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VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
HR-S8960E
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Safety Precautions .................................. 2
Basic Connections ............................... 10
S-VIDEO Connection ........................... 11
Auto Set Up ......................................... 12
Preset Download ................................. 14
Language ............................................. 16
T-V Link Functions ............................... 19
Basic Playback ..................................... 20
Playback Features ................................ 21
Basic Recording ................................... 24
Recording Features .............................. 25
B.E.S.T. Picture System ......................... 27
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Timer Programming ........ 28
Express Timer Programming ................. 30
Recording ............................................ 35
Navigation ........................................... 36
Edit From A Camcorder ........................ 40
Recorder .............................................. 41
Audio Dubbing .................................... 42
Insert Editing ........................................ 44
Output/Input Set .................................. 46
Connecting/Using A Decoder .............. 50
Mode Set ............................................. 52
Tuner Set ............................................. 57
Clock Set ............................................. 63
Video Channel Set ............................... 65
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    S-VIDEO Connection ......11 VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER INITIAL SETTINGS Auto Set Up ......... 12 Preset Download ......... 14 Language ..........16 HR-S8960E SAT CONTROL SET Satellite Receiver Control Setting ..17 T-V LINK T-V Link Functions ....... 19 PLAYBACK Basic Playback ........20 Playback Features ........

  • Page 2: Safety First

    SAFETY FIRST Safety Precautions The rating plate and the safety caution are on the rear of the unit. WARNING: DANGEROUS VOLTAGE INSIDE WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION When you are not using the recorder for a long period of time, it is recommended that you disconnect the power cord from the mains outlet.
  • Page 3 For Italy: “It is declared that this product, brand JVC, conforms to the Ministry Decree n. 548 of 28 Aug.’95 published in the Official Gazette of the Italian Republic n. 301 of 28 Dec.’95” The STANDBY/ON button does not completely shut off mains power from the unit, but switches operating current on and off.

  • Page 4: Index

    INDEX FRONT VIEW A Cassette Loading Slot H Front Display Panel pg. 6 B 24H EXPRESS I Infrared Beam Receiving Window Button pg. 32 C Advanced JOG Dial pg. 20, 32 J SAT Button pg. 35 D S-VIDEO/VIDEO/AUDIO Input Connectors K S-VHS ET Button pg.
  • Page 5 REAR VIEW A Mains Power Cord pg. 10 F AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER Connector B S VIDEO OUT Connector pg. 11 pg. 17, 41, 48, 49, 50 C AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT Connector G Remote PAUSE Connector pg. 40 H AUDIO OUT (L/R) Connectors pg.
  • Page 6 INDEX (cont.) FRONT DISPLAY PANEL A Instant REVIEW Indicator G “Timer” Indicator pg. 22 pg. 29, 31, 32 B Start Time Indicator ( pg. 28, 32 H Automatic Satellite Programme Recording C S-VHS Indicator pg. 26, 55 Indicator pg. 35 D Stop Time Indicator ( pg.
  • Page 7 ON-SCREEN DISPLAY When “O.S.D.” is set to “ON” ( pg. 53), various operational indicators appear on the TV screen. A Operation Mode Indicators I VPS/PDC Indicator pg. 29, 31 B Tape Speed SP/LP/EP J Type of Broadcast pg. 26 C Tape Direction K Current Day/Month/Year D Index MARK Indicator L Clock Display...
  • Page 8 INDEX (cont.) REMOTE CONTROL A TV Button “Operating JVC TVs” on page 9 B TV/VCR Button pg. 25 and “Operating JVC TVs” on page 9 C REVIEW Button pg. 22 D Number Keys pg. 24, 28 E VPS/PDC Button pg. 29, 31 &...
  • Page 9 Buttons with a small dot on the left side of the name can also be used to operate your JVC TV while holding down the TV button. “Operating JVC TVs” below) This remote control transmits A code signals only; it is not applicable to B code signals.

  • Page 10: Installing Your New Recorder

    INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER It’s essential that your video recorder be properly Basic Connections connected. THESE STEPS MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE ANY VIDEO OPERATION CAN BE PERFORMED. Aerial connector Back of TV Check the contents. Make sure the package contains all of the accessories listed in “SPECIFICATIONS”...

