JVC HR-A590U User Manual

VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

HR-A590U

INSTRUCTIONS

LPT0662-001A
COPYRIGHT © 2002 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD.

Dear Customer,

Thank you for purchasing the JVC VHS video cassette recorder.
Before use, please read the safety information and precautions to
ensure safe use of your new VCR.

CAUTIONS

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within
an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user
to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”
within the product’s enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric
shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle
is intended to alert the user to the presence of
important operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature accompanying the
appliance.

Printed in Thailand

4F 21901 A

K

01/12

CAUTION:

Changes or modifications not approved by JVC could void user’s
authority to operate the equipment.

Failure to heed the following precautions may result in damage
to the VCR, Remote or video cassette.

1 DO NOT place the VCR . . .

...in an environment prone to extreme temperatures or humidity.
...in direct sunlight.
...in a dusty environment.
...in an environment where strong magnetic fields are generated.
...on a surface that is unstable or subject to vibration.

2. DO NOT block the VCR’s ventilation openings.

3. DO NOT place heavy objects on the VCR or on the Remote.

4. DO NOT place anything which might spill on the top of the VCR
or on the Remote.

5. AVOID violent shocks to the VCR during transport.

For Customer Use:

Enter below the Model No. and Serial No. which are located
on the rear of cabinet. Retain this information for future
reference.
Model No.

Serial No.

WARNING:

TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION:

This video cassette recorder should be used with AC 120V~, 60Hz
only.
To prevent electric shocks and fire hazards, DO NOT use any other
power source.

CAUTION:

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG
TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

ATTENTION:

POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS ÉLECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME
LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE
CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU’AU FOND.

Note to CATV system installer:

This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s
attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines
for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable
ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the
building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

• Cassettes marked “VHS” (or “S-VHS”) can be used with this video
cassette recorder. However, S-VHS recording is not possible with
this model.

• This model is equipped with SQPB (S-VHS QUASI PLAYBACK)
that makes it possible to play back S-VHS recordings with
regular VHS resolution.

• HQ VHS is compatible with existing VHS equipment.

• As an Energy Star® Partner, JVC has determined that this
product or product model meets the Energy Star® guidelines for
energy efficiency.

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.

ATTENTION:

Follow and obey all warnings and instructions marked on your
product and its operating instructions. For your safety, please read
all the safety and operating instructions before you operate this
product and keep this booklet for future reference.

INSTALLATION

1. Grounding or Polarization

(A) Your product may be equipped with a polarized alternating-

current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other).
This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a
safety feature.
If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try
reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your
electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the
safety purpose of the polarized plug.

(B) Your product may be equipped with a 3-wire grounding-type

plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin. This plug will only fit
into a grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety feature.
If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your
electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the
safety purpose of the grounding-type plug.

2. Power Sources

Operate your product only from the type of power source indicated
on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply
to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company.
If your product is intended to operate from battery power, or other
sources, refer to the operating instructions.

3. Overloading

Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral
convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric
shock.

4. Power Cord Protection

Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to
be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them,
paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product.

5. Ventilation

Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation. To
ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from
overheating, these openings must not be blocked or covered.

• Do not block the openings by placing the product on a bed, sofa,
rug or other similar surface.

• Do not place the product in a built-in installation such as a
bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the
manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.

6. Wall or Ceiling Mounting

The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as
recommended by the manufacturer.

ANTENNA INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

1. Outdoor Antenna Grounding

If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product,
be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide
some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges.
Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides
information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and
supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna
discharge unit, size of grounding connectors, location of antenna
discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and
requirements for the grounding electrode.

2. Lightning

For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or
when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time,
unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable
system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and
power-line surges.

3. Power Lines

An outside antenna
system should not be
located in the vicinity of
overhead power lines
or other electric light or
power circuits, or where
it can fall into such
power lines or circuits.
When installing an
outside antenna system,
extreme care should be
taken to keep from
touching such power
lines or circuits as
contact with them might
be fatal.

USE

1. Accessories

To avoid personal injury:

• Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table. It may fall, causing serious injury to a child or
adult, and serious damage to the product.

• Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended
by the manufacturer or sold with the product.

• Use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer
and follow the manufacturer’s instructions for any mounting of
the product.

