Filename [Cov1.fm] Cov1.fm Page 1 Friday, June 8, 2001 6:25 PM ENGLISH CONTENTS SAFETY FIRST 2 Safety Precautions ....................................... 2 INDEX INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER 4 10 Basic Connections .................................... 10 S-VIDEO Connection ................................ 11 VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER INITIAL SETTINGS 12 Auto Set Up .............................................. 12 Preset Download ...................................... 14 Language ....................
Filename [HRS9850EU1.fm] HRS9850EU1.book Page 2 Monday, May 21, 2001 1:44 PM 2 EN Masterpage:Left-FullColx2 SAFETY FIRST 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. CAUTION 8 When you are not using the recorder for a long period of time, it is recommended that you disconnect the power cord from the mains outlet. 8 Dangerous voltage inside.
Filename [HRS9850EU1.fm] HRS9850EU1.book Page 3 Monday, May 21, 2001 1:44 PM Masterpage:Right-Full-NoTitle0 EN 3 For Italy: “It is declared that this product, brand JVC, conforms to the Ministry Decree n. 548 of 28 Aug.’95 published in the Official Gazette of the Italian Republic n. 301 of 28 Dec.’95” The STANDBY/ON 1 button does not completely shut off mains power from the unit, but switches operating current on and off. “`” shows electrical power standby and “!” shows ON.
Filename [HRS9850EU1.fm] HRS9850EU1.fm Page 4 Tuesday, June 5, 2001 11:57 AM 4 EN Masterpage:Left-index INDEX FRONT VIEW A STANDBY/ON 1 Button 墌 pg. 12 B Infrared Beam Receiving Window C Timer# Button 墌 pg. 31, 33, 34 D Stop/Eject 0 Button 墌 pg. 20, 24 E SAT# Indicator 墌 pg. 38 F SAT# Button 墌 pg. 38 G Counter Reset 0000 Button 墌 pg. 25 H Cassette Loading Slot I Audio Dubbing (A.DUB) Button 墌 pg. 57 J Record 7 Button 墌 pg. 24 K Pause 9 Button 墌 pg. 21 L 24H EXPRESS # Button 墌 pg.
Filename [HRS9850EU1.fm] HRS9850EU1.fm Page 5 Monday, May 21, 2001 3:25 PM Masterpage:Right-index EN 5 REAR VIEW A Mains Power Cord 墌 pg. 10 B S OUT Connector 墌 pg. 11 C AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT Connector 墌 pg. 10, 54, 64, 65, 66 D J Terminal [JLIP (Joint Level Interface Protocol) Connector] 墌 pg. 63 E SYNCHRO EDIT Connector 墌 pg. 62 F ANT. IN Connector 墌 pg. 10 Page 5 G Remote PAUSE Connector 墌 pg. 51 R.A.EDIT Connector 墌 pg. 60 H AUDIO OUT (L/R) Connectors 墌 pg. 67 I AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER Connector 墌 pg.
Filename [HRS9850EU1.fm] Masterpage:Left-index HRS9850EU1.book Page 6 Monday, May 21, 2001 1:44 PM 6 EN INDEX (cont.) FRONT DISPLAY PANEL A B.E.S.T. Picture System Display 墌 pg. 29 Audio Level Indicator 墌 pg. 27 B Start Time Indicator ( ) 墌 pg. 32, 34 Stop Time Indicator ( ) 墌 pg. 32, 34 C Symbolic Mode Indicators PLAY: FF/REW VARIABLE SEARCH: STILL: SLOW: RECORD: RECORD PAUSE: AUDIO DUBBING: AUDIO DUBBING PAUSE: INSERT: D “Timer” Indicator 墌 pg. 31, 33, 34 E S-VHS Indicator 墌 pg.
Filename [HRS9850EU1.fm] Masterpage:Right-NoTitle0 HRS9850EU1.book Page 7 Monday, May 21, 2001 1:44 PM EN 7 ON-SCREEN DISPLAY When “O.S.D.” is set to “ON” (墌 pg. 69), various operational indicators appear on the TV screen. I Type of Broadcast 墌 pg. 28 J Current Day/Month/Year K Clock Display L Channel Position Number and Station Name/ Auxiliary Input Indicator (L-1, L-2, F-1, S-1 or SAT*) * When “L-2 SELECT” is set to “SAT” (墌 pg.
Filename [HRS9850EU1.fm] HRS9850EU1.fm Page 8 Friday, June 8, 2001 5:56 PM 8 EN REMOTE CONTROL Masterpage:Left INDEX (cont.) A LCD Panel 墌 pg. 9, 30 B TV Button 墌 pg. 40 C VCR Button 墌 pg. 39 D AUDIO Button 墌 pg. 23 ^ (TV Muting) Button 墌 pg. 40 E LCD PROG Button 墌 pg. 30 F Number Keys 墌 pg. 24, 30 G DAILY Button 墌 pg. 31, 33 H VPS/PDC Button 墌 pg. 31, 33 I Counter Reset 0000 Button 墌 pg. 25 Cancel & Button 墌 pg. 36 J Programme Check " Button 墌 pg. 36 K PROG Button 墌 pg. 30 L START +/– Button 墌 pg.
