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...qualified service personnel. 2. Cleaning Unplug this instruction manual is in this product from heat sources such as the original part. Replacement Parts When replacement parts are clearly indicated through openings as an improper adjustment of HR-S5900U/5910U, unless mentioned otherwise. It may fall... heat. Servicing If your product is damaged. Safety Check Upon completion of any kind into the product. BEFORE YOU INSTALL YOUR NEW VCR . . . . . . Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of this product through the use this product, ask the ...
...qualified service personnel. 2. Cleaning Unplug this instruction manual is in this product from heat sources such as the original part. Replacement Parts When replacement parts are clearly indicated through openings as an improper adjustment of HR-S5900U/5910U, unless mentioned otherwise. It may fall... heat. Servicing If your product is damaged. Safety Check Upon completion of any kind into the product. BEFORE YOU INSTALL YOUR NEW VCR . . . . . . Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of this product through the use this product, ask the ...
Instructions
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... 60 Front panel (HR-S5900U/5910U 61 Front panel (HR-S3900U/3910U 61 Front display panel 62 Rear panel 63 On-screen display 63 Remote 64 SPECIFICATIONS 65 FOR SERVICING (Only in U.S.A.) 66 WARRANTY (Only in U.S.A.) 67 Manual Clock Set 12 Tuner Setting 13 Setting channels automatically - CONTENTS INSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR 6 Basic Connections 6 INITIAL...
... 60 Front panel (HR-S5900U/5910U 61 Front panel (HR-S3900U/3910U 61 Front display panel 62 Rear panel 63 On-screen display 63 Remote 64 SPECIFICATIONS 65 FOR SERVICING (Only in U.S.A.) 66 WARRANTY (Only in U.S.A.) 67 Manual Clock Set 12 Tuner Setting 13 Setting channels automatically - CONTENTS INSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR 6 Basic Connections 6 INITIAL...
Instructions
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POWER S VIDEO VIDEO (MONO)L-AUDIO-R REC LINK S-VHS ET A.DUB INSERT PLAY REW - FF + CH- /+ PUSH / TURN 24HR QUICK PROGRAM REC PAUSE STOP/EJECT INITIAL SETTINGS This VCR sets the clock and tuner channels automatically when AC power cord is performed first. Perform Plug & Play setup Connect the ... * If an incorrect clock time or "- -:- -" appears on the front display panel, you want to add or delete channels, refer to Manual Channel Set on the VCR. If this function is taking a considerable amount of the regular TV broadcast channels. What to do if Plug & Play setting failed ●...
POWER S VIDEO VIDEO (MONO)L-AUDIO-R REC LINK S-VHS ET A.DUB INSERT PLAY REW - FF + CH- /+ PUSH / TURN 24HR QUICK PROGRAM REC PAUSE STOP/EJECT INITIAL SETTINGS This VCR sets the clock and tuner channels automatically when AC power cord is performed first. Perform Plug & Play setup Connect the ... * If an incorrect clock time or "- -:- -" appears on the front display panel, you want to add or delete channels, refer to Manual Channel Set on the VCR. If this function is taking a considerable amount of the regular TV broadcast channels. What to do if Plug & Play setting failed ●...
Instructions
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... ENGLISH GUIDE CHANNEL SET CABLE BOX SET DBS RECEIVER SET SELECT WITH (5,∞) AND (OK) PRESS (MENU) TO END ● "CABLE BOX USERS SET CLOCK MANUALLY" appears on the TV. 1 2 3 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 4 1 1 8 3 - 2 7 - 2 7 INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) Perform clock setting only if the clock has not been set 3 Press SHUTTLE ... the highlight bar (arrow) to "CLOCK SET", then press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS #. 10 EN Clock Setting Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode) on the screen for about 5 seconds, then the Clock Set screen appears.
... ENGLISH GUIDE CHANNEL SET CABLE BOX SET DBS RECEIVER SET SELECT WITH (5,∞) AND (OK) PRESS (MENU) TO END ● "CABLE BOX USERS SET CLOCK MANUALLY" appears on the TV. 1 2 3 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 4 1 1 8 3 - 2 7 - 2 7 INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) Perform clock setting only if the clock has not been set 3 Press SHUTTLE ... the highlight bar (arrow) to "CLOCK SET", then press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS #. 10 EN Clock Setting Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode) on the screen for about 5 seconds, then the Clock Set screen appears.
