Page 1: Table Of Contents
AUTO SET UP AUTO SET UP ON REAR SIDE ON REAR SIDE VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER HR-S8500E/EH MULTIMARQUE TV/VCR AUDIO – –:– – VPS/PDC DAILY/QTDN. WEEKLY/HEBDO 0000 START STOP DATE DEBUT PROG EXPRESS PROG. 30 SEC TIMER STANDBY/ON DIGITAL TBC/NR REC LINK...
Page 2: Safety First
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. 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.
Page 3 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" The STANDBY/ON button does not completely shut off mains power from the unit, but switches operating current on and off.
Page 4: 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 OUT switch 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 5: S-Video Connection
S-VIDEO Connection Back of TV Aerial terminal S-VIDEO IN connector AUDIO IN connectors Mains outlet Mains Power Cord Back of Recorder To Connect to A TV With S-VIDEO/AUDIO IN Connectors . . . CONNECT RECORDER TO a– Connect the aerial, recorder and TV as per "RF CONNECTION"...
Page 6: 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 7: 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 8 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 7. You can check if the Guide Program numbers have been set correctly when you perform S pg.
Page 9: 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 10: On-Screen Displays
On-Screen Displays Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). MENU NOTES: When you use this recorder as the player for editing, be sure to set "O.S.D." to "OFF" before starting. During playback, the operation mode indicators may be disturbed depending on the type of tape being used.
Page 11: Power Save Mode (Hr-S8500E Only)
Power Save Mode (HR-S8500E 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 12: 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 13: Playback
PLAYBACK Basic Playback Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). STOP/EJECT 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”...
Page 14: Playback Features
Playback Features PAUSE REVIEW ATTENTION Picture may not appear during high-speed search with an LP-recorded tape. In the high-speed search, still, slow motion or frame by frame playback mode, the picture will be distorted, and there will be a loss of colour. When normal playback resumes from search, still, slow motion or frame-by-frame playback, the picture may jitter vertically momentarily depending on the type of TV...
Page 15: Index Search
High-Speed (Turbo) Search ACTIVATE HIGH-SPEED SEARCH During playback or still, 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 16 STOP MENU Digital TBC/NR 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. The on/off of Digital 3-DNR (Noise Reduction) which cuts noise and enables clear picture reproduction is also linked to this function.
Page 17: Repeat Playback
Spatializer This feature expands sound field when you play back any stereo source or view a stereo programme while recording it. *Spatializer has no effect on recording quality. ACTIVATE SPATIALIZER Press SPATIALIZER; the current setting will be displayed on the screen for about 5 seconds. Pressing SPATIALIZER while the screen shows the display changes the setting.
Page 18: Timescan
TimeScan PAUSE TIME JOG & SCAN INDICATOR MENU 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 also 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 -7x -5x -3x Speed SP Speed LP Audio output Audio is output. ** Still mode cannot be engaged using the remote control's pressing the PAUSE button. In the Still mode, the TIME JOG & SCAN indicator does not light even though you can hear TimeScan audio.
Page 20: Recording
Basic Recording Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). PAUSE NUMBER PLAY 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 21: 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. RECORD ¡...
Page 22 MENU Retake You can cut out unnecessary parts of a TV programme while you're recording it. End of programme Beginning of programme Unnecessary Unnecessary Programme part part Recorded part Go back to end of programme to cut out unnecessary part ENGAGE RECORD-PAUSE MODE Press PAUSE during recording.
Page 23: Bilingual Programmes
Hi-Fi Audio Recording Level Control 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 "SAT" ( pg. 39). 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). VPS/PDC 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+/– 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 REC LINK 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
NUMBER "1" STOP 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 NUMBER 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
Preparation For Editing Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). MENU Advantages Of S-VHS Video Recorders You can edit from VHS to S-VHS, S-VHS to VHS, or, from S-VHS to S-VHS. From VHS to S-VHS: Record VHS playback signals in the S-VHS mode.
Page 37: 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 38: Edit To Or From Another Video
Edit To Or From Another Video Recorder NUMBER "0" MENU You can use your video recorder as the source player or as the recording deck. – –:– – TV PROG NOTES: All necessary cables can be obtained from your dealer. For Y/C signal input/output, be sure to use a 21-pin SCART cable that is compatible with the Y/C signal.
Page 39: 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 Set "AV2 SELECT" to the appropriate mode depending on the type of unit connected to the rear panel AV2 IN/ DECODER connector of this recorder.
