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JVC DR-MX1S Instructions Manual

Dvd / hdd video recorder & video cassette recorder
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DR-MX1S
CABLE/DBS
TV
DVD
STANDBY/ON
TV/
VHS
VIDEO
TV/CBL/DBS
DVD
TIMER
VHS
HDD
DVD
TV VOLUME
CH
CANCEL
AUX
MEMO/MARK
LIVE
DUBBING
EDIT
PROGRAM
TV MUTING
TOP MENU
NAVIGATION
ENTER
MENU
RETURN
PREVIOUS
NEXT
SLOW
PLAY/SELECT
SLOW
REC
STOP/
CLEAR
PAUSE
JUMP
REC MODE
DISPLAY
ON SCREEN
SET UP
REMAIN
STANDBY/ ON
REC LINK
S-VIDEO
VIDEO
(MONO)
L–AUDIO–R
HDD/DVD
PROGRESSIVE
AUDIO
SUBTITLE
ANGLE
SCAN
F–1
LIVE CHECK
RAM/RW
VRS –
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DV IN
DISPLAY
VHS TIMER
REC MODE
For Customer Use:
Enter below the Model No. and
Serial No. which are located on the
rear of cabinet. Retain this
information for future reference.
Model No.
Serial No.
LPT0975-001C
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  • Page 1 DVD / HDD VIDEO RECORDER & VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER DR-MX1S CABLE/DBS STANDBY/ON VIDEO TV/CBL/DBS TIMER TV VOLUME CANCEL MEMO/MARK LIVE DUBBING EDIT PROGRAM TV MUTING TOP MENU NAVIGATION ENTER MENU RETURN PREVIOUS NEXT SLOW PLAY/SELECT SLOW STOP/ CLEAR PAUSE JUMP...

  • Page 2: Safety First

    SAFETY FIRST Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing the JVC DVD / HDD video recorder & video cassette recorder. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions to ensure safe use of your new unit. Cautions The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous...
  • Page 3 Important product safety instructions Electrical energy can perform many useful functions. But improper use can result in potential electrical shock or fire hazards. This product has been engineered and manufactured to assure your personal safety. In order not to defeat the built-in safeguards, observe the following basic rules for its installation, use and servicing.
  • Page 4 SAFETY FIRST 1. Accessories To avoid personal injury: Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. It may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product.
  • Page 5 Declaration of Conformity Model Number: DR-MX1S Trade Name: Responsible Party: JVC Americas Corp. Address: 1700 Valley Road Wayne, N.J. 07470 Telephone Number: 973-317-5000 This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS SAFETY FIRST DISC INFORMATION About Discs ...7 INDEX INSTALLING YOUR NEW UNIT Basic Connections ...19 INITIAL SETTINGS Plug & Play Set ...20 Language ...21 Clock Set...22 Tuner Set ...23 Cable Box and/or DBS Receiver Control Setting (HDD & DVD Deck only) ...24 Monitor Set...26 BASIC OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK Basic Playback...27...

  • Page 7: Disc Information

    The above table is based on the information as of February 2004. Recording and playback may not be performed depending on the characteristics and condition of the disc used, leading to unsatisfactory results. Using discs manufactured by JVC is recommended since they have been tested to be compatible with this unit.

  • Page 8: Discs For Playback Only

    DISC INFORMATION Discs For Playback Only You can use discs with the following logos for playback only. DVD VIDEO Video CD/Super Video CD (example of region code indications) Audio CD CD-DA files CD-RW CD-DA/JPEG/ MP3 files Playback may not be performed depending on the characteristics and condition of the disc used.

  • Page 9: Recording Medium And Format

    Recording Medium And Format DVD-RAM Recording and erasing can be performed as many times as possible on a disc. Editing can be performed after recording, such as deleting unwanted parts. While recording, it is possible not only to start playback of a program currently being recorded, but also to watch another program previously recorded.
  • Page 10 DISC INFORMATION DVD VIDEO Marks Sometimes marks are printed on a DVD disc and/or on its packaging to indicate information regarding the contents and functions of the disc. Check the marks indicating the contents and functions of the disc. Note, however, that in some cases a disc may not include a mark even for a function it supports.
  • Page 11 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.

