JVC HR-J870EU specifications Recording

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RECORDING

 

 

 

SYMPTOM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

CORRECTIVE ACTION

1.

Recording cannot be started.

● There is no cassette loaded, or the

Insert a cassette, or using adhesive tape,

 

 

cassette loaded has had its record safety

cover the hole where the tab was

 

 

tab removed.

removed.

 

 

 

 

2.

TV broadcasts cannot be recorded.

● “L-1”, “L-2”, “F-1” or “SAT” has been

Set to the desired channel.

 

 

selected as the input mode.

 

 

 

 

 

3.

Tape-to-tape editing is not possible.

● The source (another video recorder,

Confirm that the source is properly

 

 

camcorder) has not been properly

connected.

 

 

connected.

 

 

 

● All necessary power switches have not

Confirm that all units’ power switches are

 

 

been turned on.

turned on.

 

 

● The input mode is not correct.

Set the input mode to “L-1”, “L-2” or

 

 

 

“F-1”.

 

 

 

 

4.

Camcorder recording is not possible.

● The camcorder has not been properly

Confirm that the camcorder is properly

 

 

connected.

connected.

 

 

● The input mode is not correct.

Set the input mode to “L-1”, “L-2” or

 

 

 

“F-1”.

 

 

 

TIMER RECORDING

 

 

 

SYMPTOM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

CORRECTIVE ACTION

1.

Timer recording won’t work.

● The clock and/or the timer have been set

Re-perform the clock and/or timer

 

 

incorrectly.

settings.

 

 

● The timer is not engaged.

Press # and confirm that “#” is

 

 

 

displayed on the front display panel.

 

 

 

 

2.

Timer programming is not possible.

● Timer recording is in progress.

Timer programming can’t be performed

 

 

 

while a timer recording is in progress.

 

 

 

Wait until it finishes.

 

 

 

 

3.

“#” and “[” on the front display

● The timer is engaged but there’s no

Load a cassette with the record safety tab

 

panel won’t stop blinking.

cassette loaded.

intact, or cover the hole using adhesive

 

 

 

tape.

 

 

 

 

4.

The cassette is automatically ejected,

● The loaded cassette has had its record

Remove the cassette and cover the hole

 

and “#” and “[” on the front

safety tab removed.

with adhesive tape, or insert a cassette

 

display panel won’t stop blinking.

 

with the record safety tab intact.

 

 

 

 

5.

“#” blinks for 10 seconds and the

● # has been pressed when there are no

Check the programmed data and re-

 

Timer mode is disengaged.

programs in memory, or the timer

program as necessary, then press # again.

 

 

record information has been

 

 

 

programmed incorrectly.

 

 

 

 

 

6.

The cassette is automatically ejected,

● The end of the tape was reached during

The programme may not have been

 

the power shuts off and “#” and

timer recording.

recorded in its entirety. Next time make

 

“[” won’t stop blinking.

 

sure you have enough time on the tape to

 

 

 

record the entire programme.

 

 

 

 

7.

The SHOWVIEW system does not

● The recorder’s channel positions have

Refer to “Guide Program Number Set”

 

timer-record properly.

been set incorrectly.

( pg. 67) and re-perform the procedure.

 

 

 

 

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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 Connect the recorder to mains Check the contentsSituate the recorder Connect the recorder to TVSelect your country Auto Set Up10 EN Turn on the recorderPress rt to select Auto and press OK or e Perform Auto Set UpSelect the language Press rt to select your language codePress rt to select CH - and press OK or e Perform Preset Download12 EN Set the video channelJust Clock Language for the on-screen display14 EN Access the Main Menu screenAccess the Country Set screen LanguageMake connections Installing Satellite ControllerSituate the Satellite Controller Attach the Satellite Controller16 EN Setting satellite receivers brand and channelVCR Auto Standby Direct Rec TV Auto Power OnNexTView Link 18 EN Basic PlaybackPause during playback Variable Speed SearchSlow Motion High-Speed Turbo SearchActivate Index Search 20 ENSkip Search Index SearchSoundtrack Selection Next Function MemoryRepeat Playback Manual Tracking22 EN Tape Remaining Time Instant Timer Recording ITRReceived Receiving Stereo and Bilingual ProgrammesOn-screen Display Recording Playback26 EN Access the Showview displayAccess the Showview screen Access the Showview Program screenGuide Program Number Set Set the VPS/PDC modeEngage the recorder’s timer mode Satellite Receiver Users28 EN Express Timer ProgrammingPress PR+ To Timer-Record Weekly Or Daily SerialsVPS/PDC Recording Enter the channel position30 EN Overlapping programmes blink on the TV screen Cancel or change programme settingConfirm the overlapping programmes Select the programme to modify32 EN Select the L-2 Select modeRecording mode Programme RecordingRe-supply the power Remote A/B Code SwitchingRemove the power supply Set the remote control codeOperate the TV TV Multi-Brand Remote Control34 EN Set the TV brand codeOperate the satellite receiver Satellite Receiver Multi-Brand Remote ControlSet the satellite receiver brand code Check Memory Navigation36 EN Navigation PlaybackTurn off Navigation Turn Off NavigationVideo Navigation Title Screen Check the memoryFind Blank Space Access the Find Blank Space screenEdit Title 38 ENSelect the tape title Access the Edit Title screenEdit Tape Title Entering CharacterEnter the programme title 40 ENChoice of Category Select the programmeDelete the programme data Delete Tape DataDelete Programme Data Delete the tape dataSort By Tape Number Access the Find Title screenFind Title 42 ENSelect the programme Access the Tape No. screenAccess the Date screen Sort By DateCategory you want to watch Access the Category screen44 EN Sort By CategoryStart the recorder Set the recorder’s input modeSet the edit mode Start the camcorderPause Synchro Editing 46 ENLocate the start point Start Synchro EditingStart the recording deck Set the input mode of recording deckAnother Video Recorder Start the source playerCD player, etc Audio Dubbing48 EN Pre-recorded tape Audio-dubbed tapePress A.DUB Engage the Audio Dubbing modeStart dubbing End Audio DubbingAfter Insert Editing Insert Editing50 EN Source tape Before Insert Editing Recording tapeStart Editing Engage the Insert Editing modeAV Insert Editing Locate the end pointJlip ID Number Access the Jlip ID No. Set screen52 EN Set the Jlip ID numberDecoder Back of recorder Connecting To a Satellite ReceiverSet the tuner Select the input mode54 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 isWhile the recorder is turned off Entire programme while timer-recording in SP mode58 EN For ExampleAbout Ntsc Playback Auto Channel Set Access the Auto Channel Set screenTuner Set 60 ENPress OK twice Perform Auto Channel SetView the Confirmation screen Manual Channel Set 62 ENDelete a Channel When Receiving a Scrambled BroadcastSet Stations B 64 ENSet Stations a Station Name TV Station And ID List66 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 Number68 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 data70 EN TroubleshootingRecording 72 EN Other ProblemsPlayback 74 EN AV Insert Editing S.T. Picture System Audio Dubbing Auto Channel Set Auto Set UpPreset Download Timer Warning Display Tuner SetCountry code International telephone Language code

HR-J870EU specifications

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