JVC HR-S8700EK Questions And Answers, What happens if the tape runs out during recording?

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Questions And Answers

PLAYBACK

Q. What happens if the end of the tape is reached during playback or search?

A.The tape is automatically rewound to the beginning.

Q.Can the video recorder indefinitely remain in the still mode?

A.No. It stops automatically after 5 minutes to protect the heads.

Q.During search, slow, still and frame-by-frame playback, I can’t hear any audio. What’s the problem?

A.This is normal.

Q.When returning from multi-speed search to normal playback, the picture is disturbed. Should I be concerned about this?

A.No, it is normal.

Q.Noise bars appear during multi-speed search. What’s the problem?

A.This is normal.

Q.Sometimes, during Index Search, the video recorder can’t find the programme I want to see. Why not?

A.There may be index codes too close together.

RECORDING

Q. When I pause and then resume a recording, the end of the recording before the pause is overlapped by the beginning of the continuation of recording. Why does this happen?

A.This is normal. It reduces distortion at the pause and resume points.

Q.Can the video recorder indefinitely remain in the Record-Pause mode?

A.No. The video recorder shuts off automatically after 5 minutes to protect the heads.

Q.What happens if the tape runs out during recording?

A.The video recorder automatically rewinds it to the beginning or, if Timer Recording, the cassette is ejected.

TIMER RECORDING

Q. "" and "ä" remain lit on the display panel. Is there

a problem?

A.No. This is a normal condition for a timer recording in progress.

Q.Can I programme the timer while I’m watching a tape or a TV broadcast?

A.You won’t see the picture as it is replaced by the on- screen menu, but the audio from the program or tape you’re viewing can be heard.

ATTENTION

This recorder contains microcomputers. External electronic noise or interference could cause malfunctioning. In such cases, switch the recorder off and unplug the mains power cord. Then plug it in again and turn the recorder on. Take out the cassette. After checking the cassette, operate the unit as usual.

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Contents HR-S8700EK Connection to the mains supply in the United Kingdom Safety PrecautionsDo not place the recorder Moisture CondensationSome Dos And Donts On The Safe Use Of Equipment Quick SET UP Guide Back of TV Connect Video Recorder to TVBack of Recorder Video Connection Mains outlet Mains Power CordGo to item Before performing the following procedure, make sure thatWith the AV or S-VIDEO connection Tion pg and the TV is turned on,Program number set Remote control while downloading is10 or If -- appears on the display panel, refer Link screen will appear. Then the GuideIf both auto channel set and auto clock set have failed If auto channel set has succeeded but auto clock set has notTurn on the Recorder Access Main Menu ScreenAccess Mode SET Screen Link FunctionsSatellite Receiver Control Setting Code Select Satellite RECEIVER’S Channel for TestingEnter Satellite RECEIVER’S Brand Check Result of TestStart Playback PlaybackLoad a Cassette Find Programme Start PointActivate HIGH-SPEED Search Pause During PlaybackRecording SET Counter Display Select Preset to WatchReset Counter Engage ITR ModeEnter Pluscode Number Video Plus+ Timer ProgrammingAccess Video PLUS+ Screen Access Video PLUS+ Program ScreenPDC Recording Timer WarningTime Express Timer ProgrammingEnter Programme Start TimeReturn to Normal SET PDC ModeTimer Mode SET Tape SpeedCheck, Cancel And Replace Programmes Modify When programmes overlap each otherCancel or Change Programme Setting Confirm Overlapping ProgrammesNavigation Turn Off Navigation Check MemoryReturn to Normal Screen Turn OFF NavigationLoad a Cassette Access Find Blank Space ScreenTitle Editing Select Tape NumberSelect Tape Number Access Video Navigation ScreenEnter Character Edit Tape TitleSelect Category Select ProgrammeEdit Programme Title Category Delete Programme Data Delete ProgrammeData Delete Tape DataFinding Title Access Find Title ScreenAccess Tape NO. Screen Access VideoSorting By Date Access Date ScreenSelect Programme Access Category Screen Select Programme Load a CassetteNavigation Check Memory Title Editing Access Main Menu Screen Select Programme Return to Normal Screen Finding Title Access Date Screen Manually Playback Picture AdjustmentAdjust Tracking Override Automatic TrackingVideo Stabilizer SET ModeMode Digital 3RControl Screen Access REC LevelAdjust Audio Selecting Sound You WantType of Broadcast On-screen Display Being Received Receiving Nicam Stereo And Bilingual ProgrammesSoundtrack Selection During PlaybackSections Looking For Scene You WantActivate Index Search Skip Over UnwantedRecording According To Tape Type Select S-VHS ModeSuper VHS S-VHS VHS ET and VHS Playback/ Recording According To Tape Charac- teristics Select B.E.S.T. ModeS.T. Picture System During B.E.S.T Start PlaybackRecording PlaybackAerial Connector TV Aerial cable Audio in connectorAutomatic Satellite Programme Recording Satellite Receiver UnitScreen Access Main Menu ScreenSelect L-2 Select Mode REC ModeRE-SUPPLY Power Remote Control FunctionsRemove Power Supply SET Remote Control CodeOperate TV Control Your TV Using Additional ButtonsTV Multi-Brand Remote Control SET TV Brand CodeNumber Satellite Receiver Multi Brand Remote ControlBrand Code Operate Satellite ReceiverMinimizing Picture Degradation While Editing Access Main MenuAccess Mode SET Control SET ModeEdit From Camcorder Synchro Editing Synchro Edit connector Lanc Cable not providedPress Synchro /8again Repeat steps 4 6 as necessary SET Recording DECK’S Input ModeSET Edit Mode Edit To Or From Another Video RecorderRecorder Player SELECT/INPUT Setting OUTPUT/INPUT SettingAudio Dubbing Insert Editing Reset the CounterLocate END Point Press Insert Engage Insert EditingStart Editing END Insert EditingInformation On J Terminal Terminal JLIPJoint Level Interface Protocol ConnectorAccess Initial SET Screen Access Jlip ID NO. SET ScreenOn-Screen Display ENABLE/DISABLEOther Functions ON-SCREEN DisplayPower Save Mode Select Power Save ModePress %Þ to move the highlight bar pointer to Next Function Memory Access Mode SET ScreenAuto Timer Auto SP→LP TimerStop Playback Engage RECORD-PAUSE ModeResume Recording Speaker Television Connection To Stereo SystemSET Video Channel Access Video Channel SET ModeExit Video Channel SET Mode Video Channel SetWith RF Connection Test SignalPointer to Auto CH Tuner SetPerform Auto Channel SET Auto Channel SetView Confirmation Screen Close Confirmation Screen Storing Channels ManuallyInput Channel Enter NEW Channel InformationDelete a Channel When Receiving a Scrambled BroadcastChange Station Preset Position Fine-Tuning Channels Already StoredEnter NEW Character Station Name TV Station And ID ListTV Station Channel Number Guide Clock Set Number Video Plus+ System SetupGuide Program Number Set Ä remain lit on the display panel. Is there Problem? Questions And AnswersWhat happens if the tape runs out during recording? Troubleshooting Recording Won’t stop blinking Record Safety tab removedOther Problems Front View IndexRear View VCR Display PanelTV Muting Button mutes sound Remote ControlFast Forward FF Button same as button on Remote Control LCDDA4 Double Azimuth helical Maximum recording time