JVC VCR HR DD858EH User Manual

ENGLISH

CONTENTS

SEE

AUTO SET UP

ON REAR SIDE

SAFETY FIRST

Safety Precautions............................. 2

INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER

Basic Connections ............................ 3

INITIAL SETTINGS

Auto Set Up ...................................... 4

Language .......................................... 7

On-Screen Displays .......................... 8

Power Save Mode

VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

[J758E, DD858E only] ...................... 9

INFORMATION ON COLOUR SYSTEM 10

HR-DD858E/EH

HR-J758E/EH

Colour System Set........................... 10

PLAYBACK

Basic Playback................................ 11

Playback Features ........................... 12

TimeScan [DD858E/EH only].......... 18

RECORDING

Basic Recording.............................. 20

Recording Features ......................... 21

B.E.S.T. Picture System.................... 24

TIMER RECORDING

SHOWVIEW Timer Programming .......26

Express Timer Programming............ 28

Automatic Satellite

VCR

SAT

Programme Recording .................... 32

TV/VCR

AUDIO

–

–:–

–

SPECIAL FEATURES

VPS/PDC

DAILY/QTDN. WEEKLY/HEBDO

AUX

0000

Remote Control Functions .............. 33

START

DEBUT

STOP

FIN

DATE

PROG

EXPRESS

EDITING

30 SEC

PROG

Edit To Or From Another Video

REW

TIMER SPATIALIZER

Recorder......................................... 36

Edit From A Camcorder................... 38

Audio Dubbing [DD858E/EH only] ..39

Insert Editing [DD858E/EH only] ......40

STANDBY/ON

TV PROG/

JOG

3R PICTURE

REC LINK

(MONO)

VIDEO

–AUDIO–

SHUTTLE

TV PROG

REVIEW

VPS/PDC

VCR

15dB

NORM

TV PROG

INSERT A.DUB

SYSTEM CONNECTIONS

The recorder illustrations appearing in this instruction manual are of the

HR-DD858E/EH.

Connection To A Satellite Tuner ......42

Connecting/Using A Decoder ......... 43

Connecting/Using A Stereo System ....44

SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS

Video Channel Set .......................... 45

Tuner Set......................................... 46

SHOWVIEW Setup............................. 53

Clock Set ........................................ 54

PAL

TROUBLESHOOTING

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

INDEX

INSTRUCTIONS

SPECIFICATIONS

LPT0048-001C

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INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER

It's essential that your video recorder be properly connected.

Follow these steps carefully. THESE STEPS MUST BE COMPLETED

BEFORE ANY VIDEO OPERATION CAN BE PERFORMED.

Basic

CHECK CONTENTS

listed in “Specifications” (੬ pg. 62).

Make sure the package contains all of the accessories

Connections

Aerial terminal

SITUATE RECORDER

Place the recorder on a stable, horizontal surface.

Back of TV

CONNECT RECORDER TO

The connection method you use depends on the type of

TV you have.

21-pin SCART

connector

RF CONNECTION

TV Aerial

Cable

● To Connect To A TV With NO AV Input Terminals . . .

a– Disconnect the TV aerial cable from the TV.

b– Connect the TV aerial cable to the ANT. IN jack

on the rear panel of the recorder.

RF Cable

(provided)

21-pin SCART Cable

c– Connect the provided RF cable between the RF

OUT jack on the rear panel of the recorder and the

TV’s aerial terminal.

AV CONNECTION

● To Connect To A TV With AV Input Terminals . . .

a– Connect the aerial, recorder and TV as per “RF

CONNECTION”.

Mains Power

Cord

b– Connect an optional SCART cable between the

AV1 IN/OUT socket on the rear panel of the

recorder and the TV’s 21-pin SCART connector.

CONNECT RECORDER TO

MAINS

Plug the end of the mains power cord into a mains

outlet.

Rear view

AV1 IN/OUT

Mains outlet

After you plug the mains power cord into a mains outlet, the

Make AV connection if your TV has a 21-pin AV input

connector (SCART) in order to reduce the possibility of

interference. And if you are using a stereo TV, you will need

this cable in order to enjoy stereo playback of videotapes.

Country Set display appears on the TV screen and/or on the

recorder's front display panel when the

button on the

recorder/remote control is pressed for the first time to power

on the recorder; go to page 4 to perform Auto Set Up.

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INITIAL SETTINGS

When the

button on the recorder/remote control is pressed

for the first time to power on the recorder after you plug the

mains power cord into a mains outlet, the Country Set display

will appear on the TV screen and the recorder's front display

panel. By simply selecting your country*, the Auto Set Up

function sets the tuner channels, clock, Guide Program numbers

and video channel** automatically.

Auto Set Up

Auto Channel Set/Auto

Clock Set/Auto Guide

Program Number Set/Auto

Video Channel Set

** If you live in Belgium (BELGIUM) or Switzerland (SUISSE), you also

need to select your area.

** Useful if you have connected the video recorder to your TV via RF

connection (੬ pg. 3). 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.

You can refer to the front display panel and/or the on-screen

display to perform this procedure.

Before starting, make sure of the following:

● The TV aerial cable should be connected to the recorder.

● The recorder's mains power cord should be connected to

a mains outlet. ੬ pg. 3

● If you want to use the on-screen display, the TV should

be set to its AV mode (with AV connection ੬ pg. 3) or

UHF channel 36 (with RF connection ੬ pg. 3).

– –:– –

TURN ON THE RECORDER

Press

on the recorder or remote control. The

Country Set display appears on the front display panel

and/or on the screen.

NOTE:

TV to the recorder with RF

connection and the on-

screen display appearing

on UHF channel 36 looks

distorted, perform this

procedure referring to the

front display panel.

SUISSE

If you have connected your

ITALIA

ESPAÑA

BELGIUMT

NEDERLAND

GREECE

OTHERS

[5 ] =

∞

[MENU] : EXIT

SELECT COUNTRY

International Telephone Country Code

If you are referring to the front display panel

Press

to select your international telephone country code

ﬁ

SUISSE

: 41

: 39

: 34

: 32

: 31

: 30

: - -

SUOMI

: 358

: 351

of your country referring to the chart in the left column.

● If you have selected a country code other than 32

(BELGIUM) or 41 (SUISSE), go to step 4.

● If you have selected 32 (BELGIUM) or 41 (SUISSE), go

to step 3.

ITALIA

PORTUGAL

ESPAÑA

BELGIUM

NEDERLAND

GREECE

OTHERS

DEUTSCHLAND : 49

NORGE

SVERIGE

DANMARK

ÖSTERREICH

: 47

: 46

: 45

: 43

(Ex.) DEUTSCHLAND is selected

ATTENTION

If you are referring to the on-screen display

Once you have performed Auto Set Up, even if the

recorder's memory backup has expired, all the stored

stations and their Guide Program numbers remain in the

recorder's memory and the recorder will not perform Auto

Set Up again. You only need to set the clock. (੬ pg. 54)

Press % to move the highlight bar (pointer) to your

ﬁ

country's name.

SUISSE

SUOMI

ITALIA

PORTUGAL

DEUTSCHLAND

NORGET

If you have moved to a different area, perform each setting

as required.

● Video Channel setting (for RF connection users) ੬ pg. 45

● Tuner setting ੬ pg. 46

● Clock setting ੬ pg. 54

ESPAÑA

BELGIUMT

NEDERLAND

GREECE

OTHERS

SVERIGE

DANMARK

ÖSTERREICH

[5 ] =

∞

[MENU] : EXIT

If a new station starts broadcasting in your area, perform

tuner setting (੬ pg. 46) and, if necessary, video channel

setting (੬ pg. 45).

● If you have selected a country other than BELGIUM or

SUISSE, go to step 4.

● If you have selected BELGIUM or SUISSE, go to step 3.

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SELECT LANGUAGE

CONFIRM/SET VIDEO CHANNEL

Press OK. The Language Set display appears on the

If you have connected the video recorder to your TV

via an RF cable only (RF connection)

The channel that is shown on the display panel is your

Video Channel.

front display panel and/or on the screen.

If you are referring to the front display panel

Press % to select your language code.

ﬁ

To view picture signals from the video recorder, set

your TV to the Video Channel. — Refer to the

instructions supplied with your TV set for how to do

this.

Language Code

ENGLISH

DEUTSCH

FRANCAIS

ITALIANO

: 01

: 02

: 03

: 04

NEDERLANDS : 06

SVENSKA

NORSK

SUOMI

DANSK

: 07

: 08

: 09

: 10

CASTELLANO : 05

If you have connected the video recorder to your TV

via both an RF cable and a 21-pin SCART cable (AV

connection)

You do not need the video channel so you have to set

the video channel to off.

Press TV PROG – until the display panel shows

"_OUT– –" to set the Video Channel to off.

To view picture signals from the video recorder, set

your TV to its AV mode. — Refer to the instructions

supplied with your TV set for how to do this.

(Ex.) DEUTSCH is selected for SUISSE

International telephone

country code

Language code

If you are referring to

the on-screen display

DANSK

SUOMI

NORSK

Press % to move the

ﬁ

SVENSKA

NEDERLANDS

CASTELLANO

ITALIANO

FRANCAIS

DEUTSCH

ENGLISH

highlight bar (pointer) to

the language of your

choice.

FINISH AUTO SET UP

[5 ] =

∞

[MENU] : ENDE

Press OK and refer to page 6 to check the results.

(Ex.) DEUTSCH is selected

PERFORM AUTO SET UP

Press OK.

"Auto" appears on the display panel and blinks; do

NOT press any button on the recorder or remote

control until the display panel shows either the

display as illustrated in step 5 or "– –:– –".

● If "– –:– –" appears on the display panel, refer to

page 6.

● If you are using the on-

screen display, the

AUTO SET

AUTO SET screen will

appear. As Auto Set Up

PLEASE WAIT

progresses, the "

mark on the screen

moves from left to

right.

[MENU] : EXIT

Beginning

End

NOTES:

● Auto channel set function takes place first; it assigns automatically all receivable stations in your area.

● Auto clock set function sets the clock automatically by reading the clock setting data from a station transmitting a PDC signal while

auto channel set is being performed.

● During auto channel set, the recorder recognizes each station name of the detected stations and stores them in the recorder's

memory, then automatically sets SHOWVIEW assigned Guide Program number for those stations according to the broadcast area.

● In the area where no TV station transmits a PDC signal, the recorder can perform neither auto clock set nor auto Guide Program

number set.

● For RF connection users: The video recorder detects the channels which are not occupied by local stations and selects one

channel automatically for your Video Channel that is located in the middle of more than 5 vacant channels.

● If there is a power cut, or if you press

or MENU while Auto Set Up is in progress, Auto Set Up will be interrupted; be sure to turn

off the recorder power once and try again from step 1.

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INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

Auto Set Up results appear on the front display panel

When both auto channel set and auto

clock set have been completed success-

fully the correct current time will be

When auto channel set has been

completed successfully but auto clock set

has not, "1" (channel position) will be

When neither auto channel set nor auto

clock set has been completed success-

fully, "– –:– –" will be displayed.

displayed after the OK button is pressed in displayed after the OK button is pressed in

step 6 on page 5. step 6 on page 5.

You can check if the Guide Program numbers have been set correctly when you perform SHOWVIEW Timer Programming

(੬ pg. 26); if the correct channel position number is displayed in step 3, this confirms that the Guide Program number for the

SHOWVIEW number you enter in step 2 has been set correctly.

A If both auto channel set and auto clock set have been performed successfully:

1 Turn on the TV and select its VIDEO channel or AV mode, then make sure that all necessary stations have been stored in

the recorder's memory by using the TV PROG button(s).

● If station names (ID — ੬ pg. 51) have also been stored in the recorder's memory, the station name will be displayed at

the top left corner of the screen for about 5 seconds when the recorder is tuned to a different station.

● If you want to set the tuner manually such as to add or skip channels, to change channel positions, or to set or change

station names, see pages 48 – 52.

If auto channel set has succeeded but auto clock set has not:

1 Turn on the TV and select its VIDEO channel or AV mode, then make sure that all necessary stations have been stored in

the recorder's memory by using the TV PROG button(s).

● If station names (ID — ੬ pg. 51) have also been stored in the recorder's memory, the station name will be displayed at

the top left corner of the screen for about 5 seconds when the recorder is tuned to a different station.

● If you want to set the tuner manually such as to add or skip channels, to change channel positions, or to set or change

station names, see pages 48 – 52.

2 Perform "Clock Set" on page 54.

If both auto channel set and auto clock set have failed:

1 Make sure the TV aerial cable is connected properly to the recorder and turn off the recorder power once, then turn the

recorder power back on again.

● The Country Set display appears on the front display panel and/or on the screen; perform steps 2 – 6 on pages 4 – 5 again.

IMPORTANT

Ⅲ In certain reception conditions, station names may not be stored correctly, and auto Guide Program Number Set may not

work properly. If the Guide Program numbers are not set properly, when you timer-record a TV programme using SHOWVIEW,

the recorder will record a TV programme of a different station. When programming the timer using SHOWVIEW, be sure to

check whether the channel position on which your recorder receives the broadcasting station you wish to record is selected

(੬ pg. 26, "SHOWVIEW Timer Programming").

Ⅲ Your video recorder memorizes all detected stations even if reception of some of them is poor. In these cases picture quality

may be poor. To delete those stations with an unacceptable picture ੬ "Delete A Channel" on page 49.

Ⅲ 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. ੬ pg. 45, "Video Channel Set".

INFORMATION

Language for the on-screen display

Auto Set Up also selects the language automatically for the on-screen display depending on the Country setting you have made

in step 2 on page 4 (unless you have selected BELGIUM or SUISSE), as shown below.

SUOMI

[

SUOMI

SVERIGE

[

SVENSKA

DANSK

DEUTSCH

ITALIANO

ESPAÑA

[

CASTELLANO

NEDERLANDS

ENGLISH

PORTUGAL

DEUTSCHLAND

NORGE

ENGLISH

DEUTSCH

NORSK

DANMARK

ÖSTERREICH

ITALIA

NEDERLAND

GREECE

OTHERS

ENGLISH

If you want to change the language setting manually, ੬ "Language" on page 7.