Page 40: Insert Editing
Insert Editing Recorder PAUSE 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. If you wish to change the normal audio track as well, use the audio dubbing function simultaneously.
Page 41 – –:– – 0000 PLAY 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.
Page 42: Random Assemble Editing
This function makes it easier to create edited videos when your video recorder is used as the source player in combination with another JVC video recorder equipped with a Remote PAUSE Connector. You can pre-program up to 8 scenes or “cuts” for automatic editing in the sequence you have specified.
Page 43 By connecting this controller to your recorder's R.A. EDIT connector, you can perform Random Assemble Editing in combination with a second non-JVC video recorder. The controller is compatible with various major recorder brands. For compatible systems and availability, please consult your JVC dealer.
Page 44: Audio Dubbing
Audio Dubbing CD Player etc. Mixer output Original sound AUDIO OUT NUMBER "0" PLAY Audio dubbing replaces the normal audio sound of a previously recorded tape with a new soundtrack. ¡ CD Player etc. Audio mixer ¡ AUDIO TV PROG PAUSE EDITING (cont.) Normal audio track...
Page 45 ¡ – –:– – AUDIO PLAY PAUSE STOP START DUBBING Engage the audio component's Play mode, then press PLAY to start the tape in your recorder. Audio dubbing begins at this point. " " blinks and " " is displayed on the front display panel.
Page 46: System Connections
Connection To A Satellite Tuner The AV2 IN/DECODER connector on the rear panel of your recorder allows simple connection to a satellite tuner. Outdoor Unit Satellite Cable Satellite Tuner Unit DECODER Mains outlet Back of Recorder AV1 OUT switch IMPORTANT Set "AV2 SELECT"...
Page 47: 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 48: 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 49: 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 50: 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 51 MENU 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 52: Input Channel
NUMBER MENU Storing Channels Manually Store channels that were not stored during Auto Set Up ( or Auto Channel Set ( pg. 50). 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 53: Delete A Channel
Delete A Channel Perform steps 1 and 2 of "Storing Channels Manually" on page 52 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 54 Set Stations (A) Set station names that are registered in your recorder. Perform steps 1 and 2 of "Storing Channels Manually" on page 52 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 55: 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 56 MENU SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.) Fine-Tuning Channels Already Stored Perform steps 1 and 2 of "Storing Channels Manually" on page 52 to access the Confirmation screen before continuing. – –:– – SELECT CHANNEL TO FINE-TUNE Press % ﬁ until the channel you want to tune begins blinking.
Page 57: Show View Setup
IMPORTANT Normally, Auto Set Up ( pg. 6) 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 58: 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 59 – –:– – 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 60: Troubleshooting
If you are using the AV or S-VIDEO connection, set the TV to its AV mode. Try manual tracking. ( pg. 15) Consult your JVC dealer. Engage and adjust tracking manually. pg. 15) CORRECTIVE ACTION Insert a cassette, or using adhesive tape, reseal the slot where the tab was removed.
Page 61: 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 62: 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 63: Index
INDEX FRONT VIEW TIMER TV PROG INSERT A. DUB SPATIALIZER VIDEO (MONO) L–AUDIO–R 1 STANDBY/ON Button 2 TIMER Button pg. 27, 29 3 INSERT Button pg. 40 4 Audio Dubbing [A. DUB] Button 5 TV PROG +/– Buttons pg. 20 6 SPATIALIZER Button pg.
Page 64: Rear View
7 Tape Speed Indicators 8 Instant REVIEW Indicator 9 Audio Mode Indicator 0 Tape Remaining Time Indicator ! "Cassette Loaded" Mark @ VPS/PDC Indicator # VCR Indicator $ Counter/Remain Display % Mode Display (L-1, L-2, F-1 or S-1) INDEX (cont.) ANT. IN AUDIO...
Page 65: Remote Control
The remote control can operate not only the video recorder but also some of your TV and satellite tuner's functions. To operate your video recorder, first press the VCR button to set the remote control to the Video mode. To operate your TV, first press the TV button to set the remote control to the TV mode (...
Page 66: Specifications
GENERAL Power requirement : AC 220 – 240 V`, 50/60 Hz Power consumption Power on : 26 W Power off : 5.5 W Power save (HR-S8500E only) : 3 W Temperature Operating : 5°C to 40°C Storage : –20°C to 60°C Operating position : Horizontal only Dimensions (WxHxD)
Page 67 MEMO...
Page 68 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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