Page 1: Table Of Contents
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER CO N TEN TS HR-S6600EK SAFETY FIRST Safety Precautions......2 Some Do's And Don'ts ..... 4 QUICK SET UP GUIDE CHECK THE CONTENTS....5 INSTALLATION ........ 6 AUTO SET UP ........8 T-V LINK T-V LINK Functions......11 BASIC OPERATIONS Playback .........
Page 2: Safety First
In the unlikely event of the plug fuse failing be sure to replace the fuse only with an identical approved type, as originally fitted, and to replace the fuse cover. If the fuse fails again consult your nearest JVC dealer.
Page 3 CAU TIO N 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. Dangerous voltage inside. Refer internal servicing to qualified service personnel. To prevent electric shock or fire hazard, remove the power cord from the mains outlet prior to connecting or disconnecting any signal lead or aerial.
Page 4: Some Do's And Don'ts
SAFETY FIRST (cont.) Som e Do's And Don'ts O n The Sa fe Use O f Equipment This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but, like any electrical equipment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured. read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment.
Page 5: Quick Set Up Guide
Q U ICK SET U P GU ID E D ear Customer, Thank you for purchasing this J VC Video Cassette Recorder. Please use this Q U ICK SET U P GU ID E to help you to set up your video cassette recorder.
Page 6: Installation
Q U ICK SET U P GU ID E (cont.) IN STALLATIO N CO N N ECT VID EO RECO RD ER TO TV Place the recorder on a stable, flat surface. Back of TV RF Cable (provided) 21-pin SCART Cable (not provided) TV Aerial Cable Make this (not provided)
Page 7 Back of TV AUDIO IN connectors S-VIDEO IN connector S-Video cable (not provided) Audio cable (not provided) Aerial connector Mains outlet Mains Power Cord ANT. IN AV1 OUT AV1 IN/OUT S VIDEO COMP. Y/C AUDIO AV2 IN/DECODER RF OUT Back of Recorder RF Cable (provided) N O TES: S-VID EO CO N N ECTIO N...
Page 8: Auto Set Up
Q U ICK SET U P GU ID E (cont.) AUTO SET UP SET THE TUNER CHANNELS, CLOCK, GUIDE PROGRAM NUMBERS AND VIDEO CHANNEL* The Auto Set Up function sets the tuner channels, clock, VIDEO Plus+ assigned Guide Program numbers and the video channel* automatically the first time the button on the recorder or on the remote is pressed to turn on the recorder after the mains power cord has been plugged into a mains outlet.
Page 9 PRESET DO W N LO AD SET THE TUNER CHANNELS BY D O W N LO AD IN G FRO M YO U R TV, CLOCK AN D GUIDE PROGRAM NUMBERS When you connect the recorder and your TV via fully-wired 21-pin SCART cable ( pg.
Page 10 Q U ICK SET U P GU ID E (cont.) Auto Set Up/ Preset Dow nloa d results a ppea r on the displa y pa nel When both auto channel set and auto clock set have been completed successfully the correct current time will be displayed after the O K button is pressed in item on page 8 or after performing the item...
Page 11: T-V Link Functions
T-V LIN K Direct Rec T-V Link You can start recording the programme that you are watching on your TV with simple operation. Press and hold RECO RD and press PLAY on the remote control, or press RECO RD on the Functions recorder.
Page 12: Basic Operations
BASIC O PERATIO N S The easiest, most basic operation possible with your video recorder is tape playback. Already-recorded signals on a video Pla yba ck tape are read by your video recorder and displayed on your TV just like a TV programme. LO AD A CASSETTE Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode).
Page 13 Still Picture/ Fra me-By-Fra me Va ria ble-Speed Sea rch Pla yba ck ACTIVATE VARIABLE-SPEED P AUSE DURIN G PLAYBACK SEARCH ( ™ or £ ). Press PAU SE . If there is vertical jitter, use the TV PRO G During playback, press buttons to correct the picture.
Page 14: Recording
BASIC O PERATIO N S (cont.) TV signals being received by the recorder’s built-in tuner can be recorded onto a video tape. You can “ capture” a TV programme Recording using your video recorder. LO AD A CASSETTE Insert a cassette with the record safety tab intact (See Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode).
Page 15 Record O ne Progra mme W hile W a tching Another SELECT PRESET TO WATCH Once recording is in progress, all you need to do is to set the preset controls on the TV for the station you C. RESET wish to view.
