Page 2 - SAFETY FIRST; Safety Precautions; CAUTION; IMPORTANT
Masterpage:Left-FullColx2 2 EN Filename [HRS8850EU1.fm] Page 2 April 17, 2001 5:00 pm SAFETY FIRST Safety Precautions The rating plate and the safety caution are on the rear of the unit. WARNING: DANGEROUS VOLTAGE INSIDEWARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOI...
Page 4 - INDEX; FRONT VIEW; Connector cover
Masterpage:Left-index 4 EN Filename [HRS8850EU1.fm] Page 4 April 17, 2001 5:00 pm INDEX FRONT VIEW A STANDBY/ON 1 Button 墌 pg. 12 B Cassette Loading Slot C 24H EXPRESS # Button 墌 pg. 34 D INSERT Button 墌 pg. 53 E Audio Dubbing (A.DUB) Button 墌 pg. 51 F S-VIDEO/VIDEO/AUDIO Input Connectors 墌 pg. 45, ...
Page 5 - REAR VIEW
Masterpage:Right-index EN 5 Filename [HRS8850EU1.fm] Page 5 April 17, 2001 5:00 pm REAR VIEW A Mains Power Cord 墌 pg. 10 B S VIDEO OUT Connector 墌 pg. 11 C AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT Connector 墌 pg. 10, 48, 54, 55, 56 D SAT CONTROL Connector 墌 pg. 17 E ANT. IN Connector 墌 pg. 10 F AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER Connect...
Page 6 - FRONT DISPLAY PANEL
Masterpage:Left-index 6 EN Filename [HRS8850EU1.fm] Page 6 April 17, 2001 5:00 pm INDEX (cont.) FRONT DISPLAY PANEL A B.E.S.T. Picture System Display 墌 pg. 29 Audio Level Indicator B Start Time Indicator ( ) 墌 pg. 34 Stop Time Indicator ( ) 墌 pg. 34 C Symbolic Mode Indicators D “Timer” Indicator 墌 p...
Page 8 - REMOTE CONTROL
Filename [HRS8850EU1.fm] Masterpage:Left 8 EN Page 8 April 17, 2001 5:00 pm INDEX (cont.) REMOTE CONTROL A LCD Panel 墌 pg. 9, 30 B TV Button 墌 pg. 43 C VCR Button 墌 pg. 42 D AUDIO Button 墌 pg. 23 ^ (TV Muting) Button 墌 pg. 43 E LCD PROG Button 墌 pg. 30 F Number Keys 墌 pg. 24, 30 G DAILY Button 墌 pg....
Page 10 - INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER; Basic Connections; Situate the recorder.; Connect the recorder to TV.; Connect the recorder to mains.
Filename [HRS8850EU1.fm] Masterpage:Left 10 EN Page 10 April 17, 2001 5:00 pm INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER Basic Connections It’s essential that your video recorder be properly connected. A Check the contents. Make sure the package contains all of the accessories listed in “SPECIFICATIONS” on page 7...
Page 12 - INITIAL SETTINGS; Auto Set Up; Turn on the recorder.
Filename [HRS8850EU1a.fm] Masterpage:Left 12 EN Page 12 April 17, 2001 5:01 pm INITIAL SETTINGS Auto Set Up Auto Channel Set/Auto Clock Set/Auto Guide Program Number Set A Turn on the recorder. Press 1 on the recorder or remote control. The Country Set display appears on the front display panel and/...
Page 13 - ATTENTION
Masterpage:Right-NoTitle0 EN 13 Filename [HRS8850EU1a.fm] Page 13 April 17, 2001 5:01 pm C Select the language. Press OK . The Language Set display appears on the front display panel and/or on the TV screen. On the front display panel Press rt to select your language code. (Example) DEUTSCH (02) is ...
Page 14 - Preset Download; Perform Preset Download.; Set the video channel.
Filename [HRS8850EU1a.fm] Masterpage:Left 14 EN Page 14 April 17, 2001 5:01 pm INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) Preset Download Auto Channel Set by Downloading from TV/Auto Clock Set/Auto Guide Program Number Set NOTES: ● For details, refer to the instruction manual of your TV. ● In the area where no TV sta...
Page 16 - Language; Access the Main Menu screen.; Access the Country Set screen.; Return to the normal screen.
Filename [HRS8850EU1a.fm] Masterpage:Left 16 EN Page 16 April 17, 2001 5:01 pm INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) Language This recorder offers you the choice to view on-screen messages in 13 different languages. Though Auto Set Up selects the language automatically ( 墌 pg. 15), you can change the language se...