  • Page 12: Index

    INDEX Front View STANDBY/ ON S-VIDEO VIDEO (MONO) L–AUDIO–R HDD/DVD A Eject Button (x) (VHS) pg. 50 B Cassette Loading Slot C VHS Lamp (VHS) pg. 50 VHS Recording Lamp (7) pg. 53 D HDD Lamp (HDD) pg. 21, 44 HDD Recording Lamp (7) pg.

  • Page 13: Rear View

    Rear View A Region Number Label pg. 8 B AC Power Cord pg. 19 C Cooling Fan This prevents the temperature from rising inside the unit. Do not remove it. Install the unit so as not to block the area around the fan. The cooling fan on the rear of the unit may be activated even if the unit is turned off in the following cases;...
  • Page 14 INDEX Front Display Panel LPCM XP SP LP EP +-RW VCD VHS HDD DVD -RAM A Video Indicator ( pg. 42, 45, 53 Lights when VIDEO mode is selected by pressing TV/VIDEO. Lights off when TV mode is selected. B Disc Type Indicator When a disc is loaded, the type of the disc is indicated.
  • Page 15 The remote control can operate most of your unit’s functions, as pg. 60 well as basic functions of TV sets of JVC and other brands. NOTE: pg. 39 If the remote control doesn’t work properly, remove its batteries, wait a short time, replace the batteries and then try again.
  • Page 16 INDEX On-Screen Display (DVD deck) When “SUPERIMPOSE” is set to “AUTO” and ON SCREEN on the remote control is pressed, various operational indicators appear on the TV screen. To clear the operational indicators, press ON SCREEN twice. When playing back a recorded title TITLE99 CHAPTER999 REMAIN6:59:59 FISHING WORLD...
  • Page 17 On-Screen Display (HDD deck) When “SUPERIMPOSE” is set to “AUTO” and ON SCREEN on the remote control is pressed, various operational indicators appear on the TV screen. To clear the operational indicators, press ON SCREEN twice. When playing back a recorded title 0:00 1:00 2:00...
  • Page 18 INDEX On-Screen Display (DV Dubbing) When capturing images from the external DV equipment 0:00 1:00 00:00:00. 00 FR360 12bit GR-DV3500 A Recording speed B HDD capacity graph C HDD time counter D Recording time scale E HDD mode F Remote control mode G Connected DV equipment mode H Connected DV equipment model information I Input channel...

  • Page 19: Installing Your New Unit

    Basic Connections Antenna or Cable Coaxial cable Flat feeder Matching transformer (not supplied) RF cable ( not supplied) Antenna splitter RF cable (not supplied) AC outlet AC power cord To [VHF/UHF IN] Back of unit To [S-VIDEO OUTPUT] [COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y/P S-Video cable (not supplied)

  • Page 20: Initial Settings

    INITIAL SETTINGS Plug & Play Set Auto Clock Set/Auto Tuner Set This unit sets the clock and tuner channels automatically when AC power cord is first connected to an AC outlet. The antenna cable must be connected for the Plug & Play setting. The time and date can be set automatically by the clock setting data transmitted from one of the regular TV broadcast channels.

  • Page 21: Language

    Language Turn on the unit. Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV mode). Slide the TV/CABLE/DBS/DVD switch to DVD. ENTER On-screen Language Set This unit offers you the choice to view on-screen messages in 3 different languages. Press HDD or DVD so that the HDD or DVD lamp lights up on the unit.

  • Page 22: Clock Set

    INITIAL SETTINGS Clock Set Perform clock setting only if the clock has not been set correctly by the Plug&Play setting. Turn on the unit. Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV mode). Slide the TV/CABLE/DBS/DVD switch to DVD. ENTER Semiauto Clock Set You can change the host channel/D.S.T.

  • Page 23: Tuner Set

    Tuner Set Turn on the unit. Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV mode). Slide the TV/CABLE/DBS/DVD switch to DVD. ENTER INFORMATION The unit selects the correct band (TV or CATV) automatically during Auto Channel Set. The selected band will be displayed on the right side of “BAND”...

