Page 1: Table Of Contents
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER HR-S8600EK 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 TV PROG (MONO) S-VIDEO VIDEO L – AUDIO – R...
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 ABOUT HEAD CLEANING Accumulation of dirt and other particles on the video heads may cause the playback picture to become blurred or interrupted. Be sure to contact your nearest JVC dealer if such troubles occur.
Page 4: 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 5: Video Cassette Recorder
QUICK SET UP GUIDE 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...
Page 6: 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 7: S-Video Connection
Back of TV AUDIO IN connectors S-VIDEO IN connector Aerial connector Mains outlet Mains Power Cord Back of Recorder S-VIDEO CONNECTION To connect to a TV with S-VIDEO/AUDIO IN connectors . . . 1– Connect the aerial, recorder and TV as per "RF CONNEC- TION"...
Page 8: 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 9: Preset Download
PRESET DOWNLOAD SET THE TUNER CHANNELS BY DOWNLOADING FROM YOUR TV, CLOCK AND GUIDE PROGRAM NUMBERS When you connect the recorder and your TV via fully-wired 21-pin SCART cable ( by downloading preset data from your TV instead of using the Auto Set Up function ( recorder sets the clock and VIDEO Plus+ assigned Guide Program numbers automatically.
Page 10 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 QUICK SET UP GUIDE (cont.)
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: Basic Operations
When using the AV connection ( pg. 6), initiating playback causes the VCR indicator to light and the TV to automatically enter AV mode. To return the TV to TV mode after playback is complete, press TV/VCR so that the VCR indicator turns off.
Page 13: Slow Motion
Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame Playback PAUSE DURING PLAYBACK Press PAUSE. 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). "TIME SCAN AUDIO"...
Page 14: Recording
INFORMATION When using the AV connection ( between TV mode and AV mode by pressing TV/VCR. * Depending on the type of TV used, TV/VCR button does not function as described above. Recording Resume Function If there is a power outage during recording (or Instant...
Page 15: Tape Remaining Time
– –:– – 0000 Tape Remaining Time DISPLAY REMAINING TIME Press – –:– – until the time remaining on the tape appears. The display panel shows the tape remaining time with " " displayed. By pressing the – –:– – button, you can change the display to show the counter reading, preset position*, clock time or tape remaining time.
Page 16: 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). LCD panel –...
Page 17: 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 18: 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 19: 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 20 – –:– – 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 if the recorder's power is off (unless the recorder is in the Power Save mode however, it is not possible to cancel or replace the programmes.
Page 21: Advanced Operations
ADVANCED OPERATIONS Recording According To Tape Type Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). – –:– – MENU S-VHS (Super VHS) and VHS Your recorder can record in either S-VHS or VHS. To record in S-VHS: Perform the steps 1 –...
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). – –:– – MENU PLAY RECORD 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: Playback Picture Adjustment
Playback Picture Adjustment MENU 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. This is usually only associated with old or worn tapes or recordings made on old or worn recorders.
Page 25: Looking For The Scene You Want
Looking For The Scene You Want – –:– – Skip Search SKIP OVER UNWANTED SECTIONS Press 30 SEC 1 to 4 times during playback. Each press initiates a 30-second period of fast-motion playback. Normal playback resumes automatically. NOTE: To return to normal playback during a Skip Search, press PLAY. Index Search Your recorder automatically marks index codes at the beginning of...
Page 26: Timescan
TimeScan – –:– – MENU 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 also allows you to view a programme in search mode while listening to the audio.
Page 27: Timescan Audio
TimeScan Names of special-effects playback Search -7x -5x -3x Speed SP 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 ** Smooth slow motion delivering an uninterrupted moving image without distortion.
Page 28: Selecting The Sound You Want
Selecting The Sound You Want – –:– – AUDIO MENU ADVANCED OPERATIONS (cont.) 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.
Page 29: Soundtrack Selection
Receiving NICAM Stereo And Bilingual Programmes Your recorder is equipped with a Digital stereo sound decoder (NICAM), making reception of stereo and bilingual broadcasts possible. When the recorder is tuned to a different station, the type of broadcast being received will be displayed on the TV screen for a few seconds.
Page 30: Automatic Satellite Programme Recording
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. In this case, be sure to set the AV1 OUT switch on the rear panel to COMP.
Page 31 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/DECODER connector, be sure not to engage the Auto Satellite Prog Rec mode;...
Page 32: Remote Control Functions
NUMBER "1" ADVANCED OPERATIONS (cont.) 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 33 To return the remote to video recorder control, press VCR. 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 34 NUMBER 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. SATELLITE TUNER BRAND...
Page 35: Picture Control
Minimizing Picture Degradation While Editing Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). – –:– – MENU 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. From VHS to S-VHS: Record VHS playback signals in the S-VHS mode.
Page 36: 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 37: Synchro Editing
Synchro Editing – –:– – NUMBER "0" Recorder 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 equipped with a LANC connector and your video recorder. MAKE CONNECTIONS Connect your recorder to camcorder ( connect your recorder's SYNCHRO EDIT connector to...
