JVC HR-S6855EK User Manual

HR-S6855EKHR-S6856EKHR-S6857EKVIDEO CASSETTE RECORDERINSTRUCTIONSLPT0546-001B625TVPR+TVPR–TV–TV+TV0000STOPFINMENUOKTV/VCRDAILY/QTDN.VPS/PDCAUX?WEEKLY/

three-step quick start10before you startCheck that the VCR isturned off and nocassette is insertedLoad the batteries intothe Remote ControlRefer to th

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three-step quick start12Check the ResultsWhen Auto Setup or Preset Download finishes, you will see one of the threefollowing examples on the VCR displ

BasicFeaturesPlayback... 14Playback Features ... 16Recording ...

basic features14before you startTurn the TV onTune the TV to yourVideo Channel or to itsAV modentsc tapesIf an NTSC tape isplayed, ‘NTSCaPAL’appears o

basic features 15Rewind and Fast Forwardrewind Press the < button on the Remote Control or turn the JOG Dial tothe left.fast forward Press the &g

basic features16Playback FeaturesAdvanced JOG DialThe JOG Dial can be found on the front right of the VCR. It has various functions,such as picture se

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basic features18High Speed SearchYou can perform a high speed search in either direction using the JOG Dial or theRemote Control.jog dial During play

basic features 19before you startTurn the TV onTune the TV to yourVideo Channel or to itsAV modeChoose a blankcassette which has therecord safety tab

safety first2Safety PrecautionsThe rating plate and the safety caution are on the rear of the unit.WARNING: DANGEROUS VOLTAGE INSIDEWARNING: TO PREVEN

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basic features 21Recording Resume FunctionIf there is a power cut during recording (or Instant Timer Recording or timerrecording), the recording will

basic features22before you startMake sure that theVCR’s clock is setcorrectlyInsert a cassette withthe safety tab in placeTurn on the TV andselect the

basic features 23TVPR+TVPR–TV–TV+TV0000STOPFINMENUOKTV/VCRDAILY/QTDN.VPS/PDCAUX?WEEKLY/HEBDOPROG30 SEC– –:– –AUDIO1. , /ABCJKLGHI MNOPQRS TUV]WXYZDEF2

basic features24TVPR+TVPR–TV–TV+TV0000STOPFINMENUOKTV/VCRDAILY/QTDN.VPS/PDCAUX?WEEKLY/HEBDOPROG30 SEC– –:– –AUDIO1. , /ABCJKLGHI MNOPQRS TUV]WXYZDEF23

basic features 25before you startMake sure that theVCR’s clock is setcorrectlyInsert a cassette withthe safety tab in placeTurn on the TV andselect th

basic features26TVPR+TVPR–TV–TV+TV0000STOPFINMENUOKTV/VCRDAILY/QTDN.VPS/PDCAUX?WEEKLY/HEBDOPROG30 SEC– –:– –AUDIO1. , /ABCJKLGHI MNOPQRS TUV]WXYZDEF23

basic features 27 Return to Normal ScreenPress p or O. PROGRAM COMPLETED appears on the TV screen forabout 5 seconds, then the normal TV screen app

basic features2824H Express TimerProgrammingYou can programme a timer recording that starts within 24 hours using the24HEXPRESS c button and the Adva

basic features 29Screen AScreen BCheck, Cancel & Change ProgrammesPress c, then press o to disengage the timermode.review the programmes Press C.

safety first 3The STANDBY/ON o button does not completely shut off mains power from the unit, but switchesoperating current on and off. “y ” shows ele

basic features30– P1 –[x]: DELETE [+/–] a k[PROG]: EXITSTART STOP SP VPS/PDC OFFDATE TV PROG24.12 3 ITV 8:0010:00[1] a k[PR

AdvancedFeaturesPicture Quality ... 32Recording According To Tape Type ... 34The B.E.S.T. Picture Sy

advanced features32Picture QualityManual TrackingYour VCR is equipped with automatic tracking control. This willbe adequate for most tapes and will au

advanced features 33Picture ControlThis feature allows you to select the most appropriate picture quality according to the type oftape or use of this

advanced features34Recording According ToTape TypeSuper VHS ET (S-VHS ET)This function allows you to record in SP mode on VHS tapes with S-VHS picture

advanced features 35Super VHS (S-VHS), S-VHS ET and VHSYour VCR can record in S-VHS, S-VHS ET or VHS.To record in S-VHS:Perform the steps below to set

advanced features36a pause of 7 seconds aDuring B.E.S.T. B.E.S.T. completeThe B.E.S.T.PictureSystemThe Biconditional Equalised Signal Tracking (B.E.S

advanced features 37before you startSet On Screen Display(O.S.D.) to ON(墌 pg. 55)Sound ModesNICAM Stereo and Bilingual BroadcastsThis VCR is equipped

advanced features38Finding Specific ScenesSkip SearchDuring playback, press 3 up to 4 times. Each press of the 3 button will causethe VCR to go into f

advanced features 39Programme NavigationWhen you record a TV programme with this VCR, the VCR automatically stores in its memorythe recording date, st

safety first4Some Do’s And Don’tsOn The Safe Use Of EquipmentThis equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards

advanced features40Navigation PlaybackThis function is useful when you wish to quickly find out what programmes you have recordedon a tape with this V

advanced features 41[0]: =k [1]: TITLE[x]: DELETE [MENU]: EXITF14.06.00 22:00 BBC– –.– –.– –– –:– –PR. 727.02.99 22:00 BBC225.12.00 WORLD CUP[0–9]: SE

advanced features42[0]: =k [1]: TITLE[x]: DELETE [MENU]: EXITF14.06.00 22:00 BBC– –.– –.– –– –:– –PR. 727.02.99 22:00 BBC225.12.00 WORLD CUPDelete Tap

advanced features 43T-V Link FunctionsWhen you connect the VCR and your TV via both the RF cable and the fully-wired 21-pin SCART cable ( pg. 9), the

advanced features44Direct RecYou can start recording the programme that you are watching on your TV withsimple operation. Press and hold T and press .

