DVD VIDEO RECORDER CABLE/DBS STANDBY/ON TV/CBL/DBS MUTING VIDEO TV VOLUME PQRS WXYZ CANCEL MEMO/MARK VCR Plus+ PROG/CHECK REC LINK TIMER TOP MENU NAVIGATION ENTER MENU RETURN PREVIOUS NEXT SLOW PLAY/SELECT SLOW CLEAR STOP/ PAUSE REC MODE LIVE CHECK OPEN/ SET UP DISPLAY ON SCREEN CLOSE 1 STANDBY/ON PROGRESSIVE...
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. CAUTION A UNIT IS A CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT. HOWEVER THIS UNIT USES A VISIBLE LASER BEAM WHICH COULD CAUSE HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE IF DIRECTED.
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For Italy: “It is declared that this product, brand JVC, conforms to the Ministry Decree n. 548 of 28 Aug.’95 published in the Official Gazette of the Italian Republic n. 301 of 28 Dec.’95” The STANDBY/ON 1 button does not completely shut off mains power from the unit, but switches operating current on and off.
SAFETY FIRST Safety Precautions ... 2 DISC INFORMATION About Discs ... 5 INDEX INSTALLING YOUR NEW UNIT Basic Connections ... 16 S-VIDEO Connection ... 17 Component Video Connection ... 18 INITIAL SETTINGS Auto Set Up ... 19 Preset Download ... 21 Monitor Set ...
Recording and playback may not be performed with some DVD-RAM, DVD-R/-RW, and CD-R/-RW discs 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.
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 Playback may not be performed depending on the characteristics and condition of the disc used.
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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. While recording, it is possible not only to start playback of a programme currently being recorded, but also to watch another programme previously recorded.
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JPEG/MP3 Disc (CD-R/RW/ROM) MP3/JPEG files put in directories nested in several levels on a disc will be organized as if they were put in single level directories (groups) by the MP3/JPEG Navigation of this unit. pg. 76) File structure of a disc before starting the MP3/JPEG Navigation Directory MP3 file JPEG file...
Placing a Disc Opening the disc tray Press x on the unit or remote control to open the disc tray. REC MODE VIDEO PULL - OPEN DV IN S-VIDEO VIDEO L(MONO)-AUDIO-R Unit ● Pressing the button on the unit or on the remote control again closes the disc tray.
FRONT VIEW 1 STANDBY/ON A Infrared Beam Receiving Window B Front Display Panel pg. 12 C Disc Tray D Open/Close Button (x (OPEN/CLOSE)) E Automatic Satellite Programme Recording Button (SAT#) pg. 63 F Stop Button (8) pg. 29, 51 G Play Button (4 (PLAY)) pg.
REAR VIEW A Antenna Input Connector (ANTENNA IN) pg. 16 B Component Video Output Connectors (COMPONENT VIDEO OUT ) C S-video Output Connector (S-VIDEO OUT) pg. 17 D Audio Output Connectors (AUDIO OUT (RIGHT/LEFT)) E AV COMPU LINK Connector* * Not function with this unit. F Digital Audio Output Connectors (DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL/OPTICAL)) G Cooling Fan...
FRONT DISPLAY PANEL A VPS/PDC Indicator pg. 57 Appears when checking if the station being received transmits a VPS/PDC signal. Disc Type/Status Indicator When a disc is loaded, the type of the disc is indicated. When a disc is running, the disc marks rotate. During High-Speed Search: Rotate faster than normal playback.
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G Simulated Surround Effect Indicator (3D) pg. 44 Lights when a simulated surround effect is set to “3D-ON” in Play Set Up menu. H Linear PCM Indicator (LPCM) Lights when “XP MODE REC AUDIO” is set to “LINEAR PCM” ( pg.
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ON-SCREEN DISPLAY 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 again. A Disc Display Displays the type of the disc loaded on the disc tray. B Title Number* Displays number of the title currently being played back.
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How To Use 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. ( pg. 86 Functions”) Point the remote control toward the receiving window.
