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DVD VIDEO RECORDER DR-M70SU STANDBY/ON OPEN/ CLOSE ON SCREEN SET UP REPEAT .@/: ZOOM PQRS W X YZ CLEAR AUDIO PROG VCR Plus+ TOP MENU MENU/LIST ENTER RETURN SLOW PL AY SLOW STOP PAUSE SPEED MONITOR REMOTE CONTROL RM-SDR053U DVD RECORDER INSTRUCTIONS For Customer Use : STANDBY/ON...
WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLI- ANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SER- VICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 1. Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated. 2. Retain Instructions- The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3. Heed Warnings - All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
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Installation Location For safety and optimum performance of this unit: • Install the unit in a horizontal and stable position. Do not place anything directly on top of the unit. Do not place the unit directly on top of the TV. •...
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Maintenance SERVICING • Please refer to relevant topics on the Troubleshooting on pages 79-82 before returning the product. • If this unit becomes inoperative, do not try to correct the problem by yourself.There are no user-serviceable parts inside.Turn off, unplug the power plug and please call our help line mentioned on the back cover to locate an Authorized Service Center.
This unit not only plays back DVDs and CDs but also offers features for you to record on DVD discs and edit them after that.The following features are offered with this unit. Recording This unit is compatible with both DVD-RW, which is rewritable repeatedly, and DVD-R, which is available for one-time recording only.
Front Panel ( * ) The unit can also be turned on by pressing these buttons. Disc tray Place a disc when it is open. Display Shows various information and messages. OPEN/CLOSE A button* Press to open or close the disc tray. CH + / –...
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Functional overview (cont’d) Remote Control STANDBY/ON OPEN/ CLOSE ON SCREEN SET UP REPEAT .@/: ZOOM PQRS W X YZ CLEAR AUDIO PROG VCR Plus+ TOP MENU MENU/LIST ENTER RETURN SLOW PL AY SLOW STOP PAUSE SPEED MONITOR REMOTE CONTROL RM-SDR053U DVD RECORDER ( * ) The unit can also be turned on by pressing these buttons.
4. Indicates a title number, chap- ter number and the time elapsed of disc play. 30˚ 30˚ Code: JVC C 5. Each icon means: : Search : Audio : Subtitle : Angle (except VR mode) : Repeat...
Functional overview (cont’d) Guide to Displays on-screen menu This unit uses the following on-screen menu for most operations: Easy Setting Menu, Advanced Setting Menu, Title list, Playlist, Original and DISPLAY menu.They allow you to change the playback status of the disc during playback. The DISPLAY menu also gives you information on the playback status of the disc.
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Functional overview (cont’d) Front Panel Display Guide 1. Current status of the unit : Appears when a disc play is paused. : Appears when playing back a disc. : Appears when the timer programming or OTR has been set and is proceed- ing.
Antenna Cable Cable TV signal TV signal (Back of TV) Connect Disconnect Choose one of the following connections, depending on the capabilities of the equipment you possess. Basic Audio Audio cable (supplied) This unit VIDEO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUTPUT VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO ANTENNA...
If your TV is compatible with Progressive Scan (525p / 480p) and you want to enjoy that high quality picture; You must select the connection Method 2 on page 13 and Progressive Scan mode.To set the mode, press [SET UP] and set “Progressive” to “ON” on the Easy Setting Menu, or on the “Playback”...
Connection to an Audio System • When you change the connections, all devices should be turned off. • Refer to the operation manual accompanying external devices for more information. Method Stereo system Analog audio input jacks AUDIO Audio cable (supplied) This unit AUDIO OUT Connections...
The following will help you to understand easily how to record to DVD discs. Note: Make sure batteries are in the remote control and you have connected this unit and the TV correctly. Step 1: Choose a disc type There are several types of recordable DVD discs to choose from.
Easy DVD recording (Cont’d) Step 3: Select the Recording speed TOP MENU MENU/LIST ENTER RETURN SLOW PL AY SLOW STOP PAUSE SPEED MONITOR 0:58 Hint 1: Play the recorded contents You can select the title you want to play back from a displayed menu, and immediately start to play back.
Right after the purchase of the unit and whenever you move to a new area, we recommend to pro- gram available channels in your area using “Auto Preset” in the Channel Preset of the Setting menu. Getting channels automatically Press [STANDBY/ON y y /I]. Turn on the TV.
