Troubleshooting - JVC TV 20240 User Manual

T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G
PROBLEMS
The video cassette • Make sure you are attempting to insert the tape properly. The clear window on the cassette
will not enter the
VCR
• Are you attempting to use a cassette that is not a VHS or S-VHS type? Only these types of
The cassette will not • Is the VCR set for timer-recording? A cassette cannot be removed while the timer is running.
eject
• This VCR allows for recording and playback in mono sound only.
Dual or stereo
sound cannot be
heard
Two sounds are • When a tape with stereo Hi-Fi recorded as its normal track is played back, two separate
heard at the same
time during
playback
Unit makes • Is the VCR set to begin timer-recording? When a timer-recording starts, it is normal to hear the
mechanical-type
sounds when no • Have you just finished watching a tape? Two or three minutes after you finish watching a tape,
operation is being
performed
The cassette gets
• Try unplugging the unit from the power outlet, then plugging back in. If this does not work, call
stuck halfway
during loading or
unloading
The VCR started • During recording, playback, or fast-forwarding when the unit reaches the end of the tape, it
rewinding the tape
automatically
• Is the VCR set to Repeat Play? See "Repeat Play", page 21.
Recording won't • Has the safety tab at the rear of the cassette been removed? A cassette cannot be used for
start
"Noise" (static)
• The VCR heads may be dirty. Use a commercially available cleaning cassette to clean the
appears on the
picture during
playback
Still (paused)
• Manually adjust the VCR's tracking. See "Tracking Adjustment", page 26.
picture vibrates up
and down
VCR cannot be set
• Are you trying to timer-record more than six programs? The maximum number of timer-
for timer-recording
• Do timer-recordings overlap? You can check timer settings by pressing P
•Is there a video cassette inserted in the unit? If there is no cassette inserted, the VCR cannot
The VCR cannot be
operated
Timer-recording is
• Do timer-recording overlap? See the "Notes on overlapping programs" on page 20.
set but VCR cannot
timer record.
should be facing up and the label on the narrow part of the cassette should face away
from the machine.
cassettes may be used in this machine.
To eject the tape while the timer is operating, press the T
shut it off. You may then press E
soundtracks may be heard at the same time. Make sure when renting or purchasing recorded
video tapes that they are compatible with monaural sound mode.
cassette tape being engaged inside the machine. This is not a malfunction.
the VCR heads automatically disengage from the tape to protect the tape. Sound is also heard
at this time. This is not a malfunction either.
your local dealer for service.
starts rewinding automatically.
recording without this tab. If the tab is missing and you still want to record on that tape, cover
the hole with two layers of adhesive tape.
heads.
recordings that can be set at one time is six.
remote control. For P
ROG
be operated.
CHECK
on the front panel of the unit to remove the tape.
JECT
. C , see page 28. For timer recording overlap, see page 20.
HECK
- V C R
button on the remote control to
IMER
. C
ROG HECK
30
on the