Page 2 - s a f e t y f i r s t; Safety Precautions; WARNING: DANGEROUS VOLTAGE INSIDE; IMPORTANT; CAUTION
s a f e t y f i r s t 2 Safety Precautions The rating plate and the safety caution are on the rear of the unit. WARNING: DANGEROUS VOLTAGE INSIDE WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. IMPORTANT ■ Please read the various precautions on pages 2–4 of thi...
Page 3 - MOISTURE CONDENSATION
s a f e t y f i r s t 3 The STANDBY/ON o button does not completely shut off mains power from the unit, but switches operating current on and off. “ y ” shows electrical power standby and “ z ” shows ON . Video tapes recorded with this video recorder in the LP/EP (Long Play/Extended Play) mode canno...
Page 5 - Contents
Contents Diagrams of Equipment ................................ 6 Equipment Key ............................................. 7 Welcome to JVC ............................................ 8 Three-Step Quick Start ............................... 10 Basic Features ........................................
Page 6 - d i a g r a m s o f e qu i p m e n t; front panel; remote control
d i a g r a m s o f e qu i p m e n t 6 front panel displ ay rear panel VPS/PDC REVIEW VPS/PDC VCR SP 9 @ $ 2 7 8 1 3 5 6 4 ! 0 # 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 TV PR + TV PR – T V – TV + TV 0000 STOP FIN MENU OK TV/VCR DAILY/QTDN. VPS/PDC AUX ? WEEKLY/HEBDO PROG 30 SEC – –:– – AUDIO 1 . , / ABC JKL GHI MNO PQRS TUV ...
Page 7 - e q u i p m e n t k e y; Diagram Key
e q u i p m e n t k e y 7 Diagram Key REAR PANEL 1 Mains Power Cord supplies power to VCR.2 AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT Connector enables AV connection to TV orsecond VCR; input recordablewhen L-1 selected.3 SAT CONTROL Connector enables connection of theprovided Satellite Controller fortimer recording with a ...
Page 8 - w e lco m e to j vc; b e f o r e yo u sta r t; c o n n e c to r c ove r; Welcome to JVC; Thank you for choosing JVC.; Getting Everything Ready
w e lco m e to j vc 8 b e f o r e yo u sta r t Please read the SAFETY FIRST on pages 2–4, it tells you about some safety points Refer to the diagrams on pages 6–7 when reading through these instructions Refer to the List of Terms on page 72 if you need an explanation for any terms in this manual c o...
Page 9 - s c a r t a n d r f; If you have connected only the RF cable,
w e lco m e to j vc 9 GETTING EVERYTHING READY (continued) c o n n e c t c a b l e s Connect the cables as indicated in the diagram ( below ), using the TV Aerial Cable , the RF Cable and the 21-pin SCART Cable ( not provided ). s c a r t a n d r f SCART is a recommended option because its use impro...
Page 10 - t h r e e - s t e p qu i c k s ta r t; Three-Step Quick Start; For Step; Auto Setup
t h r e e - s t e p qu i c k s ta r t 10 b e f o r e yo u sta r t Check that the VCR is turned off and no cassette is inserted Load the batteries into the Remote Control Refer to the Remote Control diagram on pages 6–7 Unless indicated otherwise, use the buttons on the Remote Control Check that the ...
Page 11 - t h r e e s t e p qu i c k s ta rt; Preset Download
t h r e e s t e p qu i c k s ta rt 11 TV PR + TV PR – T V – TV + TV 0000 STOP FIN MENU OK TV/VCR DAILY/QTDN. VPS/PDC AUX ? WEEKLY/HEBDO PROG 30 SEC – –:– – AUDIO 1 . , / ABC JKL GHI MNO PQRS TUV ] WXYZ DEF 2 3 4 6 5 7 8 9 0 DATE STARTDEBUT PR 2 4 1 3 ENTER/ENTR EE EXPRESS PR + OK 3 ENTER/ENTR EE b e...
Page 12 - Check the Results; Finish Off
t h r e e - s t e p qu i c k s ta r t 12 Check the Results When Auto Setup or Preset Download finishes, you will see one of the three following examples on the VCR display panel: The Preset Positions and the Clock have been set successfully Go straight to Step 3 (20:00 used as example only). The Pre...
Page 14 - b a s i c f e atu r e s; Playback; Load a Video Cassette
b a s i c f e atu r e s 14 b e f o r e yo u sta r t Turn the TV on Tune the TV to your Video Channel or to its AV mode n t s c ta pe s If an NTSC tape is played, ‘NTSC a PAL’ appears on screen for about 5 seconds Some TVs will shrink the picture and place black bars at the top and bottom of the scre...
