JVC LPT1092-001A User Manual

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DVD VIDEO RECORDER &
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

DR-MV5SE
DR-MV5BE

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STANDBY/ON

S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO

DVDVHS

VHS/DVD

VHS DVDDUBBING

INSTRUCTIONS

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SAFETY FIRST

Safety Precautions

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

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

EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION:

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

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

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

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

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
REPRODUCTION OF LABELS

WARNING LABEL INSIDE OF THE UNIT

IMPORTANT:

8 Please read the various precautions on pages 2 and 3 before

installing or operating the unit.

8 It should be noted that it may be unlawful to re-record pre-

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

CAUTION:

8 When you are not using the unit for a long period of time, it is

recommended that you disconnect the power cord from the
mains outlet.

8 Dangerous voltage inside. Refer internal servicing to qualified

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

● Manufactured under license 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.

● Cassettes marked “VHS” (or “S-VHS”) can be used with this unit.
However, S-VHS recording is not possible with this model.

● This model is equipped with SQPB (S-VHS QUASI PLAYBACK) that
makes it possible to play back S-VHS recordings in the SP mode with
regular VHS resolution.

● HQ VHS is compatible with existing VHS equipment.

● SHOWVIEW is a trademark of Gemstar Development Corporation. The

SHOWVIEW system is manufactured under licence from Gemstar
Development 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 authorised by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home
and other limited viewing users only unless otherwise authorised by
Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is
prohibited.

For Italy:

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

The STANDBY/ON 1 button does not completely shut off
mains power from the unit, but switches operating current on and
off. “`” shows electrical power standby and “

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.

1. DO NOT

— 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

(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
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
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
candles, on the apparatus.

8. AVOID

place the unit —

block the unit’s ventilation openings or holes.

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

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

place any naked flame sources, such as lighted

violent shocks to the unit during transport.

!” shows ON.

SAFETY FIRST

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.

Information for Users on Disposal of Old Equipment

[European Union]

This symbol indicates that the electrical and
electronic equipment should not be
disposed as general household waste at its
end-of-life. Instead, the product should be
handed over to the applicable collection
point for the recycling of electrical and
electronic equipment for proper treatment,
recovery and recycling in accordance with
your national legislation.
By disposing of this product correctly, you
will help to conserve natural resources and
will help prevent potential negative effects on the environment
and human health which could otherwise be caused by
inappropriate waste handling of this product. For more
information about collection point and recycling of this product,
please contact your local municipal office, your household waste
disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.
Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste,
in accordance with national legislation.

(Business users)

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

[Other Countries outside the European Union]

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

to obtain information about the take-back

Attention:

This symbol is only
valid in the
European Union.

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Contents

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Enjoying your life with D

Enjoying your life with DVD

Beautiful
images

Enjoy the vivid picture quality of
DVD recording/playback.

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Easy
dubbing

With the simple operation, you
can dub from DVD to tape or
tape to DVD.

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CONTENTS

Read me first!

For your safety .................................... 2

About discs .......................................... 6

Index ................................................. 10

Choose the disc type for
recording from DVD-RAM, DVD­RW and DVD-R.

3 types of
DVD discs

Comfortable
playback

Navigation function helps you to
find the disc and programme you
want to watch.

Are you ready?

Get over it!

– connections – .............. 15

Initial settings .................................... 17

Let’s enjoy...

Basic playback .............. 24

Basic recording .............. 26

Using timer ....................................... 29

All over dubbing ................................ 37

Advanced playback ........................... 47

Advanced recording .......................... 61

What’s navigation? ............................ 65

Arrange your style

1 remote control is good enough! ..... 74

For better sound ................................ 76

It can be more useful ......................... 78

Need help?

Tips for your trouble .......................... 91

Terms ................................................. 98

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DISC INFORMATION

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- RW

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

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 April 2005.

● 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 programmes of digital broadcasts

only onto 4.7/9.4 GB DVD-RAM discs (2.8 GB DVD-RAM discs are
not compatible).

After finalising —

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

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-R

CD-DA/JPEG/
MP3 files

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 finalised (墌 pg. 90), it
can be played back on a standard DVD player as a DVD VIDEO
disc.
When a DVD-RW disc (VR mode) is finalised (墌 pg. 90), it can be
played back on a standard DVD player compatible with the VR
mode of DVD-RW discs.

Before finalising —

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

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

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

● Available recording capacity does not increase even if a recorded

programme is deleted from a DVD-R disc.

CD-RW

CD-DA/JPEG/

CD-ROM

JPEG/MP3 files

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 finalised.

● 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 finalised 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 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.

● It is possible to play back finalised +R/+RW (Video mode only) discs.
“DVD” lights on the front display panel when a +R/+RW disc is
loaded.
However, the use of +R double layer disc on this unit may not be
recommended.

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 “2”

● DVD-RAM (2.6 GB/5.2 GB)

● DVD-RAM (TYPE1)

Caution for DualDisc playback

The Non-DVD side of a “DualDisc” does not comply with the
“Compact Disc Digital Audio” standard. Therefore, the use of
Non-DVD side of a DualDisc on this product may not be
recommended.

Region Number

The world is divided into 6 regions for DVDVIDEO 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 “2”. Only discs whose
region number includes “2” 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 dis c.

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.

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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
programme currently being recorded, but also to watch another
programme 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 (Vid eo mode)

● Can be played back on other DVD players after finalising.

● 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 after finalising.

● 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 programme 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 or bilingual
to stereo due to commercial breaks, etc. It is also possible to insert
chapter marks at desired locations during playback. (墌 pg. 49)

When you record a programme 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
finalised, 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 finalising, it is impossible to perform
editing operations other than changing the disc name and/or title
names and deleting programmes and/or titles.

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

Chapter 3

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

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DISC INFORMATION

Audio CD/Video CD/Super 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
discs.
However, some discs are not divided into tracks.

Audio CD or Video CD

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 organised as if they were put in single level directories
(groups) by the MP3/JPEG Navigation of this unit. (墌 pg. 72)

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.

DVD VIDEO Marks

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

Marks related to video

Number of subtitles Number of angles

Recorded under the
standard 4:3 aspect
ratio

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

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

Marks related to audio

Number of audio tracks

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

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

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

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

NOTES:

● Video CD 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. 50)

DISC INFORMATION

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Placing A Disc

Opening the disc tray

Press x (OPEN/CLOSE) to open the disc tray.