Basic Connections TV aerial RF cable cable (provided) 21-pin SCART connector ANTENNA IN L-1 IN/OUT ANTENNA OUT ATTENTION: Your TV must have a 21-pin AV input connector (SCART) for the connection to the unit. It’s essential that your unit be properly connected. THESE STEPS MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE ANY VIDEO OPERATION CAN BE PERFORMED.
S-VIDEO Connection TV aerial cable ANTENNA IN S-VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT Audio cable (not provided) S-Video cable (not provided) ANTENNA OUT S-VIDEO input connector Back of TV RF cable (provided) AUDIO input connectors 8 To connect to TV’s S-VIDEO input and AUDIO input connectors A Connect the aerial, unit and TV as per “Basic Connections”.
Component Video Connection TV aerial cable COMPONENT VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT Audio cable (not provided) Component Video cable (not provided) Component Video Input connectors AUDIO input connectors RF cable (provided) INSTALLING YOUR NEW UNIT (cont.) Component video connection enables you to obtain high-quality component video pictures.
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, by simply selecting your country*, the Auto Set Up function sets the tuner channels, clock** and Guide Program numbers automatically.
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Perform Auto Set Up. A Press ENTER. The AUTO SET/T-V LINK display appears on the TV screen. B Press rt to move the arrow to “AUTO EINSTELLUNG”, then press ENTER. “AUTO” blinks on the front display panel; do NOT press any button on the unit or remote control until the front display panel shows “–...
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. * Compatible with TVs offering T-V Link, EasyLink, Megalogic, SMARTLINK, Q-Link or DATA LOGIC via a fully-wired 21-pin SCART cable.
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Results of Auto Set Up/Preset Download appearing on the front display panel If both Auto Channel Set and Auto Clock Set have been performed successfully, the correct current time is displayed. Turn on the TV and select its AV mode, then make sure that all necessary stations have been stored in the unit’s memory by using the PR +/–...
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. Slide the TV/CABLE/SAT/DVD switch to DVD. Access the Main Menu screen.
Language Turn on the unit. Turn on the TV and select the AV mode. Slide the TV/CABLE/SAT/DVD switch to DVD. CABLE/SAT STANDBY/ON TV AV TV/CBL/SAT VIDEO PQRS WXYZ CANCEL MEMO/MARK SHOW VIEW/ PROG/CHECK SAT# TIMER VIDEO Plus + TOP MENU NAVIGATION rtwe ENTER...
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 Faroese Frisian Irish Scots Gaelic Galician Guarani Gujarati Hausa Hindi Croatian Hungarian...
Satellite Receiver Control Setting Your unit Satellite Controller Transmitter (provided) Satellite receiver 21-pin SCART cable (provided) Back of unit L-2 IN/DECODER SAT CONTROL The following procedure is required if you receive satellite channels through a satellite receiver. Approximately 20 seconds before the S programming ( pg.
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CABLE/SAT STANDBY/ON TV AV TV/CBL/SAT VIDEO 0 – 9 PQRS WXYZ CANCEL MEMO/MARK SHOW VIEW/ PROG/CHECK SAT# TIMER VIDEO Plus + TOP MENU NAVIGATION rtwe ENTER ENTER MENU RETURN PREVIOUS NEXT SLOW PLAY/SELECT SLOW STOP/ CLEAR PAUSE REC MODE LIVE CHECK OPEN/ SET UP DISPLAY ON SCREEN CLOSE...
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 E. Press w e to move the arrow to “YES”, then press ENTER to finish the Sat Control Set mode.
PLAYBACK OPERATIONS Basic Playback Turn on the unit. Turn on the TV and select the AV mode. Slide the TV/CABLE/SAT/DVD switch to DVD. 1 STANDBY/ON CABLE/SAT STANDBY/ON TV AV TV/CBL/SAT VIDEO PQRS WXYZ CANCEL MEMO/MARK SHOW VIEW/ PROG/CHECK SAT# TIMER VIDEO Plus + TOP MENU NAVIGATION...
