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Filename [DR-MH30EU_01Cov1.fm] DR-MH30EU_00.book Page 1 Thursday, June 3, 2004 11:00 AM EK DVD & HDD VIDEO RECORDER DR-MH30S/DR-MH30B DR-MH20S/DR-MH20B CABLE/SAT STANDBY/ON OPEN/ TV/AV TV/CAL/SAT CLOSE VIDEO CANCEL MEMO/MARK LIVE DUBBING EDIT PROGRAMME TOP MENU NAVIGATION ENTER MENU RETURN PREVIOUS NEXT...
Filename [DR-MH30EU_02Safety.fm] DR-MH30EU_00.book Page 2 Thursday, June 3, 2004 11:00 AM 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.
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If the fuse fails again consult your nearest JVC dealer. If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off remove the fuse and dispose of the plug immediately, to avoid a possible shock hazard by inadvertent connection to the mains supply.
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Filename [DR-MH30EU_02Safety.fm] DR-MH30EU_00.book Page 4 Thursday, June 3, 2004 11:00 AM SAFETY FIRST Some Do’s And Don’ts On The Safe Use Of Equipment This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but, like any electrical equipment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured.
Filename [DR-MH30EU_02Safety.fm] DR-MH30EU_00.book Page 5 Thursday, June 3, 2004 11:00 AM CONTENTS DISC INFORMATION About Discs ...6 INDEX INSTALLING YOUR NEW UNIT Basic Connections ...19 INITIAL SETTINGS Auto Set Up ...20 Preset Download ...21 Language ...23 Monitor Set ...24 SAT CONTROL SET Satellite Receiver Control Setting ...25 BASIC OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK Basic Playback ...27...
The above table is based on the information as of February 2004. Recording and playback may not be performed depending on the characteristics and condition of the disc used, leading to unsatisfactory results. Using discs manufactured by JVC is recommended since they have been tested to be compatible with this unit.
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Filename [DR-MH30EU_03DiscInfo.fm] DR-MH30EU_00.book Page 7 Thursday, June 3, 2004 11:00 AM Discs For Playback Only You can use discs with the following logos for playback only. DVD VIDEO Video CD/Super Video CD (example of region code indications) Audio CD CD-DA files CD-RW CD-DA/JPEG/ MP3 files...
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Filename [DR-MH30EU_03DiscInfo.fm] DR-MH30EU_00.book Page 8 Thursday, June 3, 2004 11:00 AM DISC INFORMATION Recording Medium And Format DVD-RAM Recording and erasing can be performed as many times as possible on a disc. Editing can be performed after recording, such as deleting unwanted parts.
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Filename [DR-MH30EU_03DiscInfo.fm] DR-MH30EU_00.book Page 9 Thursday, June 3, 2004 11:00 AM DVD VIDEO Marks Sometimes marks are printed on a DVD disc and/or on its packaging to indicate information regarding the contents and functions of the disc. Check the marks indicating the contents and functions of the disc.
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Filename [DR-MH30EU_03DiscInfo.fm] DR-MH30EU_00.book Page 10 Thursday, June 3, 2004 11:00 AM 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.
Filename [DR-MH30EU_04Name.fm] DR-MH30EU_00.book Page 11 Thursday, June 3, 2004 11:00 AM Front View 1 STANDBY ON A Infrared Beam Receiving Window B Front Display Panel pg. 13 C Disc Tray D Open/Close Button (x) pg. 9 E Stop Button (8) pg.
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Filename [DR-MH30EU_04Name.fm] DR-MH30EU_00.book Page 12 Thursday, June 3, 2004 11:00 AM INDEX Rear View A Antenna Connectors (ANTENNA IN/OUT) B Component Video Output Connectors (COMPONENT VIDEO OUT) pg. 19 C S-video Output Connector (S-VIDEO OUT) D Audio Output Connectors (AUDIO OUT (RIGHT/LEFT)) pg.
