JVC HR-J870EU Next Function Memory, Repeat Playback, Manual Tracking, Soundtrack Selection

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Next Function Memory

The Next Function Memory “tells” the recorder what to do after rewinding. Before continuing, make sure the recorder is in the Stop mode.

a- For Automatic Start Of Playback

Press 3, then press 4 within 2 seconds. b- For Automatic Power Off

Press 3, then press 1 within 2 seconds. c- For Automatic Timer Standby

Press 3, then press # (TIMER) within 2 seconds.

Repeat Playback

Your recorder can automatically play back the whole tape 100 times repeatedly.

1Start playback.

Press 4.

2Activate Repeat Playback.

Press 4 and hold for over 5 seconds, then release.

●The Play indicator ( u) on the front display panel blinks slowly.

●After playing back a tape 100 times, the recorder stops automatically.

3Stop Repeat Playback.

Press 8 at any time.

●Pressing 4, 3, 5 or 9 also stops Repeat Playback.

NOTE:

Repeat playback is not possible with a cassette recorded in EP mode.

Manual Tracking

Your recorder is equipped with automatic tracking control. During playback, you can override this and adjust the tracking manually by pressing the PR buttons.

1Override automatic tracking.

Press p on the remote control.

2Adjust the tracking manually.

Press PR + or –.

3Return to automatic tracking.

Press p on the remote control.

NOTE:

When a new tape is inserted, the recorder enters the automatic tracking mode automatically.

Soundtrack Selection

Your recorder is capable of recording three soundtracks (HI-FI L, HI-FI R and NORM) and will play back the one you select.

During Playback

Pressing AUDIO changes the soundtrack as follows:

TRACK

 

 

 

 

 

USE

Recorder’s Front

 

On-Screen

 

 

Display Panel

 

Display

 

 

 

 

 

a + s

 

HI FI

For Hi-Fi stereo

 

L j h R

tapes

 

 

 

 

 

 

a

 

HI FI

For main audio of

 

 

L j

Bilingual tapes

 

 

 

 

s

 

HI FI

For sub audio of

 

 

h R

Bilingual tapes

 

 

 

 

NORM

 

NORM

For audio-dubbed

 

tapes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

a + s + NORM

 

HI FI

For audio-dubbed

 

NORM

tapes

 

 

 

 

 

 

NOTES:

●“a + s” should normally be selected. In this mode, Hi-Fi stereo tapes are played back in stereo, and the normal audio track is played back automatically for tapes with only normal audio.

●For instructions on recording stereo and bilingual programmes, refer to page 24.

●“O.S.D.” must be set to “ON” or the on-screen displays will not appear ( pg. 57).

