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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.

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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 lithium 
battery — CR2032 — 
correctly, with the plus(+) side 
up into the battery 
compartment. To open it, press 
the release tab and carefully, 
pull the compartment out.
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 battery, 
wait for a few seconds, replace the battery 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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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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