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Filename [DR-MH30EU_04Name.fm] DR-MH30EU_00.book Page 13 Thursday, June 3, 2004 11:00 AM Front Display Panel A VPS/PDC Indicator* pg. 47 Appears when checking if the station being received transmits a VPS/PDC signal. * VPS (Video Programme System) recording is not currently available in the U.K.
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The remote control can operate most of your unit’s functions, as well as basic functions of TV sets and satellite receivers of JVC and other brands. ( Point the remote control toward the receiving window.
Filename [DR-MH30EU_04Name.fm] DR-MH30EU_00.book Page 15 Thursday, June 3, 2004 11:00 AM Check Contents CHECK ALL THE CONTENTS SHOWN BELOW DVD Video Recorder 1 STANDBY/ON RF Cable 21-pin SCART Cable Page 15 VIDEO PULL - OPEN DV IN S-VIDEO VIDEO L(MONO)-AUDIO-R “AA”...
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Filename [DR-MH30EU_04Name.fm] DR-MH30EU_00.book Page 16 Thursday, June 3, 2004 11:00 AM 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.
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Filename [DR-MH30EU_04Name.fm] DR-MH30EU_00.book Page 17 Thursday, June 3, 2004 11:00 AM On-Screen Display (HDD 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.
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Filename [DR-MH30EU_04Name.fm] DR-MH30EU_00.book Page 18 Thursday, June 3, 2004 11:00 AM INDEX On-Screen Display (DV Dubbing) When capturing images from the external DV equipment 0:00 1:00 2:00 00:00:00. 00 00:00:00. 00 FR360 12bit GR-DV3500 A Recording speed B HDD capacity graph C HDD time counter D Recording time scale E HDD mode...
Filename [DR-MH30EU_04Name.fm] DR-MH30EU_00.book Page 19 Thursday, June 3, 2004 11:00 AM Basic Connections TV aerial cable ANTENNA IN COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO OUT Mains power cord ANTENNA L-1 IN/OUT AUDIO OUT Component video cable (not provided) Audio cable (not provided) RF cable 21-pin SCART (provided)
Filename [DR-MH30EU_04Name.fm] DR-MH30EU_00.book Page 20 Thursday, June 3, 2004 11:00 AM INITIAL SETTINGS Auto Set Up Auto Channel Set/Auto Clock Set/Auto Guide Program Number Set After the 1 button on the unit (or DVD 1 on the remote control) is pressed for the first time to turn on the unit, the Auto Set Up function sets the tuner channels, clock** and Guide Program numbers automatically.
Filename [DR-MH30EU_04Name.fm] DR-MH30EU_00.book Page 21 Thursday, June 3, 2004 11:00 AM Preset Download Auto Channel Set by Downloading from TV/Auto Clock Set/Auto Guide Program Number Set ATTENTION: You can use this function only with a TV offering T-V Link, etc.* Be sure to use a fully-wired 21-pin SCART cable.
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PDC signal. If you want to take advantage of this function, simply set it to “ON”. ( If you have any difficulty with the above procedures call the JVC Customer Service Hot Line on 0870 330 5000...
Filename [DR-MH30EU_04Name.fm] DR-MH30EU_00.book Page 23 Thursday, June 3, 2004 11:00 AM Language Turn on the unit. Turn on the TV and select the AV mode. Slide the TV/CABLE/SAT/DVD switch to DVD. ENTER rtwe SET UP Page 23 On-screen Language Set This unit offers you the choice to view on-screen messages in 10 different languages.
Filename [DR-MH30EU_04Name.fm] DR-MH30EU_00.book Page 24 Thursday, June 3, 2004 11:00 AM INITIAL SETTINGS Monitor Set You can select the monitor type depending on the TV used when you play back DVD VIDEO discs recorded for wide-screen TVs. Turn on the unit. Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.