Filename [HRS9850EU1.fm] HRS9850EU1.book Page 9 Monday, May 21, 2001 1:44 PM Masterpage:Right-Full-NoTitle0 EN 9 How To 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. (墌 pg. 40, 41) ● Point the remote control toward the receiving window. ● The maximum operating distance of the remote control is about 8 m.
Filename [HRS9850EU1.fm] Masterpage:Left HRS9850EU1.book Page 10 Monday, May 21, 2001 1:44 PM 10 EN INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER Basic Connections Aerial connector It’s essential that your video recorder be properly connected. THESE STEPS MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE ANY VIDEO OPERATION CAN BE PERFORMED. A Check the contents. Back of TV Make sure the package contains all of the accessories listed in “SPECIFICATIONS” on page 86. B Situate the recorder.
Filename [HRS9850EU1.fm] Masterpage:Right-NoTitle0 HRS9850EU1.book Page 11 Monday, May 21, 2001 1:44 PM EN 11 S-VIDEO Connection AUDIO IN connectors Back of TV S-Video cable (provided) S-VIDEO IN connector Audio cable (not provided) Aerial connector TV aerial cable Mains outlet Mains power cord S OUT Back of recorder AUDIO OUT RF cable (provided) 8 To connect to a TV with S-VIDEO/AUDIO IN connectors . . . A Connect the recorder to TV.
Filename [HRS9850EU1a.fm] Masterpage:Left HRS9850EU1.book Page 12 Monday, May 21, 2001 1:44 PM 12 EN INITIAL SETTINGS Auto Set Up Before starting, make sure of the following: Auto Channel Set/Auto Clock Set/ Auto Guide Program Number Set After the 1 button on the recorder or remote control is pressed for the first time to power on the recorder, by simply selecting your country*, the Auto Set Up function sets the tuner channels, clock** and Guide Program numbers automatically.
Filename [HRS9850EU1a.fm] Masterpage:Right-NoTitle0 HRS9850EU1.book Page 13 Monday, May 21, 2001 1:44 PM EN 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.
Filename [HRS9850EU1a.fm] Masterpage:Left HRS9850EU1.book Page 14 Monday, May 21, 2001 1:44 PM 14 EN Preset Download Auto Channel Set by Downloading from TV/Auto Clock Set/Auto Guide Program Number Set ATTENTION You can use this function only with a TV offering T-V Link, etc.* Be sure to use a fully-wired 21-pin SCART cable. * Compatible with TVs offering T-V Link, EasyLink, Megalogic, SMARTLINK, Q-Link, DATA LOGIC or NexTView Link via fully-wired 21-pin SCART cable.
Filename [HRS9850EU1a.fm] Masterpage:Right-Full-NoTitle0 HRS9850EU1.book Page 15 Monday, May 21, 2001 1:44 PM EN 15 Results of Auto Set Up/Preset Download appear on the front display panel If both Auto Channel Set and Auto Clock Set have been performed successfully, the correct current time is displayed. 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 PR button(s). ● If station names (ID – 墌 pg.
Filename [HRS9850EU1a.fm] Masterpage:Left HRS9850EU1.book Page 16 Monday, May 21, 2001 1:44 PM 16 EN Language Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV mode). INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) 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 setting manually as required. A Access the Main Menu screen. Press MENU. B Access the Country Set screen.
Filename [HRS9850EU1a.fm] Masterpage:Right HRS9850EU1a.fm Page 17 Tuesday, June 5, 2001 11:58 AM EN SAT CONTROL SET Satellite Receiver Control Setting Satellite receiver 17 The following procedure is required if you receive satellite channels through a satellite receiver. Approximately 20 seconds before the SHOWVIEW timer programming (墌 pg. 30) or Express timer programming (墌 pg.
Filename [HRS9850EU1a.fm] Masterpage:Left HRS9850EU1.book Page 18 Monday, May 21, 2001 1:44 PM 18 EN SAT CONTROL SET (cont.) C Access the Initial Set screen. Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “INITIAL SET”, then press OK or e. D Access the Sat Control Set screen. Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “SAT CONTROL SET”, then press OK or e. E Enter the satellite receiver’s brand. Press the appropriate number keys to enter the brand code from the list on page 19, then press OK.
Filename [HRS9850EU1a.fm] Masterpage:Right-2lineTitle0 HRS9850EU1.book Page 19 Monday, May 21, 2001 1:44 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 (pointer) to “CHANGED TO ...”, then press OK or e to finish the Sat Control Set mode. If the satellite receiver’s channel number has not been changed correctly ...
