JVC HR-S6955EK User Manual Page 1

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three-step quick start10before you startCheck that the VCR isturned off and nocassette is insertedLoad the batteries intothe Remote ControlRefer to th

three step quick start 11Check the ResultsWhen Auto Setup finishes, you will see one of the three following examples onthe VCR display panel:The Prese

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BasicFeaturesPlayback... 14Playback Features ... 16Recording ...

basic features14before you startTurn the TV onTune the TV to yourVideo Channel or to itsAV modentsc tapesIf an NTSC tape isplayed, ‘NTSCaPAL’appears o

basic features 15Rewind and Fast ForwardDuring Stop Mode:rewind Press the < button on the Remote Control or turn the JOG Dialto the left.fast forw

basic features16Playback FeaturesAdvanced JOG DialThe JOG Dial can be found on the front right of the VCR. It has variousfunctions, such as picture se

basic features 17Slow MotionThis VCR will play your cassette forwards or backwards in slow motion. You canmake it do this in one of three ways:method

basic features18before you startTurn the TV onTune the TV to yourVideo Channel or to itsAV modeChoose a blankcassette which has therecord safety tab s

basic features 19 Notes on RecordingWhen using both the RF and SCART cables, you can switch between TV andVCR by pressing the TV/VCR button on the

safety first2Safety PrecautionsThe rating plate and the safety caution are on the rear of the unit.WARNING: DANGEROUS VOLTAGE INSIDEWARNING: TO PREVEN

basic features20Recording Resume FunctionIf there is a power cut during recording (or Instant Timer Recording or timerrecording), the recording will r

basic features 21before you startMake sure that theVCR’s clock is setcorrectlyInsert a cassette withthe safety tab in placeTurn on the TV andselect th

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basic features 23Engage Timer ModeYou must now put the VCR into Timer Mode by pressing c otherwise norecording will take place. Make sure that the VCR

basic features24before you startMake sure that theVCR’s clock is setcorrectlyInsert a cassette withthe safety tab in placeTurn on the TV andselect the

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basic features2624H Express TimerProgrammingYou can program a timer recording that starts within 24 hours using the 24HEXPRESS c button and the Advanc

basic features 27Screen AScreen BCheck, Cancel & Change ProgrammesPress c, then press o to disengage the timermode.review the programmes Press C.

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AdvancedFeaturesPicture Quality ... 30Recording According To Tape Type... 32The B.E.S.T. Picture Sy

safety first 3ATTENTIONTO MOBILE PHONE USERS:TO MOBILE PHONE USERS:TO MOBILE PHONE USERS:TO MOBILE PHONE USERS:TO MOBILE PHONE USERS:Using a mobile ph

advanced features30Picture QualityManual TrackingYour VCR is equipped with automatic tracking control. This willbe adequate for most tapes and will au

advanced features 31Picture ControlThis feature allows you to select the most appropriate picture quality according to the type oftape or use of this

advanced features32Recording According ToTape TypeSuper VHS ET (S-VHS ET)This function allows you to record in SP mode on VHS tapes with S-VHS picture

advanced features 33Super VHS (S-VHS), S-VHS ET and VHSYour VCR can record in S-VHS, S-VHS ET or VHS.To record in S-VHS:Perform the steps below to set

advanced features34about b.e.s.t.Works in SP and LPmodesWorks before TimerRecordingB.E.S.T. data is lostwhen tape is ejectedPressing the T button onVC

advanced features 35before you startSet On Screen Display(O.S.D.) to ON(墌 pg. 42)Sound ModesNICAM Stereo and Bilingual BroadcastsThis VCR is equipped

advanced features36Finding Specific ScenesSkip SearchDuring playback, press 3 up to 4 times. Each press of the 3 button will causethe VCR to go into f

advanced features 37EditingL-1 OUTPUT SettingThe L-1 IN/OUT connector delivers either a composite signal (regular videosignal) or a Y/C signal (a sign

