JVC SR MV45U Instructions Manual

Dvd video recorder & video cassette recorder
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DVD VIDEO RECORDER &
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
SR-MV55U/
SR-MV45U
CABLE/DBS
TV
DVD
TV/CBL/DBS
VCR
/DVD
F1
F2
/DVD
NUMBER / TV CH
1
2
3
ABC
DEF
4
5
6
GHI
JKL
MNO
7
8
9
PQRS
TUV
WXYZ
0
CANCEL
AUX
MEMO/MARK
F3
FINALIZE
DISPLAY ON SCREEN
PROGRESSIVE
SCAN
ENTER
PREVIOUS
NEXT
SLOW
PLAY/SELECT
SLOW
STOP/
CLEAR
PAUSE
REMAIN
REC
OPERATE
REC MODE
ANGLE
SUBTITLE
LIVE CHECK
INPUT
T V
VOL.
TV/VCR
AUDIO
/ TV CH
TBC
EJECT
TV
TV/CBL/DVD
TV
S-VIDEO
VIDEO (MONO)L - AUDIO - R
IN F-1
EJECT
VCR
REC
TBC
DUBB
DVD
REC
INPUT SELECT
+
INSTRUCTIONS
VCR/DVD
REC MODE
VCR
DVD
DUBB
VCR
DVD
STOP
REW
PLAY
FF
PAUSE
REC
DV IN
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.
LPT1145-001A
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  • Page 1 DVD VIDEO RECORDER & VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER SR-MV55U/ SR-MV45U CABLE/DBS TV/CBL/DBS /DVD /DVD NUMBER / TV CH PQRS WXYZ CANCEL MEMO/MARK FINALIZE DISPLAY ON SCREEN PROGRESSIVE SCAN ENTER PREVIOUS NEXT SLOW PLAY/SELECT SLOW STOP/ CLEAR PAUSE REMAIN OPERATE REC MODE ANGLE SUBTITLE LIVE CHECK...
  • Page 2 CAUTION: Changes or modifications not approved by JVC could void user’s authority to operate the equipment. KLASS 1 M LASERSTRÅLNING...
  • Page 3 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. In order not to defeat the built-in safeguards, observe the following basic rules for its installation, use and servicing.
  • Page 4 SERVICING 1. Servicing If your product is not operating correctly or exhibits a marked change in performance and you are unable to restore normal operation by following the detailed procedure in its operating instructions, do not attempt to service it yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards.
  • Page 5 Declaration of Conformity Model Number: SR-MV55U/SR-MV45U Trade Name: Responsible Party: JVC Americas Corp. Address: 1700 Valley Road Wayne, N.J. 07470 Telephone Number: 973-317-5000 This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:...
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS DISC INFORMATION About Discs ...7 INDEX INSTALLING YOUR NEW UNIT Basic Connection ...16 INITIAL SETTINGS Clock Set...17 Language ...18 Monitor Set (DVD Deck Only) ...19 OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK Basic Playback...20 Playback Features ...21 Live Memory Playback ...24 Using The On-screen Bar ...28 Parental Lock ...32 OPERATIONS ON VCR DECK Basic Playback...33...
  • Page 7: Disc Information

    The above table is based on the information as of December 2006. 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: Recording Medium And Format

    DISC INFORMATION DVD-AUDIO discs compatible with DVD video players can be played. Super Audio CDs (SACD) compatible with conventional CD players can be played. Super Video CDs (SVCD) can be played. However, depending on the discs, some may not be playable. Unplayable Discs The following types of discs cannot be played using this unit.
  • Page 9 Audio CD/Video CD Typically, Audio CD discs are divided into separate tracks each containing one song. Each track is assigned a number. For example, the third track is Track 3. The same is true for Video CD discs. However, some discs are not divided into tracks. Audio CD or Video CD Track 1 Track 2...
  • Page 10 DISC INFORMATION Placing A Disc Opening the disc tray Press x (EJECT) to open the disc tray. Pressing the button again closes the disc tray. Use the button to open and close the disc tray. Do not block the disc tray with your hand while it is opening or closing as this may result in hardware failure.
  • Page 11: Index

