Page 1: Table Of Contents
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER HR-DD855EK TV/VCR AUDIO – –:– – VPS/PDC DAILY/QTDN. WEEKLY/HEBDO 0000 START STOP DATE DEBUT PROG EXPRESS 30 SEC PROG TIMER SPATIALIZER STANDBY/ON 3R PICTURE VIDEO (MONO) L –AUDIO– R TV PROG REC LINK TV PROG INSTRUCTIONS CONTENTS SAFETY FIRST Safety Precautions ...
Page 2: Safety First
ABOUT HEAD CLEANING Accumulation of dirt and other particles on the video heads may cause the playback picture to become blurred or inter- rupted. Be sure to contact your nearest JVC dealer if such troubles occur. SAFETY FIRST...
Page 3: Some Do's And Don'ts
Some Do's And Don'ts On The Safe Use Of 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 4: Video Cassette Recorder
Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing this JVC Video Cassette Recorder. Please use this QUICK SET UP GUIDE to help you to set up your video cassette recorder. CHECK THE CONTENTS CHECK ALL THE CONTENTS SHOWN BELOW TIMER SPATIALIZER STANDBY/ON...
Page 5: Installation
INSTALLATION CONNECT VIDEO RECORDER TO TV Place the recorder on a stable, flat surface. Back of TV Aerial connector 21-pin AV input connector (SCART) Mains Power Cord Mains outlet RF CONNECTION To Connect To A TV With NO 21-pin AV input connector (SCART) .
Page 6: Auto Set Up
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 cord has been plugged into a mains outlet. * Useful if you have connected the video recorder to your TV via RF connection ( pg.
Page 7 For RF connection users: In certain reception conditions, the Video Channel may not be set correctly and interference may appear in the TV picture while the recorder's power is on. Set your Video Channel manually. If you have any difficulty with the above procedures call the JVC Customer Service Hot Line on 0181 208 7654 on page 6.
Page 8: Basic Operations
Playback Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). STOP Tape Position Indicator The tape position indicator appears on screen when, from the Stop mode, you press FF, REW or perform an Index Search. The position of “5”...
Page 9: Slow Motion
PAUSE High-Speed (Turbo) Search ACTIVATE HIGH-SPEED SEARCH During playback or still picture, 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 more than 2 seconds during playback or still picture.
Page 10: Recording
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 11: Tape Remaining Time
0000 Tape Remaining Time DISPLAY REMAINING TIME Press DISPLAY (– –:– –) until the time remaining on the tape appears. The display panel shows the tape remaining time with " " displayed. By pressing the DISPLAY (– –:– –) button, you can change the display to show the counter reading, preset position*, clock time or tape remaining time.
Page 12: Video Plus+ Timer Programming
Video Plus+ Timer Programming Before performing Video Plus+ 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). NUMBER STOP+/–...
Page 13: Timer Warning
SET TAPE SPEED Press SP/LP ( ) to set the tape speed. SET PDC MODE Press PDC to select "ON" or "OFF". If "VPS/PDC ON" is displayed on the screen or "VPS/ PDC" is lit on the display panel, PDC is set to ON. If "VPS/PDC OFF"...
Page 14: 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). START+/–...
Page 15: Pdc Recording
ENTER PRESET POSITION Press TV PROG +/– to enter the preset position corresponding to the broadcasting station you wish to record. SET TAPE SPEED Press SP/LP ( ) to set the tape speed. SET PDC MODE Press PDC to select "ON" or "OFF". If "VPS/PDC ON"...
Page 16 START+/– Check, Cancel And Replace Programmes – –:– – TV PROG+/– To cancel or replace a programme... NOTE: You can also check the programmes on the display panel even when the recorder's power is off or the recorder is in the Timer mode.
Page 17: Advanced Operations
ADVANCED OPERATIONS Playback Picture Adjustment Manual Tracking 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 18: Looking For The Scene You Want
Looking For The Scene You Want ADVANCED OPERATIONS (cont.) Index Search Your recorder automatically marks index codes at the beginning of each recording. This function gives you quick access to any one of 9 index codes in either direction. NOTE: Before starting, make sure the recorder is in the Stop mode.
Page 19: Instant Review
– –:– – REVIEW Instant ReView Simply by pressing a single button, the recorder power comes on, rewinds, and begins playback of the last timer-recorded programme. If you have several programmes recorded, you can easily access any of them. NOTE: Before starting, make sure that the recorder is off and that the Timer mode is disengaged.
