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JVC DR-M7S Instructions Manual

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DVD VIDEO RECORDER

CABLE/DBS
TV
DVD
STANDBY/ON
TV
TV/
MUTING
VIDEO
TV/CBL/DBS
DVD
TV VOLUME
ABC
DEF
GHI
JKL
MNO
PQRS
TUV
WXYZ
CH
DBS
CANCEL
AUX
MEMO/MARK
VCR Plus+
PROG/CHECK
REC LINK
TIMER
TOP MENU
NAVIGATION
ENTER
MENU
RETURN
PREVIOUS
NEXT
SLOW
PLAY/SELECT
SLOW
REC
STOP/
CLEAR
PAUSE
REC MODE LIVE CHECK
OPEN/
SET UP DISPLAY ON SCREEN
CLOSE
1 STANDBY/ON
PROGRESSIVE
AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE
SCAN
F1
S-VIDEO
VIDEO
INSTRUCTIONS
REC MODE
SAT
#
PULL - OPEN
DV
DV IN
L(MONO)-AUDIO-R
EN
LPT0935-001A

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  • Page 1: Dvd Video Recorder

    Filename [DR-M7EK_02Cov1.fm] DR-M7EK_01.book Page 1 Friday, April 2, 2004 11:21 AM DVD VIDEO RECORDER CABLE/DBS STANDBY/ON MUTING VIDEO TV/CBL/DBS TV VOLUME PQRS WXYZ CANCEL MEMO/MARK VCR Plus+ PROG/CHECK REC LINK TIMER TOP MENU NAVIGATION ENTER MENU RETURN PREVIOUS NEXT SLOW PLAY/SELECT SLOW STOP/...

  • Page 2: Safety First

    Filename [DR-M7EK_03Safety.fm] DR-M7EK_03Safety.fm Page 2 Friday, April 2, 2004 3:35 PM Safety Precautions The rating plate and the safety caution are on the rear of the unit. WARNING: DANGEROUS VOLTAGE INSIDE WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
  • Page 3 If the fuse fails again consult your nearest JVC dealer. If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off remove the fuse and dispose of the plug immediately, to avoid a possible shock hazard by inadvertent connection to the mains supply.

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

    Filename [DR-M7EK_03Safety.fm] DR-M7EK_01.book Page 4 Friday, April 2, 2004 11:21 AM 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: Table Of Contents

    Filename [DR-M7EK_01TOC.fm] DR-M7EK_01.book Page 5 Friday, April 2, 2004 11:21 AM CONTENTS SAFETY FIRST Safety Precautions ... 2 Some Do’s And Don’ts On The Safe Use Of Equipment ... 4 DISC INFORMATION About Discs ... 6 INDEX INSTALLING YOUR NEW UNIT Check Contents ...

  • Page 6: Disc Information

    Recording and playback may not be performed with some DVD-RAM, DVD-R/-RW, and CD-R/-RW discs 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 7: Discs For Playback Only

    Filename [DR-M7EK_05DiscInfo.fm] DR-M7EK_01.book Page 7 Friday, April 2, 2004 11:21 AM Discs for Playback Only You can use discs with the following logos for playback only. DVD VIDEO Video CD/Super Video CD (example of region code indications) Audio CD CD-DA files CD-RW CD-DA/...
  • Page 8 Filename [DR-M7EK_05DiscInfo.fm] DR-M7EK_01.book Page 8 Friday, April 2, 2004 11:21 AM Recording Medium and Format DVD-RAM Recording and erasing can be performed as many times as possible on a disc. Editing can be performed after recording, such as deleting unwanted parts. While recording, it is possible not only to start playback of a programme currently being recorded, but also to watch another programme previously recorded.
  • Page 9 Filename [DR-M7EK_05DiscInfo.fm] DR-M7EK_01.book Page 9 Friday, April 2, 2004 11:21 AM 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 directories (groups) by the MP3/JPEG Navigation of this unit. pg.
  • Page 10 Filename [DR-M7EK_05DiscInfo.fm] DR-M7EK_05DiscInfo.fm Page 10 Friday, April 2, 2004 3:26 PM Placing a Disc Opening the disc tray Press x on the unit or remote control to open the disc tray. REC MODE VIDEO PULL - OPEN DV IN S-VIDEO VIDEO L(MONO)-AUDIO-R Unit...

  • Page 11: Index

    Filename [DR-M7EK_06Name.fm] DR-M7EK_01.book Page 11 Friday, April 2, 2004 11:21 AM INDEX FRONT VIEW 1 STANDBY/ON A Infrared Beam Receiving Window B Front Display Panel pg. 13 C Disc Tray D Open/Close Button (x (OPEN/CLOSE)) E Automatic Satellite Programme Recording Button (SAT#) pg.

  • Page 12: Rear View

    Filename [DR-M7EK_06Name.fm] DR-M7EK_06Name.fm Page 12 Friday, April 2, 2004 3:27 PM REAR VIEW A Antenna Input Connector (ANTENNA IN) pg. 18 B Component Video Output Connectors (COMPONENT VIDEO OUT ) C S-video Output Connector (S-VIDEO OUT) pg. 19 D Audio Output Connectors (AUDIO OUT (RIGHT/LEFT)) E AV COMPU LINK Connector* * Not function with this unit.