DVDVHS

VHS/DVD

VHS DVDDUBBING

● 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

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, programmes 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.

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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!

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 AUDIO

M

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A Eject Button (x (EJECT)) 墌 pg. 25
B Cassette Loading Slot
C VHS Lamp (VHS)
D DVD Lamp (DVD)
E Open/Close Button (x (OPEN/CLOSE))
F Reverse Search Button (3) (DVD deck)

Rewind Button (3) (VHS deck)

G Forward Search Button (5) (DVD deck)

Fast Forward Button (5) (VHS deck)

H Stop Button (8)

墌 pg. 25
墌 pg. 24

墌 pg. 9

墌 pg. 47, 54

墌 pg. 59

墌 pg. 47, 54

墌 pg. 59

墌 pg. 24, 25

I Disc Tray
J Play Button (4) 墌 pg. 24, 25
K Pause Button (9)
L Record Button (7)

墌 pg. 24, 59

墌 pg. 26, 28

M Standby/On Button (STANDBY/ON 1)
N S-video Input Connector (S-VIDEO) (DVD deck only)

墌 pg. 42

O Video/Audio Input Connectors

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

P Front Display Panel

墌 pg. 14

墌 pg. 42

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Q Infrared Beam Receiving Window
R VHS/DVD Select Button* (VHS/DVD)

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

S Dubbing Button (DUBBING) 墌 pg.38–40

Dubbing Direction Buttons (VHS]/}DVD)

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T Channel Buttons (PR +/–)

墌 pg. 26, 28, 41

U DV Input connector (DV IN (i*)) (DVD deck only)

墌 pg. 41

* 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.

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

墌 pg. 24, 25

墌 pg. 37 –

STANDBY/ON

PUSH-OPEN

S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO

Rear View

ACEB

A Region Number Label 墌 pg. 7
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 Programme Recording standby

mode (
recording (

— If you connect the decoder or the satellite receiver to the [L-2

IN/DECODER] connector and if “L-2 SELECT” is set to
“DECODER” or “SAT VIDEO/RGB”. (墌 pg. 44)

— “JUST CLOCK” is set to “ON” (墌 pg. 88)

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

D Audio Output Connectors (AUDIO OUTPUT (LEFT/

RIGHT))

墌 pg. 15

墌 pg. 36), slightly before the starting time of VPS/PDC

墌 pg. 30)

墌 pg. 16, 43

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E Component Video Output Connectors (COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT) (DVD deck only)

● This component video output enables you to watch the images on
the VHS deck in Progressive scan mode, refer to “VHS
Progressive Scan” (墌 pg. 60).

墌 pg. 16

F L-1 Input/Output Connector (L-1 IN/OUT) 墌 pg. 15, 43,

76, 77

G Antenna Input Connector (ANTENNA IN) 墌 pg. 15
H Digital Audio Output Connector

(DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL)) (DVD deck only)

墌 pg. 46, 77

I L-2 Input/Decoder Connector (L-2 IN/DECODER)

墌 pg. 43, 76, 77

J Antenna Output Connector (ANTENNA OUT)

墌 pg. 15

Remote Control

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A Open/Close Button (x (OPEN/CLOSE)) 墌 pg. 9, 24
B Eject Button (x (EJECT))
C VHS Button*

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

D DVD Button* 墌 pg. 24

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

E Number Buttons 墌 pg. 26, 28, 29, 67
F Cancel Button (CANCEL)

Counter Reset Button (0000)

G Auxiliary Button (AUX)
H SHOWVIEW Button 墌 pg. 29
I Programming Button (PROG)
J Top Menu Button (TOP MENU)
K rt w e Buttons
L Menu Button (MENU)
M Reverse Skip Button (2)

Previous Button

墌 pg. 25

墌 pg. 20

墌 pg. 50

墌 pg. 25

墌 pg. 58

墌 pg. 63

墌 pg. 31, 32, 34

墌 pg. 47

墌 pg. 47

墌 pg. 47, 49, 54

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INDEX

EN 11

N Reverse Search Button (3) (DVD deck)

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

O Record Button (7)
P Recording Mode Button (REC MODE)

Remain Button (REMAIN)

Q On-Screen Button (ON SCREEN)
R Display Button (DISPLAY)
S Audio Button (AUDIO)
T Subtitle Button (SUBTITLE)
U TV/DVD Switch
V DVD Standby/On Button (DVD STANDBY/ON 1)
W TV Standby/On Button (TV STANDBY/ON 1) 墌 pg. 75
X TV/Video Input Button (TV/VIDEO)
Y TV Volume Buttons (TV % +/–)
Z Channel Buttons (PR +/–)

Page Buttons

a Memo Button (MEMO)

Mark Button (MARK)

b Timer Button (TIMER #)
c Automatic Satellite Programme Recording Button (SAT

#) 墌 pg. 36

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

Next Button

h Forward Search Button (5) (DVD deck)

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

i Play Button (4)
j Pause Button (9)
k Stop Button (8)

Clear Button (CLEAR

l Skip Search Button ( )
m Angle Button (ANGLE) (DVD deck only)

Live Check Button (LIVE CHECK)

n One Touch Replay Button ( )
o Set Up Button (SET UP)
p Progressive Scan Button (PROGRESSIVE SCAN)

墌 pg. 60, 80

How To Use

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. 74)

● Point the remote control toward the receiving window.

● The maximum operating distance of the remote control is about

8m.

NOTES:

● When inserting the batteries, be sure to insert in the correct
directions as indicated under the battery cover.

● If the remote control doesn’t work properly, remove its batteries,
wait for approximately 5 minutes, replace the batteries and then try
operating the unit again.

