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JVC DR-MV1S Instructions Manual

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VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
DR-MV1S/
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CABLE/DBS
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DVD
TV/CBL/DBS
VCR
DVD
VCR
/DVD
TIMER
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NUMBER / TV CH / DVD CH
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PROG/CHECK DISPLAY ON SCREEN
VCR PLUS+
PROGRESSIVE
SCAN
ENTER
PREVIOUS
NEXT
SLOW
PLAY/SELECT
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STOP/
CLEAR
PAUSE
REMAIN
REC
REC MODE
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ANGLE
SUBTITLE
LIVE CHECK
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AUDIO
VCR EJECT
VCR/DVD
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REC
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TV/CBL/DVD
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PULL-OPEN
DVD
S-VIDEO
VIDEO
(MONO) L - AUDIO - R
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STOP
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INSTRUCTIONS
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TIMER
DVD
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VCR
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DVD
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  • Page 1 DVD VIDEO RECORDER & VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER DR-MV1S/ DR-MV1B CABLE/DBS TV/CBL/DBS /DVD TIMER TIMER /DVD NUMBER / TV CH / DVD CH NUMBER / TV CH / DVD CH PQRS WXYZ CANCEL MEMO/MARK PROG/CHECK DISPLAY ON SCREEN VCR PLUS+ PROGRESSIVE...

  • Page 2: Safety Precautions

    SAFETY FIRST Safety Precautions IMPORTANT: 8 Please read the various precautions on pages 2 and 3 before installing or operating the unit. The rating plate and the safety caution are on the rear of the unit. 8 It should be noted that it may be unlawful to re-record pre- WARNING: DANGEROUS VOLTAGE INSIDE recorded tapes, DVDs, or discs without the consent of the WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT...
  • Page 3 For Italy: Moisture in the air will condense on the unit when you move it from “It is declared that this product, brand JVC, conforms to the a cold place to a warm place, or under extremely humid Ministry Decree n. 548 of 28 Aug.’95 published in the Official conditions—just as water droplets form on the surface of a glass...

  • Page 4: Features Of This Unit

    Features of this unit This unit allows you various types of playback and recording because this unit has two tuners. Record programmes on both DVD deck and VCR deck Operate the DVD deck while recording on the VCR deck simultaneously Start recording on the VCR deck.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS DISC INFORMATION SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS About Discs ...................6 Mode Set (DVD Deck) ..............78 Mode Set (VCR Deck) ..............80 INDEX System Setup ............82 Tuner Set ..................82 INSTALLING YOUR NEW UNIT Clock Set ..................85 Format A Disc (DVD Deck Only) ..........86 Basic Connection ................16 Finalise A Disc (DVD Deck Only) ..........

  • Page 6: Disc Information

    Using discs manufactured by JVC is depending on the disc and recording conditions. ● It is impossible to record on CD-R/RW or DVD-R discs used for recommended since they have been tested to be compatible with this unit.

  • Page 7: Discs For Playback Only

    DISC INFORMATION Discs For Playback Only Unplayable Discs You can use discs with the following logos for playback only. The following types of discs cannot be played using this unit. Do not attempt to play back any kind of disc that is damaged DVD VIDEO Video CD/Super Video CD (cracked, warped, or repaired with adhesive tape) or discs in...
  • Page 8 DISC INFORMATION Recording Medium And Format Audio CD/Video CD/SVCD Typically, Audio CD discs are divided into separate tracks each DVD-RAM containing one song. Each track is assigned a number. For ● Recording and erasing can be performed as many times as possible example, the third track is Track 3.
  • Page 9 DISC INFORMATION DVD VIDEO Marks Placing A Disc Sometimes marks are printed on a DVD disc and/or on its Opening the disc tray packaging to indicate information regarding the contents and Press x to open the disc tray. functions of the disc. Check the marks indicating the contents and functions of the disc.
  • Page 10 DISC INFORMATION Care And Handling Of Discs How to handle discs When handling a disc, do not touch the surface of the disc. Since discs are made of plastic, they are easily damaged. If a disc gets dirty, dusty, scratched or warped, the images and sound will not be picked up correctly, and such a disc may cause the unit to malfunction.

