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EN ENGLISH
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
HR-S6970AG
HR-S6970AJ
INSTRUCTIONS
LPT0958-001A
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.....................
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Master Page: Right HR-S6970AG.AJ_EN.fm Page 2 Monday, September 27, 2004 12:12 PM 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. However, S-VHS recordings are filled with cold liquid. Moisture condensation on the head drum possible only wit
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Master Page: Right HR-S6970AG.AJ_EN.fm Page 3 Wednesday, September 15, 2004 11:23 AM Remote control Buttons, Connectors and Indicators CABLE/ VCR TV SAT/DVD Front Panel Infrared beam 24H receiving window EXPRESS # Advanced number keys Cassette loading slot Record 7 JOG dial 1 S-VIDEO/VIDEO/ SP/LP/EP Pause 9 Play 4 REC LINK Rewind Play 4 AUDIO input Fast Forward connectors Stop/Eject 0 # S-VHS ET Record 7 Stop 8 Pause 9 Display panel Start Time Stop Time indicator indicator S-VHS “Timer”
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Master Page: Right HR-S6970AG.AJ_EN.fm Page 4 Wednesday, September 15, 2004 11:23 AM 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 rear of the recorder. A Check contents 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” ( 19). connector. B Situate recorder P
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Master Page: Right HR-S6970AG.AJ_EN.fm Page 5 Wednesday, September 15, 2004 11:23 AM 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 channels — simply follow the on-screen menus that appear. Video Channel Set 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 ● T
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Master Page: Right HR-S6970AG.AJ_EN.fm Page 6 Wednesday, September 15, 2004 11:23 AM Language setting Playback A Access Main Menu screen, then Initial MAIN MENU FUNCTION SET Set screen TUNER SET Basic Playback INITIAL SET Press MENU on the Remote. Press PUSH JOG rt to place the pointer next to “INITIAL SET”, then press OK or PUSH Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV mode). [R/T] JOG e. [MENU] : EXIT A Load a cassette B Access Language Select screen INITIAL SET Press PUSH J
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Master Page: Right HR-S6970AG.AJ_EN.fm Page 7 Wednesday, September 15, 2004 11:23 AM NOTE: When a new tape is inserted, the recorder enters the automatic tracking mode automatically. Repeat playback Forward Reverse Your video recorder can automatically play back the whole tape 100 times repeatedly. Reverse Reverse Reverse Slow Normal Forward slow search play motion play search motion -7, -5, -3 -1 -1/6 1/6 1 2, 3, 5, 7 When the tape is not running A Start playback Press 4. Rewind/fast-fo
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Master Page: Right HR-S6970AG.AJ_EN.fm Page 8 Wednesday, September 15, 2004 11:23 AM 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. recorded cassette, remove its safety NOTE: tab. To record on it later, cover the Before starting, make sur
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Master Page: Right HR-S6970AG.AJ_EN.fm Page 9 Wednesday, September 15, 2004 11:23 AM ● In the high-speed search, still, slow-motion or frame-by-frame B Reset counter playback modes ( 6), noise may appear. If these modes are Press 0000 before starting recording or playback. performed frequently on a tape recorded using the S-VHS ET ● The counter is reset to “0:00:00” and shows the exact elapsed function, the tape may be damaged and the picture may be time as the tape runs. deteriorated.
