Page 1: Table Of Contents
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER ENGLISH CONTENTS SAFETY FIRST Safety Precautions ... 2 INDEX INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER Basic Connections ... 9 INITIAL SETTINGS Auto Set Up ... 10 Preset Download ... 12 Language ... 14 SAT CONTROL SET Satellite Receiver Control Setting ... 15 T-V LINK T-V Link Functions ...
Page 2: 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 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.
Page 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 button does not completely shut off mains power from the unit, but switches operating current on and off.
Page 4: Index
FRONT VIEW A STANDBY/ON Button B Timer Button pg. 27, 29 C SP/LP/EP Button pg. 22 D Cassette Loading Slot E Play Button pg. 18 F JOG Dial pg. 19 G SHUTTLE Ring pg. 18 H VIDEO/AUDIO Input Connectors I PR +/– Buttons pg.
Page 5: Front Display Panel
G Audio Mode Indicator H Tape Remaining Time Indicator I “Cassette Loaded” Mark J VPS/PDC Indicator K VCR Indicator L Counter/Remain Display (The counter can display up to +/– “19:59:59”. If the playback or recording time exceeds this limit, the display starts to count from “0:00:00”.) M Mode Display (L-1, L-2, F-1 or SAT*) * When “L-2 SELECT”...
Page 6: Remote Control
Buttons with a small dot on the left side of the name can also be used to operate your TV. ( pg. 34) A LCD Panel pg. 7, 26 B TV Button pg. 34 C VCR Button pg. 33 D AUDIO Button pg. 21 (TV Muting) Button E LCD PROG Button pg. 26 F Number Keys pg.
Page 7 VIDEO A (A code) is selected. A To operate your video recorder, first press the VCR button to set the remote control to the Video mode. To switch the remote control’s A/B code, refer to page 33.
Page 8 ON-SCREEN DISPLAY When “O.S.D.” is set to “ON” ( A Operation Mode Indicators B Tape Speed SP/LP/EP C Tape Direction D Counter Display E Tape Remaining Time Indicator F Audio Mode Display pg. 21 G Tape Position Indicator The tape position indicator appears on the TV screen when you press from the Stop mode...
Page 9: Installing Your New Recorder
INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER Basic Connections Aerial connector Back of TV 21-pin SCART connector 21-pin SCART cable RF cable (not provided) (provided) Mains power cord Back of recorder AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT Mains outlet Make AV connection if your TV has a 21-pin AV input connector (SCART) in order to reduce the possibility of interference.
Page 10: Initial Settings
Auto Set Up Auto Channel Set/Auto Clock Set/ Auto Guide Program Number Set After the button on the recorder or remote control is pressed for the first time to power on the recorder, by simply selecting your country*, the Auto Set Up function sets the tuner channels, clock** and Guide Program numbers automatically.
Page 11 Select the language. Press OK. The Language Set display appears on the front display panel and/or on the TV screen. On the front display panel Press to select your language code. Language Code ENGLISH NORSK DEUTSCH SUOMI FRANCAIS DANSK ITALIANO POLSKI CEcTINA CASTELLANO...
Page 12: Preset Download
Preset Download Auto Channel Set by Downloading from TV/Auto Clock Set/Auto Guide Program Number Set ATTENTION You can use this function only with a TV offering T-V Link, etc.* Be sure to use a fully-wired 21-pin SCART cable. * Compatible with TVs offering T-V Link, EasyLink, Megalogic, SMARTLINK, Q-Link, DATA LOGIC or NexTView Link via fully-wired 21-pin SCART cable.
Page 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).
Page 14: Language
Language Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV mode). INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) This recorder offers you the choice to view on-screen messages in 14 different languages. Though Auto Set Up selects the language automatically ( change the language setting manually as required. Access the Main Menu screen.
Page 15: Sat Control Set
SAT CONTROL SET Satellite Receiver Control Setting Your recorder Satellite Controller Satellite receiver 21-pin SCART cable (not provided) AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER Back of recorder The following procedure is required if you receive satellite channels through a satellite receiver. Approximately 20 seconds before the S programming ( pg.
Page 16 Setting satellite receiver's brand and channel After installation, set the satellite receiver’s brand and channel correctly; otherwise, the Satellite Controller cannot work correctly. Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV mode). Turn on the satellite receiver. Turn on the satellite receiver’s power.
Page 17: T-V Link
For details, refer to the instruction manual of your TV. VCR Auto Standby You can use your TV’s remote control to turn off the recorder. For details, refer to the instruction manual of your TV.
