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L-2 INPUT

VIDEO

 / S-VIDEO

VIDEO

: If a connected appliance’s output is compatible only with 

regular video signals, set to “VIDEO”.

S-VIDEO

: If a connected appliance’s output is compatible with 

Y/C signals, set to “S-VIDEO”. You can obtain high-quality S-VHS 
picture. (For connection, be sure to use a 21-pin SCART cable that 
is compatible with the Y/C signal.)

NOTE:

When you select a country in Central or Eastern Europe for 
country setting, you cannot use decoder with this recorder.

Connecting to a satellite receiver

Connect the decoder to the satellite receiver’s connector if you 
have a decoder, L-1 IN/OUT connector to TV’s connector, and 
L-2 IN/DECODER connector to the satellite receiver’s connector. 
Then connect the satellite receiver and TV.

Set “L-2 SELECT” to “A/V”. (

10)

To record a programme via the satellite receiver, set the input 
mode to “L-2” by pressing 

AUX

 or 

PR

 

r

/

t

 on the remote 

control or 

PR+/–

 on the recorder.

To receive a scrambled broadcast, descramble the signal with 
the satellite receiver.

For details, refer to the instruction manual for the satellite 
receiver and decoder.

Connecting/Using a decoder

You can enjoy the variety of programming that is available through 
scrambled channels.

A

Set “L-2 SELECT” to “DECODER”. (

10)

B

Connect the recorder’s L-2 IN/DECODER connector to the 

decoder’s 21-pin SCART connector using a 21-pin SCART cable.

C

Perform the procedure as described in “When receiving a 

scrambled broadcast” (

14).

Connecting/Using a stereo system

You can listen to the soundtrack through your stereo system.
Connect the AUDIO OUT L and R connectors on the recorder to 
the AUX IN or TAPE MONITOR connectors on your stereo 
system’s receiver or amplifier.

When listening to sound through the connected stereo system, 
turn the TV’s volume down completely.

Mode Set

You can change various mode settings.

A

Access Main Menu screen, then Mode Set screen

Press 

MENU

. Press 

rt

 to place the 

pointer next to “MODE SET”, then press 

OK

 or 

e

.

B

Select mode

Press 

rt

 to place the pointer next to the 

item you want to set.

C

Change setting

Press 

OK

 or 

e

. The default setting is 

bold

 in the following table. 

Press 

MENU

 to return to normal screen.

S-VHS ET

— ON

 / OFF

When this function is set to “ON”, you can record on VHS 
cassettes with S-VHS picture quality. Tapes recorded using this 
function can be played back on most S-VHS recorders or VHS 
recorders equipped with the S-VHS ET function or VHS recorder 
equipped with the SQPB (S-VHS QUASI PLAYBACK) function.
When this function is set to “ON”, the S-VHS indicator lights up 
on the display panel.

NOTES:

Before recording, set “B.E.S.T.” to “ON” (

 see below).

You cannot activate the S-VHS ET function while recording 
(

7), timer-recording (

8) or Instant Timer Recording (

7) 

or the “B.E.S.T.” function (

 see below) is in progress.

The S-VHS ET function does not work with S-VHS cassettes.

To keep the highest quality recording and playback pictures 
over a long period of time, S-VHS recording on S-VHS cassettes 
is recommended.

Use of high grade tapes is recommended for S-VHS ET 
recordings. On some tapes, picture quality will not improve 
even if the S-VHS ET function is used. Check the recording 
quality before you start important recordings.

B.E.S.T.

ON

 / OFF

When B.E.S.T. (Biconditional Equalised Signal Tracking) system is 
set to “ON”, the recorder checks the condition of the tape in use 
during playback and recording, and compensates to provide the 
highest-possible pictures. When B.E.S.T. works, “bESt” appears 
blinking on the display panel. B.E.S.T. takes place whenever you 
play back a tape or start recording after inserting a cassette.

NOTE:

The recorder checks the tape condition for about 7 seconds, then 
starts recording. To make sure you record the desired scene or 
programme completely, perform the following steps:

A

Press and hold 

9

, and press 

7

. After about 7 seconds, the 

recorder re-enters Record Pause mode.

B

Press 

4

 to start recording.

System Connections

Subsidiary Settings

Turn on the recorder and the TV, and set your TV to its AV mode 
or video channel.

OUTPUT/INPUT SET
CLOCK SET

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Summary of Contents for HR-S5960E

Page 1: ... 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 ...

Page 2: ... 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 lithium battery CR2032 correctly with the plus s...

Page 3: ...rding 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 Infrared beam receiving window SAT indicator VCR indicator ...

Page 4: ...our 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 unt...

