JVC HR-S5400U User Manual

HR-S5400UVIDEO CASSETTE RECORDERINSTRUCTIONSLPT0002-016BFor Customer Use:Enter below the Model No. and Serial No. which are located on the rear of

10 ENINITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)LanguageThis VCR offers you the choice to view on-screen messages inEnglish, Spanish or French (not including messages su

EN 11ClockPerform clock setting only if the clock has not been set correctlyby the Plug & Play function. Access the Override Auto ClockSet screen

12 ENINITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)SELECT MODE5At the Override AutoClock Set screen, move thehighlight bar (arrow) to“SEMI-AUTO CLOCK SET”by pressing CH▲▼ o

EN 13SELECT MODE5At the Override Auto Clock Set screen (Z pg. 12), movethe highlight bar (arrow) to “MANUAL CLOCK SET” bypressing CH▲▼ or SHUTTLE PLUS

14 ENTunerSet Receivable ChannelsTURN ON THE VCR1Press POWER.ACCESS MAIN MENUSCREEN2Press MENU as many times as necessary.ACCESS TUNER SETSCREEN3Move

EN 15The VCR detects the band (TV or CATV) and selects thecorrect band automatically during Auto Channel Set.If necessary, you can check the setting a

16 ENAdd Or Delete A ChannelACCESS TUNER SETSCREEN1Access by performing steps 2 and 3 of the Tunerprocedure on page 14.● To add a channel, go to step

EN 17This procedure is required if you receive your TV channelsthrough a cable box (descrambler). The Controller allows theVCR to automatically switch

18 ENINITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)ACCESS CUSTOM SETSCREEN3Press CH5∞ or SHUTTLEPLUS%fi to move thehighlight bar (arrow) to“CUSTOM SET”, thenpress OK.ACCESS

EN 19Set Cable Box BrandTURN ON CABLE BOX1Select a channel other than channel 9 on your CableBox.ACCESS CABLE BOXBRAND SET SCREEN2At the VCR Plus+ Set

2 ENDear Customer,Thank you for purchasing the JVC VHS video cassette recorder. Before use, please read the safety information and precautionscontaine

20 ENqMENUOKCHINITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)The VCR Plus+ timer programming system eliminates the needto input channel, date, start and stop time data when

EN 21ACCESS CUSTOM SETSCREEN3Press CH5∞ or SHUTTLEPLUS%fi to move thehighlight bar (arrow) to“CUSTOM SET”, thenpress OK.ACCESS VCR PLUS+ SET-UPSCREEN4P

22 ENINITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)The following procedure is required if you receive satellite channelsthrough a DBS (Direct Broadcast Satellite) Receiver.

EN 23qMENUOKCHSet DBS Receiver OutputChannelTURN ON THE VCR1Press POWER.● Set the VCR to the channel (3 or 4 or AU) on whichthe signals from the DBS r

24 ENINITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)Set DBS Receiver BrandTURN ON DBS RECEIVER1Select a channel other than channel 55, 100 or 205 onyour DBS receiver.ACCESS

EN 25SIMPLE PLAYBACK AND RECORDINGSimplePlaybackLOAD A CASSETTE1Make sure the window side is up, the rear label side isfacing you and the arrow on the

26 ENSIMPLE PLAYBACK AND RECORDING (cont.)SimpleRecordingLOAD A CASSETTE1Make sure the record safety tab is intact. If not, cover thehole with adhesiv

EN 27Reverse searchReverseForward searchForwardReverse playReverse slow motionSlow motion Play4 steps 5 steps 5 steps 5 stepsSHUTTLE PLUS4¢PLAYBA

28 ENqPLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES (cont.)CHTape Position IndicatorThe Tape position indicator appearson screen when, from the stopmode, you press

EN 29Video StabilizerBy activating the Video Stabilizer you can correct verticalvibrations in the picture when playing back unstable EPrecordings that

EN 3IMPORTANT PRODUCTSAFETY INSTRUCTIONSElectrical energy can perform many useful functions. Butimproper use can result in potential electrical shock

