JVC HR-S5700AM manual

H R-S5700AM VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER INSTRUCTIONS LPT0428-001A TM TM 525/625 ® M E N U 123 456 7 89 0 1 O K VCR CABLE/ DVD/SAT TV 2 4 EXPRESS 3 PROG 30 SEC TV PR – TV PR + + T V TV – E N T E R / E N T R E E PR DATE STOP FIN START DEBUT 0000 AUX DAILY/QTDN. VPS/PDC WEEKLY/HEBDO AUDIO TV/VCR VN LD VPS/PDC VCR PR+ PR– REVIEW SP S + 8 4 0 6 15dB [...]

2 EN SAFETY FIRST IMPORT ANT  Please read the various precautions on this page before installing or operating the recorder .  It should be noted that it may be unlawful to re-record pre-recorded tapes, records, or discs without the consent of the owner of copyright in the sound or video recording, broadcast or cable programme and in any liter[...]

EN 3 The ST ANDBY/ON button does not completely shut off mains power from the unit, but switches operating current on and off. " " shows electrical power standby and " " shows ON. Failure to heed the following precautions may result in damage to the recorder , remote control or video cassette. 1. DO NOT place the recorder . . . [...]

4 EN Basic Connections CHECK CONTENTS 1 Make sure the package contains all of the accessories listed in "SPECIFICA TIONS" (  pg. 57). SITUA TE RECORDER 2 Place the recorder on a stable, horizontal surface. CONNECT RECORDER TO TV 3 The connection method you use depends on the type of TV you have. RF CONNECTION ● T o Connect T o A TV W[...]

EN 5 CONNECT RECORDER TO TV 1 a – Connect the aerial, recorder and TV as per "RF CONNECTION" (  pg. 4). b – Connect the recorder's S VIDEO OUT connector to the TV's S-VIDEO IN connector . c – Connect the recorder's AUDIO OUT connectors to the TV's AUDIO IN connectors. CONNECT RECORDER TO MAINS 2 Plug the end o[...]

6 EN V ideo Channel Set INITIAL SETTINGS If you have connected the video recorder to your TV via the provided RF cable only (RF connection) – Go to "With RF Connection" below . If you have connected the video recorder to your TV via both the provided RF cable and an A V cable (A V connection), or via the provided RF cable, the provided [...]

EN 7 (Ex.) If channel 50 is available in your area SET VIDEO CHANNEL 3 Set your TV to UHF channel 36. ● If the two vertical white bars appear clearly on the screen as shown in the illustration (  "TEST SIGNAL" on page 6), press OK and then go to step 4 . ● If the two vertical white bars do not appear clearly , press OK and then PR [...]

8 EN 123 456 7 89 0 1 2 4 3 INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) Auto Set Up Before starting, make sure of the following: ● The TV aerial cable should be connected to the recorder . ● The recorder's mains power cord should be connected to a mains outlet.  pg. 4, 5 ● The "Video Channel Set" procedure should be done first and the TV shoul[...]

EN 9 0 1 3 AUTO CH SET PLEASE WAIT STAR T FINISH TV Screen When Auto Set Up is completed, the lowest position number will appear on the front display panel. During Auto Set Up "PLEASE W AIT" blinks on the screen and "Auto" blinks on the front display panel. NOTES: ● If you perform Auto Set Up when the aerial cable is not conne[...]

10 EN On-Screen Displays T urn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). Y ou can choose whether or not to have various operational indicators appear on screen, by setting this function ON or OFF . TURN ON THE RECORDER 1 Press . ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN 2 Press MENU . ACCESS FUNCTION SET SCREEN 3 Place the pointer next to "FUNCTION S[...]

EN 11 Select Language T urn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). 123 456 7 89 0 1 2 4 3 MENU PUSH JOG OK MAIN MENU FUNCTION SET TUNER SET INITIAL SET [ 5 / ∞ ] = [MENU] : EXIT TURN ON THE RECORDER 1 Press . ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN 2 Press MENU . ACCESS INITIAL SET SCREEN 3 Press PUSH JOG %fi to place the pointer next to "INI[...]

