JVC HR-S5965EK Instructions Manual
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- Page 1 VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER HR-S5965EK HR-S5966EK HR-S5967EK – –:– – AUDIO VPS/PDC 0000 30 SEC ENTER S-VHS LP00000-000 VCR/TV INSTRUCTIONS LPT0768-001B...
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Page 2: Safety Precautions
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. If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off remove the fuse and dispose of the plug immediately, to avoid a possible shock hazard by inadvertent connection to the mains supply. - Page 3 safety first When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or a shelf, make sure that it has sufficient space on all sides to allow for ventilation (10 cm or more on both sides, on top and at the rear.) When discarding batteries, environmental problems must be considered and the local rules or laws governing the disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly.
- Page 4 safety first Some Do’s And Don’ts On The Safe Use Of 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.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Contents Diagrams of Equipment ........ 6 Equipment Key ..........7 Welcome to JVC ..........8 Three-Step Quick Start ....... 10 Basic Features ..........13 Advanced Features ........27 Subsidiary Information ......53 List of Terms ..........57... -
Page 6: Diagrams Of Equipment
diagrams of equipment S-VHS front panel & – –:– – AUDIO ENTREE ANT. IN SORTIE ENTREE/DECODEUR ENTREE/SORTIE ANTENNE IN/DECODER IN/OUT SORTIE RF OUT AUDIO VPS/PDC *DECODER function is not available in the UK. 0000 rear panel 30 SEC 7 6 5 S-VHS ENTER LP00000-000... -
Page 7: Equipment Key
31 TV +/– Buttons control recording (press . the same 6 c Indicator lights when cancels Pause, Still, Slow, volume of connected JVC TV. time). the c button has been Search modes. 32 D E Buttons initiate 12 S Button stops tape. -
Page 8: Welcome To Jvc
VPS/PDC 0000 RF Cable Depending on the type 30 SEC of JVC TV. Some or all functions cannot be operated using the Remote Control. If the Remote Control ENTER doesn’t work properly, remove it’s battery,... - Page 9 (continued) GETTING EVERYTHING READY Connect the cables as indicated in the diagram (below), using connect cables the TV Aerial Cable, the and the (not provided). RF Cable 21-pin SCART Cable RF Cable (provided) TV Aerial Cable (not...
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Page 10: Three-Step Quick Start
PR +/ – –:– – the Remote Control and try again. If you cannot obtain the vertical white bars on any channel between 22 and 69, consult your local JVC dealer. S-VHS If you have chosen rf and scart connection... - Page 11 TV picture while the VCR’s power is on. Set your Video Channel manually. ( pg. 44, Video Channel Set IF YOU HAVE ANY DIFFICULTY WITH THE ABOVE PROCEDURES CALL THE JVC CUSTOMER SERVICE HOT LINE ON 0870 330 5000...
- Page 12 three-step quick start...
