Page 1: Table Of Contents
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER HR-DD949EE C.MEMORY DISPLAY ADD TIME DAILY WEEKLY C.RESET CANCEL TIMER START STOP DATE PROG EXPRESS PROGRAMMING AUDIO MONITOR TV/VCR (MONITOR) TIMER STANDBY/ON PUSH JOG 3R PICTURE AUTO SP/LP TIMER MULTI BRAND REMOTE CONTROL UNIT INSTRUCTIONS REVIEW SP/LP...
Page 2: Safety First
ABOUT HEAD CLEANING Accumulation of dirt and other particles on the video heads may cause the playback picture to become blurred or inter- rupted. Be sure to contact your nearest JVC dealer if such troubles occur.
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 AUDIO OUT(put) connectors For connection to the audio input connctors on a Hi-Fi stereo system If TV has no 21-pin SCART connector: Connect an optional AV cable between the TV's AV-IN terminals and the AV1 IN/OUT connector on the rear panel of the recorder via the optional output cable adapter as illustrated.
Page 4: Initial Settings
Auto Set Up Auto Channel Set ATTENTION Once you have performed Auto Set Up, even if the recorder's memory backup has expired, all the stored stations remain in the recorder's memory and the recorder will not perform Auto Set Up again. If you have moved to a different area or a new station starts broadcasting in your area, perform tuner setting.
Page 5: Language Set
Language Set Be sure to set your Video Channel before performing Language setting ( pg. 6). Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). MENU PUSH JOG This recorder offers you the choice to view on-screen messages in English or Russian.
Page 6: Video Channel Set
TV screen. Be sure to select a vacant channel which has no broadcast on neighbouring channels. If you cannot obtain the two vertical white bars clearly with any channel between 22 and 69, consult your JVC dealer.
Page 7 SELECT TV SYSTEM Press TV PROG + or – to set appropriate TV system that matches the system of TV being used (refer to the table below). 1 : B/G 2 : D/K Major Countries Austria, Denmark, Finland, Holland, Italy, Norway, Spain, Switzerland, Sweden, Germany, Egypt China, Mongolia, Rumania, Bulgaria, Czech Rep., Slovakia, Hungary, Poland,...
Page 8: Clock Set
Clock Set Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). MENU PUSH JOG NOTES: If the day and month data are invalid (such as 31st April), the month digits are cleared automatically and the day digits begin blinking.
Page 9: 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 10: 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 11: Playback Features
Playback Features PAUSE PUSH JOG High-Speed 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 during playback or still, press and hold FF or REW for over 2 seconds.
Page 12: Manual Tracking
REVIEW PUSH JOG Tape Position Indicator The tape position indicator appears on screen when, from the Stop mode, you press FF, REW or perform an Index Search. The position of “5” in relation to “0” (beginning) or “+” (end) shows you where you are on the tape.
Page 13: 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 14: 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 ( TRACK Recorder's Front Panel On-Screen Display L + R NORM...
Page 15 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 16: Timescan
TimeScan TIME SCAN INDICATOR MENU 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 17: Timescan Audio
PAUSE, the TIME SCAN indicator does not light even though you can hear TimeScan audio ( pg. 11) . The VCR's TimeScan indicator lights during TimeScan. 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 18: Recording
Basic Recording Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). PAUSE NUMBER 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 19: Recording Features
Recording Features RECORD C.RESET Tape Remaining Time DISPLAY REMAINING TIME Press DISPLAY until the time remaining on the tape appears. NOTE: Depending on the type of tape used, there may be times when the tape remaining time reading may not appear right away, or is not correct.
Page 20: 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 21 PAUSE 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 22: Timer Recording
Setup MENU ATTENTION For a list of Guide Prog. Numbers for Poland, Czech Republic, Hungary, and Russia, refer to page 46 of the instruction manual printed in the corresponding language. The S to input channel, date, start and stop time data when setting the timer record function.
Page 23: Showv
NUMBER CANCEL MENU PUSH JOG If you already know the Guide Program number for a station . . . 1– After step 4, press PUSH JOG . The GUIDE PROG number begins blinking. 2– Enter the Guide Program number using the NUMBER keys or PUSH JOG % ﬁ, then press PUSH JOG The TV PROG number begins blinking.
Page 24 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 :VPS CANCEL...
Page 25 Make sure the channel position number you wish to record is displayed; if not, see "S page 22 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 26: Regular Timer Programming
Regular Timer Programming Remember, the clock must be set before you can programme the timer ( pg. 8). 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 27 :VPS TV PROG+/– ENTER CHANNEL POSITION Press TV PROG +/–. WEEKLY TIMER IMPORTANT Be sure to confirm the setting of VPS recording. If " on the display panel, VPS is set to ON. If " not lit on the display panel, VPS is set to OFF. To change the setting, press "7").
