DVD & HDD VIDEO RECORDER DR-MH50S 17 CABLE/SAT TV OPEN/ CLOSE TV AV DVD STANDBY ON DVD TV/CBL/SAT VIDEO HDD DVD TV PR CANCEL AUX MEMO/MARK LIVE DUBBING EDIT PROGRAMME TV TOP MENU NAVIGATION ENTER MENU RETURN PREVIOUS NEXT SLOW PLAY/SELECT REC STOP/ CLEAR SLOW PAUSE JUMP REC MODE DISPLAY ON SCREEN HELP HDD DVD VIDEO SAT VPS/PDC SET UP 1 STANDBY/ON AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE LIVE CHECK PROGRESSIVE SCAN PULL - OPEN F1 DV S-VIDEO VIDEO DV IN L(MONO)-AUDIO-R INSTRUC
EN 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.
SAFETY FIRST For Italy: AIt 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.’95B The STANDBY/ON A button does not completely shut off mains power from the unit, but switches operating current on and off. ABB shows electrical power standby and ACB shows ON.
EN CONTENTS SAFETY FIRST 2 Safety Precautions .........................................................................2 DISC INFORMATION 5 About Discs ....................................................................................5 INDEX 10 INSTALLING YOUR NEW UNIT 16 Basic Connections .......................................................................16 INITIAL SETTINGS 17 Auto Set Up..................................................................................
DISC INFORMATION About Discs Recordable/Playable Discs You can use discs with the following logos for recording and playback. DVD-RAM DVD-RW 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 – 3x speed 12 cm: 4.7 GB/9.4 GB Ver. 1.1/1x – 2x speed (Video mode/VR mode) Ver. 1.2/4x speed (Video mode/VR mode) DVD-R 12 cm: 4.7 GB 8 cm: 1.4 GB Ver. 2.0/1x – 4x/8x speed (Video mode) ● The above table is based on the information as of October 2004.
EN DISC INFORMATION Discs For Playback Only Unplayable Discs 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 CD-RW CD-ROM JPEG/MP3 files CD-DA/JPEG/ MP3 files ● Playback may not be performed depending on the characteristics and condition of the disc used. ● DTS Audio CDs can also be played back (An optional DTS decoder is required).
DISC INFORMATION 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.
EN DISC INFORMATION DVD VIDEO Marks Placing A Disc 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. Opening the disc tray Press M to open the disc tray.
DISC INFORMATION 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.
EN INDEX Front View A B D C E F G H I HDD J DVD VIDEO 1 STANDBY/ON F1 DV S-VIDEO K A B C D E F G H I Infrared Beam Receiving Window Front Display Panel A pg. 12 Disc Tray Open/Close Button (M) A pg. 8 Stop Button (o) A pg. 24, 40 Play Button (I) A pg. 24, 40 Pause Button (W) A pg. 24, 40 Record Button (R) A pg. 35, 38 HDD Button A pg. 38 ● This button will not function during navigation mode or set up mode. J DVD Button A pg.
INDEX EN 11 Rear View A I B C D J A Antenna Input Connector [ANTENNA IN] A pg. 16 B Component Video Output Connectors [COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y/PB/PR)] A pg. 16 C S-video Output Connector [S-VIDEO] A pg. 16 D Audio Output Connectors [AUDIO OUT (RIGHT/LEFT)] A pg. 61, 69 E AV COMPU LINK Connector* * Not function with this unit. F Digital Audio Output Connectors [DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL/COAXIAL)] A pg. 61, 69 G Cooling Fan ● This prevents the temperature from rising inside the unit.
EN INDEX Front Display Panel A B C D K E L A VPS/PDC Indicator A pg. 46 Appears when checking if the station being received transmits a VPS/PDC signal. Disc Type Indicator When a disc is loaded, the type of the disc is indicated. Disc Status Indicator When a disc is running, the disc marks rotate. During High-Speed Search: Rotate faster than normal playback. During Slow Motion: Rotate slower than normal playback. While recording: Inner red ring lights in the same way as normal playback.
INDEX Remote Control CABLE/SAT TV A B C OPEN/ CLOSE TV AV DVD STANDBY ON DVD TV/CBL/SAT VIDEO HDD DVD V W X Y TV Z D PR E CANCEL AUX MEMO/MARK LIVE DUBBING EDIT a F G b H I PROGRAMME TV TOP MENU NAVIGATION J c d e ENTER f K L MENU RETURN PREVIOUS NEXT SLOW PLAY/SELECT SLOW M N REC STOP/ CLEAR PAUSE JUMP O P REC MODE DISPLAY ON SCREEN HELP Q g h i j k l m n o p R S SAT VPS/PDC SET UP q AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE PROGRESSIVE SCAN r T LIVE CHECK U s A O
EN INDEX On-Screen Display When ASUPERIMPOSEB is set to AAUTOB 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 pressing REC MODE (Appears for eight seconds.
