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CONTENTS
SAFETY FIRST 2
Safety Precautions ........................................2
INDEX 4
INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER 9
Basic Connections .......................................9
INITIAL SETTINGS 10
Auto Set Up ...............................................10
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
Preset Download .......................................12
Language ...................................................14
SAT CONTROL
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Filename [HRJ870EU1.fm] Masterpage:Left-FullColx2 HRJ870EU1.fm Page 2 Tuesday, July 11, 2000 3:58 PM 2 EN SAFETY FIRST Safety Precautions The rating plate and the safety caution are on the rear of the unit. WARNING: DANGEROUS VOLTAGE INSIDE WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION 8 When you are not using the recorder for a long period of time, it is recommended that you disconnect the power cord from the mains outlet. 8 Dangerous voltag
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Filename [HRJ870EU1.fm] Masterpage:Right-Full-NoTitle0 HRJ870EU1.fm Page 3 Tuesday, July 11, 2000 3:58 PM EN 3 For Italy: “It is declared that this product, brand JVC, conforms to the Ministry Decree n. 548 of 28 Aug.’95 published in the Official Gazette of the Italian Republic n. 301 of 28 Dec.’95” The STANDBY/ON 1 button does not completely shut off mains power from the unit, but switches operating current on and off. “`” shows electrical power standby and “!” shows ON. Video tapes record
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Filename [HRJ870EU1.fm] Masterpage:Left-index HRJ870EU1.fm Page 4 Tuesday, July 11, 2000 3:58 PM 4 EN INDEX FRONT VIEW A STANDBY/ON 1 Button pg. 10 J SYNCHRO 7/79 Button pg. 46 B Timer# Button pg. 27, 29 K SAT# Button pg. 32 C SP/LP/EP Button pg. 22 L Front Display Panel pg. 5 D Cassette Loading Slot M Infrared Beam Receiving Window E Play 4 Button pg. 18 N Record 7 Button pg. 22 F JOG Dial pg. 19 O Pause 9 Button pg. 19 G SHUTTLE Ring pg. 18 P INSERT Button pg. 51 H V
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Filename [HRJ870EU1.fm] Masterpage:Right-index HRJ870EU1.fm Page 5 Tuesday, July 11, 2000 3:58 PM EN 5 FRONT DISPLAY PANEL A B.E.S.T. Picture System Display pg. 25 D “Timer” Indicator pg. 27, 29 Audio Level Indicator E Channel/Clock Display pg. 13 B Programme Time Indicators pg. 28 F Tape Speed Indicators pg. 22 C Symbolic Mode Indicators G Audio Mode Indicator pg. 21 H Tape Remaining Time Indicator pg. 23 STILL: I “Cassette Loaded” Mark SLOW: PLAY: J VPS/PDC Indicator pg. 27
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Filename [HRJ870EU1.fm] Masterpage:Left HRJ870EU1.fm Page 6 Tuesday, July 11, 2000 3:58 PM 6 EN INDEX (cont.) A LCD Panel pg. 7, 26 REMOTE CONTROL B TV Button pg. 34 C VCR Button pg. 33 D AUDIO Button pg. 21 ^ (TV Muting) Button pg. 34 E LCD PROG Button pg. 26 F Number Keys pg. 22, 26 G DAILY Button pg. 27, 29 H VPS/PDC Button pg. 27, 29 I Counter Reset 0000 Button pg. 23 Cancel & Button pg. 30 J Programme Check " Button pg. 30 K PROG Button pg. 26 L START +/– Butto
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Filename [HRJ870EU1.fm] Masterpage:Right-NoTitle0 HRJ870EU1.fm Page 7 Tuesday, July 11, 2000 3:58 PM EN 7 How To Use The remote control can operate most of your video recorder’s functions, as well as basic functions of TV sets and satellite receivers of JVC and other brands. ( pg. 34, 35) ● Point the remote control toward the receiving window. ● The maximum operating distance of the remote control is about 8 m. NOTES: ● When inserting the batteries, be sure to insert in the correct direct
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Filename [HRJ870EU1.fm] Masterpage:Left HRJ870EU1.fm Page 8 Tuesday, July 11, 2000 3:58 PM 8 EN INDEX (cont.) ON-SCREEN DISPLAY When “O.S.D.” is set to “ON” ( pg. 57), various operational indicators appear on the TV screen. A Operation Mode Indicators H Type of Broadcast pg. 24 B Tape Speed SP/LP/EP I Current Day/Month/Year C Tape Direction J Clock Display D Counter Display K Channel Position Number and Station Name/ E Tape Remaining Time Indicator pg. 23 Auxiliary Input Indicator (L-1,
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Filename [HRJ870EU1.fm] Masterpage:Right HRJ870EU1.fm Page 9 Tuesday, July 11, 2000 3:58 PM EN 9 INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER It’s essential that your video recorder be properly connected. Basic Connections THESE STEPS MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE ANY VIDEO OPERATION CAN BE PERFORMED. Aerial connector Back of TV Check the contents. A Make sure the package contains all of the accessories listed in “SPECIFICATIONS” on page 74. Situate the recorder. B Place the recorder on a stable, horizontal su
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Filename [HRJ870EU1a.fm] Masterpage:Left HRJ870EU1a.fm Page 10 Tuesday, July 11, 2000 3:59 PM 10 EN INITIAL SETTINGS Before starting, make sure of the following: ● The TV aerial cable should be connected to the recorder. Auto Set Up ● The recorder’s mains power cord should be connected to a mains outlet. ● If you want to use the on-screen display, the TV should be Auto Channel Set/Auto Clock Set/ set to its AV mode (with AV connection pg. 9) or UHF channel 36 (with RF connection pg. 9)
