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... From A Camcorder 67 Edit To Or From Another Recorder 68 Digital Audio Dubbing 69 REMOTE CONTROL 70 Remote Control Functions 70 SYSTEM CONNECTIONS 72 Connecting To A Dolby Digital Decoder Or An Amplifier With Built-in DTS 72 SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS 73 Mode Set (DVD Deck 73 Mode Set (VCR Deck 75 Changing VCR Plus+® Setting 77 Format A Disc (DVD Deck Only 78 Finalize A Disc (DVD Deck Only 79 Scan Mode Set 80 Tray Lock (DVD Deck Only 80 TROUBLESHOOTING 81 GLOSSARY 86 SPECIFICATIONS 87 APPENDIX 88 LIST OF TERMS 91 WARRANTY 92
... From A Camcorder 67 Edit To Or From Another Recorder 68 Digital Audio Dubbing 69 REMOTE CONTROL 70 Remote Control Functions 70 SYSTEM CONNECTIONS 72 Connecting To A Dolby Digital Decoder Or An Amplifier With Built-in DTS 72 SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS 73 Mode Set (DVD Deck 73 Mode Set (VCR Deck 75 Changing VCR Plus+® Setting 77 Format A Disc (DVD Deck Only 78 Finalize A Disc (DVD Deck Only 79 Scan Mode Set 80 Tray Lock (DVD Deck Only 80 TROUBLESHOOTING 81 GLOSSARY 86 SPECIFICATIONS 87 APPENDIX 88 LIST OF TERMS 91 WARRANTY 92
Instruction Manual
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The region number for a long time. Allows operation with an Audio CD disc. Allows operation with a Video CD disc. Allows operation with a DVD-RW disc. However, chapter marks are automatically inserted when recording is also possible to commercial breaks, etc. It is paused, or audio changes due to insert chapter marks at desired locations during either recording or playback. ● DVD-AUDIO discs compatible with DVD video players can be played. ● Super Audio CDs (SACD) compatible with...
The region number for a long time. Allows operation with an Audio CD disc. Allows operation with a Video CD disc. Allows operation with a DVD-RW disc. However, chapter marks are automatically inserted when recording is also possible to commercial breaks, etc. It is paused, or audio changes due to insert chapter marks at desired locations during either recording or playback. ● DVD-AUDIO discs compatible with DVD video players can be played. ● Super Audio CDs (SACD) compatible with...
Instruction Manual
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... the numbers explained below . G Simulated Surround Effect Indicator (3D) ੬ pg. 35 Lights when a simulated surround effect is played back repeatedly. During Instant Timer Recording (ITR), inner red ring slowly blinks. Displayed: Indicates remaining time of the unit (NO DISC/OPEN/CLOSE/ READING). While recording: Inner red ring lights in progressive mode. After the value has been set to the VCR mode using the TV/VCR button. " 1": A single title/chapter/track is set , only "FR" lights. M Video Output...
... the numbers explained below . G Simulated Surround Effect Indicator (3D) ੬ pg. 35 Lights when a simulated surround effect is played back repeatedly. During Instant Timer Recording (ITR), inner red ring slowly blinks. Displayed: Indicates remaining time of the unit (NO DISC/OPEN/CLOSE/ READING). While recording: Inner red ring lights in progressive mode. After the value has been set to the VCR mode using the TV/VCR button. " 1": A single title/chapter/track is set , only "FR" lights. M Video Output...
Instruction Manual
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.../CHECK DISPLAY ON SCREEN VCR PLUS+ NAVIGATION TOP MENU ENTER PROGRESSIVE SCAN MENU SET UP PREVIOUS RETURN NEXT SLOW PLAY/SELECT SLOW STOP/ CLEAR PAUSE REMAIN REC REC MODE ANGLE SUBTITLE LIVE CHECK CH TV/VCR AUDIO TV VOL. The remote control can also be used to operate your TV. (੬ pg. 70) A DVD Timer Button (DVD TIMER (#)) (DVD deck only) ੬ pg. 41 B VCR Timer Button (VCR TIMER (#)) (VCR deck only) ੬ pg. 52 C Number Keys ੬ pg. 38, 50 Character keys (DVD deck only...
.../CHECK DISPLAY ON SCREEN VCR PLUS+ NAVIGATION TOP MENU ENTER PROGRESSIVE SCAN MENU SET UP PREVIOUS RETURN NEXT SLOW PLAY/SELECT SLOW STOP/ CLEAR PAUSE REMAIN REC REC MODE ANGLE SUBTITLE LIVE CHECK CH TV/VCR AUDIO TV VOL. The remote control can also be used to operate your TV. (੬ pg. 70) A DVD Timer Button (DVD TIMER (#)) (DVD deck only) ੬ pg. 41 B VCR Timer Button (VCR TIMER (#)) (VCR deck only) ੬ pg. 52 C Number Keys ੬ pg. 38, 50 Character keys (DVD deck only...
