DVD Player & Video Cassette Recorder Instructions
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TROUBLESHOOTING
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 unit off for repair.
POWER
TAPE TRANSPORT (VCR deck)
PLAYBACK (VCR deck)
SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION
1. No power is supplied to the unit.
●
The AC power cord is disconnected. Connect the AC power cord.
2. The Remote won’t function.
●
The batteries are discharged. Replace the dead batteries with new ones.
SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION
1. During recording, the tape does not 
run. “
䡬
” lights up on the front display 
panel.
●
The unit is in the Record Pause mode. Press 
PLAY
 (
4
) to resume recording.
2. The tape will not rewind or fast-
forward.
●
The tape is already fully rewound or 
fast-forwarded.
Check the cassette.
SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION
1. The VCR deck can not be operated.
●
The VCR deck is not selected.
On the unit
Press 
VCR/DVD
 repeatedly so that the 
VCR indicator lights up.
On the Remote
Press 
VCR
 so that the VCR indicator lights 
up.
2. The playback picture does not appear 
while the tape is running.
●
If you are using the RF connection,
— the TV receiver’s channel selector is 
not set to the VCR channel.
— the unit’s VCR channel has not been 
correctly set.
If you are using the RF connection,
— set the TV receiver to the VCR channel.
— perform “Set the VCR channel.” 
(
墌
pg. 13).
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If you are using the AV, S-VIDEO* or 
Component Video* connection, the TV 
receiver is not set to the AV mode.
* (DVD deck only)
If you are using the AV or S-VIDEO*, 
Component Video* connection, set the TV 
to its AV mode.
* (DVD deck only)
3. Noise appears during visual search.
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This is normal. —
4. Noise appears during normal 
playback.
●
The automatic tracking mode is 
engaged.
Try manual tracking. (
墌
pg. 32)
5. The playback picture is blurred or 
interrupted while TV broadcasts are 
clear or “USE CLEANING CASSETTE” 
message appears on the screen.
●
The video heads may be dirty. Use a dry cleaning cassette ECL-3F, or 
consult your JVC dealer.
6. Breaks are noticeable in Hi-Fi 
soundtrack.
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The automatic tracking mode is 
engaged.
Try manual tracking. (
墌
pg. 32)
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