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...
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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In case of picture problems with 525 progressive scan out- put, it is recommended that the user switch the connection to the ‘standard definition’ output. If there are questions regarding your TV set compatibility with this 525p DVD recorder, please contact our customer service center.
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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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SLOW STOP PAUSE SPEED MONITOR REMOTE CONTROL RM-SDR053U DVD RECORDER ( * ) The unit can also be turned on by pressing these buttons. Before you start 1. ON SCREEN button Press to display the on-screen menu. 2. OPEN/CLOSE A button* Press to open or close the disc tray.
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...
DVD recorders for recording. • If you want to use a disc format- ted with this unit on another DVD recorder, you have to re- format the disc on that recorder. 3. Finalize: Allows you to finalize a disc with titles recorded on this unit only.
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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.
• Switch the input selector on your TV to an appropriate external input channel (usually near channel 0). Press a button on the TV’s original remote control that selects an external input channel until the DVD recorder’s picture appears. Check your TV owner’s manual for details.
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...
See “DVD disc types” at the bottom of this page for more information on the differences among various compatible media. This DVD recorder can record on the fol- lowing type of discs. (or) For example, when you want to record...
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.
Press [SET UP] to exit. 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...
(Local channel number) 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...
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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 Note • To erase a TV channel, press [{] at step 5-3.
STEREO MONO MONO 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...
SLOW STOP PAUSE SPEED MONITOR REMOTE CONTROL RM-SDR053U DVD RECORDER Note • The clock may set itself auto- matically after you connect the antenna/cable signal to this unit and plug in the power cord. In this case, the current time will appear on the front panel display.
SLOW PL AY SLOW STOP PAUSE SPEED MONITOR REMOTE CONTROL RM-SDR053U DVD RECORDER Note • Your clock setting will be lost if either there is a power fail- ure or this unit has been unplugged for more than 30 seconds.
PROG VCR Plus+ TOP MENU MENU/LIST ENTER RETURN SLOW PL AY SLOW STOP PAUSE SPEED MONITOR REMOTE CONTROL RM-SDR053U DVD RECORDER STANDBY/ON OPEN/ CLOSE ON SCREEN SET UP REPEAT .@/: ZOOM PQRS W X YZ CLEAR AUDIO PROG VCR Plus+...
• 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].
SLOW STOP PAUSE SPEED MONITOR REMOTE CONTROL RM-SDR053U DVD RECORDER Note • When you reformat the disc, all contents of the disc will be erased. • If you want to cancel format- ting at step 3 or 4, select “No”.
SLOW STOP PAUSE SPEED MONITOR REMOTE CONTROL RM-SDR053U DVD RECORDER Note • “PCM” stands for Pulse Code Modulation. It changes analog sound to digital sound with- out compressing audio data. • When the recording speed is set at other than XP, the unit records “Dolby Digital”...
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.
SLOW STOP PAUSE SPEED MONITOR REMOTE CONTROL RM-SDR053U DVD RECORDER Note • If you have not set the clock yet: A clock setting window will appear after step 3. Continue with step 4 in “Auto Clock Setting” on page 23 or “Manual Clock Setting”...
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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.
PL AY SLOW STOP PAUSE SPEED MONITOR REMOTE CONTROL RM-SDR053U DVD RECORDER Note • Press [{] to erase the latest number entered incorrectly at step 2. • Press [CLEAR] to erase all numbers entered incorrectly at step 2. • If you enter an incorrect...
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.
PL AY SLOW STOP PAUSE SPEED MONITOR REMOTE CONTROL RM-SDR053U DVD RECORDER Note • Finalizing discs in Video mode automatically creates title menus. • Once you have finalized a disc recorded in Video mode, you cannot edit or record any- thing else on that disc.
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 Note • Auto Finalize is not available for discs recorded in VR mode.
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.
PL AY SLOW STOP PAUSE SPEED MONITOR REMOTE CONTROL RM-SDR053U DVD RECORDER Note • For DVD-R (Video mode), DVD-RW (Video mode) and DVD+R discs which are already finalized and DVD+RW discs, the Title Menu will be displayed instead of the thumbnails.
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.
SLOW STOP PAUSE SPEED MONITOR REMOTE CONTROL RM-SDR053U DVD RECORDER Note • Only titles (chapters) in the “Original” can be selected. You cannot select titles from the Titles List. • When you stop the playback after the Timer Recording is...
SLOW STOP PAUSE 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...
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...
PROG VCR Plus+ TOP MENU MENU/LIST ENTER RETURN SLOW PL AY SLOW STOP PAUSE SPEED MONITOR REMOTE CONTROL RM-SDR053U DVD RECORDER STANDBY/ON OPEN/ CLOSE ON SCREEN SET UP REPEAT .@/: ZOOM PQRS W X YZ CLEAR AUDIO PROG VCR Plus+...
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.
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...
SLOW STOP PAUSE SPEED MONITOR REMOTE CONTROL RM-SDR053U DVD RECORDER Note • You cannot select a time interval for markers beyond a length of the title. • The interval between markers may slightly deviate from the one specified at step 2.
VCR Plus+ TOP MENU MENU/LIST ENTER RETURN SLOW PL AY SLOW STOP PAUSE SPEED MONITOR REMOTE CONTROL RM-SDR053U DVD RECORDER Note • When a title is deleted from an Original list, corresponding title on the Playlist(s) will be also deleted.
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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...
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...
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 Note • You cannot select “Scene Delete” when the number of chapter markers exceeds 900.
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...
ENTER RETURN SLOW PL AY SLOW STOP PAUSE SPEED MONITOR REMOTE CONTROL RM-SDR053U DVD RECORDER Note • If a selected picture as thumbnail is deleted by delet- ing a part of a title, a default picture will automatically replace it.
SLOW STOP PAUSE SPEED MONITOR REMOTE CONTROL RM-SDR053U DVD RECORDER Note • If a disc contains the maxi- mum number of recordings (99), you cannot divide any titles. • You cannot divide the titles if the total number of th chap- ters have already reached 999.
SLOW STOP PAUSE SPEED MONITOR REMOTE CONTROL RM-SDR053U DVD RECORDER Note • If the number of chapter markers in the combined title exceeds 999, the combination will be rejected. • If one of two titles in the original is deleted, the com- bined new title will be delet- •...
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...
PL AY SLOW STOP PAUSE SPEED MONITOR REMOTE CONTROL RM-SDR053U DVD RECORDER • Using [K / L], select a lan- guage. Press [ENTER]. Your setting will be activated. • Using [K / L], select a set- ting. Press [ENTER]. Your setting will be activated.
ON SCREEN SET UP 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...
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...
General System Power requirements Power consumption Weight Dimensions (width x height x depth) Operating temperature Operating humidity TV format Recording Recording format Recordable discs Video recording format Sampling frequency Compression format Audio recording format Sampling frequency Compression format Tuner Receivable channels CATV Input/Output VHF/UHF antenna input/output terminal...