advanced features38[1] a k[MENU]: EXITL-2 INPUT SettingThe L-2 IN/DECODER connector accepts either a composite signal (regular videosignal) or a Y/C s

advanced features 39Editing Using Another VCRconnect up Connect the player’s 21-pin SCART connector to the recorder’s21-pin SCART connector as illust

safety first4Some Do’s And Don’tsOn The Safe Use Of EquipmentThis equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards

advanced features40A Your VCR as the PlayerB Your VCR as the RecorderENTREEANT. INENTREE/DECODEURIN/DECODERENTREE/SORTIEIN/OUTSORTIERF OUTANTENNESOR

advanced features 41Editing from a Camcorderconnect up Connect the Camcorder’s AUDIO/VIDEO OUT connector to theVCR’s front panel AUDIO/VIDEO input co

advanced features42Other FunctionsOn-Screen Display (O.S.D.)This function allows you to turn the on-screen information ON or OFF.get to the mode set s

advanced features 43Power Save ModeYou can reduce the power consumption while the VCR is turned off.get to the mode set screen Press m. Move the high

advanced features44Auto TimerWhen the AUTO TIMER is set to ON, the timer is automatically engaged when the VCR power isturned off and automatically di

advanced features 45Connection to a StereoSystemIt is possible to connect your VCR to a suitably equipped stereo system and listen to thesoundtrack th

advanced features46before you startThe power cord must beplugged in andconnected to the VCRThe VCR must be turnedoff and no cassetteinsertedThe Remote

advanced features 47The VCR needs to find, identify and memorise all available stations in your area in order torecord programmes correctly. Once done

advanced features48Manual Channel Setupget to the confirmation screen Press m. Move thehighlight bar to MANUAL CH SET using the A and B buttonsand pr

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ContentsDiagrams of Equipment ...6Equipment Key ... 7Welcome to JVC ...

advanced features50Change Station Preset Positionget to the confirmation screen Press m. Move the highlight bar to MANUAL CH SETusing the A and B but

advanced features 51STATION NAME IDGrampian TV GRMPHessen1 HR1Hessen3 HR3HRT HRTHTV HTVITV Network ITV1Kabelkanal KABLLondon LNDNMDR MDRMTV MTVNord3 N

advanced features52Region Transmitter BBC1 BBC2 ITV CH4 CH5London & South-EastBluebell Hill 40 46 43 65 —Crystal Palace 26 33 23 30 37Dover 505666

advanced features 53Clock SetYou should only need to perform this function if:• Auto Clock Set was not performed correctly by Auto Setup.• The VCR’s m

advanced features54Guide Program NumbersGuide Program Numbers are used by the VIDEO Plus+ system to identify the correct presetto record. You should o

subsidiary information 55Question and AnswersPLAYBACKQ: What happens if the end of the tape isreached during playback or search?A: The tape is automat

subsidiary information56Troubleshooting SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTIONPOWER1. No power is applied to the VCR.2. The clock is functioningpro

subsidiary information 57 SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTIONRECORDING1. Recording cannot be started.2. TV broadcasts cannot berecorded.3. Tape-

subsidiary information58 SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTIONTIMER RECORDING (cont.)7. Uand , on the display panelwon’t stop blinking.• The end o

list of terms 59List of TermsMMMMMManual Channel Setup ...48Manual Tracking ...

diagrams of equipment6front paneldisplayrear panelremote control*DECODER function is not available in the UK.b/IVCRS-VHSREVIEW24H EXPRESS1 3 2PR -- /

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equipment key 7FRONT PANEL1 STANDBY/ON o Buttonturns VCR on/off (loading acassette also turns power on).2 Cassette Loading Slot iswhere cassette is in

welcome to jvc8Welcome to JVCThank you for choosing JVC.We hope that you will get many hours of enjoy-ment from your new unit.In just three easy steps

welcome to jvc 9GETTING EVERYTHING READY (continued)connect cables Connect the cables as indicated in the diagram (below), usingthe TV Aerial Cable,