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VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
HR-S5970E
HR-S5971E
HR-S5972E
INSTRUCTIONS
LPT0916-001A
Printed in China
COPYRIGHT © 2004 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD.
0304ASR-PR-BJ
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
SHOWVIEW
TM 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
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.
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
Please read the various precautions on pages 1 and 2 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.
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 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.
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Cassettes marked "S-VHS" and "VHS" can be used with this
video cassette recorder. However, S-VHS recordings are
possible only with cassettes marked "S-VHS".
By using the S-VHS ET function, it is possible to record and play
back with S-VHS picture quality on VHS cassettes with this
recorder.
SHOWVIEW is a trademark of Gemstar Development
Corporation. The SHOWVIEW system is manufactured under
licence from Gemstar Development Corporation.
When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or a shelf, make sure
that it has sufficient space on all sides to allow for ventilation
(10 cm or more on both sides, on top and at the rear).
When discarding batteries, environmental problems must be
considered and the local rules or laws governing the disposal of
these batteries must be followed strictly.
Failure to heed the following precautions may result in damage to
the recorder, remote control or video cassette.
1. DO NOT place the recorder ...
... in an environment prone to extreme temperatures or
humidity.
... in direct sunlight.
... in a dusty environment.
... in an environment where strong magnetic fields are
generated.
... on a surface that is unstable or subject to vibration.
2. DO NOT block the recorder's ventilation openings or holes.
(If the ventilation openings or holes are blocked by a
newspaper or cloth, etc., the heat may not be able to get out.)
3. DO NOT place heavy objects on the recorder or remote
control.
4. DO NOT place anything which might spill on top of the
recorder or remote control.
(If water or liquid is allowed to enter this equipment, fire or
electric shock may be caused.)
5. DO NOT expose the apparatus to dripping or splashing.
6. DO NOT use this equipment in a bathroom or places with
water. Also DO NOT place any containers filled with water or
liquids (such as cosmetics or medicines, flower vases, potted
plants, cups, etc.) on top of this unit.
7. DO NOT place any naked flame sources, such as lighted
candles, on the apparatus.
8. AVOID violent shocks to the recorder during transport.
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
conditions--just as water droplets form on the surface of a glass
filled with cold liquid. Moisture condensation on the head drum
will cause damage to the tape. In conditions where condensation
may occur, keep the recorder's power turned on for a few hours to
let the moisture dry.
How to use the remote control
Before use, insert the batteries in the correct directions as
indicated under the battery cover. The remote control can operate
most of your recorder's functions, as well as basic functions of JVC
TVs.
Point the remote control towards the remote sensor on the target
component. The maximum operating distance is about 8 m.
To operate a JVC TV, use any of the following buttons: TV 1,
TV
, TV PR +/­ or TV %+/­.
NOTE:
If the remote control does not work properly, remove its batteries,
wait for a few seconds, replace the batteries and then try again.
Video heads cleaning
The heads get dirty in the following cases:
in an environment prone to extreme temperature or humidity
in a dusty environment
flaw, dirt or mold on video tapes
continuous usage for a long time
Use a dry cleaning cassette -- TCL-2 -- when:
Rough, poor picture appears while a tape is played back.
The picture is unclear or no picture appears.
"USE CLEANING CASSETTE" appears on the screen (only with
"O.S.D." set to "ON" (
12)).
Usable cassettes
Compact VHS camcorder recordings can
be played on this recorder. Simply place
the recorded cassette into a VHS Cassette
Adapter and it can be used just like any
full-sized VHS cassette.
This video recorder can record on regular VHS and Super VHS
cassettes. While only VHS signals can be recorded on regular
VHS cassettes*, both VHS and Super VHS signals can be
recorded and played back using Super VHS cassettes.
* By using the S-VHS ET function, it is possible to record and play back
with S-VHS picture quality on VHS cassettes with this recorder.
ATTENTION:
TO MOBILE PHONE USER:
Using a mobile phone in the vicinity of the recorder may cause
picture vibration on the TV screen or change the screen to a
blue back display.
ON PLACING THE RECORDER:
Some TVs or other appliances generate strong magnetic fields.