12 EN Clock Set T urn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or A V mode). TURN ON THE RECORDER 1 Press . ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN 2 Press MENU . ACCESS INITIAL SET SCREEN 3 Press PUSH JOG %fi to place the pointer next to "INITIAL SET", then press OK or PUSH JOG . ACCESS CLOCK SET SCREEN 4 Press PUSH JOG %fi to place the pointer next to[...]

EN 13 123 456 7 89 0 1 2 4 3 PR+ PR – PLA YBACK Basic Playback 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. S-VHS playback is possible only with S-VHS P AL tapes recorded in SP or LP [...]

14 EN PLA YBACK (cont.) Playback Features PR+ PR – JOG PLAY 1 3 PAUSE PLAY REW FF PAUSE PUSH JOG NOTE: For short searches, press and hold FF or REW during playback or still picture. When released, normal playback resumes. High-Speed Search ACTIV A TE HIGH-SPEED SEARCH 1 During playback or still, turn the SHUTTLE ring all the way to the right for [...]

EN 15 Manual T racking Y our video recorder is equipped with automatic tracking control. During playback, you can override this and adjust the tracking manually by pressing the PR +/ – buttons. OVERRIDE AUTOMA TIC TRACKING 1 Press (SP/LP/EP) on the remote to engage manual tracking. ADJUST TRACKING MANUALL Y 2 Press PR +/ – to adjust tracking. R[...]

16 EN Next Function Memor y The Next Function Memory "tells" the recorder what to do after rewinding. Before continuing, ensure that the recorder is in the Stop mode. a – For Automatic Start Of Playback After T ape Rewind... ...press REW , then press PLA Y within 2 seconds. b – For Automatic Power Off After T ape Rewind... ...press RE[...]

EN 17 123 456 7 89 0 1 2 4 3 PR+ PR – TV signals being received by the recorder's built-in tuner can be recorded onto a video tape. Y ou can "capture" a TV programme using your video recorder . S-VHS recording is possible only for P AL recordings made in the SP or LP mode, or NTSC recordings made in the SP mode. S-VHS ET recording [...]

18 EN RECORDING (cont.) 123 456 7 89 0 1 2 4 3 PR+ PR – Recording Features Record One Pr ogramme While W atching Another SELECT CHANNEL TO W A TCH 1 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[...]

EN 19 Receiving Stereo And Bilingual Pr ogrammes Y our recorder is equipped with a Sound-Multiplex decoder (A2) and a Digital stereo sound decoder (NICAM) as well, making reception of stereo and bilingual broadcasts possible. When the channel is changed, the type of broadcast being received will be displayed on the TV screen for a few seconds. T o [...]

20 EN RECORDING (cont.) A TTENTION ● S-VHS recording is possible only for P AL recordings made in the SP or LP mode, or NTSC recordings made in the SP mode. ● S-VHS ET recording is possible only for P AL recordings made in the SP mode, or NTSC recordings made in the SP mode. ● When recording NTSC signals in S-VHS or S-VHS ET , be sure to sele[...]

EN 21 PR+ PR – Super VHS ET Y our recorder is equipped with Super VHS ET that makes it possible to record with S-VHS picture quality on VHS cassettes. SELECT S-VHS ET SET MODE 1 Press S-VHS ET . The button lights up. ● The "S-VHS" indicator lights on the front display panel. ● T o disengage the S-VHS ET mode, press S-VHS ET . The bu[...]

22 EN PR+ PR – 123 456 7 89 0 1 2 4 3 B.E.S.T . Pictur e System T urn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or A V mode). The B.E.S.T . (Biconditional Equalised Signal T racking) system checks the condition of the tape in use during recording and playback, and compensates to provide the highest-possible recording and playback pictures. The defa[...]

EN 23 Recording ST AR T RECORDING 1 Press and hold RECORD and press PLA Y on the remote, or press RECORD on the recorder . DURING B.E.S.T . B.E.S.T . COMPLETE ● The recorder spends approximately 7 seconds assessing the condition of the tape, then begins recording. NOTES: ● The B.E.S.T . system works for both SP and LP (or EP) modes only after a[...]

