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 Cassette Loading Slot C 24H EXPRESS Button D S-VIDEO/VIDEO/AUDIO Input Connectors pg. 38 E S-VHS ET Button pg. 24 F SAT Button pg. 33 G S-VHS ET Indicator pg. 24, 50 Connector cover Attach the provided connector cover when you do not use the front panel connectors.
Page 5: Rear View
REAR VIEW A Mains Power Cord pg. 9 B AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT Connector pg. 9, 39, 42, 43, 44 C SAT CONTROL Connector D ANT. IN Connector pg. 9 E AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER Connector pg. 15, 39, 42, 43, 44 F AUDIO OUT (L/R) Connectors G RF OUT Connector pg.
Page 6: Front Display Panel
G Channel/Clock Display H Instant REVIEW Indicator I VPS/PDC Indicator J S-VHS Indicator K VCR Indicator L “Cassette Loaded” Mark M 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”.)
Page 7 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 Index MARK Indicator pg. 22 E Counter Display F Tape Remaining Time Indicator G Audio Mode Display pg. 21 H Tape Position Indicator The tape position indicator appears on the TV screen...
Page 8: Remote Control
REMOTE CONTROL Buttons with a small dot on the left side of the name can also be used to operate your JVC TV while holding down the TV button. ( “Operating JVC TVs” in the right column) This remote control transmits A code signals only; it is not applicable to B code signals.
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 CASTELLANO CEcTINA...
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 13 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 (not provided) 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 illustrations below as you read the following procedures. Reverse Reverse Reverse Reverse Slow slow search play motion motion 5 steps 2 steps 2 steps ATTENTION Picture may not appear during high-speed search with an LP/EP-recorded tape.
Page 20: Variable Speed Search
Variable Speed Search During playback, turn the JOG dial to the right for forward variable-speed search, or to the left for reverse variable-speed search. During playback, press The more times you press, the faster the playback picture moves. To decrease speed, press the button for the opposite direction. To resume normal playback, press Index Search Your recorder automatically marks...
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 ( the 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 Super VHS ET (S-VHS ET) — Recording on VHS cassettes with S-VHS quality You can record in SP mode on VHS cassettes with S-VHS picture quality. Tapes recorded using this function can be played back on a recorder equipped with the S-VHS ET function. You can activate the S-VHS ET function only before you start recording on a VHS cassette.
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). You can use the on-screen display to enter the S Timer number.
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. 50 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. 50 Set the VPS/PDC mode. Press VPS/PDC to select “ON” or “OFF”. If “VPS/PDC ON”...
Page 30: Hour Express Timer Programming
24 Hour Express Timer Programming Before performing the 24 Hour 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. Set the tape speed. NOTES: You can programme this recorder to timer-record as many as 8 programmes.
Page 31 Check, cancel and change programmes Disengage the timer mode. Press (TIMER), then press Access the Programme Check screen/display. Press " Access the Programme screen/display. Press again to check " more information. Each time you press , the next " programme’s information appears.
Page 32: When Programmes Overlap Each Other
TIMER RECORDING (cont.) 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.
Page 33: 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 34: Programme Navigation
Navigation When you record a TV programme with this recorder, the recorder automatically stores in its memory the recording date, start time and station name. You can store these information for up to 8 programmes on one cassette. At maximum, information for 10 tapes can be stored.
Page 35: Navigation Playback
Navigation Playback This function is useful when you wish to quickly find out what programmes you have recorded on a tape with this recorder. This function allows you to select a programme to watch, and then automatically searches for the start of the programme. Load a recorded cassette.
Page 36: Edit Programme Title
PROGRAMME NAVIGATION (cont.) Edit Programme Title You can edit the the programme titles as you like. Perform steps 1 to 3 of “Navigation Playback” on page 35 before continuing. Select the programme. Press to move the highlight bar (pointer) to the programme you want to edit.
Page 37: Delete Tape Data
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 38: Editing
Edit From A Camcorder If the camcorder has no S-VIDEO output connector ... Recorder AUDIO VIDEO input input Audio cable (not provided) Video cable (not provided) VIDEO OUT Camcorder AUDIO OUT Player If the camcorder has an S-VIDEO output connector ... Recorder AUDIO input...
Page 39: 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 21-pin SCART cable (not provided) RF cable (provided) Another recorder Player Advantages of S-VHS video recorders You can edit from VHS to S-VHS, S-VHS to VHS, or, from S-VHS to S-VHS.
Page 40: Output/Input Set
