JVC HR-S8850EU 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. 59).

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. 59).

●“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. 37).

●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. 25).

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. 59).

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Contents Video Cassette Recorder Safety Precautions Moisture Condensation Front View Connector coverRear View Front Display Panel ON-SCREEN Display Remote Control Remote Control LCD How To Use10 EN Check the contentsSituate the recorder Connect the recorder to TVVideo Connection 8To connect to a TV with S-VIDEO/AUDIO in connectors12 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 e14 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 16 ENSituate the Satellite Controller Installing Satellite ControllerAttach the Satellite Controller Make connections18 EN Setting satellite receivers brand and channelVCR Auto Standby Direct Rec TV Auto Power OnNexTView Link 20 EN Basic PlaybackHigh-Speed Turbo Search Slow MotionPause during playback Activate frame-by-frame playbackVariable Speed Search 22 ENIndex Search Skip SearchRepeat Playback Next Function MemoryManual Tracking Soundtrack Selection24 EN Tape Remaining Time Instant Timer Recording ITR26 EN Engage the Record-Pause modeRetake Locate the start pointEngage the S-VHS ET mode Received Receiving Stereo and Bilingual ProgrammesRecording PlaybackAccess the Showview screen Access the Showview displayAccess the Showview Program screen 30 ENAccess the Title Edit screen Set the VPS/PDC modeEngage the recorder’s timer mode Enter the programme title32 EN Express Timer ProgrammingVPS/PDC Recording To Timer-Record Weekly Or Daily SerialsEnter the channel position Press PR+Before performing the 24 Hour Express Timer Programming Enter the programme mode34 EN Set the programme start/stop time and channelDisengage the timer mode Cancel or change a programmeReturn to the timer mode Access the Programme Check screen/displayConfirm 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 Before performing the following steps38 EN NavigationProgramme Navigation Screen Navigation PlaybackLoad a recorded cassette Select a programmeSelect the programme 40 ENEdit Programme Title Delete Tape Data Entering CharacterDelete the tape data Example Enter JVC NewsSet the remote control code Remote A/B Code SwitchingCheck the remote control code for the recorder 42 ENOperate the TV TV Multi-Brand Remote ControlSet the TV brand code 44 EN Satellite Receiver Multi-Brand Remote ControlSet the satellite receiver brand code Operate the satellite receiverSet the edit mode Set the recorder’s input modeEdit From a Camcorder Start the camcorder46 EN Access the Output/Input Set screenDecoder connector Select and L-2 Input Setting48 EN Another Video RecorderPlayer 50 EN Audio DubbingStart dubbing Engage the Audio Dubbing modeEnd Audio Dubbing Press AUX number key 0 and/or PR to select F-1 or S-152 EN Insert EditingAV Insert Editing Engage the Insert Editing modeLocate the end point Start EditingSimple Connections Connecting To a Satellite ReceiverPerfect Connections 56 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 settingWhen this function is set to ON, the timer is automatically When viewing overplayedDisengaged when the recorder is powered back on System to on or OFF  pgEntire programme while timer-recording in SP mode On the remote control, or press 7 on the recorder60 EN Function  pg , set PROG. Navigation to OFFWhen this function is set to ON, you can reduce When this function is set to ON, the Digital 3R picturePower consumption while the recorder is turned off When this function is set to ON, you can automaticallyAbout Ntsc Playback 62 ENGuide Program Number Set Showview System SetupGuide Program Number Enter the Guide Program numberTuner Set Access the Auto Channel Set screen64 EN Auto Channel SetPress OK twice Perform Auto Channel SetView the Confirmation screen Manual Channel Set 66 ENDelete a Channel When Receiving a Scrambled BroadcastSet Stations B 68 ENSet Stations a Station Name TV Station And ID List70 EN Access the Clock Set screenClock Set Set Just Clock Set the date and timeSet the source channel position for clock data Start the clock operationExit the Video Channel Set mode Access the Video Channel Set modeVideo Channel Set 72 ENPower Recording 74 ENOther Problems Playback 76 ENMemory backup time Approx min Signal-to-noise ratio 45 dB Horizontal resolutionScan system Lines VHSListe of Terms 78 ENMemo Country code International telephone Language code

HR-S8850EU specifications

The JVC HR-S8850EU is one of the standout VHS videocassette recorders from the late 1990s, designed to cater to the needs of both casual viewers and avid collectors of video content. This model is still recognized today for its robust features, advanced technologies, and overall reliability.

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The HR-S8850EU also includes features such as automatic tracking, which optimizes playback for various tape conditions, and an intuitive On-Screen Display (OSD) for easy navigation through settings and functions. Additionally, the unit is equipped with multiple input and output terminals, including S-Video output, composite video, and audio connections, offering compatibility with a range of devices and ensuring that it can adapt to various home theater setups.

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