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.
VAR O !
ÄLÄ KATSO SÄTEESEN.
OR
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)
(
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,
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Check Out These Capabilities
TV
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
C
CPRM
At times like theseUsable 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
*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 typeDescription
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.
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
TV
HELP
GUIDE
Selection
Keys
(FGDE)
DUBBING
EDIT
PROG
NAVIGATION
A
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
EXITSELECT
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)
−
L
AUDIO−R
F-1
Front display panel
PR
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
NAVIGATIONGUIDE
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
VR
+
-
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 MenuADIMMER (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]
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.
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 LANGUAGEENGLISH
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 TYPE4:3LB
CONFIRM
E Select the monitor type of your TV.
SELECT
MONITOR TYPE
CONFIRM
4:3LB
4:3LB
4:3PS
16:9AUTO
16:9FIX
F Exit setup.
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”.
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/RGB3333
S-VIDEO/RGB3333
SAT VIDEO/RGB333 (*3)
DECODER33 (*3)
L-1 INPUT
VIDEO3333
S-VIDEO3 (*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 VIDEOSCART S-VIDEOSCART RGBCOMPONENT (*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
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
GUIDETo access the GUIDE Plus+ system.
Selection KeysTo 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.
0 Set the following when you wish to record both the
main/sub audio of bilingual programmes on VHS
tapes. Setup MenuAAUDIO RECB = ANICAMB
[ P112] W
0 Signals that are input from the external receiver may
not be recordable on VHS.
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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 modeVHS (when using E-240)
SP4 hours
LP8 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
−
O
(MONO)
L
AUDIO−R
VIDEO
F-1
D
PR
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.
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Basic Playback (Library
.
.
VHS−HDD−DVD
−
Database Navigation)
ABCDEFGHILM
A Select the playback deck.
OR
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.
0 Programme playback is not possible if there is a
combination of programmes in DV mode and
other recording modes.
Basic Operations
BEGINNING
CONFIRM
0 Playback begins.
0 If ARESUMEB is selected, playback begins from
the point where it previously stopped.
0 To repeat playback, select AREPEATB.
0 If playing a DVD disc, the playback method
changes with the following setting. Setup MenuACONTINUOUS PLAYB [ P111] L
• AONB: Plays back till the last recorded
programme.
• AOFFB: Plays back only the selected
programme.
0 To return to the thumbnail screen, press
RETURN.
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Usable Buttons during Playback (HDD/DVD)
.
The following buttons can be used during playback.
Playback
Stop
Pause0 Pauses playback and displays a still image.
0 Starts playback.
0
Stops playback and displays the broadcast screen.
0 Memorises the point where playback stops.
(Setup MenuARESUMEB [ 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 MenuAJUMP
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.
Search
football
1
music
7
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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)
9
You can programme a maximum of 16
programmes up to 7 days in advance,
including other programmes, within 1 month.
0 If this unit is off, it will not turn on even if the start
time of the programme set for watching is reached.
0
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
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
Next
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0 The AGridB area screen will be displayed.
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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
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.
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.
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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
A
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.
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
SP
OK
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
j
.
0 This unit turns off automatically and enters into
recording standby mode.
0 e lights up on the front display panel indicating
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
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2
CONFIRM
30
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
HDD14:0019:00BBC1
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
SP
OK
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.
j
.
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.
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
OK
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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.
A
D
Action
(RED)
D
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.
A
B - D
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])
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 MenuAPICTURE
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
A
-
3
-
2
-
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.
OR
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.
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
CATEGORY
B Select “ORIGINAL”.
SELECT
ORIGINAL
CONFIRM
C Select the programme that is
currently being recorded.
SELECT
CONFIRM
Programme currently being recorded
(the very last programme)
PLAY LISTORIGINAL
DISC No.DATE
NAME
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D Select “BEGINNING”.
SELECT
BEGINNING
CONFIRM
0 See AUsable Buttons during Playback (HDD/
DVD)B [ P44].
To stop Live Memory Playback
0 Exits Live Memory Playback, and the image currently
being recorded is displayed.
Live Memory Playback can also be
performed in the following ways
With HDD/DVD-RAM
0 Press w.
Skips back for approximately 7 seconds and
resumes playback.