墌 pg. 26, 28

墌 pg. 49, 61

墌 pg. 49, 61

墌 pg. 50

墌 pg. 20

墌 pg. 26, 28, 41

墌 pg. 66, 70, 71

墌 pg. 66, 70

墌 pg. 49

墌 pg. 29, 31, 32

墌 pg. 20

墌 pg. 29, 57

墌 pg. 50

墌 pg. 24, 25

墌 pg. 24, 59

墌 pg. 24, 25

) 墌 pg. 58

墌 pg. 48, 54

墌 pg. 20

墌 pg. 59

墌 pg. 48

墌 pg. 12, 13, 55

墌 pg. 49

墌 pg. 75

墌 pg. 65

墌 pg. 47, 49, 54

墌 pg. 48

墌 pg. 54

墌 pg. 54

墌 pg. 47, 54

墌 pg. 26, 28

墌 pg. 61, 63

墌 pg. 47, 54

墌 pg. 59

墌 pg. 49

12 EN

F G

D E HF G

C

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

A CB D E

TITLE1

DVD-VIDEO

LPCM 2ch

EACH

CHAPTER1

0:01:08

A Disc type
B Audio mode
C Current status (playback)
D Playback title number
E Playback chapter number
F Current playback point
G Elapsed playing time

When recording

A B C

TITLE14

DVD-RW/VR

SP

EACH

CHAPTER1

0:01:23

18:04

STEREO

A Disc type
B Recording mode
C Current time
D Recording point
E Current status (recording)
F Elapsed recording time
G Audio mode
H Recording channel number

When pressing REC MODE

(Appears for eight seconds.)

REC QUALITY

XP:

SP:

LP :
EP:
FR:

RECORDABLE TIME

1:00

2:00

4:01
6:03
2:31 (FR150)

AB

A Recording mode
B Remaining disc time for each recording speed

PR 95

When using Live Memory playback

A B

TITLE2TITLE2 0:12:27

DVD-RAM

LP

EACH

CHAPTER1

0:13:34

STEREO

18:36

PR 10

D GE F

A Disc type
B Current time
C Bar meter for recording/playback
D Recording mode
E Current playback time/Elapsed recording time
F Audio mode
G Recording channel number

DV Dubbing
When capturing images from the external DV
equipment

A B

TITLE12

DVD-RW/VR

C

SP

D GE F

EACH

CHAPTER--

0:00:00

--:--

LR

DV

A Disc type
B Current time
C Current recording point
D Current status (recording)
E Elapsed recording time
F Sound mode
G Recording channel (DV input)

DV Dubbing Controller

DV DUBBING

DV

DV

AUDIO 1

1 2

AB C

A Displays when remote control is set to DV control mode.
B Auto capture button
C Sound monitor switch

During Instant Timer Recording (ITR)

SP

TITLE13

CHAPTER1

0:13

ITR

A Record remaining time

A

INDEX

EN 13

On-Screen Display (VHS 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.

H 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. 59)
The position of “q” in relation to
“0” (beginning) or “+” (end)
shows you where you are on
the tape.

Beginning End

A Operation Mode Indicators
B Tape Speed (SP/LP)
C Tape Direction
D Index Mark Indicator (MARK)

墌 pg. 28

E Counter Display
F Tape Remaining Time Indicator
G Audio Mode Display

墌 pg. 60

墌 pg. 64

NOTE:

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

I VPS/PDC Indicator 墌 pg. 30
J Type of Broadcast

墌 pg. 64

K Current Day/Month/Year
L Clock Display
M Channel Position Number and Station Name/Auxiliary

Input Indicator (L-1, L-2, F-1 or SAT*)

* When “L-2 SELECT” is set to “SAT VIDEO/RGB” (墌 pg. 45), “SAT”

appears instead of “L-2”.

N “Cassette Loaded” Mark

14 EN

INDEX

Front Display Panel

AB GF M NC D EIHJ

LPCM
FR
XP SP LP EP

-

RW VCD

VHS DVDVR-

O

A Video Indicator ( )

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

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/dubbing: Inner red ring lights. During Timer

Recording, inner red ring slowly

blinks.
While playing back: Outside ring lights.
While paused: Disc marks blink when either

recording or playing back.
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.

VR Mode Indicator (VR) 墌 pg. 7, 89

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

C VPS/PDC Indicator 墌 pg.29–30
D Linear PCM Indicator (LPCM)

Lights when “XP MODE REC AUDIO” is set to “LINEAR PCM”
(墌 pg. 79) for recording with DVD-RAM, DVD-R and DVD-RW
discs, and when Linear PCM audio is played.

E 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.

F 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 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.

G Recording Mode Indicator (XP/SP/LP/EP/FR) 墌 pg. 27

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

H Group/Title Indicator (GRP/TITLE)

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

back are displayed on the Multi Display.

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

are displayed on the Multi Display.

I Channel/Recording Mode Indicator

Indicates the channel received. Or the recording mode (SP, LP) of
the VHS deck. (墌 pg. 28)

+

RAM

PQ

KL

RS T U

J 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 (R) 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

K Random/Programme Playback Mode Indicator (RND/

PRGM)

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

L Repeat Mode Indicator ( /1/A–B) 墌 pg. 56

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 Indicator 墌 pg. 32

Lights when a disc set up for On-Disc Timer Programming is loaded.

N DVD Timer Indicator ( )

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

● Clock is not set.

● Timer programming has not been set.

● Disc is not loaded.

● Timer recording standby mode with a non recordable disc.

O VHS Indicator 墌 pg. 25

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

P Video Output Indicator ( ) 墌 pg. 80

No display: Indicates that interlace mode is engaged.

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

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

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

T Remaining Time/Elapsed Time Display 墌 pg. 49, 61
U 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. 58

: Indicates that progressive mode is engaged.

墌 pg. 49, 61

GET OVER IT! – CONNECTIONS –

A

EN 15

Connections

It’s essential that your unit be properly connected.

TTENTION:

Your TV must have a 21-pin AV input connector (SCART)
for the connection to the unit.

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 95.

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

cables you use.

● (墌 pg. 15, “Composite Connection”)

● (墌 pg. 16, “Component Video Connection (DVD deck only)”)

Aerial connector

Back of TV

RF cable

(provided)

TV aerial cable

Composite Connection

1 Disconnect the TV aerial cable from the TV.
2 Connect the TV aerial cable to the [ANTENNA IN]

connector on the rear panel of the unit.

3 Connect the [ANTENNA OUT] connector on the rear

panel of the unit and the TV’s aerial connector with
the provided RF cable.

4 Connect the [L-1 IN/OUT] connector on the rear

panel of the unit and the TV’s 21-pin SCART
connector with a provided 21-pin SCART cable.

● The [L-1 IN/OUT] connector accepts and delivers either a
composite signal (regular video signal), Y/C signal or
RGB signal.

● Set your TV to the VIDEO (or AV), Y/C, or RGB mode
according to the type of your TV’s SCART connector.