30 ENPLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES (cont.)SuperimposeThis function, switchable between ON and OFF, determineswhether or not operational indicators w

EN 31Select The SoundtrackYour VCR can record two soundtracks simultaneously (Normaland Hi-Fi) and play back the selected one, or both together.ACCESS

32 ENqPLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES (cont.)Index SearchIndex codes are placed on the tape at the start of eachrecording. You can find and automatica

EN 33Repeat PlaybackSTART REPEAT1Press and hold PLAY (until "PLAY" blinks on the frontdisplay panel) during playback, then release.● The ent

34 ENPLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES (cont.)AV COMPU LINK PlaybackYour VCR is compatible with JVC’s AV COMPU LINK components,including amplifiers (or

EN 35ENABLE AV COMPU LINKPLAYBACK6Press CH5∞ or SHUTTLEPLUS%fi to move thehighlight bar (arrow) to“AV COMPU LINK”.RETURN TO NORMALSCREEN7Press MENU as

36 ENPLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES (cont.)Active VideoCalibrationActive Video Calibration checks the condition of the tapeduring recording and playb

EN 37RecordingPerform steps 1 – 3 on page 26 ("Simple Recording") beforecontinuing.ATTENTION:n As calibration takes place before recording a

38 ENPLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES (cont.)Record One Program WhileWatching AnotherDisplay Tape Remaining TimeDISPLAY COUNTERINFORMATION1Press OSD.Al

EN 39qMENUOKCHACCESS MAIN MENUSCREEN1Press MENU as many times as necessary.ACCESS FUNCTION SETSCREEN2Move the highlight bar (arrow) to "FUNCTION

4 ENSERVICING1. ServicingIf your product is not operating correctly or exhibits a markedchange in performance and you are unable to restore normaloper

40 ENStereo And SAP(Second Audio Program)Your VCR’s built-in MTS decoder enables reception of Multi-channel TV Sound broadcasts.● The ST indicator on

EN 41Hi-Fi Audio Recording LevelControlYour VCR allows manual adjustment of the Hi-Fi audiorecording level. Normally the preset audio recording level

42 ENVCR Plus+TimerProgramming● Before VCR Plus+ Timer programming, see "VCR Plus+Setup" on page 20.● Turn on the TV and select the VCR chan

EN 43CHECK/CORRECT INPUTDATA6If the data is correct as it is, go to step 7. If not, pressOK or SHUTTLE PLUS until the item you want tochange beg

44 ENTIMER RECORDING (cont.)You can directly program the VCR’s timer to record up to 8shows, as far as a year in advance. Remember, the clock must bes

EN 45MAKE CORRECTIONS6To change any of the settings, press OK or SHUTTLEPLUS until the item you want to change beginsblinking. Then set as in step 5.

46 ENTIMER RECORDING (cont.)Check And Cancel ProgramsqMENUOKCHPOWERDISENGAGE TIMER1Press TIMER, then press POWER.ACCESS MAIN MENUSCREEN2Press MENU as

EN 47ACCESS MAIN MENUSCREEN1Press MENU as many times as necessary.ACCESS FUNCTION SETSCREEN2Move the highlight bar (arrow) to "FUNCTION SET"

48 ENInstant TimerRecording(ITR)This easy method lets you record for from 30 minutes to 6 hours(selectable in 30-min. increments), and shuts the VCR o

EN 49EDITINGEdit To OrFrom AnotherVCRYou can use your VCR as the player or the recorder.MAKE CONNECTIONS1Connect an AV cable between the player’s VIDE

EN 5CONTENTSDispiay Tape Remaining Time ...38S-VHS (Super VHS) and VHS ...39Stereo And S

50 ENEDITING (cont.)qEdit From ACamcorderYou can use a camcorder as the player and your VCR as therecorder.MAKE CONNECTIONS1Connect an AV cable betwee

EN 51ACCESS TAPE DUB MODESCREEN12Press CH5∞ or SHUTTLE PLUS%fi to move thehighlight bar (arrow) to “TAPE DUB MODE”, then pressOK.SELECT MODE13Move the

52 ENqInsert editing replaces part of the recorded scene with newmaterial. Both the picture and Hi-Fi audio soundtrack arereplaced with new ones, whil

