JVC DR-MX1SUS User Manual

DVD / HDD VIDEO RECORDER & VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

DR-MX1S

CABLE/DBS

DVD

STANDBY/ON

TV/

VHS

DVD

TV/CBL/DBS

VIDEO

TIMER

VHS HDD DVD

TV VOLUME

AUX

CANCEL

MEMO/MARK

LIVE

PROGRAM

EDITDUBBING

TV MUTING

NAVIGATIONTOP MENU

ENTER

RETURN

NEXTPREVIOUS

SLOWSLOW PLAY/SELECT

CLEAR

PAUSEREC

STOP/

JUMP

REC MODE

DISPLAY

ON SCREEN

SET UP

REMAIN

AUDIO

SUBTITLE

ANGLE

LIVE CHECK

REC LINK

PROGRESSIVE

STANDBY/ ON

S-VIDEO VIDEO

(MONO)

HDD/DVD

SCAN

L–AUDIO–R

F–1

VRS – HDD – DVD –

RAM/RW

VHS/HDD/DVD

DISPLAY

SELECT

VHS TIMER REC MODE

DV IN

INSTRUCTIONS

For Customer Use:

Enter below the Model No. and Serial No. which are located on the rear of cabinet. Retain this information for future reference.

Model No.

Serial No.

LPT0975-001C

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SAFETY FIRST

Dear Customer,

Thank you for purchasing the JVC DVD / HDD video recorder & video cassette recorder. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions to ensure safe use of your new unit.

Cautions

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

CAUTION:

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

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

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

DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT REPRODUCTION OF LABELS

WARNING LABEL INSIDE OF THE UNIT

WARNING:

TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION:

This unit should be used with AC 120Vd, 60Hz only.

To prevent electric shocks and fire hazards, DO NOT use any other power source.

CAUTION:

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

TTENTION:

POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS ÉLECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU’AU FOND.

Note to CATV system installer:

This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

CAUTION:

Changes or modifications not approved by JVC could void user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Important product safety instructions

Electrical energy can perform many useful functions. But improper use can result in potential electrical shock or fire hazards. This product has been engineered and manufactured to assure your personal safety. In order not to defeat the built-in safeguards, observe the following basic rules for its installation, use and servicing.

TTENTION:

Follow and obey all warnings and instructions marked on your product and its operating instructions. For your safety, please read all the safety and operating instructions before you operate this product and keep this booklet for future reference.

INSTALLATION

1. Grounding or Polarization

(A)Your product may be equipped with a polarized alternating-

current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

(B)Your product may be equipped with a 3-wire grounding-type

plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin. This plug will only fit into a grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding-type plug.

2. Power Sources

Operate your product only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company. If your product is intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.

3. Overloading

Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

4. Power Cord Protection

Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product.

5. Ventilation

Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation. To ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, these openings must not be blocked or covered.

● Do not block the openings by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface.

● Do not place the product in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.

6. Wall or Ceiling Mounting

The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.

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ANTENNA INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

1. Outdoor Antenna Grounding

If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding connectors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.

2. Lightning

For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.

3. Power Lines

An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.

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SAFETY FIRST

USE

1. Accessories

To avoid personal injury:

● Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. It may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product.

● Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product.

● Use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer and follow the manufacturer’s instructions for any mounting of the product.

● Do not try to roll a cart with small casters across thresholds or deeppile carpets.

2. Product and Cart Combination

A product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn.

3. Water and Moisture

Do not use this product near water—for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool and the like.

4. Object and Liquid Entry

Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.

5. Attachments

Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer of this product as they may cause hazards.

6. Cleaning

Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

7. Heat

The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

SERVICING

1. Servicing

If your product is not operating correctly or exhibits a marked change in performance and you are unable to restore normal operation by following the detailed procedure in its operating instructions, do not attempt to service it yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

2. Damage Requiring Service

Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: a. When the power supply cord or plug is damaged. b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product. c. If the product has been exposed to rain or water. d. If the product does not operate normally by following the

operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore

the product to its normal operation. e. If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way. f. When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance—

this indicates a need for service.

3. Replacement Parts

When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or which have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards.

4. Safety Check

Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in safe operating condition.

HOW TO USE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL

● All major sections and subsections are listed in the Table Of

Contents on page 6. Use this when searching for information on a specific procedure or feature.

● The Index on pages 12 – 15 illustrates the controls and connections

on the front and rear panel, the front display panel and the remote control.

● The list of terms on page 97 lists frequently-used terms, and the

number of the page on which they are used or explained in the manual.

● The 墌 mark signals a reference to another page for instructions or

related information.

● Operation buttons necessary for the various procedures are clearly

indicated through the use of illustrations at the beginning of each major section.

BEFORE YOU INSTALL YOUR NEW UNIT . . .

. . . please read the sections/literature listed below.

● “Cautions” on page 2

● “Important product safety instructions” on pages 3 – 5

Declaration of Conformity

Model Number: DR-MX1S Trade Name: JVC Responsible Party: JVC Americas Corp. Address: 1700 Valley Road Wayne, N.J. 07470 Telephone Number:973-317-5000

This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

● Manufactured under licence from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

● “DTS” and “DTS Digital Out” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

● VCR Plus+, C and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. The VCR Plus+ system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.

● DSS is an official trademark of DIRECTV, Inc., a unit of GM Hughes Electronics. DISH Network is a trademark of Echostar Communications Corporation.

● This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing users only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

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When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or a shelf, make sure that it has sufficient space on all sides to allow for ventilation (10 cm or more on both sides, on top and at the rear).

When discarding batteries, environmental problems must be considered and the local rules or laws governing the disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly.

Failure to heed the following precautions may result in damage to the unit, remote control or disc/cassette.

1. DO NOT

place the unit —

— in an environment prone to extreme temperatures or humidity. — in direct sunlight. — in a dusty environment. — in an environment where strong magnetic fields are generated. — on a surface that is unstable or subject to vibration.

2. DO NOT

block the unit’s ventilation openings or holes.

(If the ventilation openings or holes are blocked by a newspaper or cloth, etc., the heat may not be able to get out.)

3. DO NOT

4. DO NOT

place heavy objects on the unit or remote control. place anything which might spill on top of the unit

or remote control.

(If water or liquid is allowed to enter this equipment, fire or electric shock may be caused.)

5. DO NOT

6. DO NOT

expose the apparatus to dripping or splashing. use this equipment in a bathroom or places with

water. Also DO NOT place any containers filled with water or

liquids (such as cosmetics or medicines, flower vases, potted plants, cups, etc.) on top of this unit.

7. DO NOT

place any naked flame sources, such as lighted

candles, on the apparatus.

8. AVOID

violent shocks to the unit during transport.

MOISTURE CONDENSATION

Moisture in the air will condense on the unit when you move it from a cold place to a warm place, or under extremely humid conditions—just as water droplets form on the surface of a glass filled with cold liquid. In conditions where condensation may occur, disconnect the unit’s power plug from the wall and keep it disconnected for a few hours to let the moisture dry, then turn on the unit.

TTENTION:

To mobile phone users:

Using a mobile phone in the vicinity of the unit may cause picture vibration on the TV screen or change the screen to a blue back display.

On placing the unit:

Some TVs or other appliances generate strong magnetic fields. Do not place such appliances on top of the unit as it may cause picture disturbance.

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SAFETY FIRST 2

DISC INFORMATION 7

About Discs....................................................................................7

INDEX 12

INSTALLING YOUR NEW UNIT 19

Basic Connections .......................................................................19

INITIAL SETTINGS 20

Plug & Play Set ............................................................................20

Language .....................................................................................21

Clock Set......................................................................................22

Tuner Set .....................................................................................23

Cable Box and/or DBS Receiver Control Setting

(HDD & DVD Deck only) ..........................................................24

Monitor Set...................................................................................26

BASIC OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK 27

Basic Playback.............................................................................27

Playback Features .......................................................................28

Live Memory Playback.................................................................32

Using The On-screen Bar ............................................................36

Parental Lock ...............................................................................40

Basic Recording...........................................................................41

Recording Features......................................................................42

BASIC OPERATIONS ON HDD DECK 44

Basic Recording...........................................................................44

Recording Features......................................................................45

Basic Playback.............................................................................46

Playback Features .......................................................................46

Live Memory Playback.................................................................47

BASIC OPERATIONS ON VHS DECK 50

Basic Playback.............................................................................50

Playback Features .......................................................................51

Basic Recording...........................................................................53

Recording Features......................................................................53

TIMER RECORDING ON HDD/DVD DECK 55

VCR Plus+ C3® Timer Programming ...........................................55

Manual Timer Programming.........................................................57

Automatic Satellite Program Recording

(HDD Deck Only)......................................................................59

TIMER RECORDING ON VHS DECK 60

VCR Plus+® Timer Programming................................................. 60

Manual Timer Programming ........................................................ 61

NAVIGATION ON HDD/DVD DECK 63

Library Database Navigation ....................................................... 63

Modify Original Information.......................................................... 64

Modify Play List Information ........................................................ 66

Modify Library Information ........................................................... 68

Playback With MP3/WMA/JPEG Navigation ...............................69

EDITING 70

Dubbing ....................................................................................... 70

DV Dubbing (HDD & DVD Deck Only) ........................................ 74

Edit From A Camcorder............................................................... 75

Edit To Or From Another Recorder ............................................. 76

Digital Audio Dubbing .................................................................. 77

REMOTE CONTROL 78

Remote Control Functions........................................................... 78

SYSTEM CONNECTIONS 80

Connecting To A Dolby Digital Decoder Or An Amplifier

With Built-in DTS ..................................................................... 80

SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS 81

Mode Set (HDD & DVD Deck Only) ............................................ 81

Scan Mode Set ............................................................................ 83

Mode Set (VHS Deck Only)......................................................... 84

Tray Lock (DVD Deck Only) ........................................................ 85

Changing VCR Plus+

Format A Disc (DVD Deck Only) ................................................. 87

Finalize A Disc (DVD Deck Only) ................................................ 88

Setting..................................................... 86

TROUBLESHOOTING 89

SPECIFICATIONS 93

APPENDIX 94

LIST OF TERMS 97

WARRANTY (Only in U.S.A.) 98

FOR SERVICING (Only in U.S.A.) 100

About Discs

Recordable/Playable Discs

You can use discs with the following logos for recording and playback.

DVD-RAM

12 cm: 4.7 GB/9.4 GB 8 cm: 1.4 GB/2.8 GB Ver. 2.0/2x speed Ver. 2.1/1x – 2x speed

DVD- R

12 cm: 4.7 GB 8 cm: 1.4 GB Ver. 2.0/1x – 4x speed (Video mode)

● The above table is based on the information as of February 2004.

