Safety Precautions The rating plate and the safety caution are on the side of the unit. IMPORTANT: * Please read the various precautions on this and next pages before installing or operating the unit. * It should be noted that it may be unlawful to re- record prerecorded tapes, DVDs, or discs without the consent of the owner of copyright in the sound or video recording, broadcast or cable programme and...
DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY JVC shall not be liable for any loss relating to the unit’s failure to properly record, store or playback any content (video, audio or otherwise) for any reason whatsoever.
If the fuse fails again consult your nearest JVC dealer. If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off remove the fuse and dispose of the plug immediately, to avoid a possible shock hazard by inadvertent connection to the mains supply.
Precautions Copyrights Recordings from TV broadcasts or pre-recorded material cannot be used without the consent of the right-holder under copyright law, except for personal enjoyment. Software or broadcasts containing copyright protection signals cannot be recorded or dubbed. Note that broadcasting for profit or public viewing, material recorded/edited using this unit even in miniaturised screens, may infringe on authors’...
Check Out These Capabilities Choose a dubbing that matches your purpose 6 ways to dub HDD Y DVD, HDD Y VHS, and DVD Y VHS dubbing are possible with this single unit. P71] Dub DV tapes (Equipped with DV input terminal) Connect with a DV camcorder, and you can dub DV tapes to the HDD/DVD on this unit.
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Doing this and that is a breeze! Dub an entire VHS tape exactly to a DVD disc (One-Touch Expert Dubbing) Dub an entire VHS tape with recordings to a DVD disc simply by pressing the button on the unit. [ Even I can play back Record and play back using DVD-RAM/-RW/-R discs (Equipped with DVD Multi Drive)
Common Ways to Use Recommended ways of using this unit! Start off by recording to the HDD ABasic Recording (HDD/DVD)B P38] ATimer Programming Using Programme Listing (The GUIDE Plus+ System)B [ To cut away excess portions or commercials ADeleting ScenesB [ P89] To watch only favourite scenes AGathering Favourite Scenes (Play List Creation)B [...
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How to choose a DVD disc At times like these To record repeatedly To play on other units To perform high speed dubbing from the HDD To record programmes that are only recordable once Not sure which disc to For details on the types of discs, see AAbout DiscsB [ When using DVD-RW, DVD-R Formatting is necessary.
Contents DR-MX10SEK VHS & HDD & DVD VIDEO RECORDER H EN Getting Started Safety Precautions... 2 Precautions during Operation ... 3 Some Do’s and Don’ts on the Safe Use of Equipment ... 4 Precautions... 5 Copyrights ... 5 Check Out These Capabilities ... 6 Common Ways to Use...
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To Disable Operation (Child Lock) ...103 To Lock the Disc Tray (Tray Lock) ...103 Changing Remote Control Settings...104 Operating a TV from Other Manufacturers ...104 Using Multiple JVC Recorders ...104 Screen Display ...105 On-Screen Display ...105 Playback Setting Menu Operations ...106 How to Use the Playback Setting Menu ...106...
Converts discs in TV formats other than PAL format (e.g. NTSC format), to PAL format for playback. Commercially available music DVD Discs marked as playable with DVD player can be played. Commercially available video disc Music CD DTS music CDs can also be played. (Decoder required separately.) MP3 and JPEG files in music CD format as well as AISO9660B or Joliet format can be played.
Unplayable Discs DVD-RAM (2.6 GB/5.2 GB) DVD-R DL (single-sided double-layered) +R DL (single-sided double-layered) DVD-R for Authoring CD-ROM/R/RW (including PhotoCD, CD-G) DDCD (1.3 GB Double Density CD) HDCD (High Density CD) Never use discs with their seals or labels peeled off; discs in unusual shapes rather than circular ones;...
Use a dry cleaning cassette to clean the video heads. If unable to obtain a normal picture even after using a cleaning cassette Consult your dealer, or a nearby JVC service centre. H EN VHS Tapes Use D and m tapes. However, S-VHS recordings are not possible.
How to Use this Manual ABCDEFGHILM Applicable media are highlighted on the above icons. HELP GUIDE Selection Keys (FGDE) DUBBING Buttons to use in each step are denoted by step numbers. Other buttons to use are denoted by button names. About this Manual The text in this manual mainly describes operations that use the remote control.
Functions of Each Part Front View Press lightly in the middle of the cover, then pull and open. Eject the Video cassette slot VHS tape STANDBY/ON S-VIDEO VIDEO (MONO)L − AUDIO − R HDD/DVD Record Power (On/Off) Connect video cassette recorder, etc.