  • Page 11: S-Video Connection

    S-VIDEO Connection Back of TV AUDIO IN connectors S-Video cable S-VIDEO IN (not provided) connector Audio cable TV aerial cable Aerial connector (not provided) Mains outlet Mains S VIDEO OUT power cord Back of recorder AUDIO OUT RF cable (provided) NOTES: To connect to a TV with S-VIDEO/AUDIO IN ●...

  • Page 12: Initial Settings

    INITIAL SETTINGS Auto Set Up Before starting, make sure of the following: ● The TV aerial cable should be connected to the recorder. ● The recorder’s mains power cord should be connected to a mains outlet. Auto Channel Set/Auto Clock Set/ ●...
  • Page 13 Select the language. Confirm/Set video channel. Press OK. The Language Set With RF connection display appears on the TV The video channel that is screen. shown on the display panel is Press to move the your video channel. Press OK. highlight bar (pointer) to the ●...

  • Page 14: Preset Download

    INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) If you have connected the recorder to your TV via the AV Preset Download connection ( pg. 10), the recorder will automatically perform Preset Download instead of the Auto Set Up in step 4 on page 13. After downloading, the recorder sets the clock and Guide Program numbers automatically.
  • Page 15 Results of Auto Set Up/Preset Download appear on the front display panel If both Auto Channel Set and Auto Clock Set have been performed successfully, the correct current time is displayed. Turn on the TV and select its video channel or AV mode, then make sure that all necessary stations have been stored in the recorder’s memory by using the PR button(s).

  • Page 16: Language

    INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) This recorder offers you the choice to view on-screen Language messages in 13 different languages. Though Auto Set Up selects the language automatically ( pg. 15), you can change the language setting manually as required. Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or Access the Main Menu screen.

  • Page 17: Sat Control Set

    SAT CONTROL SET The following procedure is required if you receive Satellite Receiver satellite channels through a satellite receiver. Approximately 20 seconds before the S timer programming ( pg. 28) or Express timer programming Control Setting pg. 30) starts, the recorder sets its input mode to “L-2” and automatically switches the satellite receiver’s channels using the provided Satellite Controller.
  • Page 18 SAT CONTROL SET (cont.) Access the Initial Set screen. Press to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “INITIAL SET”, then press OK or Access the Sat Control Set screen. Press to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “SAT CONTROL SET”, then press OK or Enter the satellite receiver’s brand.

  • Page 19: T-V Link

    SAT CONTROL SET (cont.) T-V LINK T-V Link Functions Check the result of the test. If the satellite receiver’s channel number has been When you connect the recorder to your TV via a fully-wired changed to the same one as 21-pin SCART cable ( pg.

  • Page 20: Playback

    PLAYBACK Basic Playback Load a cassette. Make sure the window side is up, the rear label side is facing you and the arrow on the front of the cassette is Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or pointed toward the recorder.

  • Page 21: Playback Features

    Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame Playback Features Playback Pause during playback. NOTES: Push the JOG dial. ● For speed search, refer to the table below. ● You can see smooth slow motion picture only during 1/2x Press slow motion playback. ● You can hear the normal audio track only during 1.5x speed Activate frame-by-frame playback.
  • Page 22 PLAYBACK (cont.) Variable Speed Search Skip Search During playback, turn the JOG dial to the right for During playback, press 30 SEC 1 to 4 times to skip over forward variable-speed search, or to the left for reverse unwanted sections. variable-speed search.
  • Page 23 Next Function Memory Manual Tracking The Next Function Memory “tells” the recorder what to do after Your recorder is equipped with automatic tracking control. rewinding. Before continuing, make sure the recorder is in the During playback, you can override this and adjust the tracking Stop mode.

  • Page 24: Recording

    RECORDING Basic Recording Load a cassette. Insert a cassette with the record safety tab intact. ● The recorder checks the tape information for Programme Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or Navigation. For details, refer to “Navigation” ( pg.

  • Page 25: Recording Features

    ● The front display panel shows Recording Features the tape remaining time with “:” blinking. ● By pressing the – –:– – button, you can change display to show the channel position*, clock time, counter reading or Record One Programme While tape remaining time.
  • Page 26 RECORDING (cont.) Super VHS ET (S-VHS ET) Receiving Stereo and Bilingual Programmes — Recording on VHS cassettes with S-VHS quality Your recorder is equipped with a Sound-Multiplex decoder (A2) and a Digital stereo sound decoder (NICAM) making reception of stereo and bilingual broadcasts possible. You can record in SP mode on VHS cassettes with S-VHS picture When the channel is changed, the type of broadcast being quality.

