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JVC HR-S6960E Instructions Manual

JVC HR-S6960E Instructions Manual

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VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
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Safety Precautions .................................. 2
Basic Connections ............................... 10
Auto Set Up ......................................... 11
Preset Download ................................. 13
Language ............................................. 15
T-V Link Functions ............................... 18
Basic Playback ..................................... 19
Playback Features ................................ 20
Basic Recording .................................. 23
Recording Features .............................. 24
B.E.S.T. Picture System ......................... 26
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Timer Programming ........ 27
Express Timer Programming ................. 29
Recording ............................................ 34
Navigation ........................................... 35
Edit From A Camcorder ........................ 39
Video Recorder .................................... 40
Output/Input Set .................................. 41
Connecting/Using A Decoder .............. 45
Mode Set ............................................. 47
Tuner Set ............................................. 52
Clock Set ............................................. 58
Video Channel Set ............................... 60
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER ENGLISH CONTENTS SAFETY FIRST Safety Precautions ... 2 INDEX INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER Basic Connections ... 10 INITIAL SETTINGS Auto Set Up ... 11 Preset Download ... 13 Language ... 15 SAT CONTROL SET Satellite Receiver Control Setting ... 16 T-V LINK T-V Link Functions ...

  • 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: Index

    FRONT VIEW A Cassette Loading Slot B 24H EXPRESS Button C Advanced JOG Dial pg. 19, 31 D Play Button pg. 19 E Stop/Eject Button pg. 19, 23 F Pause Button pg. 20 G Record Button pg. 23 H S-VHS ET Button pg.

  • Page 5: Rear View

    REAR VIEW A Mains Power Cord pg. 10 B AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT Connector pg. 10, 40, 43, 44, 45 C SAT CONTROL Connector D ANT. IN Connector pg. 10 E AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER Connector pg. 16, 40, 43, 44, 45 F AUDIO OUT (L/R) Connectors G RF OUT Connector pg.

  • Page 6: Front Display Panel

    B Start Time Indicator ( C S-VHS Indicator pg. 25, 50 D Stop Time Indicator ( E VCR Indicator pg. 24 F Channel/Clock/Remain Display Mode Display (L-1, L-2, F-1, S-1 or SAt*) * When “L-2 SELECT” is set to “SAT” ( instead of “L-2”.
  • Page 7 ON-SCREEN DISPLAY When “O.S.D.” is set to “ON” ( A Operation Mode Indicators B Tape Speed SP/LP/EP C Tape Direction D Index MARK Indicator pg. 23 E Counter Display F Tape Remaining Time Indicator G Audio Mode Display pg. 22 H Tape Position Indicator The tape position indicator appears on the TV screen...
  • Page 8 REMOTE CONTROL A TV Button “Operating JVC TVs” on page 9 B TV/VCR Button pg. 24 and “Operating JVC TVs” on page 9 C REVIEW Button pg. 21 D Number Keys pg. 23, 27 E VPS/PDC Button pg. 28, 30...
  • Page 9 Buttons with a small dot on the left side of the name can also be used to operate your JVC TV while holding down the TV button. “Operating JVC TVs” below) This remote control transmits A code signals only; it is not applicable to B code signals.

  • Page 10: Installing Your New Recorder

    Basic Connections Aerial connector Back of TV 21-pin SCART connector 21-pin SCART cable RF cable (not provided) (provided) Mains power cord Back of recorder AV1 (L-1) 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 11: Initial Settings

    INITIAL SETTINGS Auto Set Up Auto Channel Set/Auto Clock Set/ Auto Guide Program Number Set After the button on the recorder or remote control is pressed for the first time to power on the recorder, by simply selecting your country*, the Auto Set Up function sets the tuner channels, clock** and Guide Program numbers automatically.
  • Page 12 Select the language. Press OK. The Language Set display appears on the TV screen. Press to move the highlight bar (pointer) to the language of your choice. (Example) DEUTSCH is selected. Perform Auto Set Up. Press OK. The AUTO SET/T-V LINK display appears on the front display panel and/or on the TV screen.

  • Page 13: Preset Download

    Preset Download Auto Channel Set by Downloading from TV/Auto Clock Set/Auto Guide Program Number Set ATTENTION You can use this function only with a TV offering T-V Link, etc.* Be sure to use a fully-wired 21-pin SCART cable. * Compatible with TVs offering T-V Link, EasyLink, Megalogic, SMARTLINK, Q-Link, DATA LOGIC or NextView Link via fully-wired 21-pin SCART cable.
  • Page 14 Results of Auto Set Up/Preset Download appear on the front display panel If both Auto Channel Set and Auto Clock Set have been performed successfully, the correct current time is displayed. Turn on the TV and select its video channel or AV mode, then make sure that all necessary stations have been stored in the recorder’s memory by using the PR button(s).

