JVC DR-MX1S User manual

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LPT0975-001C
DR-MX1S
DVD / HDD VIDEO RECORDER &
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
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.
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SAFETY FIRST
Cautions
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
REPRODUCTION OF LABELS
WARNING LABEL INSIDE OF THE UNIT
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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SAFETY FIRST
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.
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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.
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.
Important product safety
instructions
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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 deep-
pile 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
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SAFETY FIRST
●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.
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 place heavy objects on the unit or remote control.
4. DO NOT place anything which might spill on top of the unit
or remote control.
(If water or liquid is allowed to enter this equipment, fire or
electric shock may be caused.)
5. DO NOT expose the apparatus to dripping or splashing.
6. DO NOT use this equipment in a bathroom or places with
water. Also DO NOT place any containers filled with water or
liquids (such as cosmetics or medicines, flower vases, potted
plants, cups, etc.) on top of this unit.
7. DO NOT place any naked flame sources, such as lighted
candles, on the apparatus.
8. AVOID violent shocks to the unit during transport.
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.
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.
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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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CONTENTS
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+®Setting ..................................................... 86
Format A Disc (DVD Deck Only) ................................................. 87
Finalize A Disc (DVD Deck Only) ................................................ 88
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
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DISC INFORMATION
Recordable/Playable Discs
You can use discs with the following logos for recording and
playback.
●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-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 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 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.
About Discs
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)
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Discs For Playback Only
You can use discs with the following logos for playback only.
●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 double-
layered 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.
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.
DVD VIDEO 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
DVD VIDEO Video CD/Super Video CD
Audio CD
CD-DA files CD-R CD-DA/JPEG/
MP3 files
CD-RW
CD-DA/JPEG/
MP3 files
CD-ROM
JPEG/MP3 files
(example of region code
indications)
Allows operation with a
DVD-RAM disc. Allows operation with a Video CD/Super Video
CD (SVCD) disc.
Allows operation with a
DVD-R disc. Allows operation with an Audio CD disc.
Allows operation with a
DVD-RW disc. Allows operation with a disc including MP3
files.
Allows operation with a
DVD VIDEO disc. 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 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.
●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.
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.
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
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. (墌pg. 31)
●Regarding the contents recorded on discs
Some files may not be played back depending on the file types and other
factors.
DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, DVD-R or DVD VIDEO disc
Title 1 Title 2
Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3
Audio CD or Video CD/SVCD
Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4
Directory
MP3 file
JPEG file
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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
Marks related to audio
Placing A Disc
Opening the disc tray
Press xto open the disc tray.
●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, 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.
Number of subtitles Number of angles
Recorded under the
standard 4:3 aspect
ratio
Screen includes black
bands at the top and
the bottom of image
which has a standard
4:3 aspect ratio (letter
box)
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).
Number of audio tracks
Dolby Digital mark
It has been developed by Dolby Laboratories as
a digital surround system.
DTS (Digital Theater Systems)
You can enjoy DTS audio if you connect an
amplifier with a built-in DTS decoder to the
DIGITAL OUT connector of the unit.
VHS/HDD/DVD
DVD –
DV IN
DISPLAY
SELECT
VHS TIMER REC MODE
Disc tray
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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
AEject Button (x) (VHS) 墌pg. 50
BCassette Loading Slot
CVHS Lamp (VHS) 墌pg. 50
VHS Recording Lamp (7) 墌pg. 53
DHDD Lamp (HDD) 墌pg. 21, 44
HDD Recording Lamp (7) 墌pg. 44
EOpen/Close Button (x) 墌pg. 10
FVHS/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.