INDEX On-Screen Display (DV Dubbing) When capturing images from the external DV equipment HDD A B C D E F G H I J K 0:00 1:00 FR360 00:00:00. 00 12bit DV JVC 2:00 GR-DV3500 DV 00:00:00.
EN INSTALLING YOUR NEW UNIT Basic Connections TV aerial cable Mains outlet To [ANTENNA IN] Mains power cord To [L-1 IN/OUT] To [AUDIO OUT] To [ANTENNA OUT] RF cable (supplied) To [COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y/PB/ PR)] Audio cable (not supplied) 21-pin SCART cable (supplied) Back of unit To [S-VIDEO OUT] S-Video cable (not supplied) Component video cable (not supplied) TV 8 Basic Connection To connect to a TV with 21-pin SCART input connector ^ A Disconnect the TV aerial cable from the TV.
INITIAL SETTINGS 3 Auto Set Up Auto Channel Set/Auto Clock Set/Auto Guide Programme Number Set Press selection keys to select the language of your choice, then press ENTER. The AUTO SET/ T-V LINK display appears on the TV screen. * If you live in Belgium (BELGIUM) or Switzerland (SUISSE), you also need to select your language. * If you live in Hungary (MAGYARORSZÁG), Czech Republic (ČESKÁ REPUBLIKA), Poland (POLSKA) or other countries in Eastern Europe (OTHER EASTERN), set the clock manually.
EN INITIAL SETTINGS Preset Download Auto Channel Set by Downloading from TV/Auto Clock Set/Auto Guide Programme Number Set ATTENTION: 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.
INITIAL SETTINGS Results Of Auto Set Up/Preset Download Appearing 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 – A pg.
EN INITIAL SETTINGS On-screen Language Set Language This unit offers you the choice to view on-screen messages in 10 different languages. ● Turn on the unit. ● Turn on the TV and select the AV mode. ● Slide the TV/CABLE/SAT/DVD switch to DVD. CABLE/SAT TV 1 2 Press SET UP to access the Main Menu screen. 3 Press selection keys to select ADISPLAY SETB, then press G. DVD 4 5 ENTER Selection Keys FGDE 6 Press selection keys to select AFUNCTION SET UPB, then press G.
INITIAL SETTINGS EN 21 1 Press SET UP to access the Main Menu screen. ● You cannot set the monitor type during recording or playback. Monitor Set You can select the monitor type depending on the TV used when you play back DVD VIDEO discs recorded for wide-screen TVs. ● Turn on the unit. ● Turn on the TV and select the AV mode. ● Slide the TV/CABLE/SAT/DVD switch to DVD. 2 Press selection keys to select AFUNCTION SET UPB, then press G. 3 Press selection keys to select AVIDEO IN/OUTB, then press G.
EN SAT CONTROL SET Satellite Receiver Control Setting Satellite receiver The following procedure is required if you receive satellite channels through a satellite receiver. Approximately 20 seconds before the a timer programming (A pg. 45) or Manual Timer programming (A pg. 47) starts, the unit sets its input mode to AL-2B and automatically switches the satellite receiver’s channels using the provided Satellite Controller.
SAT CONTROL SET 11 Check the result of the test. If the satellite receiver’s channel number has been changed to the same one as you set in step 9 Press selection keys to select AYESB, then press ENTER to finish the Sat Control Set mode. If the satellite receiver’s channel number has not been changed correctly Press selection keys to select ANOB, then press ENTER. Then perform the procedure again from step 6.
EN BASIC OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK To play back an MP3/JPEG disc, see APlayback With MP3/WMA/ JPEG NavigationB (A pg. 57). Basic Playback 1 Load a disc. ● For details, refer to APlacing A DiscB (A pg. 8). ● Pressing I also closes the disc tray. ● Playback begins automatically if an auto-playback DVD disc is loaded. ● Turn on the unit. ● Turn on the TV and select the AV mode. ● Slide the TV/CABLE/SAT/DVD switch to DVD. 2 3 Press DVD so that the DVD lamp lights up on the unit.
BASIC OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK 25 Locating The Start Point Of The Item Or Skip The Item Playback Features ● Turn on the unit. ● Turn on the TV and select the AV mode. ● Slide the TV/CABLE/SAT/DVD switch to DVD. ● Press DVD so that the DVD lamp lights up on the unit. CABLE/SAT TV x EN Press S or T during playback. ● Pressing T locates the start point or marked points of the item or skips the item in the forward direction, then resumes playback.
