Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product HR-DD865EK JVC
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H R-DD865EK VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER INSTRUCTIONS LPT0247-001A PAL 123 456 789 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 VCR TV CABLE /SAT TV/VCR – –:– – AUDIO 0000 START DEBUT STOP FIN DATE TV PROG DAILY/QTDN.
2 SAFETY FIRST IMPORT ANT n Please read the various precautions on p. 2 – 3 of this instruction manual before installing or operating the recorder . n It should be noted that it may be unlawful to r.
3 This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but, like any electrical equipment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured. DO read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment.
4 QUICK SET UP GUIDE 1 2 3 456 789 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 VCR TV CABLE /SAT TV/ VCR – –:– – AUD IO 0000 STA RT DEB UT STO P FIN DAT E TV PRO G DAI LY/Q TDN.
5 AV1 IN/OUT AV2 IN/DECODER PAUSE ANT. IN RF OUT R L AUDIO OUT JLIP SYNCHRO EDIT A V CONNECTION T o connect to a TV with 21-pin A V input connector (SCAR T) .
6 123 456 789 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 – –:– – 0 QUICK SET UP GUIDE (cont.) STEP 3 AUTO SET UP SET THE TUNER CHANNELS, CLOCK, GUIDE PROGRAM NUMBERS AND VIDEO CHANNEL* The Auto Set Up function sets .
7 PRESET DOWNLOAD SET THE TUNER CHANNELS B Y DOWNLOADING FROM YOUR TV , CLOCK AND GUIDE PROGRAM NUMBERS Before performing the following procedure, make sure that: n the TV aerial cable is connected to the recorder and a 21-pin SCAR T cable is connected between your TV and the recorder .
8 IMPORT ANT n 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 VIDEO Plus+, the recorder will record a TV programme of a different station.
9 T -V LINK T -V Link Functions When you connect the recorder and your TV via a fully-wired 21-pin SCART cable ( Z pg. 5), the following functions are available. Y ou can use these functions only with a TV offering T-V Link, etc.* For details, refer to the instruction manual for your TV .
10 BASIC OPERA TIONS 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.
11 A TTENTION ● In the high-speed search, still, slow-motion or frame-by- frame playback mode, ● the picture will be distorted. ● noise bars will appear . ● there will be a loss of colour with a tape recorded in LP mode. ● Picture may not appear during high-speed search with a tape recorded in LP mode.
12 TV signals being received by the recorder ’ s built-in tuner can be recorded onto a video tape. Y ou can “capture” a TV programme using your video recorder . BASIC OPERA TIONS (cont.) Recording T urn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or A V mode).
13 123 456 789 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 – –:– – 0 Record One Pr ogramme While W atching Another Elapsed Recording Time Indication Y ou can check the exact time of a recording. T ape Remaining Time DISPLA Y REMAINING TIME 1 Press – –:– – until the time remaining on the tape appears.
14 123 456 789 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 – –:– – 0 ACCESS VIDEO PLUS+ SCREEN 1 Press PROG . The front display panel looks like this: ENTER PLUSCODE NUMBER 2 Press the NUMBER keys to enter the PlusCode number of the programme you wish to record, then press OK .
15 SET T APE SPEED 4 Press SP/LP ( ) to set the tape speed. SET PDC MODE 5 Press PDC to select "ON" or "OFF". If "VPS/PDC ON" is displayed on the screen or "VPS/ PDC" is lit on the display panel, PDC is set to ON.
16 123 456 789 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 – –:– – 0 OK WEEKLY 7 9 DAILY 6 Express Timer Pr ogramming BASIC OPERA TIONS (cont.) If you don’t know the PlusCode number for the programme you wish to record, use the following procedure to set your recorder to timer -record the programme.
17 ENTER PRESET POSITION 6 Press TV PROG +/– to enter the preset position corresponding to the broadcasting station you wish to record. SET T APE SPEED 7 Press SP/LP ( ) to set the tape speed. SET PDC MODE 8 Press PDC to select "ON" or "OFF".
