Welcome to JVC, Getting Everything Ready | JVC HR-S5956EK specs

8welcome to jvc

before you start

Please read the SAFETY FIRST on pages 2–4 it tells you about some safety points

Refer to the diagrams on pages 6–7 when reading through these instructions

Refer to the List of Terms on page 57 if you need an explanation for any terms in this manual

connector cover

Attach the provided connector cover when you do not use the front panel connector To attach it, insert the

cover’s left tab to the VCR’s front panel connector part, then push in the cover’s right side To remove it, press the

cover’s “PUSH-OPEN’ part

remote control

The Remote Control can operate most of your VCR’s functions, as well as basic functions of JVC TV sets. (See page 7.)

When inserting the batteries, be sure to insert in the correct directions as indicated under the battery cover.

Depending on the type of JVC TV, some or all functions cannot be operated using the Remote Control.

If the Remote Control doesn’t work properly, remove its batteries, wait a short time, replace the batteries and then try again.

Welcome to JVC

Thank you for choosing JVC.

We hope that you will get many hours of enjoy- ment from your new unit.

In just three easy steps you will be ready to enjoy the exceptional perfor- mance of your new VCR. More detailed instructions begin on page 10. They will explain how to use the many sophisticated features this VCR boasts.

Getting Everything Ready

check the contents Unpack the box and place the VCR on a flat, stable surface. Check that you have the items shown below.

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S-VHS		S-VHS	- PR +
ET	VCR	REVIEW	- PR +

Video Cassette Recorder

TV

TV/VCR AUDIO

– –:– –

	1		2			3
							2
	4		5			6
	VPS/PDC	DAILY/QTDN. WEEKLY/HEBDO
	7		8			9
	0000		AUX				4
			0
RF Cable	DEBUT	FIN		DATE PR
	START	STOP
		EXPRESS
	1 PROG	?			30 SEC
				ENTER/
					ENT
				3		RE
	MENU			3	OK /		E
		TV PR			+
	T						+
	T
	V
	–					V
	–					T
		TV PR –
		LP00000-000
	Infrared Remote	VCR/ TV
	Infrared Remote
AA Batteries x 2	Control Unit

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JVC HR-S5956EK, HR-S5955EK manual Welcome to JVC, Getting Everything Ready

Contents

HR-S5955EK HR-S5956EK Safety Precautions Blue to N Neutral or Black Brown to L Live or Red Moisture Condensation Some Do’s And Don’ts On The Safe Use Of Equipment Contents Rear panel Diagram Key Front Panel Welcome to JVC Getting Everything Ready Scart and rf Auto Setup Three-Step Quick StartTo connect the VCR to the TV with both the RF Press Check the Results Finish OffGo straight to 2000 used as example only Perform Clock Set on Go to Step Three-step quick start Basic Features Playback Load a Video CassettePlay Stop & Eject Video Heads Cleaning Rewind and Fast Forward Single Frame Movement Playback FeaturesPause During Playback High Speed Search Slow MotionVariable Speed Search Recording Choose a ProgrammeSet the Tape Speed Start Recording Change Display Information Resetting the CounterDisplay Tape Remaining Time Instant Timer Recording Recording Resume Function Press p. You will see the following TV screen information Get to the Video Plus + ScreenEnter the PlusCode Number Return to Normal Screen Engage Timer Mode Enter Programme Details Express Timer ProgrammingGet to the Programme Screen AUX Times as necessary Check, Cancel & Change ProgrammesPress c, then press oto disengage the timer mode Advanced Features Picture Quality Manual TrackingVideo Stabilizer Or E to set to on Picture Control Tape Type Super VHS ET S-VHS ET See ‘Super VHS ET S-VHS ET’ on Super VHS S-VHS, S-VHS ET and VHSYour VCR can record in S-VHS, S-VHS ET or VHS Turning B.E.S.T. on or OFF Recording and Playback Using B.E.S.TAvoiding B.E.S.T. Time Delay Soundtrack Selection Sound ModesNicam Stereo and Bilingual Broadcasts Finding Specific Scenes Skip SearchIndex Search Instant ReView Output Setting Editing Input Setting For L-2 Input Editing Using Another VCR Your VCR as the Player Editing from a Camcorder Other Functions On-Screen Display O.S.D Power Save Mode Auto SP aLP Timer Auto Timer Auto Power Off/3HRepeat Playback Next Function Memory Connection to a Stereo System AUX in or Tape Monitor Access Video Channel Mode Exit Video Channel Set ModeVideo Channel Set Set Video Channel Auto Channel Setup Tuner Set Manual Channel Setup Button on the Remote Control to move the highlight barPress Or E Confir- onwards as To the preset position you want then press Change Station NameDelete a Channel Confirmation screen appears Change Station Preset Position Button on the Remote Control until the item you want toButton to move the station to the new preset position Then press Fine-Tuning Stored Channels Button on the Remote Control to move the highlight bar toTV Station ID Guide Channel that you wish to fine-tune then press TV Station Channel Number Guide BBC1 BBC2 ITV CH4 CH5 Setting the Clock Clock SetOr E. The date Or E. Set the correct year Manually Setting Guide Program Numbers To receive the TV station then press Or E Uand cremain lit on the display panel. Is there a problem? Question and AnswersCan the VCR indefinitely remain in the still mode? Can the VCR indefinitely remain in the Record-Pause mode? Troubleshooting Symptom Possible Cause Recording Other Problems List of Terms Record a Programme While Watching Another Memo Memo HR-S5955/5956EK