Filename [HRS9850EU1a.fm] Masterpage:Left HRS9850EU1.book Page 20 Monday, May 21, 2001 1:44 PM 20 EN Basic Playback Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV mode). 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 when inserting. ● The recorder’s power comes on automatically.
Filename [HRS9850EU1a.fm] Masterpage:Right-NoTitle0 HRS9850EU1a.fm Page 21 Tuesday, June 5, 2001 11:59 AM EN Playback Features Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame Playback NOTE: 1 Pause during playback. Refer to the illustrations below as you read the following procedures. 21 Push the JOG dial. OR Press 9. 2 Activate frame-by-frame playback.
Filename [HRS9850EU1a.fm] Masterpage:Left HRS9850EU1.book Page 22 Monday, May 21, 2001 1:44 PM 22 EN PLAYBACK (cont.) Index Search Your recorder automatically marks index codes at the beginning of each recording. Additional index codes can be added manually during playback. (See below.) This function gives you quick access to any one of 9 index codes in either direction. NOTE: Before starting, make sure the recorder is in the Stop mode. Activate Index Search. Press w or e (2 or 6).
Filename [HRS9850EU1a.fm] Masterpage:Right-NoTitle0 HRS9850EU1.book Page 23 Monday, May 21, 2001 1:44 PM EN 23 Next Function Memory Manual Tracking The Next Function Memory “tells” the recorder what to do after rewinding. Before continuing, make sure the recorder is in the Stop mode. Your recorder is equipped with automatic tracking control. During playback, you can override this and adjust the tracking manually by pressing the PR buttons.
Filename [HRS9850EU1a.fm] Masterpage:Left HRS9850EU1.book Page 24 Monday, May 21, 2001 1:44 PM 24 EN Basic Recording Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV mode). RECORDING A Load a cassette. Insert a cassette with the record safety tab intact. ● The recorder’s power comes on automatically. ● While “– – – –” is blinking on the front display panel, the tape will run for a few seconds to search for the tape number. B Choose a programme. Press PR +/– or the number keys.
Filename [HRS9850EU1a.fm] Masterpage:Right-NoTitle0 HRS9850EU1a.fm Page 25 Tuesday, June 5, 2001 12:01 PM EN Recording Features 25 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. 1 Start recording. Press 7 on the recorder. 2 Engage the ITR mode. Press 7 again. “o” blinks and “0:30” appears on the front display panel. 3 Set the recording duration.
Filename [HRS9850EU1a.fm] Masterpage:Left HRS9850EU1.book Page 26 Monday, May 21, 2001 1:44 PM 26 EN RECORDING (cont.) Retake You can cut out unnecessary parts of a TV programme while you are recording it. End of programme Programme Unnecessary part Beginning of programme Unnecessary part Programme Recorded part Go back to end of programme to cut out unnecessary part S-VHS ET indicator 1 Engage the Record-Pause mode. Press 9 during recording. 2 Locate the start point.
Filename [HRS9850EU1a.fm] Masterpage:Right-NoTitle0 HRS9850EU1.book Page 27 Monday, May 21, 2001 1:44 PM EN Super VHS ET (S-VHS ET) — Recording on VHS cassettes with S-VHS quality You can record in SP mode on VHS cassettes with S-VHS picture quality. Tapes recorded using this function can be played back on a recorder equipped with the S-VHS ET function. ● You can activate the S-VHS ET function only before you start recording on a VHS cassette. ● Before recording, make sure that “B.E.S.T.” is set to “ON”.
Filename [HRS9850EU1a.fm] Masterpage:Left HRS9850EU1.book Page 28 Monday, May 21, 2001 1:44 PM 28 EN RECORDING (cont.) Receiving Stereo and Bilingual Programmes Your 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.
Filename [HRS9850EU1a.fm] Masterpage:Right-NoTitle0 HRS9850EU1.book Page 29 Monday, May 21, 2001 1:44 PM EN B.E.S.T. Picture System The B.E.S.T. (Biconditional Equalised Signal Tracking) system checks the condition of the tape in use during playback and recording, and compensates to provide the highest-possible playback and recording pictures. You can set “B.E.S.T.” to “ON” or “OFF” to your preference (墌 pg. 69). Playback The recorder assesses the quality of the tape once you initiate playback.
Filename [HRS9850EU2.fm] Masterpage:Left HRS9850EU2.fm Page 30 Thursday, June 7, 2001 7:40 PM 30 EN TIMER RECORDING SHOWVIEW Timer Programming ® You can use the on-screen display to enter the SHOWVIEW number. A Access the S HOWVIEW screen. Press PROG. Before performing the SHOWVIEW Timer Programming: ● Make sure that the recorder’s built-in clock is set properly. ● Insert a cassette with the safety tab in place. The recorder will come on automatically.