  • Page 15: Language

    Language Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV mode). This recorder offers you the choice to view on-screen messages in 13 different languages. Though Auto Set Up selects the language automatically ( change the language setting manually as required. Access the Main Menu screen.

  • Page 16: Sat Control Set

    Satellite Receiver Control Setting Your recorder Satellite Controller (not provided) Satellite receiver 21-pin SCART cable (not provided) AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER Back of recorder The following procedure is required if you receive satellite channels through a satellite receiver. Approximately 20 seconds before the S programming ( pg.
  • Page 17 Setting satellite receiver's brand and channel After installation, set the satellite receiver’s brand and channel correctly; otherwise, the Satellite Controller cannot work correctly. Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV mode). Turn on the satellite receiver. Turn on the satellite receiver’s power.

  • Page 18: T-V Link

    For details, refer to the instruction manual of your TV. VCR Auto Standby You can use your TV’s remote control to turn off the recorder. For details, refer to the instruction manual of your TV.

  • Page 19: Playback

    PLAYBACK Basic Playback Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV mode). Load a cassette. Make sure the window side is up, the rear label side is facing you and the arrow on the front of the cassette is pointed toward the recorder.

  • Page 20: Playback Features

    Playback Features NOTES: For speed search, refer to the table below. You can see smooth slow motion picture only during 1/2x slow motion playback. You can hear the normal audio track only during 1.5x speed search. Reverse Reverse Slow Reverse Reverse slow motion...

  • Page 21: Variable Speed Search

    Variable Speed Search During playback, turn the JOG dial to the right for forward variable-speed search, or to the left for reverse variable-speed search. During playback, press The more times you press, the faster the playback picture moves. To decrease speed, press the button for the opposite direction. To resume normal playback, press Index Search Your recorder automatically marks...

  • Page 22: Next Function Memory

    Next Function Memory The Next Function Memory “tells” the recorder what to do after rewinding. Before continuing, make sure the recorder is in the Stop mode. a- For Automatic Start Of Playback Press , then press within 2 seconds. b- For Automatic Power Off Press , then press within 2 seconds.

  • Page 23: Recording

    RECORDING Basic Recording Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV mode). Recording Resume Function If there is a power outage during recording, Instant Timer Recording ( pg. 24) or timer recording ( the recording will resume automatically when power is restored to the recorder unless the recorder’s memory backup has expired.

  • Page 24: Recording Features

    Watching Another If your recorder is connected to the TV via the AV connection, press TV/VCR. The recorder’s VCR indicator and the TV broadcast being recorded disappear. Once recording is in progress, all you need to do is to set the channel controls on the TV for the station you wish to view.
  • Page 25 Super VHS ET (S-VHS ET) — Recording on VHS cassettes with S-VHS quality You can record in SP mode on VHS cassettes with S-VHS picture quality. You can play back a tape recorded using the S-VHS ET function on most of S-VHS recorders and of VHS recorders equipped with SQPB (S-VHS QUASI PLAYBACK) function.

  • Page 26: Picture System

    B.E.S.T. Picture System The B.E.S.T. (Biconditional Equalised Signal Tracking) system checks the condition of the tape in use during playback and recording, and compensates to provide the highest-possible playback and recording pictures. You can set “B.E.S.T.” to “ON” or “OFF” to your preference pg.

  • Page 27: Timer Recording

    TIMER RECORDING ® Programming Before performing the S 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). With the S system, timer programming is greatly simplified because each TV programme has a corresponding...
  • Page 28 Set the tape speed. Press SP/LP/EP ( It is not possible to select EP mode if “COLOUR SYSTEM” is set to “MESECAM” pg. 51 Set the VPS/PDC mode. Press VPS/PDC (number key “7”) to select “ON” or “OFF”. If “VPS/PDC ON” is displayed on the TV screen, VPS/PDC is set to ON.

  • Page 29: 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). If you do not know the S number for the programme you wish to record, use the following procedure to set your...
  • Page 30 Enter the channel position. Press PR+/–. Set the tape speed. Press SP/LP/EP ( It is not possible to select EP mode if “COLOUR SYSTEM” is set to “MESECAM” pg. 51 Set the VPS/PDC mode. Press VPS/PDC (number key “7”) to select “ON” or “OFF”. If “VPS/PDC ON”...

  • Page 31: Hour Express Timer Programming

    24 Hour Express Timer Programming Before performing the 24 Hour 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. NOTES: You can programme this recorder to timer-record as many as 8 programmes.
  • Page 32 Check, cancel and change programmes Disengage the timer mode. Press (TIMER), then press Access the Programme Check screen/display. Press " Access the Programme screen/display. Press again to check " more information. Each time you press , the next " programme’s information appears.

