JVC HR-S5900AM Instructions Manual

[Page 1] JVC HR-S5900AM

HR-S5900AM HR-S5990AM VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER INSTRUCTIONS LPT0688-001A TM TM 525/625 ® CABLE/ SAT/DVD TV VCR EN CONTENTS ENGLISH SAFETY FIRST 2 Safety Precautions ................................... 2 INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER 4 Basic Connection...

[Page 2] JVC HR-S5900AM

2 EN SAFETY FIRST IMPORTANT  Please read the various precautions on this page before installing or operating the recorder.  It should be noted that it may be unlawful to re-record pre-recorded tapes, records, or discs without the consent of the...

[Page 3] JVC HR-S5900AM

EN 3 The STANDBY/ON button does not completely shut off mains power from the unit, but switches operating current on and off. " " shows electrical power standby and " " shows ON. When the equipment is installed in a cabinet ...

[Page 4] JVC HR-S5900AM

4 EN (MONO) Basic Connections CHECK CONTENTS 1 Make sure the package contains all of the accessories listed in "SPECIFICATIONS" (  pg. 65). SITUATE RECORDER 2 Place the recorder on a stable, horizontal surface. CONNECT RECORDER TO ...

[Page 5] JVC HR-S5900AM

EN 5 (MONO) CONNECT RECORDER TO TV 1 a– Connect the aerial, recorder and TV as per "RF CONNECTION" (  pg. 4). b–Connect the recorder's S VIDEO OUT connector to the TV's S-VIDEO IN connector. c– Connect the recorder's...

[Page 6] JVC HR-S5900AM

6 EN Video Channel Set INITIAL SETTINGS If you have connected the video recorder to your TV via the provided RF cable only (RF connection) – Go to "With RF Connection" below. If you have connected the video recorder to your TV via both th...

[Page 7] JVC HR-S5900AM

EN 7 (Ex.) If channel 50 is available in your area SET VIDEO CHANNEL 3 Set your TV to UHF channel 36. ● If the two vertical white bars appear clearly on the screen as shown in the illustration (  "TEST SIGNAL" on page 6), press OK and ...

[Page 8] JVC HR-S5900AM

8 EN INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) Auto Set Up Before starting, make sure of the following: ● The TV aerial cable should be connected to the recorder. ● The recorder's mains power cord should be connected to a mains outlet.  pg. 4, 5 ● The ...

[Page 9] JVC HR-S5900AM

EN 9 AUTO CH SET PLEASE WAIT START FINISH TV Screen When Auto Set Up is completed, the lowest position number will appear on the front display panel. During Auto Set Up "PLEASE WAIT" blinks on the screen and "Auto" blinks on the f...

[Page 10] JVC HR-S5900AM

10 EN On-Screen Displays Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). You can choose whether or not to have various operational indicators appear on screen, by setting this function ON or OFF. TURN ON THE RECORDER 1 Press . ACCESS MAIN ...

[Page 11] JVC HR-S5900AM

EN 11 Select Language Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). MENU PUSH JOG OK MAIN MENU PROGRAMME NAVIGATION FUNCTION SET TUNER SET INITIAL SET [ 5 / ∞ ] = [MENU] : EXIT TURN ON THE RECORDER 1 Press . ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN 2 P...

[Page 12] JVC HR-S5900AM

12 EN Clock Set Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). TURN ON THE RECORDER 1 Press . ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN 2 Press MENU. ACCESS INITIAL SET SCREEN 3 Press PUSH JOG %fi to place the pointer next to "INITIAL SET", then...

[Page 13] JVC HR-S5900AM

EN 13 PLAYBACK Basic Playback The easiest, most basic operation possible with your video recorder is tape playback. Already-recorded signals on a video tape are read by your video recorder and displayed on your TV just like a TV programme. S-VHS play...

[Page 14] JVC HR-S5900AM

14 EN PLAYBACK (cont.) Playback Features JOG PLAY PAUSE PLAY REW FF PAUSE PUSH JOG NOTE: For short searches, press and hold FF or REW for over 2 seconds during playback or still picture. When released, normal playback resumes. High-Speed Search...

