HR-S5900AM HR-S5990AM | JVC instruction

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VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

HR-S5900AM HR-S5990AM

CABLE/

VCR TV SAT/DVD

TM

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525/625

INSTRUCTIONS

ENGLISH
CONTENTS
SAFETY FIRST	2
Safety Precautions	2
INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER 4
Basic Connections	4
S-VIDEO Connection	5
INITIAL SETTINGS	6
Video Channel Set	6
Auto Set Up	8
On-Screen Displays	10
Select Language	11
Clock Set	12
PLAYBACK	13
Basic Playback	13
Playback Features	14
RECORDING	19
Basic Recording	19
Recording Features	20
B.E.S.T. Picture System	24
TIMER RECORDING	26
G-CODE™/SHOWVIEW™ System Setup	26
G-CODE™/SHOWVIEW™ Timer
Programming	28
Express Timer Programming	30
24H Express Timer Programming	32
Automatic Satellite Programme
Recording	37
PROGRAMME NAVIGATION	38
Navigation	38
SPECIAL FEATURES	42
Remote Control Functions	42
SYSTEM CONNECTIONS	46
Connecting/Using A Stereo
System	46
EDITING	47
Preparation For Editing	47
Edit From A Camcorder	48
Edit To Or From Another Video
Recorder	49
Audio Dubbing	50
INFORMATION ON MULTI-SYSTEM
COMPATIBILITY	52
TUNER SET	54
TROUBLESHOOTING	58
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS	61
INDEX	62
SPECIFICATIONS	65

LPT0688-001A

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JVC specifications HR-S5900AM HR-S5990AM

Contents

HR-S5900AM HR-S5990AM Safety Precautions An environment where strong magnetic fields are generated An environment prone to extreme temperatures or humidity Basic Connections Check ContentsSituate Recorder Connect Recorder to Mains Connect Recorder to TV Video ConnectionBack of TV Back of Recorder EN Initial Settings Access Video Channel SET ModeVideo Channel Set Select TV System Finish Video Channel SET SET Video ChannelFinish Video Channel SET Select Language Auto Set UpSET Time SET Date Start Auto Channel SET During Auto Set UpAustralia, New Zealand, Kuwait, U.A.E Iran, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Morocco ENABLE/DISABLE Access Main Menu ScreenInitial Settings On-Screen Displays Select Language Access Initial SET ScreenOK or Push JOG # Clock Set Access Clock SET ScreenStart Clock Operation Place the pointer next to Load a Cassette Basic PlaybackPoint Start Playback Activate HIGH-SPEED Playback FeaturesSearch Activate FRAME-BY Frame Playback Slow Motion Activate Index SearchVariable-Speed Search Index Search Override Automatic Adjust TrackingTracking Manually SET Mode Access Main Menu ScreenActivate Repeat Playback Sections Skip Over UnwantedActivate Instant Review Basic Recording Reset Counter Recording FeaturesSelect Channel to Watch SET Counter Display SET Recording Duration Engage ITR ModeDisplay Remaining Time VHS Super VHS, S-VHS ET and VHS Select S-VHS ModePush JOG Return to Normal Access Main MenuSuper VHS ET Then press OK Preparation S.T. Picture System Playback RecordingOr press Record on the recorder During B.E.S.T Access G-CODE Showview Setup Screen System SetupEN Timer Recording Number Return to Normal Screen Enter Receiving Channel Position NumberNumber keys to input Number of the recorders Received. Then press OK Access G-CODE Programme Screen Timer ProgrammingEnter G-CODE Number Engage Recorders Timer Mode Access Title Edit Screen Access G-CODE Screen Express Timer ProgrammingEnter Programme Stop Time Enter Programme Date Return to Normal Access 24HR Express Timer Programme Display 24H Express Timer ProgrammingSET Programme Start Time SET Programme Stop Time Press 24H Express ‰ SET Channel Position Access Programme Screen Access Programme When programmes overlap each other Cancel or Change Programme SettingConfirm Overlapping Programmes DATE+/ SP/LP/EP Timer Recording Access Function SET ScreenAuto SP→ LP Timer Auto Timer Auto SP→ LP Timer Automatic Sat- ellite Program Recording IndicatorBefore performing the following steps Navigation Access Main MenuLoad a Recorded Cassette Navigation Screen Turn Off Navigation Navigation ModeProgramme Navigation Screen Place the pointer next to Programme you want Edit Programme TitleTo edit Press the Number key Title Edit screen Appears Delete Tape Data Entering CharacterNumber KEY Character SET Remote Control Code for Remote Remote Control FunctionsEN Special Features Remote A/B Code Switching Control Your TV Using Additional Buttons TV Multi-brand Remote ControlTurn on TV SET TV Brand Code Multi-brand Remote Control Special FeaturesTurn on Unit SET Brand Code DVD Multi-brand Code Cable Box or Satellite Re- ceiver Multi-brand CodeCable BOX Brand Name Code DVD Brand Name Code Make Connections Connecting Using a Stereo SystemAUX in or Tape Monitor Speaker Audio Cable not provided Speaker Mains outlet Preparation For Editing Access Main Nenu ScreenEditing Advantages Of S-VHS Video Recorders Player Edit From Camcorder Edit To Or From Another Video Recorder SET Recording Decks Input ModeStart Source Player Start Recording Deck Audio Dubbing SET Input ModeEngage Audio Dubbing Audio OUT END Audio Dubbing Start Dubbing Ntsc Recording Playback PAL/MESECAM Recording and PlaybackOff-Air Recording Playback equipment Tape-To-Tape EditingDubbed tape Select Auto CH SET Access Tuner SETMode Tuner SET Access Channel List Access Tuner SETSelect Position SET Desired Station EN Tuner SET Access Channel ListDelete a Channel Swap Channel Positions FINE-TUNE Fine-Tuning Channels If youre using the RF OUT connec- tion EN TroubleshootingPress Play to turn the indicator off Check the cassette Recording New one. pg Roubleshooting No, it is normal Questions and Answers #STOP/EJECT Button pg 567 456 12Mains Power Cord pg QFast Forward FF Button pg EN Index Specifications EN Memo Memo HR-S5900/S5990AM