Dvd/cd player hi-fi stereo video cassette recorder (127 pages)
Summary of Contents for JVC HR-E539EE
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VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER VIDEO PŘEHRÁVAČ MAGNETOWID KASET VIDEO HR-E639EE HR-E539EE OPERATE PROG. CLOCK START STOP DATE DAILY (M-F) WEEKLY C.RESET CANCEL TIMER VOL. PROG. TV/VIDEO PLAY STOP SCENE FINDER WIDE AUTO SP/LP OPERATE TIMER QUALITY TIMER PUSH JOG MULTI BRAND...
Safety Precautions The rating plate and the safety caution are on the rear of the unit. WARNING: DANGEROUS VOLTAGE INSIDE WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION When you are not using the recorder for a long period of time, it is recommended that you disconnect the power cord from the mains outlet.
(not provided) Mains Power Cord Mains outlet AUDIO OUT/VIDEO OUT For HR-E539EE Owners: If your TV has AUDIO IN L and R connectors, connect the recorder to the L connector. It's essential that your video recorder be properly connected. Follow these steps carefully. THESE STEPS MUST BE COM- PLETED BEFORE ANY VIDEO OPERATION CAN BE PER- FORMED.
If CH36 is occupied by a local station, adjust the RF output channel adjustment screw to use another channel between CH32 and CH40 instead. If some interference noise is continually seen on the screen, consult your JVC dealer. p.24 SYSTEM K – G...
INITIAL SETTINGS On-Screen Displays Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). TV PROG.5∞ OSD ( The superimposed indication on the TV screen tells you what the recorder is doing. PR. 12 23 : 59 31. 12. 96 B.E.S.T.
Tuner Set Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). Be sure to select the AUTO mode by pressing the COLOUR SYSTEM button. ( pg. 24) TV PROG. INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) Your recorder needs to memorise all necessary stations in channel positions in order to record TV programmes.
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SELECT POSITION Turn the TV PROG. dial until an open position in SELECT NUMBER which you want to store a TV PROG. channel appears, then press OK. [TV PROG5∞] = [CH SET] :EXIT STORE CHANNEL If fine tuning is not necessary, simply press STORE.
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TV PROG. INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) Fine-Tuning Channels Already Stored TURN ON THE RECORDER Press OPERATE. ACCESS CHANNEL SET MODE SELECT SCREEN Press and hold CH SET for more than 2 seconds. The Channel Set Mode Select screen appears. SELECT MODE OPERATE Turn the TV PROG.
Clock Set Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). NUMBER5∞ TV PROG. Use the buttons on the remote control for this procedure. TURN ON THE RECORDER Press OPERATE. ACCESS MODE SELECT SCREEN Press CLOCK. SELECT MODE Press TV PROG.5/∞...
Basic Playback Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). 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.
Playback Features Take advantage of special functions possible with the recorder’s controls or the remote control. NOTE: Refer to the SHUTTLE ring illustration below as you read the following procedures. Still Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame Playback PAUSE DURING PLAYBACK Press PAUSE. If there is vertical jitter, use the TV PROG. buttons to correct the picture.
TV PROG. SP/LP/EP PLAYBACK (cont.) 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 TV PROG. button. OVERRIDE AUTOMATIC TRACKING Press SP/LP/EP ( ) on the remote to engage manual tracking.
Instant ReView Simply by pressing a single button, the recorder power comes on, rewinds, and begins playback of the last timer-recorded programme. If you have several programmes recorded, you can easily access any of them. NOTES: Before starting, make sure that the recorder is off and that the Timer mode is disengaged.
SCENE FINDER STOP SCENE FINDER Scene Finder This function helps you check contents of unlabeled recorded tapes at the touch of a single button. Search 5 seconds NOTE: Scene Finder cannot be used when the recorder is in the Record mode.
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 remote control is preset to send A code signals because your video recorder is initially set to respond to A code signals.
Basic Recording Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). RECORD NUMBER SP/LP/EP RECORD 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.
Recording Features RECORD C.RESET TV PROG. Record One Programme While Watching Another SELECT CHANNEL TO 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. The programme selected with the TV’s channel controls appears on the TV screen while the one selected with the TV PROG.
