JVC 2006 User Manual

DIGITAL VIDEO

STORAGE

2006

DVD Recorders / DVD Players

D-VHS Recorders / Video Decks

Recording Media

DVD Recorders

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Recording is available in DVD-RAM, DVD-RW
or DVD-R format, letting you choose the most
suitable one depending on the purpose or
contents. Playback is possible with a vast

Recording and Playback Technologies
for High Resolution and Less Noise

1) Super MPEG Encode Pre-Processor

• Time Base Corrector eliminates jitter
contained in analog input signals

• Frame Synchroniser corrects frame
crossover jitter and processes any deviant
frames.

• Motion Active Noise Reduction System
reduces the noise of moving pictures by
precisely detecting the motion. Ecoded images
— especially moving subjects — are free of
edge smear and image lag.

2) Super MPEG Post-Processor

• Block Noise Reduction Circuit reduces
annoying “block noise”.

outputs the original progressive data — a
movie on pre-recorded DVD, for example —
without converting to interlaced data, so there
is no quality loss.

Longer Recording with High Resolution
Pictures (DVD-RAM/DVD-RW VR Format)

The quality of images tends to degrade with
longer recordings, due to the trade-off between
reducing noise and maintaining resolution.
However, JVC provides a solution to this
problem. For example, in the 3-hour recording
mode (FR180), MPEG noise is reduced while
maintaining a 400-line horizontal resolution,
compared to conventional technology that
reduces the resolution to about 250 lines.

Library Database DVD Navigation and
Animated Thumbnail (DVD-RAM/DVD-RW

VR Format)

Information for up to 2,000 programs —
including their titles, disc numbers, dates of
recording, and more — can be memorized.
When you choose one, the player tells you
which disc to load. Once loaded, choosing
the right program on the disc is as easy as
clicking on a thumbnail image. It even
animates (the image moves!), complete with
sound, for sure selection.

Store and Archive Your Favorite
Content

The 250GB HDD allows a max. 473 hours of
recording and lets you easily transfer the
stored programs to DVD discs for archiving.
It is also convenient when you do not want to
miss any of your favorite TV programs while
away from home.

In addition, JVC's HDD automatically
activates Temporary Loop Recording when
the unit is turned on. This lets you "go back"

and watch or record a program you missed,
because it records TV programs (up to a
specified number of minutes/hours) in a
continuous loop.

Live Memory

While you're watching a broadcast in real­time, Live Memory is saving the program on
Hard Disk temporarily so a ringing door bell
or other interruption won't disrupt your TV
viewing enjoyment.

Simultaneous Recording/Playback

You can watch a program recorded on the
HDD, while recording another on HDD or
DVD. You can also watch a DVD, while
recording another on Hard Disk.

RetroActive Recording

If you like the TV show you're watching and
want to save it for reviewing, Live Memory
lets you “go back” and start recording it from
the beginning or from any previous points
during the show*. * Program (channel) currently being viewed.

Playlist-Based Editing

The Hard Disk’s flexibility allows you to edit scenes of
recorded programs as you like. Record a program on
the HDD, and you can change the order of scenes,
delete unwanted parts of a recording, and insert scenes
from other titles. A window shows the scene, and the
Preview and Retry functions ensure you won’t make a
mistake. Then, at the touch
of a button, they’re dubbed
over to a DVD. Up to 99
Playlists can be stored,
allowing you to set
maximum 99 scenes.

Freezeless Editing* for DVD Disc

(HDD➔DVD)

JVC’s advanced technologies allow
precise editing of HDD-recorded
content — with minimum unwanted
scenes left in, and without eliminating
scenes you want to keep.
The technologies also solve the
problem of image freeze for
DVD-dubbed footage, which is
often seen in pictures edited with
conventional recorders.

* Freezing may remain with materials dubbed at
high speed to DVD.

Advanced Technologies for Recording and Playback

Hard Disk Drive — Outstanding Capacity, Speed, and Flexibility

Compatibility with Various Disc Formats

The Exclusive Benefits of Combined DVD Recorder + HDDUser-Friendly Features

Large storage capacity, high-speed signal processing, and flexibility — JVC’s extensive background in video technologies ensures
the superior performance of our DVD recorders. Enjoy digital video storage from wider sources — with superb picture quality, versatile
dubbing/editing functions, and a number of other exclusive advantages.

