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Tuning system : Frequency-synthesized tuner Power consumption Channel coverage Power on : 20 W : Channels 2–13 JVC SERVICE & ENGINEERING COMPANY OF AMERICA Power off : 2.5 W : Channels 14–69 Temperature CATV : 113 Channels DIVISION OF JVC AMERICAS CORP.
Important Safety Precautions Prior to shipment from the factory, JVC products are strictly inspected to conform with the recognized product safety and electrical codes of the countries in which they are to be sold. However, in order to maintain such compliance, it is equally important to implement the following precautions when a set is being serviced.
• Safety Check after Servicing Examine the area surrounding the repaired location for damage or deterioration. Observe that screws, parts and wires have been returned to original positions, Afterwards, perform the following tests and confirm the specified values in order to verify compliance with safety standards.
SECTION 1 DISASSEMBLY 1.3 Disassembly/assembly method 1.1 Disassembly flow chart Step/ Fig. This flowchart lists the disassembling steps for the cabinet Part Name Point Note Loc No. parts and P.C. boards in order to gain access to item(s) to [1] Top cover, D1 3(S1a) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - be serviced.
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Procedures for Lowering the Cassette holder assembly As the mechanism of this unit is integrated with the Housing assembly, the holder must be lowered and the two screws un- screwed when removing the Mechanism assembly. Front panel assembly (L2a) Fig. 2 CN7001 (L2a) Fig.
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Note: When installing the Mechanism assembly, secure the screws (S4a to S4b) in the order of a, b. (S5a) Main board (S4c) WR4a assembly <Note 2c> (S4a) (S4d) <Note 4a> (S4b) <Note 4a> Mechanism assembly (L5a) Q3002 End sensor <Note 4a> CN2001 D3001 <Note 4a>...
1.4 Service position TP2253 TP106 A.PB.FM PB.FM This unit has been designed so that the Mechanism and Demodulator Main board assemblies can be removed together from the board assembly TP111 D.FF chassis assembly. Before diagnosing or servicing the cir- TP4001 CTL.P Main board cuit boards, take out the major parts from the chassis as-...
Notes: 1.7 Emergency display function • The EMG detail information <1><2> show the information This unit has a function for storing the history of the past two on the latest EMG. emergencies (EMG) and displaying them on each FDP (or It becomes “...
1.7.3 EMG content description Note: EMG contents “E08/E09” are for the model with Dynamic Drum (DD). CONTENT CAUSE E01: Loading EMG 1. The mechanism is locked in the middle of mode transition. When the mechanism mode cannot be changed to an- 2.
1.7.4 EMG detail information <1> * 2 : Mechanism operation mode [Common table of MN* and M3*] The status (electrical operation mode) of the VCR and the sta- tus (mechanism operation mode/sensor information) of the Display Mechanism operation mode mechanism in the latest EMG can be confirmed based on the MN* M3* figure in EMG detail information <1>...
3– : Mechanism sensor information Note: [Common table of MN*, HD* and M3*] • EMG detail information <2> is the reference information stored using the remaining tape detection function of the Mechanism sensor information Display MN* / HD* cassette tape. As a result, it may not identify cassette cor- REC safety Start S-VHS SW...
SECTION 2 MECHANISM ADJUSTMENT 2.1 Before starting repair and adjustment 2.1.1 Precautions (1) Unplug the power cord plug of the VCR before using your Loading motor soldering iron. (2) Take care not to cause any damage to the conductor wires when plugging and unplugging the connectors. (3) Do not randomly handle the parts without identifying where the trouble is.
2. In case of mechanical failure 2.1.4 Jigs and tools required for adjustment If you cannot remove the cassette tape which is loaded be- Roller driver A/C head positioning tool Torque gauge cause of any mechanical failure, manually remove it by tak- PTU94002 PTU94010 PUJ48075-2...
2.1.5 Maintenance and inspection 1. Location of major mechanical parts In this chapter, the two mechanism speeds are described by comparing the speeds of the standard type and the high-speed FF/REW type. It is possible to distinguish between these two types of mechanism by the diameters of their capstan pulleys. The capstan pulley diameter for the standard type is approx.
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4. Suggested servicing schedule for main components The following table indicates the suggested period for such Guide rail Roller cam assembly service measures as cleaning,lubrication and replacement. In practice, the indicated periods will vary widely according to environmental and usage conditions.However, the indi- cated components should be inspected when a set is brought for service and the maintenance work performed if neces- sary.
