JVC HR XVC27U User Manual LPT0893 001A

User Manual: JVC HR-XVC27U HR-XVC27U English,

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DVD PLAYER &
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
INSTRUCTIONS
LPT0893-001A
HR-XVC27U
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.
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CAUTIONS
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
REPRODUCTION OF LABELS
WARNING LABEL INSIDE OF THE UNIT
Dear Customer,
Thank you for purchasing the JVC DVD player & VHS video
cassette recorder. Before use, please read the safety
information and precautions to ensure safe use of your new
unit.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,
within an equilateral triangle, is intended to
alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage” within the product’s
enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude
to constitute a risk of electric shock to
persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.
WARNING:
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO
NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.
CAUTION:
This unit should be used with AC 120Vd, 60Hz only.
To prevent electric shocks and fire hazards, DO NOT use any
other power source.
CAUTION:
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF
PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
ATTENTION:
POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS ÉLECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA
LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE
CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU’AU
FOND.
Note to CATV system installer:
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s
attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines
for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable
ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the
building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
CAUTION:
Changes or modifications not approved by JVC could void
user’s authority to operate the equipment.
CAUTION:
THIS PRODUCT USES A LASER SYSTEM.
USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR
PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN
THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN
HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR
YOURSELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
PERSONNEL.
Declaration of Conformity
Model Number: HR-XVC27U
Trade Name: JVC
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:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of
the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more
of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
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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.
A
TTENTION
Follow and obey all warnings and instructions marked on your
product and its operating instructions. For your safety, please
read all the safety and operating instructions before you operate
this product and keep this booklet for future reference.
INSTALLATION
1. Grounding or Polarization
(A) Your product may be equipped with a polarized alternating-
current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the
other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way.
This is a safety feature.
If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try
reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact
your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not
defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.
(B) Your product may be equipped with a 3-wire grounding-type
plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin. This plug will
only fit into a grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety
feature.
If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact
your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not
defeat the safety purpose of the grounding-type plug.
2. Power Sources
Operate your product only from the type of power source
indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of
power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local
power company. If your product is intended to operate from
battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating
instructions.
3. Overloading
Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral
convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or
electric shock.
4. Power Cord Protection
Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely
to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against
them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product.
5. Ventilation
Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation. To
ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from
overheating, these openings must not be blocked or covered.
●Do not block the openings by placing the product on a bed,
sofa, rug or other similar surface.
●Do not place the product in a built-in installation such as a
bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the
manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.
6. Wall or Ceiling Mounting
The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as
recommended by the manufacturer.
ANTENNA INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
1. Outdoor Antenna Grounding
If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the
product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as
to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up
static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/
NFPA 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding
of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in
wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding connectors,
location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding
electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.
2. Lightning
For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or
when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time,
unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or
cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to
lightning and power-line surges.
3. Power Lines
An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity
of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits,
or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When
installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be
taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as
contact with them might be fatal.
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USE
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.
●Use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer
and follow the manufacturer’s instructions for any mounting of
the product.
●Do not try to roll a cart with small casters across thresholds or
deep-pile carpets.
2. Product and Cart Combination
A product and cart combination should
be moved with care. Quick stops,
excessive force, and uneven surfaces
may cause the product and cart
combination to overturn.
3. Water and Moisture
Do not use this product near water—for example, near a bath
tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement,
or near a swimming pool and the like.
4. Object and Liquid Entry
Never push objects of any kind into this product through
openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-
out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill
liquid of any kind on the product.
5. Attachments
Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer
of this product as they may cause hazards.
6. Cleaning
Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not
use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for
cleaning.
7. Heat
The product should be situated away from heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including
amplifiers) that produce heat.
SERVICING
1. Servicing
If your product is not operating correctly or exhibits a marked
change in performance and you are unable to restore normal
operation by following the detailed procedure in its operating
instructions, do not attempt to service it yourself as opening or
removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other
hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
2. Damage Requiring Service
Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to
qualified service personnel under the following conditions:
a. When the power supply cord or plug is damaged.
b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the
product.
c. If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
d. If the product does not operate normally by following the
operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are
covered by the operating instructions as an improper
adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will
often require extensive work by a qualified technician to
restore the product to its normal operation.
e. If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way.
f. When the product exhibits a distinct change in
performance—this indicates a need for service.
3. Replacement Parts
When replacement parts are required, be sure the service
technician has used replacement parts specified by the
manufacturer or which have the same characteristics as the
original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire,
electric shock or other hazards.
4. Safety Check
Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask
the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that
the product is in safe operating condition.
HOW TO USE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL
●All major sections and subsections are listed in the Table Of
Contents on page 6. Use this when searching for information
on a specific procedure or feature.
●The Index on pages 10 – 13 lists frequently-used terms, and
the number of the page on which they are used or explained in
the manual. This section also illustrates the controls and
connections on the front and rear panel, the front display
panel and the remote control.
●The 墌 mark signals a reference to another page for
instructions or related information.
●Operation buttons necessary for the various procedures are
clearly indicated through the use of illustrations at the
beginning of each major section.
BEFORE YOU INSTALL YOUR NEW UNIT . . .
. . . please read the sections/literature listed below.
●“CAUTIONS” on page 2
●“IMPORTANT PRODUCT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” on
pages 3 – 4
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DSS is an official trademark of DIRECTV, Inc., a unit of GM
Hughes Electronics. DISH Network is a trademark of Echostar
Communications Corporation.
●Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”
and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories.
●“DTS” and “DTS 2.0 + Digital Out” are trademarks of Digital
Theater Systems, Inc.
●Cassettes marked “VHS” (or “S-VHS”) can be used with this
unit. However, S-VHS recording is not possible with this
model.
●This model is equipped with SQPB (S-VHS QUASI PLAYBACK)
that makes it possible to play back S-VHS recordings with
regular VHS resolution.
●HQ VHS is compatible with existing VHS equipment.
●This product incorporates copyright protection technology that
is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and
other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision
Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright
protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision
Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited
viewing users only unless otherwise authorized by
Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly
is prohibited.
When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or a shelf,
make sure that it has sufficient space on all sides to allow
for ventilation (10 cm or more on both sides, on top and
at the rear.)
When discarding batteries, environmental problems must
be considered and the local rules or laws governing the
disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly.
Failure to heed the following precautions may result in
damage to the unit, Remote or video cassette.
1. DO NOT place the unit —
— in an environment prone to extreme temperatures
or humidity.
— in direct sunlight.
— in a dusty environment.
— in an environment where strong magnetic fields are
generated.
— on a surface that is unstable or subject to vibration.
2. DO NOT block the unit’s ventilation openings or
holes.
(If the ventilation openings or holes are blocked by a
newspaper or cloth, etc., the heat may not be able to
get out.)
3. DO NOT place heavy objects on the unit or Remote.
4. DO NOT place anything which might spill on top of
the unit or Remote.
(If water or liquid is allowed to enter this equipment,
fire or electric shock may be caused.)
5. DO NOT expose the apparatus to dripping or
splashing.
6. DO NOT use this equipment in a bathroom or places
with water. Also DO NOT place any containers filled
with water or liquids (such as cosmetics or medicines,
flower vases, potted plants, cups, etc.) on top of this
unit.
7. DO NOT place any naked flame sources, such as
lighted candles, on the apparatus.
8. AVOID violent shocks to the unit during transport.
MOISTURE CONDENSATION
Moisture in the air will condense on the unit when you
move it from a cold place to a warm place, or under
extremely humid conditions—just as water droplets form
in the surface of a glass filled with cold liquid. Moisture
condensation on the head drum will cause damage to the
tape. In conditions where condensation may occur, keep
the unit turned on for a few hours to let the moisture dry.
TM
TM
A
TTENTION
To mobile phone users:
Using a mobile phone in the vicinity of the unit may
cause picture vibration on the TV screen or change
the screen to a blue back display.
On placing the unit:
Some TVs or other appliances generates strong
magnetic fields. Do not place such appliance on top
of the unit as it may cause picture disturbance.
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CONTENTS
DISC INFORMATION 7
About Discs ......................................................... 7
INDEX 10
INSTALLING YOUR NEW UNIT 14
Basic Connections ............................................. 14
S-VIDEO Connection (DVD deck only) ............. 15
Component Video Connection
(DVD deck only) ............................................ 16
INITIAL SETTINGS 17
Plug & Play Set .................................................. 17
Monitor Set (DVD deck) .................................... 18
Language ........................................................... 20
Clock Set ........................................................... 24
Tuner Set ........................................................... 26
OPERATIONS ON VCR DECK 28
Basic Playback .................................................. 28
Playback Features .............................................. 29
Basic Recording ................................................ 33
Recording Features ............................................ 34
Express Timer Programing ................................. 36
Satellite Auto Recording .................................... 41
OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK 42
Basic Playback .................................................. 42
Playback Features .............................................. 43
Using the on-screen bar .................................... 48
Parental Lock .................................................... 58
About MP3 Disc ................................................ 62
MP3 Playback ................................................... 63
About JPEG Disc ............................................... 65
JPEG Playback ................................................... 66
EDITING (VCR DECK) 68
Edit From A Camcorder .....................................68
Edit To Or From Another Video Recorder .......... 69
Dubbing (from DVD to VCR) ............................. 70
EDITING (DVD DECK) 71
Digital Audio Dubbing ...................................... 71
REMOTE 72
Remote Control Functions .................................72
Connecting To A Dolby Digital Decoder or
An Amplifier With A Built-in DTS
(DVD deck only) ............................................73
SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS 74
Mode Set (VCR deck) ......................................... 74
Mode Set (DVD deck) ........................................77
Child Lock ......................................................... 80
Scan Mode Set (DVD deck) ............................... 80
TROUBLESHOOTING 81
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 86
SPECIFICATIONS 87
LIST OF TERMS 88
FOR SERVICING (Only in U.S.A.) 90
WARRANTY (Only in U.S.A.) 91
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DISC INFORMATION
About Discs
Playable Discs
You can use the discs with the following logos for playback only.
●The following discs also can be played back.
• DVD-R/RW discs recorded in DVD VIDEO format and
finalized
• CD-R/RW discs recorded in Super Video CD, Video CD or
Audio CD format and finalized.
• CD-R/RW discs recorded in MP3 format in accordance with
the “ISO 9660” format. (See page 62 for details.)
• CD-R/RW discs recorded in JPEG format in accordance with
the “ISO 9660” format. (See page 65 for details.)
●Discs other than the above cannot be played back.
●Operation and audio quality of this unit are not guaranteed for
discs that do not conform to the Compact Disc specification
(CD-DA).
Before you play back a CD, check for the CD logo and read
the notes on the package to confirm that it conforms to the
Compact Disc specification.
●Depending on the intentions of the author of the software,
recording conditions of DVD discs and Video CD discs may
be restricted. Since this unit plays back discs according to the
intentions of the author of the software as indicated on the
disc, some functions may not operate as commanded.
●When switching from the first layer to the second layer of
double-layered DVD VIDEO discs, the image and sound may
be momentarily distorted. This is not a malfunction.
Unplayable Discs
The following types of discs cannot be played using this unit.
Do not attempt to play back any kind of disc that is damaged
(cracked, warped, or repaired with adhesive tape) or discs in
unusual shapes (heart-shaped, octagonal, or other forms). If such
discs are accidentally played back, it may cause noise that can
lead to speaker damage.
●CD-ROM discs (including PHOTO-CD)
●DVD AUDIO discs
●Super Audio CDs (SACD)
●DVD-RW discs recorded in VR format
●DVD-RAM
●Discs which have a region number other than “1”
Region Number
The world is divided into 6 regions for DVD VIDEO discs. DVD
VIDEO discs are assigned a region number to indicate which
region they may be played back in. A disc cannot be played
back on this unit unless the region number of the disc matches
that of the unit. The region number for this unit is “1”. Only discs
whose region number includes “1” can be played back such as
shown below.
Examples of DVD VIDEO labels which can be played back using
this unit.
Marks of discs in this instruction manual
DVD VIDEO
(8 cm /12 cm disc)
Video CD/Super Video CD
(8 cm /12 cm disc)
Audio CD
(8 cm /12 cm disc)
CD-DA
files
Allows operation
with a DVD VIDEO
disc.
Allows operation
with a Audio CD
disc.
Allows operation
with a Video CD
disc.
Allows operation
with a SVCD disc.
Allows operation
with a disc
including MP3 files.
Allows operation
with a disc
including JPEG files.
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DISC INFORMATION (cont.)
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 a disc. Check marks indicating the contents and
functions of a disc. Note, however, that in some cases a disc may
not include a mark even for a function it supports.
Marks related to video
Marks related to audio
File Structure of Discs
DVD VIDEO
Typically, DVD VIDEO discs are made up of larger units called
“titles”. Each title has a number (title number) that can be used
to select desired titles. Titles are further divided into units called
“chapters”. Each chapter has a number (chapter number) that
can also be used to select desired chapters. Note that some discs
are not divided into titles and chapters.
Audio CD/Video CD
Typically, Audio CD discs are divided into separate tracks each
containing one song. Each track is assigned a number. For
example, the third track is Track 3. The same is true for Video
CD discs.
NOTE:
Video CD discs that support Playback Control (PBC)
The still image or motion image which follows a menu screen is
called a “scene”. Each scene has a scene number.
For more details, refer to “Locating a desired scene using the
menu of the Video CD with PBC” (墌pg. 43).
Mark Description
Number of subtitles
Number of angles
Recorded under the standard 4:3 aspect
ratio
Screen includes black bands at top and
bottom of image which has a standard 4:3
aspect ratio (letter box)
Video playback is in Wide video mode
(16:9) on wide televisions, but in letter
box on televisions with standard 4:3
aspect ratio.
Video playback is in Wide video mode
(16:9) on wide televisions, but pan and
scan is used on televisions with standard
4:3 aspect ratio (either the left or right side
of the image is cut-out).
Mark Description
Number of audio tracks
Dolby Digital mark
Dolby Laboratories has developed a
digital surround system for the home. This
mark indicates that you may enjoy 5.1-
channel audio (front left and right, center,
rear left and right, and a channel for LFE
(Low-Frequency Effects)).
DTS (Digital Theater System)
The DTS decoder on this unit enables you
to enjoy DTS audio with the connected
TV’s speakers by converting 5.1 channel
audio signals into 2 channel signals (DTS
Down Mixing). The decoder also outputs
the original DTS 5.1 channel audio signals
from the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
connector on this unit.
Title 1 Title 2
Chapter 1 Chapter 2Chapter 1Chapter 3Chapter 2
Track 1 Track 4Track 3Track 2
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Placing a Disc
1Open the disc tray.
Press OPEN/CLOSE (x) on the DVD deck to open the
disc tray.
●Pressing the button again closes the disc tray.
●Do not block the disc tray with your hand while it is opening
or closing as this may result in hardware failure.
●Do not place unplayable discs or any object other than a disc
in the disc tray.
●Do not press down strongly on the disc tray or place any heavy
objects on it.
2Place the disc.
Place the disc in the disc tray
with the label side facing up.
●Since disc size changes depending
on the disc to be played back, be
sure to correctly align the disc with
the grooves for its size. If the disc is
not in its groove, it may be
scratched or otherwise damaged.
●To insert an 8 cm disc, place it
according to the inner groove.
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 adhesive
on its surface.
Storage
Make sure that discs are kept in their cases. If discs are piled on
top of one another without their protective cases, they can be
damaged. Do not put discs in a location where they may be
exposed to direct sunlight, or in a place where the humidity or
temperature is high. Avoid leaving discs in your car!
Maintenance of discs
If there are fingerprints or other dirt
adhering to a disc, wipe with a soft dry
cloth, moving from the center outwards.
If a disc is difficult to clean, wipe with a
cloth moistened with water. Never use
record cleaners, petrol, alcohol or any
anti-static agents.
x
CAUTION
Sometimes during playback, noise or images may be garbled.
This is sometimes due to the disc. (It may not be up to
industry standards.)
These symptoms are caused by the discs, not by the
malfunction of the unit.
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INDEX
FRONT VIEW
APower Button (POWER (1)) 墌pg. 18
BVCR Indicator 墌pg. 28, 33
CVHS Cassette Loading Slot
DVCR/DVD Button 墌pg. 28, 33, 42
EDisc Tray
FStop Button (STOP (8)) 墌pg. 28, 33, 42
GDVD Indicator 墌pg. 42
HPlay Button (PLAY (4)) 墌pg. 28, 42
IDVD Open/Close Button (OPEN/CLOSE (x))
墌pg. 42
JVHS Eject Button (EJECT (x)) 墌pg. 28, 33
KVideo/Audio Input Connectors (VIDEO/AUDIO)
墌pg. 68
LRemote Sensor
MFront Display Panel 墌pg. 11
NRecord Button (REC (7)) 墌pg. 33
ORewind Button (REW (3)) 墌pg. 28, 29, 44
PFast Forward Button (FF (5)) 墌pg. 28, 29, 44
QChannel Button (CH +/–) 墌pg. 33
RProgressive Scan Button (PROGRESSIVE SCAN)
墌pg. 80
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REAR VIEW
ARegion Number Label 墌pg. 7
BAC Power Cord 墌pg. 14
CS-video Output Connector (S VIDEO OUTPUT)*
墌pg. 15
DAudio/Video Output Connectors (AUDIO/
VIDEO OUTPUT) 墌pg. 14, 15, 16, 69
EAntenna Input Connector (VHF/UHF IN)
墌pg. 14
FDigital Audio Output Connector
(DIGITAL AUDIO OUT)* 墌pg. 71
GComponent Video Output Connectors
(COMPONENT VIDEO OUT)* 墌pg. 16
HAudio Output Connectors (AUDIO OUTPUT
(L/R))*
IAntenna Output Connector (VHF/UHF OUT)
墌pg. 14
* These connectors are only for DVD deck.
FRONT DISPLAY PANEL
AOperation Mode Indicators
BChannel/Clock
Auxiliary Input Mode Display (F-1) (VCR deck
only)
Counter Display (VCR deck)
Tape Speed (SP/EP) (VCR deck only)
Multi-information window* (DVD deck)
* The current group/title/track/chapter number(s), time and status
information.
CVCR Indicator 墌pg. 34
DProgressive Mode Indicator 墌pg. 80
E“Timer” Indicator (VCR deck only) 墌pg. 37
FSatellite Auto Recording Indicator (N) (VCR deck
only) 墌pg. 41
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INDEX (cont.)
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (VCR deck)
If you press ON SCREEN on the Remote when “SUPERIMPOSE” is set to “ON” (墌pg. 75), various operational
indicators appear on the TV screen.
For On-screen display for DVD deck, refer to “Using the on-screen bar” (墌pg. 48).
AOperation Mode Indicators
BTape Speed (SP/EP)
CTape Position Indicator
The tape position indicator
appears on the TV screen
when you press REW (3)
or FF (5) from the Stop
mode or perform an Index
Search. (墌pg. 30) The
position of “q” in relation to
“B” (beginning) or “E” (end)
shows you where you are
on the tape.
NOTE:
Depending on the type of tape being used, the tape position
indicator may not appear correctly.
DIndex number 墌pg. 30
ETape Remaining Time Indicator 墌pg. 35
FCounter Display
GAudio Mode Display 墌pg. 32
HSAP Indicator 墌pg. 35
IStereo Program Indicator 墌pg. 35
JDay/Clock Display
KChannel Position Number/Auxiliary Input
Indicator (F-1)
L“Cassette Loaded” Mark
Beginning End
To recall an indication
APress ON SCREEN.
●All indications corresponding to the current status are
displayed for 5 seconds. After that, the counter
information and RECORD/PAUSE if in the Record Pause
mode, remain on the screen.
BPress ON SCREEN again to clear the display.
●The RECORD/PAUSE indication remains on the screen.
