JVC DR-MH300SE, DR-MH300BE User Manual

INSTRUCTIONS

DR-MH300SE/BE

HDD & DVD VIDEO RECORDER

LPT1089-001B

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 RADIATIONWHEN OPEN.

CAUTION

AVOID EXPOSURE TO 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.

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• 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.

For Italy:

It is declared that this product, brand JVC, conforms to the Ministry Decree n. 548 of 28 Aug.’95 published in the Official Gazette of the Italian Republic n. 301 of 28 Dec.’95.

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.

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.

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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.

Information for Users on Disposal of Old Equipment

Attention:

This symbol is only valid in the European Union.

[European Union]

This symbol indicates that the electrical and electronic equipment should not be disposed as general household waste at its end-of-life. Instead, the product should be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment for proper treatment, recovery and recycling in accordance with your national legislation.

By disposing of this product correctly, you will help to conserve natural resources and will help prevent potential negative effects on the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. For more information about collection point and recycling of this product, please contact your local municipal office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in accordance with national legislation.

(Business users)

If you wish to dispose of this product, please visit our web page www.jvc-europe.com information about the take-back of the product.

[Other Countries outside the European Union]

If you wish to dispose of this product, please do so in accordance with applicable national legislation or other rules in your country for the treatment of old electrical and electronic equipment.

to obtain

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

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.

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.

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.

GUIDE Plus+, S VIDEO Plus+, G-LINK are (1) registered trademarks or trademarks of, (2) manufactured under license from and (3) subject of various international patents and patent applications owned by, or licensed to, Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc. and/or its related affiliates.

GEMSTAR-TV GUIDE INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND/ OR ITS RELATED AFFILIATES ARE NOT IN ANY WAY LIABLE FOR THE ACCURACY OF THE PROGRAM SCHEDULE INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE GUIDE PLUS+ SYSTEM. IN NO EVENT SHALL GEMSTAR-TV GUIDE INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND / OR ITS RELATED AFFILIATES BE LIABLE FOR ANY AMOUNTS REPRESENTING LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS, OR INDIRECT, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROVISION OR USE OF ANY INFORMATION, EQUIPMENT, OR SERVICES RELATING TO THE GUIDE PLUS+ SYSTEM.

i-LINK is a trademark of Sony Corp.

HOWVIEW,

Getting Started

HDMI is a trademark of HDMI Licensing, LLC.

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Check Out These Capabilities

GUIDE

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. [ P84]

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. [ P70]

Even I can programme a timer

Easy programming from the programme listing

(Equipped with programme listing, AThe GUIDE Plus+ SystemB)

Programme easily from the programme listing on the TV screen. [ P46] Countries that can receive the programme listing are Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland, Italy, the United Kingdom, and Luxembourg.

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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. [ P83]

Record copy-once programmes on DVD-R

Getting Started

Supports DVD-R (VR mode) recording.

[ P67]

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) [ P84]

HDD

NAVIGATION

S-VIDEO VIDEO L(MONO) AUDIO R

ENTER

GUIDE

PUSH-OPEN

DVIN

HDD DVD

STANDBY/ON

RAM/RW

F-1

ABasic RecordingB [ P40] ATimer Programming Using

Programme Listing (The GUIDE Plus+ System)B [ P46]

To cut away excess portions or commercials

ADeleting ScenesB [ P81]

To watch only favourite scenes

AGathering Favourite Scenes (Play List Creation)B [ P76]

Dub to DVD discs for long-term storage

Delete unwanted programmes watched

ADeleting/Protecting a ProgrammeB [ P80]

To transfer VHS tape contents to DVD discs

ADubbing from DV Camcorder/ Video Cassette RecorderB

[ P70]

ADubbingB [ P66] ADubbing between HDD and DVD DeckB [ P68]

Which discs to use?

AAbout DiscsB [ P12]

To watch on other DVD players

AWatching on Other DVD Players (Finalising)B [ P65]

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How much can be recorded onto one disc?

ARecording ModeB [ P84]

How to choose a DVD disc

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.

[ P65]

DVD-RAM

HDD

Max. approx.

3x speed

DVD

RAM/RW

HDD DVD

ENTER

NAVIGATION

STANDBY/ON

TVGUIDE

PUSH-OPEN

F-1

S-VIDEOVIDEO L(MONO)AUDIO R

0 When performing high speed dubbing, choose a high speed

DVD disc. [ P68]

PRM-compliant

DVD-RAM

DVD-RW

Max. approx.