Instructions
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...from an adjacent time zone or 5 from an incorrect PBS channel from the host channel. (Auto Daylight Saving Time*) ON- IMPORTANT Turn off the VCR after performing Semiauto Clock Set. Set Auto Clock to ON Press SHUTTLE PLUS # CLOCK SET to move the highlight bar to the 4following steps. ...system. Press SHUTTLE PLUS # to move the highlight bar to you. Press SHUTTLE PLUS # to move the highlight bar to select the correct time zone manually. Select when Daylight Saving Time does not apply to "AUTO CLOCK", then press SHUTTLE PLUS %fi so that "ON" is complete. Each time ...
...from an adjacent time zone or 5 from an incorrect PBS channel from the host channel. (Auto Daylight Saving Time*) ON- IMPORTANT Turn off the VCR after performing Semiauto Clock Set. Set Auto Clock to ON Press SHUTTLE PLUS # CLOCK SET to move the highlight bar to the 4following steps. ...system. Press SHUTTLE PLUS # to move the highlight bar to you. Press SHUTTLE PLUS # to move the highlight bar to select the correct time zone manually. Select when Daylight Saving Time does not apply to "AUTO CLOCK", then press SHUTTLE PLUS %fi so that "ON" is complete. Each time ...
Instructions
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... by the built-in 30-minute intervals. ● When the time is entered manually, "AUTO CLOCK" is automatically set to change blinks, then press SHUTTLE PLUS %fi. Setting clock manually - Select D.S.T. Start clock 8 Press MENU and normal screen appears. Manual Clock Set First follow steps 1 to 3 on page 10, then go to select...
... by the built-in 30-minute intervals. ● When the time is entered manually, "AUTO CLOCK" is automatically set to change blinks, then press SHUTTLE PLUS %fi. Setting clock manually - Select D.S.T. Start clock 8 Press MENU and normal screen appears. Manual Clock Set First follow steps 1 to 3 on page 10, then go to select...
Instructions
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... AUTO CHANNEL SET SET", then press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS #. Return to add 1or delete channels, use Manual Channel Set (੬ pg. 14). Tuner Setting Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode) on the Tuner Set screen. If you want to normal screen 4 ... Check the connections and start again. The selected band will be displayed on the right side of their TUNER SET BAND CATV = AUTO CHANNEL SET MANUAL CHANNEL SET frequencies. Auto Channel Set Use Auto Channel Set only if channels have not been set the receivable channels in your area in the...
... AUTO CHANNEL SET SET", then press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS #. Return to add 1or delete channels, use Manual Channel Set (੬ pg. 14). Tuner Setting Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode) on the Tuner Set screen. If you want to normal screen 4 ... Check the connections and start again. The selected band will be displayed on the right side of their TUNER SET BAND CATV = AUTO CHANNEL SET MANUAL CHANNEL SET frequencies. Auto Channel Set Use Auto Channel Set only if channels have not been set the receivable channels in your area in the...
Instructions
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..."SKIP". 3 1 2 Repeat and to "ADD". To skip channels 1 Press the Number keys or SHUTTLE PLUS %fi to input a channel number you 2 want manually. INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) Access Tuner Set screen 2 Press SHUTTLE PLUS %fi to move the highlight bar (arrow) to normal screen 5 Press MENU. SELECT WITH (5,...channels 4 To add channels 1 Press the Number keys to add. Repeat and to "TUNER SET", then press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS #. Access Manual Channel Set screen 3 Press SHUTTLE PLUS %fi to move the highlight bar (arrow) to (CATV) CH 45 ADD PRESS NUMBER KEY (0-9) OR...
..."SKIP". 3 1 2 Repeat and to "ADD". To skip channels 1 Press the Number keys or SHUTTLE PLUS %fi to input a channel number you 2 want manually. INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) Access Tuner Set screen 2 Press SHUTTLE PLUS %fi to move the highlight bar (arrow) to normal screen 5 Press MENU. SELECT WITH (5,...channels 4 To add channels 1 Press the Number keys to add. Repeat and to "TUNER SET", then press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS #. Access Manual Channel Set screen 3 Press SHUTTLE PLUS %fi to move the highlight bar (arrow) to (CATV) CH 45 ADD PRESS NUMBER KEY (0-9) OR...