2.2 Replacement of major parts 2.2.3 Cassette holder assembly 1. How to remove 2.2.1 Before starting disassembling (Phase matching (1) Remove the guide rail and roller cam assembly. (See between mechanical parts) Fig.2-2-3a.) The mechanism of this unit is closely linked with the rotary (3 lugs on the guide rail and one lug on the roller cam encoder and system controller circuits.
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(5) While holding the left side of the cassette holder, lift the 2. How to install (Phase matching) cassette holder assembly so that the three legs on the (1) Insert the section (A) of the drive arm into the section (B) left side are all released.
2.2.6 A/C head Notches Guide hole Notch 1. How to remove Relay gear (1) Remove the two screws (A) and remove the A/C head together with the head base. (2) When replacing only the A/C head, remove the three screws (B) while controlling the compression spring. Head base Screws(A) Drive gear...
2. How to install (Centering the mounting position) Loading motor board assembly When the capstan motor has once been removed and then reinstalled out of the initial correct position in the rotational Loading motor direction, the capstan motor current may be unstable during Lugs operation in high or low temperatures.
2.2.10 Rotary encoder 2.2.12 Change lever assembly, direct gear, clutch gear and coupling gear 1. How to remove (1) Remove the screw (A) and remove the rotary encoder 1. How to remove (1) Release the two lugs of the rotary encoder guide in the by pulling it up.
2.2.13 Link lever 2.2.14 Cassette gear, control cam and worm gear 1. How to remove 1. How to remove (1) Remove the two slit washers. (1) Remove the control cam by lifting it. (2) Remove the link lever by lifting it from the shaft retained (2) Open the two lugs of the cassette gear outward and pull by the slit washers.
(3) Install the control plate so that the section A of the load- (3) Turn the loading arm gear (take-up side) clockwise so ing arm gear shaft fits into the hole (A) of the control plate, that the notch of the loading arm gear (take-up side) is the section B of the control plate guide into the hole (B), in alignment with the projection of the loading arm gear and the control plate comes under the section C of the...
2.2.17 Take-up lever, take-up head and control plate guide (1) Remove the spring of the take-up lever from the main deck. Spring (2) Remove the lug (A) of the take-up lever from the main Sub brake assembly deck and pull out the take-up lever and the take-up head Lug(A) (take-up side) together.
2.2.21 Tension brake assembly, reel disk (supply side) 2.2.23 Stator assembly and tension arm assembly (1) Remove the flat cable. 1. How to remove (2) Remove the two screws (A), (B) and remove the lug wire. (1) Remove the three lugs of the tension brake assembly (3) Remove the stator assembly by lifting in the arrow-indi- from the main deck and pull them off.
2.2.25 Upper drum assembly Notes: • To replace the upper drum assembly only may not be possible with some models. For upper drum assem- bly replacement, refer to the parts list. (When the parts number of the upper drum assembly is not listed on Lower drum assembly the parts list, then this cannot be replaced.) •...
2.3 Compatibility adjustment pole base assembly (supply or take-up side). (7) Unload the cassette tape once, play back the alignment Notes: tape (A1) again and confirm the V.PB FM waveform. • Although compatibility adjustment is very important, (8) After adjustment, confirm that the tape wrinkling does not it is not necessary to perform this as part of the nor- occur at the roller upper or lower limits.
(4) Adjust the AUDIO OUT waveform and Control pulse waveform by turning the screws (1), (2) and (3) little by little until both waveforms reach maximum. The screw (1) and (3) are for adjustment of tilt and the screw (2) for azi- muth.
[Perform adjustment steps (7) to (10) only for 2 Head (4) Set the VCR to the Auto adjust mode by transmitting the models equipped with LP mode.] code (F) twice from the Jig RCU. When the VCR enters the stop mode, the adjustment is completed. (7) Then play back the alignment tape (A2).
Mechanism Timing Chart EJECT CASS- Mechanism mode CASS-INS FF/REW STOP SLOW/STILL PLAY Control plate mark HIGH C CH HIGH Rotary encoder B CH HIGH A CH Control cam angle 264. 318. 412. Rotary encoder 114. 150. 167. 178. 207. 218. 240.
SECTION 3 ELECTRICAL ADJUSTMENT 3.1 Precaution The following adjustment procedures are not only necessary • Set the switches as shown below unless otherwise after replacement of consumable mechanical parts or board specified on the relevant adjustment chart. The switches assemblies, but are also provided as references to be referred that are not listed below can be set as desired.