Filename [HRS9850EU2.fm] Masterpage:Right-NoTitle0 HRS9850EU1.book Page 31 Monday, May 21, 2001 1:44 PM EN D Set the tape speed. Press SP/LP/EP (p). ● It is not possible to select EP mode if “COLOUR SYSTEM” is set to “MESECAM”. (墌 pg. 71) E Set the VPS/PDC mode. Press VPS/PDC to select “ON” or “OFF”. ● If “VPS/PDC ON” is displayed on the TV screen or “VPS/PDC” is lit on the front display panel, VPS/PDC is set to ON.
Filename [HRS9850EU2.fm] Masterpage:Left HRS9850EU1.book Page 32 Monday, May 21, 2001 1:44 PM 32 EN Express Timer Programming Before performing Express Timer Programming: ● Make sure that the recorder’s built-in clock is set properly. ● 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). TIMER RECORDING (cont.
Filename [HRS9850EU2.fm] Masterpage:Right-NoTitle0 HRS9850EU2.fm Page 33 Tuesday, June 5, 2001 12:05 PM EN F Enter the channel position. L Engage the recorder’s timer mode. ● If you want to set a satellite programme, press the number key “0” to change “TV PROG” to “SAT”, then press PR+/–. ● To disengage the timer mode, press # (TIMER) again. Press PR+/–. 33 Press # (TIMER). The recorder turns off automatically and “#” appears on the front display panel. To Timer-Record Weekly Or Daily Serials . . .
Filename [HRS9850EU2.fm] Masterpage:Left HRS9850EU1.book Page 34 Monday, May 21, 2001 1:44 PM 34 EN TIMER RECORDING (cont.) 24 Hour Express Timer Programming Before performing the 24 Hour Express Timer Programming: ● Make sure that the recorder’s built-in clock is set properly. ● Insert a cassette with the safety tab in place. The recorder will come on automatically. ● Set the tape speed. You can programme a timer recording that starts within 24 hours using the JOG dial on the recorder.
Filename [HRS9850EU2.fm] HRS9850EU1.book Page 35 Monday, May 21, 2001 1:44 PM Masterpage:Right-NoTitle0 EN 35 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 front display panel. To record the extra programme, you must first cancel any unnecessary programmes (墌 pg. 36). ● It is not possible to timer-record a satellite broadcast received on the channel position “0” by the satellite receiver.
Filename [HRS9850EU2.fm] Masterpage:Left HRS9850EU2.fm Page 36 Tuesday, June 5, 2001 12:07 PM 36 EN TIMER RECORDING (cont.) Check, cancel and change programmes A Disengage the timer mode. Press # (TIMER), then press 1. B Access the Programme Check screen/display. Press ". C Access the Programme screen/display. Press " again to check more information. Each time you press ", the next programme’s information appears. The front display panel shows the programme start time.
Filename [HRS9850EU2.fm] Masterpage:Right-NoTitle0 HRS9850EU2.fm Page 37 Tuesday, June 5, 2001 12:07 PM EN 37 To cancel or change a programme... When programmes overlap each other D If “PROGRAM OVERLAPPED” appears, you have another programme overlapping the programme you have just made. The Programme Check screen appears and conflicting programmes will start blinking. Cancel or change a programme. Press & to cancel a programme.
Filename [HRS9850EU2.fm] Masterpage:Left HRS9850EU1.book Page 38 Monday, May 21, 2001 1:44 PM 38 EN Automatic Satellite Programme Recording This function allows you to automatically record a satellite programme which is timer-programmed on your external satellite receiver. Connect a satellite receiver to the recorder’s AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector and programme the timer on the satellite receiver. The recorder starts or stops recording by the signals input from the satellite receiver.
Filename [HRS9850EU2.fm] Masterpage:Right HRS9850EU1.book Page 39 Monday, May 21, 2001 1:44 PM EN REMOTE CONTROL 39 Remote A/B Code Switching Remote Control Functions 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.
Filename [HRS9850EU2.fm] Masterpage:Left HRS9850EU1.book Page 40 Monday, May 21, 2001 1:44 PM 40 EN REMOTE CONTROL (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. Before performing the following steps: Turn off the TV using its remote control. A Set the TV brand code. Refer to the chart below.
Filename [HRS9850EU2.fm] Masterpage:Right-NoTitle0 HRS9850EU1.book Page 41 Monday, May 21, 2001 1:44 PM EN 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 satellite receivers can also be controlled. Before performing the following steps: Turn off the satellite receiver using its remote control. A Set the satellite receiver brand code.