[Page 15] JVC HR-S5900AM

EN 15 Slow Motion ACTIVATE SLOW-MOTION PLAYBACK 1 During playback, turn the JOG dial to the left for forward slow motion. To play in reverse slow motion, continue to turn the JOG dial to the left after selecting all the forward direction slow motion ...

[Page 16] JVC HR-S5900AM

16 EN Manual Tracking Your video recorder is equipped with automatic tracking control. During playback, you can override this and adjust the tracking manually by pressing the PR +/– buttons. OVERRIDE AUTOMATIC TRACKING 1 Press (SP/LP/EP) on the r...

[Page 17] JVC HR-S5900AM

EN 17 Repeat Playback Your video recorder can automatically play back the whole tape 100 times repeatedly. START PLAYBACK 1 Press PLAY. ACTIVATE REPEAT PLAYBACK 2 Press PLAY and hold for over 5 seconds, then release. ● The Play indicator ( ) on the...

[Page 18] JVC HR-S5900AM

18 EN Next Function Memory The Next Function Memory "tells" the recorder what to do after rewinding. Before continuing, ensure that the recorder is in the Stop mode. a– For Automatic Start Of Playback After Tape Rewind... ...press REW, th...

[Page 19] JVC HR-S5900AM

EN 19 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 E...

[Page 20] JVC HR-S5900AM

20 EN RECORDING (cont.) Recording Features Record One Programme While Watching Another SELECT CHANNEL TO WATCH 1 Once recording is in progress, all you need to do is to set the channel controls on the TV for the station you wish to view. ● The prog...

[Page 21] JVC HR-S5900AM

EN 21 Receiving Stereo And Bilingual Programmes Your recorder is equipped with a Sound-Multiplex decoder (A2) and a Digital stereo sound decoder (NICAM) as well, making reception of stereo and bilingual broadcasts possible. When the channel is change...

[Page 22] JVC HR-S5900AM

22 EN RECORDING (cont.) ATTENTION ● 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 r...

[Page 23] JVC HR-S5900AM

EN 23 Super VHS ET Your recorder is equipped with Super VHS ET that makes it possible to record with S-VHS picture quality on VHS cassettes. NOTES: ● The "S-VHS" indicator lights on the front display panel when "S-VHS ET" is se...

[Page 24] JVC HR-S5900AM

24 EN B.E.S.T. Picture System Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). The B.E.S.T. (Biconditional Equalised Signal Tracking) system checks the condition of the tape in use during recording and playback, and compensates to provide th...

[Page 25] JVC HR-S5900AM

EN 25 Recording START RECORDING 1 Press and hold RECORD and press PLAY on the remote, or press RECORD on the recorder. DURING B.E.S.T. B.E.S.T. COMPLETE ● The recorder spends approximately 7 seconds assessing the condition of the tape, then begins ...

[Page 26] JVC HR-S5900AM

26 EN TIMER RECORDING Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). Guide Program Number Set ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN 1 Press MENU. ACCESS INITIAL SET SCREEN 2 Press PUSH JOG %fi to place the pointer next to "INITIAL SET", then ...

[Page 27] JVC HR-S5900AM

EN 27 ENTER RECEIVING CHANNEL POSITION NUMBER 5 Press PUSH JOG %fi or NUMBER keys to input the number of the recorder's channel position on which the Guide Program number's broadcast is received. Then press OK or PUSH JOG . ● If the s...

[Page 28] JVC HR-S5900AM

28 EN G-CODE/SHOWVIEW NO. 12345678 [0 – 9] = [ ] : DELETE [PROG] : EXIT ACCESS G-CODE/ SHOWVIEW NO. SCREEN 1 Press PROG. ENTER G-CODE NUMBER 2 Press the NUMBER keys to enter the G- CODE number of a programme you wish to record. ● If you make a mi...