Page 17 - SAT CONTROL SET; Installing Satellite Controller; Situate the Satellite Controller.
Masterpage:Right EN 17 Filename [HRS8850EU1a.fm] Page 17 April 17, 2001 5:01 pm SAT CONTROL SET Satellite Receiver Control Setting The following procedure is required if you receive satellite channels through a satellite receiver. Approximately 20 seconds before the S HOW V IEW timer programming ( 墌...
Page 18 - Access the Sat Control Set screen.
Filename [HRS8850EU1a.fm] Masterpage:Left 18 EN Page 18 April 17, 2001 5:01 pm SAT CONTROL SET (cont.) Setting satellite receiver's brand and channel After installation, set the satellite receiver’s brand and channel correctly; otherwise, the Satellite Controller cannot work correctly. A Turn on the...
Page 19 - Check the result of the test.; NexTView Link
Masterpage:Right-2lineTitle0 EN 19 Filename [HRS8850EU1a.fm] Page 19 April 17, 2001 5:01 pm SAT CONTROL SET (cont.) T-V LINK G Check the result of the test. If the satellite receiver’s channel number has been changed to the same one as you set in step 6 ... Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointe...
Page 20 - PLAYBACK; Basic Playback; Find the programme start point.; Usable cassettes
Filename [HRS8850EU1a.fm] Masterpage:Left 20 EN Page 20 April 17, 2001 5:01 pm PLAYBACK Basic Playback A Load a cassette. Make sure the window side is up, the rear label side is facing you and the arrow on the front of the cassette is pointed toward the recorder. ● Do not apply too much pressure whe...
Page 21 - Playback Features; Pause during playback.; Slow Motion
Masterpage:Right-NoTitle0 EN 21 Filename [HRS8850EU1a.fm] Page 21 April 24, 2001 1:53 pm Playback Features NOTE: Refer to the illustrations below as you read the following procedures. Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame Playback 1 Pause during playback. Push the JOG dial. OR Press 9 . 2 Activate frame-by-f...
Page 22 - Variable Speed Search; Index Search; Activate Index Search.; Skip Search; Activate Instant ReView.
Filename [HRS8850EU1a.fm] Masterpage:Left 22 EN Page 22 April 24, 2001 2:02 pm PLAYBACK (cont.) Variable Speed Search During playback, turn the JOG dial to the right for forward variable-speed search, or to the left for reverse variable-speed search. OR During playback, press w or e . ● The more tim...
Page 23 - Next Function Memory; Repeat Playback; Activate Repeat Playback.; Manual Tracking; Override automatic tracking.; Soundtrack Selection
Masterpage:Right-NoTitle0 EN 23 Filename [HRS8850EU1a.fm] Page 23 April 17, 2001 5:01 pm Next Function Memory The Next Function Memory “tells” the recorder what to do after rewinding. Before continuing, make sure the recorder is in the Stop mode. a- For Automatic Start Of PlaybackPress 3 , then pres...
Page 24 - RECORDING; Basic Recording; Recording Resume Function
Filename [HRS8850EU1a.fm] Masterpage:Left 24 EN Page 24 April 17, 2001 5:01 pm RECORDING Basic Recording A Load a cassette. Insert a cassette with the record safety tab intact. ● The recorder checks the tape information for Programme Navigation. For details, refer to “Navigation” ( 墌 pg. 38). B Choo...
Page 25 - Recording Features; Set the recording duration.; Elapsed Recording Time Indication; Set the counter display.; Tape Remaining Time
Masterpage:Right-NoTitle0 EN 25 Filename [HRS8850EU1a.fm] Page 25 April 17, 2001 5:01 pm Recording Features Record One Programme While Watching Another If your recorder is connected to the TV via the AV connection, press TV/VCR . The recorder’s VCR indicator and the TV broadcast being recorded disap...
Page 26 - Retake; Locate the start point.
Filename [HRS8850EU1a.fm] Masterpage:Left 26 EN Page 26 April 17, 2001 5:01 pm RECORDING (cont.) Retake You can cut out unnecessary parts of a TV programme while you are recording it. 1 Engage the Record-Pause mode. Press 9 during recording. 2 Locate the start point. Turn the JOG dial to the left or...
Page 30 - TIMER RECORDING; Timer; Access the S
Filename [HRS8850EU2.fm] Masterpage:Left 30 EN Page 30 April 17, 2001 5:01 pm TIMER RECORDING S HOW V IEW ® Timer Programming With the S HOW V IEW system, timer programming is greatly simplified because each TV programme has a corresponding code number which your recorder is able to recognize.You ca...
