Page 1: Table Of Contents
AUTO SET UP AUTO SET UP ON REAR SIDE ON REAR SIDE VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER HR-DD848E/EH C.MEMORY DISPLAY ADD TIME DAILY WEEKLY C.RESET CANCEL TIMER START STOP DATE PROG. EXPRESS PROGRAMMING AUDIO MONITOR TV/VCR (MONITOR) STANDBY/ ON PUSH JOG COUNTER...
Page 2: Safety First
Use a SECAM-L recorder to record SECAM-L signals. 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"...
Page 3: Installing Your New Recorder
INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER Basic Connections Aerial terminal Back of TV 21-pin SCART connector RF Cable (provided) 21-pin SCART Cable AV1 IN/OUT Mains Power Cord Mains outlet It's essential that your video recorder be properly connected. Follow these steps carefully. THESE STEPS MUST BE COM- PLETED BEFORE ANY VIDEO OPERATION CAN BE PER- FORMED.
Page 4: Initial Settings
3 TURN ON THE RECORDER Press on the recorder or remote control. The Country Set display appears on the front display panel and/or on the screen. For HR-DD848E For HR-DD848EH DEUTSCHLAND SUOMI ÖSTERREICH NORGE SUISSE...
Page 5: Select Language
NOTE: In the area where no TV station transmits a PDC signal, the recorder can perform neither auto clock set nor auto Guide Program number set. Language Code for the HR-DD848E ENGLISH DEUTSCH FRANCAIS Language Code for the HR-DD848EH...
Page 6 If both auto channel set and auto clock set have been performed successfully: Perform "Video Channel Set" on page 8. 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 TV PROG button(s).
Page 7: Language
FRANCAIS SVENSKA DEUTSCH ENGLISH ENGLISH [ 5 ∞] = [ 5 ∞] = [MENU] : EXIT [MENU] : EXIT For HR-DD848E * The on-screen display NEDERLANDS ITALIANO differs for the HR- FRANCAIS DD848EH depending DEUTSCH ENGLISH upon the country in which the product was purchased.
Page 8: Video Channel Set
If you cannot obtain the two vertical white bars clearly with any channel between 22 and 69, consult your JVC dealer. EXIT VIDEO CHANNEL SET MODE Press OK.
Page 9 TV PROG IMPORTANT: Before performing the following steps, make sure the recorder's power is off and there is no cassette inserted in the recorder. With AV Connection ACCESS VIDEO CHANNEL SET MODE Hold down STOP on the recorder until the display panel shows the following.
Page 10: Showv
Setup Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). NUMBER CANCEL MENU PUSH JOG With S because each TV programme has a corresponding code number which your recorder is able to recognise. NOTE: “Guide Program (GUIDE PROG) Number” refers to the assigned TV station numbers, according to broadcast area, for S timer recording.
Page 11 ENTER SHOWVIEW NUMBER Press OK, and a cursor appears above “GUIDE PROG”. Then, using the NUMBER keys, input the number (found in most TV listings) of a program scheduled to be broadcast on each station on the list from step 1, starting at the top.
Page 12: Playback
Basic Playback Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). 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.
Page 13: Playback Features
Playback Features PUSH JOG High-Speed (Turbo) Search ACTIVATE HIGH-SPEED SEARCH During playback or still picture, press FF for forward high-speed search, or REW for reverse high-speed search. To resume normal playback, press PLAY. NOTES: For short searches, press and hold FF or REW for over 2 seconds.
Page 14: Manual Tracking
REVIEW PUSH JOG Manual Tracking Your 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. TV PROG NOTE: When a new tape is inserted, the recorder enters the automatic tracking mode automatically.
Page 15: Index Search
Index Search Your 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. NOTE: Before starting, make sure the recorder is in the Stop mode. ACTIVATE INDEX SEARCH Press PUSH JOG (™...
