JVC DR-MH300SAA Instruction Manual
INSTRUCTIONS
DR-MH300SAA
HDD & DVD VIDEO RECORDER
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Safety Precautions
The rating plate and the safety caution are on the
side of the unit.
IMPORTANT:
* Please read the various precautions on this and
next pages before installing or operating the unit.
* It should be noted that it may be unlawful to re-
record prerecorded tapes, DVDs, or discs without
the consent of the owner of copyright in the sound or
video recording, broadcast or cable programme and
in any literary, dramatic, musical, or artistic work
embodied therein.
WARNING:
DANGEROUS VOLTAGE INSIDE
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION:
A UNIT IS A CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT. HOWEVER
THIS UNIT USES A VISIBLE LASER BEAM WHICH
COULD CAUSE HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE
IF DIRECTED. BE SURE TO OPERATE THE UNIT
CORRECTLY AS INSTRUCTED.
WHEN THIS UNIT IS PLUGGED INTO THE WALL
OUTLET, DO NOT PLACE YOUR EYES CLOSE TO THE
OPENING OF THE DISC TRAY AND OTHER OPENINGS
TO LOOK INTO THE INSIDE OF THIS UNIT.
USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR
PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN
THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN
HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR
YOURSELF.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
REPRODUCTION OF LABELS
WARNING LABEL INSIDE OF THE UNIT
CLASS 3B VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN.
CAUTION
AVOID EXPOSURETO THE BEAM.
KLASSE 3B SYNLIG OG USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING VED ÅBNING.
ADVARSEL
UNDGÅ UDSAETTELSE FOR STRÅLING.
KLASSE 3B SYNLIG OG USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING NÅR DEKSEL ÅPENS.
ADVARSEL
UNNGÅ EKSPONERING FOR STRÅLEN.
KLASS 3B SYNLIG OCH OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÄR DENNA DEL ÄR ÖPPNAD.
VARNING
STRÅLEN ÄR FARLIG.
KURSSI 3B NÄKYVÄ JA NÄKYMÄTÖN AVATTAESSA OLET ALTTIINA LASERSÄTEILYLLE.
VAR O!
ÄLÄ KATSO SÄTEESEN.
PRECAUTION:
Failure to heed the following precautions may result in
damage to the unit, remote control or disc.
1. DO NOT place the unit -
• in an environment prone to extreme temperatures
or humidity.
• in direct sunlight.
• in a dusty environment.
• in an environment where strong magnetic fields
are generated. In addition, do not place TVs or
other appliances which tend to generate strong
magnetic fields on top of the unit as it may cause
picture disturbance.
• on a surface that is unstable or subject to
vibration.
2. DO NOT block the unit’s ventilation openings or
holes.
If the ventilation openings or holes are blocked by
a newspaper or cloth, etc., the heat may not be
able to get out.
When installing the equipment, make sure there is
a space allowance of 10 cm or more on both
sides, on top and at the rear of the equipment.
3. DO NOT place heavy objects on the unit or remote
control.
4. DO NOT place anything which might spill on top of
the unit or remote control.
(If water or liquid is allowed to enter this
equipment, fire or electric shock may be caused.)
5. DO NOT expose the apparatus to dripping or
splashing.
6. DO NOT use this equipment in a bathroom or
places with water. Also DO NOT place any
containers filled with water or liquids (such as
cosmetics or medicines, flower vases, potted
plants, cups, etc.) on top of this unit.
7. DO NOT place any naked flame sources, such as
lighted candles, on the apparatus.
8. AVOID violent shocks to the unit during transport.
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CAUTION:
0 When you are not using the unit for a long period
of time, it is recommended that you disconnect
the power cord from the mains outlet.
0 Dangerous voltage inside. Refer internal
servicing to qualified service personnel. To
prevent electric shock or fire hazard, remove the
power cord from the mains outlet prior to
connecting or disconnecting any signal lead or
aerial.
0 The mains plug shall remain readily operable.
ATTENTION:
This unit contains microcomputers. External
electronic noise or interference could cause
malfunctioning. In such cases, switch the unit off
and unplug the mains power cord. Then plug it in
again and turn the unit on. Take out the disc. After
checking the disc, operate the unit as usual.
MOISTURE CONDENSATION
Moisture in the air will condense on the unit when you
move it from a cold place to a warm place, or under
extremely humid conditions ^ just as water droplets
form on the surface of a glass filled with cold liquid. In
conditions where condensation may occur,
disconnect the unit’s power plug from the wall and
keep it disconnected for a few hours to let the
moisture dry, then turn on the unit.
DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY
JVC shall not be liable for any loss relating to the
unit’s failure to properly record, store or playback any
content (video, audio or otherwise) for any reason
whatsoever. Any applicable warranties shall only
cover replacement or repair of the effected unit, and
shall not apply to recovery or replacement of lost
content.
Precautions during Operation
Getting Started
ATTENTION:
0 The STANDBY/ON button does not completely shut
off mains power from the unit, but switches
operating current on and off.
0 When moving the product, press STANDBY/ON to
turn off the power, and wait at least 30 seconds
before unplugging the power cord. Then, wait at
least 2 minutes before moving the product.
0 When discarding batteries, environmental problems
must be considered and the local rules or laws
governing the disposal of these batteries must be
followed strictly.
The HDD will be spinning at high speed whenever
this unit is on. So note especially the following points
before use.
0 Do not subject to vibration or impact.
Subjecting to excessive impact can cause not only
recorded data to be corrupted but also damage to
the HDD.
Scratches or dirt on the recording side of a disc
may prevent proper playback and recording.
0 Do not pull out the power plug from the socket while
this unit is operating.
Cutting off the power suddenly while the HDD is
operating can cause not only data corruption but
also damage to the HDD. Be sure to turn off the unit
before pulling out the power plug.
