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SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.)

ATTENTION

If the AC was disconnected from the recorder and the recorder’s memory backup has expired, the recorder will automatically perform Auto Clock Set when the power is restored.

E Set the date and time.

Press rt to set the time, then press OK or e. The “DATE” display begins blinking. Repeat the same procedure to set the date and year.

When you set the time, press and hold rt to change the time by 30 minutes.

When you set the date, press and hold rt to change the date by 15 days.

F Set Just Clock.

The default setting is “OFF”. Set as desired by pressing rt, then press OK or e.

For the Just clock function, refer to “Just Clock” on page 59.

If you set to “OFF”, you can disregard the next step as you won’t be able to receive regular clock adjustments.

G Set the source channel position for clock data.

The recorder is preset to receive clock setting and adjustment data from channel position 1.

Press rt to set the channel position to the number representing the station transmitting clock setting data, then press OK or e.

H Start the clock operation.

Press MENU.

NOTES:

Just Clock (when set to “ON”) adjusts the recorder’s built-in clock every hour, except for 23:00, 0:00, 1:00 and 2:00.

Just Clock is not effective when ...

... the recorder’s power is on.

... the recorder is in the Timer mode.

... a difference of more than 3 minutes exists between the built-in clock’s time and the actual time.

... the recorder is in the Automatic Satellite Programme Recording mode ( pg. 35).

... the recorder is in the Power Save mode ( pg. 51).

... “L-2 SELECT” is set to “SAT” ( pg. 43).

If Just Clock is set to “ON”, the recorder’s clock is automatically adjusted at the start/end of Summer Time.

Just Clock may not function properly depending on the reception condition.

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JVC HR-S7960E specifications 60 EN, Set the date and time, Set Just Clock, Set the source channel position for clock data

HR-S7960E specifications

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