[Page 29] JVC HR-S5900AM

EN 29 ACCESS TITLE EDIT SCREEN 5 Press the NUMBER key “1”. The Title Edit screen appears. ● You can access the Title Edit screen only when “PROG. NAVIGATION” is set to “ON”. ( pg. 38) ENTER PROGRAMME TITLE 6 Press the NUMBER keys and...

[Page 30] JVC HR-S5900AM

30 EN Express Timer Programming Remember, the clock must be set before you can programme the timer (  pg. 12). Before performing the following steps: ● Insert a cassette with the safety tab in place. The recorder will come on automatically. ● ...

[Page 31] JVC HR-S5900AM

EN 31 SET TAPE SPEED 7 Press SP/LP/EP ( ) to set the tape speed. ACCESS TITLE EDIT SCREEN 8 Press the NUMBER key “1”. The Title Edit screen appears. ● You can access the Title Edit screen only when “PROG. NAVIGATION” is set to “ON”. (�...

[Page 32] JVC HR-S5900AM

32 EN 24H Express Timer Programming JOG ACCESS 24HR EXPRESS TIMER PROGRAMME DISPLAY 1 Push 24H EXPRESS ‰‰ ‰‰ ‰. “ ” and start time start blinking on the display panel. SET PROGRAMME START TIME 2 Turn the JOG dial to the left or right...

[Page 33] JVC HR-S5900AM

EN 33 SET CHANNEL POSITION 4 Turn the JOG dial to the left or right. ● You can cancel the setting at any time by pressing and holding the JOG dial for more than 3 seconds. Repeat from the step 2. ENGAGE RECORDER'S TIMER MODE 5 Press 24H EXPRES...

[Page 34] JVC HR-S5900AM

34 EN TIMER RECORDING (cont.) Check, Cancel And Replace Programmes DISENGAGE TIMER MODE 1 Press ‰‰ ‰‰ ‰, then press . ACCESS PROGRAMME CHECK SCREEN 2 Press ‰‰ ‰‰ ‰?. ACCESS PROGRAMME SCREEN 3 Press ‰‰ ‰‰ ‰? again to ...

[Page 35] JVC HR-S5900AM

EN 35 When programmes overlap each other If “PROGRAM OVERLAPPED” appears, you have another programme overlapping the programme you have just made. The Programme Check screen appears and conflicting programmes will start blinking. Example: Program...

[Page 36] JVC HR-S5900AM

36 EN Auto Timer When the Auto Timer is set to ON the timer is automatically engaged when the recorder power is turned off and automati- cally disengaged when the recorder is powered back on. ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN 1 Press MENU. ACCESS FUNCTION SET ...

[Page 37] JVC HR-S5900AM

EN 37 Automatic Sat- ellite Program Recording SP/LP/EP This facility allows you to automatically record a satellite program which is timer-programmed on your external satellite receiver. Connect a satellite receiver to the recorder's rear AUD...

[Page 38] JVC HR-S5900AM

38 EN Navigation Navigation Playback This function is useful when you wish to quickly find out what programmes you have recorded on a tape with this recorder. This function allows you to select a programme to watch, and then automatically searches fo...

[Page 39] JVC HR-S5900AM

EN 39 Turn Off Navigation If you don't want to record information on the programmes, set "PROG. NAVIGATION" to "OFF". ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN 1 Press MENU. ACCESS FUNCTION SET SCREEN 2 Press PUSH JOG %fi to place the pointer...

[Page 40] JVC HR-S5900AM

40 EN NUMBER OK MENU Edit Programme Title You can edit the the programme titles as you like. Perform steps 1 to 3 of “Navigation Playback” on page 38 before continuing. SELECT PROGRAMME 1 Press PUSH JOG %fi to place the pointer next to the progr...

[Page 41] JVC HR-S5900AM

EN 41 Entering Character Press the appropriate NUMBER key, then press PUSU JOG # to enter each character. Refer to the example below. (Example) Enter “JVC NEWS” Press 5 (JKL) once to enter “J”, then press PUSH JOG # . Press 8 (TUV) three t...

[Page 42] JVC HR-S5900AM

42 EN Remote A/B Code Switching The remote control is capable of controlling two JVC video recorders independently; one set to respond to the remote control's A code control signals and another set to respond to B code control signals. The remot...

