JVC HR-S6855EK User manual

HR-S6855EK
HR-S6856EK
HR-S6857EK
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
INSTRUCTIONS
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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.
IMPORTANT
■Please read the various precautions on pages 2–4 of this instruction manual before installing or
operating the recorder.
■It should be noted that it may be unlawful to re-record pre-recorded tapes, records, or discs
without the consent of the owner of copyright in the sound or video recording, broadcast or cable
programme and in any literary, dramatic, musical, or artistic wor embodied therein.
IMPORTANT
Connect on to the ma ns supply n the Un ted K ngdom. DO NOT cut off the ma ns plug from
th s equ pment. If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home or the cable is
too short to reach a power point, then obtain a proper safety approved extension lead/adapter or
consult your dealer.
In the unl kely event of the plug fuse fa l ng be sure to replace the fuse only w th an dent cal
approved type, as or g nally f tted, and to replace the fuse cover. If the fuse fa ls aga n consult
your nearest JVC dealer.
If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off remove the fuse and dispose of the plug immediately, to
avoid a possible shoc hazard by inadvertent connection to the mains supply.
If this product is not supplied fitted with a mains plug then follow the instructions given below:
DO NOT ma e any connection to the Larger Terminal coded E or Green.
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:
Blue to N (Neutral) or Blac
Brown to L (Live) or Red
If these colours do not correspond with the terminal identifications of your plug, connect as
follows:
Blue wire to terminal coded N (Neutral) or coloured Blac .
Brown wire to terminal coded L (Live) or coloured Red.
If in doubt — consult a competent electrician.
CAUTION
■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.
■Dangerous voltage inside. Refer internal servicing to qualified service personnel. To prevent
electric shoc or fire hazard, remove the power cord from the mains outlet prior to connecting or
disconnecting any signal lead or aerial.

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The STANDBY/ON o button does not completely shut off mains power from the unit, but switches
operating current on and off. “y ” shows electrical power standby and “ z” shows ON.
Video tapes recorded with this video recorder in the LP/EP (Long Play/Extended Play) mode cannot
be played bac on a single-speed video recorder.
When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or a shelf, ma e sure that it has sufficient space on all sides
to allow for ventilation (10 cm or more on both sides, on top and at the rear.)
When discarding batteries, environmental problems must be considered and the local rules or laws
governing the disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly.
Fa lure to heed the follow ng precaut ons may result n damage to the recorder, remote control or
v deo 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.
… on a surface that is unstable or subject to vibration.
2. DO NOT block the recorder’s vent lat on open ngs or holes.
(If the ventilation openings or holes are bloc ed by a newspaper or cloth, etc., the heat may not be
able to get out.)
3. DO NOT place heavy objects on the recorder or remote control.
4. DO NOT place anyth ng wh ch m ght sp ll on top of the recorder or remote control.
(If water or liquid is allowed to enter this equipment, fire or electric shoc may be caused.)
5. DO NOT expose the apparatus to dr pp ng or splash ng.
6. DO NOT use th s equ pment n a bathroom or places w th water. Also DO NOT place any con-
tainers filled with water or liquids (such as cosmetics or medicines, flower vases, potted plants,
cups, etc.) on top of this unit.
7. DO NOT place any naked flame sources, such as l ghted candles, on the apparatus.
8. AVOID v olent shocks to the recorder dur ng transport.
MOISTURE CONDENSATION
Moisture in the air will condense on the recorder when you move it from a cold place to a warm place,
or under extremely humid conditions—just as water droplets form in the surface of a glass filled with
cold liquid. Moisture condensation on the head drum will cause damage to the tape. In conditions
where condensation may occur, eep the recorder turned on for a few hours to let the moisture dry.
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■Cassettes mar ed “S-VHS” and “VHS” can be used with this video cassette recorder. However, S-VHS
recordings are possible only with cassettes mar ed “S-VHS”.