Just Clock

Your recorder is equipped with the Just Clock function which provides accurate time keeping through automatic adjustments at

regular intervals, by reading data from a PDC signal. If you want to take advantage of this function, simply set it to "ON".

੬ "Just Clock" on page 54.

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This recorder offers you the choice to view on-screen messages

in 10 different languages. Though Auto Set Up selects the

language automatically (੬ pg. 6), you can change the language

setting manually using this procedure as required.

Language

TURN ON THE RECORDER

Press

Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode).

ACCESS MAIN MENU

Press MENU.

– –:– –

ACCESS COUNTRY SET

SCREEN

Press % to move the

ﬁ

MAIN MENU

highlight bar (pointer) to

MODE SET

"AUTO CH SET", then

AUTO CH SET

MANUAL CH SET

INITIAL SETT

press OK or

REC LEVEL CTL

● "REC LEVEL CTL" appears

only with the HR-DD858E

and HR-DD858EH.

[5 ] =

∞

[MENU] : EXIT

SELECT COUNTRY

Press % to move the highlight bar (pointer) to your

ﬁ

country's name, then press OK or

SELECT LANGUAGE

Press % to move the

ﬁ

DANSK

SUOMI

highlight bar (pointer) to

the language of your

choice.

NORSK

SVENSKA

NEDERLANDS

CASTELLANO

ITALIANO

FRANCAIS

DEUTSCH

ENGLISH

● You do not have to press

OK; pressing OK starts

Auto Channel Set.

[5 ] =

∞

[MENU] : EXIT

RETURN TO NORMAL

SCREEN

Press MENU.

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INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

You can choose whether or not to have various operational

indicators appear on screen, by setting this function ON or OFF.

Messages appear in the selected language (੬ pg. 6 or 7).

On-Screen

Displays

TURN ON THE RECORDER

Press

Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode).

ACCESS MAIN MENU

SCREEN

Press MENU.

– –:– –

ACCESS MODE SET SCREEN

Move the highlight bar (pointer) to "MODE SET" by

pressing %ﬁ, then press OK or

ENABLE/DISABLE

ON-SCREEN DISPLAY

The default setting is “ON”,

so if you want on-screen

displays, leave the setting

as it is and go to step 5. If

you don’t want the displays

to appear, press %ﬁ to

MODE SET

AUTO TIMER

OFF

O. S. D.

B. E. S. T.

AUTO SP=LP TIMER OFF

move the highlight bar (pointer) to "O.S.D." and press

OK or to set “O.S.D.” to “OFF”.

RETURN TO NORMAL

SCREEN

Press MENU.

NOTES:

● When you use this recorder as the player for editing, be sure

to set "O.S.D." to "OFF" before starting.

● During playback, the operation mode indicators may be

disturbed depending on the type of tape being used.

The superimposed indication on the TV screen tells you what the recorder is doing.

1– Operation mode indicators

14 1

2– Tape speed SP/LP/EP (EP is for NTSC playback only)

3– Tape direction

4– Counter display

]

PR. 12 ABCD

21 : 00

5– Tape remaining time indicator (੬ pg. 21)

6– Audio mode display (੬ pg. 16)

7– Tape position indicator (੬ pg. 11)

8– Type of Broadcast (੬ pg. 22)

24. 12. 98 – WARNING–

TIMER RECORDING

TO START SOON

SPATIALIZER

[

]

ᮋ

9– Spatializer indicator (੬ pg. 16)

10– Current day/month/year

11– Clock display

HI FI

–1 : 23 : 45

REMAIN 1 : 00

NORM

12– Channel position number and station name/Aux. indicator

(L-1, L-2 or F-1)

13– Timer warning display (੬ pg. 27, 29)

14– Cassette loaded mark

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You can reduce the power consumption while the recorder is

turned off.

Power Save

Mode

TURN ON THE RECORDER

Press

(HR-J758E and

ACCESS MAIN MENU

SCREEN

HR-DD858E only)

Press MENU.

Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode).

ACCESS MODE SET SCREEN

Press %ﬁ to move the

MAIN MENU

highlight bar (pointer) to

MODE SET

"MODE SET", then press

AUTO CH SET

OK or

MANUAL CH SET

INITIAL SET

REC LEVEL CTL

● "REC LEVEL CTL"

appears only with the

HR-DD858E.

– –:– –

[

∞] =

[MENU] : EXIT

SELECT POWER SAVE

MODE

highlight bar (pointer) to

"POWER SAVE", then press

OK or to set to "ON".

Press %ﬁ to move the

MODE SET

AUTO TIMER

O. S. D.

OFF

B. E. S. T.

AUTO SP=LP TIMER OFF

POWER SAVE

AV2 SELECT

AV2

RETURN TO NORMAL

SCREEN

Press MENU.

NOTES:

● During Power Save, the display panel will be turned off.

● The Just Clock function (੬ pg. 54) does not work while the

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.

● Power Save does not work when ...

... the recorder is in the Timer mode.

... the recorder's power is turned off after timer-recording (or

Instant Timer Recording).

... the Auto Satellite Prog Recording mode is engaged

(੬ pg. 32).

... "AV2 SELECT" is set to "DECODER" (੬ pg. 37).

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INFORMATION ON COLOUR SYSTEM

You can play back PAL, NTSC and MESECAM tapes, or record

PAL and SECAM* signals on this recorder. Follow the procedure

below to select the appropriate colour system.

* SECAM signals will be recorded as MESECAM on this recorder;

MESECAM is the designation for tapes with SECAM signals that have

been recorded on a MESECAM-compatible PAL video cassette

recorder.

Colour

System Set

TURN ON THE RECORDER

Press

ACCESS MAIN MENU

– –:– –

SCREEN

Press MENU.

ACCESS MODE SET SCREEN

Press %ﬁ to move the

MAIN MENU

highlight bar (pointer) to

MODE SET

"MODE SET", then press

AUTO CH SET

OK or

MANUAL CH SET

INITIAL SET

REC LEVEL CTL

● "REC LEVEL CTL"

appears only with the

HR-DD858E and HR-

DD858EH.

[

∞] =

[MENU] : EXIT

SELECT COLOUR SYSTEM

MODE

Press %ﬁ to move the

MODE SET

highlight bar (pointer) to

AUTO TIMER

O. S. D.

OFF

"COLOUR SYSTEM", then

press OK or to select the

appropriate colour system.

B. E. S. T.

AUTO SP=LP TIMER OFF

POWER SAVE

AV2 SELECT

OFF

AV2

COLOUR SYSTEM PAL/NTSC

a- PAL/NTSC: To record PAL signals, or play back a

PAL or NTSC tape.

b- MESECAM: To record SECAM signals, or play back a

MESECAM tape.

● "POWER SAVE" appears only with the HR-J758E and

HR-DD858E.

RETURN TO NORMAL

SCREEN

Press MENU.

NOTES:

About NTSC Playback

● Some TVs shrink the picture vertically and place black bars at

the top and bottom of the screen. This is not a malfunction on

the part of either the video recorder or the TV.

● The picture may roll up and down. This can be corrected

using the V-HOLD control found on some TVs. (This cannot

be corrected if the TV does not have a V-HOLD control.)

● The counter and tape remaining time readings will be

incorrect.

● During search, still, or frame-by-frame playback, the picture

will be distorted, and there may be a loss of colour.

● Depending on the type of TV, the top and bottom portions of

superimposed displays may be cut off during NTSC playback.

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PLAYBACK

The easiest, most basic operation possible with your video

recorder is tape playback. Already-recorded signals on a video

tape are read by your video recorder and displayed on your TV

just like a TV programme.

Basic

LOAD A CASSETTE

Playback

Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode).

Make sure the window side is up, the rear label side is

facing you and the arrow on the front of the cassette is

point toward the recorder. Don’t apply too much

pressure when inserting.

● The recorder power comes on automatically and the

counter is reset to 0:00:00.

● If the record safety tab has been removed, playback

begins automatically.

FIND PROGRAMME START

POINT

If the tape is advanced past the start point, press REW or

turn the (TIME SCAN) SHUTTLE ring to the left.

To go forward, press FF or turn the (TIME SCAN)

SHUTTLE ring to the right.

● The HR-J758E/EH have a standard SHUTTLE ring and

the HR-DD858E/EH have a TIME SCAN SHUTTLE

ring.

START PLAYBACK

display panel during automatic tracking. (੬ pg. 24)

Press PLAY. “BEST” appears blinking in the recorder's

REW

STOP PLAYBACK

Press STOP on the remote or STOP/EJECT on the

recorder’s front panel. Then press STOP/EJECT to

remove the cassette.

Usable cassettes

Tape Position Indicator

The tape position indicator

appears on screen when,

from the Stop mode, you

press FF, REW or perform an

Index Search. The position

of “5” in relation to “0”

(beginning) or “+” (end)

shows you where you are

on the tape.

● Compact VHS camcorder recordings can be played on

this video recorder. Simply place the recorded cassette

into a VHS Cassette Adapter and it can be used just like

any full-sized VHS cassette.

● This video recorder can record on regular VHS and

Super VHS cassettes. However, it will record and play

back regular VHS signals only. It is not possible to play

back a recorded Super VHS tape.

1:23:45

REMAIN 2:35

”O.S.D.” (੬ pg. 8) must

be set to “ON”, or the

indicator will not appear.

Beginning

End

NOTE:

Depending on the type of tape used, there may be times

when the indication is not correct.

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PLAYBACK (cont.)

Still Picture/Frame-By-

Frame Playback

Playback

Features

(For HR-DD858E/EH)

PAUSE DURING PLAYBACK

Press PAUSE. If there is vertical jitter, use the TV PROG

buttons to correct the picture.

● 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" must be set to "ON", or the

sound will not be heard. (੬ pg. 19)

PLAY

ACTIVATE FRAME-BY-FRAME

PLAYBACK

Turn the JOG dial to the right for forward frame-by-

frame playback, or to the left for reverse frame-by-frame

playback.

TV PROG

Press PAUSE.

Press or

REW

To resume normal playback, press PLAY.

PAUSE

Slow Motion

(For HR-DD858E/EH)

ACTIVATE SLOW-MOTION

PLAYBACK

Turn the TIME SCAN SHUTTLE ring to the left or press

High-Speed (Turbo) Search

(For HR-DD858E/EH)

during playback to decrease speed in the forward

direction. To play in reverse slow-motion (and in

reverse play mode), continue to turn the TIME SCAN

SHUTTLE ring to the left or press after selecting all the

forward direction slow-motion modes.

ACTIVATE HIGH-SPEED

During still picture, turn the TIME SCAN SHUTTLE ring

to the right for forward slow motion, or to the left for

reverse slow motion.

During playback or still picture, press FF for forward

high-speed search, or REW for reverse high-speed

search.

To resume normal playback, press PLAY.

During still picture, press and hold PAUSE for 2

seconds, then release. Press and release again to return

to still picture.

NOTE:

For short searches, press and hold FF or REW for over 2 seconds

during playback or still picture. When released, normal

playback resumes.

During still picture, press and hold or . Release to

return to still picture.

To resume normal playback, press PLAY.

ATTENTION

● Picture may not appear during high-speed search with an

LP-recorded tape.

● In the high-speed search, still, or frame by frame

playback mode, the picture may be distorted, and there

may be a loss of colour.

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Still

NOTE:

Refer to the SHUTTLE

ring illustration to the right

as you read the

following procedures.

PLAY

Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame

Playback (For HR-J758E/EH)

TV PROG

PAUSE DURING PLAYBACK

buttons to correct the picture.

Press PAUSE. If there is vertical jitter, use the TV PROG

REW

PAUSE

ACTIVATE FRAME-BY-FRAME

PLAYBACK

frame playback, or to the left for reverse frame-by-frame

playback.

Turn the JOG dial to the right for forward frame-by-

Press PAUSE.

Press or

To resume normal playback, press PLAY.

High-Speed (Turbo) Search

(For HR-J758E/EH)

Slow Motion

(For HR-J758E/EH)

ACTIVATE HIGH-SPEED

ACTIVATE SLOW-MOTION

PLAYBACK

During playback or still, turn the SHUTTLE ring all the

way to the right for forward high-speed search, or to

During playback or still, turn the SHUTTLE ring to the

the left for reverse high-speed search. Releasing

right for forward slow motion, or to the left for reverse

SHUTTLE resumes still picture playback.

slow motion (refer to the illustration above).

● For forward high-speed search, turn the SHUTTLE

ring all the way to the right and release it within 1

second.

During still picture, press and hold PAUSE for 2

seconds, then release. Press and release again to return

to still picture.

● For reverse high-speed search, turn the SHUTTLE ring

all the way to the left and release it within 1 second.

During still picture, press and hold or . Release to

return to still picture.

During playback or still, press FF for forward high-

speed search, or REW for reverse high-speed search.

To resume normal playback, press PLAY.

NOTE:

For short searches, press and hold FF or REW for over 2 seconds

during playback or still picture. When released, normal playback

resumes.

ATTENTION

In the search, still, slow-motion or frame-by-frame

playback mode,

● the picture will be distorted.

● the noise bars will appear.

● there will be a loss of colour with an LP-recorded tape.

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PLAYBACK (cont.)

Variable-Speed Search

(For HR-J758E/EH)

If you own the HR-DD858E/EH, see page 18.

ACTIVATE VARIABLE-SPEED

PLAY

During playback or still, turn the SHUTTLE ring to the

right for forward variable-speed search, or to the left for

reverse variable-speed search (refer to the illustration on

page 13).

During playback, press or

● The more times you press, the faster the playback

picture moves.

– –:– –

● To decrease speed, press the button for the opposite

direction.

REVIEW

To resume normal playback, press PLAY.