Output/Input Set L-1 OUTPUT and L-1 INPUT Setting The AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT connector accepts and delivers either a composite signal (regular video signal) or a Y/C signal (a signal in which the luminance and chrominance signals are separated). Set “L-1 OUTPUT” and “L-1 INPUT” to the appropriate mode depending on the type of appliance connected to the recorder’s AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT connector.
Page 41 L-2 SELECT and L-2 INPUT Setting The AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector accepts either a composite signal (regular video signal) or a Y/C signal (a signal in which the luminance and chrominance signals are separated). Set “L-2 SELECT” to the appropriate mode depending on the type of appliance connected to the recorder’s AV2 (L-2) IN/ DECODER connector.
Page 42: 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 43 Perfect Connections This is an example of recommended connection if your TV has two 21-pin AV input (SCART) connectors. Connect the decoder to the satellite receiver’s connector if you have a decoder, AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT connector to TV’s connector, and AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector to the satellite receiver’s connector.
Page 44: 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 45: 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 46: 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 47 to 50. Access the Main Menu screen.
Page 47 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. Clearer, sharper-edged SHARP: picture when viewing images with lots of flat, same-coloured surfaces such as cartoons.
Page 48 PROG. NAVIGATION DIRECT REC AUTO SP LP TIMER When this function is set to “ON”, the recorder stores information on the recorded programmes. If you do not want to use the Programme Navigation function ( pg. 34), set “PROG. NAVIGATION” to “OFF”. NOTES: Programme Navigation is possible with the cassettes recorded with this recorder only.
Page 49 POWER SAVE VIDEO STABILIZER * The default setting is bold in the table below. When this function is set to “ON”, you can reduce the power consumption while the recorder is turned off. NOTES: During Power Save mode ..the front display panel will be turned off..
Page 50 S-VHS COLOUR SYSTEM PAL/NTSC: To record PAL signals, or play back a PAL or NTSC tape. To record SECAM signals, or play MESECAM: back a MESECAM tape. SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.) * The default setting is bold in the table below. Your recorder can record in S-VHS (Super VHS), S-VHS ET or VHS.
Page 51: 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 52: 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 53 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 54: 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. 52). 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 55: Delete A Channel
Delete A Channel Perform steps 1 and 2 of “Manual Channel Set” on page 54 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 56 Set Stations (A) Set station names that are registered in your recorder. Perform steps 1 and 2 of “Manual Channel Set” on page 54 to access the Confirmation screen before continuing. Select the item. Press until the item you want begins blinking. rt w e Access the Manual Channel Set screen.
Page 57: Tv Station And Id List
TV Station And ID List STATION NAME 1000 TV1000 3SAT 3SAT ADLT ADULT ANT3 ANTENA3 ARTE ARTE BERLIN1 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...
Page 58: 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 59 Set the date and time. Press to set the time, then press OK or “DATE” display begins blinking. Repeat the same procedure to set the date and year. When you set the time, press and hold time by 30 minutes. When you set the date, press and hold date by 15 days.
Page 60: Video Channel Set
If you cannot obtain the two vertical white bars clearly with to set to 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 61: Troubleshooting
. . . perform “Video Channel Set” pg. 60). 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 62 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. 5. “ ” on the front display panel won’t stop blinking. TIMER RECORDING SYMPTOM 1. Timer recording won’t work. 2.
Page 63: Other Problems
SYMPTOM 6. “ ” on the front display panel and indicator won’t stop blinking. 7. The power shuts off and “ ” won’t stop blinking. OTHER PROBLEMS SYMPTOM 1. Whistling or howling is heard from the TV during camcorder recording. 2.
Page 64: 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 65: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL Power requirement : AC 220 V – 240 V Power consumption Power on : 22 W Power off : 3.8 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 278 mm Weight : 3.6 kg...
Page 66: List Of Terms
... 52 Auto Channel Set ... 10 Auto Set Up ... 48 AUTO SP LP TIMER ... 47 AUTO TIMER Automatic Satellite Programme Recording ... 25, 47 B.E.S.T. Picture System ... 55 Change Station Channel Position Check, cancel and change programmes ...
Page 67 MEMO...
Page 68 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.

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JVC HR-S6850EU Instructions Manual

Safety First

Index

Installing Your New Recorder

Initial Settings

Sat Control Set

T-V Link

Playback

Recording

Timer Recording

Programme Navigation

Editing

System Connections

Subsidiary Settings

Troubleshooting

Questions and Answers

Specifications

List of Terms

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