By using the S-VHS ET function, it is possible to record and play bac with S-VHS picture quality on VHS
cassettes with this recorder.
■VIDEO Plus+ and PlusCode are registered trademar s of Gemstar Development Corporation. The
VIDEO Plus+ system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.

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Some Do’s And Don’ts
On The Safe Use Of Equipment
Th s equ pment has been des gned and manufactured to meet nternat onal safety standards but,
l ke any electr cal equ pment, care must be taken f you are to obta n the best results and safety s
to be assured.
DO read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment.
DO ensure that all electrical connections (including the mains plug, extension leads and interconnec-
tions between pieces of equipment) are properly made and in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions. Switch off and withdraw the mains plug when ma ing or changing connections.
DO consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt about the installation, operation or safety of your
equipment.
DO be careful with glass panels or doors on equipment.
DON’T continue to operate the equipment if you are in any doubt about it wor ing normally, or if it is
damaged in any way — switch off, withdraw the mains plug and consult your dealer.
DON’T remove any fixed cover as this may expose dangerous voltages.
DON’T leave equipment switched on when it is unattended unless it is specifically stated that it is
designed for unattended operation or has a standby mode. Switch off using the switch on the
equipment and ma e sure that your family nows how to do this. Special arrangements may
need to be made for infirm or handicapped people.
DON’T use equipment such as personal stereos or radios so that you are distracted from the require-
ments of road safety. It is illegal to watch television whilst driving.
DON’T listen to headphones at high volume, as such use can permanently damage your hearing.
DON’T obstruct the ventilation of the equipment, for example with curtains or soft furnishings.
Overheating will cause damage and shorten the life of the equipment.
DON’T use ma eshift stands and NEVER fix legs with wood screws — to ensure complete safety
always fit the manufacturer’s approved stand or legs with the fixings provided according to the
instructions.
DON’T allow electrical equipment to be exposed to rain or moisture.
ABOVE ALL...
—NEVER let anyone especially children push anything into holes, slots or any other opening in
the case — this could result in a fatal electrical shoc ;
—NEVER guess or ta e chances with electrical equipment of any ind — it is better to be safe than
sorry!

Contents
Diagrams of Equipment ................................ 6
Equipment Key .............................................
Welcome to JVC ............................................8
Three-Step Quick Start............................... 10
Basic Features ............................................ 13
Advanced Features ..................................... 31
Subsidiary Information ............................. 68
List of Terms .............................................. 2

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REAR PANEL
1Ma ns Power Cord supplies
power to VCR.
2AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT Connector
enables AV connection to TV or
second VCR; input recordable
when L-1 selected.
3SAT CONTROL Connector
enables connection of the
provided atellite Controller for
timer recording with a satellite
receiver.
4ANT. IN Connector enables
connection of aerial.
5AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER
Connector enables connection of
satellite receiver or second
recorder; input recordable when
L-2 selected.
6AUDIO OUT (L/R) Connectors
enable connection of audio
cassette recorder, TV or second
VCR for dubbing.
7RF OUT Connector enables
connection to aerial terminal of TV
receiver.
VCR DISPLAY PANEL
1B.E.S.T. P cture System
D splay lights from bottom to top
while B.E. .T. is active.
2Symbol c Mode Ind cators
Play:
Fast-forward/rewind
variable search:
Still:
Slow:
Record:
Record pause:
3Tape Speed Ind cators
display mode of recording; light
during Record or Play mode.
4Programme Start T me
Ind cator ( ) shows the
programme start time.
Programme Stop T me
Ind cator ( ) shows the
programme stop time.
5c Ind cator lights when the c
button has been pressed to
engage Timer mode.
6Tape Rema n ng T me
Ind cator displays time
remaining on tape when certain
buttons are pressed.
7Channel D splay shows preset
position where the station
currently being received is stored.
Clock D splay shows current
time.
Counter, Preset Position (or
Mode)*, Clock and Tape
Remaining Time Display appear
alternately when the – –:– –
(Display) button is pressed.