● Recording and playback may not be performed depending on the

characteristics and condition of the disc used, leading to unsatisfactory results. Using discs manufactured by JVC is recommended since they have been tested to be compatible with this unit.

DVD-RAM Discs

It is only possible to use discs which conform with DVD-RAM standard Version 2.0 or 2.1.

● It is impossible to record on DVD-RAM discs which do not conform to this standard. If you use a disc formatted under a different standard version, format it on this unit before use.

● It may not be possible to record, play back, edit or dub a DVD-RAM disc even if it conforms to the standard if it was recorded or edited on the devices from other manufacturers or on a PC, or if it has far too many titles, or if there is very little available capacity remaining on the disc.

● DVD-RAM discs recorded on this unit cannot be played back on an incompatible DVD player.

● It is possible to record copy-once programs of digital broadcasts only onto 4.7/9.4 GB DVD-RAM discs (2.8 GB DVD-RAM discs are not compatible).

DVD-RW

12 cm: 4.7 GB/9.4 GB Ver. 1.1/1x – 2x speed (Video mode/VR mode)

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DVD-R/RW Discs

It is only possible to use DVD-R discs which conform with DVD-R standard Version 2.0. When a DVD-R/RW disc (Video mode) is finalized (墌 pg. 88), it can be played back on a standard DVD player as a DVD VIDEO disc. When a DVD-RW disc (VR mode) is finalized (墌 pg. 88), it can be played back on a standard DVD player compatible with the VR mode of DVD-RW discs.

Before finalizing —

— it is possible to record on unrecorded areas of the disc, edit the disc title and program titles, and delete programs.

● It is impossible to record or edit DVD-R/RW discs recorded on other devices even if they have not been finalized.

● It is impossible to overwrite recorded areas of DVD-R discs.

● Available recording capacity does not increase even if a recorded

program is deleted from a DVD-R disc.

After finalizing —

After a DVD-R/RW disc (Video mode) has been finalized, it is possible to play back the recorded programs (video and/or audio) on a standard DVD video player as a DVDVIDEO disc.

● Edited titles are displayed as the “DVD menu” in video mode.

● It is impossible to record, edit or delete the data either in video mode or in VR mode.

● Either in video mode or in VR mode, although the disc can be played back on DVD players from other manufacturers, sometimes it may not be possible to play back depending on the disc and recording conditions.

● It is impossible to record on CD-R/RW or DVD-R discs used for authoring.

● It is impossible to record onto DVD-R/RW (Video mode) discs broadcasts that allow you to copy once. The copy once programs can only be recorded onto DVD-RW discs formatted in VR mode.

NOTE:

The following may result if you play back a DVD-R disc recorded on another unit.

● The disc does not play.

● A mosaic pattern (block noise) appears on the screen.

● Video or audio may be dropped out.

● The unit stops during playback.

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DISC INFORMATION

Discs For Playback Only

You can use discs with the following logos for playback only.

DVD VIDEO Video CD/Super Video CD

(example of region code indications)

Audio CD

CD-DA files

CD-RW

CD-DA/JPEG/ MP3 files

● Playback may not be performed depending on the characteristics and condition of the disc used.

● DTS Audio CDs can also be played back (An optional DTS decoder is required).

● MP3 and JPEG discs can be played back on this unit only when they have been recorded in the ISO9660 or Joliet format and finalized.

● JPEG files that can be played back on this unit must conform to JFIF/ Baseline process, and the maximum resolution of a JPEG file is 2,812 x 2,112 pixels.

● CD-R/RW discs recorded in music CD format need to be finalized to play back on this unit.

● Operation and audio quality of this unit are not guaranteed for discs that do not conform to the Compact Disc specification (CD-DA). Before you play back a CD, check for the CD logo and read the notes on the package to confirm that it conforms to the Compact Disc specification.

● Depending on the intentions of the author of the software, recording conditions of DVD discs and Video CD/SVCD discs may be restricted. Since this unit plays back discs according to the intentions of the author of the software as indicated on the disc, some functions may not operate as commanded.

● When switching from the first layer to the second layer of doublelayered DVD VIDEO discs, the image and sound may be momentarily distorted. This is not a malfunction.

● DVD-AUDIO discs compatible with DVD video players can be played.

● Super Audio CDs (SACD) compatible with conventional CD players

can be played.

CD-R

CD-DA/JPEG/ MP3 files

CD-ROM

JPEG/MP3 files

Unplayable Discs

The following types of discs cannot be played using this unit. Do not attempt to play back any kind of disc that is damaged (cracked, warped, or repaired with adhesive tape) or discs in unusual shapes (heart-shaped, octagonal, or other forms). If such discs are accidentally played back, it may cause noise that can lead to speaker damage.

● CD-ROM discs (including PHOTO-CD and CD-G)

● Discs recorded in Packet Write (UDF) format

● 1.3-GB double density CDs (DDCD)

● High density CDs (HDCD)

The following discs also cannot be played back.

● Discs of a region number other than “1”

● DVD-RAM (2.6 GB/5.2 GB)

● DVD-RAM (TYPE1)

Region Number

The world is divided into 6 regions for DVD VIDEO discs. DVDVIDEO discs are assigned a region number to indicate which region they may be played back in. A disc cannot be played back on this unit unless the region number of the disc matches that of the unit. The region number for this unit is “1”. Only discs whose region number includes “1” or “ALL” can be played back such as shown below.

Examples of DVD VIDEO labels which can be played back using this unit.

Marks of discs in this instruction manual

Allows operation with a DVD-RAM disc.

Allows operation with a DVD-R disc.

Allows operation with a DVD-RW disc.

Allows operation with a DVDVIDEO disc.

Allows operation with a Video CD/Super Video CD (SVCD) disc.

Allows operation with an Audio CD disc.

Allows operation with a disc including MP3 files.

Allows operation with a disc including JPEG files.

Recording Medium And Format

DVD-RAM

● Recording and erasing can be performed as many times as possible on a disc.

● Editing can be performed after recording, such as deleting unwanted parts.

● While recording, it is possible not only to start playback of a program currently being recorded, but also to watch another program previously recorded.

DVD-RW (VR mode)

● Recording and erasing can be performed as many times as possible on a disc.

● Editing can be performed after recording, such as deleting unwanted parts.

DVD-RW (Video mode)

● Can be played back on other DVD players.

● New recording can be performed by erasing all the data on a disc

once played back.

DVD-R

● Can be played back on other DVD players.

● Suitable when keeping a recorded disc for a long time.

File Structure Of Discs

DVD VIDEO

Typically, DVD VIDEO discs are made up of larger units called “titles”. Each title has a number (title number) that can be used to select desired titles. Titles are further divided into units called “chapters”. Each chapter has a number (chapter number) that can also be used to select desired chapters. Note that some discs are not divided into titles and chapters.

When you record a program on a DVD-RAM/RW (VR mode) disc

A single recording session results in a single title (a single chapter). However, chapter marks are automatically inserted when recording is paused, or audio changes from monaural to stereo due to commercial breaks, etc. It is also possible to insert chapter marks at desired locations during playback. (墌 pg. 29)

When you record a program on a DVD-R/RW (Video mode) disc

A single recording session results in a single title (a single chapter). However, chapter marks are automatically inserted when recording is paused, or audio changes due to commercial breaks, etc. It is also possible to insert chapter marks at desired locations during either recording or playback. Once the disc has been finalized, these chapter marks are deleted and new chapter marks are assigned automatically approximately every 5 minutes.

DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, DVD-R or DVD VIDEO disc

Title 1 Title 2

Chapter 1 Chapter 2

● In Video mode, even before finalizing, it is impossible to perform editing operations other than changing the disc name and/or title names and deleting programs and/or titles.

● After finalizing, it is impossible to perform editing operations.

Chapter 3

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

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Audio CD/Video CD/SVCD

Typically, Audio CD discs are divided into separate tracks each containing one song. Each track is assigned a number. For example, the third track is Track 3. The same is true for Video CD/ SVCD discs. However, some discs are not divided into tracks.

Audio CD or Video CD/SVCD

Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4

JPEG/MP3 Disc (CD-R/RW/ROM)

MP3/JPEG files put in directories nested in several levels on a disc will be organized as if they were put in single level directories (groups) by the MP3/JPEG Navigation of this unit. (墌 pg. 69)

File structure of a disc before starting the MP3/JPEG Navigation

Directory MP3 file JPEG file

File structure of the disc after starting the MP3/JPEG Navigation

Files are automatically grouped as follows and displayed on the MP3/JPEG Navigation screen. Data is displayed in the alphabetical order of file name. Files are grouped based on roots.

● This unit can recognize up to 9 hierarchies including directories and files. Also, it can recognize up to 250 files in each group, and up to 99 groups on a disc.

NOTES:

● Video CD/SVCD discs that support Playback Control (PBC)

The contents of a disc are recorded into several hierarchies, and played back according to the instructions on the screen while navigating through the hierarchies. It is also possible to playback recorded tracks consecutively without activating the PBC function even when playing a PBC-compatible disc. (

● Regarding the contents recorded on discs

Some files may not be played back depending on the file types and other factors.

墌 pg. 31)

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DISC INFORMATION

DVD VIDEO Marks

Sometimes marks are printed on a DVD disc and/or on its packaging to indicate information regarding the contents and functions of the disc. Check the marks indicating the contents and functions of the disc. Note, however, that in some cases a disc may not include a mark even for a function it supports.

Marks related to video

Number of subtitles Number of angles

Recorded under the standard 4:3 aspect ratio

Video playback is in Wide video mode (16:9) on wide televisions, but in letter box on televisions with standard 4:3 aspect ratio.

Video playback is in Wide video mode (16:9) on wide televisions, but pan and scan is used on televisions with standard 4:3 aspect ratio (either the left or right side of the image is cut-out).

Marks related to audio

Number of audio tracks

Screen includes black bands at the top and the bottom of image which has a standard 4:3 aspect ratio (letter box)

Placing A Disc

Opening the disc tray

Press x to open the disc tray.

VHS/HDD/DVD

SELECT

DVD –

DISPLAY

VHS TIMER REC MODE

● Pressing the button again closes the disc tray.

● Use the button to open and close the disc tray.

● Do not block the disc tray with your hand while it is opening or closing

as this may result in hardware failure.

● Do not place unplayable discs or any object other than a disc on the disc tray.

● Do not press down strongly on the disc tray or place any heavy objects on it.

Discs without cartridges

DV IN

Dolby Digital mark It has been developed by Dolby Laboratories as a digital surround system.

