Timer Recording; Other Problems - JVC HR-J456EN Instruction Manual

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TIMER RECORDING

SYMPTOM
1. Timer recording won't work.
2. Timer programming won't work.
3. ‰ and ] on the front display
panel won't stop blinking.
4. The cassette is automatically
ejected, and ‰ and ] on the
front display panel won't stop
blinking.
5. ‰ blinks for 10 seconds and the
timer mode is disengaged.
6. The cassette is automatically
ejected, the power shuts off and ‰
and ] won't stop blinking.
7. "PROGRAM FULL" is displayed on
the screen.

OTHER PROBLEMS

SYMPTOM
1. When scanning channels, some of
them are skipped over.
2. The channel can't be changed.
3. The remote control won't operate
your TV or cable box or DBS
receiver.
4. "– –:– –" is displayed on the front
display panel.
ATTENTION
This VCR contains microcomputers. External electronic noise or interference can cause microcomputer to malfunction. If the VCR
does not operate correctly switch its power off and unplug the power cord from the AC supply. Wait for a while and then plug the
power back in. Eject and check the condition of the cassette. If everything appears normal resume operating the VCR as usual.
TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.)
POSSIBLE CAUSE
The clock and/or the timer have
been set incorrectly.
The timer is not engaged.
The VCR has not been set up properly.
Timer recording is in progress.
The timer is engaged but there's no
cassette loaded.
The loaded cassette has had its
record safety tab removed.
TIMER has been pressed when there
are no programs in memory, or the
timer record program information
has not been programmed correctly.
The end of tape was reached during
timer recording.
All 8 programs of the VCR's timer
memory are used.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Those channels have been preset to
be skipped.
Recording is in progress.
The remote control brand setting is
incorrect.
The lithium battery is exhausted
A power outage has occurred
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Set the clock and/or timer correctly.
Press TIMER and check to make sure
that ‰ appears on the front display
panel.
Re-perform the set-up procedures.
Timer programming can't be performed
when timer recording is in progress.
Wait until it finishes.
Load a cassette with the record safety
tab intact, or with the hole covered
with adhesive tape.
Remove the cassette and cover its
hole with adhesive tape, or replace it
with a cassette on which the safety
tab is intact.
Check the programmed data and re-
program as necessary, then press
TIMER again.
The program may not have been
recorded in its entirety. Next time
make sure you have enough time on
the tape to record the entire program.
Wait until a space in memory clears,
or cancel unnecessary program
information ( pg. 30).
CORRECTIVE ACTION
If you need the skipped channels,
restore them ( pg. 13).
Press PAUSE to pause the recording,
change channels, then press PLAY to
resume recording.
Re-set the remote control to the
correct brand ( pg. 36 or 37 or 38).
Replace the lithium battery with a new
one, ( pg. 4) and re-set the clock.
Reset the clock.