● Select an appropriate option of “L-1 OUTPUT” as follows

墌 pg. 44):

(

When your TV’s SCART
connector accepts:

Composite video signals “SCART VIDEO”
Y/C signal (separated

luminance (brightness) and
chrominance (colour)
signals)

RGB signal “SCART RGB”

Set “L-1 OUTPUT” to:

“SCART S-VIDEO”

21-pin SCART cable
(provided)

AC power cord

Back of unit

21-pin SCART connector

AC outlet

5 Plug the end of the AC power cord into an AC outlet.

● “LOADING” blinks on the front display panel when the AC
plug of the power cord is connected into a AC outlet and
no operation will be done for approximately 50 seconds.
This is not a malfunction.

After connection is completed, perform “Auto Set Up” on
page 17.

ANTENNA IN

L-1 IN/OUT

ANTENNA OUT

16 EN

A

GET OVER IT! – CONNECTIONS –

Component Video Connection (DVD deck only)

Back of TV

Aerial connector

Component video input connectors

Component video cable
(not provided)

RF cable

(provided)

TV aerial cable

TTENTION:

Your TV also must have a component video input
connectors for the connection to the unit.

1 Perform 1 – 3 in “Composite Connection”

(墌 pg. 15).

2 Connect the unit’s [COMPONENT VIDEO OUT]

connectors to the TV’s component video input
connectors.

3 Connect the unit’s [AUDIO OUT] 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

OUT] 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. 80).

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

● “LOADING” blinks on the front display panel when the AC
plug of the power cord is connected into an AC outlet and
no operation will be done for approximately 50 seconds.
This is not a malfunction.

AC power cord

Back of unit

AC outlet

After connection is completed, perform “Auto Set Up” on
page 17.

ANTENNA IN

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

ANTENNA OUT

A

Auto Set Up

A

Auto Channel Set/Auto Clock Set/Auto Guide Program
Number Set

After the 1 button on the unit or remote control is pressed for
the first time to turn on the unit, by simply selecting your
country*, the Auto Set Up function sets the tuner channels,
clock** and Guide Program numbers automatically.

* If you live in Belgium (BELGIUM) or Switzerland (SUISSE), you also

need to select your language.

** If you live in Hungary (MAGYARORSZÁG), Czech Republic (

REPUBLIKA), Poland (POLSKA) or other countries in Eastern Europe
(OTHER EASTERN), set the clock manually.

VHS

DVD

ENTER

SET UP

Before starting, make sure of the following:

● The TV aerial cable should be connected to the unit.

● The unit’s AC power cord should be connected to a AC outlet.

● Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.

● Slide the TV/DVD switch to DVD.

1 Press 1 to turn on the unit. The Country Set display appears

on the TV screen.

2 Press rt w e to select your

country’s name, then press
ENTER. The Language Set
display appears on the TV screen.

NOTES:

● If you have selected BELGIUM or
SUISSE, go to step 3.

● If you have selected
MAGYARORSZÁG, CESKÁ
REPUBLIKA, POLSKA or OTHER EASTERN, press ENTER. The
Clock Set screen appears. Set the clock manually (墌 pg. 88), then
go to step 4.

● If you have selected any other country name, go to step 4.

INITIAL SET UP

INITIAL SET UP / COUNTRY SET

OK

SET UP

SELECT

EXIT

C

ESKÁ

SELECT WITH [CURSORS]
THEN PRESS [ENTER]

3 Press rt w e to select the

language of your choice, then
press ENTER. The AUTO SET/
T-V LINK display appears on the
TV screen.

4 Press rt to select “AUTO

SET”, then press ENTER. The
AUTO SET screen will appear,
and the unit automatically

INITIAL SETTINGS

INITIAL SET UP

INITIAL SET UP / LANGUAGE SET

ENGLISH

DEUTSCH FRANCAIS ITALIANO

NEDERLANDS

ESPAÑOL

SUOMI DANSK

OK

SET UP

SELECT

EXIT

INITIAL SET UP

INITIAL SET UP / CHANNEL SET

AUTO SET
T-V LINK

EN 17

SVENSKA NORSK

SELECT WITH [CURSORS]
THEN PRESS [ENTER]

performs Auto Channel Set.

● When Auto Channel Set is
completed, “PLEASE WAIT” will
be displayed for about 90
seconds, since channel data is

SET UP

EXIT

OK

SELECT

SELECT WITH [CURSORS]
THEN PRESS [ENTER]

exchanged between the DVD
deck and the VHS deck. No operation will be done during this time.

TTENTION:

● When you have connected the
unit to a TV offering T-V Link via a
fully-wired 21-pin SCART cable
(墌 pg. 15) and the TV is turned
on, the unit automatically
performs the Preset Download
(墌 pg. 18) even if you select
“AUTO SET” for Auto Set Up
function.

INITIAL SET UP

INITIAL SET UP / CHANNEL SET

AUTO SET

AUTO SET

T-V LINK

PLEASE WAIT...

OK

SET UP

SELECT

EXIT

CANCEL

SELECT WITH [CURSORS]
THEN PRESS [ENTER]

TTENTION:

Once you have performed Auto Set Up, even if the unit’s memory
backup has expired, all the stored stations and their Guide
Program numbers remain in the unit’s memory and the unit will
not perform Auto Set Up again. The unit only performs Auto
Clock Set when the unit is turned on.
If you have moved to a different area, perform each setting as
required.

● Tuner setting (墌 pg. 84)

● Clock setting (墌 pg. 88)

If a new station starts broadcasting in your area, perform tuner
setting. (墌 pg. 84)

NOTES:

● In areas where no TV station transmits a PDC (Programme Delivery
Control) signal, the unit can perform neither Auto Clock Set nor Auto
Guide Program Number Set.

● If there is a power cut, or if you press 1 or SET UP while Auto Set
Up is in progress, Auto Set Up will be interrupted; be sure to turn off
the unit power once and try again from step 1.

● Auto Clock Set may not function properly depending on the reception
condition.

● If no sound accompanies the picture or the audio sounds unnatural
on some channels that have been stored by Auto Set Up, the TV
system setting for those channels may be incorrect. Select the
appropriate TV system for those channels. (墌 pg. 87,
“INFORMATION”)

After “Auto Set Up” is completed, perform “Monitor Set (DVD
Deck Only)” on page 21.

