JVC HR-S8960AG Instructions Manual

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SAFETY FIRST ............................................................................... 1

Buttons, Connectors and Indicators ................................................ 3

Basic Connections.......................................................................... 4

Initial Settings .............................................................................. 5

Video Channel Set.................................................................. 5

Auto Set Up............................................................................ 5

Language Setting .................................................................... 6

Clock setting........................................................................... 6

Playback ...................................................................................... 6

Recording..................................................................................... 8

Timer Recording.......................................................................... 10

G-

Express Timer Programming.................................................. 11

24H Express Timer Programming.......................................... 12

Automatic Satellite Program Recording................................. 13

Program Navigation.................................................................... 14

Navigation............................................................................ 14

Other functions........................................................................... 15

Function Settings .................................................................. 15

Special Features.......................................................................... 16

Remote Control Functions .................................................... 16

Tuner Setting .............................................................................. 18

Editing ....................................................................................... 19

Editing from a camcorder ..................................................... 19

Edit to or from Another Video Recorder................................ 20

Audio Dubbing..................................................................... 20

Insert Editing ........................................................................ 21

System Connections .................................................................... 22

Connecting/Using a Stereo System ....................................... 22

Specifications.............................................................................. 23

Information on Multi-System Compatibility................................... 24

Troubleshooting .......................................................................... 26

VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

HR-S8960AG

System Setup ................................... 10

Timer Programming ......................... 10

INSTRUCTIONS

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.

Dangerous voltage inside. Refer internal servicing to qualified

service personnel. To prevent electric shock or fire hazard,

remove the power cord from the mains outlet prior to

connecting or disconnecting any signal lead or aerial.

ATTENTION

1. This recorder can also receive SECAM colour television

signals for recording and playback.

2. Recordings made of SECAM television signals produce

monochrome pictures if played back on another video

recorder of SECAM standard, or do not produce normal

colour pictures if played back on another video recorder of

PAL standard.

3. SECAM prerecorded cassettes or recordings made with a

SECAM video recorder produce monochrome pictures when

played back with this recorder.

IMPORTANT

Please read the various precautions on this page before

installing or operating the recorder.

It should be noted that it may be unlawful to re-record pre-

recorded tapes, records, or discs without the consent of the

owner of copyright in the sound or video recording, broadcast

or cable programme and in any literary, dramatic, musical, or

artistic work embodied therein.

Caution on Replaceable lithium battery

The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical

burn hazard if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble, heat

above 100°C or incinerate.

Replace battery with Panasonic (Matsushita Electric), Sanyo,

Sony or Maxell CR2025.

Danger of explosion or Risk of fire if the battery is incorrectly

replaced.

Dispose of used battery promptly.

Keep away from children.

Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in fire.