Page 18: Playback
Basic Playback Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV mode). Load a cassette. Make sure the window side is up, the rear label side is facing you and the arrow on the front of the cassette is pointed toward the recorder.
Page 19: Playback Features
Playback Features NOTE: Refer to the SHUTTLE ring illustration on the right as you read the following procedures. ATTENTION Picture may not appear during high-speed search with an LP/EP-recorded tape. Noise may appear or the picture may appear distorted with an EP-recorded tape during still, slow motion, frame-by-frame playback or variable speed search.
Page 20: Skip Search
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 Index Search Your recorder automatically marks index codes at the beginning of...
Page 21: Next Function Memory
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 , then press within 2 seconds. b- For Automatic Power Off Press , then press within 2 seconds.
Page 22: 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 ( recording will resume automatically when power is restored to the recorder unless the recorder’s memory backup has expired.
Page 23: Recording Features
Watching Another If your recorder is connected to the TV via the AV connection, press TV/VCR. The recorder’s VCR indicator and the TV broadcast being recorded disappear. Once recording is in progress, all you need to do is to set the channel controls on the TV for the station you wish to view.
Page 24 RECORDING (cont.) Receiving Stereo and Bilingual Programmes Your recorder is equipped with a Sound-Multiplex decoder (A2) and a Digital stereo sound decoder (NICAM) making reception of stereo and bilingual broadcasts possible. When the channel is changed, the type of broadcast being received will be displayed on the TV screen for a few seconds.
Page 25: Picture System
B.E.S.T. Picture System The B.E.S.T. (Biconditional Equalised Signal Tracking) system checks the condition of the tape in use during playback and recording, and compensates to provide the highest-possible playback and recording pictures. You can set “B.E.S.T.” to “ON” or “OFF” to your preference pg.
Page 26: Timer Recording
® Programming Before performing the S Programming: Make sure that the recorder’s built-in clock is set properly. Insert a cassette with the safety tab in place. The recorder will come on automatically. Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV mode). LCD panel With the S system, timer programming is greatly...
Page 27 Set the tape speed. Press SP/LP/EP ( It is not possible to select EP mode if “COLOUR SYSTEM” is set to “MESECAM” pg. 59 Set the VPS/PDC mode. Press VPS/PDC to select “ON” or “OFF”. If “VPS/PDC ON” is displayed on the TV screen or “VPS/PDC” is lit on the front display panel, VPS/PDC is set to ON.
Page 28: Express Timer Programming
Express Timer Programming Before performing Express Timer Programming: Make sure that the recorder’s built-in clock is set properly. Insert a cassette with the safety tab in place. The recorder will come on automatically. Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV mode). TIMER RECORDING (cont.) If you do not know the S number for the programme...
Page 29 Enter the channel position. Press PR+/–. Set the tape speed. Press SP/LP/EP ( It is not possible to select EP mode if “COLOUR SYSTEM” is set to “MESECAM” pg. 59 Set the VPS/PDC mode. Press VPS/PDC to select “ON” or “OFF”. If “VPS/PDC ON”...
Page 30 Check, cancel and change programmes Disengage the timer mode. Press (TIMER), then press Access the Programme Check screen/display. " Press TIMER RECORDING (cont.) Access the Programme screen/display. " Press again to check more information. Each time " you press , the next programme’s information appears.
Page 31: When Programmes Overlap Each Other
When programmes overlap each other If “PROGRAM OVERLAPPED” appears, you have another programme overlapping the programme you have just made. The Programme Check screen appears and conflicting programmes will start blinking. Example: Programme 1 (you have just made) and Programme 4 overlap each other. Confirm the overlapping programmes.
Page 32: Automatic Satellite Programme Recording
Automatic Satellite Programme Recording This function allows you to automatically record a satellite programme which is timer-programmed on your external satellite receiver. Connect a satellite receiver to the recorder’s AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector and programme the timer on the satellite receiver. The recorder starts or stops recording by the signals input from the satellite receiver.
Page 33: Remote Control Functions
REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS Remote A/B Code Switching The remote control is capable of controlling two JVC video recorders independently; one set to respond to the remote control’s A code control signals and another set to respond to B code control signals. The remote control is preset to send A code signals because your video recorder is initially set to respond to A code signals.
Page 34: Tv Multi-Brand Remote Control
JVC or SAMSUNG has more than one code. If the TV does not function with one code, try entering another. First, press TV to set the remote control to TV mode, then press the corresponding button: 1, TV/VCR, TV PR +/–,...
Page 35 The number keys may not function with some satellite receivers. IMPORTANT Although the provided remote control unit is compatible with JVC satellite receivers, as well as many other models, it may not work with your satellite receiver, or in some instances, may have limited function capability. BRAND NAME...
Page 36: Video Navigation
Navigation When you record a TV programme with this recorder, the recorder automatically stores in its memory the recording start time, date, channel information, etc. If the tape is recorded on this recorder for the first time, new tape number and the recording date are also registered.
Page 37 Check the memory. Press to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “CHECK MEMORY”, then press OK. The CHECK MEMORY screen will appear. Return to the normal screen. Press MENU. Turn Off Navigation If you do not want to record information on the programmes, set “NAVIGATION”...
Page 38: Edit Title
Find Blank Space This function is useful for finding out the blank space on each cassette and recording a new programme there. Perform steps 1 to 2 of “Check Memory” on page 36 before continuing. Access the Find Blank Space screen. Press to move the highlight bar (pointer) to...
Page 39 Press the appropriate number key, then press each character. Refer to the example below. (Example) Enter “JVC NEWS” A Press 5 (JKL) once to enter “J”, then press B Press 8 (TUV) three times to enter “V”, then press C Press 2 (ABC) three times to enter “C”, then press D Press 0 ( ) twice to enter “...
Page 40 Edit Programme Title and Category Perform steps 1 to 4 of “Edit Tape Title” on page 39 before continuing. Select the programme. Press to move the highlight bar (pointer) to the programme you want to edit, then press OK or .
Page 41: Delete Tape Data
Delete Tape Data Perform steps 1 to 4 of “Edit Tape Title” on page 39 before continuing. Select the tape title. Press to move the highlight bar (pointer) to the tape number you want to & delete, then press Delete the tape data. Press to move the highlight bar (pointer) to...
Page 42: Find Title
Find Title VIDEO NAVIGATION (cont.) Sort By Tape Number This function is useful for finding out the programme you want to playback in the order sorted by tape number. Access the Main Menu screen. Press MENU. Access the Video Navigation screen. Press to move the highlight bar (pointer) to...
Page 43 Access the Tape No. screen. Press to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “BY TAPE NO.”, then press OK or Select the programme. Press to move the highlight bar (pointer) to the programme you want to play back, then press OK. If the selected cassette has already been loaded, playback begins automatically after the...
Page 44 Sort By Category This function is useful for finding out the programme you want to play back in the order sorted by category. Perform steps 1 to 3 of “Sort By Tape Number” on page 42 before continuing. Access the Category screen. Press to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “BY...
Page 45: Editing
● When using a monaural camcorder, connect its AUDIO OUT connector to the AUDIO L input connector on your recorder. ● When a Master Edit Control-equipped JVC camcorder is used, the camcorder is capable of controlling the recorder. Refer to the camcorder’s instruction manual for operating procedure.
Page 46: Synchro Editing
Synchro Editing Recorder LANC cable (not provided) Camcorder To LANC connector Player The Synchro Editing function synchronizes the start of the playback and recording operations when starting an edit operation using a camcorder with LANC connector and your recorder. Make connections. Connect your recorder to camcorder ( connect your recorder’s SYNCHRO EDIT connector to the camcorder’s LANC connector.
Page 47: Edit To Or From Another Video Recorder
Edit To Or From Another Video Recorder TV receiver Player 21-pin SCART cable (not provided) Video RF cable channel or (provided) AV mode Another recorder Recorder Recorder Your recorder RF cable 21-pin SCART cable (provided) (not provided) Another recorder Player You can use your recorder as the source player or as the recording deck.
Page 48: Audio Dubbing