Page 32 - Access the Programme screen.
Filename [HRS8850EU2.fm] Masterpage:Left 32 EN Page 32 April 17, 2001 5:01 pm TIMER RECORDING (cont.) Express Timer Programming If you do not know the S HOW V IEW number for the programme you wish to record, use the following procedure to set your recorder to timer-record the programme. A Access the...
Page 34 - Enter the programme mode.; Engage the recorder’s timer mode.
Filename [HRS8850EU2.fm] Masterpage:Left 34 EN Page 34 April 17, 2001 5:01 pm TIMER RECORDING (cont.) 24 Hour Express Timer Programming NOTES: ● You can programme this recorder to timer-record as many as 8 programmes. If you try to programme the recorder to record a ninth, “FULL” appears on the fron...
Page 35 - Check, cancel and change programmes
Masterpage:Right-NoTitle0 EN 35 Filename [HRS8850EU2.fm] Page 35 April 17, 2001 5:01 pm Check, cancel and change programmes A Disengage the timer mode. Press # ( TIMER ), then press 1 . B Access the Programme Check screen/display. C Access the Programme screen/display. The front display panel shows ...
Page 36 - When programmes overlap each other; Confirm the overlapping programmes.; Cancel or change programme setting.
Filename [HRS8850EU2.fm] Masterpage:Left 36 EN Page 36 April 17, 2001 5:01 pm TIMER RECORDING (cont.) When programmes overlap each other If “PROGRAM OVERLAPPED” appears, you have another programme overlapping the programme you have just made.The Programme Check screen appears and conflicting program...
Page 38 - PROGRAMME NAVIGATION; Navigation
Filename [HRS8850EU2.fm] Masterpage:Left 38 EN Page 38 April 17, 2001 5:01 pm PROGRAMME NAVIGATION Navigation When you record a TV programme with this recorder, the recorder automatically stores in its memory the recording date, start time and station name. You can store these information for up to ...
Page 39 - Navigation Playback; Load a recorded cassette.; Access the Programme Navigation screen.; Programme Navigation Screen
Masterpage:Right-NoTitle0 EN 39 Filename [HRS8850EU2.fm] Page 39 April 17, 2001 5:01 pm Navigation Playback This function is useful when you wish to quickly find out what programmes you have recorded on a tape with this recorder. This function allows you to select a programme to watch, and then auto...
Page 40 - Edit Programme Title; Select the programme.
Filename [HRS8850EU2.fm] Masterpage:Left 40 EN Page 40 April 17, 2001 5:01 pm PROGRAMME NAVIGATION (cont.) Edit Programme Title You can edit the the programme titles as you like. A Select the programme. B Access the Title Edit screen. C Enter the programme title. D Return to the normal screen. Press...
Page 41 - Entering Character; Delete Tape Data; Delete the tape data.
Masterpage:Right-NoTitle0 EN 41 Filename [HRS8850EU2.fm] Page 41 April 17, 2001 5:01 pm Entering Character Press the appropriate number key , then press e to enter each character.Refer to the example below. (Example) Enter “JVC NEWS” A Press 5 (JKL) once to enter “J”, then press e . B Press 8 (TUV) ...
Page 42 - Remote A/B Code Switching; Set the remote control code.; Change the code for the recorder.
Filename [HRS8850EU2.fm] Masterpage:Left 42 EN Page 42 April 24, 2001 2:01 pm REMOTE CONTROL Remote Control Functions 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 an...
Page 43 - TV Multi-Brand Remote Control; Set the TV brand code.
Masterpage:Right-NoTitle0 EN 43 Filename [HRS8850EU2.fm] Page 43 April 17, 2001 5:01 pm 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. A Set the TV brand code. Refer to the cha...
Page 44 - Set the satellite receiver brand code.; Operate the satellite receiver.
Filename [HRS8850EU2.fm] Masterpage:Left 44 EN Page 44 April 17, 2001 5:01 pm REMOTE CONTROL (cont.) Satellite Receiver Multi-Brand Remote Control Your remote control can operate the basic functions of your satellite receiver set. In addition to JVC satellite receivers, other manufacturer’s satellit...
Page 45 - EDITING; Set the recorder’s input mode.
Masterpage:Right EN 45 Filename [HRS8850EU3.fm] Page 45 April 17, 2001 5:01 pm EDITING Edit From A Camcorder You can use a camcorder as the source player and your recorder as the recording deck. A Make connections. A If the camcorder has no S-VIDEO output connector ...... connect the camcorder’s AUD...