Page 16: Video Plus+ Timer Programming
BASIC O PERATIO N S (cont.) With VIDEO Plus+, timer programming is greatly simplified because each TV programme has a corresponding code number VIDEO Plus+ which your recorder is able to recognise. ACCESS VIDEO PLUS+ SCREEN Timer Press PRO G . V I D EO P LU S + Progra mm ing [0 –...
Page 17 SET T APE SPEED Satellite Receiver U sers To timer-record a satellite broadcast using VIDEO Plus+: Press SP/ LP ( ) to set the tape speed. 1 Set "AV2 SELECT" to the appropriate mode. ( pg. 31) 2 Perform steps 1 –...
Page 18: Express Timer Programming
BASIC O PERATIO N S (cont.) If you don’t know the PlusCode number for the programme you wish to record, use the following procedure to set your recorder Ex press Tim er to timer-record the programme. ACCESS VIDEO PLUS+ Progra mm ing SCREEN Press PRO G .
Page 19 EN TER PRESET PO SITIO N Satellite Receiver U sers To timer-record a satellite broadcast using Express Timer Press TV PRO G +/ – to Programming: – P1 – enter the preset position 1 Set "AV2 SELECT" to the appropriate mode. ( pg.
Page 20 BASIC O PERATIO N S (cont.) Check , Ca ncel And Repla ce Progra mmes DISEN GAGE TIMER MO DE Press ‰ , then press ACCESS PRO GRAMME CHECK SCREEN / DISPLAY Press PR START STOP DATE 8:00 10:00 24. 12 10:00 10:45 25.
Page 21: Advanced Operations
AD VAN CED O PERATIO N S S-VHS (Super VHS) a nd VHS Recording Your recorder can record in either S-VHS or VHS. To record in S-VH S: Perform the steps 1 – 4 below to set "S-VHS" to "AUTO". According To Then, insert a cassette marked "S-VHS", the S-VHS indicator will light on the display panel.
Page 22: Playback/Recording According To Tape Characteristics
AD VAN CED O PERATIO N S (cont.) B.E.S.T. Picture System Pla yba ck / The B.E.S.T. (Biconditional Equalised Signal Tracking) system checks the condition of the tape in use during recording and playback, and compensates to provide the highest-possible Recording recording and playback pictures.
Page 23 Pla yba ck Recording The recorder assesses the quality of the tape once you initiate ST ART RECO RDIN G playback. Press and hold RECO RD and press PLAY on the remote, ST ART PLAYBACK or press RECO RD on the recorder. D U RIN G B.E.S.T.
Page 24: Playback Picture Adjustment
AD VAN CED O PERATIO N S (cont.) M a nua l Tra ck ing Pla yba ck Your video recorder is equipped with automatic tracking control. For most tapes this will automatically adjust the tracking to suit the particular tape you are playing. In some circumstances it may be necessary to make manual tracking adjustments.
Page 25: Looking For The Scene You Want
Index Sea rch Look ing For Your recorder automatically marks £ 2 index codes at the beginning of each recording. This function gives The Scene you quick access to any one of 9 index codes in either direction. N O TES: You W a nt ●...
Page 26: Selecting The Sound You Want
AD VAN CED O PERATIO N S (cont.) Soundtra ck Selection Selecting The Your video recorder is capable of recording three soundtracks (HI-FI L, HI-FI R and NORM) and will play Sound You back the one you select. D uring Playback Pressing AU D IO on the remote control changes the W a nt soundtrack being played back as follows:...
Page 27: Minimizing Picture Degradation While Editing
Picture Control M inimizing This feature helps you to adjust the playback picture quality according to your preference. *The default setting is "AUTO." Picture ACCESS MAIN MEN U SCREEN Degra da tion Press M EN U . W hile Editing ACCESS MO DE SET SCREEN Move the highlighted bar (pointer) to "MODE SET"...
Page 28: Edit From A Camcorder
AD VAN CED O PERATIO N S (cont.) You can use a camcorder as the source player and your video recorder as the recorder. Edit From MAKE CO N N ECTIO N S If the camcorder has no S-VIDEO output connector... A Ca mcorder ...
Page 29: Recorder
You can use your video recorder as the source player or as the recording deck. Edit To O r MAKE CO N N ECTIO N S From Another Connect the player’s 21-pin SCART connector to the recorder’s 21-pin SCART connector as illustrated on page 30.