18 EN

A

A

INITIAL SETTINGS

Preset Download

Auto Channel Set By Downloading From TV/Auto
Clock Set/Auto Guide Program Number Set

TTENTION:

You can use this function only with a TV offering T-V Link, etc.* Be
sure to use a fully-wired 21-pin SCART cable.

* Compatible with TVs offering T-V Link, EasyLink, Megalogic,

SMARTLINK, Q-Link or DATA LOGIC via a fully-wired 21-pin SCART
cable. The degree of compatibility and available functions may differ by
system.

VHS

ENTER

DVD

If you have connected the unit to your TV via a 21-pin SCART
cable (墌 pg. 15), the unit will automatically perform Preset
Download instead of the Auto Set Up in step 4 on page 17. After
downloading, the unit sets the clock and Guide Program numbers
automatically.

● Slide the TV/DVD switch to DVD.

● Perform steps 1 to 3 of “Auto Set Up” (墌 pg. 17) before continuing.

1 Press rt to select “T-V LINK” and press ENTER. The T-V

LINK screen will appear, and the unit automatically performs Auto
Channel Set.

● When Auto Channel Set is
completed, “PLEASE WAIT” will
be displayed for about 90
seconds, since channel data is
exchanged between the DVD
deck and the VHS deck. No
operation will be done during this
time.

TTENTION:

Preset positions on the front display
panel increase from “PR 1”; do NOT
press any button on the unit or
remote control until the front display
panel shows clock time, “PR 1” or “–

–:– –” as illustrated on page 19.

NOTES:

● For details, refer to the instruction
manual of your TV.

● In the area where no TV station transmits a PDC (Programme
Delivery Control) signal, the unit can perform neither Auto Clock Set
nor Auto Guide Program Number Set.

● If there is a power cut, or if you press 1 or SET UP while
downloading or set up is in progress, it will be interrupted; be sure to
turn off the unit power once and try again from the beginning.

● Auto Clock Set may not function properly depending on the reception
condition.

● On this unit, the characters available for station names (ID) are A–Z,
0–9, –, f, + and I (space). Some names of downloaded stations
may differ from those of your TV. (墌 pg. 87)

INITIAL SET UP

INITIAL SET UP / CHANNEL SET

AUTO SET
T-V LINK

OK

SET UP

SELECT

EXIT

INITIAL SET UP

INITIAL SET UP / CHANNEL SET

AUTO SET
T-V LINK

PLEASE WAIT...

OK

SET UP

SELECT

EXIT

SELECT WITH [CURSORS]
THEN PRESS [ENTER]

SELECT WITH [CURSORS]
THEN PRESS [ENTER]

SET UP

After “Preset Download” is completed, perform “Monitor Set
(DVD Deck Only)” on page 21.

Results Of Auto Set Up/Preset Download Appearing

A

On The Front Display Panel

If both Auto Channel Set and
Auto Clock Set have been
performed successfully, the
correct current time is displayed.

Turn on the TV and select its AV mode, then make sure that all
necessary stations have been stored in the unit’s memory by using
the PR +/– button(s).

● If station names (ID – 墌 pg. 97) have also been stored in the unit’s
memory, the station name will be displayed at the top right corner of
the TV screen for about 5 seconds when the unit is tuned to a
different station.

● If you want to set the tuner manually such as to add or skip channels,
to change channel positions, or to set or change station names, see
pages 85 – 87.

If Auto Channel Set has
succeeded but Auto Clock Set
has not, “PR 1” (channel
position) is displayed.
OR
If both Auto Channel Set and Auto Clock Set have failed,
“– –:– –” is displayed.

A Turn on the TV and select its AV mode, then make sure that all
necessary stations have been stored in the unit’s memory by using
the PR +/– button(s).

● If station names (ID – 墌 pg. 97) have also been stored in the unit’s
memory, the station name will be displayed at the top right corner of
the TV screen for about 5 seconds when the unit is tuned to a
different station.

● If you want to set the tuner manually such as to add or skip channels,
to change channel positions, or to set or change station names, see
pages 85 – 87.

B Perform “Clock Set” on page 88.

TTENTION:

After making sure the cables are connected properly, turn off the unit’s
power once, then turn the unit’s power back on again.
The Country Set display appears on the TV screen; perform “Auto Set
Up” on page 17 or “Preset Download” on page 18 again.

IMPORTANT:

● To check if the Guide Program numbers have been set correctly,
perform the SHOWVIEW Timer Programming. (墌 pg. 29)

● In certain reception conditions, station names may not be stored
correctly, and auto Guide Program Number Set may not work
properly. If the Guide Program numbers are not set properly when
you timer-record a TV programme using the SHOWVIEW system, the
unit will record a TV programme of a different station. When
programming the timer using the S
check the desired channel is selected correctly. (

● Your unit memorises all detected stations even if reception of some of
them is poor. You can delete those stations with an unacceptable
picture. (墌 pg. 86, “Delete A Channel”)

HOWVIEW system, be sure to

墌 pg. 29)

INITIAL SETTINGS

EN 19

INFORMATION

Language for the on-screen display

Auto Set Up also selects the language automatically for the on­screen display depending on the Country setting you have made in
step 2 on page 17 (unless you have selected BELGIUM or
SUISSE), as shown below.

SUOMI
PORTUGAL
DEUTSCHLAND
POLSKA
NORGE
SVERIGE
DANMARK
ÖSTERREICH

C

ESKÁ REPUBLIKA]ENGLISH

]

SUOMI ITALIA

]

ENGLISH MAGYARORSZÁG]ENGLISH

]

DEUTSCH ESPAÑA

]

ENGLISH NEDERLAND

]

NORSK GREECE

]

SVENSKA

]

DANSK

]

DEUTSCH

OTHER WESTERN
EUROPE

OTHER EASTERN
EUROPE

]

]
]
]

]

]

ITALIANO

CASTELLANO
NEDERLANDS
ENGLISH

ENGLISH

ENGLISH

If you want to change the language setting manually, see “On­screen Language Set (DVD Deck Only)” on page 20.

Just Clock

Your unit is equipped with the Just Clock function which provides
accurate time keeping through automatic adjustments at regular
intervals, by reading data from a PDC signal. If you want to take
advantage of this function, simply set it to “ON”. (墌 pg. 88)

T-V Link Functions (DVD Deck Only)

When you connect the unit to your TV via a fully-wired 21-pin
SCART cable (墌 pg. 15), the following functions are available. You
can use these functions only with a TV offering T-V Link, etc.*
For details, refer to the instruction manual of your TV.

