JVC DR-MH20SUJ Instructions Manual
JVC DR-MH20SUJ Instructions Manual

JVC DR-MH20SUJ Instructions Manual

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DR-MH30UJ_00.book Page 1 Monday, July 12, 2004 3:17 PM
DVD & HDD VIDEO RECORDER
DR-MH30SUJ/
DR-MH20SUJ
CABLE/DBS
TV
DVD
STANDBY ON
TV/
OPEN/
DVD
CLOSE
VIDEO
TV/CBL/DBS
HDD
DVD
TV VOLUME
CH
CANCEL
AUX
MEMO/MARK
LIVE
DUBBING
EDIT
PROGRAM
TV MUTING
TOP MENU
NAVIGATION
ENTER
MENU
RETURN
PREVIOUS
NEXT
SLOW
PLAY/SELECT
SLOW
REC
STOP/
CLEAR
PAUSE
JUMP
REC MODE
DISPLAY
ON SCREEN
HELP
REC LINK
SET UP
1 STANDBY/ON
PROGRESSIVE
AUDIO
SUBTITLE
ANGLE
SCAN
LIVE CHECK
F1
S-VIDEO
VIDEO
INSTRUCTIONS
HDD
DVD
PULL - OPEN
DV
DV IN
L(MONO)-AUDIO-R
For Customer Use:
Enter below the Model No. and
Serial No. which are located on
the rear of cabinet. Retain this
information for future reference.
Model No.
Serial No.
LPT0974-001A

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  • Page 1 Filename [DR-MH30UJ_01Cov1.fm] DR-MH30UJ_00.book Page 1 Monday, July 12, 2004 3:17 PM DVD & HDD VIDEO RECORDER DR-MH30SUJ/ DR-MH20SUJ CABLE/DBS STANDBY ON OPEN/ CLOSE VIDEO TV/CBL/DBS TV VOLUME CANCEL MEMO/MARK LIVE DUBBING EDIT PROGRAM TV MUTING TOP MENU NAVIGATION ENTER MENU...
  • Page 2 DR-MH30UJ_00.book Page 2 Monday, July 12, 2004 3:17 PM SAFETY FIRST Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing the JVC DVD & HDD video recorder. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions to ensure safe use of your new unit.
  • Page 3 Filename [DR-MH30UJ_02Safety.fm] DR-MH30UJ_00.book Page 3 Monday, July 12, 2004 3:17 PM Important product safety instructions Electrical energy can perform many useful functions. But improper use can result in potential electrical shock or fire hazards. This product has been engineered and manufactured to assure your personal safety.
  • Page 4: Object And Liquid Entry

    Filename [DR-MH30UJ_02Safety.fm] DR-MH30UJ_00.book Page 4 Monday, July 12, 2004 3:17 PM SAFETY FIRST 1. Accessories To avoid personal injury: Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. It may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product.
  • Page 5: Heat

    Filename [DR-MH30UJ_02Safety.fm] DR-MH30UJ_00.book Page 5 Monday, July 12, 2004 3:17 PM Manufactured under licence from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. “DTS” and “DTS Digital Out” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. VCR Plus+, C and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation.
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Filename [DR-MH30UJ_02Safety.fm] DR-MH30UJ_00.book Page 6 Monday, July 12, 2004 3:17 PM CONTENTS DISC INFORMATION About Discs ...7 INDEX INSTALLING YOUR NEW UNIT Basic Connections ...19 INITIAL SETTINGS Plug & Play Set ...20 Language ...21 Clock Set ...22 Tuner Set ...23 Cable Box and/or DBS Receiver Control Setting ...
  • Page 7: Disc Information

    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.
  • Page 8 Filename [DR-MH30UJ_03DiscInfo.fm] DR-MH30UJ_00.book Page 8 Monday, July 12, 2004 3:17 PM DISC INFORMATION 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/...
  • Page 9 Filename [DR-MH30UJ_03DiscInfo.fm] DR-MH30UJ_00.book Page 9 Monday, July 12, 2004 3:17 PM 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.
  • Page 10 Filename [DR-MH30UJ_03DiscInfo.fm] DR-MH30UJ_00.book Page 10 Monday, July 12, 2004 3:17 PM DISC INFORMATION 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.
  • Page 11 Filename [DR-MH30UJ_03DiscInfo.fm] DR-MH30UJ_00.book Page 11 Monday, July 12, 2004 3:17 PM 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.
  • Page 12: Index

