JVC DR-MX10SEK User Manual

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INSTRUCTIONS

DR-MX10SEK

VHS & HDD & DVD VIDEO RECORDER

LPT1073-001A

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Safety Precautions

The rating plate and the safety caution are on the side of the unit.

IMPORTANT:

* Please read the various precautions on this and

next pages before installing or operating the unit.

* It should be noted that it may be unlawful to re-

record prerecorded tapes, DVDs, or discs without the consent of the owner of copyright in the sound or video recording, broadcast or cable programme and in any literary, dramatic, musical, or artistic work embodied therein.

WARNING: DANGEROUS VOLTAGE INSIDE TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT

EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION:

A UNIT IS A CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT. HOWEVER THIS UNIT USES A VISIBLE LASER BEAM WHICH COULD CAUSE HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE IF DIRECTED. BE SURE TO OPERATE THE UNIT CORRECTLY AS INSTRUCTED.

WHEN THIS UNIT IS PLUGGED INTO THE WALL OUTLET, DO NOT PLACE YOUR EYES CLOSE TO THE OPENING OF THE DISC TRAY AND OTHER OPENINGS TO LOOK INTO THE INSIDE OF THIS UNIT.

USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.

DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT REPRODUCTION OF LABELS WARNING LABEL INSIDE OF THE UNIT

CLASS 3B VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER 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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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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• 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.

CAUTION:

0 When you are not using the unit for a long period

of time, it is recommended that you disconnect the power cord from the mains outlet.

0 Dangerous voltage inside. Refer internal

servicing to qualified service personnel. To prevent electric shock or fire hazard, remove the power cord from the mains outlet prior to connecting or disconnecting any signal lead or aerial.

0 The mains plug shall remain readily operable.

ATTENTION:

This unit contains microcomputers. External electronic noise or interference could cause malfunctioning. In such cases, switch the unit off and unplug the mains power cord. Then plug it in again and turn the unit on. Take out the disc. After checking the disc, operate the unit as usual.

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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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Safety Precautions (continued)

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Some Do’s and Don’ts on the Safe Use of Equipment

This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but, like any electrical equipment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured.

DO read the operating instructions before you attempt

to use the equipment.

DO ensure that all electrical connections (including

the mains plug, extension leads and interconnections between pieces of equipment) are properly made and in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Switch off and withdraw the mains plug when making or changing connections.

DO consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt about

the installation, operation or safety of your equipment.

DO be careful with glass panels or doors on

equipment.

DON’T continue to operate the equipment if you are in

any doubt about it working normally, or if it is damaged in any way mains plug and consult your dealer.

DON’T remove any fixed cover as this may expose

dangerous voltages.

DON’T leave equipment switched on when it is

DON’T use equipment such as personal stereos or

DON’T listen to headphones at high volume, as such

DON’T obstruct the ventilation of the equipment, for

DON’T use makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs with

DON’T allow electrical equipment to be exposed to

unattended unless it is specifically stated that it is designed for unattended operation or has a standby mode. Switch off using the switch on the equipment and make sure that your family knows how to do this. Special arrangements may need to be made for infirm or handicapped people.

radios so that you are distracted from the requirements of road safety. It is illegal to watch television whilst driving.

use can permanently damage your hearing.

example with curtains or soft furnishings. Overheating will cause damage and shorten the life of the equipment.

wood screws always fit the manufacturer’s approved stand or legs with the fixings provided according to the instructions.

rain or moisture.

^to ensure complete safety

^switch off, withdraw the

^ NEVER guess or take chances with electrical equipment

of any kind^it is better to be safe than sorry!

IMPORTANT: Connection to the mains supply in the United

Kingdom. DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this

equipment.

If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home or the cable is too short to reach a power point, then obtain a proper safety approved extension lead/adapter or consult your dealer.

In the unlikely event of the plug fuse failing be sure to replace the fuse only with an identical approved type, as originally fitted, and to replace the fuse cover. If the fuse fails again consult your nearest JVC dealer.

If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off remove the fuse and dispose of the plug immediately, to avoid a possible shock hazard by inadvertent connection to the mains supply.

If this product is not supplied fitted with a mains plug then follow the instructions given below:

DO NOT make any connection to the Larger Terminal coded E or Green.

The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:

Blue to N (Neutral) or Black

Brown to L

If these colours do not correspond with the terminal identifications of your plug, connect as follows:

Blue wire to terminal coded N (Neutral) or coloured Black.

Brown wire to terminal coded L (Live) or coloured Red.

If in doubt

^ consult a competent electrician.

Live) or Red

ABOVE ALL...

^ NEVER let anyone especially children push anything into

holes, slots or any other opening in the case^this could result in a fatal electrical shock;

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Precautions

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

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Check Out These Capabilities

GUIDE

Choose a dubbing that matches your purpose

6 ways to dub

HDD Y DVD, HDD Y VHS, and DVD Y VHS dubbing are possible with this single unit.

[ P71]

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. [ P74]

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]

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Doing this and that is a breeze!

Dub to VHS tapes with ease

Dub an entire VHS tape exactly to a DVD disc

(One-Touch Expert Dubbing)

Dub an entire VHS tape with recordings to a DVD disc simply by pressing the button on the unit. [ P79]

Record copy-once programmes on DVD-R

Getting Started

Supports DVD-R (VR mode) recording.

[ P69]

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

HDD

Fully recordable

Max. 300 hours

(with recording mode at FR480) [ P92]

ABasic Recording (HDD/DVD)B [ P38]

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

To cut away excess portions or commercials

ADeleting ScenesB [ P89]

To watch only favourite scenes

AGathering Favourite Scenes (Play List Creation)B [ P84]

Dub to DVD discs for long-term storage

ADubbingB [ P68] ADubbing between HDD and DVD DeckB [ P72]

Delete unwanted programmes watched

ADeleting/Protecting a ProgrammeB [ P88]

To transfer VHS tape contents to DVD discs

AJust Dubbing from VHS to DVDB [ P79]

Which discs to use?

AAbout DiscsB [ P12]

To watch on other DVD players

AWatching on Other DVD Players (Finalising)B [ P67]

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How much can be recorded onto one disc?

ARecording ModeB [ P92]

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How to choose a DVD disc

CPRM

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

HDD

DVD

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.

[ P67]

DVD-RAM

Max. approx.

3x speed

DVD- RW

Max. approx.

4x speed

DVD - R

Max. approx.

8x speed

0 When performing high speed dubbing, choose a high speed

DVD disc. [ P72]

PRM-compliant

DVD-RAM

CPRM-compliant

DVD-RW (VR mode)

(Formatting [ P66])

-compliant

DVD-R (VR mode)

Getting Started

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. [ P66]

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-MX10SEK

VHS & HDD & DVD VIDEO RECORDER

Getting Started 2

Safety Precautions.......................................................... 2

Precautions during Operation ............................................ 3

Some Do’s and Don’ts on the Safe Use of Equipment ........ 4

Precautions..................................................................... 5

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

About VHS Tapes......................................................... 14

To View a Clear Picture (Cleaning Tape).......................... 14

VHS Tapes....................................................................... 14

Loading the VHS Tape ..................................................... 14

How to Use this Manual ................................................ 15

About this Manual ........................................................... 15

Operation of the Menu Screen......................................... 15

Functions of Each Part ................................................. 16

Remote Control ............................................................... 17

Preparations 18

Selecting Devices to Connect ....................................... 18

Receiving via Antenna .................................................. 19

Receiving via External Receiver ................................... 20

Connect Using SCART Cable ........................................... 20

Connect Using Component Video Cable ......................... 21

Dubbing from DV Camcorder/

Video Cassette Recorder .................................... 22

Listening with Digital Audio (Theatre Surround) ........... 22

Setup Procedures ......................................................... 23

Auto Setup .................................................................... 24

Preset Download .......................................................... 26

Setting On-screen Language........................................ 27

Setting TV Screen Size................................................. 28

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

Clock Setting................................................................. 34

VIDEO Plus+ Guide Channel Set ................................. 35

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

Basic Operations 38

Basic Recording (HDD/DVD) ........................................ 38

Basic Recording (VHS)................................................. 40

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

Usable Buttons during Playback (HDD/DVD) ............... 44

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

Timer Programming Using Programme Listing

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

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Timer Programming Using VIDEO Plus+ Number

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

VIDEO Plus+ 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

Playing VHS Tapes ....................................................... 58

Watching While Recording ............................................ 60

Programme Playback during Recording

(HDD & DVD-RAM).....................................................60

Play Back Other Programmes While Recording

(HDD, DVD-RAM/-RW/-R & VHS) ...............................61

Watching DVD Videos................................................... 62

Watching DVD Videos.....................................................62

Audio, Subtitle and Angle Selection .................................63

Progressive Scan Output .............................................. 64

Enabling Progressive Scan Output ....................................64

Disabling Progressive Scan...............................................64

Playing Back MP3 & JPEG Files................................... 65

Formatting ..................................................................... 66

Watching on Other DVD Players (Finalising) ................ 67

Dubbing 68

Dubbing......................................................................... 68

Recordable Once Only Programmes (Copy-once) ....... 69

Types of Dubbing .......................................................... 70

Dubbing between HDD and DVD Deck......................... 72

Dubbing from DV Camcorder/

Video Cassette Recorder .................................... 74

Dubbing from DV Camcorder ..........................................74

Dubbing from Video Cassette Recorder (VCR)..................75

Dubbing from HDD or DVD to VHS............................... 76

Dubbing from VHS to HDD or DVD (Entire).................. 77

Dubbing from VHS to HDD or DVD (1 Programme) .....78

Just Dubbing from VHS to DVD .................................... 79

Editing Play List.............................................................86

Modify Scene ...................................................................86

Move Scenes....................................................................87

Add Scenes ......................................................................87

Deleting/Protecting a Programme ................................. 88

Deleting a Programme .....................................................88

Deleting Scenes ............................................................ 89

Dividing Scenes............................................................. 90

Useful Features 91

Help Guide ....................................................................91

Recording Mode ............................................................ 92

FR (Free Rate) Mode.........................................................92

DV Mode .........................................................................93

Weekly/Daily Timer Programming.................................94

Temporary Recording.................................................... 96

Setting Time Range for Temporary Recording................... 96

Using the Temporary Recording Function ........................96

Timer Recording............................................................97

Managing DVDs (Library)..............................................98

To Register to Library .......................................................98

To Delete from Library .....................................................98

To Search for Recorded Programmes from Library............ 98

Recording with Best Picture Quality (VHS) ...................99

Sound ..........................................................................100

Manual Tracking/Tape Remaining Time (VHS)...........102

To Adjust Tracking Manually .........................................102

To Check the Remaining Time on a VHS Tape...............102

Avoiding Misuse ..........................................................103

To Disable Operation (Child Lock).................................103

To Lock the Disc Tray (Tray Lock) ..................................103

Changing Remote Control Settings.............................104

Operating a TV from Other Manufacturers .....................104

Using Multiple JVC Recorders ........................................104

Screen Display ............................................................105

On-Screen Display......................................................... 105

Playback Setting Menu Operations ............................. 106

How to Use the Playback Setting Menu .........................106

Description of Each Setting ............................................107

Setup Menu ................................................................. 109

TV Station and ID List ................................................. 116

TV Station Channel Number Guide.............................117

Language Code List ....................................................118

Glossary ...................................................................... 119

Getting Started

Editing 80

Modifying Thumbnail/Category ..................................... 80

Modify Thumbnail............................................................81

Modify Category...............................................................81

Creating Programme Title............................................. 82

Creating/Deleting Chapters (Marks).............................. 83

Troubleshooting/Appendix 120

Q&A............................................................................. 120

Troubleshooting...........................................................122

On-screen Message....................................................124

Specifications .............................................................. 126

List of Terms................................................................ 127

Gathering Favourite Scenes (Play List Creation).......... 84

Verify the Accessories

D D H

S H V

O F

L O R

N O C

T O M

E R

E D R

C E R

D V

RF cable

Infrared remote control unit 21-pin SCART cable IR blaster (G-LINK)

AA Battery x 2

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About Discs

Recordable/Playable Discs

Live

Memory

Playback

Editing Finalising

Disc type

Recording

mode

Formatting

Repeated

recording

HDD

Built-in 333

DVD-RAM 12 cm: 4.7 GB/9.4 GB

8 cm: 1.4 GB/2.8 GB Ver. 2 .0 Ver. 2 .1 Ver. 2.1/3x

DVD- RW

DVD- R

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

(*1)

VR mode

Video mode

VR mode

Video mode

3333

33 33

33 3

333

*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.

Discs for Playback Only

Disc type Description

Commercially available video disc (e.g. movies, music) The region number playable on this unit is A2B.

DVD V i d e o

(example of playable region number indications)

Converts discs in TV formats other than PAL format (e.g. NTSC format), to PAL format for playback.

DVD Audio

Commercially available music DVD Discs marked as playable with DVD player can be played.

Video CD

Super

Commercially available video disc

Video CD

CD-DA

Music CD DTS music CDs can also be played. (Decoder required separately.)

CD-ROM

MP3 and JPEG files in music CD format as well as AISO9660B or Joliet format can be played.

CD-R/ RW

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.

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.

Getting Started

Handling of Discs

Removing the disc

Correct way to hold the disc

0 Avoid touching the recording/playback surface.

Placing the disc

When the Recording/Playback Lens is Dirty

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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About VHS Tapes

To View a Clear Picture (Cleaning Tape)

Causes of the heads getting dirty

0 High temperature or

humidity (rainy season, etc.)

0 Damage to or dirt on the

tape

0 Mouldy tape

When this happens

0 Noise appears in the picture if the tape is played. 0 The picture is fuzzy, or does not appear.

0 Dust in the air

0 Prolonged use, etc.

VHS Tapes

0 Use D and m tapes. However, S-VHS recordings

are not possible.

0 When recording on pre-recorded tapes, previous

recordings will be erased.

0 VHS tapes cannot be used upside down. 0 Do not open the VHS tape’s cover, dismantle it, or

touch the tape inside.

0 Do not eject and load the tape repeatedly without

running it. It may damage the tape.

0 Rewind the tape fully after use.

SQPB (S-VHS Quasi Playback) function

0 Tapes recorded in S-VHS format can also be played.

However, it will not be of the original S-VHS high image quality.

To prevent accidental erasure

0 If you wish to avoid erasing important recordings by

mistake, break off the record safety tab. Cover the hole with adhesive tape twice to enable recording again.

At times like this

0 Use a dry cleaning cassette to clean the video heads.

If unable to obtain a normal picture even after using a cleaning cassette

0 Consult your dealer, or a nearby JVC service centre.

Record safety tab

Loading the VHS Tape

0 Do not stick your hand into the tape slot. Your hand

may get stuck and injured.

With the window side facing up, push the tape in slowly at the midportion.

0 To record, load a tape with the record safety tab

intact.

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How to Use this Manual

Operation of the Menu Screen

ABCDEFGHILM

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

Getting Started

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 - m : Numbers attached to items in the setup

menu.

CONFIRM

0 Options are prominently shown as pop-ups in the

screen illustration on this manual.

0 Press RETURN to return to the previous menu screen

or the broadcast screen.

0 Simple operations are displayed on the left or bottom

in most menu screens.

(Bottom screen display)

ENTER

SET UP

EXIT SELECT

SELECT WITH @ THEN PRESS [ENTER] PRESS [SETUP] TO EXIT

0 Verify the settings, then press the initial button again

to exit the menu screen and return to the broadcast screen.

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Functions of Each Part

Front View

Press lightly in the middle of the cover, then pull and open.

Switch between VHS/HDD/DVD

Connect DV camcorder

[ P22]

Eject the VHS tape

STANDBY/ON

Video cassette slot

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

HDD/DVD

Power (On/Off)

Connect video cassette recorder, etc. [ P22]

Front display panel

VPS/PDC reception indicator

Disc operation indicator

Video input mode

indicator

(MONO)

−

AUDIO−R

F-1

Front display panel

REC

Record

VHS lamp

Change channels

VHS loaded indicator

Linear PCM indicator

Open/Close the disc tray

−

VHS

−

HDD

HDD lamp

DVD l amp

Information Display during Disc Playback

Group Title

Stop

Disc tray

VHS/HDD/DVD

−

DVD

SELECT

ONE-TOUCH

EXPERT DUB

NAVIGATION GUIDE

Infrared receptor

ONE-TOUCH EXPERT DUB

Surround indicator

Playback mode indicator

Tr ac k Chapter

Play

Pause

DV IN/OUT

SET

Show programme listing

Select/Confirm

Display the Library Database Navigation screen

VPS/PDC recording indicator

VPS/PDC

VR mode disc

indicator

VHS HDD DVD

VHS mode indicator

HDD mode indicator

Disc type indicator

LPCM FR XP SP LP EP

RW VC D

RAM

Recording mode indicator

Indicates the rate during FR.