18 123 456 789 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 – –:– – 0 BASIC OPERA TIONS (cont.) Check, Cancel And Replace Pr ogrammes DISENGAGE TIMER MODE 1 Press ‰ , then press . ACCESS PROGRAMME CHECK SCREEN/DISPLA Y 2 Press . ACCESS PROGRAMME SCREEN/ DISPLA Y 3 Press again to check more information.
19 ADV ANCED OPERA TIONS Y our video recorder is equipped with automatic tracking control. For most tapes this will automatically adjust the tracking to suit the particular tape you are playing. In some circumstances it may be necessary to make manual tracking adjustments.
20 123 456 789 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 – –:– – 0 ADV ANCED OPERA TIONS (cont.) Playback/ Recording According T o T ape Charac- teristics The B.E.S.
21 Recording ST ART RECORDING 1 Press and hold RECORD and press PLA Y on the remote, or press RECORD on the recorder . DURING B.E.S.T . B.E.S.T . COMPLETE ● The recorder spends approximately 7 seconds assessing the condition of the tape, then begins recording.
22 123 456 789 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 – –:– – 0 Index Search Y our 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. NOTES: ● Before starting, make sure the recorder is in the Stop mode.
23 Instant ReV iew 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. NOTE: Before starting, make sure that the recorder is off and that the T imer mode is disengaged.
24 123 456 789 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 – –:– – 0 ADV ANCED OPERA TIONS (cont.) TimeScan Y our recorder is equipped with the T imeScan function. T imeScan allows noise free pictures to be displayed on your TV screen in the forward and reverse search modes.
25 TimeScan * * T o activate the Still mode from the remote control press P AUSE button. Still mode cannot be engaged using the remote control's @ # button. ● Noise tends to appear at -9x or 9x normal speed during T imeScan search. If noise appears or the picture is distorted, press and adjust tracking with TV PROG + or – button.
26 ADV ANCED OPERA TIONS (cont.) 123 456 789 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 – –:– – 0 Selecting The Sound Y ou W ant Hi-Fi Audio Recording LEVEL Contr ol In most cases, setting the Hi-Fi audio recording level control to the centre position will provide satisfactory results.
27 Soundtrack Selection Y our video recorder is capable of recording three soundtracks (HI-FI L, HI-FI R and NORM) and will play back the one you select.
28 AV1 IN/OUT AV2 IN/DECODER PAUSE ANT. IN RF OUT R L AUDIO OUT JLIP SYNCHRO EDIT DECODER VCR TV EXT.1 This facility allows you to record automatically a satellite programme which is timer -programmed on your external satellite receiver .
29 A TTENTION ● Be sure not to turn on the satellite receiver before the programme is executed; otherwise, the recorder will start recording when the satellite receiver's power is turned on.
30 ADV ANCED OPERA TIONS (cont.) Remote Con- tr ol 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 another set to respond to B code control signals.
31 123 456 789 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 – –:– – 0 SET TV BRAND CODE 1 Refer to the chart below . Press and hold TV on the recorder's remote control for over 2 seconds, enter your TV’ s brand code using the NUMBER keys, then press OK . Check if the TV's power goes on as it should.
32 123 456 789 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 – –:– – 0 Satellite Receiver Multi- Brand Remote Control Y our remote control can operate the basic functions of your satellite receiver set. In addition to JVC satellite receivers, other manufacturer ’ s satellite receivers can also be controlled.
33 123 456 789 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 – –:– – 0 Edit Fr om A Camcorder NUMBER "0" TV PROG Y ou can use a camcorder as the source player and your video recorder as the recorder . MAKE CONNECTIONS 1 Connect the camcorder’s AUDIO/VIDEO OUT connectors to the recorder ’ s front panel AUDIO/VIDEO input connectors.
