Page 1: Table Of Contents
Some Do's And Don'ts ..... 4 VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER QUICK SET UP GUIDE CHECK THE CONTENTS....5 INSTALLATION ........ 6 AUTO SET UP ........8 HR-S8600EK T-V LINK T-V LINK Functions......11 BASIC OPERATIONS Playback ......... 12 Recording ........14 VIDEO Plus+ Timer Programming...
Page 2: Safety First
In the unlikely event of the plug fuse failing be sure to replace the fuse only with an identical approved type, as originally fitted, and to replace the fuse cover. If the fuse fails again consult your nearest JVC dealer.
Page 3 CAU TIO N 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 shock or fire hazard, remove the power cord from the mains outlet prior to connecting or disconnecting any signal lead or aerial.
Page 4: Some Do's And Don'ts
SAFETY FIRST (cont.) Som e Do's And Don'ts O n The Sa fe Use O f Equipment This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but, like any electrical equipment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured. read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment.
Page 5: Video Cassette Recorder
Q U ICK SET U P GU ID E D ear Customer, Thank you for purchasing this J VC Video Cassette Recorder. Please use this Q U ICK SET U P GU ID E to help you to set up your video cassette recorder.
Page 6: Installation
Q U ICK SET U P GU ID E (cont.) IN STALLATIO N CO N N ECT VID EO RECO RD ER TO TV Place the recorder on a stable, flat surface. Back of TV RF Cable (provided) 21-pin SCART Cable (not provided) TV Aerial Cable Make this (not provided)
Page 7 Back of TV AUDIO IN connectors S-VIDEO IN connector S-Video cable (not provided) Audio cable Aerial connector (not provided) Mains outlet Mains Power Cord SYNCHRO EDIT JLIP ANT. IN AV1 OUT AV1 IN/OUT S OUT COMP. Y/C AUDIO AV2 IN/DECODER PAUSE/R.A.
Page 8: Auto Set Up
Q U ICK SET U P GU ID E (cont.) AUTO SET UP SET THE TUNER CHANNELS, CLOCK, GUIDE PROGRAM NUMBERS AND VIDEO CHANNEL* The Auto Set Up function sets the tuner channels, clock, VIDEO Plus+ assigned Guide Program numbers and the video channel* automatically the first time the button on the recorder or on the remote is pressed to turn on the recorder after the mains power cord has been plugged into a mains outlet.
Page 9 PRESET DO W N LO AD SET THE TUNER CHANNELS BY D O W N LO AD IN G FRO M YO U R TV, CLOCK AN D GUIDE PROGRAM NUMBERS When you connect the recorder and your TV via fully-wired 21-pin SCART cable ( pg.
Page 10 Q U ICK SET U P GU ID E (cont.) Auto Set Up/ Preset Dow nloa d results a ppea r on the displa y pa nel When both auto channel set and auto clock set have been completed successfully the correct current time will be displayed after the O K button is pressed in item on page 8 or after performing the item...
Page 11: T-V Link Functions
T-V LIN K Direct Rec T-V Link You can start recording the programme that you are watching on your TV with simple operation. Press and hold RECO RD and press PLAY on the remote control, or press RECO RD on the Functions recorder.
Page 12: Basic Operations
BASIC O PERATIO N S The easiest, most basic operation possible with your video recorder is tape playback. Already-recorded signals on a video Pla yba ck tape are read by your video recorder and displayed on your TV just like a TV programme. LO AD A CASSETTE Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode).
Page 13 Still Picture/ Fra me-By-Fra me High-Speed (Turbo) Sea rch Pla yba ck ACTIVATE HIGH-SPEED SEARCH P AUSE DURIN G PLAYBACK During playback or still, press FF for forward high- Press PAU SE. speed search, or REW for reverse high-speed search. ●...
Page 14: Recording
BASIC O PERATIO N S (cont.) TV signals being received by the recorder’s built-in tuner can be recorded onto a video tape. You can “ capture” a TV programme Recording using your video recorder. LO AD A CASSETTE Insert a cassette with the record safety tab intact (See Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode).
Page 15 Record O ne Progra mme W hile W a tching Another SELECT PRESET TO WATCH Once recording is in progress, all you need to do is to set the preset controls on the TV for the station you wish to view. ●...