DTS (Digital Theater Systems) You can enjoy DTS audio if you connect an amplifier with a built-in DTS decoder to the DIGITAL OUT connector of the unit.

Disc tray

Place the disc on the disc tray with the label side facing up. Since disc size changes depending on the disc to be played back, be sure to correctly align the disc with the grooves for its size. If the disc is not in its groove, it may be scratched or otherwise damaged. To insert an 8 cm disc, place it according to the inner groove.

DVD-RAM discs contained in cartridges

Double-sided discs:

Remove the disc from the cartridge. Align the disc with the grooves on the disc tray as shown in the illustration and insert with the side you wish to play back or record facing down. If you insert the disc with “Side A” facing down, programs are recorded on the side A.

Single-sided discs:

Remove the disc from the cartridge. Align the disc with the grooves on the disc tray as shown in the illustration and insert with the label side facing up.

Care And Handling Of Discs

How to handle discs

When handling a disc, do not touch the surface of the disc. Since discs are made of plastic, they are easily damaged. If a disc gets dirty, dusty, scratched or warped, the images and sound will not be picked up correctly, and such a disc may cause the unit to malfunction.

Label side

Do not damage the label side, stick paper to or use any adhesives on its surface.

Recording side

Make sure that discs are not scratched and dirty on the recording side before use. Scratches and dirt on the recording side of a disc may hinder proper playback and recording. Also be careful that a DVD-RAM disc may get scratched or dirt when removed from cartridge then put back in after use.

Storage

Make sure that discs are kept in their cases. If discs are piled on top of one another without their protective cases, they can be damaged. Do not put discs in a location where they may be exposed to direct sunlight, or in a place where the humidity or temperature is high. Avoid leaving discs in your car!

DISC INFORMATION

EN 11

Maintenance of discs

If there are fingerprints or other dirt adhering to a disc, wipe with a soft dry cloth, moving from the centre outwards. If a disc is difficult to clean, wipe with a cloth moistened with water. Never use record cleaners, petrol, alcohol or any anti-static agents.

CAUTION:

Sometimes during playback, noise may appear or images may be garbled. This is sometimes due to the disc. (It may not be up to industry standards.) These symptoms are caused by the discs, not by the malfunction of the unit.

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INDEX

Front View

STANDBY/ ON

S-VIDEO VIDEO

HDD/DVD

(MONO)

L–AUDIO–R

F–1

LOPQRSTV

A Eject Button (x) (VHS) 墌 pg. 50 B Cassette Loading Slot C VHS Lamp (VHS) 墌 pg. 50

VHS Recording Lamp (7)

D HDD Lamp (HDD)

墌 pg. 21, 44

HDD Recording Lamp (7)

E Open/Close Button (x)

墌 pg. 53

墌 pg. 44

墌 pg. 10

F VHS/HDD/DVD Select Button (VHS/HDD/DVD

SELECT) 墌 pg. 27, 44, 50

● This button will not function during navigation mode or set up mode.

G Stop Button (8) 墌 pg. 27, 46 H Disc Tray I Reverse Search Button (3) (HDD &DVD deck)

墌 pg. 28, 35

Rewind Button (3) (VHS deck)

墌 pg. 50, 51

J Forward Search Button (5) (HDD &DVD deck)

墌 pg. 28, 35

Fast Forward Button (5) (VHS deck)

K STANDBY/ON Button (1)

VHS – HDD – DVD –

墌 pg. 50, 51

DISPLAY

FEGHIJBA

VHS/HDD/DVD

SELECT

VHS TIMER REC MODE

DV IN

HDD/DVD

WXNM

L S-video Input Connector [S-VIDEO] (HDD & DVD deck)

墌 pg. 75

M Video/Audio Input Connectors

[VIDEO/AUDIO ((MONO) L/R)]

N Channel Buttons (CH +/–) O Front Display Panel P DVD Lamp (DVD)

墌 pg. 14

墌 pg. 21, 27

DVD Recording Lamp (7)

Q Infrared Beam Receiving Window R Display Button (DISPLAY) S VHS Timer Button (VHS TIMER ) T Recording Mode Button (REC MODE) U Play Button (4) V Record Button (7) W Pause Button (9)

墌 pg. 27, 46

墌 pg. 41, 44

墌 pg. 27, 46

X DV Input connector [DV IN (i*)] (HDD & DVD deck only)

墌 pg. 74

* i (i.Link) refers to the IEEE1394-1995 industry specification and

extensions thereof. The i logo is used for products compliant with the i.Link standard.

墌 pg. 75

墌 pg. 41, 44, 52, 53

墌 pg. 41

墌 pg. 30, 42

墌 pg. 60

墌 pg. 41, 44, 53

To access covered connectors, pull and open the connector cover.

Rear View

INDEX

EN 13

AEFCDB

A Region Number Label 墌 pg. 8 B AC Power Cord C Cooling Fan

● This prevents the temperature from rising inside the unit. Do not remove it.

● Install the unit so as not to block the area around the fan.

● The cooling fan on the rear of the unit may be activated even if

the unit is turned off in the following cases;

— In the Automatic Satellite Program Recording standby mode

(墌 pg. 59)

— when “AUTO CLOCK” is set to “ON” (墌 pg. 22)

(Set “AUTO CLOCK” to “OFF” if you mind the noise of the fan.)

D Digital Audio Output Connectors

[DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL/COAXIAL)] (HDD & DVD deck only) 墌 pg. 77, 80

墌 pg. 19

PCM/ STREAM

HDD/DVD

DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT

OPTICAL

COAXIAL

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

HDD/DVD

S-VIDEO

/DVD

VIDEO

AUDIO

OUTPUT

CABLE

VIDEO

AUDIO

OUTPUT HDD/DVD

VIDEO

AUDIO

INPUT L-1

VHS/HDD

HDD/DVD

ANT LOOP OUT TV OUT

VHS

OUT

VHF/UHF

JK LI

E Component Video Output Connectors [COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT (Y/P

● This component video output enables you to watch the images on the VHS deck in Progressive scan mode, refer to “VHS Progressive Scan” (

F S-video/Video/Audio Output Connectors [S-VIDEO/

VIDEO/AUDIO OUTPUT] (HDD & DVD deck only)

墌 pg. 19

G S-video Input Connectors [S-VIDEO INPUT] (HDD &

DVD deck only)

H Antenna Input Connectors [VHF/UHF IN] I Video/Audio Input Connectors [VIDEO/AUDIO INPUT

L1]

墌 pg. 76

J Video/Audio Output Connectors [VIDEO/AUDIO

OUTPUT] 墌 pg. 76

K Cable Box Control Connector [CABLE BOX] L Antenna Output Connectors [VHF/UHF OUT]

B/PR)] 墌 pg. 19

墌 pg. 52).

墌 pg. 76

墌 pg. 19

墌 pg. 24

墌 pg. 19

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INDEX

Front Display Panel

AB C FEDHGI

VHS HDD DVDVR-

LPCM FR XP SP LP EP

RW VCD

RAM

NO P

A Video Indicator ( ) 墌 pg. 42, 45, 53

Lights when VIDEO mode is selected by pressing TV/VIDEO. Lights off when TV mode is selected.

B Disc Type Indicator

When a disc is loaded, the type of the disc is indicated.

Disc Status Indicator

When a disc is running, the disc marks rotate. During High-Speed Search: Rotate faster than normal playback. During Slow Motion: Rotate slower than normal playback. While recording: Inner red ring lights in the same way

While paused: Disc marks blink when either

While stopped: Disc marks all light. While resume stopped: Disc marks all blink. While the disc tray opened: Disc marks all light out. No disc on the disc tray: Disc marks all light out.

as normal playback. During Instant Timer Recording (ITR), inner red ring slowly blinks.

recording or playing back.

VR Mode Indicator (VR) 墌 pg. 87

Lights when a DVD-RW disc is formatted in VR mode.

C Linear PCM Indicator (LPCM)

Lights when “XP MODE REC AUDIO” is set to “LINEAR PCM” (墌 pg. 82) for recording with HDD, DVD-RAM, DVD-R and DVD-RW discs, and when Linear PCM audio is played.

D Cassette Loaded Mark ( )

Indicates the present of a cassette in the VHS deck. Lights when a cassette is loaded into the VHS deck. Blinks when the end of the tape has been reached during timer recording, or when the unit is in timer recording standby mode with a cassette without record safety tab inserted.

E VHS Timer Indicator ( )

Lights when the VHS deck is in the timer recording standby mode or when timer recording is in progress. Blinks rapidly when VHS TIMER is pressed under the following conditions:

● Clock is not set.

● Timer programming has not been set.

● Cassette is not loaded.

● Timer recording standby mode with a cassette without safety tab

inserted.

● Tape end is reached during time recording.

F Recording Mode Indicator (XP/SP/LP/EP/FR) 墌 pg. 41

Blinks when recording mode is being set. While “FR” is blinking, the left 3 digits of the Multi Display (P Q) indicate setting values ranging from “60” to “480”. After the value has been set, only “FR” lights.

G Group/Title Indicator (GRP/TITLE)

“GRP” or “TITLE” lights depending on a disc loaded while the left 2 digits of the Multi Display (P) indicate the numbers explained below. “GRP”: Total number of groups or group number being played

“TITLE”: Total number of titles or title number being played back

back are displayed on the Multi Display.

are displayed on the Multi Display.

QR S T

H Channel/Recording Mode Indicator

Indicates the channel received. Or the recording mode (SP, EP) of the VHS deck.

I Track/Chapter Indicator (TRK/CHAP)

“TRK” or “CHAP” lights depending on a disc loaded while the 3rd and 4th digits from the left of the Multi Display (Q) indicate the numbers explained below. “TRK”: Total number of tracks or track number being played

“CHAP”: Chapter number being played back are displayed on the

J Simulated Surround Effect Indicator (3D) 墌 pg. 38

Lights when a simulated surround effect is set to “3D-ON” on the on-screen bar.

K Random/Program Playback Mode Indicator (RND/

PRGM)

“RND”: Lights when Random Playback mode is set. “PRGM”: Lights when Program Playback mode is set.

L Repeat Mode Indicator ( /1/A–B) 墌 pg. 37

Select Repeat Playback mode on the on-screen bar. “ ”: Whole disc is played back repeatedly.

“ 1”: A single title/chapter/track is played back repeatedly. “ A–B”: The selected part (A–B) is played back repeatedly. No display: Repeat Playback mode is off.

M VHS Indicator 墌 pg. 42

Lights when VHS mode has been selected, during recording or when tapes recorded in VHS format are played back.

N Video Output Indicator ( ) 墌 pg. 83

No display: Indicates that interlace mode is engaged.

