JVC HR-S5962E User Manual

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VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
HR-S5960E
HR-S5961E
HR-S5962E
HR-S5963E
INSTRUCTIONS
LPT0751-001B
Printed in Germany
COPYRIGHT © 2003 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD.
0203-AH-PJ-JVE
SAFETY FIRST ............................................................................... 1
Buttons, Connectors and Indicators ................................................ 3
Basic Connections.......................................................................... 4 
Initial Settings .............................................................................. 4 
Auto Set Up............................................................................ 4  
Language Set .......................................................................... 5 
Playback ...................................................................................... 5 
Recording..................................................................................... 7  
Timer Recording............................................................................ 8 
S
HOW
V
IEW
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 Timer Programming............................................. 8 
Express Timer Programming.................................................... 9 
Checking, cancelling or changing programme settings ........... 9  
Automatic Satellite Programme Recording .............................. 9
Editing ....................................................................................... 10 
Editing with another video recorder or a camcorder ............. 10  
Output/Input Set........................................................................ 10 
L-1 OUTPUT Setting: ........................................................... 10
L-2 SELECT and L-2 INPUT Setting: ...................................... 10
System Connections .................................................................... 11
 
Connecting to a satellite receiver .......................................... 11 
Connecting/Using a decoder ................................................ 11 
Connecting/Using a stereo system ........................................ 11 
Subsidiary Settings ..................................................................... 11
 
 
Mode Set.............................................................................. 11 
Clock Set .............................................................................. 13 
Tuner Set .............................................................................. 13 
Video Channel Set................................................................ 15 
Specifications.............................................................................. 16 
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.
SAFETY FIRST
CAUTION
䡲 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.
䡲 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.
WARNING
There are two different types of SECAM colour systems: 
SECAM-L, used in FRANCE (also called SECAM-West), and 
SECAM-B, used in Eastern European countries (also called 
SECAM-East).
1. This recorder can also receive SECAM-B colour television 
signals for recording and playback.
2. Recordings made of SECAM-B television signals produce 
monochrome pictures if played back on a video recorder of 
SECAM-L standard, or do not produce normal colour 
pictures if played back on a PAL video recorder with 
SECAM-B system incorporated (even if the TV set is SECAM-
compatible).
3. SECAM-L prerecorded cassettes or recordings made with a 
SECAM-L video recorder produce monochrome pictures 
when played back with this recorder.
4. This recorder cannot be used for the SECAM-L standard. Use 
a SECAM-L recorder to record SECAM-L signals.
IMPORTANT
䡲 Please read the various precautions on pages 1 and 2 before 
installing or operating the recorder.
䡲 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.
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 1 button does not completely shut off 
mains power from the unit, but switches operating current on 
and off. “`” shows electrical power standby and “ ! ” shows 
ON.
Video tapes recorded with this video recorder in the LP (Long 
Play) mode cannot be played back on a single-speed video 
recorder.
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 CR2032. Panasonic (Matsushita Electric) 
or Maxell is recommended. 
Danger of explosion or Risk of fire if the battery is incorrectly 
replaced.
䡲 Dispose of used battery promptly.
䡲 Keep away from children.
䡲 Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in fire.
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