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VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
HR-DD840U
POWER
A
B
ENTER
OSD
1
2
3
4
5
6
DAILY (M–F)
WEEKLY
7
8
9
C.RESET
AUX
CANCEL
0
TIMER
CH SKIP
TV
CH
VOL.
CABLE
DBS
SP/EP
DISPLAY TV/VCR
TV
VCR
(VIDEO)
PLAY
STOP
POWER
MENU
CH
VIDEO (MONO)L – AUDIO – R
MULTI BRAND
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
OK
+8
V C R
4
SP/EP
R E C
SAP
ST
0
AM
PLAY
SP
6
10
PAUSE
–20dB
PM
L
NORM
R
M
TIMER
H
M
INSTRUCTIONS
REW
FF
REC
q
INSERT
SHUTTLE
A. DUB
PAUSE
STOP/EJECT
PLAY
S
JOG
For Customer Use:
Enter below the Model No. and
Serial No. which is located on the
rear of cabinet. Retain this
information for future reference.
Model No.
Serial No.
LPT0002-015A
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- Page 1 VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER HR-DD840U POWER ENTER DAILY (M–F) WEEKLY C.RESET CANCEL TIMER CH SKIP VOL. CABLE SP/EP DISPLAY TV/VCR (VIDEO) PLAY STOP POWER MENU SP/EP VIDEO (MONO)L – AUDIO – R MULTI BRAND REMOTE CONTROL UNIT INSTRUCTIONS INSERT V C R R E C A.
- Page 2 Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing the JVC VHS video cassette recorder. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions contained in the following pages to ensure safe use of your new VCR. CAUTIONS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK...
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Page 3: Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT PRODUCT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Electrical energy can perform many useful functions. But improper use can result in potential electrical shock or fire hazards. This product has been engineered and manufactured to assure your personal safety. In order not to defeat the built-in safeguards, observe the following basic rules for its installation, use and servicing. - Page 4 BEFORE YOU INSTALL YOUR NEW VCR ..please read the sections/literature listed below. ”Cautions” on page 2 ”Important Products Safety Instructions” on the previous pages...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Audio Dubbing ... 54 PECIAL FEATURES TV Multi-Brand Remote Control ... 55 Cable Box Multi-Brand Remote Control ... 56 DBS Receiver Multi-Brand Remote Control ... 57 Control Two JVC VCRs ... 58 ROUBLESHOOTING Power ... 59 Tape Transport ... 59 Playback ... 59 Recording ... -
Page 6: Basic Connections
If RF connection to TV is used, when switching from VCR to TV mode and from TV to VCR it may be necessary to issue a CH UP and then CH DOWN on TV to obtain a good quality picture. -
Page 7: Plug & Play
11). NOTE: If the memory backup fails, because of a power outage or because the AC was removed from the VCR, Plug & Play will be performed when power is restored to the VCR. During Initial Auto Clock Set "Auto"... -
Page 8: Language
Language Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode). MENU This VCR offers you the choice to view on-screen messages in English, Spanish or French (not including messages superimposed on the TV picture). Select the desired language using this procedure. -
Page 9: Clock
Clock Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode). MENU Perform clock setting only if the clock has not been set correctly by the Plug & Play function. Access the Override Auto Clock Set screen to choose the Auto, Semi-Auto or Manual clock setting procedure. -
Page 10: Semi-Auto
NOTES: For cable box users: Select "AUTO" or the channel on your VCR that receives the cable box channels, and set the cable box to the PBS channel. There are some PBS channels that do not transmit clock setting data. -
Page 11: Manual
(arrow) to "AUTO CLOCK SET" by pressing CH VCR. Do not power it on again until the clock has been adjusted. After the clock is set it will be automatically adjusted on the hour except at 11:00 PM, midnight, 1:00 AM and 2:00 AM. -
Page 12: Tuner
Tuner Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode). MENU Set Receivable Channels POWER TIME SCAN INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) TURN ON THE VCR Press POWER. ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU as many times as necessary. - Page 13 MENU TIME SCAN INFORMATION The VCR detects the band (TV or CATV) and selects the correct band automatically during Auto Channel Set. If necessary, you can check the setting at the Band screen after Auto Channel Set has set the channels.