GStop Button (8) 墌pg. 27, 46
HDisc Tray
IReverse Search Button (3) (HDD &DVD deck)
墌pg. 28, 35
Rewind Button (3) (VHS deck) 墌pg. 50, 51
JForward Search Button (5) (HDD &DVD deck)
墌pg. 28, 35
Fast Forward Button (5) (VHS deck) 墌pg. 50, 51
KSTANDBY/ON Button (1)
LS-video Input Connector [S-VIDEO] (HDD & DVD deck)
墌pg. 75
MVideo/Audio Input Connectors
[VIDEO/AUDIO ((MONO) L/R)] 墌pg. 75
NChannel Buttons (CH +/–) 墌pg. 41, 44, 52, 53
OFront Display Panel 墌pg. 14
PDVD Lamp (DVD) 墌pg. 21, 27
DVD Recording Lamp (7) 墌pg. 41
QInfrared Beam Receiving Window
RDisplay Button (DISPLAY) 墌pg. 30, 42
SVHS Timer Button (VHS TIMER )
墌pg. 60
TRecording Mode Button (REC MODE) 墌pg. 41, 44, 53
UPlay Button (4) 墌pg. 27, 46
VRecord Button (7) 墌pg. 41, 44
WPause Button (9) 墌pg. 27, 46
XDV 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 ilogo is used for products compliant with the
i.Link standard.
STANDBY/ ON VHS/HDD/DVD
S-VIDEO VIDEO (MONO) L–AUDIO–R VHS – HDD – DVD –
DV IN
DISPLAY
SELECT
VHS TIMER REC MODE
CH
F–1
HDD/DVD
HDD/DVD
K
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To access covered connectors, pull
and open the connector cover.
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Rear View
ARegion Number Label 墌pg. 8
BAC Power Cord 墌pg. 19
CCooling 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.)
DDigital Audio Output Connectors
[DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL/COAXIAL)] (HDD &
DVD deck only) 墌pg. 77, 80
EComponent Video Output Connectors [COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT (Y/PB/PR)] 墌pg. 19
●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. 52).
FS-video/Video/Audio Output Connectors [S-VIDEO/
VIDEO/AUDIO OUTPUT] (HDD & DVD deck only)
墌pg. 19
GS-video Input Connectors [S-VIDEO INPUT] (HDD &
DVD deck only) 墌pg. 76
HAntenna Input Connectors [VHF/UHF IN] 墌pg. 19
IVideo/Audio Input Connectors [VIDEO/AUDIO INPUT
L1] 墌pg. 76
JVideo/Audio Output Connectors [VIDEO/AUDIO
OUTPUT] 墌pg. 76
KCable Box Control Connector [CABLE BOX] 墌pg. 24
LAntenna Output Connectors [VHF/UHF OUT] 墌pg. 19
.
OUTPUT
VHF/UHF
OUTPUT
HDD/DVD
INPUT L-1
OPTICAL
HDD/DVD
HDD/DVD
IN
VHS
L
R
DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
S-VIDEO
AUDIO
VIDEO
AUDIO
PCM/
STREAM
L
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VIDEO
CABLE
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ANT LOOP OUT TV OUT
L
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COAXIAL
HDD/DVD
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Front Display Panel
AVideo Indicator ( ) 墌pg. 42, 45, 53
Lights when VIDEO mode is selected by pressing TV/VIDEO. Lights
off when TV mode is selected.
BDisc 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
as normal playback. During Instant
Timer Recording (ITR), inner red ring
slowly blinks.
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. 87
Lights when a DVD-RW disc is formatted in VR mode.
CLinear 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.
DCassette 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.
EVHS 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.
FRecording 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 (PQ)
indicate setting values ranging from “60” to “480”. After the value
has been set, only “FR” lights.
GGroup/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
back are displayed on the Multi Display.
“TITLE”: Total number of titles or title number being played back
are displayed on the Multi Display.
HChannel/Recording Mode Indicator
Indicates the channel received. Or the recording mode (SP, EP) of
the VHS deck.
ITrack/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
back are displayed on the Multi Display.
“CHAP”: Chapter number being played back are displayed on the
Multi Display.
JSimulated Surround Effect Indicator (3D) 墌pg. 38
Lights when a simulated surround effect is set to “3D-ON” on the
on-screen bar.
KRandom/Program Playback Mode Indicator (RND/
PRGM) 墌pg. 39
“RND”: Lights when Random Playback mode is set.
“PRGM”: Lights when Program Playback mode is set.
LRepeat 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.
MVHS Indicator 墌pg. 42
Lights when VHS mode has been selected, during recording or
when tapes recorded in VHS format are played back.
NVideo Output Indicator ( ) 墌pg. 83
No display: Indicates that interlace mode is engaged.
: Indicates that progressive mode is engaged.
(Example) lights when video output mode is in progressive
mode.