Remote Control TV input switch View Help [ P91] TV mute Operate HDD Operate VHS Enter numbers (Number Keys) Switch channels Cancel [ P37, 73] Reset VHS counter [ P102] Auxiliary Switch to external input channel View programme information in the GUIDE Plus+ system [ P47] Enter/Exit the GUIDE Plus+ system...
Selecting Devices to Connect Connection methods vary with the devices used. Refer also to the manuals of the devices to be connected. Turn off the devices before connecting. Install if using the GUIDE Plus+ system via external receiver. Placing the IR Blaster (G-LINK) External receiver Do not place obstructions between the IR blaster (G-LINK) and the...
Receiving via Antenna TO CABLE OR ANTENNA IN/OUT HDD/DVD/VHS HDD/DVD COMPONENT AUDIO VIDEO OUT IN/OUT LEFT RIGHT IN/DECODER HDD/DVD PCM/ STREAM G-LINK COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO SCART cable (supplied) EXT IN ANT IN ANTENNA ANTENNA ANTENNA RF cable (supplied) EN I...
Receiving via External Receiver Connect Using SCART Cable External receiver IR blaster (G-LINK) (supplied) SCART cable (supplied) IMPORTANT: ........................Signals that are input from the external receiver may not be recordable on VHS.
Connect Using Component Video Cable External receiver IR blaster (G-LINK) (supplied) ANTENNA ANTENNA IMPORTANT: ........................To use the component output, be sure to set the following.
Dubbing from DV Camcorder/Video Cassette Recorder S-VIDEO VIDEO L(MONO) -AUDIO- R STANDBY/ON S-VIDEO VIDEO (MONO)L HDD/DVD S-video cable (not supplied) -OUTPUT- S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO L AUDIO R IMPORTANT: ............When connecting the unit to a device equipped with a DV input connector, be sure to use the optional DV cable (VC-VDV204U).
Setup Procedures In order to use this unit correctly, set each item in the following steps. When connecting an antenna and TV, Turn on the TV. Switch the TV to the input (EXT-1, EXT-2, etc.) connected with this unit. Insert the unit’s power plug into the socket. APLEASEB and AWAITB blink alternately on the front display panel as the unit starts up.
Auto Setup Auto setup is a function to easily set this unit’s receiving channel, clock and guide programme number by selecting the region. PREPARATION: ............Switch TV/DVD on the remote control to DVD.
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If you have any difficulty with the above procedures call the JVC Customer Service Hot Line on 0870 330 5000. If auto setup was unsuccessful The clock display on the front display panel will be A- - : - -B.
Preset Download If using a TV that provides the T-V Link function, channel settings can be downloaded from the TV by connecting with a SCART cable. PREPARATION: ............Switch TV/DVD on the remote control to DVD.
Setting TV Screen Size Set in accordance with the monitor type of the connected TV and others. MONITOR TYPE A4:3LBB (Letterbox conversion) Select this if the aspect ratio of your TV is 4:3 (conventional TV). When displaying a 16:9 wide image, it is displayed in full screen with a black band at the top and bottom.
Input/Output Setting The SCART connector supports the connection of composite video signals. Settings must correspond with the type of video signal to use and the device to connect. IMPORTANT: ............For normal use, you can leave the default settings as they are.
The GUIDE Plus+ System Setup Before using the GUIDE Plus+ system, you need to perform initial setup to enable receiving of the host channel carrying the programme data. Take note of the setting especially if you are using an external receiver.
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If not using an external receiver Exit setup. Proceed to step F. If using an external receiver Set up the external receiver. Select AExternal Receiver 1B. SELECT External Receiver 1 CONFIRM Check the message screen. CONFIRM Select and confirm on the type of reception.
The GUIDE Plus+ System Operation of Remote Control Buttons GUIDE Selection Keys ENTER Action INFO DAY(-/+) PAGE+/- Number Keys Screen Layout of the GUIDE Plus+ System Video Window You can watch the current selected channel even while accessing the GUIDE Plus+ system. Menu Bar For selecting the function area.
Types of Area Select the area on the Menu Bar. Grid The screen initially displayed when GUIDE is pressed. (This is the AHomeB area.) Offers information about the programmes. You can select a programme to timer record and remind (watch). Search You can perform a search narrowed down to category, or search by keyword to look for programmes.