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Page 14: Add Or Delete A Channel
NUMBER CH.SKIP MENU Add Or Delete A Channel TIME SCAN INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) ACCESS TUNER SET SCREEN Access by performing steps 2 and 3 of the Tuner procedure on page 12. To add a channel, go to step 2. To delete a channel, skip to step 4. ACCESS AFC SCREEN Move the highlight bar (arrow) to "AFC"... -
Page 15: Cable Box Control
Cable Box Control Suggested Location Place the cable box on top of the VCR. Attach the VCR's Controller to the top of the VCR with the Controller’s transmitter pointed towards the cable box’s remote sensor. Attention: The Controller can also control a DBS receiver. If both a cable... -
Page 16: Set Cable Box Output Channel
Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode). NUMBER MENU Set Cable Box Output Channel TURN ON THE VCR Press POWER. ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU as many times as necessary. POWER TIME SCAN INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) -
Page 17: Set Cable Box Brand
For customers in U.S.A.: If you are unable to set the Control- ler, please contact JVC toll free at 1-800-252-5722. CABLE BOX BRAND LIST BRAND... -
Page 18: Vcr Plus+ Setup
If the numbers are different, and you want to be able to timer record programs from those stations, you have to inform the VCR of the mismatch. Go to step 1. If you will not want to timer record from those stations, you can go directly to “VCR Plus+ Timer Programming”... - Page 19 GUIDE CH : 6 VCR CH PRESS NUMBER KEY (0-9) OR (5∞), THEN (OK) PRESS (MENU) TO END You can now use VCR Plus+ for quick and simple timer programming ( INPUT RECEIVING CHANNEL NUMBER Press CH5 ∞ , TIME (Ex.) If WNJU(Ind.) is...
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Page 20: Dbs Receiver Control
DBS Receiver Control Suggested Location Place the DBS (Direct Broadcast Satellite) receiver on top of the VCR. Attach the VCR's Controller to the top of the VCR with the Controller’s transmitter pointed towards the DBS receiver's remote sensor. Attention: The Controller can also control a cable box. If both a DBS... -
Page 21: Set Dbs Receiver Output Channel
Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode). MENU Set DBS Receiver Output Channel TURN ON THE VCR Press POWER. Set the VCR to the channel (3 or 4 or AU) on which the signals from the DBS receiver are received. -
Page 22: Set Dbs Receiver Brand
DBS receiver turned on and tuned to the proper channel before the scheduled start of timer recording. For customers in U.S.A.: If you are unable to set the Control- ler, please contact JVC toll free at 1-800-252-5722. Set DBS Receiver Brand TIME SCAN INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) -
Page 23: Imple Playback And Recording
SIMPLE PLAYBACK AND RECORDING Simple Playback Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode). REW (Rewind) Usable cassettes Full-Size VHS T-30 (ST-30**) T-60 (ST-60**) T-90 T-120 (ST-120**) T-160 (ST-160**) ST-210** Compact VHS* TC-20 (ST-C20**) -
Page 24: Simple Recording
Simple Recording Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode). PAUSE NUMBER SP/EP PLAY SIMPLE PLAYBACK AND RECORDING (cont.) ENTER Accidental erasure prevention To prevent accidental recording on a recorded cassette, remove its record safety tab. -
Page 25: Features
PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES Playback Features High-Speed Search ACTIVATE HIGH-SPEED SEARCH During playback or still, press FF for forward high-speed search, or REW for reverse high-speed search. The search speed is 7 times normal playback speed with SP recordings, and 21 times normal with EP recordings. TimeScan will be automatically engaged during high- speed search with an SP-recorded tape. -
Page 26: Manual Tracking
Pause. Manual tracking is possible during hands-free slow-motion. During hands-free slow-motion playback, simply press CH5 or ∞ on the VCR's front panel or remote to adjust tracking. Tape Position Indicator The Tape position indicator appears... -
Page 27: Video Stabilizer
By activating the Video Stabilizer you can correct vertical vibrations in the picture when playing back unstable EP recordings that were made on another VCR. When this function is set to "ON", vertical vibration will be automatically corrected. *The default setting is "OFF". -
Page 28: Superimpose
RECORD/PAUSE if in the Record Pause mode, on the screen. Press OSD again to clear the display. The superimposed indication on the TV screen tells you what the VCR is doing. Tuned-in channel or AUX(iliary) mode When the channel is changed, the new... -
Page 29: Select The Soundtrack