[Page 43] JVC HR-S5900AM

EN 43 TURN ON TV 1 Turn on the TV using the Power button on the TV or its remote control. SET TV BRAND CODE 2 Press and hold TV. Press the NUMBER keys to enter your unit’s brand code. Press OK, and release TV. Check if the TV's power goes off ...

[Page 44] JVC HR-S5900AM

44 EN TURN ON UNIT 1 Turn on the cable box, satellite receiver or DVD using the Power button on the unit or its remote control. SET BRAND CODE 2 Press and hold CABLE/SAT/DVD. Press the NUMBER keys to enter your unit’s brand code. Press OK, and rele...

[Page 45] JVC HR-S5900AM

EN 45 CABLE BOX BRAND NAME CODE JVC 72, 73 AMSTRAD 60, 61, 62, 63, 92 BT 72 CANAL+ 81 CANAL SATELLITE 81 D-box 85 ECHOSTAR 51, 78, 79, 80, 82 FINLUX 68 GALAXIS 69, 88 GRUNDIG 64, 65 HIRSCHMANN 64 ITT 68 JERROLD 01, 04, 06, 11, 12, 15, 28, 75 KATHREIN...

[Page 46] JVC HR-S5900AM

46 EN (MONO) I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Connecting/ Using A Stereo System These instructions enable you to connect your video recorder to your Hi-Fi stereo system (if you have one) and ...

[Page 47] JVC HR-S5900AM

EN 47 Preparation For Editing Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). Advantages Of S-VHS Video Recorders You can edit from VHS to S-VHS, from S-VHS to VHS, or, from S-VHS to S-VHS. ● From VHS to S-VHS: Record VHS playback signals...

[Page 48] JVC HR-S5900AM

48 EN EDITING (cont.) Edit From A Camcorder NUMBER "0" You can use a camcorder as the source player and your video recorder as the recorder. MAKE CONNECTIONS 1 A If the camcorder has no S-VIDEO output connector... ... connect the camcorder...

[Page 49] JVC HR-S5900AM

EN 49 (MONO) Edit To Or From Another Video Recorder You can use your video recorder as the source player or the recording deck. MAKE CONNECTIONS 1 Connect the player's AUDIO/VIDEO OUT connector to the recorder's AUDIO/VIDEO IN connect...

[Page 50] JVC HR-S5900AM

50 EN Audio dubbing replaces the normal audio sound of a previously recorded tape with a new soundtrack. Audio Dubbing Original sound AUDIO OUT Audio mixer MAKE CONNECTIONS 1 Connect an audio component to the AUDIO L + R connectors on the recorder&ap...

[Page 51] JVC HR-S5900AM

EN 51 NOTES: ● When monitoring the sound during Audio Dubbing, the normal soundtrack is automatically selected. If you wish to hear the mixed sound (Hi-Fi + Normal soundtracks), press AUDIO on the remote control to select " NORM (HI FI + ...

[Page 52] JVC HR-S5900AM

52 EN INFORMATION ON MULTI-SYSTEM COMPATIBILITY 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. PAL B/G, I, D/K NTSC (M) SECAM B/G, D/K (OIRT) PAL MESECAM NTSC ...

[Page 53] JVC HR-S5900AM

EN 53 Playback This recorder can play back all 3 types of recorded tape. VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT RF OUT NTSC 4.43 MHz NTSC PAL MESECAM PAL MESECAM NTSC [ PAL NTSC 3.58 MHz PAL SECAM NTSC 3.58 NTSC 4.43 PAL (B/G, D/K, I, H) NTSC (M) Recorded tape Playba...

[Page 54] JVC HR-S5900AM

54 EN Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). TUNER SET IMPORTANT Perform the following steps only if auto channel set has not been set correctly by Auto Set Up function (  pg. 8) or if you have moved to a different area or if a ...

