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DVD PLAYER &
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

HR-XVS30E

INSTRUCTIONS

LPT0860-001A

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Safety Precautions
The rating plate and the safety caution are on the rear of the unit.
WARNING: DANGEROUS VOLTAGE INSIDE
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

SAFETY FIRST
Use only discs marked with the following.

DVD
(8 cm /12 cm disc)

Audio CDs
(8 cm /12 cm disc)

Video CDs
(8 cm /12 cm disc)

Super Video CDs
(8 cm /12 cm disc)

CAUTION
8 When you are not using the unit for a long period of time, it
is recommended that you disconnect the power cord from
the mains outlet.
8 Dangerous voltage inside. Refer internal servicing to
qualified service personnel. To prevent electric shock or fire
hazard, remove the power cord from the mains outlet prior
to connecting or disconnecting any signal lead or aerial.

WARNING (S-VHS deck only)
There are two different types of SECAM colour systems:
SECAM-L, used in FRANCE (also called SECAM-West), and
SECAM-B, used in Eastern European countries (also called
SECAM-East).
1. This unit can also receive SECAM-B colour television
signals for recording and playback.
2. Recordings made of SECAM-B television signals produce
monochrome pictures if played back on a video recorder of
SECAM-L standard, or do not produce normal colour
pictures if played back on a PAL video recorder with
SECAM-B system incorporated (even if the TV set is SECAMcompatible).
3. SECAM-L prerecorded cassettes or recordings made with a
SECAM-L video recorder produce monochrome pictures
when played back with this unit.
4. This unit cannot be used for the SECAM-L standard. Use a
SECAM-L recorder to record SECAM-L signals.

IMPORTANT
8 Please read the various precautions on pages 2 and 3 before
installing or operating the unit.
8 It should be noted that it may be unlawful to re-record prerecorded tapes, DVDs, or discs without the consent of the
owner of copyright in the sound or video recording,
broadcast or cable programme and in any literary, dramatic,
musical, or artistic work embodied therein.

CAUTION
A DVD/VCR IS A CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT. HOWEVER THIS
DVD/VCR USES A VISIBLE LASER BEAM WHICH COULD
CAUSE HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE IF DIRECTED.
BE SURE TO OPERATE THE UNIT CORRECTLY AS
INSTRUCTED.
WHEN THIS DVD/VCR IS PLUGGED INTO THE WALL
OUTLET, DO NOT PLACE YOUR EYES CLOSE TO THE
OPENING OF THE DISC TRAY AND OTHER OPENINGS TO
LOOK INTO THE INSIDE OF THIS DVD/VCR.
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.
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
REPRODUCTION OF LABELS
WARNING LABEL INSIDE OF THE UNIT

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● Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”
and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories.
● “DTS”and “DTS Digital Out” are trademarks of Digital Theater
Systems, Inc.
● Cassettes marked “S-VHS” and “VHS” can be used with this
unit. However, S-VHS recordings are possible only with
cassettes marked “S-VHS”.
By using the S-VHS ET function, it is possible to record and
play back with S-VHS picture quality on VHS cassettes with
this unit.
● SHOWVIEW is a registered trademark of Gemstar Development
Corporation. The SHOWVIEW system is manufactured under
licence from Gemstar Development Corporation.
● 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.
For Italy:
“It is declared that this product, brand JVC, conforms to the
Ministry Decree n. 548 of 28 Aug.’95 published in the Official
Gazette of the Italian Republic n. 301 of 28 Dec.’95”
The STANDBY/ON 1 button does not completely shut off
mains power from the unit, but switches operating current on
and off. “`” shows electrical power standby and “!” shows
ON.
Video tapes recorded with this unit in the LP/EP (Long Play/
Extended Play) mode cannot be played back on a single-speed
video recorder. (S-VHS deck only)
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.

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Failure to heed the following precautions may result in
damage to the unit, remote control 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 control.
4. DO NOT place anything which might spill on top of the unit
or remote control.
(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.

Contents
SAFETY FIRST

Safety Precautions ....................................................................2

DISC INFORMATION

About Discs .............................................................................4

INDEX

INSTALLING YOUR NEW UNIT

Basic Connections ...................................................................9

INITIAL SETTINGS

Auto Set Up ...........................................................................10
Preset Download ...................................................................12
Monitor Set (DVD deck) .........................................................14
Scan Mode Set (DVD deck) ....................................................15
Language ...............................................................................15

OPERATIONS ON S-VHS DECK

Basic Playback .......................................................................18
Playback Features ..................................................................19
Basic Recording .....................................................................21
Recording Features ................................................................22
B.E.S.T. Picture System ...........................................................23
SHOWVIEW Timer Programming ............................................24
Express Timer Programming ...................................................26
Automatic Satellite Programme Recording .............................28
®

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 on 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.

ATTENTION
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 generate strong magnetic fields.
Do not place such appliances on top of the unit as it may cause
picture disturbance.

OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK

Basic Playback .......................................................................30
Playback Features ..................................................................31
Using the on-screen bar .........................................................35
Parental Lock .........................................................................44
About MP3/WMA Disc ..........................................................48
MP3/WMA Playback ..............................................................49
About JPEG Disc ....................................................................51
JPEG Playback .......................................................................52

EDITING (S-VHS DECK)

Edit From A Camcorder ..........................................................54
Edit To Or From Another Video Recorder ..............................55
Output/Input Set ....................................................................56
Dubbing (from DVD to S-VHS) ..............................................58

EDITING (DVD DECK)

Digital Audio Dubbing ...........................................................59

REMOTE CONTROL

Remote Control Functions ......................................................60

SYSTEM CONNECTIONS

Connecting To A Satellite Receiver ........................................62
Connecting/Using A Decoder ................................................63
Connecting To A Dolby Digital Decoder or An Amplifier
With A Built-in DTS (DVD deck only) ................................63

SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS

Mode Set (S-VHS deck) ..........................................................64
Mode Set (DVD deck) ............................................................67
Tuner Set ...............................................................................70
Video Channel Set .................................................................75
Clock Set ...............................................................................76
Child Lock .............................................................................77

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TROUBLESHOOTING

SPECIFICATIONS

LIST OF TERMS

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About Discs

DISC INFORMATION

Region Number

Playable Discs
You can use discs with the following logos for playback only.
DVD VIDEO

Video CD/Super Video CD

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 “2”. Only discs
whose region number includes “2” can be played back such as
shown below.
Examples of DVD VIDEO labels which can be played back using
this unit.

Audio CD
CD-DA files

ALL

2 3
4 5

123
456

Marks of discs in this instruction manual
● 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/WMA format in
accordance with the “ISO 9660” format. (See page 48 for
details.)
• CD-R/RW discs recorded in JPEG format in accordance with
the “ISO 9660” format. (See page 51 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 “2”

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Allows operation with a
DVD VIDEO disc.

Allows operation with a
CD-R/RW disc.

Allows operation with a
Video CD disc.

Allows operation with a
SVCD disc.

Allows operation with a
disc including MP3/
WMA files.

Allows operation with a
disc including JPEG
files.

Allows operation with
an Audio CD disc.

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
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).

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2 Place the disc.

Marks related to audio

Place the disc in the disc tray with
the label side facing up.

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)
You can enjoy DTS audio if you connect an
amplifier with a built-in DTS decoder to the
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT connector of the unit.

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.
Title1

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Title2

Chapter 3

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

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.
Track 2

● 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

Audio CD/Video CD

Track 1

Track 3

Track 4

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 a Video CD with PBC” (墌 pg. 31).

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 antistatic agents.

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.

Placing a Disc
1 Open the disc tray.
Press 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.

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INDEX

FRONT VIEW

STANDBY/ON Button (1) 墌 pg. 10
VCR Indicator 墌 pg. 18, 21
Cassette Loading Slot
VCR/DVD Button 墌 pg. 18, 21, 30
Disc Tray
DVD Indicator 墌 pg. 30
Stop Button (8) 墌 pg. 18, 21, 30
Play Button (4) 墌 pg. 18, 30
DVD Open/Close Button (x) 墌 pg. 30
Cassette Eject Button (x) 墌 pg. 18, 21
S-video/Video/Audio Input Connectors (S-VIDEO/
VIDEO/AUDIO) 墌 pg. 54
L Infrared Beam Receiving Window
M Front Display Panel 墌 pg. 7

A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K

N
O
P
Q
R

Record Button (7) 墌 pg. 21
Rewind Button (3) 墌 pg. 18, 19, 32
Fast Forward Button (5) 墌 pg. 18, 19, 32
Programme Button (PR +/–) 墌 pg. 21
Automatic Satellite Programming Button (SAT#)
墌 pg. 28

To access covered
connectors or buttons, pull
and open the cover.

REAR VIEW

DVD
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
SORTIE VIDEO
COMPOSANTES

DVD

A Region Number Label 墌 pg. 4
B Mains Power Cord 墌 pg. 9
C L-1 Input/Output Connector (L-1 IN/OUT) 墌 pg. 9,
55, 62, 63
D Component Video Output Connectors (COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT) 墌 pg. 9 (The connectors send output
signals only when the scan mode (墌 pg. 15) is set to
“progressive” on the DVD deck.)

NOTE:

E Audio Output Connectors (AUDIO OUT (L/R))
F Antenna Input Connector (ANTENNA IN) 墌 pg. 9
G Digital Audio Output Connector
(DIGITAL AUDIO OUT) 墌 pg. 59, 63
H L-2 Input/Decoder Connector
(L-2 IN/DECODER) 墌 pg. 55, 62, 63
I Remote Pause Connector (PAUSE) 墌 pg. 54
J Antenna Output Connector (ANTENNA OUT)
墌 pg. 9

The unit does not output signals simultaneously from the
component video output connectors and L-1 Input/Output
connector. The picture you can view is the one that is
selected with the VCR/DVD button on the unit or on the
remote control.

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FRONT DISPLAY PANEL

A Progressive Mode Indicator 墌 pg. 15
B “Timer” Indicator 墌 pg. 25, 26
C Automatic Satellite Programme Recording Indicator
(N) 墌 pg. 28
D Channel/Clock Display
Mode Display (L-1, L-2, F-1, S-1 or SAT*)

E
F
G
H
I

VCR Mode Indicator
VCR Indicator 墌 pg. 22
Cassette Type Indicator 墌 pg. 64, 66
Tape Remaining Time Indicator 墌 pg. 22
DVD Mode Indicator

I
J
K
L
M

VPS/PDC Indicator 墌 pg. 24, 26
Type of Broadcast 墌 pg. 23
Current Day/Month/Year
Clock Display
Channel Position Number and Station Name/Auxiliary
Input Indicator (L-1, L-2, F-1, S-1 or SAT*)

* When “L-2 SELECT” is set to “SAT” (墌 pg. 57), “SAT” appears
instead of “L-2”.

Counter Display
Tape Speed (SP/LP/EP) 墌 pg. 21
Multi-information window*
* The current group/title/track/chapter number(s), time and status
information.

ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (S-VHS deck)
If you press – –:– – on the remote control when “O.S.D.”
is set to “ON” (墌 pg. 65), various operational indicators
appear on the TV screen.
For On-screen display for DVD deck, refer to “Using the
on-screen bar” (墌 pg. 35).

* When “L-2 SELECT” is set to “SAT” (墌 pg. 57), “SAT” appears
instead of “L-2”.

N “Cassette Loaded” Mark

A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H

Operation Mode Indicators
Tape Speed (SP/LP/EP)
Tape Direction
Index Mark Indicator (MARK) 墌 pg. 21
Counter Display
Tape Remaining Time Indicator 墌 pg. 22
Audio Mode Display 墌 pg. 20
Tape Position Indicator
The tape position indicator
appears on the TV screen
when you press 3 or
5 from the Stop mode or
perform an Index Search.
(墌 pg. 19) The position of
“q” in relation to “0”
(beginning) or “+” (end)
shows you where you are
on the tape.

Beginning

End

NOTE:

Depending on the type of tape being used, the tape position
indicator may not appear correctly.

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REMOTE CONTROL

INDEX (cont.)
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
Q
R
S
T
U
V
W
X

* With this button, you can also adjust the brightness of front
display panel and illumination on the unit.
+: brightens the display
–: darkens the display

Buttons with a small dot on the left side of the name can also
be used to operate your TV. (墌 pg. 61)

How To Use
The remote control can operate most of your unit’s functions,
as well as basic functions of TV sets of JVC and other brands.
(墌 pg. 61)
● Point the remote control toward the receiving window.
● The maximum operating distance of the remote control is
about 8 m.

NOTES:

● When inserting the batteries, be sure to insert in the correct
directions as indicated under the battery cover.
● If the remote control doesn’t work properly, remove its
batteries, wait a short time, replace the batteries and then try
again.

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VCR Button 墌 pg. 18, 21
TV/VCR/DVD switch 墌 pg. 14
Menu Button (MENU) 墌 pg. 31
Auto Tracking Button 墌 pg. 20
Tape Speed Button (p) 墌 pg. 21
Top Menu Button (TOP MENU) 墌 pg. 31
Stop Time Button (STOP +/–) 墌 pg. 26
Play Set Up Button (PLAY SETUP) 墌 pg. 35
Title Button (TITLE) 墌 pg. 50, 53
Start Time Button (START +/–) 墌 pg. 26
Repeat Button (REPEAT) 墌 pg. 36, 50, 53
Zooming Button (ZOOM) 墌 pg. 33
Number Keys 墌 pg. 21, 24, 31, 50, 53
Daily Button (DAILY) 墌 pg. 25, 27
VPS/PDC Button 墌 pg. 24, 26
Reset Button (0000) 墌 pg. 22
Cancel Button (&) 墌 pg. 27
Play Button (4) 墌 pg. 18, 30
Rewind Button (3) 墌 pg. 18, 19, 32
Stop Button (8) 墌 pg. 18, 21, 30
Record Button (7) 墌 pg. 21
Reverse Skip/Index Button (2) 墌 pg. 19, 31
Review Button (
) 墌 pg. 20
rt Button 墌 pg. 10
TV/VCR Programme Button (TV/VCR PR +/–)
墌 pg. 61
Set Up Menu Button (SET UP MENU) 墌 pg. 14
3D-PHONIC Button 墌 pg. 33
TV Volume Button (TV %+/–) 墌 pg. 61
DVD Button 墌 pg. 30
STANDBY/ON Button (1) 墌 pg. 10
TV Muting Button (^) 墌 pg. 61
Audio Monitor Button (A.MONITOR) 墌 pg. 20
TV/VCR Button 墌 pg. 22
Date Button (DATE +/–) 墌 pg. 26
Subtitle Button (SUB TITLE) 墌 pg. 40
Angle Button (ANGLE) 墌 pg. 41

Y
Z
a
b
c
d
e
f
g
h
i
j
k
l

Programme Button (PR +/–) 墌 pg. 21
Programming Button (PROG) 墌 pg. 24, 26
Timer Button (#) 墌 pg. 25, 26
Weekly Button (WEEKLY) 墌 pg. 25, 27
Programme Check Button (") 墌 pg. 27
Return Button (RETURN) 墌 pg. 31
Automatic Satellite Programming Button (REC LINK)
墌 pg. 28
Auxiliary Button (AUX) 墌 pg. 54
Fast Forward Button (5) 墌 pg. 18, 19, 32
Pause Button (9) 墌 pg. 19, 21, 30
Forward Skip/Index Button (6) 墌 pg. 19, 31
OK Button 墌 pg. 11
w e Button 墌 pg. 14
Display Button (– –:– –) 墌 pg. 22
Skip Search Button ( ) 墌 pg. 19
DVD Picture Button (DVD PICTURE) 墌 pg. 34

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INSTALLING YOUR NEW UNIT

Basic Connections
Mains outlet

TV aerial cable

Mains power cord

It’s essential that your unit be properly connected.
THESE STEPS MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE ANY
VIDEO OPERATION CAN BE PERFORMED.

A Check the contents.

Make sure the package contains all of the accessories
listed in “SPECIFICATIONS” on page 81.

B Situate the unit.

Place the unit on a stable, horizontal surface.

C Connect the unit to TV.

The connection method you use depends on the type of
TV you have.

Back of unit

RF Connection
21-pin SCART cable
(not provided)
Component Video cable
(not provided)

8 To connect to a TV with NO AV input connectors —
A Disconnect the TV aerial cable from the TV.
B Connect the TV aerial cable to the ANTENNA IN
connector on the rear panel of the unit.
C Connect the provided RF cable between the
ANTENNA OUT connector on the rear panel of the
unit and the TV’s aerial connector.

AV Connection
TV

Audio cable
(not provided)

RF cable (provided)

Make AV connection if your TV has a 21-pin AV input
connector (SCART) in order to reduce the possibility of
interference. With AV connection, you can enjoy stereo
playback of video tapes if you are using a stereo TV.
In addition, if you connect the unit to the TV’s RGB
connectors, set the output mode for the L-1 IN/OUT
connector so that the RGB signal is output from the unit.
When the DVD deck is selected, press and hold 8 until
the desired mode appears on the front display panel.

● The signal mode can be changed when no disc is loaded in
the disc tray.

YC:

Select when your TV is compatible with the Y/C
signal. Y/C signal is output from the unit. Also set
“L-1 OUTPUT” to “S-VIDEO”. (墌 pg. 56)
RGB: Select when your TV is compatible with the RGB
signal. RGB signal is output from the unit.

NOTES:

● To change the signal mode, make sure that the unit is
turned on and “ ” indicator is not displayed on the front
display panel.
● Set your TV to the VIDEO (or AV), Y/C, or RGB mode
according to the type of your TV’s SCART connector.
● For switching the TV’s mode, refer to the instruction
manual of your television.
● The signal mode will be reset to RGB mode if there is a
power cut by unplugging the main power cord or due to a
blackout.

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8 To connect to a TV with AV input connectors —
A Connect the aerial, unit and TV as per “RF
Connection”.
B Connect an optional 21-pin SCART cable between the
L-1 IN/OUT connector on the rear panel of the unit
and the TV’s 21-pin SCART connector.
C Set the output mode for the L-1 IN/OUT connector
depending on type of your TV. (墌 left column)

Component Video Connection (DVD deck only)
8 To connect to a TV with component video input
connectors —
A Connect the aerial, unit and TV as per “AV
Connection”.
B Connect the unit’s COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
connectors to the TV’s component video input
connectors.

● You can obtain high-quality component video pictures.
● For component video connection, set the scan mode to
progressive (墌 pg. 15) after performing “Auto Set Up”
(墌 pg. 10).

D Connect the unit to mains.

Plug the end of the mains power cord into a mains outlet.
After the connection is completed, perform “Auto Set
Up” on page 10.

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Auto Set Up

Auto Channel Set/Auto Clock Set/
Auto Guide Program Number Set
After the 1 button on the unit or remote control is pressed
for the first time to power on the unit, by simply selecting
your country*, the Auto Set Up function sets the tuner
channels, clock** and Guide Program numbers
automatically.
* If you live in Belgium (BELGIUM) or Switzerland (SUISSE), you also
need to select your language.
** If you live in Hungary (MAGYARORSZÁG), Czech Republic (CESKÁ
REPUBLIKA), Poland (POLSKA) or other countries in Eastern Europe
(OTHER EASTERN EUROPE), set the clock manually.

