JVC DR-MH30S, DR-MH20S User Manual
DVD & HDD VIDEO RECORDER
DR-MH30S/
DR-MH20S
CABLE/DBS
DVDTV
STANDBY ON
TV/
OPEN/
DVD
TV/CBL/DBS
VIDEO
CLOSE
HDD DVD
TV VOLUME
CH
AUX
CANCEL
MEMO/MARK
PROGRAM
EDITDUBBING
LIVE
TV MUTING
NAVIGATIONTOP MENU
ENTER
RETURN
MENU
NEXTPREVIOUS
SLOWSLOW PLAY/SELECT
CLEAR
PAUSEREC
STOP/
JUMP
REC MODE
DISPLAY
ON SCREEN
REC LINK SET UP
AUDIO
SUBTITLE
ANGLE
LIVE CHECK
PROGRESSIVE
HELP
1
STANDBY/ON
SCAN
F1
S-VIDEO VIDEO
L(MONO)-AUDIO-R
DV
HDD DVD
DV IN
PULL - OPEN
INSTRUCTIONS
For Customer Use:
Enter below the Model No. and
Serial No. which are located on
the rear of cabinet. Retain this
information for future reference.
Model No.
Serial No.
LPT0921-001A
2 EN
A
SAFETY FIRST
Dear Customer,
Thank you for purchasing the JVC DVD & HDD video recorder.
Before use, please read the safety information and precautions
to ensure safe use of your new unit.
Cautions
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within
an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user
to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous
voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may
be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
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
WAR N I N G :
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION:
This unit should be used with AC 120Vd, 60Hz only.
To prevent electric shocks and fire hazards, DO NOT use any
other power source.
CAUTION:
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF
PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
TTENTION:
POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS ÉLECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA
LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE
CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU’AU
FOND.
Note to CATV system installer:
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s
attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines
for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable
ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the
building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
CAUTION:
Changes or modifications not approved by JVC could void user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
A
Important product safety
instructions
Electrical energy can perform many useful functions. But improper
use can result in potential electrical shock or fire hazards. This
product has been engineered and manufactured to assure your
personal safety. In order not to defeat the built-in safeguards,
observe the following basic rules for its installation, use and
servicing.
TTENTION:
Follow and obey all warnings and instructions marked on your product
and its operating instructions. For your safety, please read all the safety
and operating instructions before you operate this product and keep
this booklet for future reference.
INSTALLATION
1. Grounding or Polarization
(A)Your product may be equipped with a polarized alternating-
current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other).
This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a
safety feature.
If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try
reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your
electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the
safety purpose of the polarized plug.
(B)Your product may be equipped with a 3-wire grounding-type
plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin. This plug will only fit
into a grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety feature.
If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your
electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the
safety purpose of the grounding-type plug.
2. Power Sources
Operate your product only from the type of power source indicated
on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power
supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power
company. If your product is intended to operate from battery power,
or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.
3. Overloading
Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral
convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or
electric shock.
4. Power Cord Protection
Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to
be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them,
paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product.
5. Ventilation
Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation. To
ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from
overheating, these openings must not be blocked or covered.
● Do not block the openings by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug
or other similar surface.
● Do not place the product in a built-in installation such as a bookcase
or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s
instructions have been adhered to.
6. Wall or Ceiling Mounting
The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as
recommended by the manufacturer.
SAFETY FIRST
EN 3
ANTENNA INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
1. Outdoor Antenna Grounding
If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product,
be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide
some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges.
Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70,
provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast
and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an
antenna discharge unit, size of grounding connectors, location of
antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and
requirements for the grounding electrode.
2. Lightning
For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or
when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time,
unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable
system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning
and power-line surges.
3. Power Lines
An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of
overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or
where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing
an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep
from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them
might be fatal.
4 EN
SAFETY FIRST
USE
1. Accessories
To avoid personal injury:
● Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket,
or table. It may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and
serious damage to the product.
● Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by
the manufacturer or sold with the product.
● Use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer and
follow the manufacturer’s instructions for any mounting of the product.
● Do not try to roll a cart with small casters across thresholds or deeppile carpets.
2. Product and Cart Combination
A product and cart combination should be
moved with care. Quick stops, excessive
force, and uneven surfaces may cause the
product and cart combination to overturn.
3. Water and Moisture
Do not use this product near water—for
example, near a bath tub, wash bowl,
kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet
basement, or near a swimming pool and
the like.
4. Object and Liquid Entry
Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings
as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that
could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind
on the product.
5. Attachments
Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer of
this product as they may cause hazards.
6. Cleaning
Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not
use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for
cleaning.
7. Heat
The product should be situated away from heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including
amplifiers) that produce heat.
SERVICING
1. Servicing
If your product is not operating correctly or exhibits a marked
change in performance and you are unable to restore normal
operation by following the detailed procedure in its operating
instructions, do not attempt to service it yourself as opening or
removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other
hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
2. Damage Requiring Service
Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to
qualified service personnel under the following conditions:
a. When the power supply cord or plug is damaged.
b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product.
c. If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
d. If the product does not operate normally by following the
operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are
covered by the operating instructions as an improper
adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often
require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the
product to its normal operation.
e. If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way.
f. When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance—
this indicates a need for service.
3. Replacement Parts
When replacement parts are required, be sure the service
technician has used replacement parts specified by the
manufacturer or which have the same characteristics as the
original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric
shock or other hazards.
4. Safety Check
Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the
service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the
product is in safe operating condition.
HOW TO USE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL
● All major sections and subsections are listed in the Table Of Contents
on page 6. Use this when searching for information on a specific
procedure or feature.
● The Index on pages 12 – 15 lists frequently-used terms, and the
number of the page on which they are used or explained in the
manual. This section also illustrates the controls and connections on
the front and rear panel, the front display panel and the remote
control.
墌 mark signals a reference to another page for instructions or
● The
related information.
● Operation buttons necessary for the various procedures are clearly
indicated through the use of illustrations at the beginning of each
major section.
BEFORE YOU INSTALL YOUR NEW UNIT . . .
. . . please read the sections/literature listed below.
● “Cautions” on page 2
● “Important product safety instructions” on pages 3 – 5
Declaration of Conformity
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Model Number: DR-MH30S/DR-MH20S
Trade Name: JVC
Responsible Party: JVC Americas Corp.
Address: 1700 Valley Road Wayne, N.J. 07470
Telephone Number: 973-317-5000
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning
the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different
from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for
help.
● Manufactured under licence from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and
double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
● “DTS” and “DTS Digital Out” are trademarks of Digital Theater
Systems, Inc.
● VCR Plus+, C and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar
Development Corporation. The VCR Plus+ system is manufactured
under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.
TM
● DSS is an official trademark of DIRECTV, Inc., a unit of GM
Hughes Electronics. DISH Network is a trademark of Echostar
Communications Corporation.
● This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is
protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other
intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and
other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must
be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home
and other limited viewing users only unless otherwise authorized by
Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is
prohibited.
TM
SAFETY FIRST
EN 5
When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or a shelf, make sure
that it has sufficient space on all sides to allow for ventilation
(10 cm or more on both sides, on top and at the rear).
When discarding batteries, environmental problems must be
considered and the local rules or laws governing the disposal of
these batteries must be followed strictly.
Failure to heed the following precautions may result in
damage to the unit, remote control or disc/cassette.
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.
— 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.)
3. DO NOT
4. DO NOT
place heavy objects on the unit or remote control.
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
6. DO NOT
expose the apparatus to dripping or splashing.
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.
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.
TTENTION:
To mobile phone users:
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.
On placing the 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.