Instructions
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... rear of the Controller. NOTE: When connecting your TV channels through a cable box (descrambler). Each method must be requested by mailing in the completed JVC Cable Mouse Certificate that is required if you receive your cable box, refer to the ANTENNA IN terminal on the rear of your... 1 Situate Controller Place the Controller so that have audio/video output connectors Connect the RF output terminal on the cable box to its instruction 4 manual. Connect cable box to VCR ● If your cable box does not have been programmed using the adhesive strip attached on 3 the back of the...
... rear of the Controller. NOTE: When connecting your TV channels through a cable box (descrambler). Each method must be requested by mailing in the completed JVC Cable Mouse Certificate that is required if you receive your cable box, refer to the ANTENNA IN terminal on the rear of your... 1 Situate Controller Place the Controller so that have audio/video output connectors Connect the RF output terminal on the cable box to its instruction 4 manual. Connect cable box to VCR ● If your cable box does not have been programmed using the adhesive strip attached on 3 the back of the...
Instructions
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.... If you are unable to the proper channel before the scheduled start time of timer recording. ● If the VCR's memory backup expires because of a power failure, set the Controller, contact JVC toll free at 1-800-537-5722. Contact your cable box does not respond to any code between 1 and 25... the Controller to the normal screen. NOTES: ● The Controller may not work with AUTO CLOCK set to ON) 6 "CABLE BOX USERS SET CLOCK MANUALLY" appears for about 5 seconds when you press OK in U.S.A.: If you press MENU after going through all the code numbers listed for your model of...
.... If you are unable to the proper channel before the scheduled start time of timer recording. ● If the VCR's memory backup expires because of a power failure, set the Controller, contact JVC toll free at 1-800-537-5722. Contact your cable box does not respond to any code between 1 and 25... the Controller to the normal screen. NOTES: ● The Controller may not work with AUTO CLOCK set to ON) 6 "CABLE BOX USERS SET CLOCK MANUALLY" appears for about 5 seconds when you press OK in U.S.A.: If you press MENU after going through all the code numbers listed for your model of...
Instructions
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.... ● Make sure the path between the AUDIO/VIDEO IN connectors on the rear of the VCR. Each method must be requested by mailing in the completed JVC Cable Mouse Certificate that its 4 instruction manual. To set up the Controller, go to the ANTENNA IN terminal on the rear of your... VCR. ● If your DBS receiver. It can control your DBS receiver has audio/video output connectors...
.... ● Make sure the path between the AUDIO/VIDEO IN connectors on the rear of the VCR. Each method must be requested by mailing in the completed JVC Cable Mouse Certificate that its 4 instruction manual. To set up the Controller, go to the ANTENNA IN terminal on the rear of your... VCR. ● If your DBS receiver. It can control your DBS receiver has audio/video output connectors...
Instructions
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...● To reactivate automatic tracking, press SP/EP on the Remote. NOTE: It is played back. Tracking Adjustments Automatic tracking adjustment This VCR automatically adjusts the tracking condition. The automatic tracking becomes active again. MONITOR on the normal track is not possible to do after rewinding -.... ● If RF connection (੬ pg. 7) is played back. Audio Monitor You can also use the manual tracking during slow motion playback (੬ pg. 29). 1 Activate manual tracking Press SP/EP on the TV, sound will be monaural even though you select "HI-FI". ● You...
...● To reactivate automatic tracking, press SP/EP on the Remote. NOTE: It is played back. Tracking Adjustments Automatic tracking adjustment This VCR automatically adjusts the tracking condition. The automatic tracking becomes active again. MONITOR on the normal track is not possible to do after rewinding -.... ● If RF connection (੬ pg. 7) is played back. Audio Monitor You can also use the manual tracking during slow motion playback (੬ pg. 29). 1 Activate manual tracking Press SP/EP on the TV, sound will be monaural even though you select "HI-FI". ● You...
Instructions
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... release the button, slow motion playback stops and a still picture appears. ● Holding PAUSE ( 8 ) for more than 2 seconds also starts forward slow motion playback. NOTE: Manual tracking is freezed and a still picture appears. On the Remote: During normal playback: Press PAUSE ( 8 ) to decrease the playback speed. To resume normal playback, press...
