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IMPORTANT

●In certain reception conditions, station names may not be stored correctly, and Auto Guide Program Number Set may not work properly. If the Guide Program numbers are not set properly when you timer-record a TV programme using the SHOWVIEW system, the recorder will record a TV programme of a different station. When programming the

timer using the SHOWVIEW system, be sure to check the desired channel is selected correctly ( pg. 26, “ShowView® Timer Programming”).

●Your video recorder memorizes all detected stations even if

reception of some of them is poor. You can delete those stations with an unacceptable picture ( pg. 63, “Delete A Channel”).

NOTES:

●Fine tuning is performed automatically during Auto Channel Set. If you want to perform tuning manually, refer to page 64.

●If you perform Auto Channel Set when the aerial cable is not connected properly, “SCAN COMPLETED –NO SIGNAL–” appears on the TV screen in step 7. When this happens, make sure of the aerial connection and press OK; Auto Channel Set will take place again.

●If no sound accompanies the picture or the audio sounds unnatural on some channels that have been stored by Auto Set Up, the TV system setting for those channels may be incorrect.

Select the appropriate TV system for those channels ( pg. 63, “INFORMATION”).

F Perform Auto Channel Set.

Press OK twice.

● If you have connected the

 

 

recorder and your TV via AV

 

 

connection ( pg. 9), the

 

 

recorder automatically

 

 

performs the Preset

 

 

Download and the T-V LINK

 

 

screen will appear

 

 

( pg. 12).

 

 

● The Auto Set screen appears,

Beginning

End

and remains on screen while

the recorder searches for receivable stations.

As Auto Channel Set progresses, the “q” mark on the TV screen moves from left to right. Wait until the TV screen as shown in step 7 appears.

G View the Confirmation screen.

After “SCAN COMPLETED” is displayed on the TV screen for about 5 seconds, the Confirmation screen looking like the one to the right appears. The stations your recorder located appear on a Confirmation screen —

channel positions (PR),

channels (CH) and station names (ID –  pg. 65). The blueback screen and the programme currently being broadcast by the blinking station appear alternately for 8 seconds each. To view the next page, use the rt w e button on the remote control.

●The stations located in the selected country appear at the top of the list.

●The Guide Program numbers will also be set automatically during Auto Channel Set.

H Return to the normal screen.

Press MENU.

●Using the Confirmation screen, you can skip or add channel positions, enter station names and perform other operations. Refer to pages 62 – 64 for the procedures.

●Depending on reception conditions, the stations may not be stored in order, and the station names may not be stored correctly.

●For information on scrambled broadcasts, refer to page 63.

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JVC HR-J870EU specifications Perform Auto Channel Set, View the Confirmation screen, Press OK twice
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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.

One of the primary highlights of the JVC HR-J870EU is its S-VHS capability. This technology allows for superior picture quality compared to standard VHS, giving viewers sharper images with greater detail and richer colors. The S-VHS format is particularly beneficial for recording and playback of home videos, as it enhances the overall viewing experience. The HR-J870EU supports both S-VHS and standard VHS tapes, providing versatility for users who may have a library of both formats.

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