JVC DD868EU manual

H R-DD868EU 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/Q TDN. VPS/PDC AUX WEEK LY/ HEBD O EXPRESS LCD PR OG ENTER/ENTREE 0 PROG MEN U OK 30 SEC T V P R O G + T V P R O G – T V – T V + PAL REW FF SHUTTLE TIMER STAND BY/ON VIDEO (MONO) L – AUD IO– R REC L INK TV PR O[...]

2 EN SAFETY FIRST Failure to heed the following precautions may result in damage to the recorder , remote control or video cassette. 1. DO NOT place the recorder . . . ... in an environment prone to extreme temperatures or humidity . ... in direct sunlight. ... in a dusty environment. ... in an environment where strong magnetic fields are generated[...]

EN 3 Basic Connections CHECK CONTENTS 1 Make sure the package contains all of the accessories listed in “Specifications” ( Z pg. 66). SITUA TE RECORDER 2 Place the recorder on a stable, horizontal surface. CONNECT RECORDER TO TV 3 The connection method you use depends on the type of TV you have. RF CONNECTION ● T o Connect T o A TV W ith NO A[...]

4 EN 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 tu[...]

EN 5 SELECT LANGUAGE 3 Press OK . The Language Set display appears on the front display panel and/or on the screen. If you are referring to the front display panel Press % fi to select your language code. If you are referring to the on-screen display Press % fi to move the highlight bar (pointer) to the language of your choice. PERFORM AUTO SET U[...]

6 EN INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) Preset Download When you connect the recorder and your TV via fully-wired 21-pin SCAR T cable ( Z pg. 3), you can set the recorder's tuner channels by downloading preset data from your TV instead of using the Auto Set Up function ( Z pg. 4). After downloading is completed, the recorder sets the clock and Guide Pro[...]

EN 7 If both auto channel set and auto clock set have been performed successfully: 1 T urn on the TV and select its VIDEO channel or A V 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 — Z pg. 53) have also been stored in the recorder's m[...]

8 EN INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) Language This recorder offers you the choice to view on-screen messages in 10 different languages. Though Auto Set Up selects the language automatically ( Z pg. 7), you can change the language setting manually using this procedure as required. TURN ON THE RECORDER 1 Press . ACCESS MAIN MENU 2 Press MENU . ACCESS COUNTR[...]

EN 9 On-Screen Displays Y ou 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 ( Z pg. 7 or 8). T urn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or A V mode). TURN ON THE RECORDER 1 Press . ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN 2 Press MENU . ACCESS MODE S[...]

10 EN Power Save Mode T urn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or A V mode). Y ou can reduce the power consumption while the recorder is turned off. TURN ON THE RECORDER 1 Press . ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN 2 Press MENU . ACCESS MODE SET SCREEN 3 Press %fi to move the highlight bar (pointer) to "MODE SET", then press OK or # . SELECT P[...]

EN 11 T -V LINK T -V Link Functions NexTV iew Link Y ou can download the EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) information from your TV for timer -programming on the recorder . For details, refer to the instruction manual for your TV . TV Auto Power On Y ou can turn on the TV and set it to video mode automatically whenever you play a tape. For details, [...]

12 EN Colour System Set INFORMA TION ON COLOUR SYSTEM TURN ON THE RECORDER 1 Press . ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN 2 Press MENU . ACCESS MODE SET SCREEN 3 Press %fi to move the highlight bar (pointer) to "MODE SET", then press OK or # . SELECT COLOUR SYSTEM MODE 4 Press %fi to move the highlight bar (pointer) to "COLOUR SYSTEM", the[...]

EN 13 PLA YBACK Basic 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. Usable cassettes LOAD A CASSETTE 1 Make sure the window side is up, the rear label side is facing you and the[...]

14 EN PLA YBACK (cont.) Slow Motion ACTIV A TE SLOW-MOTION PLA YBACK 1 T urn the TIME SCAN SHUTTLE ring to the left or press @ during playback to decrease speed in the forward direction. T o 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 dire[...]

EN 15 Manual T racking Y our 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. OVERRIDE AUTOMA TIC TRACKING 1 Press on the remote to engage manual tracking. ADJUST TRACKING MANUALL Y 2 Press TV PROG + or – to adjust tracking. RETURN [...]

