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JVC SR-MV30 Instructions Manual

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DVD VIDEO RECORDER &
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
SR-MV30
CABLE/DBS
TV
DVD
TV/CBL/DBS
VCR
DVD
VCR
TIMER
TIMER
/DVD
/DVD
NUMBER / TV CH / DVD CH
NUMBER / TV CH / DVD CH
1
2
3
ABC
DEF
4
5
6
GHI
JKL
MNO
7
8
9
PQRS
TUV
WXYZ
0
CANCEL
AUX
MEMO/MARK
PROG/CHECK DISPLAY ON SCREEN
VCR PLUS+
PROGRESSIVE
SCAN
ENTER
PREVIOUS
NEXT
SLOW
PLAY/SELECT
SLOW
CLEAR
STOP/
PAUSE
REMAIN
REC
POWER
REC MODE
ANGLE
SUBTITLE
LIVE CHECK
T V
CH
VOL.
TV/VCR
AUDIO
VCR EJECT
VCR/DVD
TIMER
VCR
REC
TV/DVD
TV/CBL/DVD
TV
PULL-OPEN
S-VIDEO
VIDEO
(MONO) L - AUDIO - R
OPEN/CLOSE
STOP
F-1
INSTRUCTIONS
TIMER
DVD
REC
VCR
DUBBING
DVD
PULL-OPEN
REMAIN
REC
PAUSE
REW
FF
CH
TV/VCR
DV IN
REC MODE
( )
SLOW
( )
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.
LPT0919-001C

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  • Page 1 DVD VIDEO RECORDER & VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER SR-MV30 CABLE/DBS TV/CBL/DBS TIMER TIMER /DVD /DVD NUMBER / TV CH / DVD CH NUMBER / TV CH / DVD CH PQRS WXYZ CANCEL MEMO/MARK PROG/CHECK DISPLAY ON SCREEN VCR PLUS+ PROGRESSIVE SCAN...
  • Page 2 CAUTION: Changes or modifications not approved by JVC could void user’s authority to operate the equipment.
  • 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: Object And Liquid Entry

    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. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product.
  • Page 5 Declaration of Conformity Model Number: SR-MV30 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 This unit allows you various types of playback and recording because this unit has two tuners. Record programs on both DVD deck and VCR deck simultaneously Start recording on the DVD deck. ( Start recording on the VCR deck. ( NOTE: DV IN connector is available for DVD deck only.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    DISC INFORMATION About Discs ...8 INDEX INSTALLING YOUR NEW UNIT Basic Connection ...17 INITIAL SETTINGS Plug & Play Set ...18 Language ...19 Clock Set ...20 Tuner Set ...21 Cable Box and/or DBS Receiver Control Setting (DVD Deck Only) ... 22 Monitor Set (DVD Deck Only) ...24 OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK Basic Playback ...25...

  • Page 8: 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 9 DVD-AUDIO discs compatible with DVD video players can be played. Super Audio CDs (SACD) compatible with conventional CD players can be played. Unplayable Discs The following types of discs cannot be played using this unit. Do not attempt to play back any kind of disc that is damaged (cracked, warped, or repaired with adhesive tape) or discs in unusual shapes (heart-shaped, octagonal, or other forms).
  • Page 10 DISC INFORMATION 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.
  • Page 11 Placing A Disc Opening the disc tray Press x (OPEN/CLOSE) to open the disc tray. Pressing the button again closes the disc tray. Use the buttons 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 12: Index

    INDEX Front View POWER VCR EJECT VCR/DVD TIMER S-VIDEO VIDEO (MONO) L - AUDIO - R A Standby/On Button (1) B VCR/DVD Button C VCR Timer Lamp (TIMER) VCR Lamp pg. 47 VCR Recording Lamp (REC) D Cassette Loading Slot E Open/Close Button (x (OPEN/CLOSE)) F Stop Button (8) pg.
  • Page 13 Rear View A Region Number Label pg. 9 B AC Power Cord pg. 17 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 on the rear of the unit may be activated even if the unit is turned off when “AUTO CLOCK”...
  • Page 14 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. During Slow Motion: Rotate slower than normal playback.
  • Page 15 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. B Title Number* Displays number of the title currently being played back.
  • Page 16 The remote control can operate most of your unit’s functions, as well as basic functions of TV sets of JVC and other brands. Point the remote control toward the receiving window. The maximum operating distance of the remote control is about 8 m.