Servo circuit Note: • For FWD slow (+1/6x) playback, transmit the code “08” 3.2.1 Switching point from the Jig RCU to enter the slow playback mode, and Signal (A1) • Stairstep signal transmit the code “D0” for REV slow (–1/6x) mode. (A2) •...
(3) Set the EVR address to (F2) by transmitting the code (F3) (7) Set the VCR to the EVR mode by transmitting the code from the Jig RCU. (F1) from the Jig RCU. (4) Transmit the code (F4) from the Jig RCU to adjust so that (8) Set the EVR address to (F2) by transmitting the code (F3) the Y level of the Y OUT waveform becomes the speci- from the Jig RCU.
(7) Release the EVR mode of the VCR by transmitting the (4) If the A.PB FM level is not within the specified value (G1), code (F1) from the Jig RCU again. (When the EVR mode perform the adjustment in a following procedure. is released, the adjusted data is memorized.) (5) Set the VCR to the EVR mode by transmitting the code (8) Repeat steps (2) to (7) in the mode (B2).
SECTION 4 CHARTS AND DIAGRAMS 4) Indication on schematic diagram NOTES OF SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM Voltage Indications for REC and PB mode on the sche- matic diagram are as shown below. Safety precautions The Components identified by the symbol critical for safety. For continued safety, replace safety critical components only with manufacturer's recom- REC mode mended parts.
6. Signal path Symbols CIRCUIT BOARD NOTES The arrows indicate the signal path as follows. 1. Foil and Component sides 1) Foil side (B side) : Playback signal path Parts on the foil side seen from foil face (pattern face) are indicated.
I2C CLK BITIN BITIN (SYSCON Page 4-9) BS ANT ON(L) BS ANT ON(L) ONLY USED FOR (SW.REG Page 4-11) CN7108 CN7103 (JVC MODELS) BS ANT BS ANT (JVC MODELS) HR-S5900U (TUNER/DEMOD Page 4-13) 2D DIGITAL DEMOD TU VIDEO FRONT (FRONT...
MAIN ( S-SUB ) SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM Note : The Parts Number , value and rated voltage etc. in the Schematic Diagram are for references only. When replacing the parts , refer to the Parts List. MAIN(S-SUB) R504 3.3k C524 300p IC502 R505 3.9k...
MAIN ( SYSCON ) SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM The Parts Number , value and rated voltage etc. in the Schematic Diagram are for references only. Note : When replacing the parts , refer to the Parts List. CAP MDA MAIN [SYSCON] CN3001 C4001 GND[C] CAP FG...
MAIN ( SW.REG ) SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM The Parts Number , value and rated voltage etc. in the Schematic Diagram are for references only. Note : When replacing the parts , refer to the Parts List. TO FRONT MAIN[SW .REG] DC3.5V[+] R5327 2.2k R5326...
MAIN ( TUNER/DEMOD ) SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM Note : The Parts Number , value and rated voltage etc. in the Schematic Diagram are for references only. When replacing the parts , refer to the Parts List. MAIN [TUNER] TU6001 TSUSHIT NC(GND) AUDIO IN TO SW.REG CH SW...
MAIN ( FRONT ) AND ADV.JOG SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS Note : The Parts Number , value and rated voltage etc. in the Schematic Diagram are for references only. When replacing the parts , refer to the Parts List. DI7001 DI7002 R7034 R7036 D7007 R7022...
MAIN ( TERMINAL ) SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM The Parts Number , value and rated voltage etc. in the Schematic Diagram are for references only. Note : When replacing the parts , refer to the Parts List. TO S-JACK CN7103 CN7108 R924 FRONT Y R925 FRONT C...
MAIN ( BS CONNECTION ), S-JACK , R.PAUSE AND C.BOX CTL SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS Note : The Parts Number , value and rated voltage etc. in the Schematic Diagram are for references only. When replacing the parts , refer to the Parts List. OPEN ONLY USED FOR HR-S5900U...
4.10 2D DIGITAL SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM The Parts Number , value and rated voltage etc. in the Schematic Diagram are for references only. Note : When replacing the parts , refer to the Parts List. 0 5 2D DIGITAL C1212 0.001 C1211 B1204 /6.3...
4.11 DEMODULATOR SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM The Parts Number , value and rated voltage etc. in the Schematic Diagram are for references only. Note : When replacing the parts , refer to the Parts List. 1 4 DEMOD R1506 R1507 C1512 C1511 C1513 C1518 C1517 C1516...
