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DVD VIDEO RECORDER
DR-M1SLB/E
INSTRUCTIONS
EN
LPT0827-001B

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  • Page 1 DVD VIDEO RECORDER DR-M1SLB/E INSTRUCTIONS LPT0827-001B...

  • Page 2: Safety First

    SAFETY FIRST Safety Precautions CAUTION 8 When you are not using the unit for a long period The rating plate and the safety caution are on the rear of of time, it is recommended that you disconnect the power cord from the mains outlet. the unit.

  • Page 3: Moisture Condensation

    3. DO NOT place heavy objects on the unit or remote control. as originally fitted, and to replace the fuse cover. If the fuse fails again consult your nearest JVC dealer. 4. DO NOT place anything which might spill on top of the unit or remote control.

  • Page 4: Some Do's And Don'ts On The Safe Use Of Equipment

    SAFETY FIRST (cont.) Some Do’s And Don’ts On The Safe Use Of Equipment This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but, like any electrical equipment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured. DO read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment.
  • Page 5 CONTENTS SAFETY FIRST EDITING Safety Precautions ..........2 DV Dubbing ............80 Some Do’s And Don’ts On The Safe Use Of Edit From A Camcorder ........82 Equipment ............4 Edit To Or From Another Recorder ....83 Output/Input Set ..........84 DISC INFORMATION Digital Audio Dubbing ........

  • Page 6: Disc Information

    ● 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 ● It is impossible to record, edit or delete the data either in video with this unit.

  • Page 7: Discs For Playback Only

    Discs for Playback Only Unplayable Discs You can use discs with the following logos for playback only. 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 DVD VIDEO Video CD...

  • Page 8: File Structure Of Discs

    DISC INFORMATION (cont.) Recording Medium and Format File Structure of Discs DVD-RAM DVD VIDEO ● Recording and erasing can be performed as many times as Typically, DVD VIDEO discs are made up of larger units called possible on a disc. “titles”.
  • Page 9 DVD VIDEO Marks JPEG/MP3 Disc (CD-R/RW/ROM) MP3/JPEG files put in directories nested in several levels on a disc will be organized as if they were put in single level Sometimes marks are printed on a DVD disc and/or on its directories (groups) by the MP3/JPEG Navigation of this unit.

  • Page 10: Placing A Disc

    DISC INFORMATION (cont.) Placing a Disc Care and Handling of Discs How to handle discs Opening the disc tray When handling a disc, do Press x on the unit or remote control to open the disc not touch the surface of the disc.

  • Page 11: Front View

    INDEX FRONT VIEW A Standby/On Button (1 (STANDBY/ON)) J Stop Button (8) pg. 31, 53 pg. 21 K Play Button (4 (PLAY)) pg. 31 B Infrared Beam Receiving Window L Pause Button (9 (PAUSE)) pg. 31 C Programme Button (PR +/–) M Record Button (7 (REC)) pg.

  • Page 12: Rear View

    INDEX (cont.) REAR VIEW A Antenna Input Connector (ANTENNA IN) G Cooling Fan ● This prevents the temperature from rising inside the unit. pg. 18 Do not remove it. B Component Video Output Connectors ● Install the unit so as not to block the area around the fan. (COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (L-1)) pg.

  • Page 13: Front Display Panel

    FRONT DISPLAY PANEL A VPS/PDC Indicator D Recording Mode Indicator (XP/SP/LP/EP/FR) pg. 59 Appears when a station being received transmits a PDC pg. 54 signal. Blinks when recording mode is being set. While “FR” is blinking, the left 3 digits of the Multi Display Disc Type/Status Indicator (L M) indicate setting values ranging from “60”...
  • Page 14 INDEX (cont.) G Simulated Surround Effect Indicator (3D) K Video Output Indicator ( ) pg. 108 pg. 47 No display: Indicates that interlace mode is engaged. Indicates that progressive mode is engaged. Lights when a simulated surround effect is set to “3D-ON” in (Example) lights when video output mode is in Play Set Up menu.

  • Page 15: On-Screen Display

    ON-SCREEN DISPLAY When DISPLAY on the remote control is pressed, various operational indicators appear on the TV screen. A Disc Display G Chapter Number Displays the type of the disc loaded on the disc tray. Displays playback chapter number during playback, and B Title Number* recording chapter number during recording.

