JVC HR-DD855EK User Manual

HR-DD855EKVIDEO CASSETTE RECORDERINSTRUCTIONSLPT0160-001BPALTVPROG+TVPROG–TV–TV+0000STARTDEBUTSTOPFINDATEMENUOKTVPROGTV/VCRDAILY/QTDN.VPS/PDCAUXWEEKLY

10TV signals being received by the recorder’s built-in tuner can berecorded onto a video tape. You can “capture” a TV programmeusing your video record

11Record One ProgrammeWhile Watching Another– –:– –12345678902413Elapsed Recording TimeIndicationYou can check the exact time of a recording.Tape Rema

12ACCESS VIDEO PLUS+ SCREEN1Press PROG.The front display panel looks like this:ENTER PLUSCODE NUMBER2Press the NUMBER keys toenter the PlusCodenumber

13SET TAPE SPEED4Press SP/LP ( ) to set the tape speed.SET PDC MODE5Press PDC to select "ON" or "OFF".If "VPS/PDC ON" is

14– –:– –12345678902413OKWEEKLY79DAILY6Express TimerProgrammingBASIC OPERATIONS (cont.)If you don’t know the PlusCode number for the programme youwish

15ENTER PRESET POSITION6Press TV PROG +/– toenter the preset positioncorresponding to thebroadcasting station youwish to record.SET TAPE SPEED7Press S

16BASIC OPERATIONS (cont.)Check, Cancel And ReplaceProgrammesDISENGAGE TIMER MODE1Press ‰, then press .ACCESS PROGRAMME CHECKSCREEN/DISPLAY2Press .A

17– –:– –12345678902413TV PROGADVANCED OPERATIONSManual TrackingYour video recorder is equipped with automatic trackingcontrol. For most tapes this wi

18Index SearchYour recorder automatically marksindex codes at the beginning ofeach recording. This function givesyou quick access to any one of 9index

19Instant ReViewSimply by pressing a single button, the recorder power comeson, rewinds, and begins playback of the last timer-recordedprogramme. If y

2SAFETY FIRSTIMPORTANTn Please read the various precautions on p. 2 – 3 of thisinstruction manual before installing or operating therecorder.n It shou

20– –:– –12345678902413ADVANCED OPERATIONS (cont.)TimeScanYour recorder is equipped with the TimeScan function. TimeScanallows noise free pictures to

21Names ofspecial-effectsplaybackReverse ForwardSearch Play Slow-Motion *Still Slow-Motion Play Search-9x -7x -5x -3x -1x -1/6x -1/18x 0 1/18x 1/6x 1x

22ADVANCED OPERATIONS (cont.)Playback/RecordingAccording ToTape Charac-teristicsThe B.E.S.T. (Biconditional Equalised Signal Tracking) systemchecks th

23RecordingSTART RECORDING1Press 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 re

24SPATIALIZERSoundtrack SelectionYour video recorder is capable of recording three soundtracks (HI-FI L, HI-FI R and NORM) and will play back the one

25SpatializerWThis feature expands the sound field when you play back anystereo source or view a stereo programme while recording it.*SpatializerW has

26This facility allows you to record automatically a satelliteprogramme which is timer-programmed on your externalsatellite receiver. Connect a satel

27– –:– –12345678902413ATTENTION● Be sure not to turn on the satellite receiver before theprogramme is executed; otherwise, the recorder will startrec

28ADVANCED OPERATIONS (cont.)Control Your TV UsingAdditional ButtonsUse the NUMBER keys, and the button, button or ‰button to select the TV’s chan

29Satellite Receiver Multi-Brand Remote ControlYour remote control can operate the basic functions of yoursatellite receiver set. In addition to JVC s

3This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but, like anyelectrical equipment, care must be taken if you

30– –:– –12345678902413ADVANCED OPERATIONS (cont.)Edit To OrFrom AnotherVideoRecorderYou can use your video recorder as the source player or as therec

31– –:– –12345678902413Edit From ACamcorderNUMBER "0"TV PROGYou can use a camcorder as the source player and your videorecorder as the recor

32– –:– –12345678902413Insert editing replaces part of the recorded scene with newmaterial. Both the picture and Hi-Fi audio soundtrack arereplaced wi

33– –:– –12345678902413ENGAGE INSERT EDITING6Press INSERT.● Your recorder enters the Insert-Pause mode. (" ", " "and " "

34Audio dubbing replaces the normal audio sound of a previouslyrecorded tape with a new soundtrack.Audio DubbingOriginal soundAUDIO OUTAudio mixerMAKE

35– –:– –12345678902413NOTES:●When monitoring the sound during Audio Dubbing, the normalsoundtrack is automatically selected. If you wish to hear the

36Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode).ADVANCED OPERATIONS (cont.)On-Screen DisplayNOTES:●When you use this recorder as the player

37Auto TimerWhen the Auto Timer is set to ON the timer is automaticallyengaged when the recorder power is turned off and automati-cally disengaged whe