Instruction Manual
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... the Channel 3 is used for more than 5 seconds. "3 CH" appears on the front display panel before the unit is selected, the TV/VCR indicator lights up. CH" (off ). C Connect the unit's AUDIO OUTPUT connectors to the TV's AUDIO input connectors. ● You can view the images in the progressive mode. This is not supplied. To set the video channel, perform steps A - THESE STEPS MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE ANY VIDEO OPERATION...
... the Channel 3 is used for more than 5 seconds. "3 CH" appears on the front display panel before the unit is selected, the TV/VCR indicator lights up. CH" (off ). C Connect the unit's AUDIO OUTPUT connectors to the TV's AUDIO input connectors. ● You can view the images in the progressive mode. This is not supplied. To set the video channel, perform steps A - THESE STEPS MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE ANY VIDEO OPERATION...
Instruction Manual
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... may be automatically reactivated. During Auto Channel Set The channel numbers are displayed and "AUTO" blinks as they are receivable by the clock setting data transmitted from the PBS channel. 18 EN 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 do if Plug & Play setting failed ● If an incorrect time is displayed on the front display panel when the AC plug of...
... may be automatically reactivated. During Auto Channel Set The channel numbers are displayed and "AUTO" blinks as they are receivable by the clock setting data transmitted from the PBS channel. 18 EN 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 do if Plug & Play setting failed ● If an incorrect time is displayed on the front display panel when the AC plug of...
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... to select "AUTO" or the desired PBS channel number, then press ENTER. Press rt to select "HOST CH", then press ENTER. IMPORTANT: Turn off the unit after performing Semiauto Clock. on the front display panel while the clock is adjusted. NOTE: Timer recording may be made by the incoming signal from a cable TV system. Press rt until the desired time appears, then press ENTER to DVD. ON: Adjustment...
... to select "AUTO" or the desired PBS channel number, then press ENTER. Press rt to select "HOST CH", then press ENTER. IMPORTANT: Turn off the unit after performing Semiauto Clock. on the front display panel while the clock is adjusted. NOTE: Timer recording may be made by the incoming signal from a cable TV system. Press rt until the desired time appears, then press ENTER to DVD. ON: Adjustment...
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.... VCR/DVD ENTER SET UP 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 rtw e Your unit Controller (suggested locations) 3 Connect the controller to automatically switch the cable box or DBS receiver's channel during timer recording. If your cable box or DBS receiver has audio/video output connectors Connect the audio/video output connectors on the cable box or DBS receiver to its signal reaches the receiving windows of both the cable box and DBS receiver. 2 Fix securely using the adhesive strip attached on the rear panel. 22 EN INITIAL SETTINGS Cable Box and/or DBS Receiver Control Setting (DVD Deck...
.... VCR/DVD ENTER SET UP 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 rtw e Your unit Controller (suggested locations) 3 Connect the controller to automatically switch the cable box or DBS receiver's channel during timer recording. If your cable box or DBS receiver has audio/video output connectors Connect the audio/video output connectors on the cable box or DBS receiver to its signal reaches the receiving windows of both the cable box and DBS receiver. 2 Fix securely using the adhesive strip attached on the rear panel. 22 EN INITIAL SETTINGS Cable Box and/or DBS Receiver Control Setting (DVD Deck...
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... compatible with all types of a power failure, set the Controller, contact JVC toll free at 1-800-252-5722. Make sure to leave the cable box or DBS receiver turned on and tuned to the proper channel before the scheduled start time of cable box, then try all the code numbers listed for about 5 seconds, then press ENTER. If the cable box's channel does not change as shown above; Press rt to select the brand code...
... compatible with all types of a power failure, set the Controller, contact JVC toll free at 1-800-252-5722. Make sure to leave the cable box or DBS receiver turned on and tuned to the proper channel before the scheduled start time of cable box, then try all the code numbers listed for about 5 seconds, then press ENTER. If the cable box's channel does not change as shown above; Press rt to select the brand code...
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... wrong password three times, "ENTRY ERROR CAN NOT CHANGE PASSWORD" appears on the TV and select the video channel (or AV mode). ● Slide the TV/CABLE/DBS/DVD switch to access the "PARENTAL LOCK" screen before continuing. When you insert such a disc and try the procedure again from step 1. NOTE: Remember your country code, then press ENTER. ● See "Country/Area Code List for Parental Lock" (੬ pg. 89) OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK EN...