  • Page 11: Index

    INDEX Front View STANDBY/ON VCR/DVD REMAIN DV IN (–) REC MODE SLOW S-VIDEO VIDEO (MONO) L - AUDIO - R A Standby/On Button (1) N Front Display Panel pg. 13 B VCR/DVD Button O Infrared Beam Receiving Window pg. 20 C VCR Timer Lamp (#) P Remain Button (REMAIN) pg.
  • Page 12 INDEX Rear View DVD/VCR AUDIO OUT IN/OUT LEFT RIGHT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT ANTENNA DIGITAL AUDIO OUT PCM/ IN/DECODER STREAM SAT CONTROL COAXIAL OPTICAL A Region Number Label E Component Video Output Connectors (COMPONENT pg. 7 B AC Power Cord pg. 16 VIDEO OUT) (DVD deck only) pg.
  • Page 13 INDEX Front Display Panel A VPS/PDC Indicator pg. 44 – 45 H Linear PCM Indicator (LPCM) Appears when checking if the station being received transmits a Lights when “XP MODE REC AUDIO” is set to “LINEAR PCM” VPS/PDC signal. pg. 79) for recording with DVD-RAM, DVD-R and DVD-RW discs, and when Linear PCM audio is played.
  • Page 14 INDEX On-Screen Display (DVD deck) When “SUPERIMPOSE” is set to “AUTO” and ON SCREEN on the remote control is pressed, various operational indicators appear on the TV screen. To clear the operational indicators, press ON SCREEN twice. A Disc Display H Clock Display I Bar Meter Display Displays the type of the disc loaded on the disc tray.
  • Page 15 The remote control can operate most of your unit’s functions, as Buttons with a small dot on the left side of the name can also be well as basic functions of TV sets and satellite receivers of JVC used to operate your TV. ( pg.

  • Page 16: Installing Your New Unit

    INSTALLING YOUR NEW UNIT Make sure the package contains all of the accessories listed in Basic Connection “SPECIFICATIONS” on page 95. Place the unit on a stable, horizontal surface. Connect the unit to a TV depending on the TV and cables you use.

  • Page 17: Initial Settings

    INITIAL SETTINGS Press rt to select “AUTO Auto Set Up SET”, then press ENTER. The AUTO SET screen will appear, Auto Channel Set/Auto Clock Set/Auto Guide Program and the unit automatically performs Auto Channel Set. Number Set ● When Auto Channel Set is completed, “PLEASE WAIT”...

  • Page 18: Preset Download

    INITIAL SETTINGS If you have connected the unit to your TV via a 21-pin SCART Preset Download cable ( pg. 16), the unit will automatically perform Preset Download instead of the Auto Set Up in step 4 on page 17. After Auto Channel Set by Downloading from TV/Auto Clock downloading, the unit sets the clock and Guide Program numbers automatically.
  • Page 19 INITIAL SETTINGS Results Of Auto Set Up/Preset Download Appearing INFORMATION Language for the on-screen display On The Front Display Panel Auto Set Up also selects the language automatically for the on- screen display depending on the Country setting you have made in If both Auto Channel Set and step 2 on page 17 (unless you have selected BELGIUM or Auto Clock Set have been...

  • Page 20: Language

    INITIAL SETTINGS On-screen Language Set Language This unit offers you the choice to view on-screen messages in 10 different languages. Though Auto Set Up selects the language ● Turn on the unit. automatically ( pg. 19), you can change the language setting ●...

  • Page 21: Satellite Receiver Control Setting (Dvd Deck Only)

    INITIAL SETTINGS The following procedure is required if you receive satellite channels Satellite Receiver Control Setting (DVD through a satellite receiver. Approximately 20 seconds before the Timer Programming ( pg. 43) or Manual Timer Deck Only) programming ( pg. 44) starts, the unit sets its input mode to “L-2” and automatically switches the satellite receiver’s channels using a provided Satellite Controller.
  • Page 22 INITIAL SETTINGS Check the result of the test. If the satellite receiver’s channel number has been changed to the same one as you set in step 7 Press w e to select “YES”, then press ENTER to finish the Sat Control Set mode.

  • Page 23: Monitor Set (Dvd Deck Only)

    INITIAL SETTINGS Press VCR/DVD repeatedly so that the DVD lamp lights up on Monitor Set (DVD Deck Only) the unit. Press SET UP to access the Main Menu screen. You can select the monitor type depending on the TV used when Press w e to select “FUNCTION SET UP”, then press ENTER.