Filename [HRS9850EU2.fm] Masterpage:Left HRS9850EU1.book Page 42 Monday, May 21, 2001 1:44 PM 42 EN Navigation When you record a TV programme with this recorder, the recorder automatically stores in its memory the recording start time, date, channel information, etc. If the tape is recorded on this recorder for the first time, new tape number and the recording date are also registered. On the tape only the tape number information is recorded.
Filename [HRS9850EU2.fm] Masterpage:Right-NoTitle0 HRS9850EU1.book Page 43 Monday, May 21, 2001 1:44 PM EN C Check the memory. 43 Video Navigation Title Screen Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “CHECK MEMORY”, then press OK or e. ● The CHECK MEMORY screen will appear. ● If the recorder’s memory becomes full, the recorder cannot register any more information. Delete any unnecessary data of tape or programme from the recorder’s memory. D Return to the normal screen. Press MENU.
Filename [HRS9850EU2.fm] Masterpage:Left HRS9850EU2.fm Page 44 Tuesday, June 5, 2001 12:09 PM 44 EN Find Blank Space This function is useful for finding out the blank space on each cassette and recording a new programme there. Perform steps 1 to 2 of “Check Memory” on page 42 before continuing. A Access the Find Blank Space screen. Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “FIND BLANK SPACE”, then press OK or e. VIDEO NAVIGATION (cont.
Filename [HRS9850EU2.fm] Masterpage:Right-NoTitle0 HRS9850EU2.fm Page 45 Monday, May 21, 2001 3:50 PM EN Edit Tape Title A Access the Main Menu screen. Press MENU. B Access the Video Navigation screen. Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “VIDEO NAVIGATION”, then press OK or e. C Access the Edit Title screen. Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “EDIT TITLE”, then press OK or e. F Enter the tape title. Press the number keys and e to enter characters, then press OK.
Filename [HRS9850EU2.fm] Masterpage:Left HRS9850EU2.fm Page 46 Tuesday, June 5, 2001 12:10 PM 46 EN Edit Programme Title and Category Perform steps 1 to 4 of “Edit Tape Title” on page 45 before continuing. A VIDEO NAVIGATION (cont.) Choice of Category CATEGORY r r r Select the programme. Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to the programme you want to edit, then press OK or e. The “TITLE” display begins blinking. ● The “*” mark indicates the current position on the tape.
Filename [HRS9850EU2.fm] Masterpage:Right-NoTitle0 HRS9850EU1.book Page 47 Monday, May 21, 2001 1:44 PM EN Delete Tape Data Perform steps 1 to 4 of “Edit Tape Title” on page 45 before continuing. Delete Programme Data Perform steps 1 to 4 of “Edit Tape Title” on page 45 before continuing. A Select the tape title. A Select the programme. B Delete the tape data. B Delete the programme data. Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to the tape number you want to delete, then press &.
Filename [HRS9850EU2.fm] Masterpage:Left HRS9850EU1.book Page 48 Monday, May 21, 2001 1:44 PM 48 EN Find Title VIDEO NAVIGATION (cont.) Sort By Tape Number This function is useful for finding out the programme you want to playback in the order sorted by tape number. A Access the Main Menu screen. Press MENU. B Access the Video Navigation screen. Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “VIDEO NAVIGATION”, then press OK or e. C Access the Find Title screen.
Filename [HRS9850EU2.fm] Masterpage:Right-NoTitle0 HRS9850EU2.fm Page 49 Tuesday, June 5, 2001 12:13 PM EN D Access the Tape No. screen. Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “BY TAPE NO.”, then press OK or e. 49 Sort By Date This function is useful for finding out the programme you want to play back in the order sorted by date. Perform steps 1 to 3 of “Sort By Tape Number” on page 48 before continuing. A Access the Date screen. E Select the programme.
Filename [HRS9850EU2.fm] Masterpage:Left HRS9850EU1.book Page 50 Monday, May 21, 2001 1:44 PM 50 EN VIDEO NAVIGATION (cont.) B Select the category. Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to the category you want to watch, then press OK. C Select the programme. Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to the programme you want to play back, then press OK. ● If the selected cassette has already been loaded, playback begins automatically after the selected programme is located.
Filename [HRS9850EU3.fm] Masterpage:Right HRS9850EU1.book Page 51 Monday, May 21, 2001 1:44 PM EN EDITING 51 You can use a camcorder as the source player and your recorder as the recording deck. Edit From A Camcorder A Make connections. A If the camcorder has no S-VIDEO output connector ... Recorder A If the camcorder has no S-VIDEO output connector ... ... connect the camcorder’s AUDIO OUT and VIDEO OUT connectors to the recorder’s front panel AUDIO and VIDEO input connectors.
Filename [HRS9850EU3.fm] Masterpage:Left HRS9850EU1.book Page 52 Monday, May 21, 2001 1:44 PM 52 EN Output/Input Set EDITING (cont.) B Access the Output/Input Set screen. Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “OUTPUT/INPUT SET”, then press OK or e. the output or input mode for the AV1 C Select (L-1) IN/OUT connector. Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “L-1 OUTPUT” or “L-1 INPUT”. Then, press OK or e to select the appropriate setting.
