JVC DVD Recorder SR MV50U User Manual

DVD VIDEO RECORDER &  
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER  
SR-MV50U  
CABLE/DBS TV  
DVD  
TV  
/
CBL/DBS  
VCR  
DVD  
VCR  
/DVD  
/DVD  
TIMER  
TIMER  
NUMBER  
/
TV CH  
/
DVD CH  
1
2
3
ABC  
DEF  
4
5
6
GHI  
JKL  
MNO  
7
8
9
PQRS  
TUV  
WXYZ  
0
CANCEL  
AUX  
MEMO/MARK  
PROG/CHECK DISPLAY ON SCREEN  
VCR PLUS+  
PROGRESSIVE  
SCAN  
TION  
VIGA  
NA  
ENTER  
PREVIOUS  
NEXT  
SLOW  
PLAY/SELECT SLOW  
CLEAR  
STOP/  
PAUSE  
REMAIN  
REC  
OPERATE  
REC MODE  
ANGLE SUBTITLE  
LIVE CHECK  
TV  
VOL.  
CH  
TBC  
EJECT  
EJECT  
VCR/DVD  
STOP  
REC MODE  
VCR  
FF  
DVD  
DUBB  
REC  
VCR  
DVD  
TV/VCR AUDIO  
VCR  
REC  
TBC  
DUBB  
DVD  
REC  
TV/DVD  
TV/CBL/DVD  
TV  
S-VIDEO  
VIDEO (MONO)L  
-
AUDIO  
-
R
REW  
PLAY  
PAUSE  
CH  
+
DV IN  
IN F-1  
For Customer Use:  
Enter below the Model No. and  
Serial No. which are located on  
the rear of cabinet. Retain this  
information for future reference.  
Model No.  
Serial No.  
INSTRUCTIONS  
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LPT1003-001A  
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ANTENNA INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS  
IMPORTANT PRODUCT SAFETY  
INSTRUCTIONS  
1. Outdoor Antenna Grounding  
If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product,  
be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide  
some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges.  
Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70,  
provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast  
and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an  
antenna discharge unit, size of grounding connectors, location of  
antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and  
requirements for the grounding electrode.  
Electrical energy can perform many useful functions. But improper  
use can result in potential electrical shock or fire hazards. This  
product has been engineered and manufactured to assure your  
personal safety. In order not to defeat the built-in safeguards,  
observe the following basic rules for its installation, use and  
servicing.  
ATTENTION:  
2. Lightning  
Follow and obey all warnings and instructions marked on your product  
and its operating instructions. For your safety, please read all the safety  
and operating instructions before you operate this product and keep  
this booklet for future reference.  
For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or  
when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time,  
unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable  
system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning  
and power-line surges.  
3. Power Lines  
INSTALLATION  
An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of  
overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or  
where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing  
an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep  
from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them  
might be fatal.  
1. Grounding or Polarization  
(A)Your product may be equipped with a polarized alternating-  
current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other).  
This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a  
safety feature.  
If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try  
reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your  
electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the  
safety purpose of the polarized plug.  
(B)Your product may be equipped with a 3-wire grounding-type  
plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin. This plug will only fit  
into a grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety feature.  
If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your  
electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the  
safety purpose of the grounding-type plug.  
2. Power Sources  
Operate your product only from the type of power source indicated  
on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power  
supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power  
company. If your product is intended to operate from battery  
power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.  
3. Overloading  
Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral  
convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or  
electric shock.  
4. Power Cord Protection  
Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to  
be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them,  
paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience  
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product.  
5. Ventilation  
Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation. To  
ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from  
overheating, these openings must not be blocked or covered.  
Do not block the openings by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug  
or other similar surface.  
Do not place the product in a built-in installation such as a bookcase  
or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s  
instructions have been adhered to.  
6. Wall or Ceiling Mounting  
The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as  
recommended by the manufacturer.  