Effects from mobile phones
Using a mobile phone in the vicinity of the unit may
cause picture vibration on the TV screen or change
the screen to a blue back display.
Do not place objects that generate magnetic fields on
top of this unit
Some TVs or other appliances generate strong
magnetic fields. Do not place such appliances on top
of the unit as it may cause picture disturbance.
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Precautions
If any of the following abnormalities occur, pull out the
power plug immediately.
0 When smoke or any strange odour is emitted.
0 When water or any foreign substance enters the
interior.
0 When dropped or damaged.
0 When the power cord is worn.
Switch off the power immediately, then pull out the
power plug from the socket. Contact the nearest
dealer or service centre. Do not attempt any repairs
by yourself.
Do not use with dust or metal particles adhering to the
power plug or socket.
0 Heat generation or a short circuit can cause fire or
an electric shock.
0 Pull out the plug and wipe it with a dry cloth every
six months.
Insert the power plug into a socket that is easy to plug
into and pull out from.
0 Make sure that if abnormalities should occur in this
unit, the power plug can be pulled out immediately.
Insert the power plug firmly all the way in.
0 Heat generation or a short circuit can cause fire or
an electric shock.
Do not mishandle batteries as follows.
0 Mistaking plus F and minus G.
0 Mixing different types of batteries or those used
before.
0 Short-circuiting the electrodes.
0 Subjecting to heat, dismantling, or putting into
water or fire.
0 Charging.
Misuse can result in injury or fire due to leakage, heat
generation, combustion, cracks, etc.
When not using the remote control for an extended
period, remove the batteries.
In the event of leakage, wipe the liquid on the battery
case off completely. If the liquid gets onto the body or
clothes, rinse it off thoroughly with water.
Avoid sticking your hands into the disc tray.
0 It can result in injury. Be careful especially with
small children.
Do not place objects in front of the disc tray.
0 Placing a cup containing hot water in front of the
tray may result in injury or scalds when the tray is
opened.
Keep all plastic bags and other packaging out of the
reach of small children.
0 Covering over the head with these can cause
suffocation.
Do not place in unstable locations.
0 If placed on a shaky platform or an incline, or where
there is vibration or impact, it can drop or topple
over and cause injury.
0 This unit cannot be installed vertically.
Do not put anything into the interior.
0 If something enters the equipment’s interior, it can
result in fire or an electric shock.
Do not dismantle/modify.
0 The interior has high voltage parts, which can
cause fire or an electric shock.
Request an inspection of the interior once a year from
the dealer.
0 Using with dust accumulated can result in fire.
0 Conducting it before the rainy season, where
humidity rises, will be more effective.
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Copyrights
0 Recordings from TV broadcasts or pre-recorded
material cannot be used without the consent of the
right-holder under copyright law, except for
personal enjoyment.
0 Software or broadcasts containing copyright
protection signals cannot be recorded or dubbed.
0 Note that broadcasting for profit or public viewing,
material recorded/edited using this unit even in
miniaturised screens, may infringe on authors’
rights protected by copyright law.
Backup of Recorded Contents
0 It is advisable to back up discs containing
important recordings regularly (every few years).
Although digital signals do not deteriorate, failure to
play back or record may arise from the effects of
aging on the disc depending on its storage
environment.
0 Recorded data may be corrupted if an outage
occurs while this unit is operating. Programmes
recorded on the HDD should be dubbed to DVD
early as a safeguard against HDD failure.
0 Recorded programmes or data cannot be restored
once the DVD disc or HDD is damaged.
TRADEMARK AND LICENSE INFORMATION
Manufactured under license from
Dolby Laboratories. ADolbyB and the
double-D symbol are trademarks of
Dolby Laboratories.
ADTSB and ADTS DIGITAL OUTB are
trademarks of Digital Theater
Systems, Inc.
This product incorporates copyright protection
technology that is protected by U.S. patents and
other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright
protection technology must be authorized by
Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is
prohibited.
G-
CODE is a registered trademark of
Gemstar Development Corporation.
The G-
CODE system is manufactured
under license from Gemstar Development
Corporation.
i-LINK is a trademark of Sony Corp.
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Check Out These Capabilities
Feel at ease even on long business trips
Fully recordable max. 300 hours
(HDD Capacity: 160 GB) (with recording mode at FR480)
Equipped with a high capacity hard disk (HDD) to record more of your favourite
programmes. [ P70]
Dub DV tapes
(Equipped with DV input terminal)
Connect with a DV camcorder, and you
can dub DV tapes to the HDD/DVD on this
unit. [ P56]
Even I can programme a timer
Easy programming simply by
entering the G-
CODE number of the
programme
(G-CODE Timer Programming)
Simply enter the G-CODE number that corresponds
to the programme you wish to record (found in
most TV listings), and this unit’s timer is
automatically programmed. You can save the trouble of setting the recording
details such as date and time. [ P38]
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Doing this and that is a breeze!
It’s okay if you don’t know how to operate
Help is available
(Help Guide)
View simple explanations using the button on the remote control when you
have difficulty operating this unit. [ P69]
Record copy-once
programmes on DVD-R
Getting Started
Supports DVD-R (VR mode) recording.
[ P53]
Even I can play back
Record and play back using DVD-RAM/-RW/-R discs
(Equipped with DVD Multi Drive)
Choose from DVD-RAM, DVD-RW and DVD-R discs to match your purpose. [ P12]
Play a variety of discs
(Super Multi Playback)
In addition to DVD-RAM, DVD-RW and DVD-R, +RW and +R discs are
also playable. [ P12]
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Common Ways to Use
Recommended ways of using this unit!