  • Page 24: Cable Box And/Or Dbs Receiver Control Setting (Hdd & Dvd Deck Only)

    INITIAL SETTINGS Cable Box and/or DBS Receiver Control Setting (HDD & DVD Deck only) The following procedure is required if you receive your TV channels through a cable box (descrambler) and/or if you receive satellite channels through DBS (Direct Broadcast Satellite) receiver.
  • Page 25 DBS receiver output channels and brands again. For customers in U.S.A.: If you are unable to set the Controller, contact JVC toll free at 1-800-252-5722. INITIAL SETTINGS INITIAL SET UP > CABLE SET UP DID YOUR CABLE BOX CHANGE TO CHANNEL 09?

  • Page 26: Monitor Set

    INITIAL SETTINGS 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 video channel (or AV mode). Slide the TV/CABLE/DBS/DVD switch to DVD.

  • Page 27: Basic Operations On Dvd Deck

    Basic Playback Turn on the unit. Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV mode). Slide the TV/CABLE/DBS/DVD switch to DVD. ENTER ATTENTION: It takes approximately 30 seconds to read a disc depending on the type and condition of the disc since this unit is multi-disc compatible (DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, DVD-R).

  • Page 28: Playback Features

    BASIC OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK Playback Features Turn on the unit. Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV mode). Slide the TV/CABLE/DBS/DVD switch to DVD. Press DVD so that the DVD lamp lights up on the unit. TOP MENU ENTER MENU...
  • Page 29 Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame Playback Press 9 to pause during playback. Press SLOW – (3) or SLOW + (5) to activate frame-by- frame playback. Each press of SLOW – (3) or SLOW + (5) advances/reverses the still picture frame by frame. Frame-by-frame playback for reverse direction cannot be performed with Video CD/SVCD discs.

  • Page 30: Angle Selection

    BASIC OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK ENTER MENU PREVIOUS REMAIN DISPLAY AUDIO SUBTITLE Checking The Time Information You can check time information of a disc on the front display panel and the TV screen. Each press of DISPLAY changes the display as follows: 8 DVD-RAM/DVD-R/DVD-RW During recording Clock time (front display panel only) ] Current title elapsed time...

  • Page 31: Audio Language/Sound Selection

    Audio Language/Sound Selection Some DVD VIDEO discs contain the multiple audio language or sound. You can select the desired audio language or sound. For some Video CD/SVCD discs, you can switch the audio channel to choose Karaoke either with or without the vocal. Press AUDIO during playback.

  • Page 32: Live Memory Playback

    BASIC OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK Live Memory Playback Turn on the unit. Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV mode). Slide the TV/CABLE/DBS/DVD switch to DVD. Press DVD so that the DVD lamp lights up on the unit. This unit records pictures onto the DVD-RAM discs, instead of video tapes, then plays back the pictures recorded on the discs.
  • Page 33 Overview Of Live Memory Playback You can play back a program you are recording from the beginning while continuing to record or timer record onto a DVD-RAM disc. This is called “Live Memory Playback”. (Recording screen) To stop recording, press OR LIVE Recording stops...
  • Page 34 BASIC OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK Display During Live Memory Playback During recording, you can watch at your will what was previously recorded or is currently being recorded. It is possible to perform freely normal playback operations (forward/reverse high-speed search and variable-speed search) within the range of the red or blue bar on the TV screen.
  • Page 35 Buttons To Be Used During Live Memory Playback Turn on the unit. Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV mode). Slide the TV/CABLE/DBS/DVD switch to DVD. Press DVD so that the DVD lamp lights up on the unit. A LIVE Returns to on air program screen.

  • Page 36: Using The On-Screen Bar

    BASIC OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK 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.
  • Page 37 Repeat Playback You can repeat playback as you like according to the type of disc. Press ON SCREEN twice to access the on-screen bar. Press w e to select “ ”, then press ENTER. The pop-up window appears under the selected item. TITLE 99 CHAPTER 99 EACH 0:00...

  • Page 38: Simulated Surround Effect

    BASIC OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK CANCEL ENTER CLEAR Time Search You can play back a disc from the desired point by specifying the elapsed playing time from the beginning of a program (DVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD VIDEO and HDD) or a disc (Video CD/ SVCD and Audio CD).

  • Page 39: Setting The Progressive Mode

    Setting The Progressive Mode 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). Set the unit to the progressive scan mode. ( Press ON SCREEN twice to access the on-screen bar. Press w e to select “...

  • Page 40: Parental Lock

    BASIC OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK Parental Lock 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.