16 EN PLA YBACK (cont.) Picture Contr ol This feature helps you to adjust the playback picture quality according to your preference. *The default setting is "AUT O." ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN 1 Press MENU . ACCESS MODE SET SCREEN 2 Move the highlighted bar (pointer) to "MODE SET" by pressing %fi , then press OK or # . SELECT PICT[...]

EN 17 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. During Playback Pressing AUDIO on the remote control changes the soundtrack being played back as follows: TRACK Recorder's Front Panel On-Screen Display USE + HI FI For Hi-Fi stereo tapes [...]

18 EN PLA YBACK (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. Audio will be played back at normal speed during the T imeScan modes ( Z pg. 19). T imeScan also allows you to view a programme in search mode while [...]

EN 19 Names of special-effects playback TimeScan Speed LP Speed SP Audio output ● When noise appears or the upper or lower part of the picture is distorted during T imeScan search, press and adjust tracking with TV PROG + or – button. ● The speed is shown during T imeScan in the upper right corner of the TV screen for approx. 5 seconds. (The [...]

20 EN 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 . RECORDING Basic Recording T urn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or A V mode). LOAD A CASSETTE 1 Insert a cassette with the record safety tab intact. ● The counter is rese[...]

EN 21 Recording Features Record One Pr ogramme While W atching Another If your recorder is connected to the TV via A V connection, . . . . . . press TV/VCR . The recorder's VCR indicator and the TV broadcast being recorded disappear . SELECT CHANNEL TO W A TCH 1 Once recording is in progress, all you need to do is to set the channel controls o[...]

22 EN RECORDING (cont.) Retake Y ou can cut out unnecessary parts of a TV programme while you're recording it. ENGAGE RECORD-P AUSE MODE 1 Press P AUSE during recording. LOCA TE ST ART POINT 2 Hold down REW or FF and release it when you reach the point where you want to resume recording. * Y our recorder returns to the Record-Pause mode. RESUM[...]

EN 23 Receiving Stereo And Bilingual Pr ogrammes Y our recorder is equipped with a Sound-Multiplex decoder (A2) and a Digital stereo sound decoder (NICAM) making reception of stereo and bilingual broadcasts possible. When the channel is changed, the type of broadcast being received will be displayed on the TV screen for a few seconds. T o Record St[...]

24 EN B.E.S.T . Picture System The B.E.S.T . (Biconditional Equalised Signal T racking) 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”. Preparation T urn on the TV and select[...]

EN 25 Recording ST AR T 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. NOTES: ● The B.E.S.T . system works for both SP and LP modes only after a tape ha[...]

26 EN ACCESS SHOWVIEW SCREEN 1 Press PROG . The front display panel looks like this: ENTER SHOWVIEW NUMBER 2 Press the NUMBER keys to enter the S HOW V IEW number of a programme you wish to record, then press OK . ● If you make a mistake, press and input the correct number . The S HOW V IEW number you enter appears on the front display panel: The[...]

EN 27 SET T APE SPEED 4 Press SP/LP ( ) to set the tape speed. SET VPS/PDC MODE 5 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 n[...]

28 EN Express Timer Pr ogramming TIMER RECORDING (cont.) If you don’t 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. ACCESS SHOWVIEW SCREEN 1 Press PROG . ACCESS PROGRAMME SCREEN 2 Press ST ART +/– . (If you’re just starting out, “P1” appea[...]

EN 29 ENTER CHANNEL POSITION 6 Press TV PROG +/– . SET T APE SPEED 7 Press SP/LP ( ) to set the tape speed. SET VPS/PDC MODE 8 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 disp[...]

30 EN Check, Cancel And Replace Pr ogrammes DISENGAGE TIMER MODE 1 Press ‰ ( TIMER ), then press . ACCESS PROGRAM CHECK SCREEN/DISPLA Y 2 Press . ACCESS PROGRAM SCREEN/ DISPLA Y 3 Press again to check more information. Each time you press , the next programme's information appears. ● The display panel shows the programme start time. Pressi[...]

EN 31 Auto SP → LP 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 . . . Recording a programme of 210 minutes in length onto a 180- minute tape NOTES: ● If you have programmed the recorder to timer -record[...]

32 EN 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 A V2 IN/DECODER connector ( Z pg. 44, 45) and programme the timer on the satellite tuner; the recorder starts recording when the signals input from the satellite tun[...]

EN 33 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 [...]

34 EN SPECIAL FEA TURES (cont.) 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. If it does, try other operations ( Z step 2 ). ● Once you have set the re[...]