Start off by recording to the HDD
Fully recordable
Max. 300 hours
(with recording mode at
FR480) [ P70]
HDD
NAVIGATION
S-VIDEO VIDEO L(MONO) AUDIO R
PR
ENTER
PROG
PUSH-OPEN
DV
DVIN
PR
HDD DVD
STANDBY/ON
RAM/RW
ABasic RecordingB [ P32]
F-1
To cut away excess portions
or commercials
ADeleting ScenesB [ P67]
To watch only favourite scenes
AGathering Favourite Scenes (Play List Creation)B [ P62]
Dub to DVD discs for long-term storage
Delete unwanted
programmes
watched
ADeleting/Protecting a
ProgrammeB [ P66]
To transfer VHS
tape contents
to DVD discs
ADubbing from DV Camcorder/
Video Cassette RecorderB
[ P56]
ADubbingB [ P52]
ADubbing between HDD and DVD DeckB [ P54]
Which discs to use?
AAbout DiscsB [ P12]
To watch on other DVD players
AWatching on Other DVD Players (Finalising)B [ P51]
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How much can be recorded onto one
disc?
ARecording ModeB [ P70]
How to choose a DVD disc
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At times like these Usable DVD discs
To record repeatedly
To play on other units
To perform high speed
dubbing from the HDD
To record programmes
that are only recordable
once
Getting Started
DVD-RAM
Approx. 100K
times
Recording on DVD-R (Video mode) is
recommended.
DVD-RW
Approx. 1000
times
DVD-R
(Video mode)
0 Be sure to finalise after recording.
[ P51]
DVD-RAM
HDD
Max. approx.
3x speed
DVD
CH
RAM/RW
HDD DVD
ENTER
NAVIGATION
STANDBY/ON
TVGUIDE
PUSH-OPEN
F-1
CH
S-VIDEOVIDEO L(MONO)AUDIOR
0 When performing high speed dubbing, choose a high speed
DVD disc. [ P54]
PRM-compliant
DVD-RAM
DVD-RW
Max. approx.
4x speed
CPRM-compliant
DVD -RW (VR m od e)
(Formatting [ P50])
DVD -R
Max. approx.
8x speed
CPRM-compliant
DVD-R (VR mode)
Not sure which disc to use
For details on the types of discs, see AAbout DiscsB [ P12].
When using DVD-RW, DVD-R
Formatting is necessary. [ P50]
With DVD-RW
0 Format in either VR mode or Video mode.
0 Able to format as many times as desired.
With DVD-R
0 Format using new discs only for VR mode.
0 It will be in Video mode when not formatted.
0 Unable to reformat.
DVD-RAM
DVD-RAM is recommended.
0 Does not require formatting.
0 Able to record repeatedly, or edit such as
deleting unwanted parts.
VR mode
0 When you wish to record repeatedly or edit such as
deleting unwanted parts.
(Unable to record repeatedly with DVD-R.)
0 Deleting recorded programmes will increase the disc
remaining time.
(Does not increase for DVD-R.)
0 When you wish to record programmes that are only
recordable once.
(Use a CPRM-compliant disc.)
Video mode
0 When you wish to play back on other DVD players.
0 Unable to edit such as deleting unwanted parts.
0 Deleting recorded programmes will not increase the
disc remaining time.
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Contents
DR-MH300SAA
HDD & DVD VIDEO RECORDER
Getting Started 2
Safety Precautions ....................................................... 2
Precautions during Operation ............................................ 3
Precautions ................................................................... 4
Copyrights ......................................................................... 5
Check Out These Capabilities ..................................... 6
Common Ways to Use .................................................. 8
Contents ...................................................................... 10
About Discs................................................................. 12
Recordable/Playable Discs............................................... 12
Discs for Playback Only .................................................. 12
Unplayable Discs ............................................................ 13
Care of Discs ................................................................... 13
Handling of Discs ............................................................ 13
Cartridge-enclosed DVD-RAM......................................... 13
Caution for DualDisc Playback........................................ 13
Disc Storage .................................................................... 13
When the Recording/Playback Lens is Dirty..................... 13
How to Use this Manual ............................................. 14
About this Manual ........................................................... 14
Operation of the Menu Screen......................................... 14
Functions of Each Part............................................... 15
Remote Control ............................................................... 16
Preparations 17
Selecting Devices to Connect ................................... 17
Receiving via Antenna ............................................... 18
Receiving via External Receiver................................ 19
Connect Using Video/Audio Cable or S-video Cable ....... 19
Connect Using Component Video Cable ......................... 20
Dubbing from DV Camcorder/Video Cassette
Recorder ............................................................ 21
Listening with Digital Audio (Theatre Surround)..... 21
Setup Procedures ....................................................... 22
Auto Setup................................................................... 23
Setting On-screen Language..................................... 24
Setting TV Screen Size............................................... 25
Input/Output Setting ................................................... 26
Clock Setting............................................................... 27
Setting Receiving Channels ...................................... 28
G-
CODE Guide Channel Set ........................................ 30
Screen Display ............................................................ 31
On-Screen Display .......................................................... 31
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Basic Operations 32
Basic Recording ......................................................... 32
Basic Playback (Library Database Navigation)........ 34
Usable Buttons during Playback............................... 36
Timer Programming Guide ........................................ 37
G-
CODE Timer Programming ...................................... 38
Calendar Timer Programming................................... 40
Checking, Changing or Cancelling a Timer
Programme ........................................................ 42
Automatic Satellite Programme Recording (HDD)............ 43
CH
HDD DVD
STANDBY/ON
RAM/RW
ENTER
NAVIGATION
TVGUIDE
PUSH-OPEN
DV
DVIN
F-1
CH
S-VIDEO VIDEOL(MONO)AUDIO R
Watching While Recording ........................................ 44
Programme Playback during Recording
(HDD & DVD-RAM) ................................................. 44
Play Back Other Programmes While Recording
(HDD & DVD-RAM/-RW/-R) ..................................... 45
Watching DVD Videos................................................. 46
Watching DVD Videos.....................................................46
Audio, Subtitle and Angle Selection .................................47
Switching the Image Output Format .........................48