• Do not try to roll a cart with small casters across thresholds or
deep-pile carpets.

2. Product and Cart Combination

A product and cart combination should be
moved with care. Quick stops, excessive
force, and uneven surfaces may cause the
product and cart combination to overturn.

3. Water and Moisture

Do not use this product near water—for
example, near a bath tub, wash bowl,
kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet
basement, or near a swimming pool and the
like.

4. Object and Liquid Entry

Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings
as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that
could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind
on the product.

5. Attachments

Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer of
this product as they may cause hazards.

6. Cleaning

Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use
liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

7. Heat

The product should be situated away from heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including
amplifiers) that produce heat.

SERVICING

1. Servicing

If your product is not operating correctly or exhibits a marked
change in performance and you are unable to restore normal
operation by following the detailed procedure in its operating
instructions, do not attempt to service it yourself as opening or
removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other
hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

2. Damage Requiring Service

Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to
qualified service personnel under the following conditions:
a. When the power supply cord or plug is damaged.
b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product.
c. If the product has been exposed to rain or water.

d. If the product does not operate normally by following the

operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are
covered by the operating instructions as an improper
adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will
often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore

the product to its normal operation.
e. If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way.
f. When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance—

this indicates a need for service.

3. Replacement Parts

When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician
has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or which
have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized
substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards.

4. Safety Check

Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the
service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the
product is in safe operating condition.

Buttons, Connectors and Indicators

Front Panel

REC

PLAY

PLAY

REW

STOP/EJECT

CH

FF

REC

VIDEO (MONO) L – AUDIO – R

POWER

STOP/EJECT

Cassette loading slot

POWER

TV/VCR TIMER REC POWER

How to use the Remote

Before use, insert two AAA size batteries into the Remote with the
polarity ( and ) matched correctly as indicated on the battery

compartment or on the lid.

• Point the Remote toward the remote sensor on the target

component.

• The maximum operating distance of the remote control is about 5

m.

NOTE:

If the Remote does not work properly, remove its batteries, wait for a
few seconds, replace the batteries and then try again.

Video heads cleaning

Use a dry cleaning cassette — TCL-2— when:

• Rough, poor picture appears while a tape is played back.

• The picture is unclear or no picture appears.

VIDEO/AUDIO input

connectors

TV/VCR indicator

Rear Panel

AC power cord

TIMER indicator

REC indicator

CH–/+

REW

Remote sensor

POWER indicator

UHF/VHF IN (ANT)

OUT

AUDIO/VIDEO OUT

3/4 CHANNEL

SELECTTOR SWITCH

UHF/VHF OUT (TV)

VIDEO

L
AUDIO
R

CH

34

FF

UHF/VHF

IN(ANT)

OUT(TV)

– Buttons, Connectors and Indicators –

Remote

POWER

POWER

123

Number keys

AUX

REC

456
7089

–

REC

PLAY

REW

STOP

MENU

SET–/+

TV/VCR

A.MONITOR

TV POWER

REW FF

MENU

STOP

–

SET

TV/VCR TIMER

A.MONITOR SP/EP DISPLAY

–

TV POWER

–

INPUT

INPUT

TV VOL–/+

This Remote transmit A code
signals only; it is not applicable
to B code signals.

TV CH

TV VOL

Connections and VCR channel
Setting

Check contents

1

Make sure the package contains all of the accessories listed

CH–/+

+

CH(AUX)

PAUSE

PA US E

PLAY

FF

ENTER

+

CANCEL
C.RESET

ENTER

TIMER
CANCEL

C.RESET
SP/EP

+

+

DISPLAY

TV CH–/+

in “Specifications”.

Situate VCR

2

Place the VCR on a stable, horizontal surface.

Connect VCR to TV

3

Antenna or cable

Coaxial cable

Flat feeder

Matching transformer

(not supplied)

OUT

AC power cord

OUT

Back of VCR

AC outlet

VIDEO

L
AUDIO

R

UHF/VHF

IN(ANT)

VIDEO

L
AUDIO
R

34

OUT(TV)

CH

UHF/VHF

IN(ANT)

OUT(TV)

On-screen display

If you press DISPLAY on the Remote, you can see the current VCR
status on the TV screen. Press DISPLAY again to exit on-screen
display.
The indications are not recorded even if the VCR is in the recording
mode.

