JVC DVD RECORDER / VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER DR-MV7SU VIDEO/RW/R COMPATIBLE DD_ _ DIGITAL For DVD+ReWritable Customer Use : Enter below the Model No. and Serial No which are located on the rear of cabinet.
CAUTION CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. A CAUTION: This product employs a Laser System. To ensure proper use of this product, please read this owner's manual carefully and retain it for future reference. Should the unit require maintenance, contact an authorized service center.
FCCWARNING: Thisequipment maygenerate or useradiofrequency energy. Changes ormodificationstothisequipment may cause harmful interference unless the modifications are expressly approved in the instruction manual. The user could lose the authority to operate this equipment if an unauthorized change or modification is made. REGULATORY INFORMATION: FCC Part 15 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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION: PLEASE READ AND OBSERVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS OWNER'S MANUAL. AND THOSE MARKED ON THE PRODUCT. RETAIN THIS BOOKLET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. This product has been designed and manufactured to assure personal safety. Improper use can result in electric shock or fire hazard. The safeguards incorporated in this product will protect you if you observe the following procedures for installation, use, and servicing.
RECORDING INTRODUCTION About the Q Symbol Display ............. Symbol Used in this Manual .............. Notes on Discs ........................ Moisture Condensation .................. 6 6 6 6 Recordable and Playable Discs ........... Recommended recordable DVD discs ...... 7 7 Playable Discs ......................... Regional Code ......................... Restrictions on video recording What is 'CPRM'? ....................... 8 8 9 9 ........... Copyright .............................
Introduction To ensure proper use of this product, please read this owner's manual carefully and retain for future reference. About the ® Symbol Display " _ " may appear on your TV display during operation and indicates that the function is not permitted by this unit or specific media. Notes on Discs Handling Discs Do not touch the playback side of the disc. Hold the disc by the edges so that fingerprints do not get on the surface. Never stick paper or tape on the disc.
Recordable Q RW and Playable Discs DVD-RW (DVD - ReWritable) • DVD-RW discs can be formatted for VR mode recording or Video mode recording. • These Discs can be recorded on repeatedly. Recordings can be erased, then you can record again on the same Disc.
Playable Discs DVD cm as / 12movies cm disc) Discs (8 such that can be purchased or rented ....... Video CD (VCD) (8 cm/12 cm disc) VIDEO CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in VIDEO CD/Super VIDEO CD format r_q_p_ WU#D@ Audio CD (8 cm / 12 cm disc) Music CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in music CD format that can be purchased [_ CD-FI/OD-RW discs (8 cm/12 cm disc) CD-R/CD-RW that contain audio titles, MP3, WMA, JPEG or DivX files.
Restrictions on video recording You cannot record copy-protected video using this recorder. Copy-protected video includes DVD-Video discs and some satellite broadcasts. If copy-protected material is encountered during a recording, recording will pause or stop automatically and an error message will be displayed on-screen. Video that is 'copy-once only' can only be recorded using a DVD-RW disc in VR mode with CPRM (see below).
Front Panel [] [] [] [] [] The VCR deck is selected. [] STANDBY/ON (V/I) Switches the Recorder ON and OFF. [] Disc Tray (DVD deck) Insert a disc here. [] _-- OPEN/CLOSE Opens or closes the disc tray. O-O A VHS tape is inserted in the VCR deck. [] Cassette Compartment (VCR deck) Insert a video cassette here. REC The recorder is recording. _-- EJECT Ejects the tape in the VCR deck. PM Indicates PM time. (AM is not displayed.) [] TV Indicates that TV mode is active.
Remote Control eoeollleeeollloeellllolollllololll • 4E_ STANDBY/ON Skips STANDBY/ G 000 0 I[I CH Q®® ®®® ®®® forward il N# Changes the input to use for recording (Tuner, AVl, AV2, or DV IN). JVC TV Control Buttons - STANDBY/ON: Turns the TV on or off. source. - CH +/-: II N# AV INPUT • • • [] • • • • • AUDIO - AV INPUT: VOL • during playback. AV INPUT _T 00SE AV INR _OPEN 30 seconds Selects Selects - VOL +/-: Adjusts Setects a subtitle Ianguage.
Rear Panel [] •lqLq [] [] [] [] ANT. IN Connect the antenna to this terminal. [] S-VIDEO OUT Connect to a S-Video Input on TV. [] COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE SCAN VIDEO OUT (Y Pb Pr) Connect to a TV with Y Pb Pr inputs. [] [] [] AUDIO OUT (Left/Right) Connect to a TV or other equipment with audio inputs, AV IN 1 (VIDEO IN/AUDIO IN (Left/Right)) Connect the audio/video output of an external source (Audio system, TV/Monitor, VCR, Camcorder).
