JVC HR-S7960E specifications Basic Playback, 20 EN

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PLAYBACK

Basic Playback

Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV mode).

A 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.

●Do not apply too much pressure when inserting.

●If the record safety tab has been removed, playback begins automatically.

●If the record safety tab is intact, the recorder checks the tape

information for Programme Navigation. For details, refer to “Navigation” ( pg. 36).

B Find the programme start point.

If the tape is advanced past the start point, press 3or turn the JOG dial* to the left. To go forward, press 5or turn the JOG dial* to the right.

* functions only if FDP shows counter reading.

C Start playback.

Press 4. “bESt” appears blinking in the recorder’s front display panel during automatic tracking. ( pg. 27)

D Stop playback.

Press 8on the remote control or 0on the recorder’s front panel. Then press 0to remove the cassette.

Clean the video heads using a dry cleaning cassette — TCL-2 — when:

●Rough, poor picture appears while a tape is played back.

●The picture is unclear or no picture appears.

●“USE CLEANING CASSETTE” appears on the screen (only with “O.S.D.” set to “ON” ( pg. 49)).

NOTE:

The heads get dirty in the following cases:

●in an environment prone to extreme temperature or humidity

●in a dusty environment

●flaw, dirt or mold on video tapes

●continuous usage for a long time

Usable cassettes

●Compact VHS camcorder recordings can be played on this video recorder. Simply place the recorded cassette into a VHS Cassette Adapter and it can be used just like any full-sized VHS cassette.

●This video recorder can record on regular VHS and Super VHS cassettes. While only VHS signals can be recorded on

regular VHS cassettes*, both VHS and Super VHS signals can be recorded and played back using Super VHS cassettes.

*By using the S-VHS ET function, it is possible to record and play back with S-VHS picture quality on VHS cassettes with this recorder.

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Contents Video Cassette Recorder Safety Precautions Moisture Condensation Front View Rear View Tape Speed SP/LP/EP  pg Counter can display up to +/ 195959. IfPlayback or recording time exceeds this limit ON-SCREEN Display Remote Control How To Use Operating JVC TVsCheck the contents 10 ENSituate the recorder Connect the recorder to TV8To connect to a TV with S-VIDEO/AUDIO in connectors Video ConnectionAuto Set Up 12 ENTurn on the recorder Select your countryPerform Auto Set Up Select the languageConfirm/Set video channel On the front display panelPerform Preset Download 14 ENSet the video channel Press rt to select CH - and press OK or eLanguage for the on-screen display Just ClockAccess the Main Menu screen Access the Country Set screenLanguage 16 ENInstalling Satellite Controller Situate the Satellite ControllerAttach the Satellite Controller Make connectionsSetting satellite receivers brand and channel 18 ENVCR Auto Standby Direct Rec TV Auto Power OnNextView Link Basic Playback 20 ENSlow Motion Picture SearchPause during playback Activate frame-by-frame playback22 EN Variable Speed SearchIndex Search Skip SearchNext Function Memory Repeat PlaybackManual Tracking Soundtrack Selection24 EN Instant Timer Recording ITR Tape Remaining TimeEngage the S-VHS ET mode 26 ENSuper VHS ET S-VHS ET Receiving Stereo and Bilingual ProgrammesPlayback RecordingAccess the Showview screen Access the Showview Program screenBefore performing the Showview Timer Programming 28 ENSet the VPS/PDC mode Access the Title Edit screenEngage the recorder’s timer mode Enter the programme titleExpress Timer Programming 30 ENTo Timer-Record Weekly Or Daily Serials VPS/PDC RecordingEnter the channel position Press PR+Enter the programme mode Before performing the 24 Hour Express Timer Programming32 EN Set the programme start/stop time and channelDisengage the timer mode Cancel or change a programmeReturn to the timer mode Access the Programme Check screen/displayCancel or change programme setting Confirm the overlapping programmesSelect the programme to modify Overlapping programmes blink on the TV screenSelect the L-2 Select mode Recording modeProgramme Recording Before performing the following stepsNavigation 36 ENNavigation Playback Programme Navigation ScreenLoad a recorded cassette Select a programmeSelect the programme 38 ENEdit Programme Title Entering Character Delete Tape DataDelete the tape data Example Enter JVC News40 EN Edit From aCamcorder Set the input mode of recording deck AnotherAdvantages of S-VHS video recorders Start the source playerOutput/Input Set Select and L-2 Input Setting Decoder connectorConnecting To a Satellite Receiver Simple ConnectionsPerfect Connections Select the input mode 46 ENConnect the decoder Set the tunerConnecting/Using a Stereo System Make connectionsMode Set Access the Mode Set screenSelect the mode Select the mode settingUsing this video recorder as the source player for editing Recorder is powered back onWith old tapes and rental cassettes We recommend that you set Digital TBC/NR to on whenOn the remote control, or press 7 on the recorder Entire programme while timer-recording in SP mode50 EN Function  pg , set PROG. Navigation to OFFIndicator lights up on the front display panel S-VHS recording mode is selectedMode setting VHS recording mode is selected52 EN Colour SystemAuto Channel Set Access the Auto Channel Set screenTuner Set 54 EN Perform Auto Channel SetView the Confirmation screen Press OK twiceManual Channel Set Delete a Channel When Receiving a Scrambled Broadcast56 EN Set Stations a Set Stations B58 EN TV Station And ID ListAccess the Clock Set screen Clock Set60 EN Set the date and timeSet Just Clock Set the source channel position for clock dataAccess the Video Channel Set mode Exit the Video Channel Set modeVideo Channel Set Set the RF output systemTroubleshooting 62 ENRecording Troubleshooting 64 ENPlayback 66 EN Auto Set Up Express Timer ProgrammingPreset Download Tape Position Indicator Tape Remaining Time

HR-S7960E specifications

The JVC HR-S7960E is a standout model in the world of VHS players and recorders, particularly noted for its impressive blend of features, technologies, and characteristics that resonate well with enthusiasts of vintage video. As part of JVC's esteemed line of S-VHS recorders, the HR-S7960E was designed to meet the needs of users who demand high-quality playback and recording capabilities.

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Overall, the JVC HR-S7960E embodies the pinnacle of VHS technology, encapsulating a nostalgia for an era of video while providing modern users with the means to enjoy and preserve their video collections. With its impressive array of features, the HR-S7960E remains a cherished choice among videophiles and collectors alike.
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