Troubleshooting - JVC HR-J295EK Instructions Manual

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Troubleshooting

SYMPTOM
POWER
1. No power is applied to the VCR.
2. The Remote Control won't
function.
TAPE TRANSPORT
1. The tape does not run during
recording. appears on the
RECP
TV screen (only when
to ).
ON
2. The tape will not rewind or fast-
forward.
PLAYBACK
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 broad-
casts are clear.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
• The mains power cord is
disconnected.
• The batteries are discharged.
• The VCR is in the RECORD
PAUSE MODE.
is set
OSD
• The tape is already fully
rewound or fast-forwarded.
• If you're using only the RF cable
for connection...
...the TV's channel selector is
not set to the Video Channel.
...the VCR's Video Channel has
not been correctly set.
• If you're using both the RF
cable and 21-pin SCART cable
for connection, the TV is not set
to the AV mode.
• This is normal.
• The automatic tracking mode is
engaged.
• The video heads may be dirty.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Connect the mains power cord.
Replace the dead batteries with
new ones.
Press | to resume recording.
Check the cassette.
If you are using only the RF cable
for connection...
...set the TV to the Video Channel.
...Perform Video Channel Set.
( pg. 14)
If you are using both the RF cable
and 21-pin SCART cable for
connection, set the TV to its AV
mode.
Try manual tracking. (
Use a dry cleaning cassette JVC
TCL-2 or consult your JVC dealer.
pg. 38)