Page 16: Soundtrack Selection
A/B CODE C.RESET AUDIO MONITOR SCENE FINDER Soundtrack Selection Your 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 MONITOR on the remote control changes the soundtrack being played back as follows: TRACK Recorder's Front Panel On-Screen Display...
Page 17 C.MEMORY so that the “M” mark appears before pressing REW. Remote A/B Code Switching The remote control is capable of controlling two JVC video recorders independently; one set to respond to the remote Search control’s A code control signals and another set to respond to B code control signals.
Page 18: Timescan
TimeScan PUSH JOG Your recorder is equipped with the TimeScan function. TimeScan 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 any of the TimeScan modes ( TimeScan allows you to view a program in search mode while listening to the audio.
Page 19 TimeScan Names of special-effects playback Search Speed SP -9x -7x -5x -3x Speed LP Audio output Audio is output. * Still mode cannot be engaged using the remote control's PUSH JOG button. The speed is shown during TimeScan in the upper right corner of the TV screen for approx. 5 seconds. (The display may be distorted.) To resume normal playback, press PLAY.
Page 20: Timescan Audio
MENU PUSH JOG TimeScan Audio The audio output can be set ON/OFF during TimeScan. Select ON/OFF as required. * The default setting is "ON". PLAYBACK (cont.) ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU twice. ACCESS MODE SET SCREEN Move the highlight bar (pointer) to "MODE SET"...
Page 21: Recording
RECORDING Basic Recording Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). NUMBER SP/LP RECORD TV signals being received by the recorder’s built-in tuner can be recorded onto a video tape. You can “capture” a TV programme using your video recorder.
Page 22: Picture System
B.E.S.T. Picture System Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). RECORD MENU PUSH JOG Display Panel Indication As the tape check progresses, the “– –” marks on the display panel increase upward. Once the "BEST" indicator starts blinking, the check is complete.
Page 23 RECORD NOTES: The B.E.S.T. system works for both SP and LP modes only after a tape has been inserted and the Record mode is first initiated. It does not work during recording. In the case of timer recording, the B.E.S.T. system works before recording is initiated.
Page 24: On-Screen Displays
On-Screen Displays Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). MENU PUSH JOG The superimposed indication on the TV screen tells you what the recorder is doing. PR. 12 ABCD 21 : 00 24. 12. 97 – WARNING– TIMER RECORDING TO START SOON SPATIALIZER...
Page 25: Recording Features
Record One Programme While Watching Another If your recorder is connected to the TV via AV connection, ..press TV/VCR. The recorder's VCR indicator and the TV broadcast being recorded disappear. Elapsed Recording Time Indication You can check the exact time of a recording.
Page 26 Receiving Stereo And Bilin- gual Programmes Your recorder is equipped with a Sound-Multiplex decoder (A2) and, if you own the HR-DD848EH, a Digital stereo sound decoder (NICAM) as well, making reception of stereo and bilingual broad- casts possible. When the channel is changed, the type of broadcast being received will be displayed on the TV screen for a few seconds.
Page 27 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. START RECORDING Press RECORD on the recorder. ENGAGE ITR MODE Press RECORD again.
Page 28: Timer Recording
Timer Recording Before performing S timer recording: Be sure to read "S Setup" ( 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). NUMBER :PDC/VPS CANCEL...
Page 29 Make sure the channel position number you wish to record is displayed; if not, see "S page 10 and set the Guide Program number for that number correctly. If the number you entered is invalid, "ERROR" appears on the screen and "Err" appears on the display panel.
Page 30: Regular Timer Programming
Regular Timer Programming Remember, the clock must be set before you can programme the timer ( pg. 47). Before performing the following steps: 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). START+/–...
Page 31 :PDC/VPS SP/LP ENTER CHANNEL POSITION Press TV PROG +/–. IMPORTANT Be sure to confirm the setting of PDC/VPS recording. If " on the display panel, PDC/VPS is set to ON. If " not lit on the display panel, PDC/VPS is set to OFF. To change the setting, press (NUMBER key "7").