Playback Features Turn on the unit. Turn on the TV and select the AV mode. Slide the TV/CABLE/SAT/DVD switch to DVD. CABLE/SAT STANDBY/ON TV AV TV/CBL/SAT VIDEO 0 – 9 PQRS WXYZ CANCEL MEMO/MARK SHOW VIEW/ PROG/CHECK SAT# TIMER VIDEO Plus + TOP MENU TOP MENU NAVIGATION...
High-Speed Search During playback, press 5 for forward high-speed search, or 3 for reverse high-speed search. Each press of the button increases the search speed for each direction. To resume normal playback, press 4. During playback, press and hold 6 for 2 or more seconds for forward high-speed search, or press and hold 2 for 2 or more seconds for reverse high-speed search.
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CABLE/SAT STANDBY/ON TV AV TV/CBL/SAT VIDEO PQRS WXYZ MARK CANCEL MEMO/MARK SHOW VIEW/ PROG/CHECK SAT# VIDEO Plus + TOP MENU ENTER MENU MENU PREVIOUS SLOW PLAY/SELECT CLEAR STOP/ REC MODE LIVE CHECK DISPLAY SET UP DISPLAY ON SCREEN SUBTITLE AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE AUDIO Marking positions to play again later It is possible to mark positions (up to 999 points) where you...
Angle Selection You can enjoy a variety of scene angles if a DVD VIDEO disc contains “multi-angle” parts, where the same scene was shot from different angles. If the disc contains “multi-angle” parts, “ screen at the beginning of the “multi-angle” part. Access Angle display.
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0 – 9 PQRS WXYZ CANCEL MEMO/MARK SHOW VIEW/ PROG/CHECK SAT# VIDEO Plus + TOP MENU TOP MENU ENTER MENU PREVIOUS PREVIOUS SLOW PLAY/SELECT STOP/ CLEAR REC MODE LIVE CHECK SET UP DISPLAY ON SCREEN AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE AUDIO Audio Channel Selection When watching bilingual programmes or playing discs on which you recorded bilingual or stereo programmes, you can choose the desired audio channel.
Live Memory Playback This unit records pictures onto DVD-RAM discs, instead of video tapes, then plays back the pictures recorded on the discs. This makes it possible to achieve high-speed writing and read-out that has not been possible with conventional VCRs, enabling recording and playback simultaneously.
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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) To stop recording, press 8 Recording stops CABLE/SAT STANDBY/ON...
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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 red or blue bar on the TV screen.
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Buttons to be used during Live Memory Playback TV AV TV/CBL/SAT VIDEO PQRS WXYZ CANCEL MEMO/MARK SHOW VIEW/ PROG/CHECK SAT# VIDEO Plus + TOP MENU ENTER MENU PREVIOUS SLOW PLAY/SELECT STOP/ CLEAR REC MODE LIVE CHECK LIVE CHECK SET UP DISPLAY ON SCREEN AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE CABLE/SAT STANDBY/ON...
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Turn on the unit. Turn on the TV and select the AV mode. Slide the TV/CABLE/SAT/DVD switch to DVD. CABLE/SAT STANDBY/ON TV AV TV/CBL/SAT VIDEO PQRS WXYZ CANCEL MEMO/MARK SHOW VIEW/ PROG/CHECK SAT# TIMER VIDEO Plus + TOP MENU NAVIGATION ENTER MENU RETURN...
Using Play Set Up Menu Play Set Up Menu allows you to control various playback functions. Some of the functions operated on Navigation Menu can be controlled on Set Up Menu. Before using Play Set Up Menu Be sure to clear Library Database DVD Navi screen by pressing NAVIGATION.
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CABLE/SAT STANDBY/ON TV AV TV/CBL/SAT VIDEO PQRS WXYZ CANCEL MEMO/MARK SHOW VIEW/ PROG/CHECK SAT# TIMER VIDEO Plus + TOP MENU NAVIGATION rtwe ENTER ENTER MENU RETURN PREVIOUS NEXT SLOW PLAY/SELECT SLOW STOP/ CLEAR PAUSE REC MODE LIVE CHECK OPEN/ SET UP DISPLAY ON SCREEN CLOSE ON SCREEN PROGRESSIVE...