  • Page 13: Front Display Panel

    Filename [DR-M7EK_06Name.fm] DR-M7EK_01.book Page 13 Friday, April 2, 2004 11:21 AM FRONT DISPLAY PANEL A VPS/PDC Indicator* pg. 59 Appears when checking if the station being received transmits a VPS/PDC signal. * VPS (Video Programme System) recording is not currently available in the U.K.
  • Page 14 Filename [DR-M7EK_06Name.fm] DR-M7EK_01.book Page 14 Friday, April 2, 2004 11:21 AM G Simulated Surround Effect Indicator (3D) pg. 46 Lights when a simulated surround effect is set to “3D-ON” in Play Set Up menu. H Linear PCM Indicator (LPCM) Lights when “XP MODE REC AUDIO” is set to “LINEAR PCM”...
  • Page 15 Filename [DR-M7EK_06Name.fm] DR-M7EK_01.book Page 15 Friday, April 2, 2004 11:21 AM ON-SCREEN DISPLAY 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 again. A Disc Display Displays the type of the disc loaded on the disc tray.

  • Page 16: Remote Control

    How To Use The remote control can operate most of your unit’s functions, as well as basic functions of TV sets and satellite receivers of JVC and other brands. ( Functions”) Point the remote control toward the receiving window. The maximum operating distance of the remote control is about 8 m.

  • Page 17: Installing Your New Unit

    Filename [DR-M7EK_06Name.fm] DR-M7EK_06Name.fm Page 17 Friday, April 2, 2004 3:28 PM INSTALLING YOUR NEW UNIT Check Contents CHECK ALL THE CONTENTS SHOWN BELOW DVD Video Recorder 1 STANDBY/ON RF Cable 21-pin SCART Cable Page 17 REC MODE PULL - OPEN DV IN S-VIDEO VIDEO...

  • Page 18: Basic Connections

    Filename [DR-M7EK_06Name.fm] DR-M7EK_01.book Page 18 Friday, April 2, 2004 11:21 AM Basic Connections Back of TV TV aerial RF cable cable (provided) 21-pin SCART connector 21-pin SCART cable ANTENNA IN L-1 IN/OUT Mains outlet ANTENNA OUT ATTENTION: Your TV must have a 21-pin AV input connector (SCART) for the connection to the unit.

  • Page 19: S-Video Connection

    Filename [DR-M7EK_06Name.fm] DR-M7EK_01.book Page 19 Friday, April 2, 2004 11:21 AM S-VIDEO Connection TV aerial cable ANTENNA IN S-VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT Mains outlet Audio cable (not provided) S-Video cable (not provided) ANTENNA OUT S-VIDEO input connector Back of TV RF cable (provided) AUDIO input connectors Page 19...

  • Page 20: Component Video Connection

    Filename [DR-M7EK_06Name.fm] DR-M7EK_01.book Page 20 Friday, April 2, 2004 11:21 AM Component Video Connection TV aerial cable COMPONENT VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT Mains outlet Audio cable (not provided) Component Video cable (not provided) Component Video Input connectors AUDIO input connectors RF cable (provided) Page 20 INSTALLING YOUR NEW UNIT (cont.)

  • Page 21: Initial Settings

    Filename [DR-M7EK_06Name.fm] DR-M7EK_01.book Page 21 Friday, April 2, 2004 11:21 AM INITIAL SETTINGS Auto Set Up Auto Channel Set/Auto Clock Set/ Auto Guide Program Number Set After the 1 button on the unit (or DVD 1 on the remote control) is pressed for the first time to turn on the unit, the Auto Set Up function sets the tuner channels, clock and Guide Program numbers automatically.
  • Page 22 Filename [DR-M7EK_06Name.fm] DR-M7EK_01.book Page 22 Friday, April 2, 2004 11:21 AM 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.

  • Page 23: Preset Download

    Filename [DR-M7EK_06Name.fm] DR-M7EK_01.book Page 23 Friday, April 2, 2004 11:21 AM Preset Download Auto Channel Set by Downloading from TV/Auto Clock Set/Auto Guide Program Number Set ATTENTION: You can use this function only with a TV offering T-V Link, etc.* Be sure to use a fully-wired 21-pin SCART cable. * Compatible with TVs offering T-V Link, EasyLink, Megalogic, SMARTLINK, Q-Link or DATA LOGIC via a fully-wired 21-pin SCART cable.
  • Page 24 PDC signal. If you want to take advantage of this function, simply set it to “ON”. ( Clock”) If you have any difficulty with the above procedures call the JVC Customer Service Hot Line on 0870 330 5000 Page 24 INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

  • Page 25: Monitor Set

    Filename [DR-M7EK_06Name.fm] DR-M7EK_01.book Page 25 Friday, April 2, 2004 11:21 AM Monitor Set You can select the monitor type depending on the TV used when you play back DVD VIDEO discs recorded for wide-screen TVs. Turn on the unit. Turn on the TV and select the AV mode. Slide the TV/CABLE/SAT/DVD switch to DVD.

  • Page 26: Language

    Filename [DR-M7EK_06Name.fm] DR-M7EK_01.book Page 26 Friday, April 2, 2004 11:21 AM Language Turn on the unit. Turn on the TV and select the AV mode. Slide the TV/CABLE/SAT/DVD switch to DVD. CABLE/SAT STANDBY/ON TV AV TV/CBL/SAT VIDEO PQRS WXYZ CANCEL MEMO/MARK SHOW VIEW/ PROG/CHECK...

  • Page 27: Language Code List

    Filename [DR-M7EK_06Name.fm] DR-M7EK_01.book Page 27 Friday, April 2, 2004 11:21 AM Language Code List Afar Abkhazian Afrikaans Ameharic Arabic Assamese Aymara Azerbaijani Bashkir Byelorussian Bulgarian Bihari Bislama Bengali, Bangla Tibetan Breton Catalan Corsican Czech Welsh Bhutani Greek Esperanto Estonian Basque Persian Fiji Faroese...