  • Page 24: Operations On Dvd Deck

    OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK To play back an MP3/JPEG disc, see “Playback With MP3/JPEG Basic Playback Navigation” ( pg. 64). Load a disc. ● For details, refer to “Placing A Disc” ( pg. 9). Press VCR/DVD repeatedly so that the DVD lamp lights up on the unit.

  • Page 25: Playback Features

    OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK Locating The Start Point Of The Item Or Skip The Item Playback Features ● Turn on the unit. ● Turn on the TV and select the AV mode. Press 2 or 6 during playback. ● Slide the TV/CABLE/SAT/DVD switch to DVD. ●...

  • Page 26: Slow Motion

    OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK Resume Function It is possible to memorise the position where you stop playback and resume playback from that position. MARK DISPLAY ● Be sure to set “RESUME” to “ON” or “DISC RESUME”. ( pg. 79) TOP MENU MENU Press 8 during playback to memorise a resume point.

  • Page 27: Marking Positions To Play Back Again Later

    OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK Marking Positions To Play Back Again Later Angle Selection It is possible to mark positions (up to 999 points) where you want to You can enjoy a variety of scene angles if a DVD VIDEO disc play back once again later, and start playback from a marked contains “multi-angle”...

  • Page 28: Playback Control (Pbc) Function

    OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK NOTE: It is not possible for DVD-R/DVD-RW (Video mode) disc playback to switch the audio channel. The audio channel is played back as set in “AUDIO REC” setting. ( pg. 79) 0 – 9 When you can’t switch the audio channel of a bilingual programme When the unit is connected with a digital audio device using an TOP MENU...

  • Page 29: Live Memory Playback

    OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK To Play Back From The Beginning Of The Programme Live Memory Playback While Recording You can play back a programme you are recording from the beginning while continuing to record or timer record onto a DVD- RAM disc.
  • Page 30 OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK Overview Of Live Memory Playback You can play back a programme you are recording from the beginning while continuing to record or timer record onto a DVD-RAM disc. This is called “Live Memory Playback”. (Recording screen) (Live Memory Playback screen) To start Live Memory Playback, press 4 to play back from the...
  • Page 31 OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK Display During Live Memory Playback During recording, you can watch at your will what was previously recorded or is currently being recorded. It is possible to perform freely normal playback operations (forward/reverse high-speed search and variable-speed search) within the range of the orange or blue bar on the TV screen.
  • Page 32 OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK Buttons To Be Used During Live Memory Playback Pressing once pauses playback (still picture playback). Pressing repeatedly advances the still picture frame by frame. ● Turn on the unit. ● Turn on the TV and select the AV mode. ●...

  • Page 33: Using The On-Screen Bar

    OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK A Disc type. Using The On-screen Bar B Select this for Repeat Playback. ( pg. 34) C Select this for A-B Repeat Playback. ( pg. 34) D Select this for search function. ( pg. 35) E Select this for time search function. ( pg.

  • Page 34: A-B Repeat Playback

    OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK A-B Repeat Playback 0 – 9 You can repeat the desired part. CANCEL (&) During playback ON SCREEN Press ON SCREEN twice to access the on-screen bar. rtw e Press w e to select “ ”. ENTER Press ENTER at the beginning of the desired part you want to repeat (point A).

  • Page 35: Time Search

    OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK Locating The Beginning Of A Desired Selection Time Search You can locate the beginning of a title, chapter, group or track. You can play back a disc from the desired point by specifying the elapsed playing time from the beginning of a title (DVD-RAM, DVD- During playback or while stopped R, DVD-RW and DVD VIDEO) or a disc (Video CD/SVCD and Press ON SCREEN twice to access the on-screen bar.

  • Page 36: Adjusting The Picture Quality

    OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK Adjusting The Picture Quality 0 – 9 You can obtain optimal picture quality by selecting an appropriate picture mode. CANCEL (&) ON SCREEN Press ON SCREEN twice to access the on-screen bar. Press w e to select “ ”, then press ENTER.

  • Page 37: Setting The Progressive Mode

    OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK Setting The Progressive Mode Programme Playback You can obtain optimal picture quality by selecting whether the You can play back up to 30 tracks in the desired order. content on the disc is processed by field (video source) or by frame While stopped (film source).
  • Page 38 OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK Select The Switching Interval Of The Slide Show You can control the switching interval of the slide show. Press ON SCREEN twice to access the on-screen bar. ON SCREEN Press w e to select “ ”, then press ENTER. The pop-up window appears under the selected item.