    Filename [DR-MH30UJ_04Name.fm] DR-MH30UJ_00.book Page 12 Monday, July 12, 2004 3:17 PM INDEX Front View 1 STANDBY ON A Infrared Beam Receiving Window B Front Display Panel pg. 14 C Disc Tray D Open/Close Button (x) pg. 10 E Stop Button (8) pg.
  • Page 13 Filename [DR-MH30UJ_04Name.fm] DR-MH30UJ_00.book Page 13 Monday, July 12, 2004 3:17 PM Rear View ANTENNA A Antenna Connectors (ANTENNA IN/OUT) B Component Video Output Connectors (COMPONENT VIDEO OUT) pg. 19 C S-video Output Connectors (S-VIDEO OUTPUT (L-1/ L-2)) pg. 19, 62 D Video/Audio Output Connectors (VIDEO/AUDIO OUTPUT (L-1/L-2)) pg.
  • Page 14 Filename [DR-MH30UJ_04Name.fm] DR-MH30UJ_00.book Page 14 Monday, July 12, 2004 3:17 PM INDEX Front Display Panel A Disc Type Indicator When a disc is loaded, the type of the disc is indicated. Disc Status Indicator When a disc is running, the disc marks rotate. During High-Speed Search: Rotate faster than normal playback.
  • Page 15 The remote control can operate most of your unit’s functions, as well as basic functions of TV sets of JVC and other brands. pg. 64) Point the remote control toward the receiving window.
  • Page 16 Filename [DR-MH30UJ_04Name.fm] DR-MH30UJ_00.book Page 16 Monday, July 12, 2004 3:17 PM 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.
  • Page 17 Filename [DR-MH30UJ_04Name.fm] DR-MH30UJ_00.book Page 17 Monday, July 12, 2004 3:17 PM 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.
  • Page 18 Filename [DR-MH30UJ_04Name.fm] DR-MH30UJ_00.book Page 18 Monday, July 12, 2004 3:17 PM 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...
  • Page 19: Accessories

    Filename [DR-MH30UJ_04Name.fm] DR-MH30UJ_00.book Page 19 Monday, July 12, 2004 3:17 PM Basic Connections Coaxial cable Matching transformer (not provided) COMPONENT OUTPUT S-VIDEO OUTPUT AUDIO/VIDEO ANTENNA IN OUTPUT ANTENNA Component S-Video cable Audio/video cable video cable (not provided) (provided) (not provided) RF cable (provided) To 75 ohm...
  • Page 20: Initial Settings

    Filename [DR-MH30UJ_04Name.fm] DR-MH30UJ_00.book Page 20 Monday, July 12, 2004 3:17 PM INITIAL SETTINGS Plug & Play Set Auto Clock Set/Auto Tuner Set This unit sets the clock and tuner channels automatically when AC power cord is first connected to an AC outlet. The antenna cable must be connected for the Plug &...
  • Page 21: Language

    Filename [DR-MH30UJ_04Name.fm] DR-MH30UJ_00.book Page 21 Monday, July 12, 2004 3:17 PM Language Turn on the unit. Turn on the TV and select the AV mode. Slide the TV/CABLE/DBS/DVD switch to DVD. ENTER rtwe SET UP Page 21 On-screen Language Set This unit offers you the choice to view on-screen messages in 3 different languages.
  • Page 22: Clock Set

    Filename [DR-MH30UJ_04Name.fm] DR-MH30UJ_00.book Page 22 Monday, July 12, 2004 3:17 PM INITIAL SETTINGS Clock Set Perform clock setting only if the clock has not been set correctly by the Plug&Play setting. Turn on the unit. Turn on the TV and select the AV mode. Slide the TV/CABLE/DBS/DVD switch to DVD.
  • Page 23: Tuner Set

    Filename [DR-MH30UJ_04Name.fm] DR-MH30UJ_00.book Page 23 Monday, July 12, 2004 3:17 PM Tuner Set Turn on the unit. Turn on the TV and select the AV mode. Slide the TV/CABLE/DBS/DVD switch to DVD. ENTER rtwe SET UP INFORMATION The unit selects the correct band (TV or CATV) automatically during Auto Channel Set.
  • Page 24: Cable Box And/Or Dbs Receiver Control Setting

