JVC HR-5910U Input receiving channel number, Engage timer recording standby mode, Press SP/EP

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GUIDE CHANNEL SET
GUIDE CH: 12
VCR CH : –––
PRESS NUMBER KEY (0–9)
OR (5,∞), THEN (OK)
PRESS (PROG.) TO END

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4Input receiving channel number

The guide channel number, which is

assigned to the TV or cable station for the

PlusCode number that you entered in step 3, will appear automatically on the Guide Channel Set screen.

Press the Number keys (or CH +/– or SHUTTLE PLUS %fi) to input the number of the channel on which the broadcast for the PlusCode number is received on the VCR or cable box, then press OK.

●The Guide Channel Set screen appears only when you input the PlusCode number of a station for which the guide channel number has not been set previously.

●If you receive your channels with a cable box and if you have properly set your Controller, “CABLE CH” appears in place of “VCR CH”. If

5not, refer to pages 15 – 17.

7Return to normal screen

Press PROG. or OK.

“PROGRAM COMPLETED” appears on the screen for about 5 seconds, then normal screen appears.

•If “PROGRAM NOT COMPLETED PROGRAM OVERLAP” appears, you have another program overlapping the program you have just made.

The Program Check screen appears and conflicting programs will start blinking.

You can now correct the conflicting programs.

See “When programs overlap each other” on

8page 38.

Engage timer recording standby mode

Press TIMER.

The VCR turns off automatically and “‰” is displayed on the front display panel.

To use the VCR while it is in timer recording standby mode

Press TIMER to cancel the timer recording standby mode, then press POWER to turn on the VCR.

Check program date

The PlusCode number you entered and the corresponding timer recording program is displayed on the Program screen. Check to make sure it is accurate.

PROGRAM 1

(PLUSCODE NO. 12345678)

START

STOP

8:00PM

= 10:00PM

DATE

CH

12/24/00

12 SP

SUN

 

PRESS (8=DAILY, 9=WEEKLY STOP+/– = STOP TIME, SP/EP)

PRESS (PROG.) TO END

DO NOT forget to put the VCR into timer recording standby mode again by pressing TIMER after you use the VCR; otherwise, you cannot record the broadcasts you want.

●When “AUTO TIMER” ( pg. 40) is set to “ON”, the timer recording standby mode is automatically engaged when the VCR is turned off. It is temporarily canceled when the VCR is turned on. You do not have to press TIMER to engage or disengage the timer recording standby mode.

●To change the stop time, press STOP +/–.

●To timer-record daily (Monday–Friday) or weekly serials, press DAILY (M-F)(number “8”) or WEEKLY (number “9”). “DAILY” or “WEEKLY” appears on the Program screen. Pressing the button again makes each corresponding display disappear.

●If you made a mistake, press CANCEL to access the VCR Plus+ screen again and input the correct PlusCode number.

●If an incorrect PlusCode number or the one for a broadcast already finished has been inputted, “ERROR” is displayed for about 5 seconds, then

6the VCR Plus+ screen reappears.

Set tape speed

Press SP/EP.

IMPORTANT

If you have moved to a different area or if a broadcasting station’s channel number has been changed, the wrong VCR CH or CABLE CH number will be displayed on the Program screen in step 5. When this happens, set the correct guide channel number for that station. ( pg. 32, “Changing VCR Plus+ Setting”)

NOTES:

●Even if a power failure occurs, the VCR keeps your timer programs. However, the clock time, channel settings, and other menu settings are lost.

As a result, when the power is supplied again to this VCR after the power failure, the following will take place.

1.This VCR starts the Plug & Play setting automatically to restore the clock time and channel setting.

2.If the clock time and channel setting are restored correctly, each timer program you have made will start at its start time unless its end time has elapsed.

●To timer-record cable channels received through a cable box, be sure to keep the cable box turned on.