Clock Setting Usually performed automatically using auto setup or preset download. If cannot be set automatically in some regions, set them manually. NOTES: ............Just Clock (when set to AONB) adjusts the unit’s built- in clock every 3 hours from 03:00 to 21:00.
VIDEO Plus+ Guide Channel Set Usually performed automatically using auto setup. Set if channel settings are performed manually, or if the receiving channel differs from the channel set using VIDEO Plus+ timer programming. NOTES: ............Guide programme numbers are assigned to the TV stations of the respective broadcast areas, for VIDEO Plus+ timer programming.
Setting Receiving Channels Usually performed automatically using auto setup or preset download. If cannot be set automatically in some regions, set them manually. IMPORTANT: ............If channel settings are performed manually, the VIDEO Plus+ guide channel will not be set.
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Deleting a channel Operate up to step E. Select a channel that you want to delete. SELECT CONFIRM Delete. If the channel is deleted, subsequent channels will move forward one by one. Shifting the channel position Operate up to step E. Select “MOVE”.
Basic Recording (HDD/DVD) ABCDEFGHILM TV programmes can be recorded to the HDD or a DVD disc with ease. You can record up to 500 programmes on the HDD, and 99 programmes on one DVD disc. Simultaneous recording on HDD/DVD and VHS cannot be done.
Select the recording mode. Usually select SP (standard) mode. The recording mode changes each time REC MODE/REMAIN is pressed. Pressing the Selection Keys (FG) also changes See ARecording ModeB [ Recordable time for each recording mode. The shorter the recordable time, the higher the image quality.
Basic Recording (VHS) ABCDEFGHILM TV programmes can be recorded to a VHS tape with ease. Simultaneous recording on HDD/DVD and VHS cannot be done. NOTE: ............Switch TV/DVD on the remote control to DVD.
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Start recording. WHILE HOLDING When operating from the unit, press REC. End recording. Possible operations during recording To pause To resume recording To specify recording stop time (Instant Timer Recording) Unit’s record button VIDEO (MONO)L − AUDIO − R The recording time from the current time can be set.
Basic Playback (Library Database Navigation) ABCDEFGHILM Play back recorded programmes using Library Database Navigation. Library Database Navigation cannot be used for finalised DVD-RW/-R (Video mode) discs. Press TOP MENU or MENU to play back. PREPARATION: ............Switch TV/DVD on the remote control to DVD.
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Select the programme that you wish to watch from the thumbnails. Animated thumbnail SELECT Information on the selected programme CONFIRM Thumbnails are arranged in order of recording date and time. A ANEWB mark is displayed on the thumbnails of programmes that have not been watched. Pages can be advanced using TOP MENU or MENU.
Timer Programming Guide What kind of programming methods are there? From the AGridB area [ From the AScheduleB area GUIDE Plus+ system From the ASearchB area P50] Calendar timer programming P54] Programme navigation AVIDEO Plus+B P52] 6 Ways to Programme Search programmes by channel P46] and time using the screen’s...
Timer Programming Using Programme Listing (The GUIDE Plus+ System) ABCDEFGHILM Timer programming can be done easily from the programme listing by simply pressing the buttons. (One-Button-Record) You can programme a maximum of 16 programmes up to 7 days in advance, including other programmes, within 1 month.
Timer Programming Using VIDEO Plus+ Number in the Programme Listing Timer programming can be set simply by entering the number. Access the GUIDE Plus+ system. Select AScheduleB. Select AVIDEO Plus+B. VIDEO Plus+ Enter the PlusCode number. To re-enter the number, press the Action (GREEN) button.
Manual Timer Programming (The GUIDE Plus+ System) ABCDEFGHILM Timer programming can be done by specifying the date, time and channel as manual programming settings on the GUIDE Plus+ system screen. You can programme a maximum of 16 programmes up to 7 days in advance, including other programmes, within 1 month.
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Select and confirm on ASaveB. SELECT Save CONFIRM The AScheduleB area screen is displayed, with the new timer programme added. If you do not wish to save, select ADon’t saveB, then press ENTER. If setting the recording deck, recording mode, etc. To set the recording deck, recording mode, recording interval, etc.
Searching Programmes for Timer Programming (The GUIDE Plus+ System) ABCDEFGHILM Programmes can be searched by category. In addition, programmes related to the keywords entered can be searched. PREPARATION: ............Load a recordable disc when recording to a DVD disc.