  • Page 17: Accessories

    Basic Connection Antenna or Cable Coaxial cable Flat feeder Matching transformer (not supplied) RF cable (not supplied) Antenna splitter AC outlet RF cable (not supplied) AC power cord VHF/UHF IN (DVD/VCR) COMPONENT VIDEO AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUT OUTPUT Back of unit S-VIDEO OUTPUT S-Video cable (supplied)

  • Page 18: Initial Settings

    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 & Play setting. The time and date can be set automatically by the clock setting data transmitted from one of the regular TV broadcast channels.

  • Page 19: Language

    Language Turn on the unit. Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or 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 20: Clock Set

    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 video channel (or AV mode). Slide the TV/CABLE/DBS/DVD switch to DVD. VCR/DVD ENTER SET UP...

  • Page 21: Tuner Set

    Tuner Set Turn on the unit. Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV mode). Slide the TV/CABLE/DBS/DVD switch to DVD. VCR/DVD ENTER SET UP INFORMATION The unit selects the correct band (TV or CATV) automatically during Auto Channel Set. The selected band will be displayed on the right side of “BAND”...

  • Page 22: Cable Box And/Or Dbs Receiver Control Setting (Dvd Deck Only)

    INITIAL SETTINGS Cable Box and/or DBS Receiver Control Setting (DVD Deck Only) 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. The Controller allows the unit to automatically switch the cable box or DBS receiver’s channel during timer recording.
  • Page 23 If the unit’s memory backup expires because of a power failure, set the cable box or DBS receiver output channel and brand again. For customers in U.S.A.: If you are unable to set the Controller, contact JVC toll free at 1-800-252-5722. INITIAL SETTINGS...

  • Page 24: Monitor Set (Dvd Deck Only)

    INITIAL SETTINGS 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 video channel (or AV mode). Slide the TV/CABLE/DBS/DVD switch to DVD.

  • Page 25: Operations On Dvd Deck

    Basic Playback Turn on the unit. Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV mode). Slide the TV/CABLE/DBS/DVD switch to DVD. VCR/DVD 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 26: Playback Features

    OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK Playback Features Turn on the unit. Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or 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.
  • Page 27 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 28 OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK 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.

  • Page 29: Live Memory Playback

    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 30 OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK Overview Of Live Memory Playback You can play back a program 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...
  • Page 31 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 32 OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK Buttons To Be Used During Live Memory Playback Turn on the unit. Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or 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.

  • Page 33: Using The On-Screen Bar

    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 34 OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK 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 35 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”, then “5”.
  • Page 36 OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK 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). Press ON SCREEN twice to access the on-screen bar. Press w e to select “...

  • Page 37: Parental Lock

    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 38: Basic Recording

    OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK Basic Recording Turn on the unit. Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or 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 39: Recording Features

    Recording Features Turn on the unit. Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or 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. REMAIN TV/VCR Instant Timer Recording (ITR) This easy method lets you record for from 30 minutes to 6 hours (selectable in 30-min.
  • Page 40 OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK Free Rate Function To record the entire program, the unit automatically set 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 41: Vcr Plus+ Timer Programing

    VCR Plus+ Timer Programing ® You can program this unit to timer-record as many as 8 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. You can use the remote control to enter the PlusCode number.

  • Page 42: Manual Timer Programing

    OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK Manual Timer Programing You can program this unit to timer-record as many as 8 programs. If you do not know the PlusCode number for the program you wish to record, use the following procedure to set your unit to timer-record the program.