Filename [DR-MH30EU_04Name.fm] DR-MH30EU_00.book Page 25 Thursday, June 3, 2004 11:00 AM Satellite Receiver Control Setting Satellite receiver Satellite Controller (provided) Your unit (suggested locations) Satellite Controller Transmitter (provided) Satellite receiver 21-pin SCART cable (provided) Back of unit L-2 IN/DECODER SAT CONTROL ENTER rtwe SET UP...
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Filename [DR-MH30EU_04Name.fm] DR-MH30EU_00.book Page 26 Thursday, June 3, 2004 11:00 AM SAT CONTROL SET 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 9 Press w e to select “YES”, then press ENTER to finish the Sat Control Set mode.
Filename [DR-MH30EU_05DVD Operation.fm] DR-MH30EU_00.book Page 27 Thursday, June 3, 2004 11:00 AM Basic Playback Turn on the unit. Turn on the TV and select the AV mode. Slide the TV/CABLE/SAT/DVD switch to DVD. ENTER SELECT ATTENTION: It takes approximately 30 seconds to read a disc depending on the type and condition of the disc since this unit is multi-disc compatible (DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, DVD-R).
Filename [DR-MH30EU_05DVD Operation.fm] DR-MH30EU_00.book Page 28 Thursday, June 3, 2004 11:00 AM BASIC OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK Playback Features Turn on the unit. Turn on the TV and select the AV mode. Slide the TV/CABLE/SAT/DVD switch to DVD. Press DVD so that the DVD lamp lights up on the unit. MARK TOP MENU ENTER...
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Filename [DR-MH30EU_05DVD Operation.fm] DR-MH30EU_00.book Page 29 Thursday, June 3, 2004 11:00 AM Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame Playback Press 9 to pause during playback. Press SLOW – (3) or SLOW + (5) to activate frame-by- frame playback. Each press of SLOW – (3) or SLOW + (5) advances/reverses the still picture frame by frame.
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Filename [DR-MH30EU_05DVD Operation.fm] DR-MH30EU_00.book Page 30 Thursday, June 3, 2004 11:00 AM BASIC OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK TOP MENU ENTER rtwe MENU RETURN PREVIOUS NEXT DISPLAY SET UP AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE Checking The Time Information You can check time information of a disc on the front display panel and the TV screen.
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Filename [DR-MH30EU_05DVD Operation.fm] DR-MH30EU_00.book Page 31 Thursday, June 3, 2004 11:00 AM Audio Language/Sound Selection Some DVD VIDEO discs contain the multiple audio language or sound. You can select the desired audio language or sound. For some Video CD/SVCD discs, you can switch the audio channel to choose Karaoke either with or without the vocal.
Filename [DR-MH30EU_05DVD Operation.fm] DR-MH30EU_00.book Page 32 Thursday, June 3, 2004 11:00 AM BASIC OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK Using The On-screen Bar The on-screen bar allows you to control various playback functions. Some of the functions operated on Navigation Menu can be controlled on the On-screen bar.
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Filename [DR-MH30EU_05DVD Operation.fm] DR-MH30EU_00.book Page 33 Thursday, June 3, 2004 11:00 AM Repeat Playback You can repeat playback as you like according to the type of disc. Press ON SCREEN twice to access the on-screen bar. Press w e to select “ ”, then press ENTER.
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Filename [DR-MH30EU_05DVD Operation.fm] DR-MH30EU_00.book Page 34 Thursday, June 3, 2004 11:00 AM BASIC OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK CANCEL ENTER rtwe CLEAR ON SCREEN Time Search You can play back a disc from the desired point by specifying the elapsed playing time from the beginning of a programme (DVD- RAM, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD VIDEO and HDD) or a disc (Video CD/SVCD and Audio CD).
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Filename [DR-MH30EU_05DVD Operation.fm] DR-MH30EU_00.book Page 35 Thursday, June 3, 2004 11:00 AM Setting The Progressive Mode You can obtain optimal picture quality by selecting whether the content on the disc is processed by field (video source) or by frame (film source). Press ON SCREEN twice to access the on-screen bar.