Page 5: ... 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 墌 8 OUTPUT INPUT SET CLOCK SET Playback Turn on the TV and select the video channel o...

Page 6: ...ndex codes away press w or e 2 or 6 repeatedly until the correct number is displayed on the screen only if O S D is set to ON 墌 12 Example To locate the beginning of B from the current position press w twice To locate the beginning of D from the current position press e once Playback begins automatically when the desired recording is located Locating beginning of timer recordings Instant Review Af...

Page 7: ...ar or the display may blink on occasion Watching one programme while recording another If your recorder is connected to the TV via the AV connection 墌 4 press TV VCR The recorder s VCR indicator and the TV broadcast being recorded disappear Once recording is in progress all you need to do is to set the channel controls on the TV for the station you wish to view The programme selected with the TV s...

Page 8: ...e screen If the clock is not set CLOCK MUST BE SET appears on the screen If there is a conflict in the timer schedule and one programme overlaps with another the programme starting earlier or programme with the lower programme number will be recorded After timer recording is completed the recorder turns off automatically If the tape reaches its end during timer recordings the recording stops and 䡬...

Page 9: ...When AUTO TIMER is set to ON 墌 12 press only 1 B Access Program Check screen Press C Access Program screen Press again Each time you press the next programme s screen appears D Cancel or change programme setting To cancel a programme press To change a programme press the appropriate button START number keys 1 and or 4 STOP number keys 2 and or 5 DATE number keys 3 and or 6 DAILY number key 8 WEEKL...

Page 10: ...ECT to the appropritate mode depending on the type of appliance connected to the recorder s L 2 IN DECODER connector Set L 2 INPUT to the appropriate mode depending on the output signals of the connected appliance NOTES If you have a satellite receiver or a decoder connected to the L 2 IN DECODER connector be sure to set L 2 SELECT back to appropriate mode after editing If you are not connecting a...

Page 11: ...o MODE SET then press OK or e B Select mode Press rt to place the pointer next to the item you want to set C Change setting Press OK or e The default setting is bold in the following table Press MENU to return to normal screen 䡵 S VHS ET ON OFF When this function is set to ON you can record on VHS cassettes with S VHS picture quality Tapes recorded using this function can be played back on most S ...

Page 12: ...r Save does not work in the following cases When L 2 SELECT is set to DECODER or SAT or when the recorder is in the timer recording standby mode or in the Automatic Satellite Programme Recording mode or when the recorder s power is turned off after timer recording or ITR Instant Timer Recording 䡵 VIDEO STABILIZER ON OFF When this function is set to ON you can automatically correct vertical vibrati...

Page 13: ...language D Perform Auto Channel Set Press OK twice When Auto Channel Set is completed SCAN COMPLETED is displayed on the screen for about 5 seconds then the Confirmation screen appears When you select a country in Central or Eastern Europe for country setting station names ID are not stored automatically Change station names manually 墌 14 E Return to normal screen Press MENU NOTES Depending on rec...

Page 14: ...der setting Press e until OFF begins blinking and set it to ON by pressing rt Then press OK Repeat steps 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 as necessary E Return to normal screen Press MENU Changing station name A Access Confirmation screen Perform step 1 1 1 1 of Manual Channel Set 墌 13 B Select position Press rt w e until the desired channel begins blinking then press OK twice The Manual Channel Set screen appears...

Page 15: ... EUSP FEMM FILM FNET FR2 FR3 FR5 GALA HBO HR3 HSEU INFO ITA1 ITA7 ITV1 JIM JSTV KA2 KAB1 KAN2 KAN5 KBH KIKA LA7 LIB LOCA M6 MBC MCM MDR MOVE MTV MTV1 MTV2 MTV3 NGEO N24 N3 N TV NBC NDR NED1 NED2 NED3 NET5 NEWS TV1000 3SAT 9LIVE AB3 ADULT Animal Planet ANTENA3 ARD ARTE ATV BERLIN1 BBC GROUP BBC1 BBC2 BBCW TV BIO BLOOMBERG BAYERN3 CANAL PLUS PORTUGUSES C9 CANALE5 KETNET CANVAS KANAAL Z CHANNEL4 CHAN...

Page 16: ...type colour signal and CCIR monochrome signal 625 lines 50 fields Recording system DA4 Double Azimuth head helical scan system Signal to noise ratio 45 dB Horizontal resolution VHS 250 lines S VHS 400 lines Frequency range Normal audio 70 Hz to 10 000 Hz Hi Fi audio 20 Hz to 20 000 Hz Input Output 21 pin SCART connectors IN OUT x 1 IN DECODER x 1 RCA connectors AUDIO OUT x 1 TUNER TIMER TV channel...

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