Playing Back MP3 & JPEG Files................................49
Formatting ................................................................... 50
Watching on Other DVD Players (Finalising) ...........51
Dubbing 52
Dubbing........................................................................ 52
Recordable Once Only Programmes (Copy-once)...53
Dubbing between HDD and DVD Deck......................54
Dubbing from DV Camcorder/Video Cassette
Recorder.............................................................56
Dubbing from DV Camcorder ..........................................56
Dubbing from Video Cassette Recorder (VCR)..................57
Editing 58
Modifying Thumbnail/Category .................................58
Modify Thumbnail............................................................59
Modify Category...............................................................59
Creating Programme Title .......................................... 60
Creating/Deleting Chapters (Marks)..........................61
Gathering Favourite Scenes (Play List Creation).....62
Editing Play List ..........................................................64
Modify Scene ...................................................................64
Move Scenes ....................................................................65
Add Scenes ......................................................................65
Deleting/Protecting a Programme ............................. 66
Deleting a Programme......................................................66
Deleting Scenes .......................................................... 67
Dividing Scenes .......................................................... 68
Useful Features 69
Help Guide ...................................................................69
Recording Mode ..........................................................70
FR (Free Rate) Mode.........................................................70
DV Mode .........................................................................71
Weekly/Daily Timer Programming............................. 72
Temporary Recording .................................................74
Setting Time Range for Temporary Recording................... 74
Using the Temporary Recording Function ........................74
Timer Recording ..........................................................75
Managing DVDs (Library) ...........................................76
To Register to Library .......................................................76
To Delete from Library .....................................................77
To Search for Recorded Programmes from Library............ 77
Sound ...........................................................................78
Avoiding Misuse..........................................................79
To Disable Operation (Child Lock)...................................79
To Lock the Disc Tray (Tray Lock) ....................................79
Changing Remote Control Settings...........................80
Operating a TV from Other Manufacturers .......................80
Using Multiple JVC Recorders ..........................................80
Playback Setting Menu Operations ...........................81
How to Use the Playback Setting Menu ...........................81
Description of Each Setting ..............................................82
Setup Menu ..................................................................84
Language Code List ....................................................90
Glossary ....................................................................... 91
Troubleshooting/Appendix 92
Q&A ..............................................................................92
Troubleshooting ..........................................................94
On-screen Message ....................................................96
Specifications ..............................................................98
List of Terms................................................................99
Getting Started
Verify the Accessories
RF cable
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Infrared remote control unit
Audio/Video cable
R6 Battery x 2
Input cable adapter
Output cable adapter
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About Discs
Recordable/Playable Discs
Disc type
HDD
DVD-RAM 12 cm: 4.7 GB/9.4 GB (*1)
DVD-RW
DVD-R
*1 The 9.4 GB and 2.8 GB DVD-RAM discs stated in the table refers to double-sided discs, not double-layered
discs.
Built-in 333
8 cm: 1.4 GB/2.8 GB (*1)
Ver . 2 .0
Ver . 2 .1
Ver. 2.1/3x
12 cm: 4.7 GB
8 cm: 1.4 GB
Ver . 1 .1
Ver. 1.1/2x
Ver. 1.2/4x
12 cm: 4.7 GB
8 cm: 1.4 GB
General
Ver . 2 .0
Ver. 2.0/4x/8x
Ver. 2.1/16x
Recording
mode
VR mode
VR mode
Video mode
VR mode
Video mode
Formatting
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33 3
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Repeated
recording
Live
Memory
Playback
Editing Finalising
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Discs for Playback Only
Disc type Description
Commercially available video disc (e.g. movies, music)
DVD Vide o
DVD Au dio
Video CD
Super
Video CD
CD-DA
CD-ROM
CD-R/
RW
The region number playable on this unit is A4B.
(example of playable region number indications)
Converts discs in TV formats other than PAL format (e.g. NTSC format), to PAL
format for playback.
Commercially available music DVD
Discs marked as playable with DVD player can be played.
Commercially available video disc
Music CD
DTS music CDs can also be played. (Decoder required separately.)
MP3 and JPEG files in music CD format as well as AISO9660B or Joliet format can
be played.
JPEG files playable on this unit must conform to JFIF/Baseline process, and the
maximum resolution is 2,812 pixels in width by 2,112 pixels in height.
(Includes CD-R or CD-RW recorded in Video CD/Super Video CD format.)
0 +R/+RW discs recorded and finalised in Video mode can be played. ADVDB will be displayed on the front display
panel.
0 CDs recorded in Packet Write format cannot be played.
0 The performance of CDs that do not conform to CD-DA standards (e.g. copy control CDs) cannot be guaranteed.
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Unplayable Discs
Cartridge-enclosed DVD-RAM
0 DVD-RAM (2.6 GB/5.2 GB)
0 DVD-R DL (single-sided double-layered)
0 +R DL (single-sided double-layered)
0 DVD-R for Authoring
0 CD-ROM/R/RW (including PhotoCD, CD-G)
0 DDCD (1.3 GB Double Density CD)
0 HDCD (High Density CD)
Never use discs with their seals or labels peeled off;
discs in unusual shapes rather than circular ones; badly
warped discs; cracked discs and others.
Care of Discs
0 Dirt such as fingerprints or dust on the disc may result
in distortions in images or sounds. Always keep clean
with a soft cloth.
0 Gently wipe from the centre of the disc towards the
edge with a soft cloth.
0 For stubborn stains, wipe using a cloth dampened
with a little water, then finish with a dry cloth.
0 Never use thinner or
benzene, alcohol,
conventional record cleaners
or anti-static sprays. It may
damage the disc.
