JVC HR-S5400U manual Select Time Zone, Select D.S.T. Mode, Make Corrections, Manual, Auto

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D.S.T. SELECT
=AUTO
ON
OFF
PRESS (5,°) TO SELECT
PRESS (MENU) TO END
TIME ZONE SELECT =ATLANTIC
EASTERN
CENTRAL
MOUNTAIN PACIFIC ALASKA HAWAII
PRESS (5,°) TO SELECT
PRESS (MENU) TO END
TIME ZONE SELECT
=AUTO
MANUAL
PRESS (5,°) TO SELECT
PRESS (MENU) TO END

SELECT TIME ZONE

8 You can select the zone automatically or manually

by pressing CH▲▼ or SHUTTLE PLUS. If an

incorrect time is displayed you may be receiving the clock setting data of a PBS channel from an adjacent time zone or from an

incorrect PBS channel from a cable TV system. If you selected "AUTO" in step 7 select "MANUAL" and select the correct time zone manually.

If you selected "AUTO", press MENU to return to the Semi-Auto Clock Set screen.

If you selected "MANUAL", press OK and the screen to the right appears. Move the highlight bar (arrow) to your choice by pressing CH▲▼ or SHUTTLE PLUS, then press MENU twice to return to

the Semi-Auto Clock Set screen.

SELECT D.S.T. MODE

9 You have three choices: a–Select “AUTO” and the adjustment to your VCR’s

clock will be made according to the incoming

signal from the host channel.

b–Select “ON” and the adjustment will be made based on the clock itself.

c–Select “OFF” if Daylight Saving Time doesn’t apply to you.

Move the highlight bar (arrow) to your choice by pressing CHor SHUTTLE PLUS, then press MENU and the Semi-Auto Clock Set screen reappears.

IMPORTANT

Turn the VCR off after performing the Semi-Auto Clock Set procedure. "Auto" will appear on the front display panel when the clock is being set. The current time will appear automatically when the clock is set.

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Manual

5

 

SELECT MODE

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At the Override Auto Clock Set screen (pg. 12), move

 

 

the highlight bar (arrow) to “MANUAL CLOCK SET” by

 

 

pressing CH▲▼ or SHUTTLE PLUS% , then press OK.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SET DATE, TIME AND D.S.T.

 

 

The Manual Clock Set

 

MANUAL CLOCK SET

 

 

screen is displayed and the

 

 

 

 

 

6 month digit begins

 

DATE

1/ 1/97 WED

 

 

TIME

–:– AM

 

 

 

blinking. Press the

 

D.S.T.

ON

 

 

appropriate NUMBER keys

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

to set the date and time (if

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PRESS NUMBER KEY (O–9)

 

 

 

only 1 digit, press "0" first).

 

 

 

 

OR (5,°), THEN (OK)

 

 

 

Press CH▲▼ or SHUTTLE

PRESS (MENU) TO END

 

 

PLUSto set AM/PM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

and D.S.T. (Daylight Saving Time). Press OK after AM/

 

PM and D.S.T. settings.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Set D.S.T. to "ON" to set the D.S.T. according to the

 

VCR's clock or to "OFF" if D.S.T. doesn't apply to you.

 

When you’re finished with this set-up procedure, press

 

MENU to start the clock.

 

 

 

 

 

NOTES:

CH▲▼ and SHUTTLE PLUScan be used to perform all operations. (In this case, press OK after each setting.)

At the Manual Clock Set screen, the setting that can be set blinks. When setting of a highlighted item is completed, the highlight bar moves down by 1 line to the next item.

MAKE CORRECTIONS

7 To change any of the settings, press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS Þ%until the item you want to change blinks, then set as in step 6.

Auto

SELECT MODE

5 At the Override Auto Clock Set screen, move the highlight bar (arrow) to "AUTO CLOCK SET" by pressing CH▲▼ or SHUTTLE PLUS, then power off the VCR. Do not power it on again until the clock has been adjusted. After the clock is set it will be automati- cally adjusted on the hour except at 11:00 PM, midnight, 1:00 AM and 2:00 AM. (The clock will be adjusted on the hour based on the time displayed on the VCR, not on the actual real time.)

**AUTO DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME

This function enables automatic adjustment of the VCR’s clock at the start and end of Daylight Saving Time. With Auto DST activated, . . .

. . . on the first Sunday of April at 2:00 AM, the clock is adjusted to 3:00 AM.

. . . on the last Sunday of October at 2:00 AM, the clock is adjusted to 1:00 AM.