Filename [DR-MH30EU_05DVD Operation.fm] DR-MH30EU_00.book Page 36 Thursday, June 3, 2004 11:00 AM BASIC OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK Parental Lock This function restricts playback of DVD VIDEO discs which contain violent (and other) scenes according to the level set by the user. For example, if a movie which includes violent scenes supports the parental lock feature, such scenes which you do not want to let children view can be cut or replaced by other scenes.
Filename [DR-MH30EU_05DVD Operation.fm] DR-MH30EU_00.book Page 37 Thursday, June 3, 2004 11:00 AM Basic Recording Turn on the unit. Turn on the TV and select the AV mode. Slide the TV/CABLE/SAT/DVD switch to DVD. ATTENTION: It is not possible to record programmes on a DVD-R disc which has already been finalised.
Filename [DR-MH30EU_05DVD Operation.fm] DR-MH30EU_00.book Page 38 Thursday, June 3, 2004 11:00 AM BASIC OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK Recording Features Turn on the unit. Turn on the TV and select the AV mode. Slide the TV/CABLE/SAT/DVD switch to DVD. Press DVD so that the DVD lamp lights up on the unit. TV AV/ VIDEO PR+/- DISPLAY...
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Filename [DR-MH30EU_05DVD Operation.fm] DR-MH30EU_00.book Page 39 Thursday, June 3, 2004 11:00 AM Free Rate Function To record the entire programme, the unit automatically sets the appropriate recording mode depending on the combination of the total time of the programme to be recorded and either the remaining disc space or the specified recording time (from 60 minutes to 480 minutes).
Filename [DR-MH30EU_06HDD Operation.fm] DR-MH30EU_00.book Page 40 Thursday, June 3, 2004 11:00 AM BASIC OPERATIONS ON HDD DECK Basic Recording Turn on the unit. Turn on the TV and select the AV mode. Slide the TV/CABLE/SAT/DVD switch to DVD. ATTENTION: The HDD on the unit requires approximately 20 seconds to start up after the unit has been turned on, during which no operation can be made.
Filename [DR-MH30EU_06HDD Operation.fm] DR-MH30EU_00.book Page 41 Thursday, June 3, 2004 11:00 AM Recording Features Turn on the unit. Turn on the TV and select the AV mode. Slide the TV/CABLE/SAT/DVD switch to DVD. Press HDD so that the HDD lamp lights up on the unit. TV AV/ VIDEO PR+/- DISPLAY...
Filename [DR-MH30EU_06HDD Operation.fm] DR-MH30EU_00.book Page 42 Thursday, June 3, 2004 11:00 AM BASIC OPERATIONS ON HDD DECK Basic Playback Turn on the unit. Turn on the TV and select the AV mode. Slide the TV/CABLE/SAT/DVD switch to DVD. ENTER SELECT ATTENTION: It may take a few seconds to start playback.
Filename [DR-MH30EU_06HDD Operation.fm] DR-MH30EU_00.book Page 43 Thursday, June 3, 2004 11:00 AM Live Memory Playback Turn on the unit. Turn on the TV and select the AV mode. Slide the TV/CABLE/SAT/DVD switch to DVD. Press HDD so that the HDD lamp lights up on the unit. This unit records pictures onto the hard disc, instead of video tapes, then plays back the pictures recorded on the disc.
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Filename [DR-MH30EU_06HDD Operation.fm] DR-MH30EU_00.book Page 44 Thursday, June 3, 2004 11:00 AM BASIC OPERATIONS ON HDD DECK Buttons To Be Used During Live Memory Playback Turn on the unit. Turn on the TV and select the AV mode. Slide the TV/CABLE/SAT/DVD switch to DVD. Press HDD so that the HDD lamp lights up on the unit.