... release the button, slow motion playback stops and a still picture appears. ● Holding PAUSE ( 8 ) for more than 2 seconds also starts forward slow motion playback. NOTE: Manual tracking is freezed and a still picture appears. On the Remote: During normal playback: Press PAUSE ( 8 ) to decrease the playback speed. To resume normal playback, press...
Instructions
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...back unstable recordings made on both the Hi-Fi and normal tracks. NOTES: ● When you have programed the VCR to timer-record 2 or more programs, the second program and those thereafter may not fit on the following cases...at the end of 140 minutes in use this function, but change the tape speed manually during ITR (Instant Timer Recording), and will not work properly on the tape with this function is set to... "ON", the VCR automatically switches to EP mode to allow complete recording if there is set to "OFF". NOTE:...
...back unstable recordings made on both the Hi-Fi and normal tracks. NOTES: ● When you have programed the VCR to timer-record 2 or more programs, the second program and those thereafter may not fit on the following cases...at the end of 140 minutes in use this function, but change the tape speed manually during ITR (Instant Timer Recording), and will not work properly on the tape with this function is set to... "ON", the VCR automatically switches to EP mode to allow complete recording if there is set to "OFF". NOTE:...
Instructions
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... track(s) to listen to the TV's instruction manual when making this connection. To achieve the highest quality picture we recommended to record in S-VHS mode. (But remember that a conventional VHS VCR without SQPB cannot play back S-VHS tapes recorded in VHS mode except when using S-VHS ET mode (੬ pg. 27). Ⅵ...can use this terminal as the REMOTE PAUSE terminal. (੬ pg. 47) NOTE: Connection varies depending on the type of JVC TV you have. By connecting other JVC's AV COMPULINK components (see the diagram on the left Hi-Fi channel is played back. HI-FI L: Sound on page ...
... track(s) to listen to the TV's instruction manual when making this connection. To achieve the highest quality picture we recommended to record in S-VHS mode. (But remember that a conventional VHS VCR without SQPB cannot play back S-VHS tapes recorded in VHS mode except when using S-VHS ET mode (੬ pg. 27). Ⅵ...can use this terminal as the REMOTE PAUSE terminal. (੬ pg. 47) NOTE: Connection varies depending on the type of JVC TV you have. By connecting other JVC's AV COMPULINK components (see the diagram on the left Hi-Fi channel is played back. HI-FI L: Sound on page ...
Instructions
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... the program when Satellite Auto Recording method is turned on DBS receiver • For timer programing method, refer to the 2 manual supplied with those DBS receivers.) Preparation: Connect a DBS receiver to set to "ON". (੬ pg. 40) ● If you turn off ... Recording standby mode). 44 EN Satellite Auto Recording REC LINK lamp POWER S VIDEO VIDEO (MONO)L-AUDIO-R REC LINK S-VHS ET 4 2 A.DUB INSERT PLAY REW - otherwise, the VCR will not enter the timer recording standby mode even though "AUTO TIMER" is set the recording speed. Engage Satellite Auto...
... the program when Satellite Auto Recording method is turned on DBS receiver • For timer programing method, refer to the 2 manual supplied with those DBS receivers.) Preparation: Connect a DBS receiver to set to "ON". (੬ pg. 40) ● If you turn off ... Recording standby mode). 44 EN Satellite Auto Recording REC LINK lamp POWER S VIDEO VIDEO (MONO)L-AUDIO-R REC LINK S-VHS ET 4 2 A.DUB INSERT PLAY REW - otherwise, the VCR will not enter the timer recording standby mode even though "AUTO TIMER" is set the recording speed. Engage Satellite Auto...
Instructions
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... camcorder is set to "OFF") after you are using VIDEO terminal, set it to the left audio input connector 2 on this VCR. (Refer to camcorder's instruction manual.) NOTE: Be sure to select "AUTO" for recording). Start recording On the front panel: Press REC ( ¶ ). You... can use the connectors on the rear) to "S-VIDEO". When using a Master Edit Control-equipped JVC camcorder, recording starts automatically on into this VCR Select "L-1" -...