24 EN TIMER RECORDING T urn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or A V mode). Guide Program Number Set ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN 1 Press MENU . ACCESS INITIAL SET SCREEN 2 Press PUSH JOG %fi to place the pointer next to "INITIAL SET", then press OK or PUSH JOG . ACCESS G-CODE/ SHOWVIEW SETUP SCREEN 3 Press PUSH JOG %fi to place the po[...]

EN 25 ENTER RECEIVING CHANNEL POSITION NUMBER 5 Press PUSH JOG %fi or NUMBER keys to input the number of the recorder's channel position on which the Guide Program number's broadcast is received. Then press OK or PUSH JOG . ● If the satellite broadcast is received on your recorder's auxiliary channel "L-1", select "[...]

26 EN G-CODE/SHOWVIEW 12345678 [0 – 9] = [ ] : DELETE [PROG] : EXIT ACCESS G-CODE/ SHOWVIEW SCREEN 1 Press PROG. ENTER G-CODE NUMBER 2 Press the NUMBER keys to enter the G- CODE number of a programme you wish to record. ● If you make a mistake, press and input the correct number . ACCESS G-CODE PROGRAMME SCREEN 3 Press OK , and the G- CODE Prog[...]

EN 27 RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN 5 Press PROG or OK . "PROGRAM COMPLETED" appears on the screen for about 5 seconds, then normal screen appears. ● Repeat steps 1 – 5 for each additional programme. ENGAGE RECORDER'S TIMER MODE 6 Press ‰ ‰ ‰ ‰ ‰ . The recorder turns off automatically and " ‰ " appears on the disp[...]

28 EN PR+ PR – 123 456 7 89 0 1 2 4 3 Express Timer Pr ogramming Remember , the clock must be set before you can programme the timer (  pg. 12). Before performing the following steps: ● Insert a cassette with the safety tab in place. The recorder will come on automatically . ● T urn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or A V mode). ●[...]

EN 29 123 456 7 89 0 1 2 4 3 SET T APE SPEED 7 Press SP/LP/EP ( ) to set the tape speed. RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN 8 After confirming all information is correct, press PROG or OK . "PROGRAM COMPLETED" appears on the screen for about 5 seconds, then normal screen appears. ● Repeat steps 1 – 8 for each additional programme. ENGAGE RECORDE[...]

30 EN TIMER RECORDING (cont.) Check, Cancel And Replace Programmes DISENGAGE TIMER MODE 1 Press ‰ ‰ ‰ ‰ ‰ , then press . ACCESS PROGRAMME CHECK SCREEN 2 Press ‰ ‰ ‰ ‰ ‰ ? . ACCESS PROGRAMME SCREEN 3 Press ‰ ‰ ‰ ‰ ‰ ? again to check more information. Each time you press ‰ ‰ ‰ ‰ ‰ ? , the next programme's [...]

EN 31 When pr ogrammes overlap each 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. Example: Programme 1 (you have just made) and Programme 4 overlap each other . 123 456 7 89 0 1 2 4 3 START+/ –[...]

32 EN Auto Timer When the Auto T imer is set to ON the timer is automatically engaged when the recorder power is turned off and automati- cally disengaged when the recorder is powered back on. ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN 1 Press MENU . ACCESS FUNCTION SET SCREEN 2 Press PUSH JOG %fi to place the pointer next to "FUNCTION SET", then press OK [...]

EN 33 7 89 0 1 4 3 Automatic Sat- ellite Pr ogram Recording PR+ PR – SP/LP/EP This facility allows you to automatically record a satellite program which is timer -programmed on your external satellite receiver . Connect a satellite receiver to the recorder's rear AUDIO/VIDEO IN connectors and program the timer on the satellite receiver; the [...]

34 EN 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 t[...]

EN 35 SET TV BRAND CODE 1 Refer to the chart below . While holding down TV on the recorder's remote control, enter your TV's brand code using the NUMBER keys, then press OK . Check if the TV's power goes off as it should. If it does, try other operations (  step 2 ). ● Once you have set the remote control to operate the TV , you[...]

36 EN SET BRAND CODE 1 Refer to the chart below . While holding down CABLE/ SA T/DVD on the recorder's remote control, enter one of the brand code corresponding to the make of your unit using the NUMBER keys, then press OK . Check if the unit's power goes off as it should. If it does, try other operations (  step 2 ). ● Once you have[...]