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REMOTE
AVCR Button 墌pg. 28, 33
BTV/VCR/DVD switch 墌pg. 18
CMenu Button (MENU) 墌pg. 43
DSP/EP Button 墌pg. 33
Top Menu Button (TOP MENU) 墌pg. 43
EStop Time Button (STOP +/–) 墌pg. 36
On-Screen Button (ON SCREEN) 墌pg. 12, 48
FStart Time Button (START +/–) 墌pg. 36
Repeat Button (REPEAT) 墌pg. 50, 64 67
Zooming Button (ZOOM) 墌pg. 45
GNumber Keys 墌pg. 27, 33, 64
HDaily Button (DAILY) 墌pg. 37
IReset Button (C.RESET) 墌pg. 35
Cancel Button (CANCEL) 墌pg. 39
10 Button
JPlay Button (PLAY (4)) 墌pg. 28, 42
KRewind Button (REW (3)) 墌pg. 28, 29, 44
LStop Button (STOP (8)) 墌pg. 28, 33, 42
MRecord Button (REC (7)) 墌pg. 33
NReverse Skip/Index Button (SKIP/INDEX (2))
墌pg. 30, 43
Review Button ( )
Ort Button 墌pg. 18
TV/VCR Channel Button (TV/VCR CH +/–)
墌See the left column
PSet Up Button (SET UP) 墌pg. 18
Q3D-Phonic Button (3D-PHONIC) 墌pg. 46
RTV Volume Button (TV VOL+/–) 墌See the left
column
SDVD Button 墌pg. 42
TPower Button (POWER (1)) 墌pg. 18, left
column
UTV Muting Button (MUTE) 墌See the left column
Audio Monitor Button (A.MONITOR)
墌pg. 32, 56, 57
VTV/VCR Button 墌pg. 34, left column
WDate Button (DATE +/–) 墌pg. 36
Subtitle Button (SUB TITLE) 墌pg. 54
Angle Button (ANGLE) 墌pg. 55
XChannel Button (CH +/–) 墌pg. 33
YPrograming Button (PROG.) 墌pg. 36
ZTimer Button (TIMER) 墌pg. 37
aWeekly Button (WEEKLY) 墌pg. 37
bProgram Check Button (PROG. CHECK)
墌pg. 38
Return Button (RETURN) 墌pg. 43
cSatellite Auto Recording Button (REC LINK)
墌pg. 41
d+10 Button
eAuxiliary Button (AUX) 墌pg. 68
fFast Forward Button (FF (5)) 墌pg. 28, 29, 44
gPause Button (PAUSE (9)) 墌pg. 29, 33
hForward Skip/Index Button (SKIP/INDEX (6))
墌pg. 30, 43
iENTER Button 墌pg. 18
jwe Button 墌pg. 18
kDisplay Button (DISPLAY) 墌pg. 35
lSkip Search Button (SKIP SEARCH) 墌pg. 30
DVD Picture Button (DVD PICTURE) 墌pg. 47
Buttons with a small dot on the left side of the name (POWER
(1), TV/VCR, TV/VCR CH +/–, TV VOL+/–, MUTE) can
also be used to operate a JVC’s TV after setting the TV/VCR/
DVD switch to the left.
How To Use
Before use, insert two AA size batteries into the Remote with
the polarity ( and ) matched correctly as indicated on
the battery compartment or on the lid.
The Remote can operate most of your unit’s functions, as well
as basic functions of TV sets of JVC. (墌See the left column)
●Point the Remote toward the remote sensor.
●The maximum operating distance of the remote control is
about 8 m.
NOTE:
If the Remote doesn’t work properly, remove its batteries,
wait a short time, replace the batteries and then try again.
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INSTALLING YOUR NEW UNIT
Basic Connections
It’s essential that your unit be properly connected.
ACheck the contents.
Make sure the package contains all of the accessories
listed in “SPECIFICATIONS” on page 87.
BSituate the unit.
Place the unit on a stable, horizontal surface.
CConnect the unit to TV.
The connection method you use depends on the type of
TV you have.
RF Connection
8To connect to a TV with NO AV input connectors —
ADisconnect the TV antenna from the TV.
BConnect the TV antenna cable to the VHF/UHF IN
connector on the rear panel of the unit.
CConnect the supplied RF cable between the VHF/UHF
OUT connector on the rear panel of the unit and the
TV’s antenna terminal.
AV Connection
8To connect to a TV with AV input connectors —
AConnect the antenna, unit and TV as per “RF
Connection”.
BConnect an optional audio/video cable between the
AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUT connectors on the rear
panel of the unit and the TV’s audio/video input
connectors.
●Set your TV to AV mode.
●For switching the TV’s mode, refer to the instruction manual of
your television.
●To obtain high-quality pictures, you can also use the S-VIDEO
connection or Component Video Connection. (DVD deck
only) (墌pg. 15, 16)
DConnect the unit to power source.
Plug the end of the AC power cord into an AC outlet. This
unit performs Plug & Play Set automatically. (墌pg. 17)
●The clock and tuner channels will automatically be set when
the antenna is connected and when the AC power cord is first
connected to an AC outlet. (If “AUTO” and the channel
indicator are displayed on the front display panel before the
unit is powered on, the clock and tuner channels are being set
automatically. Wait for the time to be displayed on the front
display panel before turning on the unit.)
ESet the VCR channel.
The VCR channel is the channel on which you can watch
the picture from the unit on the TV when only using RF
connection.
With RF connection, set the VCR channel to “3 CH” or
“4 CH”.
●The VCR channel is preset to “3 CH”. Set to “4 CH” if the
Channel 3 is used for broadcasting in your area.
With AV connection, set the VCR channel to “– CH” (off).
To set the VCR channel, perform the following steps:
APress POWER (1) to turn off the unit, then press
STOP (8) on the unit for more than 5 seconds. “3 CH”
appears on the front display panel.
BPress CH +/– on the Remote to select “3 CH”, “4 CH”
or “– CH” (off), then press ENTER.
THESE STEPS MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE ANY
VIDEO OPERATION CAN BE PERFORMED.
Antenna or Cable
Matching transformer
(not supplied)
Coaxial cable
VHF/UHF OUT
VIDEO OUTPUT
AC Outlet
RF cable
(supplied)
Back of unit VHF/UHF
IN
AUDIO
OUTPUT
Audio/video cable
(not supplied)
Flat feeder
TV
AC Power Cord
To 75 ohm
Terminal
To Audio/video
input connectors
Before performing the following steps:
●Make sure there is no cassette inserted in the unit.
●Make sure the unit is turned on, then press VCR/
DVD on the unit or VCR on the Remote so that the
VCR indicator lights up.
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S-VIDEO
Connection
(DVD deck only)
8To connect to a TV with S-VIDEO/AUDIO input
connectors . . .
AConnect the unit to TV.
AConnect the antenna, unit and TV as per “AV
Connection”. (墌pg. 14)
BConnect the unit’s S VIDEO OUTPUT (DVD)
connector to the TV’s S-VIDEO input connector.
BConnect the unit to power source.
Plug the end of the AC power cord into an AC outlet. This
unit performs Plug & Play Set automatically. (墌pg. 17)
●The clock and tuner channels will automatically be set when
the antenna is connected and when the AC power cord is first
connected to an AC outlet. (If “AUTO” and the channel
indicator are displayed on the front display panel before the
unit is powered on, the clock and tuner channels are being set
automatically. Wait for the time to be displayed on the front
display panel before turning on the unit.)
CSet the VCR channel to off.
APress POWER (1) to turn off the unit, then press
STOP (8) on the unit for more than 5 seconds. “3 CH”
appears on the front display panel.
BPress CH +/– on the Remote to select “– CH” (off),
then press ENTER.
NOTES:
●You can obtain high-quality S-VIDEO pictures.
●If your TV is not stereo-capable, use the unit’s AUDIO
OUTPUT connectors to connect to an audio amplifier for
Hi-Fi stereo sound reproduction.
●To operate the unit with your TV using the S-VIDEO
connection, set your TV to its AV mode. You can also use the
TV/VCR button on the unit’s Remote to set JVC TV to the AV
mode.
●For switching the TV’s mode, refer to the instruction manual of
your television.
●Only DVD picture is output from S-VIDEO OUTPUT
connector. (VCR picture is not output.)
A
TTENTION
Be sure to connect the unit’s VIDEO OUTPUT (DVD/
VCR) connector to the TV’s VIDEO input connector.
TV
To S-VIDEO input
connector
AUDIO OUTPUT
S-Video cable
(not supplied)
Audio/video
cable
(not supplied)
AC outlet
AC power
cord
Back of unit
RF cable
(supplied)
S VIDEO OUTPUT
Antenna or Cable
Matching transformer
(not supplied)
Coaxial cable
Flat feeder
VIDEO OUTPUT
To 75 ohm
Terminal
VHF/UHF
OUT
VHF/UHF
IN
Before performing the following steps:
●Make sure there is no cassette inserted in the unit.
●Make sure the unit is turned on, then press VCR/
DVD on the unit or VCR on the Remote so that the
VCR indicator lights up.
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INSTALLING YOUR NEW UNIT (cont.)
Component Video
Connection
(DVD deck only)
8To connect to a TV with component video input
connectors . . .
AConnect the unit to TV.
AConnect the aerial, unit and TV as per “AV
Connection”. (墌pg. 14)
BConnect the unit’s COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
connectors to the TV’s component video input
connectors.
BConnect the unit to power source.
Plug the end of the AC power cord into an AC outlet. This
unit performs Plug & Play Set automatically. (墌pg. 17)
●The clock and tuner channels will automatically be set when
the antenna is connected and when the AC power cord is first
connected to an AC outlet. (If “AUTO” and the channel
indicator are displayed on the front display panel before the
unit is powered on, the clock and tuner channels are being set
automatically. Wait for the time to be displayed on the front
display panel before turning on the unit.)
CSet the VCR channel to off.
APress POWER (1) to turn off the unit, then press
STOP (8) on the unit for more than 5 seconds. “3 CH”
appears on the front display panel.
BPress CH +/– on the Remote to select “– CH” (off),
then press ENTER.
NOTES:
●You can obtain high-quality component video pictures.
●If your TV is not stereo-capable, use the unit’s AUDIO
OUTPUT connectors to connect to an audio amplifier for
Hi-Fi stereo sound reproduction.
●To operate the unit with your TV using the Component Video
connection, set your TV to its AV mode. You can also use the
TV/VCR button on the unit’s Remote to set JVC TV to the AV
mode.
●For switching the TV’s mode, refer to the instruction manual of
your television.
●By using the component video connection, you can view the
images in the progressive mode. For switching to the
progressive mode, refer to “Scan Mode Set (DVD deck)”
(墌pg. 80).
A
TTENTION
Be sure to connect the unit’s VIDEO OUTPUT (DVD/
VCR) connector to the TV’s VIDEO input connector.
TV
To Component Video
Input connector
Component
Video cable
(not supplied)
Audio/Video
cable
(not supplied)
AC outlet
AC power cord
Back of unit
RF cable
(supplied)
COMPONENT VIDEO
OUT
Antenna or Cable
Matching transformer
(not supplied)
Coaxial cable
Flat feeder
VIDEO OUTPUT
AUDIO OUTPUT
VHF/UHF
OUT
VHF/UHF
IN
To 75 ohm
Terminal
Before performing the following steps:
●Make sure there is no cassette inserted in the unit.
●Make sure the unit is turned on, then press VCR/
DVD on the unit or VCR on the Remote so that the
VCR indicator lights up.
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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. We call this TV channel the “host
channel” and it is a PBS channel in your area.
APerform Plug & Play setup.
Connect the antenna cable to the unit. (墌pg. 14) Then
connect the AC power cord to an AC outlet. Do not turn
on the unit.
The clock and tuner channels will be set automatically.
NOTES:
●Auto Clock Set is performed first.
“AUTO” blinks on the front display panel during Auto Clock
Set.
●Auto Channel Set is performed next. Auto Channel Set scans
all the channels that are receivable by your unit. During Auto
Channel Set, the channel numbers are displayed as they are
scanned and set.
●When Plug & Play setting has been complete successfully, the
correct clock time is displayed. If you perform Plug & Play
setting successfully, there is no need to perform “Clock Set”
(墌pg. 24) and “Tuner Set” (墌pg. 26). If, however, you want
to add or delete channels, refer to “Manual Channel Set”
(墌pg. 27).
* If an incorrect clock time or “– –:– –” appears on the front display panel, see “What to do if Plug & Play setting failed” below.
A
TTENTION
●If you use a cable box, Plug&Play will not function; set the
clock and tuner channels separately. (墌pg. 24 – 27)
●Depending on areas or reception conditions, the unit may
not receive the Auto clock setting data from the PBS
channel. If this function is taking a considerable amount of
time, it may be necessary to perform the Semiauto or
Manual Clock Set procedure.
INFORMATION
●If “AUTO CLOCK” is set to “ON” (墌pg. 25), the clock will be adjusted automatically by the host channel every hour (except
11:00 PM, midnight, 1:00 AM and 2:00 AM) using the incoming PBS channel clock setting data. (This automatic clock
adjustment can only be performed when the unit is turned off. The clock will be adjusted just on these hours — on the time
displayed on the front display panel, not on the actual real time.) The default setting of “AUTO CLOCK” is “ON”. (墌pg. 25)
●If the memory backup fails, because a power outage occurs or because the AC power cord is unplugged, Plug & Play will be
performed when power is restored to the unit.
What to do if Plug & Play setting failed
●If an incorrect time is displayed on the front display panel, you may be receiving the clock setting data of a PBS channel from an
adjacent time zone, or an incorrect PBS channel from a cable TV system. In this case, perform “Semiauto Clock Set” (墌pg. 25)
or “Manual Clock Set” (墌pg. 25).
●If “– –:– –” appears on the front display panel, your antenna cable may not be connected to the unit or there may not be a Host
PBS signal available in your area. Ensure that the antenna cable is connected correctly. Then turn on and off the unit; the Plug &
Play setting will be automatically reactivated. If Plug & Play setting is not performed though the antenna cable is connected
correctly, perform “Manual Clock Set” (墌pg. 25) and “Auto Channel Set” (墌pg. 26) or “Manual Channel Set” (墌pg. 27).
During Initial Auto Clock Set
“AUTO” blinks. During Auto Channel Set
The channel numbers are displayed as they are
scanned and set.
Plug&Play Completed
The current time is displayed.
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INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)
Monitor Set
(DVD deck)
You can select the monitor type depending the TV used
when you play back DVD VIDEO discs recorded for
wide-screen TVs.
ATurn on the unit.
Press POWER (1).
BSelect the DVD deck.
On the unit
Press VCR/DVD repeatedly so that the DVD indicator
lights up.
On the Remote
Press DVD so that the DVD indicator lights up.
CAccess the DVD Set Up menu screen.
DSelect the mode.
ESelect the mode setting.
Press rt to select the desired setting, then press ENTER.
FReturn to the normal screen.
Press SET UP.
●Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel (or AV
mode).
●Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch to the right.
APress SET UP.
BPress we to select
“PICTURE”.
Press rt to move the
highlight to “MONITOR
TYPE”, then press ENTER.
4:3LB
PICTURE
MONITOR TYPE
PICTURE SOURCE
SCREEN SAVER
AUTO
ON
USE TO SELECT, USE OK TO CONFIRM.
TO EXIT, PRESS [SET UP].
ENTER
SELECT
FILE TYPE AUDIO
4:3LB
PICTURE
MONITOR TYPE
PICTURE SOURCE
SCREEN SAVER
AUTO
ON
USE TO SELECT, USE OK TO CONFIRM.
TO EXIT, PRESS [SET UP].
ENTER
SELECT
FILE TYPE AUDIO
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* The default setting is bold in the table below.
8MONITOR TYPE
16:9 (Wide television conversion):
Select this when the aspect ratio of your TV is
fixed to 16:9 (wide TV). The unit automatically
adjusts the screen width of the output signal
correctly when playing back a picture whose
aspect ratio is 4:3.
4:3 LB (Letter Box conversion):
Select this when the aspect ratio of your TV is
4:3 (conventional TV). While viewing a wide
screen picture, the black bars appear on the
top and the bottom of the screen.
4:3 PS (Pan&Scan):
Select this when the aspect ratio of your TV is
4:3 (conventional TV). While viewing a wide
screen picture, the black bars do not appear;
however, the left and right edges of the
pictures will not be shown on the screen.
Pan&Scan/Letter Box
In general, DVD VIDEO disc are produced for a wide-screen
TV with 16:9 aspect ratio.
Material with this ratio will not fit to a TV with 4:3 aspect
ratio. There are two styles to display the image, “Pan&Scan”
(PS) and “Letter Box” (LB).
Pan&Scan
The right and left side of the image are
cut off. The image fills the screen.
Letter Box
Black bands appear at the top and
bottom of the image. The image itself
appears in 16:9 aspect ratio.
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INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)
Language On-screen Language Set (VCR deck)
This VCR deck offers you the choice to view on-screen
messages in 3 different languages.
ATurn on the unit.
Press POWER (1).
BSelect the VCR deck.
On the unit
Press VCR/DVD repeatedly so that the VCR indicator
lights up.
On the Remote
Press VCR so that the VCR indicator lights up.
CAccess the Main Menu screen.
Press SET UP.
DAccess the Initial Set screen.
ESelect the language.
FReturn to the normal screen.
Press SET UP.
●Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel (or AV
mode).
●Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch to the right.
Press rt to move the
highlight bar (arrow) to
“INITIAL SET”, then press
ENTER or e.
Press rt to move the
highlight bar (arrow) to
“LANGUAGE”, then press
ENTER or e repeatedly until
the desired language is
selected.
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On-screen Language Set (DVD deck)
This DVD deck offers you the choice to view on-screen
messages in 3 different languages. You can change the
language setting manually as required.
ATurn on the unit.
Press POWER (1).
BSelect the DVD deck.
On the unit
Press VCR/DVD repeatedly so that the DVD indicator
lights up.
On the Remote
Press DVD so that the DVD indicator lights up.
CAccess the DVD Set Up menu screen.
DSelect the mode.
ESelect the mode setting.
Press rt to select the desired setting, then press ENTER.
FReturn to the normal screen.
Press SET UP.
APress SET UP.
BPress we to select
“ LANGUAGE”.
Press rt to move the
hightlight to “ON SCREEN
LANGUAGE”, then press
ENTER.
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
OFF
LANGUAGE
MENU LANGUAGE
ON SCREEN LANGUAGE
AUDIO LANGUAGE
SUBTITLE
USE TO SELECT, USE OK TO CONFIRM.
TO EXIT, PRESS [SET UP].
ENTER
SELECT
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
OFF
LANGUAGE
MENU LANGUAGE
ON SCREEN LANGUAGE
AUDIO LANGUAGE
SUBTITLE
USE TO SELECT, USE OK TO CONFIRM.
TO EXIT, PRESS [SET UP].
ENTER
SELECT
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INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)
Menu/Audio/Subtitle Language Set
(DVD deck only)
Some DVD discs contain the DVD menu display, audio,
subtitle in the multiple languages. With these discs, you
can set the default language as you like.
●The procedure shows how to set “MENU LANGUAGE”
on the DVD Set Up menu screen as an example.
ATurn on the unit.
Press POWER (1).
BSelect the DVD deck.
On the unit
Press VCR/DVD repeatedly so that the DVD indicator
lights up.
On the Remote
Press DVD so that the DVD indicator lights up.
CAccess the DVD Set Up menu screen.
DSelect the mode.
ESelect the mode setting.
Press rt to select the desired setting, then press ENTER.
●See “Language Code List” (墌pg. 23).
FReturn to the normal screen.
Press SET UP.
NOTE:
When the selected language is not available on the disc, the
disc’s default menu language is played back.
APress SET UP.
BPress we to select
“ LANGUAGE”.
Press rt to move the
hightlight to “MENU
LANGUAGE”, then press
ENTER.
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
OFF
LANGUAGE
MENU LANGUAGE
ON SCREEN LANGUAGE
AUDIO LANGUAGE
SUBTITLE
USE TO SELECT, USE OK TO CONFIRM.
TO EXIT, PRESS [SET UP].
ENTER
SELECT
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
OFF
LANGUAGE
MENU LANGUAGE
ON SCREEN LANGUAGE
AUDIO LANGUAGE
SUBTITLE
USE TO SELECT, USE OK TO CONFIRM.
TO EXIT, PRESS [SET UP].