    Front View OPERATE EJECT S-VIDEO VIDEO (MONO)L - AUDIO - R IN F-1 A Operate Button (OPERATE 1) B Eject Button (EJECT x)(VCR) C Cassette Loading Slot D VCR Lamp pg. 33 VCR Recording Lamp (REC) E TBC Lamp pg. 35 Dubbing Lamp (DUBB.) pg.
  • Page 12 INDEX Rear View A Region Number Label pg. 8 B AC Power Cord pg. 16 C Cooling Fan This prevents the temperature from rising inside the unit. Do not remove it. Install the unit so as not to block the area around the fan. The cooling fan may be activated even if the unit is turned off when “POWER SAVE”...
  • Page 13 Front Display Panel LPCM XP SP LP EP S-VHS -RAM 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. VR Mode Indicator pg.
  • Page 14 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. A Disc Display Displays the type of the disc loaded on the disc tray.
  • Page 15 ( the battery compartment or on the lid. The remote control can operate most of your unit’s functions, as well as basic functions of TV sets of JVC and other brands. NOTE: pg. 41 If the remote control doesn’t work properly, remove its batteries, wait a short time, replace the batteries and then try again.
  • Page 16: Installing Your New Unit

    INSTALLING YOUR NEW UNIT Basic Connection Another Recorder Audio/Video S-video cable cable (not supplied) (not supplied) To S-VIDEO input To [AUDIO/VIDEO AC outlet INPUT] AC power cord Back of unit [COMPONENT [VIDEO VIDEO OUT OUTPUT] (Y/P Component video BNC video cable cable (not supplied)
  • Page 17: Initial Settings

    Clock Set Turn on the unit. Turn on the TV and select the AV mode. Slide the TV/CABLE/DBS/DVD switch to DVD. VCR/DVD ENTER SET UP Press VCR/DVD repeatedly so that the DVD lamp lights up on the unit. Press SET UP to access the Main Menu screen. Press w e to select “INITIAL SET UP”, then press ENTER.
  • Page 18: Language

    INITIAL SETTINGS Language Turn on the unit. Turn on the TV and select the AV mode. Slide the TV/CABLE/DBS/DVD switch to DVD. VCR/DVD ENTER SET UP On-screen Language Set This unit offers you the choice to view on-screen messages in 3 different languages.
  • Page 19: Monitor Set (Dvd Deck Only)

    Monitor Set (DVD Deck Only) 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/DBS/DVD switch to DVD.
  • Page 20: Operations On Dvd Deck

    OPERATIONS ON DVD 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. DVD Lamp VCR/DVD ENTER 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 21: Playback Features

    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 VCR/DVD repeatedly so that the DVD lamp lights up on the unit. TOP MENU ENTER SLOW– (3) Locating A Desired Scene Using The DVD Menu DVD VIDEO discs may have top menu and disc menu.
  • Page 22 OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame Playback Press 9 to pause during playback. Press 9 or w e to activate frame-by-frame playback. Each press of 9 advances the still picture frame by frame. Each press of w e advances/reverses the still picture frame by frame.
  • Page 23: Subtitle Selection

    TOP MENU ENTER PREVIOUS (2) REMAIN ANGLE AUDIO Checking The Time Information You can check time information of a disc on the front display panel and the TV screen. Press DISPLAY once to display the lastly displayed information. To changes the display, press DISPLAY repeatedly. 8 DVD-RAM/DVD-R/DVD-RW During playback or recording Clock time (front display panel only) ] Current title elapsed time...
  • Page 24: Live Memory Playback

    OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK Audio Channel Selection When playing discs on which you recorded stereo programs, you can choose the desired audio channel. When “SUPERIMPOSE” is set to “AUTO”, you can confirm on the TV screen the audio channel you have chosen. ( Each time you press AUDIO, the audio channel changes.
  • Page 25 Overview Of Live Memory Playback You can play back a program you are recording from the beginning while continuing to record onto a DVD-RAM disc. This is called “Live Memory Playback”. (Recording screen) To stop recording, press 8 Recording stops NAVIGATION Press NAVIGATION to display Library Database DVD Navi menu,...
  • Page 26 OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK 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.
  • Page 27 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. A NAVIGATION Displays Library Database DVD Navi menu. You can choose a program to play back. B w e Available only when paused Advances/reverses the still picture frame by frame.
  • Page 28: Using The On-Screen Bar

