JVC HR-DD840U User Manual

HR-DD840UVIDEO CASSETTE RECORDERINSTRUCTIONSLPT0002-015AFor Customer Use:Enter below the Model No. and Serial No. which is located on the rear o

10 ENINITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)SELECT MODE5At the Override AutoClock Set screen, move thehighlight bar (arrow) to“SEMI-AUTO CLOCK SET”by pressing CH▲▼ o

EN 11SELECT MODE5At the Override Auto Clock Set screen (Z pg. 10), movethe highlight bar (arrow) to “MANUAL CLOCK SET” bypressing CH▲▼ or TIME SCAN5∞,

12 ENTunerSet Receivable ChannelsTURN ON THE VCR1Press POWER.ACCESS MAIN MENUSCREEN2Press MENU as many times as necessary.ACCESS TUNER SETSCREEN3Move

EN 13The VCR detects the band (TV or CATV) and selects thecorrect band automatically during Auto Channel Set.If necessary, you can check the setting a

14 ENAdd Or Delete A ChannelACCESS TUNER SETSCREEN1Access by performing steps 2 and 3 of the Tunerprocedure on page 12.● To add a channel, go to step

EN 15This procedure is required if you receive your TV channelsthrough a cable box (descrambler). The Controller allows theVCR to automatically switch

16 ENINITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)ACCESS CUSTOM SETSCREEN3Press CH5∞ or TIMESCAN5∞ to move thehighlight bar (arrow) to“CUSTOM SET”, thenpress OK.ACCESS VCR

EN 17Set Cable Box BrandTURN ON CABLE BOX1Select a channel other than channel 9 on your CableBox.ACCESS CABLE BOXBRAND SET SCREEN2At the VCR Plus+ Set

18 EN1245368079qMENUOKMENUCHTIME SCANCHOKINITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)The VCR Plus+ timer programming system eliminates the needto input channel, date, sta

EN 19ACCESS CUSTOM SETSCREEN3Press CH5∞ or TIMESCAN5∞ to move thehighlight bar (arrow) to“CUSTOM SET”, thenpress OK.ACCESS VCR PLUS+ SET-UPSCREEN4Pres

2 ENDear Customer,Thank you for purchasing the JVC VHS video cassette recorder. Before use, please read the safety information and precautionscontaine

20 ENINITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)The following procedure is required if you receive satellite channelsthrough a DBS (Direct Broadcast Satellite) Receiver.

EN 211245368079qMENUOKMENUCHTIME SCANCHOKSet DBS Receiver OutputChannelTURN ON THE VCR1Press POWER.● Set the VCR to the channel (3 or 4 or AU) on whic

22 ENINITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)Set DBS Receiver BrandTURN ON DBS RECEIVER1Select a channel other than channel 55, 100 or 205 onyour DBS receiver.ACCESS

EN 23SIMPLE PLAYBACK AND RECORDINGSimplePlaybackLOAD A CASSETTE1Make sure the window side is up, the rear label side isfacing you and the arrow on the

24 EN1245368079qCHSimpleRecordingLOAD A CASSETTE1Make sure the record safety tab is intact. If not, cover thehole with adhesive tape before inserting

EN 25PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURESqPlaybackFeaturesStill Picture/Frame-By-Frame PlaybackPAUSE DURING PLAYBACK1Press PAUSE. If there is vertical jitt

26 EN1245368079qCHManual TrackingOnce playback begins, the VCR’s automatic tracking function isengaged. If noise appears in the picture, you can overr

EN 27Video StabilizerBy activating the Video Stabilizer you can correct verticalvibrations in the picture when playing back unstable EPrecordings that

28 ENPLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES (cont.)SuperimposeThis function, switchable between ON and OFF, determineswhether or not operational indicators w

EN 29Select The SoundtrackYour VCR can record two soundtracks simultaneously (Normaland Hi-Fi) and play back the selected one, or both together.ACCESS

EN 3IMPORTANT PRODUCTSAFETY INSTRUCTIONSElectrical energy can perform many useful functions. Butimproper use can result in potential electrical shock