Filename [HRS9850EU3.fm] Masterpage:Right-NoTitle0 HRS9850EU1.book Page 53 Monday, May 21, 2001 1:44 PM EN L-2 SELECT and L-2 INPUT Setting The AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector accepts either a composite signal (regular video signal) or a Y/C signal (a signal in which the luminance and chrominance signals are separated). Set “L-2 SELECT” to the appropriate mode depending on the type of appliance connected to the recorder’s AV2 (L-2) IN/ DECODER connector.
Filename [HRS9850EU3.fm] Masterpage:Left HRS9850EU1.book Page 54 Monday, May 21, 2001 1:44 PM 54 EN Edit To Or From Another Video Recorder EDITING (cont.) 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 connector as illustrated on page 55. A When using your recorder as the source player ... ... connect its AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT connector to the recording deck.
Filename [HRS9850EU3.fm] Masterpage:Right-Full-NoTitle0 HRS9850EU1.book Page 55 Monday, May 21, 2001 1:44 PM EN A 55 B TV receiver Your recorder Player 21-pin SCART cable (not provided) Video channel or AV mode Recorder 21-pin SCART cable (not provided) RF cable (provided) RF cable (provided) Video channel or AV mode Another recorder Another recorder Recorder TV receiver Your recorder Player NOTES: ● All necessary cables can be obtained from your dealer.
Filename [HRS9850EU3.fm] HRS9850EU1.book Page 56 Monday, May 21, 2001 1:44 PM 56 EN Masterpage:Left 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 track Pre-recorded tape Video/Hi-Fi audio track Audio-dubbed tape Your recorder CD player, etc. CD player, etc.
Filename [HRS9850EU3.fm] Masterpage:Right-NoTitle0 HRS9850EU1.book Page 57 Monday, May 21, 2001 1:44 PM EN A Make connections. Connect an audio component to the AUDIO L + R input connectors on the recorder’s front panel. ● When connecting a monaural audio component, use only the recorder’s AUDIO L input connector. B Set the recorder’s input mode. Press AUX (number key “0”) and/or PR to select “F-1” or “S-1”. C Locate the start point.
Filename [HRS9850EU3.fm] HRS9850EU1.book Page 58 Monday, May 21, 2001 1:44 PM 58 EN Masterpage:Left 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 unchanged. If you wish to change the normal audio track as well, use the Audio Dubbing function simultaneously. For Insert Editing, use your recorder as the recording deck.
Filename [HRS9850EU3.fm] Masterpage:Right-NoTitle0 HRS9850EU1.book Page 59 Monday, May 21, 2001 1:44 PM EN 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 AUX (number key “0”) and/or PR to select “F-1” for the AUDIO and VIDEO input connectors or “S-1” for AUDIO and S-VIDEO input connectors. C Locate the end point.
Filename [HRS9850EU3.fm] Masterpage:Left HRS9850EU1.book Page 60 Monday, May 21, 2001 1:44 PM 60 EN EDITING (cont.) Random Assemble Editing Your recorder Player This function makes it easier to create edited videos when your recorder is used as the source player in combination with another JVC video recorder equipped with a Remote PAUSE connector. You can pre-program up to 8 scenes or “cuts” for automatic editing in the sequence you have specified.
Filename [HRS9850EU3.fm] Masterpage:Right-NoTitle0 HRS9850EU1.book Page 61 Monday, May 21, 2001 1:44 PM EN G Locate the start point. Find the edit-in point on the source tape from where you want the edited scene to begin by pressing w e or using the JOG dial, then press PROG. ● The edit-in point is registered in memory and appears on the screen. H Locate the end point. Find the edit-out point where you want the edited scene to end by pressing w e or using the JOG dial, then press PROG.
Filename [HRS9850EU3.fm] Masterpage:Left HRS9850EU1.book Page 62 Monday, May 21, 2001 1:44 PM 62 EN EDITING (cont.) Synchro Editing 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 recorder. A Make connections. Connect your recorder to camcorder (墌 pg. 51), and connect your recorder’s SYNCHRO EDIT connector to the camcorder’s LANC connector. B Set the recorder’s input mode.
Filename [HRS9850EU3.fm] Masterpage:Right-NoTitle0 HRS9850EU1.book Page 63 Monday, May 21, 2001 1:44 PM EN Information On J Terminal 63 J Terminal [JLIP (Joint Level Interface Protocol) Connector] The J terminal 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.
Filename [HRS9850EU3.fm] Masterpage:Left HRS9850EU3.fm Page 64 Tuesday, June 12, 2001 11:38 AM 64 EN SYSTEM CONNECTIONS Connecting To A Satellite Receiver Simple Connections NOTES: 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/ DECODER connector, then connect the AV1 (L-1) IN/ OUT connector to the TV’s connector. Outdoor unit Aerial ● Set “L-2 SELECT” to “A/V” (墌 pg. 53).