CABLE/SAT STANDBY/ON TV AV TV/CBL/SAT VIDEO 0 – 9 PQRS WXYZ & CANCEL MEMO/MARK SHOW VIEW/ PROG/CHECK SAT# TIMER VIDEO Plus + TOP MENU NAVIGATION ENTER MENU RETURN PREVIOUS NEXT SLOW PLAY/SELECT SLOW STOP/ CLEAR PAUSE REC MODE LIVE CHECK OPEN/ SET UP DISPLAY ON SCREEN CLOSE...
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A-B Repeat Playback You can repeat the desired part. During playback Access Play Set Up Menu. Press ON SCREEN twice. Select the menu item. Press w e to select “ ”. Locate the start point. Press ENTER at the beginning of the desired part you want to repeat (point A).
Time Search 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-R, DVD-RW and DVD VIDEO) or a disc (Video CD/SVCD and Audio CD). Access Play Set Up Menu. Press ON SCREEN twice.
Adjusting the picture quality You can obtain optimal picture quality by selecting an appropriate picture mode. Access Play Set Up Menu. Press ON SCREEN twice. Select the menu item. Press w e to select “ ”, then press ENTER. The pop-up window appears under the selected item. Select the desired option.
Programme Playback You can play back up to 30 tracks in the desired order. While stopped Access Play Set Up Menu. Press ON SCREEN twice. Select the menu item. Press w e to select “PRGM”, then press ENTER. The programme table appears under Play Set Up Menu. Select the tracks in the desired order.
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.
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To change the settings You can change the Parental lock settings later. Perform steps A to B of “To set Parental Lock for the first time” on page 47 to access the “PARENTAL LOCK” screen before continuing. Change the level. A Press rt repeatedly to select “PARENTAL LEVEL”, then press ENTER.
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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 Burkina Faso Bulgaria Bahrain Burundi Benin Bermuda Brunei Darussalam Bolivia...
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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 Malta Mauritius Maldives Malawi Mexico Malaysia Mozambique Namibia New Caledonia Niger Norfolk Island Nigeria...
RECORDING 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. 1 STANDBY/ON CABLE/SAT STANDBY/ON TV AV...
Recording Features 1 STANDBY/ON CABLE/SAT STANDBY/ON TV AV TV/CBL/SAT TV AV/ VIDEO VIDEO PQRS WXYZ CANCEL MEMO/MARK SHOW VIEW/ PROG/CHECK SAT# VIDEO Plus + TOP MENU ENTER MENU PREVIOUS SLOW PLAY/SELECT STOP/ CLEAR REC MODE LIVE CHECK SET UP DISPLAY ON SCREEN DISPLAY Recording Speed MPEG2 format is used as recording format.
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Free Rate Function To record the entire programme, the unit automatically set the appropriate recording speed 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).
® Programming You can programme this unit to timer-record as many as 8 programmes. With the S system, timer programming is greatly simplified because each TV programme has a corresponding code number which your unit is able to recognize. You can use the remote control to enter the S Before performing the S Programming: Turn on the unit.
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Set the following recording options as required. A Press w e to select the desired option. B Press rt to select the desired setting, then press ENTER. “REC MODE” ( pg. 52, “Recording Speed”) ( “Free Rate Function”), “VPS/PDC” ( Recording”), “DAILY/WEEKLY”...
Manual Timer Programming You can programme this unit to timer-record as many as 8 programmes. If you do not know the S number for the programme you wish to record, use the following procedure to set your unit to timer-record the programme. Before performing Manual Timer Programming: Turn on the unit.
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Enter the recording stop time. Press w e to select “STOP”, then press rt repeatedly to set the desired stop time. Each press of rt advances/goes back the stop time in 1-min. increments. To advance/go back the stop time in 30-min. increments, press and hold rt.