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Filename [DR-MH30EU_06HDD Operation.fm] DR-MH30EU_06HDD Operation.fm Page 45 Thursday, June 3, 2004 1:39 PM To Play Back The Previous Part Of The Channel Currently Recording or Watching You can play back the previous part of the channel you are recording or watching (temporarily recorded on the background) from the desired point.
Filename [DR-MH30EU_07Timer Recording.fm] DR-MH30EU_07Timer Recording.fm Page 46 Thursday, June 3, 2004 4:55 PM TIMER RECORDING VIDEO Plus+ Timer Programming ® You can programme this unit to timer-record as many as 32 programmes. With the VIDEO Plus+ system, timer programming is greatly simplified because each TV programme has a corresponding code number which your unit is able to recognize.
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Filename [DR-MH30EU_07Timer Recording.fm] DR-MH30EU_00.book Page 47 Thursday, June 3, 2004 11:00 AM Weekly/Daily Recording You can record programmes with one of the following weekly/daily timer settings. For the HDD deck When you select a mode other than ONCE, the space on the hard disk drive is saved for new recordings by overwriting previous recordings.
Filename [DR-MH30EU_07Timer Recording.fm] DR-MH30EU_00.book Page 48 Thursday, June 3, 2004 11:00 AM TIMER RECORDING Manual Timer Programming You can programme this unit to timer-record as many as 32 programmes. If you do not know the PlusCode number for the programme you wish to record, use the following procedure to set your unit to timer-record the programme.
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Filename [DR-MH30EU_07Timer Recording.fm] DR-MH30EU_00.book Page 49 Thursday, June 3, 2004 11:00 AM PROGRAMME ENTER rtwe Check Programmes To check the whole list of programmes Press PROGRAMME to access the programme top screen. Press rt to select “PROGRAM LIST”, then press ENTER. The details of a selected programme appear on the top of the screen.
Filename [DR-MH30EU_07Timer Recording.fm] DR-MH30EU_00.book Page 50 Thursday, June 3, 2004 11:00 AM TIMER RECORDING Automatic Satellite Programme Recording This function allows you to automatically record a satellite programme which is timer-programmed on your external satellite receiver. Connect a satellite receiver to the unit’s L-2 IN/ DECODER connector and programme the timer on the satellite receiver.
Filename [DR-MH30EU_08Navigation.fm] DR-MH30EU_00.book Page 51 Thursday, June 3, 2004 11:00 AM Library Database Navigation The Library Database Navigation enables you to search and select the desired titles recorded on the HDD deck and the DVD deck very easily. You can record up to 99 titles on a disc. Each time a title is recorded, the information of the title is registered for the Library Database Navigation automatically.
Filename [DR-MH30EU_08Navigation.fm] DR-MH30EU_00.book Page 52 Thursday, June 3, 2004 11:00 AM NAVIGATION Scan For Beginning Of Title Turn on the TV and select the AV mode. Slide the TV/CABLE/SAT/DVD switch to DVD. Press HDD or DVD to choose the corresponding deck. Load a DVD disc to scan.
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Filename [DR-MH30EU_08Navigation.fm] DR-MH30EU_00.book Page 53 Thursday, June 3, 2004 11:00 AM Modify Category Perform steps 1 – 3 of “Modify Index” ( pg. 52) before continuing. Press rt w e to select “CATEGORY”, then press ENTER. Press rt w e to select the desired category, then press ENTER.
Filename [DR-MH30EU_08Navigation.fm] DR-MH30EU_00.book Page 54 Thursday, June 3, 2004 11:00 AM NAVIGATION Divide Title Press EDIT. The Editing screen appears. Press rt w e to select “DIVIDE”, then press ENTER. Press rt w e to select a title to divide, then press ENTER. Locate a point to divide by pressing the appropriate buttons (3, 4, 5, or 9).