To Search by Keyword You can search for a desired programme by specifying the words that appear in the title. Select AMy ChoiceB from the ASearchB area screen. SELECT If keywords have been registered previously, a keyword list will be displayed as menu. Display the Virtual Keyboard.
VIDEO Plus+ Timer Programming ABCDEFGHILM With VIDEO Plus+ system, timer programming can be set simply by entering the number corresponding to the TV programme. You can programme up to 16 programmes, including other programmes, within 1 month. PREPARATION: ............Switch TV/DVD on the remote control to DVD.
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If necessary, set recording options for timer programming. Select AINPUT TITLEB to enter the title name. See ACreating Programme TitleB [ The title can be set later. Select ACATEGORYB to set the category. See AModify CategoryB [ The category can be set later. Select and confirm on AVPS/PDCB.
Calendar Timer Programming ABCDEFGHILM You can set timer programme by specifying the date and time. You can programme up to 16 programmes, including other programmes, within 1 year. PREPARATION: ............Load a recordable disc when recording to a DVD disc.
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Select ACATEGORYB to set the category. See AModifying Thumbnail/CategoryB P80]. The category can be set later. Select and confirm on AVPS/PDCB. Select AWEEKLY/DAILYB to set the recording frequency. See AWeekly/Daily Timer ProgrammingB P94]. Select AREC MODEB to set the recording mode.
Changing or Cancelling a Timer Programme (The GUIDE Plus+ System) ABCDEFGHILM Changing or cancelling a timer programme can be done on the AScheduleB area screen. Action (RED) Action (GREEN) Access the GUIDE Plus+ system. Select “Schedule”. Select the timer programme that you wish to cancel or change.
Checking, Changing or Cancelling a Timer Programme ABCDEFGHILM Timer programmes can be changed or cancelled. Display the programme navigation screen. Select “PROGRAMME LIST” or “CALENDAR LIST”. SELECT PROGRAMME LIST CONFIRM Select a timer programme. If APROGRAMME LISTB is selected Select a programme. SELECT CONFIRM Pressing the Selection Key (E) will display the...
Playing VHS Tapes ABCDEFGHILM Play back programmes recorded on a VHS tape. Tapes recorded in S-VHS format can also be played. However, it will not be of the original S-VHS high image quality. (ASQPB (S-VHS Quasi Playback) functionB [ NOTES: ..
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Forward/reverse searching While stopped Forward search. Reverse search. To stop forward/reverse search, press STOP/CLEAR. In order to protect the tape, it will take some time for the tape to stop after STOP/CLEAR is pressed during forward/reverse search. Playing the tape repeatedly Plays back from the beginning to the end of the tape 100 times repeatedly.
Watching While Recording ABCDEFGHILM While the HDD or DVD-RAM is recording a programme, you can watch a recorded portion of a programme even before recording ends. (Live Memory Playback) During recording, you can watch another programme that has been recorded. (Simultaneous Recording and Playback) GSLOW ON SCREEN...
Select “BEGINNING”. SELECT BEGINNING CONFIRM See AUsable Buttons during Playback (HDD/ DVD)B [ P44]. To stop Live Memory Playback Exits Live Memory Playback, and the image currently being recorded is displayed. Operating status during Live Memory Playback To display the operation information, for example, on the HDD.
Watching DVD Videos ABCDEFGHILM Commercially available DVD Videos can be played back. Setting the audio, subtitle language and angle (camera) during playback. PREPARATION: ............Switch TV/DVD on the remote control to DVD.
Audio, Subtitle and Angle Selection Selecting the audio language (DVD Video, Video CD) For Video CDs, the audio will be switched. During playback SELECT On-screen Display ENGLISH Selecting the subtitle language During playback SELECT On-screen Display ENGLISH Selecting the image angle (camera) (DVD Video) During playback SELECT...
Progressive Scan Output ABCDEFGHILM By outputting progressive scan signals, DVD Videos and more can be viewed with high image quality. Progressive scan images can be viewed on the VHS via the [COMPONENT VIDEO OUT] terminal. IMPORTANT: ............Use this function if connected to a TV compatible with progressive scan using the component video terminal.
Playing Back MP3 & JPEG Files ABCDEFGHILM Able to play back MP3 audio files recorded in CD-R discs, etc. and play back JPEG still images as a slide show. PREPARATION: ............If a disc contains both MP3 and JPEG files, specify the file for playback using the following setting.