DO NOT place such appliance on top of the recorder as it may
cause picture disturbance.
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Front Panel
Rear Panel
Remote control
* PDC recording is not possible in Central and Eastern Europe.
On-screen display
If you press
on the remote control when "O.S.D." is set to "ON"
(
12), you can see the current recorder status on the screen. To
clear the on-screen display, press
again.
The indications are not recorded even if the recorder is in the
recording mode.
A Recorder operation mode
B Tape speed
C Tape direction
D Time counter
E Tape remaining time
F Audio mode
G Tape position*
* The position of " q" in relation to "0" (Beginning) or "+" (End) shows
the current position on the tape.
H VPS/PDC* indicator
* PDC recording is not possible in Central and Eastern Europe.
I Type of broadcast
J Current day/month/year
K Clock
L Channel and auxiliary input
M Cassette loaded mark
N S-VHS ET indicator
Buttons, Connectors and Indicators
Cassette loading slot
Display panel
Play indicator
Record
indicator
Timer mode indicator
Channel and
auxiliary input/
Clock time*
SAT# indicator
* Each time you press ­­:­ ­, the display panel shows the channel
number and the clock time alternatively.
** The counter can display up to +/­ "19:59:59". If the playback or
recording time exceeds this limit the display starts to count from
"0:00:00".
Pause 9 [SAT#]
Play 4
Record 7
Rewind
3
Fast Forward
5
Stop/Eject
0
PR+/­
Counter/Remain display**
REVIEW indicator
VCR indicator
S-VHS indicator
Infrared beam
receiving window
Mains power cord
M
ENU
AUDIO
VPS/PDC
START
STOP
DATE
WEEKLY
DAILY
AUX
0000
TV/ VCR
PR
OG
PR
OG
123
456
789
0
OK
PR
PR
30
SE
C
REC
number keys
S-VHS ET : OFF
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A Check contents
Make sure the package contains all of the accessories listed in
"Specifications" (
16).
B Situate recorder
Place the recorder on a stable, horizontal surface.
C Connect recorder to TV
RF Connection
A Disconnect the TV aerial cable from the TV.
B Connect the TV aerial cable to the ANT. IN connector on the
rear of the recorder.
C Connect the provided RF cable between the RF OUT
connector on the rear of the recorder and the TV's aerial
connector.
AV Connection
If your TV is equipped with a 21-pin SCART connector, perform
AV connection to improve picture quality during tape playback.
A Connect the aerial, recorder and TV as shown in the
illustration.
B Connect an optional 21-pin SCART cable between the L-1 IN/
OUT connector on the rear of the recorder and the TV's 21-pin
SCART connector.
D Connect recorder to mains
Plug the mains power cord into a mains outlet.
After the 1 is pressed for the first time to power on the recorder,
the recorder starts Auto Set Up.
Before starting:
Perform "Basic Connections".
Set the TV to its AV mode (with AV connection) or UHF
channel 36 (with RF connection).
Auto Set Up
-- Auto Channel Set/Auto Clock Set*/Auto Guide Program
Number Set
* If you select a country in Central or Eastern Europe, set the clock
manually (
13).
A Turn on recorder
Press 1. The Country Set screen appears
on the screen.
If you have connected your TV to the
recorder with RF connection and the on-
screen display appearing on UHF
channel 36 looks distorted, perform
"Video Channel Set" (
15).
B Select your country
Press RT to place the pointer next to your country, then press
OK. The language is automatically selected for the on-screen
display depending on the country you have selected.
If you have selected BELGIUM or SUISSE, the Language Set
screen appears. Press RT to place the pointer next to the
desired language, then press OK.
If you have selected MAGYARORSZÁG,
CESKÁ REPUBLIKA, POLSKA or OTHER
EASTERN EUROPE, the Clock Set screen
appears. Press RT until the desired time
appears, then press OK or
. Set the
date and year in the same way. (Holding
RT changes the time in 30-minute
intervals, or changes the date in 15-day
intervals.) Then press MENU.
C Perform Auto Set Up
"Auto" blinks on the front display
panel; do NOT press any button on
the recorder or remote control until
the front display panel shows clock
time, "1" or "­ ­:­ ­".