  • Page 27: Picture System

    Recording B.E.S.T. Picture The recorder assesses the quality of the tape once you initiate recording. System DURING B.E.S.T. The B.E.S.T. (Biconditional Equalised Signal Tracking) system checks the condition of the tape in use during playback and recording, and compensates to provide the B.E.S.T.

  • Page 28: Timer Recording

    TIMER RECORDING Timer ® Enter the S number. Press the number keys to enter the S number Programming of a programme you wish to record. ● If you make a mistake, press & and input the correct number. Before performing the S Timer Programming: ●...
  • Page 29 NOTES: Set the tape speed. ● To Change The Stop Time ..press STOP +/– after pressing OK in step 3. You can Press SP/LP/EP ( compensate for anticipated programme schedule delays. ● To Timer-Record Weekly Or Daily Serials ..

  • Page 30: Express Timer Programming

    TIMER RECORDING (cont.) If you do not know the S number for the programme Express Timer you wish to record, use the following procedure to set your recorder to timer-record the programme. Example: To timer-record the programme from 21:00 to Programming 22:00 on 25th December, on channel 1.
  • Page 31 Enter the channel position. Engage the recorder’s timer mode. Press PR+/–. Press (TIMER). The recorder turns off automatically and “ ” appears on the front display panel. ● To disengage the timer mode, press (TIMER) again. To Timer-Record Weekly Or Daily Serials ..

  • Page 32: Hour Express Timer Programming

    TIMER RECORDING (cont.) You can programme a timer recording that starts within 24 hours 24 Hour Express using the JOG dial on the recorder. Enter the programme mode. Timer Programming Press 24H EXPRESS # on the recorder. The start time indicator ( ) starts blinking on the front display panel.
  • Page 33 To cancel or change a programme... Cancel or change a programme. & Press to cancel a programme. To change programme settings, press the appropriate button: START+/–, STOP+/–, DATE+/–, PR+/–, VPS/PDC (number key “7”), DAILY (number key “8”), WEEKLY (number key “9”) and/ or SP/LP/EP ( ●...
  • Page 34 TIMER RECORDING (cont.) When programmes overlap each other If “PROGRAM OVERLAPPED” appears, you have another programme overlapping the programme you have just made. The Programme Check screen appears and conflicting programmes will start blinking. Example: Programme 1 (you have just made) and Programme 4 overlap each other.

  • Page 35: Automatic Satellite Programme Recording

    Automatic Satellite ATTENTION ● Be sure not to turn on the satellite receiver before the programme is executed; otherwise, the recorder will start recording when the satellite receiver’s power is turned on. Programme ● If you have connected another appliance other than a satellite receiver to the AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector, be sure not to engage the Automatic Satellite Programme Recording mode;...

  • Page 36: Programme Navigation

    PROGRAMME NAVIGATION Navigation Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV mode). When you record a TV programme with this recorder, the recorder automatically stores in its memory the recording date, start time and station name. You can store these information for up to 8 programmes on one cassette.
  • Page 37 Navigation Playback Programme Navigation Screen This function is useful when you wish to quickly find out what programmes you have recorded on a tape with this recorder. This function allows you to select a programme to watch, and then automatically searches for the start of the programme. Load a recorded cassette.
  • Page 38 PROGRAMME NAVIGATION (cont.) Edit Programme Title You can edit the programme titles as you like. Perform steps 1 to 3 of “Navigation Playback” on page 37 before continuing. Select the programme. Press to move the highlight bar (pointer) to the programme you want to edit.
  • Page 39 Refer to the example below. Delete the tape data. (Example) Enter “JVC NEWS” A Press 5 (JKL) once to enter “J”, then press & B Press 8 (TUV) three times to enter “V”, then press Press for more than 3 second.

  • Page 40: Editing

    ● When using a monaural camcorder, connect its AUDIO OUT connector to the AUDIO L input connector on your recorder. ● When a Master Edit Control-equipped JVC camcorder is used, the camcorder is capable of controlling the recorder. Refer to the camcorder’s instruction manual for operating procedure.

  • Page 41: Edit To Or From Another Video Recorder

    You can use your recorder as the source player or as the Edit To Or From recording deck. Make connections. Another Video Connect the player’s 21-pin SCART connector to the recorder’s 21-pin SCART connector as illustrated. Recorder A When using your recorder as the source player ..