EN BASIC OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK Slow Motion 1 2 Resume Function Press W to pause during playback. Press SLOW – (O) or SLOW + (N) for 2 or more seconds. ● Each press of SLOW – (O) or SLOW + (N) increases the slow motion speed for each direction. ● Slow motion for reverse direction cannot be performed with Video CD/SVCD discs. 1 Skip Search Jump Search You can locate a scene ahead or behind the current one by jumping scenes according to selected time intervals (A pg.
BASIC OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK CABLE/SAT TV EN 27 Checking The Time Information DVD DVD You can check time information of a disc on the front display panel and the TV screen.
EN BASIC OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK Subtitle Selection Audio Language/Sound Selection Some DVD VIDEO discs contain more than one subtitle language, from among which you can choose the desired subtitle language. AhB appears on the TV screen at the beginning of the part where more than one subtitle language are recorded. Some DVD VIDEO discs contain the multiple audio language or sound. You can select the desired audio language or sound.
BASIC OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK A B C D E F Using The On-screen Bar The on-screen bar allows you to control various playback functions. Some of the functions operated on Navigation Menu can be controlled on the On-screen bar. ATTENTION: The on-screen bar can also be used for the HDD deck. Be sure to clear Library Database Navigation screen by pressing NAVIGATION. CABLE/SAT TV DVD G H I J K L EN 29 Disc type. Select this for Repeat Playback. (A pg. 30) Select this for A-B Repeat Playback. (A pg.
EN BASIC OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK Repeat Playback A-B Repeat Playback You can repeat playback as you like according to the type of disc. You can repeat the desired part. 1 2 Press ON SCREEN twice to access the on-screen bar. During playback Press selection keys to select AxB, then press ENTER. The pop-up window appears under the selected item. 1 2 3 TITLE 99 CHAPTER 99 EACH 0:00 DVD- 3D-ON CINEMA AUTO VIDEO 3 Press ON SCREEN twice to access the on-screen bar.
BASIC OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK Locating The Beginning Of A Desired Selection EN 31 CABLE/SAT TV DVD You can locate the beginning of a title, chapter, group or track. 0-9 During playback or while stopped 1 2 3 Press ON SCREEN twice to access the on-screen bar. CANCEL Press selection keys to select A9B, then press ENTER. Press selection keys to select the desired item, then press ENTER. ● Skip this step for Video CD/SVCD and Audio CD.
EN BASIC OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK Simulated Surround Effect Setting The Progressive Mode It is possible to get a simulated surround effect from your stereo system. You can enjoy the virtual surround sound with your 2 channel stereo system. You can obtain optimal picture quality by selecting whether the content on the disc is processed by field (video source) or by frame (film source). 1 2 1 2 3 Press ON SCREEN twice to access the on-screen bar. Press selection keys to select A B, then press ENTER.
BASIC OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK EN Programme Playback Random Playback You can programme up to 30 tracks (Video CD/SVCD or Audio CD) to play back in the desired order. You can play back all the tracks on the disc in random order. While stopped 1 2 1 2 Press ON SCREEN twice to access the on-screen bar. While stopped Press selection keys to select APRGMB, then press ENTER. The programme table appears under on-screen bar. TRACK 99 Press ON SCREEN twice to access the on-screen bar.
EN BASIC OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK 6 Press the number keys to enter your desired four-digit number, then press ENTER. ● If you made a mistake, enter a correct number again. Parental Lock 7 This function restricts playback of DVD VIDEO discs which contain violent (and other) scenes according to the level set by the user. For example, if a movie which includes violent scenes supports the parental lock feature, such scenes which you do not want to let children view can be cut or replaced by other scenes.
BASIC OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK 35 Press o twice to stop recording. ● It takes about 10 seconds to end the writing session when you stop recording. Basic Recording ● Turn on the unit. ● Turn on the TV and select the AV mode. ● Slide the TV/CABLE/SAT/DVD switch to DVD. ATTENTION: It is not possible to record programmes on a DVD-R disc which has already been finalised.
EN BASIC OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK Instant Timer Recording (ITR) Recording Features This easy method lets you record for 30 minutes to 6 hours (selectable in 30 minutes interval), and shuts the unit off after recording is finished. ● Turn on the unit. ● Turn on the TV and select the AV mode. ● Slide the TV/CABLE/SAT/DVD switch to DVD. ● Press DVD so that the DVD lamp lights up on the unit. 7 1 2 Press R on the unit to start recording.
BASIC OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK EN 37 Free Rate Function Receiving Stereo And Bilingual Programmes To record the entire programme, the unit automatically sets the appropriate recording mode depending on the combination of the total time of the programme to be recorded and either the remaining disc space or the specified recording time (from 60 minutes to 480 minutes).