  • Page 28: Sat Control Set

    Filename [DR-M7EK_06Name.fm] DR-M7EK_06Name.fm Page 28 Friday, April 2, 2004 3:28 PM Satellite Receiver Control Setting Satellite receiver Your unit Satellite Controller (not provided) (suggested locations) Satellite Controller Transmitter (not provided) Satellite receiver 21-pin SCART cable (provided) Back of unit L-2 IN/DECODER SAT CONTROL Page 28 SAT CONTROL SET...
  • Page 29 Filename [DR-M7EK_06Name.fm] DR-M7EK_01.book Page 29 Friday, April 2, 2004 11:21 AM CABLE/SAT STANDBY/ON TV AV TV/CBL/SAT VIDEO 0 – 9 PQRS WXYZ CANCEL MEMO/MARK SHOW VIEW/ PROG/CHECK SAT# TIMER VIDEO Plus + TOP MENU NAVIGATION rtwe ENTER ENTER MENU RETURN PREVIOUS NEXT SLOW...

  • Page 30: T-V Link

    Filename [DR-M7EK_06Name.fm] DR-M7EK_01.book Page 30 Friday, April 2, 2004 11:21 AM Check the result of the test. If the satellite receiver’s channel number has been changed to the same one as you set in step E. Press w e to move the arrow to “YES”, then press ENTER to finish the Sat Control Set mode.

  • Page 31: Playback Operations

    Filename [DR-M7EK_07Playback.fm] DR-M7EK_01.book Page 31 Friday, April 2, 2004 11:21 AM PLAYBACK OPERATIONS Basic Playback Turn on the unit. Turn on the TV and select the AV mode. Slide the TV/CABLE/SAT/DVD switch to DVD. 1 STANDBY/ON CABLE/SAT STANDBY/ON TV AV TV/CBL/SAT VIDEO PQRS...

  • Page 32: Playback Features

    Filename [DR-M7EK_07Playback.fm] DR-M7EK_01.book Page 32 Friday, April 2, 2004 11:21 AM Playback Features Turn on the unit. Turn on the TV and select the AV mode. Slide the TV/CABLE/SAT/DVD switch to DVD. CABLE/SAT STANDBY/ON TV AV TV/CBL/SAT VIDEO 0 – 9 PQRS WXYZ CANCEL...

  • Page 33: Resume Function

    Filename [DR-M7EK_07Playback.fm] DR-M7EK_07Playback.fm Page 33 Monday, April 5, 2004 9:48 AM High-Speed Search 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 direction. To resume normal playback, press 4. During playback, press and hold 6 for 2 or more seconds for forward high-speed search, or press and hold 2 for 2 or more seconds for reverse high-speed search.
  • Page 34 Filename [DR-M7EK_07Playback.fm] DR-M7EK_01.book Page 34 Friday, April 2, 2004 11:21 AM CABLE/SAT STANDBY/ON TV AV TV/CBL/SAT VIDEO PQRS WXYZ MARK CANCEL MEMO/MARK SHOW VIEW/ PROG/CHECK SAT# TIMER VIDEO Plus + TOP MENU NAVIGATION ENTER MENU RETURN MENU PREVIOUS NEXT SLOW PLAY/SELECT SLOW CLEAR...

  • Page 35: Subtitle Selection

    Filename [DR-M7EK_07Playback.fm] DR-M7EK_01.book Page 35 Friday, April 2, 2004 11:21 AM Angle Selection You can enjoy a variety of scene angles if a DVD VIDEO disc contains “multi-angle” parts, where the same scene was shot from different angles. If the disc contains “multi-angle” parts, “ screen at the beginning of the “multi-angle”...

  • Page 36: Audio Channel Selection

    Filename [DR-M7EK_07Playback.fm] DR-M7EK_01.book Page 36 Friday, April 2, 2004 11:21 AM 0 – 9 PQRS WXYZ CANCEL MEMO/MARK SHOW VIEW/ PROG/CHECK SAT# TIMER VIDEO Plus + TOP MENU TOP MENU NAVIGATION ENTER MENU RETURN PREVIOUS NEXT PREVIOUS SLOW PLAY/SELECT SLOW STOP/ CLEAR PAUSE...

  • Page 37: Live Memory Playback

    Filename [DR-M7EK_07Playback.fm] DR-M7EK_01.book Page 37 Friday, April 2, 2004 11:21 AM 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 recording and playback simultaneously.
  • Page 38 Filename [DR-M7EK_07Playback.fm] DR-M7EK_01.book Page 38 Friday, April 2, 2004 11:21 AM 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) To stop recording, press 8...
  • Page 39 Filename [DR-M7EK_07Playback.fm] DR-M7EK_01.book Page 39 Friday, April 2, 2004 11:21 AM 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 orange or blue bar on the TV screen.
  • Page 40 Filename [DR-M7EK_07Playback.fm] DR-M7EK_01.book Page 40 Friday, April 2, 2004 11:21 AM Buttons to be used during Live Memory Playback CABLE/SAT STANDBY/ON TV AV TV/CBL/SAT VIDEO PQRS WXYZ CANCEL MEMO/MARK SHOW VIEW/ PROG/CHECK SAT# TIMER VIDEO Plus + TOP MENU NAVIGATION ENTER MENU RETURN...
  • Page 41 Filename [DR-M7EK_07Playback.fm] DR-M7EK_01.book Page 41 Friday, April 2, 2004 11:21 AM Turn on the unit. Turn on the TV and select the AV mode. Slide the TV/CABLE/SAT/DVD switch to DVD. CABLE/SAT STANDBY/ON TV AV TV/CBL/SAT VIDEO PQRS WXYZ CANCEL MEMO/MARK SHOW VIEW/ PROG/CHECK SAT#...

