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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”, “S-1” or “SAT” has

Set to the desired channel.

 

 

been 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”, “F-1”

 

 

 

or “S-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”, “F-1”

 

 

 

or “S-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. 75) and re-perform the procedure.

 

 

 

 

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JVC HR-S8700EU specifications Recording

HR-S8700EU specifications

The JVC HR-S8700EU is a notable VHS player and recorder that continues to attract attention for its advanced features and performance. This model has made a significant mark in home entertainment systems, particularly for those who appreciate classic VHS tapes.

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