JVC HR-5910U, HR-S5900U manual Timer Recording

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TIMER RECORDING

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SYMPTOM

 

POSSIBLE CAUSE

 

CORRECTIVE ACTION

 

 

1.

Timer recording will not work.

 

● The clock and/or the timer have

 

Set the clock and/or timer correctly.

 

 

 

 

 

been set incorrectly.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

● The timer is not engaged.

 

Press TIMER and check to make sure

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

that ‰ appears on the front display

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

panel.

 

 

 

 

 

● The VCR has not been set up properly.

 

Re-perform the set-up procedures.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Make sure you have compensated for

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

guide channel and VCR or cable box

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

channel number mismatches

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

( pg. 32).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.

Timer programing will not work.

 

● Timer recording is in progress.

 

Timer programing cannot be performed

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

when timer recording is in progress.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wait until it finishes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.

‰ and ] on the front display

 

● The timer is engaged but there is no

 

Load a cassette with the record safety

 

 

 

panel will not stop blinking.

 

cassette loaded.

 

tab intact, or with the hole covered

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

with adhesive tape.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4.

The cassette is automatically

 

● The loaded cassette has had its

 

Remove the cassette and cover its

 

 

 

ejected, and ‰ and ] on the

 

record safety tab removed.

 

hole with adhesive tape, or replace it

 

 

 

front display panel will not stop

 

 

 

with a cassette on which the safety

 

 

 

blinking.

 

 

 

tab is intact.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5.

‰ blinks for 10 seconds and the

 

● TIMER has been pressed when there

 

Check the programed data and set

 

 

 

timer mode is disengaged.

 

are no programs in memory, or the

 

again if necessary, then press TIMER

 

 

 

 

 

timer recording program has not

 

again.

 

 

 

 

 

been set correctly.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6.

The cassette is automatically

 

● The tape reaches its end during

 

The program may not have been

 

 

 

ejected, the power shuts off and ‰

 

timer recording.

 

recorded in its entirety. Next time be

 

 

 

and ] will not stop blinking.

 

 

 

sure you have enough time on the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

tape to record the entire broadcast.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7.

Cable channels are not automatically

 

● The Controller is not properly

 

Connect the Controller correctly

 

 

 

switched during timer recording.

 

connected to the VCR.

 

( pg. 15).

 

 

 

 

 

● The output channel selected in the

 

After confirming your cable box’s

 

 

 

 

 

Cable Box Set screen is incorrect.

 

output channel number, re-access the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cable Box Set screen and select the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

correct number ( pg. 16).

 

 

 

 

 

● The cable box is turned off.

 

Make sure the power is on before

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

timer recording starts.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8.

Satellite channels are not

 

● The Controller is not properly

 

Connect the Controller correctly

 

 

 

automatically switched during timer

 

connected to the VCR.

 

( pg. 18).

 

 

 

recording.

 

● The output channel selected in the

 

After confirming your DBS receiver’s

 

 

 

 

 

DBS Receiver Set screen is incorrect.

 

output channel number, re-access the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DBS Receiver Set screen and select

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

the correct number ( pg. 19).

 

 

 

 

 

● The VCR is not set correctly to

 

Set the correct DBS receiver brand

 

 

 

 

 

control the DBS receiver.

 

code ( pg. 20).

 

 

 

 

 

● The DBS receiver is turned off.

 

Make sure the power is on before

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

timer recording starts.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

9.

Timer recording begins as

 

● Even though you do not use an

 

Set “CABLE BOX SET” to “OFF” (

 

 

 

scheduled, but the channel is

 

external cable box or DBS receiver,

 

pg. 16) or “DBS RECEIVER SET” is set

 

 

 

always incorrect.

 

“CABLE BOX SET” is set to “ON” or

 

to “OFF” ( pg. 19).

 

 

 

 

 

“DBS RECEIVER SET” is set to “ON”.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10.You moved, and now VCR Plus+

 

● The receivable stations in the new

 

Re-perform the Changing VCR Plus+

 

 

 

does not work properly.

 

area are received on different

 

Setting procedure ( pg. 32).

 

 

 

 

 

channels than those in the previous

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

area.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

11.

“PROGRAM FULL” is displayed on

 

● All 8 programs of the VCR’s timer

 

Wait until a space in memory clears,

 

 

 

the screen.

 

memory are used.

 