  • Page 42: Using Play Set Up Menu

    Filename [DR-M7EK_07Playback.fm] DR-M7EK_01.book Page 42 Friday, April 2, 2004 11:21 AM Using Play Set Up Menu Play Set Up Menu allows you to control various playback functions. Some of the functions operated on Navigation Menu can be controlled on Set Up Menu. Before using Play Set Up Menu Be sure to clear Library Database DVD Navi screen by pressing NAVIGATION.
  • Page 43 Filename [DR-M7EK_07Playback.fm] DR-M7EK_01.book Page 43 Friday, April 2, 2004 11:21 AM CABLE/SAT STANDBY/ON TV AV TV/CBL/SAT VIDEO PQRS WXYZ CANCEL MEMO/MARK SHOW VIEW/ PROG/CHECK SAT# TIMER VIDEO Plus + TOP MENU NAVIGATION rtwe ENTER ENTER MENU RETURN PREVIOUS NEXT SLOW PLAY/SELECT SLOW CLEAR...

  • Page 44: Repeat Playback

    Filename [DR-M7EK_07Playback.fm] DR-M7EK_01.book Page 44 Friday, April 2, 2004 11:21 AM CABLE/SAT STANDBY/ON TV AV TV/CBL/SAT VIDEO 0 – 9 PQRS WXYZ & CANCEL MEMO/MARK SHOW VIEW/ PROG/CHECK SAT# TIMER VIDEO Plus + TOP MENU NAVIGATION ENTER MENU RETURN PREVIOUS NEXT SLOW PLAY/SELECT...
  • Page 45 Filename [DR-M7EK_07Playback.fm] DR-M7EK_01.book Page 45 Friday, April 2, 2004 11:21 AM A-B Repeat Playback You can repeat the desired part. During playback Access Play Set Up Menu. Press ON SCREEN twice. Select the menu item. Press w e to select “ ”.

  • Page 46: Time Search

    Filename [DR-M7EK_07Playback.fm] DR-M7EK_01.book Page 46 Friday, April 2, 2004 11:21 AM Time Search You can play back a disc from the desired point by specifying the elapsed playing time from the beginning of a title (DVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD-RW and DVD VIDEO) or a disc (Video CD/SVCD and Audio CD).

  • Page 47: Adjusting The Picture Quality

    Filename [DR-M7EK_07Playback.fm] DR-M7EK_01.book Page 47 Friday, April 2, 2004 11:21 AM Adjusting the picture quality You can obtain optimal picture quality by selecting an appropriate picture mode. Access Play Set Up Menu. Press ON SCREEN twice. Select the menu item. Press w e to select “...

  • Page 48: Programme Playback

    Filename [DR-M7EK_07Playback.fm] DR-M7EK_01.book Page 48 Friday, April 2, 2004 11:21 AM Programme Playback You can play back up to 30 tracks in the desired order. While stopped Access Play Set Up Menu. Press ON SCREEN twice. Select the menu item. Press w e to select “PRGM”, then press ENTER.

  • Page 49: Parental Lock

    Filename [DR-M7EK_07Playback.fm] DR-M7EK_01.book Page 49 Friday, April 2, 2004 11:21 AM 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 50 Filename [DR-M7EK_07Playback.fm] DR-M7EK_01.book Page 50 Friday, April 2, 2004 11:21 AM To change the settings You can change the Parental lock settings later. Perform steps A to B of “To set Parental Lock for the first time” on page 49 to access the “PARENTAL LOCK” screen before continuing.
  • Page 51 Filename [DR-M7EK_07Playback.fm] DR-M7EK_01.book Page 51 Friday, April 2, 2004 11:21 AM 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...
  • Page 52 Filename [DR-M7EK_07Playback.fm] DR-M7EK_01.book Page 52 Friday, April 2, 2004 11:21 AM Saint Lucia Liechtenstein Sri Lanka Liberia Lesotho Lithuania Luxembourg Latvia Libyan Arab Jamahiriya Morocco Monaco Moldova, Republic of Madagascar Marshall Islands Mali Myanmar Mongolia Macau Northern Mariana Islands Martinique Mauritania Montserrat Malta...

  • Page 53: Recording

    Filename [DR-M7EK_08Recording.fm] DR-M7EK_01.book Page 53 Friday, April 2, 2004 11:21 AM RECORDING Basic Recording Turn on the unit. Turn on the TV and select the AV mode. Slide the TV/CABLE/SAT/DVD switch to DVD. ATTENTION: It is not possible to record programmes on a DVD-R disc which has already been finalised.

  • Page 54: Recording Features

    Filename [DR-M7EK_08Recording.fm] DR-M7EK_01.book Page 54 Friday, April 2, 2004 11:21 AM Recording Features VIDEO 1 STANDBY/ON CABLE/SAT STANDBY/ON TV AV TV/CBL/SAT TV AV/ VIDEO VIDEO PQRS WXYZ CANCEL MEMO/MARK SHOW VIEW/ PROG/CHECK SAT# TIMER VIDEO Plus + TOP MENU NAVIGATION ENTER MENU RETURN...
  • Page 55 Filename [DR-M7EK_08Recording.fm] DR-M7EK_01.book Page 55 Friday, April 2, 2004 11:21 AM Free Rate Function To record the entire programme, the unit automatically set the appropriate recording speed depending on the combination of the total time of the programme to be recorded and either the remaining disc space or the specified recording time (from 60 minutes to 480 minutes).

