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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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JVC HR-S7960E specifications Recording

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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