User manual JVC HR-S5975

[. . . ] VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER HR-S5975EK HR-S5977EK 625 INSTRUCTIONS LPT0911-001A 2 safety first 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. IMPORTANT I Please read the various precautions on pages 2­4 of this instruction manual before installing or operating the recorder. I 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. IMPORTANT Connection to the mains supply in the United Kingdom. If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home or the cable is too short to reach a power point, then obtain a proper safety approved extension lead/adapter or consult your dealer. In the unlikely event of the plug fuse failing be sure to replace the fuse only with an identical approved type, as originally fitted, and to replace the fuse cover. [. . . ] To record in S-VHS ET on a VHS cassette: See `Super VHS ET (S-VHS ET)' on page 30. If the S-VHS ET indicator on the VCR is lit and the S-VHS ET mode is activated, press S-VHS ET. The VHS recording mode will be automatically selected regardless of the S-VHS mode setting. To record in VHS on an S-VHS cassette: Insert the cassette marked `S-VHS', the S-VHS indicator will light on the display panel. Then, perform the steps below to set the S-VHS to OFF; the S-VHS indicator will go out. The VHS recording mode will be selected. get to the mode set screen Press MENU button. Move the highlight bar to MODE SET using he PR and PR buttons and press OK button (or ). Press select s-vhs mode Move the highlight bar to S-VHS using he PR OK (or ) to set to ON or OFF. return to normal screen Press MENU button. NOTE: When playing back a tape that has been recorded in S-VHS or S-VHS ET, the S-VHS indicator lights on the display panel regardless of the `S-VHS' mode setting. 32 advanced features The B. E. S. T. Picture System about b. e. s. t. Works in SP and LP modes Works before Timer Recording B. E. S. T. data is lost when tape is ejected Pressing the T button on VCR does not start Instant Timer Recording while B. E. S. T. is turned ON The Biconditional Equalised Signal Tracking (B. E. S. T. ) System checks the condition of the tape in use and compensates during recording and playback to give the best picture quality possible. Move the highlight bar to MODE SET using the PR and press OK button (or and PR ). buttons MODE SET S-VHS ET F B. E. S. T. AUTO SP a LP TIMER POWER SAVE NEXT PAGE [1] a k [MENU]: EXIT select b. e. s. t. using the PR press OK button (or OFF. and PR buttons and ) to set B. E. S. T. ON or OFF ON AUTO OFF ON OFF OFF return to normal screen Press MENU button. Recording and Playback Using B. E. S. T. recording Press and hold T and press . The VCR spends about 7 seconds assessing the condition of the tape and then begins recording. S-VHS VCR S-VHS VCR a pause of 7 seconds a During B. E. S. T. The VCR adjusts the playback picture quality based on the condition of the tape in use. introduces a 7 second delay before recording starts, you may wish to compensate by first pressing | and T together (this puts the VCR into RECORD PAUSE mode during which time the VCR performs the B. E. S. T. when you wish to start recording. advanced features 33 Sound Modes NICAM Stereo and Bilingual Broadcasts before you start Set On Screen Display (O. S. D. ) to ON ( pg. 40) This VCR is equipped with a digital stereo sound decoder (NICAM) which makes the reception of stereo and bilingual broadcasts possible. When the VCR is tuned to a different preset, the type of broadcast will be displayed on the TV screen for a few seconds. select stereo Press AUDIO until HIFI L l L R appears on the TV screen. select bilingual Press AUDIO until HIFI L l or HIFI L R appears on the TV screen (as required). [. . . ] 48 E Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 S S-VHS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 S-VHS ET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Skip Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]