Page 30 AD VAN CED O PERATIO N S (cont.) TV Receiver Your recorder Your recorder TV Receiver Player Recorder 21-pin SCART Cable (not provided) VIDEO RF Cable 21-pin SCART Cable CHAN- VIDEO (provided) (not provided) NEL or CHAN- RF Cable AV mode NEL or (provided) AV mode...
Page 31 AV1 SELECT Setting Set "AV1 SELECT" to the appropriate mode depending on the type of unit connected to the rear panel AV1 IN/OUT connector of this recorder. Press M EN U to access the Main Menu screen. MODE SET Press %ﬁ to move the highlight bar (pointer) to "MODE SET", then press O K or B.
Page 32: Automatic Satellite Programme Recording
AD VAN CED O PERATIO N S (cont.) Automa tic Sa tellite Progra m m e Recording This facility allows you to record automatically a satellite programme which is timer-programmed on your external satellite receiver. Connect a satellite receiver to the recorder's AV2 IN/DECODER connector and programme the timer on the satellite receiver; the recorder starts recording when the signals input from the satellite receiver to the AV2 IN/DECODER connector, and when there is no input signals the recorder stops recording and the power shuts off.
Page 33 Before performing the following steps: ● Make sure the satellite receiver is connected to the recorder's AV2 IN/DECODER connector. ( pg. 32) ● Programme the timer on the satellite receiver. ● Insert a cassette with the safety tab in place. ACCESS MAIN MEN U SCREEN Press M EN U .
Page 34: Other Functions
AD VAN CED O PERATIO N S (cont.) O n-Screen Displa y O ther You can choose whether or not to have various operational indicators appear on screen, by setting this function ON or OFF . Functions ACCESS MAIN MEN U SCREEN Press M EN U .
Page 35 Pow er Sa ve M ode You can reduce the power consumption while the recorder is turned off. ACCESS MAIN MEN U SCREEN Press M EN U . ACCESS MODE SET SCREEN Press %ﬁ to move the MAIN MENU highlight bar (pointer) to MODE SET "MODE SET", then press AUTO CH SET...
Page 36 AD VAN CED O PERATIO N S (cont.) Auto Timer When the Auto Timer is set to ON the timer is automatically engaged when the recorder power is turned off and automati- cally disengaged when the recorder is powered back on. ACCESS MAIN MEN U SCREEN Press M EN U .
Page 37 Auto SP → LP Timer Repea t Pla yba ck If, when timer-recording in SP mode, there is not enough tape to Your video recorder can automatically play back the whole tape record the entire programme, the recorder automatically 50 times repeatedly. switches to LP mode to allow complete recording.
Page 38: System Connections
SYSTEM CO N N ECTIO N S These instructions enable you to connect your video recorder to your Hi-Fi stereo system (if you have one) and listen to the Connection To soundtrack through the stereo. A Stereo System FM Tuner CD Player Stereo Amplifier AUX IN or TAPE MONITOR...
Page 39: Subsidiary Settings
SU BSID IARY SETTIN GS IM PO RTAN T Clock Set If you performed Auto Set Up ( pg. 8), Preset Download pg. 9) or Auto Channel Set ( pg. 42), without ever having set the clock previously, the recorder's built-in clock is also set automatically.
Page 40: Video Channel Set
SU BSID IARY SETTIN GS (cont.) IM PO RTAN T V ideo Perform the following steps only if — — Video Channel Set has not been done correctly by the Auto Set Up function ( pg. 8). Cha nnel Set —...
Page 41 W ith RF Connection Before performing the following procedure, make sure that: the mains power cord is plugged into the mains outlet. the video recorder is turned off and there is no cassette inserted in the recorder. the connected TV is turned on. batteries have been installed in the remote control.
Page 42: Tuner Set
SU BSID IARY SETTIN GS (cont.) IM PO RTAN T Tuner Set Perform the following steps only if — — Auto Channel Set has not been set correctly by Auto Set Up function ( pg. 8) or Preset Download ( pg.
Page 43 VIEW CO N FIRMATIO N SCREEN After "SCAN COMPLETED" is displayed on the screen BBC1 – – – – BBC2 – – – – for about 5 seconds, a – – – – Confirmation screen – – – – looking like the one on the –...
Page 44 SU BSID IARY SETTIN GS (cont.) SELECT BAN D Press % ﬁ to change the band between CH (regular) and CC (cable), then press PR CH FINE DECODER 06 CH01 – – – – +/– [ 5 ∞ ] : SELECT ] : CURSOR += : OK [MENU] : EXIT...