Page 16: Video Plus+ Timer Programming
BASIC O PERATIO N S (cont.) With VIDEO Plus+, timer programming is greatly simplified because each TV programme has a corresponding code number VIDEO Plus+ which your recorder is able to recognise. ACCESS VIDEO PLUS+ SCREEN Timer Press PRO G . V I D EO P LU S + Progra mm ing [0 –...
Page 17 SET T APE SPEED Satellite Receiver U sers To timer-record a satellite broadcast using VIDEO Plus+: Press SP/ LP ( ) to set the tape speed. 1 Set "AV2 SELECT" to the appropriate mode. ( pg. 40) 2 Perform steps 1 –...
Page 18: Express Timer Programming
BASIC O PERATIO N S (cont.) If you don’t know the PlusCode number for the programme you wish to record, use the following procedure to set your recorder Ex press Tim er to timer-record the programme. ACCESS VIDEO PLUS+ Progra mm ing SCREEN Press PRO G .
Page 19 EN TER PRESET PO SITIO N Satellite Receiver U sers To timer-record a satellite broadcast using Express Timer Press TV PRO G +/ – to Programming: – P1 – enter the preset position 1 Set "AV2 SELECT" to the appropriate mode. ( pg.
Page 20 BASIC O PERATIO N S (cont.) Check , Ca ncel And Repla ce Progra mmes DISEN GAGE TIMER MO DE Press ‰ , then press ACCESS PRO GRAMME CHECK SCREEN / DISPLAY – –:– – Press PR START STOP DATE 8:00 10:00 24.
Page 21: Advanced Operations
AD VAN CED O PERATIO N S S-VHS (Super VHS) a nd VHS Recording Your recorder can record in either S-VHS or VHS. To record in S-VH S: Perform the steps 1 – 4 below to set "S-VHS" to "AUTO". According To Then, insert a cassette marked "S-VHS", the S-VHS indicator will light on the display panel.
Page 22: Playback/Recording According To Tape Characteristics
AD VAN CED O PERATIO N S (cont.) B.E.S.T. Picture System Pla yba ck / The B.E.S.T. (Biconditional Equalised Signal Tracking) system checks the condition of the tape in use during recording and playback, and compensates to provide the highest-possible Recording recording and playback pictures.
Page 23 Pla yba ck Recording The recorder assesses the quality of the tape once you initiate ST ART RECO RDIN G playback. Press and hold RECO RD and press PLAY on the remote, ST ART PLAYBACK or press RECO RD on the recorder. D U RIN G B.E.S.T.
Page 24: Playback Picture Adjustment
AD VAN CED O PERATIO N S (cont.) Digita l TBC/ N R Pla yba ck Your video 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.
Page 25: Looking For The Scene You Want
Index Sea rch Look ing For Your recorder automatically marks £ 2 index codes at the beginning of each recording. This function gives The Scene you quick access to any one of 9 index codes in either direction. N O TES: You W a nt ●...
Page 26: Timescan
AD VAN CED O PERATIO N S (cont.) Your recorder is equipped with the TimeScan function. TimeScan allows noise free pictures to be displayed on your TV screen in TimeSca n the forward and reverse search modes. Audio will be played back at normal speed during the TimeScan modes ( pg.
Page 27 TimeSca n Reverse Forward N ames of special-effects Slow-Motion Slow-Motion playback Search Play *Still Play Search (Time J og**) (Time J og**) -7x -5x -3x -1/2x -1/3x 1/3x 1/2x 1.5x 2x 3x 5x 7x 9x Speed SP -1/2x 1/2x 1.5x 2x Speed LP Audio is not Audio is...
Page 28: Selecting The Sound You Want
AD VAN CED O PERATIO N S (cont.) Hi-Fi Audio Recording LEVEL Selecting The Control In most cases, setting the Hi-Fi audio recording level control to Sound You the centre position will provide satisfactory results. If necessary, you can adjust the Hi-Fi audio recording level more precisely by reffering to the audio level indicator on the front panel.