The Total Recording Solution

• Colour DigiPure conducts 3D noise
reduction and enhances color and detail.

• Hadamard Noise Reduction System
eliminates “mosquito noise”, without affecting
the details or unnaturally enhancing original
pictures.

3) Motion Active Progressive Scan Output

generates a progressive scan signal from
interlaced sources, such as TV programs
recorded on HDD/DVD.

4) Digital Direct Progressive Scan Output

majority of audio and video disc formats:

DVD-Video, DVD-RAM, DVD-RW/+RW,
DVD-R/+R, SVCD, VCD, CD and CD-R/RW.
You can also enjoy WMA/MP3 music files or

JPEG* files burned on a CD-R or CD-RW.

The Slide Show function enhances the fun of
viewing JPEG digital still images.

* The baseline JPEG format is supported.

AUX INPUT

Broadcasting

VIDEO

OUTPUT

Super MPEG Encode Pre-Processor

Y/C

(Time Base

Separation

Corrector)

Super MPEG Post-Processor

Hadamard

Noise

Reduction

TBC

Color

DigiPure

Frame

Synchronizer

Block
Noise

Reduction

Motion Active

Noise

Reduction

Motion Active

Progressive

Scan

MPEG-2
Encoder

MPEG-2
Decoder

DVD-RAM

DVD-RW

DVD-R

Recording

Playback

DVD-VIDEO

DVD-RAM

DVD-RW

DVD-R

DVD Recorders

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High-Speed Dubbing (HDD➔DVD)

Dubbing video contents from Hard Disk Drive
to DVD can be completed at an incredibly
high speed — up to 64 times the normal
speed*. A one-hour program can be copied
to a DVD disc in less than 1 minute.

* Possible when an FR480-mode-recorded program is
copied to a DVD-R disc compatible with 8x recording.

Bit-Rate Optimizer (Intelligent Dual­Pass Encode Dubbing System)

(HDD➔DVD)

DVDs recorded at higher bit rates offer
superior quality, but their capacity may be
insufficient for long programs. Most DVD
recorders handle this by reducing the overall
bit rate.

JVC’s innovative Bit-Rate Optimizer,
based on the Intelligent Dual-Pass Encode
Dubbing System, analyzes the content as it is

recorded on the HDD and then intelligently
optimizes the bit rates — low for simple
scenes, high for complicated scenes. This
provides the best picture quality, while still
fitting the entire program on the disc.

HDD+DVD+MiniDV Triple Recorder with 250GB HDD, featuring 6-Way Dubbing, Bit-Rate Optimizer, High-Speed Dubbing (Max. 64x), and Super MPEG Encode
Pre- & Post-Processors

HDD/DVD/MiniDV Video Recorder Combo

DR-DX5S

• Playable Formats: MiniDV, HDD, DVD-Video,

DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, DVD-R, CD, SVCD, VCD,

CD-R/RW, WMA/MP3/JPEG Digital Still

(CD-R/RW)

• Recordable Formats: MiniDV, HDD, DVD-RAM,

DVD-RW (VR and Video Formats), DVD-R

• 250GB HDD (Up to 473 Hrs. Recording)

• Progressive Scan Output

• i.LINK Connection (DV Input for HDD/DVD/MiniDV,

DV Output for MiniDV)

• VCR Plus+ (HDD/DVD)

• Dolby Digital/DTS Digital Output (HDD/DVD)

• Component Video Output

High-Quality Picture

• DV-Format Recording (MiniDV) • Bit-Rate
Optimizer (Intelligent Dual-Pass Encode
Dubbing System) (HDD→DVD) • Motion
Active Progressive Scan Output (for Video
Source) • Digital Direct Progressive Scan
Output (for Film Source) • Super MPEG
Encode Pre-Processor: Time Base Corrector,
Frame Synchronizer and Motion Active Noise
Reduction • Super MPEG Post-Processor:
Block Noise Reduction Circuit, Color DigiPure
and Hadamard Noise Reduction System