(Example) lights when video output mode is in progressive mode.

O Automatic Satellite Program Recording Indicator

墌 pg. 59

Lights when the HDD deck is in the Auto Satellite Program Recording standby mode.

P Group/Title Number Display Q Track/Chapter Number Display R Remaining Time/Elapsed Time Indicator

Lights when remaining time of HDD, DVD-RAM, DVD-R and DVD-RW discs is displayed, and lights out when elapsed time is displayed. The right 6 digits of the Multi Display (S) indicate elapsed or remaining time of each track. No display: Indicates elapsed time of the disc. Displayed: Indicates remaining time of the disc.

S Remaining Time/Elapsed Time Display 墌 pg. 30, 42 T Multi Display

Displays clock, received channel, elapsed time, and remaining time. Also displays status of the unit (NO DISC/OPEN/CLOSE/ READING).

back are displayed on the Multi Display.

Multi Display.

墌 pg. 39

: Indicates that progressive mode is engaged.

墌 pg. 30, 42

Remote Control

CABLE/DBS

DVD

A B

C D

F G

H I J

M N O

P Q

STANDBY/ON

TV/

VHS

TIMER

VHS HDD DVD

CANCEL

LIVE

REC MODE

REMAIN

VIDEO

TV MUTING

JUMP

DISPLAY

AUX

STOP/

TV/CBL/DBS

MEMO/MARK

EDITDUBBING

ENTER

CLEAR

ON SCREEN

DVD

TV VOLUME

PROGRAM

NAVIGATIONTOP MENU

RETURN

NEXTPREVIOUS

SLOWSLOW PLAY/SELECT

PAUSEREC

SET UP

U V W

a b

c d

e f

g h

i j k l m

n o

REC LINK

ANGLE

LIVE CHECK

PROGRESSIVE

SCAN

AUDIO

SUBTITLE

A TV/VIDEO Button 墌 pg. 42, 45, 53 B VHS Timer Button (VHS TIMER) C VHS Button*

* This button will not function during navigation mode or set up mode.

墌 pg. 50

D HDD Button* 墌 pg. 44

* This button will not function during navigation mode or set up mode.

E Number Keys 墌 pg. 23, 41, 44 F Cancel Button (& (CANCEL)) G Auxiliary Button (AUX) H Live Button (LIVE) 墌 pg. 35, 48 I Dubbing Button (DUBBING)

TV Muting Button (TV MUTING)

J Top Menu Button (TOP MENU) K rt w e Buttons L Menu Button (MENU)

墌 pg. 21

墌 pg. 28

M Reverse Skip Button (2)

Previous Button (PREVIOUS)

N Reverse Search Button (3) (HDD & DVD deck)

墌 pg. 28, 48

Rewind Button (3) (VHS deck) Reverse Slow Button (SLOW –)

O Record Button (7)

墌 pg. 41, 44

墌 pg. 60

墌 pg. 39

墌 pg. 70

墌 pg. 78

墌 pg. 28

墌 pg. 28, 48, 49

墌 pg. 31

墌 pg. 50

墌 pg. 29

q r

INDEX

EN 15

P Jump Button (JUMP +/–) Q Recording Mode Button (REC MODE)

Remain Button (REMAIN)

R Display Button (DISPLAY) S Audio Button (AUDIO) T Subtitle Button (SUBTITLE) U TV/CABLE/DBS/DVD switch

墌 pg. 49

墌 pg. 41, 44 墌 pg. 30, 42 墌 pg. 30, 42

墌 pg. 31

墌 pg. 30

墌 pg. 21

V DVD STANDBY/ON Button (DVD 1) W TV/CBL/DBS STANDBY/ON Button (TV/CBL/DBS 1)

墌 pg. 78

X DVD Button*

* This button will not function during navigation mode or set up mode.

墌 pg. 27

Y TV Volume Buttons (TV VOLUME +/–) 墌 pg. 78 Z Channel Buttons (CH +/–) a Memo Button (MEMO)

Mark Button (MARK)

b Programming Button (PROGRAM) c Edit Button (EDIT)

墌 pg. 64

d Navigation Button (NAVIGATION) e Enter Button (ENTER) f Return Button (RETURN) g Forward Skip Button (6)

Next Button (NEXT)

墌 pg. 41, 78

墌 pg. 64, 67

墌 pg. 29

墌 pg. 55, 57, 58

墌 pg. 63

墌 pg. 21

墌 pg. 31, 37, 55

墌 pg. 28, 48, 49

墌 pg. 31

h Forward Search Button (5) (HDD & DVD deck)

墌 pg. 28, 48

Fast Forward Button (5) (VHS deck) Forward Slow Button (SLOW +)

i Play Button (4)

墌 pg. 27, 46

Select Button (SELECT)

j Pause Button (9) k Stop Button (8)

Clear Button (CLEAR

墌 pg. 27, 46

) 墌 pg. 39

l Skip Search Button ( ) m Set Up Button (SET UP) n One Touch Replay Button ( )

墌 pg. 29

墌 pg. 69

墌 pg. 29, 48

墌 pg. 21

墌 pg. 48

o On-Screen Button (ON SCREEN)

墌 pg. 50

墌 pg. 16, 36

p Automatic Satellite Program Recording Button (REC

LINK) 墌 pg. 59

q Progressive Scan Button (PROGRESSIVE SCAN)

墌 pg. 83

r Angle Button (ANGLE) (DVD deck only)

Live Check Button (LIVE CHECK)

How To Use

Before use, insert two AA size batteries into the remote control with the polarity ( and ) matched correctly as indicated on the battery compartment or on the lid.

The remote control can operate most of your unit’s functions, as well as basic functions of TV sets of JVC and other brands. (墌 pg. 78)

● Point the remote control toward the receiving window.

● The maximum operating distance of the remote control is about

8m.

NOTE:

If the remote control doesn’t work properly, remove its batteries, wait a short time, replace the batteries and then try again.

墌 pg. 30

墌 pg. 35, 48

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INDEX

On-Screen Display (DVD deck)

When “SUPERIMPOSE” is set to “AUTO” and ON SCREEN on the remote control is pressed, various operational indicators appear on the TV screen. To clear the operational indicators, press ON SCREEN twice.

When playing back a recorded title

TITLE99 CHAPTER999 T. REMAIN6:59:59 01:16:48

FISHING WORLD

A Playback title number B Playback chapter number C Disc remaining time D Current status (playback) E Audio mode F Current received (recording) channel position number

(On playback background)

G Bar meter H Name of title (or play list) currently being played back I Current playback point J Recorded mode K Live Memory mode (recording)

When recording

When pressing REC MODE

(Appears for eight seconds.)

RAM

FR360

7: 00 XP 10: 00 SP 20: 00 LP 28: 00

36: 00

FR480

A Disc type B Current recording speed C Remaining disc time for each recording speed D Recording speed

When pressing 7 during recording

ITR 2 : 30

A Recording time for Instant Timer Recording (ITR) mode

TITLE99 CHAPTER999 T. REMAIN6:59:59

RAM

FR360

A Recording point B Current status (recording) C Current time D Recording channel number

11:35 AM

On-Screen Display (HDD deck)

When playing back a recorded title

When recording

11:00 12:00 1:00

FR360

A Live Memory Recording point B Live Memory Recording mode

11:35AM

11:33AM

INDEX

EN 17

STEREO

0:00 1:00 2:00 01:16:48

004 FISHING WORLD

FR360

STEREO

A Title start B Current playback point C Title end D Time scale (This title is an hour and a half long.) E Play mode F Elapsed playing time G Current received (recording) channel position number

(On playback background)

H Recorded title (or play list) number currently being played back I Name of title currently being played back J Audio mode K Live Memory mode (recording)

When watching a program on air

11:00 12:00 1:00

11:35AM

STEREO

ON AIR

A Possible start point from where Live Memory Playback can be

performed

B Possible start point from where Live Memory Recording can be

performed (Received channel has changed at this point.)

C Currently viewed point D Time scale E Current time F Current received channel position number

When pressing REC MODE

(Appears for eight seconds.)

FR360

7: 00 XP 10: 00 SP 20: 00 LP 28: 00

36: 00

FR480

A HDD capacity graph B Current recording speed C Remaining HDD time for each recording speed D Recording speed

When pressing 7 during recording

ITR 2 : 30

A Recording time for Instant Timer Recording (ITR) mode

When using Live Memory playback

11:00 12:00 1:00

A Time scale for Temporary Recording B Current Temporary Recording point C Current time D Current playback channel position number E Time scale for Live Memory Playback F Current playback point G Live Memory playback mode H Current playback time

11:35AM

STEREO

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INDEX

On-Screen Display (DV Dubbing)

When capturing images from the external DV equipment

0:00 1:00 2:00

HDD

00: 00:00. 00

FR360

12bit

A Recording speed B HDD capacity graph C HDD time counter D Recording time scale E HDD mode F Remote control mode G Connected DV equipment mode H Connected DV equipment model information I Input channel J Sound mode K Sound input bit-rate*

* Indicates the sound bit-rate of the connected DV equipment

L Connected DV equipment information*

* Maker name and model name, etc. may not appear depending on the

connected equipment.

M Time counter for the connected DV equipment N Sound monitor mode

O Remote control switch P Auto capture button Q Sound monitor switch

JVC

DV DV

GR-DV3500DV

GR-DV3500

00: 00:00. 00

1 2

L - R

SOUND1

179 :59 : 59

R Elapsed recording time

On-Screen Display (VHS deck)

K J I H

A B

C D

A Operation Mode Indicators B Recording Mode (SP/EP) C Tape Position Indicator

The tape position indicator appears on the TV screen when you press 3 or 5 from the Stop mode or perform an Index Search. (墌 pg. 51) The position of “ ” in relation to “0” (Beginning) or “+” (End) shows you where you are on the tape.

NOTE:

Depending on the type of tape being used, the tape position indicator may not appear correctly.

D Index number 墌 pg. 51 E Tape Remaining Time Indicator F Counter Display G Audio Mode Display 墌 pg. 52 H SAP Indicator

墌 pg. 54

I Stereo Program Indicator J Day/Clock Display K Channel Position Number/Auxiliary Input Indicator (L-1

or F-1)

L “Cassette Loaded” Mark

Beginning

墌 pg. 54

E F

End

Basic Connections

Antenna or Cable

Coaxial cable

Flat feeder

Matching transformer (not supplied)

RF cable ( not supplied)

Antenna splitter

(not supplied)

AC outlet

AC power cord

Back of unit

[COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

(Y/PB/PR)]

Component

video cable

supplied

(not

)

input connector

To component video

input connectors

RF cable (not supplied)

To [S-VIDEO

OUTPUT]

S-Video cable

supplied

(not

To S - V ID E O

To [VHF/UHF IN]

(HDD/DVD)

Audio/video

cable

supplied

(

)

To [AUDIO/ VIDEO OUTPUT]

To audio/ video input connectors

To 75 ohm terminal

It’s essential that your unit be properly connected.