    Filename [DR-MH30UJ_04Name.fm] DR-MH30UJ_00.book Page 24 Monday, July 12, 2004 3:17 PM INITIAL SETTINGS Cable Box and/or DBS Receiver Control Setting The following procedure is required if you receive your TV channels through a cable box (descrambler) and/or if you receive satellite channels through DBS (Direct Broadcast Satellite) receiver.
  • Page 25 If the unit’s memory backup expires because of a power failure, set the cable box and/or DBS receiver output channels and brands again. For customers in U.S.A.: If you are unable to set the Controller, contact JVC toll free at 1-800-252-5722. Monday, 12 July 2004 14:10 Masterpage:Right+ SELECT WITH [...
  • Page 26: Monitor Set

    Filename [DR-MH30UJ_04Name.fm] DR-MH30UJ_00.book Page 26 Monday, July 12, 2004 3:17 PM 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.
  • Page 27: Basic Operations On Dvd Deck

    Filename [DR-MH30UJ_05DVD Operation.fm] DR-MH30UJ_00.book Page 27 Monday, July 12, 2004 3:17 PM Basic Playback Turn on the unit. Turn on the TV and select the AV mode. Slide the TV/CABLE/DBS/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).
  • Page 28: Playback Features

    Filename [DR-MH30UJ_05DVD Operation.fm] DR-MH30UJ_00.book Page 28 Monday, July 12, 2004 3:17 PM BASIC OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK Playback Features Turn on the unit. Turn on the TV and select the AV mode. Slide the TV/CABLE/DBS/DVD switch to DVD. Press DVD so that the DVD lamp lights up on the unit. MARK TOP MENU ENTER...
  • Page 29 Filename [DR-MH30UJ_05DVD Operation.fm] DR-MH30UJ_00.book Page 29 Monday, July 12, 2004 3:17 PM 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.
  • Page 30 Filename [DR-MH30UJ_05DVD Operation.fm] DR-MH30UJ_00.book Page 30 Monday, July 12, 2004 3:17 PM 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.
  • Page 31 Filename [DR-MH30UJ_05DVD Operation.fm] DR-MH30UJ_00.book Page 31 Monday, July 12, 2004 3:17 PM 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.
  • Page 32: Using The On-Screen Bar

    Filename [DR-MH30UJ_05DVD Operation.fm] DR-MH30UJ_00.book Page 32 Monday, July 12, 2004 3:17 PM 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.
  • Page 33 Filename [DR-MH30UJ_05DVD Operation.fm] DR-MH30UJ_00.book Page 33 Monday, July 12, 2004 3:17 PM 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.
  • Page 34 Filename [DR-MH30UJ_05DVD Operation.fm] DR-MH30UJ_00.book Page 34 Monday, July 12, 2004 3:17 PM 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 program (DVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD VIDEO and HDD) or a disc (Video CD/ SVCD and Audio CD).
  • Page 35 Filename [DR-MH30UJ_05DVD Operation.fm] DR-MH30UJ_00.book Page 35 Monday, July 12, 2004 3:17 PM 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.
  • Page 36: Parental Lock

    Filename [DR-MH30UJ_05DVD Operation.fm] DR-MH30UJ_00.book Page 36 Monday, July 12, 2004 3:17 PM 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.
  • Page 37: Basic Recording

    Filename [DR-MH30UJ_05DVD Operation.fm] DR-MH30UJ_00.book Page 37 Monday, July 12, 2004 3:17 PM Basic Recording Turn on the unit. Turn on the TV and select the AV mode. Slide the TV/CABLE/DBS/DVD switch to DVD. ATTENTION: It is not possible to record programs on a DVD-R disc which has already been finalized.
  • Page 38: Recording Features

    Filename [DR-MH30UJ_05DVD Operation.fm] DR-MH30UJ_00.book Page 38 Monday, July 12, 2004 3:17 PM BASIC OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK Recording Features Turn on the unit. Turn on the TV and select the AV mode. Slide the TV/CABLE/DBS/DVD switch to DVD. Press DVD so that the DVD lamp lights up on the unit. TV AV/ VIDEO CH+/- DISPLAY...
  • Page 39 Filename [DR-MH30UJ_05DVD Operation.fm] DR-MH30UJ_00.book Page 39 Monday, July 12, 2004 3:17 PM Free Rate Function To record the entire program, the unit automatically sets the appropriate recording mode depending on the combination of the total time of the program to be recorded and either the remaining disc space or the specified recording time (from 60 minutes to 480 minutes).
  • Page 40: Basic Operations On Hdd Deck

    Filename [DR-MH30UJ_06HDD Operation.fm] DR-MH30UJ_00.book Page 40 Monday, July 12, 2004 3:17 PM BASIC OPERATIONS ON HDD DECK Basic Recording Turn on the unit. Turn on the TV and select the AV mode. Slide the TV/CABLE/DBS/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.
  • Page 41: Recording Features