  • Page 16: Remote Control

    Buttons with a small dot on the left side of the name can also as well as basic functions of TV sets and satellite receivers of be used to operate your TV. ( pg. 88) JVC and other brands. ( pg. 87, “Remote Control Functions”) A Video Button ( (VIDEO)) pg.

  • Page 17: Installing Your New Unit

    INSTALLING YOUR NEW UNIT Check Contents CHECK ALL THE CONTENTS SHOWN BELOW DVD Video Recorder RF Cable “AA” Batteries (x 2) 21-pin SCART Cable Satellite Controller Infrared Remote Control Unit 4 You are now ready to install your unit. ( pg.

  • Page 18: Basic Connections

    INSTALLING YOUR NEW UNIT (cont.) It’s essential that your unit be properly connected. Basic Connections THESE STEPS MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE ANY VIDEO OPERATION CAN BE PERFORMED. Install the unit. Aerial connector Back of TV Place the unit on a stable, horizontal surface. Connect the unit to a TV.
  • Page 19 8 To connect to TV’s S-VIDEO input and AUDIO input S-VIDEO connectors Connection Connect the unit to a TV. A Connect the aerial, unit and TV as per “Basic Connections”. ( pg. 18) B Connect the unit’s S-VIDEO OUT connector to the TV’s S-VIDEO input connector.

  • Page 20: Component Video Connection

    INSTALLING YOUR NEW UNIT (cont.) Component video connection enables you to obtain high-quality Component Video component video pictures. 8 To connect to TV’s component video input connectors Connection Connect the unit to TV. A Perform A – C in step B in “Basic Connections” pg.

  • Page 21: Initial Settings

    INITIAL SETTINGS Auto Set Up Before starting, make sure of the following: ● The TV aerial cable should be connected to the unit. ● The unit’s mains power cord should be connected to a mains outlet. Auto Channel Set/Auto Clock Set/ ●...
  • Page 22 INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) ATTENTION: Once you have performed Auto Set Up, even if the unit’s memory backup has expired, all the stored stations and their Guide Program numbers remain in the unit’s memory and the unit will not perform Auto Set Up again. The unit only performs Auto Clock Set when the unit is turned on.

  • Page 23: Preset Download

    If you have connected the unit to your TV via a 21-pin SCART Preset Download cable ( pg. 18), the unit will automatically perform Preset Download instead of the Auto Set Up in step B on page 21. After downloading, the unit sets the clock and Guide Program Auto Channel Set by Downloading numbers automatically.
  • Page 24 PDC signal. If you want to take advantage of this function, simply set it to “ON”. ( pg. 104, “Just Clock”) If you have any difficulty with the above procedures call the JVC Customer Service Hot Line on 0870 330 5000...

  • Page 25: Monitor Set

    (The boldface settings in the table below indicate the settings at Monitor Set your purchase.) 8 MONITOR TYPE You can select the monitor type depending on the TV 4:3LB (Letter Box conversion): used when you play back DVD VIDEO discs recorded for Select this when the aspect ratio of your TV is wide-screen TVs.

  • Page 26: Menu/Audio/Subtitle Language Set

    INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) Menu/Audio/Subtitle Language Set Language Some DVD discs contain the DVD menu display, audio and subtitles in multiple languages. With these discs, you can set the default language as you like. ● The procedure shows how to set “MENU LANGUAGE” ●...

  • Page 27: Language Code List

    Language Code List Afar Inupiak Kirundi Abkhazian Indonesian Rumanian Afrikaans Icelandic Russian Ameharic Hebrew Kinyarwanda Arabic Japanese Sanskrit Assamese Yiddish Sindhi Aymara Javanese Sangho Azerbaijani Georgian Serbo-Croatian Bashkir Kazakh Singhalese Byelorussian Greenlandic Slovak Bulgarian Cambodian Slovenian Bihari Kannada Samoan Bislama Korean (KOR) Shona Bengali, Bangla...

  • Page 28: Sat Control Set

    SAT CONTROL SET The following procedure is required if you receive Satellite Receiver satellite channels through a satellite receiver. Approximately 20 seconds before the VIDEO Plus+ timer programming ( pg. 56) or Manual Timer programming Control Setting pg. 58) starts, the unit sets its input mode to “L-2” and automatically switches the satellite receiver’s channels using a provided Satellite Controller.
  • Page 29 Setting satellite receiver’s brand and channel After installation, set the satellite receiver’s brand and channel correctly; otherwise, the Satellite Controller cannot work correctly. ● Turn on the unit. ● Turn on the TV and select the AV mode. ● Slide the TV/CABLE/SAT/DVD switch to DVD. Turn on the satellite receiver.