Page 32: Auto Timer
CANCEL START+/– MENU PUSH JOG Check And Cancel Programmes ACCESS PROGRAMME DISPLAY AND/OR SCREEN Press PROG CHECK. The display panel shows the programme start time. Pressing OK changes the display to the programme stop time, then the date and channel position. If the recorder is turned on and the TV is set to its VIDEO channel or AV mode, you can check program information on screen as well.
Page 33: Timer Warning
CANCEL START+ PDC/VPS Recording Now available from some TV stations, PDC (Programme Delivery Control) and VPS (Video Programme System) are service designed to assure safe, accurate timer recording. With this system, special code signals are transmitted together with the audio/video signals.
Page 34: Editing
Edit To Or From Another Video Recorder NUMBER "0" MENU PUSH JOG AV2 SELECT Setting Press MENU twice to access the Main Menu screen. Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to move the highlight bar (pointer) to "MODE SET", then press OK. Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ...
Page 35 TV Receiver Player 21-pin SCART Cable (not provided) VIDEO CHAN- RF Cable NEL or (provided) AV mode Another recorder Recorder Your recorder Recorder 21-pin SCART Cable (not provided) Another recorder Player Your recorder TV Receiver RF Cable (provided) VIDEO CHAN- NEL or mode...
Page 36: Edit From A Camcorder
When using a monaural camcorder, connect its AUDIO OUT connector to the AUDIO IN L input connector on your recorder. When a Master Edit Control-equipped JVC camcorder is used, the camcorder is capable of controlling the recorder. Refer to the camcorder’s instruction manual for operating procedure.
Page 37: Audio Dubbing
Audio Dubbing A. DUB CD Player etc. CD Player etc. Mixer output Audio mixer Original sound AUDIO OUT NOTES: When monitoring the sound during Audio Dubbing, the normal soundtrack is automatically selected. If you wish to hear the mixed sound (Hi-Fi + Normal soundtracks), press AUDIO MONITOR on the remote control to select "L+R+NORM"...
Page 38: System Connections
Connecting/ Using A Decoder TV Receiver RF Cable (provided) AV1 IN/OUT AV2 IN/DECODER Satellite antenna Satellite tuner SYSTEM CONNECTIONS The AV2 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.
Page 39: Connecting/Using A Stereo System
Connecting/ Using A Stereo System Audio Cable (not provided) Mains outlet AUDIO AUDIO OUT MAKE CONNECTIONS Connect the AUDIO OUT L and R connectors on your video recorder to the AUX IN or TAPE MONITOR terminals on your stereo system’s receiver or amplifier. NOTES: When connecting your recorder’s audio output connectors to a stereo amplifier, make sure you connect L and R correctly.
Page 40: Special Features
TV PROG TV/SAT/VCR IMPORTANT Although the provided remote control unit is compatible with JVC televisions, as well as many other models, it may not work with your TV, or in some instances, may have limited function capability. TV BRAND NAME...
Page 41: Satellite Tuner Multi-Brand Remote Control
TV/SAT/VCR IMPORTANT Although the provided remote control unit is compatible with JVC satellite tuners, as well as many other models, it may not work with your satellite tuner, or in some instances, may have limited function capability. SATELLITE TUNER BRAND...
Page 42: Tuner Set
Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). MENU PUSH JOG IMPORTANT Perform the following steps only if auto channel set has not been set correctly by Auto Set Up function ( you have moved to a different area or if a new station starts broadcasting in your area.
Page 43 MENU PUSH JOG IMPORTANT Depending on the reception conditions, the 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, S pg. 28) will not work correctly; be sure to check if the Guide Program numbers have been set correctly pg.10, "S Setup").
Page 44: Storing Channels Manually
Storing Channels Manually Store channels that were not stored during Auto Set Up ( or Auto Channel Set ( pg. 42). ACCESS MAIN MENU Press MENU twice. ACCESS CONFIRMATION SCREEN Press PUSH JOG%ﬁ to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “MANUAL CH SET”, then press OK. The Confirma- tion screen appears.