ENTER
SELECT
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Language Code List
AA
AB
AF
AM
AR
AS
AY
AZ
BA
BE
BG
BH
BI
BN
BO
BR
CA
CO
CS
CY
DA
DZ
EL
EO
ET
EU
FA
FI
FJ
FO
FY
GA
GD
GL
GN
GU
HA
HI
HR
HU
HY
IA
IE
Afar
Abkhazian
Afrikaans
Ameharic
Arabic
Assamese
Aymara
Azerbaijani
Bashkir
Byelorussian
Bulgarian
Bihari
Bislama
Bengali, Bangla
Tibetan
Breton
Catalan
Corsican
Czech
Welsh
Danish
Bhutani
Greek
Esperanto
Estonian
Basque
Persian
Finnish
Fiji
Faroese
Frisian
Irish
Scots Gaelic
Galician
Guarani
Gujarati
Hausa
Hindi
Croatian
Hungarian
Armenian
Interlingua
Interlingue
IK
IN
IS
IW
JI
JW
KA
KK
KL
KM
KN
KO
KS
KU
KY
LA
LN
LO
LT
LV
MG
MI
MK
ML
MN
MO
MR
MS
MT
MY
NA
NE
NL
NO
OC
OM
OR
PA
PL
PS
PT
QU
RM
Inupiak
Indonesian
Icelandic
Hebrew
Yiddish
Javanese
Georgian
Kazakh
Greenlandic
Cambodian
Kannada
Korean (KOR)
Kashmiri
Kurdish
Kirghiz
Latin
Lingala
Laothian
Lithuanian
Latvian, Lettish
Malagasy
Maori
Macedonian
Malayalam
Mongolian
Moldavian
Marathi
Malay (MAY)
Maltese
Burmese
Nauru
Nepali
Dutch
Norwegian
Occitan
(Afan) Oromo
Oriya
Panjabi
Polish
Pashto, Pushto
Portuguese
Quechua
Rhaeto-Romance
RN
RO
RU
RW
SA
SD
SG
SH
SI
SK
SL
SM
SN
SO
SQ
SR
SS
ST
SU
SV
SW
TA
TE
TG
TH
TI
TK
TL
TN
TO
TR
TS
TT
TW
UK
UR
UZ
VI
VO
WO
XH
YO
ZU
Kirundi
Rumanian
Russian
Kinyarwanda
Sanskrit
Sindhi
Sangho
Serbo-Croatian
Singhalese
Slovak
Slovenian
Samoan
Shona
Somali
Albanian
Serbian
Siswati
Sesotho
Sundanese
Swedish
Swahili
Tamil
Telugu
Tajik
Thai
Tigrinya
Turkmen
Tagalog
Setswana
Tonga
Turkish
Tsonga
Tatar
Twi
Ukrainian
Urdu
Uzbek
Vietnamese
Volapuk
Wolof
Xhosa
Yoruba
Zulu
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INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)
Clock Set Perform clock setting only if the clock has not been set
correctly by the Plug&Play setting.
Preparations
ATurn on the unit.
Press POWER (1).
BSelect the VCR deck.
On the unit
Press VCR/DVD repeatedly so that the VCR indicator
lights up.
On the Remote
Press VCR so that the VCR indicator lights up.
CAccess the Main Menu screen.
Press SET UP.
DAccess the Initial Set screen.
EAccess the Clock Set screen.
●Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel (or AV
mode).
●Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch to the right.
Press rt to move the
highlight bar (arrow) to
“INITIAL SET”, then press
ENTER or e.
Press rt to move the
highlight bar (arrow) to
“CLOCK SET”, then press
ENTER or e.
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Semiauto Clock Set
You can change the host channel/D.S.T. (Daylight Saving Time)/
time zone setting manually. First follow steps A to E in
“Preparations” (墌pg. 24), then go to the following steps.
NOTE:
The time set previously will be erased when “AUTO CLOCK”,
“HOST CH”, “D.S.T.” or “TIME ZONE” setting is changed.
ASet “AUTO CLOCK” to “ON”.
BSelect the host channel.
You can either select “AUTO” or enter a PBS channel
number.
Press ENTER or e to move the highlight bar to “HOST
CH”, then press rt repeatedly until “AUTO” or the
desired PBS channel number is selected.
NOTE:
Some PBS channels do not transmit clock setting data.
CSelect the D.S.T. mode.
Press ENTER or e to move the highlight bar to “D.S.T.”,
then press rt repeatedly until the desired setting is
selected.
AUTO: Select if you want to adjust your VCR’s clock
automatically by the incoming signal from the
host channel. Be sure to select the correct time
zone manually in step D.
ON: Adjustment will be made by the built-in clock
itself.
OFF: Select when Daylight Saving Time does not apply
to you.
DSelect the time zone.
Press ENTER or e to move the highlight bar to “TIME
ZONE”, then press rt repeatedly until “AUTO” or the
desired time zone is selected. Each time you press the
button, the time zone changes as follows:
{AUTO{ATLANTIC{EASTERN{CENTRAL{
MOUNTAIN{PACIFIC{ALASKA{HAWAII{
(back to the beginning)
NOTE:
If an incorrect time is displayed by the Plug & Play function, you
may be receiving the clock setting data of a PBS channel from an
adjacent time zone or from an incorrect PBS channel from a
cable TV system. If you selected “AUTO” for the host channel in
step B, be sure to select the correct time zone manually.
EComplete the Semiauto Clock Set.
Press SET UP to return to normal screen.
Manual Clock Set
First follow steps A to E in “Preparations” (墌pg. 24), then go
to the following steps.
ASet time, date and year.
BSelect D.S.T. mode.
CStart clock.
Press SET UP and normal screen appears.
To make corrections any time during the process
Press ENTER or e repeatedly until the item you want to change
blinks, then press rt.
Press ENTER or e repeatedly
to move the highlight bar to
“AUTO CLOCK”, then press
rt so that “ON” is selected.
IMPORTANT
Turn off the unit after performing Semiauto Clock. “AUTO”
will appear on the front display panel while the clock is
being set. The current clock time will appear automatically
when the clock setting is complete.
AUTO DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME
This function enables automatic adjustment of the unit’s
clock at the start and end of Daylight Saving Time.
With Auto DST activated, —
— on the first Sunday of April at 2:00 AM, the clock is
adjusted to 3:00 AM.
— on the last Sunday of October at 2:00 AM, the clock is
adjusted to 1:00 AM.
Press rt until the desired
time appears, then press
ENTER or e. Set the date and
year in the same way.
●Holding rt changes the time
in 30-minute intervals, or
changes the date in 15-day
intervals.
Press ENTER or e to move
the highlight bar to “D.S.T.”,
then press rt to select the
desired setting.
ON: Adjustment will be
made by the built-in
clock itself.
OFF: Select when Daylight
Saving Time does not
apply to you.
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INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)
Tuner Set Auto Channel Set
Perform Auto Channel Set only if channels have not been set
correctly by the Plug&Play setting.
ATurn on the unit.
Press POWER (1).
BSelect the VCR deck.
On the unit
Press VCR/DVD repeatedly so that the VCR indicator
lights up.
On the Remote
Press VCR so that the VCR indicator lights up.
CAccess the Main Menu screen.
Press SET UP.
DAccess the Tuner Set screen.
EPerform Auto Channel Set.
Press rt to move the
highlight bar (arrow) to
“AUTO CHANNEL SET”, then
press ENTER or e. You can
automatically set the
receivable channels in your
area in the order of their
frequencies.
●When Auto Channel Set is
complete, “SCAN
COMPLETED” appears on the
TV screen.
●If the scan was unsuccessful,
“SCAN COMPLETED–NO
SIGNAL–” appears on screen.
Check the connections and start
again.
FReturn to the normal screen.
Press SET UP.
●Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel (or AV
mode).
●Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch to the right.
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” on the Tuner Set
screen.
Press rt to move the
highlight bar (arrow) to
“TUNER SET”, then press
ENTER or e.
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Manual Channel Set
You can add the channels you want or delete the channels you
do not want manually.
ATurn on the unit.
Press POWER (1).
BSelect the VCR deck.
On the unit
Press VCR/DVD repeatedly so that the VCR indicator
lights up.
On the Remote
Press VCR so that the VCR indicator lights up.
CAccess the Main Menu screen.
Press SET UP.
DAccess the Tuner Set screen.
Press rt to move the highlight bar (arrow) to “TUNER
SET”, then press ENTER or e.
EAccess the Manual Channel Set screen.
FAdd or skip the desired channels.
To add channels
APress the number keys to
input a channel number you
want to add.
BPress ENTER or e to set to
“ADD”.
CRepeat A to B to add other
channels.
To skip channels
APress rt or the number keys to select a channel
number you want to skip.
BPress ENTER or e to set to “SKIP”.
CRepeat A and B to skip other channels.
GReturn to the normal screen.
Press SET UP.
Press rt to move the
highlight bar (arrow) to
“MANUAL CHANNEL SET”,
then press ENTER or e.
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OPERATIONS ON VCR DECK
Basic Playback ALoad 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.
●Do not apply too much pressure when inserting.
●If the record safety tab has been removed, playback begins
automatically. Although the DVD deck is selected, the VCR
deck is selected automatically if the DVD deck is in stop
mode.
●The unit’s power comes on automatically and the counter is
reset to 0:00:00.
BSelect the VCR deck.
On the unit
Press VCR/DVD repeatedly so that the VCR indicator
lights up.
On the Remote
Press VCR so that the VCR indicator lights up.
CFind the program start point.
If the tape is advanced past the start point, press REW
(3). To go forward, press FF (5).
DStart playback.
Press PLAY (4).
EStop playback.
Press STOP (8). Then press EJECT (x) on the VCR deck
to remove the cassette.
●Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel (or AV
mode).
●Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch to the right.
Clean the video heads using a dry cleaning
cassette — ECL-3F — when:
●Rough, poor picture appears while a tape is played back.
●The picture is unclear or no picture appears.
●“USE CLEANING CASSETTE” appears on the screen (only
with “SUPERIMPOSE” set to “ON”). (墌pg. 75)
NOTE:
The heads get dirty in the following cases:
●in an environment prone to extreme temperature or
humidity
●in a dusty environment
●flaw, dirt or mold on video tapes
●continuous usage for a long time
Usable cassettes
Full-Size VHS
T-30 (ST-30**)
T-60 (ST-60**)
T90
T-120 (ST-120**)
T-160 (ST-160**)
ST-210**
Compact VHS*
TC-20 (ST-C20**)
TC-30 (ST-C30**)
TC-40 (ST-C40**)
* Compact VHS camcorder recordings can be played on
this unit. Simply place the recorded cassette into a VHS
Cassette Adapter and it can be used just like any full-sized
VHS cassette.
** This unit can record on regular VHS and Super VHS
cassettes. However, it will record regular VHS signals
only.
• S-VHS recording is not possible with this unit.
●This unit is equipped with SQPB (S-VHS QUASI
PLAYBACK) that lets you watch tapes recorded in the S-
VHS format and the SP mode with regular VHS
resolution.
• SQPB does not deliver Super VHS resolution.
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Playback Features Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame
Playback
1Pause during playback.
Press PAUSE (9).
●If there is vertical jitter, press CH +/– on the Remote or on the
unit to correct the picture.
2Activate frame-by-frame playback.
Press PAUSE (9) to advance a still picture.
Slow Motion
1Pause during playback.
Press PAUSE (9).
2Activate slow motion playback.
Press and hold PAUSE (9) for 2 seconds, then release.
Press PAUSE (9) and release again to return to still
picture.
NOTE:
During slow motion playback, some noise may appear on the TV
screen. Press CH + or – on the Remote or on the unit to
eliminate the noises.
Variable Speed Search
During playback, press FF (5) for forward variable
speed search, or REW (3) for reverse variable speed
search.
●The speed changes for each direction by pressing REW (3)
and FF (5) repeatedly.
When pressing FF (5):
(SP): +5x{+7x
(EP): +11x{+21x
When pressing REW (3):
Once REW (3) is pressed, reverse search starts in –1x
normal playback speed. After this process, each press of REW
(3) changes the search speed between –5x and –7x in SP
mode, –11x and –21x in EP mode.
(SP): –1x]–5x{–7x
(EP): –1x]–11x{–21x
●Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel (or AV
mode).
●Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch to the right.
ATTENTION
In the search, still, slow-motion or frame-by-frame playback
mode,
●the picture will be distorted.
●the noise bars will appear.
●there may be a loss of color.
●you cannot hear the sound.
CH +/–
To resume normal playback, press PLAY (4).
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OPERATIONS ON VCR DECK (cont.)
Skip Search
During playback, press SKIP SEARCH 1 to 6 times to skip
over unwanted sections.
Each press initiates a 30-second period of fast-motion
playback. Normal playback resumes automatically.
Index Search
Your unit automatically marks
index codes at the beginning of
each recording. This function gives
you quick access to any one of 9
index codes in either direction.
NOTE:
Before starting, make sure the unit
is in the Stop mode.
Activate Index Search.
Press INDEX (2) or INDEX (6). “INDEX –1” or
“INDEX 1” is displayed on the TV screen and search
begins in the corresponding direction.
●To access index codes 2 through 9, press INDEX (2) or
INDEX (6) repeatedly until the correct index number is
displayed.
Example:
To locate the beginning of B from the current position, press
INDEX (2) twice.
To locate the beginning of D from the current position, press
INDEX (6) once.
●When the specified index code is located, playback begins
automatically.
Instant ReView
Simply by pressing a single button, the unit power comes on,
rewinds, and begins playback of the last timer-recorded
program. If you have several programs recorded, you can easily
access any of them.
NOTE:
Before starting, make sure that the unit is off and that the Timer
mode is disengaged.
Activate Instant ReView.
Press . The unit power comes on and the unit
searches for the index code indicating the start of the last
timer-recorded program. Once it’s found, playback begins
automatically.
●To watch the first of the 3 programs, press three
times. The unit searches and begins playback automatically.
You can access a program as far as 9 index codes away from
the current tape position.
To resume normal playback during a Skip Search,
press PLAY (4).
Current position
Index number
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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.
a- For Automatic Start Of Playback
Press REW (3), then press PLAY (4) within
2 seconds.
b- For Automatic Power Off
Press REW (3), then press POWER (1) within
2 seconds.
c- For Automatic Timer Standby
Press REW (3), then press TIMER within 2 seconds.
d- For Automatic Cassette Ejection After Tape Rewind
Press REW (3), then press EJECT (x) within 2
seconds.
Repeat Playback
Your unit can automatically play back the whole tape 100 times
repeatedly.
1Start playback.
Press PLAY (4).
2Activate Repeat Playback.
Press PLAY (4) and hold for over 5 seconds, then release.
●The Play indicator ($) on the front display panel blinks slowly.
●After playing back a tape 100 times, the unit stops
automatically.
3Stop Repeat Playback.
Press STOP (8) at any time.
●Pressing PLAY (4), REW (3), FF (5) or PAUSE (9) also
stops Repeat Playback.
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OPERATIONS ON VCR DECK (cont.)
Manual Tracking
Your unit is equipped with automatic tracking control. During
playback, you can override this and adjust the tracking manually
by pressing the CH buttons.
1Override automatic tracking.
During playback, press SP/EP on the Remote.
2Adjust the tracking manually.
Press CH + or – on the Remote or on the unit.
●Press SP/EP again to return to automatic tracking.
NOTE:
When a new tape is inserted, the unit enters the automatic
tracking mode automatically.
Soundtrack Selection
Your unit is capable of recording three soundtracks (HI-FI L,
HI-FI R and NORM) and will play back the one you select.
During Playback
Pressing A.MONITOR changes the soundtrack as follows:
●You can also select the soundtrack on the Function Set screen.
(墌pg. 76)
NOTES:
●“HIFI” should normally be selected. In this mode, Hi-Fi stereo
tapes are played back in stereo, and the normal audio track is
played back automatically for tapes with only normal audio.
●“SUPERIMPOSE” must be set to “ON” or the on-screen
displays will not appear. (墌pg. 75)
CH +/–
TRACK
USE
On-Screen Display
H I-F I Hi-Fi sound is played back
H I-F I L Sound on the left Hi-Fi channel is
played back
H I-F I R Sound on the right Hi-Fi channel is
played back
NORM Sound on the normal track is played
back
NORM
H I-F I
Both sounds on the Hi-Fi track and
normal track are mixed and played
back
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Basic Recording ALoad a cassette.
Insert a cassette with the record safety tab intact.
●The unit’s power comes on automatically and the counter is
reset to 0:00:00.
BSelect the VCR deck.
On the unit
Press VCR/DVD repeatedly so that the VCR indicator
lights up.
On the Remote
Press VCR so that the VCR indicator lights up.
CChoose a program.
Press CH +/– or the number keys to select the channel
you wish to record.
DSet the tape speed.
Press SP/EP. The current setting appears on the front
display panel or TV screen. Press SP/EP again to change
the setting while the tape speed is displayed on the TV
screen.
EStart recording.
Press and hold REC (7) and press PLAY (4) on the
Remote, or press REC (7) on the unit.
FPause/Resume recording.
Press PAUSE (9). Press PLAY (4) to resume recording.
●You can select channel during the Record Pause mode.
GStop recording.
Press STOP (8). Then press EJECT (x) on the VCR deck
to remove the cassette.
●Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel (or AV
mode).
●Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch to the right.
Recording Resume Function
If there is a power outage during recording, Instant Timer
Recording or timer recording (墌pg. 33, 34, 36), the
recording will resume automatically when power is restored
to the unit unless the unit’s memory backup has expired.
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OPERATIONS ON VCR DECK (cont.)
Recording Features Record One Program While Watching
Another
If your unit is connected to the TV via the AV connection,
press TV/VCR. The VCR indicator on the front display
panel and the TV broadcast being recorded disappear.
Once recording is in progress, all you need to do is to set
the channel controls on the TV for the station you wish to
view.
●The program selected with the TV’s channel controls appears
on the TV screen, while the one selected with the unit’s CH
buttons is recorded on the tape.
NOTE:
You can also use the DVD deck in the following cases. Before
use, be sure to turn on the unit and select the DVD deck.
●During recording
●During timer recording
●During timer standby mode
Instant Timer Recording (ITR)
This easy method lets you record for from 30 minutes to 6 hours
(selectable in 30-min. increments), and shuts the unit off after
recording is finished.
1Start recording.
Press REC (7) on the unit.
2Engage the ITR mode.
Press REC (7) again. “䡬” blinks and “0:30” appears on
the front display panel.
3Set the recording duration.
If you want to record for more than 30 minutes, press
REC (7) to extend the time. Each press extends recording
time by 30 minutes.
NOTES:
●You can only perform ITR using the REC (7) button on the
unit’s front panel.
●Still picture playback stops automatically after 5 minutes to
protect the heads.
●When the end of the tape is reached during timer recording,
the unit stops and “䡬” and “$” blink on the front display
panel.
●When the end of the tape is reached during timer recording or
Instant Timer Recording, the unit is turned off and “䡬” and
“$” blink on the front display panel.
●During Instant Timer Recording, any other timer programed
recording won’t start even if their start time has come. In such
a case, the timer programed recording starts (if the end time of
the timer programed recording is set after the end of Instant
Timer Recording) after the Instant Timer Recording finishes.
●Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel (or AV
mode).
●Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch to the right.
Accidental erasure prevention
To prevent accidental recording on a recorded cassette,
remove its safety tab. To record on it later, cover the hole
with adhesive tape.
Record safety tab
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Elapsed Recording Time Indication
1Set the counter display.
Press DISPLAY until a counter reading appears on the
front display panel.
2Reset the counter.
Press C.RESET before starting recording or playback.
●The counter is reset to “0:00:00” and shows the exact elapsed
time as the tape runs. You can check the exact time of a
recording or playback.
Tape Remaining Time
Press DISPLAY until the time remaining on the tape
appears.
●The front display panel shows the tape remaining time with “:”
blinking.
●By pressing the DISPLAY button, you can change display to
show the channel position*, clock time, counter reading or
tape remaining time.
* Channel position is not displayed during playback.
NOTES:
●When you press ON SCREEN, the on-screen display appears
on the TV screen for 5 seconds, then the displays other than
the counter disappears. To clear the counter display, press ON
SCREEN.
●Depending on the type of tape being used, the tape remaining
time reading may not appear right away, or is not correct.
“– –:– –” may sometimes appear with “:” blinking, or the
display may blink on occasion.
Second Audio Recording
This unit’s built-in MTS decoder enables reception of
Multichannel TV Sound broadcast. To record a SAP program
received, set “2ND AUDIO RECORD” to “ON”. (墌pg. 76)
NOTE:
When the channel is changed on the unit;
●The “STEREO” indicator appears on the screen for about
5 seconds if the program is a stereo broadcast.
●The “SAP” indicator appears on the screen for about 5 seconds
if the program is a SAP broadcast.
●Both indicators appear when a stereo program is accompanied
by SAP sound.
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OPERATIONS ON VCR DECK (cont.)
Express Timer
Programing
Example: To timer-record the program from 8:00 PM to
10:00 PM on 24th December, on channel 12.
ASelect the VCR deck.
On the unit
Press VCR/DVD repeatedly so that the VCR indicator
lights up.
On the Remote
Press VCR so that the VCR indicator lights up.
BAccess the Program screen.
CEnter the program start time.
DEnter the program stop time.
Press STOP +/– to enter the time you want recording to
stop.
●Press and hold STOP +/– to move in 30-minute increments, or
press and release repeatedly to move 1 minute at a time.