EN 37 CABLE BOX BRAND NAME CODE JVC 72, 73, AMSTRAD 60, 61, 62, 63, 92 BT 72 CANAL+ 81 CANAL SA TELLITE 81 D-box 85 ECHOSTAR 51, 78, 79, 80, 82 FINLUX 68 GALAXIS 69, 88 GRUNDIG 64, 65 HIRSCHMANN 64 ITT 68 JERROLD 01, 04, 06, 1 1, 12, 15, 28, 75 KATHREIN 70, 71 LUXOR 68 MASPRO 70 NOKIA 68, 87 P ACE 67, 86, 92 P ANASONIC 13, 14, 74 PFT 69 PHILIPS 66,[...]

38 EN I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Connecting/ Using A Stereo System These instructions enable you to connect your video recorder to your Hi-Fi stereo system (if you have one) and listen to the soundtrack through the stereo. T elevision Speaker Speaker AUDIO OUT FM T uner CD Player Stereo Amp[...]

EN 39 123 456 7 89 0 1 2 4 3 Preparation For Editing T urn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or A V mode). Advantages Of S-VHS Video Recor ders Y ou can edit from VHS to S-VHS, from S-VHS to VHS, or, from S-VHS to S-VHS. ● From VHS to S-VHS: Record VHS playback signals in the S-VHS mode. Although the picture quality is inherently limited by[...]

40 EN EDITING (cont.) 123 456 7 89 0 1 2 4 Edit Fr om A Camcorder NUMBER "0" Y ou can use a camcorder as the source player and your video recorder as the recorder . MAKE CONNECTIONS 1 A If the camcorder has no S-VIDEO output connector... ... connect the camcorder's AUDIO/VIDEO OUT connectors to the recorder's front panel AUDIO/ [...]

EN 41 Edit T o Or Fr om Another V ideo Recorder Y ou can use your video recorder as the source player or the recording deck. MAKE CONNECTIONS 1 Connect the player's AUDIO/VIDEO OUT connector to the recorder's AUDIO/VIDEO IN connector . ● Use the L connector for monaural connection. SET RECORDING DECK'S INPUT MODE 2 Set to AUX. With[...]

42 EN PR+ PR – PR+ PR – Audio dubbing replaces the normal audio sound of a previously recorded tape with a new soundtrack. Audio Dubbing Original sound AUDIO OUT Audio mixer MAKE CONNECTIONS 1 Connect an audio component to the AUDIO L + R connectors on the recorder's front panel. ● When connecting monaural equipment, use only the recorde[...]

EN 43 NOTES: ● When monitoring the sound during Audio Dubbing, the normal soundtrack is automatically selected. If you wish to hear the mixed sound (Hi-Fi + Normal soundtracks), press AUDIO on the remote control to select " NORM (HI F I + NORM )" (  pg. 16). ● Audio dubbing stops automatically when the counter reaches "0:00:00[...]

44 EN COLOUR SYSTEM AUTO NTSC 3.58 NTSC 4.43 NTSC PAL* PAL MESECAM INFORMA TION ON MUL TI-SYSTEM COMP A TIBILITY Setting Of The Colour System Select Buttons Use the COLOUR SYSTEM button on the front panel to select the colour system. Pressing the COLOUR SYSTEM for about 2 seconds displays the current setting on the screen. While the current setting[...]

EN 45 Playback This recorder can play back all 3 types of recorded tape. VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT RF OUT NTSC 4.43 MHz NTSC PAL MESECAM PAL MESECAM NTSC [ PAL NTSC 3.58 MHz PAL SECAM NTSC 3.58 NTSC 4.43 PAL (B/G, D/K, I, H) NTSC (M) Recorded tape Playback cir cuit Manual switching Manual switching Multi-system receiver Multi-system monitor NOTES: When v[...]

46 EN 123 456 7 89 0 1 2 4 3 T urn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or A V mode). TUNER SET IMPORT ANT Perform the following steps only if auto channel set has not been set correctly by Auto Set Up function (  pg. 8) or if you have moved to a different area or if a new station starts broadcasting in your area. Y our recorder needs to memo[...]