  • Page 42: Audio Dubbing

    EDITING (cont.) Audio Dubbing A. DUB Audio Dubbing replaces the normal audio sound of a previously recorded tape with a new soundtrack. ATTENTION Audio dubbing is not possible with a cassette recorded in EP mode. Normal audio track Pre-recorded tape Video/Hi-Fi audio AUDIO track...
  • Page 43 Make connections. Start dubbing Connect an audio component to the AUDIO L + R input Engage the audio component’s Play mode, then press connectors on the recorder’s front panel. to start the tape in your recorder; Audio Dubbing begins ● When connecting a monaural audio component, use only the at this point.

  • Page 44: Insert Editing

    EDITING (cont.) Insert Editing A. DUB Insert Editing replaces part of the recorded scene with new material. Both the picture and Hi-Fi audio soundtrack are replaced with new ones, while the normal audio soundtrack remains unchanged. If you wish to change the normal audio track as well, use the Audio Dubbing function simultaneously.
  • Page 45 Make connections. Start Editing Connect the player's VIDEO OUT or S-VIDEO OUT and Load the source cassette and play back the segment that AUDIO OUT connectors to your recorder's VIDEO or S- is to be inserted. When you reach the start of the section of the source tape that you wish to insert, press 4 to start VIDEO and AUDIO input connectors on the front panel.

  • Page 46: Output/Input Set

    EDITING (cont.) Output/Input Set Access the Output/Input Set screen. Press to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “OUTPUT/INPUT SET”, then press OK or Select the output or input mode for the AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT connector. Press to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “L-1 OUTPUT”...
  • Page 47 L-2 SELECT and L-2 INPUT Setting NOTES: ● If you have a satellite receiver or a decoder connected to the The AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector accepts either a AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector, be sure to set “L-2 composite signal (regular video signal) or a Y/C signal (a signal SELECT”...

  • Page 48: System Connections

    SYSTEM CONNECTIONS Connecting To A Satellite Receiver Simple Connections NOTES: ● Set “L-2 SELECT” to “A/V” ( pg. 47). ● You can use Automatic Satellite Programme Recording This is an example of simple connection if your TV has one 21-pin AV input (SCART) connector. function ( pg.
  • Page 49 Perfect Connections NOTES: ● Set “L-2 SELECT” to “A/V” ( pg. 47). ● You can use Automatic Satellite Programme Recording This is an example of recommended connection if your TV has two 21-pin AV input (SCART) connectors. function ( pg. 35) with this connection. ●...

  • Page 50: Connecting/Using A Decoder

    SYSTEM CONNECTIONS (cont.) The AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector can be used as an Connecting/Using input connector for an external decoder (descrambler). Simply connect a decoder and you can enjoy the variety of programming that is available through scrambled A Decoder channels.

  • Page 51: Connecting/Using A Stereo System

    Connecting/Using A Stereo System These instructions enable you to connect your video recorder to your Hi-Fi stereo system (if you have one) and listen to the soundtrack through the stereo. FM tuner CD player Stereo amplifier AUX IN or TAPE MONITOR Audio cable (not provided) Speaker...

  • Page 52: Subsidiary Settings

    SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS You can change various mode settings on the Mode Set Mode Set screen by following the procedure described below. ● For each mode setting, see pages 53 to 56. Access the Main Menu screen. Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV mode).
  • Page 53 * The default setting is bold in the table below. DIGITAL TBC/NR Your recorder is equipped with the Digital TBC (Time Base Corrector) that removes jitter from fluctuating video signals to deliver a stable picture even with old tapes and rental cassettes. We recommend that you set “DIGITAL TBC/NR”...
  • Page 54 SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.) * The default setting is bold in the table below. PROG. NAVIGATION When this function is set to “ON”, the recorder stores information on the recorded programmes. If you do not want to use the Programme Navigation function ( pg.
  • Page 55 * The default setting is bold in the table below. POWER SAVE When this function is set to “ON”, you can reduce the power consumption while the recorder is turned off. NOTES: ● During Power Save mode ..the front display panel will be turned off..
  • Page 56 SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.) * The default setting is bold in the table below. COLOUR SYSTEM You can play back PAL, NTSC and MESECAM tapes, or record PAL and SECAM* signals on this recorder. Select the appropriate colour system. PAL/NTSC * SECAM signals will be recorded as MESECAM on this recorder; MESECAM is the MESECAM designation for tapes with SECAM signals that have been recorded on a MESECAM-compatible PAL video cassette recorder.