If you are using the on-screen
display, the AUTO SET screen will
appear. As Auto Set Up progresses,
the "q" mark on the TV screen moves from left to right.
D Confirm/Set video channel
With RF connection
The video channel that is shown on the
display panel is your video channel. Press
OK.
If you have selected MAGYARORSZÁG,
CESKÁ REPUBLIKA, POLSKA or OTHER
EASTERN EUROPE in step
2, "2"
appears instead of "1".
To view picture signals from the recorder, set your TV to the
video channel.
Basic Connections
Aerial connector
Back of TV
21-pin SCART
connector
TV aerial cable
RF cable
(provided)
21-pin SCART cable
(not provided)
Mains power cord
Mains outlet
Back of recorder
L-1 IN/OUT
RF OUT
ANT. IN
Initial Settings
ATTENTION:
While performing Auto Set Up for the first time,
do NOT disconnect the recorder from the power supply (AC)
do NOT press any button unless instructed
ensure that Auto Set Up is not interrupted while the operation
is still in progress
AUTO SET
PLEASE WAIT
Beginning
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With AV connection
Press PR ­ until the display panel shows
"1 ­ ­" (or "2 ­ ­"). Now the video channel
is set to off. Then press OK.
To view picture signals from the recorder, set your TV to its AV
mode.
E Check results
If both Auto Channel Set and 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).
If Auto Channel Set has succeeded but
Clock Set has not, "1" is displayed.
A 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).
B Perform "Clock Set" (
13).
If both Auto Channel Set and Clock Set
have failed, "­ ­:­ ­" is displayed.
Make sure the cables are connected
properly. Turn off the recorder once, then
turn the recorder back on again. The Country Set screen appears on
the screen. Perform "Auto Set Up" again.
Language Set
You can change the language setting manually as required.
A Access Main Menu screen, then Auto
Channel Set screen
Press MENU. Press RT to place the
pointer next to "AUTO CH SET", then press
OK or
.
B Select your country
Press RT to place the pointer next to your
country, then press OK or
.
C Select language
Press RT to place the pointer next to the desired language.
You do not have to press OK; pressing OK starts Auto Channel
Set.
D Return to normal screen
Press MENU.
Basic Playback
A 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 pointing towards
the recorder.
Do not apply too much pressure when inserting.
The recorder turns on, and the counter is reset, automatically.
If the cassette's record safety tab has been removed, playback
begins automatically.
B Start playback
Press 4.
The S-VHS indicator lights up when you play back a tape recorded
in S-VHS mode or in S-VHS ET mode (
8).
OUTPUT/INPUT SET
CLOCK SET
Playback
Turn on the TV and select the video channel or AV mode.
During playback
Stop playback
Press 8 on the remote
control.
OR Press 0 on the recorder.
Pause playback and view still picture
Press 9.
Press 4 to resume normal playback.
If there is vertical jitter, press PR R/T on the remote control or
PR+/­ on the recorder to correct the picture.
Pause and Frame-by-Frame playback
Press 9 to pause, then press
or
(or 9) repeatedly.
Press 4 to resume normal playback.
Picture Search
Press 3 or 5. Press 3 or 5 again to perform high-
speed search.
Each time you press 3 or 5, the search speed changes
between low-speed and high-speed.
Press 4 to resume normal playback.
Variable Speed Search (including slow-motion)
Press
or
repeatedly.
Press 4 to resume normal playback.
Each time you press
or
, the playback speed
changes. To decrease the speed during picture search, press the
opposite direction button repeatedly.
During still picture, press and hold
to start forward (or
to start reverse) slow motion playback. When you release
the button, still picture resumes. During still picture, holding 9
for more than 2 seconds also starts forward slow motion
playback. If you press 9 again, still picture resumes.
During slow motion playback, some noise may appear on the
TV screen. Press PR R/T on the remote control or PR+/­ on
the recorder to eliminate the noise.
Reverse
search
3steps
Reverse
play
Reverse
slow
motion
1step
Slow
motion
1step
Normal
play
Forward
search
4steps
Reverse
Forward
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