Page 1: Table Of Contents
® ENGLISH CO N TEN TS SAFETY FIRST Safety Precautions ........2 INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER 4 Basic Connections ........4 S-VIDEO Connection ......5 VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER INITIAL SETTINGS Video Channel Set ........6 Auto Set Up ..........8 HR-S5900AM On-Screen Displays ......
Page 2: Safety First
SAFETY FIRST Sa fety Preca utions The rating plate and the safety caution are on the rear of the unit. WARN IN G: D AN GERO U S VO LTAGE IN SID E WARN IN G: TO PREVEN T FIRE O R SH O CK H AZARD , D O N O T EXPO SE TH IS U N IT TO RAIN O R M O ISTU RE.
Page 3 PO W ER SYSTEM This set operates on voltage of AC110 – 240 V` (Rating), AC90 – 260 V` (Operating), 50/60 Hz with automatic switching. The STANDBY/ON button does not completely shut off mains power from the unit, but switches operating current on and off.
Page 4: Installing Your New Recorder
IN STALLIN G YO U R N EW RECO RD ER It's essential that your video recorder be properly connected. Follow these steps carefully. THESE STEPS MUST BE COM- Ba sic PLETED BEFORE ANY VIDEO OPERATION CAN BE PER- FORMED. Connections CHECK CO N TEN TS Make sure the package contains all of the accessories...
Page 5: S-Video Connection
S-VIDEO Connection Back of TV Audio cable (not provided) S-VIDEO IN connector S-Video cable (provided) Aerial or Cable AUDIO IN connectors Aerial terminal AUDIO OUT Mains outlet Mains Power ANT. IN Cord (MONO) Back of Recorder S VIDEO OUT RF Cable (provided) RF OUT ●...
Page 6: Initial Settings
IN ITIAL SETTIN GS If you have connected the video recorder to your TV via the provided RF cable only (RF connection) – Go to V ideo "W ith RF Connection" below. If you have connected the video recorder to your TV Cha nnel Set via both the provided RF cable and an AV cable (AV connection), or via the provided RF cable, the provided...
Page 7 ● If you cannot obtain the two vertical white bars clearly with any channel between 28 and 60, consult FIN ISH VIDEO CHAN N EL your JVC dealer. FIN ISH VIDEO CHAN N EL Press If Auto Set U p ( pg.
Page 8: Auto Set Up
IN ITIAL SETTIN GS (cont.) The Auto Set Up function simplifies installation by guiding you through the procedures of setting the language, clock and tuner Auto Set Up channels — simply follow the on-screen menus that appear. Before starting, make sure of the following: ●...
Page 9 M ajor Countries / Areas TV System SELECT TV SYSTEM Australia, New Zealand, Kuwait, U.A.E., Press %ﬁ to place the pointer next to the PU SH JO G Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, appropriate TV system (refer to the table on the left). Iran, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Morocco, Lebanon, Iraq ST ART AUTO CHAN N EL...
Page 10: On-Screen Displays
IN ITIAL SETTIN GS (cont.) You can choose whether or not to have various operational indicators appear on screen, by setting this function ON or OFF. O n-Screen TURN O N THE RECO RDER Displa ys Press ACCESS MAIN MEN U Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode).
Page 11: Select Language
TURN O N THE RECO RDER Select Press La ngua ge ACCESS MAIN MEN U SCREEN Press Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). M EN U ACCESS IN ITIAL SET SCREEN Press %ﬁ to PU SH JO G MAIN MENU place the pointer next to...
Page 12: Clock Set
IN ITIAL SETTIN GS (cont.) TURN O N THE RECO RDER Clock Set Press Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). ACCESS MAIN MEN U SCREEN Press M EN U ACCESS IN ITIAL SET SCREEN Press %ﬁ...
Page 13: Playback
PLAYBACK The easiest, most basic operation possible with your video recorder is tape playback. Already-recorded signals on a video Ba sic tape are read by your video recorder and displayed on your TV just like a TV programme. S-VHS playback is possible only with S-VHS PAL tapes recorded Pla yba ck in SP, LP or EP or S-VHS NTSC tapes recorded in the SP mode.
Page 14: Playback Features
PLAYBACK (cont.) N O TE: Pla yba ck Refer to the illustrations below as you read the following procedures. Fea tures Forward Reverse Reverse Reverse Reverse Slow Normal Forward slow search play motion play search motion 5 steps 2 steps 5 steps 2 steps Still Picture/ Fra me-By-Fra me...
Page 15 Slow M otion Index Sea rch Your recorder automatically marks £ 2 ACTIVATE SLO W -MO TIO N index codes at the beginning of each recording. This function gives PLAYBACK you quick access to any one of 9 index codes in either direction. During playback, turn the dial to the left for JO G...