EEnter the program date.
Press DATE +/–.
●The current date appears on the TV screen. The date you enter
appears in its place.
Before performing Express Timer Programing:
●Make sure that the unit’s built-in clock is set properly.
●Insert a cassette with the safety tab in place. The unit will
come on automatically.
●Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel (or AV mode).
●Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch to the right.
Press PROG.. (If you’re just
starting out, “PROGRAM 1”
appears.)
Press START +/– to enter the
time you want recording to
start.
●Press and hold START +/– to
move in 30-minute
increments, or press and
release repeatedly to move
1 minute at a time.
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FEnter the channel position.
Press CH +/–.
GSet the tape speed.
Press SP/EP.
HReturn to the normal screen.
Press PROG. or ENTER. “PROGRAM COMPLETED”
appears on the TV screen for about 5 seconds, then the
normal screen appears. If “PROGRAM NOT
COMPLETED PROGRAM OVERLAP” appears on the TV
screen, see page 40.
●Repeat steps B–H for each additional program.
IEngage the unit’s timer mode.
Press TIMER. The unit turns off automatically and “#”
appears on the front display panel.
●To disengage the timer mode, press TIMER again.
To Timer-Record Weekly Or Daily Serials:
— anytime during steps C through G, press WEEKLY (number
key “9”) for weekly serials or DAILY (number key “8”) for daily
serials (Monday – Friday). Either “WEEKLY” or “DAILY” appears
on the TV screen. Pressing the button again makes the
corresponding indication disappear.
NOTES:
●You can program this unit to timer-record as many as 8
programs. If you try to program the unit to record a ninth,
“PROGRAM FULL” appears on the TV screen. To record the
extra program, you must first cancel any unnecessary
programs. (墌pg. 39)
●Programs that start after midnight must have the next day’s
date.
Cable Box or DBS Receiver Users
To timer-record a satellite broadcast using Express Timer
Programing:
APerform steps A–I. Enter “F-1” for the channel position
in step F.
BSet the DBS receiver to the appropriate channel before
the selected program begins.
CLeave the DBS receiver’s power on.
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OPERATIONS ON VCR DECK (cont.)
Check, cancel and change programs
ADisengage the timer mode.
Press TIMER, then press POWER (1).
BAccess the Program Check screen.
CAccess the Program screen.
Press PROG. CHECK.
Press PROG. CHECK again
to check more information.
Each time you press
PROG. CHECK, the next
program’s information
appears.
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To cancel or change a program
DCancel or change a program.
Press CANCEL to cancel a program. To change program
settings, press the appropriate button: START +/–,
STOP +/–, DATE +/–, CH +/–, DAILY (number key “8”),
WEEKLY (number key “9”) and/or SP/EP.
EReturn to the normal screen.
Press PROG. CHECK as many times as necessary. If there
are still some programs remaining, go on to step F.
FReturn to the timer mode.
Press TIMER.
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OPERATIONS ON VCR DECK (cont.)
When programs overlap each other
If “PROGRAM NOT COMPLETED PROGRAM OVERLAP”
appears, you have another program overlapping the program
you have just made.
The Program Check screen appears and conflicting programs
will start blinking.
Example: Program 1 (you have just made) and Program 4
overlap each other.
AConfirm the overlapping programs.
Overlapping programs blink on the TV screen.
BSelect the program to modify.
Press rt, then press ENTER or e.
●You can only select one of the overlapping programs.
NOTE:
If you do not mind this overlap, press PROG. to finish the timer
program setting. The program with the lower program number
will be recorded and the other one will not be recorded
correctly. If no changes are made for approximately 1 minute,
the unit will return to the normal screen.
CCancel or change program setting.
To cancel a program, press CANCEL when the Program
screen you do not want is shown. “PROGRAM
COMPLETED” appears on the TV screen for about
5 seconds, then the normal screen appears.
To change a program, press the appropriate button:
START +/–, STOP +/–, DATE +/–, CH +/–, DAILY
(number key “8”), WEEKLY (number key “9”) and/or SP/
EP when the Program screen on which you want to make
changes is shown, then press ENTER. “PROGRAM
COMPLETED” appears on the TV screen for about
5 seconds, then the normal screen appears.
NOTE:
If the overlap is not yet solved, or another overlap occurs with
the timer program setting after making the last correction on a
program, the conflicting programs will be shown on the Program
Check screen again. Repeat the above steps again until the
overlap is solved.
A
TTENTION
If there is a conflict in the timer schedule and one
program overlaps with another, only the parts shown
below in gray will be recorded.
Pattern 1: The program with the lower program number
will be recorded.
Pattern 2: The program starting earlier will be recorded.
Pattern 3: The program starting earlier will be recorded,
followed by the remaining portion of the other
program.
Program 1
Program 2
CH10
CH40 Not recorded
Not recorded
Program 1
Program 2
CH10
CH40
Not recorded
Program 1
Program 2
CH10
CH40
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Satellite Auto
Recording
This function allows you to automatically record a
satellite program which is timer-programed on your
external DBS receiver. Connect a DBS receiver to the
unit’s AUDIO/VIDEO input (F-1) connector and program
the timer on the DBS receiver. The unit starts or stops
recording by the signals input from the DBS receiver.
After recording, the unit’s power shuts off automatically.
●You can also connect the cable box if it has a timer.
ASelect the VCR deck.
On the unit
Press VCR/DVD repeatedly so that the VCR indicator
lights up.
On the Remote
Press VCR so that the VCR indicator lights up.
BSet the tape speed.
Press SP/EP.
CEngage the Satellite Auto Recording mode.
Press and hold REC LINK for about 2 seconds. The “N”
and “#” indicators light up and the unit turns off
automatically.
NOTES:
●Operation on the DVD deck are not possible when the Automatic Satellite Program Recording mode is engaged, or timer recording
is in progress.
●To disengage the Satellite Auto Recording mode, press REC LINK. The “N” indicator goes off.
●If the unit’s power is off, it is not possible to engage the Satellite Auto Recording mode.
●In step C, if the “N” indicator does not light but instead blinks quickly even though your DBS receiver’s power is off, Satellite Auto
Recording will not work properly with that DBS receiver*. If this is the case, perform “Express Timer Programing” (墌pg. 36) to
timer-record a satellite program.
* Some DBS receivers output signals even if the power is off. Satellite Auto Recording is not possible with those DBS receivers.
●The “N” indicator blinks while Satellite Auto Recording is in progress.
●For timer programing of the DBS receiver, refer to the instruction manual of the DBS receiver.
●Satellite Auto Recording is not possible if your DBS receiver does not have a timer.
●Pressing the unit’s POWER (1) button while Satellite Auto Recording is in progress turns off the unit’s power and disengages the
Satellite Auto Recording mode.
●If there are more than one satellite programs you wish to record with Satellite Auto Recording, it is not possible to set different tape
speeds for each program.
●Depending on the type of DBS receiver, the unit may not record a slight portion of the beginning of the program or may record
slightly longer than the actual length of the program.
●If you engage the Satellite Auto Recording mode when the DBS receiver’s power is on, the unit will not start Satellite Auto Recording
even though the “N” and “#” indicators blink. When the DBS receiver shuts off once and is turned back on again, the unit starts
recording.
●You can also record a program from your cable system in the same way if the system has a timer.
ATTENTION
●Be sure not to turn on the DBS receiver before the program
is executed; otherwise, the unit will start recording when
the DBS receiver’s power is turned on.
●If you have connected another appliance other than a DBS
receiver to the AUDIO/VIDEO input (F-1) connector, be
sure not to engage the Satellite Auto Recording mode;
otherwise, the unit will start recording when the connected
appliance’s power is turned on.
●Satellite Auto Recording and timer-recording cannot be
done at the same time.
Before performing the following steps:
●Make sure the DBS receiver is connected to the unit’s
AUDIO/VIDEO input (F-1) connector.
●Program the timer on the DBS receiver.
●Insert a cassette with the safety tab in place.
●Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch to the right.
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OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK
Basic Playback
To play back a MP3/JPEG disc, see pages 62 – 67.
ALoad the disc.
APress OPEN/CLOSE (x) on the DVD deck to open the
disc tray.
●The unit’s power comes on automatically.
BPlace the disc in the disc tray.
●For details, refer to “Placing a Disc” (墌pg. 9).
CPress OPEN/CLOSE (x) on the DVD deck to close the
disc tray.
●Pressing PLAY (4) also close the disc tray.
●Playback begins automatically if the auto-playback DVD disc
is loaded. Although the VCR deck is selected, the DVD deck is
selected automatically if the VCR deck is in stop mode.
●"no dc" appears on the front display panel when there is no
disc present on the disc tray.
BSelect the DVD deck.
On the unit
Press VCR/DVD repeatedly so that the DVD indicator
lights up.
On the Remote
Press DVD so that the DVD indicator lights up.
CStart playback.
Press PLAY (4).
Example: DVD VIDEO
●You can switch the display on the front display panel between
the title number/chapter number and the elapsed time by
pressing DISPLAY.
●It may take a few seconds to start playback.
●If you load a DVD disc whose region code does not match the
DVD deck, “REGION CODE ERROR!” appears on the TV
screen. For details, refer to “Region Number” (墌pg. 7).
●With Video CD discs with PBC control or some DVD discs,
the menu display may appear on the TV screen after starting
playback. In this case, select an item which you want to play
back from the menu. Otherwise, the playback cannot go
forward. Refer to “Locating a desired scene using the menu of
the Video CD with PBC” (墌pg. 43) or “Locating a desired
scene using the DVD menu” (墌pg. 43).
DPause playback.
Press PAUSE (9).
●To resume normal playback, press PLAY (4).
EStop playback.
Press STOP (8). Press OPEN/CLOSE (x) on the DVD
deck to open the disc tray, then remove the disc.
●Pressing PLAY (4) resume playback from the position where
you stop playback. For details, see “Resume Function” on
page 45.
NOTE:
When you press OPEN/CLOSE (x) while the unit is turned off,
the unit’s power comes on and the disc tray opens automatically.
●Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel (or AV
mode).
●Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch to the right.
ATTENTION
●You can not use the DVD deck when the VCR deck is in
the Automatic Satellite Recording standby and recording
mode.
●You can use the DVD deck when the VCR deck is in the
timer standby mode.
Title number Chapter number
Elapsed time
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Playback Features
Playback Control (PBC) Function
— Locating a desired scene using the
menu of the Video CD with PBC
Some Video CD discs supports the PBC function. PBC is an
abbreviation of “PlayBack Control.” A Video CD disc recorded
with PBC has its own menus, such as a list of the songs of the
disc. You can locate a specific scene by using the menu.
1Access the PBC menu.
2Start playback.
Press the appropriate number keys.
●The unit starts playback of the selected item.
●When “NEXT” or “PREVIOUS” appears on the TV screen:
Pressing SKIP (6) advances to the next page.
Pressing SKIP (2) returns to the previous page.
●You can return to the menu by pressing RETURN.
●The method of the operation is different depending on the
disc.
NOTES:
●If you want to playback a PBC-compatible Video CD disc
without activating the PBC function, start playback by using
the number keys instead of the PLAY (4) button.
●To activate the PBC function when a PBC-compatible Video
CD disc is being played back without the PBC function, press
TOP MENU or MENU, or press STOP (8) (press twice when
“RESUME” is set to “ON”) then press PLAY (4).
Locating a desired scene using the
DVD menu
DVD VIDEO discs may have two types of the menus; top menu
and disc menu.
Top menu
DVD discs generally have their own menus which show the disc
contents. These menus contain various items such as titles of a
movie, names of songs, or artist information. You can locate a
desired scene by using the top menu displayed on the TV screen.
Press TOP MENU to access the top menu.
Disc menu
DVD discs have the disc menu to select subtitle and audio
language etc. for each title.
Press MENU to access the disc menu.
1Access the DVD menu.
2Start playback.
Press rt w e to select a desired item, then press
ENTER.
●It may be possible to select the desired item using the number
keys depending on the disc.
NOTES:
●When “X” appears on the TV screen in step 1, the disc does
not have a top menu or disc menu.
●Top menu or disc menu may not appear depending on the
discs even if it is recorded in DVD VIDEO format and
finalized. In that case, press STOP (8) to display the total
number of titles on a disc, then press the appropriate number
keys to select the desired title.
●Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel (or AV
mode).
●Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch to the right.
In stop mode
Press PLAY (4).
●Depending on a disc, PBC
menu may automatically
appear on the TV screen by
simply loading a disc on the
unit. “Pbc” appears on the
front display panel. Example:
Press TOP MENU or MENU.
Example:
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OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK (cont.)
Locating the start point of the item or
skip the item
Press SKIP (2) or SKIP (6) during playback.
Example:
To locate the beginning of item B from the current position, press
SKIP (2) twice.
To locate the beginning of item D from the current position,
press SKIP (6) once.
●When the specified item is located, playback begins
automatically.
NOTE:
When you press SKIP (2) or SKIP (6), the counter display
may appear instead of title number/chapter number depending
on the discs.
Variable Speed Search
During playback, press FF (5) for forward variable
speed search, or REW (3) for reverse variable speed
search.
●The more times you press, the faster the playback picture
moves.
●To resume normal playback, press PLAY (4).
OR
During playback, press and hold SKIP (6) for forward
search, or press and hold SKIP (2) for reverse search.
●While you press and hold the button, the image is played back
at 5x speed.
●To resume normal playback, release SKIP (2) or SKIP (6).
NOTES:
●Actual speed may be different from that displayed on the TV
screen depending on the discs.
●Playback sound is not heard in any variable speed search
mode.
Current position
The number you press the
button
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Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame
Playback
1Pause during playback.
Press PAU SE (9).
2Activate frame-by-frame playback.
Press PAU SE (9) to advance a still picture.
●To resume normal playback, press PLAY (4).
Slow Motion
During playback, press PAUSE (9), then press REW (3)
for reverse slow motion playback, or FF (5) for forward
slow motion playback.
●Each press of FF (5) changes the playback speed as follows:
1/32]1/16]1/8]1/4]1/2
●Each press of REW (3) changes the playback speed as
follows (only for DVD VIDEO discs):
–1/32]–1/16]–1/8]–1/4]–1/2
●To resume normal playback, press PLAY (4).
NOTES:
●Reverse slow motion playback is possible only with the DVD
VIDEO discs.
●This function may not works for some Video CD or SVCD.
Resume Function
It is possible to memorize the position where you stop playback
and resume playback from that position.
●Be sure to set “RESUME” to “ON”. (墌pg. 80)
1Memorize the resume point.
Press STOP (8) during playback.
●“rESuM” appears on the front display panel.
●The unit enters Resume Stop mode and memorize the position
where you stop playback as the resume point.
●To clear the resume point:
•Press STOP (8) in stop mode.
•Press POWER (1) to turn off the unit.
• Eject the disc.
• Set “RESUME” to “OFF”. (墌pg. 80)
2Resume playback.
Press PLAY (4). The unit start playback from the resume
point.
NOTES:
●Resume Function does not work on the Audio CD. It also may
not work depending on the discs.
●If you stop the playback of a disc for which an resume point
has already been memorized, the memory will be updated
with the new resume point.
●When the unit memorizes a resume point, it also remembers
audio language, subtitle and angle settings.
●This function may not works for some Video CD or SVCD.
Zooming
Press ZOOM during playback or while paused.
●Each press of ZOOM changes the magnification in the
following steps:
ZOOM OFF ] ZOOM 1 ] ZOOM 2 ] ZOOM 3]
ZOOM 4 ] ZOOM 5 ] ZOOM 6 ] (Back to the beginning)
●When a 16:9 aspect picture source is displayed on a 4:3
aspect TV (conventional TV) in Letter Box conversion mode,
the margins in black shown on top and bottom of the TV
screen will be cropped and both left and right side parts of the
picture will also be cropped. You may not move up or down
the zoomed-in scene depending on the zooming
magnification.
●While zoomed, the picture may look coarse or distorted.
Press rt w e to move the zoomed-in scene.
Current magnification
Zoomed-in area
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OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK (cont.)
3D Phonic
3D Phonic function allows you to get a simulated surround
effect from your stereo system. You can enjoy the vertical
surround sound with your 2-channel stereo system.
1Access the selection menu.
Press 3D-PHONIC during playback.
●The current setting appears on the right bottom corner of the
TV screen.
2Select the mode.
●Each time you press 3D-PHONIC, the setting changes as
follows:
OFF]ACTION]DRAMA]THEATER](Back to the
beginning)
●The selection menu disappears automatically if you do not
change the selection for 5 seconds.
NOTES:
●The 3D Phonic function works correctly only when playing
back a DVD VIDEO disc recorded in the multi channel Digital
format. With other sources, you cannot get any effect if you
activate 3D Phonic function.
●When playing back a DVD VIDEO disc recorded with the
Dolby Digital that does not contain the rear signal, you cannot
get a correct 3D Phonic sound even if you activate 3D Phonic
function.
●The 3D Phonic function does not affect the Digital bitstream
signal from the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT connector.
●When 3D Phonic function is activated, Down Mix and D.
Range Compression functions are disabled. (墌pg. 79)
Press 3D-PHONIC
repeatedly.
3D PHONIC DRAMA
Selected mode
OFF: No effect
ACTION: Suitable for action movies and sports
programs in which sounds dynamically
move.
DRAMA: Provides the natural and warm sound. You
can enjoy movies in a relaxed mood.
THEATER: You can enjoy sound effects like in a major
theater.
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VFP function
— Adjusting the picture quality
The VFP (Video Fine Processor) function enables you to adjust
the picture character according to the type of programing,
picture tone or personal preference.
NOTE:
Before you start operation;
The VFP setting screen disappears if no operations are done for
more than about 10 seconds. If the setting screen disappears
before you finish, start from step 1 again.
1Access the VFP setting menu.
2Select the VFP mode.
Press we repeatedly.
●Each time you press we, the VFP mode changes as follows:
NORMAL]CINEMA]USER 1]USER 2](Back to the
beginning)
NOTE:
You cannot adjust the parameters of “NORMAL” and “CINEMA”.
To adjust picture appearance manually
3Access USER menu.
4Select the parameter.
Press rt repeatedly to select a parameter you want to
adjust, then press ENTER.
●Adjust gradually and confirm picture appearance results are as
preferred.
●VFP menu disappears and the following pop-up window
appears on the TV screen.
●The selection menu disappears automatically if you do not
change the selection for 10 seconds.
5Adjust the parameter.
Press rt repeatedly to change the setting, then press
ENTER.
●The current VFP settings appear again.
6Adjust the other parameters.
Repeat steps 4 and 5 to adjust other parameters.
To return to the normal screen
Press DVD PICTURE.
To activate your setting
Press DVD PICTURE, then press we repeatedly to select
“USER 1” or “USER 2” that you have changed the
parameters.
Press DVD PICTURE during
playback.
●The current setting appears on
the TV screen.
NORMAL: Select this normally.
CINEMA: Suitable for movie.
USER 1/
USER 2:
You can adjust parameters that affect picture
appearance and store settings. Go to step 3.
Press we repeatedly to
select “USER 1” or “USER 2”.
0
NORMAL
GAMMA
BRIGHTNESS
CONTRAST
SATURATION
TINT
SHARPNESS
0
0
0
0
+3
USER 1
GAMMA
BRIGHTNESS
CONTRAST
SATURATION
TINT
SHARPNESS
0
0
0
0
0
+3
GAMMA
(–3 to +3):
Controls brightness of neutral tints while
maintaining brightness of dark and bright
portions.
BRIGHTNESS
(–8 to +8):
Controls screen brightness.
CONTRAST
(–7 to +7):
Controls screen contrast.
SATURATION
(–7 to +7):
Controls screen color depth.
TINT
(–7 to +7):
Controls screen tint.
SHARPNESS
(–8 to +8):
Controls screen sharpness.
0
GAMMA
0
GAMMA
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OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK (cont.)
Using the on-
screen bar
You can check disc information while the disc is loaded and you
can use some functions using the on-screen bar. The on-screen
bar allows you the various playback operations.
How to Access the on-screen bar
Press ON SCREEN twice whenever a disc is loaded.
Example: During DVD VIDEO playback
Example: During Video CD playback
Contents of the on-screen bar during playback
DVD
Video CD
ADisc type
BCurrent transfer rate (Megabits per second)
CCurrent title (for DVD)
DCurrent chapter number (for DVD) or track number
(for other type of discs)
ETime information (墌pg. 49)
FPlayback status
: appears during playback.
/ : appears during fast forward/reverse.
/ : appears during playback in forward slow-
motion/reverse slow-motion.
: appears when paused.