* Preset Position is not displayed
during playback.
8REVIEW Ind cator blinks after
timer-recording and shows how
many programmes have been
timer-recorded.
9PDC Ind cator lights when
PDC has been engaged for timer
recording.
* VPS (Video Programme System)
recording is not currently available in
the U.K. and not possible with this
V R.
10 S-VHS Ind cator lights when
a cassette marked -VH is
inserted with -VH mode set to
‘ON’, when an -VH -recorded
tape or -VH ET-recorded tape
is played back, or when -VH
ET mode is engaged.
11 VCR Ind cator lights when the
VCR is in the video mode. At this
point, the TV automatically enters
AV mode.
12 ‘Cassette Loaded’ Mark
lights once a cassette is
inserted; remains lit until
cassette ejected.
13 Counter shows time elapsed
since playback or recording
began.
With v displayed, shows
time remaining from current tape
position to end of tape.
Counter, Preset Position (or
Mode)*, Clock and Tape
Remaining Time Display appear
alternately when the – –:– –
(Display) button is pressed.
* Preset Position is not displayed
during playback.
14 Mode shows external input
mode selected (L-1, L-2, AT*, F-1
or -1).
* When ‘L-2 SELE T’ is set to ‘SAT’,
‘SAT’ appears instead of ‘L-2’.
REMOTE CONTROL
1TV Button enables remote
control of your JVC TV. While
holding down the TV button,
press the corresponding button
(with a small dot on the left side
of the name): STANDBY/ON o ,
TV/VCR, TVPR +/–, TV +/–,
(TV Muting).
2TV/VCR Button switches
connected TV’s mode between TV
and AV.
3rButton ‘reviews’
timer-recorded programme.
4Number Keys are used in
preset position selection and the
VIDEO Plus+ Timer Programming.
5PDC Button enables/disables
PDC recording.
* VPS (Video Programme System)
recording is not currently available in
the U.K. and not possible with this
V R.
6 x Button cancels timer-
programme.
0000 Button resets counter to
‘0:00:00’.
7STOP +/– Button inputs
programme top Time.
8START +/– Button accesses
Regular Program screen; inputs
programme tart Time.
9PROG Button accesses VIDEO
Plus+ Program screen.
10 C Button accesses Program
screens/displays to check the
programme that you have
programmed (next programme’s
information screen/display
appears each time button is
pressed).
11 < Button rewinds the
tape; initiates high-speed reverse
search.
12 T Button starts recording in
combination with the . button
on the Remote Control.
13 S Button stops tape.
14 m Button accesses Menu
screen.
15 AB Buttons are used
for selection in on-screen menus.
TV PR +/– Buttons selects the
connected JVC TV’s channel.
16 STANDBY/ON o Button —
same as button on VCR.
17 AUDIO Button changes output
sound mode.
(TV Mut ng) Button
mutes sound of connected JVC TV.
18 b(D splay) Button
switches display among Counter,
Preset Position (or Mode)*, Clock
and Tape Remaining Time.
* Preset Position is not displayed
during playback.
19 DAILY Button enables timer
recording of daily serials.
20 WEEKLY Button enables timer
recording of weekly serials.
21 AUX Button selects VCR’s
auxiliary input mode.
22 c Button engages timer-
standby mode.
23 DATE +/– Button inputs date
of programme for timer recording.
24 PR +/– Button selects a preset
position.
25 Auto Track ng Button enables/
disables auto tracking mode
during playback.
/ Button selects tape
speed.
26 3 Button initiates a
30-second period of fast-motion
playback.
27 . Button — same as button
on VCR.
28 > Button fast-forwards
tape; initiates high-speed forward
search.
29 | Button — same as button on
VCR.
30 O Button enters selections
made in on-screen menus.
31 D E Buttons initiate
functions such as Index earch,
variable-speed search, frame by
frame playback.