6 EN
CONTENTS
DISC INFORMATION 7
About Discs ...................................................................................7
INDEX 12
INSTALLING YOUR NEW UNIT 19
Basic Connections ......................................................................19
INITIAL SETTINGS 20
Plug & Play Set ...........................................................................20
Language ....................................................................................21
Clock Set .....................................................................................22
Tuner Set ....................................................................................23
Cable Box and/or DBS Receiver Control Setting .................. 24
Monitor Set ..................................................................................26
BASIC OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK 27
Basic Playback ............................................................................27
Playback Features ......................................................................28
Using The On-screen Bar ...........................................................32
Parental Lock ..............................................................................36
Basic Recording ..........................................................................37
Recording Features .....................................................................38
BASIC OPERATIONS ON HDD DECK 40
Basic Recording ..........................................................................40
Recording Features .....................................................................41
Basic Playback ............................................................................42
Playback Features ......................................................................42
Live Memory Playback ................................................................43
TIMER RECORDING 46
VCR Plus+® Timer Programing ....................................................46
Manual Timer Programing ...........................................................48
Automatic Satellite Program Recording ......................................50
NAVIGATION 51
Library Database Navigation .......................................................51
Modify Original Information .........................................................52
Modify Play List Information ........................................................54
Modify Library Information ...........................................................56
Playback With MP3/WMA/JPEG Navigation ...............................57
EDITING 58
High Speed Dubbing (From HDD To DVD) ................................ 58
Just Dubbing (From HDD To DVD) ............................................ 58
Manual Dubbing (From HDD To DVD) ....................................... 59
Original Dubbing (From DVD To HDD) ...................................... 59
DV Dubbing ................................................................................ 60
Edit From A Camcorder .............................................................. 61
Edit To Or From Another Recorder ............................................ 62
Digital Audio Dubbing ................................................................. 63
REMOTE CONTROL 64
Remote Control Functions .......................................................... 64
SYSTEM CONNECTIONS 66
Connecting To A Dolby Digital Decoder Or An Amplifier With
Built-in DTS ........................................................................... 66
SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS 67
Mode Set .................................................................................... 67
Scan Mode Set ........................................................................... 69
Changing VCR Plus+
Format A Disc (DVD Deck Only) ................................................ 71
Finalize A Disc (DVD Deck Only) ............................................... 72
Help Function ............................................................................. 73
Tray Lock (DVD Deck Only) ....................................................... 73
®
Setting ..................................................... 70
TROUBLESHOOTING 74
SPECIFICATIONS 78
APPENDIX 79
LIST OF TERMS 82
About Discs
Recordable/playable Discs
You can use discs with the following logos for recording and
playback.
DVD-RAM
12 cm: 4.7 GB/9.4 GB
8 cm: 1.4 GB/2.8 GB
Ver. 2.0/2x speed
Ver. 2.1/1x – 2x speed
DVD- R
12 cm: 4.7 GB
8 cm: 1.4 GB
Ver. 2.0/1x – 4x speed (Video
mode)
● The above table is based on the information as of February 2004.
● Recording and playback may not be performed depending on the
characteristics and condition of the disc used, leading to
unsatisfactory results. Using discs manufactured by JVC is
recommended since they have been tested to be compatible with this
unit.
DVD-RAM Discs
It is only possible to use discs which conform with DVD-RAM
standard Version 2.0 or 2.1.
● It is impossible to record on DVD-RAM discs which do not conform to
this standard. If you use a disc formatted under a different standard
version, format it on this unit before use.
● It may not be possible to record, play back, edit or dub a DVD-RAM
disc even if it conforms to the standard if it was recorded or edited on
the devices from other manufacturers or on a PC, or if it has far too
many titles, or if there is very little available capacity remaining on the
disc.
● DVD-RAM discs recorded on this unit cannot be played back on an
incompatible DVD player.
● It is possible to record copy-once programs of digital broadcasts only
onto 4.7/9.4 GB DVD-RAM discs (2.8 GB DVD-RAM discs are not
compatible).
DVD-RW
12 cm: 4.7 GB/9.4 GB
Ver. 1.1/1x – 2x speed (Video
mode/VR mode)
DISC INFORMATION
EN 7
DVD-R/RW Discs
It is only possible to use DVD-R discs which conform with DVD-R
standard Version 2.0.
When a DVD-R/RW disc (Video mode) is finalized (墌 pg. 72), it
can be played back on a standard DVD player as a DVD VIDEO
disc.
When a DVD-RW disc (VR mode) is finalized (墌 pg. 72), it can be
played back on a standard DVD player compatible with the VR
mode of DVD-RW discs.
Before finalizing —
— it is possible to record on unrecorded areas of the disc, edit the
disc title and program titles, and delete programs.
● It is impossible to record or edit DVD-R/RW discs recorded on other
devices even if they have not been finalized.
● It is impossible to overwrite recorded areas of DVD-R discs.
● Available recording capacity does not increase even if a recorded
program is deleted from a DVD-R disc.
After finalizing —
After a DVD-R/RW disc (Video mode) has been finalized, it is
possible to play back the recorded programs (video and/or audio)
on a standard DVD video player as a DVDVIDEO disc.
● Edited titles are displayed as the
“DVD menu” in video mode.
● It is impossible to record, edit or
delete the data either in video
mode or in VR mode.
● Either in video mode or in VR
mode, although the disc can be
played back on DVD players from
other manufacturers, sometimes it
may not be possible to play back
depending on the disc and recording conditions.
● It is impossible to record on CD-R/RW or DVD-R discs used for
authoring.
● It is impossible to record onto DVD-R/RW (Video mode) discs
broadcasts that allow you to copy once. The copy once programs can
only be recorded onto DVD-RW discs formatted in VR mode.
NOTE:
The following may result if you play back a DVD-R disc recorded on
another unit.
● The disc does not play.
● A mosaic pattern (block noise) appears on the screen.
● Video or audio may be dropped out.
● The unit stops during playback.
8 EN
DISC INFORMATION
Discs For Playback Only
You can use discs with the following logos for playback only.
DVD VIDEO Video CD/Super Video CD
(example of region code
indications)
Audio CD
CD-DA files
CD-RW
CD-DA/JPEG/
MP3 files
● Playback may not be performed depending on the characteristics and
condition of the disc used.
● DTS Audio CDs can also be played back (An optional DTS decoder is
required).
● MP3 and JPEG discs can be played back on this unit only when they
have been recorded in the ISO9660 or Joliet format and finalized.
● JPEG files that can be played back on this unit must conform to JFIF/
Baseline process, and the maximum resolution of a JPEG file is
2,812 x 2,112 pixels.
● CD-R/RW discs recorded in music CD format need to be finalized to
play back on this unit.
● Operation and audio quality of this unit are not guaranteed for discs
that do not conform to the Compact Disc specification (CD-DA).
Before you play back a CD, check for the CD logo and read the notes
on the package to confirm that it conforms to the Compact Disc
specification.
● Depending on the intentions of the author of the software, recording
conditions of DVD discs and Video CD/SVCD discs may be
restricted. Since this unit plays back discs according to the intentions
of the author of the software as indicated on the disc, some functions
may not operate as commanded.
● When switching from the first layer to the second layer of doublelayered DVD VIDEO discs, the image and sound may be momentarily
distorted. This is not a malfunction.
● DVD-AUDIO discs compatible with DVD video players can be played.
● Super Audio CDs (SACD) compatible with conventional CD players
can be played.
CD-R
CD-DA/JPEG/
MP3 files
CD-ROM
JPEG/MP3 files
Unplayable Discs
The following types of discs cannot be played using this unit.
Do not attempt to play back any kind of disc that is damaged
(cracked, warped, or repaired with adhesive tape) or discs in
unusual shapes (heart-shaped, octagonal, or other forms). If such
discs are accidentally played back, it may cause noise that can
lead to speaker damage.
● CD-ROM discs (including PHOTO-CD and CD-G)
● Discs recorded in Packet Write (UDF) format
● 1.3-GB double density CDs (DDCD)
● High density CDs (HDCD)
The following discs also cannot be played back.
● Discs of a region number other than “1”
● DVD-RAM (2.6 GB/5.2 GB)
● DVD-RAM (TYPE1)
Region Number
The world is divided into 6 regions for DVD VIDEO discs.
DVDVIDEO discs are assigned a region number to indicate which
region they may be played back in. A disc cannot be played back
on this unit unless the region number of the disc matches that of
the unit. The region number for this unit is “1”. Only discs whose
region number includes “1” or “ALL” can be played back such as
shown below.
Examples of DVD VIDEO labels which can be played back
using this unit.
Marks of discs in this instruction manual
Allows operation with a
DVD-RAM disc.
Allows operation with a
DVD-R disc.
Allows operation with a
DVD-RW disc.
Allows operation with a
DVDVIDEO disc.
Allows operation with a
Video CD/Super Video
CD (SVCD) disc.
Allows operation with
an Audio CD disc.
Allows operation with a
disc including MP3
files.
Allows operation with a
disc including JPEG
files.
Recording Medium And Format
DVD-RAM
● Recording and erasing can be performed as many times as possible
on a disc.
● Editing can be performed after recording, such as deleting unwanted
parts.