Formatting ABCDEFGHILM Formatting will erase all the data. As such, before formatting a recorded disc, make sure the disc does not contain important recordings. Brand new DVD-RAM or DVD-RW discs may also need to be formatted. To use a DVD-R disc in VR mode, format the new disc in VR mode.
Watching on Other DVD Players (Finalising) ABCDEFGHILM To play back DVD-R and DVD-RW discs on other DVD players, perform finalisation. Finalising a Video mode disc results in a DVD VIDEO disc with programme menu. Recording and editing are not possible after finalising.
Dubbing Two-way dubbing between HDD, DVD and VHS tape is possible with this single unit. Or simply use the ONE-TOUCH EXPERT DUB button on this unit to dub an entire VHS tape exactly to a DVD disc. Dubbing can be done from an external DV camcorder to the HDD or DVD. Refer to the following content for reference during dubbing.
Recordable Once Only Programmes (Copy-once) Among digital broadcasts, there are programmes whose recording with digital devices is permitted only once for the purpose of copyright protection. To record such programmes to a DVD disc, use a CPRM-compliant disc. CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable Media) refers to the technology that enables the recording of copyright-protected Acopy-onceB programmes.
Types of Dubbing 3-Way Dubbing from HDD to DVD High Speed Dubbing [ High speed dubbing in a flash! Be no longer annoyed with the waiting time for dubbing. For example, dubbing a 2-hour programme to a DVD-R disc at 64x speed. * In FR480 mode, and when using a 8x high speed compatible DVD-R disc.
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Various Other Dubbing Methods Dubbing from DVD to HDD [ Able to copy programmes (titles) from the DVD disc with ease. Dubbing from VHS to HDD, DVD P77] You can dub an entire VHS tape or a programme from it to the HDD or DVD disc. Entire 1 programme Dubbing with Other Connected Devices...
Dubbing between HDD and DVD Deck ABCDEFGHILM You can easily dub from the HDD to DVD disc, and vice versa. There are 3 ways to dub from the HDD to the DVD disc, so you can choose whichever matches your purpose. PREPARATION: ..
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Programme list screen is displayed in order of recording date and time. Displays in order of name if the dubbing source is HDD. Pages can be advanced using TOP MENU or MENU. Enter into memory. Repeat step as necessary. Up to a maximum of 8 programmes can be selected.
Dubbing from DV Camcorder/Video Cassette Recorder ABCDEFGHILM Dubbing can be done from a DV camcorder that is connected to this unit with a DV cable. You can also operate the DV camcorder from this unit’s remote control. (On-screen display for DV dubbing) Dubbing images from an external video cassette recorder to a DVD disc, the HDD or a VHS tape.
If switching the DV sound Select ASound monitor switchB ), and press ENTER to switch. SELECT SOUND1BSOUND2BMIX CONFIRM SOUND1: Record with normal (original) stereo sound. SOUND2: Record post-recorded sound in stereo. MIX: Record both normal stereo sound and post-recording sound. (Post-recording sound is not available for 16 bit recording) Start dubbing.
Dubbing from HDD or DVD to VHS ABCDEFGHILM Dubbing can be done from the HDD or a DVD disc to a VHS tape. CANCEL B, C, STOP NOTES: ............Select ASPB or AEPB as the recording mode.
Dubbing from VHS to HDD or DVD (Entire) ABCDEFGHILM Programmes recorded on a VHS tape can be dubbed in entirety to the HDD or DVD disc. CANCEL STOP NOTES: ............Select AL/RB, ALB, ARB, or ANORMB for the playback sound.
Dubbing from VHS to HDD or DVD (1 Programme) ABCDEFGHILM Dubbing only one of the programmes recorded on a VHS tape to the HDD or a DVD disc is possible. CANCEL B, C, STOP NOTES: ............When the HDD or DVD disc runs out of disc remaining time, the tape will automatically stop at that position and dubbing will cease.
Just Dubbing from VHS to ABCDEFGHILM Just Dubbing from a VHS tape to a DVD disc can be easily done with one touch. The recording time on the VHS tape is automatically calculated, and the recording mode is automatically adjusted to fit the DVD disc’s disc remaining capacity exactly.
Modifying Thumbnail/ Category ABCDEFGHILM Thumbnail: The picture on the programme list can be changed to your preferred picture. Category: Can be used for programme searching. You can also modify the thumbnails and category of the play list for HDD as well as DVD-RAM and DVD-RW/-R (VR mode and unfinalised Video mode) discs.