  • Page 41: Basic Recording

    Basic Recording Turn on the unit. Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV mode). Slide the TV/CABLE/DBS/DVD switch to DVD. ATTENTION: It is not possible to record programs on a DVD-R disc which has already been finalized. CH +/ ENTER REC MODE...

  • Page 42: Recording Features

    BASIC OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK Recording Features Turn on the unit. Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV mode). Slide the TV/CABLE/DBS/DVD switch to DVD. on the unit repeatedly or Press VHS/HDD/DVD SELECT the remote so that the DVD lamp lights up on the unit. TV / VIDEO REMAIN Instant Timer Recording (ITR)

  • Page 43: Free Rate Function

    Free Rate Function To record the entire program, the unit automatically sets the appropriate recording mode depending on the combination of the total time of the program to be recorded and either the remaining disc space or the specified recording time (from 60 minutes to 480 minutes).

  • Page 44: Basic Operations On Hdd Deck

    BASIC OPERATIONS ON HDD DECK Basic Recording Turn on the unit. Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV mode). Slide the TV/CABLE/DBS/DVD switch to DVD. ATTENTION: The HDD on the unit requires approximately 20 seconds to start up after the unit has been turned on, during which no operation can be made.

  • Page 45: Recording Features

    Recording Features Turn on the unit. Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV mode). Slide the TV/CABLE/DBS/DVD switch to DVD. Press VHS/HDD/DVD SELECT on the unit repeatedly or on the remote so that the HDD lamp lights up on the unit. HDD Lamp CH +/ TV / VIDEO...

  • Page 46: Basic Playback

    BASIC OPERATIONS ON HDD DECK Basic Playback Turn on the unit. Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV mode). Slide the TV/CABLE/DBS/DVD switch to DVD. ENTER ATTENTION: It may take a few seconds to start playback. This is not a malfunction.

  • Page 47: Live Memory Playback

    Live Memory Playback Turn on the unit. Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV mode). Slide the TV/CABLE/DBS/DVD switch to DVD. Press HDD so that the HDD lamp lights up on the unit. This unit records pictures onto the hard disc, instead of video tapes, then plays back the pictures recorded on the disc.
  • Page 48 BASIC OPERATIONS ON HDD DECK Buttons To Be Used During Live Memory Playback Turn on the unit. Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV mode). Slide the TV/CABLE/DBS/DVD switch to DVD. Press HDD so that the HDD lamp lights up on the unit. A LIVE Returns to on air program screen.

  • Page 49: Jump Search

    To Play Back The Previous Part Of The Channel Currently Recording or Watching You can play back the previous part of the channel you are recording or watching (temporarily recorded on the background) from the desired point. ( pg. 47, “Temporary recording for Live Memory”) Press 2 or 3 to locate the point to start playback from.

  • Page 50: Basic Operations On Vhs Deck

    BASIC OPERATIONS ON VHS DECK Basic Playback Turn on the unit. Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV mode). Slide the TV/CABLE/DBS/DVD switch to DVD. Load a cassette. Make sure the window side is up, the rear label side is facing you and the arrow on the front of the cassette is pointed toward the unit.

  • Page 51: Playback Features

    Playback Features Turn on the unit. Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV mode). Slide the TV/CABLE/DBS/DVD switch to DVD. Press VHS/HDD/DVD SELECT on the unit repeatedly or the remote so that the VHS lamp lights up on the unit. REC MODE AUDIO ATTENTION:...
  • Page 52 BASIC OPERATIONS ON VHS DECK Next Function Memory The Next Function Memory “tells” the unit what to do after rewinding. Before continuing, make sure the unit is in the Stop mode. For Automatic Start Of Playback Press 3, then press within 2 seconds.

  • Page 53: Basic Recording

    Basic Recording Turn on the unit. Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV mode). Slide the TV/CABLE/DBS/DVD switch to DVD. CH +/ REC MODE Load a cassette with the record safety tab intact. The unit’s power comes on automatically and the counter is reset to 0:00:00.
  • Page 54 BASIC OPERATIONS ON VHS DECK Instant Timer Recording (ITR) This easy method lets you record for from 30 minutes to 6 hours (selectable in 30-minutes interval), and shuts the unit off after recording is finished. Press 7 on the unit to start recording. Press 7 again to engage the ITR mode.