Page 20: Timescan
TimeScan ADVANCED OPERATIONS (cont.) 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 allows you to view a programme in search mode while listening to the audio.
Page 21: Timescan Audio
TimeScan Names of special-effects playback Search Speed SP -9x -7x -5x -3x Speed LP Audio output Audio is output. * To activate the Still mode from the remote control press PAUSE button. Still mode cannot be engaged using the remote control's The speed is shown during TimeScan in the upper right corner of the TV screen for approx.
Page 22: Playback/Recording According To Tape Characteristics
Playback/ Recording According To Tape Charac- teristics Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). PAUSE RECORD MENU ADVANCED OPERATIONS (cont.) 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 recording and playback, and compensates to provide the highest-possible recording and playback pictures.
Page 23: 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 24: Selecting The Sound You Want
Selecting The Sound You Want SPATIALIZER MENU Soundtrack Selection Your video recorder is capable of recording three soundtracks (HI-FI L, HI-FI R and NORM) and will play back the one you select. During Playback Pressing AUDIO on the remote control changes the soundtrack being played back as follows: TRACK Recorder's Front Panel On-Screen Display...
Page 25 Hi-Fi Audio Recording LEVEL Control In most cases, setting the Hi-Fi audio recording level control to the centre position will provide satisfactory results. If necessary, you can adjust the Hi-Fi audio recording level more precisely by reffering to the audio level indicator on the front panel. ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU.
Page 26: Automatic Satellite Programme Recording
Automatic Satellite Programme Recording Outdoor Unit Satellite Cable Satellite Receiver Unit DECODER Mains outlet Back of Recorder NOTES: When connecting your recorder to a TV equipped with 21-pin AV input connectors (SCART), follow the illustration above using the cables shown in grey. For details, check your satellite receiver’s instruction manual.
Page 27 ATTENTION Be sure not to turn on the satellite receiver before the programme is executed; otherwise, the recorder will start recording when the satellite receiver's power is turned on. If you have connected another appliance other than a satellite receiver to the AV2 IN connector, be sure not to engage the Auto Satellite Prog Rec mode;...
Page 28: Remote Control Functions
– –:– – NUMBER 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 29 Turn on the satellite receiver using its remote control. 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.
Page 30: Edit To Or From Another Video Recorder
Edit To Or From Another Video Recorder NUMBER "0" TV Receiver Player 21-pin SCART Cable (not provided) VIDEO CHAN- NEL or RF Cable AV mode (provided) Recorder ADVANCED OPERATIONS (cont.) You can use your video recorder as the source player or as the recording deck.
Page 31: Edit From A Camcorder
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 32: Insert Editing
Insert Editing Recorder Audio/Video signal Another recorder Player 0000 ADVANCED OPERATIONS (cont.) 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 33 – –:– – 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 34: Audio Dubbing
Audio Dubbing CD Player etc. CD Player etc. Mixer Audio mixer output Original sound AUDIO OUT Audio dubbing replaces the normal audio sound of a previously recorded tape with a new soundtrack. Normal audio track Video/Hi-Fi audio track MAKE CONNECTIONS Connect an audio component to the AUDIO L + R connectors on the recorder's front panel.
Page 35 – –:– – AUDIO NUMBER "0" PLAY STOP START DUBBING Engage the audio component's Play mode, then press PLAY to start the tape in your recorder. Audio dubbing begins at this point. " " blinks and " " is displayed on the front display panel.
Page 36: Other Functions
Other Functions 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.1 BBC 1 21 : 00 24. 12. 98 – WARNING– TIMER RECORDING TO START SOON SPATIALIZER...
Page 37: Auto Sp Lp Timer
Auto SP LP Timer If, when timer-recording in SP mode, there is not enough tape to record the entire programme, the recorder automatically switches to LP mode to allow complete recording. For Example . . . Recording a programme of 210 minutes in length onto a 180- minute tape Approximately 150 minutes Approximately 60 minutes...
Page 38: Repeat Playback
Next Function Memory You can set your recorder's power to go off automatically after the tape is fully rewound. Before starting, make sure the recorder is in the Stop mode. For Automatic Power Off After Tape Rewind ..
Page 39: System Connections
SYSTEM CONNECTIONS Connection To A Stereo System 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 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 40: Subsidiary Settings
Video Channel Set Video Channel (RF Output Channel) is the channel on which your TV receives picture and sound signals from the video recorder through the RF cable. IMPORTANT Perform the following steps only if — — Video Channel Set has not been done correctly by the Auto Set Up function ( —...