EN 35 Satellite T uner Multi-Brand Remote Contr ol Y our 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 . . . ● T urn off the satellite tuner using its remote control. SET SA TELLITE TUNER BRAND CODE[...]

36 EN EDITING Edit Fr om A Camcorder 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. ● When using a monaural camcorder , connect its AUDIO OUT connector to the AUDIO L inp[...]

EN 37 The Synchro Editing function synchronizes the start of the playback and recording operations when starting an edit operation using a camcorder with LANC connector and your video recorder . Synchr o Editing MAKE CONNECTIONS 1 Connect your recorder to camcorder ( Z pg. 36), and connect your recorder's SYNCHRO EDIT connector to the camcorde[...]

38 EN 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 ( Z pg. 9). ● When you select EDIT to dub tapes in step 3 , be sure to select AUT O (or NORM when B.E.S.T . is set to OFF) after you finish dubbing [...]

EN 39 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 Another recorder RF Cable (provided) Another recorder Recorder 21-pin SCAR T Cable (not provided) Player Y our recorder Recorder Y our recorder TV Receiver TV Receiver RF Cable (provided[...]

40 EN TV PROG JOG PAUSE TIME SCAN SHUTTLE 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 vi[...]

EN 41 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. ST AR T EDITING 7 Load the source cassette and play back the segment that i[...]

42 EN PLAY TV PROG STOP PAUSE A. DUB 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. ● When connecting monaural equipment, use only th[...]

EN 43 INFORMA TION ON J TERMINAL J T erminal (JLIP(Joint Level Interface Protocol) Connector) The J T erminal is used to connect the recorder to a personal computer or similar device to allow computerized control of the recorder during editing and certain other operations. Examples: W ith the optional JLIP VIDEO CAPTURE BOX GV -CB3E: ● Enables Ra[...]

44 EN SYSTEM CONNECTIONS AV1 IN/OUT AV2 IN/DECODER ANT. IN PAUSE RF OUT R L AUDIO OUT JLIP SYNCHRO EDIT DECODER VCR TV Connection T o A Satellite T uner If you don't have a decoder . . . Connect the satellite tuner to the video recorder's A V2 IN/ DECODER connector , then connect the recorder's A V1 IN/OUT connector to the TV's [...]

EN 45 AV1 IN/OUT AV2 IN/DECODER ANT. IN PAUSE RF OUT R L AUDIO OUT JLIP SYNCHRO EDIT DECODER VCR TV EXT.2 EXT.1 If you have a decoder . . . Connect the decoder to the satellite tuner's connector , A V1 IN/ OUT connector to TV's connector , and A V2 IN/DECODER connector to the satellite tuner's connector . Then connect the satellite t[...]

46 EN The A V2 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. SELECT INPUT MODE 1 Set "A V2 SELECT " to "DECODER". ( Z pg. 39) CONNECT DECODER 2 Connect your recorder&a[...]

EN 47 AV1 IN/OUT AV2 IN/DECODER ANT. IN PAUSE 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 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 t[...]

48 EN SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS T uner Set IMPORT ANT Perform the following steps only if — — Auto Channel Set has not been set correctly by Auto Set Up function or by Preset Download ( Z pg. 4, 6). — you have moved to a different area or if a new station starts broadcasting in your area. T urn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or A V mode). [...]

EN 49 PERFORM AUTO CHANNEL SET 6 Press OK twice. ● Y ou can set up the recorder's tuner also by Preset Download ( Z pg. 6). ● The Auto Set screen appears, and remains on screen while the recorder searches for receivable stations. As Auto Channel Set progresses, the " " mark on the screen moves from left to right. W ait until the [...]

50 EN SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.) A TTENTION Guide Program numbers are not set when channels are stored manually . If an attempt is made at timer program- ming with S HOW V IEW in this state, the “GUIDE PROG SET” screen appears; set the Guide Program numbers on this screen. Z “A TTENTION – Regarding Guide Program Number Set” on pg. 27. Or[...]

EN 51 Perform steps 1 and 2 of "Storing Channels Manually" on page 50 to access the C onfirmation screen before continuing. Change Station Channel 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. SELECT NEW POSITION 2[...]