  • Page 30: T-V Link Functions

    T-V LINK T-V Link Functions Check the result of the test. If the satellite receiver’s channel number has been When you connect the unit to your TV via a fully-wired 21-pin SCART cable ( pg. 18), the following functions are available. changed to the same one as you set in step E.

  • Page 31: Playback Operations

    PLAYBACK OPERATIONS To play back an MP3/JPEG disc, see “Playback with MP3/JPEG Basic Playback Navigation” ( pg. 78). Load a disc. A Press x to open the disc tray. B Place the disc on the disc tray. ● For details, refer to “Placing a Disc” ( pg.

  • Page 32: Playback Features

    PLAYBACK OPERATIONS (cont.) Locating a desired scene using the Playback Features DVD menu ● Turn on the unit. ● Turn on the TV and select the AV mode. DVD VIDEO discs may have top menu and disc menu. ● Slide the TV/CABLE/SAT/DVD switch to DVD. Top menu DVD discs generally have their own menus which show the disc contents.
  • Page 33 Locating the start point of the item or High-Speed Search skip the item During playback, press 5 for forward high-speed search, or 3 for reverse high-speed search. ● Each press of the button increases the search speed for each Press 2 or 6 during playback. direction.

  • Page 34: Resume Function

    PLAYBACK OPERATIONS (cont.) Marking positions to play again later It is possible to mark positions (up to 999 points) where you want to play back once again later, and start playback from a marked position. Marking onto DVD-RAM/RW/R discs when recording is helpful to locate a start point when you play back the discs later.

  • Page 35: Audio Language/Sound Selection

    Switching Time Indication Access Subtitle display. Press SUBTITLE during playback. ● The subtitle selection display appears on the TV screen. You can check time information of an audio CD and a Video CD ● Each time you press on the front display panel and the TV screen. SUBTITLE, the subtitle display Each press of DISPLAY changes the time indication as follows: is switched on and off.

  • Page 36: Audio Channel Selection

    PLAYBACK OPERATIONS (cont.) NOTE: It is not possible for DVD-R/DVD-RW (Video mode) disc playback to switch the audio channel. The audio channel is played back as set in “AUDIO REC” ( pg. 94). When you can’t switch the audio channel of a bilingual programme When the unit is connected with a digital audio device using an optional optical cable and “DIGITAL AUDIO OUT”...

  • Page 37: Live Memory Playback

    Recording/playback status display Live Memory Playback This unit records pictures onto DVD-RAM discs, instead of video tapes, then plays back the pictures recorded on the discs. This makes it possible to achieve high-speed writing and read-out that has not been possible with conventional VCRs, enabling Live Memory Playback status recording and playback simultaneously.
  • Page 38 PLAYBACK OPERATIONS (cont.) Overview of Live Memory Playback You can play back a programme you are recording from the beginning while continuing to record or timer record onto a DVD-RAM disc. This is called “Live Memory Playback”. (Recording screen) (Live Memory Playback screen) To start Live Memory Playback, press 4 to play back from the beginning OR press...
  • Page 39 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 40 PLAYBACK OPERATIONS (cont.) Buttons to be used during Live Memory Playback Available Functions buttons ● Pressing once skips forward to the beginning of the next chapter being played back. ● Pressing down for 2 or more seconds during playback advances playback at 5 times the normal speed while pressed.
  • Page 41 To play back from the beginning of the ● Turn on the unit. programme while recording ● Turn on the TV and select the AV mode. ● Slide the TV/CABLE/SAT/DVD switch to DVD. You can play back a programme you are recording from the beginning while continuing to record or timer record onto a DVD-RAM disc.

  • Page 42: Using Play Set Up Menu

    PLAYBACK OPERATIONS (cont.) How to Access Play Set Up Menu Using Play Set Up Press PLAY SET UP whenever a disc is loaded. Menu Contents of Play Set Up Menu during playback DVD VIDEO Play Set Up Menu allows you to control various playback functions.
  • Page 43 Basic operation on Play Set Up Menu Example: When selecting Picture Control function of DVD During playback or while stopped Access Play Set Up Menu. Press PLAY SET UP. ● The item currently selected is highlighted and pointed by Select the menu item. Press w e to select “...