4x speed

CPRM-compliant

DVD-RW (VR mode)

(Formatting [ P64])

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. [ P64] 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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DR-MH300SE/BE

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 SCART Cable ........................................... 19

Connect Using Component Video Cable ......................... 20

Connect Using HDMI Cable ............................................ 21

Connect Using HDMI - DVI Cable................................... 22

Dubbing from DV Camcorder/Video Cassette

Recorder ............................................................ 23

Listening with Digital Audio (Theatre Surround)..... 23

Setup Procedures ....................................................... 24

Auto Setup................................................................... 25

Preset Download......................................................... 27

Setting On-screen Language..................................... 28

Setting TV Screen Size............................................... 29

The GUIDE Plus+ System Setup ............................... 30

The GUIDE Plus+ System .......................................... 32

Operation of Remote Control Buttons .............................. 32

Screen Layout of the GUIDE Plus+ System....................... 32

Types of Area................................................................... 33

Editor Area....................................................................... 33

Input/Output Setting ................................................... 34

Clock Setting............................................................... 35

Setting Receiving Channels ...................................... 36

HOWVIEW Guide Channel Set ................................... 38

Screen Display ............................................................ 39

On-Screen Display .......................................................... 39

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Basic Operations 40

Basic Recording ......................................................... 40

Basic Playback (Library Database Navigation)........ 42

HDD DVD

STANDBY/ON

RAM/RW

ENTER

NAVIGATION

TVGUIDE

PUSH-OPEN

DVIN

F-1

S-VIDEO VIDEOL(MONO) AUDIO R

Usable Buttons during Playback............................... 44

Timer Programming Guide ........................................ 45

Timer Programming Using Programme Listing

(The GUIDE Plus+ System) .............................. 46

Timer Programming Using SHOWVIEW Nu mber

in the Programme Listing........................................... 47

Useful Functions of the Programme Listing ...................... 47

Manual Timer Programming

(The GUIDE Plus+ System)............................... 48

Searching Programmes for Timer Programming

(The GUIDE Plus+ System)............................... 50

To Search by Keyword .....................................................51

Using the AMy TVB Area ..................................................51

SHOWVIEW Timer Programming .................................. 52

Calendar Timer Programming.................................... 54

Changing or Cancelling a Timer Programme

(The GUIDE Plus+ System)............................... 56

Checking, Changing or Cancelling a Timer

Programme......................................................... 57

Watching While Recording......................................... 58

Programme Playback during Recording

(HDD & DVD-RAM) ..................................................58

Play Back Other Programmes While Recording

(HDD & DVD-RAM/-RW/-R)......................................59

Watching DVD Videos................................................. 60

Watching DVD Videos.....................................................60

Audio, Subtitle and Angle Selection .................................61

Switching the Image Output Format ......................... 62

Playing Back MP3 & JPEG Files................................63

Formatting ................................................................... 64

Watching on Other DVD Players (Finalising) ........... 65

Dubbing 66

Dubbing........................................................................ 66

Recordable Once Only Programmes

(Copy-once)........................................................ 67

Dubbing between HDD and DVD Deck...................... 68

Dubbing from DV Camcorder/Video Cassette

Recorder............................................................. 70

Dubbing from DV Camcorder ..........................................70

Dubbing from Video Cassette Recorder (VCR)..................71

Editing 72

Modifying Thumbnail/Category ................................. 72

Modify Thumbnail............................................................73

Modify Category...............................................................73

Creating Programme Title .......................................... 74

Creating/Deleting Chapters (Marks) .......................... 75

Gathering Favourite Scenes (Play List Creation).....76

Editing Play List .......................................................... 78

Modify Scene ...................................................................78

Move Scenes....................................................................79

Add Scenes ......................................................................79

Deleting/Protecting a Programme ............................. 80

Deleting a Programme .....................................................80

Deleting Scenes........................................................... 81

Dividing Scenes........................................................... 82

Useful Features 83

Help Guide ................................................................... 83

Recording Mode .......................................................... 84

FR (Free Rate) Mode.........................................................84

DV Mode .........................................................................85