Page 48 - Set the input mode of recording deck.; Start the source player.; Start the recording deck.; Advantages of S-VHS video recorders
Filename [HRS8850EU3.fm] Masterpage:Left 48 EN Page 48 April 17, 2001 5:01 pm EDITING (cont.) Edit To Or From Another Video Recorder You can use your recorder as the source player or as the recording deck. A Make connections. Connect the player’s 21-pin SCART connector to the recorder’s 21-pin SCART...
Page 50 - Audio Dubbing
Filename [HRS8850EU3.fm] Masterpage:Left 50 EN Page 50 April 17, 2001 5:01 pm EDITING (cont.) Audio Dubbing Audio Dubbing replaces the normal audio sound of a previously recorded tape with a new soundtrack. ATTENTION: Audio dubbing is not possible with a cassette recorded in EP mode. Normal audio tr...
Page 52 - Insert Editing
Filename [HRS8850EU3.fm] Masterpage:Left 52 EN Page 52 April 17, 2001 5:01 pm EDITING (cont.) Insert Editing 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 unchang...
Page 53 - Engage the Insert Editing mode.; AV Insert Editing
Masterpage:Right-NoTitle0 EN 53 Filename [HRS8850EU3.fm] Page 53 April 17, 2001 5:01 pm A Make connections. Connect the player’s VIDEO OUT or S-VIDEO OUT and AUDIO OUT connectors to your recorder’s VIDEO or S-VIDEO and AUDIO input connectors on the front panel. B Set the recorder’s input mode. Press...
Page 54 - SYSTEM CONNECTIONS; Connecting To A Satellite Receiver; Simple Connections
Filename [HRS8850EU3.fm] Masterpage:Left 54 EN Page 54 April 17, 2001 5:01 pm SYSTEM CONNECTIONS Connecting To A Satellite Receiver Simple Connections This is an example of simple connection if your TV has one 21-pin AV input (SCART) connector. Connect the satellite receiver to the AV2 (L-2) IN/DECO...
Page 55 - Perfect Connections
Masterpage:Right-NoTitle0 EN 55 Filename [HRS8850EU3.fm] Page 55 April 17, 2001 5:01 pm Perfect Connections This is an example of recommended connection if your TV has two 21-pin AV input (SCART) connectors. Connect the decoder to the satellite receiver’s connector if you have a decoder, AV1 (L-1) I...
Page 56 - Select the input mode.
Filename [HRS8850EU3.fm] Masterpage:Left 56 EN Page 56 April 17, 2001 5:01 pm SYSTEM CONNECTIONS (cont.) Connecting/Using A Decoder The AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector can be used as an input connector for an external decoder (descrambler). Simply connect a decoder and you can enjoy the variety of pr...
Page 57 - Connecting/Using A Stereo System
Masterpage:Right-NoTitle0 EN 57 Filename [HRS8850EU3.fm] Page 57 April 17, 2001 5:01 pm Connecting/Using A Stereo System 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. Make connections. Conne...
Page 58 - SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS; Mode Set; Access the Mode Set screen.; Select the mode setting.
Filename [HRS8850EU4.fm] Masterpage:Left 58 EN Page 58 April 17, 2001 5:01 pm SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS Mode Set You can change various mode settings on the Mode Set screen by following the procedure described below. ● For each mode setting, see pages 59 to 62. A Access the Main Menu screen. Press MENU . ...
Page 63 - System Setup; Guide Program Number Set; Guide Program Number
Masterpage:Right-NoTitle0 EN 63 Filename [HRS8850EU4.fm] Page 63 April 17, 2001 5:01 pm S HOW V IEW ® System Setup Guide Program Number Set A Access the Main Menu screen. Press MENU . B Access the Initial Set screen. Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “INITIAL SET”, then press OK or e ....
Page 64 - Tuner Set; Auto Channel Set; Access the Auto Channel Set screen.
Filename [HRS8850EU4.fm] Masterpage:Left 64 EN Page 64 April 17, 2001 5:01 pm SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.) Tuner Set 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 are...
Page 65 - Perform Auto Channel Set.; View the Confirmation screen.
Masterpage:Right-NoTitle0 EN 65 Filename [HRS8850EU4.fm] Page 65 April 17, 2001 5:01 pm NOTES: ● Fine tuning is performed automatically during Auto Channel Set. If you want to perform tuning manually, refer to page 68. ● If you perform Auto Channel Set when the aerial cable is not connected properly...