MAIN , R.PAUSE AND C.BOX CTL CIRCUIT BOARDS 4.12 CAUTION : FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST FIRE HAZARD, REPLACE ONLY WITH SAME TYPE AND RATED FUSE(S). 03 MAIN , 91 R.PAUSE , 92 C.BOX CTL FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST FIRE HAZARD, REPLACE ONLY WITH SAME TYPE CP(S) MANUFACTURED BY ROHM. DANGEROUS VOLTAGE ATTENTION : LPB10134-001E...
4.17 VOLTAGE CHARTS 4.18 CPU PIN FUNCTION <MAIN> MODE MODE MODE MODE MODE MODE MODE <SYSCON IC3001> PLAY PLAY PLAY PLAY PLAY PLAY PIN NO. PIN NO. PIN NO. PIN NO. PIN NO. PIN NO. PIN NO. 11.6 11.6 PIN No. LABEL IN/OUT FUNCTION...
4.19 SYSTEM CONTROL BLOCK DIAGRAM MAIN (SYSCON) IC3001 ( SYSTEM CONTROL MICRO PROCESSOR ) CN3001 X3002 TIMER CLOCK (32KHz) X3001 MAIN SYSTEM CLOCK (14.32MHz) CON1 CN3002 DRUM MDA DRUM CTL V DRUM CTL V D.PG D.PG IN S3001 SAFETY D.FG D.FG IN SAFETY S3002...
4.20 VIDEO BLOCK DIAGRAM MAIN ( S-SUB ) IC502 ( S-VHS & S-VHS ET SWITCH ) EE(L) NON LINEAR PROCESSOR Y TO SUB MAIN ALC DET PB COLOR REC COLOR V FROM AV Y TO AV FRONT V IN USED USED V FROM OSD WF10...
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MAIN ( VIDEO , TERMINAL ) Y TO SUB MAIN ALC DET PB COLOR REC COLOR TP106 V FROM AV PB.FM Y TO AV Q7-Q9 FRONT V IN V FROM OSD & EQ I2C DATA A/V I2C CLK A/V USED REAR1 V IN fsc IN X-tal...
4.21 AUDIO BLOCK DIAGRAM VIDEO/AUDIO , TERMINAL) MAIN TUNER ( VIDEO & AUDIO SIGNAL PROCESSOR ) DEMOD(R) MUTE DEMOD(L) A. FF RF AUDIO I2CDATA I2CCLK A.ENV/ND(L) J7101 A.MUTE FRONT IN H. RECST(H) A.FF INPUT N. REC(H) SYSCON AUDIO(R) SELECT N. RECST(H) (R-CH) DATA LOGIC...
SECTION 5 PARTS LIST SAFETY PRECAUTION Parts identified by the symbol are critical for safety. Replace only with specified part numbers. < > PACKING AND ACCESSORY ASSEMBLY The instruction manual to be provided with this product will differ according to the destination. ADHESIVE TAPE 306A FINAL ASSY <M2>...
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< > FINAL ASSEMBLY BEWARE OF BOGUS PARTS Parts that do not meet specifications may cause trouble in regard to safety and per- formance. We recommend that genuine JVC parts be used. 505F R.PAUSE BOARD ASSY<91> 505E DEMOD BOARD ASSY <14>...
< > MECHANISM ASSEMBLY A/C HEAD BOARD ASSY <12> LOADING MOTOR BOARD ASSY <55> Classifi- Symbol in Part No. cation drawing Grease KYODO-SH-P NOTE:The section marked in AA and BB indicate lubrication and greasing areas. COSMO-HV56...
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VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER HR-S5900U/5910U HR-S3900U/3910U CABLE/ MBR SET POWER TV/VCR A. MONITOR DISPLAY DAILY(M-F) WEEKLY C.RESET CANCEL TIMER START STOP DATE EXPRESS PROGRAMMING PROG PROG SP/EP SKIP SEARCH CHECK PLAY PLAY POWER – STOP CH– /+ PUSH / TURN SHUTTLE PLUS REC LINK A.DUB...
Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing the JVC S-VHS video cassette recorder. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions contained in the following pages to ensure safe use of your new VCR. CAUTIONS Declaration of Conformity Model Number...
IMPORTANT PRODUCT 5. Ventilation Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation. To ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS from overheating, these openings must not be blocked or covered. • Do not block the openings by placing the product on a bed, Electrical energy can perform many useful functions.