Page 16 PLAYBACK (cont.) M a nua l Tra ck ing Your video recorder is equipped with automatic tracking control. During playback, you can override this and adjust the tracking manually by pressing the buttons. PR +/ – O VERRIDE AUTO MATIC TRACKIN G Press on the remote control to engage...
Page 17 Repea t Pla yba ck V ideo Sta bilizer You can automatically correct vertical vibrations in the picture Your video recorder can automatically play back the whole tape when playing back unstable recordings made on another 100 times repeatedly. recorder. * The default setting is "OFF".
Page 18 PLAYBACK (cont.) N ex t Function M emory Sk ip Sea rch The Next Function Memory "tells" the recorder what to do after SKIP O VER UN WAN TED rewinding. Before continuing, ensure that the recorder is in the Stop mode. SECTIO N S For Automatic Start Of Playback After Tape Rewind...
Page 19: Recording
RECO RD IN G TV signals being received by the recorder's built-in tuner can be recorded onto a video tape. You can "capture" a TV programme Ba sic 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.
Page 20: Recording Features
RECO RD IN G (cont.) Record O ne Progra mme Recording W hile W a tching Another SELECT CHAN N EL TO Fea tures WATCH 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.
Page 21 Insta nt Timer Recording (ITR) Receiving Stereo And Bilingua l Progra mmes This easy method lets you record for from 30 minutes to 6 hours (selectable in 30-min. increments), and shuts the recorder off Your recorder is equipped with a Sound-Multiplex decoder (A2) and after recording is finished.
Page 22 RECO RD IN G (cont.) S-VHS (Super VHS), S-VHS ET a nd VHS Your recorder can record in S-VHS, S-VHS ET or VHS. S-VHS allows you to make high quality video recordings with a horizontal resolution of 400 lines. This compares with the 240 lines of resolution of normal VHS recordings.
Page 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. ACCESS MAIN MEN U SCREEN Press M EN U ACCESS FUN CTIO N SET SCREEN Press %ﬁ...
Page 24: Picture System
RECO RD IN G (cont.) The B.E.S.T. (Biconditional Equalised Signal Tracking) system checks the condition of the tape in use during recording and B.E.S.T . Picture playback, and compensates to provide the highest-possible recording and playback pictures. The default setting for both recording and playback is "ON".
Page 25 Recording Pla yba ck The recorder assesses the quality of the tape once you initiate ST ART RECO RDIN G playback. Press and hold and press on the remote, RECO RD PLAY ST ART PLAYBACK or press on the recorder. RECO RD D U RIN G B.E.S.T.
Page 26: Timer Recording
TIMER RECORDING The G- timer programming system eliminates the need to CODE input channel, date, start and stop time data when setting the timer record function. Simply key in the G- number for the CODE ™ ™ CODE TV programme you wish to record (found in most TV listings) and the recorder's timer is automatically programmed.
Page 27 EN TER RECEIVIN G CHAN N EL PO SITIO N N UMBER Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ or G-CODE/SHOWVIEW SETUP NUMBER keys to input the number of the recorder's GUIDE PROG TV PROG channel position on which the Guide Program number's broadcast is [0-9] OR [5/ ∞...
Page 28: G- Code ™/Show View ™ Timer
TIMER RECORDING (cont.) With the G- system , timer programming is greatly CODE simplified because each TV programme has a corresponding code number which your recorder is able to recognise. ™ ™ CODE ACCESS G-CO DE/ Timer SHO W VIEW N O . SCREEN Press PROG.
Page 29 ACCESS TITLE EDIT SCREEN Press the NUMBER key – P1 – “1”. The Title Edit screen appears. 25. 04 21:00 PR. 1 ● You can access the Title Edit screen only when [0–9] : SELECT LETTERS [ ] : DELETE “PROG.
Page 30: Express Timer Programming
TIMER RECORDING (cont.) ACCESS G-CO DE SCREEN Ex press Timer Press PROG. Progra m m ing ACCESS PRO GRAMME SCREEN Remember, the clock must be set before you can Press START +/–. (If you're – P1 – programme the timer ( pg.
Page 31 SET T APE SPEED Press SP/LP/EP ( ) to set the tape speed. ACCESS TITLE EDIT SCREEN Press the NUMBER key – P1 – “1”. The Title Edit screen appears. 25. 12 21:00 PR. 1 ● You can access the Title Edit screen only when NUMBER [0–9] : SELECT LETTERS...
Page 32: Express Timer Programming
TIMER RECORDING (cont.) 2 4 H Ex press You can programme a timer recording that starts within 24 hours. ACCESS 24HR EXPRESS Tim er TIMER PRO GRAMME DISPLAY Progra m m ing Push 24H EXPRESS ‰ ‰ ‰ ‰ ‰ . “ ”...
Page 33 SET CHAN N EL PO SITIO N 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. EN GAGE RECO RDER' S TIMER MO DE Press 24H EXPRESS ‰...
