Troubleshooting - JVC HM-HDS1EU Instructions Manual

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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.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
The mains power cord is
disconnected.
" " is displayed on the front
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display 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.

TROUBLESHOOTING

CORRECTIVE ACTION
Connect the mains power cord.
Press the button to turn the "
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indicator off.
Replace the dead batteries with new
ones.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Press to turn the " " indicator off.
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Check the cassette.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Set the TV to its AV mode.
Try manual tracking. (
Use a dry cleaning cassette TCL-2UX
or consult your JVC dealer.
Try manual tracking. (
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