● While recording, it is possible not only to start playback of a program
currently being recorded, but also to watch another program
previously recorded.
DVD-RW (VR mode)
● Recording and erasing can be performed as many times as possible
on a disc.
● Editing can be performed after recording, such as deleting unwanted
parts.
DVD-RW (Video mode)
● Can be played back on other DVD players.
● New recording can be performed by erasing all the data on a disc
once played back.
DVD-R
● Can be played back on other DVD players.
● Suitable when keeping a recorded disc for a long time.
File Structure Of Discs
DVD VIDEO
Typically, DVD VIDEO discs are made up of larger units called
“titles”. Each title has a number (title number) that can be used to
select desired titles. Titles are further divided into units called
“chapters”. Each chapter has a number (chapter number) that can
also be used to select desired chapters. Note that some discs are
not divided into titles and chapters.
When you record a program on a DVD-RAM/RW (VR mode)
disc
A single recording session results in a single title (a single
chapter). However, chapter marks are automatically inserted when
recording is paused, or audio changes from monaural to stereo
due to commercial breaks, etc. It is also possible to insert chapter
marks at desired locations during playback. (墌 pg. 29)
When you record a program on a DVD-R/RW (Video mode)
disc
A single recording session results in a single title (a single
chapter). However, chapter marks are automatically inserted when
recording is paused, or audio changes due to commercial breaks,
etc. It is also possible to insert chapter marks at desired locations
during either recording or playback. Once the disc has been
finalized, these chapter marks are deleted and new chapter marks
are assigned automatically approximately every 5 minutes.
DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, DVD-R or DVD VIDEO disc
Title 1 Title 2
Chapter 1 Chapter 2
● In Video mode, even before finalizing, it is impossible to perform
editing operations other than changing the disc name and/or title
names and deleting programs and/or titles.
● After finalizing, it is impossible to perform editing operations.
Chapter 3
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
DISC INFORMATION
EN 9
Audio CD/Video CD/SVCD
Typically, Audio CD discs are divided into separate tracks each
containing one song. Each track is assigned a number. For
example, the third track is Track 3. The same is true for Video CD/
SVCD discs.
However, some discs are not divided into tracks.
S
Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4
Audio CD or Video CD/SVCD
JPEG/MP3 Disc (CD-R/RW/ROM)
MP3/JPEG files put in directories nested in several levels on a disc
will be organized as if they were put in single level directories
(groups) by the MP3/JPEG Navigation of this unit. (墌 pg. 57)
File structure of a disc before starting the MP3/JPEG
Navigation
Directory
MP3 file
JPEG file
File structure of the disc after starting the MP3/JPEG
Navigation
Files are automatically grouped as follows and displayed on the
MP3/JPEG Navigation screen. Data is displayed in the
alphabetical order of file name. Files are grouped based on roots.
● This unit can recognise up to 9 hierarchies including directories and
files.
Also, it can recognise up to 250 files in each group, and up to 99
groups on a disc.
NOTES:
● Video CD/SVCD discs that support Playback Control (PBC)
The contents of a disc are recorded into several hierarchies, and played
back according to the instructions on the screen while navigating through
the hierarchies. It is also possible to playback recorded tracks
consecutively without activating the PBC function even when playing a
PBC-compatible disc. (
● Regarding the contents recorded on discs
Some files may not be played back depending on the file types and other
factors.
墌 pg. 31)
10 EN
HDD DVD
CABLE/DBS
DVDTV
DVD
CH
TV/CBL/DBS
STANDBY/ON
OPEN/
CLOSE
TV/
VIDEO
TV VOLUME
DISC INFORMATION
DVD VIDEO Marks
Sometimes marks are printed on a DVD disc and/or on its
packaging to indicate information regarding the contents and
functions of the disc. Check the marks indicating the contents and
functions of the disc. Note, however, that in some cases a disc may
not include a mark even for a function it supports.
Marks related to video
Number of subtitles Number of angles
Recorded under the
standard 4:3 aspect
ratio
Video playback is in Wide video mode (16:9) on
wide televisions, but in letter box on televisions
with standard 4:3 aspect ratio.
Video playback is in Wide video mode (16:9) on
wide televisions, but pan and scan is used on
televisions with standard 4:3 aspect ratio (either
the left or right side of the image is cut-out).
Marks related to audio
Number of audio tracks
Dolby Digital mark
It has been developed by Dolby Laboratories as
a digital surround system.
DTS (Digital Theater Systems)
You can enjoy DTS audio if you connect an
amplifier with a built-in DTS decoder to the
DIGITAL OUT connector of the unit.
Screen includes black
bands at the top and
the bottom of image
which has a standard
4:3 aspect ratio (letter
box)
Placing A Disc
Opening the disc tray
Press x to open the disc tray.
HDD DVD
F1
S-VIDEO VIDEO
L(MONO)-AUDIO-R
● Pressing the button again closes the disc tray.
● Use the buttons to open and close the disc tray.
● Do not block the disc tray with your hand while it is opening or closing
as this may result in hardware failure.
● Do not place unplayable discs or any object other than a disc on the
disc tray.
● Do not press down strongly on the disc tray or place any heavy
objects on it.
Discs without cartridges
Place the disc on the disc tray with the label side facing up. Since
disc size changes depending on the disc to be played back, be
sure to correctly align the disc with the grooves for its size. If the
disc is not in its groove, it may be scratched or otherwise damaged.
To insert an 8 cm disc, place it according to the inner groove.
DVD-RAM discs contained in cartridges
Double-sided discs:
Remove the disc from the cartridge. Align the disc with the grooves
on the disc tray as shown in the illustration and insert with the side
you wish to play back or record facing down. If you insert the disc
with “Side A” facing down, programs are recorded on the side A.
Single-sided discs:
Remove the disc from the cartridge. Align the disc with the grooves
on the disc tray as shown in the illustration and insert with the label
side facing up.
PULL - OPEN
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DV IN
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Disc tray
Care And Handling Of Discs
How to handle discs
When handling a disc, do not
touch the surface of the disc.
Since discs are made of
plastic, they are easily
damaged. If a disc gets dirty,
dusty, scratched or warped, the
images and sound will not be
picked up correctly, and such a
disc may cause the unit to malfunction.
Label side
Do not damage the label side, stick paper to or use any adhesives
on its surface.
Recording side
Make sure that discs are not scratched and dirty on the recording
side before use. Scratches and dirt on the recording side of a disc
may hinder proper playback and recording. Also be careful that a
DVD-RAM disc may get scratched or dirt when removed from
cartridge then put back in after use.
Storage
Make sure that discs are kept in their cases. If discs are piled on
top of one another without their protective cases, they can be
damaged. Do not put discs in a location where they may be
exposed to direct sunlight, or in a place where the humidity or
temperature is high. Avoid leaving discs in your car!
DISC INFORMATION
EN 11
Maintenance of discs
If there are fingerprints or other dirt adhering
to a disc, wipe with a soft dry cloth, moving
from the centre outwards.
If a disc is difficult to clean, wipe with a cloth
moistened with water. Never use record
cleaners, petrol, alcohol or any anti-static
agents.
CAUTION:
Sometimes during playback, noise may appear or images may
be garbled. This is sometimes due to the disc. (It may not be up
to industry standards.)
These symptoms are caused by the discs, not by the malfunction
of the unit.
12 EN
INDEX
Front View
1
STANDBY ON
C D FE G H I JBA
HDD DVD
F1
S-VIDEO VIDEO
L(MONO)-AUDIO-R
DV
DV IN
K
A Infrared Beam Receiving Window
B Front Display Panel
C Disc Tray
D Open/Close Button (x)
E Stop Button (8)
F Play Button (4)
G Pause Button (9)
H Record Button (7)
I HDD Button
J DVD Button
墌 pg. 27
墌 pg. 14
墌 pg. 10
墌 pg. 27, 42
墌 pg. 27, 42
墌 pg. 27, 42
墌 pg. 37, 40
墌 pg. 40
L ONM
K Standby/On Button (1)
L S-Video/Video/Audio Input Connectors (S-VIDEO/
VIDEO/AUDIO (L/R)) 墌 pg. 61
M DV Input connector (DV IN (i*))
* i (i.Link) refers to the IEEE1394-1995 industry specification and
extensions thereof. The i logo is used for products compliant with the
i.Link standard.
N HDD Lamp 墌 pg. 40
O DVD Lamp
To access covered connectors, pull
and open the connector cover.