Recording/Viewing

• 16-Hour DVD Recording (on Double-Sided
Disc) • Live Memory (HDD/DVD-RAM)

• Simultaneous Recording and Playback
(HDD/DVD-RAM) • Relief Recording (HDD)

• Linear PCM Audio Recording (XP Mode
Only) • 1.5x Quick Playback with Sound
(HDD)

Editing/Dubbing

• 6-Way Dubbing • Freezeless Editing for
DVD Disc (HDD→DVD) • High-Speed
Dubbing, Max. 64x (HDD→DVD)

• Playlist-Based Editing (HDD/DVD)

• Just Dubbing (HDD→DVD)

• Easy Program Dubbing (HDD/DVD)

User-Friendly

• Library Database DVD Navigation

• Animated Thumbnail on HDD/DVD
Navigation (DVD-RAM/DVD-RW VR Format)

• High-Resolution GUI (English/French/
Spanish) • DVD-R Menu Screen with
Thumbnail (18 Designs)

DVD RecorderHard Disk Recorder

MiniDV Recorder

Notice: It should be noted that it may be unlawful to re-record pre-recorded tapes, records, or
discs without the consent of the owner of copyright in the sound or video recording, broadcast
or cable program and in any literary, dramatic, musical, or artistic work embodied therein.

“Dolby”, “Dolby Digital” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
“DTS” is a trademark of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

With the door on the front panel fully opened

Complicated

Pictures

Simple

Pictures

Bit Rate

Bit-Rate Optimizer

Recording

Complicated

Pictures

Conventional VBR

Recording

Simple

Pictures

Average Bit Rate

Time

HDMI Digital Output (DVD/VHS)

The DR-MV7 comes with HDMI (High­Definition Multimedia Interface), a next­generation digital interface. Advantages
include:

1) A single cable connection for transmitting
uncompressed video and audio signals.

2) Digital-to-digital transmission for lossless,
high-quality pictures.

3) Video signal conversion from 480i
(interlaced)/480p (progressive) to 720p or
1080i.

4) HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content
Protection) is supported.

i.LINK Connection

The i.LINK terminal permits digital connection
with other equipment, including MiniDV video
cameras. The input DV signal is directly
converted to the MPEG-2 format — a digital­to-digital conversion which ensures high­quality images with less noise and less loss.
This connection also lets you control the DV
unit using the DVD recorder’s remote.

DVD+VHS Recorder with Versatile Compatible Formats including DivX, featuring HDMI Digital Output with 1080i/720p Up-Conversion (DVD/VHS)

DVD Video Recorder & VHS Hi-Fi Stereo Video Recorder Combo

DR-MV7S

• Playable Formats: VHS Hi-Fi, DVD-Video,

DVD-RW, DVD-R, +RW, +R, CD, SVCD/VCD,

CD-R/RW, WMA/MP3/JPEG Digital Still/

DivX (CD-R/RW, DVD-R/RW, +R/+RW)

• Recordable Formats: VHS Hi-Fi, DVD-RW,

DVD-R, +RW, +R

• Progressive Scan Output

• HDMI Digital Output with 1080i/720p

Up-Conversion (DVD/VHS)

• i.LINK Connection (DV Input)

• SQPB

• Dolby Digital/DTS Digital Output (DVD)

• Component Video Output

• DVD↔VHS Dubbing

• 12-Hour DVD Recording (on Double-Sided
Disc)

• Playlist-based Editing (DVD)

• 1.5x Quick Playback with Sound

• High-Resolution GUI
(English/French/Spanish/Portuguese)

• Stylish, Slim Design — Only 31/8” (78.5mm)
High

DVD Recorders

DVD Recorder VHS Recorder

Analog Digital

Component DVI HDMI

Cable Video 3 1

1

Audio 2 2
PC Compatibility - Yes Yes
Content Protection - Yes Yes
Signal Format YPbPr RGB YPbPr/RGB
Application Consumer AV PC Consumer AV

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DVD Players

Progressive Scanning

Conventional

Track Adjust

Interlace Scanning

0.6x 0.8x 1.0x 1.2x 1.5x

Variable Speed

Sound &

Subtitles

Upward Disc Warpage

Downward Disc Warpage

Tilts

Note: Some CD-R and CD-RW (Linear PCM/MP3/JPEG/SVCD/VCD) discs, as well as
some DVD-R/+R discs, may not be played properly depending on their condition.
Normally, DVD-R/+R discs recorded with the DVD VIDEO format can be played back, but
there are some that may not because of the disc characteristics or recording condition.