Hookup and Settings Depending on your TV and other equipment there are various ways you can connect the recorder. Please refer to the manuals of your TV, VCR, Stereo System or other devices as necessary for additional connection information. [] Antenna Antenna Wall Jack "w/ J3 i m_ (300 o X_ Cable TV ) 300/75 ohm Adaptor (Not supplied) _:_ OR OR Nol:e$: Make sure the Recorder is connected directly to the TV and tune the TV to the correct video input channel.
Connections Make one of the following connections, the capabilities of your TV. RF coaxial Notes: to your TV depending on Set the resolution to 480p using OUTPUT STATUS button for progressive signal. Progressive Audio/Video Scan does not work with the RF, or S-Video connections. connection Connect the RF OUT jack on the Recorder to the antenna in jack on the TV using the supplied 75-ohm Coaxial Cable (R). If your TV does not accept the Progressive the picture will appear scrambled.
HDMI connection HDMI compatible tf you have a HDMI TV or monitor, you can connect it to this recorder using a HDMI cable. TV 1. Connect the HDMI OUT jack on the recorder to the HDMI jack on a HDMI compatible TV or monitor (H). 2. Set the TV's source to HDMI (refer to TV's Owner's manual). _m Notes: !f your TV is NOT capable of handling 96 kHz sampling frequency, set the [Sampling Freq.] option to [48 kHz] on the setup menu (See page 22).
Connection to an Amplifier Connecting to an amplifier equipped with two channel analog stereo or Dolby Pro Logic II/Pro Logic Rear of Recorder Connect the Left and Right AUDIO OUT (or AV OUT AUDIO) jacks on the Recorder to the audio left and right in jacks on your amplifier, receiver, or stereo system using the audio cables (A) supplied.
Accessory Audio/Video (_V) Connections to Recorder Connecting Connect the AV IN jacks on the Recorder to the audio/video out jacks on your accessory component, using the optional audio/video cables. (Refer to page 40 for [Recording from External Components].) Use a DV cable (not supplied) to connect the DV in/out jack of your DV Digital Camcorder to the front panel DV IN jack of this Recorder. Note: tf you use the S-VtDEO IN jack on the front panel, the VIDEO IN jack on the front panel is not available.
Initial Setup Wizard 4. Select [Auto] or [Manual] Clock Set option then press ENTER. When STANDBY/ON is pressed for the first time to turn the unit on, the Initial Setup Wizard function sets the Language, Channels and Clock. 1. Use • / • to select a language for the Setup menu and information display and then press ENTER. Auto 1. Use • / • to choose your Time Zone manually. 2. Use • to choose the [Daylight Savings] option. Use • / • to choose Auto, ON, or OFR 3. 2. Check your antenna connections.
Using the Home Menu From the Home Menu screen you can access all the Media for playback and recording of the recorder. 1. Press HOME and the Home menu appears. Easy Menu Dubbing : Displays [Dubbing] menu. Disc Manager : Displays Disc Setup menu. Rec. Mode : Displays Record Mode setup menu. DV Input : Change to DV Input mode. 2. Use • / I_ to select the desired main option. 3. Use • / • to select the desired Sub option then press ENTER to confirm your selection. 4.
General Tuning Settings Band Select To Add or Erase Channels This feature allows you to add to or erase channels from memory manually. 1. Select the [Tuning Band] option then press •. 1. Select the [CH. Add/Del] option. 2. Use • / • to select the tuning band (TV or CATV) option then press ENTER. TV: tf you are using a standard antenna to receive channels. CATV: tf you are using basic cable to receive channels. 2. Press • to move to the third level. [Edit] icon is highlighted. 3.
Manual Language If your local TV station does not send date and time information, or sends incorrect information, you can set the clock manually. Display 1. Select the [Clock Set] > [Manual] option. 2. Press ENTER. 3. Enter the necessary information for year, date and time. Settings Menu Select a language for the Setup menu and information display. \ • / • (left/right): Moves the cursor to the previous or next column. • / • (up/down): Changes the setting at the current cursor position. 4.
Audio Settings Reco rd ing Setti ngs Each DVD disc has a variety of audio output options. Set the Recorder's Audio Output according to the type of audio system you use. Disc Record Mode You can set the picture quality for recording; XP (Excellent quality), SP (Standard quality), LP (Low quality), EP (Extend quality).