Adding/deleting channels The channels you no longer receive or seldom watch can be deleted from the memory.You can also add channels manually into memory. Press [SET UP]. Easy Setting Menu or Advanced Setting Menu will appear. Using [K / L], select “Channel”.
Guide channel setting First, fill in the boxes on this page: Write your local channel numbers in “TV Channel” column, which you can receive in your area by chan- nel preset. Write local TV stations corresponding TV Channel in “Call letters” column, and write guide channel num- bers corresponding call letters in “Guide Channel”...
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Assign channel numbers to the guide channels as neces- sary. Look in your TV guide to see which channel numbers should be assigned to which guide channels. Using [K / L], select a chan- nel number. Press [ENTER]. A cursor will move to a TV chan- nel column.
Selecting the TV stereo or SAP You can select an audio channel to output from TV. Press [SET UP]. Easy Setting Menu or Advanced Setting Menu will appear. If Advanced Setting Menu is dis- played, proceed to step 3. Using [K / L], select “Advanced Setting Menu”.
Set the clock before you try the Timer Recording. If Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) is available in your area, follow the Auto Clock Setting below. If not, follow the Manual Clock Setting on page 24. Auto Clock Setting Make sure: •...
Manual Clock Setting Press [SET UP]. Easy Setting Menu or Advanced Setting Menu will appear. Using [K / L], select “Clock”. Press [ENTER]. When entering from Advanced Setting Menu, Clock menu will appear. When entering from Advanced Setting Menu, using [K / L], select “Clock Setting”.
Setting the daylight saving time When Daylight Saving Time is ON, the clock will automatically move forward one hour on the first Sunday in April and move back one hour on the last Sunday in October. Press [SET UP]. Easy Setting Menu or Advanced Setting Menu will appear.
• Discs that were tested and proven as compatible with this recorder: Maxell DVD-R TDK DVD-RW 2x MITSUBISHI DVD-R 8x JVC DVD-RW 4x • About Video mode and VR (Video Recording) mode Video mode is the same recording format as DVD-Video discs purchased locally and played back on most DVD players.
Information on DVD recording (cont’d) Restrictions on recording You cannot record copy-protected discs or tapes using this unit. Copy-protected material includes DVD-Video discs and some satellite broadcasts. If copy-protected material is encountered during a recording, recording will be paused or stop automat- ically and an error message will be displayed onscreen.
Choosing the recording format of a blank disc Video DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-RW When inserting a blank disc, the unit starts to initialize it automatically. After that, you can record on the disc with a recording format select- ed in the Setting menu. Press [SET UP].
Reformatting a disc Video DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-RW Video mode is the default record- ing format for DVD-RW. You can change it to VR mode from the Setting Menu. Press [SET UP]. Easy Setting Menu or Advanced Setting Menu will appear. Using [K / L], select “Disc”.
Recording Audio Select (XP) Video DVD-R DVD-R DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-RW You can enjoy high quality sound recording.This function works only when the recording speed is set at XP. Press [SET UP]. Easy Setting Menu or Advanced Setting Menu will appear. If Advanced Setting Menu is dis- played, proceed to STEP 3.
Video DVD-R DVD-R DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-RW Follow steps below to record TV programs. Turn on the unit. Load a recordable disc. Make sure that the TV input is set on the unit. This operation may take a while to be recognized. Using [REC SPEED], select a recording speed.
Video DVD-R DVD-R DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-RW This is a simple way to set the recording time in blocks of 30 minutes. Check that the disc has enough recordable space for the time you set. After finishing the recording, the recorder automatically goes into standby.
Video DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-R You can program the unit to record up to 8 programs within a month in advance. Daily or weekly program recordings are also available. • Be sure to set the clock before programming a timer recording. •...
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Press [ENTER] when infor- mation is entered. Your program setting will be stored. • To set another program, repeat steps 4 to 9. • To exit, press [SET UP]. • When programs are overlapped, “Overlap” and the overlapped program numbers will appear on the display.
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If the timer program did not complete correctly, the error number appears on the timer pro- gramming list. Timer Programming Date Start Speed JAN/01 12:57AM 1:57AM Each error number means: E1-22 Recording error other than E37-39 below E23-24 Unrecordable disc E25-28 Copy prohibited program Disc protected...