墌 pg. 27
墌 pg. 60
DV
L(MONO)-AUDIO-R
HDD DVD
DV IN
PULL - OPEN
Rear View
A E FC DB G H
INDEX
EN 13
IN
OUT
ANTENNA OUTPUT INPUT
Y
P
B
P
R
COMPONENT
S-VIDEO
L-2L-1
L-1
VIDEO
LEFT
L-2
AUDIO
RIGHT
A Antenna Connectors (ANTENNA IN/OUT) 墌 pg. 19
B Component Video Output Connectors (COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT) 墌 pg. 19
C S-video Output Connectors (S-VIDEO OUTPUT (L-1/
墌 pg. 19, 62
L-2))
D Video/Audio Output Connectors (VIDEO/AUDIO
OUTPUT (L-1/L-2))
墌 pg. 62
E S-video Input Connectors (S-VIDEO INPUT (L-1/L-2))
墌 pg. 62
F Video/Audio Input Connectors (VIDEO/AUDIO INPUT
(L-1/L-2)) 墌 pg. 62
G Region Number Label
H AC Power Cord
墌 pg. 8
墌 pg. 19
L-1
L-2
L-1 L-2
S-VIDEO
VIDEO
LEFT
AUDIO
RIGHT
AV COMPU LINK
CABLE BOX
PCM STREAM
DIGITAL OUT
COAXIALOPTICAL
J K LI
I Cable Box Control Connector (CABLE BOX)
J AV COMPU LINK Connector*
* Not function with this unit.
K Digital Audio Output Connectors
(DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL/COAXIAL))
L Cooling Fan
● This prevents the temperature from rising inside the unit.
Do not remove it.
● Install the unit so as not to block the area around the fan.
● The cooling fan on the rear of the unit may be activated even if
the unit is turned off in the following cases;
— In the Automatic Satellite Program Recording standby mode
(墌 pg. 50)
— when “AUTO CLOCK” is set to “ON” (墌 pg. 22)
(Set “AUTO CLOCK” to “OFF” if you mind the noise of the fan.)
1
墌 pg. 24
墌 pg. 63, 66
14 EN
INDEX
Front Display Panel
ABC FEDHGI
A Disc Type Indicator
When a disc is loaded, the type of the disc is indicated.
Disc Status Indicator
When a disc is running, the disc marks rotate.
During High-Speed Search: Rotate faster than normal playback.
During Slow Motion: Rotate slower than normal playback.
While recording: Inner red ring lights in the same way
While paused: Disc marks blink when either
While stopped: Disc marks all light.
While resume stopped: Disc marks all blink.
While the disc tray opened: Disc marks all light out.
No disc on the disc tray: Disc marks all light out.
B VR Mode Indicator 墌 pg. 71
Lights when a DVD-RW disc is formatted in VR mode.
C Recording Mode Indicator (XP/SP/LP/EP/FR) 墌 pg. 37
Blinks when recording mode is being set.
While “FR” is blinking, the left 3 digits of the Multi Display (K L)
indicate setting values ranging from “60” to “480”. After the value
has been set, only “FR” lights.
D Group/Title Indicator (GRP/TITLE)
“GRP” or “TITLE” lights depending on a disc loaded while the left 2
digits of the Multi Display (K) indicate the numbers explained below.
“GRP”: Total number of groups or group number being played
back are displayed on the Multi Display.
“TITLE”: Total number of titles or title number being played back
are displayed on the Multi Display.
E Track/Chapter Indicator (TRK/CHAP)
“TRK” or “CHAP” lights depending on a disc loaded while the 3rd
and 4th digits from the left of the Multi Display (L) indicate the
numbers explained below.
“TRK”: Total number of tracks or track number being played
back are displayed on the Multi Display.
“CHAP”: Chapter number being played back are displayed on the
Multi Display.
as normal playback. During Instant
Timer Recording (ITR), inner red ring
slowly blinks.
recording or playing back.
MLKJNO
F Simulated Surround Effect Indicator (3D) 墌 pg. 34
Lights when a simulated surround effect is set to “3D-ON” on the
on-screen bar.
G Linear PCM Indicator (LPCM)
Lights when “XP MODE REC AUDIO” is set to “LINEAR PCM”
(
墌 pg. 68) for recording with HDD, DVD-RAM, DVD-R and
DVD-RW discs, and when Linear PCM audio is played.
H Random/Program Playback Mode Indicator (RND/
PRGM)
“RND”: Lights when Random Playback mode is set.
“PRGM”: Lights when Program Playback mode is set.
I Repeat Mode Indicator ( /1/A–B) 墌 pg. 33
Select Repeat Playback mode on the on-screen bar.
“”: Whole disc is played back repeatedly.
“ 1”: A single title/chapter/track is played back repeatedly.
“ A–B”: The selected part (A–B) is played back repeatedly.
No display: Repeat Playback mode is off.
J Video Output Indicator ( ) 墌 pg. 69
No display:Indicates that interlace mode is engaged.
(Example) lights when video output mode is in progressive
mode.
K Group/Title Number Display
L Track/Chapter Number Display
M Remaining Time/Elapsed Time Indicator 墌 pg. 30, 38
Lights when remaining time of DVD-RAM, DVD-R and DVD-RW
discs is displayed, and lights out when elapsed time is displayed.
The right 6 digits of the Multi Display (N) indicate elapsed or
remaining time of each track.
No display: Indicates elapsed time of the disc.
Displayed: Indicates remaining time of the disc.
N Remaining Time/Elapsed Time Display 墌 pg. 30, 38
O Multi Display
Displays clock, received channel, elapsed time, and remaining time.
Also displays status of the unit (NO DISC/OPEN/CLOSE/
READING).
墌 pg. 35
: Indicates that progressive mode is engaged.
Remote Control
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STANDBY ON
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CLOSE
HDD DVD
AUX
CANCEL
LIVE
TV MUTING
ENTER
MENU
STOP/
JUMP
REC MODE
DISPLAY
REC LINK SET UP
AUDIO
SUBTITLE
A Open/Close Button (x) 墌 pg. 10
B TV/VIDEO Button
C HDD Button
D Number Keys
E Auxiliary Button (AUX)
F Cancel Button (& (CANCEL))
G Live Button (LIVE)
H Dubbing Button (DUBBING)
TV Muting Button (TV MUTING)
I Top Menu Button (TOP MENU)
J rt w e Buttons
K Menu Button (MENU)
L Reverse Skip Button (2)
Previous Button (PREVIOUS)
M Reverse Search Button (3)
Reverse Slow Button (SLOW –)
N Record Button (7)
O Jump Button (JUMP +/–)
P Recording Mode Button (REC MODE)
Q Display Button (DISPLAY)
R Automatic Satellite Program Recording Button (REC
LINK) 墌 pg. 50
墌 pg. 38, 41
墌 pg. 40
墌 pg. 23, 37, 40
墌 pg. 48
墌 pg. 44
墌 pg. 21
墌 pg. 28
墌 pg. 37, 40
墌 pg. 45
DVD
TV/CBL/DBS
TV VOLUME
CH
MEMO/MARK
PROGRAM
EDITDUBBING
NAVIGATIONTOP MENU
RETURN
NEXTPREVIOUS
SLOWSLOW PLAY/SELECT
CLEAR
PAUSEREC
ON SCREEN
HELP
PROGRESSIVE
ANGLE
SCAN
LIVE CHECK
墌 pg. 46
墌 pg. 58
墌 pg. 64
墌 pg. 28
墌 pg. 28, 44, 45
墌 pg. 31
墌 pg. 28, 44
墌 pg. 29
墌 pg. 37, 40
墌 pg. 30, 38
INDEX
EN 15
S Audio Button (AUDIO)
T Subtitle Button (SUBTITLE)
U TV/CABLE/DBS/DVD switch
墌 pg. 31
墌 pg. 30
墌 pg. 21
V DVD Standby/On Button (DVD 1)
W TV/CBL/DBS Standby/On Button (TV/CBL/DBS 1)
墌 pg. 64
X DVD Button
Y TV Volume Buttons (TV VOLUME +/–)
Z Channel Buttons (CH +/–)
a Memo Button (MEMO)
Mark Button (MARK)
b Programing Button (PROGRAM)
c Edit Button (EDIT)
d Navigation Button (NAVIGATION)
e Enter Button (ENTER)
f Return Button (RETURN)
g Forward Skip Button (6)
Next Button (NEXT)
h Forward Search Button (5)
Forward Slow Button (SLOW +)
i Play Button (4)
Select Button (SELECT)
j Pause Button (9)
k Stop Button (8)
Clear Button (CLEAR)
l Skip Search Button ( )
m Help Button (?)
