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If You Have Any Questions
Before requesting service...
Power or Tape Transport Problems?
Playback Problems?
Recording Problems?
Symptoms Check points
No power is applied to the VCR.
Ⅲ Is the power cord disconnected?
— Connect it.
Remote control does not function.
Ⅲ Are the batteries discharged?
— Replace with new ones.
Ⅲ Is the remote control's A/B code setting correct? (
੬ p. 22)
Ⅲ Are the VCR/TV/CABLE control select switches set to their appropriate position? (
੬ p. 5)
— Check once again.
Clock is functioning properly, but the VCR
cannot be powered.
Ⅲ Is "TIMER" displayed on the display panel?
— Press the TIMER button to extinguish the display.
Cassette will not load. Gets stuck and is
ejected a few seconds later.
Ⅲ Are you inserting the cassette correctly? Incorrect insertion causes the built-in safety
mechanism to automatically eject the cassette.
— Wait a few seconds and re-insert correctly.
— Be sure to push the middle of the cassette's label side and be sure the window side is up.
Tape stops during rewind or fast-forward.
Ⅲ Is the C. MEMORY button pressed?
— Press again to make "M" disappear from the counter display.
Tape will not rewind or fast-forward.
Ⅲ Is the tape already fully rewound or fast-forwarded?
— Check the cassette.
Symptoms Check points
Playback picture does not appear while the
tape is running.
Ⅲ If you are using RF OUT connection, is the TV receiver’s channel selector set to the correct
video channel?
— Set it to the RF converter channel (3 or 4). (
੬ p. 8)
Ⅲ If you are using AV connection, is the TV receiver set to the AV mode?
— Set it to the AV mode.
Noise appears during visual search.
Ⅲ This is normal.
Noise appears during normal playback.
Ⅲ Is the automatic tracking mode engaged?
— Try manual tracking. (
੬ p. 17)
Noise appears during slow playback.
Ⅲ Try manual tracking. (੬ p. 17)
Ⅲ This is normal in the LP mode.
Playback picture is blurred or interrupted
while TV broadcasts are clear.
Ⅲ Video heads may be dirty.
— Head cleaning is necessary. Consult your JVC dealer (
੬ p. 39).
Symptoms Check points
Recording cannot be started.
Ⅲ Is a cassette loaded?
Ⅲ Is the safety tab on the cassette removed?
— Cover with adhesive tape. (
੬ p. 24)
TV broadcasts cannot be recorded.
Ⅲ Has “AUX” been selected by mistake?
— Set to the desired channel.
Tape-to-tape editing is not possible.
Ⅲ Is the camcorder or VCR correctly connected?
Ⅲ Are all necessary power switches turned ON?
Ⅲ Has “AUX” been selected?
— Set to “AUX”.
Ⅲ Have the correct inputs been selected?
— Make sure the correct inputs (FRONT or REAR) have been selected on the AUX INPUT
screen. (
੬ p. 32, 33)
Camera recording is not possible.
Ⅲ Is the camcorder correctly connected?
Ⅲ Has “AUX” been selected?
— Set to “AUX”.
Breaks are noticeable in Hi-Fi audio sound.
Ⅲ Is the automatic tracking mode engaged?
— Try manual tracking. (
੬ p. 17).
Hi-Fi soundtrack cannot be heard.
Ⅲ Is "AUDIO MONITOR" on the FUNCTION menu set to "NORM"?
— Set it to "HI-FI" (
੬ p. 18).
Ⅲ Is Hi-Fi audio present on the tape?
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