Page 29 Receiving N ICAM Stereo And Bilingua l Progra mmes Your recorder is equipped with a Digital stereo sound decoder (NICAM), making reception of stereo and bilingual broadcasts possible. When the recorder is tuned to a different station, the type of broadcast being received will be displayed on the TV screen for a few seconds.
Page 30: Automatic Satellite Programme Recording
AD VAN CED O PERATIO N S (cont.) Automa tic Sa tellite Progra m m e Recording This facility allows you to record automatically a satellite programme which is timer-programmed on your external satellite receiver. Connect a satellite receiver to the recorder's AV2 IN/DECODER connector and programme the timer on the satellite receiver; the recorder starts recording when the signals input from the satellite receiver to the AV2 IN/DECODER connector, and when there is no input signals the recorder stops recording and the power shuts off.
Page 31 Before performing the following steps: ● Make sure the satellite receiver is connected to the recorder's AV2 IN/DECODER connector. ( pg. 30) ● Programme the timer on the satellite receiver. ● Insert a cassette with the safety tab in place. ACCESS MAIN MEN U SCREEN Press M EN U .
Page 32: Remote Control Functions
AD VAN CED O PERATIO N S (cont.) Remote A/ B Code Sw itching Remote Con- The remote control is capable of controlling two J VC video recorders independently; one set to respond to the remote control’s A code control signals and another set to respond to B trol Functions code control signals.
Page 33 TV M ulti-bra nd Remote Control Your remote control can operate the basic functions of your TV set. In addition to J VC TVs, other manufacturer’s TVs can also be controlled. Before you start . . . ● Turn off the TV using its remote control. SET TV BRAN D CO DE –...
Page 34 AD VAN CED O PERATIO N S (cont.) Sa tellite Receiver M ulti- Bra nd Remote Control Your remote control can operate the basic functions of your satellite receiver set. In addition to J VC satellite receivers, other manufacturer’s satellite receivers can also be controlled. Before you start .
Page 35: Minimizing Picture Degradation While Editing
Picture Control M inimizing This feature helps you to adjust the playback picture quality according to your preference. *The default setting is "AUTO." Picture ACCESS MAIN MEN U SCREEN Degra da tion Press M EN U . W hile Editing ACCESS MO DE SET SCREEN Move the highlighted bar (pointer) to "MODE SET"...
Page 36: Edit From A Camcorder
AD VAN CED O PERATIO N S (cont.) You can use a camcorder as the source player and your video recorder as the recorder. Edit From MAKE CO N N ECTIO N S If the camcorder has no S-VIDEO output connector... A Ca mcorder ...
Page 37: Synchro Editing
The Synchro Editing function synchronizes the start of the playback and recording operations when starting an edit Synchro Editing operation using a camcorder equipped with a LANC connector and your video recorder. MAKE CO N N ECTIO N S Connect your recorder to camcorder ( pg.
Page 38: Recorder
AD VAN CED O PERATIO N S (cont.) You can use your video recorder as the source player or as the recording deck. Edit To O r MAKE CO N N ECTIO N S From Another Connect the player’s 21-pin SCART connector to the recorder’s 21-pin SCART connector as illustrated on page 39.
Page 39 TV Receiver Your recorder Your recorder TV Receiver Player Recorder 21-pin SCART Cable (not provided) RF Cable VIDEO 21-pin SCART Cable (provided) CHAN- VIDEO (not provided) NEL or CHAN- RF Cable AV mode NEL or (provided) AV mode Another recorder Another recorder Recorder Player...
Page 40 AD VAN CED O PERATIO N S (cont.) AV1 SELECT Setting Set "AV1 SELECT" to the appropriate mode depending on the type of unit connected to the rear panel AV1 IN/OUT connector of this recorder. Press M EN U to access the Main Menu screen. MODE SET Press %ﬁ...
Page 41: Audio Dubbing
Audio dubbing replaces the normal audio sound of a previously recorded tape with a new soundtrack. Audio Dubbing Normal audio track Pre-recorded tape Video/Hi-Fi audio track Audio-dubbed tape MAKE CO N N ECTIO N S Connect an audio component to the AUDIO L + R connectors on the recorder's front panel.
Page 42: Random Assemble Editing
AD VAN CED O PERATIO N S (cont.) This function makes it easier to create edited videos when your video recorder is used as the source player in combination with Ra ndom As- another J VC video recorder equipped with a Remote PAUSE Connector.
