VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER HR-S6955EK TV TV/VCR 1 – –:– – AUDIO 3 2 2 4 5 VPS/PDC 625 6 DAILY/QTDN.
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 ■ Please read the various precautions on pages 2–4 of this instruction manual before installing or operating the recorder.
safety first The STANDBY/ON o button does not completely shut off mains power from the unit, but switches operating current on and off. “y ” shows electrical power standby and “ z” shows ON. Video tapes recorded with this video recorder in the LP (Long Play) mode cannot be played back on a single-speed video recorder. 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.
safety first Some Do’s And Don’ts On The Safe Use Of Equipment This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but, like any electrical equipment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured. DO DO read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment.
Contents Diagrams of Equipment ................................ 6 Equipment Key ............................................. 7 Welcome to JVC ............................................8 Three-Step Quick Start ............................... 10 Basic Features ............................................ 13 Advanced Features ..................................... 29 Subsidiary Information .............................. 55 List of Terms ..............................................
diagrams of equipment 1 2 3 4 /I 24H EXPRESS VIDEO (MONO) L S-VHS S-VHS ET AUDIO R b VCR REVIEW 1 3 5 6 7 8 9 10 PR -- / + PUSH / TURN 2 11 12 13 14 15 front panel 2 1 ENTREE ANT. IN L-2 ENTREE/DECODEUR IN/DECODER SORTIE OUT L-1 ENTREE/SORTIE IN/OUT R AUDIO ANTENNE SORTIE RF OUT L 010 *DECODER function is not available in the UK. 3 56 4 rear panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 TV TV/VCR – –:– – AUDIO 1 2 3 4 5 6 2 VPS/PDC DAILY/QTDN.
equipment key 7 Diagram Key FRONT PANEL 1 STANDBY/ON o Button turns VCR on/off (loading a cassette also turns power on). 2 Cassette Loading Slot is where cassette is inserted; door closes. 3 24H EXPRESS c Button enables 24H Express Timer Programming. 4 Advanced JOG Dial enables picture search, preset position selection or 24H Express Timer Programming. 5 VIDEO Input Connector enables easy connection of video output from another VCR or camcorder for editing.
welcome to jvc before you start Welcome to JVC Please read the SAFETY FIRST on pages 2–4 it tells you about some safety points Thank you for choosing JVC. Refer to the diagrams on pages 6–7 when reading through these instructions We hope that you will get many hours of enjoyment from your new unit. Refer to the List of Terms on page 59 if you need an explanation for any terms in this manual In just three easy steps you will be ready to enjoy the exceptional performance of your new VCR.
welcome to jvc GETTING EVERYTHING READY (continued) connect cables Connect the cables as indicated in the diagram (below), using the TV Aerial Cable, the RF Cable and the 21-pin SCART Cable (not provided). RF Cable (provided) TV Aerial Cable (not provided) 21-pin SCART Cable (not provided) scart and rf SCART is a recommended option because its use improves the quality of the picture. If connecting to a stereo TV you will need a SCART cable. There are several types of SCART cables, fullywired and others.
three-step quick start Three-Step Quick Start Auto Setup before you start Check that the VCR is turned off and no cassette is inserted START AUTO SETUP Press the o button. what will happen? The display panel on the front of the VCR will show the word ‘Auto’. Do not press any button on the VCR or the Remote Control.
three step quick start 11 Check the Results When Auto Setup finishes, you will see one of the three following examples on the VCR display panel: The Preset Positions and the Clock have been set successfully Go straight to Step 3 (20:00 used as example only). The Preset Positions have been set successfully but the Clock has not Perform Clock Set on page 53. Go to Step 3.
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Basic Features Playback..................................................... 14 Playback Features ...................................... 16 Recording ................................................... 18 VIDEO Plus+® Timer Programming ............ 21 Express Timer Programming ...................... 24 24H Express Timer Programming ...............
basic features Playback Playback is the most basic operation possible with your VCR. Audio-visual information recorded on a cassette will be played back on your TV screen just like a broadcast programme. Load a Video Cassette before you start Turn the TV on Tune the TV to your Video Channel or to its AV mode Make sure that the window side of the cassette is facing up and the spine label is facing away from the VCR. Insert the cassette as shown in the diagram below; don’t use too much force.
basic features Rewind and Fast Forward During Stop Mode: rewind Press the < button on the Remote Control or turn the JOG Dial to the left. fast forward Press the > button on the Remote Control or turn the JOG Dial to the right. 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.