Handling of Discs
0 Cartridge-enclosed DVD-RAM is not supported.
Remove the disc from its cartridge before use. For
details on removable discs (TYPE2, TYPE4), refer to
their manuals.
Caution for DualDisc Playback
The non-DVD side of a DualDisc does not comply with
the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard. Therefore,
the use of non-DVD side of a DualDisc on this unit is
not recommended.
Disc Storage
0 Avoid storing in the following places.
• Humid or dusty places and places prone to fungus.
• Places exposed to direct sunlight or near heaters.
• Inside a vehicle in summer.
0 Do not drop or subject to impact.
0 Put into the case and store upright.
0 Stacking, propping or dropping without putting it in a
case may result in deformation and cracks.
When the Recording/Playback Lens is Dirty
Getting Started
Removing the disc
Correct way to hold the disc
Placing the disc
0 Avoid touching the recording/playback surface.
0 Extended use may lead to dust or dirt adhering to the
recording/playback lens and preventing normal
recording or playback.
0 Cleaning with a commercially available DVD lens
cleaner every six months is recommended, although
it also depends on the frequency of use and the
installation environment.
0 Refer to the lens cleaner manual on how to clean.
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How to Use this Manual
Operation of the Menu Screen
ABCDEFGHIJK
0 Applicable media are highlighted on the above icons.
DVD
TV
DUBBING
Selection
Keys
(FGDE)
HELP
EDIT
PROG
NAVIGATION
A
RETURN
SET UP
0 The menu screen will be displayed when any of the
following buttons is pressed.
SET UP, NAVIGATION, EDIT, PROG, DUBBING,
HELP
0 Select options using the Selection Keys (FGDE) on
the remote control.
SELECT
0 Option
A light green item with a small
arrow, on the menu screen.
0 Confirm using ENTER.
CONFIRM
Example
A Select an item.
SELECT
CLOCK SET
INITIAL SET UP
2005
0 Buttons to use in each step are denoted by step
numbers.
0 Other buttons to use are denoted by button names.
About this Manual
The text in this manual mainly describes operations
that use the remote control.
0 Remote control buttons are expressed as button
names.
0 Options on the menu screen are enclosed in double
inverted commas as in AoptionB.
Supplementary descriptions in this manual.
0 NOTE: Describes relevant information.
0 IMPORTANT: Describes limitations on functions or
operation.
0 CAUTION: Indicates a cause of malfunction or the
possibility of recordings being erased.
0 : Denotes the relevant page.
0 A - k : Numbers attached to items in the setup
menu.
CONFIRM
0 Options are prominently shown as pop-ups in the
screen illustration on this manual.
0 Press RETURN to return to the previous menu screen
or the broadcast screen.
0 Simple operations are displayed on the left or bottom
in most menu screens.
(Bottom screen display)
ENTER
SET UP
EXIT SELECT
SELECT WITH @
THEN PRESS [ENTER]
PRESS [SETUP] TO EXIT
0 Verify the settings, then press the initial button again
to exit the menu screen and return to the broadcast
screen.
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Functions of Each Part
F-1
DV
DV IN
PR
ENTER
NAVIGATION
PROG
Front View
Infrared receptor
Power (On/Off)
STANDBY/ON
Operate HDD
Operate DVD
HDD DVD
Recording
Open/Close
Stop
Connect video
cassette
recorder, etc.
[ P21]
Display the Library Database Navigation screen
Confirm
Change channels
(Up/Down)
Select
Play
(Up/Down/Left/Right)
Show programme navigation
Disc tray
RAM/RW
F-1
S-VIDEO VIDEO L(MONO) AUDIO R
NAVIGATION
PROG
PR
ENTER
DV
DV
IN/OUT
Dubbing
Connect DV
camcorder
[ P21]
RAM/RW
F-1
S-VIDEO VIDEO L(MONO) AUDIO R
NAVIGATION
Getting Started
PR
ENTER
PROG
PUSH-OPEN
DV
DVIN
PR
Press at PUSH - OPEN
to open the cover.
Front Display Panel
Disc operation indicator
Video indicator
VR mode disc
indicator
HDD mode indicator
Disc type indicator
Linear PCM indicator
LPCM
FR
XP SP LP EP
+
-
HDD DVDVR-
RW VCD
RAM
Image output indicator
Progressive Output
Information Display during Disc Playback
Group
Title
Surround indicator
Tr a ck
Chapter
Recording mode
indicator
Indicates the rate
during FR.
Playback mode indicator
Recording/Playback time/Clock
display
With information display in alphabet.
Disc remaining time indicator
Receiving channel display
CH lights up.
0 There are 4 levels of brightness that can be set for the front display panel. Setup Menu ADIMMER (DURING POWER
ON)B [ P88] c
0 Messages may be displayed depending on the operation.
• When the power plug is inserted: Alternating display of APLEASEB and AWAITB.
• When a disc is loaded: AREADINGB
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Functions of Each Part (continued)
Remote Control
Power (On/Off) TV
TV input switch
Open/Close disc tray
Operate HDD
Enter numbers (Number Keys)
Switch channels
Cancel [ P29, 55]
Auxiliary
Switch to external input channel
Dubbing [ P54]
(TV mute)
Switch to broadcast screen [ P45]
Display TOP menu [ P46]
During DVD Video playback
Select
Display the menu [ P46]
Display screen information [ P31, 81]
TV/DVD remote control selector
Usually set to DVD
Power (On/Off) DVD
Operate DVD
TV volume
Channel Up/Down
Enter into memory/marking [ P35, 55]
Programming the timer [ P38, 40]
Editing [ P58]
Watch recorded programme [ P34]
Confirm
Return to previous screen
Basic recording/playback operations
[ P33, 36, 47]
Shift back a little and replay [ P36]
Switch time display [ P36]
Set recording mode [ P70]
Check disc remaining time
Switch bilingual sound
Automatic Satellite Programme
NOTES: (Regarding batteries)
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[ P47, 78]
Recording [ P43]
View Help [ P69]
Skip forward a little [ P36]
DVD Video playback settings [ P47]
Sound/Subtitles/Camera Angle
View recording screen [ P45]
During Live Memory Playback
Perform basic setup [ P84]
Switch image output [ P48]
0 If the remote control’s functional distance becomes shorter, the batteries are depleted. At times like this, replace
with new batteries. Insert them correctly in the directions indicated for F and G.