Weekly/Daily Timer Programming ............................. 86

Temporary Recording ................................................. 88

Setting Time Range for Temporary Recording................... 88

Using the Temporary Recording Function ........................88

Timer Recording .......................................................... 89

Managing DVDs (Library) ........................................... 90

To Register to Library .......................................................90

To Delete from Library .....................................................91

To Search for Recorded Programmes from Library............ 91

Sound ........................................................................... 92

Avoiding Misuse.......................................................... 93

To Disable Operation (Child Lock)...................................93

To Lock the Disc Tray (Tray Lock) ....................................93

Changing Remote Control Settings...........................94

Operating a TV from Other Manufacturers .......................94

Using Multiple JVC Recorders ..........................................94

Playback Setting Menu Operations ...........................95

How to Use the Playback Setting Menu ...........................95

Description of Each Setting ..............................................96

Setup Menu .................................................................. 98

TV Station and ID List ............................................... 104

Language Code List .................................................. 105

Troubleshooting/Appendix 106

Q&A ............................................................................106

Troubleshooting ........................................................ 108

On-screen Message ..................................................110

Specifications ............................................................ 112

Glossary .....................................................................113

List of Terms..............................................................114

Getting Started

Verify the Accessories

RF cable

D D

F N I

O R T

N O

EC T O

M E R

E D R

O C E

D V D

Infrared remote control unit

R6 Battery x 2

21-pin SCART cable IR blaster (G-LINK)

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About Discs

Recordable/Playable Discs

Disc type

HDD

DVD-RAM

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

12 cm: 4.7 GB/9.4 GB (*1) 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

Video mode

VR mode

Video mode

Formatting

3333

33 33

33 3

333

Repeated

recording

Live

Memory

Playback

Editing Finalising

Discs for Playback Only

Disc type Description

Commercially available video disc (e.g. movies, music)

DVD V i de o

DVD Audio

Video CD

Super Video CD

CD-DA

CD-ROM

CD-R/ RW

The region number playable on this unit is A2B.

(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

HELP

GUIDE

Selection

Keys

(FGDE)

DUBBING

EDIT

PROG

NAVIGATION

RETURN

SET UP

0 The menu screen will be displayed when any of the

following buttons is pressed.

SET UP, GUIDE, 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. However, it is not light green in colour in the GUIDE Plus+ system.

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 - n : 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.

H EN

Functions of Each Part

F-1

DV IN

ENTER

NAVIGATION

GUIDE

Front View

Infrared receptor

Power (On/Off)

STANDBY/ON

Operate HDD

Operate DVD

HDD DVD

Recording

Open/Close

Stop

Connect video cassette recorder, etc.

[ P23]

Display the Library Database Navigation screen

Confirm

Change channels

(Up/Down)

Select

Play

(Up/Down/Left/Right)

Show programme listing

Disc tray

RAM/RW

F-1

S-VIDEO VIDEO L(MONO) AUDIO R

NAVIGATION

GUIDE

ENTER

IN/OUT

Dubbing

Connect DV camcorder

[ P23]

RAM/RW

F-1

S-VIDEO VIDEO L(MONO) AUDIO R

NAVIGATION

Getting Started

ENTER

GUIDE

PUSH-OPEN

DVIN

Press at PUSH - OPEN to open the cover.

Front Display Panel

VPS/PDC reception indicator

Disc operation indicator

Video indicator

VR mode disc

indicator

HDD mode indicator

Disc type indicator

Linear PCM indicator

VPS/PDC

HDD DVDVR-

LPCM FR XP SP LP EP +

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.

VPS/PDC recording indicator

0 There are 4 levels of brightness that can be set for the front display panel. Setup Menu ADIMMER (DURING POWER

ON)B [ P102] d

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

EN I

Functions of Each Part (continued)

Remote Control

TV input switch

View Help [ P83]

Open/Close disc tray

Operate HDD

Enter numbers (Number Keys)

Switch channels

Cancel [ P37, 69]

Auxiliary

Switch to external input channel

View programme information in the

GUIDE Plus+ system [ P47]

(TV mute)

Enter/Exit the GUIDE Plus+ system

[ P46]

Display TOP menu [ P60]

During DVD Video playback

Select

Display the menu [ P60]

Display screen information [ P39, 95]

Green button on the programme listing

Switch time display [ P44]

Red button on the programme listing

Set recording mode [ P84]