n One Touch Replay Button ( )
o On-Screen Button (ON SCREEN)
p Set Up Button (SET UP)
墌 pg. 27
墌 pg. 64
墌 pg. 37, 64
墌 pg. 52, 55
墌 pg. 29
墌 pg. 46, 48, 49
墌 pg. 52
墌 pg. 51
墌 pg. 21
墌 pg. 31, 46
墌 pg. 28, 44, 45
墌 pg. 31
墌 pg. 28, 44
墌 pg. 29
墌 pg. 27, 42
墌 pg. 27, 52
墌 pg. 27, 42
墌 pg. 27, 42
墌 pg. 33, 46
墌 pg. 29, 44
墌 pg. 73
墌 pg. 44
墌 pg. 16, 32
墌 pg. 21
q Progressive Scan Button (PROGRESSIVE SCAN)
墌 pg. 69
r Angle Button (ANGLE) (DVD deck only)
Live Check Button (LIVE CHECK)
How To Use
Before use, insert two AA size batteries into the remote control
with the polarity ( and ) matched correctly as indicated on
the battery compartment or on the lid.
The remote control can operate most of your unit’s functions, as
well as basic functions of TV sets of JVC and other brands.
(墌 pg. 64)
● Point the remote control toward the receiving window.
● The maximum operating distance of the remote control is about
8m.
NOTE:
If the remote control doesn’t work properly, remove its batteries, wait
a short time, replace the batteries and then try again.
墌 pg. 30
墌 pg. 44
16 EN
INDEX
On-Screen Display (DVD deck)
When “SUPERIMPOSE” is set to “AUTO” and ON SCREEN on the
remote control is pressed, various operational indicators appear on
the TV screen. To clear the operational indicators, press ON
SCREEN twice.
When playing back a recorded title
TITLE99 CHAPTER999 T. REMAIN6:59:59 01:16:48
FISHING WORLD
XP
A Playback title number
B Playback chapter number
C Disc remaining time
D Current status (playback)
E Audio mode
F Current received (recording) channel position number
(On playback background)
G Bar meter
H Name of title (or play list) currently being played back
I Current playback point
J Recorded mode
K Live Memory mode (recording)
When recording
12
When pressing REC MODE
(Appears for eight seconds.)
RAM
FR360
7: 00 XP
10: 00 SP
20: 00 LP
28: 00
36: 00
EP
FR480
A Disc type
B Current recording speed
C Remaining disc time for each recording speed
D Recording speed
When pressing 7 during recording
ITR 2 : 30
A Recording time for Instant Timer Recording (ITR) mode
TITLE99 CHAPTER999 T. REMAIN6:59:59
RAM
FR360
A Recording point
B Current status (recording)
C Current time
D Recording channel number
11:35 AM
12
On-Screen Display (HDD deck)
When “SUPERIMPOSE” is set to “AUTO” and ON SCREEN on the
remote control is pressed, various operational indicators appear on
the TV screen. To clear the operational indicators, press ON
SCREEN twice.
When playing back a recorded title
When recording
11:00 12:00 1:00
FR360
A Live Memory Recording point
B Live Memory Recording mode
11:35AM
11:33AM
INDEX
EN 17
12
STEREO
0:00 1:00 2:00 01:16:48
004 FISHING WORLD
FR360
STEREO
12
A Title start
B Current playback point
C Title end
D Time scale (This title is an hour and a half long.)
E Play mode
F Elapsed playing time
G Current received (recording) channel position number
(On playback background)
H Recorded title (or play list) number currently being played back
I Name of title currently being played back
J Audio mode
K Live Memory mode (recording)
When watching a program on air
11:00 12:00 1:00
11:35AM
12
STEREO
ON AIR
A Possible start point from where Live Memory Playback can be
performed
B Possible start point from where Live Memory Recording can be
performed
(Received channel has changed at this point.)
C Currently viewed point
D Time scale
E Current time
F Current received channel position number
When pressing REC MODE
(Appears for eight seconds.)
FR360
7: 00 XP
10: 00 SP
20: 00 LP
28: 00
36: 00
EP
FR480
A HDD capacity graph
B Current recording speed
C Remaining HDD time for each recording speed
D Recording speed
When pressing 7 during recording
ITR 2 : 30
A Recording time for Instant Timer Recording (ITR) mode
When using Live Memory playback
11:00 12:00 1:00
A Time scale for Temporary Recording
B Current Temporary Recording point
C Current time
D Current playback channel position number
E Time scale for Live Memory Playback
F Current playback point
G Live Memory playback mode
H Current playback time
11:35AM
11:35AM
12
STEREO
18 EN
INDEX
On-Screen Display (DV Dubbing)
When capturing images from the external DV
equipment
FR360
12bit
0:00 1:00 2:00
HDD
00: 00:00. 00
JVC
GR-DV3500DV
GR-DV3500
00: 00:00. 00
L - R
SOUND1
A Recording speed
B HDD capacity graph
C HDD time counter
D Recording time scale
E HDD mode
F Remote control mode
G Connected DV equipment mode
H Connected DV equipment model information
I Input channel
J Sound mode
K Sound input bit-rate*
* Indicates the sound bit-rate of the connected DV equipment
L Connected DV equipment information*
* Maker name and model name, etc. may not appear depending on the
connected equipment.
M Time counter for the connected DV equipment
N Sound monitor mode
DV DV
1 2
O Remote control switch
P Auto capture button
Q Sound monitor switch
179 :59 :59
DV
R Elapsed recording time
Basic Connections
COMPONENT OUTPUT
ANTENNA IN
ANTENNA
OUT
Component
video cable
(not provided)
RF cable
(provided)
To 75 ohm
terminal
S-Video cable
(not provided)
Coaxial cable
Matching transformer
(not provided)
S-VIDEO OUTPUT
AUDIO/VIDEO
OUTPUT
L-1
Audio/video cable
(provided)
TV
Antenna or Cable
Flat feeder
AC outlet
AC power cord
1
Back of unit
INSTALLING YOUR NEW UNIT
EN 19
It’s essential that your unit be properly connected.
THESE STEPS MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE ANY VIDEO
OPERATION CAN BE PERFORMED.
1 Make sure the package contains all of the accessories listed in
“SPECIFICATIONS” on page 78.
2 Place the unit on a stable, horizontal surface.
3 Connect the unit to a TV depending on the TV and cables you
use.
8 AV Connection
To connect to a TV with AV input connectors —
A Disconnect the TV aerial cable from the TV.
B Connect the TV antenna cable to the ANTENNA IN connector
on the rear panel of the unit.
C Connect the provided RF cable between the ANTENNA OUT
connector on the rear panel of the unit and the TV’s antenna
terminal.
D Connect the provided audio/video cable between the AUDIO/
VIDEO OUTPUT connectors on the rear panel of the unit and
the TV’s audio/video input connectors.
8 S-Video Connection
To connect to TV’s S-VIDEO input and AUDIO input
connectors —
A Perform A – C in “AV Connection”.
B Connect the unit’s S-VIDEO OUTPUT connector to the TV’s
S-VIDEO input connector.
C Connect the unit’s AUDIO OUTPUT connectors to the TV’s
AUDIO input connectors.
● You can obtain high-quality S-VHS pictures.
● If your TV is not stereo-capable, use the unit’s AUDIO OUTPUT
connectors to connect to an audio amplifier for Hi-Fi stereo sound
reproduction.
8 Component Video Connection
To connect to TV’s component video input connectors —
A Perform A – C in “AV Connection”.
B Connect the unit’s COMPONENT OUTPUT connectors to the
TV’s component video input connectors.
C Connect the unit’s AUDIO OUTPUT connectors to the TV’s
AUDIO input connectors.
● You can obtain high-quality component video pictures.
● If your TV is not stereo-capable, use the unit’s AUDIO OUTPUT
connectors to connect to an audio amplifier for Hi-Fi stereo sound
reproduction.
● By using the component video connection, you can view the images
in the progressive mode. For switching to the progressive mode, refer
to “Scan Mode Set” (墌 pg. 69).