  • Page 56: Timer Recording

    Filename [DR-M7EK_08Recording.fm] DR-M7EK_01.book Page 56 Friday, April 2, 2004 11:21 AM VIDEO Plus+ Timer Programming You can programme this unit to timer-record as many as 8 programmes. With the VIDEO Plus+ system, timer programming is greatly simplified because each TV programme has a corresponding code number which your unit is able to recognize.
  • Page 57 Filename [DR-M7EK_08Recording.fm] DR-M7EK_01.book Page 57 Friday, April 2, 2004 11:21 AM Set the following recording options as required. A Press w e to select the desired option. B Press rt to select the desired setting, then press ENTER. “REC MODE” ( pg.

  • Page 58: Manual Timer Programming

    Filename [DR-M7EK_08Recording.fm] DR-M7EK_01.book Page 58 Friday, April 2, 2004 11:21 AM Manual Timer Programming You can programme this unit to timer-record as many as 8 programmes. If you do not know the PlusCode number for the programme you wish to record, use the following procedure to set your unit to timer-record the programme.
  • Page 59 Filename [DR-M7EK_08Recording.fm] DR-M7EK_01.book Page 59 Friday, April 2, 2004 11:21 AM Enter the recording stop time. Press w e to select “STOP”, then press rt repeatedly to set the desired stop time. Each press of rt advances/goes back the stop time in 1-min. increments.

  • Page 60: On-Disc Timer Programming

    Filename [DR-M7EK_08Recording.fm] DR-M7EK_01.book Page 60 Friday, April 2, 2004 11:21 AM On-Disc Timer Programming On-Disc Timer Programming is a function used with discs that are especially intended for a specific programme. The disc is then programmed for a programme you always watch every day or every week.
  • Page 61 Filename [DR-M7EK_08Recording.fm] DR-M7EK_01.book Page 61 Friday, April 2, 2004 11:21 AM Enter the recording stop time. Press w e to select “STOP”, then press rt repeatedly to set the desired stop time. Each press of rt advances/goes back the stop time in 1-min. increments.
  • Page 62 Filename [DR-M7EK_08Recording.fm] DR-M7EK_01.book Page 62 Friday, April 2, 2004 11:21 AM 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...
  • Page 63 Filename [DR-M7EK_08Recording.fm] DR-M7EK_01.book Page 63 Friday, April 2, 2004 11:21 AM CABLE/SAT STANDBY/ON TV AV TV/CBL/SAT VIDEO PQRS WXYZ & CANCEL MEMO/MARK PROG/CHECK SHOW VIEW/ PROG/CHECK SAT# TIMER VIDEO Plus + TOP MENU NAVIGATION ENTER MENU RETURN PREVIOUS NEXT SLOW PLAY/SELECT SLOW CLEAR...
  • Page 64 Filename [DR-M7EK_08Recording.fm] DR-M7EK_01.book Page 64 Friday, April 2, 2004 11:21 AM CABLE/SAT STANDBY/ON TV AV TV/CBL/SAT VIDEO PQRS WXYZ & CANCEL MEMO/MARK PROG/CHECK SHOW VIEW/ PROG/CHECK SAT# TIMER VIDEO Plus + TOP MENU NAVIGATION ENTER MENU RETURN PREVIOUS NEXT SLOW PLAY/SELECT SLOW CLEAR...

  • Page 65: Automatic Satellite Programme Recording

    Filename [DR-M7EK_08Recording.fm] DR-M7EK_01.book Page 65 Friday, April 2, 2004 11:21 AM Automatic Satellite Programme Recording This function allows you to automatically record a satellite programme which is timer-programmed on your external satellite receiver. Connect a satellite receiver to the unit’s L-2 IN/DECODER connector and programme the timer on the satellite receiver.

  • Page 66: Navigation

    Filename [DR-M7EK_09Navigation.fm] DR-M7EK_01.book Page 66 Friday, April 2, 2004 11:21 AM Library Database DVD Navi The following screen appears as the Library Database DVD Navi screen when you press NAVIGATION. You can move the arrow to select the desired position on the screen by pressing rt w e on the remote control. The Icons and their meanings This programme is write-protected.
  • Page 67 Filename [DR-M7EK_09Navigation.fm] DR-M7EK_01.book Page 67 Friday, April 2, 2004 11:21 AM Using Library Database DVD Navi system, you can easily 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 Filename [DR-M7EK_09Navigation.fm] DR-M7EK_01.book Page 68 Friday, April 2, 2004 11:21 AM Scan for Beginning(s) of Programme(s) Turn on the TV and select the AV mode. Slide the TV/CABLE/SAT/DVD switch to DVD. CABLE/SAT STANDBY/ON TV AV TV/CBL/SAT VIDEO PQRS WXYZ MEMO CANCEL MEMO/MARK SHOW VIEW/...

  • Page 69: Modify Original Information

    Filename [DR-M7EK_09Navigation.fm] DR-M7EK_01.book Page 69 Friday, April 2, 2004 11:21 AM Modify Original Information Turn on the TV and select the AV mode. Slide the TV/CABLE/SAT/DVD switch to DVD. CABLE/SAT STANDBY/ON TV AV TV/CBL/SAT VIDEO PQRS WXYZ CANCEL MEMO/MARK SHOW VIEW/ PROG/CHECK SAT# TIMER...