Check disc remaining time

Switch bilingual sound

[ P61, 92]

Switch to broadcast screen [ P59]

TV/DVD remote control selector

Usually set to DVD

Power (On/Off)

Operate DVD

TV volume

Channel Up/Down

Page Up/Down in the GUIDE Plus+ system

Enter into memory/marking [ P43, 69]

Programming the timer [ P52, 54]

Editing [ P72]

Watch recorded programme [ P42]

Confirm

Return to previous screen Basic recording/playback operations

[ P41, 44]

Next Day/Previous Day in the GUIDE Plus+ system [ P46]

Shift back a little and replay [ P44]

Yellow button on the programme listing

Skip forward a little [ P44]

Blue button on the programme listing

DVD Video playback settings [ P61]

Sound/Subtitles/Camera Angle

View recording screen [ P59]

During Live Memory Playback

Perform basic setup [ P98]

Dubbing [ P68]

Recording with VPS/PDC j

NOTES: (Regarding batteries)

......................................................................................................................

Switch image output [ P62]

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.

H EN

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

Rear View

Connect with antenna or cable

Connect with TV input

Via HDMI

Install if using the GUIDE Plus+ system via external receiver.

Placing the IR Blaster (G-LINK)

Connect with IR blaster (G-LINK)

Connect with video output of

external device

Or with input of external receiver

Preparations

External receiver

Do not place obstructions between the IR blaster (G-LINK) and the external receiver’s infrared receptor.

Cooling fan Power cord

ANTENNA

HDMI OUT

OUT

Connect with TV’s antenna

terminal

Connect with TV input

Via Component video

JVC

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

L-1 L-2

Connect with TV input

Via SCART connector

IN/OUT

IN/DECODER

G-LINK

AUDIO

COAXIAL

OUT

RIGHT

DIGITALOUT

PCM/STREAM

LEFT

Connect with amplifier’s digital input

Via Digital Audio (Coaxial)

Connect with TV or amplifier input

Using Audio cable

Amplifier

EN I

Receiving via Antenna

TO CABLE OR ANTENNA

HDMI OUT

ANTENNA

OUT

ANTENNA

OUT

RF cable (supplied)

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

L-1 L-2

L-1

IN/OUT

ANT IN

IN/DECODER

EXT IN

G-LINK

AUDIO

DIGITALOUT

PCM/STREAM

LEFT

COAXIAL

OUT

RIGHT

SCART cable (supplied)

H EN

JVC

Receiving via External Receiver

Connect Using SCART Cable

TO CABLE OR ANTENNA

ANT IN

TO TV TO VCR

RF cable (not supplied)

ANTENNA

HDMI OUT

ANTENNA

OUT

RF cable (supplied)

ANTENNA

OUT

TO TV

IN/OUT

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

L-1 L-2

L-1

IN/OUT

L-2

IN/DECODER

External receiver

IR blaster (G-LINK)

(supplied)

G-LINK

DIGITALOUT

PCM/STREAM

LEFT

COAXIAL

AUDIO

OUT

RIGHT

G-LINK

Preparations

SCART cable (not supplied)

SCART cable (supplied)

ANT IN

EXT IN

*1 Depending on the IR blaster (G-LINK)

connected to G-LINK, the external receiver can be controlled using the GUIDE Plus+

JVC

system. Do not place obstructions between the IR blaster (G-LINK) and the external receiver’s infrared receptor.

IMPORTANT:

......................................................................................................................

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)

HDMI OUT

RF cable

(supplied)

ANT IN

TO TV

TO TV TO VCR

ANTENNA

OUT

ANTENNA

OUT

ANTENNA

OUT

COMPONENT

Green: Y Blue: P

Red: P

-OUT PUT- VIDEO

TO TV

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)

COMPONENT Y

ANT IN

L-2

G-LINK

IN/DECODER

G-LINK

-IN PUT-

PB PR

AUDIO L

AUDIO R

External receiver

IR blaster (G-LINK)

(supplied)

SCART cable (supplied)

AUDIO

OUT

DIGITALOUT

PCM/STREAM

LEFT

COAXIAL

AUDIO

OUT

RIGHT

DBS CTL

PB PR

Audio cable (not supplied)

JVC

IMPORTANT:

......................................................................................................................