On-Disc Timer Programming On-Disc Timer Programming is a function used with discs that are especially intended for a specific programme. The disc is then programmed for a programme you always watch every day or every week. Since older programs are automatically overwritten, a single DVD-RAM/RW (VR mode) disc can be used without worrying about how much recording capacity remains.
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Enter the recording stop time. Press w e to select “STOP”, then press rt repeatedly to set the desired stop time. Each press of rt advances/goes back the stop time in 1-min. increments. To advance/go back the stop time in 30-min. increments, press and hold rt.
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How discs are overwritten (Example 1) To record a 1-hour serial drama every Friday in SP mode Blank (Example 2) To record a 15-minute serial drama every morning in XP mode (Example 3) To record a 90-minute serial drama every Sunday in SP mode Blank NOTES: On-Disc Timer Programming may not always work as these examples.
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CABLE/SAT STANDBY/ON TV AV TV/CBL/SAT VIDEO PQRS WXYZ & CANCEL MEMO/MARK PROG/CHECK SHOW VIEW/ PROG/CHECK SAT# VIDEO Plus + TOP MENU ENTER MENU PREVIOUS SLOW PLAY/SELECT CLEAR STOP/ REC MODE LIVE CHECK SET UP DISPLAY ON SCREEN AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE Check, cancel and change programmes Disengage the timer mode.
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TV AV TV/CBL/SAT VIDEO PQRS WXYZ & CANCEL MEMO/MARK PROG/CHECK SHOW VIEW/ PROG/CHECK SAT# VIDEO Plus + TOP MENU ENTER MENU PREVIOUS SLOW PLAY/SELECT CLEAR STOP/ REC MODE LIVE CHECK SET UP DISPLAY ON SCREEN AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE When programmes overlap each other CABLE/SAT If “PROGRAM OVERLAPPED”...
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. When the signals come into the unit from the satellite receiver, the unit automatically turns on and starts recording.
Library Database DVD Navi The following screen appears as the Library Database DVD Navi screen when you press NAVIGATION. You can move the arrow to select the desired position on the screen by pressing rt w e on the remote control. The Icons and their meanings This programme is write-protected.
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Using Library Database DVD Navi system, you can easily modify 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.
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Scan for Beginning(s) of Programme(s) Turn on the TV and select the AV mode. Slide the TV/CABLE/SAT/DVD switch to DVD. CABLE/SAT STANDBY/ON TV AV TV/CBL/SAT VIDEO PQRS WXYZ MEMO CANCEL MEMO/MARK SHOW VIEW/ PROG/CHECK SAT# TIMER VIDEO Plus + TOP MENU NAVIGATION ENTER MENU...
Modify Original Information Turn on the TV and select the AV mode. Slide the TV/CABLE/SAT/DVD switch to DVD. CABLE/SAT STANDBY/ON TV AV TV/CBL/SAT VIDEO PQRS WXYZ CANCEL MEMO/MARK SHOW VIEW/ PROG/CHECK SAT# TIMER VIDEO Plus + TOP MENU NAVIGATION ENTER MENU RETURN PREVIOUS...
Modify Programme Name Perform steps A to C of “Modify Index” ( continuing. Access the modify screen. A Press rt w e to move the arrow to “MODIFY”, then press ENTER. B Press w e to move the arrow to “MODIFY NAME”. The “MODIFY NAME”...
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Delete programme You cannot record any more with Library Database DVD Navi once the registered programmes on the disc reach 99 programmes. Deleting unnecessary programmes after dubbing pg. 81, “Edit To Or From Another Recorder”) or other operations can increase remaining time and available recording capacity.
Modify Play List Information Turn on the TV and select the AV mode. Slide the TV/CABLE/SAT/DVD switch to DVD. CABLE/SAT STANDBY/ON TV AV TV/CBL/SAT VIDEO PQRS WXYZ CANCEL MEMO/MARK SHOW VIEW/ PROG/CHECK SAT# TIMER VIDEO Plus + TOP MENU NAVIGATION ENTER MENU RETURN...