Page 28: 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.
Page 29: Timer Warning
CANCEL START+ VPS Recording Now available from some TV stations, VPS (Video Programme System) is a service designed to assure safe, accurate timer recording. With this system, special code signals are transmitted together with the audio/video signals. These code signals control your video recorder and have precedence over advertised times you preset in the timer.
Page 30: 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 31: 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 32: Editing
Edit To Or From Another Video Recorder NUMBER "0" You can use your video recorder as the source player or the recording deck. TV PROG NOTES: All necessary cables can be obtained from your dealer. If you use this recorder as the player for editing, be sure to turn off 3R Picture before starting.
Page 33 TV Receiver Player 21-pin SCART Cable (not provided) VIDEO CHAN- RF Cable NEL or (provided) AV mode Recorder If another recorder has no 21-pin SCART connector When connecting the AV cable, use the input and/or output cable adapter as illustrated below. TV Receiver Player Audio/Video Cable...
Page 34: 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 35: Audio Dubbing
Audio Dubbing 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 36: Insert Editing
Insert Editing Recorder TIME SCAN SHUTTLE Audio/Video signal Another recorder Player C.RESET PUSH JOG 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.
Page 37 C.RESET ENGAGE INSERT EDITING Press INSERT. Your recorder enters the Insert-Pause mode. (" and " The TV screen changes from the still picture to the input source you are going to record. ¡ START EDITING Load the source cassette and play back the segment that is to be inserted.
Page 38: Information On J Terminal
Allows you to capture still images from the recorder into a personal computer with the optional JLIP VIDEO CAPTURE BOX. For further details consult your nearest JVC dealer. JLIP ID Number Your recorder has its own JLIP ID number. This ID number must be unique when your recorder is connected to another device via its J terminal.
Page 39: Tuner Set
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 40: Storing Channels Manually
NUMBER MENU PUSH JOG If the picture for the entered channel number does not appear . . . 1– Press PUSH JOG twice. The channel number begins blinking. 2– Hold down PUSH JOG % until the picture appears. If not picture appears even if you hold down the button for more than 10 seconds, try the PUSH JOG ﬁ...
Page 41: Delete A Channel
Delete A Channel Perform steps 1 and 2 of "Storing Channels Manually" on page 40 to access the Confirmation screen before continuing. SELECT ITEM Press PUSH JOG% ﬁ until the item you want to delete begins blinking. DELETE CHANNEL Press CANCEL. The item directly beneath the cancelled one moves up one line.
Page 42 Set Stations (A) Perform steps 1 and 2 of "Storing Channels Manually" on page 40 to access the Confirmation screen before continuing. SELECT ITEM Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ until the item you want begins blinking. Then press OK twice and the station’s name or "- -"...
Page 43: 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 44: Troubleshooting
Press TV PROG + or – a few times to remove the noise bars from the screen. Engage and adjust tracking manually. pg. 12) Consult your JVC dealer. Set it to the correct position for the TV broadcast system used in your area. (...
Page 45 RECORDING SYMPTOM 1. Recording cannot be started. 2. TV broadcasts cannot be recorded. 3. Tape-to-tape editing is not possible. 4. Camcorder recording is not possible. TIMER RECORDING SYMPTOM 1. Timer recording won’t work. 2. On-screen timer programming is not possible. 3.
Page 46: Other Problems
OTHER PROBLEMS SYMPTOM 1. Whistling or howling is heard from the TV during camcorder record- ing. 2. When scanning channels, some of them are skipped over. 3. The channel cannot be changed. 4. Channel settings that were made manually seem to have changed or disappeared.
Page 47: 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 48: Index
FRONT VIEW TIMER TV PROG INSERT A. DUB SPATIALIZER VIDEO L–AUDIO–R (MONO) Open the lid to access covered connectors and buttons. 1 STANDBY/ON Button 2INSERT Button pg. 37 3 TIMER Button pg. 25, 27 4 A. DUB [Audio Dubbing] Button 5 TV PROG +/–...
Page 49: Rear View
REAR VIEW 1 Mains Power Cord pg. 3 2 AUDIO OUT(L/R) Connectors 3 AV1 IN/OUT Connector 4 J Terminal [JLIP(Joint Level Interface Protocol) Connector] pg. 38 DISPLAY PANEL –20dB NORM 1 B.E.S.T. Picture System Display Audio Level Indicator 2 Symbolic Mode Indicators STILL: SLOW: PLAY:...
Page 50 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 51: Specifications
E22 – E69) Memory backup time : Approx. 18 hours. Backup time becomes shorter as the unit's internal parts become old. When this occurs, please consult your nearby JVC dealer. ACCESSORIES Provided accessories : RF cable, Infrared remote control unit, "R6/UM-3"...

JVC HR-DD949EE Instructions Manual

Video Cassette Recorder

Safety First

Installing Your New Recorder

Initial Settings

Playback

Recording

Timer Recording

Special Features

Editing

Information on J Terminal

Tuner Set

Troubleshooting

Questions and Answers

Index

Specifications

Quick Links

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