Before requesting service for a problem, use this chart and see if you can solve the trouble yourself. Small problems are often easily solved, and this can save you the trouble of sending your unit off for repair.
Initialising
Malfunction occurs on the unit.] While holding o, press A for 3 seconds or more.●ARESETTINGB blinks on the front display panel.●Initialisation may be performed automatically depending on the condition of the disc.
General
No power is supplied to the unit and the subwoofer.●The AC power plug is disconnected from the mains outlet. ] Connect the AC power plug to the mains outlet securely.
(A pg. 16)The remote control does not work properly.] Remove the batteries, wait for 5 minutes or more, then load the batteries again.
●The setting of the remote control code is inappropriate.] Set the same remote control code (1, 2, 3, or 4) on both the unit and the remote control. (A pg. 72)
●The batteries are discharged.] Replace the dead batteries with new ones.Dubbing from the external equipment is not possible.●The source (another video recorder, camcorder) has not been properly connected.
] Confirm that the source is properly connected.●All necessary power switches have not been turned on. ] Confirm that all units’ power switches are turned on.
●The setting of the input channel position is inappropriate. ] Select the input channel position
corresponds to the input terminal connected to the external equipment. (A pg. 69)
The
●Lightning or static electricity may cause malfunction of the unit. ] Disconnect the AC power plug from the AC outlet and connect
again. Turn on the unit.The remote control of a JVC TV will not operate the unit.●The setting of the remote control code is inappropriate.
] To operate the unit using a JVC TV remote control, set the remote control code of the unit to A1B. (Default: A3B) (A pg. 72)
The channel cannot be changed.●Recording or Live Memory Playback is in progress.] Press W to pause recording, change the channel, then press I to resume recording.
Playback
Images do not appear on the TV screen.●The TV receiver’s channel selector is not set to an input modesuch as EXT1.] Set the TV to an input mode such as EXT1.●When interlace scanned programme is played back,progressive scan mode is selected.] Press and hold PROGRESSIVE SCAN until q disappears from the front display panel. (A pg. 77)
Playback does not start or stop immediately after playback is started by pressing I.
On the front display panel, ANO DISCB appears.●The disc is loaded upside down.] Place the disc on the disc tray with the playback surface facing down. (A pg. 5)
●A disc not being compatible with the unit is loaded. ] Load a playable disc on the unit. (A pg. 3)
●A dirty disc is loaded.] Clean the disc. (A pg. 6)●Defective disc is loaded.] Replace the warped or scratched disc with a normal one.Images are blurred or distorted when you start] Images are blurred or distorted at the point where the playback speed changes and this is not a malfunction of the unit.
Playback does not start.] Playback does not start for approximately 30 seconds after recording is stopped and this is not a malfunction of the unit.
Recording
The desired programme cannot be recorded.●The channel position does not correspond to that in the receiving area.] Set the correct channel position for the receiving broadcast. (A pg. 18)Recording and/or editing cannot be performed.●No disc or a disc not being compatible with the unit is loaded. ] Load a recordable disc on the unit. (A pg. 2)
●The disc loaded is not formatted.] Format the disc. (A pg. 83)●A finalised disc is loaded.] Recording cannot be made on finalised discs. Load a recordable disc on the unit.
●The disc is full or does not have enough space for the title to berecorded.] Clear unnecessary titles on the disc or load a blank disc. (A pg. 56)86