    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. Be sure to clear Library Database DVD Navi screen by pressing NAVIGATION.
  • Page 29: A-B Repeat Playback

    CANCEL ENTER CLEAR (8) 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. The pop-up window appears under the selected item.
  • Page 30 OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK Press the number keys to enter the desired item number, then press ENTER. Playback starts from the selected section. Examples: A To select track 5, press the number key “5”. B To select track 15, press the number key “1” and “5”. C To select track 25, press the number key “2”...
  • Page 31: Setting The Progressive Mode

    CANCEL ENTER CLEAR (8) 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). Set the unit to the progressive scan mode. Refer to “Scan Mode Set”...
  • Page 32: Parental Lock

    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 33: Operations On Vcr 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. VCR/DVD VCR Lamp VCR/DVD Load a cassette. Make sure the window side is up, the rear label side is facing you and the arrow on the front of the cassette is pointed toward the unit.
  • Page 34: Playback Features

    OPERATIONS ON VCR 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 VCR/DVD repeatedly so that the VCR lamp lights up on the unit. VCR Lamp VCR/DVD INPUT SELECT +/–...
  • Page 35: Soundtrack Selection

    Next Function Memory The Next Function Memory “tells” the unit what to do after rewinding. Before continuing, make sure the unit is in the Stop mode. For Automatic Start Of Playback Press 3, then press 4 within 2 seconds. For Automatic Cassette Ejection After Tape Rewind Press 3, then press x (VCR) on the unit within 2 seconds.
  • Page 36: Recording

    RECORDING Simultaneous Recording This function allows you to record programs on both DVD deck and VCR deck simultaneously from the same input source (F1 or L1). It is useful when you require both DVD and tape version of a program you are recording once recording is complete.
  • Page 37: Recording Features (Dvd Deck)

    Recording Mode MPEG2 format is used as recording format. As a guide for picture quality, the “bps” unit is used to represent how much data can be recorded per second. The larger this value is, the better the picture quality becomes but more capacity is required for the recording. Select XP or SP for programs where quick movement occurs, such as sports programs, and LP or EP for talk shows, etc.
  • Page 38: Recording Features (Vcr Deck)

    RECORDING Recording Features (VCR Deck) Turn on the unit. Turn on the TV and select the AV mode. Slide the TV/CABLE/DBS/DVD switch to DVD. Press VCR/DVD repeatedly so that the VCR lamp lights up on the unit. VCR Lamp VCR/DVD CANCEL Repeat Recording You can record programs on one tape repeatedly.
  • Page 39: Navigation (Dvd Deck Only)

    Library Database DVD Navi The Library Database DVD Navi enables you to search and select the desired programs recorded on a DVD-RAM/R/RW disc very easily. You can record up to 99 programs on a disc. Each time a program is recorded on the disc, the information of the program is registered for the Library Database DVD Navi automatically.
  • Page 40: Edit Original Information

    NAVIGATION (DVD DECK ONLY) Scan For Beginning(s) Of Program(s) Turn on the TV and select the AV mode. Slide the TV/CABLE/DBS/DVD switch to DVD. NAVIGATION ENTER CLEAR You can scan the beginning of the program easily with the Library Database DVD Navi. Load a recorded disc.
  • Page 41: Delete Program

    Modify Program Name Perform steps 1 to 3 of “Modify Index” ( continuing. Press rt w e to select “MODIFY”, then press ENTER. Press w e to select “MODIFY NAME”. Press rt w e to select the desired letter or command, then press ENTER.
  • Page 42: Edit Play List Information

    NAVIGATION (DVD DECK ONLY) Edit Play List Information Turn on the TV and select the AV mode. Slide the TV/CABLE/DBS/DVD switch to DVD. NAVIGATION ENTER Play List It is a collection of the scenes. A play list can be freely edited and played back without ever changing any original recording data.
  • Page 43 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. Find the point where you want the moved scene to end, then press ENTER with the arrow on “OUT”.
  • Page 44: Edit 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 45: Playback With Mp3/Jpeg Navigation

    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.
  • Page 46: Editing

    EDITING Tape Dubbing (From VCR To DVD) Because this unit includes both DVD deck and VCR deck, you can easily use this unit for dubbing without connecting any other equipment. Turn on the unit. Turn on the TV and select the AV mode. Slide the TV/CABLE/DBS/DVD switch to DVD.
  • Page 47: Manual Dubbing (From Vcr To Dvd)