Before starting, make sure of the following:

● The TV aerial cable should be connected to the unit.
● The unit’s mains power cord should be connected to a
mains outlet.
● The TV should be set to its AV mode (with AV connection
墌 pg. 9) or UHF channel 36 (with RF connection
墌 pg. 9).
● Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch to the right.

INITIAL SETTINGS

A Turn on the unit.

Press 1 on the unit or remote control. The Country Set
display appears on the TV screen.

NOTE:

If you have connected your TV to
the unit with RF connection and
the on-screen display appearing
on UHF channel 36 looks
distorted, perform “Video
Channel Set” on page 75.

B Select your country.
Press rt to move the
highlight bar (pointer) to your
country’s name.
(Example) DEUTSCHLAND is
selected.

NOTES:

● If you have selected BELGIUM or SUISSE, go to step C.
● If you have selected MAGYARORSZÁG, CESKÁ REPUBLIKA,
POLSKA or OTHER EASTERN EUROPE, press OK. The Clock
Set screen appears. Set the clock manually (墌 pg. 76), then
go to step D.
● If you have selected any other country name, go to step D.

C Select the language.
Press OK. The Language Set
display appears on the TV
screen.
Press rt to move the
highlight bar (pointer) to the
language of your choice.

(Example) DEUTSCH is selected.

NOTE:

The selected language is only available on the screen for S-VHS
deck.
Set manually the on-screen language for the DVD deck.
(墌 pg. 16)

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D Perform Auto Set Up.

ATTENTION

Press OK. The AUTO SET/T-V LINK display appears on
the front display panel and/or on the TV screen.
On the front display panel
Press rt to select “AUTO” and press OK or e.

On the on-screen display
Press rt to move the
highlight bar (pointer) to
“AUTO SET” and press OK or
e.

Once you have performed Auto Set Up, even if the unit’s
memory backup has expired, all the stored stations and their
Guide Program numbers remain in the unit’s memory and
the unit will not perform Auto Set Up again. The unit
performs only Auto Clock Set when the unit is turned on.
If you have moved to a different area, perform each setting as
required.
● Video channel setting (for RF connection users) 墌 pg. 75
● Tuner setting 墌 pg. 70
● Clock setting 墌 pg. 76
If a new station starts broadcasting in your area, perform
tuner setting (墌 pg. 70) and, if necessary, video channel
setting (墌 pg. 75).

NOTES:

While Auto Set Up is in progress, do NOT press any
button on the unit or remote control until the front
display panel shows either the display as illustrated in
step E or “– –:– –” as illustrated on page 13.
● If you are using the on-screen
display, the AUTO SET
screen will appear. As Auto
Set Up progresses, the “q”
mark on the TV screen
moves from left to right.

● In areas where no TV station transmits a PDC (Programme
Delivery Control) signal, the unit can perform neither Auto
Clock Set nor Auto Guide Program Number Set.
● If there is a power cut, or if you press 1 or SET UP MENU
while Auto Set Up is in progress, Auto Set Up will be
interrupted; be sure to turn off the unit power once and try
again from step A.
● Auto Clock Set may not function properly depending on the
reception condition.
● If no sound accompanies the picture or the audio sounds
unnatural on some channels that have been stored by Auto Set
Up, the TV system setting for those channels may be incorrect.
Select the appropriate TV system for those channels.
(墌 pg. 72, “INFORMATION”)

After “Auto Set Up” is completed, perform “Monitor
Set (DVD deck)” on page 14.
Beginning

End

● When you have connected the unit to a TV offering T-V Link
via a fully-wired 21-pin SCART cable (墌 pg. 9) and the TV is
turned on, the unit automatically performs the Preset
Download (墌 pg. 12) even if you select “AUTO” or “AUTO
SET” for Auto Set Up function.

E Confirm/Set video channel.
With RF Connection
The video channel that is
shown on the display panel is
your video channel. Press OK.

● If you have selected
MAGYARORSZÁG, CESKÁ
REPUBLIKA, POLSKA or
OTHER EASTERN EUROPE in step B on page 10, “2” appears
instead of “1”.
● To view picture signals from the unit, set your TV to the video
channel.

With AV Connection
Press PR – until the display
panel shows “1 CH – –” (or
“2 CH – –”). Now the video channel is set to off. Then
press OK.
● To view picture signals from the unit, set your TV to its AV
mode.

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Preset Download

Auto Channel Set by Downloading
from TV/Auto Clock Set/Auto Guide
Program Number Set
If you have connected the unit to your TV via the AV connection
(墌 pg. 9), the unit will automatically perform Preset Download
instead of the Auto Set Up in step D on page 11. After
downloading, the unit sets the clock and Guide Program
numbers automatically.

ATTENTION

INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

A Perform Preset Download.

Press OK. The AUTO SET/T-V LINK display appears on
the front display panel and/or on the TV screen.
On the front display panel
Press rt to select “CH – –” and press OK or e.

On the on-screen display
Press rt to move the
highlight bar (pointer) to
“T-V LINK” and press OK or
e.

You can use this function only with a TV offering T-V Link,
etc.* Be sure to use a fully-wired 21-pin SCART cable.
* Compatible with TVs offering T-V Link, EasyLink, Megalogic,
SMARTLINK, Q-Link or DATA LOGIC via fully-wired 21-pin SCART
cable. The degree of compatibility and available functions may
differ by system.

● Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch to the right.
● Perform steps A to C of “Auto Set Up” on page 10 before
continuing.

Preset positions on the front display panel increase from
“CH 1”; do NOT press any button on the unit or remote
control until the front display panel shows clock time,
“(CH) 1” or “– –:– –” as illustrated on page 13.
● If you are using the on-screen
display, the T-V LINK screen
will appear. Then the GUIDE
PROG SET screen will appear
during Guide Program
Number Set. When Preset
Download is completed,
“COMPLETED” appears for
about 5 seconds, then the
normal screen appears.
● If you press any button on the
unit or remote control while
downloading is in progress, it
will be interrupted.

NOTES:

● For details, refer to the instruction manual of your TV.
● In areas where no TV station transmits a PDC (Programme
Delivery Control) signal, the unit can perform neither Auto
Clock Set nor Auto Guide Program Number Set.
● If there is a power cut, or if you press 1 or SET UP MENU
while downloading or set up is in progress, it will be
interrupted; be sure to turn off the unit power once and try
again from the beginning.
● Auto Clock Set may not function properly depending on the
reception condition.
● On this unit, the characters available for station names (ID) are
A–Z, 0–9, –, f, + and I (space). Some names of downloaded
stations may differ from those of your TV. (墌 pg. 73)

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B Set the video channel.

Set the video channel to off manually. (墌 pg. 75)

After “Preset Download” is completed, perform
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Results of Auto Set Up/Preset
Download appear on the front display
panel
If both Auto Channel Set and Auto
Clock Set have been performed
successfully, the correct current time
is displayed.
Turn on the TV and select its video channel or AV mode, then
make sure that all necessary stations have been stored in the
unit’s memory by using the PR button(s).
● If station names (ID – 墌 pg. 74) have also been stored in the
unit’s memory, the station name will be displayed at the top
left corner of the TV screen for about 5 seconds when the unit
is tuned to a different station.
● If you want to set the tuner manually such as to add or skip
channels, to change channel positions, or to set or change
station names, see pages 71 – 74.

If Auto Channel Set has succeeded
but Auto Clock Set has not, “CH 1”
(channel position) is displayed.
A Turn on the TV and select its video channel or AV mode, then
make sure that all necessary stations have been stored in the
unit’s memory by using the PR button(s).
● If station names (ID – 墌 pg. 74) have also been stored in the
unit’s memory, the station name will be displayed at the top
left corner of the TV screen for about 5 seconds when the unit
is tuned to a different station.
● If you want to set the tuner manually such as to add or skip
channels, to change channel positions, or to set or change
station names, see pages 71 – 74.
B Perform “Clock Set” on page 76.

If both Auto Channel Set and Auto
Clock Set have failed, “– –:– –” is
displayed.
Make sure the cables are connected properly and turn off the
unit’s power once, then turn the unit’s power back on again.
The Country Set display appears on the TV screen; perform
“Auto Set Up” on page 10 or “Preset Download” on page 12
again.

IMPORTANT

INFORMATION
Language for the on-screen display (S-VHS deck)
Auto Set Up also selects the language automatically for the onscreen display depending on the Country setting you have made
in step B on page 10 (unless you have selected BELGIUM or
SUISSE), as shown below.
SUOMI
PORTUGAL
DEUTSCHLAND
POLSKA
NORGE
SVERIGE
DANMARK
ÖSTERREICH
CESKÁ
REPUBLIKA

] SUOMI
] ENGLISH
] DEUTSCH
] POLSKI
] NORSK
] SVENSKA
] DANSK
] DEUTSCH
] CEcTINA

ITALIA
] ITALIANO
MAGYARORSZÁG ] MAGYAR
ESPAÑA
] CASTELLANO
NEDERLAND
] NEDERLANDS
GREECE
] ENGLISH
OTHER WESTERN ] ENGLISH
EUROPE
OTHER EASTERN ] ENGLISH
EUROPE

If you want to change the language setting manually, see “Onscreen Language Set (S-VHS deck)” on page 15.

Language for the on-screen display (DVD deck)
Set manually the on-screen language for the DVD deck.
(墌 pg. 16)

Just Clock
Your unit is equipped with the Just Clock function which
provides accurate time keeping through automatic adjustments
at regular intervals, by reading data from a PDC signal. If you
want to take advantage of this function, simply set it to “ON”.
(墌 pg. 77, “Just Clock”)

T-V Link Functions
When you connect the unit to your TV via a fully-wired 21-pin
SCART cable (墌 pg. 9), the following functions are available.
You can use these functions only with a TV offering T-V Link,
etc.*
For details, refer to the instruction manual of your TV.
* Compatible with TVs offering T-V Link, EasyLink, Megalogic,
SMARTLINK, Q-Link or DATA LOGIC via fully-wired 21-pin SCART
cable. The degree of compatibility and available functions may differ by
system.

TV Auto Power On
The TV will turn on and be set to its AV mode automatically
whenever you play a tape.
For details, refer to the instruction manual of your TV.

Unit Auto Standby

● To check if the Guide Program numbers have been set
correctly, perform the SHOWVIEW Timer Programming.
(墌 pg. 24) (S-VHS deck only)
● In certain reception conditions, station names may not be
stored correctly, and auto Guide Program Number Set may not
work properly. If the Guide Program numbers are not set
properly when you timer-record a TV programme using the
SHOWVIEW system, the unit will record a TV programme of a
different station. When programming the timer using the
SHOWVIEW system, be sure to check the desired channel is
selected correctly. (墌 pg. 24, “SHOWVIEW Timer
Programming”) (S-VHS deck only)
● Your unit memorizes all detected stations even if reception of
some of them is poor. You can delete those stations with an
unacceptable picture. (墌 pg. 72, “Delete A Channel”)

You can use your TV’s remote control to turn off the unit.
For details, refer to the instruction manual of your TV.

Direct Rec (S-VHS deck only)
You can easily start recording the programme that you are
watching on your TV. When you use this function, set “DIRECT
REC” to “ON”. (墌 pg. 65)

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Monitor Set

INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

D Select the mode.

(DVD deck)
You can select the monitor type depending on the TV
used when you play back DVD VIDEO discs recorded for
wide-screen TVs.

Press rt to move H to
“MONITOR TYPE”, then
press OK.

PICTURE
MONITOR TYPE

4:3LB

PICTURE SOURCE

AUTO

SCREEN SAVER

MP3&WMA / JPEG

MP3&WMA

SELECT
OK

● Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV
mode).
● Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch to the right.

USE
TO SELECT, USE OK TO CONFIRM.
TO EXIT, PRESS [SET UP MENU].

E Select the mode setting.

Press rt to select the desired setting, then press OK.

F Return to the normal screen.
Press SET UP MENU.

* The default setting is bold in the table below.

8 MONITOR TYPE
16:9 NORMAL (Wide television conversion):
Select this when the aspect ratio of your TV is 16:9 (wide
TV).
16:9 AUTO (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.

A Turn on the unit.

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”
and “Letter Box”.

Press 1.

B Select the DVD deck.

On the unit
Press VCR/DVD repeatedly so that the DVD indicator
lights up.

Pan&Scan
The right and left side of the image are
cut off. The image fills the screen.

On the remote control
Press DVD so that the DVD indicator lights up.

C Access the DVD Set Up menu screen.
A Press SET UP MENU.
B Press w e to select
“ PICTURE”.

PICTURE
MONITOR TYPE

4:3LB

PICTURE SOURCE

AUTO

SCREEN SAVER

MP3&WMA / JPEG

MP3&WMA

SELECT
OK

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Letter Box
Black bands appear at the top and
bottom of the image. The image itself
appears in 16:9 aspect ratio.

USE
TO SELECT, USE OK TO CONFIRM.
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Scan Mode Set
(DVD deck)
● Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV
mode).
● Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch to the right.
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.

Switch the mode.
During playback or while stopped, press and hold DVD
for more than 3 seconds, to change the scan mode
between Progressive and Interlace mode.

NOTE:

It is not possible to change the scan mode when an MP3/WMA
or JPEG disc is loaded.

Language
● Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV
mode).
● Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch to the right.

On-screen Language Set (S-VHS deck)

A Turn on the unit.
Press 1.

B Select the S-VHS deck.

On the unit
Press VCR/DVD repeatedly so that the VCR indicator
lights up.
On the remote control
Press VCR so that the VCR indicator lights up.

C Access the Country Set screen.
A Press SET UP MENU.
B Press rt to move the
highlight bar (pointer) to
“AUTO CH SET”, then
press OK or e.

D Select your country.

Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to your
country’s name, then press OK or e.

E Select the language.
Press rt to move the
highlight bar (pointer) to the
language of your choice.

● You do not have to press OK;
pressing OK enters AUTO SET/
T-V LINK screen.

F Return to the normal screen.
Press SET UP MENU.

This S-VHS deck offers you the choice to view on-screen
messages in 13 different languages. Though Auto Set Up
selects the language automatically (墌 pg. 13), you can
change the language setting manually as required.

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INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

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.

A Turn on the unit.
Press 1.

Some DVD discs contain the DVD menu display, audio,
subtitle in 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 menu screen as an example.

A Turn on the unit.

B Select the DVD deck.

On the unit
Press VCR/DVD repeatedly so that the DVD indicator
lights up.
On the remote control
Press DVD so that the DVD indicator lights up.

C Access the DVD Set Up menu screen.
A Press SET UP MENU.
B Press w e to select
“ LANGUAGE”.

Menu/Audio/Subtitle Language Set
(DVD deck only)

LANGUAGE
MENU LANGUAGE

ENGLISH

AUDIO LANGUAGE

ENGLISH

SUBTITLE

ENGLISH

ON SCREEN LANGUAGE ENGLISH

SELECT
OK

USE
TO SELECT, USE OK TO CONFIRM.
TO EXIT, PRESS [SET UP MENU].

Press 1.

B Select the DVD deck.

On the unit
Press VCR/DVD repeatedly so that the DVD indicator
lights up.
On the remote control
Press DVD so that the DVD indicator lights up.

C Access the DVD Set Up menu screen.
A Press SET UP MENU.
B Press w e to select
“ LANGUAGE”.

LANGUAGE
MENU LANGUAGE

ENGLISH

AUDIO LANGUAGE

ENGLISH

SUBTITLE

ENGLISH

ON SCREEN LANGUAGE ENGLISH

D Select the mode.

Press rt to move H to “ON
SCREEN LANGUAGE”, then
press OK.

SELECT
OK

LANGUAGE
MENU LANGUAGE

ENGLISH

AUDIO LANGUAGE

ENGLISH

SUBTITLE

ENGLISH

ON SCREEN LANGUAGE ENGLISH

SELECT
OK

USE
TO SELECT, USE OK TO CONFIRM.
TO EXIT, PRESS [SET UP MENU].

D Select the mode.

Press rt to move H to
“MENU LANGUAGE”, then
press OK.

LANGUAGE
MENU LANGUAGE

ENGLISH

AUDIO LANGUAGE

ENGLISH

SUBTITLE

ENGLISH

ON SCREEN LANGUAGE ENGLISH

E Select the mode setting.

Press rt to select the desired setting, then press OK.

F Return to the normal screen.
Press SET UP MENU.

SELECT
OK

USE
TO SELECT, USE OK TO CONFIRM.
TO EXIT, PRESS [SET UP MENU].

E Select the mode setting.

Press rt to select the desired setting, then press OK.
● See “Language Code List” (墌 pg. 17).

F Return to the normal screen.
Press SET UP MENU.

NOTE:

When the selected language is not available on the disc, the
disc’s default menu language is played back.

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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

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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
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Basic Playback
● Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV
mode).
● Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch to the right.

OPERATIONS ON S-VHS DECK

A Load a cassette.

Make sure the window side is
up, the rear label side is
facing you and the arrow on
the front of the cassette is
pointed toward the unit.

● 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 S-VHS
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.

B Select the S-VHS deck.

On the unit
Press VCR/DVD repeatedly so that the VCR indicator
lights up.
On the remote control
Press VCR so that the VCR indicator lights up.

C Find the programme start point.

If the tape is advanced past the start point, press 3. To
go forward, press 5.

D Start playback.

Press 4. “BEST” appears blinking on the front display
panel during automatic tracking. (墌 pg. 23)

E Stop playback.

Press 8. Then press x on the S-VHS deck to remove the
cassette.

Usable cassettes
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 “O.S.D.” set to “ON”). (墌 pg. 65)

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

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● 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. While only VHS signals can be recorded on
regular VHS cassettes*, both VHS and Super VHS signals
can be recorded and played back using Super VHS
cassettes.
* By using the S-VHS ET function, it is possible to record and
play back with S-VHS picture quality on VHS cassettes
with this unit.

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Playback Features
● Turn on the TV and select the video 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 colour.
● you cannot hear the sound.

Skip Search
During playback, press
1 to 6 times to skip over
unwanted sections.
Each press initiates a 30-second period of fast-motion
playback. Normal playback resumes automatically.
To resume normal playback during a Skip Search,
press 4.

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:

Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame
Playback
1 Pause during playback.
Press 9.

● If there is vertical jitter, press PR +/– on the remote control to
correct the picture.

2 Activate frame-by-frame playback.
Press 9.

Slow Motion
During still picture, press and hold 9 for 2 seconds, then
release. Press 9 and release again to return to still
picture.
● The speed changes for each direction by pressing 3 and
5 repeatedly.

NOTE:

During slow motion playback, some noise may appear on the TV
screen. Press PR + or – on the remote control to eliminate the
noises.

Variable Speed Search
During playback, press 5 for forward variable speed
search, or 3 for reverse variable speed search.

● The speed changes for each direction by pressing 3 and
5 repeatedly.
When pressing 5: +5x{+7x
When pressing 3: –1x]–5x{–7x
(Once 3 is pressed, reverse search starts in –1x normal
playback speed. After this process, each press of 3 changes
the search speed between –5x and –7x.)

Before starting, make sure the unit is in the Stop mode.