  • Page 39: Parental Lock

    OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK Press the number keys to enter the same password as in Parental Lock step 8 above, then press ENTER. Press SET UP twice to complete the setting. NOTE: Remember your password, or make a note of it. This function restricts playback of DVD VIDEO discs which contain To Change The Settings violent (and other) scenes according to the level set by the user.

  • Page 40: Basic Recording

    OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK NOTES: Basic Recording ● It is recommended to format a DVD-RAM disc before use if you use the disc on this unit for the first time. ● When using a brand-new DVD-RW disc, format the disc either in VR mode or in Video mode.

  • Page 41: Recording Features

    OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK Instant Timer Recording (ITR) Recording Features This easy method lets you record for from 30 minutes to 6 hours (selectable in 30-min. increments), and shuts the unit off after recording is finished. Press 7 on the unit to start recording. Press 7 again to engage the ITR mode.

  • Page 42: Free Rate Function

    OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK Free Rate Function NOTES: ● You can programme this unit to timer-record, regardless of the disc To record the entire programme, the unit automatically set the remaining time. When the disc remaining time is not enough, appropriate recording mode depending on the combination of the recording may stop in the middle of a programme.

  • Page 43: Show View Timer Programming

    OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK Press w e to select the desired recording option as required. Timer Programming Press rt to select the desired setting, then press ENTER. ● “STOP” (To advance/go back the stop time by 30 minutes, press and hold rt).

  • Page 44: Manual Timer Programming

    OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK Press ENTER to access the Programme Confirmation screen. Manual Timer Programming Press ENTER to complete timer programming. ● To programme another timer, repeat steps 3 – 11. Press DVD TIMER (#) to engage the unit’s timer mode. The DVD timer lamp lights up on the unit and the VCR deck is automatically selected.

  • Page 45: On-Disc Timer Programming

    OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK Press w e to select “TV PROG”, then press rt to select the On-Disc Timer Programming desired channel. Set “DAILY/WEEKLY” option. ● Refer to step 6 in “S Timer Programming” ( pg. 43). ● It is necessary to set “DAILY/WEEKLY” option for On-Disc Timer Programming.
  • Page 46 OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK How Discs Are Overwritten (Example 1) To record a 1-hour serial drama every Friday in SP mode Overwritten Overwritten Blank The first programme is The second programme is overwritten by the third. overwritten by the forth. (Example 2) To record a 15-minute serial drama every morning in XP mode (Example 3)
  • Page 47 OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK When Programmes Overlap Each Other DVD TIMER (#) If “PROGRAM OVERLAPPED” appears, you have another programme overlapping the programme you have just made. VCR/DVD Confirm with the arrow on “OK”, then press PROG/CHECK. Programme Check screen appears and conflicting programmes CANCEL (&) will be highlighted in pink.

  • Page 48: Automatic Satellite Programme Recording (Dvd Deck Only)

    OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK Automatic Satellite Programme ● Make sure the satellite receiver is connected to the unit’s L-2 IN/ DECODER connector. ● Programme the timer on the satellite receiver. Recording (DVD Deck Only) ● Slide the TV/CABLE/SAT/DVD switch to DVD. Press VCR/DVD repeatedly so that the DVD lamp lights up on the unit.

  • Page 49: Operations On Vcr Deck

    OPERATIONS ON VCR DECK Load a cassette. Make sure the window side is up, the rear label Basic Playback side is facing you and the arrow on the front of the cassette is pointed toward the unit. ● Do not apply too much pressure when inserting. ●...

  • Page 50: Playback Features

    OPERATIONS ON VCR DECK High-Speed Search Playback Features During playback, press 5 for forward high-speed search, or 3 for reverse high-speed search. ● Turn on the unit. ● Each press of the button increases the search speed for each ● Turn on the TV and select the AV mode. direction.

  • Page 51: Soundtrack Selection

    OPERATIONS ON VCR DECK Next Function Memory Soundtrack Selection The Next Function Memory “tells” the unit what to do after Your unit is capable of recording three soundtracks (HI-FI L, HI-FI rewinding. Before continuing, make sure the unit is in the Stop R and NORM) and will play back the one you select.