Page 66 - Manual Channel Set
Filename [HRS8850EU4.fm] Masterpage:Left 66 EN Page 66 April 17, 2001 5:01 pm SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.) Manual Channel Set Store channels that were not stored during Auto Set Up ( 墌 pg. 12), Preset Download ( 墌 pg. 14) or Auto Channel Set ( 墌 pg. 64). A Access the Main Menu screen. Press MENU . B ...
Page 67 - INFORMATION
Masterpage:Right-NoTitle0 EN 67 Filename [HRS8850EU4.fm] Page 67 April 17, 2001 5:01 pm Delete A Channel A Select the item. Press rt w e until the item you want to delete begins blinking. B Delete a channel. Press & . ● The item directly beneath the cancelled one moves up one line. ● Repeat step...
Page 68 - Fine-Tuning Channels Already Stored
Filename [HRS8850EU4.fm] Masterpage:Left 68 EN Page 68 April 17, 2001 5:01 pm SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.) Set Stations (A) Set station names that are registered in your recorder. A Select the item. Press rt w e until the item you want begins blinking. B Access the Manual Channel Set screen. Press OK...
Page 69 - TV Station And ID List
Masterpage:Right-NoTitle0 EN 69 Filename [HRS8850EU4.fm] Page 69 April 17, 2001 5:01 pm TV Station And ID List * The “ID” abbreviation is what is shown on-screen in lieu of the station name. The “ID” abbreviation is listed in the Confirmation screen and is displayed on the TV screen when the recorde...
Page 70 - Clock Set; Access the Initial Set screen.; Access the Clock Set screen.
Filename [HRS8850EU4.fm] Masterpage:Left 70 EN Page 70 April 17, 2001 5:01 pm SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.) Clock Set A Turn on the recorder. Press 1 . B Access the Main Menu screen. Press MENU . C Access the Initial Set screen. Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “INITIAL SET”, then press...
Page 71 - Set the date and time.; Start the clock operation.
Masterpage:Right-NoTitle0 EN 71 Filename [HRS8850EU4.fm] Page 71 April 17, 2001 5:01 pm E Set the date and time. Press rt to set the time, then press OK or e . The “DATE” display begins blinking. Repeat the same procedure to set the date and year. ● When you set the time, press and hold rt to change...
Page 72 - Video Channel Set; Access the Video Channel Set mode.
Filename [HRS8850EU4.fm] Masterpage:Left 72 EN Page 72 April 24, 2001 2:05 pm SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.) Video Channel Set Video channel (RF output channel) is the channel on which your TV receives picture and sound signals from the recorder through the RF cable. If you have connected the recorder ...
Page 73 - TROUBLESHOOTING; POWER
Masterpage:Right-FullCol EN 73 Filename [HRS8850EU4.fm] Page 73 April 17, 2001 5:01 pm 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 ...
Page 75 - OTHER PROBLEMS
Masterpage:Right-Full-NoTitle0 EN 75 Filename [HRS8850EU4.fm] Page 75 April 17, 2001 5:01 pm OTHER PROBLEMS 6. “ [ ” on the front display panel and SAT # indicator won’t stop blinking. ● The loaded cassette has had its record safety tab removed. Remove the cassette and cover the hole with adhesive t...
Page 76 - QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Filename [HRS8850EU4.fm] Masterpage:Left 76 EN Page 76 April 17, 2001 5:01 pm 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. During search, slow, still and frame-by-frame playback, ...
Page 77 - SPECIFICATIONS
Masterpage:Right EN 77 Filename [HRS8850EU4.fm] Page 77 April 17, 2001 5:01 pm SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL Power requirement : AC 220 V – 240 V d , 50 Hz/60 Hz Power consumption Power on : 22 W Power off : 3.8 W Temperature Operating : 5°C to 40°C Storage : –20°C to 60°C Operating position : Horizontal o...
Page 78 - LISTE OF TERMS
Filename [HRS8850EU1IX.fm] Masterpage:Left 78 EN Page 78 April 17, 2001 5:01 pm LISTE OF TERMS A Audio Dubbing ...................................................................... 50Auto Channel Set ................................................................... 64Auto Set Up ....................
Page 79 - MEMO
Masterpage:Right EN 79 Filename [HRS8850EU1IX.fm] Page 79 April 17, 2001 5:01 pm MEMO HRS8850EU1IX.fm Page 79 Tuesday, April 17, 2001 5:02 PM
Page 80 - Auto Set Up — referring to the front display panel
Filename [Cov4.fm] EN Page 80 April 17, 2001 5:00 pm Auto Set Up — referring to the front display panel The Auto Set Up function sets the tuner channels, clock and Guide Program numbers automatically. BEFORE YOU START PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT: 8 The TV aerial cable is connected to the ANT.IN connector ...