EN BASIC OPERATIONS ON HDD DECK Pause recording on HDD deck It is not possible to pause recording. Pressing W initiates Live Memory Playback. However, it is still possible to pause recording only when recording the channels of external sources (AL-1B, AL-2B, AF-1B, and ADVB). While holding R, press W on the remote. To resume recording, while holding R, press I on the remote. No operation can be made with the buttons on the unit. Basic Recording ● Turn on the unit.
BASIC OPERATIONS ON HDD DECK 39 Watch Another Programme While Recording On The Unit Recording Features EN While recording is going on, you can watch another programme on the TV by using the TV’s tuner. ● Turn on the unit. ● Turn on the TV and select the AV mode. ● Slide the TV/CABLE/SAT/DVD switch to DVD. ● Press HDD on the remote so that the HDD lamp lights up on the unit. NOTE: It is required that the remote control is set to be able to operate the TV in advance. (A pg.
EN BASIC OPERATIONS ON HDD DECK Basic Playback Playback Features ● Turn on the unit. ● Turn on the TV and select the AV mode. ● Slide the TV/CABLE/SAT/DVD switch to DVD. ● Turn on the unit. ● Turn on the TV and select the AV mode. ● Slide the TV/CABLE/SAT/DVD switch to DVD. ● Press HDD so that the HDD lamp lights up on the unit.
BASIC OPERATIONS ON HDD DECK EN 41 One Touch Replay Marking Positions To Play Back Again Later You can move back the playback position slightly. Press w. ● Each press skips back for approximately 7 seconds and resumes playback. ● Pressing while paused skips back for approximately 7 seconds and resumes pause. It is possible to mark positions (up to 999 points) where you want to play back once again later, and start playback from a marked position.
EN LIVE MEMORY PLAYBACK Recording/playback Status Display Live Memory Playback CABLE/SAT TV DVD ● Turn on the unit. ● Turn on the TV and select the AV mode. ● Slide the TV/CABLE/SAT/DVD switch to DVD. ● Press HDD or DVD to select the HDD or DVD deck. This unit records pictures onto the hard disc and DVD-RAM disc, instead of video tapes, then plays back the pictures recorded on the disc.
LIVE MEMORY PLAYBACK Buttons To Be Used During Live Memory Playback ● Turn on the unit. ● Turn on the TV and select the AV mode. ● Slide the TV/CABLE/SAT/DVD switch to DVD. ● Press HDD or DVD to select the desired deck for Live Memory Playback. CABLE/SAT TV HDD DVD DVD A B C D E G F H K L I J M A LIVE Returns to on air programme screen. When a confirmation message appears by pressing this button during timer programming or title editing, etc.
EN LIVE MEMORY PLAYBACK Temporary recording for Live Memory (HDD deck only) This unit automatically records the channel being received, within the specified range of time, to the reserved space on the hard disc. The time range can be set for 30 minutes, 1 hour, and 3 hours. (A pg. 71) NOTE: Previous temporary recordings will be overwritten since the unit is always recording the channel being received.
TIMER RECORDING c Timer Programming You can programme this unit to timer record as many as 16 programmes. With the a system, timer programming is greatly 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 a number. ● 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/CABLE/SAT/DVD switch to DVD.
EN TIMER RECORDING Weekly/Daily Recording VPS/PDC Recording You can record programmes with one of the following weekly/daily timer settings. For the HDD deck When you select a mode other than ONCE, the space on the hard disk drive is saved for new recordings by overwriting previous recordings. To prevent loss of a needed recording, backup programmes you wish to save by dubbing them to DVD discs before overwriting previous recordings.
TIMER RECORDING Manual Timer Programming You can programme this unit to timer record as many as 16 programmes. If you do not know the a number for the programme you wish to record, use the following procedure to set your unit to timer record the programme. 9 Press selection keys to select ACONFIRMB, then press ENTER. 10 Set the other recording options as required. ● Refer to step 8 in Ac Timer ProgrammingB (A pg. 45).
EN TIMER RECORDING CABLE/SAT TV DVD Check Programmes To check the whole list of programmes 1 Press PROGRAMME to access the programme top screen. PROGRAMME NAVIGATION TIMER PROGRAMME 2 PROGRAMME ENTER Selection Keys FGDE SHOWVIEW CALENDAR PR. Press selection keys SELECT WITH @ 2 THEN PRESS [ENTER] to select APROGRAMME LISTB, PRESS [PROGRAMME] PROGRAMME CHECK TO EXIT then press ENTER.
TIMER RECORDING Automatic Satellite Programme Recording (HDD Deck Only) EN 49 ● Make sure the satellite receiver is connected to the unit’s [L-2 IN/DECODER] connector. ● Programme the timer on the satellite receiver. ● Slide the TV/CABLE/SAT/DVD switch to DVD. This function allows you to automatically record a satellite programme which is timer programmed on your external satellite receiver.