NOTE:

In the search, still, or frame by frame playback mode, the

picture will be distorted, and there will be a loss of colour.

TV PROG

30 SEC

Manual Tracking

Your video recorder is equipped with automatic tracking

control. During playback, you can override this and adjust the

tracking manually by pressing the TV PROG buttons.

REW

OVERRIDE AUTOMATIC

TRACKING

Press

on the remote to engage manual tracking.

3R Picture

3R(= Resolution and Response Recovery technology) maximises

sense of resolution and sharpens image edges to make playback

picture look better focused.

ADJUST TRACKING

MANUALLY

Press TV PROG + or – to adjust tracking.

ACTIVATE 3R PICTURE

Press 3R PICTURE. The button will light.

● To turn off 3R Picture, press 3R PICTURE again so

RETURN TO AUTOMATIC

TRACKING

that the light goes off.

● Normally it is recommendable to keep 3R Picture ON

(with the button lit).

Press

tracking.

on the remote to re-engage automatic

● Depending on the type of tape used, picture quality

may be better with 3R Picture set to off.

● If you use this recorder as the player for editing, be

sure to turn off 3R Picture before starting.

● The setting will remain effective even though you

turn on/off the recorder.

NOTE:

When a new tape is inserted, the recorder enters the automatic

tracking mode automatically.

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Index Search

Instant ReView

Simply by pressing a single button, the recorder power comes

on, rewinds, and begins playback of the last timer-recorded

programme. If you have several programmes recorded, you can

easily access any of them.

Your recorder automatically marks

index codes at the beginning of

each recording. This function gives

you quick access to any one of 9

index codes in either direction.

£ 2

NOTE:

Before starting, make sure that the recorder is off and that the

Timer mode is disengaged.

Before starting, make sure the

recorder is in the Stop mode.

ACTIVATE INSTANT

REVIEW

recorder searches for the index code indicating the start

of the last timer-recorded programme. Once it’s found,

playback begins automatically.

ACTIVATE INDEX SEARCH

Press REVIEW. The recorder power comes on and the

Press or (™ or £). “™ 1” or “£ 1” is

displayed on screen and search begins in the corre-

sponding direction.

● To access index codes 2 through 9, press or

repeatedly until the correct index number is displayed.

Ex.: To locate the beginning of B from the current

position, press twice.

● The front display panel tells you how many programmes

have been timer-recorded. If you have, for example, 3

programmes, “REVIEW” and "3" appear and blink. To

watch the first of the 3 programmes, press REVIEW three

times. The recorder searches and begins playback

automatically. You can access a programme as far as 9

index codes away from the current tape position.

To locate the beginning of D from the current

position, press once.

Current position

NOTES:

● Instant ReView is not possible while the recorder is in the

Timer mode.

–2

–1

● The number of recorded programmes will not be displayed on

the front display panel after Auto Satellite Prog recording

(੬ pg. 32).

Index number

● When the specified index code is located, playback

begins automatically.

Next Function Memory

You can set your recorder's power to go off automatically after

the tape is fully rewound. Before starting, make sure the

recorder is in the Stop mode.

Skip Search

For Automatic Power Off After Tape Rewind . . .

SKIP OVER UNWANTED

. . . press REW, then press

within 2 seconds.

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.

NOTES:

● To return to normal playback during a Skip Search, press

PLAY.

● For HR-DD858E/EH Owners:

● It will be 9x normal playback speed with TimeScan

(੬ pg. 18) during a Skip Search.

● Skip Search does not work properly during NTSC playback.

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PLAYBACK (cont.)

ᮋ

Spatializer

This feature expands sound field when you play back any stereo

source or view a stereo programme while recording it.

*Spatializer has no effect on recording quality.

ᮋ

ACTIVATE SPATIALIZER^ᮋ

Press SPATIALIZER; the current setting will be displayed

on the screen for about 5 seconds. Pressing

SPATIALIZER while the screen shows the display

changes the setting.

● To view a stereo programme such as movies or

music, select "SPATIALIZER

spacious sound.

" to create more

● To view a monaural programme, select

"SPATIALIZER[ST" which simulates a stereo effect.

● Select "SPATIALIZER OFF" to turn off Spatializer^ᮋif

the sound becomes unnatural with either

"SPATIALIZER

" or "SPATIALIZER[ST" selected.

– –:– –

● If your TV is equipped with 3D-PHONIC and if you

use both Spatializer^ᮋand 3D-PHONIC at the same

time, the sound may become unnatural; set either

function to "OFF".

● The setting will remain effective even though you

turn on/off the recorder.

AUDIO

NOTES:

● Spatializer^ᮋis effective only with a stereo TV.

● You can change the Spatializer^ᮋsetting even though "O.S.D."

is set to "OFF".

● The setting cannot be changed during search, still, frame-by-

frame playback or slow motion mode.

● When this recorder is used as the player for editing, the

ᮋ

recorded audio will correspond to the Spatializer setting.

Soundtrack Selection

Your video recorder is capable of recording three soundtracks (HI-FI L, HI-FI R and NORM) and will play back the one you select.

During Playback

Pressing AUDIO on the remote control changes the soundtrack being played back as follows:

TRACK

NOTES:

USE

● "

" should normally be selected.

Recorder's Front Panel On-Screen Display

In this mode, Hi-Fi stereo tapes are

played back in stereo, and the normal

audio track is played back

automatically for tapes with only

normal audio.

● For instructions on recording stereo

and bilingual programmes, refer to

page 22.

● "O.S.D." must be set to "ON" or the

on-screen displays will not appear

(੬ pg. 8).

HI FI

For Hi-Fi stereo tapes

HI FI

For main audio of Bilingual tapes

For sub audio of Bilingual tapes

For audio-dubbed tapes

NORM

HI FI

NORM

+ NORM

For audio-dubbed tapes

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Repeat Playback

Your video recorder can automatically play back the whole tape

50 times repeatedly.

START PLAYBACK

Press PLAY.

ACTIVATE REPEAT PLAYBACK

Press PLAY and hold for over 5 seconds, then release.

● The Play indicator ( ) on the display panel blinks

slowly.

– –:– –

● The tape plays 50 times automatically, and then

stops.

STOP PLAYBACK

Press STOP at any time to stop playback.

NOTE:

Pressing PLAY, REW, FF or PAUSE also stops Repeat Playback.

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PLAYBACK (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 (੬ pg. 19).

TimeScan allows you to view a programme in search mode while

listening to the audio.

TimeScan

(HR-DD858E/EH only)

NOTES:

● "TIME SCAN AUDIO" must be set to "ON", or the sound will

not be heard in TimeScan mode. (੬ pg. 19)

● The audio will not synchronize with the video in TimeScan

modes.

● In Pause mode 3 seconds (approx.) of audio will be played

back repeatedly. (੬ pg. 12)

● In TimeScan search modes some of the audio information will

not be played so that the audio can keep up with the video.

● Slow motion is not possible with TimeScan.

Audio signal during TimeScan

Playback tape

2 3 4 5

Sound of 1, 3 and 5 is heard.

Sound of 2 and 4 is not heard.

Output audio signal is normal (monaural) sound.

– –:– –

Variable-Speed Search

(HR-DD858E/EH only)

ACTIVATE VARIABLE-SPEED

During playback or still, turn the recorder's TIME SCAN

SHUTTLE ring. It remains at that position even after you

release it. Each time it passes a click position, the

playback speed changes.

(Refer to the chart on pg 19 for playback speeds).

During playback, press or

● The more times you press, the faster the playback

picture moves.

● To decrease speed, press the button for the opposite

direction.

(Refer to the chart on pg 19 for playback speeds).

To resume normal playback, press PLAY.

If the picture jitters vertically during variable-speed

search:

1 Press PAUSE.

2 Press TV PROG + or – so that the vibration stops.

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TimeScan

Reverse

Play

Forward

Play

Names of

special-effects

playback

-9x -7x -5x -3x

-7x -3x

Slow-Motion

-1/6x -1/18x

*Still

Slow-Motion

1/18x 1/6x

Speed SP

Speed LP

-1x

2x 3x 5x 7x 9x

2x 5x 9x

Audio is not Audio is Audio is not

output. output. output.

Audio output

Audio is output.

* Still mode cannot be engaged using the remote control's or button. Still mode can be engaged by

pressing the PAUSE button.

● The speed is shown during TimeScan in the upper right corner of the TV screen for approx. 5 seconds. (The display may be

distorted.)

● To resume normal playback, press PLAY.

● When using the recorder's TIME SCAN SHUTTLE ring, the playback speed may not change in the correct step if it is turned

too fast.

● Picture and audio may become distorted when the recording speed changes. When this happens, resume normal playback

once, and then try using TimeScan again.

● The picture may be noisy or there may be a loss of colour when you change the playback speed. (More noise will appear with

LP recordings.)

● Noise may appear or the upper part of the picture may be distorted during still, frame-by-frame playback, 2x search of LP

recordings, or depending on the tape being used.

● Picture may appear distorted in comparison to normal playback.

● In TimeScan mode there will be a time lag between the video and the audio and noise may appear in the audio signal.

● TimeScan sound quality will differ in comparison to normal playback.

● When material such as music videos where there is non-stop sound (very few breaks in the soundtrack) are viewed at 2x

normal speed, the audio playback may be faster than normal.

● When the playback direction is reversed, it takes approximately 6 seconds until sound is heard.

● Picture will be monochrome with an LP-recorded MESECAM tape during TimeScan.

● When playing back an NTSC tape, the speeds differ from those listed above and are not shown on the TV screen.

Also, depending on the type of tape being used, the picture may be distorted and there may be a loss of colour even when in

the TimeScan mode.

If you don't want to hear TimeScan audio, set "TIME SCAN AUDIO" to "OFF" (See below).

TimeScan Audio

HR-DD858E

HR-DD858EH

The audio output can be set ON/OFF during TimeScan.

Select ON/OFF as required.

MODE SET

AUTO TIMER

OFF

AUTO TIMER

OFF

* The default setting is "ON".

O. S. D.

B. E. S. T.

1 Press MENU to access the Main Menu screen.

AUTO SP=LP TIMER OFF

AV2 SELECT

COLOUR SYSTEM PAL/NTSC

TIME SCAN AUDIO ON

AV2

POWER SAVE

AV2 SELECT

OFF

AV2

2 Move the highlight bar (pointer) to "MODE SET" by

pressing ﬁ, then press OK or

COLOUR SYSTEM PAL/NTSC

3 Move the highlight bar (pointer) to "TIME SCAN

[5∞] =

[MENU] : EXIT

AUDIO" by pressing ﬁ, then press OK or to select

[MENU] : EXIT

"ON" or "OFF".

4 Press MENU to return to the normal screen.

TIME SCAN AUDIO

[5∞] =

[MENU] : EXIT

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RECORDING

TV signals being received by the recorder’s built-in tuner can be

recorded onto a video tape. You can “capture” a TV programme

using your video recorder.

Basic

LOAD A CASSETTE

Insert a cassette with the record safety tab intact.

Recording

● The counter is reset to 0:00:00 and the recorder

power comes on automatically.

Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode).

CHOOSE A PROGRAMME

Press TV PROG +/– or the NUMBER keys to select the

channel you wish to record.

● The TV PROG dial can also be used to select a channel.

SET TAPE SPEED

Press SP/LP (

). Check the SP/LP indicator on the

recorder display panel to confirm the selected tape

speed.

PAUSE

● The HR-J758E/EH owners can use the SP/LP button

on the recorder's front panel as well.

START RECORDING

Press and hold RECORD and press PLAY on the remote

control, or press RECORD on the recorder.

B.E.S.T. takes place at the beginning of both the

first SP and the first LP recording after inserting the

cassette (੬ pg. 24).

– –:– –

PAUSE/RESUME

RECORDING

Press PAUSE. Press PLAY to resume recording.

NUMBER

STOP RECORDING

TV PROG

Press STOP on the remote control or STOP/EJECT on

the recorder. Then press STOP/EJECT to remove the

cassette.

SP/LP

PLAY

Accidental erasure prevention

PAUSE

RECORD

● To prevent accidental recording on a recorded cassette,

remove its safety tab. To record on it later, cover the hole

with adhesive tape.

Record safety tab

Recording Resume Function

If there is a power outage during recording (or Instant

Timer Recording or timer recording), the recording will

resume automatically when power is restored to the

recorder unless the recorder's memory backup has expired.

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Record One Programme

While Watching Another

Recording

Features

If your recorder is connected to the TV via AV connection, . . .

. . . press TV/VCR. The recorder's VCR indicator and the TV

broadcast being recorded disappear.

SELECT CHANNEL TO

WATCH

Once recording is in progress, all you need to do is to

set the channel controls on the TV for the station you

wish to view.

● The programme selected with the TV’s channel

controls appears on the TV screen while the one

selected with the recorder's TV PROG buttons is

recorded on the tape.

RECORD

● If a decoder is connected to the recorder (੬ pg. 43),

you can select a scrambled channel as well with the

TV channel controls.

– –:– –

TV/VCR

Elapsed Recording Time

Indication

You can check the exact time of a recording.

0000

TV PROG

SET COUNTER DISPLAY

Press – –:– – until a counter reading appears on the

dispay panel.

● The HR-J758E/EH owners can use the DISPLAY

button on the recorder's front panel as well.

Instant Timer Recording (ITR)

This easy method lets you record for from 30 minutes to 6 hours

(selectable in 30-min. increments), and shuts the recorder off

after recording is finished.

RESET COUNTER

Press 0000 before starting recording or playback.

● The counter is reset to “0:00:00” and shows the exact

elapsed time as the tape runs.

START RECORDING

Press RECORD on the recorder.

Tape Remaining Time

ENGAGE ITR MODE

the front display panel.

DISPLAY REMAINING TIME

Press RECORD again. " " blinks and 0:30 appears on

Press – –:– – until the time remaining on the tape

appears.

● The display panel shows the tape remaining time

with "

SET RECORDING DURATION

RECORD to extend the time. Each press extends

recording time by 30 minutes.