or cancel unnecessary program

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

information ( pg. 37).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents HR-S5900U/5910U HR-S3900U/3910U Address Dear CustomerPower Lines Power SourcesPower Cord Protection Grounding or PolarizationDamage Requiring Service AccessoriesCleaning Replacement PartsContents Back of VCR Basic ConnectionsConnect VCR to power source Check contentsSituate VCR Connect VCR to TVPerform Plug & Play setup Plug & Play SettingWhat to do if Plug & Play setting failed Clock and tuner channels will be set automaticallyAccess Main Menu screen Language SettingAccess Initial Set screen Select language10 EN Clock Setting1Preparations Select clock setSelect D.S.T. mode Setting clock semiautomaticallySet Auto Clock to on Select host channel12 EN Setting clock manuallyAccess Tuner Set screen Tuner SettingPerform Auto Channel Set Automatically Auto Channel SetAdd or skip desired channels Access Manual Channel Set screenManual Channel Set Shuttle Plus # toSituate Controller Cable Box Control SettingAttach Controller Connect cable box to VCRSelect cable box output channel Access Cable Box Set screenTurn on cable box Cable BOX SETEnter cable box brand Access Cable Box Brand Set screenPress OK If the cable boxs channel does not change to18 EN How to control the DBS receiverConnect DBS receiver to VCR DBS receiver Controller Your VCRsuggested LocationsAccess DBS Receiver Set screen Access Main Menu screen on VCRTurn on DBS receiver Select DBS receiver output channelChannel listed below for your brand, setting is complete Access DBS Receiver Brand Set screenEnter DBS Receiver’s brand If the DBS receiver’sPlayback BasicLoad a cassette Start playback22 EN Basic Playback FeaturesChanging display information Checking tape positionSelecting monitor sound Adjusting tracking conditionAutomatic operations after Activate manual trackingAccess distant code Locating beginning of timer24 EN Locating beginningSelect recording channel Basic RecordingSet tape speed Start recording26 EN Basic Recording FeaturesSpecifying recording length Watching one program whileShowing on-screen display Select S-VHS ET modeDisplay VCR status on TV screen Exit on-screen display28 EN Special Effect PlaybackLocating particular scene Rapidly Picture Search High-Speed Picture SearchViewing still picture Skipping unwanted portionsViewing slow motion picture Access PlusCode No. screen VCR Plus+ Timer Programing30 EN Enter PlusCode numberTo use the VCR while it is in timer recording standby mode Engage timer recording standby modeInput receiving channel number Check program dateChanging VCR Plus+ 32 ENVCR Plus+ guide channel matching Input guide channel number Access Main Menu screen Input receiving channel numberGuide Channel SET, then press OK or34 EN Express Timer ProgramingTo timer-record daily Monday-Friday or weekly serials Timer warning display Access 24HR quick program display24HR Quick Programing 36 ENChecking program settings Confirm overlapping programs 38 ENSelect program to modify Program Completed appears on the screen for aboutAccess Function Set screen Useful Function SettingsChange setting Select FunctionWhen this function is set to on When this function is set to OFF40 EN For Example By connecting other JVC’s AV Compulink components see Mode is used for recording on S-VHS tapesAV Compulink connectors becomes possible By selecting either HI-FI L or HI-FI RThis function is only for HR-S5900U/5910U AV Compu LinkEngage Satellite Auto Recording standby mode Set timer program on DBS receiver44 EN Press REC LinkChild Lock 46 EN Edit From CamcorderConnection Various connection for editing tapesMake connections Select input mode on this VCRSelect video input terminal Set Picture Control to Edit48 EN Edit To Or From AnotherAudio Dubbing Activate editing mode1Locate start point Start audio dubbingAnother VCR for playback 50 ENInsert Editing Source tape Edited tape AV Dubbing Source tape Edited tapeLocate start point Prepare tapesStart editing 1Locate end point52 EN TV Brand SettingTurn on the TV Set TV brand codeTurn on the cable box Cable Box Brand SettingEnter cable box brand code Operate cable box54 EN DBS Receiver Brand SettingTurn on the DBS receiver Enter DBS receiver brand codeRemote Control ChangingCode 56 EN TroubleshootingTimer Recording Moisture Condensation 58 ENPlayback Timer RecordingCan the VCR indefinitely remain in still mode? RecordingList of terms 60 EN12POWER button  pg REC ¶ button  pgSP/EP button only for HR-S3900U/3910U Only for HR-S5900U/5910U 62 EN7S Video OUT connector  pg Rear panel1On-screen display 64 EN How to use the RemoteUsable cassettes 66 EN HOW to Locate Your JVC Service CenterLimited Warranty HR-S3900U/3910U

HR-5910U, HR-S5900U specifications

The JVC HR-S5900U and HR-S5910U are part of JVC's renowned line of Super VHS (S-VHS) VCRs, known for their advanced recording capabilities and high-quality video output. These VCRs, popular in the late '90s, reflect JVC's commitment to preserving video fidelity during the transition from analog to digital formats.

One of the standout features of the HR-S5900U and HR-S5910U is their Super VHS technology, which delivers superior image resolution compared to standard VHS. The S-VHS format can record at a maximum resolution of 400 lines, allowing for clearer and more detailed video playback. This enhancement is essential for those who value high-quality home video recordings, especially for capturing special moments in family videos or archiving important events.

Both models come equipped with JVC's Dynamic Drum System, which improves tracking and reduces dropout, ensuring a more stable playback experience. This technology enhances the VCR's ability to deliver consistent picture quality, even in challenging conditions, such as when using older or worn tapes. Furthermore, the HR-S5910U model features a built-in time base corrector, which minimizes jitter and enhances overall picture stability.

In terms of compatibility, these VCRs can play both S-VHS and regular VHS tapes, providing versatility for users with diverse video collections. The HR-S5910U goes a step further by offering three playback modes, allowing users to adjust playback quality to suit their preferences or the quality of the original tape.

Another notable feature is the on-screen programming capability, simplifying the process of scheduling recordings. Users can easily set timers and select specific channels, making it a user-friendly experience for even those less familiar with high-tech devices. The inclusion of a variety of audio outputs, including stereo sound, ensures that users can enjoy enhanced audio quality to complement the superior video performance.

JVC's HR-S5900U and HR-S5910U also support various recording speeds, including SP and EP modes, allowing users to extend recording time without sacrificing much quality. Furthermore, both models exhibit robust build quality, a hallmark of JVC's design philosophy, ensuring they can withstand regular use while delivering reliable performance.

In summary, the JVC HR-S5900U and HR-S5910U are key players in the world of home video, combining advanced technology with practical features for superior playback and recording quality. Their blend of high-resolution video capabilities, user-friendly programming, and versatile compatibility make them an excellent choice for any video enthusiast looking to preserve their memories in the best possible format.
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