* Compatible with TVs offering T-V Link, EasyLink, Megalogic,

SMARTLINK, Q-Link or DATA LOGIC via a fully-wired 21-pin SCART
cable. The degree of compatibility and available functions may differ by
system.

TV Auto Power On

The TV will turn on and be set to its AV mode automatically
whenever you start playback.
For details, refer to the instruction manual of your TV.

Unit Auto Standby

You can use your TV’s remote control to turn off the unit.
For details, refer to the instruction manual of your TV.

Direct Rec

You can easily start recording the programme that you are
watching on your TV. When you use this function, set “DIRECT
REC” to “ON”. (墌 pg. 79)

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INITIAL SETTINGS

Language

● Turn on the unit.

● Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.

● Slide the TV/DVD switch to DVD.

VHS

ENTER

DVD

SET UP

On-screen Language Set (DVD Deck Only)

This unit offers you the choice to view on-screen messages in 10
different languages. Though Auto Set Up selects the language
automatically (墌 pg. 19), you can change the language setting
manually as required.

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

SET”, then press t.

4 Press rt to select “ON

SCREEN LANGUAGE”, then
press ENTER.

5 Press rt to select your

desired language, then press
ENTER.

DVD SET UP

VIDEO IN/OUT

SUPERIMPOSE
GREY/BLUE BACK
DIMMER

POWER SAVE
ON SCREEN LANGUAGE

SET UP

EXIT

FUNCTION SET UP

RECORDING SET

OK

SELECT

INITIAL SET UP

OTHERS

DISPLAY SET

AUTO

ON

BRIGHT

OFF

ENGLISH

SELECT WITH [CURSORS]
THEN PRESS [ENTER]

6 Press SET UP to complete the setting.

NOTE:

It is not possible to select language of the on-screen display for the
VHS deck.

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 SET UP”, then press t.
4 Press we to select

“LANGUAGE SET”, then press t.

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. 96).

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 SET UP

FUNCTION SET UP

LANGUAGE SET

SET UP

EXIT

AUDIO OUTPUT

MENU LANGUAGE
AUDIO LANGUAGE
SUBTITLE OFF

OK

SELECT

INITIAL SET UP

UTILITY

ENGLISH
ENGLISH

SELECT WITH [CURSORS]
THEN PRESS [ENTER]

Monitor Set (DVD Deck Only)

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

● Turn on the unit.

● Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.

● Slide the TV/DVD switch to DVD.

INITIAL SETTINGS

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

IN/OUT”, then press t.

4 Press rt to select

“MONITOR TYPE”, then press
ENTER.

5 Press rt to select the desired

option, then press ENTER.

6 Press SET UP to complete the

setting.

DVD SET UP

VIDEO IN/OUT

MONITOR TYPE
F-1 INPUT

L-1 INPUT

L-1 OUTPUT
L-2 SELECT

SET UP

EXIT

FUNCTION SET UP

RECORDING SET

OK

SELECT

INITIAL SET UP

DISPLAY SET

4:3LB
VIDEO

VIDEO

SCART VIDEO

VIDEO/RGB

SELECT WITH [CURSORS]
THEN PRESS [ENTER]

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OTHERS

VHS

ENTER

DVD

SET UP

*The boldface settings below indicate the settings at your

purchase.

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

4:3 LB (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.

4:3 PS (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.

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 “4:3 LB” mode
depending on the disc even if the “4:3 PS” 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.

Playback

w

DVD .............................................................................................................................. 24

Playback of the programme being recorded (Live Memory playback).......................51

How to search and manage the DVD titles (Navigation) .......................................... 65

VHS............................................................................................................................... 25

Recording

DVD ............................................................ 26

About recording mode............................ 27

VHS ............................................................. 28

About recording mode............................ 28

hat do you

Timer
recording

Using SHOWVIEW number ........................................ 29

Setting timer manually............................................. 31

How to record a satellite programme ...................... 36

Dubbing

From VHS to DVD .................................................................................................. 37

From DVD to VHS .................................................................................................. 39

Dubbing from a digital equipment like a camcorder............................................... 41

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A

BASIC PLAYBACK

Basic Playback (DVD)

● Turn on the unit.

● Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.

● Slide the TV/DVD switch to DVD.

STANDBY/ON

S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO

DVDVHS

DVD lamp

To play back an MP3/JPEG disc, see “Playback With MP3/
JPEG Navigation” (

Load a disc.

1

● For details, refer to “Placing A Disc” (墌 pg. 9).

● Playback begins automatically if an auto-playback DVD

disc is loaded.

Press VHS/DVD on the unit repeatedly

2

墌 pg. 72).

or DVD on the remote control so that

REC

VHS/DVD

VHS DVDDUBBING

PR

DV IN

the DVD lamp lights up on the unit.

Press 4 to start playback.

3

● 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” (

● With Video CD 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” (
Using The DVD Menu” (墌 pg. 47).

● The Library Database DVD Navi also enables you to
search and select the desired titles. (

墌 pg. 50) or “Locating A Desired Scene

墌 pg. 66)

墌 pg. 7).

ENTER

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.

Press 9 to pause playback.

4

● To resume normal playback, press 4.

Press 8 to stop playback.

5

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

● When a playback-only disc is played, playback stops and
the TV screen becomes all blue when you press 8.
Pressing 8 again resumes a programme received with
the unit’s tuner.

● If x (OPEN/CLOSE) is pressed during playback,
playback stops, then the disc tray opens.

To eject the disc, press x (OPEN/

6

CLOSE).

NOTE:

When the Library Database DVD Navi screen appears,
choose a thumbnail image of the desired title on the TV
screen, then press ENTER. (

墌 pg. 66)

Basic Playback (VHS)

● Turn on the unit.

● Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.

● Slide the TV/DVD switch to DVD.

STANDBY/ON

S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO

VHS lamp

DVDVHS

BASIC PLAYBACK

Load a cassette.

1

● Make sure the window side is up, the rear label side is
facing you and the arrow on the front of the cassette is
pointed toward the unit.

● Do not apply too much pressure when inserting.

● If the record safety tab has been removed, playback

begins automatically.

● The unit’s power comes on automatically and the counter

REC

VHS/DVD

VHS DVDDUBBING

PR

DV IN

is reset to 0:00:00.