Activate Index Search.
Press 2 or 6. “2 1” or “6 1” is displayed on
the TV screen and search begins in the corresponding
direction.

● To access index codes 2
Current position
through 9, press 2 or
6 repeatedly until the
correct index number is
displayed.
Example:
To locate the beginning of B
from the current position,
Index number
press 2 twice.
To locate the beginning of
D from the current position, press 6 once.
● When the specified index code is located, playback begins
automatically.

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 3, then press 4 within 2 seconds.
b- For Automatic Power Off
Press 3, then press 1 within 2 seconds.
c- For Automatic Timer Standby
Press 3, then press # within 2 seconds.
d- For Automatic Cassette Ejection After Tape Rewind
Press 3, then press x within 2 seconds.

NOTE:

The search speed changes in the same way for SP, LP and EP
mode.

To resume normal playback, press 4.

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OPERATIONS ON S-VHS 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
PR buttons.

1 Override automatic tracking.
During playback, press p on the remote
control.

2 Adjust the tracking manually.
Press PR + or – on the remote control.

● Press p again to return to automatic tracking.

NOTE:

When a new tape is inserted, the unit enters the automatic
tracking mode automatically.

Soundtrack Selection
Instant ReView

Your unit is capable of recording three soundtracks (HI-FI L,
HI-FI R and NORM) and will play back the one you select.

Simply by pressing a single button, the unit power comes on,
rewinds, and begins playback of the last timer-recorded
programme. If you have several programmes recorded, you can
easily access any of them.

During Playback

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 programme. Once it’s found, playback
begins automatically.
● To watch the first of the 3 programmes, press
three
times. The unit searches and begins playback automatically.
You can access a programme as far as 9 index codes away
from the current tape position.

Repeat Playback
Your unit can automatically play back the whole tape 100 times
repeatedly.

1 Start playback.

Pressing A.MONITOR changes the soundtrack as follows:
TRACK
On-Screen Display

USE

HI FI
Lj hR

For Hi-Fi stereo tapes

HI FI
Lj

For main audio of Bilingual tapes

HI FI
hR

For sub audio of Bilingual tapes

NORM

For audio-dubbed tapes

HI FI
NORM

For audio-dubbed tapes

NOTES:

● “HIFI L j h R” 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.
● For instructions on recording stereo and bilingual
programmes, refer to page 23.
● “O.S.D.” must be set to “ON” or the on-screen displays will
not appear. (墌 pg. 65)

Press 4.

2 Activate Repeat Playback.
Press 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.

3 Stop Repeat Playback.
Press 8 at any time.

● Pressing 4, 3, 5 or 9 also stops Repeat Playback.

NOTE:

Repeat playback is not possible with a cassette recorded in EP
mode.

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Basic Recording
● Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV
mode).
● Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch to the right.

D Set the tape speed.

Press p. The current setting appears on the front
display panel or TV screen. Press p again to change
the setting while the tape speed is displayed on the TV
screen.

● In EP mode, the recording time is extended three times.
● If you record a programme in EP mode on the unit, it is
recommended to play back the EP-recorded tape on the unit.
● It is not possible to select EP mode if “COLOUR SYSTEM” is
set to “MESECAM”. (墌 pg. 66)

E Start recording.

Press and hold 7 and press 4 on the remote control, or
press 7 on the unit.
● If “O.S.D.” is set to “ON” (墌 pg. 65), “MARK” blinks on the
screen while an index code is being marked.
● When “DIRECT REC” is set to “ON” (墌 pg. 65), if you press
any button just after pressing 7 on the unit (or 7 and 4 on
the remote control), the unit may not function properly.
B.E.S.T. takes place at the beginning of both the first SP and
the first LP (or EP) recording after inserting the cassette.
(墌 pg. 23)
If “DIRECT REC” is set to “ON”, the programme that appears
on the TV screen will be recorded. (墌 pg. 65)

F Pause/Resume recording.

Press 9. Press 4 to resume recording.

● You can select channel during the Record Pause mode.

G Stop recording.
A Load 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.

B Select the S-VHS deck.

On the unit
Press VCR/DVD repeatedly so that the VCR indicator
lights up.
On the remote control
Press VCR so that the VCR indicator lights up.

C Choose a programme.

Press 8. Then press x on the S-VHS deck to remove the
cassette.

Recording Resume Function
If there is a power outage during recording, Instant Timer
Recording or timer recording (墌 pg. 21, 22, 26), the
recording will resume automatically when power is restored
to the unit unless the unit’s memory backup has expired.

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

Press PR +/– or the number keys to select the channel
you wish to record.

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Recording Features
● Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV
mode).
● Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch to the right.

OPERATIONS ON S-VHS DECK (cont.)

3 Set the recording duration.
If you want to record for more than 30 minutes, press 7
to extend the time. Each press extends recording time by
30 minutes.

NOTES:

● You can only perform ITR using the 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 programmed
recording won’t start even if their start time has come. In such
a case, the timer programmed recording starts (if the end time
of the timer programmed recording is set after the end of
Instant Timer Recording) after the Instant Timer Recording
finishes.

Elapsed Recording Time Indication
1 Set the counter display.
Press – –:– – until a counter reading appears on the front
display panel.

Record One Programme While
Watching Another
If your unit is connected to the TV via the AV connection,
press TV/VCR. The unit’s VCR indicator 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 programme selected with the TV’s channel controls
appears on the TV screen, while the one selected with the
unit’s PR buttons is recorded on the tape.
● If a decoder is connected to the unit (墌 pg. 63), you can
select a scrambled channel as well with the TV channel
controls.

2 Reset the counter.
Press 0000 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 – –:– – until the time remaining on the tape
appears.

● The front display panel shows the tape remaining time with
“z” displayed.

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.

● By pressing the – –:– – button, you can change the display to
show the clock time, counter reading or tape remaining time.

NOTES:

● When you press – –:– –, 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 – –:– –.
● 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, or the display may blink on
occasion.

1 Start recording.
Press 7 on the unit.

2 Engage the ITR mode.

Press 7 again. “䡬” blinks and “0:30” appears on the
front display panel.

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B.E.S.T. Picture System
EN

Receiving Stereo and Bilingual
Programmes
Your unit is equipped with a Sound-Multiplex decoder (A2) and
a Digital stereo sound decoder (NICAM) making reception of
stereo and bilingual broadcasts possible.
When the channel is changed, the type of broadcast being
received will be displayed on the TV screen for a few seconds.
Type of Broadcast Being
Received

On-screen Display

A2 Stereo
A2 Bilingual
Regular Monaural
NICAM Stereo
NICAM Bilingual
NICAM Monaural

ST
BIL.
(none)
ST NICAM
BIL. NICAM
NICAM

● To listen to a stereo programme, press A.MONITOR until
“HIFI L j h R” appears on the TV screen.
● To listen to a bilingual programme, press A.MONITOR until
“HIFI L j” or “HIFI h R” appears on the TV screen.
● To listen to the standard (Regular Monaural) audio while
receiving a NICAM broadcast, press A.MONITOR until
“NORM” appears on the TV screen.

NOTE:

“O.S.D.” must be set to “ON”, or the on-screen displays will not
appear. (墌 pg. 65)
To Record Stereo and Bilingual Programmes (A2)
Stereo programmes are automatically recorded in stereo on the
Hi-Fi audio track (with the normal audio track recording mixed L
and R channel sound).
● Bilingual programmes are automatically recorded in bilingual
on the Hi-Fi audio track. The main soundtrack will be
recorded on the normal audio track.
To Record NICAM Stereo and Bilingual Programmes
The NICAM audio programme will be recorded on the Hi-Fi
audio track, and the standard audio programme will be recorded
on the normal audio track.

NOTES:

● If the quality of stereo sound being received is poor, the
broadcast will be received in monaural with better quality.
● Before playing back a programme recorded in stereo, or a
bilingual programme, refer to “Soundtrack Selection” on
page 20.

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The B.E.S.T. (Biconditional Equalised Signal Tracking)
system checks the condition of the tape in use during
playback and recording, and compensates to provide the
highest-possible playback and recording pictures. You
can set “B.E.S.T.” to “ON” or “OFF” to your preference.
(墌 pg. 65)

Playback
The unit assesses the quality of the tape once you initiate
playback.

● The unit adjusts the playback picture quality based on the
quality of the tape in use.
● B.E.S.T. is active during automatic tracking. “BEST” appears
blinking on the front display panel.
● “BEST” only appears at the beginning of automatic tracking.
Even though it doesn’t appear after that, the B.E.S.T. function is
operative.

Recording
The unit assesses the quality of the tape once you initiate
recording.
● The unit spends approximately 7 seconds assessing the
condition of the tape, then begins recording.

ATTENTION
Since the B.E.S.T. system works before recording actually
starts, there is a delay of approximately 7 seconds after 7
and 4 on the remote control are pressed, or 7 on the unit is
pressed. To make sure you record the desired scene or
programme in its entirety, first perform the following steps:
A Press and hold 9 and press 7 to engage the Record Pause
mode.
● The unit then automatically checks the condition of the
tape and, after approximately 7 seconds, re-enters Record
Pause mode.
B Press 4 to start recording.
If you want to bypass the B.E.S.T. system and begin recording
immediately, set “B.E.S.T.” to “OFF”. (墌 pg. 65)

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SHOWVIEW Timer
Programming
®

With the SHOWVIEW system, timer programming is greatly
simplified because each TV programme has a corresponding
code number which your unit is able to recognize.

Before performing the SHOWVIEW Timer
Programming:

● 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 video channel (or AV mode).
● Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch to the right.

OPERATIONS ON S-VHS DECK (cont.)

C Enter the S

HOWVIEW

number.

Press the number keys to
enter the SHOWVIEW number
of a programme you wish to
record.

● If you make a mistake, press &
and input the correct number.
SHOWVIEW SYSTEM

D Access the S

HOWVIEW

Program screen.

Press OK, then the
SHOWVIEW Program screen
appears (if you’re just starting
out, “P1” appears).

IMPORTANT
Make sure the channel position number you wish to record is
displayed; if not, or “TV PROG” shows “– –”, press PR +/– to
input the channel position number on which your unit
receives the station, then press OK or e.
● If the number you entered is invalid, “ERROR” appears on the
TV screen. Press & and input a valid SHOWVIEW number.

E Set the tape speed.
Press p.

● It is not possible to select EP mode if “COLOUR SYSTEM” is
set to “MESECAM”. (墌 pg. 66)

F Set the VPS/PDC mode.

A Select the S-VHS deck.

On the unit
Press VCR/DVD repeatedly so that the VCR indicator
lights up.
On the remote control
Press VCR so that the VCR indicator lights up.

B Access the S

HOWVIEW

Press VPS/PDC (number key “7”) to select “ON” or
“OFF”.

● If “VPS/PDC ON” is displayed on the TV screen, “VPS/PDC” is
set to “ON”.
● If “VPS/PDC OFF” is displayed on the TV screen, “VPS/PDC”
is set to “OFF”.
墌 “VPS/PDC Recording” on page 25.

screen.

Press PROG.

SHOWVIEW SYSTEM

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G Return to the normal screen.

Press PROG or OK. “PROGRAM COMPLETED” appears
on the TV screen for about 5 seconds, then the normal
screen appears.
● Repeat steps B – G for each additional programme.

H Engage the unit’s timer mode.

Press #. The unit turns off automatically and “#”
appears on the front display panel.
● To disengage the timer mode, press # again.

NOTES:

● To Change The Stop Time:
— press STOP +/– after pressing OK in step D. You can
compensate for anticipated programme schedule delays.
● To Timer-Record Weekly Or Daily Serials:
— after pressing OK in step D, 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.
● You can programme this unit to timer-record as many as 8
programmes. If you try to programme the unit to record a
ninth, “PROGRAM FULL” appears on the TV screen and
“FULL” appears on the front display panel. To record the extra
programme, you must first cancel any unnecessary
programmes. (墌 pg. 27)
● If there is a conflict in the timer schedule and one programme
overlaps with another, the programme starting earlier or
programme with the lower programme number will be
recorded.

Satellite Receiver Users

VPS/PDC Recording
Now available from some TV stations, PDC (Programme
Delivery Control) and VPS (Video Programme System) are
service designed to assure safe, accurate timer recording.
With this system, special code signals are transmitted
together with the audio/video signals. These code signals
control your unit and have precedence over the advertised
times you may have preset into the timer. This means that
your unit will start and stop recording when the preset TV
programmes actually start and end — even if the broadcast
time of a preset TV programme is changed.

NOTES:

● When you use Express Timer Programming, set the start
time (VPS or PDC time) exactly as advertised in the TV
listing. A different time than advertised will result in no
recording.
● VPS/PDC recording is also possible when a satellite
receiver or a cable system is connected to L-2 IN/
DECODER connector on your unit.
● VPS/PDC recording is also possible via the L-1 IN/OUT
connector.

How to check if the station being received transmits a
VPS/PDC signal
A Press – –:– – until the channel position appears on the
front display panel.
B Hold down START + for about 5 seconds.
“VPS/PDC” appears blinking on the TV screen.
If a VPS/PDC signal is detected from the station,
“VPS/PDC” will stop blinking.
If no VPS/PDC signal is detected from the station,
“VPS/PDC” will blink at a slower rate.
C Press – –:– – or START + again to return to normal display.

To timer-record a satellite broadcast using the SHOWVIEW
system:
A Set “L-2 SELECT” to “A/V”. (墌 pg. 57)
B Perform steps A – H.
C Set the satellite receiver to the appropriate channel before
the selected programme begins.
D Leave the satellite receiver’s power on.

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Express Timer
Programming

OPERATIONS ON S-VHS DECK (cont.)

D Enter the programme start time.
Press START +/– to enter the
time you want recording to
start.

If you do not know the SHOWVIEW number for the programme
you wish to record, use the following procedure to set your unit
to timer-record the programme.

Before performing Express Timer Programming:

● Press and hold START +/– to
move in 30-minute
increments, or press and
release repeatedly to move 1
minute at a time.

E Enter the programme 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.

F Enter the programme date.
Press DATE +/–.

● The current date appears on the TV screen. The date you enter
appears in its place.

G Enter the channel position.
Press PR +/–.

Example: To timer-record the programme from 21:00 to
22:00 on 25th December, on channel 1.

A Select the S-VHS deck.

On the unit
Press VCR/DVD repeatedly so that the VCR indicator
lights up.
On the remote control
Press VCR so that the VCR indicator lights up.

B Access the S

HOWVIEW

screen.

Press PROG.

C Access the Programme screen.
Press START +/–. (If you’re
just starting out, “P1”
appears.)

H Set the tape speed.
Press p.

● It is not possible to select EP mode if “COLOUR SYSTEM” is
set to “MESECAM”. (墌 pg. 66)

I Set the VPS/PDC mode.

Press VPS/PDC (number key “7”) to select “ON” or
“OFF”.

J Return to the normal screen.

Press PROG or OK. “PROGRAM COMPLETED” appears
on the TV screen for about 5 seconds, then the normal
screen appears.
● Repeat steps B – J for each additional programme.

K Engage the unit’s timer mode.

Press #. The unit turns off automatically and “#”
appears on the front display panel.
● To disengage the timer mode, press # again.

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To Timer-Record Weekly Or Daily Serials:

— anytime during steps D through I, 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 programme this unit to timer-record as many as 8
programmes. If you try to programme the unit to record a
ninth, “PROGRAM FULL” appears on the TV screen and
“FULL” appears on the front display panel. To record the extra
programme, you must first cancel any unnecessary
programmes. (墌 “To cancel or change a programme”)
● If there is a conflict in the timer schedule and one programme
overlaps with another, the programme starting earlier or
programme with the lower programme number will be
recorded.

Satellite Receiver Users
To timer-record a satellite broadcast using Express Timer
Programming:
A Set “L-2 SELECT” to “A/V”. (墌 pg. 57)
B Perform steps A – K. Enter “L-2” for the channel position
in step G.
C Set the satellite receiver to the appropriate channel before
the selected programme begins.
D Leave the satellite receiver’s power on.

Check, cancel and change programmes

A Disengage the timer mode.
Press #, then press 1.

B Access the Programme Check screen.
Press ".

C Access the Programme screen.
Press " again to check
more information. Each time
you press ", the next
programme’s information
appears.

To cancel or change a programme

D Cancel or change a programme.

Press & to cancel a programme. To change programme
settings, press the appropriate button: START +/–,
STOP +/–, DATE +/–, PR +/–, VPS/PDC (number key
“7”), DAILY (number key “8”), WEEKLY (number key
“9”) and/or p.

E Return to the normal screen.

Press " as many times as necessary. If there are still
some programmes remaining, go on to step F.

F Return to the timer mode.
Press #.

NOTE:

You can also check the programmes on the front display panel
even if the unit’s power is off (unless the unit is in the Power Save
mode 墌 pg. 65) or the unit is in the Timer mode; however, it is
not possible to cancel or change the programmes.

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OPERATIONS ON S-VHS DECK (cont.)

C Cancel or change programme setting.

To cancel a programme, press & when the Programme
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 programme, press the appropriate button:
START +/–, STOP +/–, DATE +/–, PR +/–, VPS/PDC
(number key “7”), DAILY (number key “8”), WEEKLY
(number key “9”) and/or p when the Programme
screen on which you want to make changes is shown,
then press OK. “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 programme setting after making the last correction on a
programme, the conflicting programmes will be shown on the
Programme Check screen again. Repeat the above steps again
until the overlap is solved.

When programmes overlap each other
If “PROGRAM OVERLAPPED” appears, you have another
programme overlapping the programme you have just made.
The Programme Check screen appears and conflicting
programmes will start blinking.

Automatic Satellite
Programme Recording
This function allows you to automatically record a
satellite programme which is timer-programmed on your
external satellite receiver. Connect a satellite receiver to
the unit’s L-2 IN/DECODER connector and programme
the timer on the satellite receiver. The unit starts or stops
recording by the signals input from the satellite receiver.
After recording, the unit’s power shuts off automatically.

ATTENTION
Example: Programme 1 (you have just made) and
Programme 4 overlap each other.

A Confirm the overlapping programmes.

Overlapping programmes blink on the TV screen.

B Select the programme to modify.

● Be sure not to turn on the satellite receiver before the
programme is executed; otherwise, the unit will start
recording when the satellite receiver’s power is turned on.
● If you have connected another appliance other than a
satellite receiver to the L-2 IN/DECODER connector, be
sure not to engage the Automatic Satellite Programme
Recording mode; otherwise, the unit will start recording
when the connected appliance’s power is turned on.
● Automatic Satellite Programme Recording and timerrecording cannot be done at the same time.

Press rt, then press OK or e.

● You can only select one of the overlapping programmes.

NOTE:

If you do not mind this overlap, press PROG to finish the timer
programme setting. The programme with the lower programme
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.

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Before performing the following steps:

● Make sure the satellite receiver is connected to the unit’s
L-2 IN/DECODER connector. (墌 pg. 62)
● Programme the timer on the satellite receiver.
● Insert a cassette with the safety tab in place.
● Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch to the right.

A Select the S-VHS deck.

On the unit
Press VCR/DVD repeatedly so that the VCR indicator
lights up.
On the remote control
Press VCR so that the VCR indicator lights up.

B Select the L-2 SELECT mode.