52 EN 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 . Enter the remaining characters the sam[...]

EN 53 TV Station And ID List ID* ST ATION NAME 1000 TV1000 3SA T 3SA T ADL T ADUL T ANT3 ANTENA3 ARD ARD AR TE AR TE BBC BBC GROUP BBC1 BBC1 BBC2 BBC2 BR3 BA YERN3 C+ CANAL PLUS C1 POR TUGUSES CAN5 CANALE5 CANV KETNET CANV AS CH4 CHANNEL4 CH5 CHANNEL5 CHLD CHILD CINE CINEMA CLUB TELECLUB CMT CMT CNN CNN CSUR ANDALUCIA DISC DISCOVER Y DR DR TV DRS D[...]

54 EN SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.) Perform steps 1 and 2 of "Storing Channels Manually" on page 50 to access the C onfirmation screen before continuing. SELECT CHANNEL TO FINE-TUNE 1 Press % fi @ # until the channel you want to tune begins blinking. ACCESS MANUAL CHANNEL SET SCREEN 2 Press OK twice. The Manual Channel Set screen appears. [...]

EN 55 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. If you have connected the video recorder to your TV via both the provided RF cable and a 21-pin SCART cable (A V connection), since you do not need the video channel you have to set the video chan[...]

56 EN 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 "OFF"). Press OK until the Just Clock setting begins blinking, the[...]

EN 57 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 T imer mode. – a difference of more than 3 minutes exists between the built-in clock’ s [...]

58 EN S HOW V IEW Setup IMPORT ANT Normally , Auto Set Up ( Z pg. 4), Preset Download ( Z pg. 6) 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. ● When timer-programming with S HOW V IEW , the channel position, where the station you wis[...]

EN 59 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 . POSSIBLE CAUSE ● The mains power cord is discon- nected. ● “ ‰ “ is displayed on the disp[...]

60 EN 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. Remove the ca[...]

EN 61 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 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. Q. When returning from multi-speed search to no[...]

62 EN INDEX FRONT VIEW REW FF SHUTTLE SYNCHRO EDIT TIMER STANDBY/ON VIDEO (MONO) L –AUDIO– R REC LINK TV PROG TV PROG REVIEW SP VPS/PDC VCR + 8 4 0 6 15dB NORM S L O W S L O W INSERT A.DUB JOG 1 2 3 $ * & ^ % 9 ! 0 4 5 6 7 # 8 @ 1 ST ANDBY/ON Button Z pg. 4 2 TIMER Button Z pg. 27, 29 3 REVIEW Button Z pg. 17 4 Cassette Loading Slot 5 PLA Y[...]

EN 63 AV1 IN/OUT AV2 IN/DECODER ANT. IN PAUSE RF OUT R L AUDIO OUT JLIP SYNCHRO EDIT 2 5 6 8 9 1 7 4 3 REAR VIEW DISPLA Y P ANEL @ ! 0 9 # $ 8 1 5 7 6 3 4 2 REVIEW SP VPS/PDC VCR + 8 4 0 6 15dB NORM 5 ANT . IN Connector Z pg. 3 6 A V2 IN/DECODER Connector Z pg. 38, 44 – 46 7 AUDIO OUT (L/R) Connectors Z pg. 47 8 Remote P AUSE Connector Z pg. 36 9[...]

64 EN REMOTE CONTROL 123 456 789 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 VCR TV CABLE /SAT TV /V CR – –:– – AU DI O 0000 ST AR T DE BU T ST OP FI N DA TE TV PR OG DA IL Y/ QT DN . VP S/ PD C AU X W E E K L Y / H E B D O EXPRESS LC D PR OG ENTER/ENTREE 0 PR OG M EN U OK 30 S EC T V P R O G + T V P R O G – T V – T V + W q T 3 9 7 2 ! 4 0 # % ^ * ( ) i t e w u p [...]

EN 65 Remote Contr ol LCD The remote control can operate not only the video recorder but also some of your TV and satellite tuner's functions. The LCD indicates which of these (VIDEO, TV or CABLE/SA T) the remote control can currently operate. When you first purchase the remote control, or after you have just replaced the batteries, VIDEO A (A[...]

66 EN SPECIFICA TIONS 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 : 4.1 kg Format : VHS P AL standard Maximum recording time (SP) : 2[...]

EN 67 MEMO[...]

HR-DD868EU COPYRIGHT © 1999 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD. EU Auto Set Up – referring to the display panel The Auto Set Up function sets the tuner channels, clock and Guide Program numbers automatically . BEFORE YOU ST ART PLEASE MAKE SURE THA T : n The TV aerial cable is connected to the ANT .IN jack on the rear panel of the video recorder . n T[...]