  • Page 44: A-B Repeat Playback

    PLAYBACK OPERATIONS (cont.) Repeat Playback A-B Repeat Playback You can repeat playback as you like according to the type of You can repeat the desired part. disc. During playback Access Play Set Up Menu. Access Play Set Up Menu. Press PLAY SET UP. Press PLAY SET UP.

  • Page 45: Random Playback

    Random Playback Select the tracks in the desired order. Use number keys (1–9, 0) to enter the track numbers. You can play back all the tracks on the disc in random order. While stopped Access Play Set Up Menu. Press PLAY SET UP. Select the menu item.
  • Page 46 PLAYBACK OPERATIONS (cont.) Locating the beginning of a desired selection You can locate the beginning of a title, chapter, group or track. During playback or while stopped Access Play Set Up Menu. Press PLAY SET UP. Select the menu item. Press w e to select “...

  • Page 47: Time Search

    Time Search Simulated Surround Effect You can play back a disc from the desired point by specifying the It is possible to get a simulated surround effect from your stereo elapsed playing time from the beginning of a title (DVD-RAM, system.

  • Page 48: Adjusting The Picture Quality

    PLAYBACK OPERATIONS (cont.) Adjusting the picture quality Setting the progressive mode You can obtain optimal picture quality by selecting an You can obtain optimal picture quality by selecting whether the appropriate picture mode. content on the disc is processed by field (video source) or by frame (film source).

  • Page 49: Parental Lock

    Parental Lock Access the “PARENTAL LOCK” screen. A Press w e to select “UTILITY”, then press ENTER. B Press rt to select This function restricts playback of DVD VIDEO discs which “PARENTAL LOCK”, then contain violent (and other) scenes according to the level set by press ENTER.

  • Page 50: To Change The Settings

    PLAYBACK OPERATIONS (cont.) To change the settings To temporarily release Parental Lock You can change the Parental lock settings later. When you set the parental lock level strictly, some discs may not be played back at all. When you insert such a disc and try to play it back, the confirmation screen appears on the TV screen, Perform steps A to B of “To set Parental Lock for the first asking you whether you want Parental Lock to be temporarily...

  • Page 51: Country/Area Code List For Parental Lock

    Country/Area Code List for Parental Lock Andorra Spain United Arab Emirates Ethiopia Afghanistan Finland Antigua and Barbuda Fiji Anguilla Falkland Islands (Malvinas) Albania Micronesia (Federated States of) Armenia Faroe Islands Netherlands Antilles France Angola France, Metropolitan Antarctica Gabon Argentina United Kingdom American Samoa Grenada Austria...
  • Page 52 PLAYBACK OPERATIONS (cont.) Saint Lucia Saudi Arabia Liechtenstein Solomon Islands Sri Lanka Seychelles Liberia Sudan Lesotho Sweden Lithuania Singapore Luxembourg Saint Helena Latvia Slovenia Libyan Arab Jamahiriya Svalbard and Jan Mayen Morocco Slovakia Monaco Sierra Leone Moldova, Republic of San Marino Madagascar Senegal Marshall Islands...

  • Page 53: Basic Recording

    RECORDING Basic Recording Set the recording speed. Press REC MODE repeatedly until the desired recording speed appears. ● Each time you press REC MODE, the recording speed changes as follows: XP ] SP ] LP ] EP ] FR60–FR360* ] (Back to the beginning) ●...

  • Page 54: Recording Features

    RECORDING (cont.) Instant Timer Recording (ITR) Recording Features 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. Start recording. Press 7 on the unit. Engage the ITR mode.

  • Page 55: Free Rate Function

    Free Rate Function NOTES: ● You can programme this unit to timer-record, regardless of the To record the entire programme, the unit automatically set the disc remaining time. When the disc remaining time is not appropriate recording speed depending on the combination of enough, recording may stop in the middle of a programme.

  • Page 56: Video Plus

    TIMER RECORDING VIDEO Plus+ ® Load a disc. A Press x to open the disc tray. Timer Programming B Place a recordable disc on the disc tray. ● For details, refer to “Placing a Disc” ( pg. 10). C Press x to close the disc tray. Access the VIDEO Plus+ screen.
  • Page 57 NOTES: Set the following recording options as ● There may be cases that VIDEO Plus+ programming timer required. recording function prolongs the stop time of the programming. ● When two successive programmes are recorded on a DVD-RW disc with VIDEO Plus+ programming timer A Press w e to select the desired option.