EN NAVIGATION Using Library Database Navigation system, you can easily modify registered information, edit the title or play list, as well as search for the beginning of each title. Library Database Navigation The Library Database Navigation enables you to search and select the desired titles recorded on the HDD deck and the DVD deck very easily. You can record up to 99 titles on a disc.
NAVIGATION Scan For Beginning Of Title CABLE/SAT TV DVD NAVIGATION Selection Keys FGDE 4 8 ● Turn on the TV and select the AV mode. ● Slide the TV/CABLE/SAT/DVD switch to DVD. ● Press HDD or DVD to choose the corresponding deck. ● Load a DVD disc to modify. DVD MEMO ENTER 9 ATTENTION: ● It is not possible to modify discs recorded on DVD units from other manufacturers. ● You cannot perform timer recording during editing the index by pressing EDIT.
EN NAVIGATION Modify Title Name Protect Title (DVD-RAM & DVD-RW (VR mode) only) 1 Perform steps 1 – 4 of AModify IndexB (A pg. 51) before continuing. 2 3 Press selection keys to select ANAMEB, then press ENTER. 1 Press selection keys to select AALPHABETB, ASYMBOL1B or ASYMBOL2B. Perform steps 1 – 2 of AModify IndexB (A pg. 51) before continuing. 2 Press selection keys to select APROTECTB, then press ENTER. 3 Press selection keys to select a title you want to protect, then press ENTER.
NAVIGATION Delete Unwanted Part Of The Title (DVD-RAM & DVD-RW (VR mode) only) 2 3 1 Perform steps 1 – 2 of AModify IndexB (A pg. 51) before continuing. Press selection keys to select ADEL SCENB, then press ENTER. Press selection keys to select a title whose unwanted part you want to delete, then press ENTER. 4 Press I to start playback. Press O or N to find the point where you want the deletion to begin, then press W. 5 Confirm the arrow is on AINB, then press ENTER. 6 Press I to start playback.
EN NAVIGATION Create Play List Edit Play List Information ● Turn on the TV and select the AV mode. ● Slide the TV/CABLE/SAT/DVD switch to DVD. ● Press HDD or DVD to choose the corresponding deck. ● Load a DVD disc to modify. ATTENTION: ● It is not possible to modify discs recorded on DVD units from other manufacturers. ● You cannot perform timer recording during editing the index by pressing EDIT. Press EDIT to clear the editing screen before performing timer recording.
NAVIGATION Add scenes Delete Play List 1 Perform steps 1 – 5 of AEdit ScenesB (A pg. 54) before continuing. Press EDIT. The Editing screen appears. 2 1 2 Press selection keys to select ASEL. TITLEB, then press ENTER. 3 3 Perform steps 4 – 11 in ACreate Play ListB (A pg. 54). Press selection keys to select ADELETEB under APLAY LISTB, then press ENTER. Move Scenes 1 Perform steps 1 – 5 of AEdit ScenesB (A pg. 54) before continuing. 2 3 Press selection keys to select AMOVEB, then press ENTER.
EN NAVIGATION Scan For Title From Library Edit Library Information 1 Press NAVIGATION. The Library Database Navigation screen appears. 2 Title information can be registered in the unit’s memory for up to 600 DVD discs, 2,000 titles. It is helpful when finding a desired title (or play list) by sorting according to the sort options registered during (or after) recording. ● Turn on the TV and select the AV mode. ● Slide the TV/CABLE/SAT/DVD switch to DVD.
NAVIGATION Playback With MP3/WMA/JPEG Navigation This unit can play back discs that MP3/WMA sound files and JPEG image files taken with digital still cameras or other devices are recorded. The MP3/WMA/JPEG Navigation enables you to search and select the desired files recorded on CD-R/RW or CD-ROM discs very easily. ● Turn on the TV and select the AV mode. ● Slide the TV/CABLE/SAT/DVD switch to DVD. ● Press DVD to select the DVD deck.
EN EDITING 3 Dubbing ● Turn on the unit. ● Turn on the TV and select the AV mode. ● Slide the TV/CABLE/SAT/DVD switch to DVD. 4 CABLE/SAT TV DVD MARK Selection Keys FGDE I R o DUBBING TO DVD HIGH SPEED JUST MANUAL SELECT WITH @ Press selection keys THEN PRESS [ENTER] TO HDD to select indexes (small PRESS [DUBBING] TITLE pictures) of desired TO EXIT original recordings ENTER DUBBING and/or play lists, then EXIT SELECT press MARK. After selecting all indexes you want to dub, press ENTER.