Set “L-2 SELECT” to “A/V” or “SAT”. (墌 pg. 57)

● When you select “SAT”, refer to “IMPORTANT” on page 62.

C Set the tape speed.
Press p.

● It is not possible to select EP mode if “COLOUR SYSTEM” is
set to “MESECAM”. (墌 pg. 66)

the Automatic Satellite Programme
D Engage
Recording mode.
On the unit
Press and hold SAT# for
about 2 seconds.
On the remote control
Press and hold REC LINK
for about 2 seconds.

● The “N” and “#” indicators
light up and the unit turns
off automatically.

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NOTES:

● Operations on the DVD deck are not possible when the
Automatic Satellite Programme Recording mode is engaged or
timer recording is in progress.
● To disengage the Automatic Satellite Programme Recording
mode, press REC LINK. The “N” indicator goes off.
● If the unit’s power is off, it is not possible to engage the
Automatic Satellite Programme Recording mode.
● In step D, if the “N” indicator does not light but instead blinks
quickly even though your satellite receiver’s power is off,
Automatic Satellite Programme Recording will not work
properly with that satellite receiver*. If this is the case, perform
“Express Timer Programming” (墌 pg. 26) to timer-record a
satellite programme.
* Some satellite receivers output signals even if the power is off.
Automatic Satellite Programme Recording is not possible with those
satellite receivers.

● The “N” indicator blinks while Automatic Satellite Programme
Recording is in progress.
● For timer programming of the satellite receiver, refer to the
instruction manual of the satellite receiver.
● Automatic Satellite Programme Recording is not possible if
your satellite receiver does not have a timer.
● Pressing the unit’s 1 button while Automatic Satellite
Programme Recording is in progress turns off the unit’s power
and disengages the Automatic Satellite Programme Recording
mode.
● If there are more than one satellite programmes you wish to
record with Automatic Satellite Programme Recording, it is not
possible to set different tape speeds for each programme.
● Depending on the type of satellite receiver, the unit may not
record a slight portion of the beginning of the programme or
may record slightly longer than the actual length of the
programme.
● If you engage the Automatic Satellite Programme Recording
mode when the satellite receiver’s power is on, the unit will
not start Automatic Satellite Programme Recording even
though the “N” and “#” indicators blink. When the satellite
receiver shuts off once and is turned back on again, the unit
starts recording.
● You can also record a programme from your cable system in
the same way if the system has a timer.
● The B.E.S.T. system (墌 pg. 23) does not work while Automatic
Satellite Programme Recording is in progress.
● Just Clock (墌 pg. 77) does not work when the Automatic
Satellite Programme Recording mode is engaged.

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Basic Playback

OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK

B Select the DVD deck.

On the unit
Press VCR/DVD repeatedly so that the DVD indicator
lights up.
● Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV
mode).
● Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch to the right.

On the remote control
Press DVD so that the DVD indicator lights up.

C Start playback.
Press 4.

Example: DVD VIDEO

Title number Chapter number

Elapsed time

● 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. 4).
● 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
a Video CD with PBC” (墌 pg. 31) or “Locating a desired
scene using the DVD menu” (墌 pg. 31).

D Pause playback.
Press 9.

● To resume normal playback, press 4.

E Stop playback.

Press 8. Press x on the DVD deck to open the disc tray,
then remove the disc.

ATTENTION

● You can not use the DVD deck when the S-VHS deck is in
the Automatic Satellite Programme standby and recording
mode.
● You can use the DVD deck when the S-VHS deck is in the
timer standby mode.
To play back an MP3/WMA/JPEG disc, see pages 48 – 53.

A Load the disc.

A Press x on the DVD deck to open
the disc tray.

● Pressing 4 resumes playback from the position where you
stopped playback. For details, see “Resume Function” on
page 32.

NOTE:

When you press x while the unit is turned off, the unit’s power
comes on and the disc tray opens automatically.
When the playback picture is distorted or not displayed on the
TV which is connected to the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
connectors
A Confirm the DVD indicator is lit.
B Press and hold DVD for more than 3 seconds to change the
scan mode to “Progressive”.

● The unit’s power comes on
automatically.

B Place the disc in the disc tray.

● For details, refer to “Placing a Disc”
(墌 pg. 5).

C Press x on the DVD deck to
close the disc tray.

● Pressing 4 also closes the disc tray.
● Playback begins automatically if an auto-playback DVD disc is
loaded. Although the S-VHS deck is selected, the DVD deck is
selected automatically if the S-VHS deck is in stop mode.

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Playback Features
● Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV
mode).
● Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch to the right.

Locating a desired scene using the
DVD menu
DVD VIDEO discs may have two types of menus; top menu and
disc menu.

Playback Control (PBC) Function
— Locating a desired scene using the
menu of a Video CD with PBC

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.

Some Video CD discs support 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 on the
disc. You can locate a specific scene by using the menu.

1 Access the DVD menu.

1 Access the PBC menu.
In stop mode
Press 4.

● Depending on a disc, PBC
menu may automatically appear
on the TV screen by simply
loading a disc on the unit.

During playback
Press RETURN.

● “PBC” appears on the front display panel.

2 Start playback.
Press the appropriate number keys.

● The unit starts playback of the selected item.
● When “NEXT” or “PREVIOUS” appears on the TV screen:
Pressing 6 advances to the next page.
Pressing 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 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 8 (press twice when
“RESUME” is set to “ON”) then press 4.

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Disc menu
DVD discs have a disc menu to select subtitle and audio
language etc. for each title.
Press MENU to access the disc menu.

Press TOP MENU or MENU.

2 Start playback.
Press rt w e to select a
desired item, then press OK.

● It may be possible to select the
desired item using the number
keys depending on the disc.

Example:

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 8 to display the total number of
titles on a disc, then press the appropriate number keys to
select the desired title.

Locating the start point of the item or
skip the item
Press 2 or 6 during playback.
Example:
Current position
To locate the beginning of
item B from the current
position, press 2 twice.
To locate the beginning of
item D from the current
position, press 6 once.
● When the specified item is The number you press the button
located, playback begins
automatically.

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OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK (cont.)

Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame
Playback
1 Pause during playback.
Press 9.

2 Activate frame-by-frame playback.
Press 9 to advance a still picture.

● To resume normal playback, press 4.

Slow Motion
During playback, press 9, then press 3 for reverse
slow motion playback, or 5 for forward slow motion
playback.

Variable Speed Search

● Each press of 5 changes the playback speed as follows:
1/32]1/16]1/4]1/2
● Each press of 3 changes the playback speed as follows
(only for DVD VIDEO discs):
–1/32]–1/16]–1/4]–1/2
● To resume normal playback, press 4.

NOTES:
During playback, press 5 for forward variable speed
search, or 3 for reverse variable speed search.
● The more times you press, the faster the playback picture
moves.
● To resume normal playback, press 4.

OR
During playback, press and hold 6 for forward
variable speed search, or press and hold 2 for reverse
variable speed search.

● 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

● While you press and hold the button, the image is played back
at 5x speed.
● To resume normal playback, release 2 or 6.

It is possible to memorize the position where you stop playback
and resume playback from that position.
● Be sure to set “RESUME” to “ON” or “DISC RESUME”.
(墌 pg. 69)

NOTES:

1 Memorize a resume point.

● 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 other than in 1.5x speed search mode.
● During 1.5x speed search of a DVD VIDEO disc, you can hear
the played back audio converted into Linear PCM format in
stereo. In such a case, the pitch and sound quality may change
depending on the disc.
● In case of DVD VIDEO discs formatted in DTS format, SVCD
or Audio CD discs, playback sound is not heard during 1.5x
speed search.
● When switching to 1.5x speed search during variable speed
search, first press 4 to return to normal playback, then press
5.

Press 8 during playback.

● “RESUME STOP” appears on the front display panel.
● The unit enters Resume Stop mode and memorizes the
position where you stop playback as the resume point.
● The unit retains a memory of the resume points of the last 30
discs played back, even though they have been ejected if
“RESUME” is set to “DISC RESUME”. (墌 pg. 69)
● To clear the resume point:
When “RESUME” is set to “ON”:
• Press 8 in stop mode.
• Press 1 to turn off the unit.
• Eject the disc.
When “RESUME” is set to “DISC RESUME”:
• Set “RESUME” to “OFF”. (墌 pg. 69)
• Press 8 in stop mode.

2 Resume playback.
Press 4. The unit starts playback from the resume point.
● “RESUME PLAY” appears on the front display panel.

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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.
● After the unit has memorized the resume point for 30 discs,
remembering a new resume point will cause the unit to delete
the oldest memorized point. Stopping playback of a disc for
which a resume point is already stored may change the order
in which the points are stored. This may potentially change the
order in which points are deleted.
● When the unit memorizes a resume point for a disc, it also
remembers audio language, subtitle and angle settings.
● This function may not works for some Video CD or SVCD.

3D Phonic
The 3D Phonic function allows you to get a simulated surround
effect from your stereo system. You can enjoy vertical surround
sound with your 2-channel stereo system.

1 Access the selection menu.
Press 3D-PHONIC during playback.

● The current setting appears on the right bottom corner of the
TV screen.

2 Select the mode.
Press w e repeatedly, then
press OK.

Zooming
Press ZOOM during playback or while paused.

● Each press of ZOOM changes the magnification as follows:
1.8x]4x]8x]16x]32x]64x
● 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 by selecting 1.8x magnification. In
such a case, note that both left and right side parts of the
picture will also be cropped.
● While zoomed, the picture may look coarse or distorted.

Selected mode

● Each time you press w e, the setting changes as follows:

NONE]ACTION]DRAMA]THEATER](Back to the
beginning)
NONE:
ACTION:
DRAMA:
THEATER:

Current magnification

Zoomed-in area

Effect level

No effect
Suitable for action movies and sports
programmes in which sounds dynamically
move.
Provides natural and warm sound. You can
enjoy movies in a relaxed mood.
You can enjoy sound effects like in a major
theater.

● The selection menu disappears automatically if you do not
change the selection for 10 seconds.

Press rt w e to move the
zoomed-in scene.

3 Select the effect level.

● To resume normal playback,
press OK.

● To resume normal playback, press 3D-PHONIC.

Press rt to select the desired effect level. (level 1 to 5)

NOTES:

● The 3D Phonic function works correctly only when playing
back a DVD VIDEO disc recorded in the Dolby Digital format.
With other sources, you cannot get any effect if you activate
the 3D Phonic function.
● When playing back a DVD VIDEO disc recorded with Dolby
Digital that does not contain the rear signal, you cannot get a
correct 3D Phonic sound even if you activate the 3D Phonic
function.
● The 3D Phonic function does not affect the Dolby Digital
bitstream signal from the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT connector.
● When 3D Phonic function is activated, Analog Down Mix and
D. Range Control functions are disabled. (墌 pg. 68)

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OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK (cont.)
To adjust picture appearance manually

3 Access the USER menu.
Press w e repeatedly to
select “USER 1” or “USER 2”.

USER 1
GAMMA

BRIGHTNESS +0
CONTRAST

SATURATION

TINT

SHARPNESS

Y DELAY

4 Select the parameter.
Press rt repeatedly to select a parameter you want to
adjust, then press OK.

● Adjust gradually and confirm picture appearance results are as
preferred.

GAMMA
(–4 to +4):

Controls brightness of neutral tints while
maintaining brightness of dark and bright
portions.

BRIGHTNESS Controls screen brightness.
(–16 to +16):

CONTRAST

Controls screen contrast.

(–16 to +16):

VFP function
— Adjusting the picture quality

SATURATION

Controls screen colour depth.

(–16 to +16):

TINT

Controls screen tint.

(–16 to +16):

SHARPNESS

Controls screen sharpness.

(+0 to +3):
The VFP (Video Fine Processor) function enables you to adjust
the picture character according to the type of programming,
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.

1 Access the VFP setting menu.
Press DVD PICTURE during
playback.

● The current setting appears on
the TV screen.

Y DELAY

● VFP menu disappears and the following pop-up window
appears on the TV screen.

GAMMA
GAMMA

NORMAL
GAMMA

BRIGHTNESS +0
CONTRAST

SATURATION

TINT

SHARPNESS

Y DELAY

Controls screen colour gap.

(–2 to +2):

5 Adjust the parameter.
Press rt repeatedly to change the setting, then press
OK.
● The current VFP settings appear again.

6 Adjust the other parameters.
2 Select the VFP mode.
Press w e repeatedly.

● Each time you press w e, the VFP mode changes as follows:

NORMAL]CINEMA]USER 1]USER 2](Back to the
beginning)
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.

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 w e repeatedly to select
“USER 1” or “USER 2” that you have changed the
parameters.

NOTE:

You cannot adjust the parameters of “NORMAL” and “CINEMA”.

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Using the on-screen bar

Basic operation on the on-screen bar
Example: When selecting the Repeat mode of DVD

During playback or while stopped
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.

A Access the on-screen bar.

How to Access the on-screen bar

● The currently selected item is highlighted.

Press PLAY SETUP twice. The on-screen bar appears on
the TV screen.

Press PLAY SETUP twice whenever a disc is loaded.
Example: During DVD VIDEO playback

Example: During Video CD playback

B Select the menu item.

Press w e to move H to
, then press OK. The
pop-up window appears under the selected item.
● The current setting appears.

Contents of the on-screen bar during playback
DVD

C Select the option.

Press rt to select the desired option, then press OK.
Video CD

● Each time you press rt, the options change.

To clear the on-screen bar
Press PLAY SETUP.

NOTE:

See the corresponding pages for details on each function.

A
B
C
D
E
F

G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O

Disc type
Current transfer rate (Megabits per second)
Current title (for DVD)
Current chapter number (for DVD) or track number
(for other type of discs)
Time information (墌 pg. 36)
Playback status
: appears during playback.
/
: appears during fast forward/reverse.
/
: appears during playback in forward slowmotion/reverse slow-motion.
: appears when paused.
: appears when stopped.
Select this to change time information. (See 5 in the
illustration above) (墌 pg. 36)
Select this for Repeat Playback. (墌 pg. 36)
Select this for time search function. (墌 pg. 38)
Select this for chapter search function. (墌 pg. 38)
Select this to change audio language or channel.
(墌 pg. 42, 43)
Select this to change subtitle language. (墌 pg. 40)
Select this to change view angle. (墌 pg. 41)
Select this for Programme Playback. (墌 pg. 39)
Select this for Random Playback. (墌 pg. 40)

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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
disactivated

When using the on-screen bar

A Access the on-screen bar.

Press PLAY SETUP twice. The on-screen bar appears on
the TV screen.

B Select the menu item.
Press w e to move H to

, then press OK.

● The following pop-up window appears under the selected
item.

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

Access the on-screen bar.

Press PLAY SETUP twice. The on-screen bar appears on
the TV screen.

Select the menu item.

Press w e to move H to

, then press OK.

● Each time you press OK, the time information changes as
follows;
Example: During DVD playback

(Back to the beginning)
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

C Select the repeat mode.

Press rt repeatedly to select the Repeat mode, then
press OK.
● The mode changes as follows:

DVD VIDEO
CHAPTER]TITLE]A-B]OFF](Back to the beginning)
CHAPTER:
TITLE:
A-B:

The current chapter is played back repeatedly.

OFF:

Each title and chapter is played back once.

The current title is played back repeatedly.
The desired part is played back repeatedly.
(墌 pg. 37)

Video CD/SVCD/CD
TRACK]ALL]A-B]OFF](Back to the beginning)
TRACK:

The current track is played back repeatedly.

ALL:
A-B:

All tracks are played back repeatedly.

OFF:

Each track is played back once.

The desired part is played back repeatedly.
(墌 pg. 37)

● “A-B” cannot be selected while stopped.

To clear the on-screen bar
Press PLAY SETUP.

NOTES:

● While playing a Video CD, Audio CD or SVCD, the hour digit
indication does not appear.
● While a DVD is stopped, “– – : – –” appears in the time
information display.

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To clear the on-screen bar
Press PLAY SETUP.
To cancel Repeat Playback
Repeat from step A, select “OFF” in step C, then press
OK.
When using the REPEAT button:

A Access the repeat mode.

E Select the end point.

Press OK 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
OK.

● You can also cancel Repeat Playback by pressing 2 or 6.

Press REPEAT during playback of the item you want to
repeat.

To clear the on-screen bar
Press PLAY SETUP.

B Select the repeat mode.

NOTES:

● Repeat mode is displayed on the TV.

Press REPEAT repeatedly to select the desired repeat
mode, then press OK.

● To stop Repeat Playback, press 8.
● To cancel Repeat Playback, press REPEAT repeatedly until
“OFF” appears on the TV screen, then press OK.

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.

● A-B Repeat Playback may not work properly depending on the
type of disc being used.
● The subtitles recorded around point A-B may not appear.
● The end of the item will be set as the “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 during Programme and Random
Playback.
● “A-B” cannot be selected while stopped.

A-B Repeat Playback
You can repeat the desired part.

A Access the on-screen bar.

Press PLAY SETUP twice. The on-screen bar appears on
the TV screen.

B Select the menu item.
Press w e to move H to

, then press OK.

● The following pop-up window appears under the selected
item.

C Select the repeat mode.

Press rt repeatedly to select “A-B”.

D Select the start point.

Press OK at the beginning of the part you want to repeat
(point A).
● The following display appears in the on-screen bar.

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OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK (cont.)
Example:
To play back from a point 2 (hours): 34 (minutes): 08 (seconds)
elapsed

TIME _ : _ _ : _ _
Press 2

TIME 2
_:__:__
Press 3

Press 4

TIME 2
_:3
_4
_:__
Press 0

TIME 2
_:3
__:__
TIME 2
_:3
_4
_:0
__

TIME _2 : _3 _4 : _0 _8
Press 8

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 PLAY SETUP.

NOTES:

● When “X” is displayed on the TV screen in step C, you have
selected a point that exceeds the recording time of the disc.
● Some DVD VIDEO discs do not contain time information, and
it is not 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.

Time Search

Reactivate the Playback Control (PBC) Function
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 4 button when you start
playback.

You can reactivate the PBC function when you play back a PBCcompatible Video CD disc without PBC function.

● Press TOP MENU during playback.

Chapter Search

A Access the on-screen bar.

You can start playback the desired chapter using the on-screen
bar.

Press PLAY SETUP twice. The on-screen bar appears on
the TV screen.

Select the menu item.

Press w e to move H to

, then press OK.

● The following pop-up window appears under the selected
item.

A Access the on-screen bar.
B Select the menu item.
Press w e to move H to

, then press OK.

● The following pop-up window appears under the selected
item.

C Select the time.

Press the number keys (0-9) to enter the time, then press
OK.

C Select the chapter.

Press the number keys (0-10) to enter the desired chapter
number, then press OK.
● The unit starts playback from the selected chapter.

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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”.

If you have specified a wrong selection
Enter the appropriate number keys again.

To clear the on-screen bar
Press PLAY SETUP.

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.

Programme Playback

D Start playback.

Press 4. Playback starts in the selected order.

● When all of the programmed tracks have been played back,
Programme Playback stops, but the programmed information
remains.
● To stop Programme Playback, press 8.
● To clear all the programmed tracks, press 8 to stop playback
and press PLAY SETUP to clear the programme table, then
press 8 again.
● During Programme Playback, pressing 6 skips to the next
selection of the programme. Pressing 2 returns to the
beginning of the current selection.