Image output indicator

Progressive Output

Recording/Playback time/Clock display

With information display in alphabet.

Disc remaining time indicator

Receiving channel display

CH lights up.

0 There are 2 levels of brightness that can be set for the front display panel. Setup Menu ADIMMER (DURING POWER

ON)B [ P113] c

0 Messages may be displayed depending on the operation.

• When the power plug is inserted: Alternating display of APLEASEB and AWAITB.

• When a disc is loaded: AREADINGB

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Remote Control

TV input switch

View Help [ P91]

TV mute

Operate HDD

Operate VHS

Enter numbers (Number Keys)

Switch channels

Cancel [ P37, 73]

Reset VHS counter [ P102]

Auxiliar y

Switch to external input channel

View programme information in the

GUIDE Plus+ system [ P47]

Enter/Exit the GUIDE Plus+ system

[ P46]

Display TOP menu [ P62]

During DVD Video playback

Select

Display the menu [ P62]

Display screen information

[ P105, 106]

Green button on the programme listing

Switch time display [ P44]

Check VPS/PDC signal reception

[ P55]

Red button on the programme listing

Set recording mode [ P92]

Check disc remaining time

Switch bilingual sound

[ P63, 100]

Switch to broadcast screen [ P61]

Dubbing [ P72]

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, 73]

Programming the timer [ P52, 54]

Editing [ P80]

Watch recorded programme [ P42]

Confirm

Return to previous screen

Basic recording/playback operations

[ P39, 44, 58, 63]

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 [ P63]

Sound/Subtitles/Camera Angle

View recording screen [ P61]

During Live Memory Playback

Perform basic setup [ P109]

Switch image output [ P64]

Getting Started

Recording with VPS/PDC j [ P55]

NOTES: (Regarding batteries)

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

0 If the remote control’s functional distance becomes shorter, the batteries are depleted. At times like this, replace

with new batteries. Insert them correctly in the directions indicated for F and G.

0 If problems occur while using the remote control, remove the batteries, then re-insert them after more than 5

minutes and try again.

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Selecting Devices to Connect

9 Connection methods vary with the devices used. Refer also to the manuals of the devices to be

connected.

9 Turn off the devices before connecting.

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

Placing the IR Blaster (G-LINK)

External receiver

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

Rear View

Connect with TV or amplifier input

Using Audio cable

Power cord

Cooling fan

HDD/DVD/VHS

OUTAUDIO

LEFT

RIGHT

HDD/DVD

PCM/ STREAM

COAXIAL

DIGITAL

OUTAUDIO

Connect with TV input

Via Component video

Connect with TV input

Via SCART connector

HDD/DVD

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

G-LINK

Antenna

Cable, satellite broadcast

External receiver

Connect with antenna or cable

L-1 IN/OUT

L-2 IN/DECODER

ANTENNA

OUT

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Connect with amplifier’s digital input

Via Digital Audio (Coaxial)

Connect with IR blaster (G-LINK)

Amplifier

Connect with TV’s antenna terminal

Connect with video output of external device

Or with input of external receiver

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Receiving via Antenna

HDD/DVD/VHS

OUTAUDIO

LEFT

RIGHT

PCM/ STREAM

COAXIAL

DIGITAL

OUTAUDIO

HDD/DVD

G-LINK

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

TO CABLE OR ANTENNA

L-1

IN/OUT

L-1

IN/OUT

L-2

IN/DECODER

ANTENNA

OUT

ANTENNA

Preparations

SCART cable

(supplied)

ANTENNA

OUT

RF cable

(supplied)

EXT IN

ANT IN

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Receiving via External Receiver

Connect Using SCART Cable

External receiver

TO TV

TO CABLE OR ANTENNA

ANT IN

IR blaster (G-LINK) (supplied)

SCART cable

(supplied)

TO VCR

TO TV

RF cable (not supplied)

SCART cable (not supplied)

HDD/DVD/VHS

OUTAUDIO

LEFT

RIGHT

HDD/DVD

PCM/ STREAM

COAXIAL

DIGITAL

OUTAUDIO

EXT IN

HDD/DVD

G-LINK

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

ANT IN

L-1

IN/OUT

L-1 IN/OUT

L-2 IN/DECODER

L-2

IN/DECODER

ANTENNA

OUT

ANTENNA

OUT

RF cable (supplied)

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

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

JVC

IMPORTANT:

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

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

0 Signals that are input from the external receiver may not be recordable on VHS. 0 Leave the external receiver on during timer recording standby.

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Connect Using Component Video Cable

ANT IN

External receiver

TO TV

IR blaster (G-LINK) (supplied)

ANTENNA

AUDIO

OUT

ANTENNA

OUT

-OUT PUT-

AUDIO L AUDIO R

OUTPUT

COMPONENT

G-LINK

HDD/DVD/VHS

OUTAUDIO

LEFT

OUTPUT

RIGHT

AUDIO

HDD/DVD

PCM/ STREAM

COAXIAL

DIGITAL

OUTAUDIO

VIDEO

INPUT L-1

VIDEO, AUDIO

HDD/DVD

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

G-LINK

TO TV

SCART cable

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

L-1 IN/OUT

L-2 IN/DECODER

G-LINK

Component video cable (not supplied)

TO CABLE OR ANTENNA

(supplied)

L-2

IN/DECODER

DBS CTL

ANT IN

TO TVTO VCR

ANTENNA

OUT

ANTENNA

OUT

Preparations

RF cable (not supplied)

Green: Y Blue: P Red: P

Audio cable (not supplied)

-IN PUT-

COMPONENT Y

AUDIO L

AUDIO R

PB PR

ANT IN

RF cable (supplied)

-IN PUT-

ANT IN

COMPONENT

P P

AUDIO L

AUDIO R

JVC

IMPORTANT:

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

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

[ P114] i

Otherwise, the proper image will not be displayed.

0 Leave the external receiver on during timer recording standby.

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Dubbing from DV Camcorder/Video Cassette Recorder

F-1

S-VIDEO VIDEO

L(MONO) -AUDIO- R

IN/OUT

S-video cable (not supplied)

STANDBY/ON

S-VIDEO

HDD/DVD

−

(MONO)

VIDEO

AUDIO−R

F-1

Audio/Video cable (not supplied)

REC

−

VHS

−

HDD

−

DND

VHS/HDD/DVD

SELECT

ONE-TOUCH EXPERT DUB

NAVIGATION GUIDE

SET

DV IN/OUT

DV cable (VC-VDV204U)

(not supplied)

-OUTPUTS-VIDEO

VIDEO AUDIO L

Video Recorder/Player

DV IN/OUT

AUDIO R

DV camcorder

IMPORTANT:

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

0 When connecting the unit to a device equipped with

NOTE:

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

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

a DV input connector, be sure to use the optional DV cable (VC-VDV204U).

Listening with Digital Audio (Theatre Surround)

HDD/DVD

HDD/DVD/VHS

LEFT

RIGHT

PCM/ STREAM

COAXIAL

DIGITAL

PCM/STREAM

COAXIAL

COMPONENT

OUTAUDIO

VIDEO OUT

HDD/DVD

G-LINK

OUTAUDIO

Digital Audio coaxial cable (not supplied)

Audio/Video Amplifier

L-1

IN/OUT

L-2

IN/DECODER

ANTENNA

OUT

DIGITAL IN

COAXIAL

IMPORTANT:

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

0 See ASoundB [ P100]. 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 [ P110] D.

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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.

UNITED KINGDOM, IRELAND

Preparations

For TV that supports T-V Link

APreset DownloadB [ P26]

AAuto SetupB [ P24]

ASetting On-screen LanguageB [ P27] ASetting TV Screen SizeB [ P28]

AThe GUIDE Plus+ System SetupB [ P30]

Turn off this unit.

AClock SettingB [ P34]

If unable to receive properly

ASetting Receiving ChannelsB [ P36]

AVIDEO Plus+ Guide Channel SetB [ P35]

If you do not use the GUIDE Plus+ system

Exit

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Auto Setup

STANDBY/ON

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

(MONO)

REC

−

AUDIO−R

9 Auto setup is a function to easily set this

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

PREPARATION:

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

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

DVD

B - D

A Turn on the unit.

STANDBY/ON

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

UNITED KINGDOM IRELAND

CONFIRM

C Select “AUTO SET”.

SELECT

AUTO SET

CONFIRM

RETURN

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 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

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If auto setup was successful

If auto setup was unsuccessful

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

0 If VIDEO Plus+ timer programming is performed, the

guide programme number can be verified. See AVIDEO Plus+ Timer ProgrammingB [ P52].

IMPORTANT:

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

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].

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. If the same broadcast station was set to multiple channels, the programme listing may not be displayed properly.

If you have any difficulty with the above procedures call the JVC Customer Service Hot Line on 0870 330

5000.

Preparations

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Preset Download

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.

Perform step A-B [ P24] of AAuto SetupB.

C Select “T-V LINK”.

SELECT

T-V LINK

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.

NOTE:

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

0 Settings can also be made from Setup Menu AINITIAL

SET UPB N ATUNER SETB N AAUTO SETB.

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 [ P39].

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.

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Setting On-screen

Language

9 Set the language for menu display on the

screen.

PREPARATION:

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

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

DVD

A Access the setup menu.

B Select “FUNCTION SET UP”. C Select “DISPLAY SET”.

SELECT

FUNCTION SET UP

DISPLAY SET

D Select “ON SCREEN LANGUAGE”.

SELECT

Preparations

B - E

A, F

CONFIRM

ON SCREEN LANGUAGE ENGLISH

E Select the desired language.

SELECT

CONFIRM

ON SCREEN LANGUAGE

F Exit setup.

ENGLISH

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Setting TV Screen Size

9 Set in accordance with the monitor type of

the connected TV and others.

A Access the setup menu.

B Select “FUNCTION SET UP” . C Select “VIDEO IN/OUT”.

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.

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

4:3PS

16:9AUTO

16:9FIX

F Exit setup.

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.

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Input/Output Setting

9 The SCART connector supports the

connection of composite video signals. Settings must correspond with the type of video signal to use and the device to connect.

B - D

A, E

A Access the setup menu.

B Select “FUNCTION SET UP”. C Select “VIDEO IN/OUT”.

SELECT

FUNCTION SET UP

VIDEO IN/OUT

D Set the input/output terminal.

A Select and confirm on AF-1 INPUTB.

SELECT

F-1 INPUT

CONFIRM

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

Preparations

B Select and confirm on AL-1 OUTPUTB.

IMPORTANT:

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

0 For normal use, you can leave the default settings as

they are.

0 See the following page regarding each setting. Setup

Menu AF-1 INPUTB, AL-1 OUTPUTB, AL-1 INPUTB, AL-2 SELECTB [ P114] h - k

C Select and confirm on AL-1 INPUTB.

D Select and confirm on AL-2 SELECTB.

0 See the description below for the combinations

of settings.

E Exit setup.

0 During progressive scan, viewing is not possible as

the images are distorted.

 Possible combinations

L-2 SELECT (*1)

VIDEO/RGB 3 3 3 3

S-VIDEO/RGB 3 3 3 3

SAT VIDEO/RGB 3 3 3 (*3)

DECODER 3 3 (*3)

L-1 INPUT

VIDEO 3 3 3 3

S-VIDEO 3 (*4) 3 (*4)

*1 Switching to RGB signals is automatic. *2 Component videos will be output from the [COMPONENT] terminal. Be sure to set to ACOMPONENTB if viewing via component

video.

*3 With this setting, signals from the [L-2 IN/DECODER] terminal will be output to the [L-1 IN/OUT] terminal even if this unit is

turned off, except during EPG data downloading.

*4 This setting cannot be made if AL-2 SELECTB is set to ASAT VIDEO/RGBB or ADECODERB.

SCART VIDEO SCART S-VIDEO SCART RGB COMPONENT (*2)

L-1 OUTPUT

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The GUIDE Plus+ System

Setup

A Access the GUIDE Plus+ system.

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

Number

Keys

A, E

B - D

0 AGridB of the Menu Bar is selected.

B Select “Setup”.

SetupB is hidden on the right of the Menu Bar.

Press

Selection Key (E

) repeatedly until it appears.

C Select “Settings”.

SELECT

CONFIRM

Settings

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

Setup

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.

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=====

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.

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If not using an external receiver

Set up a second or third external receiver if necessary.

E Exit setup.

Proceed to step F.

If using an external receiver

E Set up the external receiver.

A Select AExternal Receiver 1B.

SELECT

External Receiver 1

CONFIRM

B Check the message screen.

CONFIRM

C Select and confirm on the type of

reception.

0 Select ACableB, ASatelliteB or ATerrestrialB.

SELECT

None

F Exit setup.

Proceed to step G.

Download programme data before using the GUIDE Plus+ system.

F / G Turn off this unit.

0 It takes about 24 hours to download sufficient data. 0 If the unit is turned on while downloading, the

download will be cancelled.

0 The programme listing data download is given

priority from 03:00 to 04:30, and VPS/PDC recording cannot be performed properly. Set AVPS/PDCB to AOFFB if performing timer recording at this time.

0 AEPGB is displayed on the front display panel during

downloading.

0 If you are using an external receiver, leave it on and

tune to your Host Channel. AHost Channel ListB [ P33]

If your external receiver is not in the list (Alternate Setup)

Preparations

Terrestrial

CONFIRM

D Select and confirm on the provider.

E Select and confirm on the brand.

F Select and confirm on the socket.

0 Specify the terminal connected to the external

receiver.

G After the message is displayed, check

and confirm on the connection.

0 The control signals are transmitted to the

external receiver in the test.

H Confirm the completion message.

CONFIRM

0 Returns to the ASetupB screen.

Operate from step E.

A Select and confirm on ANoneB for the brand

setting.

B Exit setup.

C Tune the external receiver’s channel to the host

channel.

0 Refer to AHost Channel ListB [ P33].

D Leave the external receiver on. E Turn off this unit, and wait for one night.

The GUIDE Plus+ system will be automatically updated. As new receivers will be added, search for your receiver and complete the settings.

In order to use the programme listing, you need to download the programme data using the new settings. Turn off this unit, and wait for one more night.

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The GUIDE Plus+ System

Operation of Remote Control Buttons

GUIDE To access the GUIDE Plus+ system.

Selection Keys To navigate the GUIDE Plus+ system.

To confirm an option or to exit the GUIDE Plus+

ENTER

system and tune directly to a currently running programme.

Action

INFO

DAY(-/+) To go directly to the previous or next day.

PAG E +/ - To browse the pages.

Number Keys

The Red, Green, Yellow and Blue buttons perform operations corresponding to the AAction BarB.

To expand the Information Box for viewing a long synopsis.

For direct entry of numbers.

Screen Layout of the GUIDE Plus+ System

Video Window

You can watch the current selected channel even while accessing the GUIDE Plus+ system.

Menu Bar

For selecting the function area.

Action Bar

Various operations and functions made to respond to the 4 coloured buttons on the remote control.

Highlight

Changes colour to indicate the selected state.

Information Box

Displays simple programme explanation and help.

Information Panels

Displays programme promotions or operating instructions.

Grid

Displays the programme based on the station and time. Can display up to 7 days of programme.

Video Window Action Bar

Information Panels

Menu Bar Information Box

Grid

Highlight

NOTE:

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

0 If white triangle marks are displayed on the screen, it indicates that there are hidden items. Press the Selection Keys

(FGDE) that correspond to the respective marks.

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Types of Area

Editor Area

Select the area on the Menu Bar. Grid

0 The screen initially displayed when GUIDE is

pressed. (This is the AHomeB area.)

0 Offers information about the programmes. 0 You can select a programme to timer record and

remind (watch).

You can perform a search narrowed down to category, or search by keyword to look for programmes.

0 You can select a programme to timer record and

remind (watch).

My TV

0 You can register your favourite channels or

programme categories.

Schedule

0 Displays programmes that have been timer

programmed.

0 You can edit or cancel the timer programme. 0 You can set timer programming and reminder for

watching using VIDEO Plus+.

Info

0 News, weather information, and stock price

information, etc. are scheduled to be displayed in the future.

Editor

0 The channel display/hide, reception method, and

programme number of the channel settings set by auto setup can be changed.

Setup

0 For performing basic settings such as language,

country, postal code and external receiver.