  • Page 55: Timer Recording On Hdd/Dvd Deck

    VCR Plus+ C Timer Programming ® You can program this unit to timer-record as many as 32 programs. With the VCR Plus+ system, timer programming is greatly simplified because each TV program has a corresponding code number which your unit is able to recognize. You can use the remote control to enter the PlusCode number.

  • Page 56: Weekly/Daily Recording

    TIMER RECORDING ON HDD/DVD DECK Weekly/Daily Recording You can record programs 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.

  • Page 57: Manual Timer Programming

    Manual Timer Programming You can program this unit to timer-record as many as 32 programs. If you do not know the VCR Plus+ number for the program you wish to record, use the following procedure to set your unit to timer-record the program.
  • Page 58 TIMER RECORDING ON HDD/DVD DECK ENTER Check Programs To check the whole list of programs Press PROGRAM to access the program top screen. Press rtw e to select “PROGRAM LIST”, then press ENTER. The details of a selected program appear on the top of the screen. The daily program of a title is listed as one program.

  • Page 59: Automatic Satellite Program Recording (Hdd Deck Only)

    Automatic Satellite Program Recording (HDD Deck Only) This function allows you to automatically record a satellite program which is timer-programmed on your external DBS receiver. Connect a DBS receiver to the unit’s [S-VIDEO/VIDEO/AUDIO INPUT L-1] connectors and program the timer on the DBS receiver.

  • Page 60: Timer Recording On Vhs Deck

    TIMER RECORDING ON VHS DECK ® VCR Plus+ Timer Programming You can program this unit to timer-record as many as 8 programs. With the VCR Plus+ system, timer programming is greatly simplified because each TV program has a corresponding code number which your unit is able to recognize.

  • Page 61: Manual Timer Programming

    Manual Timer Programming You can program this unit to timer-record as many as 8 programs. If you do not know the PlusCode number for the program you wish to record, use the following procedure to set your unit to timer- record the program.
  • Page 62 TIMER RECORDING ON VHS DECK VHS TIMER CANCEL ENTER Check, Cancel And Change Programs When the VHS recording lamp (7) lights up on the unit Press VHS TIMER, then press DVD (1). When the VHS lamp does not light up on the unit Press VHS so that the VHS lamp lights up on the unit.

  • Page 63: Navigation On Hdd/Dvd Deck

    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. Each time a title is recorded, the information of the title is registered for the Library Database Navigation automatically.

  • Page 64: Modify Original Information

    NAVIGATION ON HDD/DVD DECK Scan For Beginning Of Title Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV mode). Slide the TV/CABLE/DBS/DVD switch to DVD. Press HDD or DVD to choose the corresponding deck. Load a DVD disc to scan. CANCEL ENTER You can scan the beginning of the title easily with the Library...
  • Page 65 Modify Category Perform steps 1 – 4 of “Modify Index” ( continuing. Press rt w e to select “CATEGORY”, then press ENTER. Press rt w e to select the desired category, then press ENTER. Press EDIT to return to the normal screen.

  • Page 66: Modify Play List Information

    NAVIGATION ON HDD/DVD DECK Divide Title (HDD deck only) Press EDIT. The Editing screen appears. Press rt w e to select “DIVIDE”, then press ENTER. Press rt w e to select a title to divide, then press ENTER. Press 4, and press 3 or 5 to locate a point to divide, then press 9.
  • Page 67 Create Play List Press EDIT. The Editing screen appears. (DVD deck only) Press rt w e to select “MODIFY” under “ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST”, then press ENTER. Press rt w e to select “CREATE”, then press ENTER. Press rt w e to select a title that includes scenes to be included in a play list, then press ENTER.

  • Page 68: Modify Library Information

    Press NAVIGATION to return to the normal screen. NOTES: It is not possible to register discs formatted on devices other than JVC’s DVD recorders. It is not possible to register discs recorded on devices other than JVC’s DVD recorders. It is not possible to register discs when “SAVE AS LIBRARY” is set to “OFF”.

  • Page 69: Playback With Mp3/Wma/Jpeg 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.