Press VHS/DVD on the unit repeatedly

2

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or VHS on the remote control so that
the VHS lamp lights up on the unit.

Press 4 to start playback.

3

Press 9 to pause playback.

4

● To resume normal playback, press 4.

Press 8 to stop playback.

5

To eject the cassette, press x

6

(EJECT).

Usable cassettes

Full-Size VHS

T-30 (ST-30**) / T-60 (ST-60**) / T-90 / T-120 (ST-120**) /
T-160 (ST-160**) / ST-210**

Compact VHS*

TC-20 (ST-C20**)
TC-30 (ST-C30**)
TC-40 (ST-C40**)
* Compact VHS

camcorder recordings
can be played on this
unit. Simply place the
recorded cassette into a VHS Cassette Adapter and it
can be used just like any full-sized VHS cassette.

** This unit can record on regular VHS and Super VHS

cassettes.
However, it will record regular VHS signals only.

• S-VHS recording is not possible with this unit.

● This unit is equipped with SQPB (S-VHS QUASI
PLAYBACK) that lets you watch tapes recorded in the
S-VHS format with regular VHS resolution.

•SQPB does not deliver Super VHS resolution.

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A

BASIC RECORDING

Basic Recording (DVD)

Load a recordable disc.

1

● For details, refer to “Placing A Disc” (墌 pg. 9).

● Turn on the unit.

● Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.

● Slide the TV/DVD switch to DVD.

TTENTION:

It is not possible to record programmes on a DVD-R disc
which has already been finalised.

STANDBY/ON

S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO

DVDVHS

DVD lamp

VHS/DVD

VHS DVDDUBBING

REC

PR

DV IN

Press VHS/DVD on the unit repeatedly

2

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

Press PR +/– or the number buttons to

3

select the channel you wish to record.

● If you record the programmes received by the satellite
receiver ...

1) Select “L-2” by pressing PR +/–.

2) Set the satellite receiver to the appropriate channel.

Press REC MODE repeatedly to select

4

the recording mode, then press
ENTER.

● Each time you press REC MODE, the recording mode
changes as follows:

XP ] SP ] LP ] EP ] FR60–FR360* ] FR420,
FR480 ] (Back to the beginning)

* The value is selectable from 1 to 6 hours in 5-minutes interval

by pressing
change the value in 30-minutes interval, press and hold

● For details on the recording mode, see “Recording Mode”
(墌 pg. 27).

we

repeatedly after selecting “FR60–FR360”. To

we

.

we

Press 7 on the unit to start recording.

5

Or while holding 7, press 4 on the
remote control.

Press 9 to pause recording.

6

● To resume recording, press 4.

Press 8 to stop recording.

7

● It takes about 10 seconds to end the writing session when
you stop recording.

NOTES:

● It is recommended to format a DVD-RAM disc before use if
you use the disc on this unit for the first time.

● When using a brand-new DVD-RW disc, format the disc
either in VR mode or in Video mode. (墌 pg. 89)

● Recordings made on DVD-R/RW disc must be finalised to
play back on other DVD players. Perform “Finalise A Disc
(DVD Deck Only)” (墌 pg. 90).

● You can record up to 99 programmes and 999 play lists on
each disc.

● Some programmes can only be recorded one time.

● When recording is started, an index of the first part of

recording is automatically recorded. (
satellite programmes, refer to page 36. To delete the index,
refer to page 67.

● Recording sometimes may stop or cannot be performed even
if there is enough available capacity remaining on the disc.

墌 pg. 65) To record

BASIC RECORDING

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Recording Mode

MPEG2 format is used as recording format. As a guide for
picture quality, the “bps” unit is used to represent how much
data can be recorded per second. The larger this value is,
the better the picture quality becomes but more capacity is
required for the recording. Select XP or SP for programmes
where quick movement occurs, such as sports
programmes, and LP or EP for talk shows, etc. with
relatively less movement.
The recording modes for a 4.7 GB disc are set as follows:

Recording

mode

XP 9.6 Mbps 1 hour
SP 5 Mbps 2 hours
LP 2.5 Mbps 4 hours
EP 1.6 Mbps 6 hours
FR60–

FR360*
(

墌 pg. 62)

FR420* 7 hours
FR480* 8 hours

* For details on FR mode, refer to “Free Rate Function” (墌 pg. 62).

Recording amount

(approx.)

The amount varies
depending on the
selected time.

Maximum recording

time (approx.)

1 – 6 hours

Recording Resume Function

If there is a power outage during recording, Instant Timer
Recording (ITR) (

31), the recording will resume automatically when power is
restored to the unit unless the unit’s memory backup has
expired.

墌 pg. 61) or timer recording (墌 pg. 29,

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BASIC RECORDING

Basic Recording (VHS)

● Turn on the unit.

● Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.

● Slide the TV/DVD switch to DVD.

STANDBY/ON

S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO

DVDVHS

Press PR +/– or the number buttons to

3

select the channel you wish to record.

● If you record the programmes received by the satellite
receiver ...

1) Select “L-2” by pressing PR +/–.

2) Set the satellite receiver to the appropriate channel.

Press REC MODE repeatedly to set the

REC

VHS/DVD

VHS DVDDUBBING

PR

DV IN

4

recording mode.

VHS lamp

Load a cassette with the record safety

1

tab intact.

● The unit’s power comes on automatically and the counter
is reset to 0:00:00.

Press VHS/DVD on the unit repeatedly

2

or VHS on the remote control so that
the VHS lamp lights up on the unit.

Press 7 on the unit to start recording.

5

Or while holding 7, press 4 on the
remote control.

● If “SUPERIMPOSE” is set to “AUTO” (墌 pg. 79), “MARK”
blinks on the screen while an index code is being marked.

● B.E.S.T. takes place at the beginning of both the first SP
and the first LP recording after inserting the cassette.

墌 pg. 64)

(

● If “DIRECT REC” is set to “ON”, the programme that
appears on the TV screen will be recorded. (

Press 9 to pause recording.

6

● You can select channel during the Record Pause mode.

● To resume recording, press 4.

Press 8 to stop recording.

7

Recording Mode

Maximum

Recording

mode

SP 3 hours Select when the picture

LP 6 hours Select when the time is

recording

time

(approx.)

quality is important.

important. You can record 2
times longer than SP mode.

Recording Resume Function

If there is a power outage during recording, Instant Timer
Recording (ITR) (

31), the recording will resume automatically when power is

restored to the unit unless the unit’s memory backup has
expired.