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SERVICING  
1. Servicing  
1. Accessories  
To avoid personal injury:  
If your product is not operating correctly or exhibits a marked  
change in performance and you are unable to restore normal  
operation by following the detailed procedure in its operating  
instructions, do not attempt to service it yourself as opening or  
removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other  
hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.  
Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket,  
or table. It may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and  
serious damage to the product.  
Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by  
the manufacturer or sold with the product.  
Use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer and  
follow the manufacturer’s instructions for any mounting of the  
product.  
2. Damage Requiring Service  
Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to  
qualified service personnel under the following conditions:  
a. When the power supply cord or plug is damaged.  
b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product.  
c. If the product has been exposed to rain or water.  
d. If the product does not operate normally by following the  
operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are  
covered by the operating instructions as an improper  
adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will  
often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore  
the product to its normal operation.  
Do not try to roll a cart with small casters across thresholds or deep-  
pile carpets.  
2. Product and Cart Combination  
A product and cart combination should be  
moved with care. Quick stops, excessive  
force, and uneven surfaces may cause the  
product and cart combination to overturn.  
3. Water and Moisture  
Do not use this product near water—for  
example, near a bath tub, wash bowl,  
kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet  
basement, or near a swimming pool and  
the like.  
e. If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way.  
f. When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance—  
this indicates a need for service.  
3. Replacement Parts  
4. Object and Liquid Entry  
When replacement parts are required, be sure the service  
technician has used replacement parts specified by the  
manufacturer or which have the same characteristics as the  
original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric  
shock or other hazards.  
Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings  
as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that  
could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind  
on the product.  
5. Attachments  
Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer of  
this product as they may cause hazards.  
4. Safety Check  
Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the  
service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the  
product is in safe operating condition.  
6. Cleaning  
Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not  
use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for  
cleaning.  
HOW TO USE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL  
All major sections and subsections are listed in the Table Of  
Contents on page 7. Use this when searching for information on a  
specific procedure or feature.  
7. Heat  
The product should be situated away from heat sources such as  
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including  
amplifiers) that produce heat.  
The Index on pages 12 – 16 illustrates the controls and connections  
on the front and rear panel, the front display panel and the remote  
control.  
The list of terms on page 91 lists frequently-used terms, and the  
number of the page on which they are used or explained in the  
manual.  
The mark signals a reference to another page for instructions or  
related information.  
Operation buttons necessary for the various procedures are clearly  
indicated through the use of illustrations at the beginning of each  
major section.  
BEFORE YOU INSTALL YOUR NEW UNIT . . .  
. . . please read the sections/literature listed below.  
“CAUTIONS” on page 2  
“IMPORTANT PRODUCT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” on pages 3 – 5  
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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).  
Declaration of Conformity  
Model Number:  
Trade Name:  
SR-MV50U  
JVC  
When discarding batteries, environmental problems must be  
considered and the local rules or laws governing the disposal of  
these batteries must be followed strictly.  
Failure to heed the following precautions may result in  
damage to the unit, remote control or disc/cassette.  
1. DO NOT place the unit —  
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules.  
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:  
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this  
device must accept any interference received, including  
interference that may cause undesired operation.  
— 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.  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the  
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC  
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable  
protection against harmful interference in a residential  
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate  
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in  
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful  
interference to radio communications. However, there is no  
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular  
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to  
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning  
the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct  
the interference by one or more of the following measures:  
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
— 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.  
Increase the separation between the equipment and  
receiver.  
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different  
from that to which the receiver is connected.  
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for  
help.  
7. DO NOT place any naked flame sources, such as lighted  
candles, on the apparatus.  
8. AVOID violent shocks to the unit during transport.  
MOISTURE CONDENSATION  
Moisture in the air will condense on the unit when you move it from  
a cold place to a warm place, or under extremely humid  
conditions—just as water droplets form on the surface of a glass  
filled with cold liquid. In conditions where condensation may occur,  
disconnect the unit’s power plug from the wall and keep it  
disconnected for a few hours to let the moisture dry, then turn on  
the unit.  
Manufactured under licence from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and  
double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.  
“DTS” and “DTS Digital Out” are trademarks of Digital Theater  
Systems, Inc.  
VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar  
Development Corporation.  
ATTENTION:  
To mobile phone users:  
The VCR Plus+ system is manufactured under license from Gemstar  
Development Corporation.  
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.  
DSSTM is an official trademark of DIRECTV, Inc., a unit of GM  
Hughes Electronics. DISH NetworkTM is a trademark of Echostar  
Communications Corporation.  
On placing the unit:  
Cassettes marked “S-VHS” and “VHS” can be used with this unit.  
However, S-VHS recordings are possible only with cassettes marked  
“S-VHS”.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
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This unit allows you various types of playback and recording because this unit has two tuners.  
Record programs on both DVD deck and VCR deck simultaneously  
Operate the DVD deck while recording on the VCR deck  
1 Start recording on the DVD deck. (pg. 36)  
1 Start recording on the VCR deck. (pg. 46)  
2 Start recording on the VCR deck. (pg. 46)  
2 Press VCR/DVD.  
NOTE:  
3 Operate the DVD deck.  
[DV IN] connector is available for DVD deck only.  
Recording  
Playback, recording, etc.  
Recording  
Recording  
Operate the VCR deck while the DVD deck is in timer standby  
mode  
1 Engage the DVD deck’s timer mode. (pg. 38)  
The VCR deck is automatically selected and the VCR lamp lights up  
on the unit.  
Watch another program while recording on the unit  
Pressing VCR/DVD switches to the other tuner.  
1 Start recording on the DVD deck or VCR deck. (pg. 36, 46)  
2 Press VCR/DVD.  
2 Operate the VCR deck.  
3 Press CH +/– to select the desired channel.  
Playback, recording, etc.  
Timer standby mode  
Recording  
Another program  
Operate the DVD deck while the VCR deck is in timer standby  
mode  
1 Engage the VCR deck’s timer mode. (pg. 48)  
The DVD deck is automatically selected and the DVD lamp lights up  
on the unit.  
Operate the VCR deck while recording on the DVD deck  
Pressing VCR/DVD switch to the other tuner.  
1 Start recording on the DVD deck. (pg. 36)  
2 Press VCR/DVD.  
3 Operate the VCR deck.  
2 Operate the DVD deck.  
Playback, recording, etc.  
Recording  
Timer standby mode  
Playback, recording, etc.  
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DV Dubbing (DVD Deck Only)..................................................... 62  
Digital Audio Dubbing.................................................................. 65  
INDEX  
Language .....................................................................................19  
REMOTE CONTROL  
Recording Features......................................................................37  
VCR Plus+® Timer Programming.................................................38  
Changing VCR Plus+® Setting .................................................... 74  
Scan Mode Set............................................................................ 77  
Mode Lock................................................................................... 77  
87  
Basic Recording...........................................................................46  
VCR Plus+® Timer Programming.................................................48  
APPENDIX  
RS-232C INTERFACE  
RS-232C Interface – Command Table – ..................................... 87  
RS-232C Interface – Command – ............................................... 88  
Library Database DVD Navi.........................................................51  
Edit Original Information...............................................................52  
Edit Play List Information .............................................................54  
Edit Library Information................................................................56  
Playback With MP3/JPEG Navigation..........................................57  
LIST OF TERMS  
91  
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DISC INFORMATION  
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EN  
After finalizing —  
After a DVD-R/RW disc (Video mode) has been finalized, it is  
possible to play back the recorded programs (video and/or audio)  
on a standard DVD video player as a DVD VIDEO disc.  
Edited titles are displayed as the  
About Discs  
Recordable/playable Discs  
You can use discs with the following logos for recording and  
playback.  
“DVD menu” in video mode.  
It is impossible to record, edit or  
delete the data either in video  
mode or in VR mode.  
Either in video mode or in VR  
mode, although the disc can be  
played back on DVD players from  
other manufacturers, sometimes it  
may not be possible to play back  
DVD-RAM  
DVD-RW  
depending on the disc and recording conditions.  
It is impossible to record on CD-R/RW or DVD-R discs used for  
authoring.  