TV +/– Buttons control
volume of connected JVC TV.
FRONT PANEL
1STANDBY/ON o Button turns
VCR on/off (loading a cassette
also turns power on).
2SATc Button enables/
disables the Auto atellite
Programme Recording mode.
3SATc Ind cator lights up
during Auto atellite Programme
Recording standby mode; blinks
when Auto atellite Programme
Recording is in progress.
4Cassette Load ng Slot is where
cassette is inserted; door closes.
524H EXPRESSc Button
enables 24H Express Timer
Programming.
6Advanced JOG D al enables
picture search, preset position
selection or 24H Express Timer
Programming.
7S-VIDEO Input Connector
enables -VIDEO connection to
camcorder or second VCR.
8VIDEO Input Connector
enables easy connection of video
output from another VCR or
camcorder for editing.
9AUDIO Input Connector [L]
enables easy connection of
audio output (mono) from
another VCR, camcorder or other
source for editing.
10 AUDIO Input Connector [R]
enables easy connection of
audio output (Hi-Fi) from another
VCR, camcorder or other source
for editing.
11 S-VHS ET Button enables/
disables -VH ET mode.
12 S-VHS ET Ind cator lights up
during -VH ET mode.
13 D splay Panel provides clear
view of various displays and
indicators.
14 Infrared Beam Rece v ng
W ndow is where Remote Control
should be aimed when in use. The
maximum operating distance of
the Remote Control is about 8m.
15 T Button starts regular
recording (press once), Instant
Timer Recording (press twice);
sets duration of ITR.
16 | Button stops tape
temporarily during recording;
stops tape temporarily during
playback; plays back frame by
frame with each additional press.
17 § Button stops tape; ejects
tape during top mode.
18 . Button plays back tape;
cancels Pause, till, low, earch
modes.

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before you start
Please read the SAFETY
FIRST on pages 2–4, it tells
you about some safety points
Refer to the diagrams on
pages6–7 when reading
through these instructions
Refer to the List of Terms on
page72 if you need an
explanation for any terms in
this manual
connector cover
ttach the provided connector
cover when you do not use the
front panel connectors
To attach it, insert the cover’s
left tab to the VCR’s front panel
connector part, then push in
the cover’s right side
To remove it, press the cover’s
‘PUSH–OPEN’ part
remote control
The Remote Control can operate
most of your VCR’s functions, as
well as basic functions of JVC TV
sets. (See page7.)
When inserting the batteries,
be sure to insert in the correct
directions as indicated under
the battery cover.
Depending on the type of JVC
TV, some or all functions
cannot be operated using the
Remote Control.
If the Remote Control doesn’t
work properly, remove its
batteries, wait a short time,
replace the batteries and then
try again.
Video Cassette Recorder
AA Batteries x 2
Welcome to JVC
Than you for choosing JVC.
We hope that you will get many hours of enjoy-
ment from your new unit.
In just three easy steps you will be ready to enjoy the exceptional perfor-
mance of your new VCR. More detailed instructions begin on page 0. They
will explain how to use the many sophisticated features this VCR boasts.
Getting Everything Ready
check the contents Unpack the box and place the VCR on a flat, stable surface.
Check that you have the items shown below.
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GETTING EVERYTHING READY (continued)
connect cables Connect the cables as indicated in the diagram (below , using
the TV Aerial Cable, the RF Cable and the 2 -pin SCART Cable (not provided .
scart an rf
SC RT is a
recommended option
because its use
improves the quality of
the picture.
If connecting to a stereo
TV you will need a
SC RT cable.
There are several types
of SC RT cables, fully-
wired and others.
If you use a SC RT
cable, you must also
connect the RF cable.
notes
The V1 (L-1) IN/OUT
connector accepts and
delivers either a
composite signal
(regular video signal) or
a Y/C signal (a signal in
which the luminance
and chrominance signals
are separated). If your
TV’s 21-pin V input
connector (SC RT) is
compatible with the Y/C
signal, set L- OUTPUT
to S-VIDEO after the
connection and the
initial settings are
completed (墌 pg. 50).