  • Page 43: On-Disc Timer Programing

    On-Disc Timer Programing On-Disc Timer Programing is a function used with discs that are especially intended for a specific program. The disc is then programed for a program 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.
  • Page 44 OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK 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 NOTE: On-Disc Timer Programing may not always work as these examples.
  • Page 45 DVD TIMER (#) VCR/DVD CANCEL PROG/CHECK rtw e ENTER OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK Check, Cancel And Change Programs When the DVD timer lamp lights on the unit Press DVD TIMER (#), then press 1. When “ ” lights on the front display panel and the DVD timer lamp also lights up on the unit.
  • Page 46 OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK CANCEL PROG/CHECK ENTER When Programs Overlap Each Other If “PROGRAM OVERLAPPED” appears, you have another program overlapping the program you have just made. Confirm with the arrow on “OK”, then press PROG/CHECK. Program Check screen appears and conflicting programs will be highlighted in pink.

  • Page 47: Cleaning

    Basic Playback Turn on the unit. Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV mode). Slide the TV/CABLE/DBS/DVD switch to DVD. VCR/DVD 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 48: Playback Features

    OPERATIONS ON VCR DECK Playback Features Turn on the unit. Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or 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.
  • Page 49 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 Power Off Press 3, then press 1 within 2 seconds.

  • Page 50: Basic Recording

    OPERATIONS ON VCR DECK Basic Recording Turn on the unit. Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV mode). Slide the TV/CABLE/DBS/DVD switch to DVD. VCR/DVD VCR/DVD REC MODE Load a cassette with the record safety tab intact. The unit’s power comes on automatically and the counter is reset to 0:00:00.
  • Page 51 Instant Timer Recording (ITR) This easy method lets you record for from 30 minutes to 6 hours (selectable in 30-min. increments), and shuts the unit off after recording is finished. Press 7 on the unit to start recording. Press 7 again to engage the ITR mode. On the front display panel, “0:30”...

  • Page 52: Vcr Plus+ Timer Programing

    OPERATIONS ON VCR DECK VCR Plus+ Timer Programing ® You can program this unit to timer-record as many as 8 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 53: Manual Timer Programing

    Manual Timer Programing You can program this unit to timer-record as many as 8 programs. If you do not know the PlusCode number for the program you wish to record, use the following procedure to set your unit to timer-record the program. Make sure that the unit’s built-in clock is set properly.
  • Page 54 OPERATIONS ON VCR DECK VCR TIMER (#) VCR/DVD CANCEL PROG/CHECK ENTER Check, cancel and change programs When the VCR timer lamp lights on the unit Press VCR TIMER (#), then press 1. When the VCR lamp does not light up on the unit Press VCR/DVD repeatedly so that the VCR lamp lights up on the unit.

  • Page 55: 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 56: Modify Original Information

    NAVIGATION (DVD DECK ONLY) Scan For Beginning(s) Of Program(s) Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or 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.
  • Page 57 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 58: Modify Play List Information

    NAVIGATION (DVD DECK ONLY) Modify Play List Information Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or 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 59 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 60: Modify Library Information

    It is not possible to register discs used for On-Disc Timer Programing. pg. 43) 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.

  • Page 61: 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 62: Editing

    EDITING Tape Dubbing (From VCR To DVD) Dubbing An Entire Cassette 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 video channel (or AV mode). Slide the TV/CABLE/DBS/DVD switch to DVD.

  • Page 63: 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 video channel (or AV mode). Slide the TV/CABLE/DBS/DVD switch to DVD.

  • Page 64: 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 video channel (or AV mode). Slide the TV/CABLE/DBS/DVD switch to DVD.

  • Page 65: 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 tape to the DVD disc, starting and stopping wherever you wish. Turn on the unit. Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV mode). Slide the TV/CABLE/DBS/DVD switch to DVD.

  • Page 66: Dv Dubbing (Dvd Deck Only)

    EDITING DV Dubbing (DVD Deck Only) 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. NOTES: Use the DV cable VC-VDV 204U for connection.