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Page 13: Basic Features
Basic Features Playback............. 14 Playback Features ........16 Recording ........... 18 VIDEO Plus+ ® Timer Programming .... 21 Express Timer Programming ...... 24... -
Page 14: Playback
basic features Playback Playback is the most basic operation possible with your VCR. Audio-visual information recorded on a cassette will be played back on your TV screen just like a broadcast programme. Load a Video Cassette Make sure that the window side of the cassette is facing up and the spine label is before you start facing away from the VCR. -
Page 15: Video Heads Cleaning
• flaw, dirt or mold on video tapes. • continuous usage for a long time. Use a dry cleaning cassette — JVC TCL-2 — in the following cases: • Rough, poor picture appears while a tape is played back. •... -
Page 16: Playback Features
basic features Playback Features Pause During Playback Press the | button on the VCR or the Remote Control. • If the paused picture on the TV screen jumps vertically, press the button on the Remote Control until the picture is steady. •... -
Page 17: Slow Motion
basic features Slow Motion This VCR will play your cassette forwards or backwards in slow motion. You can make it do this in one of two ways: During still picture, press and hold | on the VCR or the Remote method one Control for 2 seconds, then release. -
Page 18: Recording
basic features Recording 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 VCR. Choose a Programme Press or the number keys on the Remote Control to select the before you start channel that you wish to record. -
Page 19: Display Tape Remaining Time
basic features Notes on Recording When using both the RF and SCART connections, you can switch between TV – –:– – and VCR by pressing the button on the Remote Control. TV/VCR If the tape reaches its end during recording, the recording stops and “U” and “,”... -
Page 20: Instant Timer Recording
basic features Recording Resume Function If there is a power cut during recording (or Instant Timer Recording or timer recording), the recording will resume automatically when power is restored to the VCR unless the VCR’s memory backup has expired. Instant Timer Recording This method allows you to quickly set the VCR to record in 30 minute incre- ments. -
Page 21: Video Plus
basic features ® VIDEO Plus + Timer Programming The VIDEO Plus+ system uses the code numbers – called PlusCode numbers before you start – printed after each programme in your TV listings guide. These are a kind of Make sure that the shorthand for video recorders and using them automatically sets your VCR VCR’s clock is set to record the correct programme, channel and time. - Page 22 basic features Check the Results Press . The VIDEO Plus+ Program screen VPS/PDC appears. -P2- PLUSCODE NO. 56781234 START STOP Make sure that the preset number displayed is the -P1- 21:00 22:00 VPS/PDC OFF one that you want. If it is incorrect, the wrong DATE TV PROG 25.12...
- Page 23 basic features Engage Timer Mode You must now put the VCR into Timer Mode by pressing c otherwise no recording will take place. c will appear on the display panel. Make sure that the VCR turns off automatically. To disengage the Timer Mode, press c again. If a video tape with the safety tab removed is loaded, c, Play indicator (,) and Record indicator (U) will flash.
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Page 24: Express Timer Programming
basic features Express Timer Programming If you do not know the PlusCode number for the programme that you wish to record, follow the instructions below to manually set your VCR to record. before you start Get to the Timer Programming Set Screen Make sure that the VCR’s clock is set correctly... - Page 25 basic features Press (number key ) to change between set pdc mode Programme Delivery Control ( ) is a service designed to ensure that timer recording still works in the event of a change in time of broadcast. If you set , your VCR will be turned on not by its own timer but by a signal transmitted by the broadcaster.
- Page 26 basic features Check, Cancel & Change Programmes Press c, then press o to disengage the timer STOP DATE START mode. 8:00 10:00 24.12 10:00 10:45 25.12 13:00 25.12 11:30 Press C. The TV review the programmes screen will display a list of the programmes set for timer recording (screen A).
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Page 27: Advanced Features
Advanced Features Picture Quality .......... 28 Recording According To Tape Type....30 The B.E.S.T. Picture System ...... 32 Sound Modes ..........33 Finding Specific Scenes ......34 Auto Satellite Program Recording ..... 35 Editing ............37 Other Functions ......... 41 Connection to a Stereo System .... -
Page 28: Picture Quality
advanced features Picture Quality Manual Tracking Your VCR is equipped with automatic tracking control. This will be adequate for most tapes and will automatically adjust the tracking to suit the particular tape in use but if you insert an old or worn tape, it may be necessary to manually adjust the track- ing in order to get the best picture. -
Page 29: Picture Control
advanced features Picture Control This feature allows you to select the most appropriate picture quality according to the type of tape or use of this VCR. The default setting is AUTO Press . Move the highlight bar to using the MODE SET get to the mode set screen buttons and press... -
Page 30: Recording According To Tape Type
advanced features Recording According To Tape Type Super VHS ET (S-VHS ET) This function allows you to record in SP mode on VHS tapes with S-VHS picture quality. Tapes recorded using this function can be played back on a VCR equipped with the S-VHS ET func- tion. - Page 31 advanced features Super VHS (S-VHS), S-VHS ET and VHS Your VCR can record in S-VHS, S-VHS ET or VHS. To record in S-VHS: Perform the steps below to set . Then, insert a cassette marked ‘S-VHS’, the S-VHS S-VHS indicator will light on the display panel. The S-VHS recording mode will be selected. To record in S-VHS ET on a VHS cassette: See ‘Super VHS ET (S-VHS ET)’...
