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If You Have Any Questions
Before requesting service...
Power or Tape Transport Problems?
Playback Problems?
Recording Problems?
Symptoms
Check points
No power is applied to the VCR.
n
Is the power cord disconnected?
— Connect it.
Remote control does not function.
n
Are the batteries discharged?
— Replace with new ones.
n
Is the remote control's A/B code setting correct? (
Z
p. 22)
n
Are the VCR/TV/CABLE control select switches set to their appropriate position? (
Z
p. 5)
— Check once again.
Clock is functioning properly, but the VCR
cannot be powered.
n
Is "TIMER" displayed on the display panel?
— Press the TIMER button to extinguish the display.
Cassette will not load. Gets stuck and is
ejected a few seconds later.
n
Are you inserting the cassette correctly? Incorrect insertion causes the built-in safety
mechanism to automatically eject the cassette.
— Wait a few seconds and re-insert correctly.
— Be sure to push the middle of the cassette's label side and be sure the window side is up.
Tape stops during rewind or fast-forward.
n
Is the C. MEMORY button pressed?
— Press again to make "M" disappear from the counter display.
Tape will not rewind or fast-forward.
n
Is the tape already fully rewound or fast-forwarded?
— Check the cassette.
Symptoms
Check points
Playback picture does not appear while the
tape is running.
n
If you are using RF OUT connection, is the TV receiver’s channel selector set to the correct
video channel?
— Set it to the RF converter channel (3 or 4). (
Z
p. 8)
n
If you are using AV connection, is the TV receiver set to the AV mode?
— Set it to the AV mode.
Noise appears during visual search.
n
This is normal.
Noise appears during normal playback.
n
Is the automatic tracking mode engaged?
— Try manual tracking. (
Z
p. 17)
Noise appears during slow playback.
n
Try manual tracking. (
Z
p. 17)
n
This is normal in the LP mode.
Playback picture is blurred or interrupted
while TV broadcasts are clear.
n
Video heads may be dirty.
— Head cleaning is necessary. Consult your JVC dealer (
Z
p. 39).
Symptoms
Check points
Recording cannot be started.
n
Is a cassette loaded?
n
Is the safety tab on the cassette removed?
— Cover with adhesive tape. (
Z
p. 24)
TV broadcasts cannot be recorded.
n
Has “AUX” been selected by mistake?
— Set to the desired channel.
Tape-to-tape editing is not possible.
n
Is the camcorder or VCR correctly connected?
n
Are all necessary power switches turned ON?
n
Has “AUX” been selected?
— Set to “AUX”.
n
Have the correct inputs been selected?
— Make sure the correct inputs (FRONT or REAR) have been selected on the AUX INPUT
screen. (
Z
p. 32, 33)
Camera recording is not possible.
n
Is the camcorder correctly connected?
n
Has “AUX” been selected?
— Set to “AUX”.
Breaks are noticeable in Hi-Fi audio sound.
n
Is the automatic tracking mode engaged?
— Try manual tracking. (
Z
p. 17).
Hi-Fi soundtrack cannot be heard.
n
Is "AUDIO MONITOR" on the FUNCTION menu set to "NORM"?
— Set it to "HI-FI" (
Z
p. 18).
n
Is Hi-Fi audio present on the tape?
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