WHILE WATCHING TV

DAY AND CLOCK TIME

STEREO AND

SEPARATE AUDIO

PROGRAM (SAP)

OUTPUT

SELECTION

STEREO SAP

STEREO

CH 1258 : 30 AM THU

00 : 00 : 00 SP

CHANNEL

TAPE
SPEED

REAL TIME COUNTER

WHILE OPERATING A TAPE

OPERATING MODE

HI-FI STEREO

AUTO TRACKING

OUTPUT

SELECTION

HI-FI

AUTO TR.
STEREO

CH 1258 : 30 AM THU

00 : 00 : 00 SP

AUTO REPEAT

TAPE IN

To audio/video input connectors

Audio/video cable
(not supplied)

TV

To 75 Ω terminal

RF cable
(supplied)

RF Connection

1

Disconnect the TV antenna from the TV.

2

Connect the TV antenna cable to the UHF/VHF IN
terminal on the rear of the VCR.

3

Connect the supplied RF cable between the UHF/VHF
OUT terminal on the rear of the VCR and the TV’s
antenna input terminal.

AV Connection

(improves picture quality during tape playback.)
If your TV is equipped with audio/video input connectors

1

Connect the antenna, VCR and TV as shown in the
illustration.

2

Connect an audio/video cable between the AUDIO/
VIDEO OUT connectors on the rear of the VCR and the
audio/video input connectors on the TV.

• Even if you are using audio/video cables to connect your
VCR to your TV, you must also connect it using the RF
cable. This will ensure that you can record one show while
watching another.

– Connections and VCR channel Setting –

4

Set VCR channel

To view playback of a recorded tape, or to watch a program
selected by the VCR's channel selector, the TV must be set to
channel 3 or 4 (video channel) when a TV is connected with
the 75 ohm coaxial cable only.

1

Set the 3/4 Channel selector switch (Rear of the VCR) to
CH 3 or 4.

2

Turn ON the TV and set to CH 3 or 4 to correspond with
the channel selected in 1.

3

Press POWER to turn on the VCR.
The POWER indicator will light.

Press TV/VCR to select the VCR

4

position.

CH 125

The TV/VCR indicator will light.

5

Select any channel to receive a
TV station in your area.
The channel number will appear
on the screen for about 4 seconds.

Initial Settings

Language Setting

The default setting is “ENGLISH”.

Access Menu screen

1

Press MENU on the Remote. Press
SET –/+ to select “LANGUAGE”, then
press ENTER.

Select language

2

This VCR offers you the language
choice to view menus and some
messages — in English, Spanish or
French. Press SET –/+ to select your
desired language, then press ENTER.
Press MENU twice to return to normal screen.

Clock Setting

Preparations

You must set the date and time for timer recording.

Access Menu screen

1

Press MENU on the Remote. Press
SET –/+ to select “CLOCK SET”, then
press ENTER.

MENU
CLOCK SET
TIMER REC SET
AUTO REPEAT
CH SET UP
SAP
LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE
NO NOISE BACKGROUND

〈+/–/ENTER/MENU〉

LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE

ENGLISH
ESPAÑOL
FRANCAIS

〈

+

/–/ENTER/MENU

MENU
CLOCK SET
TIMER REC SET
AUTO REPEAT
CH SET UP
SAP
LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE
NO NOISE BACKGROUND

〈+/–/ENTER/MENU〉

ON OFF
ON OFF

ON OFF

〉

ON OFF
ON OFF

ON OFF

Set month, day, year and time

2

Press SET –/+ until the desired month
appears, then press ENTER. Set the
day, year and time in the same way.

Start clock

3

Press MENU twice and normal screen
appears.

MONTH

10

DAY

112(SUN)

YEAR

2000

TIME

+

/—/ENTER/CANCEL/MENU

MONTH

DAY

YEAR

TIME

〈

+

/Ð/ENTER/CANCEL/MENU

: 00 AM

10

268(FRI)

2001

:30AM

〉

To make corrections any time during the process

Press CANCEL repeatedly until the item you want to change
blinks, then press SET –/+.

NOTE:

After a power failure or disconnection of the power, the
timer settings will be lost. In this case, reset the present time.