Page 34 TIMER RECORDING (cont.) To ca ncel or repla ce a progra mme... CAN CEL O R REPLACE A PRO GRAMME Press to cancel a programme. To replace a programme, press the appropriate button: START+/–, STOP+/–, DATE+/–, PR+/–, DAILY, WEEKLY and/or SP/LP/EP ( ●...
Page 35 W hen progra mmes overla p ea ch 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. PR START STOP DATE 8:00 10:00 24.
Page 36 TIMER RECORDING (cont.) Auto SP → LP Tim er Auto Timer If, when timer-recording in SP mode, there is not enough tape to When the Auto Timer is set to ON the timer is automatically record the entire programme, the recorder automatically engaged when the recorder power is turned off and automati- switches to LP mode (with PAL broadcasts) or EP mode (with cally disengaged when the recorder is powered back on.
Page 37: Automatic Satellite Programme Recording
This facility allows you to automatically record a satellite program which is timer-programmed on your external satellite Automatic Sat- receiver. Connect a satellite receiver to the recorder's rear AUDIO/VIDEO IN connectors and program the timer on the satellite receiver; the recorder starts recording when the signals ellite Program input from the satellite receiver to the rear AUDIO/VIDEO IN connectors, and when there is no input signals the recorder...
Page 38: Programme Navigation
PROGRAMME NAVIGATION Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). N a viga tion N a viga tion Pla yba ck When you record a TV programme with this recorder, the This function is useful when you wish to quickly find out what recorder automatically stores in its memory the recording date, programmes you have recorded on a tape with this recorder.
Page 39 Turn O ff N a viga tion Progra mme N a viga tion If you don't want to record information on the programmes, set Screen "PROG. NAVIGATION" to "OFF". ACCESS MAIN MEN U 14. 06. 00 22 : 00 PR. 29 –...
Page 40 PROGRAMME NAVIGATION (cont.) Edit Progra mme 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 PRO GRAMME Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to 14. 06. 00 22 : 00 PR.
Page 41 Refer to the example below. DELETE T APE DAT A (Example) Enter “JVC NEWS” Press 5 (JKL) once to enter “J”, then press PUSH JOG Press for more than 3 Press 8 (TUV) three times to enter “V”, then press PUSH JOG 14.
Page 42: Special Features
SPECIAL FEATURES Remote A/ B Code Sw itching Rem ote 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 Control code control signals.
Page 43 ATTEN TIO N Although the provided remote control unit is compatible with JVC televisions, as well as many other models, it may not work The remote control can operate not only the video recorder with your TV, or in some instances, may have limited function but also some of your TV, cable box, satellite receiver and capability.
Page 44 Although the provided remote control unit is compatible with ● To operate your video recorder, first press the VCR button JVC satelite receiver and DVD, as well as many other models, it to set the remote control to the Video mode.
Page 45 DVD M ulti-bra nd Code Ca ble Box or Sa tellite Re- ceiver M ulti-bra nd Code DVD BRAND NAME CODE CABLE BOX BRAND NAME CODE PANASONIC PHILIPS 72, 73 TOSHIBA AMSTRAD 60, 61, 62, 63, 92 CANAL+ CANAL SATELLITE D-box ECHOSTAR 51, 78, 79, 80, 82...
Page 46: System Connections
SYSTEM CONNECTIONS These instructions enable you to connect your video recorder to your Hi-Fi stereo system (if you have one) and listen to the Connecting/ soundtrack through the stereo. Using A Stereo System FM Tuner CD Player Stereo Amplifier AUX IN or TAPE MONITOR Audio Cable (not provided) Television Speaker...
Page 47: Editing
ED ITIN G Picture Control Prepa ra tion This feature helps you to adjust the playback picture quality according to your preference. *The default setting is "AUTO." For Editing ACCESS MAIN N EN U SCREEN Press M EN U Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). ACCESS FUN CTIO N SET SCREEN Place the pointer next to "FUNCTION SET"...
Page 48: Edit From A Camcorder
AUDIO OUT connector to the AUDIO L input N U M BER "0" connector on your recorder. ● When a Master Edit Control-equipped JVC camcorder is used, the camcorder is capable of controlling the PR +/ – recorder. Refer to the camcorder's instruction manual for operating procedure.
Page 49: Tm Tm Edit To Or From Another Video
You can use your video recorder as the source player or the recording deck. Edit To O r MAKE CO N N ECTIO N S From Another Connect the player's AUDIO/VIDEO OUT connector to the recorder's AUDIO/VIDEO IN connector. ● Use the L connector for monaural connection. V ideo SET RECO RDIN G DECK' S IN PUT MO DE...
