Page 1: Table Of Contents
® VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER HR-S5600AM TV/VCR AUDIO DISPLAY (MONITOR) DAILY WEEKLY C. RESET CANCEL TIMER START STOP DATE PROG EXPRESS PROGRAMMING PROG. PROG. 30 SEC CHECK COLOUR SYSTEM STANDBY/ ON PUSH JOG S-VHS ET S-VIDEO VIDEO (MONO) L –AUDIO– R...
Page 2: Safety First
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.
Page 3 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. Auto Head Cleaner A built-in head cleaner automatically cleans the video heads and head drum whenever a tape is loaded or unloaded...
Page 4: Installing Your New Recorder
Basic Connections Aerial terminal RF Cable (provided) Back of TV AV Cable AV-IN terminals (not provided) Mains Power Cord AUDIO OUT/ Mains outlet VIDEO OUT Connect the power plug to an AC outlet before installing the lithium battery. INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER It's essential that your video recorder be properly connected.
Page 5: S-Video Connection
S-VIDEO Connection Back of TV Aerial terminal S-VIDEO IN connector AUDIO IN connectors Mains outlet Mains Power Cord Back of Recorder To Connect to A TV With S-VIDEO/AUDIO IN Connectors . . . CONNECT RECORDER TO a– Connect the aerial, recorder and TV as per "RF CONNECTION"...
Page 6: Initial Settings
Video Channel Set Video Channel (RF Output Channel) is the channel on which your TV receives picture and sound signals from the video recorder through the RF cable. TEST SIGNAL The channel on which the screen to the left appear clearly in step 3 is your Video Channel.
Page 7 If you cannot obtain the two vertical white bars clearly with any channel between 28 and 60, consult your JVC dealer. FINISH VIDEO CHANNEL Press OK. If Auto Set Up ( pg.
Page 8: Auto Set Up
Auto Set Up IMPORTANT Don't press any buttons on the recorder or remote that are not directly related to the step you are performing while Auto Set Up is in progress. If you perform Auto Set Up successfully during installa- tion, there's no need to separately perform the Language Select, Clock Set or Channel Set procedures, but if adjustments become necessary they can be performed as...
Page 9 Major Countries Australia, New Zealand, Kuwait, U.A.E., Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Morocco, Lebanon, Iraq China, Mongolia, Russia Hong Kong U.S.A., Japan, S.Korea, Taiwan DO NOT press any button on the recorder or remote control while Auto Set Up is in progress. AUTO CH SET PLEASE WAIT START...
Page 10: On-Screen Displays
On-Screen Displays Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). MENU The superimposed indication on the TV screen tells you what the recorder is doing. PR. 12 21 : 00 24. 12. 99 HIFI You can choose whether or not to have various operational indicators appear on screen, by setting this function ON or OFF.
Page 11: Select Language
Select Language Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). MENU PUSH JOG TURN ON THE RECORDER Press ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU. ACCESS INITIAL SET SCREEN Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to place the pointer next to "INITIAL SET", then press FUNCTION SET TUNER SET...
Page 12: Clock Set
Clock Set Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). MENU NOTE: If the year digits are automatically cleared, it is possible that you have input February 29th in a non-leap year. Input the correct data. PUSH JOG INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) TURN ON THE RECORDER...
Page 13: Playback
PLAYBACK 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.
Page 14: Playback Features
Playback Features PAUSE STOP High-Speed Search 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. For forward search with a visible picture, turn the SHUTTLE ring all the way to the right and release it within 1 second.
Page 15: Manual Tracking
Variable-Speed Search 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 (refer to the illustration on page 14). During playback, press PUSH JOG The more times you press, the faster the playback picture moves.
Page 16: Next Function Memory
Next Function Memory You can set your recorder's power to go off automatically after the tape is fully rewound. Before starting, make sure the recorder is in the Stop mode. For Automatic Power Off After Tape Rewind ..
Page 17: Recording
RECORDING Basic Recording Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). RECORD Accidental erasure prevention To prevent accidental recording on a recorded cassette, remove its safety tab. To record on it later, cover the hole with adhesive tape. TV signals being received by the recorder's built-in tuner can be recorded onto a video tape.
Page 18: Recording Features
Recording Features C.RESET Record One Programme While Watching Another Elapsed Recording Time Indication You can check the exact time of a recording. DISPLAY TV PROG RECORDING (cont.) 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.
Page 19: Bilingual Programmes