0 If problems occur while using the remote control, remove the batteries, then re-insert them after more than 5
minutes and try again.
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Selecting Devices to Connect
9 Connection methods vary with the devices used. Refer also to the manuals of the devices to be
connected.
9 Turn off the devices before connecting.
Antenna
Cable, satellite broadcast
External receiver
Preparations
Rear View
Connect with antenna or cable
Connect with TV’s antenna
TV
Connect with video output of
Or with input of external receiver
ANTENNA
COMPONENT
IN
OUT
VIDEO OUT
Y
L-1 L-2
P
B
P
R
terminal
Connect with TV input
Via Component video
external device
IN/OUT
Connect with TV input
Via SCART connector
Cooling fan Power cord
IN/DECODER
AUDIO
COAXIAL
OUT
TIGHT
DIGITALOUT
PCM/STREAM
LEFT
Connect with amplifier’s digital input
Via Digital Audio (Coaxial)
Connect with TV or amplifier input
Using Audio cable
Amplifier
JVC
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Receiving via Antenna
TO CABLE OR ANTENNA
ANTENNA
IN
ANTENNA
IN
OUT
ANTENNA
OUT
RF cable
(supplied)
L-1
IN/OUT
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
Y
L-1 L-2
P
B
P
R
ANT IN
IN/OUT
IN/DECODER
EXT IN
DIGITALOUT
PCM/STREAM
LEFT
COAXIAL
AUDIO
OUT
TIGHT
Audio/Video cable
(supplied)
S-video cable
(not supplied)
JVC
IMPORTANT:
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TV
0 When connecting this unit’s output terminal [L-1 IN/OUT] to the external input of the TV, set the switch on the
output cable adapter according to the connection you wish to make, as follows:
S-video connection: Set to Y/C.
Composite video connection: Set to CVBS.
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Receiving via External Receiver
Connect Using Video/Audio Cable or S-video Cable
TO CABLE OR ANTENNA
ANT IN
TO TV
RF cable
(not supplied)
ANTENNA
ANTENNA
OUT
RF cable
(supplied)
IN
ANTENNA
OUT
Preparations
External receiver
OUTPUTOUTPUT
Audio/Video cable
(not supplied)
L-1
IN/OUT
COMPONENT
IN
VIDEO OUT
Y
L-1 L-2
P
B
P
R
L-2
IN/DECODER
IN/OUT
IN/DECODER
AUDIO
OUT
DIGITALOUT
PCM/STREAM
LEFT
COAXIAL
TIGHT
ANT IN
EXT IN
Audio/Video cable
(supplied)
S-video cable
(not supplied)
JVC
IMPORTANT:
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TV
0 When connecting this unit’s output terminal [L-1 IN/OUT] to the external input of the TV, set the switch on the
output cable adapter according to the connection you wish to make, as follows:
S-video connection: Set to Y/C.
Composite video connection: Set to CVBS.
0 Leave the external receiver on during timer recording standby.
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Receiving via External Receiver (continued)
Connect Using Component Video Cable
TO CABLE OR ANTENNA
RF cable
(not supplied)
RF cable
(supplied)
ANT IN
ANT IN
TO TV
TO TV OUTPUT
ANTENNA
ANTENNA
ANTENNA
OUT
ANTENNA
ANTENNA
OUT
OUT
IN
IN
IN
VIDEO OUT
COMPONENT
COMPONENT
COMPONENT
Y
P
B
P
R
Green: Y
Blue: P
Red: P
-OUT PUT-
VIDEO
AUDIO L
AUDIO R
OUTPUT
VIDEO OUT
L-1 L-2
OUTPUT
AUDIO
INPUT L-1
VIDEO, AUDIO
IN/DECODER
IN/OUT
Component video cable
(not supplied)
B
R
COMPONENT Y
COMPONENT Y
ANT IN
ANT IN
L-2
IN/DECODER
G-LINK
-IN PUT-
-IN PUT-
PB
PR
AUDIO L
AUDIO L
AUDIO R
AUDIO R
PB
PR
AUDIO
External receiver
Audio/Video cable
(supplied)
AUDIO
OUT
DIGITALOUT
PCM/STREAM
LEFT
COAXIAL
OUT
TIGHT
DBS CTL
Audio cable
(not supplied)
JVC
JVC
TV
IMPORTANT:
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0 To use the component output, be sure to set the following. Setup Menu AL-1 OUTPUTB = ACOMPONENTB
[ P89] i
Otherwise, the proper image will not be displayed.
0 Leave the external receiver on during timer recording standby.
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Dubbing from DV Camcorder/Video Cassette Recorder
.
.
F-1
S-VIDEO VIDEO
L(MONO) -AUDIO- R
DV
IN/OUT
HDD DVD
STANDBY/ON
S-video cable
(not supplied)
Audio/Video cable
(supplied)
-OUTPUTS-VIDEO
Video Recorder/Player
VIDEO
AUDIO L
AUDIO R
IMPORTANT:
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0 When connecting the unit to a device equipped with
a DV input connector, be sure to use the optional DV
cable (VC-VDV204U).
RAM/RW
F-1
S-VIDEO VIDEO L(MONO) AUDIO R
NAVIGATION
PROG
PR
ENTER
DV
DV
IN/OUT
Open the connector
cover.