basic features Playback Features Advanced JOG Dial The JOG Dial can be found on the front right of the VCR. It has various functions, such as picture search ( this page and pg. 17), selecting preset position ( pg.18), 24H Express Timer Programming ( pg. 26), etc. Pause During Playback There are two ways to view a still picture during playback: method one Press the centre part of the JOG Dial. method two Press the | button on the VCR or the Remote Contol.
basic features Slow Motion This VCR will play your cassette forwards or backwards in slow motion. You can make it do this in one of three ways: 1 PROG MENU ? method one During playback, turn the JOG Dial one click to the left for 30 SEC forward slow motion. To play in reverse slow motion, continue to turn the JOG Dial to the left after selecting all the forward direction slow motion modes. method two During still picture, press and hold | on the Remote Control for 2 seconds, then release.
basic features Recording TV signals being received by the recorder’s built in tuner can be recorded onto a video tape. You can ‘capture’ a TV programme using your VCR. Choose a Programme There are two ways to select a preset position of the VCR. before you start method one Press PR +/– or the number keys on the Remote Control to select the channel that you wish to record.
basic features TV/VCR Notes on Recording AU 2 When using both the RF and SCART cables, you can switch between TV and VCR by pressing the TV/VCR button on the Remote Control. – –:– – O 3 If the tape reaches its end during recording, the recording stops and “U” and “,” on the display panel blink. Press S/0on the VCR to eject the tape or press 1 to rewind the tape. TV TV/VCR – –:– – AUDIO 1 2 3 4 5 6 2 VPS/PDC DAILY/QTDN.
basic features Recording Resume Function If there is a power cut during recording (or Instant Timer Recording or timer recording), the recording will resume automatically when power is restored to the VCR unless the VCR’s memory backup has expired. Instant Timer Recording This method allows you to quickly set the VCR to record in 30 minute increments. start recording Press T on the VCR once. If left in this state, the VCR will keep recording until the tape runs out.
basic features VIDEO Plus +® Timer Programming The VIDEO Plus+ system uses the code numbers – called PlusCode numbers – printed after each programme in your TV listings guide. These are a kind of shorthand for video recorders and using them automatically sets your VCR to record the correct programme, channel and time.
basic features Check the Results 3 OK -P2PLUSCODE NO. 56781234 START STOP -P121:00 22:00 SP VPS/PDC OFF DATE TV PROG 25.12 1 BBC1 1 PROG 4 k: OK VPS/PDC 7 0000 TV/VCR / Press . The VIDEO Plus+ Program screen appears. Make sure that the preset number displayed is the one that you want. If it is incorrect, the wrong programme will be recorded. If it is incorrect see the section titled Guide Program Numbers. (墌 pg. 54) 3 OK 2 2 5 6 DAILY/QTDN.
basic features Engage Timer Mode You must now put the VCR into Timer Mode by pressing c otherwise no recording will take place. Make sure that the VCR turns off automatially. c will appear on the display panel. To disengage the Timer Mode, press c again. 9 4 If a video tape with the safety tab removed is loaded, c, Play indicator (,) and Record indicator (U) will flash.
basic features Express Timer Programming before you start If you do not know the PlusCode number for the programme that you wish to record, follow the instructions below to manually set your VCR to record. Make sure that the VCR’s clock is set correctly Get to the Programme Screen Insert a cassette with the safety tab in place Press p then press START +/–. – P1 – START Turn on the TV and select the Video channel or the AV Mode - -:- - STOP - -:- - a SP DATE VPS/PDC OFF TV PROG -- - -.
basic features satellite receiver users To timer-record a satellite broadcast using Express Timer Programming: • Set the satellite receiver to the appropriate channel before the selected programme begins. • Leave the satellite receiver’s power on. For memory capacity and Serial Programming, see VIDEO Plus+ Timer Programming on page 21. Return to Normal Screen 3 OK / Press p or . PROGRAM COMPLETED appears on the TV screen for about 5 seconds, then the normal TV screen appears.
basic features 24H Express Timer Programming You can program a timer recording that starts within 24 hours using the 24H EXPRESS c button and the Advanced JOG Dial on the VCR. enter program mode Press the 24H before you start S-VHS EXPRESS c button on the VCR. The VCR REVIEW Programme Start Time indicator starts blinking on the display panel. Make sure that the VCR’s clock is set correctly set start time Turn the JOG Dial to the right or left.
basic features Check, Cancel & Change Programmes Press c, then press o to disengage the timer mode. review the programmes Press C. The TV screen will display a list of the programmes set for timer recording (screen A). 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 [ START 8:00 10:00 11:30 STOP 10:00 10:45 13:00 CH 3 2 1 DATE 24.12 25.12 25.12 ]: NEXT Pressing C again will cycle through each of the entries in the VCR’s memory (screen B). Screen A cancel a programme Press x to cancel a programme.
