JVC HR-S5900AM PAL/MESECAM Recording and Playback, Ntsc Recording Playback, Off-Air Recording

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INFORMATIONONMULTI-SYSTEMCOMPATIBILITY

PAL/MESECAM Recording and Playback

Select the appropriate colour system for recording or playback.

ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN

1 Press MENU.

 

 

 

 

 

ACCESS FUNCTION SET SCREEN

 

Press PUSH JOG %fi to

 

MAIN MENU

 

 

place the pointer next to

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2 "FUNCTION SET", then #

 

PROGRAMME NAVIGATION

.

FUNCTION SET

 

 

 

press OK or PUSH JOG

TUNER SET

 

 

 

 

 

INITIAL SET

 

 

 

 

 

[5/] =

 

 

 

 

 

[MENU] : EXIT

 

 

 

 

 

SELECT PAL/MESECAM MODE

 

Press PUSH JOG %fi to

 

FUNCTION SET

 

 

place the pointer next to

 

B. E. S. T.

 

ON

 

"PAL/MESECAM", then

 

PICTURE CONTROL

AUTO

3 press OK or PUSH JOG #

 

PAL/MESECAM

 

AUTO

 

to select the desired mode.

NTSC

NTSC3. 58

 

AUTO TIMER

 

OFF

 

AUTO: Usually set to this

O.S.D.

 

ON

 

mode. The appropriate

 

NEXT PAGE

 

 

 

 

[5/] =

 

 

 

colour system (PAL or

 

[MENU] : EXIT

 

 

 

MESECAM) will be

 

 

 

 

 

selected depending on the playback or recording

 

 

signals.

 

 

 

 

 

If the “AUTO” mode does not work properly, select

 

either of the following manual modes.

 

 

 

PAL: To record PAL signals, or playback a PAL tape.

 

MESECAM: To record SECAM signals, or playback a

 

SECAM or MESECAM tape.

 

 

 

 

 

4

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press MENU.

 

 

 

 

NOTES:

SECAM signals will always be recorded as MESECAM. Select “AUTO” or “MESECAM” when recording SECAM signals.

When playing back a SECAM tape, select “AUTO” or “MESECAM”. The playback picture will always be monochrome.

NTSC Recording and

Playback

To record NTSC signals or playback a NTSC tape, it will be necessary to select the appropriate mode.

ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN

1 Press MENU.

 

 

 

 

 

 

ACCESS FUNCTION SET SCREEN

 

Press PUSH JOG %fi to

 

MAIN MENU

 

 

place the pointer next to

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2 "FUNCTION SET", then #

 

PROGRAMME NAVIGATION

.

FUNCTION SET

 

 

 

press OK or PUSH JOG

TUNER SET

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

INITIAL SET

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[5/] =

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[MENU] : EXIT

 

 

 

 

 

 

3

SELECT NTSC MODE

 

 

Press PUSH JOG %fi to

 

FUNCTION SET

 

place the pointer next to

 

 

 

B. E. S. T.

 

ON

"NTSC", then press OK or

 

PICTURE CONTROL

AUTO

PUSH JOG

#

to select the

PAL/MESECAM

 

AUTO

 

 

NTSC

NTSC3. 58

 

desired mode.

 

AUTO TIMER

 

OFF

 

NTSC3.58: To record

 

O.S.D.

 

ON

 

 

NEXT PAGE

 

 

 

NTSC signals or playback

 

 

 

[5/] =

 

 

 

a NTSC tape.

 

 

[MENU] : EXIT

 

 

 

NTSC4.43: To record

 

 

 

 

 

NTSC4.43 signals or playback a NTSC4.43 tape.

 

 

NTSC=PAL: To playback a NTSC tape on PAL TV.

 

 

4

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press MENU.

 

 

 

 

 

NOTES:

The “NTSC=PAL” mode does not work during recording. In this mode, NTSC signals will be recorded as NTSC3.58.

The Menu screen is distorted during playing back a NTSC tape on PAL TV. Stop playback and access the Menu screen again.

In the “NTSC4.43” mode, with some TVs, on-screen displays (Program screen, etc.) may roll up or down and there may be a loss of colour. When this happens, select the “NTSC3.58” mode.

Off-Air Recording

The built-in multi-system tuner is capable of receiving PAL B/G, I and D/K, and SECAM B/G and D/K and NTSC* broadcasts.

TV system

PAL B/G, I, D/K

SECAM B/G,

D/K (OIRT)

NTSC (M)

NOTE:

HR-S5900AM/HR-S5990AM

 

Recording circuit

 

PAL

Multi-system

 

tuner

MESECAM

(B/G, I, D/K, M*)

 

 

NTSC 3.58

 

* HR-S5900AM only

Recorded tape

PAL

MESECAM

NTSC

This model does not operate in BRAZIL (PAL-M) or ARGENTINA (PAL-N).

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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