To clear the programme table
Press PLAY SETUP.

NOTE:

Programme Playback may not be possible depending on the type
of disc.

You can play back up to 99 tracks in the desired order.

A Access the on-screen bar.

Press PLAY SETUP twice in stop mode.

B Select the menu item.
Press w e to move H to

, then press OK.

● The programme table appears under the on-screen bar.

C Select the tracks in the desired order.
Press the appropriate
number keys to select the
tracks.

Programme time

Examples:
● To select track 5, press the number key “5”.
● To select track 15, press the number key “+10” and “5”.
● To select track 25, press number key “+10” twice, then
“5”.

If you have specified a wrong selection
Press 8. The last selection programmed is erased.

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OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK (cont.)

Subtitle Selection
You can select subtitle language.
● During playback

When using the on-screen bar

A Access the on-screen bar.

Press PLAY SETUP twice. The on-screen bar appears on
the TV screen.

B Select the menu item.
Press w e to move H to

, then press OK.

● The following pop-up window appears under the selected
item.
Example (DVD): “ENGLISH” is selected out of 3 subtitle
languages recorded.

Random Playback
You can play back all the tracks on the disc in random order.

Access the on-screen bar.

Press PLAY SETUP twice in stop mode.

B Select the menu item.
Press w e to move H to

● Playback starts in random order.

, then press OK.

● To stop and quit Random Playback, press 8.
● To cancel Random playback, repeat step B during Random
Playback. Normal playback resumes at the current point.

To clear the on-screen bar
Press PLAY SETUP.

NOTES:

● The same track will not be played back more than once during
Random Playback.
● Random playback is canceled when all the tracks have been
played back.

C Select the subtitle language.

Press rt repeatedly to select the desired subtitle
language, then press OK.

● Each time you press the button, the subtitle language changes.

To clear the on-screen bar
Press PLAY SETUP.

NOTES:

● For DVD VIDEO
Some subtitle languages are abbreviated in the pop-up
window. See “Language Code List” (墌 pg. 17).
● 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:

A Access 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.

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Select the subtitle language.

Press rt or SUB TITLE repeatedly to select the desired
subtitle language, then press OK.

● 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 using the ANGLE button:

A Access 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.

When “X” appears on the TV screen in step B, subtitle language
is not recorded.

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

B Select the view angle.

Press rt or ANGLE repeatedly to select the desired
view angle, then press OK.

● 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)

Access the on-screen bar.

Press PLAY SETUP twice. The on-screen bar appears on
the TV screen.

1/3

1/3
3

B Select the menu item.
Press w e to move H to

, then press OK.

● The following pop-up window appears under the selected
item.
Example: The first view angle is selected out of 3 view angles
recorded.

C Select the view angle.

Press rt repeatedly to select the desired view angle,
then press OK.
● Each time you press the button, the angle of the scene
changes.

To clear the on-screen bar
Press PLAY SETUP.

NOTE:

When “X” appears on the TV screen in step C, the current
scene is not recorded from multiple angles.

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OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK (cont.)

C Select the audio language.

Press rt repeatedly to select the desired audio
language, then press OK.

● Each time you press the button, the audio language changes.

To clear the on-screen bar
Press PLAY SETUP.

NOTES:

● Some audio languages are abbreviated in the pop-up window.
See “Language Code List” (墌 pg. 17).
● If “X” appears on the TV, the current scene does not contain
plural audio languages.

When using the A.MONITOR button:

A Access 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.

Audio Language Selection
Some DVD discs contain multiple audio.
You can select the audio language of movies (DVD VIDEO).
● During playback

When using the on-screen bar

A Access the on-screen bar.

Press PLAY SETUP twice. The on-screen bar appears on
the TV screen.

B Select the menu item.
Press w e to move H to

B Select the audio language.

Press rt or A.MONITOR repeatedly to select the
desired audio language, then press OK.

● 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. 17).

, then press OK.

● The following pop-up window appears under the selected
item.
Example: “ENGLISH” is selected out of 4 audio languages
recorded.

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Audio Channel Selection
When you play certain karaoke (DVD/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 A.MONITOR button:

A Access 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.

When using the on-screen bar

A Access the on-screen bar.

Press PLAY SETUP twice. The on-screen bar appears on
the TV screen.

B Select the menu item.
Press w e to move H to

B Select the audio channel.

Press rt or A.MONITOR repeatedly to select the
desired audio channel, then press OK.
, then press OK.

● The following pop-up window appears under the selected
item.
Example: “ST” (stereo) is selected out of 3 audio channels
recorded.

C Select the audio channel.

Press rt repeatedly to select the desired audio channel,
then press OK.

● 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)
ST:

To listen to normal stereo playback.

To listen to L (left) audio channel only.

To listen to R (right) audio channel only.

For SVCD
ST 1]ST 2]L 1]R 1]L 2]R 2](Back to the beginning)

● Each time you press the button, the audio channel changes.

ST 1/ST 2:

To listen to normal stereo playback of ST 1 or
ST 2 channel.

To clear the on-screen bar
Press PLAY SETUP.

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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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.

● Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV
mode).
● Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch to the right.

OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK (cont.)

D Access the “PARENTAL LOCK“ menu.
Press rt repeatedly to
move H to “PARENTAL
LOCK“, then press OK.

● The “PARENTAL LOCK“ submenu 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.

E Access the country code menu.
Press rt repeatedly to
move H to “COUNTRY
CODE“, then press OK.

PARENTAL LOCK
COUNTRY CODE

SET LEVEL

NONE

PASSWORD

____

EXIT

SELECT
OK

USE
TO SELECT. USE OK TO CONFIRM.
TO EXIT, PRESS [SET UP MENU].

F Select the country code.
Press rt repeatedly to
move H to select the country
code, then press OK.

PARENTAL LOCK
COUNTRY CODE
SET LEVEL
PASSWORD

● See “Country/Area Code List
for Parental Lock” (墌 pg. 46).
● The H moves to “SET LEVEL”.

EXIT

SELECT
OK

GB
FR
NONE FX
_ _ _ _ GA
GB
GD
GE
GF

USE
TO SELECT. USE OK TO CONFIRM.
TO EXIT, PRESS [SET UP MENU].

G Select the Level.
To set Parental Lock for the first time

A Turn on the unit.
Press 1.

B Select the DVD deck.

On the unit
Press VCR/DVD repeatedly so that the DVD indicator
lights up.
On the remote control
Press DVD so that the DVD indicator lights up.

C Access the DVD Set Up menu screen.
A Press SET UP MENU.
B Press w e to select “ OTHERS”.

Press OK, then press rt
repeatedly to move H to select
the level of restriction, then
press OK.

PARENTAL LOCK
COUNTRY CODE

SET LEVEL

NONE

PASSWORD
EXIT

● The H moves to “PASSWORD”.
● The smaller the value of level is,
the more restrictive the Parental
Lock level is.
● Select “NONE” to cancel this function.

SELECT
OK

NONE
____ 8
7
6
5
4
3

USE
TO SELECT. USE OK TO CONFIRM.
TO EXIT, PRESS [SET UP MENU].

H Enter the password.

Press the number keys to
enter a 4-digit number as
your password, then press
OK.

PARENTAL LOCK
COUNTRY CODE

SET LEVEL

PASSWORD

____

EXIT

● The H moves to “EXIT”.

SELECT
OK

NEW PASSWORD ? ••• PRESS 0 ~ 9 KEY
TO EXIT, PRESS [SET UP MENU].

I Return to the OTHERS menu screen.
Press OK.
● The “

OTHERS” menu resumes.

To return to the normal screen
Press SET UP MENU.

NOTE:

Remember your password, or make a note of it.

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To change the settings

To temporarily release the Parental
Lock

You can change the Parental lock settings later.

A Access the Parental Lock screen.

A Press SET UP MENU.
B Press w e to select “ OTHERS”.
C Press rt repeatedly to move H to “PARENTAL
LOCK“, then press OK.

● The “PARENTAL LOCK“ sub-menu appears on the TV screen.
● You can only move H to “PASSWORD” or to “EXIT” before
you enter your password.

PARENTAL LOCK
COUNTRY CODE

SET LEVEL

PASSWORD

____

EXIT

SELECT
OK

NEW PASSWORD ? ••• PRESS 0 ~ 9 KEY
TO EXIT, PRESS [SET UP MENU].

C Change the country code.

Press rt to select the country code, then press OK.

● See “Country/Area Code List for Parental Lock” (墌 pg. 46).
● When you change the country code, you must select the set
level.

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 it
back, the following Parental Lock screen appears on the TV
screen, asking you whether you want the Parental Lock to be
temporarily released or not.

A Access the password screen.
A Place the disc in the disc
tray.

PARENTAL LOCK
TEMPORARY RELEASE

● If the disc rated higher than the
selected set level, the
following screen appears.

Enter the password.

Press the appropriate number
keys to enter a 4-digit
password, then press OK.
If you enter the wrong
password, “WRONG!
RETRY...” appears at the
bottom of the TV screen.
Enter the correct password.

Change the set level.

Press rt to select the desired level, then press OK.

E Enter your new password.

B Press rt to move H to
“TEMPORARY RELEASE”,
then press OK.

NOT RELEASE
PASSWORD

SELECT

____

PASSWORD? ••• PRESS 0 ~ 9 KEY

● If you select “NOT RELEASE”,
you cannot play back that disc.

B Enter the password.

Press the appropriate number keys to enter a 4-digit
password, then press OK.

● 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 arrow moves to “NOT RELEASE”
automatically and rt do not work. In such a case, press OK,
then press x to remove the disc.
● If you forget your password, enter “8888” in step B.

Press the appropriate number keys to enter a 4-digit
password, then press OK.

● The password entered in 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 set
level, do not forget to enter the password after changing the
country code and/or set the level. Otherwise, the new country
code and/or the set level will not become effective.

F Return to the normal screen.
Press SET UP MENU.

NOTES:

● When you enter the wrong password more than 3 times in
step B above, the arrow moves to “EXIT” automatically and
rt do not work.
● If you forget your password, enter “8888” in step B.

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OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK (cont.)

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

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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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LC
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

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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
Yugoslavia
South Africa
Zambia
Zaire
Zimbabwe

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About MP3/WMA Disc
This unit can playback CD discs recorded in the MP3/WMA
format (we refer to those discs as MP3/WMA discs in this
manual).
Operations for MP3/WMA 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.

OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK (cont.)
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
recognizes them as belonging to an independent Group.
● The unit plays back Groups/Tracks on an MP3/WMA 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/WMA disc on the market may be played
back in different order from the order printed on its sleeve.

What is WMA?
WMA is an abbreviation of “Windows Media Audio”, and is an
audio data compression format developed by Microsoft
Corporation. Sound quality of data compressed using WMA is
the same as that of MP3, though the WMA file size is smaller
than that of MP3.

MP3/WMA control display
The MP3/WMA control display appears on the TV screen and
playback starts when an MP3/WMA disc is loaded.

On an MP3/WMA disc, each material (song) is recorded on each
Track (file), which usually belongs to a Group (folder).
MP3/WMA CONTROL
Track A.mp3

Group 1

Track B.mp3

MP3 disc

Track C.mp3

Group 2

Track D.mp3
Track E.mp3
Group 4

Track F.mp3

Group 3

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/WMA file on the disc.

A
B
C
D

Current group
Current group number/Total group number on disc
Current track
Elapsed playing time of current track
(Elapsed playing time is only shown during playback.)
E Current track number/Total track number in current
group
F Total track number on disc

NOTES for making a private MP3/WMA disc using a
CD-R/CD-RW disc:
● Select “ISO 9660” as the disc format.
● Finalize the disc.

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C Select the mode.

Be sure to set “MP3&WMA/JPEG” to “MP3&WMA”
before loading a disc. (墌 pg. 68)
You can search and play back desired groups and tracks using
the MP3/WMA control display.

● Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV
mode).
● Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch to the right.

● You cannot access the DVD Set Up screen and “X” appears
on the TV screen if a disc is already placed.

D Load the disc.

A Press x on the DVD deck to open the disc tray.
B Place the MP3/WMA disc in the disc tray.
● For details, refer to “Placing a Disc” (墌 pg. 5).

C Press x on the DVD deck to close the disc tray.

● The MP3/WMA control display appears on the TV screen
when an MP3/WMA disc is loaded. (墌 pg. 48)

E Select the group.

Press w e to select the desired group.

F Start playback.

Press rt to select the desired track, then press OK or 4.
● You can skip a track across a group. Press 6 to skip to the
first track of the next group when the last track of the current
group is selected.

G Pause playback.
Press 9.

● To resume normal playback, press 4.

H Stop playback.

Press 8. Press x on the DVD deck to open the disc tray,
then remove the disc.

NOTES:

● 4, 8, 9, 2 and 6 buttons function the same as with
Audio CD discs, however, 3 and 5 buttons do not
function for MP3/WMA playback.
● Resume playback, Programme playback or Random playback
also does not function for MP3/WMA playback.

Using the MP3/WMA control display

A Turn on the unit.
Press 1.

B Select the DVD deck.

On the unit
Press VCR/DVD repeatedly so that the DVD indicator
lights up.
On the remote control
Press DVD so that the DVD indicator lights up.

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OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK (cont.)

Repeat Playback
You can repeat playback of the current group, track or all groups.
● While MP3/WMA control display is on the TV:

A Access the repeat mode.

Press PLAY SETUP during playback.

● The current repeat mode is displayed on the MP3/WMA
control display.

B Select the mode.

Press rt to select the desired repeat mode, then press
OK.
● Each time you press REPEAT, the mode changes as follows:

TRACK]GROUP]ALL]OFF (No indication)](Back to the
beginning)

Group/track selection
To start playback by specifying the group/track number
A Press TITLE.
B Press the number keys (0-10, +10) to enter the group
number.
C Press the number keys (0-10, +10) to enter the track
number.

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.

● To stop Repeat Playback, press 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 x to open the disc tray.
• Turn off the unit.

To return to the MP3/WMA control display
Press 8.

Example:
To select 3:
To select 14:
To select 20:

Press 3.
Press +10, then 4.
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.
● The entered number appears in the track number indication
and playback starts from the track you have specified.

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NOTES:

About JPEG Disc
This unit can playback CD discs recorded in 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).

File A.jpg

Group 1

File B.jpg

JPEG disc

File C.jpg

Group 2

File D.jpg
File E.jpg
Group 4

File F.jpg

● 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 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 a 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, a JPEG disc on the market may be played back in
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.

Group 3

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 on the disc.

NOTES for making a private JPEG disc using a CD-R/
CD-RW disc:
● Select “ISO 9660” as the disc format.
● Finalize the disc.

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A
B
C
D
E

Current group
Current group number/Total group number on disc
Current file
Current file number/Total file number in current group
Total file number on disc

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JPEG Playback

OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK (cont.)

C Select the mode.

Be sure to set “MP3&WMA/JPEG” to “JPEG” before
loading a disc. (墌 pg. 68)
You can search and play back desired groups and files using the
JPEG control display.

● Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV
mode).
● Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch to the right.

● You cannot access the DVD Set Up screen and “X” appears
on the TV screen if a disc is already placed.

D Load the disc.

A Press x on the DVD deck to open the disc tray.
B Place the JPEG disc in the disc tray.
● For details, refer to “Placing a Disc” (墌 pg. 5).

C Press 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. 51)

E Select the group.

Press w e to select the desired group.

F Start playback.

Press rt to select the desired file, then press OK or 4.

● You can skip a file across a group. Press 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 4 to starts slide-show playback
from the selected file, or press OK to show the selected file.

G Pause playback.
Press 9.

● To resume normal playback, press 4.

H Stop playback.

Press 8. Press x on the DVD deck to open the disc tray,
then remove the disc.

NOTES:

Using the JPEG control display

● 4, 8, 9, 2 and 6 buttons function the same as with
Audio CD discs, however, 3 and 5 buttons do not
function for JPEG playback.
● Resume playback, Programme playback or Random playback
also does not function for JPEG playback.

A Turn on the unit.
Press 1.

B Select the DVD deck.

On the unit
Press VCR/DVD repeatedly so that the DVD indicator
lights up.
On the remote control
Press DVD so that the DVD indicator lights up.

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Repeat Playback
You can repeat playback of the current group, file or all groups.
● While JPEG control display is on the TV:

A Access the repeat mode.

Press PLAY SETUP while the JPEG Control screen is
displayed.

● The current repeat mode is displayed on the JPEG control
display.

B Select the mode.

Press rt to select the desired repeat mode, then press
OK.
● Each time you press REPEAT, the mode changes as follows:

GROUP]ALL]OFF (No indication)](Back to the beginning)

Group/file selection
To start slide-show playback by specifying the group/file
number
A Press TITLE.
B Press the number keys (0-10, +10) to enter the group
number.
C Press the number keys (0-10, +10) to enter the file
number.
Example:
To select 3:
To select 14:
To select 20:

Press 3.
Press +10, then 4.
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.
● The slide-show playback starts from the file you have
specified.
● To display only the selected file, then press OK. To start slideshow playback from that file, press OK again.

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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.

C Start playback.
Press 4.

To return to the JPEG control display
Press 8.

Zooming
Press ZOOM during playback.

● When you want to zoom the picture during slide-show
playback, first press 9, then press ZOOM.
● For details, refer to “Zooming” (墌 pg. 33).

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Edit From A Camcorder
You can use a camcorder as the source player and your
unit as the recording deck.
Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch to the right.
A If the camcorder has no S-VIDEO output connector:
Recorder

AUDIO input

To PAUSE
connector

Audio cable (not provided)
Video cable (not provided)
VIDEO input

Mini-plug cable
(not provided)
(JVC camcorder
only)

VIDEO OUT

A Make connections.

A If the camcorder has no S-VIDEO output connector:
— connect the camcorder’s AUDIO OUT and VIDEO
OUT connectors to the unit’s front panel AUDIO and
VIDEO input connectors.
B If the camcorder has an S-VIDEO output connector:
— connect the camcorder’s AUDIO OUT and
S-VIDEO OUT connectors to the unit’s front panel
AUDIO and S-VIDEO input connectors.

● When using a monaural camcorder, connect its AUDIO OUT
connector to the AUDIO L input connector on your unit.
● When a Master Edit Control-equipped JVC camcorder is used,
the camcorder is capable of controlling the unit. Refer to the
camcorder’s instruction manual for operating procedure.

B Select the S-VHS deck.

On the unit
Press VCR/DVD repeatedly so that the VCR indicator
lights up.
On the remote control
Press VCR so that the VCR indicator lights up.

C Set the unit’s input mode.

AUDIO OUT

Player

EDITING (S-VHS DECK)

Press AUX (number key “0”) and/or PR to select “F-1” for
the AUDIO and VIDEO input connectors, or “S-1” for the
AUDIO and S-VIDEO input connectors, depending on
the connectors being used.

EDIT

B If the camcorder has an S-VIDEO output connector:
Recorder

D Set the edit mode.

See “PICTURE CONTROL” on page 65.

E Engage the Record Pause mode.
AUDIO input

To PAUSE
connector

F Start the camcorder.