Page 45 Delete A Cha nnel Fine-Tuning Cha nnels Alrea dy Stored Perform steps 1 and 2 of "Storing Channels Manually" on page 44 to access the Confirmation screen before continuing. Perform steps 1 and 2 of "Storing Channels Manually" on page 44 to access the Confirmation screen before continuing. SELECT ITEM Press %ﬁ...
Page 46 SU BSID IARY SETTIN GS (cont.) Set Sta tions (A) Set Sta tions (B) Set station names other than the ones registered in your Set station names that are registered in your recorder. recorder. Perform steps 1 and 2 of "Storing Channels Manually" on Perform steps 1 and 2 of "Storing Channels Manually"...
Page 47 TV Sta tion And ID List STATIO N N AM E ID * STATIO N N AM E ID * Anglia TV ANGL SAT 1 SAT1 ARTE ARTE Scottish TV SCOT BBC Group BBC1 BBC1 BBC2 BBC2 SDR1 SDR1 Berlin 1 BLN1 SFB1 SFB1...
Page 48 SU BSID IARY SETTIN GS (cont.) TV Sta tion Cha nnel N umber Guide For customers in the U .K. O nly the main stations are listed. There are in addition many relay stations, and full lists are available from the BBC and ITV.
Page 49: Video Plus+ Setup
VIDEO Plus+ Setup IM PO RTAN T Normally, Auto Set Up ( pg. 8), Preset Download ( pg. 9) or Auto Channel Set ( pg. 42) sets the Guide Program Numbers automatically. You need to set the Guide Program Numbers manually only in the following cases. ●...
Page 50: Subsidiary Inform Ation
SU BSID IARY IN FO RM ATIO N Troubleshooting Before requesting service for a problem, use this chart to see if you can correct the trouble yourself. Small problems are often easily corrected, and this can save you the trouble of sending your video recorder off for repair. PO W ER SYM PTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE...
Page 51 4. Camcorder recording is not ● The camcorder has not been Confirm that the camcorder is possible. properly connected. properly connected. ● The input mode is not correct. Set the input mode to “ L-1” ,“ L-2” or “ S-1” . TIM ER RECO RDIN G SYM PTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE...
Page 52: Questions And Answers
SU BSID IARY IN FO RM ATIO N (cont.) Q uestions And Answ ers PLAYBACK RECORDING Q . W hat happens if the end of the tape is reached Q . W hen I pause and then resume a recording, the end during playback or search? of the recording before the pause is overlapped by A.
Page 53: Index
Index FRO N T VIEW DISPLAY TIMER STANDBY/ON C. RESET TV PROG SP/LP REVIEW REC LINK TV PROG VPS/PDC VPS/PDC & Fast Forward [FF] Button fast-forwards tape; STAN D BY/ O N Button turns recorder on/off initiates high-speed forward search. pg.
Page 54 SU BSID IARY IN FO RM ATIO N (cont.) REAR VIEW ANT. IN AV1 OUT AV1 IN/OUT S VIDEO COMP. Y/C AUDIO AV2 IN/DECODER RF OUT AV2 IN / D ECO D ER Connector enables connec- M ains Power Cord supplies power to recorder. pg.
Page 55 DISPLAY PAN EL REVIEW VPS/PDC B.E.S.T. Picture System D isplay lights from PD C Indicator lights when PDC has been bottom to top while B.E.S.T. is active. pg. 22 engaged for timer recording. pg. 17, 19 * VPS (Video Programme System) recording is not currently Symbolic M ode Indicators available in the U.K.
Page 56 SU BSID IARY IN FO RM ATIO N (cont.) REM O TE CO N TRO L TV Button enables remote control of your J VC "Operating J VC TVs" on pg. 57 TV/ VCR Button switches connected TV's mode between TV and AV. pg.
Page 57 The maximum operating distance of the remote control is about 8 m. D ATE +/ – Button inputs date of programme for O pera ting JVC TVs timer recording. pg. 18 TV PRO G +/ – Button — same as button on...
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Page 60: Specifications
SPECIFICATIO N S GEN ERAL TU N ER/ TIM ER : AC 220 – 240 V ` , 50/60 Hz Power requirement TV channel storage Power consumption capacity : 99 positions Power on : 24 W (+AUX position) Power off : 5.5 W Tuning system : Frequency synthesized tuner...
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