You can obtain high-
quality S-VHS pictures.
(For connection, be sure
to use a 21-pin SC RT
cable that is compatible
with the Y/C signal.)
Set your TV to the VIDEO
(or V), Y/C, or RGB
mode according to the
type of your TV’s SC RT
connector.
For switching the TV’s
mode, refer to the
instruction manual of
your television.
You are now ready to start the Three-Step Quick Start which begins on the next
page.
You have two ways for initial setup of your new VCR depending upon the
connection method and your TV.
If you have connected only the RF cable,
perform Auto Setup (墌 pg. 10).
If you have connected both the RF cable and the fully-
wired 2 -pin SCART cable, and if your TV does not offer
T-VLink, etc.*,
perform Auto Setup (墌 pg. 10).
If you have connected both the RF cable and the fully-wired
2 -pin SCART cable, and if your TV offers T-VLink, etc.*,
perform Preset Download (墌 pg. 11).
* Compatible with TVs offering T-VLink, EasyLink, Megalogic, SMARTLINK,
Q-Link, DATA LOGIC or NexTView Link via fully-wired 21-pin SCART cable.
The degree of compatibility and available functions may differ by system.
RF Cable
(provided)
TV erial
Cable
(not
provided)
21-pin SC RT Cable
(not provided)
Mains Power
Cord
Mains Outlet
Back of VCR

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before you start
Check that the VCR is
turned off and no
cassette is inserted
Load the batteries into
the Remote Control
Refer to the Remote
Control diagram
on pages 6–7
Unless indicated
otherwise, use the
buttons on the Remote
Control
Check that the
connection is completed
Turn on the TV
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Three-Step Quic Start
For Step , be sure to perform either of the methods:
Auto Setup or Preset Download.
Auto Setup
START AUTO SETUP
Press the o button. If ‘Auto’ appears on the display panel, press O (or E.
what will happen? The display panel on the front of the VCR will show the
word ‘Auto’. Do not press any button on the VCR or the Remote Control.
note If you have connected both the RF cable and the fully-wired 21-pin SCART
cable, and if your TV offers T-VLink, etc., and the TV is turned on, the VCR
automatically performs the Preset Download (墌 pg. 11 even if you select ‘Auto’
for Auto Setup function.
The VCR is automatically setting up the tuner
channels, clock, the VIDEO Plus+ assigned Guide
Program numbers and the video channel. This only
happens the first time that the VCR is turned on.
rf an scart connection If you have chosen to
connect the VCR to the TV with both the RF Cable
and a 21-pin SCART Cable (not provided and the
TV set is in its AV mode (see the TV manual , you
will see the following information displayed on
your TV screen:
SELECT THE VIDEO CHANNEL
When Auto Setup has finished, you will see the following display panel on your VCR:
rf cable only If you have only used the RF
Cable to connect the VCR to the TV, you will see
this display. The number is the channel on the TV that the Auto Setup has chosen
to be the video channel. In the example, we have presumed that channel 36 is
vacant and have set the VCR to 36:
Now tune the TV set to channel 36 (refer to TV manual if necessar ;
you should see two vertical white bars appear on the TV screen. If
the bars do not appear or are not clear, choose another vacant
channel and try again. If you cannot obtain the vertical white bars
on any channel between 22 and 69, consult your local JVC dealer.
rf an scart connection If you have chosen
to connect the VCR to the TV with both the RF
Cable and a 21-pin SCART Cable (not provided , you need to press the PR button
on the Remote Control until the figure reads ‘– –’. This is because you will use the
TV in AV mode to view video pictures and therefore do not need a dedicated video
channel.
AUTO SET
PLEASE WAIT
[MENU]: EXIT
Auto Setup is running: don’t
touch any buttons
Your TV screen during Auto Setup if SCART is used