Audio cable (not provided)
S-Video cable (not provided)
S-VIDEO input
S-VIDEO OUT
AUDIO OUT

Player

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EDIT

Use 4, 3, or 5 to locate the point where you start
recording, then press and hold 9 and press 7 to engage
the Record Pause mode.

Mini-plug cable
(not provided)
(JVC camcorder
only)

Engage the Play mode of the camcorder.

G Start the unit.

Press 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 “AUTO” (or “NORM” when “B.E.S.T.” is set to “OFF”)
after you finish dubbing the tapes.

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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.
A When using your unit as the source player:
Player
TV

Your unit

B Select the S-VHS deck.

On the unit
Press VCR/DVD repeatedly so that the VCR indicator
lights up.
On the remote control
Press VCR so that the VCR indicator lights up.

C Set the input mode of recording deck.

With this unit, press AUX (number key “0”) and/or PR to
select “L-1” for the L-1 IN/OUT connector, or “L-2” for
the L-2 IN/DECODER connector, depending on the
connector being used.

AV mode

● When using another recorder as the recording deck, refer to its
instruction manual.
● When using the L-2 IN/DECODER connector, set “L-2
SELECT” to “A/V”. (墌 pg. 57)

21-pin SCART cable
(not provided)

D Set the edit mode.

Another recorder
Recorder

See “PICTURE CONTROL” on page 65.

B When using your unit as the recording deck:
TV

Recorder

Your unit

the Record Pause mode of the
E Engage
recording deck.
Locate the point where you start recording, then engage
the Record Pause mode.

F Start the source player.

AV mode
21-pin SCART cable
(not provided)
Another recorder
Player

Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch to the right.

A Make connections.

Connect the player’s 21-pin SCART connector to the
unit’s 21-pin SCART connector as illustrated.
A When using your unit as the source player:
— connect its L-1 IN/OUT connector to the recording
deck.
B When using your unit as the recording deck:
— connect its L-1 IN/OUT or L-2 IN/DECODER
connector to the source player.

Engage the Play mode of the source player.

G Start the recording deck.

Engage the Record mode of the recording deck.

NOTES:

● All necessary cables can be obtained from your dealer.
● For Y/C signal input/output, be sure to use a 21-pin SCART
cable that is compatible with the Y/C signal.
● When you select “EDIT” to dub tapes in step D, be sure to
select “AUTO” (or “NORM” when “B.E.S.T.” is set to “OFF”)
after you finish dubbing the tapes.
● When you use this unit as the source player for editing, be sure
to set “O.S.D.” to “OFF” before starting. (墌 pg. 65)
● If you are using another recorder with S-Video and Audio
output connectors, connect its S-Video and Audio output
connectors to this unit’s front panel S-VIDEO and AUDIO
input connectors. Then, set the unit’s input mode to “S-1” in
step C.

● If another recorder is compatible with the Y/C signal:
— when using your unit as the source player, set “L-1
OUTPUT” to “S-VIDEO”. (墌 pg. 56)
— when using your unit as the recording deck, set “L-2
INPUT” to “S-VIDEO”. (墌 pg. 57)

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Output/Input Set
● Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV
mode).
● Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch to the right.

EDITING (S-VHS DECK) (cont.)
the output mode for the L-1 IN/OUT
D Select
connector.
Press rt to move the
highlight bar (pointer) to “L-1
OUTPUT”. Then, press OK
or e to select the appropriate
setting.
* The default setting is bold in
the table below.

8 L-1 OUTPUT
VIDEO:
S-VIDEO:

If a connected appliance’s input is
compatible only with regular video
signals, set to “VIDEO”.
If a connected appliance’s input is
compatible with Y/C signals, set to
“S-VIDEO”. You can obtain a highquality S-VHS picture. (For
connection, be sure to use a 21-pin
SCART cable that is compatible with
the Y/C signal.)

E Return to the normal screen.
Press SET UP MENU.

NOTES:

L-1 Output Setting (L-1 OUTPUT)
Set “L-1 OUTPUT” to the appropriate mode depending on the
type of appliance connected to the unit’s L-1 IN/OUT connector.

● For setting the DVD output of the L-1 IN/OUT connector, refer
to page 9.
● It is not possible to set the input mode for the L-1 IN/OUT
connector. The input for this connector is only compatible
with the composite signal.

A Select the S-VHS deck.

On the unit
Press VCR/DVD repeatedly so that the VCR indicator
lights up.
On the remote control
Press VCR so that the VCR indicator lights up.

B Access the Main Menu screen.
Press SET UP MENU.

C Access the Output/Input Set screen.
Press rt to move the
highlight bar (pointer) to
“OUTPUT/INPUT SET”, then
press OK or e.

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L-2 Select and L-2 Input Setting
(L-2 SELECT and L-2 INPUT)
Set “L-2 SELECT” to the appropriate mode depending on the
type of appliance connected to the unit’s L-2 IN/DECODER
connector. Set “L-2 INPUT” to the appropriate mode depending
on the output signals of the connected appliance.
Perform steps A – C of “L-1 Output Setting (L-1 OUTPUT)”
on page 56.

the input mode for the L-2 IN/
A Select
DECODER connector.
Press rt to move the
highlight bar (pointer) to “L-2
SELECT” or “L-2 INPUT”.
Then, press OK or e to select
the appropriate setting.
* The default setting is bold in
the table below.

NOTES:

● If you have a satellite receiver or a decoder connected to the
L-2 IN/DECODER connector, be sure to set “L-2 SELECT” back
to the appropriate mode after editing.
● If you are not connecting a satellite receiver or a decoder to the
L-2 IN/DECODER connector, leave “L-2 SELECT” set to “A/V”.
● When “L-2 SELECT” is set to “SAT”, “SAT” appears on the TV
screen or front display panel instead of “L-2”.
● If “L-2 SELECT” is set to “DECODER”, it is impossible to set
“L-2 INPUT” to “S-VIDEO”.
● If “L-1 OUTPUT” is set to “S-VIDEO”, it is impossible to set
“L-2 SELECT” to “DECODER”.

Advantages of S-VHS video recorders
You can edit from VHS to S-VHS, S-VHS to VHS, or, from
S-VHS to S-VHS.
● From VHS to S-VHS: Record VHS playback signals in the
S-VHS mode. Although the picture quality is inherently
limited by that of the original, the edited tape has better
picture quality than those made by VHS-to-VHS editing.
● From S-VHS to VHS: Because the picture quality of the
source material is very high, the edited tape has better
picture quality than those made by VHS-to-VHS editing.
● From S-VHS to S-VHS: All signals will be transferred with
minimum degradation.

8 L-2 SELECT
A/V:

DECODER:
SAT:

To use this unit as the recording deck
with the player connected to the L-2
IN/DECODER connector, or to use
the satellite receiver connected to the
L-2 IN/DECODER connector.
To use a decoder connected to the
L-2 IN/DECODER connector.
To view a satellite programme with
the TV set while the unit is turned off.
(墌 pg. 62)

8 L-2 INPUT
VIDEO:
S-VIDEO:

If a connected appliance’s output is
compatible only with regular video
signals, set to “VIDEO”.
If a connected appliance’s output is
compatible with Y/C signals, set to
“S-VIDEO”. You can obtain a highquality S-VHS picture. (For
connection, be sure to use a 21-pin
SCART cable that is compatible with
the Y/C signal.)

B Return to the normal screen.
Press SET UP MENU.

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Dubbing
(from DVD to S-VHS)
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 copy-protected discs.
In such case, “ERROR” appears on the front display panel.

● Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV
mode).
● Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch to the right.

EDITING (S-VHS DECK) (cont.)

C Prepare the DVD deck for dubbing.

A Press DVD.
B Start playback and search for the point where you
want to start dubbing by pressing 4, 5 or 3.

D Start dubbing.

A little before the dubbing start point, press and hold 7,
then press 4 on the remote control.
● “DUB” lights on the front display panel.

E End dubbing.
Press 8.

● Be sure to press 8 while the VCR indicator lights up on the
unit.
● If you press 8 or x with the DVD deck selected, the dubbing
stopped, but the opening screen is also recorded.
● When you have finished dubbing, press DVD to select the
DVD deck and press 8 to stop playback.

NOTES:

● You cannot start dubbing when the scan mode is set to the
progressive mode. Set it to the interlace mode. (墌 pg. 15)
● Set “ON SCREEN GUIDE” to “OFF” (墌 pg. 69) 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. 65)

A Load a cassette and place a disc.

For the S-VHS deck
Insert a cassette with the record safety tab intact.
For the DVD deck
A Press x on the DVD deck to open the disc tray.
B Place the disc in the disc tray.
C Press x on the DVD deck to close the disc tray.

B Prepare the S-VHS deck for dubbing.

A Press VCR.
B Press p to select recording speed.
C Search for the point where you want to start dubbing
by pressing 4, 5 or 3 then press 8.

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EDITING (DVD DECK)

You can dub selected audio from the DVD or Audio CD disc to
an MD etc.
However, it is not possible to dub copy-protected discs.

Digital Audio Dubbing

Example: Dubbing to an MD

● Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV
mode).
● Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch to the right.

A Make connections.

Connect the optical cable between the unit and the
digital audio device.

Recorder
Digital audio device
(MD deck etc.)

For the DVD deck
A Press x on the DVD deck to open the disc tray.
B Place the disc in the disc tray.
C Press x on the DVD deck to close the disc tray.
For the digital audio device
Insert an MD.

Optical cable
(not provided)

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

B Place a disc and load an MD.

C Prepare the DVD deck for dubbing.
Player

A Press DVD and select the audio to be dubbed.
B Search for the point where you want to start dubbing
by pressing 4, 5 or 3 then press 8.
C Press 3 a little, then press 4 to start playback.
D Press 9 to pause playback a little before the start
point.

D Prepare the audio device for dubbing.
Note for connection:
Remove the connector cover from
the unit and remove the protection
cap from the cable.

Select the input mode.

E Start dubbing.

A Press 4 to start playback on the DVD deck.
B Start recording on the audio device.

F End dubbing.

Stop recording on the audio device. Then press 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 audio from a Video CD or SVCD. Set
“DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT” to “PCM ONLY”. (墌 pg. 68)

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Remote Control Functions
Remote A/B/C/D Code Switching
The remote control is capable of controlling four JVC video units
independently. Each of the units can respond to one of four
codes (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.

REMOTE CONTROL
On the remote control
Keep pressing VCR down during steps A – B.

A Change the remote control code.

Press the number key “1” for A, “2” for B, “3” for C or
“4” for D.

B Set the remote control code.
Press OK to set the code.

Before performing the following steps:

On the unit

Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch to the right.

C Turn off the unit.
Press 1.

D Display the code.

Press 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 control, go to step E.

E Change the unit’s code.

Press 8 on the remote control. The code currently set on
the remote control will be applied to the unit.

NOTE:

When “POWER SAVE” is set to “ON” (墌 pg. 65), it is
impossible to change the remote code.

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TV Multi-Brand Remote Control
Your remote control can operate the basic functions of your TV
set. In addition to JVC TVs, other manufacturer’s TVs can also be
controlled.

Before performing the following steps:
● Turn off the TV using its remote control.
● Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch to the left.

A Set the TV brand code.

Keep pressing VCR down during step A.
Enter your TV’s brand code using the number keys, then
press OK.
Press 1 on the unit’s remote control to turn on the TV
and try operations (墌 step B).

● Once you have set the remote control to operate the TV, you
do not have to repeat this step until you replace your remote
control’s batteries.
● Some brands of TVs have more than one code. If the TV does
not function with one code, try entering another.

B Operate the TV.

Press the corresponding button: 1, TV/VCR, TV/VCR
PR +/–, TV %+/– (Volume), ^ (TV Muting), number
keys.
● For some brands of TVs, you must press OK after having
pressed the number keys.

IMPORTANT
Although the provided remote control unit is compatible with
JVC televisions, as well as many other models, it may not work
with your TV, or in some instances, may have limited function
capability.

Control Your TV Using Additional Buttons
Use the number keys, and the p button or & button to
select the TV’s channel.
● With televisions under Code 01, 02, 07, 10, 11, 14, 20, 23,
24, 25, 27, 33 or 35, the p button corresponds to the 1digit/2-digit entry switching button (often labelled – /– –) of
your TV’s remote control.
● With televisions under Code 01, 28, 29 or 34, the & button
corresponds to the 10 + button of your TV’s remote
control.

BRAND NAME

CODE

JVC
BLAUPUNKT
BRANDT
FERGUSON
FINLUX
FUNAI
LG/GOLDSTAR
GRAETZ
GRUNDIG
HITACHI
ITT
LUXOR
MITSUBISHI
MIVAR
NEC
NOKIA
NORDMENDE
PANASONIC
PHILIPS
SABA
SALORA
SAMSUNG
SELECO
SHARP
SONY
TELEAVIA
TELEFUNKEN
THOMSON
TOSHIBA

01, 23, 24, 25
19
26
27
30
32
18
28
19
10
28
28
03
29
20
31
26
11
02
26
28
02, 12, 33, 34, 35
28
06
07
26
26
26
14

NOTE:

The way these buttons are used is determined by your TV.
Use these buttons as instructed for your TV’s remote control.

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Connecting To A Satellite
Receiver
Simple Connections
This is an example of a simple connection if your TV has
one 21-pin AV input (SCART) connector.
Connect the satellite receiver to the L-2 IN/DECODER
connector, then connect the L-1 IN/OUT connector to
the TV’s connector.
Outdoor unit

SYSTEM CONNECTIONS

Perfect Connections
This is an example of recommended connections if your
TV has two 21-pin AV input (SCART) connectors.
Connect the decoder to the satellite receiver’s connector
if you have a decoder, L-1 IN/OUT connector to TV’s
connector, and L-2 IN/DECODER connector to the
satellite receiver’s connector. Then connect the satellite
receiver and TV.
Outdoor unit

Aerial

Satellite cable

TV aerial cable

Aerial
Satellite receiver

Satellite cable

TV aerial cable

ANTENNA IN
ANTENNA OUT

Satellite receiver
ANTENNA IN
ANTENNA OUT

Decoder
TV

IMPORTANT

When you set “L-2 SELECT” to “SAT” (墌 pg. 57), it is
possible to view a satellite broadcast with the TV set to its AV
mode even if the unit is turned off. When the unit is in Stop
mode or recording, press TV/VCR on the remote control to
turn off the VCR indicator on the front display panel.
● If you turn on the unit when the satellite receiver’s power is
off, nothing appears on the TV screen. In this case, turn on
the satellite receiver, or set the TV to its TV mode, or press
TV/VCR on the remote control to set the unit to the video
mode.

NOTES:

● Set “L-2 SELECT” to “A/V”. (墌 pg. 57)
● You can use the Automatic Satellite Programme Recording
function (墌 pg. 28) with this connection. (S-VHS deck only)
● To record a programme via the satellite receiver, select L-2
mode by pressing AUX (number key “0”) and/or PR so that
“L-2” appears on the front display panel. (S-VHS deck only)
● To receive a scrambled broadcast, descramble the signal with
the decoder connected to the satellite receiver.
● For details, refer to the instruction manual of the satellite
receiver and decoder.

NOTES:

● Set “L-2 SELECT” to “A/V”. (墌 pg. 57)
● You can use the Automatic Satellite Programme Recording
function (墌 pg. 28) with this connection. (S-VHS deck only)
● To record a programme via the satellite receiver, select L-2
mode by pressing AUX (number key “0”) and/or PR so that
“L-2” appears on the front display panel. (S-VHS deck only)
● For details, refer to the instruction manual of the satellite
receiver.

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Connecting/Using A
Decoder
The L-2 IN/DECODER connector can be used as an input
connector for an external decoder (descrambler). Simply
connect a decoder and you can enjoy the variety of
programming that is available through scrambled
channels.

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 a
Dolby Digital Decoder or an amplifier with built-in DTS.

Decoder
TV aerial
cable
TV

L-1 IN/OUT

Make connections.
Connect the optical cable between the unit and the
Dolby Digital Decoder or amplifier with a built-in DTS.

L-2 IN/DECODER
RF cable
(provided)
Dolby Digital Decoder or
amplifier with built-in DTS

A Select the input mode.

To DIGITAL AUDIO
input

Set “L-2 SELECT” to “DECODER”. (墌 pg. 57)

B Connect the decoder.

Connect your unit’s L-2 IN/DECODER connector to the
decoder’s 21-pin SCART connector using a 21-pin SCART
cable.

Optical cable
(not provided)
DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT

C Set the tuner.

Note for connection:
Remove the connector cover from
the unit and remove the protection
cap from the cable.

Perform the procedure as described in “When Receiving
A Scrambled Broadcast” on page 72.

NOTES:

● For Dolby Digital sound, set “DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT” to
“DOLBY DIGITAL/PCM”. (墌 pg. 68)
● For DTS sound, set “DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT” to “STREAM/
PCM”. (墌 pg. 68)

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.

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Mode Set (S-VHS deck)
You can change various mode settings on the Mode Set
screen by following the procedure described below.
● For each mode setting, see pages 64 to 66.

SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS

E Select the mode.

Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to the item
you want to change.

● Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV
mode).
● Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch to the right.

F Select the mode setting.
Press OK or e.

G Return to the normal screen.
Press SET UP MENU.

* The default setting is bold in the table below.

8 S-VHS ET — ON / OFF
You can record in SP mode on VHS cassettes with S-VHS picture
quality. You can play back a tape recorded using the S-VHS ET
function on most S-VHS recorders and VHS recorders equipped
with the SQPB (S-VHS QUASI PLAYBACK) function. (Notice
some recorders are not compatible with the S-VHS ET function.)
When this function is set to “ON”, the S-VHS indicator lights up
on the front display panel.

NOTES:

A Turn on the unit.
Press 1.

B Select the S-VHS deck.

On the unit
Press VCR/DVD repeatedly so that the VCR indicator
lights up.
On the remote control
Press VCR so that the VCR indicator lights up.

C Access the Main Menu screen.
Press SET UP MENU.

D Access the Mode Set screen.
Press rt to move the
highlight bar (pointer) to
“MODE SET”, then press OK
or e.

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● You can activate the S-VHS ET function only before you start
recording on a VHS cassette.
● Before recording, make sure that “B.E.S.T.” is set to “ON”. (墌
below)
● You cannot activate the S-VHS ET function:
— while recording is in progress.
— while timer-recording or Instant Timer Recording
(墌 pg. 22, 24, 26) is in progress.
— while B.E.S.T. (墌 pg. 23) is in progress.
● The S-VHS ET function does not work:
— with S-VHS cassettes.
— with recordings in LP/EP mode.
● To keep the highest quality recording and playback pictures
over a long period of time, S-VHS recording on S-VHS
cassettes is recommended.
● Use of high grade tapes is recommended for S-VHS ET
recordings. On some tapes, picture quality will not improve
even if the S-VHS ET function is used. Check the recording
quality before you start important recordings.
● While playing back a tape recorded using the S-VHS ET
function on some recorders, noise may appear. (If playback
picture becomes blurred or interrupted, use a cleaning
cassette.)
● In the high-speed search, still, slow-motion or frame-by-frame
playback modes (墌 pg. 19), noise may appear. If these modes
are performed frequently on a tape recorded using the
S-VHS ET function, the tape may be damaged and the picture
may be deteriorated.