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Advanced Features Picture Quality ........................................... 30 Recording According To Tape Type.............. 32 The B.E.S.T. Picture System ...................... 34 Sound Modes ............................................ 35 Finding Specific Scenes ............................ 36 Editing ....................................................... 37 Other Functions ......................................... 42 Connection to a Stereo System .................. 45 Video Channel Set .............
advanced features Picture Quality Manual Tracking Your VCR is equipped with automatic tracking control. This will be adequate for most tapes and will automatically adjust the tracking to suit the particular tape in use but if you insert an old or worn tape, it may be necessary to manually adjust the tracking in order to get the best picture.
advanced features Picture Control This feature allows you to select the most appropriate picture quality according to the type of tape or use of this VCR. The default setting is AUTO. get to the mode set screen Press m. Move the highlight bar to MODE SET using the 3 OK / A and B buttons and press (or E). 3 OK / select picture control mode Move the highlight bar to PICTURE CONTROL using the A (or E) to select the desired mode: and B buttons.
advanced features Recording According To Tape Type Super VHS ET (S-VHS ET) This function allows you to record in SP mode on VHS tapes with S-VHS picture quality. You can play back S-VHS ET recordings on most S-VHS recorders and on VHS recorders equipped with SQPB (S-VHS QUASI PLAYBACK) function. (Notice: some recorders are not compatible with this function.) • You can activate this function only before you start recording on a VHS tape. • Before recording, make sure that B.E.S.T. is set to ON. (墌 pg.
advanced features Super VHS (S-VHS), S-VHS ET and VHS Your VCR can record in S-VHS, S-VHS ET or VHS. To record in S-VHS: Perform the steps below to set S-VHS to ON. Then, insert a cassette marked ‘S-VHS’, the S-VHS indicator will light on the display panel. The S-VHS recording mode will be selected. To record in S-VHS ET on a VHS cassette: See ‘Super VHS ET (S-VHS ET)’ on page 32. To record in VHS: Insert a cassette marked ‘VHS’. Press S-VHS ET on the VCR.
advanced features The B.E.S.T. Picture System 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. The default setting is ON. about b.e.s.t. Works in SP and LP modes Turning B.E.S.T. ON or OFF Works before Timer Recording B.E.S.T. data is lost when tape is ejected get to the mode set screen Press m.
advanced features 35 Sound Modes NICAM Stereo and Bilingual Broadcasts 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. before you start Set On Screen Display (O.S.D.) to ON (墌 pg. 42) select stereo Press AUDIO until HIFI L l L R appears on the TV screen.
advanced features Finding Specific Scenes Skip Search During playback, press 3 up to 4 times. Each press of the 3 button will cause the VCR to go into fast-motion playback for a period of 30 seconds. Normal playback resumes automatically. • To return to normal playback during a Skip Search, press .. Index Search Each time you record a programme, this VCR puts an index marker at the point that you started recording.
advanced features Editing L-1 OUTPUT Setting The L-1 IN/OUT connector delivers either a composite signal (regular video signal) or a Y/C signal (a signal in which the luminance and chrominance signals are separated). Set L-1 OUTPUT to the appropriate mode depending on the type of unit connected to the rear panel L-1 IN/OUT connector of this VCR. get to the output/input set screen Press m. Move the highlight bar to select mode Move the highlight bar to L-1 OUTPUT using the A and B buttons.
advanced features L-2 INPUT Setting The L-2 IN/DECODER connector accepts either a composite signal (regular video signal) or a Y/C signal (a signal in which the luminance and chrominance signals are separated). Set L-2 INPUT to the appropriate mode depending on the output signals of the connected unit. get to the output/input set screen Press m. Move the highlight bar to 3 OK / OUTPUT/INPUT SET using the A and B buttons and press (or E).