" displayed.

If you want to record for more than 30 minutes, press

● By pressing the – –:– – button, you can change the

display to show the counter reading, channel

position*, clock time or tape remaining time.

* channel position is not displayed during playback.

● The HR-J758E/EH owners can use the DISPLAY

button on the recorder's front panel as well.

NOTE:

You can only perform ITR using the RECORD button on the

recorder's front panel.

NOTE:

Depending on the type of tape used, there may be times when

the tape remaining time reading may not appear right away, or

is not correct. "– –:– –" may sometimes appear, or the display

may blink on occasion.

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RECORDING (cont.)

Receiving Stereo And

Bilingual Programmes

Your recorder is equipped with a Sound-Multiplex decoder (A2) and,

if you own the HR-J758EH or HR-DD858EH, a Digital stereo

sound decoder (NICAM) as well, making reception of stereo and

bilingual broadcasts possible.

– –:– –

AUDIO

When the channel is changed, the type of broadcast being

received will be displayed on the TV screen for a few seconds.

Type of Broadcast

On-screen Display

Being Received

A2 Stereo

A2 Bilingual

BIL

Regular Monaural

*NICAM Stereo

*NICAM Bilingual

*NICAM Monaural

(none)

ST NICAM

BIL NICAM

NICAM

*Available with HR-J758EH or HR-DD858EH only.

● To listen to a stereo programme, press AUDIO until " " and

" appear on the front display panel or "HIFI L

appears on the screen.

● To listen to a bilingual programme, press AUDIO until " " or

" appears on the front display panel, or "HIFI L " or

"HIFI R" appears on the screen (as required).

● To listen to the Standard (regular monaural) audio while

receiving a NICAM broadcast, press AUDIO until "NORM"

appears on the front display panel or on the screen.

(HR-J758EH or HR-DD858EH only)

NOTE:

"O.S.D." must be set to "ON" or the on-screen displays will not

appear (੬ pg. 8).

To Record Stereo And

Bilingual Programmes (A2)

● Stereo programmes are automatically recorded in stereo on

the Hi-Fi audio track (with the normal audio track recording

mixed L and R channel sound).

● Bilingual programmes are automatically recorded in bilingual

on the Hi-Fi audio track. The main soundtrack will be recorded

on the normal audio track.

To Record NICAM Stereo And

Bilingual Programmes (HR-

J758EH or HR-DD858EH only)

The NICAM audio programme will be recorded on the Hi-Fi

audio track, and the Standard audio programme on the normal

audio track.

NOTES:

● If the quality of stereo sound being received is poor, the

broadcast will be received in monaural with better quality.

● Before playing back a programme recorded in stereo, or a

bilingual programme, refer to "Soundtrack Selection" (੬ pg. 16).

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Hi-Fi Audio Recording Level

Control (HR-DD858E/EH only)

Your recorder allows manual adjustment of the Hi-Fi audio

recording level. Normally the preset audio recording level is

satisfactory, but if the sound you are going to record is too loud

or too low, adjust the audio recording level while referring to

the recorder's audio level meters.

– –:– –

ACCESS MAIN MENU

SCREEN

Press MENU.

ACCESS HI-FI REC LEVEL

CONTROL SCREEN

Press %ﬁ to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “REC

LEVEL CTL”, then press OK or

SELECT MODE

Move the highlight bar

(pointer) to “MANUAL” by

pressing %ﬁ, then press

HI-FI REC LEVEL CONTROL

PRESET

MANUAL

OK or

MIN

MAX

[

∞] =

[MENU] : EXIT

ADJUST AUDIO

RECORDING LEVEL

Press % or ﬁ.

● Press % or ﬁ briefly 5 times to move the on-screen's

audio levels by one division on the scale. To move the

audio levels faster, keep % or ﬁ pressed.

● Adjust the recording level while watching the

recorder's audio level meters. Set the level so that

maximum volume causes the meters to vary between

0dB to 4dB.

RETURN TO NORMAL

SCREEN

Press MENU.

NOTE:

Noise will increase if the recording level is too low, while

distortion will increase if the level is too high.

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RECORDING (cont.)

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. The default setting for both

recording and playback is “ON”.

B.E.S.T. Picture

System

Preparation

TURN ON THE RECORDER

Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode).

Press

ACCESS MAIN MENU

SCREEN

Press MENU.

PAUSE

ACCESS MODE SET SCREEN

Press %ﬁ to move the

MAIN MENU

highlight bar (pointer) to

MODE SET

"MODE SET", then press

AUTO CH SET

OK or

MANUAL CH SET

INITIAL SET

REC LEVEL CTL

● "REC LEVEL CTL"

appears only with the

HR-DD858E and HR-

DD858EH.

[5 ] =

∞

[MENU] : EXIT

– –:– –

SELECT B.E.S.T. MODE

Press %ﬁ to move the

MODE SET

highlight bar (pointer) to

AUTO TIMER

"B.E.S.T.", then press OK or

O. S. D.

OFF

to set to "ON" or "OFF".

B. E. S. T.

AUTO SP=LP TIMER OFF

RETURN TO NORMAL

SCREEN

Press MENU.

PAUSE

RECORD

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Recording

Playback

The recorder assesses the quality of the tape once you initiate

playback.

START RECORDING

Press and hold RECORD and press PLAY on the remote,

or press RECORD on the recorder.

DURING B.E.S.T.

START PLAYBACK

Press PLAY.

● The recorder adjusts the playback picture quality

based on the quality of the tape in use.

B.E.S.T. COMPLETE

● B.E.S.T. is active during Auto Tracking. “BEST”

appears blinking on the recorder’s display panel.

NOTES:

● When watching a tape recorded with “B.E.S.T.” set to “ON”,

it is recommended that you leave B.E.S.T. on during playback

as well.

● When watching a rental tape or one recorded on another

video recorder, or when using this recorder as the player for

editing, set B.E.S.T. to your preference by performing steps 1

through 5 on page 24.

● "BEST" only appears at the beginning of automatic tracking.

Even though it doesn't appear after that, the B.E.S.T. function

is operative.

● 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. It does not work during recording.

● The B.E.S.T. system does not work while Auto Satellite Prog

recording is in progress (੬ pg. 32).

● In the case of timer recording, the B.E.S.T. system works

before recording is initiated.

● Once the cassette is ejected, the B.E.S.T. data is cancelled.

The next time the cassette is used for recording, B.E.S.T. is re-

performed.

● Pressing the recorder's RECORD button while "BEST" is

displayed does not start Instant Timer Recording (੬ pg. 21).

ATTENTION

Since the B.E.S.T. system works before recording actually

starts, there is a delay of approximately 7 seconds after

RECORD and PLAY on the remote are pressed, or RECORD

on the recorder is pressed. To make sure you record the

desired scene or programme in its entirety, first perform the

following steps:

1) Press and hold PAUSE and press RECORD to engage the

RECORD PAUSE mode.

● The recorder then automatically checks the condition

of the tape and, after approximately 7 seconds, re-

enters RECORD PAUSE.

2) Press PLAY to start recording.

● If you want to bypass the B.E.S.T. system and begin

recording immediately, set “B.E.S.T.” to “OFF” in step

4 on page 24.

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TIMER RECORDING

With SHOWVIEW, timer programming is greatly simplified

because each TV programme has a corresponding code number

which your recorder is able to recognize.

SHOWVIEW

Timer

ACCESS SHOWVIEW SCREEN

Press PROG.

SHOWVIEW

Programming

[0 – 9] =

[+/–] : EXPRESS PROGRAMING

[PROG] : EXIT

Before performing SHOWVIEW Timer Programming:

● Make sure that the recorder's built-in clock is set

properly.

The front display panel looks like this:

● 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).

ENTER SHOWVIEW NUMBER

Press the NUMBER keys to

SHOWVIEW

enter the SHOWVIEW

1 2 34 5 6 7 8

number of a programme

you wish to record.

– –:– –

● If you make a mistake,

press and input the

correct number.

[0 – 9] =

[

] : DELETE

[PROG] : EXIT

The SHOWVIEW number you enter appears on the front

display panel:

NUMBER

The display panel can show only a 4-digit number.

ACCESS SHOWVIEW PROGRAM

SCREEN

PROG

Press OK, and the

– P1 –

SHOWVIEW

START

123456789

SHOWVIEW Program screen

appears (if you’re just

starting out, “P1” appears).

STOP

22:00

21:00

VPS/PDC OFF

The display panel shows the

programme start time.

DATE

25.12

TV PROG

ARD

Pressing

changes the

display to the programme

stop time, then the date and

channel position.

: OK

IMPORTANT

Make sure the channel position number you wish

to record is displayed; if not, see "SHOWVIEW Setup"

on page 53 and set the Guide Program number for

that S^HOWVIEW number correctly.

● If the number you entered is invalid, "ERROR" appears

on the screen and "Err" appears on the display panel.

Press and input a valid SHOWVIEW number.

● If the "GUIDE PROG SET" screen appears, see

"ATTENTION – Regarding Guide Program Number

Set" on page 27.

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SET TAPE SPEED

Press SP/LP (

) to set the tape speed.

SET VPS/PDC MODE

– –:– –

Press VPS/PDC to select "ON" or "OFF".

If "VPS/PDC ON" is displayed on the screen or "VPS/

PDC" is lit on the display panel, VPS/PDC is set to ON.

If "VPS/PDC OFF" is displayed on the screen or "VPS/PDC"

is not lit on the display panel, VPS/PDC is set to OFF.

੬ "VPS/PDC Recording" on page 29.

WEEKLY

VPS/PDC

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press PROG or OK. "PROGRAM COMPLETED" appears

on the screen for about 5 seconds, then normal screen

appears.

STOP+/–

● Repeat steps 1 – 6 for each additional programme.

PROG

ENGAGE RECORDER’S TIMER MODE

Press ‰ (TIMER). The recorder turns off automatically

and ‰ appears on the display panel.

● To disengage the timer, press ‰ (TIMER) again.

NOTES:

● To Change The Stop Time . . .

. . . press STOP +/– after pressing OK in step 3. You can

compensate for anticipated programme schedule delays this

way.

● To Timer-Record Weekly Or Daily Serials . . .

. . . after pressing OK in step 3, press WEEKLY (NUMBER key

“9”) for weekly serials or DAILY (NUMBER key “8”) for daily

serials (Monday – Friday). Either "WEEKLY" or "DAILY"

appears on the screen. Pressing the button again makes the

corresponding indication disappear.

● You can programme this recorder to timer-record as many as 8

programmes. If you try to programme the recorder to record a

ninth, "PROGRAM FULL" appears on screen and "FULL" appears

on the front display panel. To record the extra programme, you

must first cancel any unnecessary programmes (੬ pg. 30).

● It is not possible to timer-record a TV programme with a

SHOWVIEW number which starts with "0".

Satellite Tuner Users

To timer-record a satellite broadcast using SHOWVIEW:

1 Set "AV2 SELECT" to "AV2" (੬ pg. 37).

2 Perform steps 1 – 7.

3 Set the satellite tuner to the appropriate channel before

the selected programme begins.

4 Leave the satellite tuner's power on.

Timer Warning

If you have programmed your

recorder to timer-record a

programme or a series of

ATTENTION

Regarding Guide Program Number Set

"GUIDE PROG SET" appears after performing step 3 if the

Guide Program number for the SHOWVIEW number you

entered has not been set.

– WARNING–

TIMER RECORDING

TO START SOON

programmes, a warning

appears on screen to tell you

that the recording is to start in

5 minutes.

[

]

● Press the NUMBER keys or %ﬁ to input the channel

position number on which your recorder receives that

station, then press OK or . The SHOWVIEW program

screen appears.

NOTES:

● The warning only appears if

you’re not in the Timer mode at that time.

GUIDE PROG SET

● If this recorder is being used as the player for tape

dubbing, the warning screen is recorded on the tape in

the other video recorder.

(Ex.) To timer-record a ZDF

programme with SHOWVIEW.

* If your recorder receives

ZDF on the channel

position 2, press OK or

after entering "2".

GUIDE PROG

TV PROG

– –

The warning blinks for the entire 5 minutes leading up to

the start of timer recording. To clear the display, press

[5 ] =

∞

[PROG] : EXIT

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TIMER RECORDING (cont.)

If you don’t know the SHOWVIEW number for the programme you

wish to record, use the following procedure to set your recorder

to timer-record the programme.

Express Timer

Programming

ACCESS SHOWVIEW

SCREEN

Press PROG.

Before performing Express Timer Programming:

● Make sure that the recorder's built-in clock is set

properly.

ACCESS PROGRAMME

SCREEN

● 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).

Press START +/–. (If you’re

– P1 –

just starting out, “P1”

START

– –:– –

STOP

appears.)

– –:– –

VPS/PDC OFF

DATE

TV PROG

– –

– –.– –

– –:– –

[+/–] =

[PROG] : EXIT

The front display panel looks like this:

WEEKLY

ENTER PROGRAMME

START TIME

TV PROG+/–

Press START +/– to enter

START+/–

PROG

– P1 –

the time you want

START

21:00

STOP

recording to start.

– –:– –

● Press and hold START

+/– to move in 30-

minute increments, or

press and release

repeatedly to move 1

minute at a time.

VPS/PDC OFF

DATE

TV PROG

– –

– –.– –

[+/–] =

[PROG] : EXIT

The front display panel looks like this:

ENTER PROGRAMME STOP

TIME

Press STOP +/– to enter the time you want recording to

stop.

● Press and hold STOP +/– to move in 30-minute

increments, or press and release repeatedly to move 1

minute at a time.

ENTER PROGRAMME DATE

Press DATE +/–. (The current date appears on screen.

The date you enter appears in its place.)

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Satellite Tuner Users

To timer-record a satellite broadcast using Express Timer

Programming:

ENTER CHANNEL POSITION

Press TV PROG +/–.

– P1 –

1 Set "AV2 SELECT" to "AV2" (੬ pg. 37).

2 Perform steps 1 – 10. Enter "L-2" for the channel

position in step 6.