Page 15 - Rewind and Fast Forward; Video Heads Cleaning
b a s i c f e atu r e s 15 Rewind and Fast Forward r ew i n d Press the < button on the Remote Control or turn the JOG Dial to the left. fa s t f o r w a r d Press the > button on the Remote Control or turn the JOG Dial to the right. Video Heads Cleaning Use a dry cleaning cassette — JVC TCL-2...
Page 16 - Playback Features; Advanced JOG Dial; Pause During Playback
b a s i c f e atu r e s 16 Playback Features Advanced JOG Dial The JOG Dial can be found on the front right of the VCR. It has various functions, such as picture search ( 墌 this page, pg. 17 and 18), selecting preset position ( 墌 pg. 19), 24H Express Timer Programming ( 墌 pg. 28), etc. Pause Duri...
Page 17 - Slow Motion; Variable Speed Search
b a s i c f e atu r e s 17 TV PR + TV PR – T V – TV + TV 0000 STOP FIN MENU OK TV/VCR DAILY/QTDN. VPS/PDC AUX ? WEEKLY/HEBDO PROG 30 SEC – –:– – AUDIO 1 . , / ABC JKL GHI MNO PQRS TUV ] WXYZ DEF 2 3 4 6 5 7 8 9 0 DATE STARTDEBUT PR 2 4 1 3 ENTER/ENTR EE EXPRESS Slow Motion This VCR will play your ca...
Page 18 - High Speed Search; NOTES
b a s i c f e atu r e s 18 High Speed Search You can perform a high speed search in either direction using the JOG Dial or the Remote Control. j o g d i a l During playback, turn the JOG Dial to the right (for forward search) or left (for reverse search). r e m ot e c o n t r o l During playback or ...
Page 19 - Recording; Set the Tape Speed; Pause and Resume During Recording
b a s i c f e atu r e s 19 b e f o r e yo u sta r t Turn the TV on Tune the TV to your Video Channel or to its AV mode Choose a blank cassette which has the record safety tab still in place Record Safety Tab Load the cassette into the VCR (see page 14) TV PR + TV PR – T V – TV + TV 0000 STOP FIN MEN...
Page 20 - Notes on Recording; Change Display Information; Check Elapsed Recording Time and Reset It; Record a Programme While Watching Another
b a s i c f e atu r e s 20 TV PR + TV PR – T V – TV + TV 0000 STOP FIN MEN U OK TV/VCR DAILY/QTDN. VPS/PDC AUX ? WEEKLY/HEBDO PROG 30 SEC – –:– – AUDIO 1 . , / ABC JKL GHI MNO PQRS TUV ] WXYZ DEF 2 3 4 6 5 7 8 9 0 DATE STARTDEBUT PR 2 4 1 3 ENTER/ENTR EE EXPRESS Notes on Recording When using both th...
Page 21 - Recording Resume Function
b a s i c f e atu r e s 21 Recording Resume Function If there is a power cut during recording (or Instant Timer Recording or timerrecording), the recording will resume automatically when power is restored tothe VCR unless the VCR’s memory backup has expired. Instant Timer Recording This method allow...
Page 22 - Timer Programming; Get to the VIDEO Plus + Screen; Enter the PlusCode Number
b a s i c f e atu r e s 22 b e f o r e yo u sta r t Make sure that the VCR’s clock is set correctly Insert a cassette with the safety tab in place Turn on the TV and select the Video channel or the AV Mode TV PR + TV PR – T V – TV + TV 0000 STOP FIN MENU OK TV/VCR DAILY/QTDN. VPS/PDC AUX ? WEEKLY/HE...
Page 24 - Edit Programme Title; Return to Normal Screen; Engage Timer Mode
b a s i c f e atu r e s 24 TV PR + TV PR – T V – TV + TV 0000 STOP FIN MENU OK TV/VCR DAILY/QTDN. VPS/PDC AUX ? WEEKLY/HEBDO PROG 30 SEC – –:– – AUDIO 1 . , / ABC JKL GHI MNO PQRS TUV ] WXYZ DEF 2 3 4 6 5 7 8 9 0 DATE STARTDEBUT PR 2 4 1 3 ENTER/ENTR EE EXPRESS 0000 PQRS 7 WXYZ 9 4 Edit Programme Ti...