Filename [HRS9850EU3.fm] Masterpage:Right-NoTitle0 HRS9850EU1.book Page 65 Monday, May 21, 2001 1:44 PM EN Perfect Connections 65 NOTES: 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) IN/OUT connector to TV’s connector, and AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector to the satellite receiver’s connector. Then connect the satellite receiver and TV.
Filename [HRS9850EU3.fm] Masterpage:Left HRS9850EU1.book Page 66 Monday, May 21, 2001 1:44 PM 66 EN 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 programming that is available through scrambled channels. A Select the input mode. Set “L-2 SELECT” to “DECODER”. (墌 pg. 53) TV receiver B Connect the decoder.
Filename [HRS9850EU3.fm] Masterpage:Right-NoTitle0 HRS9850EU1.book Page 67 Monday, May 21, 2001 1:44 PM EN 67 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. FM tuner CD player Stereo amplifier AUX IN or TAPE MONITOR Audio cable (not provided) Speaker Television Mains outlet Speaker AUDIO OUT Make connections.
Filename [HRS9850EU4.fm] Masterpage:Left HRS9850EU1.book Page 68 Monday, May 21, 2001 1:44 PM 68 EN Mode Set Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV mode). SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS You can change various mode settings on the Mode Set screen by following the procedure described below. ● For each mode setting, see pages 69 to 71. A Access the Main Menu screen. Press MENU. B Access the Mode Set screen. Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “MODE SET”, then press OK or e.
Filename [HRS9850EU4.fm] Masterpage:Right-Full-NoTitle0 HRS9850EU1.book Page 69 Monday, May 21, 2001 1:44 PM EN 69 * The default setting is bold in the table below. 8 DIGITAL TBC/NR ON OFF Your recorder is equipped with the Digital TBC (Time Base Corrector) that removes jitter from fluctuating video signals to deliver a stable picture even with old tapes and rental cassettes.
Filename [HRS9850EU4.fm] Masterpage:Left-FullCol HRS9850EU1.book Page 70 Monday, May 21, 2001 1:44 PM 70 EN SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.) * The default setting is bold in the table below. 8 DIRECT REC ON OFF When this function is set to “ON”, you can easily start recording the programme that you are watching on your TV. Press and hold 7 and press 4 on the remote control, or press 7 on the recorder. NOTES: ● When you use the Direct Rec function, be sure to use a TV offering T-V LINK, etc.
Filename [HRS9850EU4.fm] Masterpage:Right-Full-NoTitle0 HRS9850EU1.book Page 71 Monday, May 21, 2001 1:44 PM EN 71 * The default setting is bold in the table below. 8 VIDEO STABILIZER ON OFF When this function is set to “ON”, you can automatically correct vertical vibration in the picture when playing back unstable recordings made on another recorder. NOTES: ● When you finish viewing a tape, be sure to set this function to “OFF”.
Filename [HRS9850EU4.fm] Masterpage:Left HRS9850EU1.book Page 72 Monday, May 21, 2001 1:44 PM 72 EN Tuner Set Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV mode). SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.) IMPORTANT Perform the following steps only if — — Auto Channel Set has not been set correctly by Auto Set Up or by Preset Download (墌 pg. 12, 14). — you have moved to a different area or if a new station starts broadcasting in your area.
Filename [HRS9850EU4.fm] Masterpage:Right-NoTitle0 HRS9850EU1.book Page 73 Monday, May 21, 2001 1:44 PM EN 73 F Perform Auto Channel Set. Press OK twice. ● If you have connected the recorder and your TV via AV connection (墌 pg. 10), the recorder automatically performs the Preset Download and the T-V LINK screen will appear (墌 pg. 14). ● The Auto Set screen appears, End and remains on screen while Beginning the recorder searches for receivable stations.
Filename [HRS9850EU4.fm] Masterpage:Left HRS9850EU1.book Page 74 Monday, May 21, 2001 1:44 PM 74 EN SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.) D Select the band. Press rt to change the band between CH (regular) and CC (cable), then press e. E Input the 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 – 墌 pg. 77), press e until “– – – –” (ID setting) begins blinking, then press rt.
Filename [HRS9850EU4.fm] Masterpage:Right-NoTitle0 HRS9850EU1.book Page 75 Monday, May 21, 2001 1:44 PM EN Delete A Channel Perform steps 1 and 2 of “Manual Channel Set” on page 74 to access the Confirmation screen before continuing. 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 steps 1 and 2 as necessary. C Close the Confirmation screen. Press MENU.