3 Set the satellite tuner to the appropriate channel before

the selected programme begins.

4 Leave the satellite tuner's power on.

START

21:00

STOP

22:00

VPS/PDC OFF

DATE

25.12

TV PROG

ARD

[+/–] =

[PROG] : EXIT

VPS/PDC Recording

Now available from some TV stations, PDC (Programme

Delivery Control) and VPS (Video Programme System) are

service designed to assure safe, accurate timer recording.

With this system, special code signals are transmitted

together with the audio/video signals. These code signals

control your video recorder and have precedence over the

advertised times you may have preset into the timer. This

means that your recorder will start and stop recording when

the preset TV programmes actually start and end — even if

the broadcast time of a preset TV programme is changed.

SET TAPE SPEED

Press SP/LP (

) to set the tape speed.

SET VPS/PDC MODE

Press VPS/PDC to select "ON" or "OFF".

If "VPS/PDC ON" is displayed on the screen or "VPS/

PDC" is lit on the display panel, VPS/PDC is set to ON.

If "VPS/PDC OFF" is displayed on the screen or "VPS/PDC"

is not lit on the display panel, VPS/PDC is set to OFF.

੬ "VPS/PDC Recording" in the right column.

NOTES:

● When you use Express Timer Programming, set the start

time (VPS or PDC time) exactly as advertised in the TV

listing. A different time than advertised will result in no

recording.

RETURN TO NORMAL

SCREEN

● VPS/PDC recording is also possible when a satellite tuner

or a cable system is connected to AV2 IN/DECODER on

your recorder.

● VPS/PDC recording is also possible via the AV1 IN/OUT

connector.

After confirming all information is correct, press PROG

or OK. "PROGRAM COMPLETED" appears on the

screen for about 5 seconds, then normal screen

appears.

How to check if the station being received transmits

a VPS/PDC signal

1 Press – –:– – until the channel position appears on the

display panel.

2 Hold down START+ for about 5 seconds.

● "VPS/PDC" appears blinking on the display panel.

If a VPS/PDC signal is detected from the station, "VPS/

PDC" will stop blinking.

● Repeat steps 1 – 9 for each additional programme.

ENGAGE RECORDER’S

TIMER MODE

Press ‰ (TIMER). The recorder turns off automatically

and ‰ appears on the display panel.

If no VPS/PDC signal is detected from the station, "VPS/

PDC" will blink at a slower rate.

3 Press – –:– – or START+ again to return to normal display.

● To disengage the timer, press ‰ (TIMER) again.

To Timer-Record Weekly Or Daily Serials . . .

. . . anytime during steps 2 through 9, press WEEKLY (NUMBER

key “9”) for weekly serials or DAILY (NUMBER key “8”) for

daily serials (Monday – Friday). Either "WEEKLY" or "DAILY"

appears on the screen. Pressing the button again makes the

corresponding indication disappear.

Timer Warning

If you have programmed your

recorder to timer-record a

programme or a series of

programmes, a warning

appears on screen to tell you

that the recording is to start in

5 minutes.

– WARNING–

TIMER RECORDING

TO START SOON

NOTE:

You can programme this recorder to timer-record as many as 8

programmes. If you try to programme the recorder to record a

ninth, "PROGRAM FULL" appears on screen and "FULL" appears

on the front display panel. To record the extra programme, you

must first cancel any unnecessary programmes (੬ pg. 30).

[

]

NOTES:

● The warning only appears if

you’re not in the Timer mode at that time.

● If this recorder is being used as the player for tape

dubbing, the warning screen is recorded on the tape in

the other video recorder.

The warning blinks for the entire 5 minutes leading up to

the start of timer recording. To clear the display, press

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TIMER RECORDING (cont.)

Check, Cancel And Replace

Programmes

DISENGAGE TIMER MODE

Press ‰, then press

– –:– –

ACCESS PROGRAM CHECK

SCREEN/DISPLAY

Press

PR START STOP CH

DATE

24.12

25.12

VPS/PDC

8:00 10:00

10:00 10:45

11:30 13:00

TV PROG+/–

START+/–

PROG

[

] : NEXT

ACCESS PROGRAM SCREEN/

DISPLAY

Press

again to check

– P1 –

more information. Each

START

8:00

STOP

10:00

time you press

, the

next programme's

information appears.

VPS/PDC OFF

DATE

24.12

TV PROG

WDR

[

] : NEXT

● The display panel shows the programme start time.

Pressing OK changes the display to the programme

stop time, then the date and the channel position.

To cancel or replace a programme...

CANCEL OR REPLACE A

PROGRAMME

Press to cancel a programme. To replace a

programme, press the appropriate button: START+/–,

STOP+/–, DATE+/–, TV PROG+/–, VPS/PDC, SP/LP

(

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN/

DISPLAY

Press

as many times as necessary. If there are still

some programmes remaining, go on to step 6.

RETURN TO TIMER MODE

Press ‰.

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 ੬ pg. 9) or the recorder is in the Timer mode;

however, it is not possible to cancel or replace the programmes.

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Auto SP LP Timer

Auto 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 . . .

When the Auto Timer is set to ON the timer is automatically

engaged when the recorder power is turned off and automati-

cally disengaged when the recorder is powered back on.

Recording a programme of 210 minutes in length onto a 180-

minute tape

ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN

Press MENU.

Approximately 150 minutes

Approximately 60 minutes

SP mode

LP mode

Total 210 minutes

ACCESS MODE SET SCREEN

Make sure you set "AUTO SP→LP TIMER" to "ON" at the Mode

Set screen before the timer-recording starts.

Press %ﬁ to move the

MAIN MENU

highlight bar (pointer) to

MODE SET

"MODE SET", then press

AUTO CH SET

MANUAL CH SET

INITIAL SET

OK or

ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN

REC LEVEL CTL

● "REC LEVEL CTL"

appears only with the

HR-DD858E and HR-

DD858EH.

Press MENU.

[5 ] =

∞

[MENU] : EXIT

ACCESS MODE SET SCREEN

Press %ﬁ to move the highlight bar (pointer) to "MODE

SELECT MODE

SET", then press OK or

Press OK or to select

MODE SET

either "ON" or "OFF".

AUTO TIMER

O. S. D.

OFF

B. E. S. T.

SELECT MODE

AUTO SP=LP TIMER OFF

Press %ﬁ to move the

highlight bar (pointer) to

"AUTO SP→LP TIMER",

MODE SET

AUTO TIMER

OFF

O. S. D.

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

B. E. S. T.

then press OK or to select

Press MENU.

AUTO SP=LP TIMER

"ON".

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press MENU.

NOTE:

For safety, when Auto timer is set to "OFF", all other recorder

functions are disabled while the Timer mode is engaged. To

disengage the timer, press ‰ (TIMER).

NOTES:

● If you have programmed the recorder to timer-record 2 or

more programmes, the second programme and those

thereafter may not fit on the tape if you set "AUTO SP→LP

TIMER" to "ON". In this case, make sure the mode is not

engaged, then set the tape speed manually during timer

programming.

● In order to ensure that the recording fits on the tape, this

feature may leave a slight non-recorded section at the end of

the tape.

● There may be some noise and sound disturbance at the point

on the tape where the recorder switches from SP to LP mode.

● The Auto SP→LP Timer feature is not available during ITR

(Instant Timer Recording), and the feature will not work

properly with any tapes longer than E-180 or with some tapes

of shorter lengths.

● If you perform timer recording with both VPS/PDC and the

Auto SP→LP Timer activated, and the programme goes

beyond its originally scheduled length, there may be times

when the programme cannot be recorded in its entirety.

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TIMER RECORDING (cont.)

This facility allows you record automatically a satellite programme

which is timer-programmed on your external satellite tuner.

Connect a satellite tuner to the recorder's AV2 IN/DECODER

connector and programme the timer on the satellite tuner; the

recorder starts recording when the signals input from the satellite

tuner to the AV2 IN/DECODER connector, and when there is no

input signals the recorder stops recording and the power shuts off.

Automatic

Satellite

Programme

Recording

Before performing the following steps:

● Make sure the satellite tuner is connected to the

recorder's AV2 IN/DECODER connector. (੬ pg. 42)

● Programme the timer on the satellite tuner.

● Insert a cassette with the safety tab in place.

SELECT AV2 SELECT MODE

Set "AV2 SELECT" to "AV2" (੬ pg. 37).

SET TAPE SPEED

Press SP/LP (

) to set the tape speed.

ENGAGE AUTO SATELLITE

PROG REC MODE

Press and hold REC LINK for about 2 seconds. The

button lights up and the recorder turns off

automatically.

ATTENTION

● Be sure not to turn on the satellite tuner before the

programme is executed; otherwise, the recorder will start

recording when the satellite tuner's power is turned on.

● If you have connected another appliance other than a

satellite tuner to the AV2 IN/DECODER connector, be

sure not to engage the Auto Satellite Prog Rec mode;

otherwise, the recorder will start recording when the

connected appliance's power is turned on.

● To disengage the Auto Satellite Prog Rec mode, press

REC LINK. The button's light goes off.

● If the recorder's power is off, it is not possible to

engage the Auto Satellite Prog Rec mode.

● Auto Satellite Prog recording and timer-recording cannot

be done at the same time.

NOTES:

● Auto Satellite Prog recording is not possible with the AV1 IN/OUT connector.

● For timer programming of the satellite tuner, refer to the instruction manual of the satellite tuner.

● Auto Satellite Prog recording is not possible if your satellite tuner does not have a timer.

● The button's light blinks while Auto Satellite Prog recording is in progress.

● Pressing the recorder's

button while Auto Satellite Prog recording is in progress turns off the recorder's power and disengage

the Auto Satellite Prog Rec mode.

● If there are more than one satellite programme you wish to record with Auto Satellite Prog Recording, it is not possible to set the

different tape speed per each; the tape speed selected in step 2 will be applicable to all the programmes for Auto Satellite Prog

recording.

● The B.E.S.T. system (੬ pg. 24) does not work while Auto Satellite Prog recording is in progress.

● Just Clock (੬ pg. 54) does not work when the Auto Satellite Prog Rec mode is engaged.

● Depending on the type of satellite tuner, the recorder may not record a slight portion of the beginning of the programme or may record

slightly longer than the actual length of the programme.

● If you engage the Auto Satellite Prog Recording mode when the satellite tuner's power is on, the recorder will not start Auto

Satellite Prog recording even though the button's light blinks. When the satellite tuner shuts off once and is turned back on again,

the recorder starts recording.

● When the Auto Satellite Prog Rec mode is engaged or the recorder's power is turned off after Auto Satellite Prog recording is

finished, the recorder will not enter the Timer mode even though "AUTO TIMER" is set to "ON".

● After Auto Satellite Programme recording, the number of recorded programmes will not be displayed on the front display panel for

the Instant ReView function (੬ pg. 15).

● You can also record a programme from your cable system in the same way if the system has a timer.

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SPECIAL FEATURES

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. The remote control is preset to send A

code signals because your video recorder is initially set to

respond to A code signals. You can easily modify your video

recorder to respond to B code signals.

Remote

Control

Functions

REMOVE POWER SUPPLY

Unplug the mains power cord from the mains outlet.

SET REMOTE CONTROL

CODE

VCR

– –:– –

While holding down VCR on the remote control, press

the NUMBER key "2" and then press STOP.

NUMBER "1"

RE-SUPPLY POWER

Plug the mains power cord back into the mains outlet.

TURN THE RECORDER ON

only respond to B code signals.

Press

on the remote control. The recorder will now

NOTE:

To set the recorder back to respond to A code signals, repeat the

same procedure as shown above except pressing NUMBER key

"1" instead of "2" in step 2.

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SPECIAL FEATURES (cont.)

TV Multi-brand Remote

Control

Your remote control can operate the basic functions of your TV set.

In addition to JVC TVs, other manufacturer’s TVs can also be

controlled.

VCR

– –:– –

Before you start . . .

● Turn on the TV using its remote control.

TV/VCR

SET TV BRAND CODE

the recorder's remote control, enter your TV’s brand

code using the NUMBER keys, then press STOP.

Check if the TV's power goes off as it should. If it does,

try other operations (੬ step 2)

NUMBER

Refer to the chart below. While holding down TV on

● Once you have set the remote control to operate the

TV, you don't have to repeat this step until you

replace your remote control's battteries.

● JVC or SAMSUNG has more than one code. If the TV

does not function with one code, try entering another.

OPERATE TV

STOP

First, press TV to set the remote control to TV mode, then

press the corresponding button:

, TV PROG +/–,

(Muting), NUMBER

TV/VCR, TV

+/– (Volume),

keys.

TV PROG+/–

+/–

● For some brands of TV, you must press OK after

having pressed the NUMBER keys.

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

CODE

JVC

01, 02, 03, 04

ATTENTION

BRANDT

NORDMENDE

SABA

The remote control can operate not only the video recorder

but also some of your TV and satellite tuner's functions.

● To operate your video recorder, first press the VCR button

to set the remote control to the Video mode.

TELEAVIA

TELEFUNKEN

THOMSON

FERGUSON

PHILIPS

SAMSUNG

BLAUPUNKT

GRUNDIG

SONY

● To operate your TV, first press the TV button to set the

remote control to the TV mode.

● To operate your satellite tuner, first press the SAT button to

set the remote control to the Satellite tuner mode.

07, 19, 23, 24, 25

Control Your TV Using

Additional Buttons

PANASONIC

GRAETZ

ITT

Use the NUMBER keys, and the

button, button or ‰

LUXOR

button to select the TV’s channel.

SALORA

SELECO

● With televisions under Code 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07,

09, 10, 13, 14, 22, 23 or 25, the

button corresponds

MIVAR

to the 1-digit/2-digit entry switching button (often labelled

– /– –) of your TV’s remote control.

HITACHI

TOSHIBA

MITSUBISHI

FINLUX

● With televisions under Code 01, 11 or 12, the button

corresponds to the 10 + button, and the ‰ button corre-

sponds to the 20 + button of your TV’s remote control.