DV cable (VC-VDV204U)
(not supplied)
DV IN/OUT
DV camcorder
NOTE:
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0 The [DV IN/OUT] terminal works bidirectionally.
Preparations
Listening with Digital Audio (Theatre Surround)
ANTENNA
COMPONENT
IN
OUT
DIGITAL IN
DIGITAL IN
COAXIAL
COAXIAL
IMPORTANT:
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0 See ASoundB [ P78].
0 It is not possible to switch the audio for bilingual programmes recorded on DVD-RAM, DVD-RW (VR mode) or
DVD-R (VR mode).
In such cases, set the following. Setup Menu ADIGITAL AUDIO OUTB = APCM ONLYB [ P84] D.
VIDEO OUT
Y
L-1 L-2
P
B
P
R
IN/OUT
IN/DECODER
Digital Audio coaxial cable
(not supplied)
Audio/Video Amplifier
AUDIO
LEFT
OUT
TIGHT
DIGITALOUT
PCM/STREAM
COAXIAL
INPUT L-1
PCM/STREAM
VIDEO, AUDIO
COAXIAL
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Setup Procedures
9 In order to use this unit correctly, set each item in the following steps.
When connecting an antenna and TV,
A Turn on the TV.
B Switch the TV to the input (EXT-1, EXT-2, etc.) connected with this unit.
C Insert the unit’s power plug into the socket.
0 APLEASEB and AWAITB blink alternately on the front display panel as the unit starts up. (Takes around 40
seconds.)
D When “PLEASE” and “WAIT” go off, turn on the unit.
0 Auto setup begins automatically, and the clock set screen is displayed.
E Set the clock.
AClock SettingB [ P27]
AAuto SetupB [ P23]
ASetting On-screen LanguageB [ P24]
ASetting TV Screen SizeB [ P25]
properly
Exit
ASetting Receiving
ChannelsB [ P28]If unable to receive
AG-
CODE Guide Channel
SetB [ P30]
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Auto Setup
.
9 Performs channel setting automatically after
the clock and TV system has been set.
PREPARATION:
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0 Switch TV/DVD on the remote control to DVD.
DVD
TV
A
CH/PR(+/-)
C Select “B/G”.
SELECT
TV SYSTEM
B/G
D/K
CONFIRM
0 The AUTO SET screen will be displayed, and
auto setup is performed.
CONFIRM
0 While AUTO SET is in progress, AAUTOB will be
displayed on the front display panel. Do NOT
press any button on the unit or the remote control
during this time. To cancel, press ENTER.
The ASCAN COMPLETEDB screen will be displayed
when AUTO SET is completed.
I
AUTO SET
PLEASE WAIT ...
CANCEL
Preparations
B - D
A Turn on the unit.
STANDBY/ON
STANDBY/ON
0 To turn on using the unit, press STANDBY/ON.
0 The area selection screen will be displayed
automatically.
D Exit setup.
CONFIRM
If auto setup was successful
Receivable channels in your area are automatically
assigned to the programme numbers. You can tuned
to these channels with CH/PR(+/-).
If auto setup was unsuccessful
ASCAN COMPLETED - NO SIGNAL -B will be
HDD
displayed.
0 Check the antenna cable connection, switch off the
power, then perform auto setup all over again.
0 Set channels manually for broadcast stations with
poor reception.
See ASetting Receiving ChannelsB [ P28].
B Set the clock.
0 See AClock SettingB [ P27].
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Setting On-screen
.
Language
9 Set the language for menu display on the
screen.
A Access the setup menu.
B Select “FUNCTION SET UP” .
PREPARATION:
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0 Switch TV/DVD on the remote control to DVD.
DVD
TV
B - E
A, F
C Select “DISPLAY SET”.
SELECT
FUNCTION SET UP
DISPLAY SET
D Select “ON SCREEN LANGUAGE”.
SELECT
CONFIRM
ON SCREEN LANGUAGE ENGLISH
E Select the desired language.
SELECT
CONFIRM
ON SCREEN LANGUAGE
ENGLISH
F Exit setup.
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Setting TV Screen Size
9 Set in accordance with the monitor type of
the connected TV and others.
A Access the setup menu.
B Select “FUNCTION SET UP”.
C Select “VIDEO IN/OUT”.
Preparations
B - E
A, F
MONITOR TYPE
A4:3LBB (Letterbox conversion)
Select this if the aspect ratio of your TV is 4:3
(conventional TV). When displaying a 16:9 wide image,
it is displayed in full screen with a black band at the top
and bottom.
A4:3PSB (Pan & Scan)
Select this if the aspect ratio of your TV is 4:3
(conventional TV). When displaying a wide image, it is
displayed with the left and right cropped.
A16:9AUTOB (Wide television conversion)
Select this if the aspect ratio of your TV is 16:9 (wide
TV). When displaying a 4:3 image, the TV will adjust
accordingly.
A16:9FIXB (Wide television conversion)
Select this if the aspect ratio of your TV is 16:9 (wide
TV). When displaying a 4:3 image, this unit will adjust
accordingly.
SELECT
FUNCTION SET UP
VIDEO IN/OUT
D Select “MONITOR TYPE”.
SELECT
MONITOR TYPE 4:3LB
CONFIRM
E Select the monitor type of your TV.
SELECT
MONITOR TYPE
CONFIRM
4:3LB
4:3LB
4:3PS
16:9AUTO
16:9FIX
F Exit setup.
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Input/Output Setting
.
9 The SCART connector supports the
connection of composite video signals.
Settings must correspond with the type of
video signal to use and the device to
connect.
B - D
A Access the setup menu.
B Select “FUNCTION SET UP” .
C Select “VIDEO IN/OUT”.
SELECT
FUNCTION SET UP
VIDEO IN/OUT
D Set the input/output terminal.
A Select and confirm on AF-1 INPUTB.