: appears when stopped.
GSelect this to change time information. (See 5 in the
illustration above) (墌pg. 49)
HSelect this for Repeat Playback. (墌pg. 50)
ISelect this for time search function. (墌pg. 52)
JSelect this for chapter search function. (墌pg. 53)
KSelect this to change audio language or channel.
(墌pg. 56, 57)
LSelect this to change subtitle language. (墌pg. 54)
MSelect this to change view angle. (墌pg. 55)
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Basic operation on the on-screen bar
Example: When selecting the Repeat mode of DVD
During playback
AAccess the on-screen bar.
Press ON SCREEN twice. The on-screen bar appears on
the TV screen.
●The currently selected item is highlighted.
BSelect menu item.
Press we to move the hightlight to , then press
ENTER. The pop-up window appears under the selected
item.
●The current setting appears.
CSelect the option.
Press rt to select the desired option, then press ENTER.
●Each time you press rt, the options change.
To clear the on-screen bar
Press ON SCREEN.
NOTE:
See the corresponding pages for details on each function.
Change the time information
You can change the time information in the on-screen bar on the
TV screen and the front display panel of the unit.
During playback or while stopped
AAccess the on-screen bar.
Press ON SCREEN twice. The on-screen bar appears on
the TV screen.
BSelect menu item.
Press we to move the hightlight to , then press
ENTER.
●Each time you press ENTER, the time information changes as
follows;
Example: During DVD playback
To clear the on-screen bar
Press ON SCREEN.
NOTE:
While a DVD is stopped, “– : – – : – –” appears in the time
information display.
TIME: Elapsed playing time of current chapter/track
REM: Remaining time of current chapter/track
TOTAL: Elapsed time of title/disc
T. REM: Remaining time of title/disc
(Back to the beginning)
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OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK (cont.)
Repeat Playback
You can repeat playback as you like according to the type of
disc.
DVD VIDEO: during playback
Audio CD: during playback or in stop mode
Video CD/SVCD: in stop mode or during playback with PBC
deactivated
When using the on-screen bar
AAccess the on-screen bar.
Press ON SCREEN twice. The on-screen bar appears on
the TV screen.
BSelect menu item.
Press we to move the hightlight to , then press
ENTER.
●The following pop-up window appears under the selected
item.
CSelect the repeat mode.
Press rt repeatedly to select the Repeat mode, then
press ENTER.
●The mode changes as follows:
DVD VIDEO
CHAPTER]TITLE]A-B]OFF](Back to the beginning)
Video CD/SVCD/CD
TRACK]ALL]A-B]OFF](Back to the beginning)
●“A-B” cannot be selected while stopped.
To clear the on-screen bar
Press ON SCREEN.
To cancel Repeat Playback
Repeat from step A, select “OFF” in step C, then press
ENTER.
When using the REPEAT button:
AAccess the repeat mode.
Press REPEAT during playback of the item you want to
repeat.
●Repeat mode is displayed on the TV.
BSelect the repeat mode.
Press REPEAT repeatedly to select the desired repeat
mode.
●To stop Repeat Playback, press STOP (8).
●To cancel Repeat Playback, press REPEAT repeatedly until
“OFF” appears on the TV screen.
●The pop-up window disappears if no operation is done for
about 5 seconds.
NOTES:
●Repeat Playback is not possible with a Video CD and SVCD
with PBC function.
●Repeat Playback may not work properly depending on the
type of disc being used.
●You cannot select A-B Repeat Playback by pressing REPEAT.
CHAPTER: The current chapter is played back
repeatedly.
TITLE: The current title is played back
repeatedly.
A-B:The desired part is played back
repeatedly. (墌pg. 51)
OFF: Each title and chapter is played
back once.
TRACK:The current track is played back
repeatedly.
ALL:All tracks are played back
repeatedly.
A-B:The desired part is played back
repeatedly. (墌pg. 51)
OFF: Each track is played back once.
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A-B Repeat Playback
You can repeat the desired part.
AAccess the on-screen bar.
Press ON SCREEN twice. The on-screen bar appears on
the TV screen.
BSelect menu item.
Press we to move the hightlight to , then press
ENTER.
●The following pop-up window appears under the selected
item.
CSelect the repeat mode.
Press rt repeatedly to select “A-B”.
DSelect the start point.
Press ENTER at the beginning of the part you want to
repeat (point A).
●The following display appears in the on-screen bar.
ESelect the end point
Press
ENTER
at the end of the part you want to repeat (point
B).
●A-B Repeat Playback starts. The selected part of the disc
(between point A and B) is played repeatedly.
To cancel A-B Repeat Playback
Repeat from step A, select “OFF” in step C, then press
ENTER.
●You can also cancel Repeat Playback by pressing SKIP (2)
or SKIP (6).
To clear the on-screen bar
Press ON SCREEN.
NOTES:
●A-B Repeat Playback may not work properly depending on the
type of disc being used.
●The subtitles recorded around A-B point may not appear.
●The end of the item will be set as “B” point if the end of the
item reached before you set the “B” point.
●When playing back a DVD, A-B Repeat Playback is possible
only within the same title.
●“A-B” cannot be selected while stopped.
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OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK (cont.)
Time Search
You can play back a disc from the desired point by specifying the
elapsed time from the beginning of the current title (for DVD
VIDEO) or the disc (for Audio CD/Video CD) using the Time
Search.
When a PBC-compatible Video CD is played back, be sure to
inactivate PBC function before you perform Time search by
pressing the number keys instead of the PLAY (4) button when
you start playback.
AAccess the on-screen bar.
Press ON SCREEN twice. The on-screen bar appears on
the TV screen.
BSelect menu item.
Press we to move the hightlight to , then press
ENTER.
●The following pop-up window appears under the selected
item.
CSelect the time.
Press the number keys (0-9) to enter the time, then press
ENTER.
Example:
To play back from a point 2 (hours): 34 (minutes): 08 (seconds)
elapsed
If you have specified a wrong selection,
Press w repeatedly until the wrong number is erased,
then press number keys to enter the correct numbers.
●The unit starts playback from the specified time.
To clear the on-screen bar
Press ON SCREEN.
NOTES:
●When “X” is displayed on the TV screen in step C, you have
selected a point that excesses the recording time of the disc.
●Some DVD VIDEO discs do not contain time information, and
it is no possible to use the Time Search function. In such a
case, “X” is displayed on the TV screen as well.
●Time Search does not work while you play back the Video CD
or SVCD with the PBC Function.
Reactivate the Playback Control (PBC) Function
You can reactivate the PBC function when you play back a PBC-
compatible Video CD disc without PBC function.
●Press TOP MENU during playback.
TIME _ : _ _ : _ _ TIME _ : _ _ : _ _TIME 2 : _ _ : _ _
TIME _ : _ _ : _ _TIME 2 : 3 _ : _ _ TIME _ : _ _ : _ _TIME 2 : 3 4 : _ _
TIME _ : _ _ : _ _TIME 2 : 3 4 : 0 _ TIME _ : _ _ : _ _TIME 2 : 3 4 : 0 8
Press 2 Press 3
Press 4
Press 8
Press 0
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Chapter Search
You can start playback the desired chapter using the on-screen
bar.
AAccess the on-screen bar.
Press ON SCREEN twice. The on-screen bar appears on
the TV screen.
BSelect menu item.
Press we to move the hightlight to , then press
ENTER.
●The following pop-up window appears under the selected
item.
CSelect the chapter.
Press the number keys (0-9) to enter the desired chapter
number, then press ENTER.
●The unit starts playback from the selected chapter.
If you have specified a wrong selection
Enter the appropriate number keys again.
To clear the on-screen bar
Press ON SCREEN.
NOTES:
●When “X” is displayed on the TV screen in step C, the
chapter you have selected is not contained in the disc, or
chapter search does not work on the disc.
●Chapter Search starts automatically when you select the
desired chapter in step C depending on the disc.
Examples:
To select track 5, press the number key “5”.
To select track 15, press the number key “1” and “5”.
To select track 25, press number key “2” and “5”.
●It is not possible to use the number key “+10” and “–10”.
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OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK (cont.)
Subtitle Selection
You can select subtitle language.
●During playback
When using the on-screen bar
AAccess the on-screen bar.
Press ON SCREEN twice. The on-screen bar appears on
the TV screen.
BSelect menu item.
Press we to move the hightlight to , then press
ENTER.
●The following pop-up window appears under the selected
item.
Example (DVD):“ENGLISH” is selected out of 3 subtitle
languages recorded.
CSelect the subtitle language.
Press rt repeatedly to select the desired subtitle
language, then press ENTER.
●Each time you press the button, the subtitle language changes.
To clear the on-screen bar
Press ON SCREEN.
NOTES:
●It is impossible to select “OFF” when using the on-screen bar.
To select “OFF”, press ON SCREEN to clear the on-screen bar,
then press SUB TITLE repeatedly until “OFF” is selected.
●For DVD VIDEO
Some subtitle languages are abbreviated in the pop-up
window. See “Language Code List” (墌pg. 23).
●For SVCD
SVCD can contain up to four subtitles. Pressing SUB TITLE
changes the subtitles regardless of whether the subtitles are
recorded or not. (Subtitles will not change if no subtitle is
recorded.)
●When “X” appears on the TV screen in step C, subtitle
language is not recorded.
When using the SUB TITLE button:
AAccess the menu.
Press SUB TITLE.
●The following pop-up window appears on the TV screen.
Example (DVD): “ENGLISH” is selected out of 3 subtitle
languages recorded.
BSelect the subtitle language.
Press rt repeatedly to select the desired subtitle
language. To select “OFF”, press SUB TITLE repeatedly
until “OFF” is selected.
●Each time you press the button, the subtitle language changes.
●The pop-up window disappears if no operation is done for
about 5 seconds.
NOTE:
When “X” appears on the TV screen in step B, subtitle language
is not recorded.
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Angle Selection
You can enjoy a variety of scene angles if the DVD VIDEO disc
contains “multi-angle” parts, where multiple cameras were used
to shoot the same scene from different angles.
If the disc contains “multi-angle” parts, “ ” appears on the TV
screen at the beginning of the “multi-angle” part when “ON
SCREEN GUIDE” is set to “ON”.
●During playback
When using the on-screen bar
AAccess the on-screen bar.
Press ON SCREEN twice. The on-screen bar appears on
the TV screen.
BSelect menu item.
Press we to move the hightlight to , then press
ENTER.
●The following pop-up window appears under the selected
item.
Example: The first view angle is selected out of 3 view angles
recorded.
CSelect the view angle.
Press rt repeatedly to select the desired view angle,
then press ENTER.
●Each time you press the button, the angle of the scene
changes.
To clear the on-screen bar
Press ON SCREEN.
NOTE:
When “X” appears on the TV screen in step C, the current
scene is not recorded from multiple angles.
When using the ANGLE button:
AAccess the menu.
Press ANGLE.
●The following pop-up window appears on the TV screen.
Example:The first view angle is selected out of 3 view angles
recorded.
BSelect the view angle.
Press rt or ANGLE repeatedly to select the desired
view angle.
●Each time you press the button, the angle of the scene
changes.
●The pop-up window disappears if no operation is done for
about 5 seconds.
Example:
1/3]2/3]3/3](Back to the beginning)
1
1/3
2
1/3
3
1/3
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OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK (cont.)
Audio Language Selection
Some DVD discs contain the multiple audio.
You can select the audio language of movies (DVD VIDEO).
●During playback
When using the on-screen bar
AAccess the on-screen bar.
Press ON SCREEN twice. The on-screen bar appears on
the TV screen.
BSelect menu item.
Press we to move the hightlight to , then press
ENTER.
●The following pop-up window appears under the selected
item.
Example:“ENGLISH” is selected out of 4 audio languages
recorded.
CSelect the audio language.
Press rt repeatedly to select the desired audio
language, then press ENTER.
●Each time you press the button, the audio language changes.
To clear the on-screen bar
Press ON SCREEN.
NOTES:
●Some audio languages are abbreviated in the pop-up window.
See “Language Code List” (墌pg. 23)
●If “X” appears on the TV, the current scene does not contain
plural audio languages.
When using the A.MONITOR button:
AAccess the menu.
Press A.MONITOR.
●The following pop-up window appears on the TV screen.
Example: “ENGLISH” is selected out of 3 audio languages
recorded.
BSelect the audio language.
Press rt or A.MONITOR repeatedly to select the
desired audio language.
●Each time you press the button, the audio language changes.
●The pop-up window disappears if no operation is done for
about 5 seconds.
NOTE:
Some audio languages are abbreviated in the pop-up window.
See “Language Code List” (墌pg. 23).
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Audio Channel Selection
When you play certain karaoke (Video CD/SVCD), you can
enjoy karaoke by selecting the audio channel to play.
●The sound of each audio channel depends on the contents of
the disc.
●During playback
When using the on-screen bar
AAccess the on-screen bar.
Press ON SCREEN twice. The on-screen bar appears on
the TV screen.
BSelect menu item.
Press we to move the hightlight to , then press
ENTER.
●The following pop-up window appears under the selected
item.
Example: “ST” (stereo) is selected.
CSelect the audio channel.
Press rt repeatedly to select the desired audio channel,
then press ENTER.
●Each time you press the button, the audio channel changes.
To clear the on-screen bar
Press ON SCREEN.
When using the A.MONITOR button:
AAccess the menu.
Press A.MONITOR.
●The following pop-up window appears on the TV screen.
Example: “ST” (stereo) is selected out of 3 audio channels
recorded.
BSelect the audio channel.
Press rt or A.MONITOR repeatedly to select the
desired audio channel.
●Each time you press the button, the audio channel changes.
●The pop-up window disappears if no operation is done for
about 5 seconds.
For Video CD
ST]L]R](Back to the beginning)
For SVCD
ST 1]ST 2]L 1]R 1]L 2]R 2](Back to the beginning)
ST:To listen to normal stereo playback.
L:To listen to L (left) audio channel only.
R: To listen to R (right) audio channel only.
ST 1/ST 2:To listen to normal stereo playback of ST 1 or
ST 2 channel.
L 1/L 2:To listen to the L (left) 1 or 2 audio channel.
R 1/R 2: To listen to the R (right) 1 or 2 audio channel.
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OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK (cont.)
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 with other
scenes.
To set Parental Lock for the first time
ATurn on the unit.
Press POWER (1).
BSelect the DVD deck.
On the unit
Press VCR/DVD repeatedly so that the DVD indicator
lights up.
On the Remote
Press DVD so that the DVD indicator lights up.
CAccess the DVD Set Up menu.
APress SET UP.
BPress we to select “ OTHERS”.
DAccess the “PARENTAL LOCK“ menu.
EAccess the country code menu.
FSelect the country code.
GSelect the Level.
●Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel (or AV
mode).
●Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch to the right.
Press rt repeatedly to
move the hightlight to
“PARENTAL LOCK“, then
press ENTER.
●The “PARENTAL LOCK“ sub-
menu appears on the TV
screen.
●It is possible to access the
“PARENTAL LOCK“ menu only
in the stop mode when a DVD
disc is loaded on the unit.
Press ENTER, then press rt
repeatedly to move the
hightlight to “COUNTRY
CODE“, then press ENTER.
Press rt repeatedly to
move the hightlight to select
the country code, then press
ENTER.
●See “Country/Area Code List
for Parental Lock” (墌pg. 60).
●The hightlight moves to “SET
LEVEL”.
Press ENTER, then press rt
repeatedly to move the
hightlight to select the level
of restriction, then press
ENTER.
●The hightlight moves to
“PASSWORD”.
●The smaller the value of level
is, the more restrictive the
Parental Lock level is.
●Select “NONE” to cancel this
function.
USE TO SELECT. USE OK TO CONFIRM.
TO EXIT, PRESS [SET UP].
ENTER
SELECT
US
PARENTAL LOCK
COUNTRY CODE
SET LEVEL
PASSWORD
NONE
_ _ _ _
EXIT
USE TO SELECT. USE OK TO CONFIRM.
TO EXIT, PRESS [SET UP].
ENTER
SELECT
US
PARENTAL LOCK
COUNTRY CODE
SET LEVEL
PASSWORD
NONE
_ _ _ _
EXIT
UZ
VA
UY
UM
VC
UG
US
USE TO SELECT. USE OK TO CONFIRM.
TO EXIT, PRESS [SET UP].
ENTER
SELECT
US
PARENTAL LOCK
COUNTRY CODE
SET LEVEL
PASSWORD
NONE
_ _ _ _
EXIT
5
4
7
6
8
NONE
3
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HEnter the password.
IReturn to the OTHERS menu screen.
Press ENTER.
●The “ OTHERS” menu resumes.
To return to the normal screen
Press SET UP.
NOTE:
Remember your password, or make a note of it.
To change the settings
You can change the Parental lock settings later.
AAccess the Parental Lock screen.
APress SET UP.
BPress we to select “ OTHERS”.
CPress rt repeatedly to move the hightlight to
“PARENTAL LOCK“, then press ENTER.
●The “PARENTAL LOCK“ sub-menu appears on the TV screen.
●You can only move the hightlight to “PASSWORD” or to
“EXIT” before you enter your password.
BEnter the password.
CChange the country code.
Press rt to select the country code, then press ENTER.
●See “Country/Area Code List for Parental Lock” (墌pg. 60).
●When you change the country code, you must select the level.
DChange the level.
Press rt to select the desired level, then press ENTER.
EEnter your new password.
Press the appropriate number keys to enter 4-digit
password, then press ENTER.
●The password entered in the this step becomes the new
password. If you do not change the password, enter the same
password as in the step B.
●Even if you want to change only the country code and/or level,
do not forget to enter the password after changing the country
code and/or the level. Otherwise, the new country code and/
or the level will not become effective.
FReturn to the normal screen.
Press SET UP.
NOTES:
●When you enter the wrong password more than 3 times in
step B on the left column, the highlight moves to “EXIT”
automatically and rt does not work.
●If you forget your password, enter “8888” in step B.
To temporarily release the Parental
Lock
When you set the parental level strictly, some discs may not be
played back at all. When you insert such a disc and try to play
back it, the following Parental Lock screen appears on the TV
screen, asking you whether you want the Parental Lock to be
temporarily released or not.
AAccess the password screen.
BEnter the password.
Press the appropriate number keys to enter 4-digit
password, then press ENTER.
●If you enter the wrong password, “WRONG! RETRY...” appears
on the TV screen. Enter the correct password.
●If you enter the correct password, the Parental lock is released
and the unit starts playback.
NOTES:
●When you enter the wrong password more than 3 times in
step B above, the highlight moves to “NOT RELEASE”
automatically and rt do not work. In such a case, press
ENTER, then press OPEN/CLOSE (x) to remove the disc.
●If you forget your password, enter “8888” in step B.
Press the number keys to
enter a four-digit number as
your password, then press
ENTER.
●The hightlight moves to
“EXIT”.
Press the appropriate number
keys to enter 4-digit
password, then press ENTER.
If you enter the wrong
password, “WRONG!
RETRY...” appears at the
bottom of the TV screen.
Enter the correct password.
NEW PASSWORD
? •••
PRESS 0
~
9 KEY
TO EXIT, PRESS [SET UP].
ENTER
SELECT
US
PARENTAL LOCK
COUNTRY CODE
SET LEVEL
PASSWORD
4
_ _ _ _
EXIT
NEW PASSWORD
? •••
PRESS 0
~
9 KEY
TO EXIT, PRESS [SET UP].
ENTER
SELECT
US
PARENTAL LOCK
COUNTRY CODE
SET LEVEL
PASSWORD
4
_ _ _ _
EXIT
APlace the disc in the disc
tray.
●If the disc rated higher than the
selected level, the following
screen appears.
BPress rt to move the
hightlight to
“TEMPORARY RELEASE”,
then press ENTER.
●If you select “NOT RELEASE”,
you cannot play back that disc.