EN 47 Manual Channel Set Store channels that were not stored during Auto Set Up (  pg. 8) or Auto Channel Set (  pg. 46 ). ACCESS TUNER SET SCREEN 1 Perform steps 1 – 3 of "Auto Channel Set" on page 46. ACCESS CHANNEL LIST 2 Press PUSH JOG %fi to place the pointer next to "CH EDIT", then press OK or PUSH JOG . SELECT PO[...]

48 EN TUNER SET (cont.) Delete A Channel ACCESS TUNER SET SCREEN 1 Perform steps 1 – 3 of "Auto Channel Set" on page 46. ACCESS CHANNEL LIST 2 Press PUSH JOG %fi to place the pointer next to "CH EDIT", then press OK or PUSH JOG . SELECT CHANNEL 3 Press PUSH JOG %fi until the channel you want to delete begins blinking. DELETE[...]

EN 49 Fine-T uning Channels ACCESS TUNER SET SCREEN 1 Perform steps 1 – 3 of "Auto Channel Set" on page 46. ACCESS CHANNEL LIST 2 Press PUSH JOG %fi to place the pointer next to "CH EDIT", then press OK or PUSH JOG . SELECT CHANNEL TO FINE-TUNE 3 Press PUSH JOG %fi until the channel you want to tune begins blinking, then pre[...]

50 EN TROUBLESHOOTING 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 video recorder off for repair . POSSIBLE CAUSE ● The mains power cord is discon- nected. ● " ‰ " is displayed on th[...]

EN 51 CORRECTIVE ACTION Insert a cassette, or using adhesive tape, reseal the slot where the tab was removed. Set to the desired channel. Confirm that the source is properly connected. Confirm that all units' power switches are turned on. Set the input mode to "L-1", "F-1", "S- 1" or "S-2". Confirm that [...]

52 EN CORRECTIVE ACTION Position the camcorder so its microphone is away from the TV . T urn the TV's volume down. If you need the skipped channels, restore them. (  pg. 47) Press P AUSE to pause the recording, change channels, then press PLA Y to resume recording. Perform manual setting again. Connect the TV aerial cable to the recorder pr[...]

EN 53 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS PLA YBACK 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. Q. When returning from multi-speed search to no[...]

54 EN INDEX FRONT VIEW VN LD VPS/PDC VCR PR+ S-VIDEO(S-2) VIDEO( MONO )L – AUDIO – R S-VHS ET REC LINK SP/LP/EP A.DUB PR – REVIEW SP S + 8 4 0 6 15dB NORM ST ANDBY/ON COLOUR SYSTEM RE-VIEW ST ANDBY/ON Button  pg. 10 COLOUR SYSTEM Button  pg. 44 REVIEW Button  pg. 16 Cassette Loading Slot PLA Y Button  pg. 13 JOG Dial  pg. 14 SH[...]

EN 55 DISPLA Y P ANEL B.E.S.T . Picture System Display  pg. 22 Audio Level Indicator Symbolic Mode Indicators "T imer" Indicator  pg. 27, 29 S-VHS Indicator  pg. 20 Channel Display Clock Display T ape Speed Indicators  pg. 17 Instant REVIEW Indicator  pg. 16 Audio Mode Indicator  pg. 16 T ape Remaining T ime Indicator ?[...]

56 EN INDEX (cont.) REMOTE CONTROL Buttons with a small dot on the left side of the name can also be used to operate your TV  pg. 35. M ENU 123 45 6 7 89 0 1 OK VCR CABLE/ SAT/DVD TV 2 4 EXPRESS 3 PROG 30 SEC TV PR – TV PR + + TV T V – E N T E R / E N T R E E PR DATE STOP FIN START DEBUT 0000 AUX DAILY/QTDN. VPS/PDC WEEKLY/HEBDO AUDIO TV/VCR[...]

EN 57 SPECIFICA TIONS GENERAL Power requirement Rating : AC 1 10 – 240 V ` , 50/60 Hz Operating : AC 0 90 – 260 V ` , 50/60 Hz Power consumption : 22 W T emperature Operating : 5 ° C to 40 ° C Storage : – 20 ° C to 60 ° C Operating position : Horizontal only Dimensions (WxHxD) : 400 x 94 x 347 mm W eight : 4.2 kg Format : S-VHS/VHS standa[...]

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