Audio Dubbing Audio Dubbing replaces the normal audio sound of a previously recorded tape with a new soundtrack. ATTENTION: Audio dubbing is not possible with a cassette recorded in EP mode. Normal audio track Video/Hi-Fi audio track Your recorder CD player, etc. Mixer output Audio mixer Original sound...
Page 49 Make connections. Connect an audio component to the AUDIO L + R input connectors on the recorder’s front panel. When connecting a monaural audio component, use only the recorder’s AUDIO L input connector. Set the recorder’s input mode. Press AUX (number key “0”) and/or PR to select “F-1”. Locate the start point.
Page 50: Insert Editing
Insert Editing Insert Editing replaces part of the recorded scene with new material. Both the picture and Hi-Fi audio soundtrack are replaced with new ones, while the normal audio soundtrack remains unchanged. If you wish to change the normal audio track as well, use the Audio Dubbing function simultaneously.
Page 51: Av Insert Editing
Make connections. Connect the player’s VIDEO OUT and AUDIO OUT connectors to your recorder’s VIDEO and AUDIO input connectors on the front panel. Set the recorder’s input mode. Press AUX (number key “0”) and/or PR to select “F-1”. Locate the end point. Load the recording cassette into your recorder, and play it back to determine the edit-out point (the end of the segment to be replaced) using the SHUTTLE ring or the...
Page 52: Information On J Terminal
With the optional JLIP VIDEO CAPTURE BOX GV-CB3E: Allows you to capture still images from the recorder into a personal computer. For further details consult your nearest JVC dealer. JLIP ID Number Your recorder has its own JLIP ID number. This ID number must be unique when your recorder is connected to another device via its J terminal.
Page 53: System Connections
IMPORTANT When you set “L-2 SELECT” to “SAT” ( the recorder is turned off. When the recorder is in Stop mode or recording, press TV/VCR on the remote control to turn off the VCR indicator on the front display panel.
Page 54: Connecting/Using A Decoder
Connecting/Using A Decoder TV receiver RF cable (provided) AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER Decoder The AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector can be used as an input connector for an external decoder (descrambler). Simply connect a decoder and you can enjoy the variety of programming that is available through scrambled channels.
Page 55: Connecting/Using A Stereo System
Connecting/Using A Stereo System These instructions enable you to connect your video recorder to your Hi-Fi stereo system (if you have one) and listen to the soundtrack through the stereo. Stereo amplifier Speaker Television Mains outlet Make connections. Connect the AUDIO OUT L and R connectors on your video recorder to the AUX IN or TAPE MONITOR connectors on your stereo system’s receiver or amplifier.
Page 56: Subsidiary Settings
Mode Set Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV mode). SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS You can change various mode settings on the Mode Set screen by following the procedure described below. For each mode setting, see pages 57 to 59. Access the Main Menu screen.
Page 57 B.E.S.T. PICTURE CONTROL AUTO: Provides the optimised picture benefits of the B.E.S.T. Picture System. EDIT: Minimizes picture degradation during editing (recording and playback). SOFT: Reduces image coarseness when viewing overplayed tapes containing a lot of noise. SHARP: Clearer, sharper-edged picture when viewing images with lots of flat, same-coloured surfaces such as cartoons.
Page 58 AUTO SP LP TIMER POWER SAVE VIDEO STABILIZER When this function is set to “ON”, the recorder automatically switches to LP mode to allow complete recording if there is not enough tape to record the entire programme while timer-recording in SP mode. For Example .
Page 59 L-2 SELECT L-2: To use this recorder as the recording deck with the player connected to the AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector, or to use the satellite receiver connected to the AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector. DECODER: To use a decoder connected to the AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector.
Page 60: Tuner Set
Tuner Set Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV mode). SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.) IMPORTANT Perform the following steps only if — — Auto Channel Set has not been set correctly by Auto Set Up or by Preset Download ( pg.
Page 61 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 S system, the recorder will record a TV programme of a different station.
Page 62: Manual Channel Set
Manual Channel Set Store channels that were not stored during Auto Set Up pg. 10), Preset Download ( pg. 12) or Auto Channel Set pg. 60). Access the Main Menu screen. Press MENU. Access the Confirmation screen. Press to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “MANUAL CH SET”, then press OK or Confirmation screen appears.
