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VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER HR-S5400U TV, CABLE / DBS operation – Press and hold TV CABLE/DBS button, then press POWER, CH 5/∞, TV/VCR, 0 – 9, ENTER POWER CABLE/DBS TV/VCR LIVE SURROUND MBR SET DISPLAY DAILY WEEKLY TIMER ENTER SP/EP CANCEL C.MEMORY C.RESET/CH.SKIP...
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Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing the JVC 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 CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK...
IMPORTANT PRODUCT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Electrical energy can perform many useful functions. But improper use can result in potential electrical shock or fire hazards. This product has been engineered and manufactured to assure your personal safety. In order not to defeat the built-in safeguards, observe the following basic rules for its installation, use and servicing.
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BEFORE YOU INSTALL YOUR NEW VCR ..please read the sections/literature listed below. ”Cautions” on page 2 ”Important Products Safety Instructions” on the previous pages...
NFORMATION ON J TERMINAL PECIAL FEATURES TV Multi-Brand Remote Control ... 56 Cable Box Multi-Brand Remote Control ... 57 DBS Receiver Multi-Brand Remote Control ... 58 Control Two JVC VCRs ... 59 Child Lock ...59 ROUBLESHOOTING Power ... 60 Tape Transport ... 60 Playback ...
If RF connection to TV is used, when switching from VCR to TV mode and from TV to VCR it may be necessary to issue a CH UP and then CH DOWN on TV to obtain a good quality picture.
Connect both the RF cable and the AV cables to the TV as explained in step 3 of "Basic Connections" ( b– Connect the S-Video cable between the S-VIDEO OUT jack on the rear of the VCR and the S-VIDEO IN jack on the TV. pg. 56)
Connect your cable box to your VCR with the RF cable. Select the PBS channel on your cable box before plugging your VCR's power plug into the AC outlet.( If Plug & Play is not successful you may have to select an alternative PBS channel if another is available in your area.) If there is no PBS channel in your area, or if Plug &...
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13) procedure. Auto channel set has already taken place and it need not be set again. If “- -:- -” appears on the display, your antenna cable may not be connected to the VCR, there may not be a Host PBS signal available in your area, or your cable box may not be set to the PBS channel.
Language Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode). ¶ MENU This VCR offers you the choice to view on-screen messages in English, Spanish or French (not including messages superimposed on the TV picture). Select the desired language using this procedure.
Clock Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode). ¶ MENU Perform clock setting only if the clock has not been set correctly by the Plug & Play function. Access the Override Auto Clock Set screen to choose the Auto, Semi-Auto or Manual clock setting procedure.
Set screen reappears. NOTES: For cable box users: Select "AUTO" or the channel on your VCR that receives the cable box channels, and set the cable box to the PBS channel. There are some PBS channels that do not transmit clock setting data.
(arrow) to "AUTO CLOCK SET" by pressing CH the VCR. Do not power it on again until the clock has been adjusted. After the clock is set it will be automati- cally adjusted on the hour except at 11:00 PM, midnight, 1:00 AM and 2:00 AM.
Tuner Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode). ¶ MENU Set Receivable Channels POWER ¡ ¢ SHUTTLE PLUS INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) TURN ON THE VCR Press POWER. ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU as many times as necessary.
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MENU SHUTTLE PLUS INFORMATION The VCR detects the band (TV or CATV) and selects the correct band automatically during Auto Channel Set. If necessary, you can check the setting at the Band screen after Auto Channel Set has set the channels.
CH.SKIP ¶ MENU Add Or Delete A Channel NUMBER ¡ ¢ SHUTTLE PLUS INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) ACCESS TUNER SET SCREEN Access by performing steps 2 and 3 of the Tuner procedure on page 14. To add a channel, go to step 2. To delete a channel, skip to step 4.
Cable Box Control Suggested Location Place the cable box on top of the VCR. Attach the VCR's Controller to the top of the VCR with the Controller’s transmitter pointed towards the cable box’s remote sensor. Attention: The Controller can also control a DBS receiver. If both a cable...
Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode). ¶ MENU Set Cable Box Output Channel TURN ON THE VCR Press POWER. ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU as many times as necessary. POWER NUMBER ¡...
If the numbers are different, and you want to be able to timer record programs from those stations, you have to inform the VCR of the mismatch. Go to step 1. If you will not want to timer record from those stations, you can go directly to “VCR Plus+ Timer Programming”...
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GUIDE CH : 6 VCR CH PRESS NUMBER KEY (0-9) OR (5,∞), THEN (OK) PRESS (MENU) TO END You can now use VCR Plus+ for quick and simple timer programming ( INPUT RECEIVING CHANNEL NUMBER Press CH5 ∞ , SHUTTLE (Ex.) If WNJU(Ind.) is...
DBS Receiver Control Suggested Location Place the DBS (Direct Broadcast Satellite) receiver on top of the VCR. Attach the VCR's Controller to the top of the VCR with the Controller’s transmitter pointed towards the DBS receiver's remote sensor. Attention: The Controller can also control a cable box. If both a DBS...
Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode). ¶ MENU Set DBS Receiver Output Channel POWER ¡ ¢ SHUTTLE PLUS TURN ON THE VCR Press POWER. Set the VCR to the channel (3 or 4 or AU) on which the signals from the DBS receiver are received.
DBS receiver turned on and tuned to the proper channel before the scheduled start of timer recording. For customers in U.S.A.: If you are unable to set the Control- ler, please contact JVC toll free at 1-800-252-5722. Set DBS Receiver Brand NUMBER ¡...
SIMPLE PLAYBACK AND RECORDING Simple Playback Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode). REW (Rewind) ¶ Usable cassettes Full-Size VHS T-30 (ST-30**) T-60 (ST-60**) T-90 T-120 (ST-120**) T-160 (ST-160**) ST-210** Compact VHS*...
Simple Recording Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode). PAUSE TV/VCR ENTER ¶ SIMPLE PLAYBACK AND RECORDING (cont.) NUMBER SP/EP ¡ PAUSE Accidental erasure prevention ¢ LOAD A CASSETTE Make sure the record safety tab is intact. If not, cover the hole with adhesive tape before inserting the cassette.
PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES Playback Features PAUSE ¶ Variable-Speed Search/ Reverse Motion Playback ACTIVATE VARIABLE-SPEED SEARCH During playback or still, turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right for forward variable-speed search, or to the left for reverse variable-speed search. During playback, repeatedly press and release SHUTTLE PLUS ™...
Pause. Manual tracking is possible during hands-free slow-motion. During hands-free slow-motion playback, simply press CH5 or ∞ on the VCR's front panel or remote to adjust tracking. ACTIVATE HIGH-SPEED SEARCH During playback or still, turn the SHUTTLE ring all the way to the right for forward high-speed search, or to the left for reverse high-speed search.
By activating the Video Stabilizer you can correct vertical vibrations in the picture when playing back unstable EP recordings that were made on another VCR. When this function is set to "ON", vertical vibration will be automatically corrected. *The default setting is "OFF".
RECORD/PAUSE if in the Record Pause mode, on the screen. Press OSD again to clear the display. The superimposed indication on the TV screen tells you what the VCR is doing. Tuned-in channel or AUX(iliary) mode When the channel is changed, the new...
If RF connection is used for TV, even if Hi-Fi audio monitor is selected the sound will be mono and will be reproduced in both loudspeakers. Select The Soundtrack Your VCR can record two soundtracks simultaneously (Normal and Hi-Fi) and play back the selected one, or both together. ¡ ¢...
An index code is not placed on the tape when recording is paused and then resumed. Instant ReView At the press of a button, you can power up your VCR, rewind the tape and begin viewing the most recent timer-recorded program. ¡...