PARENTAL LOCK
PASSWORD _ _ _ _
TEMPORARY RELEASE
PASSWORD? ••• PRESS 0 ~ 9 KEY
ENTER
SELECT
NOT RELEASE
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Country/Area Code List for Parental Lock
AD
AE
AF
AG
AI
AL
AM
AN
AO
AQ
AR
AS
AT
AU
AW
AZ
BA
BB
BD
BE
BF
BG
BH
BI
BJ
BM
BN
BO
BR
BS
BT
BV
BW
BY
BZ
CA
CC
CF
CG
CH
CI
CK
CL
CM
CN
CO
CR
CU
CV
CX
CY
CZ
DE
DJ
DK
DM
DO
DZ
EC
EE
EG
EH
ER
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
Brazil
Bahamas
Bhutan
Bouvet Island
Botswana
Belarus
Belize
Canada
Cocos (Keeling) Islands
Central African Republic
Congo
Switzerland
Côte d’Ivoire
Cook Islands
Chile
Cameroon
China
Colombia
Costa Rica
Cuba
Cape Verde
Christmas Island
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Germany
Djibouti
Denmark
Dominica
Dominican Republic
Algeria
Ecuador
Estonia
Egypt
Western Sahara
Eritrea
ES
ET
FI
FJ
FK
FM
FO
FR
FX
GA
GB
GD
GE
GF
GH
GI
GL
GM
GN
GP
GQ
GR
GS
GT
GU
GW
GY
HK
HM
HN
HR
HT
HU
ID
IE
IL
IN
IO
IQ
IR
IS
IT
JM
JO
JP
KE
KG
KH
KI
KM
KN
KP
KR
KW
KY
KZ
LA
LB
Spain
Ethiopia
Finland
Fiji
Falkland Islands (Malvinas)
Micronesia (Federated States of)
Faroe Islands
France
France, Metropolitan
Gabon
United Kingdom
Grenada
Georgia
French Guiana
Ghana
Gibraltar
Greenland
Gambia
Guinea
Guadeloupe
Equatorial Guinea
Greece
South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands
Guatemala
Guam
Guinea-Bissau
Guyana
Hong Kong
Heard Island and McDonald Islands
Honduras
Croatia
Haiti
Hungary
Indonesia
Ireland
Israel
India
British Indian Ocean Territory
Iraq
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Iceland
Italy
Jamaica
Jordan
Japan
Kenya
Kyrgyzstan
Cambodia
Kiribati
Comoros
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of
Korea, Republic of
Kuwait
Cayman Islands
Kazakhstan
Lao People’s Democratic Republic
Lebanon
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LI
LK
LR
LS
LT
LU
LV
LY
MA
MC
MD
MG
MH
ML
MM
MN
MO
MP
MQ
MR
MS
MT
MU
MV
MW
MX
MY
MZ
NA
NC
NE
NF
NG
NI
NL
NO
NP
NR
NU
NZ
OM
PA
PE
PF
PG
PH
PK
PL
PM
PN
PR
PT
PW
PY
QA
RE
RO
RU
RW
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
Nigeria
Nicaragua
Netherlands
Norway
Nepal
Nauru
Niue
New Zealand
Oman
Panama
Peru
French Polynesia
Papua New Guinea
Philippines
Pakistan
Poland
Saint Pierre and Miquelon
Pitcairn
Puerto Rico
Portugal
Palau
Paraguay
Qatar
Réunion
Romania
Russian Federation
Rwanda
SA
SB
SC
SD
SE
SG
SH
SI
SJ
SK
SL
SM
SN
SO
SR
ST
SV
SY
SZ
TC
TD
TF
TG
TH
TJ
TK
TM
TN
TO
TP
TR
TT
TV
TW
TZ
UA
UG
UM
US
UY
UZ
VA
VC
VE
VG
VI
VN
VU
WF
WS
YE
YT
YU
ZA
ZM
ZR
ZW
Saudi Arabia
Solomon Islands
Seychelles
Sudan
Sweden
Singapore
Saint Helena
Slovenia
Svalbard and Jan Mayen
Slovakia
Sierra Leone
San Marino
Senegal
Somalia
Suriname
Sao Tome and Principe
El Salvador
Syrian Arab Republic
Swaziland
Turks and Caicos Islands
Chad
French Southern Territories
Togo
Thailand
Tajikistan
Tokelau
Turkmenistan
Tunisia
Tonga
East Timor
Turkey
Trinidad and Tobago
Tuvalu
Taiwan, Province of China
Tanzania, United Republic of
Ukraine
Uganda
United States Minor Outlying Islands
United States
Uruguay
Uzbekistan
Vatican City State (Holy See)
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Venezuela
Virgin Islands (British)
Virgin Islands (U.S.)
Viet Nam
Vanuatu
Wallis and Futuna Islands
Samoa
Yemen
Mayotte
Yugos l avia
South Africa
Zambia
Zaire
Zimbabwe
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OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK (cont.)
About MP3 Disc
This unit can playback CD discs recorded by the MP3 format (we
refer to those discs as MP3 discs in this manual).
Operations for MP3 discs are similar to those for Audio CD
discs, though there are some restrictions and differences.
What is MP3?
MP3 is the abbreviation of “MPEG1 Audio Layer 3.” MPEG
Audio is a compression specification that compresses the audio
portion only. This image compression method is used in DVD or
Video CD, etc. The audio data has been compressed into about
1/10.
On an MP3 disc, each material (song) is recorded on each Track
(file), which usually belongs to a Group (folder).
This unit can recognize up to 99 Groups and up to 150 Tracks
per Group.
If a disc includes more than the Tracks above limit, the unit stops
detecting Tracks when the number of detected Tracks reaches
the limit and ignores the subsequent Tracks. The unit also
ignores any non-MP3 file in the disc.
NOTES:
●Because of the disc characteristics or recording condition,
some discs may not be played back or it takes time to start
playback.
●The unit does not support “packet writing” discs.
●If there are any Tracks (files) which are stored on a disc directly
and do not belong to any Group (directory), the unit
recognized them as belonging to an independent Group.
●The unit plays back Groups/Tracks on an MP3 disc in the
alphabetical order.
●For example, if there are three title Groups [one], [two] and
[three] on a disc, the playback order is [one], [three] then
[two]. Tracks in a Group are played back in the same way.
●Therefore, an MP3 disc on the market may be played back in
the different order from the order printed on its sleeve.
MP3 control display
The MP3 control display appears on the TV screen and playback
starts when an MP3 disc is loaded.
* Elapsed playing time of current track
Elapsed playing time is only shown during playback.
NOTES for making a private MP3 disc using a CD-R/
CD-RW disc:
●Select “ISO9660” as the disc format.
●Finalize the disc.
Track A.mp3
Track B.mp3
Track C.mp3
Group 2
Group 4
Group 3
Group 1
Track D.mp3
Track E.mp3
Track F.mp3
MP3 disc
FILE
Group : 1 / 3 Track: 1 / 14 (Total 14)
Time – – : – – 8
Cloudy
Fair
Fog
Hail
Indian summer
Rain
Shower
Snow
Thunder
Typhoon
Wind
Winter sky
Blue
Red
Green
Total group number on
disc
Current track
Current group
Current track
number
Total track number
on disc
Total track number
in current group
Current group
number
*
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MP3 Playback
You can search and play back desired groups and tracks using
the MP3 control display.
NOTES:
●PLAY (4), STOP (8), PAUSE (9), SKIP (2) and SKIP (6)
buttons function the same as with Audio CD discs, however,
REW (3) and FF (5) buttons do not function for MP3
playback.
●Resume playback also does not function for MP3 playback.
Using the MP3 control display
ATurn on the unit.
Press POWER (1).
BSelect the DVD deck.
On the unit
Press VCR/DVD repeatedly so that the DVD indicator
lights up.
On the Remote
Press DVD so that the DVD indicator lights up.
CSelect the mode.
Be sure to set “FILE TYPE” to “AUDIO” before loading a
disc. (墌pg. 78)
DLoad the disc.
APress OPEN/CLOSE (x) on the DVD deck to open the
disc tray.
BPlace the MP3 disc in the disc tray.
●For details, refer to “Placing a Disc” (墌pg. 9).
CPress OPEN/CLOSE (x) on the DVD deck to close the
disc tray.
●The MP3 control display appears on the TV screen when an
MP3 disc is loaded. (墌pg. 62)
ESelect the group.
Press rt to select the desired group, then press e.
FStart playback.
Press rt to select the desired track, then press ENTER or
PLAY (4).
●You can skip a track across a group. Press SKIP (6) to skip to
the first track of the next group when the last track of the
current group is selected.
GPause playback.
Press PAUSE (9).
●To resume normal playback, press PLAY (4).
HStop playback.
Press STOP (8). Press OPEN/CLOSE (x) on the DVD
deck to open the disc tray, then remove the disc.
●Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel (or AV
mode).
●Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch to the right.
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OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK (cont.)
Group/track selection
To start playback by specifying the group/track number
APress the number keys (0-10, +10) to enter the group
number.
BPress the number keys (0-10, +10) to enter the track
number.
●The entered number appears in the track number indication
and playback starts from the track you have specified.
Example:
To select 3: Press 3.
To select 14: Press +10, then 4.
To select 20: Press +10, then 10.
Or press +10 twice, then 0.
To select 24: Press +10, +10, then 4.
To select 110: Press +10 ten times, then 10.
To select 150: Press +10 fourteen times, then press 10 once.
NOTE:
You cannot select 150 even if you press +10 fifteen times, then
press 0 once.
Repeat Playback
You can repeat playback of the current group, track or all groups.
●While MP3 control display is on the TV:
ASelect the mode.
Press REPEAT to select the desired repeat mode.
●Each time you press REPEAT, the mode changes as follows:
TRACK]GROUP]ALL]OFF (No indication)](Back to the
beginning)
●To stop Repeat Playback, press STOP (8).
●To cancel Repeat Playback, press REPEAT repeatedly until the
repeat mode display disappears on the TV screen.
●You can also quit Repeat Playback in the following cases:
• Press OPEN/CLOSE (x) to open the disc tray.
• Turn off the unit.
To return to the MP3 control display
Press STOP (8).
TRACK:The current track is played back
repeatedly.
GROUP:All tracks of the current group are
played back repeatedly.
ALL:All tracks are played back
repeatedly.
OFF (no indication): Each track is played back once.
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About JPEG Disc
This unit can playback CD discs recorded by the JPEG format
(we refer to those discs as JPEG discs in this manual).
Operations for JPEG discs are similar to those for Audio CD
discs, though there are some restrictions and differences.
What is JPEG?
JPEG is the abbreviation of “Joint Photographic Expert Group.”
JPEG is a still-picture data compression system.
On a JPEG disc, each still picture is recorded as a file, which
usually belongs to a Group (folder).
This unit can recognize up to 99 Groups and up to 150 Files per
Group.
If a disc includes more than the Files above limit, the unit stops
detecting Files when the number of detected Files reaches the
limit and ignores the subsequent Files. The unit also ignores any
non-JPEG file in the disc.
NOTES:
●We recommend to record a file at 640 x 480 resolution. (If a
file has been recorded at a resolution of more than 640 x 480,
it will take a longer time to be displayed.)
●This unit supports the JPEG files whose resolution is 32 to
8192 pixel in width and 32 to 7680 pixel in height.
●This unit can only play back baseline JPEG files*. Progressive
JPEG files* or lossless JPEG files* cannot be played back.
* Baseline JPEG format: Used for digital cameras, web, etc.
Progressive JPEG format: Used for web.
Lossless JPEG format: An old type and rarely used now.
●Some files on a JPEG disc may be played back distortedly.
●Because of the disc characteristics or recording condition,
some discs may not be played back or it takes time to start
playback.
●The unit does not support “packet writing” discs.
●If there are any Files which are stored on a disc directly and do
not belong to any Group (directory), the unit recognized them
as belonging to an independent Group.
●The unit plays back Groups/Files on an JPEG disc in the
alphabetical order.
●For example, if there are three title Groups [one], [two] and
[three] on a disc, the playback order is [one], [three] then
[two]. Files in a Group are played back in the same way.
●Therefore, an JPEG disc on the market may be played back in
the different order from the order printed on its sleeve.
JPEG control display
The JPEG control display appears on the TV screen and playback
starts when a JPEG disc is loaded.
NOTES for making a private JPEG disc using a CD-R/
CD-RW disc:
●Select “ISO9660” as the disc format.
●Finalize the disc.
File A.jpg
File B.jpg
File C.jpg
Group 2
Group 4
Group 3
Group 1
File D.jpg
File E.jpg
File F.jpg
JPEG disc
FILE
Group : 1 / 3 File: 1 / 14 (Total 41)
Anemone fish
Bonito
Butterfly fish
Dolphin
Garden eel
Manta ray
Seal
Swordfish
Thunder
Tuna
Whale
Whale shark
Sea
Mountain
Sky
8
Total group number on
disc
Current file
Current group
Current file
number
Total file number on
disc
Total file number in
current group
Current group
number
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OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK (cont.)
JPEG Playback
You can search and play back desired groups and files using the
JPEG control display.
NOTES:
●PLAY (4), STOP (8), PAUSE (9), SKIP (2) and SKIP (6)
buttons function the same as with Audio CD discs, however,
REW (3) and FF (5) buttons do not function for JPEG
playback.
●Resume playback also does not function for JPEG playback.
Using the JPEG control display
ATurn on the unit.
Press POWER (1).
BSelect the DVD deck.
On the unit
Press VCR/DVD repeatedly so that the DVD indicator
lights up.
On the Remote
Press DVD so that the DVD indicator lights up.
CSelect the mode.
Be sure to set “FILE TYPE” to “STILL PICTURE” before
loading a disc. (墌pg. 78)
DLoad the disc.
APress OPEN/CLOSE (x) on the DVD deck to open the
disc tray.
BPlace the JPEG disc in the disc tray.
●For details, refer to “Placing a Disc” (墌pg. 9).
CPress OPEN/CLOSE (x) on the DVD deck to close the
disc tray.
●The JPEG control display appears on the TV screen when a
JPEG disc is loaded. (墌pg. 65)
ESelect the group.
Press rt to select the desired group, then press e.
FStart playback.
Press rt to select the desired file, then press ENTER or
PLAY (4).
●You can skip a file across a group. Press SKIP (6) to skip to
the first file of the next group when the last file of the current
group is selected.
The slide-show playback starts from the selected file.
●After selecting a file, press PLAY (4) to starts slide-show
playback from the selected file, or press ENTER to show the
selected file.
●The playback interval time of slide-show depends on the file
size.
GPause playback.
Press PAUSE (9).
●To resume normal playback, press PLAY (4).
HStop playback.
Press STOP (8). Press OPEN/CLOSE (x) on the DVD
deck to open the disc tray, then remove the disc.
●Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel (or AV
mode).
●Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch to the right.
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Group/file selection
To start slide-show playback by specifying the group/file
number
APress the number keys (0-10, +10) to enter the group
number.
BPress the number keys (0-10, +10) to enter the file
number.
●The slide-show playback starts from the file you have
specified.
●To display only the selected file, then press ENTER. To start
slide-show playback from that file, press ENTER again.
Example:
To select 3: Press 3.
To select 14: Press +10, then 4.
To select 20: Press +10, then 10.
Or press +10 twice, then 0.
To select 24: Press +10, +10, then 4.
To select 110: Press +10 ten times, then 10.
To select 150: Press +10 fourteen times, then press 10 once.
NOTE:
You cannot select 150 even if you press +10 fifteen times, then
press 0 once.
Repeat Playback
You can repeat playback of the current group, file or all groups.
●While JPEG control display is on the TV:
ASelect the mode.
Press REPEAT to select the desired repeat mode.
●Each time you press REPEAT, the mode changes as follows:
GROUP]ALL]OFF (No indication)](Back to the beginning)
BStart playback.
Press PLAY (4).
●To stop Repeat Playback, press STOP (8).
●To cancel Repeat Playback, press REPEAT repeatedly until the
repeat mode display disappears on the TV screen.
●You can also quit Repeat Playback in the following cases:
• Press OPEN/CLOSE (x) to open the disc tray.
• Turn off the unit.
To return to the JPEG control display
Press STOP (8).
Zooming
Press ZOOM during playback.
●When you want to zoom the picture during slide-show
playback, first press PAUSE (9), then press ZOOM.
●Each press of ZOOM changes the magnification in the
following steps:
ZOOM OFF ] ZOOM 1 ] ZOOM 2 ] (Back to the
beginning)
●To resume normal playback, press ENTER.
GROUP:All files of the current group are
played back repeatedly.
ALL:All files are played back
repeatedly.
OFF (No indication): Each file is played back once.
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EDITING (VCR DECK)
Edit From A
Camcorder
You can use a camcorder as the source player and your
unit as the recording deck.
AMake connections.
Connect the camcorder’s AUDIO OUT and VIDEO OUT
connectors to the unit’s front panel AUDIO and VIDEO
input connectors.
●When using a monaural camcorder, connect its AUDIO OUT
connector to the AUDIO L input connector on your unit.
BSelect the VCR deck.
On the unit
Press VCR/DVD repeatedly so that the VCR indicator
lights up.
On the Remote
Press VCR so that the VCR indicator lights up.
CSet the unit’s input mode.
Press AUX (number key “0”) and/or CH to select “F-1”.
DSet the edit mode.
See “PICTURE CONTROL” on page 75.
EEngage the Record Pause mode.
Use PLAY (4), REW (3), or FF (5) to locate the
point where you start recording, then press and hold
PAUSE (9) and press REC (7) to engage the Record Pause
mode.
FStart the camcorder.
Engage the Play mode of the camcorder.
GStart the unit.
Press PLAY (4) to engage the Record mode of the unit.
NOTES:
●All necessary cables can be obtained from your dealer.
●When you select “EDIT” to dub tapes in step D, be sure to select
“NORM” after you finish dubbing the tapes.
Recorder
To Audio/VIDEO
Output
connectors
Camcorder
AUDIO input
Player
VIDEO
input
Audio/video cable
(not supplied)
Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch to the right.
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Edit To Or From
Another Video
Recorder
You can use your unit as the source player or as the
recording deck.
AMake connections.
AWhen using your unit as the source player ...
... connect its AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUT connectors to the
audio/video input connectors on another recorder.
BWhen using your unit as the recording deck ...
... connect its AUDIO/VIDEO input connectors to the
audio/video output connectors on another recorder.
BSelect the VCR deck.
On the unit
Press VCR/DVD repeatedly so that the VCR indicator
lights up.
On the Remote
Press VCR so that the VCR indicator lights up.
CSet the input mode of recording deck.
With this video unit, press AUX (number key “0”) and/or
CH to select “F-1”.
●When using another recorder as the recording deck, refer to its
instruction manual.
DSet the edit mode.
See “PICTURE CONTROL” on page 75.
EEngage the Record Pause mode of the
recording deck.
Locate the point where you start recording, then engage
the Record Pause mode.
FStart the source player.
Engage the Play mode of the source player.
GStart the recording deck.
Engage the Record mode of the recording deck.
NOTES:
●All necessary cables can be obtained from your dealer.
●When you select “EDIT” to dub tapes in step D, be sure to select
“NORM” after you finish dubbing the tapes.
●When you use this unit as the source player for editing, be sure to set
“SUPERIMPOSE” to “OFF” before starting. (墌pg. 75)
A
B
AV mode
Audio/video
cable
Recorder
Your unit
Another recorder
PlayerTV receiver
Audio/video cable
Your unit
Another recorder
Player
TV receiver
Recorder
Audio/video
cable
Audio/video cable
AV mode
Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch to the right.
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EDITING (VCR DECK) (cont.)
Dubbing
(from DVD to VCR)
You can dub selected scenes from the DVD disc to a cassette,
starting and stopping wherever you wish.
However, it is not possible to dub the copy-protected disc.
In such case, “ERROR” appears on the front display panel.
ALoad a cassette and place a disc.
For the VCR deck
Insert a cassette with the record safety tab intact.
For the DVD deck
APress OPEN/CLOSE (x) on the DVD deck to open the
disc tray.
BPlace the disc in the disc tray.
CPress OPEN/CLOSE (x) on the DVD deck to close the
disc tray.
BPrepare the VCR deck for dubbing.
APress VCR.
BPress SP/EP to select recording speed.
CSearch for the point where you want to start dubbing
by pressing PLAY (4), FF (5) or REW (3) then
press STOP (8).
CPrepare the DVD deck for dubbing.
APress DVD.
BSearch for the point where you want to start dubbing
by pressing PLAY (4), FF (5), REW (3), 6 or
2.
CPress PAUSE (9) to pause playback a little before the
start point.
DStart dubbing.
Press and hold REC (7), then press PLAY (4) on the
Remote.
●“dub” lights on the front display panel.
EEnd dubbing.
Press STOP (8).
●Be sure to press STOP (8) while the VCR indicator lights up on
the unit.
NOTES:
●You can dub from DVD to VCR regardless of the scan mode
setting. (墌pg. 80) However, the progressive signals will be
converted to the interlace signals when dubbing.
●Set “ON SCREEN GUIDE” to “OFF” (墌pg. 80) if you do not
want to record the on-screen display for DVD discs during
dubbing.
●There may be a discrepancy of several seconds between where
you intend editing to start, and where it actually starts.
●The superimposed indication during the operation or dubbing
is not recorded.