  • Page 70: Modify Category

    Filename [DR-M7EK_09Navigation.fm] DR-M7EK_01.book Page 70 Friday, April 2, 2004 11:21 AM Modify Programme Name Perform steps A to C of “Modify Index” ( continuing. Access the modify screen. A Press rt w e to move the arrow to “MODIFY”, then press ENTER.
  • Page 71 Filename [DR-M7EK_09Navigation.fm] DR-M7EK_01.book Page 71 Friday, April 2, 2004 11:21 AM Delete programme You cannot record any more with Library Database DVD Navi once the registered programmes on the disc reach 99 programmes. Deleting unnecessary programmes after dubbing pg. 81, “Edit To Or From Another Recorder”) or other operations can increase remaining time and available recording capacity.

  • Page 72: Modify Play List Information

    Filename [DR-M7EK_09Navigation.fm] DR-M7EK_01.book Page 72 Friday, April 2, 2004 11:21 AM Modify Play List Information Turn on the TV and select the AV mode. Slide the TV/CABLE/SAT/DVD switch to DVD. CABLE/SAT STANDBY/ON TV AV TV/CBL/SAT VIDEO PQRS WXYZ CANCEL MEMO/MARK SHOW VIEW/ PROG/CHECK SAT#...

  • Page 73: Move Scenes

    Filename [DR-M7EK_09Navigation.fm] DR-M7EK_01.book Page 73 Friday, April 2, 2004 11:21 AM Return to the normal screen. Press NAVIGATION. NOTES: There may be a discrepancy of several seconds between the scene you intend to edit, and the scene which is actually edited.
  • Page 74 Filename [DR-M7EK_09Navigation.fm] DR-M7EK_01.book Page 74 Friday, April 2, 2004 11:21 AM Set edit-in and edit-out points. A 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.

  • Page 75: Delete Play List

    Filename [DR-M7EK_09Navigation.fm] DR-M7EK_01.book Page 75 Friday, April 2, 2004 11:21 AM Play back play list Perform steps A to C of “Create Play List” ( continuing. Select the play list(s). Press w e to move the arrow on the index (small still pictures) of the desired play list.

  • Page 76: Modify Library Information

    Filename [DR-M7EK_09Navigation.fm] DR-M7EK_01.book Page 76 Friday, April 2, 2004 11:21 AM Modify Library Information Programme information can be registered in the unit’s memory for up to 1,300 programmes. It is helpful when finding out on which disc the desired programme is recorded. Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.
  • Page 77 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

    Filename [DR-M7EK_09Navigation.fm] DR-M7EK_01.book Page 78 Friday, April 2, 2004 11:21 AM 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 Filename [DR-M7EK_09Navigation.fm] DR-M7EK_01.book Page 79 Friday, April 2, 2004 11:21 AM Locating the desired group and tracks Load a disc. A Press x to open the disc tray. B Place a disc on the disc tray. For details, refer to “Placing a Disc” ( C Press x to close the disc tray.

  • Page 80: Editing

    Filename [DR-M7EK_10Editing.fm] DR-M7EK_01.book Page 80 Friday, April 2, 2004 11:21 AM Edit From A Camcorder If the camcorder has no S-VIDEO output connector: Recorder 1 STANDBY/ON VIDEO input Video cable (not provided) VIDEO OUT Audio cable (not provided) Camcorder AUDIO OUT Player If the camcorder has an S-VIDEO output connector: Recorder...

  • Page 81: Edit To Or From Another Recorder

    Filename [DR-M7EK_10Editing.fm] DR-M7EK_01.book Page 81 Friday, April 2, 2004 11:21 AM Edit To Or From Another Recorder TV receiver Player 21-pin SCART cable (provided) 21-pin SCART cable (not provided) Another recorder Recorder TV receiver Recorder 21-pin SCART (provided) 21-pin SCART cable (not provided) Another recorder Player...

  • Page 82: Output/Input Set

    Filename [DR-M7EK_10Editing.fm] DR-M7EK_01.book Page 82 Friday, April 2, 2004 11:21 AM Output/Input Set Turn on the TV and select the AV mode. Slide the TV/CABLE/SAT/DVD switch to DVD. CABLE/SAT STANDBY/ON TV AV TV/CBL/SAT VIDEO PQRS WXYZ CANCEL MEMO/MARK SHOW VIEW/ PROG/CHECK SAT# TIMER...
  • Page 83 Filename [DR-M7EK_10Editing.fm] DR-M7EK_01.book Page 83 Friday, April 2, 2004 11:21 AM L-2 Select Setting (L-2 SELECT) Set “L-2 SELECT” to the appropriate mode depending on the type of appliance connected to the unit’s L-2 IN/DECODER connector. Perform steps A and B of “L-1 Output and L-1 Input Setting (L-1 OUTPUT and L-1 INPUT)”...

  • Page 84: Digital Audio Dubbing

    Filename [DR-M7EK_10Editing.fm] DR-M7EK_01.book Page 84 Friday, April 2, 2004 11:21 AM Digital Audio Dubbing Turn on the TV and select the AV mode. Slide the TV/CABLE/SAT/DVD switch to DVD. Recorder Optical cable (not provided) Player Rear of unit Note for connection: Remove the protection cap from the cable.

  • Page 85: Remote Control Functions

    Functions Remote 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 86 DR-M7EK_01.book Page 86 Friday, April 2, 2004 11:21 AM TV Multi-Brand Remote Control Your remote control can operate the basic functions of your TV set. In addition to JVC TVs, other manufacturer’s TVs can also be controlled. Before performing the following steps: Turn off the TV using its remote control.
  • Page 87 AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE SCAN IMPORTANT: Although the provided remote control unit is compatible with JVC satellite receivers, as well as many other models, it may not work with your satellite receiver, or in some instances, may have limited function capability. Page 87 Set the satellite receiver brand code.

