JVC HR-S8500E/EH User Manual

HR-S8500E/EHVIDEO CASSETTE RECORDERINSTRUCTIONSLPT0050-001BSEE AUTO SET UPON REAR SIDESEE AUTO SET UPON REAR SIDE625STANDBY/ONSLOWSLOW5/8¡1q6DIGITALTB

10 ENOn-ScreenDisplaysYou can choose whether or not to have various operationalindicators appear on screen, by setting this function ON or OFF.Message

EN 11Power SaveMode(HR-S8500E only)Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode).You can reduce the power consumption while the recorder is

12 ENColourSystem SetINFORMATION ON COLOUR SYSTEMTURN ON THE RECORDER1Press .ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN2Press MENU.ACCESS MODE SET SCREEN3Press %fi to mo

EN 135/8¡1q68TV–TVPROG–TV+0X413PLAYBACKBasicPlaybackThe easiest, most basic operation possible with your videorecorder is tape playback. Already-recor

14 ENTV–TVPROG–TV+– –:– –1234567890X2413Slow MotionACTIVATE SLOW-MOTIONPLAYBACK1Turn the TIME SCAN SHUTTLE ring to the left or press during playba

EN 15Manual TrackingYour video recorder is equipped with automatic trackingcontrol. During playback, you can override this and adjust thetracking manu

16 EN5/8¡1q68PLAYBACK (cont.)Digital TBC/NRYour video recorder is equipped with the Digital TBC (TimeBase Corrector) that removes jitter from fluctuat

EN 17SpatializerWSoundtrack SelectionYour video recorder is capable of recording three soundtracks (HI-FI L, HI-FI R and NORM) and will play back the

18 ENTV–TVPROG–TV+– –:– –1234567890X24135/8¡1q68PLAYBACK (cont.)TimeScanYour recorder is equipped with the TimeScan function. TimeScanallows noise fre

EN 19Names ofspecial-effectsplaybackReverse ForwardSearch PlaySlow-Motion*StillSlow-MotionPlay Search(Time Jog**) (Time Jog**)-9x -7x -5x -3x -1x -1/2

2 ENSAFETY FIRSTIMPORTANTn Please read the various precautions on page 2 and 3 before installing or operating the recorder.n It should be noted that i

20 ENTV–TVPROG–TV+– –:– –1234567890X24135/8¡1q68TV signals being received by the recorder’s built-in tuner can berecorded onto a video tape. You can “

EN 21– –:– –1234567890X245/8¡1q68RecordingFeaturesRecord One ProgrammeWhile Watching AnotherIf your recorder is connected to the TV via AV connection,

22 ENTV–TVPROG–TV+– –:– –1234567890X2413RECORDING (cont.)S-VHS (Super VHS) and VHSYour recorder can record in either S-VHS or VHS.To record in S-VHS:P

EN 23Receiving Stereo AndBilingual ProgrammesYour recorder is equipped with a Sound-Multiplex decoder (A2)and, if you own the HR-S8500EH, a Digital st

24 ENTV–TVPROG–TV+– –:– –1234567890X24135/8¡1q68B.E.S.T. PictureSystemThe B.E.S.T. (Biconditional Equalised Signal Tracking) systemchecks the conditio

EN 25RecordingSTART 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

26 ENTV–TVPROG–TV+– –:– –1234567890X2413ACCESS SHOWVIEW SCREEN1Press PROG.The front display panel looks like this:ENTER SHOWVIEW NUMBER2Press the NUMB

EN 27TV–TVPROG–TV+– –:– –1234567890X2413SET TAPE SPEED4Press SP/LP ( ) to set the tape speed.SET VPS/PDC MODE5Press VPS/PDC to select "ON" o

28 ENTV–TVPROG–TV+– –:– –1234567890X2413Express TimerProgrammingTIMER RECORDING (cont.)If you don’t know the SHOWVIEW number for the programme youwish

EN 29ENTER CHANNEL POSITION6Press TV PROG +/–.SET TAPE SPEED7Press SP/LP ( ) to set the tape speed.SET VPS/PDC MODE8Press VPS/PDC to select "ON&q

EN 3Failure to heed the following precautions may result in damage to the recorder, remote control or videocassette.1. DO NOT place the recorder ...