38Repeat PlaybackYour video recorder can automatically play back the whole tape50 times repeatedly.START PLAYBACK1Press PLAY.ACTIVATE REPEATPLAYBACK2P

39AV1 IN/OUTAV2 INRLAUDIOPAUSEANT. INRF OUTOUTIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIConnection ToA StereoSystemThese instructions enable you to c

4QUICK SET UP GUIDETVPROG+TVPROG–TV–TV+0000STARTDEBUTSTOPFINDATEMENUOKTVPROGTV/VCRDAILY/QTDN.VPS/PDCAUXWEEKLY/HEBDOPROG30 SEC– –:– –AUDIO1234567890241

40SUBSIDIARY SETTINGSVideoChannel SetVideo Channel (RF Output Channel) is the channel onwhich your TV receives picture and sound signals from thevideo

41Before performing the following procedure, makesure that:n the mains power cord is plugged into the mains outlet.n the video recorder is turned off

42– –:– –12345678902413SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.)Tuner SetIMPORTANTPerform the following steps only if —— Auto Channel Set has not been set correctly

43VIEW CONFIRMATIONSCREEN4After "SCAN COMPLETED"is displayed on the screenfor about 5 seconds, aConfirmation screenlooking like the one on t

44SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.)Storing Channels ManuallyTo store channels that were not stored during Auto Set Up (Z pg.6) or Auto Channel Set (Z pg. 42

45Perform steps 1 and 2 of "Storing Channels Manually" onpage 44 to access the Confirmation screen before continuing.Change Station PresetPo

46SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.)%SELECT STATION NAMECHARACTER1Press until the first letterof the station name beginsblinking.ENTER NEW CHARACTER2Press

47TV Station And ID ListSTATION NAME ID*Anglia TV ANGLARD ARDARTE ARTEBBC Group BBCBBC1 BBC1BBC2 BBC2Berlin 1 BLN1Berlin 2 BLN2Border TV BORDBayern1 B

48SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.)TV Station Channel Number GuideOnly the main stations are listed. There are in addition many relay stations, and full lis

49Just ClockThe Just Clock function provides accurate time keepingthrough automatic adjustments at regular intervals, byreading data from a PDC signal

5AV1 IN/OUTAV2 INRLAUDIOPAUSEANT. INRF OUTOUTAV CONNECTIONTo Connect To A TV with 21-pin AV input connector(SCART) . . .1– Connect the aerial, record

50Video Plus+ SetupSUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.)IMPORTANTNormally, Auto Set Up (Z pg. 6) or Auto Channel Set (Z pg. 42) sets the Guide Program Numbers a

51PLAYBACKQ. What happens if the end of the tape is reachedduring playback or search?A. The tape is automatically rewound to the beginning.Q. Can the

52SUBSIDIARY INFORMATION (cont.)Before requesting service for a problem, use this chart to see if you can correct the trouble yourself. Small problems

53CORRECTIVE ACTIONRe-perform the clock and/or timersettings.Press ‰ and confirm that “‰“ isdisplayed on the display panel.Timer programming can’t be

54FRONT VIEWSUBSIDIARY INFORMATION (cont.)REWINSERT A.DUBFFTV PROG/JOGSHUTTLE3R PICTURETIMERSTANDBY/ONVIDEO(MONO)L –AUDIO– RSPATIALIZERREC LINKTV PROG

55AV1 IN/OUTAV2 INRLAUDIOPAUSEANT. INRF OUTOUT17564325 AV2 IN Connector enables connection ofsatellite receiver or second recorder; inputrecordable wh

56REMOTE CONTROLButtons with a small dot on the left side of thename can also be used to operate your TV.Z pg 28.1 TV Button enables remote control of

57w WEEKLY Button enables timer recording ofweekly serials. Z pg. 13, 15e AUX Button selects recorder's auxiliary inputmode. Z pg. 30r ‰ Button e

58SUBSIDIARY INFORMATION (cont.)DISPLAY PANEL1 B.E.S.T. Picture System Display lights frombottom to top while B.E.S.T. is active. Z pg. 22Audio Level

59GENERALPower requirement : AC 220 – 240 V`, 50/60 HzPower consumptionPower on : 24 WPower off : 5.5 WTemperature Operating : 5°C to 40°C

6– –:– –12345678902413QUICK SET UP GUIDE (cont.)STEP3AUTO SET UPSET THE TUNER CHANNELS, CLOCK, GUIDE PROGRAM NUMBERS AND VIDEO CHANNEL*The Auto Set Up

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7IMPORTANTn In certain reception conditions, station names may not be stored correctly, and auto Guide Program Number Set may not workproperly. If the

8BASIC OPERATIONSPlaybackThe easiest, most basic operation possible with your videorecorder is tape playback. Already-recorded signals on a videotape

97890413ATTENTION● In the high-speed search, still, slow-motion or frame-by-frame playback mode,● the picture will be distorted.● noise bars will appe