  • Page 58: Manual Timer Programming

    TIMER RECORDING (cont.) Manual Timer Load a disc. A Press x to open the disc tray. Programming B Place a recordable disc on the disc tray. ● For details, refer to “Placing a Disc” ( pg. 10). C Press x to close the disc tray. Access Programme Check screen.
  • Page 59 Satellite Receiver Users Enter the recording stop time. To timer-record a satellite broadcast using Manual Timer Programming: Press w e to select “STOP”, then press rt repeatedly to A Perform “Satellite Receiver Control Setting” on page 28. set the desired stop time. B Perform “Manual Timer Programming”.

  • Page 60: On-Disc Timer Programming

    TIMER RECORDING (cont.) To make the disc for On-Disc Timer On-Disc Timer Programming Programming Load a disc. A Press x to open the disc tray. B Place a recordable disc on the disc tray. ● For details, refer to “Placing a Disc” ( pg.
  • Page 61 To timer-record the programme with Enter the recording stop time. the programmed disc Press w e to select “STOP”, then press rt repeatedly to set the desired stop time. Load the disc. ● Each press of rt advances/goes back the stop time in 1-min. increments.
  • Page 62 TIMER RECORDING (cont.) How discs are overwritten (Example 1) To record a 1-hour serial drama every Friday in SP mode Overwritten Overwritten Blank The first programme is The second programme overwritten by the third. is overwritten by the forth. (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...

  • Page 63: Check, Cancel And Change Programmes

    Access the programme screen. Press rt to select the programme, then press ENTER. Change a programme. Change the settings of the desired recording options as required. ● Refer to steps D – I in “Manual Timer Programming” pg. 58). Complete timer correction. Press PROG/CHECK.
  • Page 64 TIMER RECORDING (cont.) When programmes overlap each other If “PROGRAM OVERLAPPED” appears, you have another programme overlapping the programme you have just made. Confirm with the arrow on “OK”, then press PROG/CHECK. Programme Check screen appears and conflicting programmes will be highlighted in pink. Example: Programme 3 (you have just made) and Programme 4 overlap each other.

  • Page 65: Automatic Satellite Programme Recording

    Automatic Satellite ATTENTION: ● Be sure not to turn on the satellite receiver before the programme is executed; otherwise, the unit will start Programme recording when the satellite receiver’s power is turned on. ● If you have connected another appliance other than a satellite receiver to the L-2 IN/DECODER connector, be sure not to engage the Automatic Satellite Programme Recording...
  • Page 66 NAVIGATION The Library Database DVD Navi enables you to search and Library Database select the desired programmes recorded on a DVD-RAM/R/RW (VR) disc very easily. You can record up to 99 programmes on a disc. DVD Navi Each time a programme is recorded on the disc, the information of the programme is registered for the Library Database DVD Navi automatically.
  • Page 67 Using Library Database DVD Navi system, you can easily The display for original recording modify registered information, edit the programme or play list, as well as search for the beginning of each programme. About registration of information The following information is automatically registered for each programme when ordinary recording or timer recording is performed, then stored in an area specified on the unit.

  • Page 68: Start Playback

    NAVIGATION (cont.) Scan for Beginning(s) of Programme(s) You can scan the beginning of the programme easily with the Library Database DVD Navi. ● Turn on the TV and select the AV mode. Turn on the unit. ● Slide the TV/CABLE/SAT/DVD switch to DVD. Press DVD 1.

  • Page 69: Modify Original Information

    Modify Index Modify Original Turn on the unit. Information Press DVD 1. Access the Index screen. A Press NAVIGATION. The Library Database DVD Navi screen appears. ● Turn on the TV and select the AV mode. B Press rt w e to move the arrow to “ORIGINAL”, ●...
  • Page 70 NAVIGATION (cont.) Modify Programme Name Modify Category Perform steps A to C of “Modify Index” ( Perform steps A to C of “Modify Index” ( pg. 69) before pg. 69) before continuing. continuing. Access the modify screen. Access the modify screen. A Press rt w e to move the arrow to “MODIFY”, then A Press rt w e to move the arrow to “MODIFY”, then press ENTER.
  • Page 71 Delete programme Set edit-in and edit-out points. You cannot record any more with Library Database DVD Navi A Find the point where you once the registered programmes on the disc reach 99 want the deletion to programmes. Deleting unnecessary programmes after dubbing pg.