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Filename [HRJ870EU1a.fm] Masterpage:Right-NoTitle0 HRJ870EU1a.fm Page 11 Tuesday, July 11, 2000 3:59 PM EN 11 ● If you are using the on-screen display, the AUTO SET Select the language. C screen will appear. As Auto Set Up progresses, the “q” Press OK. The Language Set display appears on the front mark on the TV screen display panel and/or on the TV screen. moves from left to right. On the front display panel When the Auto Set Up is Press rt to select your language code. completed, “S
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Filename [HRJ870EU1a.fm] Masterpage:Left HRJ870EU1a.fm Page 12 Tuesday, July 11, 2000 3:59 PM 12 EN INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) If you have connected the recorder to your TV via the AV connection ( pg. 9), the recorder will automatically perform Preset Download instead of the Auto Set Up in step 4 on Preset Download page 11. After downloading, the recorder sets the clock and Guide Program numbers automatically. Auto Channel Set by Downloading Perform steps 1 to 3 of “Auto Set Up” on page 1
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Filename [HRJ870EU1a.fm] Masterpage:Right-Full-NoTitle0 HRJ870EU1a.fm Page 13 Tuesday, July 11, 2000 3:59 PM EN 13 Results of Auto Set Up/Preset Download appear on the front display panel If both Auto Channel Set and Auto Clock Set have been performed successfully, the correct current time is displayed. Turn on the TV and select its video channel or AV mode, then make sure that all necessary stations have been stored in the recorder’s memory by using the PR button(s). ● If station names (ID
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Filename [HRJ870EU1a.fm] Masterpage:Left HRJ870EU1a.fm Page 14 Tuesday, July 11, 2000 3:59 PM 14 EN INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) This recorder offers you the choice to view on-screen messages in 14 different languages. Though Auto Set Up Language selects the language automatically ( pg. 13), you can change the language setting manually as required. Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV mode). Access the Main Menu screen. A Press MENU. Access the Country Set screen. B Press rt to
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Filename [HRJ870EU1a.fm] Masterpage:Right HRJ870EU1a.fm Page 15 Tuesday, July 11, 2000 3:59 PM EN 15 SAT CONTROL SET The following procedure is required if you receive satellite channels through a satellite receiver. Satellite Receiver Approximately 20 seconds before the SHOWVIEW timer programming ( pg. 26) or Express timer programming ( pg. 28) starts, the recorder sets its input mode to “L-2” and automatically switches the satellite receiver’s Control Setting channels using the prov
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Filename [HRJ870EU1a.fm] Masterpage:Left HRJ870EU1a.fm Page 16 Tuesday, July 11, 2000 3:59 PM 16 EN SAT CONTROL SET (cont.) Access the Initial Set screen. C Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “INITIAL SET”, then press OK or e. Access the Sat Control Set screen. D Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “SAT CONTROL SET”, then press OK or e. Enter the satellite receiver’s brand. E Press the appropriate number keys to enter the brand code from the list on page 17, the
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Filename [HRJ870EU1a.fm] Masterpage:Right-2lineTitle0 HRJ870EU1a.fm Page 17 Tuesday, July 11, 2000 3:59 PM SAT CONTROL SET (cont.) T-V LINK EN 17 Check the result of the test. G T-V Link Functions If the satellite receiver’s channel number has been When you connect the recorder to your TV via a fully-wired changed to the same one as 21-pin SCART cable ( pg. 9), the following functions are you set in step 6 ... available. You can use these functions only with a TV offering Press rt to
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Filename [HRJ870EU1a.fm] Masterpage:Left HRJ870EU1a.fm Page 18 Tuesday, July 11, 2000 3:59 PM 18 EN PLAYBACK Load a cassette. A Basic Playback Make sure the window side is up, the rear label side is facing you and the arrow on the front of the cassette is Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or pointed toward the recorder. AV mode). ● Do not apply too much pressure when inserting. ● The recorder’s power comes on automatically and the counter is reset to “0:00:00”. ● While “– – – –
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Filename [HRJ870EU1a.fm] Masterpage:Right-NoTitle0 HRJ870EU1a.fm Page 19 Tuesday, July 11, 2000 3:59 PM EN 19 Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame Playback Features Playback 1 Pause during playback. NOTE: Press 9. Refer to the ● If there is vertical jitter, use the PR buttons to correct the SHUTTLE ring picture. illustration on the right as you read 2 Activate frame-by-frame playback. the following Turn the JOG dial to the right for forward frame-by-frame procedures. playback, or to the left
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Filename [HRJ870EU1a.fm] Masterpage:Left HRJ870EU1a.fm Page 20 Tuesday, July 11, 2000 3:59 PM 20 EN PLAYBACK (cont.) Skip Search During playback, press 30 SEC 1 to 4 times to skip over unwanted sections. Each press initiates a 30-second period of fast-motion playback. Normal playback resumes automatically. To resume normal playback during a Skip Search, press 4. Index Search Your recorder automatically marks index codes at the beginning of each recording. This function gives you quick a