Host Channel List

Country/Region

(Language)

Austria Eurosport Belgium (Flanders) Music Factory (TMF) France Canal + Analogue only Germany Eurosport Italy Sport Italia Analogue only

Netherlands

Spain Tele 5 Analogue only Switzerland (German) Eurosport

United Kingdom ITV, Eurosport

Host Channels Helpful Hints

Music Factory (TMF), Eurosport

Use TMF if you live in Amsterdam, Eindhoven or Rotterdam.

ITV is analogue only. Use Eurosport if you are a BSkyB subscriber and you no longer have a terrestrial antenna available.

A Access the GUIDE Plus+ system.

B Select “Editor”.

SELECT

Editor

C Set display/hide.

A Select the left tile of your desired

broadcast station.

SELECT

On/Off

Off

B Press the Action (RED) button.

Switches between display/hide with each press.

D Set the reception method and

programme number.

A Select the right tile of your desired

broadcast station.

SELECT

B Press the Action (RED) button.

0 Switches between ATunerB and external

receivers.

C Press the Action (GREEN) button to

change the programme number.

0 Enter the programme number for the channel

using the Number Keys.

0 Make sure you enter a correct number.

Source

Prog. No.

Ext. Rec. 1 P103

Preparations

When settings are completed, confirm the changes on AGridB of Menu Bar.

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Clock Setting

9 Usually performed automatically using auto

setup or preset download. If cannot be set automatically in some regions, set them manually.

B - G

A Access the setup menu.

B Select “INITIAL SET UP”.

SELECT

CLOCK SET

C Select “CLOCK SET”.

SELECT

D Select and confirm on “YEAR”.

SELECT

INITIAL SET UP

A, H

NOTES:

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

0 Just Clock (when set to AONB) adjusts the unit’s built-

in clock every 3 hours from 03:00 to 21:00. The unit’s clock is also automatically adjusted at the start/end of Summer Time.

0 Just Clock functions by the PDC signal. 0 Just Clock does not function in the following

instances.

• When the unit is on.

• When the clock is not set.

• During timer recording, EPG data downloading or

Automatic Satellite Programme Recording.

• When AL-2 SELECTB is set to ASAT VIDEO/RGBB or

ASAT S-VIDEO/RGBB.

• When the reception is poor.

IMPORTANT:

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

0 The default setting for Just Clock is AONB. 0 It is recommended to set to AONB in areas where the

PDC signal can be properly received. Set to AOFFB in areas where the signal is unstable.

YEAR

CONFIRM

2005

E Select and confirm on “DATE”.

SELECT

CONFIRM

0 Press and hold the Selection Keys (FG) to

change the ADATEB in 15-day intervals.

F Select and confirm on “TIME”.

SELECT

CONFIRM

0 Press and hold the Selection Keys (FG) to

change the ATIMEB in 30-minute intervals.

G Set “JUST CLOCK”.

A Select and confirm on AJUST CLOCKB.

B Select ATV PROGRAMMEB to set the

channel.

H Exit setup.

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VIDEO Plus+ Guide

Channel Set

9 Usually performed automatically using auto

setup. Set if channel settings are performed manually, or if the receiving channel differs from the channel set using VIDEO Plus+ timer programming.

B - E

A Access the setup menu.

B Select “INITIAL SET UP”. C Select “TUNER SET”. D Select “GUIDE PROG SET”.

SELECT

GUIDE PROG SET

CONFIRM

0 The AGUIDE PROG SETB screen will be

displayed.

E Set the guide channel.

A Select and confirm on AGUIDE PROGB.

SELECT

Preparations

A, F

NOTES:

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

0 Guide programme numbers are assigned to the TV

stations of the respective broadcast areas, for VIDEO Plus+ timer programming. These numbers can be found in most TV programme listings.

0 Guide channel set will not be performed

automatically when channel settings have been made using preset download.

GUIDE PROG

CONFIRM

0 Select the TV station’s guide programme

number from the programme listing.

B Select and confirm on ATV PROGB.

0 Select the channel number of the TV station set

on this unit.

F Exit setup.

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Setting Receiving

Channels

9 Usually performed automatically using auto

setup or preset download. If cannot be set automatically in some regions, set them manually.

B - G

F - H

RETURN

A, H

IMPORTANT:

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

0 If channel settings are performed manually, the

VIDEO Plus+ guide channel will not be set. See AVIDEO Plus+ Guide Channel SetB [ P35].

A Access the setup menu.

E Select “EDIT”.

SELECT

CONFIRM

EDIT

F Select a channel that you want to set.

0 A confirmation screen will be displayed.

G Set the channel.

A Select and confirm on ABANDB.

SELECT

CONFIRM

BAND

FINE

DECODER

0 ACHB is a regular broadcast band, and ACCB is

a cable broadcast band.

B Select and confirm on ACHB.

0 Select a receiving channel.

C Select and confirm on AIDB.

0 Select from the ATV Station and ID ListB

[ P116].

0 See AEntering the Station IDB [ P37].

D Select and confirm on AFINEB.

0 If the reception is poor, press the Selection

Keys (FG) to fine-tune.

E Select and confirm on ADECODERB.

0 When a decoder is connected, set to AONB. 0 Unable to change the setting other than the

following.

Setup Menu AL-2 SELECTB = ADECODERB [ P114] k

RETURN

----

OFF

B Select “INITIAL SET UP”. C Select “TUNER SET”. D Select “MANUAL CH SET”.

SELECT

CONFIRM

0 The AMANUAL CH SETB screen will be

displayed.

H EN

H Exit setup.

0 If RETURN is pressed, you will return to the

previous screen, and other channels can also be set.

MANUAL CH SET

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Deleting a channel

Operate up to step E.

F Select a channel that you want to

delete.

SELECT

CONFIRM

- - -

---

Entering the Station ID

Select and confirm on AIDB on the confirmation screen.

0 The entry screen for Station ID will be

displayed.

B Select the registered ID, or enter your

desired ID name.

SELECT

Preparations

G Delete.

0 If the channel is deleted, subsequent channels

will move forward one by one.

Shifting the channel position

Operate up to step E.

F Select “MOVE”.

SELECT

CONFIRM

- - -

MOVE

G Select a channel that you want to

move.

- - -

---

- - -

CONFIRM

0 A maximum of 4 characters can be entered.

C Select and confirm on AOKB.

SELECT

CONFIRM

H Select the destination channel.

SELECT

CONFIRM

0 If the channel is moved, other channels will

move one by one.

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Basic Recording

VHS−HDD−DVD

−

FR360

7: 00 XP

2: 30 DV

10: 00 SP 20: 00 LP 28: 00

36: 00

FR480

(HDD/DVD)

ABCDEFGHILM

A Select the recording deck.

VHS−HDD−DVD

−

9 TV programmes can be recorded to the HDD

or a DVD disc with ease.

9 You can record up to 500 programmes on the

HDD, and 99 programmes on one DVD disc. Simultaneous recording on HDD/DVD and VHS cannot be done.

PREPARATION:

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

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

DVD

Recording deck’s LED lights up

0 When HDD is selected, proceed to step B.

When DVD is selected

A Press OPEN/CLOSE on the unit.

OPEN/CLOSE

B Load a recordable disc.

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C Press OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc

tray.

0 It takes some time to read the disc.

B Select a channel.

SUPERIMPOSE

Receiving channel

IMPORTANT:

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

0 When using a brand-new DVD-RW/-R disc,

formatting may be required. [ P66]

0 The maximum continuous recording time at the HDD

is 48 hours.

0 See the following page if recording a bilingual

programme using DVD-RW/-R (Video mode). ASoundB [ P100]

H EN

1:35

PR.12

0 Press ON SCREEN if the information screen is not

displayed.

C Select the recording mode.

A Display the recording mode.

Recorded capacity

Free space Current recording mode

Disc remaining time and recording mode

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B Select the recording mode.

0 Usually select SP (standard) mode. 0 The recording mode changes each time REC

MODE/REMAIN is pressed.

0 Pressing the Selection Keys (FG) also changes

it.

0 See ARecording ModeB [ P92]. 0 Recordable time for each recording mode.

The shorter the recordable time, the higher the image quality.

Recording mode DVD HDD DV - 11 hours XP 1 hour 34 hours SP 2 hours 69 hours LP 4 hours 138 hours EP 6 hours 209 hours FR480 8 hours 300 hours

(The numbers shown are estimates.)

C Confirm.

CONFIRM

D Start recording.

SUPERIMPOSE

1:35

REC MARK

PR.12

Possible operations during recording

 To pause

WHILE HOLDING

0 The pause function for HDD is possible only

during external input (L-1/L-2/F-1/dv) recording.

 To resume recording

WHILE HOLDING

 To specify recording stop time (Instant

Timer Recording)

Unit’s record button

−

(MONO)

VIDEO

AUDIO−R

F-1

REC

Display on bottom right screen

ITR 2 : 30

0 The recording time from the current time can

be set.

0 The disc mark on the front display panel

blinks.

0 The recording end time switches each time

REC (R) on the unit is pressed.

• A maximum of up to 6 hours can be set in

30-minute intervals.

• To cancel, press the button a few times until

the set time is cleared.

Basic Operations

WHILE HOLDING

DIRECT REC

If the following setting is enabled, the channel

0 When operating from the unit, press REC.

showing on the TV can be recorded instantly. Setup Menu ADIRECT RECB = AONB

E End recording.

PRESS TWICE

[ P112] X

While watching on TV

0 In the case of DVD disc, APLEASE WAITB is

displayed. Do not turn off the unit while it is being displayed.

WHILE HOLDING

0 This function is possible if connected using a

T-V Link compatible TV and SCART cable.

0 A--B is displayed on the front display panel

during recording.

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Basic Recording (VHS)

ABCDEFGHILM

9 TV programmes can be recorded to a VHS

tape with ease.

9 Simultaneous recording on HDD/DVD and

VHS cannot be done.

A Select the recording deck.

−

VHS

VHS lamp lights up

HDD−DVD

−

NOTE:

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

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

DVD

B Load a recordable tape.

0 Load a tape with the record safety tab intact. 0 With the window side facing up, push the tape in

slowly at the midportion.

C Select a channel.

0 The channel being selected is displayed on the

top left screen.

0 If the information screen is not displayed, press

ON SCREEN to display.

D Select the recording mode.

A Display the recording mode.

SUPERIMPOSE

Current recording mode

IMPORTANT:

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

0 Set the following when you wish to record both the

main/sub audio of bilingual programmes on VHS tapes. Setup Menu AAUDIO RECB = ANICAMB

[ P112] W

0 Signals that are input from the external receiver may

not be recordable on VHS.

H EN

REMAIN

Tape remaining time

B Select the recording mode.

0 The recording mode changes each time REC

MODE/REMAIN is pressed.

0 See ARecording ModeB [ P92]. 0 Recordable time for each recording mode.

The shorter the recordable time, the higher the image quality.

Recording mode VHS (when using E-240)

SP 4 hours LP 8 hours

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E Start recording.

Possible operations during recording

 To pause

WHILE HOLDING

0 When operating from the unit, press REC.

F End recording.

 To resume recording

 To specify recording stop time (Instant

Timer Recording)

Unit’s record button

−

(MONO)

AUDIO−R

VIDEO

F-1

REC

0 The recording time from the current time can

be set.

0 The record mark on the front display panel

blinks.

0 The recording end time switches each time

REC (R) on the unit is pressed.

• A maximum of up to 6 hours can be set in

30-minute intervals.

• To cancel, press the button a few times until

the set time is cleared.

Basic Operations

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Basic Playback (Library

VHS−HDD−DVD

−

Database Navigation)

ABCDEFGHILM

A Select the playback deck.

VHS−HDD−DVD

−

9 Play back recorded programmes using

Library Database Navigation. Library Database Navigation cannot be used for finalised DVD-RW/-R (Video mode) discs. Press TOP MENU or MENU to play back.

PREPARATION:

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

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

DVD

MEMO/MARK

TOP MENU

C - E

Playback deck’s LED lights up

0 When HDD is selected, proceed to step B.

When DVD is selected

A Press OPEN/CLOSE on the unit.

OPEN/CLOSE

B Load the disc to be played.

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Face the label side upwards

C Press OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc

tray.

STOP/CLEAR

NOTE:

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

0 When recording in DV mode, playback on the HDD

or DVD is not possible.

0 It takes some time to read the disc.

B Display the Library Database

Navigation screen.

(On-screen display for DVD)

DVD NAVIGATION

ORIGINAL

DVD LIBRARY

DATE

Usable Buttons during Playback (HDD/DVD)

The following buttons can be used during playback.

Playback

Stop

Pause 0 Pauses playback and displays a still image.

0 Starts playback.

Stops playback and displays the broadcast screen.

0 Memorises the point where playback stops.

(Setup Menu ARESUMEB [ P110] H)

0 Functions during playback.

HDD

•

Each press of the button switches the playback

Reverse Search/ Forward Search

speed in the order of FWD1 - FWD5.

• When not recording, pressing N once

activates playback at 1.5x speed with sound.

• Press O once to reverse playback.

DVD

•

Each press of the button switches the playback speed in the order of FWD1 - FWD4.

• Press O once to reverse playback.

0 Functions during pause.

•

Frame-ByFrame/ Slow

IMPORTANT:

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

Marks For HDD, DVD-RAM and

DVD-RW/-R (VR mode)

Motion Playback

Skip

0 Marks can be set or deleted

during playback.

0 They are automatically inserted

if the audio is switched from monaural or bilingual broadcast to stereo broadcast during recording.

0 ACHAPTERB on the Editing

screen can also be used to insert marks. [ P83]

For DVD-RW/-R (Video mode)

0 Marks are automatically

inserted approximately every 5 minutes during recording.

The marks will remain even after finalising.

See AWatching on Other DVD Players (Finalising)B [ P67].

It is possible to switch between the elapsed time/disc remaining time/programme remaining time display of each programme by pressing DISPLAY.

Jump

Skip Search

One Touch Replay

Mark

Each press of the button advances or reverses one frame at a time (frame-by-frame playback).

• Pressing down for 2 or more seconds

activates slow motion playback. Each press of the button changes the playback speed to one of 3 stages in the order of 1/16, 1/4 and 1/2 times the original.

0 Moves to the chapter position (mark). 0 Marks can be added during playback using

MEMO/MARK. See AMarkB below.

0 Jumps according to the selected time interval

and resumes playback. (Setup Menu AJUMP TIMEB [ P112] Y)

0 Functions when the chapter (mark) is not set. 0 Skips forward for approximately 30 seconds

and resumes playback. Pressing repeatedly skips forward continuously as many times as pressed.

0 Skips back for approximately 7 seconds and

resumes playback. Pressing repeatedly skips back continuously as many times as pressed.

0 Inserts mark at the desired skip position.

• To insert marks: Press at desired positions

during playback. (Screen display: MARK)

• To delete marks: While in pause mode, press

after using skip buttons to locate the marks to be deleted. (Screen Display: )

MARK

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Timer Programming Guide

What kind of programming methods are there?

Basic Operations

The

GUIDE Plus+

system

JVC

From the AGridB area [ P46]

From the AScheduleB area

6 Ways to Programme

Search programmes by channel and time using the screen’s programme listing to set recording (programming).

AVIDEO Plus+B [ P47] Set recording (programming) by

simply entering the PlusCode number.

AManualB Setup [ P48] Specify new date, time and channel to set recording (programming).

Grid

Schedule

Programme

navigation

From the ASearchB area

[ P50]

Calendar timer programming

[ P54]

AVIDEO Plus+B

[ P52]

Search desired programmes by category of interest or keyword to set recording (programming).

Specify date and time from the screen calendar to set recording (programming).

Set recording (programming) by simply entering the PlusCode number.

football

music

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Timer Programming Using

Programme Listing (The GUIDE Plus+ System)

ABCDEFGHILM

9 Timer programming can be done easily from

the programme listing by simply pressing the buttons. (One-Button-Record)

You can programme a maximum of 16 programmes up to 7 days in advance, including other programmes, within 1 month.

PREPARATION:

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

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

A Access the GUIDE Plus+ system.

0 The AGridB area screen will be displayed.

B Select a programme.

SELECT

Grid

0 Go to channels on another page using PAGE+/-,

and change to another date using DAY(+) and DAY(-).

STANDBY/ON

A, D

PAGE(+/-)

INFO

Action

(RED)

Action

(GREEN)

IMPORTANT:

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

0 Timer programming on the VHS is not possible.

NOTES:

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

0 Recording settings for One-Button-Record will be as

follows.

•

Recording mode: Recording mode currently set (HDD)

• Recording interval: AOnceB

• Recording deck: The last recording deck (other than

VHS) that has been set.

In addition, the recording date and time, programme name, etc. will be recorded.

0 If you wish to change the recording settings, edit from

the AScheduleB area screen. See AIf setting the recording deck, recording mode, etc.B [ P49].