  • Page 72: Modify Play List Information

    NAVIGATION (cont.) Create Play List Modify Play List Turn on the unit. Information Press DVD 1. Load a disc. A Press x to open the disc tray. B Place a DVD-RAM or DVD-RW (VR mode) disc that ● Turn on the TV and select the AV mode. was recorded with this unit on the disc tray.
  • Page 73 Return to the normal screen. Confirm the addition. A Press w e to move the arrow to “PREVIEW”, then Press NAVIGATION. press ENTER to preview approximately 5 seconds NOTES: before and after the edited scene. ● There may be a discrepancy of several seconds between the B Press w e to select “EXECUTE”, then press ENTER.
  • Page 74 NAVIGATION (cont.) Set edit-in and edit-out points. Start playback. A Find the point where you want the moved scene to Press 4 to start playback. The playback pictures appear begin, then press ENTER with the arrow on “IN”. The in the window on the screen. The elapsed playing time edit-in time is fixed and the elapsed playing time starts starts counting with the arrow on “IN”.

  • Page 75: Play Back Play List

    Play back play list Delete play list Perform steps A to C of “Create Play List” ( Perform steps A to C of “Create Play List” ( pg. 72) before pg. 72) before continuing. continuing. Select the play list(s). Select a play list. A Press w e to move the arrow to select one play list Press w e to move the arrow on the index (small still pictures) of the desired play list.

  • Page 76: Modify Library Information

    NAVIGATION (cont.) Scan for Programme from library Modify Library Turn on the unit. Information Press DVD 1. Access the library screen. A Press NAVIGATION. The Library Database DVD Navi Programme information can be registered in the unit’s memory screen appears. for up to 1,300 programmes.

  • Page 77: Register Disc

    Programming. ( pg. 60) ● 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 78: Playback With Mp3/Jpeg Navigation

    NAVIGATION (cont.) 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 79 Locating the desired group and tracks Programme Playback Load a disc. Perform steps A to D of “Locating the desired group and tracks” in the left column before continuing. A Press x to open the disc tray. B Place a disc on the disc tray. ●...
  • Page 80 EDITING DV Dubbing You can dub programmes from a camcorder or DV equipment connected to the unit with a DV cable. The unit’s remote control allows you the limited control of the connected camcorder or DV equipment functions during dubbing. NOTE: When you connect a PC to the DV IN connector, we do not assure the normal operation of this unit.
  • Page 81 NOTES: Make connections. ● Dubbing copyright guarded programmes is not possible. ● Original DV informations such as the recording date and time Connect a camcorder or DV equipment to the DV IN are not recorded. ● The superimposed indication during the operation or dubbing connector on the unit’s front panel.
  • Page 82 EDITING (cont.) You can use a camcorder as the source player and your Edit From A unit as the recording deck. Slide the TV/CABLE/SAT/DVD switch to DVD. Camcorder Make connections. A If the camcorder has no S-VIDEO output connector: If the camcorder has no S-VIDEO output connector: —...

  • Page 83: Edit To Or From Another Recorder

    You can use your unit as the source player or as the Edit To Or From recording deck. Slide the TV/CABLE/SAT/DVD switch to DVD. Another Recorder Make connections. Connect the player’s 21-pin SCART connector to the unit’s 21-pin SCART connector as illustrated. TV receiver A When using your unit as the source player: Player...

  • Page 84: Output/Input Set

    EDITING (cont.) Output/Input Set Select the output or input mode for the L-1 IN/OUT connector. A Press rt to move the ● Turn on the TV and select the AV mode. arrow to “L-1 OUTPUT” ● Slide the TV/CABLE/SAT/DVD switch to DVD. or “L-1 INPUT”, then press ENTER.
  • Page 85 L-2 Select Setting (L-2 SELECT) Return to the normal screen. Set “L-2 SELECT” to the appropriate mode depending on the Press SET UP. type of appliance connected to the unit’s L-2 IN/DECODER connector. NOTES: ● If you have a satellite receiver or a decoder connected to the Perform steps A and B of “L-1 Output and L-1 Input Setting L-2 IN/DECODER connector, be sure to set “L-2 SELECT”...

  • Page 86: Digital Audio Dubbing

    EDITING (cont.) You can dub selected audio from a DVD or Audio CD disc to a Digital Audio digital audio device. However, it is not possible to dub copy-protected discs. Example: Dubbing to an MD Dubbing Make connections. Connect the unit and a digital audio device using either ●...