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SERVICING 1. Accessories 1. Servicing To avoid personal injury: If your product is not operating correctly or exhibits a marked • Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, change in performance and you are unable to restore normal bracket, or table.
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CONTENTS INSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR SPECIAL EFFECT PLAYBACK Basic Connections ........6 Special Effect Playback ......28 Locating particular scene rapidly INITIAL SETTINGS — Picture Search ............. 28 Viewing still picture — Still Picture Playback ... 29 Plug & Play Setting ........ 8 Skipping unwanted portions —...
INSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR Basic Connections ANTENNA IN (Antenna or cable input) Antenna or cable Coaxial cable Flat feeder Matching transformer AUDIO OUT (not supplied) VIDEO OUT AC Power Cord REMOTE PAUSE/ ANTENNA IN CABLE COMPU -LINK AUDIO VHF/UHF TV OUT VIDEO Back of VCR S VIDEO OUT...
Check contents Set VCR channel Make sure the package contains all of the Press POWER to turn off the VCR and press STOP/ EJECT ( § ) on the front panel for more than accessories listed in “SPECIFICATIONS” 5 seconds. “3CH” appears on the display panel. pg.
INITIAL SETTINGS Plug & Play This VCR sets the clock and tuner channels automatically when AC power cord is first connected to an AC outlet. The antenna cable must be connected for Setting the Plug & Play setting. The time and date can be set automatically by the clock setting data transmitted from one of the regular TV broadcast channels.
Language This VCR offers you the language choice to view menus and some messages (excluding the on-screen display superimposed on the TV screen) — in English, Spanish Setting or French. Select the desired language using the following procedure. The default setting is “ENGLISH”. Access Main Menu screen Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode) on the TV.
INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) Clock Setting Perform clock setting only if the clock has not been set correctly by the Plug & Play setting or if you use a cable box. Access the Clock Set screen to perform the Semiauto or Manual Clock Set.
Setting clock semiautomatically Select D.S.T. mode You have three choices: — Semiauto Clock Set AUTO– Select if you want to adjust your VCR’s You can change the host channel/D.S.T. /time zone clock automatically by the incoming setting manually. signal from the host channel. (Auto First follow steps on page 10, then go to the Daylight Saving Time*)
INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) Set date Press SHUTTLE PLUS %fi until the desired date appears, then press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS #. ● Holding SHUTTLE PLUS %fi changes the date in 15-day intervals. Set year Press SHUTTLE PLUS %fi until the desired year appears, then press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS # twice.
Tuner Setting Setting channels automatically — Auto Channel Set Use Auto Channel Set only if channels have not been set correctly by the Plug & Play setting. If you want to add Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the VCR or delete channels, use Manual Channel Set ( pg.
INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) Access Tuner Set screen Press SHUTTLE PLUS %fi to move the highlight bar (arrow) to “TUNER SET”, then press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS #. Access Manual Channel Set screen Press SHUTTLE PLUS TUNER SET %fi to move the BAND CATV highlight bar (arrow) to...
Suggested location The Controller is not supplied with this unit. It can be requested by mailing in the completed JVC Cable Mouse Certificate that is Place the cable box on top of the VCR. Attach the VCR’s included with the accessory package.
INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) Access Main Menu screen on VCR Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode) on the TV. Press MENU. Access Initial Set screen Press SHUTTLE PLUS %fi to move the highlight bar (arrow) to “INITIAL SET”, then press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS #.
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● If the VCR’s memory backup expires because of a power failure, set the cable box output channel and brand again. ● For customers in U.S.A.: If you are unable to set the Controller, contact JVC toll free at 1-800-537-5722.
DBS receiver’s channels during timer recording. NOTES: ● The Controller is not supplied with this unit. It can be requested by mailing in the completed JVC Cable Mouse Suggested location Certificate that is included with the accessory package.
Access Main Menu screen on VCR Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode) on the TV. Press MENU. Access Initial Set screen Press SHUTTLE PLUS %fi to move the highlight bar (arrow) to “INITIAL SET”, then press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS #.
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Controller to change its channels. Make sure to leave the DBS receiver turned on and tuned to the proper channel before the scheduled start time of timer recording. ● For customers in U.S.A.: If you are unable to set the Controller, contact JVC toll free at 1-800-537-5722.