    Filename [DR-MH30UJ_06HDD Operation.fm] DR-MH30UJ_00.book Page 41 Monday, July 12, 2004 3:17 PM Recording Features Turn on the unit. Turn on the TV and select the AV mode. Slide the TV/CABLE/DBS/DVD switch to DVD. Press HDD so that the HDD lamp lights up on the unit. TV AV/ VIDEO CH+/- DISPLAY...
  • Page 42: Basic Playback

    Filename [DR-MH30UJ_06HDD Operation.fm] DR-MH30UJ_00.book Page 42 Monday, July 12, 2004 3:17 PM BASIC OPERATIONS ON HDD DECK Basic Playback Turn on the unit. Turn on the TV and select the AV mode. Slide the TV/CABLE/DBS/DVD switch to DVD. ENTER SELECT ATTENTION: It may take a few seconds to start playback.
  • Page 43: Live Memory Playback

    Filename [DR-MH30UJ_06HDD Operation.fm] DR-MH30UJ_00.book Page 43 Monday, July 12, 2004 3:17 PM Live Memory Playback Turn on the unit. Turn on the TV and select the AV mode. Slide the TV/CABLE/DBS/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.
  • Page 44 Filename [DR-MH30UJ_06HDD Operation.fm] DR-MH30UJ_00.book Page 44 Monday, July 12, 2004 3:17 PM 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/DBS/DVD switch to DVD. Press HDD so that the HDD lamp lights up on the unit.
  • Page 45 Filename [DR-MH30UJ_06HDD Operation.fm] DR-MH30UJ_00.book Page 45 Monday, July 12, 2004 3:17 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.
  • Page 46: Timer Recording

    Filename [DR-MH30UJ_07Timer Recording.fm] DR-MH30UJ_00.book Page 46 Monday, July 12, 2004 3:17 PM TIMER RECORDING VCR Plus+ Timer Programing ® You can program this unit to timer-record as many as 32 programs. With the VCR Plus+ system, timer programing is greatly simplified because each TV program has a corresponding code number which your unit is able to recognize.
  • Page 47 Filename [DR-MH30UJ_07Timer Recording.fm] DR-MH30UJ_00.book Page 47 Monday, July 12, 2004 3:17 PM Weekly/Daily Recording You can record programs 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.
  • Page 48: Manual Timer Programing

    Filename [DR-MH30UJ_07Timer Recording.fm] DR-MH30UJ_00.book Page 48 Monday, July 12, 2004 3:17 PM TIMER RECORDING Manual Timer Programing You can program this unit to timer-record as many as 32 programs. If you do not know the VCR Plus+ number for the program you wish to record, use the following procedure to set your unit to timer-record the program.
  • Page 49 Filename [DR-MH30UJ_07Timer Recording.fm] DR-MH30UJ_00.book Page 49 Monday, July 12, 2004 3:17 PM PROGRAM ENTER rtwe Page 49 Check Programs CABLE/DBS To check the whole list of programs Press PROGRAM to access the program top screen. Press rtw e to select “PROGRAM LIST”, then press ENTER. The details of a selected program appear on the top of the screen.
  • Page 50: Automatic Satellite Program Recording

    Filename [DR-MH30UJ_07Timer Recording.fm] DR-MH30UJ_00.book Page 50 Monday, July 12, 2004 3:17 PM TIMER RECORDING Automatic Satellite Program Recording This function allows you to automatically record a satellite program which is timer-programed on your external DBS receiver. Connect a DBS receiver to the unit’s AUDIO/S-VIDEO/VIDEO INPUT (L-1) connectors and program the timer on the DBS receiver.
  • Page 51: Navigation

    Filename [DR-MH30UJ_08Navigation.fm] DR-MH30UJ_00.book Page 51 Monday, July 12, 2004 3:17 PM 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.
  • Page 52: Modify Original Information

    Filename [DR-MH30UJ_08Navigation.fm] DR-MH30UJ_00.book Page 52 Monday, July 12, 2004 3:17 PM NAVIGATION Scan For Beginning Of Title Turn on the TV and select the AV mode. Slide the TV/CABLE/DBS/DVD switch to DVD. Press HDD or DVD to choose the corresponding deck. Load a DVD disc to scan.
  • Page 53 Filename [DR-MH30UJ_08Navigation.fm] DR-MH30UJ_00.book Page 53 Monday, July 12, 2004 3:17 PM Modify Category Perform steps 1 – 4 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.
  • Page 54: Modify Play List Information

