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Troubleshooting
POWER AND TAPE TRANSPORT PROBLEMS
Symptoms
No power is applied to the recorder.
Clock is functioning properly, but the recorder cannot
be powered.
Tape stops during rewind or fast-forward.
Check point
L Is the power cord disconnected?
– Connect it.
L Is “TIMER” displayed on the display panel?
– Press the TIMER button to extinguish the display.
L Is the C. MEMORY button pressed?
– Press again to make “M” disappear from the display panel.
Check point
L 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 (UHF 25). (੬ p.8)
L If you are using AV connection, is the TV receiver set to the AV mode?
– Set it to the AV mode.
L This is normal.
L Is the automatic tracking mode engaged?
– Try manual tracking. (੬ p.12)
L Video heads may be dirty.
– Head cleaning is necessary. Consult your JVC dealer. (੬ p.3)
L Is the SYSTEM switch set to the correct position?
– Set it to the correct position for the TV broadcast system used in your
area (੬ p.7)
PLAYBACK PROBLEMS
Symptoms
Playback picture does not appear while the tape is
running.
Noise appears during visual search.
Noise appears during normal or slow-motion
playback.
Playback picture is blurred or interrupted while TV
broadcasts are clear.
No sound accompanies the playback picture.
RECORDING PROBLEMS
Check point
L Is a cassette loaded?
L Is the safety tab on the cassette removed?
– Reseal the slot with adhesive tape.
L Has “AU” been selected?
– Set to the desired channel.
L Is the camcorder or another video recorder correctly connected?
L Are all necessary power switch turned ON?
L Has “AU” been selected?
– Set to “AU”.
L Have you set the clock correctly and programmed the timer correctly?
– Check once again.
L Is “TIMER” displayed on the display panel?
– If not, press the TIMER button to display “TIMER”.
Symptoms
Recording cannot be started.
TV broadcasts cannot be recorded.
Tape-to-tape editing or camera recording is not
possible.
Timer recording is not possible.