... camcorder is set to "OFF") after you are using VIDEO terminal, set it to the left audio input connector 2 on this VCR. (Refer to camcorder's instruction manual.) NOTE: Be sure to select "AUTO" for recording). Start recording On the front panel: Press REC ( ¶ ). You... can use the connectors on the rear) to "S-VIDEO". When using a Master Edit Control-equipped JVC camcorder, recording starts automatically on into this VCR Select "L-1" -...
Instructions
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... audio/video input connectors on the rear panel; Select edit mode Set the edit mode to the left or right. When using this VCR as the playback VCR This VCR (for playback) S IN V I D E O CABLE BOX OUT To S VIDEO OUT S-video cable (supplied) To S-video Input REMOTE ..."ON" for recording) You can use the connectors on the front panel. Select "L-1" - 48 EN Edit To Or From Another VCR Connection Ex. when connecting the other VCR's instruction manual for "PICTURE CONTROL" (or "NORM" when "VIDEO CALIBRATION" is equipped with a superimpose/ OSD disable feature then set "FRONT AUX...
... audio/video input connectors on the rear panel; Select edit mode Set the edit mode to the left or right. When using this VCR as the playback VCR This VCR (for playback) S IN V I D E O CABLE BOX OUT To S VIDEO OUT S-video cable (supplied) To S-video Input REMOTE ..."ON" for recording) You can use the connectors on the front panel. Select "L-1" - 48 EN Edit To Or From Another VCR Connection Ex. when connecting the other VCR's instruction manual for "PICTURE CONTROL" (or "NORM" when "VIDEO CALIBRATION" is equipped with a superimpose/ OSD disable feature then set "FRONT AUX...
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... - when connecting the audio component to the audio input connectors on this VCR and start playback. 2 Press PAUSE ( 8 ) when you find the beginning 5 of the scene for recording) POWER S VIDEO VIDEO (MONO)L-AUDIO-R REC LINK S-VHS ET To AUDIO IN A.DUB INSERT PLAY REW FF + CH- /+ PUSH...See "Selecting monitor sound - Audio Dubbing (ONLY FOR HR-S5900U/5910U) Connection This VCR (for which you want to audio-dub. You can replace sounds recorded on the CD player. ● Refer also to the other audio component's instruction manual for connection and its record safety tab removed. ...
... - when connecting the audio component to the audio input connectors on this VCR and start playback. 2 Press PAUSE ( 8 ) when you find the beginning 5 of the scene for recording) POWER S VIDEO VIDEO (MONO)L-AUDIO-R REC LINK S-VHS ET To AUDIO IN A.DUB INSERT PLAY REW FF + CH- /+ PUSH...See "Selecting monitor sound - Audio Dubbing (ONLY FOR HR-S5900U/5910U) Connection This VCR (for which you want to audio-dub. You can replace sounds recorded on the CD player. ● Refer also to the other audio component's instruction manual for connection and its record safety tab removed. ...
Instructions
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...Hi-Fi sound track are replaced at the same time. 50 EN Insert Editing and AV Dubbing (ONLY FOR HR-S5900U/5910U) Connection This VCR (for recording) POWER S VIDEO VIDEO (MONO)L-AUDIO-R REC LINK S-VHS ET A.DUB INSERT PLAY REW FF + CH- /+ PUSH / TURN 24HR QUICK PROGRAM REC PAUSE STOP/... other material. Audio/Video Dubbing: You can replace a recorded scene with new scene recorded on another tape or with other component's instruction manual for connection and its operations. Insert Editing: You can perform Audio Dubbing and Insert Editing at the same time. This means that the...
...Hi-Fi sound track are replaced at the same time. 50 EN Insert Editing and AV Dubbing (ONLY FOR HR-S5900U/5910U) Connection This VCR (for recording) POWER S VIDEO VIDEO (MONO)L-AUDIO-R REC LINK S-VHS ET A.DUB INSERT PLAY REW FF + CH- /+ PUSH / TURN 24HR QUICK PROGRAM REC PAUSE STOP/... other material. Audio/Video Dubbing: You can replace a recorded scene with new scene recorded on another tape or with other component's instruction manual for connection and its operations. Insert Editing: You can perform Audio Dubbing and Insert Editing at the same time. This means that the...