Page 25 - Get to the Programme Screen/Display
b a s i c f e atu r e s 25 b e f o r e yo u sta r t Make sure that the VCR’s clock is set correctly Insert a cassette with the safety tab in place Turn on the TV and select the Video channel or the AV Mode Express TimerProgramming If you do not know the PlusCode number for the programme that you wis...
Page 28 - Notes
b a s i c f e atu r e s 28 24H Express TimerProgramming You can programme a timer recording that starts within 24 hours using the24H EXPRESS c button and the Advanced JOG Dial on the VCR. e n t e r p r o g r a m m e m o d e Press the 24H EXPRESS c button on the VCR. The Programme Start Time indicato...
Page 30 - When Programmes Overlap Each Other
b a s i c f e atu r e s 30 – P1 – [ x ]: DELETE [+/–] a k [PROG]: EXIT START STOP SP VPS/PDC OFF DATE TV PROG 24.12 3 ITV 8:00 10:00 [ 1 ] a k [PROG]: EXIT 1 2345678 START 8:00 10:0011:30 9:00 STOP 10:00 10:4513:0010:00 CH 3 21 92 DATE 24.12 25.1225.12DAILY When Programmes Overlap Each Other If PROG...
Page 32 - a dva n c e d f e atu r e s; Picture Quality; Manual Tracking; Video Stabilizer
a dva n c e d f e atu r e s 32 Picture Quality Manual Tracking Your VCR is equipped with automatic tracking control. This willbe adequate for most tapes and will automatically adjust thetracking to suit the particular tape in use but if you insert an oldor worn tape, it may be necessary to manually ...
Page 33 - Picture Control
a dva n c e d f e atu r e s 33 Picture Control This feature allows you to select the most appropriate picture quality according to the type oftape or use of this VCR. The default setting is AUTO . g e t t o t h e m o d e s e t s c r e e n Press m . Move the highlight bar to MODE SET using the A and ...
Page 37 - Sound Modes; NICAM Stereo and Bilingual Broadcasts
a dva n c e d f e atu r e s 37 b e f o r e yo u sta r t Set On Screen Display (O.S.D.) to ON ( 墌 pg. 55) Sound Modes NICAM Stereo and Bilingual Broadcasts This VCR is equipped with a digital stereo sound decoder ( NICAM ) which makes the reception of stereo and bilingual broadcasts possible. When th...
Page 38 - Finding Specific Scenes; Skip Search; Instant ReView
a dva n c e d f e atu r e s 38 Finding Specific Scenes Skip Search During playback, press 3 up to 4 times. Each press of the 3 button will cause the VCR to go into fast-motion playback for a period of 30 seconds. Normal playback resumesautomatically. • To return to normal playback during a Skip Sear...
Page 39 - Programme Navigation; When inserting a cassette with the record safety tab intact ...
a dva n c e d f e atu r e s 39 Programme Navigation When you record a TV programme with this VCR, the VCR automatically stores in its memorythe recording date, start time and station name. You can store these information for up to8 programmes on one cassette. At maximum, information for 10 tapes can...
Page 40 - Navigation Playback; Programme Navigation Screen; Turn Off Navigation
a dva n c e d f e atu r e s 40 Navigation Playback This function is useful when you wish to quickly find out what programmes you have recordedon a tape with this VCR. This function allows you to select a programme to watch, and thenautomatically searches for the start of the programme. l oa d a r e ...
Page 41 - Entering Character
a dva n c e d f e atu r e s 41 [ 0 ]: = k [1]: TITLE [ x ]: DELETE [MENU]: EXIT F 14.06.00 22:00 BBC – –.– –.– – – –:– – PR. 7 27.02.99 22:00 BBC2 25.12.00 WORLD CUP [0–9]: SELECT LETTERS[ x ]: DELETE [ 0 ]: CURSOR g k : OK [MENU]: EXIT [0–9]: SELECT LETTERS[ x ]: DELETE [ 0 ]: CURSOR g k : OK [MENU...
Page 42 - Delete Tape Data
a dva n c e d f e atu r e s 42 [ 0 ]: = k [1]: TITLE [ x ]: DELETE [MENU]: EXIT F 14.06.00 22:00 BBC – –.– –.– – – –:– – PR. 7 27.02.99 22:00 BBC2 25.12.00 WORLD CUP Delete Tape Data l oa d a r e c o r d e d c a s s e t t e Insert a cassette recorded on this VCR. g e t t o t h e p r o g r a m m e n ...
Page 43 - NexTView Link
a dva n c e d f e atu r e s 43 T-V Link Functions When you connect the VCR and your TV via both the RF cable and the fully-wired 21-pin SCART cable ( pg. 9), the following functions are available. You can use these functions only with a TV offering T-V Link, etc.*For details, refer to the instructio...