30 EN1245368079qTIME SCANPLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES (cont.)Index SearchIndex codes are placed on the tape at the start of eachrecording. You can

EN 31Repeat PlaybackSTART REPEAT1Press and hold PLAY (until "PLAY" blinks on the frontdisplay panel) during playback, then release.● The ent

32 ENPLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES (cont.)AV COMPU LINK PlaybackYour VCR is compatible with JVC’s AV COMPU LINK components,including amplifiers (or

EN 33ENABLE AV COMPU LINKPLAYBACK6Press CH5∞ or TIMESCAN5∞ to move thehighlight bar (arrow) to“AV COMPU LINK”.RETURN TO NORMALSCREEN7Press MENU as man

34 ENPLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES (cont.)Auto PictureAuto Picture compensates for variations in tape characteristicsto ensure the best possible pla

EN 35PlaybackWhen Auto Picture is activated the VCR will assess the qualityof the tape the first time it is played back after the cassette isloaded.To

36 EN1245368079qTIME SCANTimeScanYour VCR is equipped with the TimeScan function. TimeScanallows noise free pictures to be displayed on your TV screen

EN 37SpeedNames ofspecial-effectsplaybackReverse ForwardSearch Play Slow-Motion *Still Slow-Motion Play Search-7x -5x -3x -1x -1/6x -1/18x 0 1/18x 1/6

38 EN1245368079qMENUOKMENUCHTIME SCANCHOKPLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES (cont.)TimeScan AudioThe audio output can be set ON/OFF during TimeScan. Sele

EN 391245368079Record One Program WhileWatching AnotherENGAGE TV MODE1During recording...● Press TV/VCR. The VCR's VCR indicator goes out. (Ifyou

4 ENSERVICING1. ServicingIf your product is not operating correctly or exhibits a markedchange in performance and you are unable to restore normaloper

40 ENStereo And SAP(Second Audio Program)Your VCR’s built-in MTS decoder enables reception of Multi-channel TV Sound broadcasts.● The ST indicator on

EN 411245368079Hi-Fi Audio Recording LevelControlYour VCR allows manual adjustment of the Hi-Fi audiorecording level. Normally the preset audio record

42 ENVCR Plus+TimerProgramming● Before VCR Plus+ Timer programming, see "VCR Plus+Setup" on page 18.● Turn on the TV and select the VCR chan

EN 431245368079CHECK INPUT DATA4Press OK and the Programscreen appears.The PlusCode number youentered and the matchingTimer-Recording informa-tion is

44 ENqTIMER RECORDING (cont.)You can directly program the VCR’s timer to record up to 8shows, as far as a year in advance. Remember, the clock must be

EN 45EXAMPLEIf you program the VCR to timerrecord a show on December 24on channel 40 from 12:00 noonto 1:00 PM in SP mode, thescreen will look like th

46 ENTIMER RECORDING (cont.)DISENGAGE TIMER1Press TIMER, then press POWER.ACCESS MAIN MENUSCREEN2Press MENU as many times as necessary.ACCESS PROGRAM

EN 47ACCESS MAIN MENUSCREEN1Press MENU as many times as necessary.ACCESS FUNCTION SETSCREEN2Move the highlight bar (arrow) to "FUNCTION SET"

48 ENqInstant TimerRecording(ITR)This easy method lets you record for from 30 minutes to 6 hours(selectable in 30-min. increments), and shuts the VCR

EN 491245368079EDITINGEdit To OrFrom AnotherVCRYou can use your VCR as the player or the recorder.MAKE CONNECTIONS1Connect an AV cable between the pla

EN 5CONTENTSRecording Features ...39Record One Program WhileWatching Another...