advanced features Editing Using Another VCR connect up Connect the player’s 21-pin SCART connector to the recorder’s 21-pin SCART connector as illustrated. A When using your VCR as the player ... ... connect its L-1 IN/OUT connector to another VCR. B When using your VCR as the recorder ... ... connect its L-2 IN/DECODER or L-1 IN/OUT connector to another VCR. set vcr’s input mode The recording VCR mode must be set to AUX.
advanced features A Your VCR as the Player TV Set Your VCR ENTREE ANT. IN L-2 ENTREE/DECODEUR IN/DECODER SORTIE OUT L-1 ENTREE/SORTIE IN/OUT R AUDIO ANTENNE SORTIE RF OUT L 010 Video Channel or AV Mode 21-pin SCART Cables (not provided) RF Cable (provided) Another VCR ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ B Your VCR as the Recorder Your VCR TV Set ENTREE ANT.
advanced features Editing from a Camcorder connect up Connect the Camcorder’s AUDIO/VIDEO OUT connector to the VCR’s front panel AUDIO/VIDEO input connnectors. set input mode Press AUX or PR so that F-1 appears in the place of a preset position number. set edit mode See Picture Control on page 31. start camcorder Engage the camcorder’s PLAY mode. start recorder Press T on the VCR.
advanced features Other Functions On-Screen Display (O.S.D.) This function allows you to turn the on-screen information ON or OFF. get to the mode set screen Press m, move the highlight MODE SET B.E.S.T. PICTURE CONTROL AUTO TIMER F O.S.D. AUTO SP a LP TIMER POWER SAVE VIDEO STABILIZER NEXT PAGE 3 OK / bar to MODE SET using the A and B buttons and press (or E). enable/disable osd The default setting for OSD is ON.
advanced features Power Save Mode You can reduce the power consumption while the VCR is turned off. get to the mode set screen Press m. Move the highlight 3 OK / bar to MODE SET using the A and B buttons and press (or E). select power save mode Move the highlight bar to POWER 3 OK / SAVE using the A and B buttons. Press select ON or OFF. (or E) to MODE SET B.E.S.T. PICTURE CONTROL AUTO TIMER O.S.D.
advanced features Auto Timer When the AUTO TIMER is set to ON, the timer is automatically engaged when the VCR power is turned off and automatically disengaged when the VCR is powered back on. get to the mode set screen Press m. Move the highlight 3 OK / bar to MODE SET using the A and B buttons and press (or E). enable/disable auto timer Select AUTO TIMER using the 3 OK / A and B buttons and press between ON and OFF. (or E) to toggle MODE SET B.E.S.T. PICTURE CONTROL F AUTO TIMER O.S.D.
advanced features Connection to a Stereo System It is possible to connect your VCR to a suitably equipped stereo system and listen to the soundtrack through the stereo system. connect up Connect the AUDIO OUT L and R connecters on the VCR to the AUX IN or TAPE MONITOR connecters on your stereo. See diagram below.
advanced features Video Channel Set before you start The power cord must be plugged in and connected to the VCR The VCR must be turned off and no cassette inserted The Remote Control must have batteries inserted The TV set must be turned on The VCR can send picture signals to the TV set in one of two ways; RF (ordinary cable included with this VCR) and AV (via a 21-pin SCART cable available from TV and Hi-Fi dealers).
advanced features 47 Tuner Set The VCR needs to find, identify and memorise all available stations in your area in order to record programmes correctly. Once done, pressing the PR + or - buttons enables you to jump to the available channels without going via any vacant channels. This channel search can be done either automatically or manually.
advanced features Manual Channel Setup get to the confirmation screen Press m. Move the 3 OK / highlight bar to MANUAL CH SET using the A and B buttons and press (or E).
advanced features Change Station Name get to the confirmation screen Press m. Move the highlight bar to MANUAL CH SET select position Use the 3 OK / using the A and B buttons and press (or E). M 3 OK / button on the Remote Control to move the highlight bar to the preset position you want then press twice. select character Press E until the first letter of the station name begins blinking.
advanced features Change Station Preset Position get to the confirmation screen Press m. Move the highlight bar to MANUAL CH SET select item Use the button to move the station to the new preset position, ID –––– –––– –––– –––– –––– –––– –––– PR 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 CH 26 23 30 33 37 / PR 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 ID BBC1 ITV CH4 BBC2 CH5 –––– –––– 3 OK button on the Remote Control until the item you want to .