0 Returns to the AGridB area screen when the Action

(BLUE) button is pressed.

H EN

DAY(+) DAY(

Action (BLUE) Action (YELLOW)

DVD

C Set timer recording.

Record

0 The programme set for timer recording changes

to red.

0 If a programme currently being broadcasted is

selected, recording will start approximately 5

)

seconds after the timer recording is set.

To continue with other timer programmings, repeat step B-C.

D Exit programming setup.

0 Press STANDBY/ON to turn off when not

performing other operations.

To programme for watching

Programming can be done to avoid missing programmes. Recording will not be performed.

A maximum of 8 programmes up to 7 days in advance can be programmed.

A Select a programme. B Press the Action (GREEN) button.

The programme set for watching changes to orange.

NOTES:

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

0 If this unit is off, it will not turn on even if the start

time of the programme set for watching is reached.

If performing operations like playback or recording when the start time of the programme set for watching is reached, this unit will switch to the channel programmed for watching only upon completing these operations.

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Timer Programming Using VIDEO

Plus+ Number in the Programme Listing

Timer programming can be set simply by entering the number.

A Access the GUIDE Plus+ system.

B Select AScheduleB. C Select AVIDEO Plus+B.

VIDEO Plus+

Schedule

D Enter the PlusCode number.

=========

Useful Functions of the Programme Listing

To unlock the Video Window

When searching for programmes using the Grid screen, the Video Window will change its display accordingly if you move to another channel.

A Move to the channel logo at the left end of Grid. B Press the Action (RED) button.

0 The lock icon on the upper right of Video Window

changes to an open lock icon.

NOTE:

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

0 To lock, press the Action (RED) button again.

Channel (mosaic) screen display

Logos of channels that can be watched will be displayed as mosaic. When displaying channel information, the target channel can easily be found.

0 Channels are available when the Action (YELLOW)

display button on the screen is displayed as AChannelsB.

A Press the Action (YELLOW) button.

Basic Operations

0 To re-enter the number, press the Action (GREEN)

button.

E Confirm.

CONFIRM

NOTE:

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

0 If you wish to change the recording settings, edit from

the AScheduleB area screen. See AIf setting the recording deck, recording mode, etc.B [ P49].

Additional information on programmes

When an icon is displayed at the bottom-right of the Information Box, additional information on that programme is available.

A Press INFO.

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Manual Timer

Programming (The GUIDE Plus+ System)

ABCDEFGHILM

9 Timer programming can be done by

specifying the date, time and channel as manual programming settings on the GUIDE Plus+ system screen.

9 You can programme a maximum of 16

programmes up to 7 days in advance, including other programmes, within 1 month.

PREPARATION:

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

0 Load a recordable disc when recording to a DVD

disc. [ P12]

Number

Keys

A, E

STANDBY/ON

B Select “Schedule”.

SELECT

Schedule

C Select “Manual”.

Manual

D Set timer recording.

A Set the recording date.

SELECT

05 - Jun

B, D

Action

(RED)

C, D

Action

(GREEN)

Action (YELLOW)

IMPORTANT:

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

0 Timer programming on the VHS is not possible.

CAUTION:

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

0 In step D, you can press the Action (RED) button to

return to a previous screen. However, the timer programme settings will be erased if you return to the initial AScheduleB screen. Confirm one at a time then press the button.

A Access the GUIDE Plus+ system.

0 Press the Selection Keys (DE) to select, and

(FG) to change.

0 Can also be entered using the Number Keys. 0 Press the Action (GREEN) button for

confirmation.

B Set the recording start time.

C Set the recording end time.

D Set the recording channel.

0 Can also be set from the channel (mosaic)

screen.

E Set a name for the timer programme

settings.

0 The Virtual Keyboard screen will be displayed.

SELECT

CONFIRM

Cursor movement, backspace & space entry

0 The AGridB area screen will be displayed.

H EN

0 To change the character set, press the Action

(YELLOW) button.

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F Select and confirm on ASaveB.

SELECT

Save

CONFIRM

0 The AScheduleB area screen is displayed, with

the new timer programme added.

0 If you do not wish to save, select ADon’t saveB,

then press ENTER.

If setting the recording deck, recording mode, etc.

To set the recording deck, recording mode, recording interval, etc. operate as a change of timer programme.

G Confirm that the tile on the right of the

added timer programme is selected.

SELECT

3. Press ENTER to confirm. FR60 - FR360 can be set by 5-minute

intervals, then follow by FR420 and FR480.

J Set the recording interval.

Basic Operations

0 The weekly/daily recording setting switches

each time the button is pressed. See AWeekly/Daily Timer ProgrammingB [ P94].

K Set the timing for the end of recording.

SELECT

0 Press Selection Key (E) to display the hidden

tile.

0 You can extend the recording end time or set

VPS/PDC by pressing the Action (GREEN) button.

0 ATimingB extends the recording end time only

for the time duration specified.

L Set the category.

HDD SP Once

H Set the recording deck.

0 Switches between AHDDB and ADVDB each

time the button is pressed.

I Set the recording mode.

0 The recording mode switches each time the

button is pressed. See ARecording ModeB [ P92].

0 Setting the FR mode.

1. Press ENTER when AFR**B appears.

2. Enter the desired number using the Number Keys. If the number entered does not exist in the recording mode, the nearest number in the recording mode will be selected. (Example) If FR460 is entered, FR480 will be selected, as FR460 does not exist.

0 The category switches each time the button is

pressed.

0 Cannot be set if the programme listing data is

not downloaded.

To continue with other timer programmings, repeat step D -

A-L.

E Exit programming setup.

0 Press STANDBY/ON to turn off when not

performing other operations.

To timer record using VPS/PDC

F Press VPS/PDC

0 This unit turns off automatically and enters into

recording standby mode.

0 e lights up on the front display panel indicating

that VPS/PDC recording is activated.

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Searching Programmes

for Timer Programming

C Move to the category field.

SELECT

(The GUIDE Plus+ System)

ABCDEFGHILM

9 Programmes can be searched by category. In

addition, programmes related to the keywords entered can be searched.

PREPARATION:

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

0 Load a recordable disc when recording to a DVD

disc. [ P12]

A, G

Action

(RED)

Action

(GREEN)

B - E

Action (YELLOW)

Movies

D Select the category and sub-

category.

SELECT

CONFIRM

0 The sub-categories vary depending on the

GUIDE Plus+ system country/region.

0 AMy ChoiceB is a search by keyword. See ATo

Search by KeywordB [ P51].

Programmes that match the specified category will be displayed.

E Select a programme.

SELECT

IMPORTANT:

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

0 Timer programming on the VHS is not possible.

NOTE:

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

0 Some categories are colour-coded.

• AMoviesB: Purple

• ASportsB: Green

• AChildrenB: Blue

• AOthersB/AMy ChoiceB: Teal

A Access the GUIDE Plus+ system.

0 The AGridB area screen will be displayed.

B Select “Search”.

SELECT

CONFIRM

0 Programmes found by searching will be

displayed in order of date and time. To display the programme listing for the previous/next day, press the Selection Keys (DE) or DAY(-/+).

F Set timer recording.

0 Takes the programmed settings of One-Button-

Record. Perform setting of other items from the AScheduleB area screen. See AIf setting the recording deck, recording mode, etc.B [ P49].

G Exit programming setup.

H EN

0 Press STANDBY/ON to turn off when not

performing other operations.

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To Search by Keyword

Using the AMy TVB Area

You can search for a desired programme by specifying the words that appear in the title.

A Select AMy ChoiceB from the ASearchB area

screen.

SELECT

My Choice

0 If keywords have been registered previously, a

keyword list will be displayed as menu.

B Display the Virtual Keyboard.

C Enter the characters.

SELECT

CONFIRM

0 The keyboard’s character set changes when the

Action (YELLOW) button is pressed.

0 Press the Action (GREEN) button.

D Select ASaveB to register the keyword.

SELECT

Your favourite channels, categories and keywords can be compiled and memorised as a profile. Your desired programmes can be searched anytime by using this profile.

A Select AMy TVB from Menu Bar. B Add AProfileB.

Profile

My TV

C Select and add AChannelsB.

Add

Channels

0 Select from the channel (mosaic) screen, then press

ENTER.

0 A maximum of 16 channels can be set.

D Select and add ACategoriesB.

0 Select the category as with the ASearchB area. 0 A maximum of 4 category types can be set.

E Select and add AKeywordsB.

0 Enter the keyword as with the keyword search. 0 A maximum of 16 keywords can be set.

F Search for programmes using the profile set.

Basic Operations

CONFIRM

0 The keyword entered will be displayed as menu in

the keyword list.

0 To cancel the character entry, press the Action

(RED) button.

0 If you do not wish to save, select ADon’t saveB,

then press ENTER.

E Start the search.

CONFIRM

0 At this time, check that the registered keyword is

selected.

CONFIRM

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VIDEO Plus+ Timer

Programming

ABCDEFGHILM

A Display the programme navigation

screen.

9 With VIDEO Plus+ system, timer

programming can be set simply by entering the number corresponding to the TV programme.

9 You can programme up to 16 programmes,

including other programmes, within 1 month.

PREPARATION:

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

0 Switch TV/DVD on the remote control to DVD. 0 Load a recordable disc when recording to a DVD

disc. [ P12]

DVD

Number

Keys

B - F

B Select “VIDEO PLUS+”.

SELECT

VIDEO PLUS+

CONFIRM

C Set VIDEO Plus+.

A Enter the PlusCode number.

SELECT

CONFIRM

0 Can also be entered using the Number Keys.

B If necessary, select ARECORD TOB, then

select the recording deck.

C Select ACONFIRMB.

0 When the number is invalid, an error message

will be displayed.

IMPORTANT:

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

0 Timer programming of an external receiver cannot be

set using the programme navigation.

0 When you have moved to other regions, perform

guide channel settings again. AVIDEO Plus+ Guide Channel SetB [ P35]

0 Timer programming on the VHS is not possible.

NOTES:

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

0 If there is inactivity for approximately 1 minute during

setting, the settings will be cancelled and the screen will return to the broadcast screen.

0 To discontinue programming, press PROG and select

AEXITB.

0 See ATimer RecordingB [ P97].

If the guide channel has not been set

A A warning screen will be displayed.

Pressing ENTER displays the timer programme setting screen.

B Select ATV PROGB, then the receiving

channel.

0 Other items can also be set.

C Select ACONFIRMB.

SELECT

CONFIRM

0 The guide channel information of the channels

available in ATV PROGB is stored on this unit.

0 See AVIDEO Plus+ Guide Channel SetB

[ P35].

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D If necessary, set recording options

for timer programming.

A Select AINPUT TITLEB to enter the title

name.

0 See ACreating Programme TitleB [ P82]. 0 The title can be set later.

B Select ACATEGORYB to set the category.

0 See AModify CategoryB [ P81]. 0 The category can be set later.

C Select and confirm on AVPS/PDCB.

0 See AVPS/PDC RecordingB [ P55].

D Select AW E EK LY / DA I LY B to set the

recording frequency.

0 See AWeekly/Daily Timer ProgrammingB

[ P94].

E Select AREC MODEB to set the recording

mode.

0 See ARecording ModeB [ P92].

E Select “OK”.

SELECT

When programming content overlaps

0 When completing the setting, if a message on

programme overlap is displayed, cancel the timer programme, or change the programmed time, etc.

0 See AChecking, Changing or Cancelling a Timer

ProgrammeB [ P57].

(Warning message on

programme overlap)

PROGRAMME NOT COMPLETED PROGRAMME OVERLAPPED PLEASE CONFIRM AND MODIFY

NOTE:

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

0 If you do not cancel the timer programme or change

the programmed time, the programme whose start time is earlier will be recorded first until it ends, then the next programme will be recorded unless it has ended.

Basic Operations

INPUT TITLE CATEGORY

CONFIRM

VPS/PDC WEEKLY/DAILY REC MODE

OFF

WEEKLY

0 If timer programmes overlap, a warning message

will be displayed.

F Select “EXIT”.

SELECT

CONFIRM

To continue with other timer programmings, select

ACONTINUEB, then repeat step B-F.

0 Press STANDBY/ON to turn off when not performing

other operations.

To timer record using VPS/PDC

EXIT

G Press VPS/PDC

0 This unit turns off automatically and enters into

recording standby mode.

0 e lights up on the front display panel indicating

that VPS/PDC recording is activated.

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Calendar Timer

Programming

ABCDEFGHILM

A Display the programme navigation

screen.

9 You can set timer programme by specifying

the date and time.

9 You can programme up to 16 programmes,

including other programmes, within 1 year.

PREPARATION:

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

0 Load a recordable disc when recording to a DVD

disc. [ P12]

STANDBY/ON

B - G

IMPORTANT:

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

0 Timer programming of an external receiver cannot be

set using the programme navigation.

0 Timer programming on the VHS is not possible.

NOTES:

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

0 If there is inactivity for approximately 1 minute during

setting, the settings will be cancelled and the screen will return to the broadcast screen.

0 To discontinue programming, press PROG and select

AEXITB.

0 See ATimer RecordingB [ P97].

B Select “CALENDAR PR.”.

SELECT

CALENDAR PR.

CONFIRM

C Select the date to programme.

SELECT

2252

CONFIRM

0 To display the calendar for the next month, press

the Selection Key (G) from the last week.

0 Dates that cannot be selected will be in black.

D Set recording options (1) for timer

programming.

A Select ARECORD TOB, then select the

recording deck.

B Select ASTARTB, then set the time.

0 For time setting, press and hold the Selection

Keys (FG) to change in 30-minute intervals.

C Select ASTOPB, then set the time.

D Select ATV PROGB, then select the

receiving channel.

E Select ACONFIRMB.

SELECT

CONFIRM

RECORD TO START STOP TV PROG

CONFIRM

HDD 14:00 19:00 BBC1

E If necessary, set recording options

(2) for timer programming.

A Select AINPUT TITLEB to enter the title

name.

0 See ACreating Programme TitleB [ P82]. 0 The title can be set later.

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B Select ACATEGORYB to set the category.

0 See AModifying Thumbnail/CategoryB

[ P80].

0 The category can be set later.

C Select and confirm on AVPS/PDCB.

D Select AW E EK LY / DA I LY B to set the

recording frequency.

0 See AWeekly/Daily Timer ProgrammingB

[ P94].

E Select AREC MODEB to set the recording

mode.

0 See ARecording ModeB [ P92].

F Select “OK”.

SELECT

INPUT TITLE CATEGORY

CONFIRM

VPS/PDC WEEKLY/DAILY REC MODE

OFF

WEEKLY

0 If timer programmes overlap, a warning message

will be displayed.

G Select “EXIT”.

SELECT

EXIT

CONFIRM

To continue with other timer programmings, select

ACONTINUEB, then repeat step B-G.

0 Press STANDBY/ON to turn off when not performing

other operations.

To timer record using VPS/PDC

H Press VPS/PDC

0 This unit turns off automatically and enters into

recording standby mode.

0 e lights up on the front display panel indicating

that VPS/PDC recording is activated.

VPS/PDC Recording

Information to enable accurate timer recording is sent along with video and audio signals from some broadcast stations. These services are called VPS (Video Programming System) and PDC (Programme Delivery Control).



To verify the reception of VPS/PDC signals

AVPS/PDCB is displayed on the front display panel when VPS/PDC signals are received.

IMPORTANT:

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

0 Pressing VPS/PDCj will turn this unit off

immediately.

0 Be sure to press VPS/PDCj after completing the

timer programming procedure to activate the VPS/ PDC recording function.

0 The programme listing data download is given

priority from 03:00 to 04:30, and VPS/PDC recording cannot be performed properly. Set AVPS/PDCB to AOFFB if performing timer recording at this time.

NOTES:

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

0 e (VPS/PDC recording indicator) on the front display

panel will blink when VPS/PDCj is pressed in the following cases.

• The clock is not set.

• Timer programming is not set.

0 For calendar timer programming, set the start time

correctly using the official time. Recording will not be performed if a wrong time is set.

0 The following cannot be done during timer recording.

• Switching between HDD, DVD and VHS.

• Display of Setup Menu, Library Database

Navigation, and Editing screens.

0 VPS/PDC does not function during DVD playback

even if VPS/PDCj is pressed.

When programming content overlaps

0 When completing the setting, if a message on

programme overlap is displayed, cancel the timer programme, or change the programmed time, etc.

0 See AChecking, Changing or Cancelling a Timer

ProgrammeB [ P57].

