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Next Function Memory

The Next Function Memory “tells” the recorder what to do after rewinding. Before continuing, make sure the recorder is in the Stop mode.

a- For Automatic Start Of Playback

Press 3, then press 4 within 2 seconds. b- For Automatic Power Off

Press 3, then press 1 within 2 seconds. c- For Automatic Timer Standby

Press 3, then press # (TIMER) within 2 seconds.

Repeat Playback

Your recorder can automatically play back the whole tape 100 times repeatedly.

1Start playback.

Press 4.

2Activate Repeat Playback.

Press 4 and hold for over 5 seconds, then release.

The Play indicator ( u) on the front display panel blinks slowly.

After playing back a tape 100 times, the recorder stops automatically.

3Stop Repeat Playback.

Press 8 at any time.

Pressing 4, 3, 5 or 9 also stops Repeat Playback.

NOTE:

Repeat playback is not possible with a cassette recorded in EP mode.

Manual Tracking

Your recorder is equipped with automatic tracking control. During playback, you can override this and adjust the tracking manually by pressing the PR buttons.

1Override automatic tracking.

Press p on the remote control.

2Adjust the tracking manually.

Press PR + or .

Press p again to return to automatic tracking.

NOTE:

When a new tape is inserted, the recorder enters the automatic tracking mode automatically.

Soundtrack Selection

Your recorder is capable of recording three soundtracks (HI-FI L, HI-FI R and NORM) and will play back the one you select.

During Playback

Pressing AUDIO changes the soundtrack as follows:

TRACK

 

 

 

 

 

USE

Recorder’s Front

 

On-Screen

 

 

Display Panel

 

Display

 

 

 

 

 

a + s

 

HI FI

For Hi-Fi stereo

 

L j h R

tapes

 

 

 

 

 

 

a

 

HI FI

For main audio of

 

 

L j

Bilingual tapes

 

 

 

 

s

 

HI FI

For sub audio of

 

 

h R

Bilingual tapes

 

 

 

 

NORM

 

NORM

For audio-dubbed

 

tapes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

a + s + NORM

 

HI FI

For audio-dubbed

 

NORM

tapes

 

 

 

 

 

 

NOTES:

a + s” should normally be selected. In this mode, Hi-Fi stereo tapes are played back in stereo, and the normal audio track is played back automatically for tapes with only normal audio.

For instructions on recording stereo and bilingual programmes, refer to page 28.

“O.S.D.” must be set to “ON” or the on-screen displays will not appear ( pg. 59).

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JVC HR-S8850EU specifications Next Function Memory, Repeat Playback, Manual Tracking, Soundtrack Selection

HR-S8850EU specifications

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