Modify Thumbnail Select “INDEX”. SELECT CONFIRM Decide on the thumbnail image. Start playback, then pause at the desired scene. Use SLOWG/SLOWF to search for the scene. Select AREPLACEB. SELECT CONFIRM REPLACE The new image will be registered. Exit thumbnail modification. Modify Category Select “CATEGORY”.
Creating Programme Title ABCDEFGHILM You can name or modify the titles of recorded programmes. You can also name or modify the title name of the play list for HDD as well as DVD-RAM and DVD-RW/-R (VR mode and unfinalised Video mode) discs. NOTES: ..
Creating/Deleting Chapters (Marks) ABCDEFGHILM If chapters (marks) are created in the recorded programme, a preferred scene in the programme can be easily located. NOTE: ............Modification on the DVD discs is not possible in the following cases.
Gathering Favourite Scenes (Play List Creation) ABCDEFGHILM A play list is a single programme with a collection of favourite scenes gathered from multiple original programmes. Up to 99 can be created. STOP/CLEAR NOTES: ............Play list cannot be created if there is a mixture of programmes recorded in DV mode and other recording modes.
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Confirm on the start point. CONFIRM IN/OUT The image of the start point for the scene will be displayed on the AINB sub-screen. Decide on the end point of the scene. Start playback, then pause at the scene where you want the created play list to end.
Editing Play List ABCDEFGHILM You can modify or move the scenes of a created play list. In addition, new scenes can be added. H EN Modify Scene Select disc. Display the Editing screen. When DVD is selected Load a disc. Press EDIT to display the Editing screen.
Select the scene that you want to modify. Select AMODIFYB. Playback start point SELECT CONFIRM MODIFY Select the playback start or end point of a scene to modify. SELECT CONFIRM To cancel modification, press RETURN or EDIT. Create new scene. Start playback, then pause at the desired scene.
Deleting/Protecting a Programme ABCDEFGHILM Deleting unwanted programmes can increase the disc remaining time. (However, the disc remaining time does not increase for DVD-R discs. For DVD-RW (Video mode) discs, the disc remaining time increases only when the last programme is deleted.) Protect function to prevent accidental erasure is available for DVD-RAM and DVD-RW/-R (VR mode) discs.
Deleting Scenes ABCDEFGHILM You can delete commercial breaks from a recorded programme. IMPORTANT: ............Deleting scenes does not increase remaining capacity for DVD-R (VR mode).
Dividing Scenes ABCDEFGHILM You can divide programmes that are recorded continuously. IMPORTANT: ............It is not possible to divide in the following cases.
Help Guide When you encounter problems with the operating procedures, the help guide displays advices on operations that are closely related to the current usage condition. TOP MENU MENU IMPORTANT: ............While the help guide is being displayed, operations such as recording and playback is not possible.
Recording Mode ABCDEFGHILM The recording mode is the setting for the compression level when recording images. The image quality and recording time are related. Recordable Time According to Recording Mode (Hours: The numbers shown are estimates.) recording setting) (160 GB) Recording (when (single-...
JUST mode setting (when timer recording to a DVD disc) The unit automatically sets the appropriate FR mode depending on the disc remaining time. Set AREC MODEB to AJUSTB at the recording setting for timer programming. Example Automatically sets FR mode for recording a 30-minute programme, on a disc with 20 minutes remaining time in XP mode.
Weekly/Daily Timer Programming ABCDEFGHILM Programmes can be timer recorded regularly on a daily or weekly basis. Recorded programmes set for weekly/daily recording overwrite on the HDD can be kept. (Overwrite protection) H EN Weekly/daily recording settings Set when timer programming or when changing the timer programme.
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Simple timer programming for the following week Press PROG when playing back a recorded programme. Select “YES”. SELECT CONFIRM If there is inactivity for approximately 5 seconds, the programme navigation screen will be displayed. To cancel, press PROG. If there is inactivity for approximately 1 minute during setting, the settings will be cancelled and the screen will return to the broadcast screen.
Temporary Recording ABCDEFGHILM After turning on this unit, temporary recording will automatically take place for only the time duration that has been set while you are watching TV. You can play back missed scenes (RetroActive Playback), or record from the beginning of the programme you are currently watching (RetroActive Recording).
Timer Recording ABCDEFGHILM The following describe the measures and caution points to note during timer recording. NOTES: ............Timer recording on the VHS is not possible.