Instant Timer Recording (ITR) This easy method lets you record for from 30 minutes to 6 hours (selectable in 30-min. increments), and shuts the recorder off after recording is finished. START RECORDING Press RECORD on the recorder. ENGAGE ITR MODE Press RECORD again.
Page 20 MENU ATTENTION S-VHS recording is possible only for PAL recordings made in the SP or LP mode, or NTSC recordings made in the SP mode. S-VHS ET recording is possible only for PAL recordings made in the SP mode, or NTSC recordings made in the SP mode.
Page 21: Super Vhs Et
S-VHS ET This facility allows recording with S-VHS picture quality on VHS cassettes. You can play back those cassettes recorded in S-VHS ET on a recorder equipped with S-VHS ET. NOTES: To obtain the highest quality recording and playback pictures over a longer period on this model, S-VHS recording on S-VHS tape is recommended.
Page 22: Picture System
B.E.S.T. Picture System Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). PLAY RECORD MENU 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.
Page 23: Start Recording
Recording START RECORDING Press and hold RECORD and press PLAY 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 tape has been inserted and the Record mode is first initiated.
Page 24: Timer Recording
CODE System Setup Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). MENU INFORMATION and S are different trademarks used to CODE represent the same easy recording feature, but only the term system will be used in the instructions. If you use the CODE system, follow the same instructions listed for the G-...
Page 25 MENU PUSH JOG ENTER RECEIVING CHANNEL POSITION NUMBER Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ or NUMBER keys to input the number of the recorder's channel position on which the Guide Program NUMBER 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 "L-1"...
Page 26 Timer CODE Programming Before performing G- Timer Programming: CODE Be sure to read "G- System Setup" ( CODE 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).
Page 27 NUMBER STOP+/– PROG Satellite Tuner Users To timer-record a satellite broadcast using the G- system: 1 Perform steps 1 – 6. 2 Set the satellite tuner to the appropriate channel before the selected programme begins. 3 Leave the satellite tuner's power on. RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN Press PROG or OK.
Page 28: Express Timer Programming
Express Timer Programming 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. Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). Select the appropriate colour system by pressing the COLOUR SYSTEM button ( START+/–...
Page 29 SP/LP/EP PROG SET TAPE SPEED Press SP/LP/EP ( RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN After confirming all information is correct, press PROG or OK. "PROGRAM COMPLETED" appears on the screen for about 5 seconds, then normal screen WEEKLY appears. TIMER Repeat steps 1 – 8 for each additional programme. ENGAGE RECORDER'S TIMER MODE Press TIMER.
Page 30 CANCEL START+/– PROG CHECK MENU Check, Cancel And Replace Programmes TIMER TV PROG+/– SP/LP/EP PUSH JOG To cancel or replace a programme... TIMER RECORDING (cont.) DISENGAGE TIMER MODE Press TIMER, then press ACCESS PROGRAMME CHECK SCREEN Press PROG CHECK. PR START STOP 8:00 10:00 10:00 10:45 11:30 13:00...
Page 31: Auto Sp Lp Timer
Auto SP LP Timer If, when timer-recording in SP mode, there is not enough tape to record the entire programme, the recorder automatically switches to LP mode (with PAL broadcasts) or EP mode (with NTSC broadcasts) to allow complete recording. For Example .
Page 32: Special Features
NUMBER "1" STOP 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.
Page 33 TIMER TV VOL+/– IMPORTANT Although the provided remote control unit is compatible with JVC televisions, as well as many other models, it may not work with your TV, or in some instances, may have limited function capability. TV BRAND NAME...
Page 34: System Connections
Connecting/ Using A Stereo System Stereo Amplifier Speaker Television Mains outlet MAKE CONNECTIONS Connect the AUDIO OUT L and R connectors on your video recorder to the AUX IN or TAPE MONITOR terminals on your stereo system's receiver or amplifier. NOTES: When connecting your recorder's audio output connectors to a stereo amplifier, make sure you connect L and R correctly.
Page 35: Editing
EDITING Preparation For Editing Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). MENU Editing Mode Setting You can minimize picture degradation while editing. PUSH JOG NOTE: After you finish editing, be sure to set "EDIT" back to "OFF". Advantages Of S-VHS Video Recorders You can edit from VHS to S-VHS, from S-VHS to VHS, or,...
Page 36: Edit From A Camcorder
When using a monaural camcorder, connect its AUDIO OUT connector to the AUDIO L input connector on your recorder. When a Master Edit Control-equipped JVC camcorder is used, the camcorder is capable of controlling the recorder. Refer to the camcorder's instruction manual for operating procedure.
Page 37: Recorder
Edit To Or From Another Video Recorder TV Receiver Player AV Cable VIDEO (not provided) CHANNEL RF Cable (provided) Another recorder Recorder Recorder Your recorder AV Cable (not provided) Another recorder Player You can use your video recorder as the source player or the recording deck.