NOKIA

SHARP

NOTE:

FUNAI

The way these buttons are used is determined by your TV.

Use these buttons as instructed for your TV’s remote control.

GOLDSTAR

NEC

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Satellite Tuner Multi-Brand

Remote Control

Your remote control can operate the basic functions of your

satellite tuner set. In addition to JVC satellite tuners, other

manufacturer’s satellite tuners can also be controlled.

Before you start . . .

● Turn on the satellite tuner using its remote control.

VCR

– –:– –

NUMBER

SET SATELLITE RECEIVER

BRAND CODE

Refer to the chart below. While holding down SAT on the

recorder's remote control, enter your satellite tuner’s

brand code using the NUMBER keys, then press STOP.

Check if the satellite tuner's power goes off as it should.

If it does, try other operations (੬ step 2)

● Once you have set the remote control to operate the

satellite tuner, you don't have to repeat this step until

you replace your remote control's battteries.

● Some satellite tuner brands have more than one code.

If the satellite tuner does not function with one code,

try entering another.

STOP

OPERATE SATELLITE TUNER

First, press SAT to set the remote control to satellite tuner

TV PROG+/–

mode, then press the corresponding button:

PROG +/–, NUMBER keys.

, TV

● For VIDEOWAY or some brands of satellite tuner, you

must press

keys.

after having pressed the NUMBER

● The NUMBER buttons may not function with some

satellite tuners.

IMPORTANT

Although the provided remote control unit is compatible with

JVC satellite tuners, as well as many other models, it may not

work with your satellite tuner, or in some instances, may have

limited function capability.

ATTENTION

The remote control can operate not only the video recorder

but also some of your TV and satellite tuner's functions.

● To operate your video recorder, first press the VCR button

to set the remote control to the Video mode.

SATELLITE TUNER BRAND

CODE

● To operate your TV, first press the TV button to set the

remote control to the TV mode.

● To operate your satellite tuner, first press the SAT button to

set the remote control to the Satellite tuner mode.

JVC

13, 14

AMSTRAD

GRUNDIG

HIRSCHMANN

SIEMENS

WISI

01, 02, 03, 04

05, 06

KATHREIN

PACE

PHILIPS

FINLUX

ITT

NOKIA

SALORA

RFT

SKYMASTER

MASPRO

PANASONIC

JERROLD

VIDEOWAY

05, 11, 12

06, 08

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EDITING

You can use your video recorder as the source player or the

recording deck.

Edit To Or

From Another

Video

MAKE CONNECTIONS

Connect the player’s 21-pin SCART (AV) connector to

the recorder’s 21-pin SCART (AV) connector as

illustrated on page 37.

When Using Your Video Recorder As The Source

Player . . .

. . . connect its AV1 IN/OUT connector to the recording

deck.

When Using Your Video Recorder As The Recording

Deck . . .

Recorder

. . . connect its AV2 IN/DECODER or AV1 IN/OUT

connector to the source player.

SET RECORDING DECK’S

INPUT MODE

– –:– –

Set to AUX. With this video recorder, press NUMBER

key "0" and/or TV PROG to select depending on the

connector being used — “L-1” for the AV1 IN/OUT

connector, or “L-2” for the AV2 IN/DECODER connector.

● When using the AV2 IN/DECODER connector, make

sure "AV2 SELECT" is set to "AV2" (੬ pg. 37).

START SOURCE PLAYER

NUMBER "0"

Engage its Play mode.

TV PROG

START RECORDING DECK

Engage its Record mode.

NOTES:

● All necessary cables can be obtained from your dealer.

● When you use this recorder as the player for editing, be sure

to set "O.S.D." to "OFF" before starting (੬ pg. 8).

● If you use this recorder as the player for editing, be sure to

turn off 3R Picture before starting. (੬ pg. 14)

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TV Receiver

Player

Your recorder

Recorder

Your recorder

TV Receiver

21-pin SCART Cable

(not provided)

VIDEO

CHAN-

NEL or

RF Cable

(provided)

21-pin SCART Cable

(not provided)

VIDEO

CHAN-

NEL or

RF Cable

(provided)

AV mode

mode

Another recorder

Recorder

Player

AV2 SELECT Setting

1 Press MENU to access the Main Menu screen.

2 Press %ﬁ to move the highlight bar (pointer) to "MODE SET", then press OK or

MODE SET

3 Press %ﬁ to move the highlight bar (pointer) to "AV2 SELECT".

AUTO TIMER

O. S. D.

OFF

4 Press OK or to select "AV2" or "DECODER".

a–AV2

: To use this recorder as the recording deck with the player connected to the

B. E. S. T.

AUTO SP=LP TIMER

POWER SAVE

AV2 SELECT

OFF

AV2

AV2 IN/DECODER connector.

To record a satellite programme through a satellite tuner connected to the

AV2 IN/DECODER connector.

b–DECODER : To use a decoder connected to the AV2 IN/DECODER connector.

5 Press MENU to return to normal screen.

● If you have a decoder, be sure to set "AV2 SELECT" back to "DECODER" after editing.

● If you're not using a decoder, leave "AV2 SELECT" set to "AV2".

● The default setting is "AV2"; if the recorder's memory backup has expired due to a power cut or because the AC was removed

from the recorder, "AV2" will be automatically selected when the power is restored to the recorder. If you are using a decoder,

be sure to set "AV2 SELECT" back to "DECODER".

NOTE:

On the Mode Set screen ...

"POWER SAVE" appears only with the HR-J758E and HR-DD858E.

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EDITING (cont.)

You can use a camcorder as the source player and your video

recorder as the recorder.

Edit From A

Camcorder

MAKE CONNECTIONS

connectors to the recorder’s front panel AUDIO/VIDEO

input connectors.

Connect the camcorder’s AUDIO/VIDEO OUT

● 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.

– –:– –

SET RECORDER’S INPUT

MODE

Press NUMBER key “0” and/or TV PROG so that “F-1”

appears in place of a channel position number.

NUMBER "0"

START CAMCORDER

TV PROG

Engage its Play mode.

START RECORDER

Engage its Record mode.

Recorder

To rear panel PAUSE

connector

VIDEO

input

AUDIO

input

Audio/Video Cable

(not provided)

Mini-Plug Cable

(not provided)

VIDEO OUT

(JVC camcorder

only)

Camcorder

AUDIO OUT

EDIT

Player

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Audio dubbing replaces the normal audio sound of a previously

recorded tape with a new soundtrack.

Audio Dubbing

Normal audio track

Pre-recorded tape

(HR-DD858E/EH

only)

Video/Hi-Fi audio

track

Audio-dubbed tape

MAKE CONNECTIONS

A. DUB

Connect an audio component to the AUDIO L + R

connectors on the recorder's front panel.

● When connecting monaural equipment, use only the

recorder's AUDIO L connector.

SET INPUT MODE

CD Player etc.

Press NUMBER key "0" and/or TV PROG so that "F-1"

appears in place of a channel number.

LOCATE START POINT

CD Player etc.

Press PLAY to start playback of the tape in your

recorder, and press PAUSE when you find the point

where you want to start dubbing.

Mixer

output

Audio mixer

ENGAGE AUDIO DUBBING

Press A. DUB.

Original sound

AUDIO OUT

● Your recorder enters the Audio Dubbing Pause mode.

(" " blinks, " " and " " light up on the front display

panel.)

● To perform audio dubbing with audio mixing, press

AUDIO on the remote control to select "

at this point.

(L+R)"

* Audio dubbing with audio mixing is not possible if

you're using a monaural audio component, or if

you don't have an audio mixer.

START DUBBING

Engage the audio component's Play mode, then press

PLAY to start the tape in your recorder. Audio dubbing

begins at this point.

NOTES:

● " " blinks and " " is displayed on the front display

panel.

● To stop dubbing temporarily, press PAUSE. Press

PLAY to resume dubbing.

● 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 "

(L+R)+NORM" (੬ pg. 16).

● Audio dubbing stops automatically when the counter reaches

"0:00:00", and the recorder enters the Play mode. Check the

counter reading before dubbing.

END AUDIO DUBBING

Press STOP to stop the tape in your recorder, and

● Audio dubbing is also possible using the rear panel AV1 IN/OUT

or AV2 IN/DECODER connector. When using these connectors,

make sure to select the correct input mode in step 2.

● Audio dubbing cannot be performed on a cassette that has

had its record safety tab removed.

● When playing back an audio-dubbed tape, press AUDIO on

the remote control to select the soundtrack you wish to hear

(੬ pg. 16).

engage the audio component's Stop mode.

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EDITING (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. If you wish to change the normal audio

track as well, use the audio dubbing function simultaneously.

Use your video recorder as the recorder.

Insert Editing

(HR-DD858E/EH

only)

Source tape

Recorder

Your recorder

Before insert editing

After insert editing

Normal audio

track

Recorded tape

TIME SCAN SHUTTLE

Video/Hi-Fi

audio track

MAKE CONNECTIONS

Connect the player's VIDEO OUT and AUDIO OUT

connectors to your recorder's VIDEO and AUDIO

connectors on the front panel.

Audio/Video signal

SET INPUT MODE

Press NUMBER key "0" and/or TV PROG so that "F-1"

appears in place of a channel number.

Another recorder

LOCATE END POINT

Player

Load the recording cassette into your recorder, and play

it back to determine the edit-out point (the end of the

segment to be replaced) using the JOG/TIME SCAN

SHUTTLE controls or

and PAUSE.

RESET THE COUNTER

– –:– –

Press 0000 to change the counter display to "0:00:00".

LOCATE START POINT

Determine the edit-in point (the beginning of the

segment to be replaced) using the JOG/TIME SCAN

0000

SHUTTLE controls or

and PAUSE.

TV PROG

● Be sure to engage the Still mode at the edit-in point.

PAUSE

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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.

START EDITING

Load the source cassette and play back the segment that

is to be inserted. When you reach the start of the

section of the source tape that you wish to insert, press

PLAY to start the tape in your recorder; Insert Editing

begins at this point.

● " " and " " are displayed on the front display panel.

END INSERT EDITING

– –:– –

At counter "0:00:00", Insert Editing will stop automati-

cally while the tape continues running in the Play

mode. If you wish to stop Insert Editing before the

specified edit-out point, press 0000.

FOR AV INSERT EDITING

If you want to replace the picture, Hi-Fi audio soundtrack and

normal audio soundtrack all at the same time...

... In step 6 above, after you press INSERT, press A. DUB also.

(" " and " " blink and " " lights up on the front display

panel.)

0000

NOTES:

● Suitable leads can be obtained from your dealer.

● Insert editing is not possible with cassettes whose safety tab

has been removed.

● When insert editing is performed on a tape that has been

recorded on another video recorder, the inserted portion may

appear distorted.

● In insert editing, the recording speed (SP/LP) is determined by

the previous recording to be replaced. If the previous

recording's speed changes within a single edit, the inserted

picture will be distorted at the switching point.

● A small portion of the recording which precedes an insert edit

may become erased.

● Insert Editing is also possible using the rear panel AV1 IN/

OUT or AV2 IN/DECODER connector. When using these

connectors, make sure to select the correct input mode in step

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SYSTEM CONNECTIONS

The AV2 IN/DECODER connector on the rear panel of your

recorder allows simple connection to a satellite tuner.

Connection To

A Satellite

Tuner

Aerial

Aerial connector

Outdoor Unit

Back of TV

Satellite Cable

TV Aerial cable

21-pin AV input

connectors

(SCART)

Satellite Tuner Unit

ANT. IN

DECODER

VCR

EXT.2

EXT.1

RF OUT

Mains outlet

ANT. IN

AV1 IN/OUT

AUDIO OUT

RF OUT

AV2 IN/DECODER

PAUSE

Back of Recorder

NOTE:

For details, check your satellite tuner’s instruction manual.

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The AV2 IN/DECODER connector can be used as an input

terminal for an external decoder (descrambler). Simply connect

a decoder and you can enjoy the variety of programming that is

available through scrambled channels.

Connecting/

Using A

SELECT INPUT MODE

Set "AV2 SELECT" to "DECODER". (੬ pg. 37)

Decoder

CONNECT DECODER

Connect your recorder's AV2 IN/DECODER connector

to the decoder's Euroconnector using a 21-pin SCART

cable.

TV Receiver

SET TUNER

RF Cable (provided)

Perform the procedure as described in "When Receiving

A Scrambled Broadcast" on page 49.

Aerial

Cable

NOTE:

AV1 IN/OUT

When Connecting A Satellite Tuner . . .

. . . if you don't have a decoder connect the satellite tuner

directly to the video recorder's AV2 IN/DECODER connector.

. . . if you have a decoder, first connect the decoder to the

decoder input of the satellite tuner, then connect the satellite

tuner's output to the recorder's AV2 IN/DECODER connector.

Refer to the instruction book for the satellite tuner and decoder.

. . . set "AV2 SELECT" to "AV2". (੬ pg. 37)

. . . to view a programme via the satellite tuner, select L-2 mode

by pressing NUMBER keys and/or TV PROG so that

"L-2" appears on the display panel.

AV2 IN/DECODER

Satellite

antenna

Satellite tuner

Decoder

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SYSTEM CONNECTIONS (cont.)

These instructions enable you to connect your video recorder to

your Hi-Fi stereo system (if you have one) and listen to the

soundtrack through the stereo.

Connecting/

Using A Stereo

System

FM Tuner

CD Player

Stereo Amplifier

AUX IN or TAPE MONITOR

Audio Cable (not provided)

Speaker

Television

ANT. IN

AV1 IN/OUT

Mains outlet

AUDIO OUT

RF OUT

AV2 IN/DECODER

PAUSE

Rear View

AUDIO OUT

CAUTIONS:

MAKE CONNECTIONS

● This recorder has a dynamic range of more than 80 dB with

regards to its Hi-Fi audio capability. It is recommended that

you check the maximum level if you are going to listen to the

Hi-Fi audio signals through a stereo amplifier. A sudden surge

in the input level to the speakers may damage them.

