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VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

HR-S5901/5911U

INSTRUCTIONS

LPT0638-001A

CONTENTS

Buttons, Connectors and Indicators  ................................................4

Connections and Plug&Play Setting  ................................................5

Initial Settings  ..............................................................................6

Language Setting  ....................................................................6
Clock Setting  ..........................................................................6
Tuner Setting  ..........................................................................7
Cable Box and/or DBS Receiver Control Setting  .....................7

Playback ......................................................................................9

Basic Playback  .......................................................................9
Playback Features ...................................................................9

Recording ...................................................................................11

Basic Recording  ...................................................................11
Recording Features  ...............................................................11

Timer Recording ..........................................................................12

Changing VCR Plus+

®

 Setting ................................................12

VCR Plus+

®

 Timer Programing  ..............................................12

Express Timer Programing  ....................................................13
24HR Quick Programing  ......................................................13

Other Functions  ..........................................................................14

Timer warning display  ..........................................................14
Checking tape position  .........................................................14
Changing display information ...............................................14
Function settings  ..................................................................14
Satellite Auto Recording  .......................................................16
Child Lock ............................................................................16
Multi-Brand Remote Control  ................................................17
Changing Remote Control Code  ...........................................17

Editing .......................................................................................18

Editing with Another VCR......................................................18
Audio Dubbing  ....................................................................19
Insert Editing and AV Dubbing  .............................................19

Specifications ..............................................................................20

Troubleshooting ..........................................................................21

FOR SERVICING (Only in U.S.A.) ..................................................22

WARRANTY (Only in U.S.A.)  .......................................................23

Dear Customer,

Thank you for purchasing the JVC VHS video cassette recorder. 
Before use, please read the safety information and precautions to 
ensure safe use of your new VCR.

CAUTIONS

WARNING:

TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE 
THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION:

This video cassette recorder should be used with AC 120V

d

60Hz only.
To prevent electric shocks and fire hazards, DO NOT use any 
other power source.

CAUTION:

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF 
PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

ATTENTION:

POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS ÉLECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA 
LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE 
CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU’AU 
FOND.

Note to CATV system installer:

This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s 
attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines 
for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable 
ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the 
building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within 
an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user 
to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” 
within the product’s enclosure that may be of 
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric 
shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle 
is intended to alert the user to the presence of 
important operating and maintenance (servicing) 
instructions in the literature accompanying the 
appliance.

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Summary of Contents for HR-5911U

Page 1: ...S WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE CAUTION This video cassette recorder should be used with AC 120Vd 60Hz only To prevent electric shocks and fire hazards DO NOT use any other power source CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT FULLY INSERT ATTENTION POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS ÉLECTRIQUES INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARG...

Page 2: ... obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding type plug 2 Power Sources Operate your product only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home consult your product dealer or local power company If your product is intended to operate from battery power or other sources refer to the operating instructio...

Page 3: ...ng covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel 2 Damage Requiring Service Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions a When the power supply cord or plug is damaged b If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the product c If the product ha...

Page 4: ... S VIDEO input connector S VHS indicator S VIDEO AC power cord The glow in the dark buttons shown in white on the illustration above are helpful when using the Remote in darkened rooms To recall an indication A Press OSD OK All indications corresponding to the current status are displayed for 5 seconds After that the counter information and RECORD PAUSE if in the Record Pause mode remain on the TV...

Page 5: ... Depending on areas or reception conditions the VCR may not receive the Auto clock setting data from the PBS channel If this function is taking a considerable amount of time it may be necessary to perform the procedure in Semiauto Clock Set 墌 pg 6 or Manual Clock Set 墌 pg 6 What to do if Plug Play setting failed If an incorrect time is displayed on the display panel perform the procedure in Semiau...

Page 6: ...me zone manually in step 4 4 4 4 ON Adjustment will be made by the built in clock itself OFF Select when Daylight Saving Time does not apply to you D Select time zone Press OK or e to move the highlight bar to TIME ZONE then press rt repeatedly until AUTO or the desired time zone is selected Each time you press the button the time zone changes as follows AUTO ATLANTIC EASTERN CENTRAL MOUNTAIN PACI...

Page 7: ...ceive your TV channels through a cable box descrambler and or if you receive satellite channels through DBS Direct Broadcast Satellite receiver The Controller allows the VCR to automatically switch the cable box or DBS receiver s channel during timer recording NOTES The Controller is not supplied with this unit It can be requested by mailing in the completed JVC Cable Mouse Certificate that is inc...

Page 8: ...er brand code and perform test Press the appropriate Number keys on the Remote to enter the brand code from the following list then press OK or e For cable box If the cable box s channel changes to 9 setting is complete Press OK If the cable box s channel does not change to 9 A Press rt to move the highlight bar arrow to NO then press OK or e B Repeat step 0 0 0 0 until the cable box s channel cha...