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Filename [DR-MH30EU_08Navigation.fm] DR-MH30EU_00.book Page 55 Thursday, June 3, 2004 11:00 AM Create Play List Press EDIT. The Editing screen appears. Press rt w e to select “CREATE”, then press ENTER. Press rt w e to select a title that includes scenes to be included in a play list, then press ENTER.
Press NAVIGATION to return to the normal screen. NOTES: 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”.
Filename [DR-MH30EU_08Navigation.fm] DR-MH30EU_00.book Page 57 Thursday, June 3, 2004 11:00 AM Playback With MP3/JPEG Navigation This unit can play back discs that MP3 sound files and JPEG image files taken with digital still cameras or other devices are recorded. The MP3/JPEG Navigation enables you to search and select the desired files recorded on CD-R/RW or CD-ROM discs very easily.
Filename [DR-MH30EU_09Editing.fm] DR-MH30EU_09Editing.fm Page 58 Thursday, June 3, 2004 1:34 PM EDITING Dubbing ● Turn on the unit. ● Turn on the TV and select the AV mode. ● Slide the TV/CABLE/SAT/DVD switch to DVD. MARK DUBBING ENTER rtwe ON SCREEN Page 58 High Speed Dubbing (From HDD To DVD) It is possible to dub the original recordings and/or play lists on the...
Filename [DR-MH30EU_09Editing.fm] DR-MH30EU_00.book Page 59 Thursday, June 3, 2004 11:00 AM Manual Dubbing (From HDD To DVD) It is possible to perform dubbing in the desired transfer rate. Load a recordable disc. Press DUBBING to access the Dubbing Menu screen. Press rtw e to select “MANUAL”, then press ENTER.
Filename [DR-MH30EU_09Editing.fm] DR-MH30EU_00.book Page 60 Thursday, June 3, 2004 11:00 AM EDITING DV Dubbing (HDD Deck Only) You can dub programmes from a camcorder or DV equipment connected to the unit with a DV cable. The unit’s remote control allows you the limited control of the connected camcorder or DV equipment functions during dubbing.
Filename [DR-MH30EU_09Editing.fm] DR-MH30EU_00.book Page 61 Thursday, June 3, 2004 11:00 AM Edit From A Camcorder You can use a camcorder as the source player and your unit as the recording deck. A If the camcorder has no S-VIDEO output connector: AUDIO/VIDEO input Recorder Audio/video cable...
Filename [DR-MH30EU_09Editing.fm] DR-MH30EU_00.book Page 62 Thursday, June 3, 2004 11:00 AM EDITING Edit To Or From Another Recorder You can use your unit as the source player or as the recording deck. NOTE: When using another recorder as the recording deck, refer to its instruction manual.
Filename [DR-MH30EU_09Editing.fm] DR-MH30EU_00.book Page 63 Thursday, June 3, 2004 11:00 AM Output/Input Set Turn on the TV and select the AV mode. Slide the TV/CABLE/SAT/DVD switch to DVD. ENTER rtwe SET UP L-1 Output And L-1 Input Setting The L-1 IN/OUT connector accepts and delivers either a composite signal (regular video signal) or a Y/C signal (a signal in which the luminance and chrominance signals are separated).
Filename [DR-MH30EU_09Editing.fm] DR-MH30EU_00.book Page 64 Thursday, June 3, 2004 11:00 AM EDITING NOTES: 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. If you are not connecting a satellite receiver or a decoder to the L-2 IN/DECODER connector, leave “L-2 SELECT”...
Remote Control Functions Remote Control 1/2/3/4 Code Switching The remote control is capable of controlling four JVC video units independently. Each of the units can respond to one of four codes (1, 2, 3 or 4). The remote control is preset to send 3 code signals because your unit is initially set to respond to 3 code signals.
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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.
Filename [DR-MH30EU_09Editing.fm] DR-MH30EU_00.book Page 67 Thursday, June 3, 2004 11:00 AM Connecting To A Satellite Receiver Simple Connections Connect the satellite receiver to the L-2 IN/DECODER connector, then connect the L-1 IN/OUT connector to the TV’s connector. NOTES: Set “L-2 SELECT” to “VIDEO” or “S-VIDEO”. ( You can use the Automatic Satellite Programme Recording function pg.