EDITING Manual Dubbing (From HDD To DVD) It is possible to perform dubbing in the desired transfer rate. 1 2 3 Load a recordable disc. 4 Perform step 4 of AHigh Speed Dubbing (From HDD To DVD)B (A pg. 58). The Manual Dubbing screen appears. 5 Press selection keys to select AREC MODEB, then press ENTER. Press selection keys to select the desired option, then press ENTER. 6 Press selection keys to select ACONFIRMB, then press ENTER. Press DUBBING to access the Dubbing Menu screen.
EN EDITING The following on-screen display for DV dubbing appears when ON SCREEN is pressed while the channel has been set to ADVB. DV Dubbing You can dub programmes from a camcorder or DV equipment connected to the unit with a DV cable. The unit’s remote control allows you the limited control of the connected camcorder or DV equipment functions during dubbing. HDD FR360 12bit 0:00 JVC DV NOTES: ● Use the DV cable VC-VDV 204U for connection.
EDITING 9 Press selection keys to select , then press ENTER. The dubbing starts. ● Playback on the external DV equipment and recording on the unit should start simultaneously. ● To pause dubbing, press selection keys to select , then press ENTER. Both the unit and the external DV equipment pause dubbing. Pressing W on the unit also works the same way. 10 Press selection keys to select , then press ENTER. Then press o. The DV equipment stops.
EN EDITING Edit From A Camcorder ● Slide the TV/CABLE/SAT/DVD switch to DVD. You can use a camcorder as the source player and your unit as the recording deck. A If the camcorder has no S-VIDEO output connector: Recorder To [VIDEO/AUDIO ((MONO) L/R)] input 1 Make connections. A If the camcorder has no S-VIDEO output connector: ^ connect the camcorder’s AUDIO/VIDEO OUT connectors to the unit’s [VIDEO/AUDIO ((MONO) L/R)] input connectors on the front panel.
EDITING Edit To Or From Another Recorder You can use your unit as the source player or as the recording deck. NOTES: ● When using another recorder as the recording deck, refer to its instruction manual. ● It is not possible to dub copy-protected contents. An error message will appear on the TV screen.
EN EDITING * The boldface settings below indicate the settings at your purchase. Output/Input Set 8 L-1 OUTPUT ^ SCART VIDEO / SCART S-VIDEO / SCART RGB / COMPONENT SCART VIDEO: ● Turn on the TV and select the AV mode. ● Slide the TV/CABLE/SAT/DVD switch to DVD. If a connected appliance’s input is compatible only with regular video signals, set to ASCART VIDEOB. CABLE/SAT TV SCART S-VIDEO: DVD If a connected appliance’s input is compatible with Y/C signals, set to ASCART S-VIDEOB.
EDITING EN 65 L-2 Select Setting F-1 Input Setting Set AL-2 SELECTB to the appropriate mode depending on the type of appliance connected to the unit’s [L-2 IN/DECODER] connector. Set AF-1 INPUTB to the appropriate mode depending on the connector (VIDEO or S-VIDEO) being used on the front panel. 1 Perform steps 1 and 2 of AL-1 Output And L-1 Input SettingB (A pg. 64). 1 Perform steps 1 and 2 of AL-1 Output And L-1 Input SettingB (A pg. 64).
EN REMOTE CONTROL Remote Control Functions CABLE/SAT TV TV AV/VIDEO 1 Remote Control 1/2/3/4 Code Switching The remote control is capable of controlling four JVC video units independently. Each of the units can respond to one of the four codes (1, 2, 3 or 4). The remote control is preset to send code 3 signals because your unit is initially set to respond to code 3 signals. You can easily modify your unit to respond to code 1, 2 or 4 signals.
REMOTE CONTROL BRAND NAME JVC FERGUSON FINLUX FUNAI LG/GOLDSTAR GRUNDIG HITACHI ITT MITSUBISHI MIVAR NEC NOKIA PANASONIC PHILIPS RCA SAMSUNG SANYO SHARP SONY THOMSON TOSHIBA CODE 01, 23, 24, 25 27 30 32 18 19 10 28 03 29 20 31 04, 11 02 05 12, 33, 34, 35 13, 16 06 07 26 08, 14 Satellite Receiver Multi-Brand Remote Control Your remote control can operate the basic functions of your satellite receiver set.
EN SYSTEM CONNECTIONS Connecting To A Satellite Receiver Simple Connections This is an example of a simple connection if your TV has one 21-pin AV input (SCART) connector. Connect the satellite receiver to the [L-2 IN/DECODER] connector, then connect the [L-1 IN/OUT] connector to the TV’s connector. NOTES: ● Set AL-2 SELECTB to AVIDEOB or AS-VIDEOB. (A pg. 65) ● You can use the Automatic Satellite Programme Recording function (A pg. 49) with this connection.
SYSTEM CONNECTIONS Connecting To A Dolby Digital Decoder Or An Amplifier With Built-in DTS These instructions enable you to connect your unit to a Dolby Digital Decoder or an amplifier with built-in DTS.