  • Page 52: Basic Recording

    OPERATIONS ON VCR DECK Basic Recording Recording Features ● Turn on the unit. ● Turn on the unit. ● Turn on the TV and select the AV mode. ● Turn on the TV and select the AV mode. ● Slide the TV/CABLE/SAT/DVD switch to DVD. ●...
  • Page 53 OPERATIONS ON VCR DECK Instant Timer Recording (ITR) To Record Stereo and Bilingual Programmes (A2) Stereo programmes are automatically recorded in stereo on the This easy method lets you record for from 30 minutes to 6 hours Hi-Fi audio track (with the normal audio track recording mixed L (selectable in 30-min.

  • Page 54: Show View Timer Programming

    OPERATIONS ON VCR DECK Press REC MODE to select the desired recording mode. Or Timer Programming press w e to select “SP/EP”, then press rt to select the desired recording mode. You can programme this unit to timer-record as many as Press the number keys to set “VPS/PDC”...

  • Page 55: Manual Timer Programming

    OPERATIONS ON VCR DECK Press REC MODE to select the desired recording mode. Or Manual Timer Programming press w e to select “SP/EP”, then press rt to select the desired recording mode. You can programme this unit to timer-record as many as Press ENTER to access the Programme Check screen.
  • Page 56 OPERATIONS ON VCR DECK When Programmes Overlap Each Other If “PROGRAM OVERLAP” appears, you have another programme VCR TIMER (#) overlapping the programme you have just made. VCR/DVD The Programme Check screen appears and conflicting programmes will start blinking. CANCEL (&) PROG/CHECK rtw e ENTER...

  • Page 57: Navigation (Dvd Deck Only)

    NAVIGATION (DVD DECK ONLY) Using Library Database DVD Navi system, you can easily modify Library Database DVD Navi registered information, edit the programme or play list, as well as search for the beginning of each programme. About registration of information The following information is automatically registered for each programme when ordinary recording or timer recording is performed, then stored in an area specified on the unit.

  • Page 58: Modify Original Information

    NAVIGATION (DVD DECK ONLY) Scan For Beginning(s) Of Programme(s) Modify Original Information ● Turn on the TV and select the AV mode. ● Slide the TV/CABLE/SAT/DVD switch to DVD. ● Turn on the TV and select the AV mode. ● Slide the TV/CABLE/SAT/DVD switch to DVD. MEMO NAVIGATION rtw e...
  • Page 59 NAVIGATION (DVD DECK ONLY) Modify Programme Name Protect Title You can protect the programme to prevent accidental erasure of Perform steps 1 to 3 of “Modify Index” ( pg. 58) before the important programme. continuing. Perform steps 1 to 2 of “Modify Index” ( pg.

  • Page 60: Modify Play List Information

    NAVIGATION (DVD DECK ONLY) Delete Unwanted Part Of The Programme Modify Play List Information You can delete unwanted part of the programme. Perform steps 1 to 2 of “Modify Index” ( pg. 58) before continuing. Press w e to select one programme whose unwanted part you want to delete, then press t.
  • Page 61 NAVIGATION (DVD DECK ONLY) Move Scenes Press w e to select “PREVIEW”, then press ENTER to preview the play list. Perform steps 1 to 3 of “Create Play List” ( pg. 60) before Press w e to select “EXECUTE”, then press ENTER. The play continuing.

  • Page 62: Modify Category

    NAVIGATION (DVD DECK ONLY) Delete Unwanted Part From Play List Delete Play List Perform steps 1 to 3 of “Create Play List” ( pg. 60) before Perform steps 1 to 3 of “Create Play List” ( pg. 60) before continuing. continuing.

  • Page 63: Modify Library Information

    Programming. ( pg. 45) ● It is not possible to register discs formatted on devices other than JVC’s DVD recorders. ● It is not possible to register discs recorded on devices other than JVC’s DVD recorders. ● It is not possible to register discs when “SAVE AS LIBRARY” is set to “OFF”.

  • Page 64: Playback With Mp3/Jpeg Navigation

    NAVIGATION (DVD DECK ONLY) Press w e to select the desired Playback With MP3/JPEG Navigation group, then press ENTER. For MP3 Playback ● The tracks in the selected group appear. For JPEG Playback ● The images in the selected group This unit can play back discs that MP3 sound files and JPEG image files taken with digital still cameras or other devices are appear.