    Filename [DR-MH30UJ_08Navigation.fm] DR-MH30UJ_00.book Page 54 Monday, July 12, 2004 3:17 PM 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).
  • Page 55 Filename [DR-MH30UJ_08Navigation.fm] DR-MH30UJ_00.book Page 55 Monday, July 12, 2004 3:17 PM Create Play List Press EDIT. The Editing screen appears. (DVD deck only) Press rt w e to select “MODIFY” under “ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST”, then press ENTER. 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.
  • Page 56: Modify Library Information

    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”.
  • Page 57: Playback With Mp3/Wma/Jpeg Navigation

    Filename [DR-MH30UJ_08Navigation.fm] DR-MH30UJ_00.book Page 57 Monday, July 12, 2004 3:17 PM Playback With MP3/WMA/JPEG Navigation This unit can play back discs that MP3/WMA sound files and JPEG image files taken with digital still cameras or other devices are recorded. The MP3/WMA/JPEG Navigation enables you to search and select the desired files recorded on CD-R/RW or CD-ROM discs very easily.
  • Page 58: Editing

    Filename [DR-MH30UJ_09Editing.fm] DR-MH30UJ_00.book Page 58 Monday, July 12, 2004 3:17 PM EDITING Dubbing Turn on the unit. Turn on the TV and select the AV mode. Slide the TV/CABLE/DBS/DVD switch to DVD. MARK DUBBING ENTER rtwe ON SCREEN NOTE: It is not possible to dub simultaneously when timer-programing is set. Select either dubbing or timer-programing.
  • Page 59: Manual Dubbing (From Hdd To Dvd)

    Filename [DR-MH30UJ_09Editing.fm] DR-MH30UJ_00.book Page 59 Monday, July 12, 2004 3:17 PM 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.
  • Page 60: Dv Dubbing

    Filename [DR-MH30UJ_09Editing.fm] DR-MH30UJ_00.book Page 60 Monday, July 12, 2004 3:17 PM EDITING DV Dubbing You can dub programs 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.
  • Page 61: Edit From A Camcorder

    Filename [DR-MH30UJ_09Editing.fm] DR-MH30UJ_00.book Page 61 Monday, July 12, 2004 3:17 PM 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...
  • Page 62: Edit To Or From Another Recorder

    Filename [DR-MH30UJ_09Editing.fm] DR-MH30UJ_00.book Page 62 Monday, July 12, 2004 3:17 PM 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.
  • Page 63: Digital Audio Dubbing

    Filename [DR-MH30UJ_09Editing.fm] DR-MH30UJ_00.book Page 63 Monday, July 12, 2004 3:17 PM Digital Audio Dubbing You can dub selected audio from a DVD or Audio CD disc to a digital audio device. However, it is not possible to dub copy-protected discs. Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.
  • Page 64: Remote Control

    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.
  • Page 65 Your remote control can operate the basic functions of your cable box or DBS (Direct Broadcast Satellite) receiver set. In addition to JVC cable boxes or DBS receivers, other manufacturer’s cable boxes or DBS receivers can also be controlled. Slide the TV/CABLE/DBS/DVD switch to CABLE/DBS.
  • Page 66: System Connections

    Filename [DR-MH30UJ_09Editing.fm] DR-MH30UJ_00.book Page 66 Monday, July 12, 2004 3:17 PM 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...
  • Page 67: Subsidiary Settings

    Filename [DR-MH30UJ_10Subsidiary.fm] DR-MH30UJ_00.book Page 67 Monday, July 12, 2004 3:17 PM Mode Set Turn on the unit. Turn on the TV and select the AV mode. Slide the TV/CABLE/DBS/DVD switch to DVD. ENTER rtwe SET UP AUDIO Various modes of this unit are categorized into menus nested in 2 levels shown in the following table.
  • Page 68 Filename [DR-MH30UJ_10Subsidiary.fm] DR-MH30UJ_00.book Page 68 Monday, July 12, 2004 3:17 PM 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.
  • Page 69: Scan Mode Set

    Filename [DR-MH30UJ_10Subsidiary.fm] DR-MH30UJ_00.book Page 69 Monday, July 12, 2004 3:17 PM 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.
  • Page 70: Changing Vcr Plus