4 Plug the end of the AC power cord into an AC outlet. This unit
performs Plug & Play Set automatically. (墌 pg. 20)
● “LOADING” blinks on the front display panel when the AC plug of the
AC power cord is connected into an AC outlet and it takes
approximately 50 seconds for the unit to be turned on. This is not a
malfunction.
20 EN
A
INITIAL SETTINGS
Plug & Play Set
Auto Clock Set/Auto Tuner Set
This unit sets the clock and tuner channels automatically when AC
power cord is first connected to an AC outlet. The antenna cable
must be connected for the Plug & Play setting.
The time and date can be set automatically by the clock setting
data transmitted from one of the regular TV broadcast channels.
We call this TV channel the “host channel” and it is a PBS channel
in your area.
TTENTION:
● If you use a cable box, Plug&Play will not function; set the clock
and tuner channels separately. (墌 pg. 22 – 23)
● Depending on areas or reception conditions, the unit may not
receive the Auto clock setting data from the PBS channel. If this
function is taking a considerable amount of time, it may be
necessary to perform the Semiauto or Manual Clock Set
procedure.
1
1 Connect the antenna cable to the unit. (墌 pg. 19) Then connect
the AC power cord to an AC outlet. Do not turn on the unit.
The clock and tuner channels will be set automatically.
● “LOADING” blinks on the front display panel when the AC plug of the
AC power cord is connected into an AC outlet and it takes
approximately 50 seconds for the unit to be turned on. This is not a
malfunction.
NOTES:
● Auto Clock Set is performed first.
“AUTO” blinks on the front display panel during Auto Clock Set.
● Auto Channel Set is performed next. Auto Channel Set scans all the
channels that are receivable by your unit. During Auto Channel Set,
the channel numbers are displayed as they are scanned and set.
● When Plug & Play setting has been complete successfully, the
correct clock time is displayed. If you perform Plug & Play setting
successfully, there is no need to perform “Clock Set” (墌 pg. 22) and
“Tun e r S e t” (墌 pg. 23). If, however, you want to add or delete
channels, refer to “Manual Channel Set” (墌 pg. 23).
During Auto Clock Set
“AUTO” blinks.
During Auto Channel Set
The channel numbers are displayed and “AUTO” blinks as they
are scanned and set.
INFORMATION
● If “AUTO CLOCK” is set to “ON” (墌 pg. 22), the clock will be
adjusted automatically by the host channel every hour (except
11:00 PM, midnight, 1:00 AM and 2:00 AM) using the incoming
PBS channel clock setting data. (This automatic clock adjustment
can only be performed when the unit is turned off. The clock will be
adjusted just on these hours — on the time displayed on the front
display panel, not on the actual real time.) The default setting of
“AUTO CLOCK” is “ON”. (墌 pg. 22)
● If the memory backup fails, because a power outage occurs or
because the AC power cord is unplugged, Plug & Play will be
performed when power is restored to the unit.
What to do if Plug & Play setting failed
● If an incorrect time is displayed on the front display panel, you may
be receiving the clock setting data of a PBS channel from an
adjacent time zone, or an incorrect PBS channel from a cable TV
system. In this case, perform “Semiauto Clock Set” (墌 pg. 22) or
“Manual Clock Set” (
● If “– –:––” appears on the front display panel, your antenna cable
may not be connected to the unit or there may not be a Host PBS
signal available in your area. Ensure that the antenna cable is
connected correctly. Then turn on and off the unit; the Plug & Play
setting will be automatically reactivated. If Plug & Play setting is not
performed though the antenna cable is connected correctly,
perform “Manual Clock Set” (
(墌 pg. 23) or “Manual Channel Set” (墌 pg. 23).
墌 pg. 22).
墌 pg. 22) and “Auto Channel Set”
Plug&Play Completed
The current time is displayed.
● If an incorrect clock time or “– –:––” appears on the front display
panel, see “What to do if Plug & Play setting failed” (墌 pg. 20).
INITIAL SETTINGS
EN 21
Language
● Turn on the unit.
● Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.
● Slide the TV/CABLE/DBS/DVD switch to DVD.
ENTER
rtwe
SET UP
CABLE/DBS
On-screen Language Set
This unit offers you the choice to view on-screen messages in 3
different languages.
1 Press SET UP to access the Main Menu screen.
2 Press we to select “FUNCTION SET UP”, then press t.
3 Press we to select “DISPLAY
DVDTV
SET”, then press t.
4 Press rt to select “ON
SCREEN LANGUAGE”, then
press ENTER.
5 Press rt to select your
desired language, then press
ENTER.
DVD VIDEO SET UP INITIAL SET UPHDD/DVD SET UP
SUPERIMPOSE
BLUE BACK
DIMMER BRIGHT
POWER SAVE OFF
ON SCREEN LANGUAGE ENGLISH
ENTER
SET UP
EXIT
SELECT
FUNCTION SET UP
DISPLAY SETRECORD/PLAY VIDEO IN/OUT
SELECT WITH [ ] THEN PRESS [ENTER]
PRESS [SET UP] TO EXIT
AUTO
ON
6 Press SET UP to complete the setting.
Menu/Audio/Subtitle Language Set (DVD deck only)
Some DVD discs contain the DVD menu display, audio and
subtitles in multiple languages. With these discs, you can set the
default language as you like.
● The procedure shows how to set “MENU LANGUAGE” as an
example.
1 Press SET UP to access the Main Menu screen.
2 Press we to select “DVD VIDEO SET UP”, then press ENTER.
3 Press we to select
“LANGUAGE SET”, then press
ENTER.
4 Press rt to select “MENU
LANGUAGE”, then press ENTER.
5 Press rt to select your
desired language, then press
ENTER.
● See “Language Code List”
(墌 pg. 79).
6 Press SET UP to complete the setting.
NOTE:
When the selected language is not available on the disc, the disc’s
default menu language is played back.
DVD VIDEO SET UP INITIAL SET UPHDD/DVD SET UP
LANGUAGE SET
MENU LANGUAGE
AUDIO LANGUAGE
SUBTITLE ENGLISH
ENTER
SET UP
EXIT
SELECT
FUNCTION SET UP
AUDIO OUTPUT
PARENTAL LOCK DISC SET UP
SELECT WITH [ ] THEN PRESS [ENTER]
PRESS [SET UP] TO EXIT
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
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INITIAL SETTINGS
Clock Set
Perform clock setting only if the clock has not been set correctly by
the Plug&Play setting.
● Turn on the unit.
● Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.
● Slide the TV/CABLE/DBS/DVD switch to DVD.
CABLE/DBS
DVDTV
ENTER
Semiauto Clock Set
You can change the host channel/D.S.T. (Daylight Saving Time)/
time zone setting manually.
NOTE:
The time set previously will be erased when “AUTO CLOCK”, “HOST
CH”, “D.S .T.” or “TIME ZONE” setting is changed.
1 Press SET UP to access the Main Menu screen.
2 Press we to select “INITIAL SET UP”, then press ENTER.
3 Press we to select “CLOCK
SET UP”, then press ENTER.
4 Press rt to select “AUTO
CLOCK”, then press ENTER.
Press rt to select “ON”, then
press ENTER.
5 Press rt to select “HOST
CH”, then press ENTER.
Press rt to select “AUTO” or the
desired PBS channel number, then press ENTER.
NOTE:
Some PBS channels do not transmit clock setting data.
6 Press rt to select “D.S.T.”, then press ENTER. Press rt to
select the desired setting, then press ENTER.
AUTO: Select if you want to adjust your unit’s clock automatically by
the incoming signal from the host channel. Be sure to select the
correct time zone manually in step 7.
ON: Adjustment will be made by the built-in clock itself.
OFF: Select when Daylight Saving Time does not apply to you.
7 Press rt to select “TIME ZONE”, then press ENTER. Press
rt to select “AUTO” or the desired time zone, then press ENTER.
● Each time you press rt, the time zone changes as follows:
{AUTO{ATLANTIC{EASTERN{CENTRAL{
MOUNTAIN{PACIFIC{ALASKA{HAWAII{
(back to the beginning)
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SET UP
DVD VIDEO SET UP INITIAL SET UPHDD/DVD SET UP
AUTO CLOCK
HOST CH
D. S. T. AUTO
TIME ZONE AUTO
ENTER
SET UP
EXIT
SELECT
FUNCTION SET UP
STB SET UPTUNER SET UP CLOCK SET UP
SELECT WITH [ ] THEN PRESS [ENTER]
PRESS [SET UP] TO EXIT
ON
AUTO
NOTE:
If an incorrect time is displayed by the Plug & Play function, you may be
receiving the clock setting data of a PBS channel from an adjacent time
zone or from an incorrect PBS channel from a cable TV system. If you
selected “AUTO” for the host channel in step 5, be sure to select the
correct time zone manually.