Return to the normal screen. Press NAVIGATION. NOTES: There may be a discrepancy of several seconds between the scene you intend to edit, and the scene which is actually edited. The title, index and category of the play list can be modified in the same way as “ORIGINAL”.
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Set edit-in and edit-out points. A Find the point where you want the moved scene to begin, then press ENTER with the arrow on “IN”. The edit-in time is fixed and the elapsed playing time starts counting again. B Find the point where you want the moved scene to end, then press ENTER with the arrow on “OUT”.
Play back play list Perform steps A to C of “Create Play List” ( continuing. Select the play list(s). Press w e to move the arrow on the index (small still pictures) of the desired play list. When you want the plural play lists to be played back continuously, press MEMO after selecting the desired play...
Modify Library Information Programme information can be registered in the unit’s memory for up to 1,300 programmes. It is helpful when finding out on which disc the desired programme is recorded. Turn on the TV and select the AV mode. Slide the TV/CABLE/SAT/DVD switch to DVD.
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Programming. ( pg. 58) 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”...
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. The following screen appears as the MP3/JPEG Navigation screen when you press NAVIGATION.
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Locating the desired group and tracks Load a disc. A Press x to open the disc tray. B Place a disc on the disc tray. For details, refer to “Placing a Disc” ( C Press x to close the disc tray. Access the MP3/JPEG Navigation screen.
DV Dubbing 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. NOTE: When you connect a PC to the DV IN connector, we do not assure the normal operation of this unit.
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Make connections. Connect a camcorder or DV equipment to the DV IN connector on the unit’s front panel. Prepare the unit for dubbing. A Load a DVD-RAM/RW/R disc on the unit. B Press PR +/– to set the channel to “DV DUBBING”.
Edit From A Camcorder If the camcorder has no S-VIDEO output connector: Recorder 1 STANDBY/ON VIDEO input Video cable (not provided) VIDEO OUT Audio cable (not provided) Camcorder AUDIO OUT Player If the camcorder has an S-VIDEO output connector: Recorder 1 STANDBY/ON S-VIDEO input S-Video cable (not provided)
Edit To Or From Another Recorder TV receiver Player 21-pin SCART cable 21-pin SCART cable (not provided) Another recorder Recorder TV receiver Recorder 21-pin SCART 21-pin SCART cable (not provided) Another recorder Player You can use your unit as the source player or as the recording deck.
Output/Input Set Turn on the TV and select the AV mode. Slide the TV/CABLE/SAT/DVD switch to DVD. CABLE/SAT STANDBY/ON TV AV TV/CBL/SAT VIDEO PQRS WXYZ CANCEL MEMO/MARK SHOW VIEW/ PROG/CHECK SAT# TIMER VIDEO Plus + TOP MENU NAVIGATION rtwe ENTER ENTER MENU RETURN...
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L-2 Select Setting (L-2 SELECT) Set “L-2 SELECT” to the appropriate mode depending on the type of appliance connected to the unit’s L-2 IN/DECODER connector. Perform steps A and B of “L-1 Output and L-1 Input Setting (L-1 OUTPUT and L-1 INPUT)” on page 82. Select the input mode for the L-2 IN/ DECODER connector.
Digital Audio Dubbing Turn on the TV and select the AV mode. Slide the TV/CABLE/SAT/DVD switch to DVD. Optical cable (not provided) Player Rear of unit Note for connection: Remove the protection cap from the cable. You can dub selected audio from a DVD or Audio CD disc to a digital audio device.
Functions Remote 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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TV Multi-Brand Remote Control Your remote control can operate the basic functions of your TV set. In addition to JVC TVs, other manufacturer’s TVs can also be controlled. Before performing the following steps: Turn off the TV using its remote control.
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SCAN IMPORTANT: Although the provided remote control unit is compatible with JVC satellite receivers, as well as many other models, it may not work with your satellite receiver, or in some instances, may have limited function capability. Set the satellite receiver brand code.