Page 38: Edit To Or From Another Video
Edit To Or From Another Video Recorder – –:– – NUMBER "0" ADVANCED OPERATIONS (cont.) You can use your video recorder as the source player or as the recording deck. TV PROG MAKE CONNECTIONS Connect the player’s 21-pin SCART connector to the recorder’s 21-pin SCART connector as illustrated on page 39.
Page 39 TV Receiver Player 21-pin SCART Cable (not provided) VIDEO CHAN- NEL or RF Cable AV mode (provided) Recorder Recorder TV Receiver S-Video Cable (not provided) 21-pin SCART Cable (not provided) Another recorder Player NOTES: All necessary cables can be obtained from your dealer. For Y/C signal input/output, be sure to use a 21-pin SCART cable that is compatible with the Y/C signal.
Page 40: Av2 Select Setting
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 MENU to access the Main Menu screen. Press %ﬁ to move the highlight bar (pointer) to "MODE SET", then press OK or Press %ﬁ...
Page 41: 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 42: Random Assemble Editing
This function makes it easier to create edited videos when your video recorder is used as the source player in combination with another JVC video recorder equipped with a Remote PAUSE Connector. You can pre-program up to 8 scenes or “cuts” for automatic editing in the sequence you have specified.
Page 43 By connecting this controller to your recorder's R.A. EDIT connector, you can perform Random Assemble Editing in combination with a second non-JVC video recorder. The controller is compatible with various major recorder brands. For compatible systems and availability, please consult your JVC dealer.
Page 44: Insert Editing
Insert Editing Recorder S-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 45 – –:– – 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 46: Information On J Terminal
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...
Page 47: 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. 12 ABCD 21 : 00 24. 12. 99 – WARNING– TIMER RECORDING TO START SOON HI FI...
Page 48: Power Save Mode
– –:– – MENU ADVANCED OPERATIONS (cont.) Power Save Mode You can reduce the power consumption while the recorder is turned off. PLAY NOTES: During Power Save, the display panel will be turned off. The Just Clock function ( Power Save mode is engaged. While the recorder is in the Power Save mode, the picture may be distorted momentarily when you turn on/off the recorder.
Page 49: 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 50: Repeat Playback
– –:– – STOP Retake You can cut out unnecessary parts of a TV programme while you're recording it. End of programme Beginning of programme Unnecessary Unnecessary Programme part part Recorded part Go back to end of programme to cut out unnecessary part ENGAGE RECORD-PAUSE MODE...
Page 51: System Connections
SYSTEM CONNECTIONS Connection To A Stereo System FM Tuner CD Player Stereo Amplifier Speaker Television Mains outlet Back of Recorder 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.
Page 52: 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 —...
Page 53 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.
Page 54: Tuner Set
Tuner Set Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). – –:– – MENU Your recorder needs to memorise all necessary stations in preset positions in order to record TV programmes. Auto Channel Set automatically assigns all receivable stations in your area to call them up by using the TV PROG buttons without going through any vacant channel.
Page 55 – –:– – MENU 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 56: Input Channel
– –:– – NUMBER MENU Storing Channels Manually To store channels that were not stored during Auto Set Up pg. 8), Preset Download ( pg. 9) or Auto Channel Set pg. 54). ACCESS MAIN MENU Press MENU. ACCESS CONFIRMATION SCREEN Press %ﬁ...
Page 57: Delete A Channel
Delete A Channel Perform steps 1 and 2 of "Storing Channels Manually" on page 56 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 58 Set Stations (A) Set station names that are registered in your recorder. Perform steps 1 and 2 of "Storing Channels Manually" on page 56 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 59: 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 60: 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 61: 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 62: Video Plus+ Setup
VIDEO Plus+ Setup IMPORTANT Normally, Auto Set Up ( pg. 8), Preset Download ( automatically. You need to 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 or when you add a channel after Auto Set Up or Auto Channel Set has taken place.
Page 63: 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 64: Troubleshooting
If you are using the AV or S-VIDEO connection, set the TV to its AV mode. Try manual tracking ( pg. 24). Consult your JVC dealer. Engage and adjust tracking manually pg. 24) or press AUDIO to change the soundtrack to "NORM"...
Page 65: 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 66: Index
Index FRONT VIEW TIMER STANDBY/ON ( MONO ) S-VIDEO VIDEO L – AUDIO – R # $ % ^ 1 STANDBY/ON Button turns recorder on/off (loading a cassette also turns power on). 2 TIMER Button engages timer-standby mode. pg. 17, 19 3 REVIEW Button "reviews"...
Page 67: Rear View
0 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. R.A. EDIT Connector enables connection to second recorder equipped with Remote PAUSE connector for easy editing.
Page 68 33 SUBSIDIARY INFORMATION (cont.) 1 LCD Panel indicates which of the recorder, TV 2 TV Button enables remote control of connected 3 VCR Button enables remote control of VCR or is 4 AUDIO Button changes output sound mode. /SAT TV/VCR...
Page 69: Standby/On Recorder
The remote control can operate most of your video recorder's functions, as well as basic functions of TV sets and satellite receivers 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.
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Page 72: 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) : 437 x 97 x 347 mm Weight : 4.8 kg...

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