8 Press SET UP to complete the setting.
IMPORTANT:
Turn off the unit after performing Semiauto Clock. “AUTO” will appear
on the front display panel while the clock is being set. The current
clock time will appear automatically when the clock setting is
complete.
Auto Daylight Saving Time
This function enables automatic adjustment of the unit’s clock at
the start and end of Daylight Saving Time.
With Auto DST activated, —
— on the first Sunday of April at 2:00 AM, the clock is adjusted
to 3:00 AM.
— on the last Sunday of October at 2:00 AM, the clock is
adjusted to 1:00 AM.
NOTE:
Timer recording may not function correctly at the time Daylight
Saving Time is adjusted.
Manual Clock Set
1 Press SET UP to access the Main Menu screen.
2 Press we to select “INITIAL SET UP”, then press ENTER.
3 Press we to select “CLOCK
SET UP”, then press ENTER.
4 Press rt to select “AUTO
CLOCK”, then press ENTER.
Press rt to select “OFF”, then
press ENTER.
5 Press rt to select “TIME”,
then press ENTER. Press rt
until the desired time appears,
then press ENTER to start clock.
● Set the date and year in the same
way.
● Holding rt changes the time in 30-minute intervals, or changes the
date in 15-day intervals.
6 Press rt to select “D.S. T.”, then press ENTER. Press rt to
select the desired setting, then press ENTER.
ON: Adjustment will be made by the built-in clock itself.
OFF: Select when Daylight Saving Time does not apply to you.
7 Press SET UP to complete the setting.
DVD VIDEO SET UP INITIAL SET UPHDD/DVD SET UP
AUTO CLOCK
HOST CH
D. S. T. AUTO
TIME ZONE AUTO
ENTER
SET UP
EXIT
SELECT
DVD VIDEO SET UP INITIAL SET UPHDD/DVD SET UP
AUTO CLOCK
TIME
DATE 1/1(THU)
YEAR 2004
D. S. T. ON
ENTER
SET UP
EXIT
SELECT
FUNCTION SET UP
STB SET UPTUNER SET UP CLOCK SET UP
SELECT WITH [ ] THEN PRESS [ENTER]
PRESS [SET UP] TO EXIT
FUNCTION SET UP
STB SET UPTUNER SET UP CLOCK SET UP
SELECT WITH [ ] THEN PRESS [ENTER]
PRESS [SET UP] TO EXIT
ON
AUTO
OFF
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INITIAL SETTINGS
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Tuner Set
● Turn on the unit.
● Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.
● Slide the TV/CABLE/DBS/DVD switch to DVD.
ENTER
rtwe
SET UP
CABLE/DBS
Manual Channel Set
You can add the channels you want or delete the channels you do
not want manually.
1 Press SET UP to access the Main Menu screen.
2 Press we to select “INITIAL SET UP”, then press ENTER.
3 Press we to select “TUNER SET UP”, then press ENTER.
DVDTV
4 Press rt to select “MANUAL CH SET”, then press ENTER.
5 Add or skip the desired channels.
To add channels
A Press rt to select “CH”, then
press ENTER.
B Press rt to select a channel
number you want to add, then
press ENTER.
C Press rt to select “ADD/SKIP”,
then press ENTER.
D Press rt to select “ADD”, then press ENTER.
E Repeat B – D to add other channels.
To skip channels
A Press rt to select “CH”, then press ENTER.
B Press rt to select a channel number you want to skip, then
press ENTER.
C Press rt to select “ADD/SKIP”, then press ENTER.
D Press rt to select “SKIP”, then press ENTER.
E Repeat B – D to skip other channels.
INITIAL SET UP > MANUAL CH SET
BAND
CH
ADD/SKIP ADD
ENTER
SET UP
EXIT
SELECT
SELECT WITH [ ] THEN PRESS [ENTER]
PRESS [SET UP] TO EXIT
CATV
RETURN
1
6 Press SET UP to complete the setting.
INFORMATION
The unit selects the correct band (TV or CATV) automatically
during Auto Channel Set. The selected band will be displayed on
the right side of “BAND” on the Tuner Set screen.
Auto Channel Set
Perform Auto Channel Set only if channels have not been set
correctly by the Plug&Play setting.
1 Press SET UP to access the Main Menu screen.
2 Press we to select “INITIAL SET UP”, then press ENTER.
3 Press we to select “TUNER
SET UP”, then press ENTER.
4 Press rt to select “AUTO CH
SET”, then press ENTER. You can
automatically set the receivable
channels in your area in the order
of their frequencies.
● When Auto Channel Set is
complete, “SCAN COMPLETED”
appears on the TV screen.
● If the scan was unsuccessful,
“SCAN COMPLETED–NO SIGNAL–” appears on screen. Check the
connections and start again.
5 Press SET UP to complete the setting.
DVD VIDEO SET UP INITIAL SET UPFUNCTION SET UPHDD/DVD SET UP
STB SET UP
TUNER SET UP CLOCK SET UP
AUTO CH SET
MANUAL CH SET
GUIDE CH SET
11
12
13
ENTER
SET UP
SET UP
EXIT
SELECT
INITIAL SET UP > AUTO CH SET
AUTO CHANNEL SET SCANNING
ENTER
EXIT
SELECT
SELECT WITH [ ] THEN PRESS [ENTER]
PRESS [SET UP] TO EXIT
SELECT WITH [ ] THEN PRESS [ENTER]
PRESS [SET UP] TO EXIT
24 EN
INITIAL SETTINGS
Cable Box and/or DBS Receiver Control Setting
The following procedure is required if you receive your TV
channels through a cable box (descrambler) and/or if you receive
satellite channels through DBS (Direct Broadcast Satellite)
receiver. The Controller allows the unit to automatically switch the
cable box and/or DBS receiver’s channels during timer recording.
NOTES:
● The Controller is effective for “VCR Plus+® Timer Programing”
(墌 pg. 46), or “Manual Timer Programing” (墌 pg. 48).
● When connecting your cable box, refer to its instruction manual.
Installing Controller
1 If both a cable box and a DBS receiver are used, position the
Controller so its signal reaches the receiving windows of both the
cable box and DBS receiver.
2 Fix securely using the adhesive strip attached on the back of the
Controller.
Cable box or DBS receiver
If your cable box or DBS receiver does not have audio/video
output connectors
Connect the RF output connector on the cable box or DBS receiver
to the ANTENNA IN connector on the rear of your unit.
If your cable box or DBS receiver has audio/video output
connectors
Connect the audio/video output connectors on the cable box or
DBS receiver to the AUDIO/VIDEO INPUT connectors on the rear
of the unit.
● If both a cable box and a DBS receiver are used, it is recommended
that you connect the DBS receiver to your unit’s AUDIO/VIDEO
INPUT connectors and the cable box to your unit’s ANTENNA IN
connector.
4 Connect the Controller to the CABLE BOX connector on the rear
panel.
Setting Brand And Channel
After installation, set the cable box and/or DBS receiver’s brand
and channels correctly; otherwise, the Controller cannot work
correctly.
● Turn on the unit.
● Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.
● Slide the TV/CABLE/DBS/DVD switch to DVD.
CABLE/DBS
DVDTV
Your unit
3 Connect the controller to the unit.
a
Cable box or DBS receiver
To RF output To Audio/video
Transmitter
Controller
To ANTENNA IN
Your unit
Controller
(suggested locations)
CABLE
BOX
output
or
To AUDIO/
VIDEO INPUT
ENTER
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SET UP
1 Turn on the cable box and/or DBS receiver.
2 Press SET UP to access the Main Menu screen.
3 Press we to select “INITIAL SET UP”, then press t.
4 Press we to select “STB SET UP”, then press t.
5 Press rt to select “CABLE
BOX SET” or “DBS RECEIVER
SET”, then press ENTER.
6 Press rt to select “CABLE
BOX OUTPUT CH” or “DBS
RECEIVER OUTPUT CH”, then
press ENTER.