  • Page 65: Editing

    EDITING For DVD deck Tape Dubbing (From VCR To DVD) Load a recordable disc. For VCR deck Dubbing An Entire Cassette Load a cassette you want to dub. Press VCR/DVD repeatedly so that the DVD lamp lights up on Because this unit includes both DVD deck and VCR deck, you can the unit.

  • Page 66: Manual Dubbing (From Vcr To Dvd)

    EDITING For DVD deck Manual Dubbing (From VCR To DVD) Load a recordable disc. For VCR deck Dubbing A Part Of A Cassette Load a cassette you want to dub. Press VCR] to select the dubbing direction. You can dub the selected scenes on a tape to the DVD disc, ●...

  • Page 67: Disc Dubbing (From Dvd To Vcr)

    EDITING For DVD deck Disc Dubbing (From DVD To VCR) Load a disc you want to dub. For VCR deck Dubbing An Entire Disc Load a cassette with the record safety tab intact. Press VCR/DVD repeatedly so that the VCR lamp lights up on Because this unit includes both DVD deck and VCR deck, you can the unit.

  • Page 68: Manual Dubbing (From Dvd To Vcr)

    EDITING For DVD deck Manual Dubbing (From DVD To VCR) Load a disc you want to dub. For VCR deck Dubbing A Part Of A Disc Load a cassette with the record safety tab intact. Press }DVD to select the dubbing direction. You can dub the selected scenes on a tape to the DVD disc, ●...

  • Page 69: Dv Dubbing (Dvd Deck Only)

    EDITING Connect a camcorder or DV equipment to the DV IN connector DV Dubbing (DVD Deck Only) on the unit’s front panel. Load a DVD-RAM/RW/R disc on the unit. You can dub programmes from a camcorder or DV equipment Press PR +/– to set the channel to “DV DUBBING”. connected to the unit with a DV cable.

  • Page 70: Edit From A Camcorder

    EDITING Edit From A Camcorder Slide the TV/CABLE/SAT/DVD switch to DVD. Make connections. You can use a camcorder as the source player and your unit as the A If the camcorder has no S-VIDEO output connector: recording deck. — connect the camcorder’s AUDIO/VIDEO OUT connectors to the A If the camcorder has no S-VIDEO output connector: unit’s AUDIO/VIDEO input connectors on the front panel.

  • Page 71: Edit To Or From Another Recorder

    EDITING Edit To Or From Another Recorder Slide the TV/CABLE/SAT/DVD switch to DVD. Connect the player’s 21-pin SCART connector to the unit’s 21- You can use your unit as the source player or as the recording pin SCART connector as illustrated. deck.

  • Page 72: Output/Input Set

    EDITING Output/Input Set 8 L-1 INPUT — VIDEO / S-VIDEO VIDEO : If a connected appliance’s output is compatible only with regular video signals, set to “VIDEO”. ● Turn on the TV and select the AV mode. S-VIDEO : If a connected appliance’s output is compatible with Y/C ●...

  • Page 73: Digital Audio Dubbing

    EDITING NOTES: Digital Audio Dubbing ● If you have a satellite receiver or a decoder connected to the L-2 IN/ DECODER connector, be sure to set “L-2 SELECT” back to appropriate mode after editing. You can dub selected audio from a DVD or Audio CD disc to a ●...

  • Page 74: Remote Control

    Remote control 1/2/3/4 Code Switching Your remote control can operate the basic functions of your TV set. In addition to JVC TVs, other manufacturer’s TVs can also be The remote control is capable of controlling four JVC video units controlled.
  • Page 75 REMOTE CONTROL Satellite Receiver Multi-Brand Remote Control Your remote control can operate the basic functions of your satellite receiver set. In addition to JVC satellite receivers, other manufacturer’s satellite receivers can also be controlled. Slide the TV/CABLE/SAT/DVD switch to CABLE/SAT.

  • Page 76: System Connections

    SYSTEM CONNECTIONS Perfect Connections (Recommended) Connecting To A Satellite Receiver This is an example of recommended connections if your TV has two 21-pin AV input (SCART) connectors. Simple Connections Connect the decoder to the satellite receiver’s connector if you have a decoder, L-1 IN/OUT connector to TV’s connector, and L-2 This is an example of a simple connection if your TV has one IN/DECODER connector to the satellite receiver’s connector.