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8 B.E.S.T. — ON / OFF

8 AUTO SP]LP TIMER — ON / OFF

You can set the B.E.S.T. (Biconditional Equalised Signal Tracking)
system to “ON” or “OFF”. (墌 pg. 23)

When this function is set to “ON”, the unit automatically
switches to LP mode to allow complete recording if there is not
enough tape to record the entire programme while timerrecording in SP mode.

NOTES:

● When watching a tape recorded with “B.E.S.T.” set to “ON”, it
is recommended that you leave B.E.S.T. on during playback as
well.
● When watching a rental tape or one recorded on another
video recorder, or when using this unit as the player for
editing, set B.E.S.T. to your preference.
● The B.E.S.T. system works for both SP and LP (or EP) modes
only after a tape has been inserted and the Record mode is first
initiated. It does not work during recording.
● The B.E.S.T. system does not work while Automatic Satellite
Programme Recording is in progress. (墌 pg. 28)
● In the case of timer recordings, the B.E.S.T. system works
before recording is initiated.
● Once the cassette is ejected, the B.E.S.T. data is cancelled. The
next time the cassette is used for recording, B.E.S.T. is reperformed.
● Pressing the unit’s 7 button while “BEST” is displayed does
not start Instant Timer Recording. (墌 pg. 22)

8 PICTURE CONTROL— AUTO / EDIT / SOFT
This feature helps you to adjust the playback picture quality
according to your preference. Normally select “AUTO”.
AUTO: Provides the optimised picture benefits of the B.E.S.T.
Picture System.
EDIT: Minimizes picture degradation during editing (recording
and playback).
SOFT: Reduces image coarseness when viewing overplayed
tapes containing a lot of noise.

NOTES:

● When you select “EDIT” or “SOFT”, the selected mode will
not change until you select another mode.
● When you select “EDIT” to dub tapes, be sure to select
“AUTO” after you finish dubbing the tapes.
● When “B.E.S.T.” is “OFF”, “PICTURE CONTROL” switches
automatically from “AUTO” to “NORM”.

8 O.S.D. — 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. 10, 15)

NOTES:

● When you use this unit as the source player for editing, be sure
to set “O.S.D.” to “OFF” before starting.
● During playback, the operation mode indicators may be
disturbed depending on the type of tape being used.

8 DIRECT REC — ON / OFF
When this function is set to “ON”, you can easily start recording
the programme that you are watching on your TV. Press and hold
7 and press 4 on the remote control, or press 7 on the unit.

NOTES:

● When you use the Direct Rec function, be sure to use a TV
offering T-V LINK, etc. and connect a fully-wired 21-pin
SCART cable between the unit and the TV. (墌 pg. 9)
● If “DIRECT REC” is set to “OFF”, the 7 button functions as
described in “Basic Recording” (墌 pg. 21).
● During Direct Rec, “– –” appears on the front display panel.
● When “DIRECT REC” is set to “ON”, if you press any button
just after pressing 7 on the unit (or 7 and 4 on the remote
control), the unit may not function properly.

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For Example:
Recording a programme of 210 minutes in length onto a 180minute tape
Approximately 150 minutes
Approximately 60 minutes
SP mode
LP mode
Total 210 minutes
Make sure you set this function to “ON”, before the timerrecording starts.

NOTES:

● If you have programmed the unit to timer-record 2 or more
programmes, the second programme and those thereafter may
not fit on the tape if you set “AUTO SP]LP TIMER” to “ON”.
In this case, make sure the mode is not engaged, then set the
tape speed manually during timer programming.
● 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 LP mode.
● The Auto SP]LP Timer feature is not available during ITR
(Instant Timer Recording), and the feature will not work
properly with any tapes longer than E-180, or with some tapes
of shorter lengths.
● If you perform timer recording with both VPS/PDC and the
Auto SP]LP Timer activated, and the programme goes
beyond its originally scheduled length, there may be times
when the programme cannot be recorded in its entirety.

8 POWER SAVE — ON / OFF
When this function is set to “ON”, you can reduce the power
consumption while the unit is turned off.

NOTES:

● During Power Save mode:
— the front display panel will be turned off.
— the Just Clock function (墌 pg. 77) does not work.
— the picture may be distorted momentarily when you turn
on/off the unit.
● Power Save does not work when:
— the unit is in the Timer mode.
— the unit’s power is turned off after timer-recording or Instant
Timer Recording.
— the Automatic Satellite Programme Recording mode is
engaged. (墌 pg. 28)
— “L-2 SELECT” is set to “DECODER” or “SAT”. (墌 pg. 57)

8 VIDEO 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”.

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8 S-VHS — ON / OFF
Your unit can record in S-VHS (Super VHS), S-VHS ET or
VHS.
● To record in S-VHS:
Set “S-VHS” to “ON”. Then, insert a cassette marked “S-VHS”.
The S-VHS indicator lights up on the front display panel.
The S-VHS recording mode is selected.

● To record in S-VHS ET on a VHS cassette:

Set “S-VHS ET” to “ON”. (墌 pg. 64) Then, insert a cassette
marked “VHS”. The S-VHS indicator lights up on the front
display panel.

● To record in VHS:
Insert a cassette marked “VHS”.
Set “S-VHS ET” to “OFF”. (墌 pg. 64)
The VHS recording mode is automatically selected regardless of
the “S-VHS” mode setting.

● To record in VHS on an S-VHS cassette:
Insert a cassette marked “S-VHS”. The S-VHS indicator lights up
on the front display panel. Then, set “S-VHS” to “OFF”. The
S-VHS indicator goes off.
The VHS recording mode is selected.

NOTE:

When playing back a tape that has been recorded in S-VHS or
S-VHS ET, the S-VHS indicator lights up on the front display
panel regardless of the “S-VHS” mode setting.

8 COLOUR SYSTEM — PAL/NTSC / MESECAM
You can play back PAL, NTSC and MESECAM tapes, or record
PAL and SECAM* signals on this unit. Select the appropriate
colour system.
* SECAM signals will be recorded as MESECAM on this unit;
MESECAM is the designation for tapes with SECAM signals that
have been recorded on a MESECAM-compatible PAL video
cassette recorder.
PAL/NTSC: To record PAL signals, or play back a PAL or NTSC
tape.
MESECAM: To record SECAM signals, or play back a MESECAM
tape.

NOTES:

● It is not possible to record in S-VHS if “MESECAM” is selected.
The recording mode is forced to change to VHS.
● If “MESECAM” is selected when the tape speed is set to EP
mode, the tape speed will be forced to change to LP mode.
● It is not possible to select EP mode if “MESECAM” is selected.

About NTSC Playback

● Some TVs shrink the picture vertically and place black bars at
the top and bottom of the TV screen. This is not a malfunction
on the part of either the unit or the TV.
● The picture may roll up and down. This can be corrected using
the V-HOLD control found on some TVs. (This cannot be
corrected if the TV does not have a V-HOLD control.)
● The counter and tape remaining time readings will be
incorrect.
● During search, still, or frame-by-frame playback, the picture
will be distorted, and there may be a loss of colour.
● Depending on the type of TV, the top and bottom portions of
superimposed displays may be cut off during NTSC playback.

8 AUTO 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 68 to 69.
LANGUAGE

MENU LANGUAGE (墌 pg. 16)
AUDIO LANGUAGE (墌 pg. 16)
SUBTITLE (墌 pg. 16)
ON SCREEN LANGUAGE (墌 pg. 16)

PICTURE

MONITOR TYPE (墌 pg. 14)
PICTURE SOURCE (墌 pg. 68)
SCREEN SAVER (墌 pg. 68)
MP3&WMA/JPEG (墌 pg. 68)

AUDIO

OTHERS

DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT (墌 pg. 68)
ANALOG DOWN MIX (墌 pg. 68)
D. RANGE CONTROL (墌 pg. 68)
OUTPUT LEVEL (墌 pg. 68)
RESUME (墌 pg. 69)
ON SCREEN GUIDE (墌 pg. 69)
PARENTAL LOCK (墌 pg. 44)

● The procedure shows how to set “RESUME” to “ON”
on the DVD Set Up menu screen as an example.

A Turn on the unit.
Press 1.

B Select the DVD deck.

On the unit
Press VCR/DVD repeatedly so that the DVD indicator
lights up.
On the remote control
Press DVD so that the DVD indicator lights up.

C Access the DVD Set Up menu screen.
A Press SET UP MENU.
B Press w e to select
“ OTHERS”.

OTHERS
RESUME

ON SCREEN GUIDE

PARENTAL LOCK

● Each time you press the
button, the setup menus
change as follows;

SELECT
OK

● Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV
mode).
● Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch to the right.

LANGUAGE] PICTURE]
](Back to the beginning)

USE
TO SELECT, USE OK TO CONFIRM.
TO EXIT, PRESS [SET UP MENU].

AUDIO ]

OTHERS

D Select the mode.

Press rt to move H to “RESUME”, then press OK.

E Select the mode setting.

Press rt to select “ON”, then press OK.

F Return to the normal screen.
Press SET UP MENU.

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SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.)
* The default setting is bold in the table below.

Picture Settings
8 MONITOR TYPE —
16:9 NORMAL / 16:9 AUTO / 4:3 LB / 4:3 PS
You can select the monitor type depending on 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. 14).

8 PICTURE SOURCE —
VIDEO (NORMAL) / VIDEO (ACTIVE) / FILM / AUTO
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”.
VIDEO (NORMAL): Suitable for playing back a video source disc
with relatively a few movements.
VIDEO (ACTIVE): Suitable for playing back a video source disc
with relatively a lot of movements.
FILM: Suitable for playing back a film or progressive source disc.
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.
● If the playback picture is unclear or noisy, or the oblique lines
of the picture are rough, try to change to other modes.

8 ANALOG DOWN 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 analogue audio
output signal from the AUDIO OUT connectors 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 analogue AUDIO
OUTPUT connectors (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 analogue 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 “ANALOG DOWN MIX” function does not work when the
3D Phonic function is activated. (墌 pg. 33)

8 D. RANGE CONTROL —
WIDE RANGE / NORMAL / TV MODE

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.

The dynamic range (the difference between the loudest sound
and the quietest one) can be compressed during playback of a
programme encoded in Dolby Digital format.
This function takes effect when a DVD VIDEO disc recorded in
Dolby Digital format is played back at low or middle volume.
WIDE RANGE: Select this to inactivate this function when you
enjoy wide dynamic range programme.
NORMAL: Normally select this setting to activate this function.
TV MODE: Select this when you hear the sound through the TV's
speaker(s).

NOTE:

NOTES:

8 SCREEN SAVER — ON / OFF

This function is not available for Audio CDs and MP3/WMA
discs.

8 MP3&WMA/JPEG — MP3&WMA / JPEG
You can select files to play back, when both MP3/WMA files and
JPEG files are recorded on a disc.
MP3&WMA: Select this to play back MP3/WMA files.
JPEG: Select this to play back JPEG files.

NOTE:

You cannot access the DVD Set Up screen and “X” appears on
the TV screen if a disc is already placed.

● 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. 33)

8 OUTPUT LEVEL — STANDARD / LOW
You can lower the output level of analog audio to accommodate
the unit to the connected A/V equipment.
STANDARD: Normally select this.
LOW: The output level of analog audio is lowered.

Audio Settings
8 DIGITAL 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 the 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 another 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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Output
Playback discs
STREAM/PCM
DVD VIDEO with
48 kHz, 16/20/24 bit linear
PCM
DVD VIDEO with DTS

PCM ONLY

48 kHz, 16 bit linear PCM
DTS bitstream

DVD VIDEO with Dolby
Digital

44.1 kHz, 16 bit stereo linear PCM
48 kHz, 16 bit stereo linear
PCM

Dolby Digital bitstream

Audio CD/Video CD
Audio CD with DTS

DOLBY DIGITAL/PCM

44.1 kHz, 16 bit stereo linear PCM
DTS bitstream

MP3/WMA disc

44.1 kHz, 16 bit stereo linear PCM
Linear PCM

NOTES:

● The unit is not equipped with the DTS 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.

Others Settings
8 RESUME — ON / OFF / DISC RESUME
When this function is set to “ON”, you can use the resume
function. (墌 pg. 32)
ON: You can start playback from the resume point of the placed
disc.
OFF: You cannot use the resume function.
DISC RESUME: The unit retains a memory of the resume points
of the last 30 discs played back, even though they have been
ejected.

NOTE:

This function is not available for Audio CDs and MP3/WMA
discs.

8 ON SCREEN GUIDE — ON / OFF
When this function is set to “ON”, the unit can display “onscreen guide” icons or characters which show the conditions of
the unit or disc.

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Tuner Set
IMPORTANT
Perform the following steps only if —
— Auto Channel Set has not been set correctly by Auto Set
Up or by Preset Download. (墌 pg. 10, 12)
— you have moved to a different area or if a new station
starts broadcasting in your area.
Your unit needs to memorize all necessary stations in channel
positions in order to record TV programmes. Auto Channel Set
automatically assigns all receivable stations in your area to call
them up by using the PR buttons without going through any
vacant channels.

SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.)

D Access the Auto Channel Set screen.
Press rt to move the
highlight bar (pointer) to
“AUTO CH SET”, then press
OK or e.

E Select your country.

Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to your
country’s name, then press OK or e.

F Select the language.

Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to the
language of your choice.

G Perform Auto Channel Set.
Press OK twice.

● When you have connected
the unit to a TV offering T-V
Link via a fully-wired 21-pin
SCART cable (墌 pg. 9), the
unit automatically performs
the Preset Download and the
T-V LINK screen will appear.
(墌 pg. 12)
● The Auto Set screen appears,
End
and remains on screen while Beginning
the unit searches for
receivable stations.
As Auto Channel Set progresses, the “q” mark on the TV screen
moves from left to right. Wait until the TV screen as shown in
step H appears.

● Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV
mode).
● Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch to the right.

Auto Channel Set

A Turn on the unit.
Press 1.

B Select the S-VHS deck.

On the unit
Press VCR/DVD repeatedly so that the VCR indicator
lights up.

H View the Confirmation screen.

After “SCAN COMPLETED” is
displayed on the TV screen for
about 5 seconds, the
Confirmation screen looking
like the one to the right
appears. The stations your unit
located appear on the
Confirmation screen —
channel positions (PR),
channels (CH) and station names (ID – 墌 pg. 74). The
blueback screen and the programme currently being
broadcast by the blinking station appear alternately for 8
seconds each. To view the next page, use the rt w e
button on the remote control.

On the remote control
Press VCR so that the VCR indicator lights up.

● The stations located in the selected country appear at the top
of the list.
● The Guide Program numbers will also be set automatically
during Auto Channel Set.

C Access the Main Menu screen.

Press SET UP MENU.

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● Using the Confirmation screen, you can skip or add channel
positions, enter station names and perform other operations.
Refer to pages 71 – 73 for the procedures.
● Depending on reception conditions, the stations may not be
stored in order, and the station names may not be stored
correctly.
● For information on scrambled broadcasts, refer to page 72.

D Select the band.

Press rt to change the
band between CH (regular)
and CC (cable), then press e.

IMPORTANT

● In certain reception conditions, station names may not be
stored correctly, and Auto Guide Program Number Set may
not work properly. If the Guide Program numbers are not
set properly when you timer-record a TV programme using
the SHOWVIEW system, the unit will record a TV
programme of a different station. When programming the
timer using the SHOWVIEW system, be sure to check the
desired channel is selected correctly. (墌 pg. 24,
“SHOWVIEW Timer Programming”) (S-VHS deck only)
● Your unit memorizes all detected stations even if reception
of some of them is poor. You can delete those stations with
an unacceptable picture. (墌 pg. 72, “Delete A Channel”)
®

NOTES:

● Fine tuning is performed automatically during Auto Channel
Set. If you want to perform tuning manually, refer to page 73.
● If you perform Auto Channel Set when the aerial cable is not
connected properly, “SCAN COMPLETED –NO SIGNAL–”
appears on the TV screen in step H. When this happens, make
sure of the aerial connection and press OK; Auto Channel Set
will take place again.
● If no sound accompanies the picture or the audio sounds
unnatural on some channels that have been stored by Auto Set
Up, the TV system setting for those channels may be incorrect.
Select the appropriate TV system for those channels.
(墌 pg. 72, “INFORMATION”)

Manual Channel Set

E Input the channel.

Press the number keys to input the channel number you
want to store.

● Input “0” before any single number entries.
● To input the registered station name (ID – 墌 pg. 74), press e
until “– – – –” (ID setting) begins blinking, then press rt.
● For fine tuning adjustment, press e until “+/–” begins blinking,
then press rt. While tuning, “+” or “–” appears.
● When storing a channel that sends scrambled broadcasts,
press e until “OFF” (Decoder setting) blinks, then press rt to
set “DECODER” to “ON” (“OFF” is the default setting).
● When “L-2 SELECT” is set to “A/V” or “SAT”, the “DECODER”
setting cannot be changed. (墌 pg. 57)

F Enter new channel information.

Press OK and the Confirmation screen appears.
● Repeat steps C – F as necessary.

G Close the Confirmation screen.
Press SET UP MENU.

Store channels that were not stored during Auto Set Up
(墌 pg. 10), Preset Download (墌 pg. 12) or Auto Channel Set
(墌 pg. 70).

A Access the Main Menu screen.
Press SET UP MENU.

● To change positions, see “Change Station Channel Position”
(墌 pg. 72).
● If you wish to set station names other than the ones registered
in your unit, see “Set Stations (B)” (墌 pg. 73).

ATTENTION
Guide Program numbers are not set when channels are
stored manually. (墌 pg. 24, “SHOWVIEW Timer
Programming”)
®

B Access the Confirmation screen.

Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to
“MANUAL CH SET”, then press OK or e. The
Confirmation screen appears.

C Select the channel position.

Press rt w e until an open
position in which you want to
store a channel begins
blinking, then press OK. The
Manual Channel Set screen
appears.

(Example) To store in position 12.

● The blueback screen and the
programme currently being
broadcast by the selected
channel appear alternately for 8
seconds each.

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Delete A Channel
Perform steps A and B of “Manual Channel Set” on page 71
to access the Confirmation screen before continuing.

A Select the item.

Press rt w e until the item you want to delete begins
blinking.

B Delete a channel.
Press &.

● The item directly beneath the cancelled one moves up one
line.
● Repeat steps A and B as necessary.

C Close the Confirmation screen.
Press SET UP MENU.

Change Station Channel Position
Perform steps A and B of “Manual Channel Set” on page 71
to access the Confirmation screen before continuing.

A Select the item.

Press rt w e until the item you want to move begins
blinking. Then press OK and the station name (ID) and its
channel (CH) number begin blinking.

Select the new position.

Press rt w e to move the station to the new channel
position, then press OK.
Example: If you moved the station in position 4 to position 2, the
stations originally in positions 2 and 3 each move
down one space.

SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.)

When Receiving A Scrambled
Broadcast

A Select the decoder mode.

Set “L-2 SELECT” to “DECODER”. (墌 pg. 57)

B Access the Confirmation screen.

Perform steps A and B of “Manual Channel Set” on
page 71.

C Select the position.