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Contents HR-S5900U/5910U HR-S3900U/3910U Address Dear CustomerGrounding or Polarization Power SourcesPower Lines Power Cord ProtectionReplacement Parts AccessoriesDamage Requiring Service CleaningContents Back of VCR Basic ConnectionsConnect VCR to TV Check contentsConnect VCR to power source Situate VCRClock and tuner channels will be set automatically Plug & Play SettingPerform Plug & Play setup What to do if Plug & Play setting failedSelect language Language SettingAccess Main Menu screen Access Initial Set screenSelect clock set Clock Setting10 EN 1PreparationsSelect host channel Setting clock semiautomaticallySelect D.S.T. mode Set Auto Clock to on12 EN Setting clock manuallyAutomatically Auto Channel Set Tuner SettingAccess Tuner Set screen Perform Auto Channel SetShuttle Plus # to Access Manual Channel Set screenAdd or skip desired channels Manual Channel SetConnect cable box to VCR Cable Box Control SettingSituate Controller Attach ControllerCable BOX SET Access Cable Box Set screenSelect cable box output channel Turn on cable boxIf the cable boxs channel does not change to Access Cable Box Brand Set screenEnter cable box brand Press OKDBS receiver Controller Your VCRsuggested Locations How to control the DBS receiver18 EN Connect DBS receiver to VCRSelect DBS receiver output channel Access Main Menu screen on VCRAccess DBS Receiver Set screen Turn on DBS receiverIf the DBS receiver’s Access DBS Receiver Brand Set screenChannel listed below for your brand, setting is complete Enter DBS Receiver’s brandStart playback BasicPlayback Load a cassetteChecking tape position Basic Playback Features22 EN Changing display informationActivate manual tracking Adjusting tracking conditionSelecting monitor sound Automatic operations afterLocating beginning Locating beginning of timerAccess distant code 24 ENStart recording Basic RecordingSelect recording channel Set tape speedWatching one program while Basic Recording Features26 EN Specifying recording lengthExit on-screen display Select S-VHS ET modeShowing on-screen display Display VCR status on TV screenRapidly Picture Search High-Speed Picture Search Special Effect Playback28 EN Locating particular sceneSkipping unwanted portions Viewing still pictureViewing slow motion picture Enter PlusCode number VCR Plus+ Timer ProgramingAccess PlusCode No. screen 30 ENCheck program date Engage timer recording standby modeTo use the VCR while it is in timer recording standby mode Input receiving channel number32 EN Changing VCR Plus+VCR Plus+ guide channel matching SET, then press OK or Access Main Menu screen Input receiving channel numberInput guide channel number Guide Channel34 EN Express Timer ProgramingTo timer-record daily Monday-Friday or weekly serials 36 EN Access 24HR quick program displayTimer warning display 24HR Quick ProgramingChecking program settings Program Completed appears on the screen for about 38 ENConfirm overlapping programs Select program to modifySelect Function Useful Function SettingsAccess Function Set screen Change settingWhen this function is set to OFF When this function is set to on40 EN For Example By selecting either HI-FI L or HI-FI R Mode is used for recording on S-VHS tapesBy connecting other JVC’s AV Compulink components see AV Compulink connectors becomes possibleThis function is only for HR-S5900U/5910U AV Compu LinkPress REC Link Set timer program on DBS receiverEngage Satellite Auto Recording standby mode 44 ENChild Lock Various connection for editing tapes Edit From Camcorder46 EN ConnectionSet Picture Control to Edit Select input mode on this VCRMake connections Select video input terminal48 EN Edit To Or From AnotherStart audio dubbing Activate editing modeAudio Dubbing 1Locate start pointAV Dubbing Source tape Edited tape 50 ENAnother VCR for playback Insert Editing Source tape Edited tape1Locate end point Prepare tapesLocate start point Start editingSet TV brand code TV Brand Setting52 EN Turn on the TVOperate cable box Cable Box Brand SettingTurn on the cable box Enter cable box brand codeEnter DBS receiver brand code DBS Receiver Brand Setting54 EN Turn on the DBS receiverChanging Remote ControlCode 56 EN TroubleshootingTimer Recording Moisture Condensation 58 ENRecording Timer RecordingPlayback Can the VCR indefinitely remain in still mode?List of terms 60 ENREC ¶ button  pg 12POWER button  pgSP/EP button only for HR-S3900U/3910U Only for HR-S5900U/5910U 62 ENRear panel1 7S Video OUT connector  pgOn-screen display 64 EN How to use the RemoteUsable cassettes 66 EN HOW to Locate Your JVC Service CenterLimited Warranty HR-S3900U/3910U

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