JVC HR-S7960E specifications Recording

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RECORDING

 

 

 

SYMPTOM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

CORRECTIVE ACTION

1.

Recording cannot be started.

● There is no cassette loaded, or the

Insert a cassette, or using adhesive tape,

 

 

cassette loaded has had its record safety

cover the hole where the tab was

 

 

tab removed.

removed.

 

 

 

 

2.

TV broadcasts cannot be recorded.

● “L-1”, “L-2”, “F-1”, “S-1” or “SAT” has

Set to the desired channel.

 

 

been selected as the input mode.

 

 

 

 

 

3.

Tape-to-tape editing is not possible.

● The source (another video recorder,

Confirm that the source is properly

 

 

camcorder) has not been properly

connected.

 

 

connected.

 

 

 

● All necessary power switches have not

Confirm that all units’ power switches are

 

 

been turned on.

turned on.

 

 

● The input mode is not correct.

Set the input mode to “L-1”, “L-2”, “F-1”

 

 

 

or “S-1”.

 

 

 

 

4.

Camcorder recording is not possible.

● The camcorder has not been properly

Confirm that the camcorder is properly

 

 

connected.

connected.

 

 

● The input mode is not correct.

Set the input mode to “L-1”, “L-2”, “F-1”

 

 

 

or “S-1”.

 

 

 

 

5.

“” and “$” on the front display

● The end of the tape was reached during

The programme may not have been

 

panel won’t stop blinking.

recording.

recorded in its entirety. Next time make

 

 

 

sure you have enough time on the tape to

 

 

 

record the entire programme.

 

 

 

TIMER RECORDING

 

 

 

SYMPTOM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

CORRECTIVE ACTION

1.

Timer recording won’t work.

● The clock and/or the timer have been

Re-perform the clock and/or timer

 

 

set incorrectly.

settings.

 

 

● The timer is not engaged.

Press # and confirm that “#” is displayed

 

 

 

on the front display panel.

 

 

 

 

2.

Timer programming is not possible.

● Timer recording is in progress.

Timer programming can’t be performed

 

 

 

while a timer recording is in progress.

 

 

 

Wait until it finishes.

 

 

 

 

3.

“#” on the front display panel won’t

● The timer is engaged but there’s no

Load a cassette with the record safety tab

 

stop blinking.

cassette loaded.

intact.

 

 

 

 

4.

“#”, “” and “$” on the front

● The loaded cassette has had its record

Remove the cassette and cover the hole

 

display panel won’t stop blinking.

safety tab removed.

with adhesive tape, or insert a cassette

 

 

 

with the record safety tab intact.

 

 

● The end of the tape was reached during

The programme may not have been

 

 

timer recording.

recorded in its entirety. Next time make

 

 

 

sure you have enough time on the tape to

 

 

 

record the entire programme.

 

 

 

 

5.

“#” blinks for 10 seconds and the

● # has been pressed when there are no

Check the programmed data and re-

 

Timer mode is disengaged.

programs in memory, or the timer

program as necessary, then press # again.

 

 

record information has been

 

 

 

programmed incorrectly.

 

 

 

 

 

6.

The SHOWVIEW system does not

● The recorder’s channel positions have

Refer to “SHOWVIEW® Timer Programming”

 

timer-record properly.

been set incorrectly.

( pg. 28) and re-perform the procedure.

 

 

 

 

7.

“” and “$“ on the front display

● The end of the tape was reached during

The programme may not have been

 

panel won’t stop blinking.

Instant Timer Recording.

recorded in its entirety. Next time make

 

 

 

sure you have enough time on the tape to

 

 

 

record the entire programme.

 

 

 

 

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Contents Video Cassette Recorder Safety Precautions Moisture Condensation Front View Rear View Counter can display up to +/ 195959. If Playback or recording time exceeds this limitTape Speed SP/LP/EP  pg ON-SCREEN Display Remote Control Operating JVC TVs How To UseConnect the recorder to TV Check the contents10 EN Situate the recorderVideo Connection 8To connect to a TV with S-VIDEO/AUDIO in connectorsSelect your country Auto Set Up12 EN Turn on the recorderOn the front display panel Perform Auto Set UpSelect the language Confirm/Set video channelPress rt to select CH - and press OK or e Perform Preset Download14 EN Set the video channelJust Clock Language for the on-screen display16 EN Access the Main Menu screenAccess the Country Set screen LanguageMake connections Installing Satellite ControllerSituate the Satellite Controller Attach the Satellite Controller18 EN Setting satellite receivers brand and channelTV Auto Power On NextView LinkVCR Auto Standby Direct Rec 20 EN Basic PlaybackActivate frame-by-frame playback Slow MotionPicture Search Pause during playbackSkip Search 22 ENVariable Speed Search Index SearchSoundtrack Selection Next Function MemoryRepeat Playback Manual Tracking24 EN Tape Remaining Time Instant Timer Recording ITRReceiving Stereo and Bilingual Programmes Engage the S-VHS ET mode26 EN Super VHS ET S-VHS ETRecording Playback28 EN Access the Showview screenAccess the Showview Program screen Before performing the Showview Timer ProgrammingEnter the programme title Set the VPS/PDC modeAccess the Title Edit screen Engage the recorder’s timer mode30 EN Express Timer ProgrammingPress PR+ To Timer-Record Weekly Or Daily SerialsVPS/PDC Recording Enter the channel positionSet the programme start/stop time and channel Enter the programme modeBefore performing the 24 Hour Express Timer Programming 32 ENAccess the Programme Check screen/display Disengage the timer modeCancel or change a programme Return to the timer modeOverlapping programmes blink on the TV screen Cancel or change programme settingConfirm the overlapping programmes Select the programme to modifyBefore performing the following steps Select the L-2 Select modeRecording mode Programme Recording36 EN NavigationSelect a programme Navigation PlaybackProgramme Navigation Screen Load a recorded cassette38 EN Edit Programme TitleSelect the programme Example Enter JVC News Entering CharacterDelete Tape Data Delete the tape dataEdit From a Camcorder40 EN Start the source player Set the input mode of recording deckAnother Advantages of S-VHS video recordersOutput/Input Set Decoder connector Select and L-2 Input SettingSimple Connections Connecting To a Satellite ReceiverPerfect Connections Set the tuner Select the input mode46 EN Connect the decoderMake connections Connecting/Using a Stereo SystemSelect the mode setting Mode SetAccess the Mode Set screen Select the modeWe recommend that you set Digital TBC/NR to on when Using this video recorder as the source player for editingRecorder is powered back on With old tapes and rental cassettesFunction  pg , set PROG. Navigation to OFF On the remote control, or press 7 on the recorderEntire programme while timer-recording in SP mode 50 ENVHS recording mode is selected Indicator lights up on the front display panelS-VHS recording mode is selected Mode settingColour System 52 ENAccess the Auto Channel Set screen Tuner SetAuto Channel Set Press OK twice 54 ENPerform Auto Channel Set View the Confirmation screenManual Channel Set When Receiving a Scrambled Broadcast 56 ENDelete a Channel Set Stations B Set Stations aTV Station And ID List 58 ENClock Set Access the Clock Set screenSet the source channel position for clock data 60 ENSet the date and time Set Just ClockSet the RF output system Access the Video Channel Set modeExit the Video Channel Set mode Video Channel Set62 EN TroubleshootingRecording 64 EN TroubleshootingPlayback 66 EN Tape Position Indicator Tape Remaining Time Auto Set UpExpress Timer Programming Preset Download

HR-S7960E specifications

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