  • Page 33: When Programmes Overlap Each Other

    When programmes overlap each other If “PROGRAM OVERLAPPED” appears, you have another programme overlapping the programme you have just made. The Programme Check screen appears and conflicting programmes will start blinking. Example: Programme 1 (you have just made) and Programme 4 overlap each other. Confirm the overlapping programmes.

  • Page 34: Automatic Satellite Programme Recording

    Automatic Satellite Programme Recording This function allows you to automatically record a satellite programme which is timer-programmed on your external satellite receiver. Connect a satellite receiver to the recorder’s AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector and programme the timer on the satellite receiver. The recorder starts or stops recording by the signals input from the satellite receiver.

  • Page 35: Programme Navigation

    PROGRAMME NAVIGATION Navigation When you record a TV programme with this recorder, the recorder automatically stores in its memory the recording date, start time and station name. You can store these information for up to 8 programmes on one cassette. At maximum, information for 10 tapes can be stored.

  • Page 36: Navigation Playback

    Navigation Playback This function is useful when you wish to quickly find out what programmes you have recorded on a tape with this recorder. This function allows you to select a programme to watch, and then automatically searches for the start of the programme. Load a recorded cassette.

  • Page 37: Edit Programme Title

    Edit Programme Title You can edit the programme titles as you like. Perform steps 1 to 3 of “Navigation Playback” on page 36 before continuing. Select the programme. Press to move the highlight bar (pointer) to the programme you want to edit. Access the Title Edit screen.

  • Page 38: Delete Tape Data

    Press the appropriate number key, then press each character. Refer to the example below. (Example) Enter “JVC NEWS” A Press 5 (JKL) once to enter “J”, then press B Press 8 (TUV) three times to enter “V”, then press C Press 2 (ABC) three times to enter “C”, then press D Press 0 ( ) twice to enter “...

  • Page 39: Editing

    EDITING Edit From A Camcorder If the camcorder has no S-VIDEO output connector ... Recorder AUDIO VIDEO input input Audio cable (not provided) Video cable (not provided) VIDEO OUT Camcorder AUDIO OUT Player If the camcorder has an S-VIDEO output connector ... Recorder AUDIO input...

  • Page 40: Edit To Or From Another Video Recorder

    Edit To Or From Another Video Recorder TV receiver Player 21-pin SCART cable (not provided) AV mode Another recorder Recorder Recorder Your recorder 21-pin SCART cable (not provided) Another recorder Player 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.

  • Page 41: Output/Input Set

    Output/Input Set L-1 OUTPUT and L-1 INPUT Setting The AV1 (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). Set “L-1 OUTPUT” and “L-1 INPUT” to the appropriate mode depending on the type of appliance connected to the recorder’s AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT connector.
  • Page 42 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.

  • Page 43: System Connections

    IMPORTANT When you set “L-2 SELECT” to “SAT” ( the recorder is turned off. When the recorder is in Stop mode or recording, press TV/VCR on the remote control to turn off the VCR indicator on the front display panel.
  • Page 44 Perfect Connections This is an example of recommended connection if your TV has two 21-pin AV input (SCART) connectors. Connect the decoder to the satellite receiver’s connector if you have a decoder, AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT connector to TV’s connector, and AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector to the satellite receiver’s connector.

  • Page 45: Connecting/Using A Decoder

    Connecting/Using A Decoder TV receiver RF cable (provided) AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER Decoder The AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector can be used as an input connector for an external decoder (descrambler). Simply connect a decoder and you can enjoy the variety of programming that is available through scrambled channels.

  • Page 46: Connecting/Using A Stereo System

    Connecting/Using A Stereo System These instructions enable you to connect your video recorder to your Hi-Fi stereo system (if you have one) and listen to the soundtrack through the stereo. 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 connectors on your stereo system’s receiver or amplifier.