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Master Page: Right HR-S6970AG.AJ_EN.fm Page 10 Wednesday, September 15, 2004 11:23 AM With the G-CODE system , timer programming is greatly simplified Timer Recording because each TV programme has a corresponding code number which your recorder is able to recognise. Up to 8 timer recording programs can be made using G-CODE/ SHOWVIEW timer programing or Express timer programing method A Access G-CODE/SHOWVIEW NO. G-CODE/SHOWVIEW NO. as far as a year in advance. Remember, the clock must be s
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Master Page: Right HR-S6970AG.AJ_EN.fm Page 11 Wednesday, September 15, 2004 11:23 AM A Access 24HR Express Timer Programme display Express Timer Programming Push 24H EXPRESS #. “ ” and start time starts blinking on the display panel. Before performing the following steps: Programme start time indicator ● Insert a cassette with the safety tab in place. The recorder will come on automatically. ● Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). ● Select the appropriate colour system
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Master Page: Right HR-S6970AG.AJ_EN.fm Page 12 Wednesday, September 15, 2004 11:23 AM D Cancel or replace a programme A Set tape speed Press & to cancel a programme. Press (p) SP/LP/EP to set the tape speed. To replace a programme, press the appropriate button: START +/–, B Engage Auto Satellite Prog Rec mode STOP+/–, DATE+/–, PR +/–, DAILY, WEEKLY and/or p. Press and hold REC LINK on the VCR for about 2 seconds. The E Return to normal screen REC LINK indicator lights up and the recorder tu
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Master Page: Right HR-S6970AG.AJ_EN.fm Page 13 Wednesday, September 15, 2004 11:23 AM PAL/MESECAM — AUTO / PAL / MESECAM Other functions Usually set to “AUTO” mode. The appropriate colour system (PAL/ MESECAM) will be selected depending on the playback or recording signals. Function Settings If the “AUTO” mode does not work properly, select either of the You can use the other useful function settings on the Function Set following manual modes. screen PAL: To record PAL signals, or playba
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Master Page: Right HR-S6970AG.AJ_EN.fm Page 14 Wednesday, September 15, 2004 11:23 AM AUTO SP]LP TIMER —ON / OFF Special Features When this function is set to “ON”, the recorder automatically switches to LP mode to allow complete recording if there is not enough tape to record the entire programme while timer- Remote Control Functions recording in SP mode. For example, recording a programme of 210 minutes in length onto a 180 minute tape. Remote A/B Code Switching Approximately 150 minut
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Master Page: Right HR-S6970AG.AJ_EN.fm Page 15 Wednesday, September 15, 2004 11:23 AM TV Multi-brand Remote Control Multi-brand Remote Control 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. satellite receiver, cable box or DVD. A Turn on TV A Turn on unit Turn on the TV using the Power button on t
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Master Page: Right HR-S6970AG.AJ_EN.fm Page 16 Wednesday, September 15, 2004 11:23 AM Manual Channel Set Tuner Setting Store channels that were not stored during “Auto Set Up” ( 5) or “Auto Channel Set” ( 16). Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV mode). A Access Tuner Set screen Perform steps 1 – 3 of “Auto Channel Set” on page 16. IMPORTANT B Access Channel list Perform the following steps only if auto channel set has not Press PUSH JOG rt to place the pointer next to “CH E
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Master Page: Right HR-S6970AG.AJ_EN.fm Page 17 Wednesday, September 15, 2004 11:23 AM Swap Channel Positions Editing Example: To swap CH03 and CH09. A Access Tuner Set screen Perform steps 1 – 3 of “Auto Channel Set” on page 16. Editing from a camcorder ● All necessary cables can be obtained from your dealer. B Access Channel list ● You can also use another video recorder as the player instead of Press PUSH JOG rt to place the pointer next to “CH EDIT”, a camcorder. then press OK or PUSH JO
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Master Page: Right HR-S6970AG.AJ_EN.fm Page 18 Wednesday, September 15, 2004 11:23 AM You can use a camcorder as the source player and your video You can use your video recorder as the source player or the recorder as the recorder. recording deck. A Make connections A Make connections aIf the camcorder has no S-VIDEO output connector... Connect the player's AUDIO/VIDEO OUT connector to the ... connect the camcorder's AUDIO/VIDEO OUT connectors to recorder's AUDIO/VIDEO IN connector. the r
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I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Master Page: Right HR-S6970AG.AJ_EN.fm Page 19 Wednesday, September 15, 2004 11:23 AM System Connections Specifications GENERAL Connecting/Using a Stereo System Power requirement These instructions enable you to connect your video recorder to Rating : AC 110 V – 240 Vd, 50 Hz/60 Hz your Hi-Fi stereo system (if you have one) and listen to the Operating : AC 90 V – 260 Vd, 50 Hz/60 Hz soundtrack through the stereo. Power consumption FM Tuner (For HR-S
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Master Page: Right HR-S6970AG.AJ_EN.fm Page 20 Wednesday, September 15, 2004 11:23 AM 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 Recorded Tape PAL Recording circuit PAL PAL B/G, I, D/K MESECAM Multi-system tuner SECAM B/G, MESECAM (B/G, I, D/K, M*) D/K (OIRT) NTSC NTSC (M) NTSC 3.58 *For HR-S6970AJ only NOTE: This model does not operate in BRAZIL
