Page 1: Table Of Contents
AUTO SET UP AUTO SET UP ON REAR SIDE ON REAR SIDE VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER HR-DD858E/EH HR-J758E/EH TV/VCR – –:– – AUDIO VPS/PDC DAILY/QTDN. WEEKLY/HEBDO 0000 START STOP DATE DEBUT PROG EXPRESS PROG 30 SEC TIMER SPATIALIZER STANDBY/ON 3R PICTURE...
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 Mains Power Cord AV1 IN/OUT Mains outlet Make AV connection if your TV has a 21-pin AV input connector (SCART) in order to reduce the possibility of interference.
Page 4: Initial Settings
Auto Set Up Auto Channel Set/Auto Clock Set/Auto Guide Program Number Set/Auto Video Channel Set International Telephone Country Code SUISSE : 41 SUOMI ITALIA : 39 PORTUGAL ESPAÑA : 34 DEUTSCHLAND : 49 BELGIUM : 32 NORGE NEDERLAND : 31 SVERIGE GREECE : 30...
Page 5: Select Language
SELECT LANGUAGE Press OK. The Language Set display appears on the front display panel and/or on the screen. If you are referring to the front display panel Press % ﬁ to select your language code. Language Code ENGLISH : 01 NEDERLANDS : 06 DEUTSCH : 02...
Page 6 Auto Set Up results appear on the front display panel When both auto channel set and auto clock set have been completed success- fully the correct current time will be displayed after the OK button is pressed in step 6 on page 5. You can check if the Guide Program numbers have been set correctly when you perform S pg.
Page 7: Language
Language Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). MENU This recorder offers you the choice to view on-screen messages in 10 different languages. Though Auto Set Up selects the language automatically ( setting manually using this procedure as required. –...
Page 8: On-Screen Displays
On-Screen Displays Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). MENU The superimposed indication on the TV screen tells you what the recorder is doing. PR. 12 ABCD 21 : 00 24. 12. 98 – WARNING– TIMER RECORDING TO START SOON SPATIALIZER...
Page 9: Power Save Mode [J758E, Dd858E Only]
Power Save Mode (HR-J758E and HR-DD858E only) Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). MENU You can reduce the power consumption while the recorder is turned off. – –:– – NOTES: During Power Save, the display panel will be turned off. The Just Clock function ( Power Save mode is engaged.
Page 10: Information On Colour System
Colour System Set MENU NOTES: About NTSC Playback Some TVs shrink the picture vertically and place black bars at the top and bottom of the screen. This is not a malfunction on the part of either the video recorder or the TV. The picture may roll up and down.
Page 11: Playback
To go forward, press FF or turn the (TIME SCAN) SHUTTLE ring to the right. The HR-J758E/EH have a standard SHUTTLE ring and the HR-DD858E/EH have a TIME SCAN SHUTTLE ring. START PLAYBACK Press PLAY. “BEST” appears blinking in the recorder's display panel during automatic tracking.
Page 12: Playback Features
Playback Features High-Speed (Turbo) Search (For HR-DD858E/EH) 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. NOTE: For short searches, press and hold FF or REW for over 2 seconds during playback or still picture.
Page 13: Slow Motion
PLAY High-Speed (Turbo) Search (For HR-J758E/EH) ACTIVATE HIGH-SPEED SEARCH During playback or still, turn the SHUTTLE ring all the way to the right for forward high-speed search, or to the left for reverse high-speed search. Releasing SHUTTLE resumes still picture playback. For forward high-speed search, turn the SHUTTLE ring all the way to the right and release it within 1 second.
Page 14: Manual Tracking
3R Picture before starting. The setting will remain effective even though you turn on/off the recorder. Variable-Speed Search (For HR-J758E/EH) If you own the HR-DD858E/EH, see page 18. PLAY – –:– – To resume normal playback, press PLAY. NOTE: In the search, still, or frame by frame playback mode, the picture will be distorted, and there will be a loss of colour.
Page 15: Index Search
Normal playback resumes automatically. NOTES: To return to normal playback during a Skip Search, press PLAY. For HR-DD858E/EH Owners: It will be 9x normal playback speed with TimeScan pg. 18) during a Skip Search. Skip Search does not work properly during NTSC playback.