  • Page 77: Connecting To A Dolby Digital Decoder Or An Amplifier With Built-In Dts

    SYSTEM CONNECTIONS When you can’t switch the audio channel of a bilingual Connecting To A Dolby Digital Decoder programme When the unit is connected with a digital audio device using an Or An Amplifier With Built-in DTS optional optical cable and “DIGITAL AUDIO OUT” is set to “DOLBY DIGITAL/PCM”, it is not possible to switch the audio channel of a These instructions enable you to connect your unit to a Dolby bilingual programme recorded on a DVD-RAM or DVD-RW (VR...

  • Page 78: Subsidiary Settings

    SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS * The boldface settings below indicate the settings at your purchase. Mode Set (DVD Deck) AUDIO OUTPUT ● Turn on the unit. 8 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT — DOLBY DIGITAL/PCM / STREAM/ ● Turn on the TV and select the AV mode. PCM / PCM ONLY ●...
  • Page 79 SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS RECORDING SET 8 GREY BACK — OFF / ON When this function is set to “ON”, the TV screen becomes all grey 8 SAVE AS LIBRARY — OFF / ON when receiving a channel not in use. When this function is set to “ON”, the recording information is NOTE: automatically stored in the library.

  • Page 80: Mode Set (Vcr Deck)

    SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS * The boldface settings below indicate the settings at your purchase. Mode Set (VCR Deck) 8 B.E.S.T. — ON / OFF You can set the B.E.S.T. (Biconditional Equalised Signal Tracking) ● Turn on the unit. system to “ON” or “OFF”. ( pg.
  • Page 81 SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS 8 AUTO SP]LP TIMER — ON / OFF When this function is set to “ON”, the unit automatically switches to LP mode to allow complete recording if there is not enough tape to record the entire programme while timer-recording in SP mode. For Example: Recording a programme of 140 minutes in length onto a 120- minute tape...

  • Page 82: Show View System Setup

    SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS Tuner Set System Setup Your unit needs to memorise all necessary stations in channel positions in order to record TV programmes. Auto Channel Set IMPORTANT: automatically assigns all receivable stations in your area to call Normally, Auto Set Up ( pg.
  • Page 83 SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS Manual Channel Set View the Confirmation screen. “SCAN COMPLETED” is displayed on the TV screen. Press “OK”. Store channels that were not stored during Auto Set Up Press SET UP to complete the setting. pg. 17), Preset Download ( pg.
  • Page 84 SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS Delete A Channel Set Stations (A) Set station names that are registered in your unit. Perform steps 1 and 3 of “Manual Channel Set” ( pg. 83) to access the Confirmation screen before continuing. Perform steps 1 and 3 of “Manual Channel Set” ( pg.

  • Page 85: Clock Set

    SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS NOTES: Clock Set ● Just Clock (when set to “ON”) adjusts the unit’s built-in clock every hour, except for 23:00, 0:00, 1:00 and 2:00. ● Just Clock is not effective when: IMPORTANT: — the unit’s power is on. —...

  • Page 86: Format A Disc (Dvd Deck Only)

    SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS Format A DVD-RAM Disc Format A Disc (DVD Deck Only) Press VCR/DVD repeatedly so that the DVD lamp lights up on the unit. Press SET UP to access the Main Menu screen. Press rt w e to select “DVD SET UP”, then press ENTER. Some DVD-RAM/RW discs are unformatted.

  • Page 87: Finalise A Disc (Dvd Deck Only)

    ● Although DVD-R/RW discs finalised on this unit become playable on DVD players compatible with DVD-R/RW discs, some discs still may not play, for which JVC cannot take responsibility. ● Marked points marked before finalising will be deleted, and programmes will be divided automatically into “chapters”...

  • Page 88: Scan Mode Set

    SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS Scan Mode Set Tray Lock (DVD Deck Only) If you connect the unit and TV with Component Video Connection You can lock the disc tray to prohibit the unwanted disc ejection by pg. 16), you can select the scan mode from two modes: children.

