JVC HR-S8850EU specifications Select and L-2 Input Setting, Decoder connector

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L-2 SELECT and L-2 INPUT Setting

The AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector accepts either a composite signal (regular video signal) or a Y/C signal (a signal in which the luminance and chrominance signals are separated). Set “L-2 SELECT” to the appropriate mode depending on the type of appliance connected to the recorder’s AV2 (L-2) IN/ DECODER connector. Set “L-2 INPUT” to the appropriate mode depending on the output signals of the connected appliance.

Perform steps 1 and 2 of “L-1 OUTPUT and L-1 INPUT Setting” on page 46.

A Select the input mode for the AV2 (L-2) IN/

DECODER connector.

Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “L-2 SELECT” or “L-2 INPUT”. Then, press OK or e to select the appropriate setting.

*The default setting is bold in the table below.

8L-2 SELECT

A/V: To use this recorder as the recording deck with the player connected to the AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector, or to use the satellite receiver connected to the AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector.

DECODER: To use a decoder connected to the AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector.

SAT: To view a satellite programme with the TV set while the recorder is turned off. ( pg. 54)

8L-2 INPUT

VIDEO: If a connected appliance’s output is compatible only with regular video signals, set to “VIDEO”.

S-VIDEO: If a connected appliance’s output is compatible with Y/C signals, set to “S-VIDEO”. You can obtain high-quality S-VHS picture. (For connection, be sure to use a 21-pin SCART cable that is compatible with the Y/C signal.)

B Return to the normal screen.

NOTES:

●If you have a satellite receiver or a decoder connected to the AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector, be sure to set “L-2 SELECT” back to appropriate mode after editing.

●If you are not connecting a satellite receiver or a decoder to the AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector, leave “L-2 SELECT” set to “A/V”.

●The default setting is “A/V”; if the recorder’s memory backup has expired due to a power cut or because the AC was removed from the recorder, “A/V” will be automatically selected when the power is restored to the recorder. If you are using a satellite receiver or a decoder, be sure to set “L-2 SELECT” back to appropriate mode.

●When “L-2 SELECT” is set to “SAT”, “SAT” appears on TV screen or front display panel instead of “L-2” or “L2”.

●If “L-2 SELECT” is set to “DECODER”, it is impossible to set “L-2 INPUT” to “S-VIDEO”.

●If “L-1 OUTPUT” is set to “S-VIDEO”, it is impossible to set “L-2 SELECT” to “DECODER”.

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Contents Video Cassette Recorder Safety Precautions Moisture Condensation Front View Connector coverRear View Front Display Panel ON-SCREEN Display Remote Control Remote Control LCD How To UseConnect the recorder to TV Check the contents10 EN Situate the recorderVideo Connection 8To connect to a TV with S-VIDEO/AUDIO in connectorsSelect your country Auto Set Up12 EN Turn on the recorderPress rt to select Auto and press OK or e Perform Auto Set UpSelect the language Press rt to select your language codePress rt to select CH - and press OK or e Perform Preset Download14 EN Set the video channelJust Clock Language for the on-screen display16 EN Access the Main Menu screenAccess the Country Set screen LanguageMake connections Installing Satellite ControllerSituate the Satellite Controller Attach the Satellite Controller18 EN Setting satellite receivers brand and channelVCR Auto Standby Direct Rec TV Auto Power OnNexTView Link 20 EN Basic PlaybackActivate frame-by-frame playback Slow MotionHigh-Speed Turbo Search Pause during playbackSkip Search 22 ENVariable Speed Search Index SearchSoundtrack Selection Next Function MemoryRepeat Playback Manual Tracking24 EN Tape Remaining Time Instant Timer Recording ITRLocate the start point Engage the Record-Pause mode26 EN RetakeEngage the S-VHS ET mode Received Receiving Stereo and Bilingual ProgrammesRecording Playback30 EN Access the Showview displayAccess the Showview screen Access the Showview Program screenEnter the programme title Set the VPS/PDC modeAccess the Title Edit screen Engage the recorder’s timer mode32 EN Express Timer ProgrammingPress PR+ To Timer-Record Weekly Or Daily SerialsVPS/PDC Recording Enter the channel positionSet the programme start/stop time and channel Enter the programme modeBefore performing the 24 Hour Express Timer Programming 34 ENAccess the Programme Check screen/display Cancel or change a programmeDisengage the timer mode Return to the timer modeOverlapping programmes blink on the TV screen Cancel or change programme settingConfirm the overlapping programmes Select the programme to modifyBefore performing the following steps Select the L-2 Select modeRecording mode Programme Recording38 EN NavigationSelect a programme Navigation PlaybackProgramme Navigation Screen Load a recorded cassetteSelect the programme 40 ENEdit Programme Title Example Enter JVC News Entering CharacterDelete Tape Data Delete the tape data42 EN Remote A/B Code SwitchingSet the remote control code Check the remote control code for the recorderOperate the TV TV Multi-Brand Remote ControlSet the TV brand code Operate the satellite receiver Satellite Receiver Multi-Brand Remote Control44 EN Set the satellite receiver brand codeStart the camcorder Set the recorder’s input modeSet the edit mode Edit From a Camcorder46 EN Access the Output/Input Set screenDecoder connector Select and L-2 Input Setting48 EN Another Video RecorderPlayer 50 EN Audio DubbingPress AUX number key 0 and/or PR to select F-1 or S-1 Engage the Audio Dubbing modeStart dubbing End Audio Dubbing52 EN Insert EditingStart Editing Engage the Insert Editing modeAV Insert Editing Locate the end pointSimple Connections Connecting To a Satellite ReceiverPerfect Connections Set the tuner Select the input mode56 EN Connect the decoderMake connections Connecting/Using a Stereo SystemSelect the mode setting Mode SetAccess the Mode Set screen Select the modeSystem to on or OFF  pg When viewing overplayedWhen this function is set to ON, the timer is automatically Disengaged when the recorder is powered back onFunction  pg , set PROG. Navigation to OFF On the remote control, or press 7 on the recorderEntire programme while timer-recording in SP mode 60 ENWhen this function is set to ON, you can automatically When this function is set to ON, the Digital 3R pictureWhen this function is set to ON, you can reduce Power consumption while the recorder is turned offAbout Ntsc Playback 62 ENEnter the Guide Program number Showview System SetupGuide Program Number Set Guide Program NumberAuto Channel Set Access the Auto Channel Set screenTuner Set 64 ENPress OK twice Perform Auto Channel SetView the Confirmation screen Manual Channel Set 66 ENDelete a Channel When Receiving a Scrambled BroadcastSet Stations B 68 ENSet Stations a Station Name TV Station And ID List70 EN Access the Clock Set screenClock Set Start the clock operation Set the date and timeSet Just Clock Set the source channel position for clock data72 EN Access the Video Channel Set modeExit the Video Channel Set mode Video Channel SetPower Recording 74 ENOther Problems Playback 76 ENLines VHS Signal-to-noise ratio 45 dB Horizontal resolutionMemory backup time Approx min Scan systemListe of Terms 78 ENMemo Country code International telephone Language code

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