Page 44 - Direct Rec
a dva n c e d f e atu r e s 44 Direct Rec You can start recording the programme that you are watching on your TV withsimple operation. Press and hold T and press . on the Remote Control, or press T on the VCR. Follow the procedure below to use this function. g e t t o t h e m o d e s e t s c r e e n...
Page 45 - Installing Satellite Controller
a dva n c e d f e atu r e s 45 Satellite ReceiverControl Settings The following procedure is required if you receive satellite channels througha satellite receiver. Around 20 seconds before the VIDEO Plus+ timer record-ing or Manual timer recording starts, the VCR sets its input mode to L-2 andautom...
Page 46 - Setting satellite receiver’s brand
a dva n c e d f e atu r e s 46 Setting satellite receiver’s brand After installation, set the satellite receiver’s brand correctly and perform test;otherwise, the Satellite Controller cannot work correctly. t u r n o n s at e l l i t e r e c e i v e r Turn on the satellite receiver’s power. g e t t ...
Page 47 - Check Result of Test
a dva n c e d f e atu r e s 47 Check Result of Test If the satellite receiver’s channel numberhas been changed to the same channel asyou set ... Press the A and B buttons to move the highlight bar to CHANGED TO ... , then press O (or E ) to finish the Sat Control Set mode. If the satellite receiver’...
Page 48 - Auto Record from Satellite Receiver
a dva n c e d f e atu r e s 48 Auto Satellite ProgrammeRecording Auto Record from Satellite Receiver This facility allows a programme timer-recorded using the satellite receiver to be recorded on theVCR. c o n n e c t u p Connect your satellite receiver, TV and VCR ( see diagram below ). DECODER VCR...
Page 50 - Editing
a dva n c e d f e atu r e s 50 Editing L-1 OUTPUT/INPUT Setting The AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT connector accepts and delivers either a composite signal (regular video signal) or a Y/C signal (a signal in which the luminance andchrominance signals are separated). Set L-1 OUTPUT and L-1 INPUT to the appro- pria...
Page 52 - Editing Using Another VCR
a dva n c e d f e atu r e s 52 Editing Using Another VCR c o n n e c t u p Connect the player’s 21-pin SCART connector to the recorder’s 21-pin SCART connector as illustrated. A When using your VCR as the player ... ... connect its AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT connector to another VCR. B When using your VCR as ...
Page 54 - Editing from a Camcorder
a dva n c e d f e atu r e s 54 Editing from a Camcorder c o n n e c t u p Connect the VCR and the camcorder with either of the following methods: A If the camcorder has NO S-VIDEO output connector... ... connect the camcorder’s AUDIO/VIDEO OUT connectors to the VCR’s front panel AUDIO/VIDEO input co...
Page 55 - Other Functions
a dva n c e d f e atu r e s 55 Other Functions On-Screen Display (O.S.D.) This function allows you to turn the on-screen information ON or OFF . g e t t o t h e m o d e s e t s c r e e n Press m , move the highlight bar to MODE SET using the A and B buttons and press O (or E ). e n a b l e / d i s a...
Page 56 - Power Save Mode
a dva n c e d f e atu r e s 56 Power Save Mode You can reduce the power consumption while the VCR is turned off. g e t to t h e m o d e s e t s c r e e n Press m . Move the highlight bar to MODE SET using the A and B buttons and press O (or E ). s e l e c t p o w e r s av e m o d e Move the highligh...
Page 57 - Auto Timer
a dva n c e d f e atu r e s 57 Auto Timer When the AUTO TIMER is set to ON , the timer is automatically engaged when the VCR power is turned off and automatically disengaged when the VCR is powered back on. g e t to t h e m o d e s e t s c r e e n Press m . Move the highlight bar to MODE SET using t...
Page 59 - Video Channel Set; Access Video Channel Mode; Exit Video Channel Set Mode
a dva n c e d f e atu r e s 59 b e f o r e yo u sta r t The power cord must be plugged in and connected to the VCR The VCR must be turned off and no cassette inserted The Remote Control must have batteries inserted The TV set must be turned on Video Channel Set The VCR can send picture signals to th...
Page 60 - Tuner Set; Auto Channel Setup
a dva n c e d f e atu r e s 60 Tuner Set The VCR needs to find, identify and memorise all available stations in your area in order torecord programmes correctly. Once done, pressing the A or B buttons enables you to jump to the available channels without going via any vacant channels. This channelse...