OAutomatic Satellite Program Recording Indicator
墌pg. 59
Lights when the HDD deck is in the Auto Satellite Program
Recording standby mode.
PGroup/Title Number Display
QTrack/Chapter Number Display
RRemaining Time/Elapsed Time Indicator 墌pg. 30, 42
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.
SRemaining Time/Elapsed Time Display 墌pg. 30, 42
TMulti Display
Displays clock, received channel, elapsed time, and remaining time.
Also displays status of the unit (NO DISC/OPEN/CLOSE/
READING).
VHS HDD DVD
VR
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Remote Control
ATV/VIDEO Button 墌pg. 42, 45, 53
BVHS Timer Button (VHS TIMER) 墌pg. 60
CVHS Button* 墌pg. 50
* This button will not function during navigation mode or set up mode.
DHDD Button* 墌pg. 44
* This button will not function during navigation mode or set up mode.
ENumber Keys 墌pg. 23, 41, 44
FCancel Button (&(CANCEL)) 墌pg. 39
GAuxiliary Button (AUX)
HLive Button (LIVE) 墌pg. 35, 48
IDubbing Button (DUBBING) 墌pg. 70
TV Muting Button (TV MUTING) 墌pg. 78
JTop Menu Button (TOP MENU) 墌pg. 28
Krt w e Buttons 墌pg. 21
LMenu Button (MENU) 墌pg. 28
MReverse Skip Button (2) 墌pg. 28, 48, 49
Previous Button (PREVIOUS) 墌pg. 31
NReverse Search Button (3) (HDD & DVD deck)
墌pg. 28, 48
Rewind Button (3) (VHS deck) 墌pg. 50
Reverse Slow Button (SLOW –) 墌pg. 29
ORecord Button (7) 墌pg. 41, 44
PJump Button (JUMP +/–) 墌pg. 49
QRecording Mode Button (REC MODE) 墌pg. 41, 44
Remain Button (REMAIN) 墌pg. 30, 42
RDisplay Button (DISPLAY) 墌pg. 30, 42
SAudio Button (AUDIO) 墌pg. 31
TSubtitle Button (SUBTITLE) 墌pg. 30
UTV/CABLE/DBS/DVD switch 墌pg. 21
VDVD STANDBY/ON Button (DVD 1)
WTV/CBL/DBS STANDBY/ON Button (TV/CBL/DBS 1)
墌pg. 78
XDVD Button* 墌pg. 27
* This button will not function during navigation mode or set up mode.
YTV Volume Buttons (TV VOLUME +/–) 墌pg. 78
ZChannel Buttons (CH +/–) 墌pg. 41, 78
aMemo Button (MEMO) 墌pg. 64, 67
Mark Button (MARK) 墌pg. 29
bProgramming Button (PROGRAM) 墌pg. 55, 57, 58
cEdit Button (EDIT) 墌pg. 64
dNavigation Button (NAVIGATION) 墌pg. 63
eEnter Button (ENTER) 墌pg. 21
fReturn Button (RETURN) 墌pg. 31, 37, 55
gForward Skip Button (6) 墌pg. 28, 48, 49
Next Button (NEXT) 墌pg. 31
hForward Search Button (5) (HDD & DVD deck)
墌pg. 28, 48
Fast Forward Button (5) (VHS deck) 墌pg. 50
Forward Slow Button (SLOW +) 墌pg. 29
iPlay Button (4) 墌pg. 27, 46
Select Button (SELECT) 墌pg. 69
jPause Button (9) 墌pg. 27, 46
kStop Button (8) 墌pg. 27, 46
Clear Button (CLEAR) 墌pg. 39
lSkip Search Button ( ) 墌pg. 29, 48
mSet Up Button (SET UP) 墌pg. 21
nOne Touch Replay Button ( ) 墌pg. 48
oOn-Screen Button (ON SCREEN) 墌pg. 16, 36
pAutomatic Satellite Program Recording Button (REC
LINK) 墌pg. 59
qProgressive Scan Button (PROGRESSIVE SCAN)
墌pg. 83
rAngle Button (ANGLE) (DVD deck only) 墌pg. 30
Live Check Button (LIVE CHECK) 墌pg. 35, 48
VHS HDD DVD
DVD
CABLE/DBS
TV
DVD
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NEXTPREVIOUS
PAUSEREC
REC MODE
REMAIN
DISPLAY ON SCREEN
SLOWSLOW PLAY/SELECT
STOP/
CLEAR
NAVIGATIONTOP MENU
RETURN
ENTER
MENU
TV/CBL/DBS
STANDBY/ON
VHS
TIMER
TV/
VIDEO
TV VOLUME
AUX CANCEL MEMO/MARK
PROGRAM EDITDUBBING
TV MUTING
LIVE
JUMP
SET UP
REC LINK
AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE
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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.