Press rt w e to select the channel position
broadcasting scrambled programmes, then press OK
twice.

D Change the decoder setting.

Press e until “OFF” (decoder setting) begins blinking,
and set it to “ON” by pressing rt.

E Return to the Confirmation screen.
Press OK.

● Repeat steps C – E as necessary.

F Close the Confirmation screen.
Press SET UP MENU.

INFORMATION
If you live in Eastern Europe, “TV SYSTEM” setting appears
instead of “DECODER” setting on the Manual Channel Set
screen. When you can see the picture but can hear no audio,
select appropriate TV system (D/K or B/G). Normally, TV
programmes are broadcasted as follows.
For Eastern Europe : D/K
For Western Europe : B/G
A Select a country in Eastern Europe in step E on page 70.
B Press e until the TV system (D/K or B/G) starts blinking on
the Manual Channel Set screen in step D on page 71.
C Press rt to select appropriate TV System (D/K or B/G).

● Repeat steps A and B as necessary.

C Close the Confirmation screen.
Press SET UP MENU.

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Set station names that are registered in your unit.
Perform steps A and B of “Manual Channel Set” on page 71
to access the Confirmation screen before continuing.

A Select the item.

Press rt w e until the item you want begins blinking.

B Access the Manual Channel Set screen.
Press OK twice.

C Select the new station.

Press e until the station
name (ID) begins blinking,
then press rt until the new
station’s name (ID) you want
to store begins blinking.
Registered station names
(墌 pg. 74) appear as you
press rt.

D Switch the stations.
Press OK.

● The Confirmation screen appears.
● Repeat steps A – D as necessary.

E Close the Confirmation screen.
Press SET UP MENU.

Set Stations (B)
Set station names other than the ones registered in your unit.
Perform steps A and B of “Manual Channel Set” on page 71
to access the Confirmation screen and then perform steps A
and B of “Set Stations (A)” above before continuing.

A Select the character for station name.

B Enter the new character.

Press rt to cycle through the characters (A–Z, 0–9, –,
f, +, I (space) ) and stop when the desired character is
indicated, then press e to enter. Enter the remaining
characters the same way (maximum of 4). After entering
all characters, press OK.
● The Confirmation screen appears.
● If you make a mistake, press w until the incorrect character
begins blinking. Then enter the correct character by pressing
rt.

C Close the Confirmation screen.
Press SET UP MENU.

NOTE:

The characters available for the station name (ID) are A–Z, 0–9,
–, f, +, I (space) (maximum of 4).

Fine-Tuning Channels Already Stored
Perform steps A and B of “Manual Channel Set” on page 71
to access the Confirmation screen before continuing.

A Select the channel to fine-tune.

Press rt w e until the channel you want to tune begins
blinking.

B Access the Manual Channel Set screen.

Press OK twice. The Manual Channel Set screen appears.

C Perform tuning.

Press e until “+/–” begins blinking, then press rt until
the picture is its clearest. Then press OK.
● The Confirmation screen appears.
● Repeat steps A – C as necessary.

D Close the Confirmation screen.
Press SET UP MENU.

Press e until the first letter of
the station name begins
blinking.

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SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.)

TV Station And ID List
* The “ID” abbreviation is what is shown on-screen in lieu of the station name. The “ID” abbreviation is listed in the Confirmation screen and is displayed
on the TV screen when the unit is tuned to a different station.

ID*

STATION NAME

ID*

STATION NAME

ID*

STATION NAME

1000
3SAT
9LIV
AB3
ADLT
ANIM
ANT3
ARD
ARTE
ATV
B1
BBC
BBC1
BBC2
BBCW
BIO+
BLOO
BR3
C+
C1
C9
CAN5
CANV
CANZ
CH4
CH5
CHLD
CINE
CLUB
CMT
CNN
CSUR
CT1
CT2
DISC
DK1
DK2
DK4
DR1
DR2
DSF
DUNA
ETB1
ETB2
ETV
EUNW
EURO
EUSP
FEMM
FILM
FNET
FR2
FR3
FR5
GALA
HBO
HR3
HSEU
INFO
ITA1
ITA7
ITV1

TV1000
3SAT
9LIVE
AB3
ADULT
Animal Planet
ANTENA3
ARD
ARTE
ATV
BERLIN 1
BBC GROUP
BBC1
BBC2
BBC WORLD
TV BIO+
BLOOMBERG
BAYERN3
CANAL PLUS
PORTUGUSES
C9
CANALE5
KETNET CANVAS
KANAAL Z
CHANNEL4
CHANNEL5
CHILD
CINEMA
TELECLUB
CMT
CNN
ANDALUCIA
CT 1
CT 2
DISCOVERY
TV Denmark 1
TV Denmark 2
Denmark 4
DR TV
DR2
DSF
DUNA TV
ETB1
ETB2
Game/Shop/Music
EURO NEWS
EURONEWS
EUROSPORTS
FEMMAN
FILM
FILMNET
France2
France3
France5
GALAVISION
HBO
HESSEN3
HSEU
INFO-KANAL
ITALIA1
ITALIA7
ITV

JIM
JSTV
KA2
KAB1
KAN2
KAN5
KBH
KIKA
LA7
LIB
LOCA
M6
MBC
MCM
MDR
MOVE
MTV
MTV1
MTV2
MTV3
NGEO
N24
N3
N-TV
NBC
NDR
NED1
NED2
NED3
NET5
NEWS
NICK
NOVA
NRK1
NRK2
ODE
ORF1
ORF2
PHOE
POLS
PREM
PRIM
PRO7
RAI1
RAI2
RAI3
RET4
RTB1
RTB2
RTL
RTL2
RTL4
RTL5
RTL7
RTLK
RTP
RTV4
SAT1
SBS6
SERV
SF1
SF2

JIM TV
JSTV
KA2
KABEL1
KANAL2
KANAL5
Kbh. Kanal
Kinder kanal
LA7
Liberty TV
LOCAL
M6
MBR
MCM
MDR
MOVIE
MTV
MTV1
MTV2
MTV3
NGEO
News 24
NORD3
N-TV
NBC SUPER
NDR
NED1
NED2
NED3
Net 5

SHOW
SIC
SKY
SKYN
SPEK
SPRT
SRTL
STAR
SVT1
SVT2
SV24
SWR
TCC
TCM
TELE
TELE5
TF1
TM
TMC
TMF
TNT
TRT
TSI1
TSI2
TSR1
TSR2
TV1
TV2
TV2Z
TV3
TV3+
TV4
TV5
TV6
TV8
TVE1
TVE2
TVG
TVI
TVN
TV24
TVP1
TVP2
TV P
V8
VCR
VH-1
VIT
VIVA
VIV2
VMTV
VOX
VSAT
VT4
VTM
WDR3
WRLD
YLE1
YLE2
YORN
ZDF
ZTV

SHOW
SOCIEDADE
SKY CHANNEL
SKY NEWS
SPEKTRUM
SPORT
SUPER RTL
STAR-TV
SVT1
SVT2
News
SUEDWEST3
TCC
TCM
TELE
TELE5
TF1
TM
TELEMONTECARLO
TMF
TNT INT
TRT INT
TSI
TSI2
TSR
TSR2
BRTN TV1
TV2
TV2 Z
TV3
TV3 plus
TV4
TV5
TV6
TV8
TVE1
TVE2
TV GALICIA
TV INDEPENDENT
TV NORGE
TVN24
TVP1
TVP2
TV Polonia
V8
VIDEO
VH-1
VIT
VIVA
VIVA2
VIDEO MUSIC
VOX
VIASAT3
VT4
VTM
West3
WRLD
YLE1
YLE2
YORIN
ZDF
ZTV

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NICKELODEON
NOVA TV
NRK
NRK2
ODEON
ORF1
ORF2
PHOENIX
POLST
PREMIERE
PRIMA TV
PRO7
RAI1
RAI2
RAI3
RETE4
TELE21
RTBF 2
RTL
RTL2
RTL4
RTL5
RTL7
RTL KLUB
RTP
RTV4
SAT1
SBS
Service
SF1
SF2

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Video Channel Set

Video channel (RF output channel) is the channel on which your
TV receives picture and sound signals from the unit through the
RF cable.

C Set the video channel.

With AV Connection
Press PR – until the front display panel shows “1 CH – –”
(or “2 CH – –”).

IMPORTANT
Perform the following steps only if —
— Video Channel Set has not been done correctly by the
Auto Set Up function (墌 pg. 10),
— interference appears in the TV picture after you have
moved to a different area or a new station has started
broadcasting in your area.
— you change the connection between your unit and TV
from RF connection to AV connection, or vice versa.

If you have connected the unit to your TV via the AV
connection (墌 pg. 9), since you do not need the video
channel you have to set the video channel to off.
If you have connected the unit to your TV via the RF
connection (墌 pg. 9), you have to set the correct video
channel.
Before performing the following steps:

● Make sure there is no cassette inserted in the unit.
● Press VCR/DVD on the unit or VCR on the remote control
so that VCR indicator lights up, then press 1 to turn off
the unit.

A Access the Video Channel Set mode.

Hold down 8 on the unit until the front display panel
shows the following.

With RF Connection
Press PR + or – to set the unit to a vacant channel
between 22 and 69 which is not occupied by any local
station in your area.
(Example) If channel 50 is available in your area

Then set your TV to UHF channel 50.
● If the two vertical white bars appear
clearly on the TV screen as shown to
the right, go to step D.
● If the two vertical white bars do not
appear clearly, re-set the unit to
another vacant channel and try again.

NOTES:

● If you set the unit to a channel which is occupied by a local
station or has neighbouring channels that are occupied by
local stations, the picture reception quality will be affected
and some interference noise will appear on the TV screen. Be
sure to select a vacant channel which has no broadcast on
neighbouring channels.
● If you cannot obtain the two vertical white bars clearly with
any channel between 22 and 69, consult your JVC dealer.

D Exit the Video Channel Set mode.
Set the RF output system.

The blinking number on the display indicates the RF
output system of your country.

● If you have selected MAGYARORSZÁG, CESKÁ REPUBLIKA,
POLSKA or OTHER EASTERN EUROPE for the country setting
(墌 pg. 10, 15), press rt to set to “2”.
● For other countries, set to “1”. Then press OK.
(1: B/G 2: D/K)

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● Now the video channel is set to off.

Press OK on the remote control.

With AV Connection
To view picture signals from the unit, set your TV to its
AV mode.
With RF Connection
The channel on which the TV screen in step C
appears clearly is your video channel.
To view picture signals from the unit, set your TV to
the video channel.

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Clock Set
● Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV
mode).
● Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch to the right.

SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.)

D Access the Clock Set screen.

Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “CLOCK
SET”, then press OK or e. The Clock Set screen appears.

NOTE:

When you have selected MAGYARORSZÁG, CESKÁ
REPUBLIKA, POLSKA or OTHER EASTERN EUROPE for the
country setting (墌 pg. 10, 15), you cannot use the Just Clock
function. Skip steps F and G.

E Set the date and time.

Press rt to set the time, then press OK or e. The
“DATE” display begins blinking. Repeat the same
procedure to set the date and year.

● When you set the time, press and hold rt to change the time
by 30 minutes.
● When you set the date, press and hold rt to change the date
by 15 days.

IMPORTANT

If you performed Auto Set Up (墌 pg. 10) or Preset
Download (墌 pg. 12), without ever having set the clock
previously, the unit’s built-in clock is also set automatically.
Perform the following steps only if —
—Auto Clock Set has not been performed correctly by Auto
Set Up or Preset Download.
OR
—you want to change the Just Clock setting. (墌 pg. 77, “Just
Clock”)

F Set Just Clock.

The default setting is “OFF”. Set as desired by pressing
rt, then press OK or e.

● For the Just Clock function, refer to “Just Clock” on page 77.
● If you set it to “OFF”, you can disregard the next step as you
won’t be able to receive regular clock adjustments.

the source channel position for clock
G Set
data.

A Turn on the unit.
Press 1.

The unit is preset to receive clock setting and adjustment
data from channel position 1.
Press rt to set the channel position to the number
representing the station transmitting clock setting data,
then press OK or e.

B Select the S-VHS deck.

H Start the clock operation.

On the unit
Press VCR/DVD repeatedly so that the VCR indicator
lights up.

Press SET UP MENU.

On the remote control
Press VCR so that the VCR indicator lights up.

C Access the Main Menu screen.
Press SET UP MENU.

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Just Clock
The Just Clock function provides accurate time keeping
through automatic adjustments at regular intervals, by
reading data from a PDC signal.
The Just Clock option can be set “ON” or “OFF” at the Clock
Set screen (the default setting is “OFF”). Press OK until the
Just Clock setting begins blinking, then press rt to change
the setting.
IMPORTANT: If you turn off Just Clock, the accuracy of your
unit’s built-in clock may be reduced, which could adversely
effect timer recording. We recommend you to keep Just
Clock on. In cases where the clock setting data from a PDC
signal is incorrect, however, you are advised to keep Just
Clock set to “OFF”.

NOTES:

● Just Clock (when set to “ON”) adjusts the unit’s built-in clock
every hour, except for 23:00, 0:00, 1:00 and 2:00.
● Just Clock is not effective when:
— the unit’s power is on.
— the unit is in the Timer mode. (S-VHS deck only)
— a difference of more than 3 minutes exists between the
built-in clock’s time and the actual time.
— the unit is in the Automatic Satellite Programme Recording
mode. (墌 pg. 28) (S-VHS deck only)
— the unit is in the Power Save mode. (墌 pg. 65) (S-VHS
deck only)
— “L-2 SELECT” is set to “SAT”. (墌 pg. 57) (S-VHS deck only)
● If Just Clock is set to “ON”, the unit’s clock is automatically
adjusted at the start/end of Summer Time.
● Just Clock may not function properly depending on the
reception condition.

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Child Lock
● Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV
mode).
● Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch to the right.
You can disable the unit’s operation.

A Set the Child Lock.

Press and hold 1 on the remote control 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 1 on the remote
control until the unit turns on.

NOTES:

● When the child lock function is in use, keep the remote
control out of the children’s reach.
● Timer recording programmes will be performed even if the
child lock function activated.

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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.

Noise appears during normal playback.

● The automatic tracking mode is engaged.
]Try manual tracking. (墌 pg. 20)
The playback picture is blurred or interrupted while TV
broadcasts are clear or “USE CLEANING CASSETTE”
message appears on the screen.

POWER
No power is supplied to the unit.

● The video heads may be dirty.
]Use a dry cleaning cassette ECL-3F, or consult your JVC
dealer.

● The mains power cord is disconnected.
]Connect the mains power cord.
The remote control won’t function.

Breaks are noticeable in Hi-Fi soundtrack.

● The batteries are discharged.
]Replace the dead batteries with new ones.

● The automatic tracking mode is engaged.
]Try manual tracking. (墌 pg. 20)

TAPE TRANSPORT (S-VHS deck)

PLAYBACK (DVD deck)

During recording, the tape does not run. “
the front display panel.

” lights up on

● The unit is in the Record Pause mode.
]Press 4 to resume recording.

The button does not work.

● The operation is prohibited on the placed disc.
The DVD deck can not be operated.

PLAYBACK (S-VHS deck)

● The DVD deck is not selected.
On the unit
]Press VCR/DVD repeatedly so that the DVD indicator lights
up.
On the remote control
]Press DVD so that the DVD indicator lights up.

The S-VHS deck can not be operated.

“

● The S-VHS deck is not selected.
On the unit
]Press VCR/DVD repeatedly so that the VCR indicator lights
up.
On the remote control
]Press VCR so that the VCR indicator lights up.

● The operation is prohibited on the placed disc.

The playback picture does not appear while the tape is
running.

The disc cannot be played back.

The tape will not rewind or fast-forward.

● The tape is already fully rewound or fast-forwarded.
]Check the cassette.

” appears on the TV screen.

“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 “2”.
(墌 pg. 4)

● If you are using the RF connection,
— the TV receiver’s channel selector is not set to the video
channel.
— the unit’s video channel has not been correctly set.
]If you are using the RF connection,
— set the TV receiver to the video channel.
— perform “Video Channel Set” (墌 pg. 75).
● If you are using the AV or Component Video connection, the
TV receiver is not set to the AV mode.
]If you are using the AV or Component Video connection, set
the TV to its AV mode.

● The disc’s region number does not match that of the unit.
]Use the discs whose region number includes “ALL” or “2”.
(墌 pg. 4)
● This type of disc cannot be played back.
]See “Unplayable Discs” (墌 pg. 4).
● The disc is not placed properly.
]Remove the disc, then place the disc properly in the disc tray.
(墌 pg. 5, “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. 45), or change
the set level (墌 pg. 45).

Noise appears during visual search.

The language is not played back as you set.

● This is normal.

● The disc does not contain the language you set.

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Changing audio/subtitle language is not possible.

● The disc does not contain audio/subtitles in multiple
languages.
]With some discs, the language should be set on the top menu.
(墌 pg. 31)

JPEG Playback (DVD deck)
A disc cannot be played.

Angle cannot be changed.

● 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.)

● The scene is not recorded from multiple angles.

Not JPEG files but MP3/WMA files are played back.

The subtitles do not appear on the TV screen.

● The disc does not contain subtitles.
● The subtitle display is set to off.
]Set the subtitles display to on. (墌 pg. 40)
● A-B Repeat Playback is in progress. (墌 pg. 37)
]The subtitles recorded around point A-B may not appear.

MP3/WMA Playback (DVD deck)
A disc cannot be played.

● No MP3/WMA files are recorded to the disc.
]Replace the disc.
● MP3/WMA files do not have the correct file extension in their
file names.
]Add correct file extension (for example .mp3, .MP3 or any
uppercase and lowercase combination such as “.Mp3”) to
their file names.
● MP3/WMA files are not recorded in a format compliant with
ISO 9660 Level 1 or 2.
]Replace the disc. (Record MP3/WMA 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.
Not MP3/WMA files but JPEG files are played.

● The MP3&WMA/JPEG setting is set to “JPEG”.
]When both MP3/WMA files and JPEG files are recorded to a
disc, set “MP3&WMA/JPEG” to “MP3&WMA” to play MP3/
WMA files. (墌 pg. 68)
The MP3/WMA control display appears on the TV screen, but
no operation can be performed.

● No MP3/WMA files or JPEG files are recorded to the disc, or
the disc is an unplayable disc (such as CD-ROM).
]Replace the disc.

● The MP3&WMA/JPEG setting is set to “MP3&WMA”.
]When both MP3/WMA files and JPEG files are recorded to a
disc, set “MP3&WMA/JPEG” to “JPEG” to play JPEG files.
(墌 pg. 68)

RECORDING (S-VHS deck)
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.
TV broadcasts cannot be recorded.

● “L-1”, “L-2”, “F-1” or “S-1” has been selected as the input
mode.
]Set to the desired channel.
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 “L-1”, “L-2”, “F-1” or “S-1”.
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 “L-1”, “L-2”, “F-1” or “S-1”.
“

” and “

” on the front display panel won’t stop blinking.

● The end of the tape was reached during recording.
]The programme may not have been recorded in its entirety.
Next time make sure you have enough time on the tape to
record the entire programme.

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TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.)

TIMER RECORDING (S-VHS deck)

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