Page 1: Table Of Contents
VIDEO CASSETE RECORDER HR-DD868EU CABLE /SAT LCD PROG AUDIO – –:– – TV/VCR ENTER/ENTREE 30 SEC VPS/PDC DAILY/QTDN. WEEKLY/HEBDO 0000 PROG MENU START STOP DATE DEBUT PROG EXPRESS TIMER STANDBY/ON SYNCHRO EDIT VIDEO (MONO) L –AUDIO– R TV PROG REC LINK...
Page 2: Safety First
Use a SECAM-L recorder to record SECAM-L signals. 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"...
Page 3: Installing Your New Recorder
INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER Basic Connections Aerial terminal Back of TV 21-pin SCART connector RF Cable (provided) 21-pin SCART Cable Mains Power Cord AV1 IN/OUT AV2 IN/DECODER 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 4: Initial Settings
Auto Set Up Auto Channel Set/Auto Clock Set/Auto Guide Program Number Set – –:– – International Telephone Country Code BELGIUM : 32 NORGE ESKÁ REPUBLIKA : 42 ÖSTERREICH DANMARK : 45 POLSKA DEUTSCHLAND : 49 PORTUGAL ESPAÑA : 34 SUISSE GREECE : 30 SUOMI ITALIA...
Page 5: Select Language
SELECT LANGUAGE Press OK. The Language Set display appears on the front display panel and/or on the screen. If you are referring to the front display panel Press % ﬁ to select your language code. Language Code ENGLISH : 01 NEDERLANDS : 06 DEUTSCH : 02...
Page 6: Preset Download
Preset Download You can use this function only with the TV offering T-V Link, etc.* * Compatible with TVs offering T-V Link, EasyLink, Megalogic, SMARTLINK, Q-Link, DATA LOGIC or NEXTVIEWLINK via fully- wired 21-pin SCART cable. The degree of compatibility and available functions may differ by system.
Page 7 Results of Auto Set Up/Preset Download appear on the front display panel When both auto channel set and auto clock set have been completed success- fully the correct current time will be displayed after the OK button is pressed in step 4 on page 5 or in step 1 on page 6.
Page 8: Language
Language Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). – –:– – MENU This recorder offers you the choice to view on-screen messages in 10 different languages. Though Auto Set Up selects the language automatically ( setting manually using this procedure as required.
Page 9: On-Screen Displays
On-Screen Displays Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). – –:– – MENU The superimposed indication on the TV screen tells you what the recorder is doing. PR. 12 ABCD 21 : 00 24. 12. 99 – WARNING– TIMER RECORDING TO START SOON HI FI...
Page 10: Power Save Mode
Power Save Mode Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). – –:– – MENU You can reduce the power consumption while the recorder is turned off. TURN ON THE RECORDER Press ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU.
Page 11: T-V Link Functions
For details, refer to the instruction manual for 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 for your TV.
Page 12: Information On Colour System
Colour System Set – –:– – MENU NOTES: About NTSC Playback Some TVs shrink the picture vertically and place black bars at the top and bottom of the screen. This is not a malfunction on the part of either the video recorder or the TV. The picture may roll up and down.
Page 13: Playback
PLAYBACK Basic Playback Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). – –:– – Tape Position Indicator The tape position indicator appears on screen when, from the Stop mode, you press FF, REW or perform an Index Search.
Page 14: Playback Features
Playback Features – –:– – Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame Playback PAUSE DURING PLAYBACK Press PAUSE. If there is vertical jitter, use the TV PROG buttons to correct the picture. During still picture, the sound from the previous 3 seconds (approx.) will be played back repeatedly (provided there was at least 6 seconds of normal playback prior to engaging the still picture mode).
Page 15: Index Search
High-Speed (Turbo) Search ACTIVATE HIGH-SPEED SEARCH During playback or still, press FF for forward high- speed search, or REW for reverse high-speed search. To resume normal playback, press PLAY. NOTE: For short searches, press and hold FF or REW for over 2 seconds during playback or still picture.
Page 16: Picture Control
– –:– – AUDIO MENU STOP Picture Control This feature helps you to adjust the playback picture quality according to your preference. *The default setting is "AUTO." REVIEW PAUSE NOTES: When B.E.S.T. is OFF, "PICTURE CONTROL" switches automatically from AUTO to NORM. Select EDIT when you are dubbing tapes.
Page 17: Repeat Playback
