Troubleshooting - JVC HR-DVS3U Instructions Manual

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 VCR off for repair.
POWER
SYMPTOM
1. No power is supplied to the VCR.
2. The clock is functioning properly, but
the VCR cannot be powered.
3. The Remote 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 only)
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 only)
POSSIBLE CAUSE
The AC power cord is disconnected.
" " is displayed on the front display
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panel with "AUTO TIMER" set to "OFF".
The batteries are discharged.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
" " is displayed on the front display
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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.
The automatic tracking mode is
engaged.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Connect the AC power cord.
Press the TIMER button to turn the "
indicator off.
Replace the dead batteries with new ones.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Press PLAY ( ) to turn the "
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off.
Check the cassette.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Set the TV to its AV mode.
Try manual tracking. ( pg. 31)
For the VHS deck
Use a dry cleaning cassette TCL-2, or
consult your JVC dealer.
For the DV deck
Use a dry cleaning cassette M-DV12CL, or
consult your JVC dealer.
Try manual tracking. ( pg. 31)
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