EN SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS 6 Mode Set Press SET UP to complete the setting. * The boldface settings below indicate the settings at your purchase. AUDIO OUTPUT ● Turn on the unit. ● Turn on the TV and select the AV mode. ● Slide the TV/CABLE/SAT/DVD switch to DVD. 8 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT ^ DOLBY DIGITAL/PCM / STREAM/ PCM / PCM ONLY Set to the appropriate mode according to the type of the device connected to [DIGITAL AUDIO OUT] connector.
SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS EN DISC PLAY SET UP REC/PLAY SET UP 8 RESUME ^ OFF / ON / DISC RESUME 8 XP MODE REC AUDIO ^ DOLBY DIGITAL / LINEAR PCM When this function is set to AONB or ADISC RESUMEB, you can use the resume function. (A pg. 26) OFF: You cannot use the resume function. ON: You can start playback from the resume point of the placed disc. DISC RESUME: The unit retains a memory of the resume points of the last 30 discs played back, even though they have been ejected.
EN SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS DISPLAY SET 8 SUPERIMPOSE ^ OFF / AUTO When this function is set to AAUTOB, various operational indicators appear on the TV screen. Messages appear in the selected language. (A pg. 20) OFF: To turn off superimposed indications. AUTO: To superimpose operational indications for approximately five seconds just after the corresponding operation. NOTES: ● Even when ASUPERIMPOSEB is set to AOFFB, you can display the various operational indicators by pressing ON SCREEN.
SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS c System Setup IMPORTANT: Normally, Auto Set Up (A pg. 17), Preset Download (A pg. 18) or Auto Channel Set (A pg. 74) sets the Guide Programme numbers automatically. You need to set the Guide Programme numbers manually only in the following cases.
EN SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS 7 Tuner Set Press ENTER twice. ● When you have Your unit needs to memorise all necessary stations in channel positions in order to record TV programmes. Auto Channel Set automatically assigns all receivable stations in your area to call them up by using the PR +/– buttons without going through any vacant channels. ● Turn on the unit. ● Turn on the TV and select the AV mode. ● Slide the TV/CABLE/SAT/DVD switch to DVD.
SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS EN 75 Manual Channel Set Delete A Channel Store channels that were not stored during Auto Set Up (A pg. 17), Preset Download (A pg. 18) or Auto Channel Set (A pg. 74). 1 2 3 Perform steps 1 – 5 of AManual Channel SetB (A pg. 75). 4 Press SET UP or RETURN to close the Confirmation screen. 1 2 Press SET UP to access the Main Menu screen. 3 4 Press selection keys to select ATUNER SETB, then press G. 5 6 Press selection keys to select AEDITB, then press ENTER.
EN SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS When Receiving A Scrambled Broadcast 1 2 3 Set AL-2 SELECTB to ADECODERB. (A pg. 65) Perform steps 1 – 5 of AManual Channel SetB (A pg. 75). Press selection keys to select the channel position broadcasting scrambled programmes, then press ENTER. The Confirmation screen appears. 4 Press selection keys to select ADECODERB, then press ENTER. 5 Press selection keys to set ADECODERB to AONB, then press ENTER. 6 Press RETURN to return to the Manual Channel Set screen.
SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS EN 77 5 Clock Set IMPORTANT: If you performed Auto Set Up (A pg. 17) or Preset Download (A pg. 18), without ever having set the clock previously, the unit’s built-in clock is also set automatically. Perform the following steps only if ^ ^ Auto Clock Set has not been performed correctly by Auto Set Up or Preset Download. OR ^ you want to change Just Clock setting. (See AJust ClockB in the right column) 6 Press selection keys to select ATV PROGRAMMEB, then press ENTER.
EN SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS Format A Disc (DVD Deck Only) Some DVD-RAM/RW discs are unformatted. Format the disc when you use an unformatted disc or you want to delete all recordings and data on the disc. ATTENTION: ● When a disc is formatted, all recordings and data are erased. It is impossible to restore them. ● Never turn off the unit or disconnect the mains power cord while ANOW FORMATTING...B is displayed on the TV screen. ● Turn on the unit. ● Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.
SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS Finalise A Disc (DVD Deck Only) EN 79 Finalise A DVD-R/RW Disc 1 Perform steps 1 to 3 of AFormat A DVD-RAM DiscB (A pg. 78) before continuing. 2 Finalising DVD-R/RW discs recorded on this unit makes it possible for the discs to be played back on other DVD players. DVD-RW discs are finalised in the mode that the discs were formatted, enabling playback on compatible DVD players. Title names input in the Library Database Navigation are registered as title names in the DVD menu. (A pg.