Page 61 - Manual Channel Setup
a dva n c e d f e atu r e s 61 Manual Channel Setup g e t to t h e c o n f i r m at i o n s c r e e n Press m . Move the highlight bar to MANUAL CH SET using the A and B buttons and press O (or E ). s e l e c t p o s i t i o n Use the M button on the Remote Control to move the highlight bar to a vac...
Page 62 - Change Station Name; Delete a Channel
a dva n c e d f e atu r e s 62 PR010203 04 050607 CH 263323 30 37 [ 10 ] a k : EDIT a [ x ]: DELETE [MENU]: EXIT ID BBC1BBC2 ITV CH4 CH5 - - - -- - - - PR080910 11 121314 CH ID - - - -- - - -- - - - - - - - - - - -- - - -- - - - Change Station Name g e t to t h e c o n f i r m at i o n s c r e e n P...
Page 63 - Change Station Preset Position
a dva n c e d f e atu r e s 63 Change Station Preset Position g e t to t h e c o n f i r m at i o n s c r e e n Press m . Move the highlight bar to MANUAL CH SET using the A and B buttons and press O (or E ). s e l e c t i t e m Use the M button on the Remote Control until the item you want to move ...
Page 64 - Fine-Tuning Stored Channels; TV Station ID Guide
a dva n c e d f e atu r e s 64 STATION NAME ID Grampian TV GRMP Hessen1 HR1 Hessen3 HR3 HRT HRT HTV HTV ITV Network ITV Kabelkanal KABL London LNDN MDR MDR MTV MTV Nord3 N3 NDR1 NDR1 NDR3 NDR3 NED1 NED1 NED2 NED2 NED3 NED3 Network 2 NET2 NRK NRK N-TV N-TV Offener KanalOKANORF1 ORF1 ORF2 ORF2 ORF3 OR...
Page 65 - TV Station Channel Number Guide
a dva n c e d f e atu r e s 65 Region Transmitter BBC1 BBC2 ITV CH4 CH5 London & South-East Bluebell Hill 40 46 43 65 — Crystal Palace 26 33 23 30 37 Dover 50 56 66 53 — Heathfield 49 52 64 67 — Oxford 57 63 60 53 49 South-West Beacon Hill 57 63 60 53 — Caradon Hill 22 28 25 32 — Huntshaw Cross ...
Page 66 - Clock Set; Setting the Clock; Notes on Just Clock
a dva n c e d f e atu r e s 66 Clock Set You should only need to perform this function if: • Auto Clock Set was not performed correctly by Auto Setup, Preset Download or Auto Channel Set • The VCR’s memory backup has expired• You want to change the Just Clock setting Setting the Clock g e t to t h e...
Page 67 - Guide Program Numbers; Manually Setting Guide Program Numbers
a dva n c e d f e atu r e s 67 Guide Program Numbers Guide Program Numbers are used by the VIDEO Plus+ system to identify the correct presetto record. You should only need to perform this function if: • using a PlusCode number does not identify a preset number automatically• you add a channel after ...
Page 68 - s u b s i d i a ry i n fo r m at i o n; Questions and Answers
s u b s i d i a ry i n fo r m at i o n 68 Questions and Answers PLAYBACK Q: What happens if the end of the tape is reached during playback or search? A: The tape is automatically rewound to the beginning. Q: Can the VCR indefinitely remain in the still mode? A: No. It stops automatically after 5 min...
Page 69 - Troubleshooting; SYMPTOM
s u b s i d i a ry i n fo r m at i o n 69 Troubleshooting SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION POWER 1. No power is applied to the VCR. 2. The clock is functioning properly, but the VCR cannot bepowered. 3. The Remote Control won’t function. TAPE TRANSPORT 1. The tape does not run during recordi...
Page 72 - l i s t o f t e r m s; List of Terms
l i s t o f t e r m s 72 List of Terms N N N N N Next Function Memory ........................................... 57NICAM Stereo and Bilingual Broadcasts ................ 37NTSC Tapes .............................................................. 14 O O O O O On-Screen Display (O.S.D.) ................
Page 76 - s p e c i f i c a t i o n s
HR-S6855/6856/6857EK COPYRIGHT © 2001 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD. EK Printed in Malaysia0301 IYV * ID * PJ VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED s p e c i f i c a t i o n s g e n e r a l Power requirement : AC 220 V – 240 V Ó , 50 Hz/60 Hz Power consumption : on : 22 W, off : 3.8 W Operating Temperatur...