  • Page 89: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING Playback (DVD Deck) Before requesting service for a problem, use this chart and see if you can solve the trouble yourself. Small problems are often easily solved, and this can save you the trouble of sending your unit off The DVD deck can not be operated.
  • Page 90 ● The video heads may be dirty. ]The programme may not have been recorded in its entirety. Next ]Use a dry cleaning cassette ECL-3F, or consult your JVC dealer. time make sure you have enough time on the tape to record the entire programme.
  • Page 91 TROUBLESHOOTING Timer Recording (DVD Deck) Timer Recording (VCR Deck) Timer programming cannot be made. Timer programming cannot be made. ● Date and time is not correct. ● Date and time is not correct. ]Set date and time correctly. ( pg. 85) ]Set date and time correctly.
  • Page 92 TROUBLESHOOTING Initialising (DVD Deck Only) On-screen Message (DVD Deck Only) Malfunction occurs on the unit. MEMORY IS FULL NOTHING MORE CAN BE REGISTERED IN THE LIBRARY ]Press 1 to turn off the unit, press and hold 1, then press 8 IF YOU DELETE UNNECESSARY TITLE INFORMATION, YOU CAN for two seconds or more.
  • Page 93 TROUBLESHOOTING SHOWVIEW NO. ERROR COPY PROHIBITED CONFIRM SHOWVIEW NO. THEN RETRY CAN NOT PLAY ● An invalid S ● The unit has detected invalid contents at the start or in the number has been input. ( pg. 43) middle of playback. GUIDE PROGRAMME IS NOT SET SELECT CHANNEL YOU WANT TO RECORD THE i.LINK DEVICE THAT YOU HAVE CONNECTED IS NOT...

  • Page 94: Glossary

    GLOSSARY 8 Aspect ratio 8 Multiangle The ratio of vertical and horizontal sizes of a displayed image. The By recording multiple scenes progressing at the same time in a horizontal vs. vertical ratio of conventional TVs is 4:3, and that of single title, the user can select view angles.

  • Page 95: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL VIDEO/AUDIO (VCR Deck) Power requirement Signal system AC 220 V – 240 Vd, 50/60 Hz PAL color signal and CCIR monochrome signal, 625 lines/50 fields Power consumption Recording system Power on: 42 W DA4 (Double Azimuth) head helical scan system Power off: 23.5 W Format Temperature...

  • Page 96: Appendix

    APPENDIX Language Code List Afar Inupiak Kirundi Abkhazian Indonesian Rumanian Afrikaans Icelandic Russian Ameharic Hebrew Kinyarwanda Arabic Yiddish Sanskrit Assamese Javanese Sindhi Aymara Georgian Sangho Azerbaijani Kazakh Serbo-Croatian Bashkir Greenlandic Singhalese Byelorussian Cambodian Slovak Bulgarian Kannada Slovenian Bihari Korean (KOR) Samoan Bislama Kashmiri...
  • Page 97 APPENDIX Country/Area Code List for Parental Lock Andorra Cook Islands Guinea United Arab Emirates Chile Guadeloupe Afghanistan Cameroon Equatorial Guinea Antigua and Barbuda China Greece Anguilla Colombia South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands Albania Costa Rica Guatemala Armenia Cuba Guam Netherlands Antilles Cape Verde...
  • Page 98 APPENDIX Saint Lucia Niue Swaziland Liechtenstein New Zealand Turks and Caicos Islands Sri Lanka Oman Chad Liberia Panama French Southern Territories Lesotho Peru Togo Lithuania French Polynesia Thailand Luxembourg Papua New Guinea Tajikistan Latvia Philippines Tokelau Libyan Arab Jamahiriya Pakistan Turkmenistan Morocco Poland...
  • Page 99 APPENDIX TV Station And ID List The “ID” abbreviation is what is shown on-screen in lieu of the station name. The “ID” abbreviation is listed in the Confirmation screen and is displayed on the TV screen when the unit is tuned to a different station. STATION NAME STATION NAME STATION NAME...

  • Page 100: List Of Terms

    LIST OF TERMS A-B Repeat Playback ............34 Random Playback ............38 Accidental erasure prevention ........52 Recordable/playable discs ..........6 Adjusting The Picture Quality ......... 36 Recording ..........40 – 42, 52 – 53 Angle Selection ............... 27 Recording Medium And Format ........8 Audio Channel Selection ..........
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  • Page 104 Printed in Germany 0404MNH-ID-VE COPYRIGHT© 2004 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD.

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