Troubleshooting; Tape Transport - JVC HR-DVS2EU Instructions Manual

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Before requesting service for a problem, use this chart and see if you can repair the trouble yourself. Small problems are often easily
corrected, and this can save you the trouble of sending your video recorder off for repair.
POWER
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.

TAPE TRANSPORT

SYMPTOM
1. The tape does not run during
recording.
2. The tape will not rewind or fast-
forward.
PLAYBACK
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 (VHS deck).
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 (VHS deck).
RECORDING
SYMPTOM
1. Recording cannot be started.
2. TV broadcasts cannot be recorded.
3. Tape-to-tape editing is not possible.
4. Camcorder recording is not
possible.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
The mains power cord is discon-
nected.
"‰" is displayed on the display panel
with Auto Timer set to "OFF".
The batteries are discharged.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
" " is displayed on the display
panel.
The tape is already fully rewound or
fast-forwarded.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
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.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
VHS deck
There is no cassette loaded, or the
cassette loaded has had its Record
Safety tab removed.
DV deck
There is no cassette loaded, or the
cassette loaded has had its erase
protection switch set to "SAVE".
"L-1", "L-2", "F-1" or "SAT" has been
selected as the input mode.
The source (another video recorder,
camcorder) has not been properly
connected.
All necessary power switches have
not been turned on.
The input mode is not correct.
The camcorder has not been
properly connected.
The input mode is not correct.

TROUBLESHOOTING

CORRECTIVE ACTION
Connect the mains power cord.
Press the ‰ button to turn the "‰"
indicator off.
Replace the dead batteries with new
ones.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Press PLAY to turn the " " indicator
off.
Check the cassette.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Set the TV to its AV mode.
Try manual tracking. (
Use a dry cleaning cassette (TCL-2UX
for the VHS deck/M-DV12CLAU for
the DV deck) or consult your JVC
dealer.
Engage and adjust tracking manually.
( pg. 21)
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Insert a cassette, or using adhesive
tape, reseal the slot where the tab
was removed.
Insert a cassette, or set the erase
protection switch to "REC".
Set to the desired channel.
Confirm that the source is properly
connected.
Confirm that all units' power switches
are turned on.
Set the input mode to "L-1", "L-2" or
"F-1".
Confirm that the camcorder is
properly connected.
Set the input mode to "L-1", "L-2" or
"F-1".
pg. 21)