  • Page 87: Remote Control Functions

    “4” for 4. Remote 1/2/3/4 Code Switching Set the remote control code. The remote control is capable of controlling four JVC video units Press ENTER to set the code. independently. Each of the units can respond to one of four codes (1, 2, 3 or 4).
  • Page 88 Your remote control can operate the basic functions of your TV Keep pressing SET UP down during step A. set. In addition to JVC TVs, other manufacturer’s TVs can also be Enter your TV’s brand code using the number keys, then controlled.

  • Page 89: Satellite Receiver Multi-Brand Remote Control

    LUXOR IMPORTANT: MASCOM Although the provided remote control unit is compatible with MASPRO JVC satellite receivers, as well as many other models, it may not NOKIA 87, 94 work with your satellite receiver, or in some instances, may have PACE 65, 67, 74, 86, 92 limited function capability.

  • Page 90: System Connections

    SYSTEM CONNECTIONS Connecting To A Satellite Receiver Connect the satellite receiver to the L-2 IN/DECODER connector, then connect the L-1 IN/OUT connector to the TV’s connector. NOTES: ● Set “L-2 SELECT” to “VIDEO” or “S-VIDEO”. ( pg. 85) ● You can use the Automatic Satellite Programme Recording function ( pg.

  • Page 91: Connecting To A Dolby Digital Decoder Or An Amplifier With Built-In Dts

    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. DIGITAL AUDIO OUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL) (OPTICAL) Dolby Digital decoder or amplifier Back of unit with built-in DTS...

  • Page 92: Subsidiary Settings

    SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS Various modes of this unit are categorized into menus nested in Mode Set 2 levels shown in the following table. To change the settings of these modes, find the desired mode in the menu (for details on each menu, see pages 93 through 96), then follow the procedure below.

  • Page 93: Audio Output

    AUDIO OUTPUT (The boldface settings in the table below indicate the settings at your purchase.) 8 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Set to the appropriate mode according to the type of the device connected to DIGITAL AUDIO OUT connector. DOLBY DIGITAL/PCM DOLBY DIGITAL/PCM: STREAM/PCM Select this when you connect the digital input connector of a Dolby PCM ONLY...

  • Page 94: Recording Set

    SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.) RECORDING SET (The boldface settings in the table below indicate the settings at your purchase.) 8 SAVE AS LIBRARY When this function is set to “ON”, the recording information is automatically stored in the library. For details, refer to “Modify Library Information” pg.

  • Page 95: Display Set

    DISPLAY SET (The boldface settings in the table below indicate the settings at your purchase.) 8 SUPERIMPOSE You can select the modes of indications superimposed on the TV screen. OFF: To turn off superimposed indications. AUTO AUTO: To superimpose operational indications for approximately five seconds just after the corresponding operation.
  • Page 96 SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.) OTHERS (The boldface settings in the table below indicate the settings at your purchase.) 8 AUTO TIMER When this function is set to “ON”, the timer is automatically engaged when the unit power is turned off, and automatically disengaged when the unit is powered back on.

  • Page 97: System Setup

    VIDEO Plus+ System Setup ® IMPORTANT: Normally, Auto Set Up ( pg. 21), Preset Download ( pg. 23) or Auto Channel Set ( pg. 98) sets the Guide Program numbers automatically. You need to set the Guide Program numbers manually only in the following cases. ●...

  • Page 98: Tuner Set

    SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.) Your unit needs to memorise all necessary stations in channel Tuner Set positions in order to record TV programmes. Auto Channel Set automatically assigns all receivable stations in your area to call them up by using the PR +/– buttons without going through any vacant channels.

  • Page 99: Manual Channel Set

    Manual Channel Set IMPORTANT: ● In certain reception conditions, station names may not be Store channels that were not stored during Auto Set Up stored correctly, and Auto Guide Program Number Set may pg. 21), Preset Download ( pg. 23) or Auto Channel Set not work properly.

  • Page 100: Delete A Channel

    SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.) Delete A Channel Select the band. A Press rt to select Perform steps A and B of “Manual Channel Set” on page 99 “BAND”, then press to access the Confirmation screen before continuing. ENTER. B Press rt to change the Select the item.
  • Page 101 Set Stations (A) Set Stations (B) Set station names that are registered in your unit. Set station names other than the ones registered in your unit. Perform steps A and B of “Manual Channel Set” on page 99 Perform steps A and B of “Manual Channel Set” on page 99 to access the Confirmation screen and then perform steps A to access the Confirmation screen before continuing.

