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RECORDING

Basic Recording

Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV mode).

Recording Resume Function

If there is a power outage during recording, Instant Timer Recording ( pg. 23) or timer recording ( pg. 26, 28), the recording will resume automatically when power is restored to the recorder unless the recorder’s memory backup has expired.

A Load a cassette.

Insert a cassette with the record safety tab intact.

The recorder’s power comes on automatically and the counter is reset to “0:00:00”.

While “– – – –” is blinking on the front display panel, the tape will run for a few seconds to search for the tape number.

B Choose a programme.

Press PR +/– or the number keys to select the channel you wish to record.

C Set the tape speed.

Press SP/LP/EP (p). Check the SP/LP/EP indicator on the recorder’s front display panel to confirm the selected tape speed.

In EP mode, the recording time is extended three times.

If you record a programme in EP mode on this recorder, it is recommended to play back the EP-recorded tape on this recorder.

It is not possible to select EP mode if “COLOUR SYSTEM” is set to “MESECAM”. ( pg. 59)

D Start recording.

Press and hold 7 and press 4 on the remote control, or press 7 on the recorder.

B.E.S.T. takes place at the beginning of both the first SP and the first LP (or EP) recording after inserting the cassette. ( pg. 25)

If “DIRECT REC” is set to “ON”, the programme that appears on the TV screen will be recorded ( pg. 57).

E Pause/Resume recording.

Press 9. Press 4 to resume recording.

F Stop recording.

Press 8 on the remote control or 0 on the recorder. Then press 0 to remove the cassette.

Accidental erasure prevention

To prevent accidental recording on a recorded cassette, remove its safety tab. To record on it later, cover the hole with adhesive tape.

Record safety tab

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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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