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Contents HR-S5400U Do not place the VCR Dear CustomerImportant Product Safety Instructions Should be moved with care. Quick Product and cart combinationContents Connections Video TV OUT ANTENNA-INVideo Plug & Play Plug & Play SetupEN I Nitial Sett Ings Auto Clock Set/Auto Tuner SetInformation Language Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 or AV modeClock Access Select Screens Select ModeEN Initial Settings Select Host ChannelSelect Time Zone Select D.S.T. ModeMake Corrections ManualTuner Information Access AFC Screen Access Tuner SET ScreenInitial Settings Make SelectionSituate Controller Cable Box ControlAttach Controller Connect Cable BOX to VCRSet Cable Box Output Channel Return to VCR PLUS+ SET-UP ScreenTurn on Cable BOX Access Cable BOXBrand SET Screen Return to NormalVCR Plus+ Guide Channel Matching VCR Plus+ SetupSET Screen Access Custom SETInput Guide Channel NumberConnect DBS Receiver to VCR DBS Receiver ControlDBS receiver Antenna AudioReturn to Custom SET Screen Select DBS Receiver Output ChannelSet DBS Receiver Output Channel Enter DBS Receiver Brand Turn on DBS ReceiverSet DBS Receiver Brand Brand CodeLoad a Cassette Simple PlaybackFind Program Start Point Start PlaybackSimple Recording Playback and Recording FEA Tures E N Playback FeaturesVariable-Speed Search/ Reverse Motion Playback Still Picture/Frame-By- Frame PlaybackAdjust Manual Tracking Engage Manual Tracking ModeActivate HIGH-SPEED SearchVideo Stabilizer Access Superimpose Access Function SETSuperimpose Access Audio Monitor Access Audio SelectSelect The Soundtrack MixStart Search Access Distant CodeSkip Over Unwanted Sections Stop Repeat Start RepeatActivate Counter MemoryMake Connection Access SpecialFunction Screen AV Compu Link PlaybackPerform AV Compu Link Playback Enable AV Compu Link PlaybackExample Active Video Calibration Access VideoCalibration Screen PreparationRecording PlaybackRecording Features VHS Super VHS and VHS Access S-VHS ModeStereo And SAP Second Audio Program Access 2ND AudioTo Record SAP Programs To Record Stereo ProgramsPress CH 5 or Shuttle Plus %Þ to move Hi-Fi Audio Recording Level ControlArrow to Manual by Pressing CH 5 or Audio level meters. Set the level so that maximumEN Timer Recording VCR Plus+ Timer ProgrammingPress just once to access the Auto Timer screen Engage Timer ModePress TIMER. The VCR turns off automatically CHECK/CORRECT Input DataAccess ON-SCREEN On-Screen Timer ProgrammingAccess Program SET MenuBlinking. Then set as in step PLUSÞÞuntil the item you want to change beginsOn the VCR CatvAccess Main Menu Screen Disengage TimerAccess Program SET Screen Cancel a ProgramAuto Timer Access Auto TimerMove the highlight bar arrow to Auto Timer by Now skip to of the procedure belowEngage ITR Mode Instant TimerSET Recording DurationEdit To Or From Another Audio Video Edit From a CamcorderVideo OUT Audio OUT Edit Tape DUB Mode Access AUX InputReturn to Function Reset the Counter SET Input ModeLocate END Point Locate Start PointStart Editing Engage Insert EditingEND Insert Editing Engage Audio Dubbing Audio Dubbing recorderStart Dubbing END Audio DubbingInformation on J Terminal E N Terminal JLIPJoint Level Interface Protocol ConnectorTerminal Turn on the TV TV Multi-Brand Remote ControlSET TV Brand Code Operate TVTurn on the Cable BOX Cable Box Multi-Brand Remote ControlEnter Cable BOX Brand Operate Cable BOXDBS Receiver Multi-Brand Remote Control EN Special FeaturesTurn on the DBS Receiver Operate DBS ReceiverSET Remote Control Unplug Vcrs PowerPlug in Power Cord Turn VCR Power onCassette gets stuck partway Set the switch to the positionRecording Timer againProcedure pg Re-perform the VCR Plus+ setupOubleshooting Doesn’t work properlyPlayback Questions and Answer S E NList Of Terms MBR Multi-Brand Remote Code SettingIndex Select DBS Receiver Output ChannelFront View Rear View How To Use Remote ControlYear programmable timer EIA monochrome signal20C to 60C -4F to140F Maximum recording timeFor Servicing Only in U.S.A. E N HOW to Locate Your JVC Service CenterLimited Warranty Warranty Only in U.S.AMemo HR-S5400U

HR-S5400U specifications

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