JVC HR-S7960E specifications Instant Timer Recording ITR, Tape Remaining Time

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Recording Features

Record One Programme While 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.

●The programme selected with the TV’s channel controls appears on the TV screen, while the one selected with the recorder’s PR buttons is recorded on the tape.

●If a decoder is connected to the recorder ( pg. 46), you can select a scrambled channel as well with the TV channel controls.

Instant Timer Recording (ITR)

This easy method lets you record for from 30 minutes to 6 hours (selectable in 30-min. increments), and shuts the recorder off after recording is finished.

1Start recording.

Press 7 on the recorder.

2Engage the ITR mode.

Press 7 again. ““ blinks and “0:30” appears on the front display panel.

3Set the recording duration.

If you want to record for more than 30 minutes, press 7 to extend the time. Each press extends recording time by 30 minutes.

NOTE:

You can only perform ITR using the 7 button on the recorder’s front panel.

Elapsed Recording Time Indication

1Set the counter display.

Press – –:– – until a counter reading appears on the front display panel.

●The front display panel shows

the counter reading with “:” lit.

2Reset the counter.

Press 0000 before starting recording or playback.

●The counter is reset to “0:00:00” and shows the exact elapsed time as the tape runs. You can check the exact time of a recording or playback.

Tape Remaining Time

Press – –:– – until the time remaining on the tape appears.

●The front display panel shows

the tape remaining time with “:” blinking.

● By pressing the – –:– – button, you can change display to

show the channel position*, clock time, counter reading or tape remaining time.

* Channel position is not displayed during playback.

NOTE:

Depending on the type of tape being used, the tape remaining time reading may not appear right away, or is not correct.

“– –:– –” may sometimes appear, or the display may blink on occasion.

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Contents Video Cassette Recorder Safety Precautions Moisture Condensation Front View Rear View Playback or recording time exceeds this limit Counter can display up to +/ 195959. IfTape Speed SP/LP/EP  pg ON-SCREEN Display Remote Control Operating JVC TVs How To Use10 EN Check the contentsSituate the recorder Connect the recorder to TVVideo Connection 8To connect to a TV with S-VIDEO/AUDIO in connectors12 EN Auto Set UpTurn on the recorder Select your countrySelect the language Perform Auto Set UpConfirm/Set video channel On the front display panel14 EN Perform Preset DownloadSet the video channel Press rt to select CH - and press OK or eJust Clock Language for the on-screen displayAccess the Country Set screen Access the Main Menu screenLanguage 16 ENSituate the Satellite Controller Installing Satellite ControllerAttach the Satellite Controller Make connections18 EN Setting satellite receivers brand and channelNextView Link TV Auto Power OnVCR Auto Standby Direct Rec 20 EN Basic PlaybackPicture Search Slow MotionPause during playback Activate frame-by-frame playbackVariable Speed Search 22 ENIndex Search Skip SearchRepeat Playback Next Function MemoryManual Tracking Soundtrack Selection24 EN Tape Remaining Time Instant Timer Recording ITR26 EN Engage the S-VHS ET modeSuper VHS ET S-VHS ET Receiving Stereo and Bilingual ProgrammesRecording PlaybackAccess the Showview Program screen Access the Showview screenBefore performing the Showview Timer Programming 28 ENAccess the Title Edit screen Set the VPS/PDC modeEngage the recorder’s timer mode Enter the programme title30 EN Express Timer ProgrammingVPS/PDC Recording To Timer-Record Weekly Or Daily SerialsEnter the channel position Press PR+Before performing the 24 Hour Express Timer Programming Enter the programme mode32 EN Set the programme start/stop time and channelCancel or change a programme Disengage the timer modeReturn to the timer mode Access the Programme Check screen/displayConfirm the overlapping programmes Cancel or change programme settingSelect the programme to modify Overlapping programmes blink on the TV screenRecording mode Select the L-2 Select modeProgramme Recording Before performing the following steps36 EN NavigationProgramme Navigation Screen Navigation PlaybackLoad a recorded cassette Select a programmeEdit Programme Title 38 ENSelect the programme Delete Tape Data Entering CharacterDelete the tape data Example Enter JVC NewsCamcorder Edit From a40 EN Another Set the input mode of recording deckAdvantages of S-VHS video recorders Start the source playerOutput/Input Set Decoder connector Select and L-2 Input SettingSimple Connections Connecting To a Satellite ReceiverPerfect Connections 46 EN Select the input modeConnect the decoder Set the tunerMake connections Connecting/Using a Stereo SystemAccess the Mode Set screen Mode SetSelect the mode Select the mode settingRecorder is powered back on Using this video recorder as the source player for editingWith old tapes and rental cassettes We recommend that you set Digital TBC/NR to on whenEntire programme while timer-recording in SP mode On the remote control, or press 7 on the recorder50 EN Function  pg , set PROG. Navigation to OFFS-VHS recording mode is selected Indicator lights up on the front display panelMode setting VHS recording mode is selectedColour System 52 ENTuner Set Access the Auto Channel Set screenAuto Channel Set Perform Auto Channel Set 54 ENView the Confirmation screen Press OK twiceManual Channel Set 56 EN When Receiving a Scrambled BroadcastDelete a Channel Set Stations B Set Stations aTV Station And ID List 58 ENClock Set Access the Clock Set screenSet the date and time 60 ENSet Just Clock Set the source channel position for clock dataExit the Video Channel Set mode Access the Video Channel Set modeVideo Channel Set Set the RF output system62 EN TroubleshootingRecording 64 EN TroubleshootingPlayback 66 EN Express Timer Programming Auto Set UpPreset 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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