0 To use the component output, be sure to set the following. Setup Menu AL-1 OUTPUTB = ACOMPONENTB

[ P103] j

Otherwise, the proper image will not be displayed.

0 Leave the external receiver on during timer recording standby.

H EN

Connect Using HDMI Cable

HDMI cable

(not supplied)

TO CABLE OR ANTENNA

ANT IN

TO TV TO VCR

RF cable (not supplied)

HDMI OUT

ANTENNA

COMPONENT

OUT

ANTENNA

OUT

TO TV

VIDEO OUT

L-1 L-2

L-2

IN/DECODER

IN/OUT

IR blaster (G-LINK)

SCART cable (supplied)

G-LINK

LEFT

IN/DECODER

AUDIO

OUT

RIGHT

G-LINK

External receiver

(supplied)

DIGITALOUT

PCM/STREAM

COAXIAL

Preparations

RF cable

(supplied)

ANT IN

HDMI IN

JVC

IMPORTANT:

......................................................................................................................

0 The default setting for the image output format will be A576iB. If there is no display on the screen, set the output

format. ASwitching the Image Output FormatB [ P62]

0 When both the HDMI cable and SCART cable are connected, be sure to set the following. Setup Menu AL-1

OUTPUTB = ACOMPONENTB [ P103] j Otherwise, images from the [HDMI OUT] terminal will not be displayed.

0 Leave the external receiver on during timer recording standby.

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Receiving via External Receiver (continued)

Connect Using HDMI - DVI Cable

TO CABLE OR ANTENNA

HDMI to DVI

conversion cable

(not supplied)

HDMI OUT

RF cable

(supplied)

RF cable (not supplied)

HDMI OUT

ANTENNA

OUT

ANT IN

TO TV TO VCR

TO TV

ANTENNA

OUT

ANTENNA

OUT

TO TV

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

L-1 L-2

OUTPUT

AUDIO

ANT IN

-OUT PUT- VIDEO

AUDIO L

AUDIO R

INPUT L-1

VIDEO, AUDIO

ANT IN

SCART cable

(supplied)

L-2

IN/DECODER

IN/OUT

G-LINK

DVI IN

AUDIO L

AUDIO R

AUDIO L

AUDIO R

IR blaster (G-LINK)

G-LINK

LEFT

IN/DECODER

AUDIO

OUT

RIGHT

G-LINK

DBS CTL

External receiver

(supplied)

AUDIO

OUT

DIGITALOUT

PCM/STREAM

COAXIAL

Audio cable (not supplied)

JVC

IMPORTANT:

......................................................................................................................

0 Refer also to the TV manual for connection. 0 Devices with DVI terminal (PC displays, etc.) that are not compatible with the copyright protection system (HDCP)

cannot be used.

0 Set to progressive scan output (A576pB or A720pB) if viewing with a TV that supports progressive scan. (The q mark

lights up on the front display panel.) [ P62]

0 Leave the external receiver on during timer recording standby.

H EN

Dubbing from DV Camcorder/Video Cassette Recorder

F-1

S-VIDEO VIDEO

L(MONO) -AUDIO- R

IN/OUT

HDD DVD

STANDBY/ON

S-video cable (not supplied)

Audio/Video cable

(not supplied)

-OUTPUTS-VIDEO

Video Recorder/Player

VIDEO AUDIO L AUDIO R

IMPORTANT:

........................................................

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

GUIDE

ENTER

IN/OUT

Open the connector cover.

DV cable (VC-VDV204U)

(not supplied)

DV IN/OUT

DV camcorder

NOTE:

........................................................

0 The [DV IN/OUT] terminal works bidirectionally.

Preparations

Listening with Digital Audio (Theatre Surround)

ANTENNA

COMPONENT

HDMI OUT

IMPORTANT:

......................................................................................................................

OUT

DIGITAL IN

COAXIAL

0 See ASoundB [ P92]. 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 [ P98] D.

VIDEO OUT

L-1 L-2

IN/OUT

IN/DECODER

Digital Audio coaxial cable

(not supplied)

Audio/Video Amplifier

G-LINK

AUDIO

OUT

LEFT

RIGHT

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 country select screen is displayed.

E Select your country.