(Warning message on

programme overlap)

PROGRAMME NOT COMPLETED PROGRAMME OVERLAPPED PLEASE CONFIRM AND MODIFY

Basic Operations

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Changing or Cancelling a

If changing

Timer Programme (The GUIDE Plus+ System)

ABCDEFGHILM

9 Changing or cancelling a timer programme

can be done on the AScheduleB area screen.

Action

(RED)

Action

(GREEN)

B, C

E - K

D Change.

E Change the recording date.

SELECT

05 - Jun

0 Can also be entered using the Number Keys.

F Change the recording start time.

G Change the recording end time.

H Change the recording channel.

0 Can also be set from the channel (mosaic) screen.

A Access the GUIDE Plus+ system.

B Select “Schedule”. C Select the timer programme that you

wish to cancel or change.

SELECT

Schedule

0 Select the tile on the right of the timer

programme.

When cancelling the timer programme

D Cancel.

I Change the name for the timer

programme settings.

SELECT

Keyboard

CONFIRM

0 The Virtual Keyboard screen will be displayed.

J Select and confirm on “Save”.

SELECT

Save

CONFIRM

K Set the recording deck, recording

mode, etc.

See AIf setting the recording deck, recording mode, etc.B [ P49].

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Checking, Changing or Cancelling a Timer Programme

If ACALENDAR LISTB is selected

A Select the programmed date.

B Select a programme.

SELECT

ABCDEFGHILM

9 Timer programmes can be changed or

cancelled.

B - D

A Display the programme navigation

screen.

Basic Operations

CONFIRM

When cancelling the timer programme

D Select “CANCEL”.

SELECT

CANCEL

CONFIRM

0 When a timer programme set using the

GUIDE Plus+ system is deleted, it will also be from the AScheduleB list of the GUIDE Plus+ system.

When changing the timer programme

B Select “PROGRAMME LIST” or

“CALENDAR LIST”.

SELECT

CONFIRM

PROGRAMME LIST

CALENDAR LIST

C Select a timer programme.

If APROGRAMME LISTB is selected

A Select a programme.

SELECT

CONFIRM

0 Pressing the Selection Key (E) will display the

weekly/daily timer programme’s recordable time limit. Timer programmes with (!) will display the recordable time limit. Timer programmes with (L) cannot be recorded.

D Select “MODIFY”.

SELECT

MODIFY

CONFIRM

Proceed to change the programmed settings. Perform ACalendar Timer ProgrammingB [ P54,

55], step D - G.

0 If the weekly/daily timer programme is carried

out at least once, the recording deck, channel, weekly/daily setting, and the recording mode cannot be changed.

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Playing VHS Tapes

ABCDEFGHILM

9 Play back programmes recorded on a VHS

tape. Tapes recorded in S-VHS format can also be played. However, it will not be of the original S-VHS high image quality. (ASQPB (S-VHS Quasi Playback) functionB [ P14])

NOTES:

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

0 If the end of the tape is reached during playback or

fast-forwarding, it will be rewound automatically.

0 Set the following to adjust to the best picture

according to the tape in use. Setup Menu APICTURE CONTROLB = AAUTOB [ P115] m

0 The picture quality can be set as desired. 0 Automatically stops if pausing continues beyond 5

minutes.

To eject the tape

0 Press M on the unit.

A Select the playback deck.

B Load a tape.

C Start playback.

Possible operations during playback

0 Resumes normal playback

Playback

Stop

Pause

Forward Search

Reverse Search

Skip Search

One Touch Replay

when pressed during pause or forward search.

0 Stops playback and

displays the broadcast screen.

0 Pauses playback and

displays a still image. Each press of the button advances one frame at a time.

0 Holding for more than 2

seconds during playback activates slow motion playback (frame-by-frame playback).

0 Switches between the

following speeds with each press.

SP (Standard) +5x speed Y +11x speed

LP (2x) +11x speed Y +31x speed

0 Performs reverse playback

(-1x speed) if pressed, then switches between the following speeds with each press.

SP (Standard) -5x speed Y -11x speed

LP (2x) -11x speed Y

-31x speed

0 Press PLAY to return to

normal playback.

0 Skips forward for

approximately 30 seconds and resumes playback.

0 Skips back for

approximately 7 seconds and resumes playback.

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Forward/reverse searching

1+1 +2 +3

BCDE

Index search

While stopped

Forward search.

Reverse search.

0 To stop forward/reverse search, press STOP/CLEAR. 0 In order to protect the tape, it will take some time for

the tape to stop after STOP/CLEAR is pressed during forward/reverse search.

Playing the tape repeatedly

Plays back from the beginning to the end of the tape 100 times repeatedly.

Press and hold for more than 5 seconds.

0 To quit halfway, press STOP/CLEAR. 0 During repeat playback, the AxB indicator will light

up on the front display panel.

0 Playback or repeat playback is not possible for tapes

recorded in 5x (SEP) mode.

For VHS tapes, index signals (VISS signals) are marked at the beginning of each recording. Index searching of programmes can be done using those signals. Up to 9 indexes can be specified in either direction. It is convenient when you know the index at which the programme you wish to watch is recorded.

Specifying the index number

Programme you are currently watching

INDEX Number

(Example) To index the next programme : Press T once. To index the current programme : Press S once. To index the previous programme : Press S twice.

Basic Operations

To play the tape after rewinding

Rewind the tape, and it will play automatically when rewinding is completed.

Within 2 seconds

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Watching While Recording

ABCDEFGHILM

9 While the HDD or DVD-RAM is recording a

programme, you can watch a recorded portion of a programme even before recording ends. (Live Memory Playback)

9 During recording, you can watch another

programme that has been recorded. (Simultaneous Recording and Playback)

Programme Playback during Recording (HDD & DVD-RAM)

Example

Recording a programme from 21:00 to 23:00, return home at 22:00 and watch the programme from the beginning.

21:00

Recording in

progress

Watch from the beginning

22:00

23:00

B - D

GSLOW

ON SCREEN

LIVE

IMPORTANT:

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

0 For DVD-RAM, Live Memory Playback cannot be

performed within approximately 30 seconds from the start of recording.

0 When using Live Memory Playback during timer

recording, the unit remains turned on and playback continues even after recording ends.

0 If timer recording starts during Live Memory Playback

on DVD-RAM, the recording destination will be the HDD even if recording on DVD-RAM has ended. (ARelief RecordingB [ P97])

0 It is impossible to perform ITR during Live Memory

Playback. Stop playback, then perform ITR settings. (APossible operations during recordingB [ P39])

0 Live Memory Playback and Simultaneous Recording

and Playback cannot be performed while recording from the DV input or recording in DV mode.

PLAY

PAUSE

LIVE CHECK

STOP/CLEAR

A Access the Library Database

Navigation screen during recording.

(On-screen display for DVD)

DVD NAVIGATION

DVD LIBRARY

Play Back Other Programmes While Recording (HDD, DVD-RAM/-RW/-R & VHS)

A Select the playback deck during

recording.

−

VHS

Playback deck’s LED lights up

HDD−DVD

−

0 If the playback deck happens to be the recording

deck, setting is not required.

B Start playback.

0 Perform the same procedures as for AProgramme

Playback during Recording (HDD & DVD-RAM)B [ P60]. In this case, select the programme that you wish to watch.

0 For VHS, press PLAY. 0 Playback on the VHS is not possible while

recording on the VHS.

0 Other than DVD-RAM discs, playback on the

DVD is not possible while recording on the DVD.

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Watching DVD Videos

ABCDEFGHILM

9 Commercially available DVD Videos can be

played back.

9 Setting the audio, subtitle language and angle

(camera) during playback.

PREPARATION:

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

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

DVD

Number

Keys

TOP MENU

Selection

Keys

(FGDE)

RETURN

AUDIO SUB TITLE ANGLE

A Select DVD, and load a disc.

B Start playback.

Playback will begin, or the menu screen will be displayed. Select a menu item if the menu screen is displayed.

SELECT

CONFIRM

To display the menu screen during playback, press TOP MENU or MENU.

0 See the following pages.

AUsable Buttons during Playback (HDD/DVD)B [ P44] APlayback Setting Menu OperationsB [ P106]

0 For details on menu selection or disc playback

method, refer to the instruction manual of the disc you are using.

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Audio, Subtitle and Angle Selection

Watching Video CDs (PBC Function)

Selecting the audio language (DVD Video, Video CD)

0 For Video CDs, the audio will be switched.

During playback

On-screen Display

ENGLISH

SELECT

CONFIRM

Selecting the subtitle language

During playback

On-screen Display

ENGLISH

SELECT

CONFIRM

Selecting the image angle (camera) (DVD Video)

During playback

SELECT

Playing back Video CDs that supports PBC (Playback Control) function.

PREPARATION:

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

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

A Select DVD, and load a disc.

0 Playback may also begin automatically when

the disc is loaded. In this case, press RETURN.

B Display the menu screen.

0 When APREVIOUSB / ANEXTB is displayed on

the menu screen, press S/T to browse the pages.

C Select and play back the programme that you

wish to watch.

Basic Operations

On-screen Display

CONFIRM

0 Depending on the disc, the subtitle or audio language

may not switch even if SUBTITLE (or AUDIO) is pressed. At times like this, switch using the disc menu.

0 When 7 appears on the TV screen, either the disc

does not support that function, or the change of setting is prohibited.

CONFIRM

0 You can also select by pressing PLAY. 0 APBCB will be displayed on the front display

panel when playback begins.

0 You can display the menu screen during

playback by pressing RETURN.

To play back without activating the PBC



function

Press the Number Keys while stopped, select the track that you wish to play, then press ENTER.

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Progressive Scan Output

ABCDEFGHILM

9 By outputting progressive scan signals, DVD

Videos and more can be viewed with high image quality.

9 Progressive scan images can be viewed on the

VHS via the [COMPONENT VIDEO OUT] terminal.

B Press PROGRESSIVE SCAN for more

than 3 seconds.

0 When progressive scan output is active, the q

mark will light up on the front display panel.

STANDBY/ON

S-VIDEO

HDD/DVD

(MONO)

VIDEO

F-1

−

AUDIO−R

REC

VHS−HDD−DVD

q mark lights up

−

Disabling Progressive Scan

A Press PROGRESSIVE SCAN for more

than 3 seconds.

B, A

IMPORTANT:

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

0 Use this function if connected to a TV compatible with

progressive scan using the component video terminal.

0 When setting to progressive scan output on the VHS,

check that the HDD or DVD has stopped.

Enabling Progressive Scan Output

A Select the playback deck.

0 The current output format will be displayed on

the front display panel.

0 q mark on the front display panel lights off.

To enable component output for VHS

Press HDD or DVD.

B Setup Menu AL-1 OUTPUTB =

ACOMPONENTB [ P114] i

C Set the TV compatible with progressive

scan images to its COMPONENT input mode.

D Press PROGRESSIVE SCAN for more

than 3 seconds.

0 The q mark lights up on the front display

panel.

E Press VHS.

0 The VHS lamp on the unit lights up.

F Press PROGRESSIVE SCAN.

0 ACOMP OFFB will be displayed on the front

display panel for 5 seconds.

G Press PROGRESSIVE SCAN again before

ACOMP ONB lights off.

0 ACOMP ONB is displayed and the q mark

lights up on the front display panel.

0 The VHS progressive image will be output

from the [COMPONENT VIDEO OUT] terminal.

0 If PROGRESSIVE SCAN is pressed again while

ACOMP ONB is displayed, ACOMP OFFB will be displayed, and VHS component output will be disabled.

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Playing Back MP3 & JPEG

Files

A Select DVD, and load a disc.

ABCDEFGHILM

9 Able to play back MP3 audio files recorded

in CD-R discs, etc. and play back JPEG still images as a slide show.

PREPARATION:

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

0 If a disc contains both MP3 and JPEG files, specify the

file for playback using the following setting. Setup Menu AMP3/JPEGB [ P111] O

- B, C

B - A

0 Check the playable file formats. AAbout DiscsB

[ P12]

Basic Operations

B Start playback.

A Display the Library Database Navigation

screen.

B Select AORIGINALB.

SELECT

ORIGINAL

CONFIRM

C Select a file to play back.

SELECT

CONFIRM

File list

0 Plays back from the selected file until the last

file.

0 Only those files in the same folder will be

played back continuously.

0 MP3 files will be played back as tracks. The

track/total track number being played back is displayed on the top left screen.

0 For JPEG files, the display time for slide show

can be set. ADisplay time interval for JPEG or slide showB [ P108]

0 JPEG files with a resolution of 640 x 480 are

recommended. It takes some time to display for those with higher resolution.

0 The aspect ratio of the image may appear

differently on the TV and computer.

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Formatting

ABCDEFGHILM

9 Formatting will erase all the data. As such,

before formatting a recorded disc, make sure the disc does not contain important recordings.

9 Brand new DVD-RAM or DVD-RW discs

may also need to be formatted.

9 To use a DVD-R disc in VR mode, format the

new disc in VR mode. (It will be in Video mode when not formatted.)

B - B

- D

B -

C For DVD-RAM For DVD-RW

Select AEXECUTEB.Select AVR MODEB or

AVIDEO MODEB.

EXECUTE

VIDEO MODEVR MODE

0 This screen will not be displayed in the case of a

DVD-R disc. Proceed to step D.

D Select “EXECUTE”.

SELECT

CONFIRM

EXECUTE

0 When formatting a DVD-RW disc, confirm on

the mode to be formatted.

If a ACOMPLETEDB message is displayed,

0 Press ENTER to return to the setup menu.

E Exit formatting.

CAUTIONS:

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

0 Never turn off the unit or disconnect the AC power

cord while ANOW FORMATTING...B is displayed on the TV screen.

0 All the titles on a disc will be deleted once the disc is

formatted even if they are protected titles. [ P88]

0 DVD-R discs can only be formatted once.

A Load a disc. B Select “FORMAT”.

A Access the setup menu.

B Select AHDD/DVD SET UPB B ADISC SET

UPB B AFORMATB.

SELECT

CONFIRM

HDD/DVD SET UP

FORMAT

DISC SET UP

Formatting a new disc

DVD-RAM

A When the disc is loaded, the screen in step

D is displayed.

B Select AEXECUTEB to format.

DVD- RW

A When the disc is loaded, the screen in step

C is displayed.

B Select the desired mode and start

formatting.

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Watching on Other DVD Players (Finalising)

ABCDEFGHILM

9 To play back DVD-R and DVD-RW discs on

other DVD players, perform finalisation. Finalising a Video mode disc results in a DVD VIDEO disc with programme menu. Recording and editing are not possible after finalising.

C Choose a background image for the

menu. (Video mode only)

SELECT

CONFIRM

0 There are 18 types of background images. 0 This step does not apply to DVD-RW/-R (VR

mode) discs.

Basic Operations

TOP MENU

A Select DVD, and load a disc.

B Select “FINALISE”.

A Access the setup menu.

NAVIGATION

B - B D

B E

D Perform finalisation.

A Select AOKB.

B Select AOKB again.

SELECT

CONFIRM

If a ACOMPLETEDB message is displayed,

E Exit finalisation.

Playback after finalisation

0 Press TOP MENU or MENU to operate Video mode

discs, as with DVD Videos.

0 Press NAVIGATION to operate VR mode discs. 0 Finalised DVD-RW (VR mode) discs can be played

back on VR mode compatible devices.

0 Finalised DVD-R (VR mode) discs can be played back

on DVD-R (VR mode) compatible devices.

B Select AHDD/DVD SET UPB B ADISC SET

UPB B AFINALISEB.

SELECT

CONFIRM

HDD/DVD SET UP

FINALISE

DISC SET UP

To cancel finalisation

Load a finalised DVD-RW disc.

0 It is not possible to cancel the finalisation of a

DVD-R disc.

B Access the setup menu, select and confirm

on AHDD/DVD SET UPB B ADISC SET UPB B ACANC. FINALIS.B.

C Select and confirm on AEXECUTEB on the

confirmation screen.

D Press SET UP to exit.

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Dubbing

9 Two-way dubbing between HDD, DVD and VHS tape is possible with this single unit. Or simply

use the ONE-TOUCH EXPERT DUB button on this unit to dub an entire VHS tape exactly to a DVD disc. Dubbing can be done from an external DV camcorder to the HDD or DVD. Refer to the following content for reference during dubbing.

Copying

Dubbing

source

HDD

DVD

VHS HDD/DVD

VHS DVD Just 33

camcorder

Dubbing

deck

DVD

VHS 3

HDD 3

VHS

HDD/DVD

Ty pe

High Speed 333(*3)

Just 3333

Manual 3333

Entire 33

programme

recording

information

(*1)

*1 Recording Information: Thumbnails, recording date and time, and channels.