0 For DVD-RAM, the initial press skips back for
approximately 30 seconds, then resumes
playback. (One Touch Replay)
With HDD
0 Press SLOWG.
While doing reverse searching, locate the point
to start playback from, then press PLAY.
0 Press PAUSE.
Press PLAY to continue playback.
You can resume playback of a programme you
are watching while recording, from the point
where you have paused. (Resuming Playback)
Basic Operations
Operating status during Live Memory
Playback
To display the operation information, for example, on
the HDD.
FR360
Deck mode and
recording mode
PR.12
To display the image being recorded.
Image during Live Memory Playback
FR360
Image currently being recorded
PR.12
12
To display the broadcast image.
0 Exits Live Memory Playback, and the image currently
being recorded is displayed.
Play Back Other Programmes While
Recording (HDD, DVD-RAM/-RW/-R &
VHS)
A Select the playback deck during
recording.
OR
OR
−
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
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
A
TOP MENU
MENU
A Select DVD, and load a disc.
B Select “FINALISE”.
A Access the setup menu.
NAVIGATION
B - B
D
A
B E
D Perform finalisation.
A Select AOKB.
B Select AOKB again.
SELECT
CONFIRM
If a ACOMPLETEDB message is displayed,
OK
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 BADISC SET
UPB B AFINALISEB.
SELECT
CONFIRM
HDD/DVD SET UP
FINALISE
DISC SET UP
To cancel finalisation
A
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
VHSHDD/DVD
VHSDVDJust33
DV
camcorder
Dubbing
deck
DVD
VHS3
HDD3
VHS
HDD/DVD
Ty pe
High Speed333(*3)
Just3333
Manual3333
Entire33
1
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)
3
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
RecordingRecording
Dubbing
Icon displayed on
thumbnail of
programme listing
HDD
0
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.
MediaRecordingDubbing
3
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)
3
3
3
3
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
B
D
C
A
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!
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Recording
completed
A
30-minute
programme
Just
Pack a lot into
one disc!
Recording
completed
A
D
C
B
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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.
PlaybackRecord
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.
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%
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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 GreenUsed space.
Ye l l o wSize 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
A
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
SP
CONFIRM
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.
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
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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
B.
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
.
v
V
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.
E
Pause recording on the DV device (recording end).
F Start playback on this unit and recording on the
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
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
N
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DVD Deck”, select “HDD
N
“DVD
VHS” in step B, then select
the programme to dub in step D.
[ P72]
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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
N
HDD” or “VHS N
DVD” in step B of “Dubbing between
HDD and DVD Deck”, then select
“ENTIRE”. [ P72]
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.
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]
N
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.
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.
A
B
B - G
EDIT
RETURN
G -
A
A Select disc.
OR
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 10 : 12 : 33-0 : 13 : 25
PROG 10 : 24 : 27-0 : 25 : 12
PROG 10 : 14 : 42-0 : 16 : 34
PROG 20 : 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 -
A.
C Select and confirm on the scene to
move at in step F -
B.
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 -
A.
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.
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
1
4
CONFIRM
2
B Select a programme.
SELECT
CONFIRM
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To delete a folder, delete all the programmes in it.
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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
A
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.
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.
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)
ORIGINALPLAY 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.
REGISTER
CONFIRM
DATEDISC 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.
0 If receiving NICAM, set Setup MenuAAUDIO 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 MenuAVIDEO 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 audioNICAM FM Sound
0 Switches each time AUDIO is pressed. (Excluding NICAM FM Sound.)
StereoLeft audioRight audio
0 Switches each time AUDIO is pressed.
Relationship between disc type and sound output
Setup MenuADIGITAL AUDIO OUTB [ P110] D
Disc playback
media
DVD Video
Audio CD
Video CD, Super Video CD
CD-ROM/R/RWMP3Linear PCM
Sound format
48/96 kHz 16/
20/24 bit
Linear PCM
Dolby DigitalDolby Digital Bitstream48 kHz 16 bit Linear PCM
MPEGMPEG Bitstream48 kHz 16 bit Linear PCM
DTS
DTS
CD-DA
STREAM/PCMDOLBY DIGITAL/PCMPCM 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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