DVD VIDEO SET UP INITIAL SET UPFUNCTION SET UPHDD/DVD SET UP
STB SET UP
TUNER SET UP CLOCK SET UP
CABLE BOX SET DBS REC VER SET
ENTER
SET UP
SELECT WITH [ ] THEN PRESS [ENTER]
PRESS [SET UP] TO EXIT
EXIT
SELECT
INITIAL SET UP > CABLE BOX SET
CABLE BOX OUTPUT CH
CABLE BOX BRAND
OFF
1
SET UP
ENTER
EXIT
SELECT
TEST MODE
SELECT WITH [ ] THEN PRESS [ENTER]
PRESS [SET UP] TO EXIT
7 Select the output channel.
Your selection depends on how the cable box and/or DBS receiver
is connected to your unit.
● If the cable box or DBS receiver is connected to your unit’s
ANTENNA IN connector on the rear panel, press rt to select the
channel number representing the cable box’s output (CH2 – CH9),
then press ENTER.
● If the cable box or DBS receiver is connected to your unit’s
AUDIO/VIDEO Input connectors on the front panel, press rt to
select “F-1”, then press ENTER.
● If the cable box or DBS receiver is connected to your unit’s
AUDIO/VIDEO INPUT connectors on the rear panel, press rt to
select “L-1” or “L-2”, then press ENTER.
● If you do not use a cable box or DBS receiver, press rt to select
“OFF”, then press ENTER.
8 Press rt to select “CABLE BOX BRAND” or “DBS RECEIVER
BRAND”, then press ENTER. Press rt to select the brand code
from the following list, then press ENTER.
9 Press rt to select “TEST MODE”, then press ENTER.
CABLE BOX BRAND CODE
ARCHER
CABLETENNA
CABLEVIEW
CITIZEN
CURTIS
DIAMOND
GC BRAND
GEMINI
GENERAL INSTRUMENTS
HAMLIN
JASCO
JERROLD
NOVAVISION
OAK
PANASONIC
PULSER
RCA
REGAL
REMBRANDT
SAMSUNG
SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA
SIGMA
SL MARX
SPRUCER
STARGATE
TELEVIEW
TOCOM
UNIKA
UNIVERSAL
VIDEOWAY
ZENITH
DBS RECEIVER BRAND CODE
JVC (DISH Network)
ECHOSTAR (DISH Network)
SONY (DSS)
RCA (DSS)
1, 5, 17
1, 17
15, 16, 17, 21, 25
15, 16, 17, 21, 25
2, 8
1, 17
15, 16, 17, 21, 25
15
1, 4, 6, 11, 12, 15, 28
10, 18, 23
15
1, 4, 6, 11, 12, 15, 28
2, 8
7, 20
13, 14
15, 16, 17, 21, 25
13, 14
10, 18, 23
1, 16, 17
5, 16, 24
2, 8
7, 20
5, 16, 17, 24, 25
13, 14
5, 15, 16, 17, 21, 24, 25
5, 16, 24
1, 4, 16
1, 17
16, 17, 25
3, 9, 22
3, 9, 22
51
51
41
40
INITIAL SETTINGS
EN 25
8 For cable box
If the cable box’s channel changes to 9, setting is complete.
Press ENTER and “CABLE BOX
CONTROL IS ON” appears on the
INITIAL SET UP > CABLE BOX SET
screen for about 5 seconds, then
the screen in step 5 appears.
If the cable box’s channel does
not change to 9;
A Press we to select “NO”, then
press ENTER.
DID YOUR CABLE BOX CHANGE TO CHANNEL 09?
ENTER
SET UP
EXIT
SELECT
SELECT WITH [ ] THEN PRESS [ENTER]
PRESS [SET UP] TO EXIT
N OYES
B Repeat steps 8 – 9 until the cable box’s channel changes to 9
by entering another code.
C If the channel does not change after going through all the code
numbers listed for your model of cable box, then try all the other
numbers.
8 For DBS receiver
If the DBS receiver’s channel
changes to the channel listed
INITIAL SET UP > DBS RECEIVER SET
below for your brand, setting is
complete.
Press ENTER and “DBS
RECEIVER CONTROL IS ON”
appears on the screen for about 5
seconds, then press ENTER. The
screen in step 5 appears.
DID YOUR DBS BOX CHANGE TO CHANNEL 100?
ENTER
SET UP
EXIT
SELECT
SELECT WITH [ ] THEN PRESS [ENTER]
PRESS [SET UP] TO EXIT
N OYES
JVC ] 100 SONY ] 205
ECHOSTAR ] 100 RCA ] 205
If the DBS receiver’s channel does not change as shown
above;
A Press we to select “NO”, then press ENTER.
B Repeat steps 8 – 9.
NOTES:
● The Controller may not work with all types of cable box or DBS
receiver.
● If your cable box does not respond to any code between 1 and 28,
you cannot use the Controller to change cable box channels. In this
case, make sure to leave the cable box turned on and tuned to the
proper channel before the scheduled start time of timer recording.
Contact your cable company about the possibility of exchanging your
current cable box with the one compatible with your unit.
● If your DBS receiver does not respond to the code, you cannot use
the Controller to change satellite channels. In this case, make sure to
leave the DBS receiver turned on and tuned to the proper channel
before the scheduled start time of timer recording.
● The unit can only change the cable box or satellite channel through
the Controller during timer recording.
● If your cable box and/or DBS receiver cannot be operated with a
remote control (because it has no receiving window), you cannot use
the Controller to change its channels. Make sure to leave the cable
box and/or DBS receiver turned on and tuned to the proper channel
before the scheduled start time of timer recording.
● If the unit’s memory backup expires because of a power failure, set
the cable box and/or DBS receiver output channels and brands
again.
● For customers in U.S.A.: If you are unable to set the Controller,
contact JVC toll free at 1-800-252-5722.
26 EN
INITIAL SETTINGS
Monitor Set
You can select the monitor type depending on the TV used when
you play back DVD VIDEO discs recorded for wide-screen TVs.
● Turn on the unit.
● Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.
● Slide the TV/CABLE/DBS/DVD switch to DVD.
CABLE/DBS
DVDTV
ENTER
rtwe
SET UP
1 Press SET UP to access the Main Menu screen.
● You cannot set the monitor type during recording or playback.
2 Press we to select “FUNCTION SET UP”, then press t.
3 Press we to select “VIDEO IN/
OUT”, then press t.
4 Press rt to select “MONITOR
TYPE”, then press ENTER.
5 Press rt to select the desired
option, then press ENTER.
6 Press SET UP to complete the
setting.
*The boldface settings below indicate the settings at your
purchase.
8 MONITOR TYPE — 4:3LB / 4:3PS / 16:9 AUTO / 16:9 FIX
4:3LB (Letter Box conversion): Select this when the aspect ratio of
your TV is 4:3 (conventional TV). While viewing a wide screen
picture, the black bars appear on the top and the bottom of the
screen.
4:3PS (Pan&Scan): Select this when the aspect ratio of your TV is
4:3 (conventional TV). While viewing a wide screen picture, the
black bars do not appear; however, the left and right edges of the
pictures will not be shown on the screen.
16:9 AUTO (Wide television conversion): Select this when the
aspect ratio of your TV is 16:9 (wide TV).
16:9 FIX (Wide television conversion): Select this when the aspect
ratio of your TV is fixed to 16:9 (wide TV). The unit automatically
adjusts the screen width of the output signal correctly when
playing back a picture whose aspect ratio is 4:3.
DVD VIDEO SET UP INITIAL SET UPHDD/DVD SET UP
MONITOR TYPE
F-1 INPUT
L-1 INPUT VEDIO
L-2 INPUT VEDIO
ENTER
SET UP
EXIT
SELECT
FUNCTION SET UP
DISPLAY SETRECORD/PLAY VIDEO IN/OUT
SELECT WITH [ ] THEN PRESS [ENTER]
PRESS [SET UP] TO EXIT
4:3LB
VEDIO
Pan&Scan/Letter Box
In general, DVD VIDEO disc are produced for a wide-screen TV
with 16:9 aspect ratio.
Material with this ratio will not fit to a TV with 4:3 aspect ratio.
There are two styles to display the image, “Pan&Scan” (PS) and
“Letter Box” (LB).
Pan&Scan
The right and left side of the image are cut off.
The image fills the screen.
● The picture will be shown in the “4:3LB” mode
depending on the disc even if the “4:3PS” mode
is selected.
Letter Box
Black bands appear at the top and bottom of
the image. The image itself appears in 16:9
aspect ratio.
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