墌 pg. 63) or timer recording (墌 pg. 29,

墌 pg. 79)

Use

SHOWVIEW™ Timer Programming

You can programme each deck to timer-record as many as
8 programmes up to 30 days ahead.
With the S
simplified because each TV programme has a corresponding code
number which your unit is able to recognise.
You can use the remote control to enter the S

● Make sure that the unit’s built-in clock is set properly.

● Turn on the unit.

● Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.

● Slide the TV/DVD switch to DVD.

HOWVIEW system, timer programming is greatly

HOWVIEW number.

VHS

DVD

0 – 9

CANCEL

SHOWVIEW

TIMER

ENTER

TIMER RECORDING

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1 Press DVD or VHS to select the deck on which you want to

perform timer programming.

2 For DVD deck

Load a recordable disc.

For VHS deck

Load a cassette with safety tab intact.

3 Press SHOWVIEW to access the SHOWVIEW screen.
4 Press the number buttons to

enter the S
programme you wish to record,
then press ENTER.

● If you have made a mistake, press
CANCEL and input the correct
number before you press ENTER.

● To clear all entered numbers at a
time, press CLEAR (8).

● If the number you entered is
invalid, “SHOWVIEW NO. ERROR CONFIRM SHOWVIEW NO.
THEN RETRY” appears on the TV screen. Input a valid S
number.

● If “GUIDE PROGRAMME IS NOT SET” appears on the TV screen,
set Guide Program numbers manually. (墌 pg. 83)

● When “PROGRAMME FULL DELETE UNWANTED TIMER
PROGRAMME” appears on the TV screen, you need to cancel some
of the reserved programmes. (墌 pg. 34)

HOWVIEW number of a

SHOWVIEW PRGM

SHOWVIEW NO.

DATE

DAILY/WEEKLY

123
456
789

0

1234

START

STOP TV PROG

REC MODE

VPS/PDC

SP

ON

OK

ENTER SHOWVIEW CODE WITH [0 - 9] KEYS
THEN PRESS [ENTER]

HOWVIEW

NAME

5 The SHOWVIEW number you entered and the matching timer-

recording information are displayed on the TV screen. Check the
programme data.

● To cancel this setting, press RETURN.

IMPORTANT:

Make sure the channel position number you wish to record is
displayed; if not, see “SHOWVIEWTM System Setup” (墌 pg. 83) and

set the Guide Program number correctly.

RETURN

CLEAR ( )

IMPORTANT:

If you have moved to a different area or if a broadcasting station’s
channel number has been changed, the wrong channel number will
be displayed on the SHOWVIEW programme screen in step 5. When
this happens, set the correct Guide Program number for that station.

墌 pg. 83, “SHOWVIEW

(

Satellite Receiver Users (DVD Deck Only)

To timer-record a satellite broadcast using the S
system:

A Perform “S
B Set the satellite receiver to the appropriate channel before

the selected programme begins.
C Leave the satellite receiver’s power on.

NOTES:

● There may be cases that the SHOWVIEW Timer Programming function
prolongs the stop time of the programming.

● When two successive programmes are recorded on a DVD-RW disc
with the SHOWVIEW Timer Programming function, the beginning of the
second one may be left off the recording.

● SHOWVIEW Timer Programming is not possible on the discs used
exclusively for On-Disc Timer Programming.

● If the copy limited programme is received during timer-recording, the
unit enters Record Pause mode. Recording starts again if it is
switched to a recordable broadcast during the time you programmed.

● To record the programmes received by the satellite receiver, record
on the DVD discs. For details, refer to “Satellite Receiver Users (DVD
Deck Only)” above.

TM

System Setup”)

HOWVIEW™ Timer Programming”.

HOWVIEW

6 Press we to select the desired recording option as required.

Press rt to select the desired setting, then press ENTER.

● “STOP” (To advance/go back the stop time by 30 minutes, press and
hold rt).

● “DAILY/WEEKLY” (墌 pg. 30, “Weekly/Daily Recording”)

● “VPS/PDC” (墌 pg. 30, “VPS/PDC Recording”)

● “REC MODE” (墌 pg. 27, 28, “Recording Mode”)

● “NAME” (墌 pg. 67, “Modify Title Name”) (DVD deck only)

7 Press ENTER to access the Programme Confirmation screen.
8 Press ENTER to complete timer programming.

● To programme another timer, repeat steps 3 – 8.

● If “PROGRAMME OVERLAPPED” appears on the TV screen, see

page 35.

9 Press TIMER # to engage the unit’s timer mode. The DVD timer

indicator lights up on the unit and the unit is automatically turned
off.

● To disengage the timer mode, press TIMER # again.

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TIMER RECORDING

Weekly/Daily Recording

You can record programmes with one of the following weekly/daily
timer settings.

WEEKLY: Select to record a weekly programme.
MON–FRI: Select to record a daily programme from Monday

through Friday.

MON–SAT: Select to record a daily programme from Monday

through Saturday.

SUN–SAT: Select to record a daily programme from Sunday

through Saturday.

VPS/PDC Recording

Now available from some TV stations, PDC (Programme Delivery
Control) and VPS (Video Programme System) are services
designed to assure safe, accurate timer recording. With this
system, special code signals are transmitted together with the
audio/video signals. These code signals control your video unit and
have precedence over the advertised times you may have preset
into the timer. This means that your unit will start and stop
recording when the preset TV programmes actually start and end
— even if the broadcast time of a preset TV programme is
changed.

NOTES:

● When you use Manual Timer Programming, set the start time (VPS
or PDC time) exactly as advertised in the TV listing. A different time
than advertised will result in no recording.

● VPS/PDC recording is also possible when a satellite receiver or a
cable system is connected to [L-2 IN/DECODER] connector on your
unit.

● VPS/PDC recording is also possible via the [L-1 IN/OUT] connector.

How to check if the station being received transmits a VPS/
PDC signal

A Press DVD so that the DVD lamp lights up on the unit.
B Hold down DISPLAY for about 5 seconds. “VPS/PDC” appears

blinking on the front display panel. If a VPS/PDC signal is detected
from the station, “VPS/PDC” will stop blinking. If no VPS/PDC
signal is detected from the station, “VPS/PDC” will blink at a slower
rate.
C Press DISPLAY again to return to normal display.