  • Page 70: Editing

    EDITING Dubbing Turn on the unit. Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV mode). Slide the TV/CABLE/DBS/DVD switch to DVD. DUBBING ENTER AUDIO NOTES: It is not possible to dub simultaneously when timer programming is set. Select either dubbing or timer programming. The order of the index which are displayed by pressing DUBBING differs from the images displayed by pressing NAVIGATION or EDIT.
  • Page 71 Dubbing From HDD To VHS It is possible to perform dubbing from the HDD deck to the VHS deck. Load a cassette with the record safety tab intact. Press DUBBING to access the Dubbing Menu screen. Press rtw e to select “HDD ]VHS”, then press ENTER. Press rtw e to select indexes (small pictures) of desired original recordings and/or play lists, then press MARK.
  • Page 72 EDITING Dubbing From VHS To HDD (Dubbing An Entire Cassette) It is possible to perform automatic dubbing of all the recorded programs of a cassette from the VHS deck to the HDD deck using the “ENTIRE” dubbing. Load the cassette you want to dub. Set “PICTURE CONTROL”...
  • Page 73 Dubbing From VHS To DVD (Dubbing A Program From Cassette) It is possible to dub a single title (program) of a cassette from the VHS deck to the DVD deck using the “1 PROG.” dubbing. Load the cassette you want to dub. Set “PICTURE CONTROL”...

  • Page 74: Dv Dubbing (Hdd & Dvd Deck Only)

    EDITING DV Dubbing (HDD & DVD Deck Only) You can dub programs 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.

  • Page 75: Edit From A Camcorder

    Edit From A Camcorder 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: To [VIDEO/AUDIO ((MONO) L/R)] input Audio/video cable (not supplied) AUDIO/VIDEO OUT Player B If the camcorder has an S-VIDEO output connector (HDD &...

  • Page 76: Edit To Or From Another Recorder

    EDITING Edit To Or From Another Recorder You can use your unit as the source player or as the recording deck. NOTE: When using another recorder as the recording deck, refer to its instruction manual. A When recording on HDD or DVD deck Recorder TV receiver Another recorder...

  • Page 77: Digital Audio Dubbing

    Digital Audio Dubbing You can dub selected audio from a DVD or Audio CD disc to a digital audio device. However, it is not possible to dub copy-protected discs. Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV mode). Slide the TV/CABLE/DBS/DVD switch to DVD.

  • Page 78: Remote Control

    Remote Control Functions 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 four codes (1, 2, 3 or 4). The remote control is preset to send 3 code signals because your unit is initially set to respond to 3 code signals.
  • Page 79 Your remote control can operate the basic functions of your cable box or DBS (Direct Broadcast Satellite) receiver set. In addition to JVC cable boxes or DBS receivers, other manufacturer’s cable boxes or DBS receivers can also be controlled. Slide the TV/CABLE/DBS/DVD switch to CABLE/DBS.

  • Page 80: System Connections

    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. Dolby Digital Decoder or amplifier with built-in DTS To DIGITAL AUDIO input Optical cable (not supplied)

  • Page 81: Subsidiary Settings

    Mode Set (HDD & DVD Deck Only) Turn on the unit. Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV mode). Slide the TV/CABLE/DBS/DVD switch to DVD. ENTER AUDIO Various modes of this unit are categorized into menus nested in 2 levels shown in the following table.
  • Page 82 SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS DISC PLAY SET UP 8 RESUME — OFF / ON / DISC RESUME When this function is set to “ON” or “DISC RESUME”, you can use the resume function. ( pg. 29) : You cannot use the resume function. : You can start playback from the resume point of the placed disc.

  • Page 83: Scan Mode Set

    8 DIMMER — BRIGHT / DIMMED You can change the brightness of the front display panel. BRIGHT : Normally select this. DIMMED : To dim the front display panel. (Blue lamp on the front display panel is turned off.) 8 POWER SAVE — OFF / ON When this function is set to “ON”, you can reduce the power consumption while the unit is turned off.

  • Page 84: Mode Set (Vhs Deck Only)

    SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS Mode Set (VHS Deck Only) Turn on the unit. Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV mode). Slide the TV/CABLE/DBS/DVD switch to DVD. ENTER You can change various mode settings on the Function Set screen.