Connecting To A Satellite Receiver Simple Connections This is an example of a simple connection if your TV has one 21-pin AV input (SCART) connector. Connect the satellite receiver to the L-2 IN/DECODER connector, then connect the L-1 IN/OUT connector to the TV’s connector.
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Perfect Connections (Recommended) This is an example of recommended connections if your TV has two 21-pin AV input (SCART) connectors. 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 IN/DECODER connector to the satellite receiver’s connector.
Connecting/Using A Decoder RF cable TV aerial (provided) cable L-1 IN/OUT L-2 IN/DECODER The L-2 IN/DECODER connector can be used as an input connector for an external decoder (descrambler). Simply connect a decoder and you can enjoy a variety of programming that is available through scrambled channels.
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 Make connections.
Mode Set Turn on the unit. Turn on the TV and select the AV mode. Slide the TV/CABLE/SAT/DVD switch to DVD. CABLE/SAT STANDBY/ON TV AV TV/CBL/SAT VIDEO PQRS WXYZ CANCEL MEMO/MARK SHOW VIEW/ PROG/CHECK SAT# TIMER VIDEO Plus + TOP MENU NAVIGATION ENTER MENU...
AUDIO OUTPUT (The boldface settings in the table below indicate the settings at your purchase.) 8 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT DOLBY DIGITAL/PCM STREAM/PCM PCM ONLY 8 ANALOG AUDIO OUT STEREO DOLBY SURROUND 8 D. RANGE CONTROL NORMAL WIDE RANGE TV MODE 8 OUTPUT LEVEL STANDARD Set to the appropriate mode according to the type of the device connected to...
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RECORDING SET (The boldface settings in the table below indicate the settings at your purchase.) 8 SAVE AS LIBRARY 8 XP MODE REC AUDIO DOLBY DIGITAL LINEAR PCM 8 AUDIO REC NICAM 1/MAIN NICAM 2/SUB MONO 8 DIRECT REC 8 INPUT COLOUR SYSTEM SECAM When this function is set to “ON”, the recording information is automatically stored in the library.
DISPLAY SET (The boldface settings in the table below indicate the settings at your purchase.) 8 SUPERIMPOSE AUTO 8 GREY BACK 8 DIMMER BRIGHT DIMMED1 DIMMED2 8 POWER SAVE 8 ON SCREEN LANGUAGE You can select the modes of indications superimposed on the TV screen. OFF: To turn off superimposed indications.
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OTHERS (The boldface settings in the table below indicate the settings at your purchase.) 8 AUTO TIMER 8 RESUME DISC RESUME When this function is set to “ON”, the timer is automatically engaged when the unit power is turned off, and automatically disengaged when the unit is powered back on.
® IMPORTANT: Normally, Auto Set Up ( pg. 19), Preset Download ( automatically. You need to set the Guide Program numbers manually only in the following cases. When timer-programming with the S your unit, is not selected, when you add a channel after Auto Set Up, Preset Download or Auto Channel Set has taken place, —Set the Guide Program number for that station manually.
Tuner Set Turn on the unit. Turn on the TV and select the AV mode. Slide the TV/CABLE/SAT/DVD switch to DVD. CABLE/SAT STANDBY/ON TV AV TV/CBL/SAT VIDEO PQRS WXYZ CANCEL MEMO/MARK SHOW VIEW/ PROG/CHECK SAT# TIMER VIDEO Plus + TOP MENU NAVIGATION ENTER MENU...
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. 103, “TV Station And ID List”) of all stored broadcast stations.
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Select the band. A Press rt to select “BAND”, then press ENTER. B Press rt to change the band between CH (regular) and CC (cable), then press ENTER. Enter the channel. A Press rt to select “CH”, then press ENTER. B Press rt to input the channel number you want to store.
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When Receiving A Scrambled Broadcast Select the decoder mode. Set “L-2 SELECT” to “DECODER”. ( Setting (L-2 SELECT)”) Access the Confirmation screen. Perform steps A and B of “Manual Channel Set” on page 99. Select the position. Press rt w e to select the channel position broadcasting scrambled programmes, then press ENTER twice.