  • Page 67: Edit From A Camcorder

    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 Audio/video cable (supplied) AUDIO/VIDEO OUT B If the camcorder has an S-VIDEO output connector (DVD deck only): S-VIDEO input AUDIO input...

  • Page 68: Edit To Or From Another Recorder

    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. Recorder TV receiver Another recorder Player Slide the TV/CABLE/DBS/DVD switch to DVD.

  • Page 69: Digital Audio Dubbing

    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 video channel (or AV mode). Slide the TV/CABLE/DBS/DVD switch to DVD.

  • Page 70: 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 71 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 72: System Connections

    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)

  • Page 73: Subsidiary Settings

    Mode Set (DVD Deck) Turn on the unit. Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or 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 74 SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS VIDEO IN/OUT 8 MONITOR TYPE — 4:3LB / 4:3PS / 16:9 AUTO / 16:9 FIX 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)”...

  • Page 75: Mode Set (Vcr Deck)

    Mode Set (VCR Deck) Turn on the unit. Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or 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 75 through 76), then follow the procedure below.
  • Page 76 SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS 8 SUPERIMPOSE — AUTO / OFF When this function is set to “AUTO”, various operational indicators appear on the TV screen. NOTES: Even when “SUPERIMPOSE” is set to “OFF”, you can display the various operational indicators by pressing ON SCREEN. To clear the operational indicators, press ON SCREEN again.

  • Page 77: Changing Vcr Plus+ Setting

    Changing VCR Plus+ ® 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 78: 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 79: 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 80: Scan Mode Set

    SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS Scan Mode Set If you connect the unit and TV with Component Video Connection pg. 17), 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 81: 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 No power is supplied to the unit. The AC power plug is disconnected from the AC outlet.
  • Page 82 “USE CLEANING CASSETTE” message appears on the screen. The video heads may be dirty. ]Use a dry cleaning cassette ECL-3F, or consult your JVC dealer. Breaks are noticeable in Hi-Fi soundtrack. The automatic tracking mode is engaged.
  • Page 83 Timer Recording (DVD Deck) Timer programing cannot be made. Date and time is not correct. ]Set date and time correctly. ( pg. 20) The timer is not engaged. ]Press DVD TIMER (#) and confirm that the DVD timer lamp lights up on the unit. Timer recording is in progress.
  • Page 84 TROUBLESHOOTING Initializing (DVD Deck Only) Malfunction occurs on the unit. ]Press 1 to turn off the unit, press and hold 1, then press 8 for two seconds or more. Other Problems The image of the TV broadcast appears distorted on the TV screen.
  • Page 85 PLUSCODE NO. ERROR CONFIRM PLUSCODE NO. THEN RETRY An invalid VCR Plus+ number has been input. ( GUIDE PROGRAM IS NOT SET SELECT CHANNEL YOU WANT TO RECORD To set the timer program using the VCR Plus+ system, the Guide Channel number must be set in advance. ( CAN NOT SET VCR PLUS TIMER PROGRAMING DURING TIMER RECORDING OR INSTANT TIMER RECORDING CANCEL TIMER RECORDING OR...

  • Page 86: Glossary

    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 87: Specifications

    GENERAL Power requirement AC 120 Vd, 60 Hz Power consumption Power on: 46 W Power off: 16.5 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 347 mm (17-3/16" x 3-13/16" x 13-11/16") Weight 6.2 kg (13.7 lbs) VIDEO/AUDIO (DVD Deck)

  • Page 88: 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 89 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 90 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 91: List Of Terms

    ... 34 A-B Repeat Playback ... 50 Accidental erasure prevention ... 35 Adjusting The Picture Quality ... 28 Angle Selection ... 29 Audio Channel Selection Audio Language/Sound Selection ... 21 Auto Channel Set ... 20 Auto Daylight Saving Time Check, Cancel And Change Programs ...
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