Select The Soundtrack Your VCR can record two soundtracks simultaneously (Normal and Hi-Fi) and play back the selected one, or both together. TIME SCAN ACCESS MAIN MENU... -
Page 30: Index Search
An index code is not placed on the tape when recording is paused and then resumed. Instant ReView At the press of a button, you can power up your VCR, rewind the tape and begin viewing the most recent timer-recorded program. TIME SCAN START SEARCH While the tape is stopped, press TIME SCAN ™... -
Page 31: Repeat Playback
C.RESET DISPLAY C.MEMORY Next-Function Memory The Next Function Memory “tells” the VCR what to do after rewinding. * Before continuing, ensure that the VCR is in stop mode. a– For Automatic Start Of Playback After Tape Rewind . . . -
Page 32: Av Compu Link Playback
MENU PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES (cont.) AV COMPU LINK Playback Your VCR is compatible with JVC’s AV COMPU LINK components, including amplifiers (or receivers) and televisions. AV COMPU LINK provides one touch control of the audio and video compo- nents that are linked via their AV COMPU LINK connectors. - Page 33 AV COMPU LINK II (VCR ONLY) AV COMPU LINK Television NOTE: Connection varies depending on the type of JVC TV you have. Please refer to the TV’s instruction manual when making this connection. TIME SCAN Your VCR ENABLE AV COMPU LINK PLAYBACK Press CH5 ∞...
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Page 34: Auto Picture
Auto Picture Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode). MENU PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES (cont.) Auto Picture compensates for variations in tape characteristics to ensure the best possible playback picture. It checks and compensates for the condition of the tape at the beginning of automatic tracking when playback is selected. -
Page 35: Playback
Playback When Auto Picture is activated the VCR will assess the quality of the tape the first time it is played back after the cassette is loaded. To play a tape first perform steps 1 and 2 on page 23 ("Simple Playback"). -
Page 36: Timescan
TimeScan PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES (cont.) Your VCR 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 any of the TimeScan modes ( TimeScan allows you to view a program in search mode while listening to the audio. -
Page 37: Skip Search
The playback speed may not change correctly if the VCR's TIME SCAN SHUTTLE ring is turned too quickly. When using the VCR's TIME SCAN SHUTTLE ring, the playback speed will change up to 7x and -7x search speeds. Turning the TIME SCAN SHUTTLE ring further will not increase the search speed. -
Page 38: Timescan Audio
MENU PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES (cont.) TimeScan Audio The audio output can be set ON/OFF during TimeScan. Select ON/OFF as required. *The default setting is "ON". TIME SCAN ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU as many times as necessary. ACCESS FUNCTION SET SCREEN Move the highlight bar (arrow) to "FUNCTION SET"... -
Page 39: Recording Features
During recording, press OSD at any time to see the elapsed time. All indications corresponding to the current status of the VCR are displayed for 5 seconds. The counter display remains on the screen indicating the elapsed time. Press OSD again to remove the display. -
Page 40: Stereo And Sap (Second Audio Program)
PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES (cont.) Stereo And SAP (Second Audio Program) Your VCR’s built-in MTS decoder enables reception of Multi- channel TV Sound broadcasts. The ST indicator on the front display panel lights during stereo broadcast reception, and SAP lights during SAP program reception. -
Page 41: Hi-Fi Audio Recording Level Control
TIME SCAN Hi-Fi Audio Recording Level Control Your VCR allows manual adjustment of the Hi-Fi audio recording level. Normally the preset audio recording level is satisfactory, but if the sound you are going to record is too loud or too low, adjust the audio recording level while referring to the VCR's audio level meters. -
Page 42: Timer Recording
VCR Plus+ Timer Programming Before VCR Plus+ Timer programming, see "VCR Plus+ Setup" on page 18. Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode). NUMBER CANCEL MENU When Using The Illumi-Guide Feature Buttons light or blink on the remote control for approximately 10 seconds. - Page 43 NOTES: To disengage the timer before recording starts, press TIMER again. Pressing once more re-engages it. In case of a power failure after programming, the VCR’s memory backup keeps your selections for approximately 10 minutes. When timer-recording cable channels received through a Cable Box, be sure to keep the Cable Box set to ON.