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.

● Some speakers and televisions are specially shielded to

prevent television interference. If both are of the non-shielded

type, do not place the speakers adjacent to the TV set as this

can adversely affect the video playback picture.

NOTES:

● When connecting your recorder’s audio output connectors to

a stereo amplifier, make sure you connect L and R correctly.

● If stereo or bilingual TV broadcasts are receivable in your

area, this recorder can record them independently of the TV

set and play them back through the connected stereo system.

● When listening to sound through the connected stereo system,

turn the TV’s volume down completely.

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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 Auto Set Up function (੬ pg. 4).

— interference appears in the TV picture after you have moved to a different area or a new station has started broadcasting in

your area.

— you change the connection between your recorder and TV from RF connection to AV connection, or vice versa.

If you have connected the video recorder to your TV via both the RF cable and a 21-pin SCART cable (AV connec-

tion), since you do not need the video channel you have to set the video channel to off.

If you have connected the video recorder to your TV via the RF cable only (RF connection), you have to set the correct

video channel.

Before performing the following steps, make sure the recorder's power is off and there is no cassette inserted in the recorder.

NOTES:

ACCESS VIDEO CHANNEL

● If you set the video recorder to a channel which is

occupied by a local station or has neighbouring

channels that are occupied by local stations, the

picture reception quality will be affected and some

interference noise will appear on the TV screen. Be

sure to select a vacant channel which has no

broadcast on neighbouring channels.

SET MODE

Hold down STOP (5/8) on the recorder until the

display panel shows the following.

● If you cannot obtain the two vertical white bars

clearly with any channel between 22 and 69, consult

your JVC dealer.

SET VIDEO CHANNEL

With AV Connection

EXIT VIDEO CHANNEL SET

Press TV PROG – until the display panel shows

– –

" OUT ".

–

MODE

Press OK on the remote control.

● Now the video channel is set to off.

With RF Connection

Press TV PROG + or – to set the video recorder to a

vacant channel between 22 and 69 which is not

occupied by any local station in your area.

With AV Connection:

To view picture signals from the video recorder, set your

TV to its AV mode.

(Ex.) If channel 50 is available in your area

With RF Connection:

The channel on which the screen in step 2 appears clearly

is your video channel.

To view picture signals from the video recorder, set your

TV to the Video Channel.

Then set your TV to UHF channel 50.

● If the two vertical white bars

appear clearly on the screen

as shown to the right, go to

step 3.

● If the two vertical white bars

do not appear clearly, re-set

the video recorder to another

vacant channel and try again.

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SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.)

IMPORTANT

— Auto Channel Set has not been set correctly by Auto Set

Up function (੬ pg. 4).

— you have moved to a different area or if a new station

starts broadcasting in your area.

Perform the following steps only if —

Tuner Set

Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode).

Your recorder needs to memorize all necessary stations in

channel 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.

– –:– –

Auto Channel Set

TURN ON THE RECORDER

Press

ACCESS MAIN MENU

TV PROG

SCREEN

Press MENU.

ACCESS COUNTRY SET

SCREEN

Press

to move the

ﬁ

MAIN MENU

highlight bar (pointer) to

MODE SET

"AUTO CH SET", then

press OK or

AUTO CH SET

MANUAL CH SET

INITIAL SET

REC LEVEL CTL

● "REC LEVEL CTL"

appears only with the

HR-DD858E and HR-

DD858EH.

[5 ] =

∞

[MENU] : EXIT

SELECT COUNTRY

Press ﬁ to move the highlight bar (pointer) to your

country's name, then press OK or

SELECT LANGUAGE

language of your choice.

Press ﬁ to move the highlight bar (pointer) to the

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PERFORM AUTO CHANNEL

SET

Press OK or

AUTO SET

● The Auto Set screen

appears, and remains

on screen while the

recorder searches for

receivable stations.

As Auto Channel

– –:– –

PLEASE WAIT

Set progresses, the

[MENU] : EXIT

" mark on the

screen moves from

left to right.

Beginning

End

Wait until the screen as shown in step 7 appears.

VIEW CONFIRMATION

SCREEN

PR CH ID

After "SCAN COMPLETED"

is displayed on the screen

for about 5 seconds, the

Confirmation screen

looking like the one to the

right appears. The stations

your recorder located

PR CH

01 25 ARD 08 C26 E-SP

02 C08 SKY1 09 55 WEST

03 10 ZDF 10 C24 SAT1

04 C65 RAI1 11 C23 OSF

05 C31 BBC1 12

06 C32 BBC2 13

07 C33 3SAT 14

– – – –

]

∞

: EDIT

appear on a Confirmation

screen — channel

= [X] : DELETE

[MENU] : EXIT

positions (PR), channels

(CH) and station names

C: Cable

(ID – ੬ pg. 51). The blueback screen and the

programme currently being broadcast by the blinking

station appear alternately for 8 seconds each.

To view the next page, use the %ﬁ

button on the

remote control.

● The stations located in the selected country appear at

the top of the list.

● The Guide Program numbers will also be set

automatically during Auto Channel Set.

RETURN TO NORMAL

IMPORTANT

SCREEN

● In certain reception conditions, station names may not be

stored correctly, and auto Guide Program Number Set may

not work properly. If the Guide Program numbers are not set

properly, when you timer-record a TV programme using

SHOWVIEW, the recorder will record a TV programme of a

different station. When programming the timer using

SHOWVIEW, be sure to check whether the channel position

on which your recorder receives the broadcasting station

you wish to record is selected (੬ pg. 26, "SHOWVIEW Timer

Programming").

Press MENU.

● Using the Confirmation screen, you can skip or add

channel positions, enter station names and perform

other operations. Refer to pages 48 – 52 for the

procedures.

● Depending on reception conditions, the stations may

not be stored in order, and the station names may not

be stored correctly.

● For information on scrambled broadcasts, refer to

page 49.

● Your video recorder memorizes all detected stations even if

reception of some of them is poor. In these cases picture

quality may be poor. To delete those stations with an

unacceptable picture ੬ "Delete A Channel" on page 49.

NOTES:

● Fine tuning is performed automatically during Auto Channel

Set. If you want to perform it manually, refer to page 52.

● If you perform Auto Channel Set when the aerial cable is not

connected properly, "SCAN COMPLETED -NO SIGNAL-"

appears on the screen in step 7. When this happens, make

sure of the aerial connection and press OK; Auto Channel Set

will take place again.

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SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.)

SELECT BAND

Press % to change the

ﬁ

band between CH (regular)

and CC (cable), then

– –:– –

PR CH

ID FINE DECODER

OFF

12 CH01 – – – – +/–

press

[

∞] : SELECT

] : CURSOR +=

: OK

NUMBER

[MENU] : EXIT

The blueback screen and the

programme currently being

broadcast by the selected channel

appear alternately for 8 seconds

each.

INPUT CHANNEL

Press the NUMBER keys to input the channel number you

want to store.

● Input "0" before any single number entries.

● To input the registered station name (ID – ੬ pg. 51),

press until "----" (ID setting) begins blinking, then

press ﬁ.

● For fine tuning adjustment, press until "+/–" begins

blinking, then press ﬁ. While tuning, “+” or “–”

appears.

● When storing a channel that sends scrambled

broadcasts, press until "OFF" (Decoder setting)

blinks, then press %ﬁ to set "DECODER" to "ON"

("OFF" is the default setting).

● When "AV2 SELECT" is set to "AV2", the "DECODER"

setting cannot be changed (੬ pg. 37).

Storing Channels Manually

ENTER NEW CHANNEL

Store channels that were not stored during Auto Set Up (੬ pg. 4)

INFORMATION

or Auto Channel Set (੬ pg. 46).

Press OK and the Confirmation screen appears.

● Repeat steps 3 through 6 as necessary.

ACCESS MAIN MENU

Press MENU.

CLOSE CONFIRMATION

SCREEN

Press MENU.

ACCESS CONFIRMATION

SCREEN

● To change positions, see "Change Station Channel

Position" (੬ pg. 49).

● If you wish to set station names other than the ones

registered in your recorder, ੬ "Set Stations (B)" on

page 50.

Press %ﬁ to move the highlight bar (pointer) to

“MANUAL CH SET”, then press OK or . The Confir-

mation screen appears.

SELECT POSITION

(Ex.) To store in position 12.

Press %

until an

ﬁ

ATTENTION

open position in which

you want to store a

channel begins blinking,

then press OK. The

Manual Channel Set

screen appears.

PR CH

01 25 ARD 08 C26 E-SP

02 CDB SKY1 09 55 WEST

03 10 ZDF 10 C24 SAT1

PR CH ID

After you have stored channels manually, be sure to

perform Guide Program Number Set (੬ pg. 53) in order to

get proper results from SHOWVIEW timer recording.

04 C65 RAI1 11 C23 OSF

05 C31 BBC1 12

06 C32 BBC2 13

07 C33 3SAT 14

– – – –

]

∞

: EDIT

= [X] : DELETE

[MENU] : EXIT

The blueback screen and the

programme currently being

broadcast by the selected channel

appear alternately for 8 seconds

each.

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Delete A Channel

When Receiving A

Scrambled Broadcast

Perform steps 1 and 2 of "Storing Channels Manually" on

page 48 to access the Confirmation screen before continuing.

SELECT DECODER MODE

Set "AV2 SELECT" to "DECODER" (੬ pg. 37).

SELECT ITEM

Press %

until the item you want to delete begins

ﬁ

blinking.

ACCESS CONFIRMATION

SCREEN

DELETE CHANNEL

Perform steps 1 and 2 of "Storing Channel Manually" on

Press

page 48.

● The item directly beneath the cancelled one moves

up one line.

SELECT POSITION

● Repeat steps 1 and 2 as necessary.

Press

ﬁ

to select the channel position broadcast-

ing scrambled programmes, then press OK twice.

CLOSE CONFIRMATION SCREEN

Press MENU.

CHANGE DECODER SETTING

Press until "OFF" (decoder setting) begins blinking,

ﬁ

and set it to "ON" by pressing

Change Station Channel

Position

Perform steps 1 and 2 of "Storing Channels Manually" on

page 48 to access the Confirmation screen before continuing.

RETURN TO CONFIRMATION

SCREEN

Press OK.

● Repeat steps 3 through 5 as necessary.

SELECT ITEM

CLOSE CONFIRMATION SCREEN

Press

ﬁ

until the item you want to move begins

Press MENU.

blinking. Then press OK and the station name (ID) and

its channel (CH) number begin blinking.

SELECT NEW POSITION

Press

ﬁ

to move the station to the new channel

position, then press OK.

Example: If you moved the station in position 4 to

position 2, the stations originally in positions

2 and 3 each move down one space.

PR CH

01 25 ARD 08 C26 E-SP

02 C08 SKY1 09 55 WEST

PR CH ID

PR CH

PR CH ID

01 25 ARD 08 C26 E-SP

02 C65 RAI1 09 55 WEST

03 C08 SKY1 10 C24 SAT1

03 10 ZDF

10 C24 SAT1

04 C65 RAI1 11 C23 OSF

05 C31 BBC1 12 C25 ESPN

04 10 ZDF

11 C23 OSF

05 C31 BBC1 12 C25 ESPN

06 C32 BBC2 13

07 C33 3SAT 14

– – – –

06 C32 BBC2 13

07 C33 3SAT 14

– – – –

] : MOVE

: MANUAL CH SET

[MENU] : EXIT

∞

] : MOVE =

∞

[MENU] : EXIT

● Repeat steps 1 and 2 as necessary.

CLOSE CONFIRMATION SCREEN

Press MENU.

ATTENTION

After you have deleted channels or changed channel positions, be sure to perform Guide Program Number Set (੬ pg. 53) in order to

get proper results from SHOWVIEW timer recording.

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SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.)

Set Stations (A)

Set Stations (B)

Set station names other than the ones registered in your recorder.

Set station names that are registered in your recorder.

Perform steps 1 and 2 of "Storing Channels Manually" on

page 48 to access the Confirmation screen before continuing.

Perform steps 1 and 2 of "Storing Channels Manually" on

page 48 to access the Confirmation screen and then perform

step 1 and 2 of "Set Stations (A)" on the left before continuing.

SELECT ITEM

%ﬁ

SELECT STATION NAME

CHARACTER

Press

until the item you want begins blinking.

Press until the first letter

of the station name begins

ACCESS MANUAL

blinking.

PR CH

ID FINE DECODER

OFF

06 CH45 ARD +/–

CHANNEL SET SCREEN

Press OK twice.

[

∞] : A-Z, 0-9

] : CURSOR +=

: OK

[

[MENU] : EXIT

SELECT NEW STATION

Press until the station

name (ID) begins blinking,

%ﬁ

ENTER NEW CHARACTER

Press %ﬁ to cycle through the characters (A–Z, 0–9, –,

then press

until the

PR CH

ID FINE DECODER

OFF

, +, (space) ) and stop when the desired character

06 CH45 – – – – +/–

new station’s name (ID)

you want to store begins

blinking.

is indicated, then press to enter. Enter the remaining

characters the same way (maximum of 4).

After entering all characters, press OK.

[

∞] : CHANGE ID

] : CURSOR +=

: OK

Registered station names

(੬ pg. 51) appear as you

● The Confirmation screen appears.

[MENU] : EXIT

%ﬁ

press

● If you make a mistake, press until the incorrect

character begins blinking. Then enter the correct

%ﬁ

character by pressing

SWITCH STATIONS

Press OK.

CLOSE CONFIRMATION

● The Confirmation screen appears.

● Repeat steps 1 through 4 as necessary.

SCREEN

Press MENU.

CLOSE CONFIRMATION

SCREEN

Press MENU.

