JVC SR-VS20EK - Manual (Page 75)

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Before requesting service for a problem, use this chart to see if you can correct the trouble yourself. Small problems are often easily
corrected, and this can save you the trouble of sending your video recorder off for repair.
Troubleshooting
POSSIBLE CAUSE
● The mains power cord is discon-
nected.
● "‰" is displayed on the display panel
with Auto Timer set to "OFF".
● The batteries are discharged.
SYMPTOM
1. No power is applied to the
recorder.
2. The clock is functioning properly,
but the recorder cannot be powered.
3. The remote control won't function.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Connect the mains power cord.
Press the ‰ button to turn the "‰"
indicator off.
Replace the dead batteries with new
ones.
SYMPTOM
1. The tape does not run during
recording.
2. The tape will not rewind or fast-
forward.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Press PLAY to turn the " " indicator
off.
Check the cassette.
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).
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).
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.
● Automatic tracking is engaged.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Set the TV to its AV mode.
Try manual tracking. (
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pg. 30)
Use a JVC dry cleaning cassette
(TCL-2U for the VHS deck/
M-DV12CLAU for the DV deck) or
consult your JVC dealer.
Engage and adjust tracking manually.
(
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pg. 30)
POSSIBLE CAUSE
● " " is displayed on the display
panel.
● The tape is already fully rewound or
fast-forwarded.
POWER
PLAYBACK
TAPE TRANSPORT
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Insert a cassette, or using adhesive
tape, reseal the slot where the tab was
removed.
Insert a cassette, or set the erase
protection switch to "REC".
Set to the desired channel.
Confirm that the source is properly
connected.
Confirm that all units’ power switches are
turned on.
Set the input mode to "L-1", "L-2" or "F-1".
POSSIBLE CAUSE
● VHS deck
There is no cassette loaded, or the
cassette loaded has had its Record
Safety tab removed.
● DV deck
There is no cassette loaded, or the
cassette loaded has had its erase
protection switch set to "SAVE".
● "L-1", "L-2", "F-1" or "SAT" has been
selected as the input mode.
● The source (another video recorder,
camcorder) has not been properly
connected.
● All necessary power switches have
not been turned on.
● The input mode is not correct.
SYMPTOM
1. Recording cannot be started.
2. TV broadcasts cannot be recorded.
3. Tape-to-tape editing is not possible.
RECORDING