Page 41 TV screen. Be sure to select a vacant channel which has no broadcast on neighbouring channels. 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.
Page 42: Tuner Set
Tuner Set Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). MENU SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.) IMPORTANT Perform the following steps only if — — Auto Channel Set has not been set correctly by Auto Set Up function ( —...
Page 43 – –:– – VIEW CONFIRMATION SCREEN After "SCAN COMPLETED" is displayed on the screen for about 5 seconds, a Confirmation screen looking like the one on the right appears. The stations your recorder located appear on a Confirmation screen — preset positions (PR), channels (CH) and station names (ID –...
Page 44: Storing Channels Manually
NUMBER ATTENTION After you have stored channels manually, be sure to perform Guide Program Number Set ( get proper results from Video Plus+ timer recording. SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.) Storing Channels Manually To store channels that were not stored during Auto Set Up ( 6) or Auto Channel Set ( –...
Page 45: Delete A Channel
Delete A Channel Perform steps 1 and 2 of "Storing Channels Manually" on page 44 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 46 Set Stations (A) Set station names that are registered in your recorder. Perform steps 1 and 2 of "Storing Channels Manually" on page 44 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 47: Tv Station And Id List
TV Station And ID List STATION NAME Anglia TV ANGL ARTE ARTE BBC Group BBC1 BBC1 BBC2 BBC2 Berlin 1 BLN1 Berlin 2 BLN2 Border TV BORD Bayern1 Bayern3 BRT1 BRT1 BRT2 BRT2 Children Ch CHLD Canal + Channel TV CHNL Central TV CNTR...
Page 48: Tv Station Channel Number Guide
TV Station Channel Number Guide Only the main stations are listed. There are in addition many relay stations, and full lists are available from the BBC and ITV. BBC1 BBC2 ITV London & South-East Bluebell Hill ... 40 Crystal Palace ... 26 Dover ...
Page 49: 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" or "OFF" at the Clock Set screen (the default setting is "ON").
Page 50: Video Plus+ Setup
Video Plus+ Setup IMPORTANT Normally, Auto Set Up ( pg. 6) or Auto Channel Set ( the Guide Program Numbers manually only in the following cases. When timer-programming with Video Plus+, the preset position, where the station you wish to record is received on your recorder, is not selected.
Page 51: Subsidiary Information
SUBSIDIARY INFORMATION 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.
Page 52: Troubleshooting
40) If you are using the AV connection, set the TV to its AV mode. Try manual tracking ( pg. 17). Consult your JVC dealer. Engage and adjust tracking manually. pg. 17) CORRECTIVE ACTION Insert a cassette, or using adhesive tape, reseal the slot where the tab was removed.
Page 53: Timer Recording
4. Camcorder recording is not possible. 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.
Page 54: Index
Index FRONT VIEW 1 2 3 TIMER SPATIALIZER STANDBY/ON VIDEO (MONO) L –AUDIO– R TV PROG TV PROG 8 9 0 * Attach the provided connector cover when you do not use the front panel connectors. 1 STANDBY/ON Button turns recorder on/off (loading a cassette also turns power on).
Page 55: Rear View
"L-2" selected. 6 Remote PAUSE Connector enables connection to second recorder equipped with R.A. Edit connector, or to JVC camcorder equipped with Master Edit Control, for easy editing. pg. 39 7 RF OUT Connector enables connection to aerial terminal of TV receiver.
Page 56: Standby/On Recorder
28. SUBSIDIARY INFORMATION (cont.) 1 TV Button enables remote control of your TV. & 2 VCR Button enables remote control of your video recorder. (See ATTENTION on next page) 3 TV/VCR Button switches connected TV's mode between TV and AV.
Page 57 The remote control can operate not only the video recorder but also some of your TV and satellite receiver's functions. To operate your video recorder, first press the VCR button to set the remote control to the Video mode. To operate your TV, first press the TV button to set the remote control to the TV mode (...
Page 58: Display Panel
DISPLAY PANEL 15dB NORM 1 B.E.S.T. Picture System Display lights from bottom to top while B.E.S.T. is active. Audio Level Indicator displays audio input and output levels. pg. 25 2 Programme Time Indicators show the programme start time ( ) and the programme stop time ( ) for timer-recording.
Page 59: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL Power requirement : AC 220 – 240 V`, 50/60 Hz Power consumption Power on : 24 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...

JVC HR-DD855EK Instructions Manual

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