D i s c S ett i ng s Initialize tf you load a completely blank disc, the recorder will initialize the disc. DVD-R: The recorder initialize the disc to Video mode. The recording mode will always be Video mode. DVD-RW/DVD+RW/DVD+R: The Initialize menu will appears. Select [OK] then press ENTER. DVD-RW disc is initialized to Video mode. Also, you can reformat the DVD-RW/+RW from the Setup menu as below.
PBC Remote Control Function PBC stands for Playback Control and refers to special menus and navigation features that are available on some Video CDs. [ON]: Video CDs are played according to the PBC, if available. [OFF]-Video CDs are played the same way as Audio CDs. AutoPlay Remote Control A/B/C/D Code Switching The remote control is capable of controlling four JVC video units independently. Each of the units can respond to one of four codes (A, B, C or D).
General Explanation On-Screen Display of Displaying on-screen Some DVDs require specific operation or allow only limited operation during playback. When this occurs, Disc Information You can display various information about the disc or tape loaded on-screen. Some items can be changed using the menu. (_ is displayed, action prohibited or not available. 1. Press DISPLAY once to show current status.
Playback Playing a Tape Playing a DVD or Video CD 1. Press VCR to control the VCR deck. 1. Press DVD to control the DVD deck. 2. Insert a pre-recorded 2. Press OPEN/CLOSE (--) to open the disc tray. Load your chosen disc in the tray, with the playback side down. video cassette. If the unit is powered off, it will power on automatically when the tape is loaded. If the Timer indicator lights on the front panel display window, press STANDBY/ON once. 3. Press PLAY (1_-) to start playback.
VCR Playback Features Buttons Operations EJECT (_--) Ejects the tape in the VCR deck. PAUSE (ll) Pause playback. Press repeatedly to step forward one frame at a time. • (FORWARD) (BACKWARD) After 5 minutes in STILL mode the Recorder stops to protect the tape and video heads. Scan forward. In Stop mode, fast forwards the tape. tn Pause mode, starts slow motion playback.
DVD or Video CD Playback Buttons Features Operations Discs OPEN / CLOSE (_--) Opens or closes the disc tray. All Discs PAUSE (11) All Discs Pause playback. Press repeatedly to play Frame-by-Frame. You can also use • / • to step backward and forward while in Pause mode. • (BACKWARD) / _ This function is forward only for Video CD. (FORWARD) During playback, press repeatedly to select the required scan speed.
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Special Playback Options Camera Angle tf the disc contains scenes recorded at different If a menu screen is displayed _ In some cases, the disc menu might appear instead. Use the < • • • buttons to select the title/chapter you want to view, then press ENTER to start. Press TITLE or DISC MENU/LIST to return to the menu screen. Use the number buttons to select the to view and press RETURN to return screen. Menu settings and operating differ.
Playing a DivX Movie File The Recorder can play Divx files. Before playing DivX files, read "About DivX movie files" on right. 1. Press HOME and the Home menu appears. 2. Select [Movie] > [DISC] and press ENTER. 3. Use • / • to select a folder, and press ENTER twice. A list of files in the folder appears. 4. Use • / • to select a file then press PLAY (ID--). Playback starts. You can use variable playback functions. Refer to pages 28-30. 2, Press • / • to select an option, and press ENTER.
Playing an Audio M P 3£W M A f i Ie s CD or Audio CD and Music menu options 1. Press • / • to select a track/file or folder on the Audio CD or Music menu then press ENTER. The Recorder can play Audio CDs and MP3/WMA files. Before playing MP3/WMA files, read [MP3/WMA audio file requirement] on right. 1. Press HOME and the Home menu appears. 2. Select [Music] > [DISC] and press ENTER. The Audio CD or Music menu appears on the TV screen. 2. Use • / • to select an option, then press ENTER.
Viewing a JPEG files Photo menu options t. This unit can play JPEG files. Before playing JPEG recordings, read "Photo file requirement" on page 34. Use • • • 1_to select a file then press ENTER. The menu options appear. 1. Press HOME and the Home menu appears. 2. Select [Photo] > [DISC] and press ENTER. 3. Use • • • I_ to select a file or folder and press ENTER. Use • / • to select an option then press ENTER to confirm your selection.