Hints for Timer Recording • If there is a power failure or this unit has been unplugged for more than 30 seconds, the clock setting and all timer settings will be lost. • If a recordable disc is not on the tray, the indicator appears momentarily around the start point as the unit attempts to record.
Timer recording using the VCR Plus+ Video DVD-R DVD-R DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-RW The VCR Plus+ system let you set timer recordings very simply. Just enter the PlusCode number listed in the TV program guide.The date, time and channel for the TV program to record will set auto- matically.
Settings for an external source Connection to an external source Video DVD-R DVD-R DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-RW Connect the external source properly to the unit by using input jacks either LINE2 (Front) or LINE1 (Rear). When connecting an external equipment of monaural output to this unit, use AUDIO L jack of LINE 1 (Rear) or LINE 2 (Front).
Settings for an external source (cont’d) Recording from an external source Video DVD-R DVD-R DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-RW Before recording from an external source, see the instructions for the connection on page 38. Turn on the TV and the unit and be sure to select the input of the TV to which the unit is connected.
Video DVD-R DVD-R DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-RW You will need to finalize discs recorded in Video mode to play them back on other DVD players. Finalizing may take several minutes up to an hour. (It can take up to minutes for a disc recorded in Video mode and 60 minutes for a disc recorded in VR mode.) A shorter recording period on the...
Finalizing the discs (cont’d) Auto finalize Video DVD-R DVD-R DVD-RW DVD-RW This function automatically final- izes discs after all Timer Recordings are completed and when the disc space runs out. Press [SET UP]. Easy Setting Menu or Advanced Setting Menu will appear. If Easy Setting Menu is displayed, proceed to step 3.
Information on DVD playback Before you play back DVD discs, read the following information. Playable discs This unit is compatible with the following discs. To play back a DVD, make sure that it meets the requirements for Region Codes and Color Systems as described below.
Playback Video DVD-R DVD-R DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD+R DVD+RW DVD+RW DVD+R Press [STANDBY/ON y y /I]. When you are playing back a DVD, turn on the TV and be sure to select the input to which the unit is con- nected.
DVD-V DVD-V Press [STANDBY/ON y y /I]. When you are playing back a DVD or an audio CD, turn on the TV and be sure to select the input to which the unit is connected. Press [OPEN/CLOSE A] to open the disc tray. The disc tray will open.
Playing back discs using the disc menu DVD-V DVD-V A DVD disc contains a disc menu that describes the contents or allows you to customize the playback. For example, the menu may offer choices for sub- title languages, special features, or chapter selection. Some discs display them automatically when you start playback.
Playing back discs using the title menu DVD-V DVD-V Some DVDs have a title menu, which lists the titles available on them. It helps you to start play- back at a specific title. Press [TOP MENU]. The title menu will appear. If the feature is not available, may appear on the TV screen.
Fast forward / Fast reverse Video DVD-V DVD-V DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-RW During playback, press [FWD D] or [REW E]. Every time you press [FWD D] or [REW E], approximate speed will be changed as follows. For DVD discs, sound will be output during x1.5 fast for- ward only if you set “Fast Forward with Audio”...
Step by step playback Video DVD-V DVD-V DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-R DVD+R DVD+R DVD+RW DVD+RW During playback, press [PAUSE F]. Playback will be paused and sound will be muted. Press [G] repeatedly. The playback will advance one frame (or step) at a time when you press [G].The sound will be muted.
Marker Setup Video DVD-V DVD-V DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-R DVD+R DVD+R DVD+RW DVD+RW without PBC function This function allows you to assign a specific point on a disc to be called back later. During playback, press [ON SCREEN]. The display menu will appear.
Simultaneous Playback and Recording DVD-RW DVD-RW You can also play back a recorded title during current recording or the Timer Recording on the same disc. During recording, press [ON SCREEN]. The display menu will appear. 0:00:00 DVD-RW VR Original CH 12 Select icon using [{ / B], then press [ENTER].
Title/Chapter search Video DVD-V DVD-V DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-RW Using [H / G] During playback, press [G] to skip the current title or chap- ter and move to the next. To go back to the beginning of the current title or chapter, press [H]. Press it repeatedly to go to the previous titles or chapters.