50 ENqEDITING (cont.)Edit From ACamcorderYou can use a camcorder as the player and your VCR as therecorder.MAKE CONNECTIONS1Connect an AV cable betwee

EN 51RETURN TO FUNCTIONSET SCREEN8Press MENU.ACCESS AUX INPUTSCREEN9Press CH5∞ or TIME SCAN5∞ to move the highlightbar (arrow) to “AUX INPUT”, then p

52 ENqInsert editing replaces part of the recorded scene with newmaterial. Both the picture and Hi-Fi audio soundtrack arereplaced with new ones, whil

EN 53ENGAGE INSERT EDITING6Press INSERT.● Your VCR enters the Insert-Pause mode. (REC, PLAYand PAUSE light up on the front display panel.)● The TV scr

54 ENqAudio dubbing replaces the normal audio sound of a previouslyrecorded tape with a new soundtrack. Use your VCR as therecorder.Audio DubbingMAKE

EN 55SPECIAL FEATURESTV Multi-Brand RemoteControlThe VCR's remote control can control several functions on JVCremote control TVs and on the brand

56 ENCable Box Multi-BrandRemote ControlThe VCR's remote control can control functions on the brandsof cable boxes listed below. Some cable box b

EN 57DBS Receiver Multi-BrandRemote ControlThe VCR's remote control can control functions on the brandsof DBS (Direct Broadcast Satellite) receiv

58 ENControl Two JVC VCRsThe supplied remote control is capable of controlling two JVCVCRs independently using the A/B CODE switch. You can set thisVC

EN 59TROUBLESHOOTINGBefore requesting service for a problem, use this chart and see if you can repair the trouble yourself. Small problems are often e

6 ENBasicConnectionsCHECK CONTENTS1Make sure the package contains all of the accessorieslisted in “SPECIFICATIONS” (Z pg. 67).SITUATE VCR2Place the VC

60 ENTROUBLESHOOTING (cont.)CORRECTIVE ACTIONInsert a cassette.Remove the cassette and cover thehole with adhesive tape, or load acassette on which th

EN 618. Satellite channels are not automati-cally switched during timerrecording.9. Timer recording begins as sched-uled, but the channel is alwaysinc

62 ENQUESTIONS AND ANSWERSPLAYBACKQ. What happens if the end of the tape is reachedduring playback or search?A. The tape is automatically rewound to t

EN 63INDEXList Of TermsThis guide serves as a quick way to locate frequently used terms and on-screen display names.AA/B Code ...

64 ENINDEX (cont.)FRONT VIEW1 MENU Button (Z pg. 8)2 Power On/Off Button (Z pg. 8)3 Channel [CH] 5∞ Button (Z pg. 24)4 OK Button (Z pg. 8)5 Cassette

EN 65REAR VIEWFRONT DISPLAY PANEL1Power Cord (Z pg. 6)2VIDEO/AUDIO Output Connectors (Z pg. 49)3 VIDEO/AUDIO Input Connectors (Z pg. 49)4ANTENNA IN Co

66 ENREMOTE CONTROLILLUMIGUIDEC.MEMORYSKIPSEARCHPOWERENTERPLAYSTOPOSDDAILY (M–F)AUXC.RESETCH SKIPCANCELTVVOL.CHSP/EPDISPLAY TV/VCR (VIDEO)TV

EN 67GENERALPower requirement : AC 120 V` , 60 HzPower consumption : 21 WTemperatureOperating : 5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F)Storage : –20°C to 60°C (–4

68 ENHOW TO LOCATE YOUR JVC SERVICE CENTERTOLL FREE: 1-800-252-5722JVC SERVICE & ENGINEERINGCOMPANY OF AMERICADIVISION OF US JVC CORP.FACTORY SERV

EN 69LIMITED WARRANTY CONSUMER VIDEO 1-90JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA warrants this product and all parts thereof, except as set forth below ONLY TO THE ORI

EN 7INITIAL SETTINGSPlug & PlayThe Plug & Play function sets the clock and tuner channelsautomatically when power is first connected to the VC

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8 ENINITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)LanguageThis VCR offers you the choice to view on-screen messages inEnglish, Spanish or French (not including messages sup

EN 9ClockPerform clock setting only if the clock has not been set correctlyby the Plug & Play function. Access the Override Auto ClockSet screen t