Page 16: Soundtrack Selection
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 on the remote control changes the soundtrack being played back as follows: TRACK Recorder's Front Panel On-Screen Display...
Page 17: Repeat Playback
– –:– – Repeat Playback Your video recorder can automatically play back the whole tape 50 times repeatedly. START PLAYBACK Press PLAY. ACTIVATE REPEAT PLAYBACK Press PLAY and hold for over 5 seconds, then release. The Play indicator ( ) on the display panel blinks slowly.
Page 18: Timescan [Dd858E/Eh Only]
TimeScan (HR-DD858E/EH only) 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 the TimeScan modes ( TimeScan allows you to view a programme in search mode while listening to the audio.
Page 19: Timescan Audio
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 pressing the PAUSE 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: Recording
Basic Recording Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). PAUSE NUMBER SP/LP RECORD Recording Resume Function If there is a power outage during recording (or Instant Timer Recording or timer recording), the recording will resume automatically when power is restored to the recorder unless the recorder's memory backup has expired.
Page 21: Recording Features
Recording Features RECORD TV/VCR 0000 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 22: Bilingual Programmes
Receiving Stereo And Bilingual Programmes Your recorder is equipped with a Sound-Multiplex decoder (A2) and, if you own the HR-J758EH or HR-DD858EH, a Digital stereo sound decoder (NICAM) as well, making reception of stereo and bilingual broadcasts possible. – –:– – AUDIO When the channel is changed, the type of broadcast being received will be displayed on the TV screen for a few seconds.
Page 23 – –:– – MENU Hi-Fi Audio Recording Level Control (HR-DD858E/EH only) Your recorder allows manual adjustment of the Hi-Fi audio recording level. Normally the preset audio recording level is satisfactory, but if the sound you are going to record is too loud or too low, adjust the audio recording level while referring to the recorder's audio level meters.
Page 24: Picture System
B.E.S.T. Picture System Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). PAUSE RECORD MENU 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 and playback pictures.
Page 25: Start Recording
Recording START RECORDING Press and hold RECORD and press PLAY on the remote, or press RECORD on the recorder. DURING B.E.S.T. B.E.S.T. COMPLETE The recorder spends approximately 7 seconds assessing the condition of the tape, then begins recording. 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.
Page 26: Timer Recording
Timer Programming Before performing S 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). NUMBER PROG With S...
Page 27: Timer Warning
VPS/PDC STOP+/– PROG Satellite Tuner Users To timer-record a satellite broadcast using S 1 Set "AV2 SELECT" to "AV2" ( pg. 37). 2 Perform steps 1 – 7. 3 Set the satellite tuner to the appropriate channel before the selected programme begins. 4 Leave the satellite tuner's power on.
Page 28: Express Timer Programming
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). START+/–...
Page 29 ENTER CHANNEL POSITION Press TV PROG +/–. SET TAPE SPEED Press SP/LP ( ) to set the tape speed. SET VPS/PDC MODE Press VPS/PDC to select "ON" or "OFF". If "VPS/PDC ON" is displayed on the screen or "VPS/ PDC" is lit on the display panel, VPS/PDC is set to ON. If "VPS/PDC OFF"...
Page 30 VPS/PDC START+/– PROG MENU Check, Cancel And Replace Programmes – –:– – TV PROG+/– To cancel or replace a programme... NOTE: You can also check the programmes on the display panel even if the recorder's power is off (unless the recorder is in the Power Save mode however, it is not possible to cancel or replace the programmes.
Page 31: Auto Sp Lp Timer
Auto SP LP Timer If, when timer-recording in SP mode, there is not enough tape to record the entire programme, the recorder automatically switches to LP mode to allow complete recording. For Example . . . Recording a programme of 210 minutes in length onto a 180- minute tape Approximately 150 minutes Approximately 60 minutes...