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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
APlayback title number
BPlayback chapter number
CDisc remaining time
DCurrent status (playback)
EAudio mode
FCurrent received (recording) channel position number
(On playback background)
GBar meter
HName of title (or play list) currently being played back
ICurrent playback point
JRecorded mode
KLive Memory mode (recording)
When recording
ARecording point
BCurrent status (recording)
CCurrent time
DRecording channel number
When pressing REC MODE
(Appears for eight seconds.)
ADisc type
BCurrent recording speed
CRemaining disc time for each recording speed
DRecording speed
When pressing 7during recording
ARecording time for Instant Timer Recording (ITR) mode
FISHING WORLD
XP
TITLE99 CHAPTER999 T. REMAIN6:59:59 01:16:48 12
12
11:35 AM
TITLE99 CHAPTER999 T. REMAIN6:59:59
FR360
RAM
RAM
FR360
7: 00 XP
10: 00 SP
20: 00 LP
28: 00
36: 00
EP
FR480
ITR 2 : 30
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On-Screen Display (HDD deck)
When “SUPERIMPOSE” is set to “AUTO” and ON SCREEN on the
remote control is pressed, various operational indicators appear on
the TV screen. To clear the operational indicators, press ON
SCREEN twice.
When playing back a recorded title
ATitle start
BCurrent playback point
CTitle end
DTime scale (This title is an hour and a half long.)
EPlay mode
FElapsed playing time
GCurrent received (recording) channel position number
(On playback background)
HRecorded title (or play list) number currently being played back
IName of title currently being played back
JAudio mode
KLive Memory mode (recording)
When watching a program on air
APossible start point from where Live Memory Playback can be
performed
BPossible start point from where Live Memory Recording can be
performed
(Received channel has changed at this point.)
CCurrently viewed point
DTime scale
ECurrent time
FCurrent received channel position number
When using Live Memory playback
ATime scale for Temporary Recording
BCurrent Temporary Recording point
CCurrent time
DCurrent playback channel position number
ETime scale for Live Memory Playback
FCurrent playback point
GLive Memory playback mode
HCurrent playback time
When recording
ALive Memory Recording point
BLive Memory Recording mode
When pressing REC MODE
(Appears for eight seconds.)
AHDD capacity graph
BCurrent recording speed
CRemaining HDD time for each recording speed
DRecording speed
When pressing 7during recording
ARecording time for Instant Timer Recording (ITR) mode
004 FISHING WORLD
0:00 1:00 2:00 01:16:48
FR360
STEREO
12
12
STEREO
ON AIR
11:35AM
11:00 12:00 1:00
STEREO
11:35AM
11:35AM
11:00 12:00 1:00 12
STEREO
11:35AM
11:33AM
11:00 12:00 1:00 12
FR360
FR360
7: 00 XP
10: 00 SP
20: 00 LP
28: 00
36: 00
EP
FR480
ITR 2 : 30
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On-Screen Display (DV Dubbing)
When capturing images from the external DV
equipment
ARecording speed
BHDD capacity graph
CHDD time counter
DRecording time scale
EHDD mode
FRemote control mode
GConnected DV equipment mode
HConnected DV equipment model information
IInput channel
JSound mode
KSound input bit-rate*
* Indicates the sound bit-rate of the connected DV equipment
LConnected DV equipment information*
* Maker name and model name, etc. may not appear depending on the
connected equipment.
MTime counter for the connected DV equipment
NSound monitor mode
ORemote control switch
PAuto capture button
QSound monitor switch
RElapsed recording time
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 again.
AOperation Mode Indicators
BRecording Mode (SP/EP)
CTape Position Indicator
The tape position indicator
appears on the TV screen when
you press 3or 5from 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.