[Page 55] JVC HR-S5900AM

EN 55 Manual Channel Set Store channels that were not stored during Auto Set Up ( pg. 8) or Auto Channel Set (  pg. 54). ACCESS TUNER SET SCREEN 1 Perform steps 1 – 3 of "Auto Channel Set" on page 54. ACCESS CHANNEL LIST 2 Press PUS...

[Page 56] JVC HR-S5900AM

56 EN TUNER SET (cont.) Delete A Channel ACCESS TUNER SET SCREEN 1 Perform steps 1 – 3 of "Auto Channel Set" on page 54. ACCESS CHANNEL LIST 2 Press PUSH JOG %fi to place the pointer next to "CH EDIT", then press OK or PUSH JOG...

[Page 57] JVC HR-S5900AM

EN 57 Fine-Tuning Channels ACCESS TUNER SET SCREEN 1 Perform steps 1 – 3 of "Auto Channel Set" on page 54. ACCESS CHANNEL LIST 2 Press PUSH JOG %fi to place the pointer next to "CH EDIT", then press OK or PUSH JOG # . SELECT C...

[Page 58] JVC HR-S5900AM

58 EN TROUBLESHOOTING Before requesting service for a problem, use this chart and see if you can repair the trouble yourself. Small problems are often easily corrected, and this can save you the trouble of sending your video recorder off for repair. ...

[Page 59] JVC HR-S5900AM

EN 59 CORRECTIVE ACTION Insert a cassette, or using adhesive tape, reseal the slot where the tab was removed. Set to the desired channel. Confirm that the source is properly connected. Confirm that all units' power switches are turned on. Set th...

[Page 60] JVC HR-S5900AM

60 EN CORRECTIVE ACTION Position the camcorder so its microphone is away from the TV. Turn the TV's volume down. If you need the skipped channels, restore them. ( pg. 55) Press PAUSE to pause the recording, change channels, then press PLAY to...

[Page 61] JVC HR-S5900AM

EN 61 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS PLAYBACK Q. What happens if the end of the tape is reached during playback or search? A. The tape is automatically rewound to the beginning. Q. Can the video recorder indefinitely remain in the still mode? A. No. It stops ...

[Page 62] JVC HR-S5900AM

62 EN INDEX FRONT VIEW STANDBY/ON Button  pg. 10 Cassette Loading Slot Advanced JOG Dial  pg. 13, 14, 15, 19 S-VIDEO(S-2)/VIDEO/AUDIO Input Connectors  pg. 48 A. DUB [Audio Dubbing] Button  pg. 50 REC LINK Button  pg. 37 REC LINK ...

[Page 63] JVC HR-S5900AM

EN 63 DISPLAY PANEL B.E.S.T. Picture System Display  pg. 24 Audio Level Indicator Programme start time and stop time indicators  pg. 32 Symbolic Mode Indicators "Timer" Indicator  pg. 29, 31, 33 S-VHS Indicator  pg. 22 Channel...

[Page 64] JVC HR-S5900AM

64 EN INDEX (cont.) REMOTE CONTROL Buttons with a small dot on the left side of the name can also be used to operate your TV  pg. 43. CABLE/ SAT/DVD TV VCR TV Button  pg. 43 VCR Button  pg. 43 TV/VCR Button  pg. 43 REVIEW Button  pg. ...

[Page 65] JVC HR-S5900AM

EN 65 SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL Power requirement Rating : AC 110 V – 240 V`, 50 Hz/ 60 Hz Operating : AC 090 V – 260 V`, 50 Hz/ 60 Hz Power consumption : 20 W Temperature Operating : 5°C to 40°C Storage : �...

[Page 66] JVC HR-S5900AM

MEMO HR-S5900/5990AM-EN47-68 5/9/02, 4:57 PM66 ...

[Page 67] JVC HR-S5900AM

MEMO HR-S5900/5990AM-EN47-68 5/9/02, 4:57 PM67 ...

[Page 68] JVC HR-S5900AM

EN COPYRIGHT © 2002 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD. AM Printed in Malaysia 0502MNV * ID * PJ VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED HR-S5900/S5990AM ® ® Registered Trademark owned by VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD. Untitled-5 9/9/02, 10:50 AM68 ...