Page 32: Automatic Satellite Programme Recording
Automatic Satellite Programme Recording ATTENTION Be sure not to turn on the satellite tuner before the programme is executed; otherwise, the recorder will start recording when the satellite tuner's power is turned on. If you have connected another appliance other than a satellite tuner to the AV2 IN/DECODER connector, be sure not to engage the Auto Satellite Prog Rec mode;...
Page 33: Special Features
Functions NUMBER "1" Remote A/B Code Switching 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.
Page 34 NUMBER +/– 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 BRANDT...
Page 35 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 36: Editing
Edit To Or From Another Video Recorder NUMBER "0" MENU 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. When you use this recorder as the player for editing, be sure to set "O.S.D."...
Page 37: Av2 Select Setting
TV Receiver Player 21-pin SCART Cable (not provided) VIDEO CHAN- NEL or RF Cable AV mode (provided) Another recorder Recorder AV2 SELECT Setting Press MENU to access the Main Menu screen. Press %ﬁ to move the highlight bar (pointer) to "MODE SET", then press OK or Press %ﬁ...
Page 38: Edit From A Camcorder
When using a monaural camcorder, connect its AUDIO OUT connector to the AUDIO 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 39: Audio Dubbing [Dd858E/Eh Only]
Audio Dubbing (HR-DD858E/EH only) CD Player etc. CD Player etc. Mixer Audio mixer output 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 on the remote control to select "...
Page 40: Insert Editing [Dd858E/Eh Only]
Insert Editing (HR-DD858E/EH only) Recorder TIME SCAN SHUTTLE Audio/Video signal Another recorder Player 0000 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 41 – –:– – 0000 ENGAGE INSERT EDITING Press INSERT. 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. START EDITING Load the source cassette and play back the segment that is to be inserted.
Page 42: System Connections
Connection To A Satellite Tuner Outdoor Unit Satellite Cable Satellite Tuner Unit DECODER Mains outlet Back of Recorder NOTE: For details, check your satellite tuner’s instruction manual. The AV2 IN/DECODER connector on the rear panel of your recorder allows simple connection to a satellite tuner. Aerial TV Aerial cable AV1 IN/OUT...
Page 43: Connecting/Using A Decoder
Connecting/ Using A Decoder TV Receiver RF Cable (provided) AV1 IN/OUT AV2 IN/DECODER Satellite antenna Satellite tuner 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 44: Connecting/Using A Stereo System
Connecting/ Using A Stereo System Stereo Amplifier Speaker Television Mains outlet 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 45: Subsidiary Settings
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 on the remote control.
Page 46: Tuner Set
Tuner Set Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). MENU SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.) IMPORTANT Perform the following steps only if — — Auto Channel Set has not been set correctly by Auto Set Up function ( —...
Page 47: Showv
IMPORTANT In certain reception conditions, 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, when you timer-record a TV programme using , the recorder will record a TV programme of a different station.
Page 48: Input Channel
NUMBER Storing Channels Manually Store channels that were not stored during Auto Set Up ( or Auto Channel Set ( pg. 46). ACCESS MAIN MENU Press MENU. ACCESS CONFIRMATION SCREEN Press %ﬁ to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “MANUAL CH SET”, then press OK or mation screen appears.
Page 49: Delete A Channel
Delete A Channel Perform steps 1 and 2 of "Storing Channels Manually" on page 48 to access the Confirmation screen before continuing. SELECT ITEM Press % ﬁ until the item you want to delete begins blinking. DELETE CHANNEL Press The item directly beneath the cancelled one moves up one line.