  • Page 102: Tv Station And Id List

    SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.) TV Station And ID List STATION NAME STATION NAME Anglia TV ANGL SAT 1 SAT1 ARTE ARTE Scottish TV SCOT BBC Group BBC1 BBC1 BBC2 BBC2 SDR1 SDR1 BBCW BBCW SFB1 SFB1 Berlin 1 BLN1 SFB3 SFB3 Berlin 2 BLN2 Border TV...

  • Page 103: Tv Station Channel Number Guide

    TV Station Channel Number Guide Only the main stations are listed. There are in addition many relay stations, and full lists are available from the BBC and ITV. BBC1 BBC2 ITV CH4 CH5 BBC1 BBC2 ITV CH4 CH5 London & South-East North-West Bluebell Hill......40 —...

  • Page 104: Clock Set

    SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.) Clock Set IMPORTANT: If you performed Auto Set Up ( pg. 21) or Preset Download ( pg. 23), without ever having set the clock previously, the unit’s built-in clock is also set automatically. Perform the following steps only if — ●...
  • Page 105 NOTES: Set Just Clock. ● Just Clock (when set to “ON”) adjusts the unit’s built-in clock every hour, except for 23:00, 0:00, 1:00 and 2:00. The default setting is “OFF”. ● Just Clock is not effective when: A Press rt to select “JUST CLOCK”, then press ENTER. —...

  • Page 106: Format A Disc

    SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.) Format a DVD-RAM disc Format a disc Access the Main Menu screen. Press SET UP. Some DVD-RAM/RW discs are unformatted. Format the disc when you use an unformatted disc or you want Access the “UTILITY” screen. to delete all recordings and data on the disc. A Press rt w e to select ATTENTION: “DVD SET UP”, then press...

  • Page 107: Finalise A Disc

    Load a DVD-RW disc to cancel the disc finalisation, and playable on DVD players compatible with DVD-R/RW discs, perform steps A to B of “Format a DVD-RAM disc” some discs still may not play, for which JVC cannot take pg. 106) before continuing. responsibility.

  • Page 108: Scan Mode Set

    SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.) Scan Mode Set Set the scan mode. Press PROGRESSIVE SCAN for 2 or more seconds. You can select the scan mode from two modes: Interlaced ● Video output indicator ( ) lights on the front display panel if scan mode which is used in the conventional TV system, Progressive scan mode has been established.

  • Page 109: 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. GENERAL SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION...
  • Page 110 TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.) RECORDING SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION ● The channel position does not 1. The desired programme cannot be Set the correct channel position for the recorded. correspond to that in the receiving area. receiving broadcast. ( pg. 98) ●...

  • Page 111: On-Screen Messages

    ON-SCREEN MESSAGES MESSAGE DESCRIPTION MEMORY IS FULL The memory is full for registration for the Navigation system. The NOTHING MORE CAN BE REGISTERED IN THE LIBRARY recording cannot be started even though the capacity for the IF YOU DELETE UNNECESSARY TITLE INFORMATION, recording is enough.
  • Page 112 TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.) ON-SCREEN MESSAGES (cont.) MESSAGE DESCRIPTION PRESS [STOP] AGAIN TO STOP RECORDING During Live Memory playback, 8 has been pressed. ( pg. 40) TIMER RECORDING COMPLETED Timer recording has finished during Live Memory playback. PLAYBACK WILL STOP Timer recording finished during Live Memory playback, then the THEN TIMER RECORDING WILL START next timer recording is about to begin while playback continues.
  • Page 113 GLOSSARY 8 Aspect ratio 8 Multiangle The ratio of vertical and horizontal sizes of a displayed image. By recording multiple scenes progressing at the same time in a The horizontal vs. vertical ratio of conventional TVs is 4:3, and single title, the user can select view angles. This feature is called that of wide-screens is 16:9.

  • Page 114: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL Input/Output S-video input Power requirement : AC 220 V – 240 V , 50 Hz/60 Hz : 0.8 – 1.2 Vp-p, 75 ohms Power consumption : 0.2 – 0.4 Vp-p, 75 ohms Power on : 34 W S-video output Power off : 18.5 W : 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms...
  • Page 115 LIST OF TERMS ..........44 ..........45 A-B Repeat Playback Random Playback ........48 ........6 Adjusting the picture quality Recordable/playable discs ............ 35 ........ 8 Angle Selection Recording Medium and Format ........36 ........53 Audio Channel Selection Recording Resume Function ......
  • Page 116 Printed in Germany 0903-MN-ID-VE...

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