Roubleshooting; Power; Tape Transport; Playback - JVC Model HR-DVS1U 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 VCR off for repair.

POWER

SYMPTOM
1. The power won't come on.
2. The clock works, but the VCR's
power won't come on.
3. The remote control won't function.

TAPE TRANSPORT

SYMPTOM
1. The cassette gets stuck partway
during loading, and is ejected.

PLAYBACK

SYMPTOM
1. The tape is running but the picture
won't appear.
2. Noise appears during visual search.
3. Breaks are noticeable in Hi-Fi
soundtrack.
4. The playback picture is blurred or
interrupted, even though TV
broadcasts are clear.
5. The Hi-Fi soundtrack cannot be
heard.

RECORDING

SYMPTOM
1. Recording won't start.
2.TV broadcasts won't record
properly.
3. Tape-to-tape editing won't work.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
The power cord is disconnected.
The TIMER mode is engaged with
"Auto Timer" set to "OFF" (
The batteries are discharged.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
The cassette was inserted incorrectly.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
The TV receiver is set to the wrong
mode.
This is normal.
Automatic tracking is engaged.
The video heads may be dirty.
The soundtrack option was set
incorrectly.
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".
The VCR has been set to its AUX
mode by mistake.
The VCRs or the camcorder and the
VCR have been incorrectly con-
nected.
The power to one or more of the
units has not been turned on.
The recorder's input mode has been
set incorrectly.
TROUBLESHOOTING
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Connect the power cord.
Press TIMER to disengage.
pg. 48).
Replace the dead batteries with new
ones.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Make sure the cassette's window is
facing up, the rear label side is facing
you and the arrow on the front of the
cassette is pointing towards the VCR.
Then insert the cassette.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Set the TV receiver to its AV mode.
Disengage Auto Tracking and adjust
the tracking manually (
The heads must be cleaned. Consult
your JVC dealer.
Press A. MONITOR to select "HI-FI"
( pg. 29).
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 the VCR to the appropriate
channel.
Refer to the directions and the
illustration under "Edit To Or From
Another VCR" (
From A Camcorder" (
properly connect the units.
Make sure the power to all units is on.
Select the recorder's appropriate
input mode.
pg. 26).
pg. 58) or "Edit
pg. 56) and