Filename [DR-MH30EU_09Editing.fm] DR-MH30EU_00.book Page 68 Thursday, June 3, 2004 11:00 AM SYSTEM CONNECTIONS Connecting To A Dolby Digital Decoder Or An Amplifier With Built-in DTS These instructions enable you to connect your unit to a Dolby Digital decoder or an amplifier with built-in DTS. Dolby Digital Decoder or amplifier with built-in DTS To DIGITAL AUDIO input...
Filename [DR-MH30EU_10Subsidiary.fm] DR-MH30EU_00.book Page 69 Thursday, June 3, 2004 11:00 AM Mode Set Turn on the unit. Turn on the TV and select the AV mode. Slide the TV/CABLE/SAT/DVD switch to DVD. ENTER rtwe SET UP Various modes of this unit are categorized into menus nested in 2 levels shown in the following table.
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Filename [DR-MH30EU_10Subsidiary.fm] DR-MH30EU_00.book Page 70 Thursday, June 3, 2004 11:00 AM SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS DISC PLAY SET UP 8 RESUME — OFF / ON / DISC RESUME When this function is set to “ON” or “DISC RESUME”, you can use the resume function. ( pg.
Filename [DR-MH30EU_10Subsidiary.fm] DR-MH30EU_00.book Page 71 Thursday, June 3, 2004 11:00 AM DISPLAY SET 8 SUPERIMPOSE — OFF / AUTO When this function is set to “AUTO”, various operational indicators appear on the TV screen. Messages appear in the selected language. ( pg.
Filename [DR-MH30EU_10Subsidiary.fm] DR-MH30EU_00.book Page 72 Thursday, June 3, 2004 11:00 AM SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS VIDEO Plus+ System Setup ® IMPORTANT: Normally, Auto Set Up ( pg. 20), Preset Download ( Auto Channel Set ( pg. 72) sets the Guide Program numbers automatically.
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Filename [DR-MH30EU_10Subsidiary.fm] DR-MH30EU_00.book Page 73 Thursday, June 3, 2004 11:00 AM View the Confirmation screen. “SCAN COMPLETED” is displayed on the TV screen. Press “OK”, then the Confirmation screen appears. The confirmation screen lists the channel position number (PR), station channel number (CH), and station name (ID) ( pg.
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Filename [DR-MH30EU_10Subsidiary.fm] DR-MH30EU_00.book Page 74 Thursday, June 3, 2004 11:00 AM SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS Delete A Channel Perform steps 1 – 4 of “Manual Channel Set” ( access the Confirmation screen before continuing. Press rt w e to select the item you want to delete. Press &...
Filename [DR-MH30EU_10Subsidiary.fm] DR-MH30EU_00.book Page 75 Thursday, June 3, 2004 11:00 AM Clock Set IMPORTANT: If you performed Auto Set Up ( pg. 20) or Preset Download pg. 21), without ever having set the clock previously, the unit’s built-in clock is also set automatically. Perform the following steps only if —...
Filename [DR-MH30EU_10Subsidiary.fm] DR-MH30EU_00.book Page 76 Thursday, June 3, 2004 11:00 AM SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS Format A Disc (DVD Deck Only) Some DVD-RAM/RW discs are unformatted. Format the disc when you use an unformatted disc or you want to delete all recordings and data on the disc. ATTENTION: When a disc is formatted, all recordings and data are erased.
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 titles will be divided automatically into “chapters” approximately every 5 minutes.
Filename [DR-MH30EU_10Subsidiary.fm] DR-MH30EU_00.book Page 78 Thursday, June 3, 2004 11:00 AM SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS Help Function Use this function if you encounter problems while operating this unit. Turn on the unit. Turn on the TV and select the AV mode. Slide the TV/CABLE/SAT/DVD switch to DVD. ENTER PREVIOUS Press ? to access the help screen.
