JVC HR-S7960E specifications Select and L-2 Input Setting, Decoder connector

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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. Set “L-2 INPUT” to the appropriate mode depending on the output signals of the connected appliance.

Perform steps 1 and 2 of “L-1 OUTPUT and L-1 INPUT Setting” on page 42.

A Select the input mode for the AV2 (L-2) IN/

DECODER connector.

Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “L-2 SELECT” or “L-2 INPUT”. Then, press OK or e to select the appropriate setting.

*The default setting is bold in the table below.

8L-2 SELECT

A/V: To use this recorder as the recording deck with the player connected to the AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector, or to use the satellite receiver connected to the AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector.

DECODER: To use a decoder connected to the AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector.

SAT: To view a satellite programme with the TV set while the recorder is turned off. ( pg. 44)

8L-2 INPUT

VIDEO: If a connected appliance’s output is compatible only with regular video signals, set to “VIDEO”.

S-VIDEO: If a connected appliance’s output is compatible with Y/C signals, set to “S-VIDEO”. You can obtain high-quality S-VHS picture. (For connection, be sure to use a 21-pin SCART cable that is compatible with the Y/C signal.)

B Return to the normal screen.

NOTES:

●If you have a satellite receiver or a decoder connected to the AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector, be sure to set “L-2 SELECT” back to appropriate mode after editing.

●If you are not connecting a satellite receiver or a decoder to the AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector, leave “L-2 SELECT” set to “A/V”.

●The default setting is “A/V”; if the recorder’s memory backup has expired due to a power cut or because the AC was removed from the recorder, “A/V” will be automatically selected when the power is restored to the recorder. If you are using a satellite receiver or a decoder, be sure to set “L-2 SELECT” back to appropriate mode.

●When “L-2 SELECT” is set to “SAT”, “SAT” or “SAt” appears on TV screen or front display panel instead of “L-2”.

●If “L-2 SELECT” is set to “DECODER”, it is impossible to set “L-2 INPUT” to “S-VIDEO”.

●If “L-1 OUTPUT” is set to “S-VIDEO”, it is impossible to set “L-2 SELECT” to “DECODER”.

Press MENU.

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