Repeat Playback Your video recorder can automatically play back the whole tape 50 times repeatedly. START PLAYBACK Press PLAY. ACTIVATE REPEAT PLAYBACK Press PLAY and hold for over 5 seconds, then release. The Play indicator ( ) on the display panel blinks slowly.
Page 18: Timescan
TimeScan PAUSE – –:– – MENU PLAY Your recorder is equipped with the TimeScan function. TimeScan allows noise free pictures to be displayed on your TV screen in the forward and reverse search modes. Audio will be played back at normal speed during the TimeScan modes ( TimeScan also allows you to view a programme in search mode while listening to the audio.
Page 19: Timescan Audio
TimeScan Names of special-effects playback Search -9x -7x -5x -3x Speed SP Speed LP Audio output Audio is output. ** Still mode cannot be engaged using the remote control's pressing the PAUSE button. When noise appears or the upper or lower part of the picture is distorted during TimeScan search, press tracking with TV PROG + or –...
Page 20: Recording
Basic Recording Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). PAUSE – –:– – NUMBER RECORD Recording Resume Function If there is a power outage during recording (or Instant Timer Recording or timer recording), the recording will resume automatically when power is restored to the recorder unless the recorder's memory backup has expired.
Page 21: Recording Features
Record One Programme While Watching Another If your recorder is connected to the TV via AV connection, ..press TV/VCR. The recorder's VCR indicator and the TV broadcast being recorded disappear. SELECT CHANNEL TO WATCH...
Page 22 – –:– – AUDIO MENU Retake You can cut out unnecessary parts of a TV programme while you're recording it. End of programme Programme ENGAGE RECORD-PAUSE MODE Press PAUSE during recording. LOCATE START POINT Hold down REW or FF and release it when you reach the point where you want to resume recording.
Page 23: Bilingual Programmes
Hi-Fi Audio Recording Level Control Your recorder allows manual adjustment of the Hi-Fi audio recording level. ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU. ACCESS HI-FI REC LEVEL CONTROL SCREEN Press %ﬁ to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “REC LEVEL CTL”, then press OK or ADJUST AUDIO RECORDING LEVEL Press % or ﬁ.
Page 24: Picture System
B.E.S.T. Picture System Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). PAUSE – –:– – MENU PLAY RECORD 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 and playback pictures.
Page 25: Start Recording
Recording START RECORDING Press and hold RECORD and press PLAY on the remote, or press RECORD on the recorder. DURING B.E.S.T. B.E.S.T. COMPLETE The recorder spends approximately 7 seconds assessing the condition of the tape, then begins recording. NOTES: The B.E.S.T. system works for both SP and LP modes only after a tape has been inserted and the Record mode is first initiated.
Page 26: Timer Recording
Timer Programming Before performing S 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). LCD panel –...
Page 27: Timer Warning
– –:– – VPS/PDC PROG STOP+/– Satellite Tuner Users To timer-record a satellite broadcast using S 1 Set "AV2 SELECT" to "AV2" ( pg. 39). 2 Perform steps 1 – 7. 3 Set the satellite tuner to the appropriate channel before the selected programme begins.
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). –...
Page 29 ENTER CHANNEL POSITION Press TV PROG +/–. SET TAPE SPEED Press SP/LP ( ) to set the tape speed. SET VPS/PDC MODE Press VPS/PDC to select "ON" or "OFF". If "VPS/PDC ON" is displayed on the screen or "VPS/ PDC" is lit on the display panel, VPS/PDC is set to ON. If "VPS/PDC OFF"...
Page 30 – –:– – VPS/PDC PROG START+/– NOTE: You can also check the programmes on the display panel even if the recorder's power is off (unless the recorder is in the Power Save mode pg. 10) or the recorder is in the Timer mode; however, it is not possible to cancel or replace the programmes.
Page 31: Auto Sp Lp Timer
MENU 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 MENU SCREEN Press MENU. ACCESS MODE SET SCREEN Press %ﬁ...
Page 32: Automatic Satellite Programme Recording
Automatic Satellite Programme Recording ATTENTION Be sure not to turn on the satellite tuner before the programme is executed; otherwise, the recorder will start recording when the satellite tuner's power is turned on. If you have connected another appliance other than a satellite tuner to the AV2 IN/DECODER connector, be sure not to engage the Auto Satellite Prog Rec mode;...
Page 33: See
– –:– – NUMBER "1" 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.
