Troubleshooting - JVC HR-J270 Instructions Manual

Jvc video cassette recorder instructions

Manuel d'instructions (56 pages)

Table of Contents

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

1. No power is supplied to the recorder.

2. The clock is functioning properly, but

the recorder cannot be powered.

3. The remote control 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.

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. (HR-J670/671/672/673/

674EU only)

POSSIBLE CAUSE

The mains power cord is disconnected.

" is displayed on the front display

panel with Auto Timer set to "OFF".

The batteries are discharged.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

" is displayed on the front display

panel.

The tape is already fully rewound or

fast-forwarded.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

If you're using the RF 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 connection, 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.