BASIC PLAYBACK AND RECORDING Basic This VCR can check the tape condition during playback (and recording), and realizes the best possible pictures. Playback Load a cassette Make sure the window side is up, the rear label side is facing you and the arrow on the front of the cassette is pointing towards the VCR.
BASIC PLAYBACK AND RECORDING (cont.) Basic Changing display information Press DISPLAY during playback. Playback Each time you press the button, the front display panel shows the time counter, tape remaining time and the clock time in sequence. Features Time Counter Tape Remaining Time Clock Time ●...
Adjusting tracking condition Selecting monitor sound — Tracking Adjustments — Audio Monitor You can select the desired monitor sound. Automatic tracking adjustment This VCR automatically adjusts the tracking condition. While playing back a tape on which stereo sound or SAP Whenever you insert a tape and start playback, sound is recorded, press A.
BASIC PLAYBACK AND RECORDING (cont.) Locating beginning of recordings — Index Search Index codes are placed on the tape at the beginning of each recording when recording on this VCR. You can find and automatically play back from the beginning of any recording using the Index Search function.
Basic Select recording channel On the front panel: Recording Push the JOG dial, then turn it to the left or right. On the Remote: a– Press CH + or –. Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the VCR b–...
BASIC PLAYBACK AND RECORDING (cont.) Basic Changing display information Press DISPLAY during recording or recording pause. Recording Each time you press the button, the front display panel shows the time counter, channel number, tape remaining time and the clock time in sequence. Features Time Counter Tape Remaining Time...
NOTES: Showing on-screen display ● You cannot activate the S-VHS ET function... – while recording is in progress. When “SUPERIMPOSE” is set to “ON” ( pg. 39, 40), – while timer-recording or Instant Timer Recording ( you can see the current VCR status on the TV screen. 26) is in progress.
SPECIAL EFFECT PLAYBACK Special Effect Locating particular scene rapidly — Picture Search Playback 7 High-Speed Picture Search: You can rapidly locate a particular scene on the tape. On the front panel: Possible during normal playback. To do forward picture search, turn the JOG dial quickly PLAY ( 3 ) to the right.
Viewing still picture frame by How to use the SHUTTLE PLUS buttons on the Remote: To do forward picture search, press SHUTTLE PLUS frame — Frame-by-Frame Playback ¢ repeatedly. Each time you press the button, the search speed On the front panel: increases.
TIMER RECORDING VCR Plus+ ® Timer recording allows you to program the VCR to automatically record a broadcast at some future time. Up to 8 timer recording programs can be made using Timer VCR Plus+ timer programing, Express timer programing pg.
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Input receiving channel number Return to normal screen The guide channel Press PROG. or OK. GUIDE CHANNEL SET number, which is “PROGRAM COMPLETED” appears on the GUIDE CH: 12 assigned to the TV or screen for about 5 seconds, then normal screen VCR CH : –...
TIMER RECORDING (cont.) Changing IMPORTANT If you have moved to a different area or if a broadcasting VCR Plus+ ® station’s channel number has been changed, the wrong VCR CH or CABLE CH number will be displayed on the Program screen ( step on page 31).
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Access Main Menu screen Input receiving channel number Press MENU. Press the Number keys (Ex.) If WNJU(Ind.) is or SHUTTLE PLUS %fi received on channel 47 Access Initial Set screen to input the number of the channel on which GUIDE CHANNEL SET Press SHUTTLE PLUS MAIN MENU %fi...
TIMER RECORDING (cont.) Express Timer You can directly program the VCR’s timer to record up to 8 broadcasts, as far as a year in advance. Remember, the clock must be set before you can program the timer ( Programing pg. 8 or 10). Load a cassette Make sure the record safety tab is intact.
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NOTES: Set tape speed ● Even if a power failure occurs, the VCR keeps your timer Press SP/EP to set the tape speed. programs. However, the clock time, channel settings, and other menu settings are lost. Return to normal screen As a result, when the power is supplied again to this VCR Press PROG.
TIMER RECORDING (cont.) 24HR Quick You can program a timer recording that starts within 24 hours. Up to 8 timer recording programs can be made as far as a year in advance. Remember, the clock Programing must be set before you can program the timer ( pg.
Checking program settings Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode) on the TV. Disengage timer Press TIMER, then press POWER. ● When “AUTO TIMER” ( pg. 40) is set to “ON”, you do not have to press TIMER.