Page 34 Turn off the TV using its remote control. +/– IMPORTANT Although the provided remote control unit is compatible with JVC televisions, as well as many other models, it may not work with your TV, or in some instances, may have limited function capability. TV BRAND NAME...
Page 35 IMPORTANT Although the provided remote control unit is compatible with JVC satellite tuners, as well as many other models, it may not work with your satellite tuner, or in some instances, may have limited function capability. SATELLITE TUNER BRAND...
Page 36: 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 37: Synchro Editing
Synchro Editing PAUSE – –:– – NUMBER "0" Recorder AV1 IN/OUT AV2 IN/DECODER Player Camcorder To LANC connector 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 video recorder.
Page 38: Edit To Or From Another Video
Edit To Or From Another Video Recorder – –:– – NUMBER "0" MENU You can use your video recorder as the source player or as the recording deck. TV PROG NOTES: All necessary cables can be obtained from your dealer. When you use this recorder as the player for editing, be sure to set "O.S.D."...
Page 39: Av2 Select Setting
TV Receiver Player 21-pin SCART Cable (not provided) VIDEO CHAN- RF Cable NEL or (provided) AV mode Another recorder Recorder AV2 SELECT Setting Set "AV2 SELECT" to the appropriate mode depending on the type of unit connected to the rear panel AV2 IN/DECODER connector of this recorder. Press MENU to access the Main Menu screen.
Page 40: Insert Editing
Insert Editing Recorder PAUSE Audio/Video signal Another recorder Player – –:– – 0000 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.
Page 41 – –:– – 0000 PLAY ENGAGE INSERT EDITING Press INSERT. Your recorder enters the Insert-Pause mode. (" ", " " and " " light up on the front display panel.) The TV screen changes from the still picture to the input source you are going to record.
Page 42: Audio Dubbing
Audio Dubbing CD Player etc. CD Player etc. Mixer Audio mixer output Original sound AUDIO OUT NOTES: When monitoring the sound during Audio Dubbing, the normal soundtrack is automatically selected. If you wish to hear the mixed sound (Hi-Fi + Normal soundtracks), press AUDIO on the remote control to select "...
Page 43: Information On J Terminal
RF OUT 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 44: System Connections
Timer mode, in Stop mode, recording or 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 display panel. If you don't have a decoder...
Page 45 If you have a decoder . . . Connect the decoder to the satellite tuner's connector, AV1 IN/ OUT connector to TV's connector, and AV2 IN/DECODER connector to the satellite tuner's connector. Then connect the satellite tuner and TV. Outdoor Unit Satellite Cable Satellite Tuner Unit DECODER...
Page 46: Connecting/Using A Decoder
Connecting/ Using A Decoder TV Receiver RF Cable (provided) AV1 IN/OUT AV2 IN/DECODER Decoder SYSTEM CONNECTIONS (cont.) The AV2 IN/DECODER connector can be used as an input terminal for an external decoder (descrambler). Simply connect a decoder and you can enjoy the variety of programming that is available through scrambled channels.
Page 47: Connecting/Using A Stereo System
Connecting/ Using A Stereo System Stereo Amplifier Speaker Television Mains outlet Rear View MAKE CONNECTIONS Connect the AUDIO OUT L and R connectors on your video recorder to the AUX IN or TAPE MONITOR terminals on your stereo system’s receiver or amplifier. NOTES: When connecting your recorder’s audio output connectors to a stereo amplifier, make sure you connect L and R correctly.
Page 48: Subsidiary Settings
Tuner Set Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). – –:– – MENU IMPORTANT Perform the following steps only if — — Auto Channel Set has not been set correctly by Auto Set Up function or by Preset Download ( —...
Page 49 – –:– – MENU 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 recorder will record a TV programme of a different station.
Page 50: Input Channel
– –:– – NUMBER MENU Storing Channels Manually Store channels that were not stored during Auto Set Up ( Preset Download ( pg. 6) or Auto Channel Set ( ACCESS MAIN MENU Press MENU. ACCESS CONFIRMATION SCREEN Press %ﬁ to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “MANUAL CH SET”, then press OK or mation screen appears.
Page 51: Delete A Channel
Delete A Channel Perform steps 1 and 2 of "Storing Channels Manually" on page 50 to access the Confirmation screen before continuing. SELECT ITEM Press % ﬁ until the item you want to delete begins blinking. DELETE CHANNEL Press The item directly beneath the cancelled one moves up one line.