View Slide Shows 1. Select [Slide Show] option on the Photo menu. 2. Press ENTER. 3. Use • / • / • / • to set the options. [Object] option: • [Selected] Views slide show only selected files. • [All] Views slide show a!l files. [Speed] option: Sets the Slide Show speed to [Normal], [Slow], or [Fast]. 4. Select the [Start] option then press ENTER to start the Slide Show. 5. Press STOP (m) to stop the Slide Show and returns to the Photo menu.
Recording About DVD recording Notes Nofes: This Recorder cannot record CD-R or CD-RW discs. Fingerprints and small scratches on a disc can affect playback and/or recording performance. Please take proper care of your discs. When recording a TV broadcast, if the reception is poor or the picture contains interference, the recording times may be shorter. The company does not hold any responsibility to compensate the contents which should have been recorded, and any losses or damages (e.g.
Basic Recording from a TV Instant Timer Recording Follow the instructions below to record a TV program. Recording starts immediately and continues until the disc or tape is full or you stop the recording. Instant Timer Recording allows you to make a recording easily of a preset length without using the program timer. 1. Switch on the Recorder, select the device (VCR or DVD) for Recording and load a recordable disc or tape. Also make sure that the TV input is set to this recorder. 1.
Timer Notes: Recording You must insert a recordable disc or tape. The Timer Recording function allows you to record up to 16 programs within a period of one month. The Timer indicator lights on the front panel display. 1. Press HOME and the Home menu appears. 2. Select [TV] > [Timer Record] and press ENTER. The Recorder will record the audio according to the current TV tuner setting (Stereo, Mono or SAP). Use the AUDIO button to set the audio before switching the Recorder to Standby mode.
Timer Recording Troubleshooting Even though the timer is set, the recorder will not record when: The power has been unplugged or the power supply has been stopped. There is no disc (or tape) loaded. A non-recordable disc (or tape) is loaded. Disc Protect is set to [ON] in the Disc menu (see page 23). There are already 99 titles (DVD-RW, DVD-R), 49 titles (DVD+RW, DVD+R) recorded on the disc. You cannot enter a timer program when: A recording is already underway.
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Recording; from External You can record from an external component, such as a camcorder or VCR, connected to any of the Recorder's external inputs. 1. Make sure that the component you want to record from is connected properly to the Recorder. See page 17. 2. Press AV INPUT repeatedly to select the external input to record from. AVl : AudioNideo panel. Input mounted on back AV2: AudioNideo panel. Input mounted on front DV: DV Input mounted on front panel. 3. Load a recordable disc or tape. 4.
iiiiiiiiiiiiii Recording from DV Input 1. Make sure your digital camcorder is connected to the front panel DV IN jack. See page 17. Before DV dubbing You can connect a bY-equipped camcorder to this recorder using a single DV cable for input and output of audio, video, data and control signals. • This recorder is only compatible with DV-format (DVC-SD, DV25) camcorders. Digital satellite tuners and Digital VHS video recorders are not compatible.
Editing Title List and Chapter Menu Overview List 12. Zl 3 5 67 Using the Title List menu you can edit video content. The editing features available in the Title List menu depend on whether you are editing video on DVD, and whether you're editing Original content, or a Playlist. There are two ways to edit VR mode DVD-RW discs. You can directly edit the Original content of the disc, or you can create and edit a Playlist.
VR Mode: Original P Ia y Ii st Ed it i ng Titles, Chapters and Chapter lrt rml | Markers Imil You can create chapters within a title by inserting chapter marks at the desired points. and Parts Titles in the disc's original content contain one or more chapters. When you insert a disc's title into the Playlist, all the chapters within that title also appear. In other words, chapters in the Playlist behave exactly as chapters on a DVD-Video disc do. Parts are sections of Original or Playlist titles.
Making a New Playlist Use this function to add an Original title or chapter to the Playlist. When you do this, the whole title is put into the Playlist (you can delete bits you don't need later - see [Deleting an Original or Playlist Title/Chapter] on page 45). The title appears in the Playlist complete with the chapter markers that appear in the Original. However, if you add more chapter markers to the Original later, these are not automatically copied over into the Playlist title.
Deleting an Original Playlist Title/Chapter or When you erase a title or chapter from the Playlist menu, you oNy remove it from the Playlist; the title/chapter remains in the Original menu. If you choose to delete a title or chapter from the Original (title/chapter) menu, the title or chapter is actually deleted from the disc and the remaining time available for recording increases. Titles/chapters deleted from the Original are also removed from the Playlist.