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Page 32: The B.e.s.t. Picture System
advanced features The B.E.S.T. Picture System The Biconditional Equalised Signal Tracking (B.E.S.T.) System checks the about b.e.s.t. condition of the tape in use and compensates during recording and playback to give the best picture quality possible. The default setting is ON. Works in SP and LP modes Works before Timer... -
Page 33: Sound Modes
advanced features Sound Modes NICAM Stereo and Bilingual Broadcasts This VCR is equipped with a digital stereo sound decoder ( ) which makes NICAM before you start the reception of stereo and bilingual broadcasts possible. When the VCR is tuned Set On Screen Display to a different preset, the type of broadcast will be displayed on the TV screen for (O.S.D.) to ON... -
Page 34: Finding Specific Scenes
advanced features Finding Specific Scenes Skip Search During playback, press 3 up to 4 times. Each press of the 3 button will cause the VCR to go into fast-motion playback for a period of 30 seconds. Normal playback resumes automatically. •... -
Page 35: Auto Satellite Program Recording
advanced features Auto Satellite Programme Recording Auto Record from Satellite Receiver This facility allows a programme timer-recorded using the satellite receiver to be recorded on the VCR. Connect your satellite receiver, TV and VCR (see diagram below). connect up 21-pin AV Input Connectors Aerial Outdoor Unit... - Page 36 advanced features Enter the details of the programme into your satellite programme satellite receiver receiver (see receiver manual) and put a tape in the VCR. Press / on the Remote Control to set the tape speed to either set tape speed Press and hold c (|)on the VCR for about 2 seconds.
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Page 37: Editing
advanced features Editing L-1 OUTPUT Setting connector delivers either a composite signal (regular video L-1 IN/OUT signal) or a Y/C signal (a signal in which the luminance and chrominance signals are separated). Set to the appropriate mode depending on the type of L-1 OUTPUT unit connected to the rear panel L-1 IN/OUT... - Page 38 advanced features L-2 INPUT Setting connector accepts either a composite signal (regular video L-2 IN/DECODER signal) or a Y/C signal (a signal in which the luminance and chrominance signals to the appropriate mode depending on the output are separated). Set L-2 INPUT signals of the connected unit.
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Page 39: Editing Using Another Vcr
advanced features Editing Using Another VCR Connect the player’s 21-pin SCART connector to the recorder’s connect up 21-pin SCART connector as illustrated. When using your VCR as the player ..connect its connector to another VCR. L-1 IN/OUT When using your VCR as the recorder .. - Page 40 advanced features Your VCR as the Player TV Set Your VCR ENTREE ANT. IN SORTIE ENTREE/DECODEUR ENTREE/SORTIE ANTENNE IN/DECODER IN/OUT SORTIE RF OUT AUDIO Video Channel 21-pin SCART Cables or AV Mode (not provided) RF Cable (provided) Another VCR ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Your VCR as the Recorder Your VCR TV Set...