Filename [DR-MH30EU_10Subsidiary.fm] DR-MH30EU_00.book Page 79 Thursday, June 3, 2004 11:00 AM 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 for repair.
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Filename [DR-MH30EU_10Subsidiary.fm] DR-MH30EU_00.book Page 80 Thursday, June 3, 2004 11:00 AM TROUBLESHOOTING Recording (DVD Deck) The desired programme cannot be recorded. The channel position does not correspond to that in the receiving area. ]Set the correct channel position for the receiving broadcast. pg.
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Filename [DR-MH30EU_10Subsidiary.fm] DR-MH30EU_00.book Page 81 Thursday, June 3, 2004 11:00 AM Other Problems The image of the TV broadcast appears distorted on the TV screen. For basic/S-video connection ]Press PROGRESSIVE SCAN for 3 or more seconds so that the Video output indicator ( ) lights off on the front display panel.
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Filename [DR-MH30EU_10Subsidiary.fm] DR-MH30EU_10Subsidiary.fm Page 82 Thursday, June 3, 2004 4:57 PM TROUBLESHOOTING PlusCode NO. ERROR CONFIRM PlusCode NO. THEN RETRY An invalid PlusCode number has been input. ( GUIDE PROGRAM IS NOT SET SET GUIDE PROGRAM THEN RETRY To set the timer programme using the VIDEO Plus+ system, the Guide Program number must be set in advance.
Filename [DR-MH30EU_10Subsidiary.fm] DR-MH30EU_00.book Page 83 Thursday, June 3, 2004 11:00 AM GENERAL Power requirement AC 220 V – 240 Vd, 50 Hz/60 Hz Power consumption Power on: 43 W Power off: 13.7 W Temperature Operating: 5°C to 40°C Storage: –20°C to 60°C Operating position Horizontal only Dimensions (WxHxD)
Filename [DR-MH30EU_10Subsidiary.fm] DR-MH30EU_00.book Page 84 Thursday, June 3, 2004 11:00 AM APPENDIX Language Code List Afar Abkhazian Afrikaans Ameharic Arabic Assamese Aymara Azerbaijani Bashkir Byelorussian Bulgarian Bihari Bislama Bengali, Bangla Tibetan Breton Catalan Corsican Czech Welsh Bhutani Greek Esperanto Estonian Basque Persian Fiji...
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Filename [DR-MH30EU_10Subsidiary.fm] DR-MH30EU_00.book Page 85 Thursday, June 3, 2004 11:00 AM Country/Area Code List for Parental Lock Andorra United Arab Emirates Afghanistan Antigua and Barbuda Anguilla Albania Armenia Netherlands Antilles Angola Antarctica Argentina American Samoa Austria Australia Aruba Azerbaijan Bosnia and Herzegovina Barbados Bangladesh Belgium...
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Filename [DR-MH30EU_10Subsidiary.fm] DR-MH30EU_00.book Page 86 Thursday, June 3, 2004 11:00 AM APPENDIX Saint Lucia Liechtenstein Sri Lanka Liberia Lesotho Lithuania Luxembourg Latvia Libyan Arab Jamahiriya Morocco Monaco Moldova, Republic of Madagascar Marshall Islands Mali Myanmar Mongolia Macau Northern Mariana Islands Martinique Mauritania Montserrat...
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Filename [DR-MH30EU_10Subsidiary.fm] DR-MH30EU_00.book Page 87 Thursday, June 3, 2004 11:00 AM 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.
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Filename [DR-MH30EU_10Subsidiary.fm] DR-MH30EU_00.book Page 88 Thursday, June 3, 2004 11:00 AM APPENDIX TV Station Channel Number Guide Only the main stations are listed. There are in addition many relay stations, and full lists are available from the BBC and ITV. BBC1 BBC2 ITV London &...