Page 43 N O TES: LO CATE EDIT -IN PO IN T ● You can also monitor the sound when searching for scenes Find the point on the source you want to edit in steps 8 – 9 . Since you can hear the tape from where you want soundtrack during selection, you can avoid abrupt or the edited scene to begin by...
Page 44: Insert Editing
AD VAN CED O PERATIO N S (cont.) Insert editing replaces part of the recorded scene with new material. Both the picture and Hi-Fi audio soundtrack are Insert Editing 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.
Page 45 EN GAGE IN SERT EDITIN G Press IN SERT . ● Your recorder enters the Insert-Pause mode. (" ", " " and " " light up on the front display panel.) ● The TV screen changes from the still picture to the input source you are going to record.
Page 46: Information On J Terminal
AD VAN CED O PERATIO N S (cont.) J Terminal (JLIP(Joint Level Inform a tion Interface Protocol) Connector) The J Terminal is used to connect the recorder to a personal O n J Term ina l computer or similar device to allow computerized control of the recorder during editing and certain other operations.
Page 47: Other Functions
O n-Screen Displa y O ther You can choose whether or not to have various operational indicators appear on screen, by setting this function ON or OFF . Functions ACCESS MAIN MEN U SCREEN Press M EN U . Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). ACCESS MO DE SET SCREEN Move the highlight bar (pointer) to "MODE SET"...
Page 48 AD VAN CED O PERATIO N S (cont.) Pow er Sa ve M ode You can reduce the power consumption while the recorder is turned off. ACCESS MAIN MEN U SCREEN Press M EN U . – –:– – ACCESS MODE SET SCREEN Press %ﬁ...
Page 49 Auto SP → LP Timer Auto Timer If, when timer-recording in SP mode, there is not enough tape to When the Auto Timer is set to ON the timer is automatically record the entire programme, the recorder automatically engaged when the recorder power is turned off and automati- switches to LP mode to allow complete recording.
Page 50 AD VAN CED O PERATIO N S (cont.) Repea t Pla yba ck Your video recorder can automatically play back the whole tape – –:– – 50 times repeatedly. ST ART PLAYBACK Press PLAY . ACTIVATE REPEAT PLAYBACK Press PLAY and hold for over 5 seconds, then release. ●...
Page 51: System Connections
SYSTEM CO N N ECTIO N S These instructions enable you to connect your video recorder to your Hi-Fi stereo system (if you have one) and listen to the Connection To soundtrack through the stereo. A Stereo System FM Tuner CD Player Stereo Amplifier AUX IN or TAPE MONITOR...
Page 52: Subsidiary Settings
SU BSID IARY SETTIN GS IM PO RTAN T V ideo Perform the following steps only if — — Video Channel Set has not been done correctly by the Auto Set Up function ( pg. 8). Cha nnel Set — interference appears in the TV picture after you have moved to a different area or a new station has started broadcasting in your area.
Page 53 W ith RF Connection Before performing the following procedure, make sure that: the mains power cord is plugged into the mains outlet. the video recorder is turned off and there is no cassette inserted in the recorder. the connected TV is turned on. batteries have been installed in the remote control.
Page 54: Tuner Set
SU BSID IARY SETTIN GS (cont.) IM PO RTAN T Tuner Set Perform the following steps only if — — Auto Channel Set has not been set correctly by Auto Set Up function ( pg. 8) or Preset Download ( pg.
Page 55 VIEW CO N FIRMATIO N SCREEN After "SCAN COMPLETED" is displayed on the screen BBC1 – – – – BBC2 – – – – for about 5 seconds, a – – – – Confirmation screen – – – – looking like the one on the –...
Page 56 SU BSID IARY SETTIN GS (cont.) SELECT BAN D Press % ﬁ to change the band between CH (regular) and CC (cable), then PR CH FINE DECODER press 06 CH01 – – – – +/– [ 5 ∞ ] : SELECT ] : CURSOR += : OK –...
Page 57 Delete A Cha nnel Fine-Tuning Cha nnels Alrea dy Stored Perform steps 1 and 2 of "Storing Channels Manually" on page 56 to access the Confirmation screen before continuing. Perform steps 1 and 2 of "Storing Channels Manually" on page 56 to access the Confirmation screen before continuing. SELECT ITEM Press %ﬁ...