DIndex number 墌pg. 51
ETape Remaining Time Indicator 墌pg. 54
FCounter Display
GAudio Mode Display 墌pg. 52
HSAP Indicator 墌pg. 54
IStereo Program Indicator 墌pg. 54
JDay/Clock Display
KChannel Position Number/Auxiliary Input Indicator (L-1
or F-1)
L“Cassette Loaded” Mark
L - R
SOUND1
0:00 1:00 2:00
GR-DV3500
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INSTALLING YOUR NEW UNIT
It’s essential that your unit be properly connected.
1Make sure the package contains all of the accessories listed in
“SPECIFICATIONS” on page 93.
2Place the unit on a stable, horizontal surface.
3Connect the unit to a TV depending on the TV and cables you
use.
8RF Connection
To connect to a TV with NO AV input connectors —
ADisconnect the TV antenna from the TV.
BConnect the TV antenna cable to the [VHF/UHF IN] connectors
on the rear panel of the unit via antenna splitter.
CConnect 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.
●Connect the unit’s [ANT. LOOP OUT] connector to the antenna input
connector on another video unit.
8AV Connection
To connect to a TV with AV input connectors —
APerform A– Bin “RF Connection”.
BConnect 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.
8S-Video Connection (HDD & DVD deck only)
To connect to TV’s S-VIDEO input and AUDIO input
connectors —
APerform A–Bin “RF Connection”.
BConnect the unit’s [S-VIDEO OUTPUT] connector to the TV’s
S-VIDEO input connector.
CConnect 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.
8Component Video Connection
To connect to TV’s component video input connectors —
APerform A–Bin “RF Connection”.
BConnect the unit’s [COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y/PB/PR)]
connectors to the TV’s component video input connectors.
CConnect 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).
4Plug 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.
5Set 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– Cbelow:
●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– Cbelow:
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– Cbelow:
How To Set The Video Channel
AMake sure that there is no cassette in the unit.
BPress 1to turn off the unit, then press 8on the unit for more
than 5 seconds. “3 CH” appears on the front display panel.
CPress CH +/– on the remote control to select “3 CH”, “4 CH” or
“– CH” (off), then press ENTER.
Basic Connections
THESE STEPS MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE ANY VIDEO
OPERATION CAN BE PERFORMED.
.
Antenna or Cable
Matching transformer
(not supplied)
Coaxial cable
AC outlet
Back of unit
Component
video cable
(not
supplied )
Flat feeder
TV
AC power cord
To 75 ohm
terminal
Audio/video
cable
(
supplied )
S-Video cable
(not
supplied )
To
[COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
(Y/PB/PR)]
To [VHF/UHF IN]
(HDD/DVD)
RF cable (not supplied)
RF cable ( not supplied)
To [S-VIDEO
OUTPUT]
To [AUDIO/
VIDEO
OUTPUT]
RF cable
(supplied)
To S- VID EO
input connector
To audio/
video input
connectors
To component video
input connectors
To [TV
OUT]
Antenna splitter
(not supplied)
RF cable
(not
supplied)
To [VHF/
UHF IN]
(VHS)
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INITIAL SETTINGS
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.
1Connect the antenna cable to the unit. (墌pg. 19) Then connect
the AC power cord to an AC outlet. Do not turn on the unit.
The clock and tuner channels will be set automatically.
●“LOADING” blinks on the front display panel when the AC plug of the
AC power cord is connected into an AC outlet and it takes
approximately 50 seconds for the unit to be turned on. This is not a
malfunction.
NOTES:
●Auto Clock Set is performed first.
“AUTO” blinks on the front display panel during Auto Clock Set.
●Auto Channel Set is performed next. Auto Channel Set scans all the
channels that are receivable by your unit. During Auto Channel Set,
the channel numbers are displayed as they are scanned and set.
●When Plug & Play setting has been 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).
Plug & Play Set
A
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.
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).
STANDBY/ON VHS/HDD/DVD
S-VIDEO VIDEO (MONO) L–AUDIO–R VRS – HDD – DVD –
DV IN
DISPLAY
SELECT
VHS TIMER REC MODE
CH
F–1
HDD/DVD
During Auto Clock Set
“AUTO” blinks.
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).
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