Track search without PBC JPEG JPEG JPEG function Using [H / G] During playback, press [G] to skip the current track and move to the next. To go back to the beginning of the current track, press [H]. Press it repeatedly to go to the previous tracks.
Repeat/Random/Program playback (cont’d) Program playback without PBC function You can program a playback sequence in your desired order. Press [SET UP]. Easy Setting Menu or Advanced Setting Menu will appear. Using [K / L], select “CD Playback Mode”. Press [ENTER]. CD Playback Mode menu will appear.
Selecting a format of audio and video You can select a desired audio and video format. Selections depend on the contents of the disc you are playing back. Switching subtitles DVD-V DVD-V DVD-RW DVD-RW Many DVD-Video discs have subti- tles in one or more languages – they usually tell you which subtitle languages are available.You can switch subtitle languages anytime...
Selecting a format of audio and video (cont’d) Switching camera angles DVD-V DVD-V Some DVD-Video discs feature scenes shot from two or more angles.The disc package should be marked with an angle icon if it contains multi-angle scenes. During playback, press [ON SCREEN].
Information on disc editing Guide to a title list Title list allows you to check the titles recorded on the disc easily.You can choose a title to play it back from this screen and easily edit the titles as you pre- fer.
Deleting titles Video DVD-R DVD-R DVD-RW DVD-RW You can delete titles which you do not need anymore. Be advised that the titles once deleted cannot be recovered. In Video mode, recordable disc space of DVD-RW disc will increase when the last title on the title list is deleted.
Editing discs in Video mode (cont’d) Putting names on titles Video DVD-R DVD-R DVD-RW DVD-RW You can name titles and change the names from this menu. The names you put on the titles will be displayed on a titlelist. Follow steps 1 to 3 on page 58 to display the Edit menu.
Editing discs in Video mode (cont’d) Setting or clearing chapter markers Video DVD-RW DVD-RW You can put chapter markers on each title and use them for the chapter search. You can specify time interval for chapter markers for titles last more than 5 minutes.
Editing discs in VR mode (Original) Deleting titles DVD-RW DVD-RW When a title is deleted from an original list in VR mode, the recordable disc space will increase. Be advised that the titles once deleted cannot be recovered. Press [SET UP]. Using [K / L], select “Disc”.
Editing discs in VR mode (Original) (cont’d) Setting titles to protect DVD-RW DVD-RW To prevent accidental editing or title erasing, you can protect the contents in the Original menu. Follow steps 1 to 3 on page 61 to display the Original menu. Using [K / L], select “Protect”.
Editing discs in VR mode (Original) (cont’d) Releasing titles from protecting DVD-RW DVD-RW You can cancel the title-protecting. Follow steps 1 to 3 on page 61 to display the Original menu. A “ ” icon is shown on the protected titles. •...
Editing discs in VR mode (Playlist) Deleting titles DVD-RW DVD-RW In VR mode, even if a title is deleted from a Playlist, the original title will remain on the Original list, and recordable disc space will not increase. Press [SET UP]. Using [K / L], select “Disc”.
Editing discs in VR mode (Playlist) (cont’d) Deleting parts of titles DVD-RW DVD-RW You can delete a specific part of a title. Even if a part of a title is deleted from the playlist, the original title will remain as it was, and record- able disc space will not increase.
Editing discs in VR mode (Playlist) (cont’d) Putting names on titles DVD-RW DVD-RW You can name titles and change the names in this menu. The names you put on the titles will be displayed on a title list. Follow steps 1 to 3 on page 64 to display the Playlist menu.
Editing discs in VR mode (Playlist) (cont’d) Setting or clearing chapter markers DVD-RW DVD-RW You can put chapter markers on each title and can use them for the chapter search. You can put a chapter marker anywhere you want until the total number of the markers reaches 999.
Editing discs in VR mode (Playlist) (cont’d) Setting pictures for thumbnails DVD-RW DVD-RW You can set an image picture for each title as a thumbnail. It helps you remember the contents of the title during playback.The default setting chooses the first scene of each title as the thumbnail.
Editing discs in VR mode (Playlist) (cont’d) Dividing a title DVD-RW DVD-RW You can divide a title into two new titles. Follow steps 1 to 3 on page 64 to display the Playlist menu. Use [H / G], [REW E], [FWD D], [PLAY B] and [PAUSE F] to decide the point at which you will divide the title.