    Manual Dubbing (From VCR To DVD) Dubbing A Part Of A Cassette You can dub the selected scenes on a tape to the DVD disc, starting and stopping wherever you wish. Turn on the unit. Turn on the TV and select the AV mode. Slide the TV/CABLE/DBS/DVD switch to DVD.
  • Page 48: Disc Dubbing (From Dvd To Vcr)

    EDITING Disc Dubbing (From DVD To VCR) Dubbing An Entire Disc Because this unit includes both DVD deck and VCR deck, you can easily use this unit for dubbing without connecting any other equipment. Turn on the unit. Turn on the TV and select the AV mode. Slide the TV/CABLE/DBS/DVD switch to DVD.
  • Page 49: Manual Dubbing (From Dvd To Vcr)

    Manual Dubbing (From DVD To VCR) Dubbing A Part Of A Disc You can dub the selected scenes on a DVD disc to the tape, starting and stopping wherever you wish. Turn on the unit. Turn on the TV and select the AV mode. Slide the TV/CABLE/DBS/DVD switch to DVD.
  • Page 50: Program Dubbing (From Dvd To Vcr)

    EDITING Program Dubbing (From DVD to VCR) Dubbing The Desired Programs On A Disc You can select and dub your desired programs on a DVD disc to the tape. Turn on the unit. Turn on the TV and select the AV mode. Slide the TV/CABLE/DBS/DVD switch to DVD.
  • Page 51: Dv Dubbing (Dvd Deck Only)

    DV Dubbing (DVD Deck Only) You can dub programs from a DV 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 DV camcorder or DV equipment functions during dubbing. NOTES: Use the DV cable VC-VDV 204U for connection.
  • Page 52: Edit From A Camcorder

    EDITING 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: To [AUDIO IN F-1] [VIDEO IN F-1] Audio/Video cable (not supplied) To Audio/Video Player output...
  • Page 53: Edit To Or From Another Recorder

    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. Recorder TV receiver Another recorder Player Slide the TV/CABLE/DBS/DVD switch to DVD.
  • Page 54: Digital Audio Dubbing

    EDITING 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. Slide the TV/CABLE/DBS/DVD switch to DVD. Example: Dubbing to an MD Optical cable (not supplied)
  • Page 55: 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 56 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 receiver can also be controlled. Slide the TV/CABLE/DBS/DVD switch to CABLE/DBS.
  • Page 57: 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 Optical cable (not supplied) To [DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL)]...
  • Page 58: Subsidiary Settings

    SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS Mode Set (DVD Deck) Turn on the unit. Turn on the TV and select the AV mode. Slide the TV/CABLE/DBS/DVD switch to DVD. VCR/DVD ENTER SET UP Various modes of this unit are categorized into menus nested in 2 levels shown in the following table.
  • Page 59 VIDEO IN/OUT — MONITOR TYPE 4:3LB 4:3PS You can select the monitor type depending on the TV used when you play back DVD VIDEO discs recorded for wide-screen TVs. For details, refer to “Monitor Set (DVD Deck Only)” ( — FRONT AUX F-1 VIDEO S-VIDEO...
  • Page 60: Mode Set (Vcr Deck)

    SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS Mode Set (VCR Deck) Turn on the unit. Turn on the TV and select the AV mode. Slide the TV/CABLE/DBS/DVD switch to DVD. VCR/DVD ENTER SET UP You can change various mode settings on the Function Set screen. To change the settings of these modes, find the desired mode in the menu (for details on each menu, see pages 60 through 61), then follow the procedure below.
  • Page 61 — PICTURE CONTROL AUTO EDIT This feature helps you to adjust the playback picture quality according to your preference. Normally select “AUTO”. AUTO : Picture quality is adjusted automatically. EDIT : Minimizes picture degradation during editing (recording and playback). SOFT : Reduces image coarseness when viewing overplayed tapes containing a lot of noise.
  • Page 62: Format A Disc (Dvd Deck Only)

    SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS Format A Disc (DVD Deck Only) Some DVD-RAM/RW discs are unformatted. Format the disc when you use an unformatted disc or you want to delete all recordings and data on the disc. ATTENTION: When a disc is formatted, all recordings and data are erased. It is impossible to restore them.
  • Page 63: 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 programs will be divided automatically into “chapters” approximately every 5 minutes.
  • Page 64 SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS Cancel The Finalization Of A DVD-RW Disc Load a DVD-RW disc to cancel the disc finalization, and perform steps 2 to 4 of “Finalize A DVD-R/RW Disc” ( continuing. Press rt to select “CANCEL DISC FINALIZATION”, then press ENTER.
  • Page 65: Scan Mode Set

    Scan Mode Set If you connect the unit and TV with Component Video Connection pg. 16), 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.
  • Page 66: Troubleshooting

    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. Initializing (DVD Deck Only) Malfunction occurs on the unit.
  • Page 67 “USE CLEANING CASSETTE” message appears on the screen. The video heads may be dirty. ]Use a dry cleaning cassette TCL-3F, or consult your JVC dealer. Breaks are noticeable in Hi-Fi soundtrack. The automatic tracking mode is engaged.
  • Page 68 TROUBLESHOOTING On-screen Message (DVD Deck Only) MEMORY IS FULL NOTHING MORE CAN BE REGISTERED IN THE LIBRARY IF YOU DELETE UNNECESSARY TITLE INFORMATION, YOU CAN THEN REGISTER ADDITIONAL INFORMATION The memory is full for registration for the Navigation system. The recording cannot be started even though the capacity for the recording is enough.
  • Page 69: 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...
  • Page 70: Appendix

    APPENDIX Language Code List Afar Abkhazian Afrikaans Ameharic Arabic Assamese Aymara Azerbaijani Bashkir Byelorussian Bulgarian Bihari Bislama Bengali, Bangla Tibetan Breton Catalan Corsican Czech Welsh Bhutani Greek Esperanto Estonian Basque Persian Fiji Faroese Frisian Irish Scots Gaelic Galician Guarani Gujarati Hausa Hindi Croatian...
  • Page 71 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...
  • Page 72 APPENDIX Saint Lucia Liechtenstein Sri Lanka Liberia Lesotho Lithuania Luxembourg Latvia Libyan Arab Jamahiriya Morocco Monaco Moldova, Republic of Madagascar Marshall Islands Mali Myanmar Mongolia Macau Northern Mariana Islands Martinique Mauritania Montserrat Malta Mauritius Maldives Malawi Mexico Malaysia Mozambique Namibia New Caledonia Niger Norfolk Island...
  • Page 73: Rs-232C Interface (Sr-Mv55U Only)

    RS-232C Interface – Command Table – Lower OrderN Higher OrderQ Complete Error Selection Chapter Title Sense Sense Chapter Title Search Search Finalize Cancel- DiscErase Disc Finaliza- tion Standby Standby Viss Fwd Viss Rev Command Target RS-232C Interface – Specifications – 9PIN D-Sub This unit PIN No.
  • Page 74: Rs-232C Interface – Command