    Filename [DR-MH30UJ_10Subsidiary.fm] DR-MH30UJ_00.book Page 70 Monday, July 12, 2004 3:17 PM SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS Changing VCR Plus+ Setting ® The VCR Plus+ programing system assigns a VCR Plus+ guide channel to the TV channels and the cable channels. These guide channel numbers are also called the VCR Plus+ channel codes. Most TV listings have a section, usually a chart, indicating the guide channel numbers assigned to each station.
  • Page 71: Format A Disc (Dvd Deck Only)

    Filename [DR-MH30UJ_10Subsidiary.fm] DR-MH30UJ_00.book Page 71 Monday, July 12, 2004 3:17 PM 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.
  • Page 72: Finalize A Disc (Dvd Deck Only)

    Although DVD-R/RW discs finalized 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 finalizing will be deleted, and titles will be divided automatically into “chapters” approximately every 5 minutes.
  • Page 73: Help Function

    Filename [DR-MH30UJ_10Subsidiary.fm] DR-MH30UJ_00.book Page 73 Monday, July 12, 2004 3:17 PM 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/DBS/DVD switch to DVD. ENTER PREVIOUS Press ? to access the help screen.
  • Page 74: Troubleshooting

    Filename [DR-MH30UJ_10Subsidiary.fm] DR-MH30UJ_00.book Page 74 Monday, July 12, 2004 3:17 PM 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.
  • Page 75 Filename [DR-MH30UJ_10Subsidiary.fm] DR-MH30UJ_00.book Page 75 Monday, July 12, 2004 3:17 PM Recording (DVD Deck) The desired program 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.
  • Page 76 Filename [DR-MH30UJ_10Subsidiary.fm] DR-MH30UJ_00.book Page 76 Monday, July 12, 2004 3:17 PM TROUBLESHOOTING Other Problems The image of the TV broadcast appears distorted on the TV screen. For AV/S-video connection ]Press PROGRESSIVE SCAN for 3 or more seconds so that the Video output indicator ( ) lights off on the front display panel.
  • Page 77 Filename [DR-MH30UJ_10Subsidiary.fm] DR-MH30UJ_00.book Page 77 Monday, July 12, 2004 3:17 PM PLUSCODE NO. ERROR CONFIRM PLUSCODE NO. THEN RETRY An invalid PlusCode number has been input. ( GUIDE CHANNEL IS NOT SET SET GUIDE CHANNEL THEN RETRY To set the timer program using the VCR Plus+ system, the Guide Channel Number must be set in advance.
  • Page 78: Specifications

    Filename [DR-MH30UJ_10Subsidiary.fm] DR-MH30UJ_00.book Page 78 Monday, July 12, 2004 3:17 PM SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL Power requirement AC 110 – 240 Vd, 50/60 Hz Power consumption Power on: 37 W Power off: 19.3 W Temperature Operating: 5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F) Storage: –20°C to 60°C (–4°F to 140°F) Operating position Horizontal only...
  • Page 79: Appendix

    Filename [DR-MH30UJ_10Subsidiary.fm] DR-MH30UJ_00.book Page 79 Monday, July 12, 2004 3:17 PM 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...
  • Page 80 Filename [DR-MH30UJ_10Subsidiary.fm] DR-MH30UJ_00.book Page 80 Monday, July 12, 2004 3:17 PM APPENDIX 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...
  • Page 81 Filename [DR-MH30UJ_10Subsidiary.fm] DR-MH30UJ_00.book Page 81 Monday, July 12, 2004 3:17 PM 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...
  • Page 82: List Of Terms

    Filename [DR-MH30UJ_11IX.fm] DR-MH30UJ_00.book Page 82 Monday, July 12, 2004 3:17 PM LIST OF TERMS ... 33 A-B Repeat Playback ... 34 Adjusting The Picture Quality ... 30 Angle Selection ... 31 Audio Channel Selection ... 31 Audio Language/Sound Selection ... 23 Auto Channel Set ...
  • Page 83 Filename [DR-MH30UJ_11IX.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading DR-MH30UJ_00.book Page 83 Monday, July 12, 2004 3:17 PM MEMO Page 83 Monday, 12 July 2004 14:59...
  • Page 84 Filename [DR-MH30UJ_12Cov4.fm] DR-MH30UJ_00.book Page 84 Monday, July 12, 2004 3:17 PM COPYRIGHT © 2004 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD. Page 84 Printed in Beijing 0704CSH-ID-BJ Monday, 12 July 2004 14:53 OPEN/ CLOSE CANCEL LIVE TV M TOP MENU MENU PREVIOUS SLOW JUMP REC MODE...

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