JVC HR-J870EU specifications 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. 57).

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 automatic 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. 57).

●“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 (or EP) 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 Automatic Satellite Programme Recording is in progress ( pg. 32).

●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. 23).

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 mode.

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. 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 channelNexTView Link TV Auto Power OnVCR 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 ITROn-screen Display Receiving Stereo and Bilingual ProgrammesReceived 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 TVSet the satellite receiver brand code Satellite Receiver Multi-Brand Remote ControlOperate 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 SetView the Confirmation screen Perform Auto Channel SetPress OK twice Manual Channel Set 62 ENDelete a Channel When Receiving a Scrambled BroadcastSet Stations a 64 ENSet 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 numberClock Set Access the Clock Set screen68 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

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