●Set “PICTURE CONTROL” to “EDIT”. (墌pg. 75)
●Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel (or AV
mode).
●Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch to the right.
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EDITING (DVD DECK)
Digital Audio
Dubbing
You can dub selected audio from the DVD or Audio CD disc to a
MD etc.
However, it is not possible to dub the copy-protected disc.
Example: Dubbing to a MD
AMake connections.
Connect the coaxial cable between the unit and the
digital audio device.
BPlace a disc and load a MD.
For the DVD deck
APress OPEN/CLOSE (x) on the DVD deck to open the
disc tray.
BPlace the disc in the disc tray.
CPress OPEN/CLOSE (x) on the DVD deck to close the
disc tray.
For the digital audio device
Insert a MD.
CPrepare the DVD deck for dubbing.
APress DVD and select the audio to be dubbed.
BSearch for the point where you want to start dubbing
by pressing PLAY (4), FF (5) or REW (3) then
press STOP (8).
CPress REW (3) a little, then press PLAY (4) to start
playback.
DPress PAUSE (9) to pause playback a little before the
start point.
DPrepare the audio device for dubbing.
Select the input mode.
EStart dubbing.
APress PLAY (4) to start playback on the DVD deck.
BStart recording on the audio device.
FEnd dubbing.
Stop recording on the audio device. Then press STOP (8)
to stop playback on the DVD deck.
NOTES:
●There may be a discrepancy of several seconds between where
you intend editing to start, and where it actually starts.
●You can also dub a Video CD or SVCD. Set “DIGITAL AUDIO
OUTPUT” to “PCM ONLY”. (墌pg. 78)
●Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel (or AV
mode).
●Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch to the right.
Rear of unit
Digital audio device
(MD deck etc.)
Coaxial cable
(not supplied)
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
Player
Recorder
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REMOTE
Remote Control
Functions
Remote A/B/C/D Code Switching
The Remote is capable of controlling four JVC video units
independently. Each of units can respond to one of four codes
(A, B, C or D). The remote control is preset to send A code
signals because your unit is initially set to respond to A code
signals. You can easily modify your unit to respond to B, C or D
code signals.
On the Remote
Keep pressing VCR down during steps A–B.
AChange the remote control code.
Press the number key “1” for A, “2” for B, “3” for C or
“4” for D.
BSet the remote control code.
Press ENTER to set the code.
NOTE:
Once the batteries are removed, the remote control code is back
to A.
On the unit
ATurn off the unit.
Press POWER (1).
BDisplay the code.
Press PLAY (4) on the unit for over 5 seconds while the
unit is turned off. The code currently set appears on the
front display panel.
●If the code displayed on the front display panel is different
from the code set on the Remote, go to step C.
CChange the unit’s code.
Press STOP (8) on the Remote. The code currently set on
the Remote will be applied to the unit.
NOTE:
Even if you unplug the end of the mains power cord from the
mains, the code currently set remains.
Before performing the following steps:
Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch to the right.
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Connecting To A Dolby Digital Decoder
or An Amplifier With A Built-in DTS
(DVD deck only)
These instructions enable you to connect your unit to dolby digital decoder or amplifier with a built-in DTS.
Make connections.
Connect the coaxial cable between the unit and the
Dolby Digital decoder or amplifier with a built-in DTS.
NOTES:
●For Dolby digital sound, set “DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT” to
“DOLBY DIGITAL/PCM”. (墌pg. 78)
●For DTS sound, set “DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT” to “STREAM/
PCM”. (墌pg. 78)
CAUTIONS:
●This unit has a dynamic range of more than 80 dB with regards
to its Hi-Fi audio capability. It is recommended that you check
the maximum level if you are going to listen to the Hi-Fi audio
signals through a stereo amplifier. A sudden surge in the input
level to the speakers may damage them.
●Some speakers and televisions are specially shielded to
prevent television interference. If both are of the non-shielded
type, do not place the speakers adjacent to the TV set as this
can adversely affect the video playback picture.
Back of unit
Coaxial cable
(not supplied)
Dolby Digital decoder or
amplifier with a built-in DTS
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
To DIGITAL AUDIO
input
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SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS
Mode Set
(VCR deck)
You can change various mode settings on the Function
Set screen by following the procedure described below.
●For each mode setting, see pages 75 to 76.
ATurn on the unit.
Press POWER (1).
BSelect the VCR deck.
On the unit
Press VCR/DVD repeatedly so that the VCR indicator
lights up.
On the Remote
Press VCR so that the VCR indicator lights up.
CAccess the Main Menu screen.
Press SET UP.
DAccess the Function Set screen.
ESelect the mode.
Press rt to move the highlight bar (arrow) to the item
you want to change.
FSelect the mode setting.
Press ENTER or e.
GReturn to the normal screen.
Press SET UP.
●Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel (or AV
mode).
●Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch to the right.
Press rt to move the
highlight bar (arrow) to
“FUNCTION SET”, then
press ENTER or e.
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* The default setting is bold in the table below.
8PICTURE CONTROL
NORM
EDIT
SOFT
SHARP
This feature helps you to adjust the playback picture quality according to your
preference. Normally select “NORM”.
NORM
: Picture quality is adjusted automatically.
EDIT
: Minimizes picture degradation during editing (recording and playback).
SOFT
: Reduces image coarseness when viewing overplayed tapes containing a
lot of noise.
SHARP
Clearer, sharper-edged picture when viewing images with lots of flat,
same-colored surfaces such as cartoons.
NOTES:
●When you select “EDIT”, “SOFT” or “SHARP”, the selected mode will not change until you
select another mode.
●When you select “EDIT” to dub tapes, be sure to select “NORM” after you finish dubbing
the tapes.
8SUPERIMPOSE
ON
OFF
When this function is set to “ON”, various operational indicators appear on the TV
screen. Messages appear in the selected language. (墌pg. 20)
NOTES:
●When you use this unit as the source player for editing, be sure to set “SUPERIMPOSE” to
“OFF” before starting.
●During playback, the operation mode indicators may be disturbed depending on the type of
tape being used.
8AUTO SP]EP TIMER
ON
OFF
When this function is set to “ON”, the unit automatically switches to EP mode to
allow complete recording if there is not enough tape to record the entire program
while timer-recording in SP mode.
For Example:
Recording a program of 140 minutes in length onto a 120-minute tape
Make sure you set this function to “ON”, before the timer-recording starts.
NOTES:
●If you have programed the unit to timer-record 2 or more programs, the second program
and those thereafter may not fit on the tape if you set “AUTO SP]EP TIMER” to “ON”. In
this case, make sure the mode is not engaged, then set the tape speed manually during
timer programing.
●In order to ensure that the recording fits on the tape, this feature may leave a slight non-
recorded section at the end of the tape.
●There may be some noise and sound disturbance at the point on the tape where the unit
switches from SP to EP mode.
●The Auto SP]EP Timer feature is not available during ITR (Instant Timer Recording), and
the feature will not work properly on the following tapes: T(ST)-30, T(ST)-60, T(ST)-90, and
T(ST)-120
Total 140 minutes
Approximately 110 minutes Approximately 30 minutes
SP mode EP mode
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SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.)
* The default setting is bold in the table below.
8VIDEO STABILIZER
ON
OFF
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.
●The on-screen display may jitter vertically when this function is set to “ON”.
●To watch recordings with close-caption, set this function to “OFF”.
8BLUE BACK
ON
OFF
When this function is set to “ON”, the TV screen becomes all blue when
receiving a channel not in use.
NOTE:
When you want to receive an unstable channel with poor signals, set this function to
“OFF”.
82ND AUDIO RECORD
ON
OFF
●When this function is set to “ON”;
If a SAP program is received, the SAP audio is recorded on both the normal and
Hi-Fi tracks. The main audio is not recorded.
If a non-SAP program is received, the main audio is recorded on both the Hi-Fi
and normal tracks.
●When this function is set to “OFF”, the SAP audio cannot be recorded.
NOTES:
When the channel is changed on the unit;
●The “STEREO” indicator appears on the screen for about 5 seconds if the program is a
stereo broadcast.
●The “SAP” indicator appears on the screen for about 5 seconds if the program is a SAP
broadcast.
●Both indicators appear when a stereo program is accompanied by SAP sound.
8AUDIO MONITOR
HI-FI
HI-FI L
HI-FI R
NORM
MIX
This unit can record two sound tracks simultaneously (normal and Hi-Fi) on a
Hi-Fi stereo tape. You can select the sound track(s) to listen to while playing
back a Hi-Fi stereo tape. In addition, when playing back a prerecorded tape
containing two separate audio programs on the Hi-Fi tracks, you can choose
either one by selecting either “HI-FI L” or “HI-FI R”.
HI-FI: Normally select this. Hi-Fi sound is played back.
HI-FI L: Sound on the left Hi-Fi channel is played back.
HI-FI R: Sound on the right Hi-Fi channel is played back.
NORM: Sound on the normal track is played back.
MIX: Both sounds on the Hi-Fi track and normal track are mixed
and played back.
NOTES:
●While playing back a monaural tape, sounds on the normal track will be heard
regardless of this setting.
●You can also use the A.MONITOR button on the Remote to select the desired monitor
sound. (墌pg. 32)
8AUTO POWER OFF
3H
OFF
When this function is set to “3H”, the unit is turned off automatically if no
operation is done within 3 hours. “AUTO POWER OFF IN 3 MIN” appears on
the screen 3 minutes before the unit is turned off.
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Mode Set
(DVD deck)
You can change various mode settings on the Mode Set
screen by following the procedure described below.
●For each mode setting, see pages 78 to 80.
●The procedure shows how to set “RESUME” to “ON”
on the DVD Set Up menu screen as an example.
ATurn on the unit.
Press POWER (1).
BSelect the DVD deck.
On the unit
Press VCR/DVD repeatedly so that the DVD indicator
lights up.
On the Remote
Press DVD so that the DVD indicator lights up.
CAccess the DVD Set Up menu screen.
LANGUAGE]PICTURE]AUDIO ]OTHERS
](Back to the beginning)
DSelect the mode.
Press rt to move the hightlight to “RESUME”, then
press ENTER.
ESelect the mode setting.
Press rt to select “ON”, then press ENTER.
FReturn to the normal screen.
Press SET UP.
●Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel (or AV
mode).
●Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch to the right.
LANGUAGE
MENU LANGUAGE (墌pg. 22)
AUDIO LANGUAGE (墌pg. 22)
SUBTITLE (墌pg. 22)
ON SCREEN LANGUAGE (墌pg. 21)
PICTURE
MONITOR TYPE (墌pg. 18, 78)
PICTURE SOURCE (墌pg. 78)
SCREEN SAVER (墌pg. 78)
FILE TYPE (墌pg. 78)
AUDIO
DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT (墌pg. 78)
DOWN MIX (墌pg. 79)
D. RANGE COMPRESSION (墌pg. 79)
OTHERS
RESUME (墌pg. 80)
ON SCREEN GUIDE (墌pg. 80)
PARENTAL LOCK (墌pg. 58)
APress SET UP.
BPress we to select
“ OTHERS”.
●Each time you press the
button, the setup menus
change as follows;
ON
OTHERS
RESUME
ON SCREEN GUIDE ON
USE TO SELECT, USE OK TO CONFIRM.
TO EXIT, PRESS [SET UP].
ENTER
SELECT
PARENTAL LOCK
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SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.)
Picture Settings * The default setting is bold in the table below.
Audio Settings * The default setting is bold in the table below.
8MONITOR TYPE
16:9
4:3 LB
4:3 PS
You can select the monitor type depending the TV used when you play back
DVD VIDEO discs recorded for wide-screen TVs. For more details, refer to
“Monitor Set (DVD deck)” (墌pg. 18)
8PICTURE SOURCE
AUTO
FILM
VIDEO
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).
Normally set to “AUTO”.
AUTO: Used to play back a disc containing both video and film
source materials. This unit recognizes the picture type (film or
video source) of the current disc according to the disc
information.
FILM: Suitable for playing back a film or progressive source disc.
VIDEO: Suitable for playing back a video source disc with relatively a
few moments.
●If the playback picture is unclear or noisy, or the oblique lines of the picture
are rough, try to change to other modes.
8SCREEN SAVER
ON
OFF
The TV screen may be burned out if a static picture is displayed for a long time.
When this function is set to “ON”, the unit automatically activates the screen
saver function if a static picture, such as an on-screen display or menu is
displayed for over 5 minutes.
8FILE TYPE
AUDIO
STILL PICTURE
You can select files to play back, when both MP3 files and JPEG files are
recorded on a disc.
AUDIO: Select this to play back MP3 files.
STILL PICTURE: Select this to play back JPEG files.
NOTE:
Be sure to open and close the disc tray after changing the setting. The unit reads the disc
again and the selected file type can be recognized.
8DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT
PCM ONLY
DOLBY DIGITAL/PCM
STREAM/PCM
Set to the appropriate mode according to the type of the device connected to
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT connector on the rear of unit.
It is not necessary to set this mode when you connect no device to DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT connector.
PCM ONLY:
Select this when you connect the unit’s DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
connector to the linear PCM digital input connector of other audio
device.
DOLBY DIGITAL/PCM:
Select this when you connect the unit’s DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
connector to the digital input connector of a Dolby Digital decoder
or an amplifier with a built-in Dolby Digital decoder.
STREAM/PCM:
Select this when you connect the unit’s DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
connector to the digital input connector of an amplifier with a built-
in DTS, Dolby Digital, or MPEG multichannel decoder.
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8DOWN MIX
DOLBY SURROUND
STEREO
Set to the appropriate mode according to your audio system when you play
back a DVD VIDEO disc recorded with surround multichannel audio. This
setting affects only the analog audio output signal from the AUDIO OUTPUT
connectors (DVD) when playing back a DVD VIDEO disc recorded with
surround multichannel audio.
DOLBY SURROUND:
Select this when you enjoy multichannel surround audio by
connecting the unit’s analog AUDIO OUTPUT connector
(DVD) to a surround decoder or an internal amplifier.
STEREO: Select this when you enjoy conventional 2-channel stereo
audio by connecting the unit’s analog AUDIO OUTPUT
connectors (DVD) to a stereo amplifier/receiver or TV, or when
you dub audio of a DVD VIDEO disc recorded with surround
audio to your MD, cassette, etc.
NOTE:
The “DOWN MIX” function does not work when the 3D Phonic function is activated.
(墌pg. 46)
8D. RANGE COMPRESSION
AUTO
ON
You can compress the dynamic range (the difference between the loudest and
quietest audio signals) of the sound when listening to the sound at a low
volume or at night.
This function is available with DVD VIDEO discs recorded with the Dolby
Digital format. Set to the appropriate mode according to the number of
channels recorded.
AUTO: Audio is played back with channels other than Dolby Digital
channel 1 or 2 compressed.
ON: Audio is played back with all channel compressed.
NOTES:
●This function works only when playing back a disc recorded with Dolby Digital format.
The setting is not effective for other discs.
●This function does not work when the 3D Phonic function is activated. (墌pg. 46)
Playback discs
Output
STREAM/PCM DOLBY DIGITAL/PCM PCM ONLY
DVD VIDEO with
48 kHz, 16/20/24 bit linear
PCM
48 kHz, 16 bit linear PCM
DVD VIDEO with DTS DTS bitstream 44.1 kHz, 16 bit stereo linear PCM
DVD VIDEO with Dolby
Digital Dolby Digital bitstream 48 kHz, 16 bit stereo linear
PCM
Audio CD/Video CD 44.1 kHz, 16 bit stereo linear PCM
Audio CD with DTS DTS bitstream 44.1 kHz, 16 bit stereo linear PCM
MP3 disc Linear PCM
NOTES:
●The unit is not equipped with the DTS 5.1 channel decoding function.
●When you play back a DVD VIDEO or Audio CD disc with DTS, use a DTS decoder to get correct signals from your speakers.
Never use the unit’s analog output connectors, which output incorrect signals that may damage your speakers.
●If you connect the analog outputs and digital outputs simultaneously, be sure to select the source of the amplifier correctly, or
set the level control of the amplifier connected to the analog outputs to minimum.
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SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.)
Others Settings * The default setting is bold in the table below.
Child Lock
You can disable the unit’s operation.
ASet the Child Lock.
Press and hold POWER (1) on the Remote for more
than 10 seconds while the unit is turned on. The unit
turns off, and “CL“ appears on the front display panel.
●To release the child lock, press and hold POWER (1) on the
Remote until the unit turns on.
NOTES:
●When the child lock function is in use, keep the Remote out of
the children’s reach.
●Timer recording programs will be performed even if the child
lock function activated.
Scan Mode Set
(DVD deck)
This unit supports the progressive scan system (eg. 480p*)
as well as the conventional interlaced scan system (eg.
480i*).
If your TV equipped with component video connectors
supports the progressive video input, you can enjoy a
high quality picture by setting the progressive scan mode
to active.
●Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with your TV.
●If your TV equipped with component video connectors does
not support the progressive video input, do not change the
scan mode to the “PROGRESSIVE”.
* 480p and 480i indicate the number of scanning lines and
scanning format of an image signal.
• 480p indicates 480 scanning lines with progressive format.
• 480i indicates 480 scanning lines with interlaced format.
ASwitch the mode.
During playback or while stopped, press and hold
PROGRESSIVE SCAN on the unit or DVD on the Remote
for more than 3 seconds, to change the scan mode
between Progressive and Interlace mode.
●When the Progressive scan mode is selected, the Progressive
mode indicator ( ) lights up on the front display panel.
8RESUME
ON
OFF
When this function is set to “ON”, you can use the resume function.
(墌pg. 45)
ON: You can start playback from the resume point of the
placed disc.
OFF: You cannot use the resume function.
NOTE:
This function is not available for Audio CDs and MP3 discs.
8ON SCREEN GUIDE
ON
OFF
When this function is set to “ON”, the unit can display “on-screen
guide” icons or characters which shows the conditions of the unit or
disc.
●Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel (or AV
mode).
●Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch to the right.
●Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel (or AV
mode).
●Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch to the right.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Before requesting service for a problem, use this chart and see if you can repair the trouble yourself. Small problems are
often easily corrected, and this can save you the trouble of sending your unit off for repair.
POWER
TAPE TRANSPORT (VCR deck)
PLAYBACK (VCR deck)
SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION
1. No power is supplied to the unit. ●The AC power cord is disconnected. Connect the AC power cord.
2. The Remote won’t function. ●The batteries are discharged. Replace the dead batteries with new ones.
SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION
1. During recording, the tape does not
run. The counter display blinks on the
front display panel.
●The unit is in the Record Pause mode. Press PLAY (4) to resume recording.
2. The tape will not rewind or fast-
forward.
●The tape is already fully rewound or
fast-forwarded. Check the cassette.
SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION
1. The VCR deck can not be operated. ●The VCR deck is not selected. On the unit
Press VCR/DVD repeatedly so that the
VCR indicator lights up.
On the Remote
Press VCR so that the VCR indicator lights
up.
2. The playback picture does not appear
while the tape is running.
●If you are using the RF connection,
— the TV receiver’s channel selector is
not set to the VCR channel.
— the unit’s VCR channel has not been
correctly set.
If you are using the RF connection,
— set the TV receiver to the VCR channel.
— perform “Set the VCR channel.”
(墌pg. 14).
●If you are using the AV, S-VIDEO* or
Component Video* connection, the TV
receiver is not set to the AV mode.
* (DVD deck only)
If you are using the AV or S-VIDEO*,
Component Video* connection, set the TV
to its AV mode.
* (DVD deck only)
3. Noise appears during visual search. ●This is normal.
4. Noise appears during normal
playback.
●The automatic tracking mode is
engaged. Try manual tracking. (墌pg. 32)
5. The playback picture is blurred or
interrupted while TV broadcasts are
clear or “USE CLEANING CASSETTE”
message appears on the screen.
●The video heads may be dirty. Use a dry cleaning cassette ECL-3F, or
consult your JVC dealer.
6. Breaks are noticeable in Hi-Fi
soundtrack.
●The automatic tracking mode is
engaged. Try manual tracking. (墌pg. 32)
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TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.)
PLAYBACK (DVD deck)
SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION
1. The button do not work. ●The operation is prohibited on the
placed disc. —
2. The DVD deck can not be operated. ●The DVD deck is not selected. On the unit
Press VCR/DVD repeatedly so that the
DVD indicator lights up.
On the Remote
Press DVD so that the DVD indicator
lights up.
3. “X” appears on the TV screen. ●The operation is prohibited on the
placed disc. —
4. “REGION CODE ERROR!” appears on
the TV screen.