TIMER C.RESET ¶ Next-Function Memory The Next Function Memory “tells” the VCR what to do after rewinding. * Before continuing, ensure that the VCR is in stop mode. a– For Automatic Start Of Playback After Tape Rewind . . .
MENU PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES (cont.) AV COMPU LINK Playback Your VCR is compatible with JVC’s AV COMPU LINK components, including amplifiers (or receivers) and televisions. AV COMPU LINK provides one touch control of the audio and video compo- nents that are linked via their AV COMPU LINK connectors.
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AV COMPU LINK II (VCR ONLY) AV COMPU LINK Television ¡ NOTE: Connection varies depending on the type of JVC TV you have. Please refer to the TV’s instruction manual when making this ¢ connection. SHUTTLE PLUS Your VCR Mini-plug cable...
Active Video Calibration Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode). ¶ MENU PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES (cont.) Active Video Calibration checks the condition of the tape during recording and playback, and compensates for poor reproduction to provide the best quality recording and playback pictures.
¶ Playback The VCR assesses the quality of the tape once you start playback. Perform steps 1 and 2 on page 25 ("Simple Playback") before continuing. START PLAYBACK Press PLAY. The VCR adjusts the playback picture quality based on the quality of the tape in use.
If you are using the AV connection ( S-VIDEO connection ( pg. 7) to view the output from your VCR, change the TV's input mode from AV to TV. SELECT CHANNEL FOR VIEWING Use the TV’s channel selector to set the channel you want to watch.
¶ MENU S-VHS (Super VHS) and VHS Your VCR can record in either S-VHS 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. To achieve the highest quality picture we recommend that you record in S-VHS mode.
PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES (cont.) Stereo And SAP (Second Audio Program) Your VCR’s built-in MTS decoder enables reception of Multi- channel TV Sound broadcasts. The ST indicator on the front display panel lights during stereo broadcast reception, and SAP lights during SAP program reception.
SHUTTLE PLUS Hi-Fi Audio Recording Level Control Your VCR allows manual adjustment of the Hi-Fi audio recording level. Normally the preset audio recording level is satisfactory, but if the sound you are going to record is too loud or too low, adjust the audio recording level while referring to the VCR's audio level meters.
VCR Plus+ Timer Programming Before VCR Plus+ Timer programming, see "VCR Plus+ Setup" on page 20. Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode). CANCEL ¶ MENU Timer recording allows you to program the VCR to automati- cally record a program which will be broadcast at some future time.
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NOTES: To disengage the timer before recording starts, press TIMER again. Pressing once more re-engages it. In case of a power failure after programming, the VCR’s memory backup keeps your selections for approximately 10 minutes. When timer-recording cable channels received through a Cable Box, be sure to keep the Cable Box set to ON.
On-Screen Timer Programming Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode). TIMER ¶ MENU You can directly program the VCR’s timer to record up to 8 shows, as far as a year in advance. Remember, the clock must be...
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To disengage the timer before recording starts, press TIMER again. Pressing once more re-engages it. In case of a power failure after programming, the VCR’s memory backup keeps your selections for approximately 10 minutes. If you select "PROGRAM SET" without having set the date and time, an error message appears.
TIMER CANCEL ¶ MENU Check And Cancel Programs POWER To Cancel A Program . . . ¡ ¢ SHUTTLE PLUS TIMER RECORDING (cont.) DISENGAGE TIMER Press TIMER, then press POWER. ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU as many times as necessary. ACCESS PROGRAM SET SCREEN Press CH 5 ∞...
RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN Press MENU as many times as necessary. NOTE: For safety, when AUTO TIMER is set to “OFF”, all other VCR functions are disabled while the Timer mode is engaged. To disengage the timer, press TIMER. pg. 42) pg.
REC to extend the time. Each press extends recording time by 30 minutes. NOTES: You can only perform ITR using the REC button on the VCR's front panel. After you set the ITR time, the previous display reappears. To check the remaining time, press REC once during record- ing and the remaining time will be displayed for about 5 seconds.