EN 53ENGAGE INSERT EDITING6Press INSERT.● Your VCR enters the Insert-Pause mode. (REC, PLAYand PAUSE light up on the front display panel.)● The TV scr

54 ENEDITING (cont.)qAudio dubbing replaces the normal audio sound of a previouslyrecorded tape with a new soundtrack. Use your VCR as therecorder.Aud

EN 55INFORMATION ON J TERMINALJ Terminal (JLIP(Joint LevelInterface Protocol) Connector)The J Terminal is used to connect the VCR to a personalcompute

56 ENSPECIAL FEATURES12345678 09 3¶4¢781¡POWERTV/VCRMBR SETTV Multi-Brand RemoteControlThe VCR's remote control can control several functions on

EN 57Cable Box Multi-BrandRemote ControlThe VCR's remote control can control functions on the brandsof cable boxes listed below. Some cable box b

58 ENSPECIAL FEATURES (cont.)DBS Receiver Multi-BrandRemote ControlThe VCR's remote control can control functions on the brandsof DBS (Direct Bro

EN 5912345678 09 3¶4¢781¡POWERA/BNUMBER "1"NUMBER "2"UNPLUG VCR'S POWERCORD1Unplug from the AC outlet.SET REMOTE CONTROLCODE2

6 ENConnectionsINSTALLING YOUR NEW VCRNOTES:●The VCR channel is the channel on the TV which will displaythe audio and video signals from the VCR. The

60 ENTROUBLESHOOTINGBefore requesting service for a problem, use this chart and see if you can repair the trouble yourself. Small problems are often e

EN 61CORRECTIVE ACTIONInsert a cassette.Remove the cassette and cover thehole with adhesive tape, or load acassette on which the record safetytab is i

62 EN8. Satellite channels are not automati-cally switched during timerrecording.9. Timer recording begins as sched-uled, but the channel is alwaysinc

EN 63QUESTIONS AND ANSWERSPLAYBACKQ. What happens if the end of the tape is reachedduring playback or search?A. The tape is automatically rewound to t

64 ENINDEXList Of TermsThis guide serves as a quick way to locate frequently used terms and on-screen display names.AA/B Code ...

EN 65FRONT VIEW1 MENU Button (Z pg. 10)2 Power On/Off Button (Z pg. 10)3 Channel [CH] 5∞ Button (Z pg. 26)4 OK Button (Z pg. 10)5 Cassette Loading Sl

66 ENINDEX (cont.)REAR VIEW1 Power Cord (Z pg. 6)2 VIDEO/AUDIO Output Connectors (Z pg. 49)3 VIDEO/AUDIO Input Connectors (Z pg. 49)4 J Terminal [JLIP

EN 67REMOTE CONTROL1 CABLE/DBS Button (Z pg. 57, 58)2 TV Button (Z pg. 56)3 TV/VCR Button (Z pg. 38)4 MBR SET Button (Z pg. 56)LIVE SURROUND Button (Z

68 ENGENERALPower requirement : AC 120 V` , 60 HzPower consumption : 26 WTemperatureOperating : 5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F)Storage : –20°C to 60°C (–4

EN 69HOW TO LOCATE YOUR JVC SERVICE CENTERTOLL FREE: 1-800-252-5722JVC SERVICE & ENGINEERINGCOMPANY OF AMERICADIVISION OF US JVC CORP.FACTORY SERV

EN 7NOTES:n Your S-VHS VCR allows you to make high resolutionrecordings. For highest quality recordings we recommend thatyou record in the S-VHS mode

70 ENLIMITED WARRANTY CONSUMER VIDEO 1-90JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA warrants this product and all parts thereof, except as set forth below ONLY TO THE ORI

EN 71MEMO

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8 ENINITIAL SETTINGSPlug & PlayThe Plug & Play function sets the clock and tuner channelsautomatically when power is first connected to the VC

EN 9INFORMATION● If "AUTO CLOCK SET" or "SEMI-AUTO CLOCK SET" is selected at the Override Auto Clock Set screen on page 12, the cl