  • Page 88: System Connections

    Filename [DR-M7EK_10Editing.fm] DR-M7EK_01.book Page 88 Friday, April 2, 2004 11:21 AM 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”. ( You can use the Automatic Satellite Programme Recording function ( To record a programme via the satellite receiver, select L-2 mode by pressing PR +/–...

  • Page 89: Connecting To A Dolby Digital Decoder Or An Amplifier With Built-In Dts

    Filename [DR-M7EK_10Editing.fm] DR-M7EK_01.book Page 89 Friday, April 2, 2004 11:21 AM 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...

  • Page 90: Subsidiary Settings

    Filename [DR-M7EK_11Subsidiary.fm] DR-M7EK_01.book Page 90 Friday, April 2, 2004 11:21 AM Mode Set Turn on the unit. Turn on the TV and select the AV mode. Slide the TV/CABLE/SAT/DVD switch to DVD. CABLE/SAT STANDBY/ON TV AV TV/CBL/SAT VIDEO PQRS WXYZ CANCEL MEMO/MARK SHOW VIEW/...

  • Page 91: Audio Output

    Filename [DR-M7EK_11Subsidiary.fm] DR-M7EK_01.book Page 91 Friday, April 2, 2004 11:21 AM AUDIO OUTPUT (The boldface settings in the table below indicate the settings at your purchase.) 8 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT DOLBY DIGITAL/PCM STREAM/PCM PCM ONLY 8 ANALOG AUDIO OUT STEREO DOLBY SURROUND 8 D.
  • Page 92 Filename [DR-M7EK_11Subsidiary.fm] DR-M7EK_01.book Page 92 Friday, April 2, 2004 11:21 AM RECORDING SET (The boldface settings in the table below indicate the settings at your purchase.) 8 SAVE AS LIBRARY 8 XP MODE REC AUDIO DOLBY DIGITAL LINEAR PCM 8 AUDIO REC NICAM 1/MAIN NICAM 2/SUB MONO...

  • Page 93: Display Set

    Filename [DR-M7EK_11Subsidiary.fm] DR-M7EK_01.book Page 93 Friday, April 2, 2004 11:21 AM DISPLAY SET (The boldface settings in the table below indicate the settings at your purchase.) 8 SUPERIMPOSE AUTO 8 GREY BACK 8 DIMMER BRIGHT DIMMED1 DIMMED2 8 POWER SAVE Page 93 You can select the modes of indications superimposed on the TV screen.
  • Page 94 Filename [DR-M7EK_11Subsidiary.fm] DR-M7EK_01.book Page 94 Friday, April 2, 2004 11:21 AM OTHERS (The boldface settings in the table below indicate the settings at your purchase.) 8 AUTO TIMER 8 RESUME DISC RESUME Page 94 SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.) 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 95: Video Plus+ ® System Setup

    Filename [DR-M7EK_11Subsidiary.fm] DR-M7EK_01.book Page 95 Friday, April 2, 2004 11:21 AM VIDEO Plus+ IMPORTANT: Normally, Auto Set Up ( pg. 21), Preset Download ( automatically. You need to set the Guide Program numbers manually only in the following cases. When timer-programming with the VIDEO Plus+ system, the channel position, where the station you wish to record is received on your unit, is not selected, when you add a channel after Auto Set Up, Preset Download or Auto Channel Set has taken place, —Set the Guide Program number for that station manually.

  • Page 96: Tuner Set

    Filename [DR-M7EK_11Subsidiary.fm] DR-M7EK_01.book Page 96 Friday, April 2, 2004 11:21 AM Tuner Set Turn on the unit. Turn on the TV and select the AV mode. Slide the TV/CABLE/SAT/DVD switch to DVD. CABLE/SAT STANDBY/ON TV AV TV/CBL/SAT VIDEO PQRS WXYZ CANCEL MEMO/MARK SHOW VIEW/...
  • Page 97 Filename [DR-M7EK_11Subsidiary.fm] DR-M7EK_01.book Page 97 Friday, April 2, 2004 11:21 AM IMPORTANT: In certain reception conditions, station names may not be stored correctly, and Auto Guide Program Number Set may not work properly. When the Guide Programme numbers are not set properly, the programme that you do not intended to record will be timer-recorded by the VIDEO Plus+ system of the unit.
  • Page 98 Filename [DR-M7EK_11Subsidiary.fm] DR-M7EK_01.book Page 98 Friday, April 2, 2004 11:21 AM Select the band. A Press rt to select “BAND”, then press ENTER. B Press rt to change the band between CH (regular) and CC (cable), then press ENTER. Enter the channel. A Press rt to select “CH”, then press ENTER.
  • Page 99 Filename [DR-M7EK_11Subsidiary.fm] DR-M7EK_01.book Page 99 Friday, April 2, 2004 11:21 AM Set Stations (A) Set station names that are registered in your unit. Perform steps A and B of “Manual Channel Set” on page 97 to access the Confirmation screen before continuing. Select the item.

  • Page 100: Tv Station And Id List

    Filename [DR-M7EK_11Subsidiary.fm] DR-M7EK_01.book Page 100 Friday, April 2, 2004 11:21 AM TV Station And ID List STATION NAME Anglia TV ANGL ARTE ARTE BBC Group BBC1 BBC1 BBC2 BBC2 BBCW BBCW Berlin 1 BLN1 Berlin 2 BLN2 Border TV BORD Bayern1 Bayern3 BRT1...