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Page 41: Other Functions
advanced features Other Functions On-Screen Display (O.S.D.) This function allows you to turn the on-screen information Press , move the highlight get to the mode set screen MODE SET bar to using the buttons and press MODE SET S-VHS ET B.E.S.T. -
Page 42: Power Save Mode
advanced features Power Save Mode You can reduce the power consumption while the VCR is turned off. Press . Move the highlight get to the mode set screen MODE SET bar to using the buttons and press MODE SET S-VHS ET B.E.S.T. -
Page 43: Auto Timer
advanced features Auto Timer When the AUTO TIMER is set to , the timer is automatically engaged when the VCR power is turned off and automatically disengaged when the VCR is powered back on. Press . Move the highlight get to the mode set screen MODE SET S-VHS ET bar to... -
Page 44: Connection To A Stereo System
advanced features Connection to a Stereo System It is possible to connect your VCR to a suitably equipped stereo system and listen to the soundtrack through the stereo system. Connect the connecters on the VCR to the AUDIO OUT L AUX IN TAPE MONITOR connect up... -
Page 45: Video Channel Set
TV screen. If the bars do not appear or are not clear, choose another vacant channel and try again. If you cannot obtain the vertical white bars on any channel between 52 and 69, consult your local JVC dealer. Exit Video Channel Set Mode Press To view pictures from your VCR you must now set your TV to either the Video Channel or to AV mode, depending upon your choice above. -
Page 46: Tuner Set
advanced features Tuner Set The VCR needs to find, identify and memorise all available stations in your area in order to record programmes correctly. Once done, pressing the buttons enables you to jump to the available channels without going via any vacant channels. This channel search can be done either automatically or manually. -
Page 47: Manual Channel Setup
advanced features Manual Channel Setup Press . Move the high- get to the confirmation screen MAIN MENU light bar to MANUAL CH SET using the buttons and MODE SET press (or E). AUTO CH SET MANUAL CH SET INITIAL SET [1] a k [MENU]: EXIT Use the... -
Page 48: Delete A Channel
advanced features Change Station Name Press . Move the highlight bar to MANUAL CH SET get to the confirmation screen using the buttons and press (or E). Use the button on the Remote Control to move the highlight bar to select position the preset position you want then press twice. -
Page 49: Change Station Preset Position
advanced features Change Station Preset Position Press . Move the highlight bar to MANUAL CH SET get to the confirmation screen using the buttons and press (or E). Use the button on the Remote Control until the item you want to move select item begins blinking then press . -
Page 50: Tv Station Id Guide
advanced features Fine-Tuning Stored Channels Press . Move the highlight bar to using MANUAL CH SET get to the confirmation screen buttons and press (or E). Use the button on the Remote Control to move the highlight bar to the select item channel that you wish to fine-tune then press twice. -
Page 51: Tv Station Channel Number Guide
advanced features TV Station Channel Number Guide Region Transmitter BBC1 BBC2 London & South-East Bluebell Hill — Crystal Palace Dover — Heathfield — Oxford South-West Beacon Hill — Caradon Hill — Huntshaw Cross Redruth Stockland Hill — Channel Islands Fremont Point —... -
Page 52: Clock Set
advanced features Clock Set You should only need to perform this function if: • Auto Clock Set was not performed correctly by Auto Setup, Preset Download or Auto Channel • The VCR’s memory backup has expired • You want to change the Just Clock setting Setting the Clock Press . -
Page 53: Subsidiary Information
subsidiary information Question and Answers PLAYBACK RECORDING What happens if the end of the tape is When I pause and then resume a reached during playback or search? recording, the end of the recording before The tape is automatically rewound to the the pause is overlapped by the beginning of beginning. -
Page 54: Troubleshooting
• The video heads may be dirty. 4. The playback picture is blurred Use a dry cleaning cassette JVC or interrupted while TV broad- TCL-2 or consult your JVC dealer. casts are clear or USE CLEAN- ING CASSETTE message appears on the screen. - Page 55 subsidiary information SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION RECORDING 1. Recording cannot be started. Insert a cassette, or using • There is no cassette loaded, or the cassette loaded has had its adhesive tape, cover the hole record safety tab removed. where the tab was removed.
- Page 56 subsidiary information SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION TIMER RECORDING (cont.) • The loaded cassette has had its Remove the cassette and cover 7. U, , and the SAT c indicator record safety tab removed. the hole with adhesive tape, or won’t stop blinking.
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Page 57: List Of Terms
list of terms List of Terms A A A A A N N N N N Auto Channel Setup ..........46 Next Function Memory ........... 43 Auto Satellite Program Recording ......35 NICAM Stereo and Bilingual Broadcasts ....33 Auto Power ............... 43 NTSC Tapes .............. - Page 58 subsidiary information MEMO...
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- Page 60 s p e c i f i c a t i o n s g e n e r a l Ó Power requirement : AC 220 V – 240 V , 50 Hz/60 Hz Power consumption : on : 16 W, off : 3.5 W Operating Temperature : 5°C to 40°C Storage Temperature: –20°C to 60°C Operating position : Horizontal only...