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- Page 1 VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER HR-S6975EK INSTRUCTIONS LPT0912-001A...
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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 ........29 Subsidiary Information ......55 List of Terms ..........59... -
Page 6: Diagrams Of Equipment
diagrams of equipment ! @ # front panel ENTREE ANT. IN SORTIE ENTREE/DECODEUR ENTREE/SORTIE ANTENNE IN/DECODER IN/OUT SORTIE RF OUT AUDIO *DECODER function is not available in the UK. rear panel 8 7 6 5 S-VHS & display remote control... -
Page 7: Equipment Key
Connector enables connection 35 TV +/– Buttons control 24H Express Timer the tape; inltiates reverse of satellite receiver or second volume of connected JVC TV. Programming. picture search. recorder. 36 TV STANDBY/ON o 14 S Button stops tape. Button turns TV on/off. -
Page 8: Welcome To Jvc
Unpack the box and place the VCR on a flat, stable surface. TV sets. (see page 7) Check that you have the items shown below. Depending on the type of JVC TV. Some or all functions cannot be operated using the Remote Control. - Page 9 (continued) GETTING EVERYTHING READY connect cables Connect the cables as indicated in the diagram (below), using 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
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 rf and scart connection If you have chosen to connect the VCR to the TV with both the RF... - 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 24H Express Timer Programming ....26... -
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 Advanced JOG Dial The JOG Dial can be found on the front right of the VCR. It has various func- tions, such as picture search ( this page and pg. 17), selecting preset position pg.18), 24H Express Timer Programming ( pg. -
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 three ways: method one During playback, turn the JOG Dial one click to the left for forward slow motion. -
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 There are two ways to select a preset position of the VCR. before you start method one Press PR or PR or the number keys on the Remote Control... -
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 increments. -
Page 21: Video Plus+ Timer Programming
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 OK button . The VIDEO Plus+ Program screen appears. -P2- PLUSCODE NO. 56781234 START STOP -P1- Make sure that the preset number displayed is the 21:00 22:00 VPS/PDC OFF DATE TV PROG one that you want. If it is incorrect, the wrong 25.12 BBC1 programme will be recorded.
- 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 set pdc mode Press (number key ) to change between 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.
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Page 26: Express Timer Programming
basic features 24H Express Timer Programming You can program a timer recording that starts within 24 hours using the 24H EXPRESS c button and the Advanced JOG Dial on the VCR. enter program mode Press the before you start c button on the VCR. The Programme EXPRESS Start Time indicator starts blinking on the display Make sure that the... - Page 27 basic features Check, Cancel & Change Programmes Press c, then press o to disengage the timer START STOP DATE mode. 8:00 10:00 24.12 10:45 25.12 10:00 11:30 13:00 25.12 review the programmes Press C. The TV screen will display a list of the programmes set for timer recording (screen A).
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Page 29: Advanced Features
Advanced Features Picture Quality ........... 30 Recording According To Tape Type....32 The B.E.S.T. Picture System ...... 34 Sound Modes ..........35 Finding Specific Scenes ......36 Auto Satellite Program Recording ..... 37 Editing ............39 Other Functions ......... 43 Connection to a Stereo System .... -
Page 30: 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 31: 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 get to the mode set screen Press MENU button. Move the highlight bar to MODE SET using the PR and PR... -
Page 32: 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. You can play back S-VHS ET recordings on most S-VHS recorders and on VHS recorders equipped with SQPB (S-VHS QUASI PLAYBACK) function. - Page 33 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 34: 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 Turning B.E.S.T. -
Page 35: 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 36: 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 37: 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 up Connect your satellite receiver, TV and VCR (see diagram below). 21-pin AV Input Connectors Aerial Outdoor Unit... - Page 38 advanced features programme satellite receiver Enter the details of the programme into your satellite receiver (see receiver manual) and put a tape in the VCR. set tape speed Press / on the Remote Control to set the tape speed to either engage vcr in auto mode Press and hold c (|) on the VCR for about 2 seconds.
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Page 39: 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 connector of this VCR. - Page 40 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 are separated). Set to the appropriate mode depending on the output L-2 INPUT signals of the connected unit.
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Page 41: Editing Using Another Vcr
advanced features Editing Using Another VCR connect up Connect the player’s 21-pin SCART connector to the recorder’s 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 42 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 43: Other Functions
advanced features Other Functions On-Screen Display (O.S.D.) This function allows you to turn the on-screen information get to the mode set screen Press MENU button, move MODE SET the highlight bar to using the PR and PR but- MODE SET S-VHS ET B.E.S.T. -
Page 44: Power Save Mode
advanced features Power Save Mode You can reduce the power consumption while the VCR is turned off. get to the mode set screen Press MENU button. Move the MODE SET using the PR and PR highlight bar to MODE SET buttons S-VHS ET B.E.S.T. -
Page 45: Auto Timer
advanced features Auto Timer When the is set to , the timer is automatically engaged when the VCR power is AUTO TIMER turned off and automatically disengaged when the VCR is powered back on. get to the mode set screen Press MENU button. Move the MODE SET S-VHS ET highlight bar to... -
Page 46: 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 up Connect the connecters on the VCR to the AUDIO OUT L AUX IN TAPE MONITOR connecters on your stereo. -
Page 47: Video Channel Set
PR buttons on the Remote Control 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 OK button. -
Page 48: 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 PR or PR 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 49: Manual Channel Setup
advanced features Manual Channel Setup get to the confirmation screen Press MENU button. Move MAIN MENU the highlight bar to using the PR and PR MANUAL CH SET MODE SET buttons and press OK button (or AUTO CH SET MANUAL CH SET OUTPUT/INPUT SET CLOCK SET [1] a k... -
Page 50: Delete A Channel
advanced features Change Station Name get to the confirmation screen Press MENU button. Move the highlight bar to MANUAL using the PR and PR buttons and press OK button (or CH SET select position Use the PR buttons on the Remote Control to move the highlight bar to the preset position you want then press OK button twice. -
Page 51: Change Station Preset Position
advanced features Change Station Preset Position get to the confirmation screen Press MENU button. Move the highlight bar to MANUAL using the PR and PR buttons and press OK button (or CH SET select item Use the PR buttons on the Remote Control until the item you want to move begins blinking then press OK button. -
Page 52: Tv Station Id Guide
advanced features Fine-Tuning Stored Channels get to the confirmation screen Press MENU button. Move the highlight bar to MANUAL CH using the PR and PR buttons and press OK button (or select item Use the PR buttons on the Remote Control to move the highlight bar to the channel that you wish to fine-tune then press OK button twice. -
Page 53: 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 54: 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 get to the clock set screen Press MENU button. -
Page 55: 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 56: Mains Power Cord
• 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 57 subsidiary information SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION RECORDING 1. Recording cannot be started. • There is no cassette loaded, or Insert a cassette, or using the cassette loaded has had its adhesive tape, cover the hole record safety tab removed. where the tab was removed.
- Page 58 subsidiary information SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION TIMER RECORDING (cont.) The programme may not have 7. Uand , on the display panel • The end of the tape was reached during Instant Timer been recorded in its entirety. Next won’t stop blinking. Recording.
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Page 59: List Of Terms
list of terms List of Terms A A A A A N N N N N Auto Channel Setup ..........48 Next Function Memory ........... 45 Auto Satellite Program Recording ......37 NICAM Stereo and Bilingual Broadcasts ....35 Auto Power ............... 45 NTSC Tapes .............. - 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...