●The disc’s region number does not
match that of the unit. Use the discs whose region number
includes “ALL” or “1”. (墌pg. 7)
5. The disc cannot be played back. ●The disc’s region number does not
match that of the unit. Use the discs whose region number
includes “ALL” or “1”. (墌pg. 7)
●This type of the disc cannot be played
back. See “Unplayable Discs” (墌pg. 7).
●The disc is not placed properly. Remove the disc, then place the disc
properly in the disc tray. (墌pg. 9,
“Placing a Disc”)
●The Parental Lock is engaged, and the
placed disc is rated higher than the set
level.
Release the Parental Lock temporarily
(墌pg. 59), or change the set level
(墌pg. 59).
6. The language is not played back as you
set.
●The disc does not contain the language
you set. —
7. Changing audio/subtitle language is
not possible.
●The disc does not contain the audio/
subtitle in the multiple languages. With some discs, the language should be
set on the top menu. (墌pg. 43)
8. The subtitles do not appears on the TV
screen.
●The disc does not contain the subtitles. —
●The subtitle display is set to off. Set the subtitles display to on. (墌pg. 54)
●A-B Repeat Playback is in progress.
(墌pg. 51) The subtitles recorded around A-B point
may not appear.
9. Angle cannot be changed. ●The scene is not recorded from the
multiple angles. —
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MP3 Playback (DVD deck)
JPEG Playback (DVD deck)
RECORDING (VCR deck)
SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION
1. A disc cannot be played. ●No MP3 files are recorded to the disc. Replace the disc.
●MP3 files do not have the correct file
extension in their file names. Add correct file extension (.mp3, .MP3 or
any uppercase and lowercase combination
such as “.Mp3”) to their file names.
●MP3 files are not recorded in a format
compliant with ISO 9660 Level 1 or 2. Replace the disc. (Record MP3 files using
a compliant application.)
●The different types of files are recorded
to the disc. The disc which contains the different types
of files may not be played because of its
disc characteristics or recording
conditions.
2. Not MP3 files but JPEG files are
played.
●The FILE TYPE setting is set to “STILL
PICTURE”. When both MP3 files and JPEG files are
recorded to a disc, set “FILE TYPE” to
“AUDIO” to play MP3 files. (墌pg. 78)
3. The MP3 control display appears on
the TV screen, but no operation can be
performed.
●No MP3 files or JPEG files are recorded
to the disc, or the disc is an unplayable
disc (such as CD-ROM).
Replace the disc. (墌pg. 9)
SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION
1. A disc cannot be played. ●No JPEG files are recorded to the disc. Replace the disc.
●JPEG files do not have the correct file
extension in their file names. Add correct file extension (.jpg, .jpeg,
.JPG, .JPEG or any uppercase and
lowercase combination such as “.Jpg”) to
their file names.
●JPEG files are not recorded in a format
compliant with ISO 9660 Level 1 or 2. Replace the disc. (Record JPEG files using
a compliant application.)
2. Not JPEG files but MP3 files are played
back.
●The FILE TYPE setting is set to “AUDIO”. When both MP3 files and JPEG files are
recorded to a disc, set “FILE TYPE” to
“STILL PICTURE” to play JPEG files.
(墌pg. 78)
SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION
1. Recording cannot be started. ●There is no cassette loaded, or the
cassette loaded has had its record safety
tab removed.
Insert a cassette, or using adhesive tape,
cover the hole where the tab was
removed.
2. TV broadcasts cannot be recorded. ●“F-1” has been selected as the input
mode. Set to the desired channel.
3. Tape-to-tape editing is not possible. ●The source (another video recorder,
camcorder) has not been properly
connected.
Confirm that the source is properly
connected.
●All necessary power switches have not
been turned on. Confirm that all units’ power switches are
turned on.
●The input mode is not correct. Set the input mode to “F-1”.
4. Camcorder recording is not possible. ●The camcorder has not been properly
connected. Confirm that the camcorder is properly
connected.
●The input mode is not correct. Set the input mode to “F-1”.
5. “䡬” and “$” on the front display
panel won’t stop blinking.
●The end of the tape was reached during
recording. The program may not have been recorded
in its entirety. Next time make sure you
have enough time on the tape to record
the entire program.
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TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.)
TIMER RECORDING (VCR deck)
SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION
1. Timer recording won’t work. ●The clock and/or the timer have been set
incorrectly. Re-perform the clock and/or timer
settings.
●The timer is not engaged. Press TIMER and confirm that “#” is
displayed on the front display panel.
2. Timer programing is not possible. ●Timer recording is in progress. Timer programing can’t be performed
while a timer recording is in progress.
Wait until it finishes.
3. “#” on the front display panel won’t
stop blinking.
●The timer is engaged but there’s no
cassette loaded. Load a cassette with the record safety tab
intact.
●The loaded cassette has had its record
safety tab removed. Remove the cassette and cover the hole
with adhesive tape, or insert a cassette
with the record safety tab intact.
4. “#”, “䡬” and “$” on the front
display panel won’t stop blinking.
●The end of the tape was reached during
timer recording. The program may not have been recorded
in its entirety. Next time make sure you
have enough time on the tape to record
the entire program.
5. “#” blinks for 10 seconds and the
Timer mode is disengaged.
●TIMER has been pressed when there are
no programs in memory, or the timer
record information has been programed
incorrectly.
Check the programed data and re-
program as necessary, then press TIMER
again.
6. “䡬” and “$” on the front display
panel won’t stop blinking.
●The end of the tape was reached during
Instant Timer Recording. The program may not have been recorded
in its entirety. Next time make sure you
have enough time on the tape to record
the entire program.
7. “N”, “䡬” and “$” on the front display
panel won’t stop blinking.
●The Satellite Auto Recording mode is
engaged but there is no cassette loaded. Load a cassette with the record safety tab
intact.
●The loaded cassette has had its record
safety tab removed. Remove the cassette and cover the hole
with adhesive tape, or insert a cassette
with the record safety tab intact.
●The end of the tape was reached during
Satellite Auto Recording. The program may not have been recorded
in its entirety. Next time make sure you
have enough time on the tape to record
the entire program.
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OTHER PROBLEMS
SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION
1. The image of TV broadcast appears
distorted on the TV screen.
●The unit leaves turned on and the DVD
deck is selected.
Turn off the unit, or press VCR to select the
VCR deck, then press TV/VCR so that the
VCR indicator disappears from the front
display panel.
2. Whistling or howling is heard from the
TV during camcorder recording.
●The camcorder’s microphone is too
close to the TV.
Position the camcorder so its microphone
is away from the TV.
●The TV’s volume is too high. Turn the TV’s volume down.
3. When scanning channels, some of
them are skipped over.
●Those channels have been designated to
be skipped.
If you need the skipped channels, restore
them. (墌pg. 27)
4. The channel cannot be changed. ●Recording is in progress. Press PAUSE (9) to pause the recording,
change channels, then press PLAY (4) to
resume recording.
5. Channel settings that were made
manually seem to have changed or
disappeared.
●After the manual settings were made,
Auto Channel Set was performed.
Perform manual setting again.
6. Even though Auto or Semiauto Clock
Set has been performed, the clock is
incorrect.
●The clock setting data received from the
host channel is incorrect.
Select a different host channel during
“Semiauto Clock Set” (墌pg. 25), or
perform “Manual Clock Set” (墌pg. 25).
ATTENTION
This unit contains microcomputers. External electronic noise or interference could cause malfunctioning. In such cases, switch the
unit off and unplug the AC power cord. Then plug it in again and turn the unit on. Take out the cassette. After checking the cassette,
operate the unit as usual.
Tray Lock
You can lock the disc tray to prohibit the unwanted disc ejection by children.
To lock the disc tray.
While the unit is turned off, press and hold 8, then press x on the unit. “LOCK” appears on the front display panel and the disc
tray is locked.
To unlock tray
While the unit is turned off, press and hold 8, then press x on the unit. “UNLOCK” appears on the display panel.
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
PLAYBACK
Q. What happens if the end of the tape is reached
during playback or search?
A. The tape is automatically rewound to the
beginning.
Q. During search, slow, still and frame-by-frame
playback, I can’t hear any audio. What’s the
problem?
A. This is normal.
Q. Can the unit indefinitely remain in the still
mode?
A. No. It stops automatically after 5 minutes to
protect the heads.
Q. When returning from search to normal
playback, the picture is disturbed. Should I be
concerned about this?
A. No, it is normal.
Q. Noise bar appear during search. What’s the
problem?
A. This is normal.
Q. Sometimes, during Index Search, the unit can’t
find the program I want to see. Why not?
A. There may be index codes too close together.
RECORDING
Q. When I pause and then resume a recording, the
end of the recording before the pause is
overlapped by the beginning of the
continuation of recording. Why does this
happen?
A. This is normal. It reduces distortion at the pause
and resume points.
Q. Can the unit indefinitely remain in the Record-
Pause mode?
A. No. The unit goes to its Stop mode
automatically after 5 minutes to protect the
heads.
Q. What happens if the tape runs out during
recording?
A. The unit stops recording, and “䡬” and “$” on
the front display panel won’t stop blinking.
TIMER RECORDING
Q. “䡬” and “#” remain lit on the front display
panel. Is there a problem?
A. No. This is a normal condition for a timer
recording in progress.
Q. Can I program the timer while I’m watching a
tape or a TV broadcast?
A. You won’t see the picture as it is replaced by the
on-screen menu, but the audio from the
program or tape you’re viewing can be heard.
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SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL
Power requirement : AC 120 Vd, 60 Hz
Power consumption
Power on : 22 W
Power off : 2.0 W
Temperature
Operating : 5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F)
Storage : –20°C to 60°C (–4°F to140°F)
Operating position : Horizontal only
Dimensions (WxHxD)
: 435 mm x 93 mm x 272 mm
Weight : 4.1 kg
Format : VHS NTSC standard
Maximum recording time
(SP) : 210 min. with ST-210 video cassette
(EP) : 630 min. with ST-210 video cassette
VIDEO/AUDIO (VCR deck)
Signal system : NTSC color signal and EIA
monochrome signal, 525 lines/60
fields
Recording system : DA4 (Double Azimuth) head helical
scan system
Signal-to-noise ratio: 45 dB
Horizontal resolution
: 230 lines
Frequency range : 70 Hz to 10,000 Hz (Normal audio)
20 Hz to 20,000 Hz (Hi-Fi audio)
Input/Output : RCA connectors:
IN x 1, OUT x 1
VIDEO/AUDIO (DVD deck)
Signal system : NTSC
Applicable disc : DVD (12 cm, 8 cm)
CD (12 cm, 8 cm)
Audio characteristics
DVD : 4 Hz – 22 KHz
Frequency response
CD : 4 Hz – 20 KHz
S/N Ratio : 90 dB
Harmonic distortion
: 0.1 %
Wow and flutter : Below Measurable Level
Dynamic range : 90 dB
Output
Component-Y : (RCA) 1.0 Vp-p/75 ohm
Component-PB/PR
: (RCA) 0.7 Vp-p/75 ohm
Audio : (RCA) 2 Vrms, 1 Kohm
Digital Audio : (COAXIAL) 0.5 Vp-p/75 ohm
TUNER
Tuning system : Frequency synthesized tuner
Channel coverage
VHF : Channels 2 – 13
UHF : Channels 14 – 69
CATV : 113 Channels
RF output : Channel 3 or 4 (switchable; preset
to Channel 3 when shipped)
75 ohms, unbalanced
TIMER
Clock reference : Quartz
Program capacity : 1-year programmable timer/
8 programs
Memory backup time
: Approx. 5 seconds
ACCESSORIES
Provided accessories
: RF cable,
Infrared remote control unit,
“AA” battery x 2
Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise
specified.
E.& O.E. Design and specifications subject to change without
notice.
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LIST OF TERMS
A
A-B Repeat Playback ............................................ 51
About Discs
JPEG .............................................................. 65
MP3 .............................................................. 62
Placing a Disc .................................................. 9
Playable Discs .................................................. 7
Region Number ................................................ 7
Unplayable Discs .............................................. 7
Angle Selection .................................................... 55
Audio Channel Selection ....................................... 57
Audio Language Selection ..................................... 56
Auto Channel Set ................................................. 26
C
Chapter Search .................................................... 53
Check, cancel and change programs ....................... 38
Child Lock .......................................................... 80
Clock Set ............................................................ 24
Component Video Connection ............................... 16
Connecting To A Dolby Digital Decoder or
An Amplifier With A Built-in DTS ...................... 73
D
Digital Audio Dubbing .......................................... 71
Disc menu .......................................................... 43
Dubbing (from DVD to VCR) ................................. 70
E
EDITING (DVD DECK)
Digital Audio Dubbing ..................................... 71
EDITING (VCR DECK)
Dubbing (from DVD to VCR) ............................ 70
Edit From A Camcorder .................................... 68
Edit To Or From Another Video Recorder ........... 69
Elapsed Recording Time Indication ......................... 35
Express Timer Programing ..................................... 36
G
Group/file selection .............................................. 67
Group/track selection ........................................... 64
I
INDEX ................................................................ 10
Index Search ........................................................ 30
Instant ReView ..................................................... 30
Instant Timer Recording (ITR) ................................. 34
J
JPEG control display ............................................. 65
L
Language ............................................................ 20
Language Code List .......................................... 23
Menu/Audio/Subtitle Language Set
(DVD deck only) ........................................ 22
On-screen Language Set (DVD deck) ................. 21
On-screen Language Set (VCR deck) .................. 20
Letter Box ............................................................ 19
Locating the start point of the item or skip the item .... 44
M
Manual Channel Set .............................................. 27
Manual Clock Set ................................................. 25
Manual Tracking .................................................. 32
Mode Set (DVD deck)
AUDIO LANGUAGE ....................................... 22
D. RANGE COMPRESSION .............................. 79
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT ..................................... 78
DOWN MIX ................................................... 79
FILE TYPE ....................................................... 78
MENU LANGUAGE ......................................... 22
MONITOR TYPE ....................................... 19, 78
ON SCREEN GUIDE ........................................ 80
ON SCREEN LANGUAGE ................................. 21
PICTURE SOURCE .......................................... 78
RESUME ........................................................ 80
SCREEN SAVER ............................................... 78
SUBTITLE ....................................................... 22
Mode Set (VCR deck)
2ND AUDIO RECORD .................................... 76
AUDIO MONITOR .......................................... 76
AUTO POWER OFF ........................................ 76
AUTO SP]EP TIMER ...................................... 75
BLUE BACK .................................................... 76
PICTURE CONTROL ........................................ 75
SUPERIMPOSE ................................................ 75
VIDEO STABILIZER ......................................... 76
MP3 control display .............................................. 62
N
Next Function Memory ......................................... 31
O
OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK ........................ 42 –67
OPERATIONS ON VCR DECK ......................... 28 –41
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Pan&Scan ........................................................... 19
Parental Lock
Country/Area Code List .................................... 60
To change the settings ..................................... 59
To set Parental Lock for the first time .................. 58
To temporarily release the Parental Lock ............ 59
Playback (DVD deck) .................................... 42 –61
Playback (JPEG) ............................................ 66 –67
Playback (MP3) ............................................. 63 –64
Playback (VCR deck) ..................................... 28 –32
Playback Control (PBC) Function .......................43, 52
Plug&Play Set ...................................................... 17
R
Record One Program While Watching Another ........ 34
Recording .................................................... 33 –35
Recording Resume Function .................................. 33
Region Number ..................................................... 7
Remote Control Functions ..................................... 72
Repeat Playback ................................. 31, 50, 64, 67
Resume Function ................................................. 45
S
Satellite Auto Recording ........................................ 41
Scan Mode Set (DVD deck) ................................... 80
Second Audio Recording ....................................... 35
Semiauto Clock Set ............................................... 25
Skip Search ......................................................... 30
Slow Motion ...................................................29, 45
Soundtrack Selection ............................................ 32
Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame Playback ...............29, 45
Subtitle Selection ................................................. 54
S-VIDEO Connection ............................................ 15
T
Tape Position Indicator .......................................... 12
Tape Remaining Time ........................................... 35
Time Search ......................................................... 52
Timer Recording ............................................ 36 –41
Top menu ............................................................ 43
Tuner Set ............................................................. 26
V
Variable Speed Search ..................................... 29, 44
VFP function ........................................................ 47
W
When programs overlap each other ......................... 40
Z
Zooming ....................................................... 45, 67
3D Phonic ........................................................... 46
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FOR SERVICING (Only in U.S.A.)
QUALITY SERVICE
HOW TO LOCATE YOUR JVC SERVICE CENTER
Authorized Service Centers
TOLL FREE: 1 (800) 252-5722
http://www.jvc.com
Dear Customer,
In order to receive the most satisfaction from your purchase, please read the instruction booklet before operating
the unit. In the event that repairs are necessary, please call 1 (800) 252-5722 for your nearest authorized service
location or visit our website at www.JVC.com
Remember to retain your Bill of Sale for Warranty Service.
Do not attempt to service the product yourself
Caution
To prevent electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. There are no user serviceable parts
inside. Please refer to qualified service personnel for repairs.
Accessories
To purchase accessories for your JVC product, please call toll free: 1 (800) 252-5722 or visit
us on the web at www.JVC.com
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WARRANTY (Only in U.S.A.)
REFURBISHED PRODUCTS CARRY A SEPARATE WARRANTY, THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY. FOR DETAILS OF
REFURBISHED PRODUCT WARRANTY, PLEASE REFER TO THE REFURBISHED PRODUCT WARRANTY INFORMATION
PACKAGED WITH EACH REFURBISHED PRODUCT.
LIMITED WARRANTY USA ONLY
ONLY FOR PRODUCT PURCHASED IN U.S.A. CONSUMER VIDEO 1-90
JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA warrants this product and all parts thereof, except as set forth below ONLY TO THE ORIGINAL
PURCHASER AT RETAIL to be FREE FROM DEFECTIVE MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP from the date of original retail
purchase for the period as shown below. (“The Warranty Period”)
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS VALID ONLY IN THE FIFTY (50) UNITED STATES, THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AND IN
COMMONWEALTH OF PUERTO RICO.
WHAT WE WILL DO:
If this product is found to be defective, JVC will repair or replace defective parts at no charge to the original owner. Such repair
and replacement services shall be rendered by JVC during normal business hours at JVC authorized service centers. Parts
used for replacement are warranted only for the remainder of the Warranty Period. All products and parts thereof may be
brought to a JVC authorized service center on a carry-in basis except for Television sets having a screen size 25 inches and
above which are covered on an in-home basis.
WHAT YOU MUST DO FOR WARRANTY SERVICE:
Return your product to a JVC authorized service center with a copy of your bill of sale. For your nearest JVC authorized service
center, please call toll free: (800) 252-5722.
If service is not available locally, box the product carefully, preferably in the original carton, and ship, insured, with a copy of
your bill of sale plus a letter of explanation of the problem to the nearest JVC Factory Service Center, the name and location of
which will be given to you by the toll-free number.
If you have any questions concerning your JVC Product, please contact our Customer Relations Department.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED:
This limited warranty provided by JVC does not cover:
1. Products which have been subject to abuse, accident, alteration, modification, tampering, negligence, misuse, faulty
installation, lack of reasonable care, or if repaired or serviced by anyone other than a service facility authorized by JVC to
render such service, or if affixed to any attachment not provided with the products, or if the model number or serial number
has been altered, tampered with, defaced or removed;
2. Initial installation and installation and removal for repair;
3. Operational adjustments covered in the Owner’s Manual, normal maintenance, video and audio head cleaning;
4. Damage that occurs in shipment, due to act of God, and cosmetic damage;
5. Signal reception problems and failures due to line power surge;
6. Video Pick-up Tubes/CCD Image Sensor, Cartridge, Stylus (Needle) are covered for 90 days from the date of purchase;
7. Accessories;
8. Batteries (except that Rechargeable Batteries are covered for 90 days from the date of purchase);
There are no express warranties except as listed above.
THE DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, IS
LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY HEREIN.
JVC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT, INCONVENIENCE, LOSS OR ANY OTHER
DAMAGES, WHETHER DIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGE TO
TAPES, RECORDS OR DISCS) RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF
THIS WARRANTY. ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY
AND FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE.
Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty
lasts, so these limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also
have other rights which vary from state to state.
JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA
DIVISION OF JVC AMERICAS CORP.
1700 Valley Road
Wayne, NJ 07470
For customer use:
Enter below the Model No. which is located either on the rear, bottom or side of the cabinet. Retain this information for future
reference.
Model No. : Serial No. :
Purchase date : Name of dealer :
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