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Before requesting service for a problem, use this chart to see if you can correct the trouble yourself. Small problems are often easily
corrected, and this can save you the trouble of sending your video recorder off for repair.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
●
The mains power cord is disconnected.
●
“
‰
“ is displayed on the display
panel with Auto Timer set to "OFF".
●
The batteries are discharged.
SYMPTOM
1. No power is applied to the recorder.
2. The clock is functioning properly,
but the recorder cannot be powered.
3. The remote control won’t function.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Connect the mains power cord.
Press the
‰
button to turn the “
‰
“
indicator off.
Replace the dead batteries with new
ones.
SYMPTOM
1. The tape does not run during
recording.
2. The tape will not rewind or fast-
forward.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Press
PLAY
to turn the “ “ indicator
off.
Check the cassette.
SYMPTOM
1. The playback picture does not
appear while the tape is running.
2. Noise appears during visual search.
3. Noise appears during normal
playback.
4. The playback picture is blurred or
interrupted while TV broadcasts are
clear or "USE CLEANING
CASSETTE" message appears on the
screen.
5. Breaks are noticeable in Hi-Fi
soundtrack.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
●
If you’re using the RF connection . . .
. . . the TV receiver’s channel selector
is not set to the VIDEO channel.
. . . the recorder's VIDEO channel
has not been correctly set.
●
If you’re using the AV or S-VIDEO
connection, the TV receiver is not set
to the AV mode.
●
This is normal.
●
The automatic tracking mode is
engaged.
●
The video heads may be dirty.
●
Automatic tracking is engaged.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
If you are using the RF connection . . .
. . . set the TV receiver to the VIDEO
channel. (
Z
pg. 8)
. . . Perform "Video Channel Set"
(
Z
pg. 46)
If you are using the AV or S-VIDEO
connection, set the TV to its AV mode.
Try manual tracking (
Z
pg. 24).
Use a dry cleaning cassette JVC
TCL-2U or consult your JVC dealer.
Engage and adjust tracking manually
(
Z
pg. 24) or press AUDIO to
change the soundtrack to "NORM"
(
Z
␣ pg.␣ 25).
POSSIBLE CAUSE
●
“ “ is displayed on the display
panel.
●
The tape is already fully rewound or
fast-forwarded.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Insert a cassette, or using adhesive
tape, reseal the slot where the tab
was removed.
Set to the desired preset.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
●
There is no cassette loaded, or the
cassette loaded has had its Record
Safety tab removed.
●
“L-1”, “L-2”, “SAT”, “F-1” or “S-1”
has been selected as the input
mode.
SYMPTOM
1. Recording cannot be started.
2. TV broadcasts cannot be recorded.
Troubleshooting
POWER
TAPE TRANSPORT
PLAYBACK
RECORDING
