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Troubleshooting
Problem
No power
Tape cannot be ejected
No picture
No colour
Shuttle search does not
function
Disturbances in playback
picture
Remote control does not
function
Auto playback does not
function
Recording does not func-
tion
The video cassette player
does not function properly
About Head cleaning
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If the picture playback becomes blurred, it does not mean
that the recorded program has been erased.
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Dirt accumulated on the video heads after long periods of
use causes such troubles. In this case, head cleaning
requiring highly technical care is necessary.
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For head cleaning, consult the nearest JVC dealer.
Editing To/From Another Recorder
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Player
Recorder
Editing
TV
Receiver
Audio/Video signals
VIDEO CHANNEL
Check point
Is the power cord plugged
in?
Is the power turned on?
Was the video cassette
player’s
§
button pressed?
Is the TV set to the video
channel?
Is a cassette loaded?
Are the connections correct?
Set the Colour System Out-
put switch according to the
recorded tape system.
When playing a MESECAM
tape, select the NTSC 4.43
mode.
Is the video cassette player
in the playback mode?
Is tracking adjusted properly?
Is the TV adjusted properly?
Install this VCP a little way
apart from the TV set.
The batteries are weak.
Replace the batteries.
The video cassette’s record-
ing safety tab has not been
removed.
Are the connections correct?
Was the Record button
pressed?
The video cassette’s record-
ing safety tab is removed.
Microcomputer malfunction.
Disconnect the power plug
from the AC outlet and then
re-insert it.
The microcomputer will be
reset to its initial mode.
Connect the player’s AUDIO and VIDEO OUT connectors
to the recorder’s AUDIO and VIDEO IN connectors.
Put the player in the Play mode.
Put the recorder in the Record mode.
Notes:
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NTSC tapes being played back in the NTSC PLAYBACK ON
PAL TV mode cannot be dubbed to another recorder.
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When you dub an NTSC tape using your recorder as the
playback deck, select NTSC 3.58 (or 4.43) with the Colour
System Output switch.
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Connections made to the front panel AUDIO/VIDEO input
terminals automatically override those made to the rear
panel AUDIO/VIDEO input terminals.
Important:
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To edit, both the player and the recorder must be of the
same colour system. Press your recorder’s Colour sys-
tem switch to select the appropriate colour system.
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RF OUT
ANT.
IN
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VIDEO
AUDIO
IN
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RF OUT
ANT.
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AUDIO
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