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Page 44: On-Screen Timer Programming
On-Screen Timer Programming Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode). NUMBER NUMBER "8" MENU When Using The Illumi-Guide Feature Buttons light or blink on the remote control for approximately 10 seconds. If the button or buttons extinguish during timer programming, press ILLUMI GUIDE and the button or buttons previously lit or blinking come back on. - Page 45 To disengage the timer before recording starts, press TIMER again. Pressing once more re-engages it. In case of a power failure after programming, the VCR’s memory backup keeps your selections for approximately 10 minutes. If you select "PROGRAM SET" without having set the date and time, an error message appears.
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Page 46: Check And Cancel Programs
CANCEL MENU Check And Cancel Programs POWER TIMER To Cancel A Program . . . TIME SCAN TIMER RECORDING (cont.) DISENGAGE TIMER Press TIMER, then press POWER. ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU as many times as necessary. ACCESS PROGRAM SET SCREEN Press CH 5 ∞... -
Page 47: Auto Timer
RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN Press MENU as many times as necessary. NOTE: For safety, when AUTO TIMER is set to “OFF”, all other VCR functions are disabled while the Timer mode is engaged. To disengage the timer, press TIMER. pg. 42) pg. -
Page 48: Instant Timer Recording (Itr)
REC to extend the time. Each press extends recording time by 30 minutes. NOTES: You can only perform ITR using the REC button on the VCR's front panel. After you set the ITR time, the previous display reappears. To check the remaining time, press REC once during record- ing and the remaining time will be displayed for about 5 seconds. -
Page 49: Diting
EDITING Edit To Or From Another VIDEO OUT Player VIDEO IN Recorder You can use your VCR as the player or the recorder. Your VCR AUDIO OUT Audio/Video cable (supplied) AUDIO IN Another VCR NOTE: If you use an auxiliary input to connect a cable box or DBS receiver make sure that the correct input ("FRONT"... -
Page 50: Edit From A Camcorder
VIDEO Camcorder AUDIO OUT EDIT Player NUMBER "0" MENU You can use a camcorder as the player and your VCR as the recorder. Your VCR TIME SCAN EDITING (cont.) MAKE CONNECTIONS Connect an AV cable between the camcorder’s VIDEO OUT and AUDIO OUT connectors and your VCR’s VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN connectors. - Page 51 OFF before pressing play. START RECORDER Set your VCR to its record mode. If you are using a Master Edit Control-equipped JVC camcorder, it can put the recorder automatically into Record mode. (Refer to camcorder's instruction manual.)
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Page 52: Insert Editing
Before insert editing After insert editing MAKE CONNECTIONS Connect the player's VIDEO OUT and AUDIO OUT connectors to your VCR's VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN on the front panel. SET INPUT MODE Press NUMBER key "0". "AU" appears in place of a channel number. - Page 53 When you reach the start of the section of the source tape that you wish to insert, press PLAY to start the tape in your VCR; Insert Editing begins at this point. PLAY and REC are displayed on the front display panel.