S-Video cable NOTE: (supplied) When using this VCR as the recorder, be sure to select the S-VIDEO IN correct AUX input connector (depending on which input connectors you use) at the Aux Input Screen. To select the correct AUX input connector, follow steps 4, 5, 9, 10, 14 from the "Edit From A Camcorder"...
(JVC camcorder only) VIDEO IN Audio/Video cable (supplied) Camcorder Player NUMBER "0" ¶ MENU You can use a camcorder as the player and your VCR as the recorder. Your VCR VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT EDIT ¡ ¢ SHUTTLE PLUS EDITING (cont.) MAKE CONNECTIONS Connect an AV cable between the camcorder’s VIDEO...
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OFF before pressing play. START RECORDER Set your VCR to its record mode. If you are using a Master Edit Control-equipped JVC camcorder, it can put the recorder automatically into Record mode. (Refer to camcorder's instruction manual.) step 10).
Before insert editing After insert editing MAKE CONNECTIONS Connect the player's VIDEO OUT and AUDIO OUT connectors to your VCR's VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN on the front panel. SET INPUT MODE Press NUMBER key "0". "AU" appears in place of a channel number.
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When you reach the start of the section of the source tape that you wish to insert, press PLAY to start the tape in your VCR; Insert Editing begins at this point. PLAY and REC are displayed on the front display panel.
It may be unlawful to record or play back copyrighted material without the consent of the copyright owner. Audio dubbing replaces the normal audio sound of a previously recorded tape with a new soundtrack. Use your VCR as the recorder. Normal audio track...
JLIP VIDEO CAPTURE BOX GV-CB1U. For further details consult your nearest JVC dealer. U.S. customers can contact JVC directly toll free at 1-800-252- 5722. JLIP ID Number Your VCR has its own JLIP ID number. This ID number must be unique when your VCR is connected to another device via its J terminal.
Press in succession down TV Multi-Brand Remote Control The VCR's remote control can control several functions on JVC remote control TVs and on the brands of remote control TVs listed below. *The default setting is JVC code 01. POWER NUMBER ¡...
Cable Box Multi-Brand Remote Control The VCR's remote control can control functions on the brands of cable boxes listed below. Some cable box brands have more than one code. If your cable box does not function with a specified code, try other codes.
DAILY CABLE/DBS Hold Press in succession down DBS Receiver Multi-Brand Remote Control The VCR's remote control can control functions on the brands of DBS (Direct Broadcast Satellite) receivers listed below. POWER NUMBER ¡ ¢ NOTES: Depending on the type of DBS receiver, there may be cases where some or all functions cannot be operated using the remote control.
Control Two JVC VCRs The remote control is capable of controlling two JVC VCRs independently; one set to respond to your remote control's A code control signals and another set to respond to B code control signals.
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 VCR off for repair. POWER SYMPTOM 1.
POSSIBLE CAUSE There’s no cassette loaded. The loaded cassette has had its record safety tab removed. The VCR has been set to its AUX mode by mistake. The VCRs or the camcorder and the VCR have been incorrectly con- nected.
This VCR contains microcomputers. External electronic noise or interference can cause microcomputer to malfunction. If the VCR does not operate correctly switch its power off and unplug the power cord from the AC supply. Wait for a while and then plug the power back in.
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 VCR indefinitely remain in the still mode? A. No. It stops automatically after 5 minutes to protect the heads.
STOP Button ( i PAUSE Button ( o SHUTTLE PLUS Button ( How To Use The remote control can operate most of your VCR's functions. Point the remote control toward the sensor window. Press the appropriate operation button. The maximum operating distance of the remote control is about 8 m.
GENERAL Power requirement : AC 120 V` , 60 Hz Power consumption : 26 W Temperature Operating : 5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F) Storage : –20°C to 60°C (–4°F to140°F) Operating position : Horizontal only Dimensions (W x H x D) : 400 x 94 x 340 mm (15-3/4"...
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.