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Page 1: Table Of Contents
ENGLISH VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER HR-S8960AG INSTRUCTIONS LPT0798-001B CONTENTS SAFETY FIRST SAFETY FIRST ................1 Safety Precautions Buttons, Connectors and Indicators ..........3 The rating plate and the safety caution are on the rear of the unit. Basic Connections................4 WARNING: DANGEROUS VOLTAGE INSIDE WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT Initial Settings ................
Page 2 MOISTURE CONDENSATION Moisture in the air will condense on the recorder when you move it from a cold place to a warm place, or under extremely humid ● Cassettes marked “S-VHS” and “VHS” can be used with this conditions—just as water droplets form on the surface of a glass video cassette recorder.
Page 3: Buttons, Connectors And Indicators
Remote control Buttons, Connectors and Indicators Front Panel CABLE/ SAT/DVD Infrared beam EXPRESS # receiving window Advanced number keys Cassette loading slot Record 7 JOG dial Pause 9 S-VIDEO/VIDEO/ REC LINK Play 4 Audio AUDIO input Dubbing connectors (A. DUB) S-VHS ET Stop/Eject 0 INSERT...
Page 4: Basic Connections
RF Connection Basic Connections A Disconnect the TV aerial cable from the TV. B Connect the TV aerial cable to the ANT. IN connector on the Check contents rear of the recorder. C Connect the provided RF cable between the RF OUT Make sure the package contains all of the accessories listed in connector on the rear of the recorder and the TV’s aerial “Specifications”...
Page 5: Initial Settings
Auto Set Up Initial Settings The Auto Set Up function simplifies installation by guiding you through the procedures of setting the language, clock and tuner Video Channel Set channels — simply follow the on-screen menus that appear. Video channel (RF output channel) is the channel on which your Before starting, make sure of the following: TV receives picture and sound signals from the recorder through ●...
Page 6: Language Setting
Language Setting Playback Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). Basic Playback You can change the language setting manually as required. Access Main Menu screen, then Intial MAIN MENU Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV mode). Set screen PROGRAMME NAVIGATION FUNCTION SET...
Page 7 NOTE: NOTE: You can hear the normal audio track only during 1.5x speed When a new tape is inserted, the recorder enters the automatic search. tracking mode automatically. Repeat playback Your video recorder can automatically play back the whole tape 100 times repeatedly.
Page 8: Recording
Instant Review Recording Simply by pressing a single button, the recorder power comes on, rewinds, and begins playback of the last timer-recorded Accidental erasure prevention programme. If you have several programmes recorded, you can To prevent accidental recording on a easily access any of them.
Page 9 ● By pressing the – –:– – button, you can change the display to Super VHS ET (S-VHS ET) show the counter reading, channel position*, clock time or tape — Recording on VHS cassettes with S-VHS quality remaining time. * Channel position is not displayed during playback. You can record in SP mode on VHS cassettes with S-VHS picture quality.
Page 10: Timer Recording
To record stereo and bilingual programmes (A2) The G- timer programming system eliminates the need to CODE input channel, date, start and stop time data when setting the ● Stereo programmes are automatically recorded in stereo on the timer record function. Simply key in the G- number for the CODE Hi-Fi audio track (with the normal audio track recording mixed...
Page 11: Express Timer Programming
Enter G- number CODE ATTENTION G-CODE/SHOWVIEW NO. Press the number keys to enter the 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Regarding Guide Program Number Set number of a programme you CODE “G-CODE/SHOWVIEW SETUP” appears after performing step 3 wish to record.
Page 12: Express Timer Programming
Return to normal screen Set channel position After confirming all information is correct, press PROG or OK. Turn the JOG dial to the left or right. Then, push the JOG dial and “PROGRAM COMPLETED” appears on the screen for about 5 channel number will start blinking.
Page 13: Automatic Satellite Program Recording
When programme overlap each other ATTENTION If “PROGRAM OVERLAPPED” appears, you have another ● Be sure not to turn on the satellite receiver before the program programme overlapping the programme you have just made. is executed; otherwise, the recorder will start recording when The Programme Check screen appears and conflicting the satellite receiver's power is turned on.
Page 14: Program Navigation
Edit programme title Program Navigation You can edit the the programme titles as you like. Perform steps 1 to 3 of “Navigation Playback” on page 14 Navigation before continuing. Navigation Playback Select programme Press PUSH JOG rt to place the pointer Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode).
Page 15: Other Functions
PICTURE CONTROL — AUTO(NORM) / EDIT / SOFT Other functions This function helps you to adjust the playback picture quality according to your preference. *The default setting is “AUTO”. Function Settings AUTO(NORM): Normally select “AUTO”. It automatically adjusts the picture quality. You can use the other useful function settings on the Function Set * When the B.E.S.T.
Page 16: Special Features
CODE or “Express Timer Programming” ( 11). It is possible to store The remote control is capable of controlling two JVC video these information only when “PROG. NAVIGATION” is set to recorders independently; one set to respond to the remote “ON”...
Page 17 Your remote control can operate the basic functions of your TV For satellite receiver, cable box and DVD set. In addition to JVC TVs, other manufacturer's TVs can also be Your remote control can operate the basic functions of your controlled.
Page 18: Tuner Setting
Manual Channel Set Tuner Setting Store channels that were not stored during “Auto Set Up” ( 5) or “Auto Channel Set” ( 18). Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). Access Tuner Set screen Perform steps 1 – 3 of “Auto Channel Set” on page 18. IMPORTANT Access Channel list Perform the following steps only if auto channel set has not...
Page 19: Editing
11 374 BG Mini-Plug Cable press OK twice. 06 221 12 384 BG ● The “FRQ” number for that channel (not provided) [R/T] : FINE TUNING (JVC camcorder : SELECT SYSTEM VIDEO OUT starts blinking. [MENU] : EXIT only) Perform tuning Player...
Page 20: Edit To Or From Another Video Recorder
Select “EDIT” for picture control set mode connector to the AUDIO L input connector on your recorder. ● When a Master Edit Control-equipped JVC camcorder is used, Follow the “Picture Control” section on page 15, then select “EDIT.” the camcorder is capable of controlling the recorder. Refer to Start source player the camcorder's instruction manual for operating procedure.
Page 21: Insert Editing
Insert Editing Audio dubbing replaces the normal audio sound of a previously recorded tape with a new soundtrack. Insert Editing replaces part of the recorded scene with new Pre-recorded tape material. Both the picture and Hi-Fi audio soundtrack are Normal audio track replaced with new ones, while the normal audio soundtrack remains unchanged.
Page 22: System Connections
Make connections System Connections Connect the player’s VIDEO OUT or S-VIDEO OUT and AUDIO OUT connectors to your recorder’s VIDEO or S-VIDEO and AUDIO input connectors on the front panel. Connecting/Using a Stereo System Set the recorder’s input mode These instructions enable you to connect your video recorder to Press AUX (number key “0”...
Page 23: Specifications
TUNER/TIMER Specifications TV channel storage : 99 positions (+AUX position) capacity Tuning system : Frequency synthesized tuner GENERAL Channel coverage Power requirement : (Low) 42 MHz – 175 MHz/ Rating : AC 110 V – 240 V , 50 Hz/60 Hz (High) 175 MHz –...
Page 24: Information On Multi-System Compatibility
Information on Multi-System Compatibility Off-Air Recording The built-in multi-system tuner is capable of receiving PAL B/G, I and D/K, and SECAM B/G and D/K and NTSC broadcasts. TV system HR-S8960AG Recorded Tape Recording circuit PAL B/G, I, D/K MESECAM Multi-system tuner...
Page 25 Tape-To-Tape Editing There are 4 different types of recorded tape, depending on the signal recorded. Dubbed Tape Recorded Tape Playback equipment HR-S8960AG MESECAM MESECAM MESECAM MESECAM Recording circuit SECAM SECAM NTSC 3.58 MHz NTSC 3.58 MHz NTSC NTSC NTSC 4.43 MHz NTSC 4.43 MHz...
Page 26: Troubleshooting
● The video heads may be dirty. ● The heads must be cleaned. Use a dry cleaning The playback picture is blurred or interrupted cassette –TCL-2– or consult your JVC dealer. while TV broadcasts are clear. Or “USE CLEANING CASSETTE” appears on the screen.
Page 27 Recording SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION ● There is no cassette loaded, or the cassette loaded ● Insert a cassette, or using adhesive tape, reseal the Recording cannot be started. has had its Record Safety tab removed. slot where the tab was removed. ●...

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