Page 38: Audio Dubbing
Audio Dubbing CD Player etc. CD Player etc. Audio mixer Mixer output Original sound AUDIO OUT NUMBER "0" PLAY Audio dubbing replaces the normal audio sound of a previously recorded tape with a new soundtrack. Normal audio track Video/Hi-Fi audio track AUDIO TV PROG...
Page 39 AUDIO PLAY PAUSE STOP START DUBBING Engage the audio component's Play mode, then press PLAY to start the tape in your recorder. Audio dubbing begins at this point. " " blinks and " " is displayed on the front display panel.
Page 40: Information On Multi-System Compatibility
In the NTSC4.43 mode, with some TVs, on-screen displays (Programme screen etc.) may roll up or down and there may be a loss of colour. When this happens, select the AUTO mode. HR-S5600AM Multi-system tuner (B/G, I, D/K, M) Mode Description Usually set to this mode.
Page 41: Tape-To-Tape Editing
TV system you have selected at the TV System Select screen. Tape-To-Tape Editing There are 4 different types of recorded tape, depending on the signal recorded. Recorded tape MESECAM SECAM NTSC HR-S5600AM Built-in RFconverter K, I, G, M, H Playback equipment HR-S5600AM MESECAM...
Page 42: Tuner Set
Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). MENU IMPORTANT Perform the following steps only if auto channel set has not been set correctly by Auto Set Up function ( you have moved to a different area or if a new station starts broadcasting in your area.
Page 43: Manual Channel Set
SELECT TV SYSTEM Press PUSH JOG % ﬁ to place the pointer next to the appropriate TV system, then press OK or PUSH Auto Channel Set will start. AUTO CH SET PLEASE WAIT START FINISH RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN Press MENU. NOTE: If you perform Auto Channel Set when the aerial cable is not connected properly, "SCAN COMPLETED -NO SIGNAL-"...
Page 44: Delete A Channel
Delete A Channel ACCESS TUNER SET SCREEN Perform steps 1 – 3 of "Auto Channel Set" on page 42. ACCESS CHANNEL LIST Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to place the pointer next to "CH EDIT", then press OK or PUSH JOG SELECT CHANNEL Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ...
Page 45 Fine-Tuning Channels ACCESS TUNER SET SCREEN Perform steps 1 – 3 of "Auto Channel Set" on page 42. ACCESS CHANNEL LIST Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to place the pointer next to "CH EDIT", then press OK or PUSH JOG SELECT CHANNEL TO FINE-TUNE Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ...
Page 46: Troubleshooting
Press TV PROG + or – a few times to remove the noise bars from the screen. Engage and adjust tracking manually. pg. 15) Consult your JVC dealer. Select the correct colour system by pressing the COLOUR SYSTEM button. ( pg.
Page 47 RECORDING SYMPTOM 1. Recording cannot be started. 2. TV broadcasts cannot be recorded. 3. Tape-to-tape editing is not possible. 4. Camcorder recording is not possible. TIMER RECORDING SYMPTOM 1. Timer recording won't work. 2. On-screen timer programming is not possible. 3.
Page 48: Other Problems
OTHER PROBLEMS SYMPTOM 1. Whistling or howling is heard from the TV during camcorder record- ing. 2. When scanning channels, some of them are skipped over. 3. The channel cannot be changed. 4. Channel settings that were made manually seem to have changed or disappeared.
Page 49: Questions And Answers
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.
Page 50: Index
FRONT VIEW 1 2 3 COLOUR SYSTEM STANDBY/ ON S-VIDEO VIDEO ( MONO ) L –AUDIO– R TV PROG TV PROG 1 STANDBY/ON Button 2 COLOUR SYSTEM Button 3 REVIEW Button pg. 16 4 Cassette Loading Slot 5 PLAY Button pg.
Page 51: Rear View
REAR VIEW 1 Mains Power Cord pg. 4, 5 2 AUDIO/VIDEO IN Connectors 3 AUDIO/VIDEO OUT Connectors 4 Lithium Battery Compartment DISPLAY PANEL 15dB NORM 1 B.E.S.T. Picture System Display Audio Level Indicator 2 Symbolic Mode Indicators STILL: SLOW: PLAY: FF/REW VARIABLE RECORD: SHUTTLE SEARCH:...
Page 52 The remote control can operate not only the video recorder but also some of your TV's functions. To operate your video recorder, first press the VCR button to set the remote control to the Video mode. To operate your TV, first press the TV button to set the remote control to the TV mode (...
Page 53: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL Power requirement Rating : AC 110 – 240 V`, 50/60 Hz Operating : AC 090 – 260 V`, 50/60 Hz Power consumption : 26 W Temperature Operating : 5°C to 40°C Storage : –20°C to 60°C Operating position : Horizontal only Dimensions (WxHxD) : 400 x 94 x 347 mm...
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JVC HR-S5600AM Instructions Manual

Safety First

Installing Your New Recorder

Initial Settings

Playback

Recording

Timer Recording

Special Features

System Connections

Editing

Information on Multi-System Compatibility

Compatibility 40

Tuner Set

Troubleshooting

Questions and Answers

Index

Specifications

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