Naming Notes: a Title Names can be up to 32 characters long. You can name Original and Playlist titles independently. For discs formatted on a different recorder, you will see only a limited character set. 1. Choose the title you want to name on the Title List menu, then press ENTER. The menu options appears on the left side of the menu. When recording on DVD-R, DVD+R or DVD+RW discs, the entered name is displayed on the DVD player only after finalization. 2.
Moving a Play!ist Chapter zr rm Use this function to re-arrange the playing order of Playlist chapters on the Chapter List=Playlist menu. NOte: Tip: If you select a hidden chapter or title on the TITLE LIST or Chapter List menu, you can 'show' it by choosing [Show] option on the menu. After doing that, you are able to see the chapter or title. This function is not available if there is only one chapter. 1. Select a chapter on the Chapter List-Playlist menu. 2. Press ENTER.
Divide One Title Into Two Combining Into One Two Chapters Use this command to split a title up into two new titles. Use this function to combine two adjacent chapters into one. 1. On the Title List menu, select a title you want to divide then press ENTER. The menu options appears on the left side of the screen. 1. On the Chapter List menu, select the second chapter of the two chapters you want to combine then press ENTER The menu options appears on the left side of the screen. 2.
Overwriting Recording 2. Press TITLE in Play mode or DVD tuner mode. Title List menu will appear as shown below. To overwrite a new video recording on a previously recorded title, follow these steps. This feature is not available for DVD+Rs, that always record at the end of the Disc. 1. Select input source you want to record (TV channel, AVl-2, DV). 2. Press DISC MENU/LIST to display the TITLE LIST menu. 3. To play back a title, select the title you want then press ENTER or PLAY (1_-).
Language Code List Use this list to input your desired language for the following initial settings: Disc Audio, Disc Subtitle, Disc Menu.
iiiiiiiiii Check the following guide for the possible cause of a problem before contacting service. Symptom Cause Correction No power. • The power cord is disconnected. • Plug the power cord into the wall outlet securely. Abnormal or no picture. • The TV is not set to receive Recorder signal output, • Select the appropriate video input mode on the TV so the picture from the Recorder appears on the TV screen. • The video cable is not connected securely.
Symptom The Recorder does not start playback. Cause Correction • No disc is inserted. • No tape is inserted, • Insert a disc or tape. (Check that the disc or tape indicator in the display window is lit.) • An unplayable disc is inserted. • Insert a playable disc. (Check the disc type and Regional code.) • The disc is placed upside down. • Place the disc with the playback side down. • The disc is not placed within the guide, • Place the disc on the disc tray correctly inside the guide.
iiiiiiiiiiiii Symptom Cause Correction Picture or sound of • Antenna or cables are loose. • Tighten connections or replace cable. broadcasting channel is weak or missing. • Wrong Tuning Band is selected in the Recorder Setup menu. • Try ]Tuning Band Select] options; see page 20 for details. Can't play disc recorded on this Recorder on • The disc was recorded in Video mode. • Finalize the disc; see page 23. • Some players will not play even a finalized disc recorded in Video mode. • No solution.
General Power requirements AC 120 V, 60 Hz Power consumption Power On : 27 W, Power Off : 0.7 W Dimensions (approx.) Mass (approx.) Operating temperature Operating humidity Signa! system 430 X 78.5 X 310 mm (t6.9 x 3.1 x 12.2 inches) (w x h x d) 5.2 kg (11.
DVD Specifications Laser system Semiconductor laser, wavelength 650 nm Frequency response DVD (PCM 48 kHz): 8 Hz to 22 kHz, CD: 8 Hz to 20 kHz Signal-to-noise ratio Harmonic distortion More than 95dB Less than 0.008% More than 90 dB Dynamic range Inputs ANTENNA IN Antenna or CATV input, 75 ohms VIDEO IN (AV1,2) 1.0 Vp-p 75 ohms, sync negative, RCAjack x 2 AUDIO IN (AV1,2) S-VIDEO IN -6 dBm more than 47 kohms, RCA jack (L, R) x 2 (Y) 1.0 V (p-p), 75 O, negative sync, Mini DIN 4-pin x 1 (C) 0.
WARRANTY (Only in U.S.A.) _r _r ** LIMITED *_r WARRANTY I ONLY FOR PRODUCT PURCHASED IUSA ONLY l IN U.S.A. I CONSUMER VIDEO .* 1-90 JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA (JVC) warrants this product and all parts thereof, except as set forth below TO THE ORIGINAL RETAIL PURCHASER to be FREE FROM DEFECTIVE MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP the date of original purchase for the period shown below. ("The Warranty Period") .
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