Page 52 Set Stations (A) Set station names that are registered in your recorder. Perform steps 1 and 2 of "Storing Channels Manually" on page 50 to access the Confirmation screen before continuing. SELECT ITEM Press %ﬁ until the item you want begins blinking. ACCESS MANUAL CHANNEL SET SCREEN Press OK twice.
Page 53: Tv Station And Id List
TV Station And ID List STATION NAME 1000 TV1000 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 54 – –:– – MENU SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.) Fine-Tuning Channels Already Stored Perform steps 1 and 2 of "Storing Channels Manually" on page 50 to access the Confirmation screen before continuing. SELECT CHANNEL TO FINE-TUNE Press % ﬁ blinking. ACCESS MANUAL CHANNEL SET SCREEN Press OK twice.
Page 55: Video Channel Set
If you cannot obtain the two vertical white bars clearly with any channel between 22 and 69, consult your JVC dealer. EXIT VIDEO CHANNEL SET MODE Press OK on the remote control.
Page 56: Clock Set
Clock Set Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). – –:– – MENU 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"...
Page 57 – –:– – MENU SET JUST CLOCK The default setting is “OFF”. Set as desired by pressing %ﬁ, then press OK or For the Just clock function, If you set to “OFF”, you can disregard the next step as you won’t be able to receive regular clock adjustments. SET CLOCK DATA SOURCE CHANNEL POSITION The recorder is preset to receive clock setting and...
Page 58: Show View Setup
IMPORTANT Normally, Auto Set Up ( pg. 4), Preset Download ( automatically. You need to set the Guide Program Numbers manually only in the following cases. When timer-programming with S recorder, is not selected or when you add a channel after Auto Set Up or Auto Channel Set has taken place. —...
Page 59: Troubleshooting
55) If you are using the AV connection, set the TV to its AV mode. Try manual tracking. ( pg. 15) Consult your JVC dealer. Engage and adjust tracking manually. pg. 15) CORRECTIVE ACTION Insert a cassette, or using adhesive tape, reseal the slot where the tab was removed.
Page 60: Other Problems
TIMER RECORDING SYMPTOM 1. Timer recording won’t work. 2. Timer programming is not possible. 3. “‰“ and “]“ on the display panel won’t stop blinking. 4. The cassette is automatically ejected, and “‰“ and “]“ on the display panel won’t stop blinking. 5.
Page 61: 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. Can the video recorder indefinitely remain in the still mode? A. No. It stops automatically after 5 minutes to protect the heads.
Page 62: Index
FRONT VIEW TIMER STANDBY/ON VIDEO (MONO) L –AUDIO– R TV PROG TV PROG Attach the provided connector cover when you do not use the front panel connectors. 1 STANDBY/ON Button 2 TIMER Button pg. 27, 29 3 REVIEW Button pg. 17 4 Cassette Loading Slot 5 PLAY Button pg.
Page 63: Rear View
* EP is only for NTSC playback 7 Instant REVIEW Indicator 8 Audio Mode Indicator 9 Tape Remaining Time Indicator 0 "Cassette Loaded" Mark ! VPS/PDC Indicator @ VCR Indicator # Counter/Remain Display $ Mode Display (L-1, L-2 or F-1) SYNCHRO EDIT JLIP ANT. IN...
Page 64: Remote Control
The remote control can operate most of your video recorder's functions, as well as basic functions of TV sets and satellite tuners of JVC and other brands. ( Point the remote control toward the sensor window. The maximum operating distance of the remote control is about 8 m.
Page 65 (VIDEO, TV or CABLE/SAT) the remote control can currently operate. When you first purchase the remote control, or after you have just replaced the batteries, VIDEO A (A code) is selected. 1 To operate your video recorder, first press the VCR button to set the remote control to the Video mode ( pg.
Page 66: Specifications
GENERAL Power requirement : AC 220 – 240 V`, 50/60 Hz Power consumption Power on : 22 W Power off : 5.5 W Temperature Operating : 5°C to 40°C Storage : –20°C to 60°C Operating position : Horizontal only Dimensions (WxHxD) : 400 x 94 x 347 mm Weight : 4.1 kg Format...
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Page 68: Instructions
Auto Set Up 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 jack 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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T-V Link

Information on Colour System

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Recording

Timer Recording

See

Special Features

Editing

Information on J Terminal

System Connections

Subsidiary Settings

Troubleshooting

Questions and Answers

Index

Specifications

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