A, E
SELECT
F-1 INPUT
CONFIRM
IMPORTANT:
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0 For normal use, you can leave the default settings as
they are.
0 See the following page regarding each setting. Setup
Menu AF-1 INPUTB, AL-1 OUTPUTB, AL-1 INPUTB,
AL-2 SELECTB [ P88, 89] h - k
B Select and confirm on AL-1 OUTPUTB.
C Select and confirm on AL-1 INPUTB.
D Select and confirm on AL-2 SELECTB.
0 See the description below for the combinations
of settings.
0 For image output format other than A576iB (during
progressive scan), viewing is not possible as the
images are distorted.
Possible combinations
AL-2 SELECTB (*1)
AVIDEO/RGBB 3 3 3 3
AS-VIDEO/RGBB 3 3 3 3
ASAT VIDEO/RGBB 3 3 3 (*3)
ASAT S-VIDEO/RGBB 3 3 (*3)
AL-1 INPUTB
AVIDEOB 3 3 3 3
AS-VIDEOB 3 (*4) 3 (*4)
*1 Switching to RGB signals is automatic.
*2 Component videos will be output from the [COMPONENT] terminal. Be sure to set to ACOMPONENTB if viewing via component
video.
*3 With this setting, signals from the [L-2 IN/DECODER] terminal will be output to the [L-1 IN/OUT] terminal even if this unit is
turned off.
*4 This setting cannot be made if AL-2 SELECTB is set to ASAT VIDEO/RGBB.
ASCART VIDEOB ASCART S-VIDEOB ASCART RGBB ACOMPONENTB (*2)
E Exit setup.
AL-1 OUTPUTB
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
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Clock Setting
9 Clock setting is necessary in order to perform
timer programming on this unit.
A Access the setup menu.
B Select “INITIAL SET UP”.
B - F
A, G
SELECT
CLOCK SET
C Select “CLOCK SET”.
SELECT
D Select and confirm on “YEAR”.
SELECT
YEAR
CONFIRM
2005
E Select and confirm on “DATE”.
SELECT
INITIAL SET UP
Preparations
CONFIRM
0 Press and hold the Selection Keys (FG) to
change the ADATEB in 15-day intervals.
F Select and confirm on “TIME”.
SELECT
CONFIRM
0 Press and hold the Selection Keys (FG) to
change the ATIMEB in 30-minute intervals.
G Exit setup.
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Setting Receiving
.
Channels
9 Usually performed automatically using auto
setup. If cannot be set automatically, set them
manually.
D Select “MANUAL CH SET”.
SELECT
MANUAL CH SET
CONFIRM
0 The AMANUAL CH SETB screen will be
displayed.
E Select “EDIT”.
SELECT
G
B - G
F
F - H
RETURN
A, H
IMPORTANT:
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0 If channel settings are performed manually, the
CODE guide channel will not be set. See AG-CODE
GGuide Channel SetB [ P30].
A Access the setup menu.
B Select “INITIAL SET UP”.
C Select “TUNER SET”.
CONFIRM
EDIT
F Select a channel that you want to set.
0 A confirmation screen will be displayed.
G Set the channel.
A Select and confirm on ABANDB.
SELECT
CONFIRM
BAND
CH
ID
FINE
TV SYSTEM
----
RETURN
CH
2
B/G
0 ACHB is a regular broadcast band, and ACCB is
a cable broadcast band.
B Select and confirm on ACHB.
0 Select a receiving channel.
C Select and confirm on AIDB.
0 Set for the purpose of identifying the broadcast
stations.
0 See AEntering the Station IDB [ P29].
D Select and confirm on AFINEB.
0 If the reception is poor, press the Selection
Keys (FG) to fine-tune.
E Select and confirm on ATV SYSTEMB.
0 Set to AB/GB.
H Exit setup.
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0 If RETURN is pressed, you will return to the
previous screen, and other channels can also be
set.
Deleting a channel
Operate up to step E.
F Select a channel that you want to
delete.
SELECT
01
CONFIRM
- - -
- - -
G Delete.
0 If the channel is deleted, subsequent channels
will move forward one by one.
Shifting the channel position
Operate up to step E.
- - -
- - -
- - -
- - -
---
---
Entering the Station ID
Select and confirm on AIDB on the
A
confirmation screen.
0 The entry screen for Station ID will be
displayed.
B Enter your desired ID name.
SELECT
CONFIRM
0 Registered Station ID names on this unit are
not available in your country.
0 A maximum of 4 characters can be entered.
C Select and confirm on AOKB.
Preparations
F Select “MOVE”.
SELECT
CONFIRM
01
02
03
04
05
06
- - -
- - -
MOVE
07
08
09
10
11
12
G Select a channel that you want to
move.
SELECT
CONFIRM
H Select the destination channel.
SELECT
CONFIRM
- - -
- - -
---
---
- - -
- - -
0 If the channel is moved, other channels will
move one by one.
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G-CODE Guide Channel Set
.
9 It is necessary to perform Guide Channel Set
to set the guide programme numbers before
using the G-
CODE timer programming.
B - E
A Access the setup menu.
B Select “INITIAL SET UP”.
C Select “TUNER SET”.
D Select “GUIDE PROG SET”.
SELECT
GUIDE PROG SET
11
12
13
CONFIRM
0 The AGUIDE PROG SETB screen will be
displayed.
E Set the guide channel.
A Select and confirm on AGUIDE PROGB.
SELECT
A, F
NOTE:
........................................................
0 Guide programme numbers are assigned to the TV
stations of the respective broadcast areas, for Gtimer programming. These numbers can be found in
most TV listings.
CODE
GUIDE PROG
1
CONFIRM
0 Select the TV station’s guide programme
number from the TV listings.
B Select and confirm on ATV PROGB.
0 Select the channel number of the TV station set
on this unit.
F Exit setup.
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