Page 45 Perform steps 1 and 2 of "Storing Channels Manually" on page 44 to access the Confirmation screen before continuing. Set Stations (A) SELECT ITEM Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ until the item you want begins blinking. Then press OK twice and the station’s name (ID) begins blinking.
Page 46: Tv Station And Id List
TV Station And ID List STATION NAME 1000 TV1000 3SAT 3SAT ADLT ADULT ANT3 ANTENA3 ARTE ARTE BBC GROUP BBC1 BBC1 BBC2 BBC2 BAYERN3 CANAL PLUS PORTUGUSES CAN5 CANALE5 CHANNEL4 CHANNEL5 CHLD CHILD CINE CINEMA CLUB TELECLUB CSUR ANDALUCIA DISC DISCOVERY DR TV ETB1...
Page 47: Clock Set
CLOCK SET Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). MENU PUSH JOG IMPORTANT Perform the following steps only if auto clock set has not been set correctly by Auto Set Up function ( Auto Channel Set ( backup has expired.
Page 48: Auto Clock Set
MENU PUSH JOG NOTES: Auto Clock and Just Clock require a PDC signal, and will not operate with a VPS signal. Just Clock (when set to "ON") enables adjustment of the recorder's built-in clock every hour on the hour, except for 23:00, 0:00, 1:00 and 2:00.
Page 49: Troubleshooting
Press TV PROG + or – a few times to remove the noise bars from the screen. Engage and adjust tracking manually. pg. 14) Consult your JVC dealer. CORRECTIVE ACTION Insert a cassette, or using adhesive tape, reseal the slot where the tab was removed.
Page 50: Other Problems
TV. The TV’s volume is too high. Those channels have been desig- nated to be skipped. Recording is in progress. The TV/SAT/VCR switch is in the wrong position. After the manual settings were made, Auto Channel Set was performed.
Page 51: Questions And Answers
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS PLAYBACK Q. What happens if the end of the tape is reached during playback or search? A. The tape is automatically rewound to the beginning. Q. Can the video recorder indefinitely remain in the still mode? A. No. It stops automatically after 5 minutes to protect the heads.
Page 52: Index
FRONT VIEW STANDBY/ ON COUNTER TIMER TV PROG RESET VIDEO (MONO)L – AUDIO – R * Remove the cap to use the front panel connectors. 1 TIMER Button pg. 29, 31 2 STANDBY/ON Button 3 TV PROG +/– Buttons pg. 21 4 COUNTER RESET Button 5 Cassette Loading Slot 6 RECORD Button...
Page 53: Rear View
* Channel position 1 will be displayed as "CH 1". Clock Display 7 Instant REVIEW Indicator 8 Audio Mode Indicator 9 "Cassette Loaded" Mark 0 VCR Indicator ! Tape Speed Indicators @ Tape Remaining Time Indicator # Counter/Remain Display ANT. IN...
Page 54 The remote control can operate most of your video recorder's functions, as well as basic functions of TV sets and satellite tuners of JVC and other brands. Point the remote control toward the sensor window. The maximum operating distance of the remote control is about 8 m.
Page 55: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL Power requirement : AC 220 – 240 V`, 50/60 Hz Power consumption : 24 W Temperature Operating : 5°C to 40°C Storage : –20°C to 60°C Operating position : Horizontal only Dimensions (WxHxD) : 400 x 94 x 340 mm Weight : 4.3 kg Format...
Page 56 International Telephone Country Code SUOMI PORTUGAL DEUTSCHLAND : 49 NORGE SVERIGE DANMARK ÖSTERREICH * Depending on the model, the selectable codes Language Code for the HR-DD848E ENGLISH DEUTSCH FRANCAIS Language Code for the HR-DD848EH ENGLISH DEUTSCH Language Code FRANCAIS Auto Set Up completed...

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