Editing discs in VR mode (Playlist) (cont’d) Combining titles DVD-RW DVD-RW You can combine two titles into a single title. Follow steps 1 to 3 on page 64 to display the Playlist menu. Using [K / L], select “Title Combining”. Press [ENTER]. Title Combining setting window will appear.
Editing discs in VR mode (Playlist) (cont’d) Adding titles to a Playlist DVD-RW DVD-RW You can add or delete a title on the Playlist as you prefer. You can add up to 99 titles to a Playlist. Follow steps 1 to 2 on page 64 to display the Playlist.
Changing the Setting menu The following table shows the items which you can change the setting and their default settings. Refer to the following table for your convenience. Setting menu Items (highlight is the default) 1.Language setting Disc Menu Language Pages 73-74 Audio Language Subtitle Language...
Changing the Setting menu Press [STOP C] if you are playing back a disc. Press [SET UP]. Easy Setting Menu or Advanced Setting Menu will appear. If Advanced Setting Menu is displayed, proceed to step 3. Using [K / L], select “Advanced Setting Menu”. Press [ENTER].
Changing the Setting menu Subtitle Language (Default : OFF) Set the Subtitle language. Playback TV Aspect 4:3 Letter Box Parental Lock Disc Menu Language English Audio Language Original Subtitle Language Digital Out Dynamic Range Control Fast Forward with Audio Progressive If “Other”...
Changing the Setting menu OSD Language (Default : English) Set the language for OSD. Display OSD Language English FL Dimmer Auto Screen Saver 10 minutes FL Dimmer (Default : Auto) Set the idling time before the screen saver starts. Display OSD Language English FL Dimmer...
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Changing the Setting menu Using [K / L], select “Advanced Setting Menu”. Press [ENTER]. Advanced Setting Menu will appear. Using [K / L], select “Playback”. Press [ENTER]. Option window will appear. Using [K / L], select a desired item. Press [ENTER]. Digital Out Set the digital audio output.
Changing the Setting menu Dynamic Range Control (Default : ON) Set to “ON” to compress the range between soft and loud sounds. Playback TV Aspect 4:3 Letter Box Parental Lock Disc Menu Language English Audio Language Original Subtitle Language Digital Out Dynamic Range Control Fast Forward with Audio Progressive...
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Changing the Setting menu Settings for Parental lock level (cont’d) Parental Lock (Default : All) Set the Parental Lock level. Playback TV Aspect 4:3 Letter Box Parental Lock Disc Menu Language English Audio Language Original Subtitle Language Digital Out Dynamic Range Control Fast Forward with Audio Progressive A password has not been set yet...
Before requesting service for this unit, check the table below for a possible cause of the problem you are experiencing. Some simple checks or a minor adjustment on your part may eliminate the problem and restore proper performance. Symptom Power The power does not turn on.
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Symptom Playback The unit does not play back the disc. Playback image freezes for a second. The disc does not start playback from the beginning. The unit starts playing back the disc automatically. Some functions such as Stop, Search, or Slow-motion Play cannot be performed.
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Symptom Others The unit does not operate properly. The disc tray does not open when you press [OPEN/CLOSE A]. "Repairing" appears on the display. • If above remedies do not solve the problem, please call the Service Center for help. Error message Disc Error --- Please eject the disc.
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Error message Recording Error You cannot record more than 99 titles on one disc. (The maximum is 99) Recording Error You cannot record more than 999 chapters on one disc. (The maximum is 999) Recording Error You cannot record on this disc as Control Information is full.
Analog audio An electrical signal that directly represents sound. In contrast, digi- tal audio which can be an electri- cal signal, but is an indirect repre- sentation of sound. See also Digital audio. Aspect ratio The width of a TV screen relative to its height.
Language Code Language Abkhazian 4748 French Afar 4747 Frisian Afrikaans 4752 Galician Albanian 6563 Georgian Amharic 4759 German Arabic 4764 Greek Armenian 5471 Greenlandic Assamese 4765 Guarani Aymara 4771 Gujarati Azerbaijani 4772 Hausa Bashkir 4847 Hebrew Basque 5167 Hindi Bengali;Bangla 4860 Hungarian Bhutani...
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