advanced features 51 Fine-Tuning Stored Channels get to the confirmation screen Press m. Move the highlight bar to MANUAL CH SET using 3 OK / the A and B buttons and press (or E). M 3 OK / select item Use the button on the Remote Control to move the highlight bar to the channel that you wish to fine-tune then press twice. fine tuning Press the E button to move to the Fine Tuning ‘+/–’ and use the A and B buttons to fine-tune the channel. A ‘+’ or a ‘–’ symbol will appear during this process.
advanced features TV Station Channel Number Guide Region London & South-East Transmitter BBC1 BBC2 ITV CH4 CH5 Bluebell Hill Crystal Palace Dover Heathfield Oxford 40 26 50 49 57 46 33 56 52 63 43 23 66 64 60 65 30 53 67 53 — 37 — — 49 Beacon Hill Caradon Hill Huntshaw Cross Redruth Stockland Hill Channel Islands Fremont Point 57 22 55 51 33 63 28 62 44 26 60 25 59 41 23 53 32 65 47 29 — — 67 37 — 51 44 41 47 — Hannington Midhurst Rowridge 39 61 31 45 55 24 42 58 27 66 68 21
advanced features 53 Clock Set You should only need to perform this function if: • Auto Clock Set was not performed correctly by Auto Setup. • The VCR’s memory backup has expired • You want to change the Just Clock setting Setting the Clock 3 OK / get to the initial set screen Press m. Move the highlight bar to INITIAL SET using the (or E). A and B buttons and press get to the clock set screen Move the highlight bar to CLOCK SET using the A and 3 OK / B buttons and press (or E).
advanced features Guide Program Numbers Guide Program Numbers are used by the VIDEO Plus+ system to identify the correct preset to record. You should only need to perform this function if: • using a PlusCode number does not identify a preset number automatically • you add a channel after Auto Setup has been performed • you wish to use the VIDEO Plus+ system to record a satellite programme Manually Setting Guide Program Numbers get to the guide prog set screen Press m.
subsidiary information Question and Answers PLAYBACK Q: What happens if the end of the tape is reached during playback or search? A: The tape is automatically rewound to the beginning. Q: Can the VCR indefinitely remain in the still mode? A: No. It stops automatically after 5 minutes to protect the heads. Q: During search, slow, still and frame-by- frame playback, I can’t hear any audio. What’s the problem? A: This is normal.
subsidiary information Troubleshooting SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION • The mains power cord is disconnected. Connect the mains power cord. 2. The clock is functioning properly, but the VCR cannot be powered. • c is displayed on the display panel with AUTO TIMER set to OFF. Press the c button to turn the c indicator off. 3. The Remote Control won’t function. • The batteries are discharged. Replace the dead batteries with new ones. • The VCR is in the RECORD PAUSE MODE. Press .
subsidiary information SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION • There is no cassette loaded, or the cassette loaded has had its record safety tab removed. Insert a cassette, or using adhesive tape, cover the hole where the tab was removed. 2. TV broadcasts cannot be recorded. • L-1, L-2 or F-1 has been selected as the input mode. Set to the desired preset. 3. Tape-to-tape editing is not possible. • The source (another VCR, camcorder) has not been properly connected.
subsidiary information SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION • The end of the tape was reached during Instant Timer Recording. The programme may not have been recorded in its entirety. Next time make sure you have enough time on the tape to record the entire programme. OTHER PROBLEMS 1. Whistling or howling is heard from the TV during camcorder recording. • The camcorder’s microphone is too close to the TV. • The TV’s volume is too high.
list of terms 59 List of Terms A M Auto Channel Setup ................................................. 47 Auto Power ............................................................... 44 Auto Setup ................................................................ 10 Auto SP a LP Timer ................................................ 43 Auto Timer ............................................................... 44 Manual Channel Setup ............................................. 48 Manual Tracking ........
specifications HR-S6955EK general Power requirement : AC 220 V – 240 V Ó, 50 Hz/60 Hz Power consumption : on : 18 W, off : 3.3 W Operating Temperature : 5°C to 40°C Storage Temperature: –20°C to 60°C Operating position : Horizontal only Dimensions (WxHxD) : 400 mm x 94 mm x 270 mm Weight : 3.2 kg Format : S-VHS, VHS PAL standard Maximum recording time : (SP) : 240 min. with E-240 video cassette (LP) : 480 min.