  • Page 85: Tray Lock (Dvd Deck Only)

    — ON / VIDEO STABILIZER When this function is set to “ON”, you can automatically correct vertical vibration in the picture when playing back unstable recordings made on another recorder. NOTES: When you finish viewing a tape, be sure to set this function to “OFF”. Regardless of the setting, this function has no effect during recording and during special effects playback.

  • Page 86: Changing Vcr Plus

    SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS Changing VCR Plus+ ® The VCR Plus+ programming system assigns a VCR Plus+ guide channel to the TV channels and the cable channels. These guide channel numbers are also called the VCR Plus+ channel codes. Most TV listings have a section, usually a chart, indicating the guide channel numbers assigned to each station.

  • Page 87: Format A Disc (Dvd Deck Only)

    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.

  • Page 88: Finalize A Disc (Dvd Deck Only)

    Although DVD-R/RW discs finalized on this unit become playable on DVD players compatible with DVD-R/RW discs, some discs still may not play, for which JVC cannot take responsibility. Marked points marked before finalizing will be deleted, and titles will be divided automatically into “chapters” approximately every 5 minutes.

  • Page 89: Troubleshooting

    ]Press 1 to turn the power off, then press the button again to turn the power on. The remote control of a JVC TV will not operate the unit. The setting of the remote control code is inappropriate. ]To operate the unit using a JVC TV remote control, set the remote control code of the unit to “1”...
  • Page 90 “USE CLEANING CASSETTE” message appears on the screen. The video heads may be dirty. ]Use a dry cleaning cassette TCL-3F, or consult your JVC dealer. Breaks are noticeable in Hi-Fi soundtrack. The automatic tracking mode is engaged.
  • Page 91 Automatic Satellite Program Recording does not start. The DBS receiver is not connected properly to this unit. ]Connect the DBS receiver to the [VIDEO/AUDIO INPUT L1] connectors properly. ( pg. 59) On the front display panel, “– –:– –” appears. Power failure occurred.
  • Page 92 TROUBLESHOOTING On-screen Message (HDD & DVD Deck Only) 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. ( INSERT DISC XXXX Appears when a title that has been selected in the library is not contained in the loaded disc.

  • Page 93: Specifications

    GENERAL Power requirement AC 120 Vd, 60 Hz Power consumption Power on: 49 W Power off: 16.2 W Temperature Operating: 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F) Storage: –20°C to 60°C (–4°F to 140°F) Operating position Horizontal only Dimensions (WxHxD) 435 mm x 96 mm x 383 mm (17-3/16" x 3-4/5" x 15-1/13") Weight 6.7 kg (14.8 lbs) Input/Output...

  • Page 94: Appendix

    APPENDIX 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...

  • Page 95: Country/Area Code List For Parental Lock

    Country/Area Code List for Parental Lock Andorra United Arab Emirates Afghanistan Antigua and Barbuda Anguilla Albania Armenia Netherlands Antilles Angola Antarctica Argentina American Samoa Austria Australia Aruba Azerbaijan Bosnia and Herzegovina Barbados Bangladesh Belgium Burkina Faso Bulgaria Bahrain Burundi Benin Bermuda Brunei Darussalam Bolivia...
  • Page 96 APPENDIX Saint Lucia Liechtenstein Sri Lanka Liberia Lesotho Lithuania Luxembourg Latvia Libyan Arab Jamahiriya Morocco Monaco Moldova, Republic of Madagascar Marshall Islands Mali Myanmar Mongolia Macau Northern Mariana Islands Martinique Mauritania Montserrat Malta Mauritius Maldives Malawi Mexico Malaysia Mozambique Namibia New Caledonia Niger Norfolk Island...

  • Page 97: List Of Terms

    ... 37 A-B Repeat Playback ... 54 Accidental erasure prevention ... 38 Adjusting The Picture Quality ... 30 Angle Selection ... 31 Audio Channel Selection Audio Language/Sound Selection ... 23 Auto Channel Set ... 22 Auto Daylight Saving Time ...58 Cancel And Change Programs ...58 Check Programs...

  • Page 98: Warranty (Only In U.s.a.)

    WARRANTY (Only in U.S.A.)
  • Page 99 MEMO...

  • Page 100: For Servicing (Only In U.s.a.)

    FOR SERVICING (Only in U.S.A.) Printed in China 1104MNH-SW-BJ © 2004 Victor Company of Japan, Limited...

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