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Set Stations (B) Set station names other than the ones registered in your unit. Perform steps A and B of “Manual Channel Set” on page 99 to access the Confirmation screen and then perform steps A and B of “Set Stations (A)” ( pg.
TV Station And ID List STATION NAME 1000 TV1000 3SAT 3SAT 9LIV 9LIVE ADLT ADULT ANIM ANIMAL PLANET ANT3 ANTENA3 ARTE ARTE MAGYAR ATV BERLIN 1 BBC GROUP BBC1 BBC1 BBC2 BBC2 BBCW BBC WORLD BIO+ TV BIO+ BLOO BLOOMBERG BAYERN3 CANAL PLUS PORTUGUSES...
Clock Set Turn on the unit. Turn on the TV and select the AV mode. Slide the TV/CABLE/SAT/DVD switch to DVD. CABLE/SAT STANDBY/ON TV AV TV/CBL/SAT VIDEO PQRS WXYZ CANCEL MEMO/MARK SHOW VIEW/ PROG/CHECK SAT# TIMER VIDEO Plus + TOP MENU NAVIGATION ENTER MENU...
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Set Just Clock. The default setting is “OFF”. A Press rt to select “JUST CLOCK”, then press ENTER. B Press rt to set to the desired mode, then press ENTER. For the Just clock function, refer to “Just Clock” on page 104. If you set to “OFF”, you can disregard the next step as you won’t be able to receive regular clock adjustments.
Format A Disc 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.
Playback 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”...
Scan Mode Set You can select the scan mode from two modes: Interlaced scan mode which is used in the conventional TV system, and Progressive scan mode which enables reproduction of higher-quality images. For details, refer to “GLOSSARY” ( pg. 113). Turn on the unit.
TROUBLESHOOTING 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. GENERAL SYMPTOM 1.
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RECORDING SYMPTOM 1. The desired programme cannot be recorded. 2. Recording and editing cannot be made. 3. Timer programming cannot be made. 4. Timer programming recording does not start. 5. S Timer Programming cannot be made. 6. Automatic Satellite Programming recording does not start.
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ON-SCREEN MESSAGES MESSAGE MEMORY IS FULL NOTHING MORE CAN BE REGISTERED IN THE LIBRARY IF YOU DELETE UNNECESSARY TITLE INFORMATION, YOU CAN THEN REGISTER ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AVAILABLE MEMORY IS LOW SOON YOU WILL NO LONGER BE ABLE TO REGISTER INFORMATION IN THE LIBRARY IF YOU DELETE UNNECESSARY TITLE INFORMATION, YOU CAN THEN REGISTER ADDITIONAL INFORMATION DISC NOT REGISTERED IN THE LIBRARY...
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ON-SCREEN MESSAGES (cont.) MESSAGE PRESS [STOP] AGAIN TO STOP RECORDING TIMER RECORDING COMPLETED PLAYBACK WILL STOP THEN TIMER RECORDING WILL START COPY PROHIBITED CAN NOT RECORD COPY PROHIBITED CAN NOT PLAY THE i.LINK DEVICE THAT YOU HAVE CONNECTED IS NOT RECOGNIZED MAKE SURE THAT THE DEVICE IS CONNECTED PROPERLY AND POWERED ON...
GLOSSARY 8 Aspect ratio The ratio of vertical and horizontal sizes of a displayed image. The horizontal vs. vertical ratio of conventional TVs is 4:3, and that of wide-screens is 16:9. 8 Chapter Refers to individual chapters included in a title. 8 Composite video signal Refers to video signal comprised of three kinds of signals combined: an image signal made up of luminance and...
GENERAL Power requirement : AC 220 V – 240 V Power consumption Power on : 33 W Power off : 17.6 W Temperature Operating : 5°C to 40°C Storage : –20°C to 60°C Operating position : Horizontal only Dimensions (WxHxD) : 435 mm x 70 mm x 346 mm Weight : 4.5 kg...