DANMARK, DEUTSCHLAND, ESPAÑA, GREECE, ITALIA, LUXEMBOURG, NEDERLAND, NORGE, ÖSTERREICH, PORTUGAL, SUOMI, SVERIGE, OTHER WESTERN

For TV that supports T-V Link

APreset DownloadB [ P27]

AAuto SetupB [ P25]

ASetting On-screen LanguageB [ P28]

(You have already completed the settings if you have selected BELGIUM or SUISSE.) ASetting TV Screen SizeB [ P29]

BELGIUM, SUISSE

AIf ABELGIUMB or ASUISSEB is selectedB [ P25]

properly

AClock SettingB [ P35]

ČESKÁ REPUBLIKA, MAGYARORSZÁG, POLSKA,

OTHER EASTERN

AClock SettingB [ P35]

ASetting Receiving ChannelsB [ P36]If unable to receive

HOWVIEW Guide Channel

SetB [ P38]

AThe GUIDE Plus+ System SetupB [ P30]

Turn off this unit.

H EN

If you do not use the GUIDE Plus+ system

Exit

Auto Setup

STANDBY/ON

HDD

9Auto setup is a function to easily set this

unit’s receiving channel, clock and guide programme number by selecting the region.

A Turn on the unit.

STANDBY/ON

PREPARATION:

........................................................

0 Switch TV/DVD on the remote control to DVD.

DVD

B - D

0 To turn on using the unit, press STANDBY/ON. 0 The area selection screen will be displayed

automatically.

B Select your country name.

SELECT

CONFIRM

BELGIUM

DEUTSCHLAND

ITALIA

NEDERLAND

POLSKA

SUOMI

OTHER WESTERN

0 If ADANMARKB, ANORGEB, ASVERIGEB, or

ASUOMIB is selected, the GUIDE Plus+ system

screen will be set to AENGLISHB. When the confirmation screen is displayed, press ENTER.

If ABELGIUMB or ASUISSEB is selected

A Select a language.

SELECT

ENGLISH

ITALIANO

SVENSKA

DANSK

CONFIRM

ČESKÁ REPUBLIKA

ESPAÑA

LUXEMBOURG

NORGE

PORTUGAL

SVERIGE

OTHER EASTERN

DEUTSCH

ESPAÑOL

NORSK

DANMARK

GREECE

MAGYARORSZÁG

ÖSTERREICH

SUISSE

RETURN

FRANCAIS

NEDERLANDS

SUOMI

RETURN

Preparations

IMPORTANT:

........................................................

0 In areas where the PDC (Programme Delivery

Control) signals are not transmitted, the clock and guide programme number cannot be automatically set.

0 If ADANSKB, ASUOMIB, ASVENSKAB, or

ANORSKB is selected, the GUIDE Plus+ system

screen will be set to AENGLISHB. When the confirmation screen is displayed, press ENTER.

If AMAGYARORSZÁGB, AČESKÁ REPUBLIKAB, APOLSKAB, or AOTHER

EASTERNB is selected

A Set the clock.

0 See AClock SettingB [ P35].

B Continued on the next page

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Auto Setup (continued)

C Select “AUTO SET”.

SELECT

AUTO SET

CONFIRM

0 The AUTO SET screen will be displayed, and

auto setup is performed.

AUTO SET

PLEASE WAIT ...

CONFIRM

CANCEL

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.

D Exit setup.

CONFIRM

If auto setup was successful

The channel and correct time will be displayed on the front display panel.

0 If SHOWVIEW timer programming is performed, the

guide programme number can be verified. See ASHOWVIEW Timer ProgrammingB [ P52].

IMPORTANT:

........................................................

0 After auto setup, check the channels that were set. If

the same broadcast station was set to multiple channels, delete the ones with poor reception. See ADeleting a channelB [ P37]. If the same broadcast station was set to multiple channels, the programme listing may not be displayed properly.

If auto setup was unsuccessful

The clock display on the front display panel will be A-- : --B. The channel may also not be 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 [ P36].

Onscreen language settings by countries



If the country name is set, the onscreen language will be set automatically as shown below.

Country name Language

SUOMI N SUOMI PORTUGAL N ENGLISH DEUTSCHLAND N DEUTSCH POLSKA N ENGLISH NORGE N NORSK SVERIGE N SVENSKA DANMARK N DANSK ÖSTERREICH N DEUTSCH ČESKÁ REPUBLIKA N ENGLISH ITALIA N ITALIANO MAGYARORSZÁG N ENGLISH ESPAÑA N ESPAÑOL NEDERLAND N NEDERLANDS GREECE N ENGLISH LUXEMBOURG N ENGLISH OTHER WESTERN N ENGLISH OTHER EASTERN N ENGLISH

0 For ABELGIUMB and ASUISSEB, the language will not

be set automatically.