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Page 54: Audio Dubbing
It may be unlawful to record or play back copyrighted material without the consent of the copyright owner. Audio dubbing replaces the normal audio sound of a previously recorded tape with a new soundtrack. Use your VCR as the recorder. Normal audio track... -
Page 55: Special Features
POWER remote control TVs and on the brands of remote control TVs listed below. The TV brand code is factory preset to control JVC TVs. NOTE: Depending on the kind of TV, there may be cases where some or all functions cannot be operated using the remote control. -
Page 56: Cable Box Multi-Brand Remote Control
11, 12 Cable Box Multi-Brand Remote Control The VCR's remote control can control functions on the brands POWER of cable boxes listed below. Some cable box brands have more than one code. If your cable box does not function with a specified code, try other codes. -
Page 57: Dbs Receiver Multi-Brand Remote Control
Hold Press in succession down DBS Receiver Multi-Brand Remote Control The VCR's remote control can control functions on the brands POWER of DBS (Direct Broadcast Satellite) receivers listed below. TURN ON THE DBS RECEIVER Turn the power on using the DBS receiver’s remote control. -
Page 58: Control Two Jvc Vcrs
A/B CODE Control Two JVC VCRs The supplied remote control is capable of controlling two JVC VCRs independently using the A/B CODE switch. You can set this POWER VCR so it responds to remote commands only when the switch is set to B, and another VCR so it responds to commands when the switch is set to A. -
Page 59: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING Before requesting service for a problem, use this chart and see if you can repair the trouble yourself. Small problems are often easily corrected, and this can save you the trouble of sending your VCR off for repair. POWER SYMPTOM 1. -
Page 60: Recording
POSSIBLE CAUSE There’s no cassette loaded. The loaded cassette has had its record safety tab removed. The VCR has been set to its AUX mode by mistake. The VCRs or the camcorder and the VCR have been incorrectly con- nected. -
Page 61: Other Problems
This VCR contains microcomputers. External electronic noise or interference can cause microcomputer to malfunction. If the VCR does not operate correctly switch its power off and unplug the power cord from the AC supply. Wait for a while and then plug the power back in. -
Page 62: 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 VCR indefinitely remain in the still mode? A. No. It stops automatically after 5 minutes to protect the heads. -
Page 63: List Of Terms
Tape Speed Setting ...24 TimeScan ...36 TIME SCAN SHUTTLE ring ... 36 Time Zone Selection ... 11 Tuner Setting ...12 Variable-Speed Search ... 36 VCR Plus+ ...18 VCR Plus+ Timer Programming ... 42 VCR Plus+ Timer Recording ... 42 Video Stabilizer ...27... -
Page 64: Front View
FRONT VIEW POWER MENU VIDEO (MONO)L – AUDIO – R 1 MENU Button ( pg. 8) 2 Power On/Off Button ( 3 Channel [CH] 5 ∞ Button ( 4 OK Button ( pg. 8) 5 Cassette Loading Slot 6 Record [REC] Button ( 7 JOG Dial ( pg. -
Page 65: Rear View
1 Audio Level meter ( pg. 41) 2 Play Mode Indicator 3 Recording Mode Indicator Instant Timer Recording Indicator ( 4 VCR Mode Indicator ( pg. 39) 5 Multi-Channel TV Sound Indicators ( 6 AM/PM Indicators ( pg. 7) 7 Clock Display ( pg. -
Page 66: Remote Control
STOP Button ( t SKIP SEARCH Button ( y OK Button ( u TIME SCAN Button ( i ILLUMI GUIDE Button ( How To Use The remote control can operate most of your VCR's functions. NOTES: INDEX (cont.) pg. 30) pg. 58) pg. -
Page 67: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL Power requirement : AC 120 V` , 60 Hz Power consumption : 21 W Temperature Operating : 5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F) Storage : –20°C to 60°C (–4°F to140°F) Operating position : Horizontal only Dimensions (W x H x D) : 400 x 94 x 340 mm (15-3/4"... -
Page 68: For Servicing (Only In U.s.a.)
Sophisticated electronic products may require occasional service. Just as quality is a keyword in the engineering and production of the wide array of JVC products, service is the key to maintaining the high level performance for which JVC is world famous. The JVC service and engineering organization stands behind our products. -
Page 69: Arranty (Only In U.s.a.)
WHAT WE WILL DO: If this product is found to be defective, JVC will repair or replace defective parts at no charge to the original owner. Such repair and replacement services shall be rendered by JVC during normal business hours at JVC authorized service centers. Parts used for replacement are warranted only for the remainder of the Warranty Period. - Page 70 MEMO...
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- Page 72 JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA DIVISION OF US JVC CORP. 41 Slater Drive, Elmwood Park, N.J. 07407 JVC CANADA INC. 21 Finchdene Square, Scarborough Ontario M1X 1A7 Printed in Malaysia U/U(C) COPYRIGHT © 1997 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD. 0597HOV...