Page 50 Set Stations (A) Set station names that are registered in your recorder. Perform steps 1 and 2 of "Storing Channels Manually" on page 48 to access the Confirmation screen before continuing. SELECT ITEM Press %ﬁ until the item you want begins blinking. ACCESS MANUAL CHANNEL SET SCREEN Press OK twice.
Page 51: 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 52 SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.) Fine-Tuning Channels Already Stored Perform steps 1 and 2 of "Storing Channels Manually" on page 48 to access the Confirmation screen before continuing. – –:– – SELECT CHANNEL TO FINE-TUNE Press % ﬁ until the channel you want to tune begins blinking.
Page 53: Guide Program Number Set
IMPORTANT Normally, Auto Set Up ( pg. 4) or Auto Channel Set ( the Guide Program Numbers manually only in the following cases. When timer-programming with S recorder, is not selected. — Set the Guide Program Number for that station manually. When you add/delete a channel or change channel positions manually after Auto Set Up or Auto Channel Set has taken place.
Page 54: Clock Set
Clock Set Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). MENU Just Clock The Just Clock function provides accurate time keeping through automatic adjustments at regular intervals, by reading data from a PDC signal. The Just Clock option can be set "ON" or "OFF" at the Clock Set screen (the default setting is "OFF").
Page 55 – –:– – MENU SET JUST CLOCK The default setting is “OFF”. Set as desired by pressing %ﬁ, then press OK or For the Just clock function, If you set to “OFF”, you can disregard the next step as you won’t be able to receive regular clock adjustments. SET CLOCK DATA SOURCE CHANNEL POSITION The recorder is preset to receive clock setting and...
Page 56: Troubleshooting
45) If you are using the AV connection, set the TV to its AV mode. Try manual tracking. ( pg. 14) Consult your JVC dealer. Engage and adjust tracking manually. pg. 14) CORRECTIVE ACTION Insert a cassette, or using adhesive tape, reseal the slot where the tab was removed.
Page 57: Other Problems
TIMER RECORDING SYMPTOM 1. Timer recording won’t work. 2. Timer programming is not possible. 3. “‰“ and “]“ on the display panel won’t stop blinking. 4. The cassette is automatically ejected, and “‰“ and “]“ on the display panel won’t stop blinking. 5.
Page 58: 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 59: Index
& A. DUB [Audio Dubbing] Button DD858E/EH) DISPLAY Button pg. 38 * STOP/EJECT Button INSERT A.DUB & pg. 32 pg. 14 pg. 60 pg. 20 pg. 12, 13 pg. 40 (HR-DD858E/EH) pg. 20 (HR-J758E/EH) pg. 21 (HR-J758E/EH) pg. 11 TV PROG/ SHUTTLE pg. 39 (HR-...
Page 60: Rear View
RECORD PAUSE: AUDIO DUBBING*: AUDIO DUBBING PAUSE*: INSERT*: INSERT PAUSE*: AUDIO DUBBING INSERT*: AUDIO DUBBING INSERT PAUSE*: * HR-DD858E/EH only. AV2 IN/DECODER 5 AV2 IN/DECODER Connector pg. 3, 36 6 Remote PAUSE Connector pg. 44 7 RF OUT Connector VPS/PDC pg.
Page 61: Remote Control
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 tuners of JVC and other brands. pg. 34, 35. Point the remote control toward the sensor window.
Page 62: Specifications
GENERAL Power requirement : AC 220 – 240 V`, 50/60 Hz Power consumption Power on : 24 W Power off : 5.5 W Power save (HR-J758E and HR-DD858E only) : 3 W Temperature Operating : 5°C to 40°C Storage : –20°C to 60°C Operating position : Horizontal only Dimensions (WxHxD)
Page 63 MEMO...
Page 64 Auto Set Up The Auto Set Up function sets the tuner channels, clock, Guide Program numbers and video channel* automatically. BEFORE YOU START PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT: The TV aerial cable is connected to the ANT.IN jack on the rear panel of the video recorder. The video recorder's mains power cord is connected to a mains outlet.

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Safety First

Installing Your New Recorder

Initial Settings

Information on Colour System

Playback

Recording

Timer Recording

Special Features

Editing

System Connections

Subsidiary Settings

Troubleshooting

Questions and Answers

Index

Specifications

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