    RS-232C INTERFACE (SR-MV55U ONLY) RS-232C Interface – Command – Operation Commands Commands for operating functions such as PLAY and REC on the DVD and VCR deck. Command Plays the selected deck. Stops the selected deck. Resume will be cleared when this is pressed while in the Stop mode. (DVD Deck) Rec Request will be cleared.
  • Page 75 Command Functions as a key for advancing (FWD) a frame. When this command is received during still mode, the unit advances the still picture by one frame (or field) in the FWD direction. Functions as a key for reversing (REV) a frame. When this command is received during still mode, the unit reverses the still picture by one frame (or field) in the REV direction.
  • Page 76 RS-232C INTERFACE (SR-MV55U ONLY) 80: Chapter Search 1st Byte Chapter Search Hundreds ASCII codes (30 - 39) E.g. (012) E.g.: When searching the 12th chapter. 81: Title Search under “ORIGINAL” 1st Byte Title Search (ORIGINAL) ASCII codes (30 - 39) E.g.
  • Page 77 9F: Remote Data The remote control codes for controlling the VTR (similar to wired remote control) via RS-232C are as shown in the following table. The codes apply to both DVD and VCR deck unless otherwise stated. Code Items STOP/CLEAR EJECT VCR Deck only S.FWD/SLOW+...
  • Page 78 RS-232C INTERFACE (SR-MV55U ONLY) B8: Input Selection L-1 VIDEO L-1 S-VIDEO External input selection F-1 VIDEO F-1 S-VIDEO B8: Recording Mode Selection 1st Byte FR60 FR65 FR70 FR75 FR80 FR85 FR90 FR95 FR100 FR105 FR110 FR115 FR120 FR125 FR130 FR135 FR140 FR145 1st Byte...
  • Page 79 B8: Audio Language Selection 1st Byte ENGLISH GERMAN FRENCH ITALIAN SPANISH DUTCH SWEDISH NORWEGIAN FINNISH DANISH JAPANESE See “Language Code List” ( pg. 70). 2nd Byte 1st Byte RS-232C INTERFACE (SR-MV55U ONLY) 2nd Byte 1st Byte 2nd Byte...
  • Page 80 RS-232C INTERFACE (SR-MV55U ONLY) B8: Subtitle Selection 1st Byte ENGLISH GERMAN FRENCH ITALIAN SPANISH DUTCH SWEDISH NORWEGIAN FINNISH DANISH JAPANESE See “Language Code List” ( pg. 70). 2nd Byte 1st Byte 2nd Byte 1st Byte 2nd Byte...
  • Page 81 TC Data Sense: For acquiring the total remaining time in the current recording mode when there is a media in the selected deck.* CTL Data Sense: For acquiring the lapse counter when there is a media in the selected deck.* JVC Status Sense: Returns data from the unit.* * See pages 81 - 84 for data format. Chapter Sense...
  • Page 82 RS-232C INTERFACE (SR-MV55U ONLY) Title/Track Sense under “ORIGINAL” 1st Byte Title/Track Sense (ORIGINAL) E.g. (045) E.g.: When the current title under “ORIGINAL” is the 45th title. Title/Track Sense in “PLAY LIST” 1st Byte Title/Track Sense (PLAY LIST) E.g. (028) E.g.: When the current title under “PLAY LIST” is the 28th title. Select Sense 1st Byte Select Sense...
  • Page 83 Status Data Sense D7 STATUS 1byte SENSE bit7 0 (Fixed) bit6 1 (Fixed) bit5 0 (Fixed) bit4 Record Forbidden bit3 Cassette Not Inserted bit2 0 (Fixed) bit1 0 (Fixed) bit0 RS-232C command error status. Clear using 56 (Clear). D7 STATUS SENSE bit7 During PLAY...
  • Page 84 RS-232C INTERFACE (SR-MV55U ONLY) SPEED CODE STILL FWD/REV SLOW at a slower speed FWD/REV SLOW at a slow speed FWD/REV SLOW at a fast speed 1x/-1x FWD/REV SEARCH at a fast speed FWD/REV SEARCH at a faster speed FWD/REV SEARCH at the fastest speed FWD/REV SEARCH at the most fastest speed TC Data Sense For acquiring the remaining time in the current recording mode in hours, minutes and seconds for DVD, and...
  • Page 85 JVC Status Sense DD JVC 1byte SENSE bit7 1 (Fixed) 1 (Fixed) bit6 0 (Fixed) 0 (Fixed) bit5 0 (Fixed) 0 (Fixed) During bit4 Playback of EP 0 (Fixed) Recorded Tape bit3 0 (Fixed) 0 (Fixed) bit2 0 (Fixed) 0 (Fixed)
  • Page 86: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL Power requirement AC 120 Vd, 60 Hz Power consumption Power on: 52 W Power off: 2.7 W Temperature Operating: 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F) Storage: –20°C to 60°C (–4°F to140°F) Operating position Horizontal only Dimensions (WxHxD) 435 mm x 96 mm x 343 mm (17-3/16" x 3-13/16" x 13-1/2") Weight 5.5 kg (12.1 lbs) Input/Output...
  • Page 87: List Of Terms

    ... 29 A-B Repeat Playback ... 36 Accidental erasure prevention ... 38 Active Video Calibration ... 30 Adjusting The Picture Quality ... 23 Angle Selection ... 24 Audio Channel Selection Audio Language/Sound Selection ... 46 Auto Finalizing ... 17 Clock Set ...
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