THESE STEPS MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE ANY VIDEO OPERATION CAN BE PERFORMED.

1 Make sure the package contains all of the accessories listed in

“SPECIFICATIONS” on page 93.

2 Place the unit on a stable, horizontal surface. 3 Connect the unit to a TV depending on the TV and cables you

use.

8 RF Connection To connect to a TV with NO AV input connectors —

A Disconnect the TV antenna from the TV. B Connect the TV antenna cable to the [VHF/UHF IN] connectors

on the rear panel of the unit via antenna splitter.

C Connect the supplied RF cable between the [TV OUT]

connector on the rear panel of the unit and the TV’s antenna terminal.

NOTES:

● If you do not use antenna splitter, connect the TV antenna cable to [VHF/UHF IN] (HDD/DVD) connector. However, it is not possible to record the TV program on the VCR deck.

RF cable (not supplied)

To [VHF/ UHF IN] (VHS)

To [T V OUT]

)

RF cable (supplied)

INSTALLING YOUR NEW UNIT

● Connect the unit’s [ANT. LOOP OUT] connector to the antenna input connector on another video unit.

EN 19

8 AV Connection To connect to a TV with AV input connectors —

A Perform A – B in “RF Connection”. B Connect the supplied audio/video cable between the [AUDIO/

VIDEO OUTPUT] connectors on the rear panel of the unit and the TV’s audio/video input connectors.

8 S-Video Connection (HDD & DVD deck only) To connect to TV’s S-VIDEO input and AUDIO input connectors —

A Perform A – B in “RF Connection”. B Connect the unit’s [S-VIDEO OUTPUT] connector to the TV’s

S-VIDEO input connector.

C Connect the unit’s [AUDIO OUTPUT] connectors to the TV’s

AUDIO input connectors.

● You can obtain high-quality S-VHS pictures.

● If your TV is not stereo-capable, use the unit’s [AUDIO OUTPUT]

connectors to connect to an audio amplifier for Hi-Fi stereo sound reproduction.

8 Component Video Connection To connect to TV’s component video input connectors —

A Perform A – B in “RF Connection”. B Connect the unit’s [COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y/P

B/PR)]

connectors to the TV’s component video input connectors.

C Connect the unit’s [AUDIO OUTPUT] connectors to the TV’s

AUDIO input connectors.

● You can obtain high-quality component video pictures.

● If your TV is not stereo-capable, use the unit’s [AUDIO OUTPUT]

connectors to connect to an audio amplifier for Hi-Fi stereo sound reproduction.

● By using the component video connection, you can view the images in the progressive mode. For switching to the progressive mode, refer to “Scan Mode Set” (墌 pg. 83).

● You can also watch the images on the VHS deck in Progressive scan mode via the component video output, refer to “VHS Progressive Scan” (墌 pg. 52).

4 Plug the end of the AC power cord into an AC outlet. This unit

performs Plug & Play Set automatically. (墌 pg. 20)

● The clock and tuner channels will automatically be set when the

antenna is connected and when the AC power cord is first connected to an AC outlet. (If “AUTO” and the channel indicator are displayed on the front display panel before the unit is powered on, the clock and tuner channels are being set automatically. Wait for the time to be displayed on the front display panel before turning on the unit.)

● “LOADING” blinks on the front display panel when the AC plug of the AC power cord is connected into an AC outlet and it takes approximately 50 seconds for the unit to be turned on. This is not a malfunction.

5 Set the video channel. The video channel is the channel on

which you can watch the picture from the unit on the TV when only using RF connection.

With RF Connection

Set the video channel to “3 CH” or “4 CH”. To set the video channel, perform steps A – C below:

● The video channel is preset to “3 CH”. Set to “4 CH” if the Channel 3 is used for broadcasting in your area.

With AV Connection

Set the video channel to “– CH” (off). To set the video channel, perform steps A – C below:

With S-Video/Component Video Connection (HDD & DVD deck only)

Set the video channel to “– CH” (off). To set the video channel, perform steps A – C below:

How To Set The Video Channel

A Make sure that there is no cassette in the unit. B Press 1 to turn off the unit, then press 8 on the unit for more

than 5 seconds. “3 CH” appears on the front display panel.

C Press CH +/– on the remote control to select “3 CH”, “4 CH” or

“– CH” (off), then press ENTER.

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INITIAL SETTINGS

Plug & Play Set

Auto Clock Set/Auto Tuner Set

This unit sets the clock and tuner channels automatically when AC power cord is first connected to an AC outlet. The antenna cable must be connected for the Plug & Play setting. The time and date can be set automatically by the clock setting data transmitted from one of the regular TV broadcast channels. We call this TV channel the “host channel” and it is a PBS channel in your area.

TTENTION:

● If you use a cable box, Plug&Play will not function; set the clock and tuner channels separately. (墌 pg. 22 – 23)

● Depending on areas or reception conditions, the unit may not receive the Auto clock setting data from the PBS channel. If this function is taking a considerable amount of time, it may be necessary to perform the Semiauto or Manual Clock Set procedure.

1 Connect the antenna cable to the unit. (墌 pg. 19) Then connect

the AC power cord to an AC outlet. Do not turn on the unit. The clock and tuner channels will be set automatically.

NOTES:

● Auto Clock Set is performed first. “AUTO” blinks on the front display panel during Auto Clock Set.

● Auto Channel Set is performed next. Auto Channel Set scans all the channels that are receivable by your unit. During Auto Channel Set, the channel numbers are displayed as they are scanned and set.

● When Plug & Play setting has been completed successfully, the correct clock time is displayed. If you perform Plug & Play setting successfully, there is no need to perform “Clock Set” (墌 pg. 22) and “Tuner Set” (墌 pg. 23). If, however, you want to add or delete channels, refer to “Manual Channel Set” (墌 pg. 23).

During Auto Clock Set

“AUTO” blinks.

STANDBY/ ON

S-VIDEO VIDEO

HDD/DVD

VRS – HDD – DVD –

(MONO)

L–AUDIO–R

F–1

DISPLAY

VHS/HDD/DVD

SELECT

VHS TIMER REC MODE

DV IN

INFORMATION

● If “AUTO CLOCK” is set to “ON” (墌 pg. 22), the clock will be adjusted automatically by the host channel every hour (except 11:00 PM, midnight, 1:00 AM and 2:00 AM) using the incoming PBS channel clock setting data. (This automatic clock adjustment can only be performed when the unit is turned off. The clock will be adjusted just on these hours — on the time displayed on the front display panel, not on the actual real time.) The default setting of “AUTO CLOCK” is “ON”. (墌 pg. 22)

● If the memory backup fails, because a power outage occurs or because the AC power cord is unplugged, Plug & Play will be performed when power is restored to the unit.

What to do if Plug & Play setting failed

● If an incorrect time is displayed on the front display panel, you may be receiving the clock setting data of a PBS channel from an adjacent time zone, or an incorrect PBS channel from a cable TV system. In this case, perform “Semiauto Clock Set” (墌 pg. 22) or “Manual Clock Set” (

墌 pg. 22).

● If “– –:– –” appears on the front display panel, your antenna cable

may not be connected to the unit or there may not be a Host PBS signal available in your area. Ensure that the antenna cable is connected correctly. Then turn on and off the unit; the Plug & Play setting will be automatically reactivated. If Plug & Play setting is not performed though the antenna cable is connected correctly, perform “Manual Clock Set” (

墌 pg. 22) and “Auto Channel Set”

(墌 pg. 23) or “Manual Channel Set” (墌 pg. 23).

During Auto Channel Set

The channel numbers are displayed and “AUTO” blinks as they are scanned and set.

Plug&Play Completed

The current time is displayed.

● If an incorrect clock time or “– –:– –” appears on the front display panel, see “What to do if Plug & Play setting failed” (墌 pg. 20).

INITIAL SETTINGS

EN 21

Language

● Turn on the unit.

● Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV mode).

● Slide the TV/CABLE/DBS/DVD switch to DVD.

CABLE/DBS

DVDTV

HDD

ENTER

DVD

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SET UP

On-screen Language Set

This unit offers you the choice to view on-screen messages in 3 different languages.

1 Press HDD or DVD so that the HDD or DVD lamp lights up on

the unit.

2 Press SET UP to access the Main Menu screen. 3 Press we to select “FUNCTION SET UP”, then press t. 4 Press we to select “DISPLAY

SET”, then press t.

5 Press rt to select “ON

SCREEN LANGUAGE”, then press ENTER.

6 Press rt to select your

desired language, then press ENTER.

DVD VIDEO SET UP INITIAL SET UPHDD/DVD SET UP

SUPERIMPOSE

BLUE BACK

DIMMER BRIGHT

POWER SAVE OFF

ON SCREEN LANGUAGE ENGLISH

ENTER

SET UP

EXIT

SELECT

FUNCTION SET UP

DISPLAY SETREC/PLAY SET UP VIDEO IN/OUT

SELECT WITH [ ] THEN PRESS [ENTER] PRESS [SET UP] TO EXIT

AUTO

7 Press SET UP to complete the setting.

Menu/Audio/Subtitle Language Set (DVD deck only)

Some DVD discs contain the DVD menu display, audio and subtitles in multiple languages. With these discs, you can set the default language as you like.

● The procedure shows how to set “MENU LANGUAGE” as an example.

1 Press DVD so that the DVD lamp lights up on the unit. 2 Press SET UP to access the Main Menu screen. 3 Press we to select “DVD VIDEO SET UP”, then press t. 4 Press we to select

“LANGUAGE SET”, then press ENTER.

5 Press rt to select “MENU

LANGUAGE”, then press ENTER.

6 Press rt to select your

desired language, then press ENTER.

● See “Language Code List” (墌 pg. 94).

7 Press SET UP to complete the setting.

NOTE:

When the selected language is not available on the disc, the disc’s default menu language is played back.

DVD VIDEO SET UP INITIAL SET UPHDD/DVD SET UP

LANGUAGE SET

MENU LANGUAGE

AUDIO LANGUAGE

SUBTITLE ENGLISH

ENTER

SET UP

EXIT

SELECT

FUNCTION SET UP

AUDIO OUTPUT

PARENTAL LOCK DISC SET UP

SELECT WITH [ ] THEN PRESS [ENTER] PRESS [SET UP] TO EXIT

ENGLISH

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INITIAL SETTINGS

Clock Set

Perform clock setting only if the clock has not been set correctly by the Plug&Play setting.