B.E.S.T. Picture System Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). TV PROG. RECORD OSD ( 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 the highest-possible recording and playback pictures.
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PAUSE RECORD NOTES: The B.E.S.T. system works for SP and LP (or EP) modes only after a tape has been inserted and the Record mode is first initiated. It does not work during recording. In the case of timer recording, the B.E.S.T. system works before recording is initiated.
Timer Programming Remember, the clock must be set before you can programme the timer ( pg. 9). NUMBER CANCEL SP/LP/EP Before performing the following steps: Insert a cassette with the safety tab in place. The recorder will come on automatically. Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode).
In case of a power failure after programming, the recorder’s memory backup keeps your selections for 18 hours. Backup time becomes shorter as the unit's internal parts become old. When this occurs, please consult your nearby JVC dealer. Check And Cancel Programmes ACCESS TIMER PROGRAM-...
When connecting to a monaural recorder, connect your recorder's AUDIO L IN/OUT connector to the AUDIO IN/OUT connector on the monaural recorder. For HR-E539EE Owners . . . When connecting to a Hi-Fi recorder, connect your recorder's AUDIO IN/OUT connector to the AUDIO L IN/OUT connector on the Hi-Fi recorder.
When using a monaural camcorder, connect its AUDIO OUT connector to the AUDIO IN L connec- tor on your recorder. For HR-E539EE Owners . . . When using a Hi-Fi camcorder, connect the camcorder’s AUDIO OUT L connector to the AUDIO IN connector on your recorder.
MESECAM mode. The playback picture will always be monochrome. In the NTSC4.43 mode, with some TVs, on-screen displays (Program screen etc.) may roll up or down and there may be a loss of colour. When this happens, select the AUTO mode. HR-E639EE/HR-E539EE Recording circuit Multi-system MESECAM tuner (B/G, D/K) NTSC 3.58...
There are 4 different types of recorded tape, depending on the signal recorded. Recorded tape Playback equipment MESECAM MESECAM SECAM NTSC 3.58 MHz NTSC NTSC 4.43 MHz HR-E639EE/HR-E539EE Built-in RFconverter G, K HR-E639EE/HR-E539EE MESECAM Recording circuit SECAM NTSC 3.58 MHz NTSC 4.43 MHz...
Turn on the TV using its remote control. Set the remote control’s TV/VCR switch to TV. NOTE: If your TV is a JVC, you don’t have to set the code in step 1. Go to step 2. SET TV BRAND CODE Refer to the chart below.
Automatic tracking is engaged. Engage and adjust tracking manually. The video heads may be dirty. Consult your JVC dealer. The wrong colour system is selected Select the correct colour system by for the tape being played back.
Turn the TV’s volume down. Recording is in progress. Press PAUSE to pause the recording, change channels, then press PLAY to resume recording. The TV/VCR switch is in the wrong Set the switch to TV. position. CORRECTIVE ACTION CORRECTIVE ACTION...
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 automatically after 5 minutes to protect the heads.
0 SHUTTLE Ring ( pg. 10) ! Jog Dial ( pg. 11) TV PROG. Dial ( pg. 6) @ VIDEO and AUDIO Input Connectors ( * The HR-E539EE has only one Audio input connector. SP LP R E C PLAY NTSC –20dB TIMER NORM &...
REAR VIEW 1 Mains Power Cord ( pg. 3) 2 AUDIO and VIDEO IN Connectors ( * The HR-E539EE has only one Audio input connector. 3 ANT. IN Connector ( pg. 3) 4 RF Output Channel Adjustment Screw ( 5 Remote PAUSE Connector ( pg.
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The remote control can operate most of your video recorder's functions, as well as basic functions of TV sets of JVC and other brands ( Point the remote control toward the sensor window. The maximum operating distance of the remote control is about 8 m.
ABOUT HEAD CLEANING Accumulation of dirt and other particles on the video heads may cause the playback picture to become blurred or interrupted. Be sure to contact your nearest JVC dealer if such troubles occur.