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Technologies for High
Resolution in Sound and Vision

NTSC Progressive Compatibility and
Digital Direct Progressive Scan Output

JVC’s DVD players provide smooth, sharp,
high-resolution images in NTSC progressive
format. Moreover, the Digital Direct
Progressive Scan Output delivers the NTSC­progressive pictures without converting the
original frames to the interlaced one when
viewing a movie. The result is a reduction of
conversion loss, which translates into natural,
smooth images.

192kHz/24-bit Audio D/A Converter

Combining 8-times oversampling/192kHz
with 24-bit resolution, the JVC DVD players
offer astounding sound quality with high
clarity and fidelity.

Ease of Use, Comfort,
and Convenience

Vari-Play with Sound & Subtitles

The units deliver Quick/Slow Playback
complete with sound and subtitles. The

1.2x/1.5x Quick Playback permits fast check

Express Play Start

Turn on the system and load a disc into the
DVD player. The first movie scene appears
on screen with virtually no waiting. Express
Play Start has a unique algorithm to identify
media and optimize parameters, the wait for
the show to start is over.

Rolling Pickup

JVC’s laser pickup has been known for
superior resistance against mistracking
caused by the variable thicknesses of two-

Track Adjust — For Noise-Free
Playback of Privately-Created Discs

Track Adjust is a JVC software innovation for
noise-free* playback of difficult discs. It
applies special signal processing to improve
tracking accuracy to playback uncentered,
scratched, or poorly-recorded discs —

problems often seen with privately created
DVDs. Three modes are available — Normal
for overall improvement, plus two modes
geared specifically for scratched or
uncentered discs. The last mode used for a
particular disc can be memorized by the Disc
Resume function (available for the last 30
loaded discs).

* “Noise” refers to block noise or picture freeze. The
effectiveness of noise reduction depends on the seriousness
of scratches, uncenteredness, or other problems with the
disc.

XV-N332S

XV-N330B

• Playable Formats: DVD-Video, DVD-RW, DVD-R,

+RW, +R, CD, CD-R/RW, SVCD/VCD, MP3/JPEG

Digital Still (CD-R/RW) • Progressive Scan Output

• PAL Playback on NTSC TV • Dolby Digital/DTS

Digital Output • Component Video Output

• Digital Direct Progressive Scan Output

• 192kHz/24-bit Audio D/A Converter

• 10-bit/54MHz Video D/A Converter

• Track Adjust — for Noise-Free Playback of
Privately-Created Discs • Vari-Play (Variable­Speed Playback) with Sound and Subtitles
(1.5x/1.2x/1.0x/0.8x/0.6x) • Express Play

Start • Rolling Pickup • VFP (Video Fine
Processor): 7 Parameters with 2 Presets and
2 Manual Settings • High-Resolution GUI
(Graphical User Interface) • One-Touch
Replay (10 Sec.) • Zoom Play (3 Steps)

• Resume Function (30 Discs) • Stylish,
Ultra-Slim Design — Only 13/4” (44mm) High

DVD Video Player with Progressive Scan, featuring Multi-Format Playback, Track Adjust, Vari-Play (w. Sound & Subtitles), and Express Play Start

DVD Video Player

XV-N332S XV-N330B

sided discs, serious scratches, disc wobbling
and non-concentricity. JVC developed a
higher-performance pickup — the Rolling
Pickup — that follows wandering tracks and
plays warped discs with impeccable
precision. You can play difficult discs and
enjoy movies with JVC DVD players when
you can't with other players.

of program content without missing subtitles.
The 0.6x/0.8x Slow Playback with sound and
subtitles makes rapid speech easier to follow.