JVC HR-S5900AM Basic Connections, Check Contents, Situate Recorder, Connect Recorder to Mains

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INSTALLINGYOURNEWRECORDER

Basic Connections

Aerial terminal

RF Cable (provided)

TV

Back of TVAerial

Cable

AV-IN terminals

AV Cable (not provided)

Mains Power

Cord

(MONO)

Rear View

	Mains outlet	AUDIO OUT/
	Mains outlet	VIDEO OUT
		VIDEO OUT

Connect the power plug to an AC outlet before installing the lithium battery. pg. 7

It's essential that your video recorder be properly connected. Follow these steps carefully. THESE STEPS MUST BE COM-

PLETED BEFORE ANY VIDEO OPERATION CAN BE PER- FORMED.

	CHECK CONTENTS
	Make sure the package contains all of the accessories
1 listed in "SPECIFICATIONS" ( pg. 65).
	SITUATE RECORDER
2 Place the recorder on a stable, horizontal surface.
	CONNECT RECORDER TO
3	TV
	The connection method you use depends on the type
	of TV you have.

	RF CONNECTION
	● To Connect To A TV With NO AV Input Terminals . . .
	a– Disconnect the TV aerial cable from the TV.
	b– Connect the TV aerial cable to the ANT. IN jack
	on the rear panel of the recorder.
	c– Connect the provided RF cable between the RF
	OUT jack on the rear panel of the recorder and
	the TV's aerial terminal.

AV CONNECTION

●To Connect To A TV With AV Input Terminals . . .

a– Connect the aerial, recorder and TV as per "RF

CONNECTION".

b– Connect an optional AV cable between the AUDIO OUT and VIDEO OUT connectors on the rear panel of the recorder and the TV's AV-IN terminals .

CONNECT RECORDER TO MAINS

4 Plug the end of the mains power cord into a mains outlet.

NOTE:

Use the conversion plug (not provided in certain areas) depending on the type of your AC wall outlet.

ATTENTION

If you have finished all the necessary connections, go to "Video Channel Set" on page 6, then perform Auto Set Up on

page 8; do NOT press the button on the recorder/remote control to turn on the recorder's power before you start Auto Set Up.

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Contents HR-S5900AM HR-S5990AM Safety Precautions An environment prone to extreme temperatures or humidity An environment where strong magnetic fields are generatedCheck Contents Basic ConnectionsSituate Recorder Connect Recorder to MainsVideo Connection Connect Recorder to TVBack of TV Back of RecorderAccess Video Channel SET Mode EN Initial SettingsVideo Channel Set Select TV SystemSET Video Channel Finish Video Channel SETFinish Video Channel SETAuto Set Up Select LanguageSET Time SET DateDuring Auto Set Up Start Auto Channel SETAustralia, New Zealand, Kuwait, U.A.E Iran, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, MoroccoAccess Main Menu Screen ENABLE/DISABLEInitial Settings On-Screen DisplaysSelect Language Access Initial SET ScreenOK or Push JOG # Access Clock SET Screen Clock SetStart Clock Operation Place the pointer next toBasic Playback Load a CassettePoint Start PlaybackPlayback Features Activate HIGH-SPEEDSearch Activate FRAME-BY Frame PlaybackActivate Index Search Slow MotionVariable-Speed Search Index SearchAdjust Tracking Override AutomaticTracking ManuallyAccess Main Menu Screen SET ModeActivate Repeat PlaybackSections Skip Over UnwantedActivate Instant Review Basic Recording Recording Features Reset CounterSelect Channel to Watch SET Counter DisplaySET Recording Duration Engage ITR ModeDisplay Remaining Time VHS Super VHS, S-VHS ET and VHS Select S-VHS ModePush JOG Access Main Menu Return to NormalSuper VHS ET Then press OKS.T. Picture System PreparationRecording PlaybackOr press Record on the recorder During B.E.S.TSystem Setup Access G-CODE Showview Setup ScreenEN Timer Recording NumberEnter Receiving Channel Position Number Return to Normal ScreenNumber keys to input Number of the recorders Received. Then press OKAccess G-CODE Programme Screen Timer ProgrammingEnter G-CODE Number Access Title Edit Screen Engage Recorders Timer ModeExpress Timer Programming Access G-CODE ScreenEnter Programme Stop Time Enter Programme DateReturn to Normal 24H Express Timer Programming Access 24HR Express Timer Programme DisplaySET Programme Start Time SET Programme Stop TimeSET Channel Position Press 24H Express ‰Access Programme Access Programme ScreenCancel or Change Programme Setting When programmes overlap each otherConfirm Overlapping Programmes DATE+/ SP/LP/EPAccess Function SET Screen Timer RecordingAuto SP→ LP Timer Auto Timer Auto SP→ LP TimerAutomatic Sat- ellite Program Recording IndicatorBefore performing the following steps Access Main Menu NavigationLoad a Recorded Cassette Navigation ScreenNavigation Mode Turn Off NavigationProgramme Navigation ScreenEdit Programme Title Place the pointer next to Programme you wantTo edit Press the Number key Title Edit screen AppearsDelete Tape Data Entering CharacterNumber KEY Character Remote Control Functions SET Remote Control Code for RemoteEN Special Features Remote A/B Code SwitchingTV Multi-brand Remote Control Control Your TV Using Additional ButtonsTurn on TV SET TV Brand CodeSpecial Features Multi-brand Remote ControlTurn on Unit SET Brand CodeCable Box or Satellite Re- ceiver Multi-brand Code DVD Multi-brand CodeCable BOX Brand Name Code DVD Brand Name CodeConnecting Using a Stereo System Make ConnectionsAUX in or Tape Monitor Speaker Audio Cable not provided Speaker Mains outletAccess Main Nenu Screen Preparation For EditingEditing Advantages Of S-VHS Video RecordersEdit From Camcorder PlayerSET Recording Decks Input Mode Edit To Or From Another Video RecorderStart Source Player Start Recording DeckSET Input Mode Audio DubbingEngage Audio Dubbing Audio OUTStart Dubbing END Audio DubbingNtsc Recording Playback PAL/MESECAM Recording and PlaybackOff-Air Recording Playback equipment Tape-To-Tape EditingDubbed tape Access Tuner SET Select Auto CH SETMode Tuner SETAccess Tuner SET Access Channel ListSelect Position SET Desired StationAccess Channel List EN Tuner SETDelete a Channel Swap Channel PositionsFine-Tuning Channels FINE-TUNEIf youre using the RF OUT connec- tion EN TroubleshootingPress Play to turn the indicator off Check the cassette Recording Roubleshooting New one. pgQuestions and Answers No, it is normal567 #STOP/EJECT Button pg12Mains Power Cord pg 456EN Index QFast Forward FF Button pgSpecifications EN Memo Memo HR-S5900/S5990AM