Page 50: Audio Dubbing
ED ITIN G (cont.) Audio dubbing replaces the normal audio sound of a previously recorded tape with a new soundtrack. Audio Dubbing Normal audio track Pre-recorded tape Video/Hi-Fi audio track Audio-dubbed tape MAKE CO N N ECTIO N S Connect an audio component to the AUDIO L + R connectors on the recorder's front panel.
Page 51 ST ART DUBBIN G Engage the audio component's Play mode, then press to start the tape in your recorder. Audio dubbing PLAY begins at this point. ● " " blinks and " " is displayed on the front display panel. ●...
Page 52: Inform Ation On M Ulti-System Com Patibility
IN FO RM ATIO N O N M U LTI-SYSTEM CO M PATIBILITY PAL/ M ESECAM Recording N TSC Recording a nd a nd Pla yba ck Pla yba ck Select the appropriate colour system for recording or playback. To record NTSC signals or playback a NTSC tape, it will be necessary to select the appropriate mode.
Page 53 Pla yba ck This recorder can play back all 3 types of recorded tape. Recorded tape H R-S5900AM / H R-S5990AM Playback circuit Multi-system receiver MESECAM (B/G, D/K, I, H) Built-in MESECAM NTSC (M) RF OUT RFconverter K, I, G, H, M* NTSC [ PAL NTSC NTSC 3.58 MHz...
Page 54: Tuner Set
TU N ER SET Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). IM PO RTAN T Perform the following steps only if auto channel set has not been set correctly by Auto Set Up function ( pg.
Page 55 M a nua l Cha nnel Set SELECT TV SYSTEM Store channels that were not stored during Auto Set Up ( pg. 8) Press % ﬁ to PU SH JO G or Auto Channel Set ( pg. 54). TV SYSTEM SELECT place the pointer next to the appropriate TV system, ACCESS TUN ER SET...
Page 56 TU N ER SET (cont.) Delete A Cha nnel Sw a p Cha nnel Positions : To swap CH03 and CH09. Example ACCESS TUN ER SET ACCESS TUN ER SET SCREEN SCREEN Perform steps – of "Auto Channel Set" on page 54. Perform steps –...
Page 57 Fine-Tuning Cha nnels TV System Selection – W hen you see the picture but the ACCESS TUN ER SET a udio ca n't be hea rd or SCREEN sounds unna tura l Perform steps – of "Auto Channel Set" on page 54. ACCESS TUN ER SET SCREEN ACCESS CHAN N EL LIST...
Page 58: Troubleshooting
The heads must be cleaned. Use a dry interrupted while TV broadcasts cleaning cassette –TCL-2– or consult are clear. Or “USE CLEANING your JVC dealer. CASSETTE” appears on the screen. 8. Playback picture has a loss of ● The wrong colour system is selected Select the correct colour system colour.
Page 59 RECO RDIN G SYM PTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION 1. Recording cannot be started. ● There is no cassette loaded, or the Insert a cassette, or using adhesive cassette loaded has had its Record tape, reseal the slot where the tab Safety tab removed.
Page 60 TRO U BLESH O O TIN G (cont.) O THER PRO BLEM S SYM PTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION 1. Whistling or howling is heard from ● The camcorder's microphone is too Position the camcorder so its the TV during camcorder record- close to the TV.
Page 61: Questions And Answ Ers
Q U ESTIO N S AN D AN SW ERS PLAYBACK TIM ER RECORDING Q . W hat happens if the end of the tape is reached ‰ Q . " " and " " remain lit on the display panel. Is there during playback or search? a problem? The tape is automatically rewound to the beginning.
Page 62: Index
IN D EX FRO N T VIEW STANDBY/ON Button pg. 10 Display Panel pg. 63 Cassette Loading Slot Infrared Beam Receiving Window RECORD Button pg. 19 Advanced JOG Dial pg. 13, 14, 15, 19 S-VIDEO(S-2)/VIDEO/AUDIO Input Connectors PAUSE Button pg. 14 pg.
Page 63 REAR VIEW 4 5 6 (MONO) Mains Power Cord pg. 4, 5 ANT. IN Connector pg. 4, 5 S VIDEO OUT Connector pg. 5 Lithium Battery Compartment pg. 7 S VIDEO IN(S-1) Connector pg. 48 Remote PAUSE Connector pg. 48 AUDIO/VIDEO OUT Connectors pg.
Page 64 TV, cable box, satellite directions as indicated under the battery cover. ● If the remote control doesn't work properly, remove its batteries, receiver and DVD sets of JVC and other brands. pg. 43–45. ● Point the remote control toward the sensor window.
Page 65: Specifications
SPECIFICATIO N S GEN ERAL TU N ER/ TIM ER Power requirement TV channel storage Rating : AC 110 V – 240 V`, 50 Hz/ capacity : 99 positions (+AUX position) 60 Hz Tuning system : Frequency synthesized tuner Operating : AC 090 V –...
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