34 ADV ANCED OPERA TIONS (cont.) The Synchro Editing function synchronizes the start of the playback and recording operations when starting an edit operation using a camcorder equipped with a LANC connector and your video recorder . Synchr o Editing MAKE CONNECTIONS 1 Connect your recorder to camcorder ( Z pg.
35 123 456 789 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 – –:– – 0 Edit T o Or Fr om Another V ideo Recorder Y ou can use your video recorder as the source player or as the recording deck. MAKE CONNECTIONS 1 Connect the player ’ s 21-pin SCART connector to the recorder ’ s 21-pin SCART connector as illustrated on page 36.
36 ADV ANCED OPERA TIONS (cont.) AV1 IN/OUT AV2 IN/DECODER ANT. IN PAUSE RF OUT R L AUDIO OUT JLIP SYNCHRO EDIT AV1 IN/OUT AV2 IN/DECODER ANT. IN PAUSE RF OUT R L AUDIO OUT JLIP SYNCHRO EDIT RF Cable .
37 Audio dubbing replaces the normal audio sound of a previously recorded tape with a new soundtrack. Audio Dubbing Original sound AUDIO OUT Audio mixer MAKE CONNECTIONS 1 Connect an audio component to the AUDIO L + R connectors on the recorder's front panel.
38 ADV ANCED OPERA TIONS (cont.) 123 456 789 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 – –:– – 0 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.
39 123 456 789 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 – –:– – 0 ENGAGE INSER T EDITING 6 Press INSERT . ● Y our 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.
40 ADV ANCED OPERA TIONS (cont.) AV1 IN/OUT AV2 IN/DECODER ANT. IN PAUSE RF OUT R L AUDIO OUT JLIP SYNCHRO EDIT Information On J T erminal J T erminal (JLIP(Joint Level Inter face Pr otocol) Connector.
41 123 456 789 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 – –:– – 0 OK MENU T urn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or A V mode). On-Screen Display NOTES: ● When you use this recorder as the player for editing, be sure to set "O.S.D." to "OFF" before starting.
42 ADV ANCED OPERA TIONS (cont.) Power Save Mode Y ou can reduce the power consumption while the recorder is turned off. ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN 1 Press MENU . ACCESS MODE SET SCREEN 2 Press %fi to move the highlight bar (pointer) to "MODE SET", then press OK or # .
43 Auto Timer When the Auto T imer 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. ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN 1 Press MENU . ACCESS MODE SET SCREEN 2 Press %fi to move the highlight bar (pointer) to "MODE SET", then press OK or # .
44 Repeat Playback Y our video recorder can automatically play back the whole tape 50 times repeatedly . ST ART PLA YBACK 1 Press PLA Y . ACTIV A TE REPEA T PLA YBACK 2 Press PLA Y and hold for over 5 seconds, then release. ● The Play indicator ( ) on the display panel blinks slowly .
45 AV1 IN/OUT AV2 IN/DECODER PAUSE ANT. IN RF OUT R L AUDIO OUT JLIP SYNCHRO EDIT I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Connection T o A Stereo System T.
46 123 456 789 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 – –:– – 0 SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS V ideo Channel Set V ideo Channel (RF Output Channel) is the channel on which your TV receives picture and sound signals from the video recorder through the RF cable.
47 Before performing the following procedure, make sure that: n the mains power cord is plugged into the mains outlet. n the video recorder is turned off and there is no cassette inserted in the recorder . n the connected TV is turned on. n batteries have been installed in the remote control.
48 SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.) 123 456 789 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 – –:– – 0 OK MENU T uner Set IMPORT ANT Perform the following steps only if — — Auto Channel Set has not been set correctly by Auto Set Up function ( Z pg. 6) or Preset Download ( Z pg.
49 123 456 789 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 – –:– – 0 VIEW CONFIRMA TION SCREEN 4 After "SCAN COMPLETED" is displayed on the screen for about 5 seconds, a Confirmation screen looking like the one on the right appears.