● Turn on the unit.

● Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV mode).

● Slide the TV/CABLE/DBS/DVD switch to DVD.

CABLE/DBS

DVDTV

HDD

ENTER

DVD

rtwe

NOTE:

If an incorrect time is displayed by the Plug & Play function, you may be receiving the clock setting data of a PBS channel from an adjacent time zone or from an incorrect PBS channel from a cable TV system. If you selected “AUTO” for the host channel in step 6, be sure to select the correct time zone manually.

9 Press SET UP to complete the setting.

IMPORTANT:

Turn off the unit after performing Semiauto Clock. “AUTO” will appear on the front display panel while the clock is being set. The current clock time will appear automatically when the clock setting is complete.

Auto Daylight Saving Time

This function enables automatic adjustment of the unit’s clock at the start and end of Daylight Saving Time. With Auto DST activated, — — on the first Sunday of April at 2:00 AM, the clock is adjusted to 3:00 AM. — on the last Sunday of October at 2:00 AM, the clock is adjusted to 1:00 AM.

NOTE:

Timer recording may not function correctly at the time Daylight Saving Time is adjusted.

SET UP

Semiauto Clock Set

You can change the host channel/D.S.T. (Daylight Saving Time)/ time zone setting manually.

NOTE:

The time set previously will be erased when “AUTO CLOCK”, “HOST CH”, “D.S.T.” or “TIME ZONE” setting is changed.

1 Press HDD or DVD so that the HDD or DVD lamp lights up on

the unit.

2 Press SET UP to access the Main Menu screen. 3 Press we to select “INITIAL SET UP”, then press t. 4 Press we to select “CLOCK

SET”, then press t.

5 Press rt to select “AUTO

CLOCK [CATV]”, then press ENTER. Press rt to select “ON”, then press ENTER.

6 Press rt to select “HOST

CH”, then press ENTER. Press rt to select “AUTO” or the desired PBS channel number, then press ENTER.

NOTE:

Some PBS channels do not transmit clock setting data.

7 Press rt to select “D.S.T.”, then press ENTER. Press rt to

select the desired setting, then press ENTER.

AUTO: Select if you want to adjust your unit’s clock automatically

by the incoming signal from the host channel. Be sure to select the correct time zone manually in step 8.

ON: Adjustment will be made by the built-in clock itself. OFF: Select when Daylight Saving Time does not apply to you.

8 Press rt to select “TIME ZONE”, then press ENTER. Press

rt to select “AUTO” or the desired time zone, then press ENTER.

● Each time you press rt, the time zone changes as follows:

{AUTO{ATLANTIC{EASTERN{CENTRAL{

MOUNTAIN{PACIFIC{ALASKA{HAWAII{ (back to the beginning)

DVD VIDEO SET UP INITIAL SET UPHDD/DVD SET UP

AUTO CLOCK

HOST CH

D. S. T. AUTO

TIME ZONE AUTO

ENTER

SET UP

EXIT

SELECT

FUNCTION SET UP

STB SETTUNER SET CLOCK SET

SELECT WITH [ ] THEN PRESS [ENTER] PRESS [SET UP] TO EXIT

AUTO

Manual Clock Set

1 Press HDD or DVD so that the HDD or DVD lamp lights up on

the unit.

2 Press SET UP to access the Main Menu screen. 3 Press we to select “INITIAL SET UP”, then press t. 4 Press we to select “CLOCK

SET”, then press t.

5 Press rt to select “AUTO

CLOCK”, then press ENTER. Press rt to select “OFF”, then press ENTER.

6 Press rt to select “TIME”,

then press ENTER. Press rt until the desired time appears, then press ENTER to start clock.

● Set the date and year in the same way.

● Holding rt changes the time in 30-minutes interval, or changes the date in 15-days interval.

7 Press rt to select “D.S.T.”, then press ENTER. Press rt to

select the desired setting, then press ENTER.

ON: Adjustment will be made by the built-in clock itself.

OFF: Select when Daylight Saving Time does not apply to you.

8 Press SET UP to complete the setting.

DVD VIDEO SET UP INITIAL SET UPHDD/DVD SET UP

AUTO CLOCK

HOST CH

D. S. T. AUTO

TIME ZONE AUTO

ENTER

SET UP

EXIT

SELECT

DVD VIDEO SET UP INITIAL SET UPHDD/DVD SET UP

AUTO CLOCK

TIME

DATE 1/1(THU)

YEAR 2004

D. S. T. ON

ENTER

SET UP

EXIT

SELECT

FUNCTION SET UP

STB SETTUNER SET CLOCK SET

SELECT WITH [ ] THEN PRESS [ENTER] PRESS [SET UP] TO EXIT

FUNCTION SET UP

STB SETTUNER SET CLOCK SET

SELECT WITH [ ] THEN PRESS [ENTER] PRESS [SET UP] TO EXIT

AUTO

OFF

- - : - -

INITIAL SETTINGS

EN 23

Tuner Set

● Turn on the unit.

● Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV mode).

● Slide the TV/CABLE/DBS/DVD switch to DVD.

CABLE/DBS

DVDTV

HDD

0-9

ENTER

INFORMATION

The unit selects the correct band (TV or CATV) automatically during Auto Channel Set. The selected band will be displayed on the right side of “BAND” on the Tuner Set screen.

DVD

rtwe

SET UP

Manual Channel Set

You can add the channels you want or delete the channels you do not want manually.

1 Press HDD or DVD so that the HDD or DVD lamp lights up on

the unit.

2 Press SET UP to access the Main Menu screen. 3 Press we to select “INITIAL SET UP”, then press ENTER. 4 Press we to select “TUNER SET”, then press t. 5 Press rt we to select “MANUAL CH SET”, then press

ENTER.

6 Add or skip the desired channels.

To add channels

A Press rt to select “CH”, then

press ENTER.

B Press the number keys to enter

a channel number you want to add, then press ENTER.

C Press rt to select “ADD/SKIP”,

then press ENTER.

D Press rt to select “ADD”, then press ENTER. E Repeat B – D to add other channels.

To skip channels

A Press rt to select “CH”, then press ENTER. B Press rt to select a channel number you want to skip, then

press ENTER.

C Press rt to select “ADD/SKIP”, then press ENTER. D Press rt to select “SKIP”, then press ENTER. E Repeat B – D to skip other channels.

7 Press SET UP to complete the setting.

INITIAL SET UP > MANUAL CH SET

BAND

ADD/SKIP ADD

ENTER

SET UP

EXIT

SELECT

SELECT WITH [ ] THEN PRESS [ENTER] PRESS [SET UP] TO EXIT

CATV

RETURN

Auto Channel Set

Perform Auto Channel Set only if channels have not been set correctly by the Plug&Play setting.

1 Press HDD or DVD so that the HDD or DVD lamp lights up on

the unit.

2 Press SET UP to access the Main Menu screen. 3 Press we to select “INITIAL SET UP”, then press t. 4 Press we to select “TUNER

SET”, then press t.

5 Press rt we to select

“AUTO CH SET”, then press ENTER. You can automatically set the receivable channels in your area in the order of their frequencies.

● When Auto Channel Set is complete, “SCAN COMPLETED” appears on the TV screen.

● If the scan was unsuccessful, “SCAN COMPLETED–NO SIGNAL–” appears on screen. Check the connections and start again.

6 Press SET UP to complete the setting.

DVD VIDEO SET UP INITIAL SET UPFUNCTION SET UPHDD/DVD SET UP

SET UP

STB SET

TUNER SET CLOCK SET

AUTO CH SET

GUIDE CH SET

ENTER

SELECT WITH [ ] THEN PRESS [ENTER] PRESS [SET UP] TO EXIT

EXIT

SELECT

INITIAL SET UP > AUTO CH SET

AUTO CHANNEL SET SCANNING

CANCEL

ENTER

SELECT WITH [ ] THEN PRESS [ENTER] PRESS [SET UP] TO EXIT

EXIT

SELECT

MANUAL CH SET

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INITIAL SETTINGS

Cable Box and/or DBS Receiver Control Setting (HDD & DVD Deck only)

The following procedure is required if you receive your TV channels through a cable box (descrambler) and/or if you receive satellite channels through DBS (Direct Broadcast Satellite) receiver. The Controller allows the unit to automatically switch the cable box and/or DBS receiver’s channels during timer recording.

NOTES:

● The Controller is effective for “VCR Plus+ C3® Timer Programming” (墌 pg. 55), or “Manual Timer Programming” (墌 pg. 57).

● When connecting your cable box, refer to its instruction manual.

Installing Controller

1 If both a cable box and a DBS receiver are used, position the

Controller so its signal reaches the receiving windows of both the cable box and DBS receiver.

2 Fix securely using the adhesive strip attached on the back of the

Controller.

Cable box or DBS receiver

If your cable box or DBS receiver does not have audio/video output connectors

Connect the RF output connector on the cable box or DBS receiver to the [VHF/UHF IN] (HDD/DVD) connector on the rear of your unit.

If your cable box or DBS receiver has audio/video output connectors

Connect the audio/video output connectors on the cable box or DBS receiver to the [AUDIO/VIDEO INPUT] connectors on the rear of the unit.

● If both a cable box and a DBS receiver are used, it is recommended that you connect the DBS receiver to your unit’s [AUDIO/VIDEO INPUT] connectors and the cable box to your unit’s [VHF/UHF IN] (HDD/DVD) connector.

4 Connect the Controller to the [CABLE BOX] connector on the

rear panel.

Setting Brand And Channel

After installation, set the cable box and/or DBS receiver’s brand and channels correctly; otherwise, the Controller cannot work correctly.

● Turn on the unit.

● Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV mode).

● Slide the TV/CABLE/DBS/DVD switch to DVD.

CABLE/DBS

DVDTV

HDD

DVD

Your unit

3 Connect the controller to the unit.

Cable box or DBS receiver

To RF output To Audio/video

Transmitter

Controller

To [VHF/UHF IN]

(HDD/DVD)

Controller (suggested locations)

Your unit

CABLE

BOX

output

To [AUDIO/ VIDEO INPUT]

ENTER

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SET UP

1 Turn on the cable box and/or DBS receiver. 2 Press HDD or DVD so that the HDD or DVD lamp lights up on

the unit.

3 Press SET UP to access the Main Menu screen. 4 Press we to select “INITIAL SET UP”, then press t. 5 Press we to select “STB SET”, then press t. 6 Press rt to select “CABLE

SET UP” or “DBS SET UP”, then press ENTER.