  • Page 57: Tuner Set

    Tuner Set IMPORTANT Perform the following steps only if — — Auto Channel Set has not been set correctly by Auto Set Up or by Preset Download ( pg. 12, 14). Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or —...
  • Page 58 SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.) Perform Auto Channel Set. Press OK twice. ● When you have connected the video recorder to a TV offering T-V Link via a fully- wired 21-pin SCART cable pg. 10), the recorder automatically performs the Preset Download and the T-V LINK screen will appear pg.
  • Page 59 Select the band. Press to change the band between CH (regular) and CC (cable), then press Input the channel. Press the number keys to input the channel number you want to store. ● Input “0” before any single number entries. ●...
  • Page 60 SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.) Delete A Channel When Receiving A Scrambled Broadcast Perform steps 1 and 2 of “Manual Channel Set” on page 59 to access the Confirmation screen before continuing. Select the decoder mode. Select the item. Set “L-2 SELECT” to “DECODER” ( pg.
  • Page 61 Set Stations (A) Enter the new character. Set station names that are registered in your recorder. Press to cycle through the characters (A–Z, 0–9, –, Perform steps 1 and 2 of “Manual Channel Set” on page 59 (space) ) and stop when the desired character is to access the Confirmation screen before continuing.
  • Page 62 SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.) TV Station And ID List STATION NAME STATION NAME NRK1 1000 TV1000 NRK2 NRK2 3SAT 3SAT ODEON 9LIV 9LIVE ORF1 ORF1 ORF2 ORF2 ADLT ADULT PHOE PHOENIX ANIM ANIMAL PLANET POLS POLST ANT3 ANTENA3 PREM PREMIERE PRIM PRIMA TV ARTE ARTE...

  • Page 63: Clock Set

    Clock Set IMPORTANT If you performed Auto Set Up ( pg. 12) or Preset Download ( pg. 14), without ever having set the clock previously, the recorder’s built-in clock is also set Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or automatically.
  • Page 64 SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.) Set the date and time. Press to set the time, then press OK or . The “DATE” display begins blinking. Repeat the same procedure to set the date and year. ● When you set the time, press and hold to change the time by 30 minutes.

  • Page 65: Video Channel Set

    ● If you have selected MAGYARORSZÁG, CESKÁ REPUBLIKA, ● If you cannot obtain the two vertical white bars clearly with POLSKA or OTHER EASTERN EUROPE for the country setting any channel between 22 and 69, consult your JVC dealer. pg. 12, 16), press to set to “2”.

  • Page 66: Troubleshooting

    ● The video heads may be dirty. 4. The playback picture is blurred or Use a dry cleaning cassette TCL-2 or interrupted while TV broadcasts are consult your JVC dealer. clear or “USE CLEANING CASSETTE” message appears on the screen. ● The automatic tracking mode is 5.
  • Page 67 RECORDING SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION ● There is no cassette loaded, or the 1. Recording cannot be started. Insert a cassette, or using adhesive tape, cassette loaded has had its record safety cover the hole where the tab was tab removed.
  • Page 68 TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.) SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION ● The loaded cassette has had its record 8. “ “, “ ” and “ “ on the front 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.

  • Page 69: Questions And Answers

    QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS PLAYBACK TIMER RECORDING Q. What happens if the end of the tape is reached Q. “ “ and “ ” remain lit on the front display during playback or search? panel. Is there a problem? A. The tape is automatically rewound to the A.

  • Page 70: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL TUNER/TIMER Power requirement : AC 220 V – 240 V~, 50 Hz/60 Hz TV channel storage capacity Power consumption : 99 positions (+AUX position) Power on : 18 W Tuning system : Frequency synthesized tuner Power off : 3.3 W Channel coverage : VHF 47 MHz –...

  • Page 71: List Of Terms

    LIST OF TERMS ............ 42 ............... 53 Audio Dubbing O.S.D..........57 ..........7 Auto Channel Set ON-SCREEN DISPLAY ..........56 ........... 46 AUTO POWER OFF Output/Input Set ............12 Auto Set Up ........... 54 AUTO SP LP TIMER ..........53 PICTURE CONTROL ............
  • Page 72 Printed in Germany 0503-AH-NF-JVE COPYRIGHT © 2003 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD.

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