Page 9: ...ause playback and view still picture Press PAUSE 9 Press PLAY 4 to resume normal playback OR Push the JOG dial Push the JOG dial again to resume normal playback NOTE During still picture vertical vibration may appear on the TV screen Press CH on the Remote to get a clearer picture Pause and Frame by Frame playback Press PAUSE 9 to pause then press 2 or 6 or PAUSE 9 repeatedly Press PLAY 4 to resum...

Page 10: ...ay press 2 or 6 repeatedly until the correct number is displayed on the screen only if SUPERIMPOSE is set to ON 墌 pg 15 Playback begins automatically when the desired recording is located Locating beginning of timer recordings Instant Review After ensuring that the VCR is turned off and that the timer mode is disengaged press REVIEW The VCR turns on and rewinds to the index code indicating the beg...

Page 11: ...ecording length increases in 30 minute intervals up to 6 hours The VCR shuts off after recording is finished To cancel an ITR press STOP 8 on the Remote or STOP EJECT 0 on the VCR Watching one program while recording another During recording If you connect the TV and the VCR only using the RF connection 墌 pg 5 to view pictures from the VCR press TV VCR on the Remote so that VCR mode indicator goes...

Page 12: ...een Press rt to move the highlight bar arrow to GUIDE CHANNEL SET then press OK or e C Input guide channel number Press rt or the Number keys to select the VCR Plus guide channel number as shown in the TV listing then press OK or e D Input receiving channel number Press rt or the Number keys to select the number of the channel on which the guide channel s broadcasts are received then press OK or e...

Page 13: ... the display panel for about 5 seconds Press SP EP again to change the setting while tape speed is displayed D Push the JOG dial Turn the JOG dial to the left or right to select the channel then press 24HR QUICK PROGRAM The VCR turns off automatically and is displayed on the display panel NOTES If Err appears on the display panel repeat the above steps again When a menu screen is shown you cannot ...

Page 14: ...play panel shows the channel number and the clock time alternatively You can change display in the stop or recording mode or during rewind fast forward When SUPERIMPOSE is set to ON 墌 pg 15 and DISPLAY on the Remote is pressed time counter and tape remaining time will appear on the TV screen To reset the time counter press C RESET on the Remote Function settings You can use the other useful functi...

Page 15: ...gaged when the VCR is turned off It is temporarily canceled when the VCR is turned on You do not have to press TIMER to engage or disengage the timer recording standby mode When this function is set to OFF You have to press TIMER to engage or disengage the timer recording standby mode 䡵 SUPERIMPOSE ON OFF When this function is set to ON various VCR status information on screen display appears on t...

Page 16: ...l If your JVC camcorder is equipped with the Master Edit Control you can control the VCR from the camcorder Connect the mini plug cable not supplied with this VCR between the remote PAUSE terminal and the EDIT connector on the camcorder NOTE Refer to the other components instruction manuals for connection and its operations 䡵 FRONT AUX INPUT VIDEO S VIDEO You have to select which terminal either V...

Page 17: ... VCR s channels only Changing Remote Control Code This Remote is capable of transmitting two control codes one set to respond to A code control signals and another set to respond to B code control signals This Remote control is preset to send A code signals because your VCR is initially set to respond to A code signals You can easily modify your VCR and the Remote to respond to B code signals When...

Page 18: ...onnector on recording VCR When using this VCR as the recording VCR select the appropriate mode depending on the connector being used 墌 pg 16 When using S VIDEO input connector on the front panel set FRONT AUX INPUT to S VIDEO When using S VIDEO IN connector on the rear panel set REAR AUX INPUT to S VIDEO When using VIDEO input connector on the front panel set FRONT AUX INPUT to VIDEO When using VI...

Page 19: ...Insert Editing and AV Dubbing Insert Editing You can replace a recorded scene with 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 AV Dubbing You can perform Audio Dubbing and Insert Editing at the same time This means that the picture and the sounds recorded on the Hi Fi sound track and on the...

Page 20: ... with a cassette whose record safety tab has been removed The recording speed SP EP is determined by the previous recording to be replaced If the recording speed changes on the tape to be edited while editing the tape the inserted picture will be distorted where the recording speed changes When you edit a tape a small portion of the recording preceding to the editing start point will be erased fro...

Page 21: ...rd safety tab is intact The loaded cassette has had its record safety tab removed Remove the cassette and cover the hole with adhesive tape or load a cassette on which the record safety tab is intact SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Timer recording will not work The clock and or the timer program have been set incorrectly Set the clock and or timer program correctly The timer is not engage...

Page 22: ...N OF JVC AMERICAS CORP 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 NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS JVC SERVICE ENGINEERING COMPAN...

Page 23: ...ct to abuse accident alteration modification tampering negligence misuse faulty installation lack of reasonable care or if repaired or serviced by anyone other than a service facility authorized by JVC to render such service or if affixed to any attachment not provided with the products or if the model or serial number has been altered tampered with defaced or removed 2 Initial installation and in...

Page 24: ...COPYRIGHT 2002 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LTD Printed in China 0102MNVfIDfBJ ...

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