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TV Station And ID List

ID*

STATION NAME

ID*

STATION NAME

1000

3SAT

ADLT

ANT3

ARD

ARTE

BBC

TV1000

3SAT

ORF2

ORF3

OWL3

PREM

PRO7

RAI1

RAI2

RAI3

RET4

ORF2

ORF3

ADULT

ANTENA3

ARD

OWL3

PREMIERE

PRO7

ARTE

RAI1

BBC GROUP

BBC1

RAI2

BBC1

BBC2

BR3

RAI3

BBC2

RETE4

BAYERN3

CANAL PLUS

PORTUGUSES

CANALE5

CHANNEL4

CHANNEL5

CHILD

TELE21

RTBF1 or 2

RTL

C+

RTBF

RTL

CAN5

CH4

RTL2

RTL4

RTL5

RTP

SAT1

SBS

SHOW

SIC

SKY

SKYN

SPRT

SRTL

STAR

SVT1

SVT2

SW3

TCC

TELE

TEL5

TF1

RTL2

RTL4

CH5

RTL5

CHLD

CINE

CLUB

CMT

CNN

CSUR

DISC

RTP

CINEMA

TELECLUB

CMT

SCHWEIZ4

SAT1

SBS

CNN

SHOW

SOCIEDADE

SKY CHANNEL

SKY NEWS

SPORT

SUPER RTL

STAR-TV

SVT1

ANDALUCIA

DISCOVERY

DR TV

DRS

DSF

DRS

DSF

ETB1

ETB2

EURO

EUSP

FEMM

FILM

FNET

FR2

ETB1

ETB2

EURONEWS

EUROSPORTS

FEMMAN

FILM

SVT2

SUEDWEST3

TCC

TELE

FILMNET

France2

France3

GALAVISION

HESSEN3

INFO-KANAL

ITALIA1

ITALIA7

ITV

TELE5

TF1

FR3

TM3

TMC

TNT

TRT

TM3

GALA

HR3

TELEMONTECARLO

TNT INT

TRT INT

TSI

INFO

ITA1

TSI

ITA7

TSR

ITV

TV1

BRTN TV1

BRTN TV2

TV3

JSTV

KA2

TV2

KA2

TV3

KAB1

KAN2

LOCA

KABEL1

KANAL2

LOCAL

TV4

TV5

TV6

TVE1

TVE2

TVG

TVI

TVE1

MBC

MCM

MDR

MOVE

MTV

MTV3

N-TV

NBC

NDR3

NED1

NED2

NED3

NEWS

NICK

NRK

MBR

TVE2

MCM

TV GALICIA

TV INDEPENDENT

TV NORGE

VIDEO

VERONICA

VH-1

MDR

MOVIE

MTV

TVN

VCR

VERO

VH-1

VIVA

VIV2

VMTV

VOX

VT4

VTM

WDR1

WDR3

YLE1

YLE2

ZDF

ZTV

MTV3

NORD3

N-TV

VIVA

VIVA2

NBC SUPER

NDR3

VIDEO MUSIC

VOX

NED1

NED2

VT4

NED3

VTM

West1

NICKELODEON

NRK

NRK2

ODEON

ORF1

West3

YLE1

NRK2

ODE

ORF1

YLE2

ZDF

ZTV

* The "ID" abbreviation is what is shown on-screen in lieu of the

station name. The "ID" abbreviation is listed in the Confirma-

tion screen and is displayed on the TV screen when the

recorder is tuned to a different station.

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SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.)

Fine-Tuning Channels

Already Stored

Perform steps 1 and 2 of "Storing Channels Manually" on

page 48 to access the Confirmation screen before continuing.

– –:– –

SELECT CHANNEL TO

FINE-TUNE

until the channel you want to tune

Press

ﬁ

begins blinking.

ACCESS MANUAL

CHANNEL SET SCREEN

Press OK twice. The Manual Channel Set screen

appears.

PERFORM TUNING

the picture is its clearest. Then press OK.

Press until "+/–" begins blinking, then press ﬁ until

● The Confirmation screen appears.

● Repeat steps 1 through 3 as necessary.

CLOSE CONFIRMATION

SCREEN

Press MENU.

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SHOWVIEW Setup

IMPORTANT

Normally, Auto Set Up (੬ pg. 4) or Auto Channel Set (੬ pg. 46) sets the Guide Program Numbers automatically. You need to set

the Guide Program Numbers manually only in the following cases.

●

When timer-programming with SHOWVIEW, the channel position, where the station you wish to record is received on your

recorder, is not selected.

— Set the Guide Program Number for that station manually.

When you add/delete a channel or change channel positions manually after Auto Set Up or Auto Channel Set has taken place.

— Set the Guide Program Numbers for all the receivable stations manually.

When you wish to timer-record a satellite programme with SHOWVIEW.

●

— Set the Guide Program Numbers for all satellite broadcasts received on your satellite tuner.

Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode).

Guide Program Number Set

ACCESS MAIN MENU

ENTER RECEIVING

SCREEN

CHANNEL POSITION

NUMBER

Press MENU.

Press ﬁ or NUMBER

GUIDE PROG SET

keys to input the number

of the recorder's channel

position on which the

Guide Program number's

broadcast is received.

ACCESS INITIAL SET

SCREEN

GUIDE PROG

TV PROG

ZDF

Press ﬁ to move the highlight bar (pointer) to

Then press OK or

"INITIAL SET", then press OK or

[5∞] =

● If the satellite broadcast

is received on your

recorder's auxiliary

channel "L-2", select

[MENU] : EXIT

(Ex.) If ZDF is received on

channel position 2.

ACCESS GUIDE PROG SET

SCREEN

"L-2" for the channel position.

● Repeat steps 4 and 5 as necessary.

Press ﬁ to move the highlight bar (pointer) to "GUIDE

PROG SET", then press OK or

RETURN TO NORMAL

SCREEN

ENTER GUIDE PROG

NUMBER

Press MENU.

Press ﬁ or NUMBER keys

GUIDE PROG SET

to enter the Guide Program

number for the desired

station as shown in the TV

listings. Then press

GUIDE PROG

TV PROG

Guide Program Number

OK or

"Guide Program (GUIDE PROG) number" refers to the

assigned TV station numbers, according to broadcast area, for

SHOWVIEW timer recording. The Guide Program numbers can

be found in most TV listings.

[5 ] =

∞

[MENU] : EXIT

(Ex.) When inputting the

Guide Program

number 2 for ZDF.

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SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.)

IMPORTANT

If you performed Auto Set Up (੬ pg. 4) or Auto Channel

Set (੬ pg. 46), without ever having set the clock previ-

ously, the recorder's built-in clock is also set automatically.

Perform the following steps only if —

— Auto Clock Set has not been performed correctly by

Auto Set Up or Auto Channel Set.

Clock Set

Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode).

— the recorder's memory backup has expired.

— you want to change Just Clock setting (੬ "Just Clock"

in the left column).

– –:– –

TURN THE RECORDER ON

Press

ACCESS MAIN MENU

SCREEN

Press MENU.

ACCESS INITIAL SET

SCREEN

Move the highlight bar (pointer) to "INITIAL SET" by

pressing %ﬁ, then press OK or

ACCESS CLOCK SET

SCREEN

Move the highlight bar (pointer) to "CLOCK SET" by

pressing %ﬁ, then press OK or . The Clock Set screen

appears.

INITIAL SET

CLOCK SET

TIME

0: 00

DATE

01 . 01

YEAR

GUIDE PROG SET

JUST CLOCK : OFF

TV PR.

Just Clock

[5 ] =

[

∞] =

∞

[MENU] : EXIT

The Just Clock function provides accurate time keeping

through automatic adjustments at regular intervals, by

reading data from a PDC signal.

SET DATE AND TIME

The Just Clock option can be set "ON" or "OFF" at the Clock

Set screen (the default setting is "OFF"). Press OK until the

Just Clock setting begins blinking, then press %ﬁ to change

the setting.

IMPORTANT: If you turn off Just Clock, the accuracy of your

recorder's built-in clock may be reduced, which could

adversely effect timer recording. We recommend you to

keep Just Clock on. In cases where the clock setting data

from a PDC signal is incorrect, however, you are advised to

keep Just Clock set to "OFF".

Press %ﬁ to set the time, then press OK or . The

"date" display begins blinking. Repeat the same

procedure to set the date and year.

● When you set the time, press and hold %ﬁ to

change the time by 30 minutes.

● When you set the date, press and hold %ﬁ to

change the date by 15 days.

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SET JUST CLOCK

The default setting is “OFF”. Set as desired by pressing

%ﬁ, then press OK or

● For the Just clock function, ੬ "Just Clock" on page

54.

● If you set to “OFF”, you can disregard the next step as

you won’t be able to receive regular clock adjustments.

– –:– –

SET CLOCK DATA SOURCE

CHANNEL POSITION

The recorder is preset to receive clock setting and

adjustment data from channel position 1. Press %ﬁ to set

the channel position to the number representing the

station transmitting clock setting data, then press OK or

START CLOCK OPERATION

Press MENU.

NOTES:

● Just Clock (when set to "ON") adjusts the recorder's built-in

clock every hour, except for 23:00, 0:00, 1:00 and 2:00.

● Just Clock is not effective when . . .

– the recorder’s power is on.

– the recorder is in the Timer mode.

– a difference of more than 3 minutes exists between the

built-in clock’s time and the actual time.

– the recorder is in the Auto Satellite Prog Rec mode

(੬ pg. 32).

– the recorder is in the Power Save mode (੬ pg. 9).

● If Just Clock is set to "ON", the recorder’s clock is automati-

cally adjusted at the start/end of Summer Time.

● Just Clock may not function properly depending on the

reception condition.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

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

corrected, and this can save you the trouble of sending your video recorder off for repair.

POWER

SYMPTOM

1. No power is applied to the

POSSIBLE CAUSE

● The mains power cord is discon-

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Connect the mains power cord.

recorder.

nected.

2. The clock is functioning properly,

but the recorder cannot be powered.

● “‰“ is displayed on the display

panel with Auto Timer set to "OFF".

Press the ‰ button to turn the “‰“

indicator off.

3. The remote control won't function.

● The batteries are discharged.

Replace the dead batteries with new

ones.

TAPE TRANSPORT

SYMPTOM

1. The tape does not run during

recording.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

CORRECTIVE ACTION

● “ “ is displayed on the display

Press PLAY to turn the “ “ indicator

panel.

off.

2. The tape will not rewind or fast-

forward.

● The tape is already fully rewound or

fast-forwarded.

Check the cassette.

PLAYBACK

SYMPTOM

1. The playback picture does not

appear while the tape is running.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

● If you’re using the RF OUT connec-

CORRECTIVE ACTION

If you are using the RF OUT connec-

tion . . .

. . . the TV receiver’s channel selector

is not set to the VIDEO channel.

. . . the recorder's VIDEO channel

has not been correctly set.

● If you’re using the AV connection, the

TV receiver is not set to the AV mode.

. . . set the TV receiver to the VIDEO

channel. (੬ pg. 5)

. . . perform "Video Channel Set".

(੬ pg. 45)

If you are using the AV connection,

set the TV to its AV mode.

2. Noise appears during normal

playback.

● The automatic tracking mode is

engaged.

Try manual tracking. (੬ pg. 14)

3. The playback picture is blurred or

interrupted while TV broadcasts are

clear.

● The video heads may be dirty.

Consult your JVC dealer.

4. Breaks are noticeable in Hi-Fi

soundtrack

● Automatic tracking is engaged.

Engage and adjust tracking manually.

(੬ pg. 14)

RECORDING

POSSIBLE CAUSE

● There is no cassette loaded, or the

cassette loaded has had its Record

Safety tab removed.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Insert a cassette, or using adhesive

tape, reseal the slot where the tab

was removed.

SYMPTOM

1. Recording cannot be started.

● “L-1”, “L-2” or “F-1” has been

Set to the desired channel.

2. TV broadcasts cannot be recorded.

3. Tape-to-tape editing is not possible.

selected as the input mode.

● The source (another video recorder,

camcorder) has not been properly

connected.

Confirm that the source is properly

connected.

● All necessary power switches have

not been turned on.

● The input mode is not correct.

Confirm that all units’ power switches

are turned on.

Set the input mode to “L-1”, “L-2” or

“F-1”.

4. Camcorder recording is not

possible.

● The camcorder has not been

properly connected.

Confirm that the camcorder is

properly connected.

Set the input mode to “L-1”, “L-2” or

“F-1”.

● The input mode is not correct.

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TIMER RECORDING

POSSIBLE CAUSE

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Re-perform the clock and/or timer

settings.

Press ‰ and confirm that “‰“ is

displayed on the display panel.

SYMPTOM

1. Timer recording won’t work.

● The clock and/or the timer have

been set incorrectly.

● The timer is not engaged.

● Timer recording is in progress.

Timer programming can’t be

performed while a timer recording is

in progress. Wait until it finishes.

2. Timer programming is not possible.

● The timer is engaged but there’s no

cassette loaded.

Load a cassette with the Record

Safety tab intact, or cover the hole

using adhesive tape.

3. “‰“ and “]“ on the display

panel won’t stop blinking.

● The loaded cassette has had its

Record Safety tab removed.

Remove the cassette and cover the

hole with adhesive tape, or insert a

cassette with the Record Safety tab

intact.

4. The cassette is automatically

ejected, and “‰“ and “]“ on the

display panel won’t stop blinking.

Check the programmed data and re-

program as necessary, then press ‰

again.

5. “‰“ blinks for 10 seconds and the

● ‰ has been pressed when there are

no programs in memory, or the timer

record information has been

Timer mode is disengaged.

programmed incorrectly.

● The end of the tape was reached

during timer recording.

The programme may not have been

recorded in its entirety. Next time

make sure you have enough time on

the tape to record the entire

programme.

6. The cassette is automatically

ejected, the power shuts off and

“‰“ and “]“ won’t stop

blinking.

● The recorder’s channel positions

have been set incorrectly.

Refer to "Guide Program Number Set"

and re-perform the procedure

(੬ pg. 53).

7. SHOWVIEW does not timer-record

properly.