JVC HR-J681, HR-J589EU, HR-J588, HR-J682EU instruction manual Playback, Recording

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B.E.S.T. Picture System

The B.E.S.T. (Biconditional Equalised Signal Tracking) system checks the condition of the tape in use during playback and recording, and compensates to provide the highest-possible playback and recording pictures. You can set “B.E.S.T.” to “ON” or “OFF” to your preference ( pg. 37).

Playback

The recorder assesses the quality of the tape once you initiate playback.

The recorder adjusts the playback picture quality based on the quality of the tape in use.

B.E.S.T. is active during Auto Tracking. “bESt” appears blinking on the recorder’s front display panel.

NOTES:

When watching a tape recorded with “B.E.S.T.” set to “ON”, it is recommended that you leave B.E.S.T. on during playback as well.

When watching a rental tape or one recorded on another

video recorder, or when using this recorder as the player for editing, set B.E.S.T. to your preference ( pg. 37).

“bESt” only appears at the beginning of automatic tracking. Even though it doesn’t appear after that, the B.E.S.T. function is operative.

Recording

The recorder assesses the quality of the tape once you initiate recording.

DURING B.E.S.T.

B.E.S.T. COMPLETE

The recorder spends approximately 7 seconds assessing the condition of the tape, then begins recording.

NOTES:

The B.E.S.T. system works for both SP and LP modes only after a tape has been inserted and the Record mode is first initiated. It does not work during recording.

The B.E.S.T. system does not work while Auto Satellite Programme Recording is in progress ( pg. 30).

In the case of timer recordings, the B.E.S.T. system works before recording is initiated.

Once the cassette is ejected, the B.E.S.T. data is cancelled. The next time the cassette is used for recording, B.E.S.T. is re-performed.

Pressing the recorder’s 7 button while “bESt” is displayed does not start Instant Timer Recording ( pg. 21).

ATTENTION

Since the B.E.S.T. system works before recording actually starts, there is a delay of approximately 7 seconds after 7 and 4 on the remote control are pressed, or 7 on the recorder is pressed. To make sure you record the desired scene or programme in its entirety, first perform the following steps:

APress and hold 9 and press 7 to engage the Record Pause mode.

The recorder then automatically checks the condition of the tape and, after approximately 7 seconds, re-enters Record Pause.

BPress 4 to start recording.

If you want to bypass the B.E.S.T. system and begin recording immediately, set “B.E.S.T.” to “OFF” ( pg. 37).

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Contents Video Cassette Recorder Safety Precautions Moisture Condensation Front View HR-J587/588/589EU Front View HR-J680/681/682EUFront Display Panel ON-SCREEN Display Operating JVC TVs How To UseConnect the recorder to mains Check the contentsSituate the recorder Connect the recorder to TVBefore starting, make sure of the following Auto Set UpTurn on the recorder Select your countryOn the on-screen display Perform Auto Set UpSelect the language On the front display panelPress rt to select CH - and press OK or e Perform Preset Download10 EN Set the video channelJust Clock Language for the on-screen display12 EN Access the Main Menu screenAccess the Country Set screen LanguageMake connections Installing Satellite ControllerSituate the Satellite Controller Attach the Satellite Controller14 EN Setting satellite receivers brand and channelVCR Auto Standby Direct Rec TV Auto Power OnNexTView Link 16 EN Basic PlaybackPause during playback Slow MotionHigh-Speed Search Variable Speed SearchInstant ReView 18 ENManual Tracking Repeat Playback Index SearchSkip Search Next Function Memory20 EN Set the recording duration Instant Timer Recording ITREngage the ITR mode Watching AnotherReceiving Stereo And Bilingual Programmes Reset the counter22 EN Tape Remaining TimeRecording Playback24 EN Access the Showview screenAccess the Showview Program screen Before performing the Showview Timer ProgrammingGuide Program Number Set Set the VPS/PDC modeEngage the recorder’s timer mode Satellite Receiver Users26 EN Express Timer ProgrammingPress PR + To Timer-Record Weekly Or Daily SerialsVPS/PDC Recording Enter the channel positionDisengage the timer mode Check, cancel and change programmesCancel or change a programme Return to the timer modeSelect the programme to modify Cancel or change programme settingConfirm the overlapping programmes 30 EN Select the L-2 Select modeEngage the Auto Satellite Programme Recording mode Programme RecordingStart the camcorder Set the recorder’s input modeSet the edit mode Edit From a CamcorderStart the source player Set the input mode of recording deckAnother Video Recorder 32 ENConnecting To a Satellite Receiver Set the tuner Select the input mode34 EN Connect the decoderMake connections Connecting/Using a Stereo SystemSelect the mode setting Mode SetAccess the Mode Set screen Select the modeOff, and automatically disengaged when the recorder is You can set the B.E.S.T. Biconditional Equalised SignalThis feature helps you to adjust the playback picture When this function is set to ON, the timer isFor Example 38 ENAbout Ntsc Playback Auto Channel Set Access the Auto Channel Set screenTuner Set 40 ENPress OK twice Perform Auto Channel SetView the Confirmation screen Manual Channel Set 42 ENDelete a Channel When Receiving a Scrambled BroadcastSet Stations B 44 ENSet Stations a Station Name TV Station And ID List46 EN Access the Video Channel Set modeExit the Video Channel Set mode Video Channel SetEnter the Guide Program number Showview System SetupGuide Program Number Set Guide Program Number48 EN Access the Clock Set screenClock Set Start the clock operation Set the date and timeSet Just Clock Set the source channel position for clock data50 EN TroubleshootingRecording 52 EN Other ProblemsPlayback Scan system Memory backup time Approx min54 EN Mm x 94 mm x 278 mm HR-J587/588/589EUTimer warning display Tuner Set Auto Set UpConnecting To a Satellite Receiver Delete a Channel Language Manual Channel Set Manual Tracking Mode Set

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