7 Press rt to select “CABLE

BOX OUTPUT CHANNEL” or “DBS RECEIVER OUTPUT CHANNEL”, then press ENTER.

DVD VIDEO SET UP INITIAL SET UPFUNCTION SET UPHDD/DVD SET UP

STB SET

TUNER SET CLOCK SET

CABLE SET UP DBS SET UP

ENTER

SET UP

EXIT

SELECT

INITIAL SET UP > CABLE SET UP

CABLE BOX OUTPUT CHANNEL

BRAND

SELECT WITH [ ] THEN PRESS [ENTER] PRESS [SET UP] TO EXIT

OFF

SET UP

ENTER

EXIT

SELECT

RETURN

SELECT WITH [ ] THEN PRESS [ENTER] PRESS [SET UP] TO EXIT

8 Select the output channel.

Your selection depends on how the cable box and/or DBS receiver is connected to your unit.

● If the cable box or DBS receiver is connected to your unit’s

[VHF/UHF IN] (HDD/DVD) connector on the rear panel, press rt

to select the channel number representing the cable box’s output (CH2 – CH9), then press ENTER.

● If the cable box or DBS receiver is connected to your unit’s [VIDEO/AUDIO ((MONO) L/R)] input connectors on the front panel, press rt to select “F-1”, then press ENTER.

● If the cable box or DBS receiver is connected to your unit’s [AUDIO/VIDEO INPUT] connectors on the rear panel, press rt to select “L-1”, then press ENTER.

● If you do not use a cable box or DBS receiver, press rt to select “OFF”, then press ENTER.

9 Press rt to select “BRAND”, then press ENTER. Press rt to

select the brand code from the following list, then press ENTER.

10 Press rt to select “RETURN”, then press ENTER.

CABLE BOX BRAND CODE

ARCHER CABLETENNA CABLEVIEW CITIZEN CURTIS DIAMOND GC BRAND GEMINI GENERAL INSTRUMENTS HAMLIN JASCO JERROLD NOVAVISION OAK PANASONIC PULSER RCA REGAL REMBRANDT SAMSUNG SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA SIGMA SL MARX SPRUCER STARGATE TELEVIEW TOCOM UNIKA UNIVERSAL VIDEOWAY ZENITH

DBS RECEIVER BRAND CODE

JVC (DISH Network) ECHOSTAR (DISH Network) SONY (DSS) RCA (DSS)

1, 5, 17 1, 17 15, 16, 17, 21, 25 15, 16, 17, 21, 25 2, 8 1, 17 15, 16, 17, 21, 25 15 1, 4, 6, 11, 12, 15, 28 10, 18, 23 15 1, 4, 6, 11, 12, 15, 28 2, 8 7, 20 13, 14 15, 16, 17, 21, 25 13, 14 10, 18, 23 1, 16, 17 5, 16, 24 2, 8 7, 20 5, 16, 17, 24, 25 13, 14 5, 15, 16, 17, 21, 24, 25 5, 16, 24 1, 4, 16 1, 17 16, 17, 25 3, 9, 22 3, 9, 22

51 51 41 40

INITIAL SETTINGS

EN 25

8 For cable box If the cable box’s channel changes to 9, setting is complete.

Press ENTER and “CABLE BOX CONTROL IS ON” appears on the

INITIAL SET UP > CABLE SET UP

screen for about 5 seconds, then the screen in step 6 appears.

If the cable box’s channel does not change to 9;

A Press we to select “NO”, then

press ENTER.

DID YOUR CABLE BOX CHANGE TO CHANNEL 09?

ENTER

SET UP

EXIT

SELECT

SELECT WITH [ ] THEN PRESS [ENTER] PRESS [SET UP] TO EXIT

N OYES

B Repeat steps 9 – 10 until the cable box’s channel changes to 9

by entering another code.

C If the channel does not change after going through all the code

numbers listed for your model of cable box, then try all the other numbers.

8 For DBS receiver If the DBS receiver’s channel changes to the channel listed

INITIAL SET UP > DBS SET UP

below for your brand, setting is complete.

Press ENTER and “DBS RECEIVER CONTROL IS ON” appears on the screen for about 5 seconds, then press ENTER. The screen in step 6 appears.

DID YOUR DBS BOX CHANGE TO CHANNEL 100?

ENTER

SET UP

EXIT

SELECT

SELECT WITH [ ] THEN PRESS [ENTER] PRESS [SET UP] TO EXIT

N OYES

JVC ] 100 SONY ] 205 ECHOSTAR ] 100 RCA ] 205

If the DBS receiver’s channel does not change as shown above;

A Press we to select “NO”, then press ENTER. B Repeat steps 9 – 10.

NOTES:

● The Controller may not work with all types of cable box or DBS receiver.

● If your cable box does not respond to any code between 1 and 28, you cannot use the Controller to change cable box channels. In this case, make sure to leave the cable box turned on and tuned to the proper channel before the scheduled start time of timer recording. Contact your cable company about the possibility of exchanging your current cable box with the one compatible with your unit.

● If your DBS receiver does not respond to the code, you cannot use the Controller to change satellite channels. In this case, make sure to leave the DBS receiver turned on and tuned to the proper channel before the scheduled start time of timer recording.

● The unit can only change the cable box or satellite channel through the Controller during timer recording.

● If your cable box and/or DBS receiver cannot be operated with a remote control (because it has no receiving window), you cannot use the Controller to change its channels. Make sure to leave the cable box and/or DBS receiver turned on and tuned to the proper channel before the scheduled start time of timer recording.

● If the unit’s memory backup expires because of a power failure, set the cable box and/or DBS receiver output channels and brands again.

● For customers in U.S.A.: If you are unable to set the Controller, contact JVC toll free at 1-800-252-5722.

26 EN

INITIAL SETTINGS

Monitor Set

You can select the monitor type depending on the TV used when you play back DVD VIDEO discs recorded for wide-screen TVs.

● Turn on the unit.

● Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV mode).

● Slide the TV/CABLE/DBS/DVD switch to DVD.

CABLE/DBS

DVDTV

DVD

ENTER

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SET UP

1 Press DVD so that the DVD lamp lights up on the unit. 2 Press SET UP to access the Main Menu screen.

● You cannot set the monitor type during recording or playback.

3 Press we to select “FUNCTION SET UP”, then press t. 4 Press we to select “VIDEO IN/

OUT”, then press t.

5 Press rt to select “MONITOR

TYPE”, then press ENTER.

DVD VIDEO SET UP INITIAL SET UPHDD/DVD SET UP

MONITOR TYPE

F-1 INPUT

L-1 INPUT VEDIO

FUNCTION SET UP

DISPLAY SETREC/PLAY SET UP VIDEO IN/OUT

4:3LB

VEDIO

6 Press rt to select the desired

option, then press ENTER.

7 Press SET UP to complete the

setting.

*The boldface settings below indicate the settings at your

purchase.

8 MONITOR TYPE — 4:3LB / 4:3PS / 16:9 AUTO / 16:9 FIX

4:3LB (Letter Box conversion): Select this when the aspect ratio of

your TV is 4:3 (conventional TV). While viewing a wide screen picture, the black bars appear on the top and the bottom of the screen.

4:3PS (Pan&Scan): Select this when the aspect ratio of your TV is

4:3 (conventional TV). While viewing a wide screen picture, the black bars do not appear; however, the left and right edges of the pictures will not be shown on the screen.

16:9 AUTO (Wide television conversion): Select this when the

aspect ratio of your TV is 16:9 (wide TV).

16:9 FIX (Wide television conversion): Select this when the aspect

ratio of your TV is fixed to 16:9 (wide TV). The unit automatically adjusts the screen width of the output signal correctly when playing back a picture whose aspect ratio is 4:3.

SET UP

ENTER

EXIT

SELECT

SELECT WITH [ ] THEN PRESS [ENTER] PRESS [SET UP] TO EXIT

Pan&Scan/Letter Box

In general, DVD VIDEO disc are produced for a wide-screen TV with 16:9 aspect ratio. Material with this ratio will not fit to a TV with 4:3 aspect ratio. There are two styles to display the image, “Pan&Scan” (PS) and “Letter Box” (LB).

Pan&Scan

The right and left side of the image are cut off. The image fills the screen.

● The picture will be shown in the “4:3LB” mode depending on the disc even if the “4:3PS” mode is selected.

Letter Box

Black bands appear at the top and bottom of the image. The image itself appears in 16:9 aspect ratio.

Basic Playback

● Turn on the unit.

● Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV mode).

● Slide the TV/CABLE/DBS/DVD switch to DVD.

VHS/HDD/DVD

x 4

SELECT

CABLE/DBS

DVDTV

DVD

ENTER

BASIC OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK

EN 27

To play back an MP3/JPEG disc, see “Playback With MP3/WMA/ JPEG Navigation” (墌 pg. 69).

1 Load a disc.

● For details, refer to “Placing A Disc” (墌 pg. 10).

● Pressing 4 also closes the disc tray.

● Playback begins automatically if an auto-playback DVD disc is

loaded.

2 Press VHS/HDD/DVD SELECT on the unit repeatedly or DVD

on the remote so that the DVD lamp lights up on the unit.

3 Press 4 to start playback.

● If you load a DVD disc whose region code does not match the unit, “REGION CODE ERROR” appears on the TV screen. For details, refer to “Region Number” (墌 pg. 8).

● If “CAN NOT PLAY BACK DISC UNDER CURRENT SETTING” appears on the TV screen, refer to “Parental Lock” (墌 pg. 40).

● With Video CD/SVCD discs with PBC control or some DVD discs, the menu display may appear on the TV screen after starting playback. In this case, select an item which you want to play back from the menu. Otherwise, the playback cannot go forward. Refer to “Playback Control (PBC) Function” (墌 pg. 31) or “Locating A Desired Scene Using The DVD Menu” (墌 pg. 28).

● The Library Database Navigation also enables you to search and select the desired titles. (墌 pg. 64)

4 Press 9 to pause playback.

● To resume normal playback, press 4.

5 Press 8 to stop playback.

● When a recordable disc is played, playback stops and a program received with the unit’s tuner resumes on the TV screen.

● When a playback-only disc is played, playback stops and the still image at the time you press 8 remains on the TV screen. Pressing 8 again resumes a program received with the unit’s tuner.

● If x is pressed during playback, playback stops, then the disc tray opens.

NOTES:

● When the Library Database Navigation screen appears, choose a thumbnail image of the desired title on the TV screen, then press ENTER. (墌 pg. 64)

● It is not possible to playback the DVD disc recorded in 96 kHz on DVD during recording or Live Memory Playback on HDD.