  • Page 101: Tv Station Channel Number Guide

    Filename [DR-M7EK_11Subsidiary.fm] DR-M7EK_01.book Page 101 Friday, April 2, 2004 11:21 AM 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 London &...

  • Page 102: Clock Set

    Filename [DR-M7EK_11Subsidiary.fm] DR-M7EK_01.book Page 102 Friday, April 2, 2004 11:21 AM Clock Set Turn on the unit. Turn on the TV and select the AV mode. Slide the TV/CABLE/SAT/DVD switch to DVD. CABLE/SAT STANDBY/ON TV AV TV/CBL/SAT VIDEO PQRS WXYZ CANCEL MEMO/MARK SHOW VIEW/...
  • Page 103 Filename [DR-M7EK_11Subsidiary.fm] DR-M7EK_01.book Page 103 Friday, April 2, 2004 11:21 AM Set Just Clock. The default setting is “OFF”. A Press rt to select “JUST CLOCK”, then press ENTER. B Press rt to set to the desired mode, then press ENTER.

  • Page 104: Format A Disc

    Filename [DR-M7EK_11Subsidiary.fm] DR-M7EK_01.book Page 104 Friday, April 2, 2004 11:21 AM Format A Disc Some DVD-RAM/RW discs are unformatted. Format the disc when you use an unformatted disc or you want to delete all recordings and data on the disc. ATTENTION: When a disc is formatted, all recordings and data are erased.

  • Page 105: Finalise A Disc

    Playback Only”) Although DVD-R/RW discs finalised 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 finalising will be deleted, and programmes will be divided automatically into “chapters”...

  • Page 106: Scan Mode Set

    Filename [DR-M7EK_11Subsidiary.fm] DR-M7EK_11Subsidiary.fm Page 106 Monday, April 5, 2004 9:51 AM Scan Mode Set 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 107: Troubleshooting

    Filename [DR-M7EK_11Subsidiary.fm] DR-M7EK_01.book Page 107 Friday, April 2, 2004 11:21 AM 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 1.
  • Page 108 Filename [DR-M7EK_11Subsidiary.fm] DR-M7EK_01.book Page 108 Friday, April 2, 2004 11:21 AM RECORDING SYMPTOM 1. The desired programme cannot be recorded. 2. Recording and editing cannot be made. 3. Timer programming cannot be made. 4. Timer programming recording does not start. 5.
  • Page 109 Filename [DR-M7EK_11Subsidiary.fm] DR-M7EK_01.book Page 109 Friday, April 2, 2004 11:21 AM ON-SCREEN MESSAGES MESSAGE MEMORY IS FULL NOTHING MORE CAN BE REGISTERED IN THE LIBRARY IF YOU DELETE UNNECESSARY TITLE INFORMATION, YOU CAN THEN REGISTER ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AVAILABLE MEMORY IS LOW SOON YOU WILL NO LONGER BE ABLE TO REGISTER INFORMATION IN THE LIBRARY IF YOU DELETE UNNECESSARY TITLE INFORMATION,...
  • Page 110 Filename [DR-M7EK_11Subsidiary.fm] DR-M7EK_01.book Page 110 Friday, April 2, 2004 11:21 AM ON-SCREEN MESSAGES (cont.) MESSAGE PRESS [STOP] AGAIN TO STOP RECORDING TIMER RECORDING COMPLETED PLAYBACK WILL STOP THEN TIMER RECORDING WILL START COPY PROHIBITED CAN NOT RECORD COPY PROHIBITED CAN NOT PLAY Page 110 TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.) DESCRIPTION...

  • Page 111: Glossary

    Filename [DR-M7EK_11Subsidiary.fm] DR-M7EK_01.book Page 111 Friday, April 2, 2004 11:21 AM 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.

  • Page 112: Specifications

    Filename [DR-M7EK_11Subsidiary.fm] DR-M7EK_01.book Page 112 Friday, April 2, 2004 11:21 AM GENERAL Power requirement : AC 220 V – 240 V Power consumption Power on : 33 W Power off : 17.6 W Temperature Operating : 5°C to 40°C Storage : –20°C to 60°C Operating position : Horizontal only Dimensions (WxHxD)

  • Page 113: List Of Terms

    Filename [DR-M7EK_01IX.fm] DR-M7EK_01.book Page 113 Friday, April 2, 2004 11:21 AM LIST OF TERMS ... 45 A-B Repeat Playback ... 47 Adjusting the picture quality ... 35 Angle Selection ... 36 Audio Channel Selection ... 35 Audio Language/Sound Selection ... 91 AUDIO OUTPUT ...
  • Page 114 Filename [DR-M7EK_01IX.fm] Masterpage:Left DR-M7EK_01.book Page 114 Friday, April 2, 2004 11:21 AM MEMO Page 114 April 2, 2004 11:21 am...
  • Page 115 Filename [DR-M7EK_01IX.fm] Masterpage:Right DR-M7EK_01.book Page 115 Friday, April 2, 2004 11:21 AM MEMO Page 115 April 2, 2004 11:21 am...
  • Page 116 Filename [DR-M7EK_13Cov4.fm] DR-M7EK_01.book Page 116 Friday, April 2, 2004 11:21 AM Page 116 MUTING PQRS CANCEL VCR Plus+ PROG TOP MENU MENU PREVIOUS SLOW REC MODE LIVE SET UP DIS AUDIO SUB Printed in Germany 0404MNH-ID-VE March 31, 2004 1:31 pm...

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