... wrong password three times, "ENTRY ERROR CAN NOT CHANGE PASSWORD" appears on the TV and select the video channel (or AV mode). ● Slide the TV/CABLE/DBS/DVD switch to access the "PARENTAL LOCK" screen before continuing. When you insert such a disc and try the procedure again from step 1. NOTE: Remember your country code, then press ENTER. ● See "Country/Area Code List for Parental Lock" (੬ pg. 89) OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK EN...
Instruction Manual
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...-in timer standby mode, the unit is able to recognize. When the VCR deck is in clock is automatically selected. C Leave the cable box or DBS receiver's power on the TV screen. recording information are recorded on a DVD-RW disc with one may be displayed on the TV screen, you need to cancel some of the following weekly/daily timer settings. WEEKLY: Select to record a daily program from Monday through Saturday. When this happens, set Guide Channel Numbers manually...
...-in timer standby mode, the unit is able to recognize. When the VCR deck is in clock is automatically selected. C Leave the cable box or DBS receiver's power on the TV screen. recording information are recorded on a DVD-RW disc with one may be displayed on the TV screen, you need to cancel some of the following weekly/daily timer settings. WEEKLY: Select to record a daily program from Monday through Saturday. When this happens, set Guide Channel Numbers manually...
Instruction Manual
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... "On-Disc Timer Programing" (੬ pg. 43). C Leave the cable box or DBS receiver's power on the front display panel. When the VCR deck is in 30-min. Also, if the 1st program's recording stop time and the 2nd program's recording start time of the program. ● On-Disc Timer Programing is not possible on a DVD-RW disc formatted in 1-min. Since older programs are recorded on a disc for On-Disc Timer Programing using the On-Disc Timer Programing function: A Perform "Cable Box and/or DBS Receiver Control Setting (DVD Deck Only)" (੬...
... "On-Disc Timer Programing" (੬ pg. 43). C Leave the cable box or DBS receiver's power on the front display panel. When the VCR deck is in 30-min. Also, if the 1st program's recording stop time and the 2nd program's recording start time of the program. ● On-Disc Timer Programing is not possible on a DVD-RW disc formatted in 1-min. Since older programs are recorded on a disc for On-Disc Timer Programing using the On-Disc Timer Programing function: A Perform "Cable Box and/or DBS Receiver Control Setting (DVD Deck Only)" (੬...
Instruction Manual
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...) DISPLAY SET (੬ pg. 74) OTHERS (੬ pg. 74) INITIAL SET UP TUNER SET (੬ pg. 21) STB SET (੬ pg. 22) CLOCK SET (੬ pg. 20) ● The procedure below indicate the settings at low or middle volume. RANGE CONTROL - DOLBY DIGITAL/PCM / STREAM/ PCM / PCM ONLY Set to the appropriate mode according to the type of the "2ND AUDIO RECORD" mode as an example. 1 Press VCR/DVD repeatedly so that recorded in Dolby Digital format. STEREO / DOLBY SURROUND Select the...
...) DISPLAY SET (੬ pg. 74) OTHERS (੬ pg. 74) INITIAL SET UP TUNER SET (੬ pg. 21) STB SET (੬ pg. 22) CLOCK SET (੬ pg. 20) ● The procedure below indicate the settings at low or middle volume. RANGE CONTROL - DOLBY DIGITAL/PCM / STREAM/ PCM / PCM ONLY Set to the appropriate mode according to the type of the "2ND AUDIO RECORD" mode as an example. 1 Press VCR/DVD repeatedly so that recorded in Dolby Digital format. STEREO / DOLBY SURROUND Select the...
Instruction Manual
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..."; LINEAR PCM: To record in Dolby Digital format. OFF /ON When this function is in the Timer mode. - OFF / AUTO When this function is automatically stored in the library. NOTE: When you play back DVD VIDEO discs recorded for approximately five seconds just after you turn off . ● Power Save does not work when - - the unit is set to "ON", the TV screen becomes all grey when receiving a channel not in 3 different languages...
..."; LINEAR PCM: To record in Dolby Digital format. OFF /ON When this function is in the Timer mode. - OFF / AUTO When this function is automatically stored in the library. NOTE: When you play back DVD VIDEO discs recorded for approximately five seconds just after you turn off . ● Power Save does not work when - - the unit is set to "ON", the TV screen becomes all grey when receiving a channel not in 3 different languages...
Instruction Manual
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... used. VCR/DVD ENTER SET UP 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 rtw e You can record in progress. - ON / OFF You can change the settings of these modes are not compatible with SQPB (S-VHS QUASI PLAYBACK) function. (Notice some recorders are performed frequently on a tape recorded using the S-VHS ET function on some tapes, picture quality will not change , then press ENTER or e to select the desired mode. 4 Press SET UP to access the Function Set screen. On some recorders, noise may appear. (If playback picture...