TTENTION:

● It takes approximately 30 seconds to read a disc depending on the type and condition of the disc since this unit is multi-disc compatible (DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, DVD-R). It may even take several minutes when a disc is dirty, scratched or warped.

● It may take a few seconds to start playback. This is not a malfunction.

● Forward/reverse high-speed search and other operations cannot be performed while playback is stopped.

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BASIC OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK

Playback Features

● Turn on the unit.

● Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV mode).

● Slide the TV/CABLE/DBS/DVD switch to DVD.

● Press DVD so that the DVD lamp lights up on the unit.

CABLE/DBS

DVDTV

DVD

0-9

TOP MENU

ENTER

3/SLOW

MARK

rtwe

6 5/SLOW +

Locating The Start Point Of The Item Or Skip The Item

Press 2 or 6 during playback.

● Pressing 6 locates the start point of the item or skips the item in the forward direction, then resumes playback.

● Pressing 2 locates the start point of the item or skips the item in the reverse direction, then resumes playback.

When a DVD-RAM/RW/R disc is played

Current program

News

Reverse Forward

● : marked points (墌 pg. 29)

program

Drama

Example:

To locate the beginning of the next item, press 6 once. To locate the beginning of the current item, press 2 once. To locate the beginning of the previous item, press 2 three times.

When a DVD VIDEO, Audio CD or Video CD/SVCD disc is played

Playba ck point

program

Movie

Locating A Desired Scene Using The DVD Menu

DVD VIDEO discs may have top menu and disc menu.

Top m e n u

DVD discs generally have their own menus which show the disc contents. These menus contain various items such as titles of a movie, names of songs, or artist information. You can locate a desired scene by using the top menu displayed on the TV screen. Press TOP MENU to access the top menu.

Disc menu

Disc menus include playback data (angle menu, subtitle menu, etc.) specific to each title. Press MENU to access the disc menu.

1 Press TOP MENU or MENU to

access the DVD menu.

2 Press rt w e to select a

desired title, then press ENTER. Playback starts.

● It may be possible to select the desired item using the number keys depending on the menu display.

NOTE:

When “X” appears on the TV screen in step 1, the disc does not have a top menu or disc menu.

Example:

Scene 2

(Chapter 2)

Tra c k 2

Reverse Forward

Scene 3

(Chapter 3)

Tra c k 3

Scene 4

(Chapter 4)

Track 4

Example:

To locate the beginning of the next item, press 6 once. To locate the beginning of the current item, press 2 once.

High-Speed Search

During playback, press 5 for forward high-speed search, or 3 for reverse high-speed search.

● Each press of the button increases the search speed for each direction.

● To resume normal playback, press 4.

For Audio CD

You can perform 4 levels of speed search with 5 and 3. (Audio is active also during high-speed search.) You cannot perform slow motion for each direction.

Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame Playback

1 Press 9 to pause during playback. 2 Press SLOW – (3) or SLOW + (5) to activate frame-by-

frame playback.

● Each press of SLOW – (3) or SLOW + (5) advances/reverses the still picture frame by frame.

● Frame-by-frame playback for reverse direction cannot be performed with Video CD/SVCD discs.

● To resume normal playback, press 4.

Slow Motion

1 Press 9 to pause during playback. 2 Press SLOW – (3) or SLOW + (5) for 2 or more seconds.

● Each press of SLOW – (3) or SLOW + (5) increases the slow motion speed for each direction (from 1/16 to 1/2 times the normal speed).

● Slow motion for reverse direction cannot be performed with Video CD/SVCD discs.

Skip Search

During playback, press .

● Each press initiates an approximately 30-second period of fastmotion playback. Normal playback resumes automatically.

Resume Function

It is possible to memorize the position where you stop playback and resume playback from that position.

● Be sure to set “RESUME” to “ON” or “DISC RESUME”. (墌 pg. 82)

1 Press 8 during playback to memorize a resume point.

● The unit enters Resume Stop mode and memorizes the position where you have stopped playback as a resume point. (The inside of the disc status indicator on the front display panel blinks while memorizing.)

● The unit retains a memory of the resume points of the last 30 discs played back, even though they have been ejected if “RESUME” is set to “DISC RESUME”. (墌 pg. 82)

● To clear the resume points: (The inside of the disc status indicator stops blinking and lights.)

When “RESUME” is set to “ON”:

• Press 1 to turn off the unit.

• Press x to take out the disc.

• Press 8 in stop mode.

• Press TOP MENU to display the top menu, then start playback by

selecting an item, etc.

• Press MENU to display the disc menu, then start playback by selecting

an item, etc.

When “RESUME” is set to “DISC RESUME”:

• Set “RESUME” to “OFF”. (墌 pg. 82)

• Press 8 in stop mode.

• Press TOP MENU to display the top menu, then start playback by

selecting an item, etc.

• Press MENU to display the disc menu, then start playback by selecting

an item, etc.

2 Press 4 in stop mode to resume playback. The unit starts

playback from the resume point.

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NOTES:

● “DISC RESUME” setting works on DVD VIDEO, VCD, SVCD and already finalized DVD-R/DVD-RW (video mode) discs. For other types of discs, the function under “ON” setting will be applied even if “RESUME” is set to “DISC RESUME”. (墌 pg. 82)

● If you stop the playback of a disc for which a resume point has already been memorized, the memory will be updated with the new resume point.

● After the unit has memorized the resume points for 30 discs, remembering a new resume point will cause the unit to delete the oldest memorized point. Stopping playback of a disc for which a resume point is already stored may change the order in which the points are stored. This may potentially change the order in which points are deleted.

● When the unit memorizes a resume point for a disc, it also remembers audio language, subtitle and angle settings.

● This function may not work for some Video CD/SVCDs.

● When “RESUME” is changed to “ON” or “OFF” (墌 pg. 82), resume

points of the discs memorized with “RESUME” set to “DISC RESUME” will be cleared.

● Resume points are memorized for each side of a double-sided disc.

● When you switch to HDD during CD playback, playback stops. The

Resume Function doesn’t work when you switch to DVD thereafter to playback the disc.

Marking Positions To Play Back Again Later

It is possible to mark positions (up to 999 points) where you want to play back once again later, and start playback from a marked position. Marking onto DVD-RAM/RW (VR mode only) discs when recording is helpful to locate a start point when you play back the discs later.

To mark positions:

During playback, press MARK at positions you want to mark.

● “MARK” appears on the TV screen. You can easily locate the marked positions using 2 or 6 when you play back the disc.

To delete the marked positions:

While paused, press 2 or 6 to locate a marked position you want to delete, then press MARK.

● Crossed “MARK” appears on the TV screen, and the marked position is deleted.

NOTES:

● When a monaural program changes to a stereo program while recording, a mark signal is automatically recorded.

● Titles will be divided into “chapters” at the marked points according to the disc types as follows: DVD-R/RW (Video mode): After finalizing, titles are divided into “chapters” at the marked points that are marked automatically approximately every 5 minutes during recording before finalizing.

墌 pg. 88)

( DVD-RW (VR mode): After finalizing, titles are divided into “chapters” at the marked points that are marked at the desired locations during playback before finalizing. ( DVD-RAM: Titles are divided into “chapters” at the marked points that are marked at the desired locations during playback. DVD VIDEO: Creating of marked points are not permitted.

墌 pg. 88)

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BASIC OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK

CABLE/DBS

DVDTV

DVD

0-9

ENTER

REMAIN

DISPLAY

AUDIO

rtwe

RETURNMENU NEXT

SET UP

ANGLESUBTITLE

Checking The Time Information

You can check time information of a disc on the front display panel and the TV screen. Each press of DISPLAY changes the display as follows:

8 DVD-RAM/DVD-R/DVD-RW During recording

Clock time (front display panel only) ] Current title elapsed time ] Disc remaining time* ] (back to the beginning)

* only discs before finalizing

● Clock time is displayed only when a recordable disc is recorded.

During playback

Each title elapsed time ] Current title elapsed time ] Disc remaining time* ] (back to the beginning)

* only discs before finalizing

In stop mode or during playback

● It is possible to check disc remaining time according to recording modes also by pressing REMAIN.

● In FR mode, it is possible to set recording time in detail. While the recording mode and the disc remaining time are displayed by pressing REMAIN, press select the desired recording time. (墌 pg. 43)

● It is not possible to switch the recording mode during playback or while recording.

8 Video CD/SVCD/Audio CD During playback

Current track elapsed time ] Current track remaining time ] Total elapsed time ] Total remaining time ] (back to the beginning)

In stop mode

0:00 ] Playback time of track 1 ] 0:00 ] Total length of a disc ] (back to the beginning)

NOTE:

When a PBC-compatible Video CD/SVCD disc is loaded, deactivate the PBC function. (墌 pg. 31)

rt to select “FR”, then press we to

Angle Selection

You can enjoy a variety of scene angles if a DVD VIDEO disc contains “multi-angle” parts, where the same scene was shot from different angles. If the disc contains “multi-angle” parts, “ ” appears on the TV screen at the beginning of the “multi-angle” part.

1 Press ANGLE during playback.

The angle selection display appears on the TV screen.

2 Press ANGLE or we to select

your desired angle.

● Each time you press ANGLE or we, the angle changes.

● When “X” appears on the TV screen, the current scene is not recorded from multiple angles. In addition, some discs prohibit angle selection.

● To clear the angle selection display, press ENTER. In addition, the angle selection display disappears automatically if no operation is done for 10 seconds.

When 3 scene angles are contained.

Subtitle Selection

Some DVDVIDEO discs contain more than one subtitle language, from among which you can choose the desired subtitle language. “ ” appears on the TV screen at the beginning of the part where more than one subtitle language are recorded.

1 Press SUBTITLE during

playback. The subtitle selection display appears on the TV screen.

● Each time you press SUBTITLE, the subtitle display is switched on and off.

When 3 subtitle languages are contained.

2 Press we to select your desired language.

● To clear the subtitle selection display, press ENTER.

NOTES:

● When “X” appears on the TV screen, no subtitle language is recorded.

● When the subtitle language won’t be changed with the procedure above, change the subtitle on a disc menu displayed by pressing MENU.

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JVC DR-MX1SUS User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

SAFETY FIRST

CONTENTS

About Discs

DISC INFORMATION

INDEX

Basic Connections

INSTALLING YOUR NEW UNIT

INITIAL SETTINGS

Plug & Play Set

Language

Clock Set

Tuner Set

Cable Box and/or DBS Receiver Control Setting (HDD & DVD Deck only)

Monitor Set

Basic Playback

BASIC OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK

Playback Features