0 The play list will be dubbed as one programme. 0 Play lists with copy-once images cannot be dubbed.

*2 Play list: Data where only required parts from recorded programmes can be viewed.

0 The play list will be dubbed as one programme. 0 Play lists with copy-once images cannot be dubbed.

*3 When dubbing play list from the HDD to the DVD-RW/-R (Video mode) discs, dubbing will be performed in the

normal speed even if high speed dubbing is selected.

*4 Bit-Rate Optimiser

Optimises the overall bit rate for recording. Scenes with rapid movement are recorded with high bit rates, while scenes with slow movement are recorded with low bit rates, thereby resulting in better picture quality.

*5 Auto Blank-Cut Dubbing

When dubbing from VHS, if there are blanks of more than 2 seconds on the VHS tape, the HDD/DVD will enter into pause mode. Dubbing will resume once recorded part is detected. This prevents useless recordings.

*6 Auto Title Creation Dubbing

When dubbing from the VHS tape, if there are multiple index signals (VISS signals) within a tape, a title (programme) per VISS signal will be automatically created on the HDD/DVD. During that time, dubbing will stop temporarily.

Dubbing

copy-once

titles

Play list dubbing

(*2)

Bit-Rate

optimiser

(*4)

Auto blank-

cut dubbing

(*5)

Auto title

creation

(*6)

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Recordable Once Only Programmes (Copy-once)

9 Among digital broadcasts, there are programmes whose recording with digital devices is permitted

only once for the purpose of copyright protection. To record such programmes to a DVD disc, use a CPRM-compliant disc.

9 CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable Media) refers to the technology that enables the

recording of copyright-protected Acopy-onceB programmes.

External receiver

Recording Recording

Dubbing

Icon displayed on thumbnail of programme listing

HDD

To record to DVD, use a CPRM-compliant DVD-RAM or DVD-RW/-R (VR mode) disc. Formatting may be necessary in order to use DVD-RW/-R disc in VR mode. [ P66]

Transfer

DVD

Icon displayed on thumbnail of programme listing

(Red circle)

0 When dubbing from HDD to DVD disc, the data will be transferred while the original data is erased. Data will not

be transferred if dubbing is terminated.

0 Unable to dub if the play list contains copy-once programmes.

Media Recording Dubbing

HDD

CPRM-compliant DVD-RAM

CPRM non-compliant DVD-RAM

CPRM-compliant DVD-RW (VR mode)

CPRM non-compliant DVD-RW (VR mode)

DVD-RW (Video mode)

CPRM-compliant DVD-R (VR mode)

CPRM non-compliant DVD-R (VR mode)

DVD-R (Video mode)

Transfers only to CPRM-compliant DVD-RAM and CPRM-compliant DVD-RW/-R (VR mode) disc.

Dubbing programmes recorded in DV mode

0 Cannot be high speed dubbed. 0 Dubbing will be performed using re-encoding. Intelligent Dual-Pass Encoding is not used. 0 Programmes recorded in DV mode and in other recording modes cannot be selected at the same time.

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Types of Dubbing

HDD

DVD

DVD-R

3-Way Dubbing from HDD to DVD

High Speed Dubbing [ P72]

High speed dubbing in a flash! Be no longer annoyed with the waiting time for dubbing.

0 For example, dubbing a 2-hour programme to a DVD-R disc at 64x speed.

* In FR480 mode, and when using a 8x high speed compatible DVD-R disc.

Dubbing time

Approx. 2 mins.

2-hour

programme

Max 64x speed*

Just Dubbing [ P72]

Dubbing that fits exactly to the free space of a DVD disc!

0 For example, dubbing to a DVD disc with only 20 minutes disc remaining time. 0 Able to record a 30-minute programme exactly to a 20-minute blank space.

20 mins.

remaining

Manual Dubbing [ P72]

Set your own desired recording mode for dubbing!

Priority to image quality!

H EN

Recording completed

30-minute

programme

Just

Pack a lot into one disc!

Recording completed

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Various Other Dubbing Methods

*&&*&&

&8&&8&

8*5

Dubbing from DVD to HDD [ P72] Dubbing from DVD, HDD to VHS

[ P76]

Able to copy programmes (titles) from the DVD disc with ease.

&8&&8&

*&&*&&

Dubbing from VHS to HDD, DVD

Able to copy programmes from the HDD or DVD disc.

Just Dubbing from VHS to DVD [ P79]

[ P77]

You can dub an entire VHS tape or a programme from it to the HDD or DVD disc.

&8&&8&

8*5

Entire

1 programme

*&&*&&

Just Dubbing from a VHS tape to fit the free space in a DVD disc can be easily done.

Exactly!

60 mins.

recorded

Dubbing

Recording

completed

Dubbing with Other Connected Devices

Dubbing from DV camcorder to HDD, DVD [ P74]

Easy connection with the DV camcorder using just one DV cable! You can even create your very own original DVD disc with ease.

Dubbing from Video Cassette Recorder (VCR) [ P74]

Connect with an external Video Cassette Recorder (VCR) and record using this unit.

Playback Record

Other unit

This unit

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Dubbing between HDD and

DVD Deck

ABCDEFGHILM

A Load a disc.

0 When dubbing to a DVD disc, load a recordable

disc.

0 When dubbing to the HDD, load a disc for

playback.

9 You can easily dub from the HDD to DVD

disc, and vice versa.

9 There are 3 ways to dub from the HDD to the

DVD disc, so you can choose whichever matches your purpose.

PREPARATION:

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

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

CANCEL

TOP MENU

D -

C - F

ON SCREEN

IMPORTANT:

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

0 For high speed dubbing to the DVD-RW/-R (Video

mode) disc, the following programmes cannot be high speed dubbed. (They will be dubbed in the normal speed.)

• Bilingual sound

• Play list

• Programmes that are divided, programmes with

parts deleted or RetroActive recorded programmes

• LP or FR155 - FR240 mode recorded programmes

0 Programmes or play lists recorded in DV mode

cannot be high speed dubbed.

0 With Just dubbing, even if there is recording time to

spare, it is not possible to perform Just dubbing by raising the recording mode as with changing from SP mode to XP mode.

0 When dubbing from a DVD-RW/-R (Video mode)

disc recorded on other units to the HDD, finalisation is required.

0 It is not possible to dub from +R/+RW discs.

B Display the Dubbing screen.

HDD N DVD

DVD N HDD

VHS N HDD

0 When ADVD N HDDB is selected, proceed to

step D.

DV CONN N HDD

HDD N VHS

DVD N VHS

VHS N DVD

DV CONN N DVD

C Select a dubbing method.

SELECT

CONFIRM

Dubbing from the HDD (hard disk) to a DVD disc

HIGH SPEED

JUST

MANUAL

0 Select ATITLEB when dubbing from a DVD disc

to HDD.

(If AHDD N DVDB is selected)

HDD N DVD

HIGH SPEED

JUST MANUAL

Select when you wish to shorten the dubbing time considerably.

DVD-RAM: Max. 3x speed DVD-RW: Max. 4x speed DVD-R: Max. 8x speed

0 Use a high speed compatible

disc.

0 Dubbing may not be performed

in the highest speed as shown depending on the disc used.

Select when dubbing to fill an entire DVD disc, or to fit the available free space exactly.

Select when setting the recording mode for dubbing.

D Select the programme to be dubbed.

A Select a programme.

Information displayTime bar display

SELECT

30%

H EN

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0 Programme list screen is displayed in order of

recording date and time. Displays in order of name if the dubbing source is HDD.

0 Pages can be advanced using TOP MENU or

MENU.

B Enter into memory.

F Select “EXECUTE”.

SELECT

CONFIRM

EXECUTE

Dubbing

0 Repeat step A and B as necessary. Up to a

maximum of 8 programmes can be selected. Programmes recorded in DV mode cannot be selected in combination with programmes in other recording modes.

0 To cancel the memory, press MEMO/MARK at

the programme that has been entered into memory. To cancel all the programmes, press CANCEL.

C Confirm.

CONFIRM

Information display

HIGH SPEED

JUST

MANUAL

TITLE

Deep Green Used space. Ye l l o w Size of selected programmes.

Light Green

Red

Remaining capacity display in percentage (%).

Total time of selected programmes.

Highest recording mode of selected programmes.

Total time of selected programmes.

Time bar display colours

Total size of the programmes memorised.

Selected programmes that exceeds the capacity.

E Set the recording mode. (For

“MANUAL” dubbing.)

0 The ANOW DUBBINGB display will be

displayed for approximately 5 seconds. (The time duration displayed is an estimate.)

ANOW DUBBINGB

display

3MINUTES

NOW DUBBING

0 The ANOW DUBBINGB display will be

displayed when ON SCREEN is pressed.

0 The following button operations are possible

during dubbing.

PR+/-, AUDIO, HELP

0 The broadcast screen is displayed while dubbing

is in progress.

0 When dubbing coincides with timer recording,

see the following page. ADubbing and timer recording priorityB [ P97]

To cancel a dubbing that is in progress

Press ON SCREEN to display the ANOW DUBBINGB display.

B Press ENTER. C Select ACANCELB, then press ENTER.

0 When dubbing is discontinued, information such as

recording date and time; title name will not be properly recorded.

0 The disc remaining time will not increase even if

you delete the programme that was dubbed before discontinuing the dubbing to DVD-R.

A Select AREC MODEB to set the desired

mode.

SELECT

CONFIRM

0 When setting recording mode, modes with

insufficient capacity will not be displayed.

B Select ACONFIRMB.

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Dubbing from DV

Dubbing from DV Camcorder

Camcorder/Video Cassette Recorder

ABCDEFGHILM

9 Dubbing can be done from a DV camcorder

that is connected to this unit with a DV cable. You can also operate the DV camcorder from this unit’s remote control. (On-screen display for DV dubbing)

9 Dubbing images from an external video

cassette recorder to a DVD disc, the HDD or a VHS tape.

PREPARATION:

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

0 Switch TV/DVD on the remote control to DVD. 0 See the following page for the connection. ADubbing

from DV Camcorder/Video Cassette RecorderB [ P22]

D - F

D, E

F -

D -

A Insert a tape to play on the DV

camcorder.

0 When dubbing to a DVD disc, load a recordable

disc on this unit.

B Display the Dubbing screen to select

the dubbing deck.

SELECT

HDD N DVD

DVD N HDD

VHS N HDD

CONFIRM

DV CONN N HDD

HDD N VHS

DVD N VHS

VHS N DVD

DV CONN

N DVD

0 Select ADV CONN N HDDB to dub to HDD, or

ADV CONN N DVDB to dub to DVD.

C Select the recording mode.

0 See ARecording ModeB

[ P92].

D Set playback mode on DV camcorder.

A Select ARemote control switchB

( ) to set to .

0 Switches each time ENTER is pressed.

SELECT

IMPORTANT:

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

0 Certain DV camcorders may not be operable.

Operate the camcorder directly.

0 Dubbing copyright guarded programmes is not

possible.

0 It is not possible to operate from the DV camcorder. 0 Original DV information such as the recording date

and time are not recorded. (During MPEG recording.)

0 When a dubbing that is in progress coincides with

timer recording, a confirmation screen asking which to give priority will be displayed. Select ACONTINUEB or AEXECUTEB.

0 To dub from the beginning of the DV tape, start

dubbing from the stopped condition in step D -

0 Chapters (marks) can be automatically inserted.

Setup Menu ADV AUTO CHAPTERINGB = AONB [ P111] S

H EN

CONFIRM

0 : Operate this unit.

: Operate the DV camcorder.

B Start playback, then pause at dubbing

start point.

0 You can operate the DV camcorder to play,

pause, perform forward search/reverse search; slow motion and frame-by-frame playback, using this unit’s remote control. For operating instructions, see AUsable Buttons

during Playback (HDD/DVD)B [ P44].

0 Set to stop condition at portion with no images

(for example at the beginning of the tape).

0 When dubbing from the pause condition,

accurate dubbing can be done by rewinding the tape slightly.

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If switching the DV sound

C Select ASound monitor switchB

( ), and press ENTER to switch.

SELECT

CONFIRM

SOUND1BSOUND2BMIX

0 SOUND1: Record with normal (original) stereo

sound.

0 SOUND2: Record post-recorded sound in

stereo.

0 MIX: Record both normal stereo sound and

post-recording sound. (Post-recording sound is not available for 16 bit recording)

E Start dubbing.

A Select and confirm on AAuto capture

buttonB ().

0 Select and confirm on to pause and/

or resume dubbing.

Dubbing from Video Cassette Recorder (VCR)

0 See the following page for the connection. ADubbing

from DV Camcorder/Video Cassette RecorderB

[ P22]

0 This unit’s on-screen display can be disabled. Setup

Menu ASUPERIMPOSEB = AOFFB [ P113] a

A (This unit) Load a recordable disc. B (VCR) Insert a tape to play. C (This unit) Switch to the input

connecting the VCR.

0 Select AL-2B or AF-1B. 0 Press 0 on the remote control to

set to AL-2B forcibly.

D (This unit) Select the recording deck.

Dubbing

F End dubbing.

A Select and confirm on ARemote control

switchB ( ), then set to

B Stop dubbing.

PRESS TWICE

Repeat step D - F if you want to continue dubbing.

E (This unit) Select the recording

mode.

F (VCR) Start playback. G (This unit) Start recording.

WHILE HOLDING

H When dubbing is finished, stop

Dubbing to a DV device (only programmes recorded in DV mode on the HDD)

Recommended when, after dubbing videos shot using a DV camcorder to the HDD and editing the play list, you wish to store them on a mini DV tape.

A Set the channel to A dvB. B Select and play back the programme recorded

in DV mode that you wish to dub from the Library Database Navigation.

C Check if the playback screen appears on the TV

connected from the DV device (recording end).

D Pause playback on this unit (playback end) at

the dubbing start point.

Pause recording on the DV device (recording end).

F Start playback on this unit and recording on the

DV device simultaneously.

G When dubbing is finished, stop recording on the

DV device, then stop playback on this unit.

NOTE:

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

0 This operation is not possible when DVD is selected.

recording on this unit, then stop playback on the VCR.

0 Dubbing copyright guarded programmes is not

possible.

0 Recordings made by you, under copyright law,

cannot be used without the consent of the right holder other than for personal enjoyment.

When dubbing to Video Cassette Recorder (VCR)

Play back on this unit.

A B Record with the VCR.

0 For details, refer to the instruction manual of the

VCR.

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Dubbing from HDD or DVD to VHS

ABCDEFGHILM

9 Dubbing can be done from the HDD or a

DVD disc to a VHS tape.

C Set and confirm the recording.

A Select ASELECT REC. MODEB to set the

mode.

B Select ASELECT SND. MODEB to set the

playback sound.

C Select ACONFIRMB.

SELECT

CONFIRM

CANCEL

B, C, E

STOP

NOTES:

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

0 Select ASPB or AEPB as the recording mode. 0 Select AL/RB, ALB, or ARB for the playback sound.

If the selected programme is in bilingual, the main audio and sub audio will be recorded to the normal sound of the VHS tape if you select AL/RB under ASELECT SND. MODEB.

D Pause the recording.

WHILE HOLDING

0 Locate the recording start point with O/N,

then pause the recording.

E Select “EXECUTE”.

SELECT

CONFIRM

When dubbing ends, the broadcast screen appears automatically after a message is displayed.

EXECUTE

A Load a recordable tape.

0 When dubbing from a DVD disc, load a disc to

play.

B Under “Dubbing between HDD and

DVD Deck”, select “HDD

“DVD

VHS” in step B, then select

the programme to dub in step D. [ P72]

H EN

VHS” or

To cancel a dubbing that is in progress

Press STOP/CLEAR ( o).

A B Select ACANCELB, then press ENTER.

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Dubbing from VHS to HDD

or DVD (Entire)

A Load the tape to play.

0 When dubbing to a DVD disc, load a recordable

disc.

ABCDEFGHILM

9 Programmes recorded on a VHS tape can be

dubbed in entirety to the HDD or DVD disc.

CANCEL

B - D

STOP

B Select “VHS

HDD” or “VHS N DVD” in step B of “Dubbing between HDD and DVD Deck”, then select “ENTIRE”. [ P72]

SELECT

ENTIRE

CONFIRM

C Set and confirm the recording.

0 ADubbing from HDD or DVD to VHSB, step C

[ P76].

D Select “EXECUTE”.

SELECT

CONFIRM

EXECUTE

Dubbing

NOTES:

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

0 Select AL/RB, ALB, ARB, or ANORMB for the playback

sound.

0 Starts dubbing after automatically rewinding the tape

to the beginning.

0 The tape will be automatically rewound when

dubbing ends.

0 When the HDD or DVD disc runs out of disc

remaining time, the tape will automatically stop at that position and dubbing will cease.