............The following discs cannot be registered in the library. • DVD-RAM, DVD-RW Discs formatted using devices other than JVC DVD recorders. • DVD-R New discs recorded using devices other than JVC DVD recorders.
Recording with Best Picture Quality (VHS) ABCDEFGHILM If the B.E.S.T. (Biconditional Equalised Signal Tracking) function is used, the quality level of the tape for recording is assessed automatically to enable recording with the best picture quality. NOTES: ............Press VHS to light up the VHS lamp.
Sound Sound settings (HDD, DVD-RAM/-RW(VR)/-R(VR)) This unit can receive NICAM programmes. Programme type Regular Monaural NICAM STEREO NICAM Bilingual NICAM Monaural External Source IMPORTANT: ........................If receiving NICAM, set Setup Menu AAUDIO RECB = ANICAMB [ For NICAM Bilingual broadcast, NICAM FM Sound will be output when the following setting is set.
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Sound settings (VHS) Receiving NICAM programmes. Programme type Regular Monaural NICAM STEREO NICAM Bilingual NICAM Monaural To listen to a stereo programme, press AUDIO until AHIFI L W X RB appears on the TV screen. To listen to a bilingual programme, press AUDIO until AHIFI L WB or AHIFI X RB appears on the TV screen. To listen to the standard (Regular Monaural) audio while receiving a NICAM broadcast, press AUDIO until ANORMB appears on the TV screen.
Manual Tracking/Tape Remaining Time (VHS) ABCDEFGHILM The auto-tracking function is automatically activated to adjust picture distortion or flickering when tape playback begins. If picture distortion or flickering cannot be removed with auto-tracking, adjust tracking manually. NOTE: ............Press VHS to light up the VHS lamp.
Avoiding Misuse Setting the child lock will disable the buttons on the unit and the remote control. If the tray lock is set, the disc tray will not function even when OPEN/CLOSE is pressed. NOTE: ............Timer recording will be performed even when the child lock is set.
Screen Display On-Screen Display Displays on the TV screen when ON SCREEN is pressed. Display during recording During on air, when ON SCREEN is pressed or when the channel is changed, the programme title is displayed for approximately 5 seconds. Recording deck Title number TITLE99...
Playback Setting Menu Operations ABCDEFGHILM During disc playback, use this on-screen bar to perform settings such as playback mode, image or audio mode. PREPARATION: ............Switch TV/DVD on the remote control to DVD.
Description of Each Setting Repeat Playback For setting the repeat playback mode of titles, chapters, etc. -RAM -RW-VR -RW-VIDEO ALL REPEAT -R-VR -R-VIDEO TITLE REPEAT -VIDEO V-CD CHAPTER REPEAT TRACK REPEAT JPEG ACHAPTER REPEATB and ATRACK REPEATB are not available for DVD discs. For HDD, only ATITLE REPEATB is available.
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Playback Setting Menu Operations PRGM Programme Playback Play back in order of specified tracks. If selected during programme playback, normal playback will be activated. A box for specifying the playback order appears when the V-CD menu is selected. Enter the track number in order from 1 using the Number Keys.
Setup Menu Performing basic settings that determine the operations of this unit. Press SET UP to access the setup menu. (Upper category) > (Lower category) No. (Setting item) (Description of setting contents) (Default setting) (Other settings) DVD VIDEO SET UP > LANGUAGE SET A MENU LANGUAGE For setting the menu screen language for DVD Videos.
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Setup Menu (continued) DVD VIDEO SET UP > AUDIO OUTPUT D DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Set in accordance with the device connected to the digital audio output terminal (digital coaxial). In addition, change the setting when playing back bilingual sound. [ DOLBY DIGITAL/PCM STREAM/PCM PCM ONLY...
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HDD/DVD SET UP > DVD SET UP K SAVE AS LIBRARY For setting whether to register a recorded or timer recorded programme title to the Library Database Navigation (DVD Navigation). L CONTINUOUS PLAY For setting whether to play back multiple programme titles on a disc continuously. (For finalised DVD-RW/-R (Video mode), continuous playback will be activated.) M VIDEO MODE RECORDING ASPECT For discs in Video mode, the aspect ratio of the screen is fixed for a programme.
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Setup Menu (continued) HDD/DVD SET UP > COMMON SET UP U MOTION INDEX For setting whether to set the picture on the top left of the Library Database Navigation screen or Editing screen to that of the selected programme or broadcast screen. If a programme recorded in DV mode is selected during recording or temporary recording, the broadcast screen will be displayed.