Page 58 SU BSID IARY SETTIN GS (cont.) Set Sta tions (A) Set Sta tions (B) Set station names other than the ones registered in your Set station names that are registered in your recorder. recorder. Perform steps 1 and 2 of "Storing Channels Manually" on Perform steps 1 and 2 of "Storing Channels Manually"...
Page 59 TV Sta tion And ID List STATIO N N AM E ID * STATIO N N AM E ID * Anglia TV ANGL SAT 1 SAT1 ARTE ARTE Scottish TV SCOT BBC Group BBC1 BBC1 BBC2 BBC2 SDR1 SDR1 Berlin 1 BLN1 SFB1 SFB1...
Page 60 SU BSID IARY SETTIN GS (cont.) TV Sta tion Cha nnel N umber Guide For customers in the U .K. O nly the main stations are listed. There are in addition many relay stations, and full lists are available from the BBC and ITV.
Page 61: Clock Set
IM PO RTAN T Clock Set If you performed Auto Set Up ( pg. 8), Preset Download pg. 9) or Auto Channel Set ( pg. 54), without ever having set the clock previously, the recorder's built-in clock is also set automatically. Perform the following steps only if —...
Page 62: Video Plus+ Setup
SU BSID IARY SETTIN GS (cont.) VIDEO Plus+ Setup IM PO RTAN T Normally, Auto Set Up ( pg. 8), Preset Download ( pg. 9) or Auto Channel Set ( pg. 54) sets the Guide Program Numbers automatically. You need to set the Guide Program Numbers manually only in the following cases. ●...
Page 63: Subsidiary Inform Ation
SU BSID IARY IN FO RM ATIO N Q uestions And Answ ers PLAYBACK TIM ER RECORDING Q . W hat happens if the end of the tape is reached ‰ Q . " " and " " remain lit on the display panel. Is there during playback or search? a problem? A.
Page 64: Troubleshooting
SU BSID IARY IN FO RM ATIO N (cont.) Troubleshooting Before requesting service for a problem, use this chart to see if you can correct the trouble yourself. Small problems are often easily corrected, and this can save you the trouble of sending your video recorder off for repair. PO W ER SYM PTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE...
Page 65 4. Camcorder recording is not ● The camcorder has not been Confirm that the camcorder is possible. properly connected. properly connected. ● The input mode is not correct. Set the input mode to “ L-1” ,“ L-2” , “ F-1” or “ S-1” . TIM ER RECO RDIN G SYM PTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE...
Page 66: Index
SU BSID IARY IN FO RM ATIO N (cont.) Index FRO N T VIEW DIGITAL TIMER TBC/NR STANDBY/ON TV PROG S-VIDEO VIDEO ( MONO ) L – AUDIO – R INSERT A.DUB REVIEW SYNCHRO EDIT SP / LP REC LINK SHUTTLE VPS/PDC 15dB...
Page 67 REAR VIEW SYNCHRO EDIT JLIP ANT. IN AV1 OUT S OUT AV1 IN/OUT COMP. Y/C AUDIO AV2 IN/DECODER PAUSE/R.A. EDIT RF OUT M ains Power Cord supplies power to recorder. AN T. IN Connector enables connection of aerial. pg. 6, 7 pg.
Page 68 SU BSID IARY IN FO RM ATIO N (cont.) REM O TE CO N TRO L LCD Panel indicates which of the recorder, TV and satellite tuner the remote control can currently operate pg. 69; is used in VIDEO Plus+ timer programming pg.
Page 69 CABLE/ SAT Button enables remote control of How To Use connected satellite receiver. pg. 34, The remote control can operate most of your video “ Remote Control LCD” in the right column recorder's functions, as well as basic functions of TV sets Button —...
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Page 72: Specifications
SPECIFICATIO N S GEN ERAL TU N ER/ TIM ER : AC 220 – 240 V ` , 50/60 Hz Power requirement TV channel storage Power consumption capacity : 99 positions Power on : 24 W (+AUX position) Power off : 5.5 W Tuning system : Frequency synthesized tuner...
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