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Troubleshooting
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
No power is applied to the
recorder.
The clock is functioning
properly, but the recorder
cannot be powered.
The remote control won't
function.
Tape Transport
SYMPTOM
The tape will not rewind or
fast-forward.
Playback
SYMPTOM
The playback picture does
not appear while the tape
is running.
Noise appears during
visual search.
Noise appears during
normal playback.
Noise appears during
slow-motion playback.
Noise appears during still
playback.
Breaks are noticeable in
Hi-Fi soundtrack.
The playback picture is
blurred or interrupted
while TV broadcasts are
clear. Or "USE CLEANING
CASSETTE" appears on the
screen.
Playback picture has a loss
of colour.
No sound accompanies
the playback picture.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
The mains power cord is disconnected.
"#" is displayed on the display panel with Auto
Timer set to "OFF".
The batteries are discharged.
Timer is on.
Remote control A/B code is wrong.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
The tape is already fully rewound or fast-
forwarded.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
If you're using the RF OUT 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 automatic tracking mode is engaged.
Automatic tracking is engaged.
The video heads may be dirty.
The wrong colour system is selected for the tape
being played back.
The wrong colour system was selected during
recording.
The TV system you have selected at the TV System
Select screen is incorrect.
Connect the mains power cord.
Press the # button to turn the "#" indicator off.
Replace the dead batteries with new ones.
Press # on the remote control.
Reset A/B code. (
Check the cassette.
If you are using the RF OUT connection . . .
. . . set the TV receiver to the VIDEO channel.
(
5)
. . . Perform "Video Channel Set". (
If you are using the AV or S-VIDEO connection, set
the TV to its AV mode.
Try manual tracking. (
Try manual tracking. (
Press PR +/– few times to remove the noise bars
from the screen.
Engage and adjust tracking manually. (
The heads must be cleaned. Use a dry cleaning
cassette –TCL-2– or consult your JVC dealer.
Select the correct colour system. (
Once recorded, the signal cannot be corrected. Be
sure to choose the correct setting before recording.
Set it to the correct position for the TV broadcast
system used in your area. (
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