JVC Compact VHS User Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING
SYMPTOM
POWER
No power is supplied.
The power suddenly goes off and
doesn’t come back on by itself.
RECORDING
Recording cannot be performed.
Recording does not start.
PLAYBACK
The tape is running, but there’s no
playback picture.
Playback picture is blurred or
interrupted.
The counter indication is blurred
during Still playback.
TAPE TRANSPORT
The tape stops during fast-forward
or rewind.
Rewinding or fast-forwarding
cannot be performed.
POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)
● The battery pack has not been attached correctly
(Z pg. 4).
● The battery pack is not charged (Z pg. 4).
● The power supply has not been correctly connected
(Z pg. 5).
● The battery pack has completely discharged.
● Remove the cassette and disconnect the power source,
then after a few minutes, try turning the power back on. If
it still doesn’t come on, consult your nearest JVC dealer.
● Make sure the Erase Protection tab is in the position that
allows recording. If not, slide the tab. Some cassettes have
removable tabs. If the tab has been removed, cover the
hole with adhesive tape.
● The camcorder Power Switch has not been set to
“CAMERA” (Z pg. 12).
● The TV has not been set to its VIDEO mode.
● If A/V connection is used, the TV’s VIDEO/TV Switch has
not been set to VIDEO.
● The RF unit has not been set to the correct channel.
● The video heads are dirty or worn out. Consult your
nearest JVC dealer for head cleaning or replacement.
● This is normal.
● The Counter Memory Function has been activated
(Z pg. 34).
● The tape is already fully wound on one reel or the other.

JVC Compact VHS Specifications

Power

power source	DC 6V
power consumption light on	7.9 W
power consumption light off	5.0 W

Operating Environment

operating temperature	0°C to +40°C
operating humidity	35% to 80%
storage temperature	–20°C to +50°C

Camera Specifications

pick up	1/4” format CCD
lens	F1.6, f = 3.8 to 83.6 mm, 22:1 power zoom lens
viewfinder	Electronic viewfinder with 0.5” black/white CRT

Video Output

video output	1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced
audio output	–8 dBs, 1 k-ohm
output connector	via VIDEO OUT and AUDIO OUT connectors

AC Power Adapter/Battery Charger Specifications

power requirement	AC 110 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz
power consumption	23 W
output charge	DC 8.5 V, 1.3 A

Weight and Dimensions

weight	Approx. 800 g
dimensions	113 (W) x 117 (H) x 242 (D) mm