TIMER RECORDING (cont.) Cancel or change program setting To cancel a program, PROGRAM 4 press CANCEL when the START STOP Program screen you do = 10:00PM 9:00 PM DATE not want is shown. 12/24/00 10 SP “PROGRAM PRESS (CANCEL) TO CANCEL COMPLETED”...
OTHER USEFUL FUNCTIONS Useful Function You can use the other useful function settings on the Function Set screen by following the procedure described below. Settings ● For the functions you can set on the Function Set screen, see pages 40 to 43. Access Main Menu screen Press MENU.
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OTHER USEFUL FUNCTIONS (cont.) * The default setting is bold in the table below. When this function is set to “ON”, this VCR checks the condition of the VIDEO CALIBRATION tape in use during playback and recording, and compensates to provide the highest-possible pictures.
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* The default setting is bold in the table below. AUTO SP = EP TIMER When this function is set to “ON”, the VCR automatically switches to EP mode to allow complete recording if there is not enough tape to record the entire program while timer-recording in SP mode.
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When this function is set to “OFF”, you can use this terminal as the REMOTE PAUSE terminal. ( pg. 47) NOTE: Connection varies depending on the type of JVC TV you have. Refer to the TV’s instruction manual when making this connection. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE \...
* The default setting is bold in the table below. AV COMPU LINK This VCR Television REMOTE PAUSE/ ANTENNA IN CABLE COMPU -LINK AUDIO VHF/UHF TV OUT VIDEO To S-VIDEO To AV COMPU LINK II To REMOTE To S-VIDEO (VCR ONLY) PAUSE/ AV COMPULINK To AUDIO/...
OTHER USEFUL FUNCTIONS (cont.) Satellite Auto This function allows you to automatically record a satellite program which is timer-programed on your DBS receiver. Recording Preparation: Connect a DBS receiver to the AUDIO/ VIDEO IN or S VIDEO IN (L-1) connectors* on the rear; otherwise, you cannot use this function.
Child Lock You can disable the VCR operations. ● You can only use the Remote for this operation. While the VCR is turned on, press and hold POWER on the Remote for more than 10 seconds. The VCR turns off, and “CL” appears on the front display panel for about 5 seconds, then the clock time appears again.
REMOTE PAUSE/ AV COMPULINK Audio/video connector cable (not supplied) To S VIDEO Input* Mini-plug cable (not supplied) S-video cable (JVC camcorder (supplied) only) To Audio/video output To EDIT 4 5 6 To S-video Camcorder output (for playback) * For HR-S3900U/3910U, the S VIDEO input connector is located on the rear panel.
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“AV COMPU-LINK” is set to your VCR’s audio/video input connectors. “OFF”. ● When the JVC camcorder is equipped with the Master Edit Control, you can control the VCR Return to normal screen from the camcorder. Connect the mini-plug Press MENU.
EDITING (cont.) Edit To Or Load cassettes Insert the playback cassette into the playback VCR and the cassette to be recorded on into the From Another recording VCR. Select input mode on recording VCR Select the correct external input on the other VCR.
Audio Dubbing Load a cassette and prepare the audio source (ONLY FOR HR-S5900U/5910U) Select input mode Select “F-1” — when connecting the audio component to the audio input connectors on Connection the front panel. This VCR (for recording) Select “L-1” — when connecting the audio component to the audio input connectors on the rear panel.
EDITING (cont.) Insert Editing Refer also to the other component’s instruction manual for connection and its operations. Insert Editing: You can replace a recorded scene with and AV Dubbing new scene recorded on another tape or with other material. Both the picture and the sound recorded on the Hi-Fi sound track are replaced at the same time.
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Make connections Locate start point Connect an audio/video cable between the VCR’s Use REW ( ) or JOG dial to reverse the tape audio/video input connectors and the other (See “Special Effect Playback”: pg. 28). component’s audio/video output connectors. When you find the begining of the scene you want to edit, press PAUSE ( 8 ).
MULTI-BRAND REMOTE CONTROL TV Brand This Remote can control some functions of remote controllable TVs listed below. Without setting, you can control a JVC TV. Setting Turn on the TV Turn on the TV using the Power button on the TV or its Remote.
Cable Box This Remote can control some functions of the cable boxes listed below. Some cable box brands have more than one code. If your cable box does not function with Brand Setting a specified code, try other codes. Turn on the cable box Turn on the cable box using the Power button on the cable box or its Remote.
You can only set the Remote to operate one of these units at a time. DBS BRAND NAME BRAND CODE JVC (DISH Network) (Ex.) To set the Remote to JVC 51: ECHOSTAR (DISH Network) CABLE/ MBR SET PRIMESTAR...