... used. VCR/DVD ENTER SET UP 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 rtw e You can record in progress. - ON / OFF You can change the settings of these modes are not compatible with SQPB (S-VHS QUASI PLAYBACK) function. (Notice some recorders are performed frequently on a tape recorded using the S-VHS ET function on some tapes, picture quality will not change , then press ENTER or e to select the desired mode. 4 Press SET UP to access the Function Set screen. On some recorders, noise may appear. (If playback picture...
Instruction Manual
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... (Instant Timer Recording), and the feature will not work properly on the front display panel regardless of tape being used. 8 AUTO SP]EP TIMER - playing back a tape repeatedly used , picture quality may be distorted. ON / OFF When this unit as the source player for editing, be better with poor signals, set this function is set to EP mode. ● The Auto SP]EP Timer feature is set to "AUTO", various operational indicators appear...
... (Instant Timer Recording), and the feature will not work properly on the front display panel regardless of tape being used. 8 AUTO SP]EP TIMER - playing back a tape repeatedly used , picture quality may be distorted. ON / OFF When this unit as the source player for editing, be better with poor signals, set this function is set to EP mode. ● The Auto SP]EP Timer feature is set to "AUTO", various operational indicators appear...
Instruction Manual
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... SETTINGS Format A Disc (DVD Deck Only) Some DVD-RAM/RW discs are erased. is displayed on the TV screen. ● 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 DVD-RAM/RW disc to select "FORMAT", then press ENTER. Format A DVD-RW Disc 1 Perform steps 2 to 4 of "Format A DVD-RAM Disc" on the disc. NOTES: ● It is impossible to format Version 1.0 DVD...
... SETTINGS Format A Disc (DVD Deck Only) Some DVD-RAM/RW discs are erased. is displayed on the TV screen. ● 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 DVD-RAM/RW disc to select "FORMAT", then press ENTER. Format A DVD-RW Disc 1 Perform steps 2 to 4 of "Format A DVD-RAM Disc" on the disc. NOTES: ● It is impossible to format Version 1.0 DVD...
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... other DVD players. After finalizing (For DVD-R/RW (Video mode) discs) ● Video and audio that the discs were formatted, enabling playback on other devices even if they have been recorded by then are recorded in the DVD menu. (੬ pg. 57) ● 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 DVD-R/RW disc to record or edit DVD-R/RW discs recorded...
... other DVD players. After finalizing (For DVD-R/RW (Video mode) discs) ● Video and audio that the discs were formatted, enabling playback on other devices even if they have been recorded by then are recorded in the DVD menu. (੬ pg. 57) ● 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 DVD-R/RW disc to record or edit DVD-R/RW discs recorded...
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... loaded. ]Replace the warped or scratched disc with new ones. Images do not appear on the TV screen. ● The TV receiver's channel selector is not set to the video channel or AV mode. ]If you are using the AV, S-VIDEO or Component Video connection, set . (੬ pg. 17) ● When interlace scanned program is played back, progressive scan mode is inappropriate. ]Select the input channel position ("F-1" or "L-1") that all units' power switches are cases when the operation...
... loaded. ]Replace the warped or scratched disc with new ones. Images do not appear on the TV screen. ● The TV receiver's channel selector is not set to the video channel or AV mode. ]If you are using the AV, S-VIDEO or Component Video connection, set . (੬ pg. 17) ● When interlace scanned program is played back, progressive scan mode is inappropriate. ]Select the input channel position ("F-1" or "L-1") that all units' power switches are cases when the operation...
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.... 8 Disc menu A screen display prepared for compressing audio-visual information. It dramatically increases the vertical resolution. 8 Region Code A system for color reproduction; Usually the measure is 4:3, and that set on MPEG-2. burst signal providing the basis for allowing discs to be reproduced. 8 Playback control (PBC) Refers to the signal recorded on Video CDs for Moving Picture coding Experts Group. 8 Multiangle By recording multiple scenes progressing at one CD-R/RW can select view angles...
.... 8 Disc menu A screen display prepared for compressing audio-visual information. It dramatically increases the vertical resolution. 8 Region Code A system for color reproduction; Usually the measure is 4:3, and that set on MPEG-2. burst signal providing the basis for allowing discs to be reproduced. 8 Playback control (PBC) Refers to the signal recorded on Video CDs for Moving Picture coding Experts Group. 8 Multiangle By recording multiple scenes progressing at one CD-R/RW can select view angles...