0 If there are multiple VISS signals within a tape,

separate titles will be created for each VISS signal. (Auto title creation dubbing function) When titles reach 99 on DVD or 500 on HDD, they will not be created.

0 If there are blanks of more than 2 seconds on the VHS

tape, the HDD/DVD will enter into pause mode. Dubbing will resume once recorded part is detected. This prevents useless recordings.

When dubbing ends, the broadcast screen appears automatically after a message is displayed.

To cancel a dubbing that is in progress

Press STOP/CLEAR ( o).

A B Select ACANCELB, then press ENTER.

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Dubbing from VHS to HDD

or DVD (1 Programme)

ABCDEFGHILM

C Set the recording mode.

A Select the recording mode.

SELECT

9 Dubbing only one of the programmes

recorded on a VHS tape to the HDD or a DVD disc is possible.

CANCEL

B, C, E

STOP

CONFIRM

B Select ACONFIRMB.

SELECT

CONFIRM

0 See ARecording ModeB [ P92]

D Pause playback at the scene that you

wish to dub.

0 Locate the recording start point with O/N,

then pause playback.

E Select “EXECUTE”.

NOTES:

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

0 When the HDD or DVD disc runs out of disc

remaining time, the tape will automatically stop at that position and dubbing will cease.

If dubbing to DVD-RW/-R (Video mode)

0 For discs in Video mode, switching of audio during

playback is not possible. Set to AMAINB or ASUBB in the Setup menu [ P111] N.

A Load the tape to play.

0 When dubbing to a DVD disc, load a recordable

disc.

B Select “VHS

DVD” in step B of “Dubbing between HDD and DVD Deck”, then select “1 PROG.”. [ P72]

HDD” or “VHS N

SELECT

CONFIRM

EXECUTE

If the index signal (VISS) of the VHS is detected, dubbing ends, and the broadcast screen appears automatically after a message is displayed.

To cancel a dubbing that is in progress

Press STOP/CLEAR ( o).

A B Select ACANCELB, then press ENTER.

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Just Dubbing from VHS to

DVD

ABCDEFGHILM

9 Just Dubbing from a VHS tape to a DVD disc

can be easily done with one touch. The recording time on the VHS tape is automatically calculated, and the recording mode is automatically adjusted to fit the DVD disc’s disc remaining capacity exactly.

CANCEL

A Load the tape for playback, and a

recordable disc.

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B Start dubbing.

VHS/HDD/DVD

−

DVD

For DVD-RW/-R (Video mode)

Set the playback sound.

A Select the playback sound.

SELECT

ONE-TOUCH EXPERT DUB

NAVIGATION

Dubbing

B - A, B

STOP

NOTES:

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

0 Select AL/RB, ALB, ARB, or ANORMB for the playback

sound.

0 Depending on the disc used, the disc remaining time

may not be 0:00:00.

It is not possible to dub in the following instances.

0 When the DVD disc’s remaining capacity is

insufficient, or when 99 programmes have been recorded.

0 When no VHS tape or DVD disc is loaded. 0 When the dubbing screen or setup menu screen is

displayed.

0 During recording/playback.

SELECT

CONFIRM

B Select ACONFIRMB.

SELECT

CONFIRM

For DVD-RAM, DVD-RW/-R (VR mode)

0 Automatically sets to AL/RB, and the screen will

not be displayed.

When dubbing ends, the broadcast screen appears automatically after a message is displayed.

To cancel a dubbing that is in progress

Press STOP/CLEAR ( o).

B Select ACANCELB, then press ENTER.

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Modifying Thumbnail/

Modify Thumbnail

Modify Category

E Select “INDEX”.

SELECT

INDEX

CONFIRM

F Decide on the thumbnail image.

A Start playback, then pause at the desired

scene.

0 Use SLOWG/SLOWF to search for the scene.

B Select AREPLACEB.

SELECT

E Select “CATEGORY”.

SELECT

CONFIRM

F Select the desired category.

SELECT

ANIMATION

CONFIRM

G Exit category modification.

Creating Programme Title

Perform AModifying Thumbnail/CategoryB, step A -

D [ P80].

ABCDEFGHILM

9 You can name or modify the titles of recorded

programmes.

9 You can also name or modify the title name

of the play list for HDD as well as DVD-RAM and DVD-RW/-R (VR mode and unfinalised Video mode) discs.

E - G

E Select “NAME”.

SELECT

CONFIRM

NAME

F Enter the characters.

SELECT

CONFIRM

0 Select and enter one character at a time. 0 There are 3 types of character sets. Select

AALPHABETB, ASYMBOL1B, or ASYMBOL2B.

0 Selecting ADELETEB deletes the character before

the cursor.

0 You can also press STOP/CLEAR to delete the

character. Press once to delete one character, press and hold to delete all the characters.

NOTES:

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

0 To name the play list, you have to create a play list

first. [ P84]

0 Modification on the DVD discs is not possible in the

following cases.

• Title-protected programmes. [ P88]

• Finalised discs. [ P67]

G Select “SAVE”.

SELECT

CONFIRM

SAVE

0 You can also press PAUSE to save.

H Exit title name creation.

To name a DVD disc

0 If you select and confirm on ADISC NAMEB in step B

of AModifying Thumbnail/CategoryB, the title entry screen will be displayed. Enter the desired title name.

H EN

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Creating/Deleting

Chapters (Marks)

ABCDEFGHILM

9 If chapters (marks) are created in the

recorded programme, a preferred scene in the programme can be easily located.

F Create or erase the chapters (marks).

To create chapters (marks)

A Start playback, then pause at the scene

where you want to mark.

Editing

0 You can also use SLOWF/SLOWG.

B Select AMARKB.

SELECT

E, F

NOTE:

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

0 Modification on the DVD discs is not possible in the

following cases.

• Title-protected programmes. [ P88]

• Finalised discs. [ P67]

Perform AModifying Thumbnail/CategoryB, step A - D

[P80]

E Select “CHAPTER”.

SELECT

CONFIRM

MARK

0 If a chapter (mark) is created, a chapter image

will be added below the screen.

0 ARETRYB: Cancels AMARKB or AERASEB. 0 ARETURNB: Returns to the screen in step E.

To delete chapters (marks)

A Pause playback.

B Move to the mark to be deleted.

C Select AERASEB.

SELECT

CONFIRM

ERASE

0 If a chapter (mark) is deleted, the chapter

image below the screen will be cleared.

CONFIRM

CHAPTER

G Exit chapter (mark) creation or

deletion.

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Gathering Favourite

Scenes (Play List Creation)

B Display the Editing screen, then select

AMODIFYB.

ABCDEFGHILM

9 A play list is a single programme with a

collection of favourite scenes gathered from multiple original programmes. Up to 99 can be created.

B, I

B - H

STOP/CLEAR

E F -

A, A

SELECT

CONFIRM

When HDD is selected

C Select “CREATE”.

SELECT

CONFIRM

(On-screen display for DVD)

MODIFY

ORIGINAL

MODIFY DELETE DEL SCEN

DIVIDE

PLAY LIST

MODIFY DELETE CREATE

NOTES:

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

0 Play list cannot be created if there is a mixture of

programmes recorded in DV mode and other recording modes.

0 There may be slight deviation from the points set.

A Select disc.

B Display the Editing screen.

When DVD is selected

A Load a disc.

CREATE

D Select the programme to be used.

SELECT

CONFIRM

E Decide on the start point of the

scene.

A Start playback, then pause at the scene

where you want the created play list to begin.

0 You can also use SLOWF/SLOWG to search

for the start and end point.

H EN

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B Confirm on the start point.

H Select “EXIT”.

PROG 1 00 : 00: 05

CONFIRM

IN/OUT

0 The image of the start point for the scene will

be displayed on the AINB sub-screen.

F Decide on the end point of the scene.

A Start playback, then pause at the scene

where you want the created play list to end.

B Confirm on the end point.

CONFIRM

IN/OUT

0 The image of the end point for the scene will

be displayed on the AOUTB sub-screen.

0 Repeat step E and F to add scenes. 0 To add scenes from other programmes, select

ASEL. TITLEB, then repeat step D - F.

0 A maximum of 99 scenes can be registered in a

play list.

G Select “OK”.

SELECT

PROG 1 0 : 12 : 33 - 0 : 13 : 25

PROG 1 0 : 24 : 27 - 0 : 25 : 12

PROG 1 0 : 14 : 42 - 0 : 16 : 34

PROG 2 0 : 14 : 15 - 0 : 16 : 34

PROG 2

CONFIRM

SELECT

CONFIRM

EXIT

I Exit play list creation.

 Play back play list

0 Select APLAY LISTB in step C [ P42] of

ABasic Playback (Library Database Navigation)B.



Delete play list

0 Perform the operations on ADeleting/

Protecting a ProgrammeB. During which, select ADELETEB under APLAY LISTB in step

C [ P88].

NOTES:

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

If a scene is created, the following menu buttons can be selected.

0 ASEL. TITLEB: Select scenes from other programmes. 0 AMODIFYB: Modify scenes. [ P86] 0 ADELETEB: Delete scenes. 0 AMOVEB: Can change the playback order when there

are more than 2 scenes. [ P87]

0 ARETRYB: Cancel the last operation. 0 APREVIEWB: Play back from scene 1. 0 AOKB: Confirm scene registration.

Preview Playback

0 Forward search and slow motion playback are

possible.

0 You can move the scenes with S/T. 0 A scene being played back is selected. 0 Press STOP/CLEAR to end preview playback. 0 Enters into pause mode when preview playback ends.

Editing

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Editing Play List

Modify Scene

ABCDEFGHILM

9 You can modify or move the scenes of a

created play list. In addition, new scenes can be added.

B - G

EDIT

RETURN

G -

A Select disc.

B Display the Editing screen.

When DVD is selected

A Load a disc.

B Press EDIT to display the Editing screen.

C Select AMODIFYB.

When HDD is selected

A Press EDIT to display the Editing screen.

C Select “MODIFY” under “PLAY LIST”.

(On-screen display for DVD)

SELECT

CONFIRM

MODIFY

D Select the programme to be modified.

SELECT

CONFIRM

E Select “SCENE”.

SELECT

CONFIRM

SCENE

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F Select the scene that you want to

modify.

A Select AMODIFYB.

Move Scenes

A Perform step A - E.

Playback end point

SELECT

CONFIRM

B Select the playback start or end point of

a scene to modify.

SELECT

CONFIRM

Playback start point

PROG 1 0 : 12 : 33 - 0 : 13 : 25

PROG 1 0 : 24 : 27 - 0 : 25 : 12

PROG 1 0 : 14 : 42 - 0 : 16 : 34

PROG 2 0 : 14 : 15 - 0 : 16 : 34

PROG 2

MODIFY

0 To cancel modification, press RETURN or

EDIT.

G Create new scene.

A Start playback, then pause at the desired

scene.

B Select and confirm on “MOVE” in

step F -

C Select and confirm on the scene to

move at in step F -

D Select and confirm another scene to

which the scene is to be moved.

0 To cancel the move, press RETURN or EDIT.

E Perform “Gathering Favourite

Scenes (Play List Creation)”, step

G - I [ P85].

Add Scenes

A Perform step A - E. B Select and confirm on “SEL. TITLE”

in step F -

C Perform “Gathering Favourite

Scenes (Play List Creation)”, step

D - I [ P84, 85].

Editing

0 You can also use SLOWF/SLOWG to search

for the scene.

B Confirm on the playback start or end

point.

CONFIRM

0 To modify other scenes, repeat step F and G.

H Perform “Gathering Favourite

Scenes (Play List Creation)”, step

G - I [ P85].

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Deleting/Protecting a

Programme

ABCDEFGHILM

9 Deleting unwanted programmes can increase

the disc remaining time. (However, the disc remaining time does not increase for DVD-R discs. For DVD-RW (Video mode) discs, the disc remaining time increases only when the last programme is deleted.)

9 Protect function to prevent accidental erasure

is available for DVD-RAM and DVD-RW/-R (VR mode) discs.

When HDD is selected

A Press EDIT to display the Editing screen.

C Select “DELETE” under “ORIGINAL”.

SELECT

CONFIRM

(On-screen display for DVD)

DELETE

D Select the programme to delete.

SELECT

B, F

B - E

IMPORTANT:

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

0 If an original programme is deleted, all the related

play list and library information will also be deleted.

0 All the programmes on a disc will be deleted once the

disc is formatted even if they are protected programmes.

Deleting a Programme

A Select disc.

B Display the Editing screen.

When DVD is selected

A Load a disc.

B Press EDIT to display the Editing screen.

C Select AMODIFYB.

CONFIRM

E Select and confirm on “DELETE”.

To cancel the deletion (HDD only)

0 Be sure to perform before step F.

A After this step, select and confirm on the

folder of the latest created ADELETION LISTB in the programme list. (Icon: )

B Select and confirm on the programme

you want to cancel deletion.

F Exit programme deletion.

Protect Programme (DVD-RAM/

-RW(VR)/-R(VR))

Select and confirm on APROTECTB in step C.

B Select and confirm on the programme to be

protected.

C Select and confirm on APROTECTB on the

confirmation screen.

0 If protect is set to a programme, a protect

mark ( ) will be placed on the programme list.

0 To remove the protection, select the

programme that has been protected in B. The

AunprotectB screen is displayed, select ACANCEL PROTECTB.

D Press EDIT to exit.

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Deleting Scenes

ABCDEFGHILM

9 You can delete commercial breaks from a

recorded programme.

C Select “DEL SCEN”.

SELECT

CONFIRM

DEL SCEN

Editing

B, G

B - F

E -

A, C

IMPORTANT:

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

0 Deleting scenes does not increase remaining capacity

for DVD-R (VR mode).

0 If the time duration to be deleted is below 2 seconds,

deleting may not be possible.

0 It may deviate a little from the desired position set. 0 Deleting scenes on the DVD will cause all related

play lists to be deleted.

0 Deleting scenes on the HDD is not possible if the

programme is used in the play list.

D Select and confirm on a programme

whose unwanted scenes you want to delete.

E Decide on the unwanted scene to be

deleted.

A Start playback, then pause at the scene

where you want the deletion to begin.

0 You can also use SLOWF/SLOWG.

B Select AINB.

SELECT

CONFIRM

IN OUT

C Start playback, then pause at the scene

where you want the deletion to end.

D Select and confirm on AOUTB.

E Select and confirm on AOKB.

0 Select APREVIEWB, a preview of the scene

approximately 5 seconds before and after the deleted part is played back.

0 To redo, select ARETRYB.

A Select disc.

B Display the Editing screen.

When DVD is selected

A Load a disc.

B Press EDIT to display the Editing screen.

C Select AMODIFYB.

When HDD is selected

A Press EDIT to display the Editing screen.

F Select and confirm on “DELETE”. G Press EDIT to exit.

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Dividing Scenes

ABCDEFGHILM

9 You can divide programmes that are recorded

continuously.

A Press HDD. B Display the Editing screen.

C Select “DIVIDE” under “ORIGINAL”.

B, G

C - F

E -

IMPORTANT:

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

It is not possible to divide in the following cases.

0 The programme is currently being recorded. 0 The programme is weekly/daily recorded and is

specified for weekly/daily overwrite.

0 The programme is used in the play list. 0 When the number of registered programmes reaches

500.

SELECT

DIVIDE

CONFIRM

D Select and confirm on a programme

to divide.

E Search for scenes to divide.

A Start playback, then pause at the scene

to divide.

0 You can also use SLOWF/SLOWG.

B Select and confirm on ADIVIDEB.

C Select and confirm on AOKB.

SELECT

CONFIRM

H EN

0 Select APREVIEWB, the first 10 seconds of the

later half of the divided programme is played back.

0 To redo, select ARETRYB.

F Select and confirm on “DIVIDE”. G Press EDIT to exit.

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Help Guide

9 When you encounter problems with the

operating procedures, the help guide displays advices on operations that are closely related to the current usage condition.

A, C

TOP MENU

RETURN

A Access the “HELP” menu.

Useful Features

0 An index containing items relating to the

currently displayed screen appears. If there are no particular items to relate to, the first page of the index will be displayed.

0 The index page can be advanced using TOP

MENU or MENU.

B Select an item of interest.

SELECT

CONFIRM

0 The explanation page will be displayed.

IMPORTANT:

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

0 While the help guide is being displayed, operations

such as recording and playback is not possible. In addition, the GUIDE Plus+ system or the timer programme setting screen cannot be displayed.

0 Icons

C: VHS related explanations B: HDD related explanations A: DVD related explanations

0 If the VHS deck is selected during HDD Y DVD

dubbing, the HELP button cannot be operated.