Page 63: Delete A Channel
Delete A Channel Perform steps 1 and 2 of “Manual Channel Set” on page 62 to access the Confirmation screen before continuing. Select the item. Press until the item you want to delete begins rt w e blinking. Delete a channel. Press &...
Page 64 Set Stations (A) Set station names that are registered in your recorder. Perform steps 1 and 2 of “Manual Channel Set” on page 62 to access the Confirmation screen before continuing. Select the item. rt w e Press until the item you want begins blinking. Access the Manual Channel Set screen.
Page 65: Tv Station And Id List
TV Station And ID List STATION NAME TV1000 1000 3SAT 3SAT ADLT ADULT ANT3 ANTENA3 ARTE ARTE BBC GROUP BBC1 BBC1 BBC2 BBC2 BAYERN3 CANAL PLUS PORTUGUSES CAN5 CANALE5 CANV KETNET CANVAS CHANNEL4 CHANNEL5 CHLD CHILD CINE CINEMA CLUB TELECLUB CSUR ANDALUCIA DISC...
Page 66: Video Channel Set
If you cannot obtain the two vertical white bars clearly with pg. 10, 14), any channel between 22 and 69, consult your JVC dealer. Exit the Video Channel Set mode. Press OK on the remote control. With AV Connection To view picture signals from the video recorder, set your TV to its AV mode.
Page 67: Show View ® System Setup
® IMPORTANT Normally, Auto Set Up ( pg. 10), Preset Download ( automatically. You need to set the Guide Program numbers manually only in the following cases. When timer-programming with the S your recorder, is not selected, when you add a channel after Auto Set Up, Preset Download or Auto Channel Set has taken place, —Set the Guide Program number for that station manually.
Page 68: Clock Set
Clock Set Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV mode). Just Clock The Just Clock function provides accurate time keeping through automatic adjustments at regular intervals, by reading data from a PDC signal. The Just Clock option can be set “ON” or “OFF” at the Clock Set screen (the default setting is “OFF”).
Page 69 Set the date and time. Press to set the time, then press OK or display begins blinking. Repeat the same procedure to set the date and year. When you set the time, press and hold by 30 minutes. When you set the date, press and hold by 15 days.
Page 70: Troubleshooting
. . . perform “Video Channel Set” pg. 66). If you are using the AV connection, set the TV to its AV mode. Try manual tracking. ( pg. 21) Use a dry cleaning cassette TCL-2UX or consult your JVC dealer. Try manual tracking. ( pg. 21)
Page 71 RECORDING SYMPTOM 1. Recording cannot be started. 2. TV broadcasts cannot be recorded. 3. Tape-to-tape editing is not possible. 4. Camcorder recording is not possible. TIMER RECORDING SYMPTOM 1. Timer recording won’t work. 2. Timer programming is not possible. 3. “ ”...
Page 72: Other Problems
OTHER PROBLEMS SYMPTOM 1. Whistling or howling is heard from the TV during camcorder recording. 2. When scanning channels, some of them are skipped over. 3. The channel cannot be changed. 4. Channel settings that were made manually seem to have changed or disappeared.
Page 73: Questions And Answers
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS PLAYBACK Q. What happens if the end of the tape is reached during playback or search? A. The tape is automatically rewound to the beginning. Q. During search, slow, still and frame-by-frame playback, I can’t hear any audio. What’s the problem? A.
Page 74: Specifications
GENERAL Power requirement : AC 220 V – 240 V Power consumption Power on : 20 W Power off : 5.1 W Temperature Operating : 5°C to 40°C Storage : –20°C to 60°C Operating position : Horizontal only Dimensions (WxHxD) : 400 mm x 94 mm x 346 mm Weight : 4.0 kg...
Page 75: List Of Terms
LIST OF TERMS ... 48 Audio Dubbing ... 60 Auto Channel Set Auto Set Up ... 10 ... 58 AUTO SP LP TIMER ... 57 AUTO TIMER Automatic Satellite Programme Recording ... 51 AV Insert Editing ... 25, 57 B.E.S.T. Picture System Change Station Channel Position Check, cancel and change programmes ...
Page 76 Auto Set Up — referring to the front display panel The Auto Set Up function sets the tuner channels, clock and Guide Program numbers automatically. BEFORE YOU START PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT: The TV aerial cable is connected to the ANT.IN connector on the rear panel of the video recorder. The video recorder’s mains power cord is connected to a mains outlet.

JVC HR-J870EU Instructions Manual

Safety First

Index

Installing Your New Recorder

Initial Settings

Sat Control Set

T-V Link

Playback

Recording

Timer Recording

Remote Control Functions

Video Navigation

Editing

System Connections

Subsidiary Settings

Troubleshooting

Questions and Answers

Specifications

List of Terms

Quick Links

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