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VCR operation
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.
Measures
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 built-in battery.
Input video signals.
Contact your local JVC dealer.
Replace the cassette.
Trun the operating mode on again.
[BUZZER]
1. TAPE END OFF
2. AL/SENSOR IN OFF
3. WARNING ON
[IN/OUT]
1. CAMERA SW OFF
2. RS232C B. RATE 9600
Display section
Error indication
8 TROUBLESHOOTING
8-1 Error Indication
Error indications are shown on the display whenever
condensation occurs or there are problems with cassette
loading, unloaxding or mechanism operation.
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When a problem occurs, the error indication “E-**” lights
(when the <WARNING> menu switch in <F. DISP> is
set to “ON”).
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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 (E-01 - E-08
and E-11 (during recording)).
When an error indication appears or the buzzer sounds,
turn the operating mode on again to clear the error
indication and buzzer sound (E-01-E07).
When the error indication “E-**” is shown, turning the
operating mode on again may not clear the problem. In
this case, consult your local JVC dealer.
Buzzer sound
BUZZER screen
Error
indication
E-01
E-02
E-03
E-04
E-05
E-06
E-07
E-08
E-09
E-10
E-11
E-12
E-13
E-98
E-99
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.
Contents
Problem with loading operation
Problem with unloading operation
Problem with supply reel rotation
Problem with drum rotation
Problem with take-up reel rotation
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.
The tape is broken.
System error
System error
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See page 1-6 “1.3.4 Emergency history”
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Causes
q
Is the power cord disconnected?
q
Is the [TIMER] indication shown?
q
Is the Operation Lock mode
engaged?
Is the Operation Lock mode
engaged?
q
Is the monitor connected correctly?
q
Is 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.
Dust may have accumulated on the
video heads.
q
Are you recording in a timelapse
mode (except L12H, L18H and
L24H)? If so, sound is not recorded.
q
During 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 high-pitched.
Has the cassette safety tab been
removed?
q
Is the clock set correctly? Is the
timer properly programmed?
q
Is 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.
q
Is the clock set?
q
Is 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
“ON”?
8-2 No Error Indication
8 TROUBLESHOOTING
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.
When the cassette is played
back, the picture becomes rough
or disappears.
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.
Remedies
q
Connect the power cord to an AC outlet.
q
Press the [TIMER] button so that the
[TIMER] indication goes out.
q
Release the Operation Lock mode.
Release the Operation Lock mode.
q
Connect the monitor correctly.
q
Press the [TIMER] button to clear the
[TIMER] indication.
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Adjust the tracking with the [TRACKNG
+/–] button.
Tracking adjustment is not possible in the
L12H and L24H Play modes.
Play back the tape in the 2H or 6H mode.
Clean the heads with a commercially-
available head cleaning tape. If the
picture quality is still unsatisfactory,
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.
q
Check again.
q
Check 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.
q
Set the clock.
q
Set 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>
to “OFF” and <AUTO REW> to “ON”.
U model
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