0 You can browse the explanation page using the

Selection Keys (FG).

0 To return to the AINDEXB screen, press RETURN.

C Exit the “HELP” screen.

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Recording Mode

FR (Free Rate) Mode

ABCDEFGHILM

9 The recording mode is the setting for the

compression level when recording images. The image quality and recording time are related.



Recordable Time According to Recording Mode

(Hours: The numbers shown are estimates.)

VHS

Recording

mode

DV - - 11 11 11 11 XP - 1 34 33 32 31 SP 4 2 69 68 67 64 LP 8 4 138 136 135 127 EP - 6 209 206 203 192 FR480 - 8 300 297 283 277

(when

using

E-240)

DVD

(single-

sided

disc)

0 The recording time changes in accordance with the

temporary recording setting. ATemporary RecordingB [ P96]

0 The shorter the recordable time, the higher the image

quality.

HDD (by temporary

recording setting) (160 GB)

OFF

MIN

1 HR 3 HR

0 The numbers of the FR mode represent the recordable

time (in minutes, estimated) in a DVD disc.

0 FR60 - FR360 can be set by 5-minute intervals, then

follow by FR420 and FR480. FR60 is almost equivalent to XP in terms of image quality; the same goes for FR120 to SP, FR240 to LP, and FR360 to EP.

0 It may not be possible to play back discs recorded in

FR420 or FR480 mode on other units.

0 FR mode can also be set for HDD. (AJUSTB cannot be

set.)

Set using the disc remaining time/recording mode list

A Press DVD, and load a disc. B Display the disc remaining time/

recording mode.

2: 30 DV

7: 00 XP

10: 00 SP 20: 00 LP 28: 00

36: 00

Disc remaining time/recording mode list

FR480

DV m o d e

Supports only HDD recording. Records in the same format as a DV camcorder.

XP/SP mode

Recommended for recording sports programmes and other fast-action programmes.

LP mode

Recommended for recording dramas and other slowaction programmes with little contrast.

EP/FR480 mode

Recommended when there is no spare recordable time (disc remaining time), or for programmes with clear outlines like in animations.

C Move to “FR***”, and use the

Selection Keys (DE) to change the FR mode number.

D Check the disc remaining time.

0 Set to AFR***B which slightly exceeds the desired

recording time.

E Press ENTER.

If recording a 25-minute programme five times on the same disc

0 25 x 5 = 125, thus record using FR125 mode.

Recording on a blank DVD

In SP mode In FR125 mode

(20 mins)

Only four times’ portion can be recorded.

Blank

Able to fit recording to one disc.

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JUST mode setting (when timer recording to a DVD disc)

0 The unit automatically sets the appropriate FR mode

depending on the disc remaining time.

0 Set AREC MODEB to AJUSTB at the recording setting

for timer programming.

Example

Automatically sets FR mode for recording a 30-minute programme, on a disc with 20 minutes remaining time in XP mode.

Records a 30-minute programme to fit exactly to a 20-minute blank space.

Blank

(20 mins)

Recording completed

0 The maximum recording time for JUST mode is

equivalent to FR480 mode.

DV Mode

 Main characteristics

0 High image quality recording mode above XP mode. 0 There is no image deterioration when dubbing from a

DV camcorder to the HDD using the DV terminal.

0 Timer recording in DV mode is possible with the

exception of input from the DV terminal.

0 For programmes recorded in DV mode,

• play lists can be created. (Not possible when there

is a mixture of programmes recorded in other recording modes.)

• they can be divided by editing.

0 When playing back programmes recorded in DV

mode,

• the same playback operations as other modes are

possible. However, 1.5x speed with sound is not possible.

• they can also be output from the DV terminal.

(Only when using AdvB channel.)

• temporary recording will be stopped.

0 When recording in DV mode,

• playback on the HDD or DVD is not possible.

• Library Database Navigation, editing, and dubbing

operations cannot be performed.

• there will be no output from the DV terminal.

0 During recording, the following operations are not

possible for programmes recorded in DV mode.

• Playback (AORIGINALB and APLAY LISTB)

• Editing of play list

• Thumbnail modification

• Chapter creation

• Deleting of scenes

• Dividing of scenes

0 When playing back copy-once programmes, there

will be no output from the DV terminal.

0 Post-recording is not possible, as with a DV tape

recorder.

0 See the following page if recording a bilingual

programme using DVD-RW/-R (Video mode). ASoundB [ P100]

0 Set the channel of this unit to AdvB when connecting

to a DV device.

0 This unit outputs to the DV device only when its

channel is set to AdvB.

Useful Features

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Weekly/Daily Timer

Weekly/daily recording settings

Programming

ABCDEFGHILM

9 Programmes can be timer recorded regularly

on a daily or weekly basis.

9 Recorded programmes set for weekly/daily

recording overwrite on the HDD can be kept. (Overwrite protection)

B, H

A, B

C - G

Set when timer programming or when changing the timer programme.

With HDD as the recording deck

WEEKLY/DAILY

ONE TIME RECORD Once only

WEEKLY Weekly

WEEKLY (KEEP 1)

MON-FRI

MON-SUN MON-FRI (KEEP 5) MON-SAT (KEEP 6) MON-SUN (KEEP 7) MON-FRI (KEEP 1) MON-SAT (KEEP 1) MON-SUN (KEEP 1)

Execution of timer

recording

Weekly (overwrite)

DailyMON-SAT

Daily (weekly overwrite)

Daily (daily overwrite)

Icon

With DVD as the recording deck

Only AONE TIME RECORDB, AWEEKLYB, AMON-FRIB, AMON-SATB, and AMON-SUNB settings are available,

there is no overwrite specification.

Auto title grouping (HDD)

Weekly/daily recorded programmes will be grouped. Groups will be displayed as folders in the thumbnail list of the Library Database Navigation, editing, and dubbing screens.

A list screen of individual recorded programmes will be displayed when the folder is selected.

Grouping is available only for programmes not set for overwriting.

A Select a folder.

SELECT

CONFIRM

B Select a programme.

SELECT

CONFIRM

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Simple timer programming for the following week

A Press PROG when playing back a

recorded programme.

E Select and confirm on the

programme that you wish to protect.

SELECT

B Select “YES”.

SELECT

CONFIRM

YES

0 If there is inactivity for approximately 5 seconds,

the programme navigation screen will be displayed. To cancel, press PROG.

0 If there is inactivity for approximately 1 minute

during setting, the settings will be cancelled and the screen will return to the broadcast screen.

C Set timer at the programme

navigation screen.

0 For timer setting, perform step E-G on P54, 55. 0 After the timer recording has been set, the

broadcast screen is displayed.

Overwrite protection setting for weekly/ daily recording (HDD)

When you wish to keep programmes specified for overwriting, set overwrite protection. Or, dub to DVD disc.

A Set to HDD.

B Display the Library Database

Navigation screen.

CONFIRM

0 Icon specifying weekly/daily overwrite ( , ,

) will be attached.

F Select “PROTECT”.

SELECT

CONFIRM

PROTECT

G Press ENTER. H Exit.

 Programme alert message

0 For HDD timer programming, if there is a timer

programme that cannot be recorded within the duration set due to the remaining capacity of HDD, a programme alert message will be display when the unit is turned on.

0 If APROGRAMME LISTB is selected and

confirmed, the APROGRAMME LISTB screen will be displayed. Verify, cancel or change the timer programme where necessary. AChecking, Changing or Cancelling a Timer ProgrammeB

[ P57]

0 The display duration of the programme alert can

be set. Setup Menu APROGRAMME ALERTB [ P112] Z

Useful Features

C Select and confirm on “NAME”. D Select and confirm on the initial letter

of the programme name.

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Temporary Recording

ABCDEFGHILM

0 You can also perform Resuming Playback

[ P61] and One Touch Replay [ P61].

9 After turning on this unit, temporary

recording will automatically take place for only the time duration that has been set while you are watching TV.

9 You can play back missed scenes

(RetroActive Playback), or record from the beginning of the programme you are currently watching (RetroActive Recording).

Setting Time Range for Temporary Recording

A Access the setup menu.

B Select “HDD/DVD SET UP” B “HDD

SET UP” B “LIVE MEMORY”.

SELECT

CONFIRM

HDD SET UP

LIVE MEMORY

HDD/DVD SET UP

OFF

30 MIN

1 HR 3 HR

To record the previous part of a TV programme currently watching (RetroActive Recording)

While watching a TV broadcast,

A Search for the record start point, then set to

pause.

B Start recording.

WHILE HOLDING

0 You can also use REC (R) on the unit. 0 Returns to the on-air screen after a few seconds.

C End recording.

PRESS TWICE

C Select and confirm on other than

“OFF”.

0 Time range AOFFB, A30 MINB, A1 HRB or A3 HRB

can be set.

0 If the time range is exceeded, temporarily

recorded images will be overwritten.

D Exit.

Using the Temporary Recording Function

To play back the previous part of a TV programme currently watching (RetroActive Playback)

Search for the playback position, then start

playback.

RetroActive Recording

0 The recording mode is AFR65B. 0 When recording is in progress on the DVD,

temporary recording stops.

0 Temporary recording data will be automatically

erased, in the following instances.

• When the unit is turned off, or after recovering from

a power failure.

• When normal recording, timer recording,

RetroActive Recording or digital timer recording is performed.

• When the following setting is changed. ALIVE

MEMORYB [ P110] I

• When tuner channel setting is performed.

• When the dubbing screen is displayed.

• When DV input is selected.

• When the image output format is switched.

• When a programme in DV mode is played or

edited.

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Timer Recording

Relief Recording

ABCDEFGHILM

9 The following describe the measures and

caution points to note during timer recording.

B, B

DUBBING

NOTES:

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

0 Timer recording on the VHS is not possible.

A programme that is set for timer recording on the DVD will be recorded to the HDD in the following instances. The recording mode will revert to the mode previously set. In the case of JUST mode, the recording will be in XP mode.

0 Disc is not loaded. 0 A non-recordable disc is loaded. 0 The disc remaining time of the DVD disc is

insufficient.

0 DVD disc playback in progress.

Points to take note on timer recording

0 Timer recording is not possible during editing. 0 If a copy prohibited programme is received at the start

of timer recording or during recording, recording will be paused. Recording starts again when a recordable programme is received. (For DVD only. For HDD, a black image is displayed.)

0 With calendar timer programming, the starting

portion of the programme may not be recorded. In addition, if the stop time of the previous timer recording coincides with the start time of the next programme, the last part of the previous programme may not be recorded.

0 The programme listing data download is given

priority from 03:00 to 04:30, and VPS/PDC recording cannot be performed properly. Set AVPS/PDCB to AOFFB if performing timer recording at this time.

Dubbing and timer recording priority

Useful Features

Relief Recording

0 If the remaining capacity of the HDD is insufficient,

relief recording is not possible.

To stop timer recording (cancel)

A Press STOP/CLEAR. B Select and confirm on “CANCEL” on

the confirmation screen.

To switch from timer recording to normal recording

A While holding REC, press PLAY. B Select and confirm on “EXECUTE”

on the confirmation screen.

0 To extend the recording time, activate Instant

Timer Recording after switching to normal recording. [ P39]

If a dubbing that has been set coincides with a timer recording, a warning will be displayed.

0 To prioritise dubbing

Select AEXECUTEB to execute dubbing. Timer recording will not be performed. However, if the dubbing ends before the timer recording end time is reached, timer recording will be performed from the time where dubbing stops.

0 To prioritise timer recording

Select ACANCELB, then press DUBBING. Dubbing will not be performed.

0 If the warning screen remain displayed, neither will

be performed.

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Managing DVDs (Library)

To Delete from Library

ABCDEFGHILM

9 Register DVD discs recorded on other units in

the library. A maximum of 600 discs and 2000 titles can be registered.

IMPORTANT:

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

0 The following discs cannot be registered in the library.

• DVD-RAM, DVD-RW

Discs formatted using devices other than JVC DVD recorders.

• DVD-R

New discs recorded using devices other than JVC DVD recorders.

Library

0 You can also press NAVIGATION to register. 0 If unable to register, check the following setting. Setup

Menu ASAVE AS LIBRARYB = AONB [ P111] K

9 Select AREGISTERB, and the Editing screen

will appear. You can then select either AMODIFYB or ADISC NAMEB. [ P80, 82]

A Press DVD. B Press EDIT. C Select and confirm on ADELETEB. D Select and confirm the DISC number to delete. E Select and confirm on ADELETEB. F Press EDIT to exit.

To Search for Recorded Programmes from Library

A Press HDD or DVD. B Press NAVIGATION. C Specify method for programme search.

0 For HDD library, select ANAMEB or ACATEGORYB. 0 For DVD library, select from ANAMEB, ADATEB,

ADISC No.B or ACATEGORYB.

SELECT

(On-screen display for DVD)

ORIGINAL PLAY LIST

To Register to Library

A Press DVD and load a disc. B Press EDIT. C Select and confirm on AREGISTERB.

SELECT

CONFIRM

D Press EDIT to exit.

CONFIRM

DATE DISC No.

NAMECATEGORY

For HDD

D Select the programme to play back from the list,

then select the playback method.

0 ABasic Playback (Library Database Navigation)B,

step D [ P43]

For DVD

D Check the disc number.

0 Load the relevant disc and play back from the

Library Database Navigation. [ P42]

0 If a disc registered in the library is recorded or

modified on DVD units from other manufacturers, it may not operate properly.

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Recording with Best

Picture Quality (VHS)

ABCDEFGHILM

9 If the B.E.S.T. (Biconditional Equalised Signal

Tracking) function is used, the quality level of the tape for recording is assessed automatically to enable recording with the best picture quality.

Load a tape for recording, then perform the usual steps for recording.

When recording starts, the indicator as illustrated below appears on the TV screen. When this screen is displayed, the quality level for the best recording condition on the tape is assessed.

Useful Features

NOTES:

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

0 Press VHS to light up the VHS lamp. 0 Setup Menu AB.E.S.T.B = AONB [ P115] l

VHS

PLAY

REC

PAU SE

0 If this screen is not displayed, set the following. Setup

Menu ASUPERIMPOSEB = AAUTOB [ P113] a

To set before recording begins

A Press PA US E and REC simultaneously.

0 This unit will pause recording and assess the tape’s

quality level.

B When the programme that you wish to record

starts, press PLAY.

0 Recording begins.

NOTES:

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

0 While the tape’s quality level is being assessed, the

PAUSE button does not function.

Assessment of the tape will be carried out in the following instances.

0 When recording for the first time after loading the

tape.

0 When the recording mode is changed.

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Sound

Sound settings (HDD, DVD-RAM/-RW(VR)/-R(VR))

This unit can receive NICAM programmes.

Programme type On-screen display and sound output

Regular Monaural Normal monaural sound NICAM STEREO NICAM stereo sound

NICAM main audio NICAM sub audio

NICAM Bilingual

NICAM Monaural NICAM monaural sound

External Source

IMPORTANT:

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

0 If receiving NICAM, set Setup Menu AAUDIO RECB = ANICAMB [ P112] W 0 For NICAM Bilingual broadcast, NICAM FM Sound will be output when the following setting is set. Setup Menu

AAUDIO RECB = AMONOB [ P112] W

0 If connected via digital audio, set Setup Menu ADIGITAL AUDIO OUTB = APCM ONLYB [ P110] D. Otherwise,

the audio cannot be switched.

0 DVD-RW/-R (Video mode) disc does not support bilingual sound. When recording or dubbing to these discs, set the

recording sound in advance. Setup Menu AVIDEO MODE RECORDING AUDIOB [ P111] N

0 When stereo or monaural programmes are recorded or dubbed on DVD-RAM or DVD-RW/-R (VR mode) discs, the

display shown will be .

NICAM Main+Sub audio NICAM FM Sound

0 Switches each time AUDIO is pressed. (Excluding NICAM FM Sound.)

Stereo Left audio Right audio

0 Switches each time AUDIO is pressed.

Relationship between disc type and sound output

Setup Menu ADIGITAL AUDIO OUTB [ P110] D

Disc playback

media

DVD Video

Audio CD

Video CD, Super Video CD CD-ROM/R/RW MP3 Linear PCM

Sound format

48/96 kHz 16/ 20/24 bit Linear PCM

Dolby Digital Dolby Digital Bitstream 48 kHz 16 bit Linear PCM MPEG MPEG Bitstream 48 kHz 16 bit Linear PCM

DTS

CD-DA

STREAM/PCM DOLBY DIGITAL/PCM PCM ONLY

DTS Bitstream (No Output)

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT setting

48 kHz 16 bit Linear PCM

44.1 kHz 16 bit Linear PCM

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