  • Page 47: Subsidiary Settings

    SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS Mode Set Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV mode). You can change various mode settings on the Mode Set screen by following the procedure described below. For each mode setting, see pages 48 to 51. Access the Main Menu screen.
  • Page 48 B.E.S.T. PICTURE CONTROL AUTO EDIT SOFT AUTO TIMER O.S.D. PROG. NAVIGATION You can set the B.E.S.T. (Biconditional Equalised Signal Tracking) system to “ON” or “OFF” ( pg. 26). This feature helps you to adjust the playback picture quality according to your preference.
  • Page 49 DIRECT REC AUTO SP LP TIMER When this function is set to “ON”, you can easily start recording the programme that you are watching on your TV. Press and hold on the remote control, or press NOTES: When you use the Direct Rec function, be sure to use a TV offering T-V LINK, etc. and connect a fully-wired 21-pin SCART cable between the recorder and the TV pg.
  • Page 50 POWER SAVE VIDEO STABILIZER S-VHS When this function is set to “ON”, you can reduce the power consumption while the recorder is turned off. NOTES: During Power Save mode ..the front display panel will be turned off..the Just Clock function ( pg.
  • Page 51 COLOUR SYSTEM PAL/NTSC MESECAM AUTO POWER OFF You can play back PAL, NTSC and MESECAM tapes, or record PAL and SECAM* signals on this recorder. Select the appropriate colour system. * SECAM signals will be recorded as MESECAM on this recorder; MESECAM is the designation for tapes with SECAM signals that have been recorded on a MESECAM-compatible PAL video cassette recorder.

  • Page 52: Tuner Set

    Tuner Set Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV mode). SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.) IMPORTANT Perform the following steps only if — — Auto Channel Set has not been set correctly by Auto Set Up or by Preset Download ( pg.
  • Page 53 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 S system, the recorder will record a TV programme of a different station.

  • Page 54: Manual Channel Set

    Manual Channel Set Store channels that were not stored during Auto Set Up pg. 11), Preset Download ( pg. 13) or Auto Channel Set pg. 52). Access the Main Menu screen. Press MENU. Access the Confirmation screen. Press to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “MANUAL CH SET”, then press OK or Confirmation screen appears.

  • Page 55: Delete A Channel

    Delete A Channel Perform steps 1 and 2 of “Manual Channel Set” on page 54 to access the Confirmation screen before continuing. Select the item. Press until the item you want to delete begins rt w e blinking. Delete a channel. Press &...
  • Page 56 Set Stations (A) Set station names that are registered in your recorder. Perform steps 1 and 2 of “Manual Channel Set” on page 54 to access the Confirmation screen before continuing. Select the item. Press until the item you want begins blinking. rt w e Access the Manual Channel Set screen.

  • Page 57: Tv Station And Id List

    TV Station And ID List STATION NAME 1000 TV1000 3SAT 3SAT 9LIV 9LIVE ADLT ADULT ANIM Animal Planet ANT3 ANTENA3 ARTE ARTE BERLIN 1 BBC GROUP BBC1 BBC1 BBC2 BBC2 BBCW BBCW BIO+ TV BIO+ BLOO BLOOMBERG BAYERN3 CANAL PLUS PORTUGUSES CAN5 CANALE5...

  • Page 58: Clock Set

    Clock Set Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV mode). 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 ATTENTION If the AC was disconnected from the recorder and the recorder’s memory backup has expired, the recorder will automatically perform Auto Clock Set when the power is restored. Set the date and time. Press to set the time, then press OK or “DATE”...

  • Page 60: Video Channel Set

    If you cannot obtain the two vertical white bars clearly with any channel between 22 and 69, consult your JVC dealer. Exit the Video Channel Set mode. Press OK on the remote control.

  • Page 61: Troubleshooting

    . . . perform “Video Channel Set” pg. 60). If you are using the AV connection, set the TV to its AV mode. Try manual tracking. ( pg. 22) Use a dry cleaning cassette TCL-2 or consult your JVC dealer. Try manual tracking. ( pg. 22)
  • Page 62 RECORDING SYMPTOM 1. Recording cannot be started. 2. TV broadcasts cannot be recorded. 3. Tape-to-tape editing is not possible. 4. Camcorder recording is not possible. 5. “ ” and “ ” on the front display panel won’t stop blinking. TIMER RECORDING SYMPTOM 1.

  • Page 63: Other Problems

    SYMPTOM 8. “ “, “ ” and “ “ on the front display panel won’t stop blinking. OTHER PROBLEMS SYMPTOM 1. Whistling or howling is heard from the TV during camcorder recording. 2. When scanning channels, some of them are skipped over. 3.

  • Page 64: 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. During search, slow, still and frame-by-frame playback, I can’t hear any audio. What’s the problem? A.

  • Page 65: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL Power requirement : AC 220 V – 240 V Power consumption Power on : 18 W Power off : 3.3 W Temperature Operating : 5°C to 40°C Storage : –20°C to 60°C Operating position : Horizontal only Dimensions (WxHxD) : 400 mm x 94 mm x 270 mm Weight...

  • Page 66: List Of Terms

    ... 52 Auto Channel Set ... 51 AUTO POWER OFF ... 11 Auto Set Up ... 49 AUTO SP LP TIMER ... 48 AUTO TIMER Automatic Satellite Programme Recording ...26 B.E.S.T. Picture System Change Station Channel Position Check, cancel and change programmes ...
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