50 SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.) 123 456 789 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 – –:– – 0 Storing Channels Manually T o store channels that were not stored during Auto Set Up ( Z pg. 6), Preset Download ( Z pg. 7) or Auto Channel Set ( Z pg. 48). ACCESS MAIN MENU 1 Press MENU .
51 Perform steps 1 and 2 of "Storing Channels Manually" on page 50 to access the C onfirmation screen before continuing. Change Station Preset Position SELECT ITEM 1 Press %fi @ # until the item you want to move begins blinking. Then press OK and the station name (ID) and its channel (CH) number begin blinking.
52 SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.) SELECT ST A TION NAME CHARACTER 1 Press # until the first letter of the station name begins blinking. ENTER NEW CHARACTER 2 Press %fi to cycle through the characters (A–Z, 0–9, –, * , +, (space) ) and stop when the desired character is indicated, then press # to enter .
53 TV Station And ID List ST ATION NAME ID* Anglia TV ANGL ARD ARD AR TE AR TE BBC Group BBC BBC1 BBC1 BBC2 BBC2 Berlin 1 BLN1 Berlin 2 BLN2 Border TV BORD Bayern1 BR1 Bayern3 BR3 BR T1 BR T1 BR T2 BR.
54 SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.) TV Station Channel Number Guide Only the main stations are listed. There are in addition many relay stations, and full lists are available from the BBC and ITV . BBC1 BBC2 ITV CH4 CH5 London & South-East Bluebell Hill .
55 123 456 789 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 – –:– – 0 Just Clock The Just Clock function provides accurate time keeping through automatic adjustments at regular intervals, by reading data from a PDC signal. The Just Clock option can be set "ON" or "OFF" at the Clock Set screen (the default setting is "ON").
56 VIDEO Plus+ Setup IMPORT ANT Normally , Auto Set Up ( Z pg. 6), Preset Download ( Z pg. 7) or Auto Channel Set ( Z pg. 48) sets the Guide Program Numbers automatically . Y ou need to set the Guide Program Numbers manually only in the following cases.
57 PLA YBACK 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 video recorder indefinitely remain in the still mode? A. No. It stops automatically after 5 minutes to protect the heads.
58 SUBSIDIARY INFORMA TION (cont.) Before requesting service for a problem, use this chart to see if you can correct the trouble yourself. Small problems are often easily corrected, and this can save you the trouble of sending your video recorder off for repair .
59 CORRECTIVE ACTION Re-perform the clock and/or timer settings. Press ‰ and confirm that “ ‰ “ is displayed on the display panel. T imer programming can’t be performed while a timer recording is in progress. W ait until it finishes. Load a cassette with the Record Safety tab intact, or cover the hole using adhesive tape.
60 SUBSIDIARY INFORMA TION (cont.) FRONT VIEW 1 ST ANDBY/ON Button turns recorder on/off (loading a cassette also turns power on). 2 TIMER Button engages timer -standby mode. Z pg. 15, 17 3 REVIEW Button "reviews" timer -recorded programme. Z pg.
61 1 Mains Power Cord supplies power to recorder . Z pg. 5 2 A V1 IN/OUT Connector enables A V connection to TV or second recorder; input recordable when "L-1" selected.
62 REMOTE CONTROL Buttons with a small dot on the left side of the name can also be used to operate your TV . Z pg. 31 1 LCD Panel indicates which of the recorder , TV and satellite tuner the remote control can currently operate Z pg. 63; is used in VIDEO Plus+ timer programming Z pg.
63 How T o Use The remote control can operate most of your video recorder's functions, as well as basic functions of TV sets and satellite receivers of JVC and other brands. ( Z pg. 31, 32) ● Point the remote control toward the sensor window . ● The maximum operating distance of the remote control is about 8 m.
GENERAL Power requirement : AC 220 – 240 V ` , 50/60 Hz Power consumption Power on : 22 W Power off : 5.5 W T emperature Operating : 5°C to 40°C Storage : –20°C to 60°C Operating position : Horizontal only Dimensions (WxHxD) : 400 x 94 x 347 mm W eight : 4.
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