JVC HR-S5990AM, HR-S5900AM specifications Basic Recording

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RECORDING

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Basic

Recording

Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode).

PLAY

JOG

RECORD	PAUSE	STOP/EJECT

NUMBER

PR +/–

LAY	SP/LP/EP

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 video recorder.

S-VHS recording is possible only for PAL recordings made in the SP, LP or EP mode, or NTSC recordings made in the SP mode. S-VHS ET recording is possible only for PAL recordings made in the SP mode, or NTSC recordings made in the SP mode.

1	LOAD A CASSETTE
	Insert a cassette with the record safety tab intact.

	● The recorder power comes on automatically.
	● The recorder checks the tape information for
	Programme Navigation. For details, refer to “Naviga-
	tion ” ( pg. 38).
	● Select the appropriate colour system ( pg. 52).

	CHOOSE A PROGRAMME
	Press PR +/– or the NUMBER keys. Or push the JOG
	dial and turn it to the left or right to select the channel
2 you wish to record.
	SET TAPE SPEED
	Press SP/LP/EP ( ). Check the SP/LP/EP indicator on
	the recorder display panel to confirm the selected tape
3 speed.
4	START RECORDING
	Press and hold RECORD and PLAY on the remote
	control, or press RECORD on the recorder.

	B.E.S.T. takes place at the beginning of each first
	SP and first LP (or EP) recording after inserting the
	cassette ( pg. 24).


	PAUSE/RESUME
	RECORDING
5 Press PAUSE. Press PLAY to resume recording.
	STOP RECORDING

RECORD

PAUSE

Press STOP on the remote control or STOP/EJECT on

the recorder. Then press STOP/EJECT to remove the

6 cassette.

STOP

Accidental erasure prevention

●To prevent accidental recording on a recorded cassette, remove its safety tab. To record on it later, cover the hole with adhesive tape.

Record safety tab

NOTE:

When recording in NTSC, if EP is selected, recording will always be done in the VHS mode even if an S-VHS cassette is used.

Recording Resume

Function

If there is a power outage during recording (or Instant Timer Recording or timer recording), the recording will resume automatically when power is restored to the recorder unless the recorder's memory backup has expired.

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Contents HR-S5900AM HR-S5990AM Safety Precautions An environment where strong magnetic fields are generated An environment prone to extreme temperatures or humidityConnect Recorder to Mains Check ContentsBasic Connections Situate RecorderBack of Recorder Video ConnectionConnect Recorder to TV Back of TVSelect TV System Access Video Channel SET ModeEN Initial Settings Video Channel SetSET SET Video ChannelFinish Video Channel SET Finish Video ChannelSET Date Auto Set UpSelect Language SET TimeIran, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Morocco During Auto Set UpStart Auto Channel SET Australia, New Zealand, Kuwait, U.A.EOn-Screen Displays Access Main Menu ScreenENABLE/DISABLE Initial SettingsSelect Language Access Initial SET ScreenOK or Push JOG # Place the pointer next to Access Clock SET ScreenClock Set Start Clock OperationStart Playback Basic PlaybackLoad a Cassette PointActivate FRAME-BY Frame Playback Playback FeaturesActivate HIGH-SPEED SearchIndex Search Activate Index SearchSlow Motion Variable-Speed SearchManually Adjust TrackingOverride Automatic TrackingPlayback Access Main Menu ScreenSET Mode Activate RepeatSections Skip Over UnwantedActivate Instant Review Basic Recording SET Counter Display Recording FeaturesReset Counter Select Channel to WatchSET Recording Duration Engage ITR ModeDisplay Remaining Time VHS Super VHS, S-VHS ET and VHS Select S-VHS ModePush JOG Then press OK Access Main MenuReturn to Normal Super VHS ETPreparation S.T. Picture SystemDuring B.E.S.T RecordingPlayback Or press Record on the recorderNumber System SetupAccess G-CODE Showview Setup Screen EN Timer RecordingReceived. Then press OK Enter Receiving Channel Position NumberReturn to Normal Screen Number keys to input Number of the recordersAccess G-CODE Programme Screen Timer ProgrammingEnter G-CODE Number Engage Recorders Timer Mode Access Title Edit ScreenEnter Programme Date Express Timer ProgrammingAccess G-CODE Screen Enter Programme Stop TimeReturn to Normal SET Programme Stop Time 24H Express Timer ProgrammingAccess 24HR Express Timer Programme Display SET Programme Start TimePress 24H Express ‰ SET Channel PositionAccess Programme Screen Access ProgrammeDATE+/ SP/LP/EP Cancel or Change Programme SettingWhen programmes overlap each other Confirm Overlapping ProgrammesAuto SP→ LP Timer Access Function SET ScreenTimer Recording Auto SP→ LP Timer Auto TimerAutomatic Sat- ellite Program Recording IndicatorBefore performing the following steps Navigation Screen Access Main MenuNavigation Load a Recorded CassetteScreen Navigation ModeTurn Off Navigation Programme NavigationPress the Number key Title Edit screen Appears Edit Programme TitlePlace the pointer next to Programme you want To editDelete Tape Data Entering CharacterNumber KEY Character Remote A/B Code Switching Remote Control FunctionsSET Remote Control Code for Remote EN Special FeaturesSET TV Brand Code TV Multi-brand Remote ControlControl Your TV Using Additional Buttons Turn on TVSET Brand Code Special FeaturesMulti-brand Remote Control Turn on UnitDVD Brand Name Code Cable Box or Satellite Re- ceiver Multi-brand CodeDVD Multi-brand Code Cable BOX Brand Name CodeAudio Cable not provided Speaker Mains outlet Connecting Using a Stereo SystemMake Connections AUX in or Tape Monitor SpeakerAdvantages Of S-VHS Video Recorders Access Main Nenu ScreenPreparation For Editing EditingPlayer Edit From CamcorderStart Recording Deck SET Recording Decks Input ModeEdit To Or From Another Video Recorder Start Source PlayerAudio OUT SET Input ModeAudio Dubbing Engage Audio DubbingEND Audio Dubbing Start DubbingNtsc Recording Playback PAL/MESECAM Recording and PlaybackOff-Air Recording Playback equipment Tape-To-Tape EditingDubbed tape Tuner SET Access Tuner SETSelect Auto CH SET ModeSET Desired Station Access Tuner SETAccess Channel List Select PositionSwap Channel Positions Access Channel ListEN Tuner SET Delete a ChannelFINE-TUNE Fine-Tuning ChannelsIf youre using the RF OUT connec- tion EN TroubleshootingPress Play to turn the indicator off Check the cassette Recording New one. pg RoubleshootingNo, it is normal Questions and Answers#STOP/EJECT Button pg 567456 12Mains Power Cord pgQFast Forward FF Button pg EN IndexSpecifications EN Memo Memo HR-S5900/S5990AM