Filename [HRS9850EU4.fm] Masterpage:Left HRS9850EU1.book Page 76 Monday, May 21, 2001 1:44 PM 76 EN Set Stations (A) Set station names that are registered in your recorder. Perform steps 1 and 2 of “Manual Channel Set” on page 74 to access the Confirmation screen before continuing. A Select the item. Press rt w e until the item you want begins blinking. B Access the Manual Channel Set screen. Press OK twice. C Select the new station.
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Filename [HRS9850EU4.fm] Masterpage:Left HRS9850EU1.book Page 78 Monday, May 21, 2001 1:44 PM 78 EN 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. IMPORTANT Perform the following steps only if — — interference appears in the TV picture after you have moved to a different area or a new station has started broadcasting in your area.
Filename [HRS9850EU4.fm] Masterpage:Right-NoTitle0 HRS9850EU1.book Page 79 Monday, May 21, 2001 1:44 PM EN 79 SHOWVIEW System Setup ® IMPORTANT Normally, Auto Set Up (墌 pg. 12), Preset Download (墌 pg. 14) or Auto Channel Set (墌 pg. 72) sets the Guide Program numbers automatically. You need to set the Guide Program numbers manually only in the following cases.
Filename [HRS9850EU4.fm] Masterpage:Left HRS9850EU1.book Page 80 Monday, May 21, 2001 1:44 PM 80 EN Clock Set Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV mode). SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.) IMPORTANT If you performed Auto Set Up (墌 pg. 12), Preset Download (墌 pg. 14) or Auto Channel Set (墌 pg. 72), without ever having set the clock previously, the recorder’s built-in clock is also set automatically.
Filename [HRS9850EU4.fm] Masterpage:Right-NoTitle0 HRS9850EU1.book Page 81 Monday, May 21, 2001 1:44 PM EN 81 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 the time by 30 minutes. ● When you set the date, press and hold rt to change the date by 15 days. F Set Just Clock. The default setting is “OFF”.
Filename [HRS9850EU4.fm] Masterpage:Left-FullCol HRS9850EU1.book Page 82 Monday, May 21, 2001 1:44 PM 82 EN 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 POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION 1. No power is supplied to the recorder. ● The mains power cord is disconnected.
Filename [HRS9850EU4.fm] Masterpage:Right-NoTitle0 HRS9850EU1.book Page 83 Monday, May 21, 2001 1:44 PM EN 83 RECORDING SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION 1. Recording cannot be started. ● There is no cassette loaded, or the cassette loaded has had its record safety tab removed. Insert a cassette, or using adhesive tape, cover the hole where the tab was removed. 2. TV broadcasts cannot be recorded. ● “L-1”, “L-2”, “F-1”, “S-1” or “SAT” has been selected as the input mode.
Filename [HRS9850EU4.fm] Masterpage:Left-FullColx2 HRS9850EU1.book Page 84 Monday, May 21, 2001 1:44 PM 84 EN TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.) TIMER RECORDING (cont.) SYMPTOM 6. “[” on the front display panel and SAT # indicator won’t stop blinking. 7. The power shuts off and “[” won’t stop blinking. POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION ● 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.
Filename [HRS9850EU4.fm] Masterpage:Right HRS9850EU4.fm Page 85 Tuesday, June 12, 2001 1:46 PM EN QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 85 PLAYBACK TIMER RECORDING 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. “o” and “#” remain lit on the front display panel. Is there a problem? A. No. This is a normal condition for a timer recording in progress. Q. Can the video recorder indefinitely remain in the still mode? A. No.
Filename [HRS9850EU4.fm] Masterpage:Left HRS9850EU4.fm Page 86 Thursday, June 7, 2001 7:41 PM 86 EN SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL TUNER/TIMER Power requirement : AC 220 V – 240 Vd, 50 Hz/60 Hz Power consumption Power on : 23 W Power off : 4.8 W Temperature Operating : 5°C to 40°C Storage : –20°C to 60°C Operating position : Horizontal only Dimensions (WxHxD) : 435 mm x 105 mm x 343 mm Weight : 4.7 kg Format : S-VHS/VHS PAL standard Maximum recording time (SP) : 240 min.
Filename [HRS9850EU1IX.fm] Masterpage:Right HRS9850EU1IX.fm Page 87 Friday, June 8, 2001 3:42 PM EN LIST OF TERMS 87 A O Audio Dubbing .......................................................... 56 Audio Recording Level Control .................................. 27 Auto Channel Set ....................................................... 72 Auto Set Up ............................................................... 12 AUTO SP]LP TIMER ................................................. 70 AUTO TIMER ....
Filename [Cov4.fm] Cov4.fm Page 88 Tuesday, June 12, 2001 11:34 AM EN 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 on the rear panel of the video recorder. 8 The video recorder’s mains power cord is connected to a mains outlet. 8 The video recorder is turned off. 8 Load batteries into the remote control.