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FUNCTION SET UP > DISPLAY SET a SUPERIMPOSE For setting whether to automatically display the operation details on the TV screen. AUTO b BLUE BACK For setting whether to display a blue screen, when broadcast cannot be received or if there are no signals at the external input.
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Setup Menu (continued) FUNCTION SET UP > VIDEO IN/OUT g MONITOR TYPE Set in accordance with the TV to be connected. 4:3LB 4:3PS 16:9AUTO 16:9FIX h F-1 INPUT Set in accordance with the video connectors to be connected, when using the [F-1] input connectors on the front panel. VIDEO S-VIDEO i L-1 OUTPUT...
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Performing basic settings that determine the operations of VHS. Press VHS to set to VHS mode, then press SET UP to access the setup menu. VHS SET UP l B.E.S.T. For recording with the picture quality that best matches the tape. [ m PICTURE CONTROL For selecting the best picture quality during playback.
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. STATION NAME Anglia TV ARTE...
TV Station Channel Number Guide Only the main stations are listed. There are in addition many relay stations, and full lists are available from the BBC and ITV. BBC1 BBC2 ITV London & South-East Bluebell Hill ...40 Crystal Palace...26 Dover ...50 Heathfield...49 Oxford ...57 South-West...
Language Code List Afar Abkhazian Afrikaans Ameharic Arabic Assamese Aymara Azerbaijani Bashkir Byelorussian Bulgarian Bihari Bislama Bengali, Bangla Tibetan Breton Catalan Corsican Czech Welsh Bhutani Greek Esperanto Estonian Basque Persian Fiji Faroese Frisian Irish Scots Gaelic Galician Guarani Gujarati Hausa Hindi Croatian Hungarian...
Glossary Digital signals of compressed sounds or images. Bitstream A unit for segments of music and images in the titles of DVD Videos, etc. It can be freely Chapter created for programmes recorded using this unit. (For DVD-RAM and DVD-RW (VR) discs.) Decoder A device that reverts compressed signals of sounds and images to their original signals.
Q&A Preparations Which discs are unplayable? Can I use cartridge-enclosed DVD-RAMs? See AAbout DiscsB [ P12]. Can I replace the HDD on my own? No. This unit’s HDD contains software required for operations, and will not function if replaced with a commercially available HDD.
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Playback Does not perform as operated when playing a commercially available DVD Video. There are some DVD Videos and Video CDs with playback controls set by the disc maker. Can I perform reverse playback (-1x speed playback) on Video CDs? No.
Troubleshooting Resetting APLEASEB and AWAITB display alternately, or ARESETTINGB blinks for a long time after the power plug is inserted. Is it a malfunction? It normally takes about 40 seconds to prepare before you can start any operations. Operations cannot be performed during this period.
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Playback does not start. The programme has reached its ending portion. Press ON SCREEN to confirm. [ P105] The recording has just completed. Wait approximately 30 seconds, then press PLAY. It may not be possible to record, play, edit, or dub discs recorded or formatted on other players or computers, on this unit.
On-screen Message Playback NO TITLE RECORDED UNABLE TO GO FORWARD ANY MORE UNABLE TO GO BACK ANY MORE COPY PROHIBITED CAN NOT PLAY DISC NOT LOADED DISC NOT REGISTERED IN THE LIBRARY REGISTER DISC? NAVIGATION IS NOT AVAILABLE WITH THIS DISC REGION CODE ERROR UNREADABLE DISC CHECK THE DISC...
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Timer Programming Message CAN NOT SET TIMER PROGRAMME DUE TO SHORTAGE OF CAPACITY DELETE UNWANTED TITLE OR CHANGE RECORD MODE CAN NOT PERFORM TIMER RECORDING CHECK PROGRAMME LIST TO CONFIRM HDD/DVD SET CLOCK BEFORE TIMER PROGRAMMING Dubbing Message HDD/DVD CAN NOT DUB DURING RECORDING STOP RECORDING THEN RETRY THE i.LINK DEVICE THAT YOU HAVE CONNECTED IS NOT RECOGNIZED...
Specifications GENERAL Power requirement AC 220 V - 240 V H, 50 Hz/60 Hz Power consumption Power on: 45 W Power off: 6.7 W Temperature Operating: 5I to 35I Storage: -20I to 60I Operating position Horizontal only Dimensions (WxHxD) 435 mm x 96 mm x 384 mm Weight 6.9 kg VIDEO/AUDIO (DVD Deck)