You can easily modify your VCR and the Remote Code to respond to B code signals. When using two JVC VCRs, set two VCRs and their Remotes to different codes, so that you can operate these VCRs separately. Set remote control code for Remote Press and hold A/B.
The heads must be cleaned. Use a interrupted, even though TV dry cleaning cassette –TCL-2UX– or broadcasts are clear. Or “USE consult your JVC dealer. CLEANING CASSETTE” appears on the screen. ● Audio Monitor setting is incorrect. 4. The Hi-Fi sound cannot be heard.
TIMER RECORDING SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION ● The clock and/or the timer have 1. Timer recording will not work. Set the clock and/or timer correctly. been set incorrectly. ● The timer is not engaged. Press TIMER and check to make sure that ‰...
TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.) OTHER PROBLEMS SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION ● Those channels have been preset to 1. When scanning channels, some of If you need the skipped channels, them are skipped over. be skipped. restore them ( pg. 14). ● Recording is in progress. Press PAUSE ( 8 ) to pause the 2.
Questions and answers RECORDING PLAYBACK Q. When I pause and then resume a recording, the end Q. What happens if the tape reaches its end during of the recording before the pause is overlapped by playback or search? the new recording. Why does this happen? A.
INDEX List of terms This guide serves as a quick way to locate frequently used terms and on-screen display names. Accidental erasure prevention 26 Host channel 8 Tape speed 25, 44 AUDIO MONITOR 42 Time counter 22, 26 Audio Monitor 23 Time zone selection 11 Index Search 24 Auto Daylight Saving Time 11...
Front panel (HR-S5900U/5910U) PLAY POWER – CH– /+ PUSH / TURN REC LINK A.DUB S VIDEO VIDEO (MONO)L—AUDIO—R 24HR QUICK PROGRAM SP EP S-VHS ET INSERT PAUSE STOP/EJECT Front panel (HR-S3900U/3910U) PLAY POWER – CH– /+ PUSH / TURN REC LINK DISPLAY 24HR QUICK VIDEO (MONO)L—AUDIO—R...
Rear panel REMOTE ANTENNA IN PAUSE/ CABLE COMPU -LINK AUDIO VHF/UHF TV OUT VIDEO AC power cord : pg. 6 ANTENNA IN terminal : pg. 6 CABLE BOX Controller connector : S VIDEO IN connector : pg. 50 pg. 15, 18 S VIDEO OUT connector : pg.
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INDEX (cont.) Remote CABLE/DBS button : pg. 53, 54 & TV button: pg. 52 TV/VCR button : pg. 25, 26, 52 REVIEW button : pg. 24 CABLE/ MBR SET Number buttons : pg. 25, 30, 33 POWER DBS button : pg.
SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL TIMER Power requirement : AC 120 V` , 60 Hz Clock reference : Quartz Power consumption Program capacity : 1-year programmable timer/ Power on : 20 W 8 programs Power off : 2.5 W Memory backup for timer is not supported. Temperature ACCESSORIES Operating...
Sophisticated electronic products may require occasional service. Just as quality is a keyword in the engineering and production of the wide array of JVC products, service is the key to maintaining the high level performance for which JVC is world famous. The JVC service and engineering organization stands behind our products.
WHAT WE WILL DO: If this product is found to be defective, JVC will repair or replace defective parts at no charge to the original owner. Such repair and replacement services shall be rendered by JVC during normal business hours at JVC authorized service centers. Parts used for replacement are warranted only for the remainder of the Warranty Period.
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SERVICE MANUAL VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER HR-S3910U, HR-S5910U CABLE/ MBR SET POWER TV/VCR A. MONITOR DISPLAY DAILY(M-F) WEEKLY C.RESET CANCEL TIMER START STOP DATE EXPRESS PROGRAMMING PROG PROG SP/EP SKIP SEARCH CHECK PLAY PLAY POWER – STOP CH– /+ PUSH / TURN SHUTTLE PLUS REC LINK...
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LP30954-002A Notes : Mark — is not used. (Sanwa)-V14S1/S15 Mark is same as left. HR-S3910U/U(C), HR-S5910U/U(C) JVC SERVICE & ENGINEERING COMPANY OF AMERICA DIVISION OF JVC AMERICAS CORP. Head office 1700 Valley Road Wayne, New Jersey 07470-9976 (973)315-5000 East Coast...
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