30 ENTV–TVPROG–TV+– –:– –1234567890X2413Check, Cancel And ReplaceProgrammesDISENGAGE TIMER MODE1Press ‰ , then press .ACCESS PROGRAMME CHECKSCREEN/DI

EN 31Auto TimerWhen the Auto Timer is set to ON the timer is automaticallyengaged when the recorder power is turned off and automati-cally disengaged

32 EN5/8¡1q68This facility allows you record automatically a satellite programmewhich is timer-programmed on your external satellite tuner.Connect a s

EN 33TV–TVPROG–TV+– –:– –1234567890X2413Remote A/B Code SwitchingThe remote control is capable of controlling two JVC videorecorders independently; on

34 ENSPECIAL FEATURES (cont.)Control Your TV UsingAdditional ButtonsUse the NUMBER keys, and the button, button or ‰button to select the TV’s chan

EN 35TV–TVPROG–TV+– –:– –1234567890X2413Satellite Tuner Multi-BrandRemote ControlYour remote control can operate the basic functions of yoursatellite

36 ENPreparationFor EditingTurn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode).Editing Mode SettingYou can minimize picture degradation while edi

EN 375/8¡1q685/8¡1q68AUDIO OUT– –:– –1234567890X241Edit FromA CamcorderNUMBER "0"TV PROGYou can use a camcorder as the source player and you

38 ENTV–TVPROG–TV+– –:– –1234567890X2413EDITING (cont.)Edit To OrFrom AnotherVideoRecorderYou can use your video recorder as the source player or as t

EN 39Another recorderRF Cable(provided)Another recorderRecorder21-pin SCART Cable(not provided)Player Your recorder Recorder Your recorderTV Receiver

4 ENBasicConnectionsCHECK CONTENTS1Make sure the package contains all of the accessorieslisted in “Specifications” (Z pg. 66).SITUATE RECORDER2Place t

40 ENTV–TVPROG–TV+1234567890X24135/8¡1q68Insert editing replaces part of the recorded scene with newmaterial. Both the picture and Hi-Fi audio soundtr

EN 415/8¡1q68TV–TVPROG–TV+– –:– –1234567890X2413ENGAGE INSERT EDITING6Press INSERT.● Your recorder enters the Insert-Pause mode. (" ", "

42 EN5/8¡1q68TV–TVPROG–TV+0X413PAUSE/R.A. EDITREMOTEPAUSE5/8¡1q68This function makes it easier to create edited videos when yourvideo recorder is used

EN 43LOCATE EDIT-IN POINT8Find the point on the sourcetape from where you wantthe edited scene to begin bypressing or using theTIME SCAN SHUTTL

44 EN5/8¡1q685/8¡1q68Audio dubbing replaces the normal audio sound of a previouslyrecorded tape with a new soundtrack.Audio DubbingOriginal soundAUDIO

EN 45NOTES:●When monitoring the sound during Audio Dubbing, the normalsoundtrack is automatically selected. If you wish to hear the mixedsound (Hi-Fi

46 ENAV1 IN/OUTAV2 IN/DECODERAV1 OUTCOMP. Y/CRLAUDIOPAUSE/R.A. EDITANT. INRF OUTOUTOUTS VIDEOINDECODER VCR TVEXT.2 EXT.1Connection To A SatelliteTune

EN 47The AV2 IN/DECODER connector can be used as an inputterminal for an external decoder (descrambler). Simply connecta decoder and you can enjoy the

48 ENAV1 IN/OUTAV2 IN/DECODERAV1 OUTCOMP. Y/CRLAUDIOPAUSE/R.A. EDITANT. INRF OUTOUTOUTS VIDEOINIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIConnecting/

EN 49Video Channel (RF Output Channel) is the channel on which your TV receives picture and sound signals from the video recorderthrough the RF cable.