0 Onscreen languages can be reset to other languages.

See ASetting On-screen LanguageB [ P28].

0 If ADANMARKB, ANORGEB, ASVERIGEB, or

ASUOMIB is selected, the GUIDE Plus+ system screen will be set to AENGLISHB.

H EN

Preset Download

Perform step A-B [ P25] of AAuto SetupB.

C Select “T-V LINK”.

9If using a TV that provides the T-V Link

function, channel settings can be downloaded from the TV by connecting with a SCART cable.

PREPARATION:

........................................................

0 Switch TV/DVD on the remote control to DVD.

DVD

C, D

IMPORTANT:

........................................................

0 Check that the SCART cable to use is fully wired. 0 In areas where the PDC (Programme Delivery

Control) signals are not transmitted, the clock and guide programme number cannot be automatically set.

NOTE:

........................................................

0 Settings can also be made from Setup Menu AINITIAL

SET UPB N ATUNER SETB N AAUTO SETB.

SELECT

T-V LINK

CONFIRM

0 The AT-V LINKB screen will be displayed, and

auto setup is performed.

SELECT

T-V LINK

PLEASE WAIT ...

CONFIRM

The ASCAN COMPLETEDB screen will be displayed when T-V LINK is completed.

CANCEL

D Exit setup.

CONFIRM

T-V Link functions

Other than the downloading of settings, the following can also be done.

TV Auto Power On

If the play button on this unit is pressed, the TV will be turned on and be switched to the input connected with this unit.

Unit Auto Standby

You can use your TV’s remote control to turn off this unit.

Direct Rec

Channels being watched on TV can be recorded instantly.

See ADIRECT RECB [ P41].

0 Refer also to the TV manual for details on

T-V Link.

0 There are systems such as EasyLink, Megalogic,

SMARTLINK, Q-Link, and DATA LOGIC with similar functions. The compatibility and available functions may differ by system.

Preparations

EN I

Setting On-screen

Language

A Access the setup menu.

9Set the language for menu display on the

screen.

PREPARATION:

........................................................

0 Switch TV/DVD on the remote control to DVD.

DVD

B - E

A, F

B Select “FUNCTION SET UP” . 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.

IMPORTANT:

........................................................

0 If ADANSKB, ASUOMIB, ASVENSKAB, or ANORSKB is

selected, the GUIDE Plus+ system screen will be set to AENGLISHB.

H EN

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.

EN I

The GUIDE Plus+ System

Setup

9Before using the GUIDE Plus+ system, you

need to perform initial setup to enable receiving of the host channel carrying the programme data. Take note of the setting especially if you are using an external receiver. For more information on setting up the GUIDE Plus+ system, please visit www.europe.guideplus.com

A Access the GUIDE Plus+ system.

0 AGridB of the Menu Bar is selected.

B Select “Setup”.

SetupB is hidden on the right of the Menu Bar.

Selection Key (E

Press

) repeatedly until it appears.

C Select “Settings”.

SELECT

CONFIRM

Settings

Setup

Number

Keys

A, E

B - D

IMPORTANT:

........................................................

0 For information on the GUIDE Plus+ system, see the

following page. AThe GUIDE Plus+ SystemB [ P32]

0 If you are using an external receiver, set your external

receiver channel to an appropriate host channel. See AHost Channel ListB [ P33].

0 If you have moved to an area where the GUIDE Plus+

system is not available, press ENTER without entering the postal code at the APostal CodeB entry screen, or set ACountryB to AOthersB.

0 Check that the ALanguageB and ACountryB

options are as set by auto setup.

D Enter the postal code.

A Select APostal CodeB.

SELECT

CONFIRM

0 The entry screen for postal code will be

displayed.

B Enter the number.

SELECT

=====

CONFIRM

0 Can also be entered using the Number Keys.

C Confirm.

CONFIRM

0 Press ENTER when the confirmation screen is

displayed.

0 Returns to the ASetupB screen.

If not using an external receiver

H EN

E Exit setup.

Proceed to step F on the next page.

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