advanced features 45Satellite ReceiverControl SettingsThe following procedure is required if you receive satellite channels througha satellite receive

advanced features46Setting satellite receiver’s brandAfter installation, set the satellite receiver’s brand correctly and perform test;otherwise, the

advanced features 47Check Result of TestIf the satellite receiver’s channel numberhas been changed to the same channel asyou set ...Press the A and B

advanced features48Auto Satellite ProgrammeRecordingAuto Record from Satellite ReceiverThis facility allows a programme timer-recorded using the satel

advanced features 49programme satellite receiver Enter the details of the programme into your satellitereceiver (see receiver manual) and put a tape

ContentsDiagrams of Equipment ...6Equipment Key ... 7Welcome to JVC ...

advanced features50EditingL-1 OUTPUT/INPUT SettingThe AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT connector accepts and delivers either a composite signal(regular video signal)

advanced features 51[1] a k[MENU]: EXITOUTPUT/INPUT SETL-1 OUTPUT VIDEOL-1 INPUT VIDEOL-2 SELECT A/VL-2 INPUT VIDEOFL-2 SELECT/INPUT SettingThe AV2 (L

advanced features52Editing Using Another VCRconnect up Connect the player’s 21-pin SCART connector to the recorder’s21-pin SCART connector as illustr

advanced features 53A Your VCR as the PlayerB Your VCR as the RecorderTV SetVideo Channelor AV ModeAnother VCRYour VCR21-pin SCART Cables(not provid

advanced features54Editing from a Camcorderconnect up Connect the VCR and the camcorder with either of the followingmethods:A If the camcorder has N

advanced features 55Other FunctionsOn-Screen Display (O.S.D.)This function allows you to turn the on-screen information ON or OFF.get to the mode set

advanced features56Power Save ModeYou can reduce the power consumption while the VCR is turned off.get to the mode set screen Press m. Move the highl

advanced features 57Auto TimerWhen the AUTO TIMER is set to ON, the timer is automatically engaged when the VCR power isturned off and automatically d

advanced features58IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIConnection to a StereoSystemIt is possible to connect your VCR to a suitably equipped st

advanced features 59before you startThe power cord must beplugged in andconnected to the VCRThe VCR must be turnedoff and no cassetteinsertedThe Remot

diagrams of equipment6front paneldisplayrear panelVPS/PDCREVIEWVPS/PDCVCRSPTVPR+TVPR–TV–TV+TV0000STOPFINMENUOKTV/VCRDAILY/QTDN.VPS/PDCAUX?WEEKLY/HEBDO

advanced features60Tuner SetThe VCR needs to find, identify and memorise all available stations in your area in order torecord programmes correctly. O

advanced features 61Manual Channel Setupget to the confirmation screen Press m. Move thehighlight bar to MANUAL CH SET using the A and B buttonsand p

advanced features62PR01020304050607CH2633233037[10]a k: EDITa [x]: DELETE[MENU]: EXITIDBBC1BBC2ITVCH4CH5- - - -- - - -PR08091011121314CH ID- - - -- -

advanced features 63Change Station Preset Positionget to the confirmation screen Press m. Move the highlight bar to MANUAL CH SETusing the A and B bu

advanced features64STATION NAME IDGrampian TV GRMPHessen1 HR1Hessen3 HR3HRT HRTHTV HTVITV Network ITVKabelkanal KABLLondon LNDNMDR MDRMTV MTVNord3 N3N

advanced features 65Region Transmitter BBC1 BBC2 ITV CH4 CH5London & South-EastBluebell Hill 40 46 43 65 —Crystal Palace 26 33 23 30 37Dover 50566

advanced features66Clock SetYou should only need to perform this function if:• Auto Clock Set was not performed correctly by Auto Setup, Preset Downlo

advanced features 67Guide Program NumbersGuide Program Numbers are used by the VIDEO Plus+ system to identify the correct presetto record. You should

subsidiary information68Questions and AnswersPLAYBACKQ: What happens if the end of the tape isreached during playback or search?A: The tape is automat

subsidiary information 69Troubleshooting SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTIONPOWER1. No power is applied to the VCR.2. The clock is functioningpr

equipment key 7Diagram KeyREAR PANEL1 Mains Power Cord suppliespower to VCR.2 AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT Connectorenables AV connection to TV orsecond VCR; inpu

subsidiary information70 SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTIONRECORDING1. Recording cannot be started.2. TV broadcasts cannot berecorded.3. Tape-t

subsidiary information 71 SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTIONOTHER PROBLEMS1. Whistling or howling is heardfrom the TV during camcorderrecording

list of terms72List of TermsNNNNNNext Function Memory ... 57NICAM Stereo and Bilingual Broadcasts ...

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welcome to jvc8before you startPlease read the SAFETYFIRST on pages 2–4, it tellsyou about some safety pointsRefer to the diagrams onpages6–7 when re

welcome to jvc 9GETTING EVERYTHING READY (continued)connect cables Connect the cables as indicated in the diagram (below), usingthe TV Aerial Cable,