EN 5AV1 IN/OUTAV2 IN/DECODERAV1 OUTCOMP. Y/CRLAUDIOPAUSE/R.A. EDITANT. INRF OUTOUTOUTS VIDEOINAfter you plug the mains power cord into a mains outlet

50 ENSUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.)Tuner SetIMPORTANTPerform the following steps only if —— Auto Channel Set has not been set correctly by Auto SetUp fun

EN 51TV–TVPROG–TV+– –:– –1234567890X2413%PERFORM AUTO CHANNELSET6Press OK or .● The Auto Set screenappears, and remainson screen while therecorder

52 ENTV–TVPROG–TV+– –:– –1234567890X2413SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.)ATTENTIONAfter you have stored channels manually, be sure toperform Guide Program N

EN 53Perform steps 1 and 2 of "Storing Channels Manually" onpage 52 to access the Confirmation screen before continuing.Change Station Chann

54 ENSUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.)%SELECT STATION NAMECHARACTER1Press until the first letterof the station name beginsblinking.ENTER NEW CHARACTER2Pr

EN 55TV Station And ID ListID* STATION NAME1000 TV10003SAT 3SATADLT ADULTANT3 ANTENA3ARD ARDARTE ARTEBBC BBC GROUPBBC1 BBC1BBC2 BBC2BR3 BAYERN3C+ CANA

56 ENPerform steps 1 and 2 of "Storing Channels Manually" onpage 52 to access the Confirmation screen before continuing.SELECT CHANNEL TOFIN

EN 57SHOWVIEW SetupIMPORTANTNormally, Auto Set Up (Z pg. 6) or Auto Channel Set (Z pg. 50) sets the Guide Program Numbers automatically. You need to s

58 ENSUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.)Just ClockThe Just Clock function provides accurate time keepingthrough automatic adjustments at regular intervals, by

EN 59NOTES:●Just Clock (when set to "ON") adjusts the recorder's built-inclock every hour, except for 23:00, 0:00, 1:00 and 2:00.●Just

6 ENTV–TVPROG–TV+– –:– –1234567890X24135/8¡1q68INITIAL SETTINGSWhen the button on the recorder/remote control is pressedfor the first time to power

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

EN 61CORRECTIVE ACTIONRe-perform the clock and/or timersettings.Press ‰ and confirm that “‰“ isdisplayed on the display panel.Timer programming can’t

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 63INDEXFRONT VIEW1 STANDBY/ON Button Z pg. 62 TIMER Button Z pg. 27, 293 INSERT Button Z pg. 404 Audio Dubbing [A. DUB] Button Z pg. 445 TV PROG

64 ENINDEX (cont.)AV1 IN/OUTAV2 IN/DECODERAV1 OUTCOMP. Y/CRLAUDIOPAUSE/R.A. EDITANT. INRF OUTOUTOUTS VIDEOIN10432 5 768 97 ANT. IN Connector Z pg. 48

EN 65REMOTE CONTROLButtons with a small dot on the left side of the name can alsobe used to operate your TV Z pg 34.1 TV Button Z pg. 342 VCR Button Z

66 ENSPECIFICATIONSGENERALPower requirement : AC 220 – 240 V`, 50/60 HzPower consumptionPower on : 26 WPower off : 5.5 WPower save(HR-S8500E only) : 3

EN 67MEMO

HR-S8500E/EH COPYRIGHT © 1998 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD.E/EHPrinted in Japan0998CKV*UN*VPVICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITEDAuto Set Up – referring t

EN 7CONFIRM/SET VIDEO CHANNEL5If you have connected the video recorder to your TVvia the provided RF cable only (RF connection)The UHF channel that is

8 ENINITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)If both auto channel set and auto clock set have been performed successfully:1Turn on the TV and select its VIDEO channel

EN 9TV–TVPROG–TV+– –:– –1234567890X2413LanguageThis recorder offers you the choice to view on-screen messagesin 10 different languages. Though Auto Se