Playback (VCR Deck)
The VCR deck can not be operated.
Recording (VCR Deck)
During recording, the tape does not run. The VCR recording lamp lights up on the front display panel.
� The VCR deck is not selected. ]Press VCR/DVD repeatedly so that the VCR lamp lights up on the unit.
The tape will not rewind or fast-forward.
� The unit is in the Record Pause mode. Press 4 to resume recording.
Recording cannot be made.
� The tape is already fully rewound or fast-forwarded. ]Check the cassette.
The playback picture does not appear while the tape is running.
� There is no cassette loaded, or the cassette loaded has had its record safety tab removed. ]Insert a cassette, or using adhesive tape, cover the hole where the tab was removed.
TV broadcasts cannot be recorded.
� The TV receiver�s channel selector is not set to the video channel. ]If you are using the RF connection, set the TV receiver to the video channel. ]If you are using the AV or S-Video connection, the TV receiver is not set to the AV mode. � The unit�s video channel has not been correctly set. ]Perform the video channel set. ( pg. 17)
Noise appears during visual search.
� �L-1� or �F-1� has been selected as the input mode. ]Set to the desired channel.
Camcorder recording is not possible.
� The camcorder has not been properly connected. ]Confirm that the camcorder is properly connected. � The input mode is not correct. ]Set the input mode to �F-1�.
The tape is automatically rewound, then the unit is shut off.
� This is normal.
Noise appears during normal playback.
� The automatic tracking mode is engaged. ]Try manual tracking. ( pg. 49)
The playback picture is blurred or interrupted while TV broadcasts are clear or �USE CLEANING CASSETTE� message appears on the screen.
� The end of the tape was reached during recording. ]The program may not have been recorded in its entirety. Next time make sure you have enough time on the tape to record the entire program.
� The video heads may be dirty. ]Use a dry cleaning cassette ECL-3F, or consult your JVC dealer.
Breaks are noticeable in Hi-Fi soundtrack.
� The automatic tracking mode is engaged. ]Try manual tracking. ( pg. 49)
Recording (DVD Deck)
The desired program cannot be recorded.
� The channel position does not correspond to that in the receiving area. ]Set the correct channel position for the receiving broadcast. ( pg. 21)
Recording cannot be made.
� No disc or a disc not being compatible with the unit is loaded. ]Load a recordable disc on the unit. ( pg. 8) � The disc loaded is not formatted. ]Format the disc. ( pg. 78) � A finalized DVD-R disc is loaded. ]Recording cannot be made on finalized discs. Load a recordable disc on the unit. � The disc is full or does not have enough space for the program to be recorded. ]Clear unnecessary programs on the disc or load a blank disc. ( pg. 57)
