation | ||
Problem with unloading operation | ||
Problem with supply reel rotation | ||
Problem with drum rotation | ||
Problem with | ||
Problem with capstan rotation | ||
Problem with eject operation | ||
Condensation | ||
Error with recording check | ||
| (recording defect) | |
Insufficient battery capacity for | ||
| clock and timer backup. | |
No video signals input to the | ||
| [VIDEO IN] connector | |
It is not possible to write in | ||
EEPROM. | ||
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The tape is broken. | ||
System error | ||
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System error |
The operating mode is turned off. The operating mode is turned off. The operating mode is turned off. The operating mode is turned off. The operating mode is turned off. The operating mode is turned off. The operating mode is turned off.
The cassette is ejected and the drum starts rotating. Cassette loading is not possible.
The head cleaner in the VCR cleans the heads.
If a power failure occurs, clock and timer setting data and record/ playback speed settings may be reset.
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The cassette is ejected. The error indication is shown only while the cassette is being ejected.
The operating mode is turned off. The operating mode is turned off.
Turn the operating mode on again. Turn the operating mode on again. Turn the operating mode on again. Turn the operating mode on again. Turn the operating mode on again. Turn the operating mode on again. Turn the operating mode on again.
Turn the operating mode on and wait until the error indication goes out.
Clean the heads with a head cleaning tape, then check the recording picture quality again. The tape may be defective. Replace the tape and check again. If the picture quality is still inferior, contact your local JVC dealer.
Contact your local JVC dealer for replacement of the
Input video signals.
Contact your local JVC dealer.
Replace the cassette.
Trun the operating mode on again.
No sound is heard during playback.
During playback, sound is high- pitched and hard to hear.
Recording is impossible.
Timer recording is not working.
The clock cannot be set.
Tape running sound is heard in the Record, Play, FF and REW modes.
The time/date is not shown.
Auto REW and repeat recording are not possible during recording.
Camera image is not switched.
External recording is not possible.
qAre you recording in a timelapse mode (except L12H, L18H and L24H)? If so, sound is not recorded.
qDuring alarm scan, no sound is output.
Are you playing back a tape recorded in the L12H, L18H or L24H Timelapse mode in the 2H (SP) or 6H (EP) mode? In this case, sound is
Has the cassette safety tab been removed?
qIs the clock set correctly? Is the timer properly programmed?
qIs the [TIMER] indication lit?
Is the [TIMER] indication lit?
During recording and playback, the VCR’s motor and rotary heads are running. The sound this generates is normal and not a malfunction.
qIs the clock set?
qIs the <ON SCREEN MODE> menu switch set to “OFF”?
Is the <TAPE END MODE> menu switch in <ALARM/SENSOR MODE> set to “STOP”?
Is the <CAMERA SW> menu switch in <IN/OUT> set to “OFF”?
Is the <REPEAT REC> menu switch in the <VTR MODE> menu set to
consult your local JVC dealer.
Use a tape on which sound is recorded. (Record the tape in the L12H, L18H or L24H mode.)
Play back the tape in the same mode (L12H, L18H or L24H) as that used for recording.
Paste a piece of cellophane tape over the hole.
qCheck again.
qCheck it again.
Press the [TIMER] button so that the [TIMER] indication goes out.
If you feel it is too noisy, install the VCR in a rack.
qSet the clock.
qSet the <ON SCREEN MODE> menu switch to “ON”.
Set the <TAPE END MODE> menu switch to “OFF”.
When setting the camera switching timing on this unit, set the menu switch to “1 FIELD” or “2 FIELD”.
To perform repeat recording using external recording activation, set <REPEAT REC>
This unit uses a microprocessor and may not function properly if there is external noise or interference. In this case, turn the operating mode off and unplug the power cord from the AC outlet. Then plug the power cord in again and check operation.
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“ON”?
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to “OFF” and <AUTO REW> to “ON”.