EN SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS Help Function Tray Lock (DVD Deck Only) Use this function if you encounter problems while operating this unit. ● Turn on the unit. ● Turn on the TV and select the AV mode. ● Slide the TV/CABLE/SAT/DVD switch to DVD. You can lock the disc tray to prohibit the unwanted disc ejection by children. ● Turn off the unit. x CABLE/SAT TV DVD 8 To lock tray While the unit is turned off, press and hold o, then press M on the unit.
TROUBLESHOOTING Before requesting service for a problem, use this chart and see if you can solve the trouble yourself. Small problems are often easily solved, and this can save you the trouble of sending your unit off for repair. Initialising (DVD Deck Only) Malfunction occurs on the unit. N Press A to turn off the unit, press and hold A, then press o for two seconds or more. General No power is supplied to the unit. ● The AC power plug is disconnected from the mains outlet.
EN TROUBLESHOOTING Recording (HDD Deck) TV broadcasts cannot be recorded. ● AL-1B, AL-2B or AF-1B has been selected as the input mode. N Set to the desired channel. Camcorder recording is not possible. Other Problems The image of the TV broadcast appears distorted on the TV screen. For basic connection N Press PROGRESSIVE SCAN for 3 or more seconds so that the Video output indicator (q) lights off on the front display panel. ● The camcorder has not been properly connected.
TROUBLESHOOTING On-screen Message DISC NOT REGISTERED IN THE LIBRARY REGISTER DISC? ● A disc that is not registered in the library has been inserted. Register the disc as necessary. (A pg. 56) INSERT DISC XXXX ● Appears when a title that has been selected in the library is not contained in the loaded disc. CAN NOT RECORD OR MAKE PLAY LIST DELETE UNWANTED TITLES ● Recording and/or editing cannot be performed. ● The number of titles exceeds 99. ● The number of play lists exceeds 99.
EN SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL VIDEO/AUDIO (HDD Deck) Power requirement AC 220 V - 240 VH, 50 Hz/60 Hz Video recording compression system MPEG 2 (VBR) Power consumption Power on: 37 W Power off: 15.6 W Audio recording system Dolby Digital (2 ch) Linear PCM (XP mode only) Temperature Operating: 5°C to 35°C Storage: –20°C to 60°C Recording time Maximum 473 hours (with 250 GB HDD) (XP): Approx. 53 hours (SP): Approx. 109 hours (LP): Approx. 218 hours (EP): Approx. 328 hours (FR): Approx.
APPENDIX Language Code List AA Afar IK Inupiak RN Kirundi AB Abkhazian IN Indonesian RO Rumanian AF Afrikaans IS Icelandic RU Russian AM Ameharic IW Hebrew RW Kinyarwanda AR Arabic JI Yiddish SA Sanskrit AS Assamese JW Javanese SD Sindhi AY Aymara KA Georgian SG Sangho AZ Azerbaijani KK Kazakh SH Serbo-Croatian BA Bashkir KL Greenlandic SI Singhalese BE Byelorussian KM Cambodian SK Slovak BG Bulgarian KN Kannada SL Slovenian BH Bihari KO
EN APPENDIX Country/Area Code List for Parental Lock AD Andorra CK Cook Islands GN Guinea AE United Arab Emirates CL Chile GP Guadeloupe AF Afghanistan CM Cameroon GQ Equatorial Guinea AG Antigua and Barbuda CN China GR Greece AI Anguilla CO Colombia GS South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands AL Albania CR Costa Rica GT Guatemala AM Armenia CU Cuba GU Guam AN Netherlands Antilles CV Cape Verde GW Guinea-Bissau AO Angola CX Christmas Island GY Guya
APPENDIX LC Saint Lucia NU Niue SZ LI Liechtenstein NZ New Zealand TC Turks and Caicos Islands LK Sri Lanka OM Oman TD Chad EN Swaziland LR Liberia PA Panama TF French Southern Territories LS Lesotho PE Peru TG Togo LT Lithuania PF French Polynesia TH Thailand LU Luxembourg PG Papua New Guinea TJ Tajikistan LV Latvia PH Philippines TK Tokelau LY Libyan Arab Jamahiriya PK Pakistan TM Turkmenistan MA Morocco PL Poland TN Tunisia MC Monaco PM Sai
EN APPENDIX TV Station And ID List The AIDB abbreviation is what is shown on-screen in lieu of the station name. The AIDB abbreviation is listed in the Confirmation screen and is displayed on the TV screen when the unit is tuned to a different station.
LIST OF TERMS EN 89 A P A-B Repeat Playback ................................................ 30 Adjusting The Picture Quality ..................................... 32 Angle Selection ........................................................ 27 Audio Channel Selection ........................................... 28 Audio Language/Sound Selection ............................... 28 Auto Channel Set ..................................................... 74 Pan&Scan ...........................................
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