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Contents Video Cassette Recorder Safety Precautions Moisture Condensation Front View Front Display Panel Remote Control Remote Control LCD How To UseON-SCREEN Display Situate the recorder Check the contentsConnect the recorder to TV Connect the recorder to mains10 EN Auto Set UpTurn on the recorder Select your countrySelect the language Perform Auto Set UpPress rt to select your language code Press rt to select Auto and press OK or e12 EN Perform Preset DownloadSet the video channel Press rt to select CH - and press OK or eJust Clock Language for the on-screen displayAccess the Country Set screen Access the Main Menu screenLanguage 14 ENSituate the Satellite Controller Installing Satellite ControllerAttach the Satellite Controller Make connections16 EN Setting satellite receivers brand and channelTV Auto Power On NexTView LinkVCR Auto Standby Direct Rec 18 EN Basic PlaybackSlow Motion Variable Speed SearchHigh-Speed Turbo Search Pause during playbackSkip Search 20 ENIndex Search Activate Index SearchRepeat Playback Next Function MemoryManual Tracking Soundtrack Selection22 EN Tape Remaining Time Instant Timer Recording ITRReceiving Stereo and Bilingual Programmes On-screen DisplayReceived Recording PlaybackAccess the Showview screen Access the Showview displayAccess the Showview Program screen 26 ENEngage the recorder’s timer mode Set the VPS/PDC modeSatellite Receiver Users Guide Program Number Set28 EN Express Timer ProgrammingVPS/PDC Recording To Timer-Record Weekly Or Daily SerialsEnter the channel position Press PR+30 EN Confirm the overlapping programmes Cancel or change programme settingSelect the programme to modify Overlapping programmes blink on the TV screenRecording mode Select the L-2 Select modeProgramme Recording 32 ENRemove the power supply Remote A/B Code SwitchingSet the remote control code Re-supply the power34 EN TV Multi-Brand Remote ControlSet the TV brand code Operate the TVSatellite Receiver Multi-Brand Remote Control Set the satellite receiver brand codeOperate the satellite receiver 36 EN NavigationNavigation Playback Check MemoryVideo Navigation Title Screen Turn Off NavigationCheck the memory Turn off NavigationEdit Title Access the Find Blank Space screen38 EN Find Blank SpaceEdit Tape Title Access the Edit Title screenEntering Character Select the tape titleChoice of Category 40 ENSelect the programme Enter the programme titleDelete Programme Data Delete Tape DataDelete the tape data Delete the programme dataFind Title Access the Find Title screen42 EN Sort By Tape NumberAccess the Date screen Access the Tape No. screenSort By Date Select the programme44 EN Access the Category screenSort By Category Category you want to watchSet the edit mode Set the recorder’s input modeStart the camcorder Start the recorderLocate the start point 46 ENStart Synchro Editing Pause Synchro EditingAnother Video Recorder Set the input mode of recording deckStart the source player Start the recording deck48 EN Audio DubbingPre-recorded tape Audio-dubbed tape CD player, etcStart dubbing Engage the Audio Dubbing modeEnd Audio Dubbing Press A.DUB50 EN Insert EditingSource tape Before Insert Editing Recording tape After Insert EditingAV Insert Editing Engage the Insert Editing modeLocate the end point Start Editing52 EN Access the Jlip ID No. Set screenSet the Jlip ID number Jlip ID NumberDecoder Back of recorder Connecting To a Satellite Receiver54 EN Select the input modeConnect the decoder Set the tunerMake connections Connecting/Using a Stereo SystemAccess the Mode Set screen Mode SetSelect the mode Select the mode settingThis feature helps you to adjust the playback picture You can set the B.E.S.T. Biconditional Equalised SignalWhen this function is set to ON, the timer is Off, and automatically disengaged when the recorder is58 EN Entire programme while timer-recording in SP modeFor Example While the recorder is turned offAbout Ntsc Playback Tuner Set Access the Auto Channel Set screen60 EN Auto Channel SetPerform Auto Channel Set View the Confirmation screenPress OK twice Manual Channel Set 62 ENDelete a Channel When Receiving a Scrambled Broadcast64 EN Set Stations aSet Stations B Station Name TV Station And ID ListExit the Video Channel Set mode Access the Video Channel Set modeVideo Channel Set 66 ENGuide Program Number Set Showview System SetupGuide Program Number Enter the Guide Program numberAccess the Clock Set screen Clock Set68 EN Set Just Clock Set the date and timeSet the source channel position for clock data Start the clock operation70 EN TroubleshootingRecording 72 EN Other ProblemsPlayback 74 EN Preset Download Audio Dubbing Auto Channel Set Auto Set UpTimer Warning Display Tuner Set AV Insert Editing S.T. Picture SystemCountry code International telephone Language code

HR-J870EU specifications

The JVC HR-J870EU is a notable VCR that brought together innovative technology and user-friendly features, appealing to both casual viewers and enthusiasts of home entertainment during its time. Launched in the late 1990s, this model is a part of JVC's distinguished range of S-VHS VCRs, which were designed to deliver high-quality video playback and recording.

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