It is impossible to record onto DVD-R/RW (Video mode) discs  
broadcasts that allow you to copy once. The copy once programs can  
only be recorded onto DVD-RW discs formatted in VR mode.  
12 cm: 4.7 GB/9.4 GB  
8 cm: 1.4 GB/2.8 GB  
Ver. 2.0  
12 cm: 4.7 GB/9.4 GB  
Ver. 1.0 (VR mode)  
Ver. 1.1 (Video mode/VR mode)  
Ver. 2.1  
NOTE:  
The following may result if you play back a DVD-R disc recorded on  
another unit.  
The disc does not play.  
A mosaic pattern (block noise) appears on the screen.  
Video or audio may be dropped out.  
The unit stops during playback.  
DVD-R  
12 cm: 4.7 GB  
8 cm: 1.4 GB  
General Ver. 2.0 (Video mode)  
Discs For Playback Only  
The above table is based on the information as of February 2004.  
Recording and playback may not be performed depending on the  
characteristics and condition of the disc used, leading to  
unsatisfactory results. Using discs manufactured by JVC is  
recommended since they have been tested to be compatible with this  
unit.  
You can use discs with the following logos for playback only.  
DVD VIDEO  
Video CD  
(example of region code  
indications)  
DVD-RAM Discs  
It is only possible to use discs which conform with DVD-RAM  
standard Version 2.0 or 2.1.  
It is impossible to record on DVD-RAM discs which do not conform to  
this standard. If you use a disc formatted under a different standard  
version, format it on this unit before use.  
It may not be possible to record, play back, edit or dub a DVD-RAM  
disc even if it conforms to the standard if it was recorded or edited on  
the devices from other manufacturers or on a PC, or if it has far too  
many titles, or if there is very little available capacity remaining on the  
disc.  
Some DVD-RAM discs are contained in a cartridge. This unit cannot  
handle this type of disc. Remove the disc from the cartridge (only  
discs with a removable cartridge); or the use of DVD-RAM discs not  
contained in a cartridge is recommended.  
Audio CD  
CD-R  
CD-DA/JPEG/  
MP3 files  
CD-DA files  
CD-RW  
CD-DA/JPEG/  
MP3 files  
CD-ROM  
JPEG/MP3 files  
DVD-RAM discs recorded on this unit cannot be played back on an  
incompatible DVD player.  
It is possible to record copy-once programs of digital broadcasts only  
onto 4.7/9.4 GB DVD-RAM discs (2.8 GB DVD-RAM discs are not  
compatible).  
Playback may not be performed depending on the characteristics and  
condition of the disc used.  
DTS Audio CDs can also be played back (An optional DTS decoder  
is required).  
MP3 and JPEG discs can be played back on this unit only when they  
have been recorded in the ISO9660 or Joliet format and finalized.  
JPEG files that can be played back on this unit must conform to JFIF/  
Baseline process, and the maximum resolution of a JPEG file is  
2,812 x 2,112 pixels.  
CD-R/RW discs recorded in music CD format need to be finalized to  
play back on this unit.  
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.  
DVD-R/RW Discs  
It is only possible to use DVD-R discs which conform with DVD-R  
standard Version 2.0.  
When a DVD-R/RW disc (Video mode) is finalized (pg. 76), it  
can be played back on a standard DVD player as a DVD VIDEO  
disc.  
When a DVD-RW disc (VR mode) is finalized (pg. 76), it can be  
played back on a standard DVD player compatible with the VR  
mode of DVD-RW discs.  
Before finalizing —  
— it is possible to record on unrecorded areas of the disc, edit the  
disc title and program titles, and delete programs.  
It is impossible to record or edit DVD-R/RW discs recorded on other  
devices even if they have not been finalized.  
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.  
It is impossible to overwrite recorded areas of DVD-R discs.  
Available recording capacity does not increase even if a recorded  
program is deleted from a DVD-R disc.  
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.  
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DVD-AUDIO discs compatible with DVD video players can be played.  
Super Audio CDs (SACD) compatible with conventional CD players  
can be played.  
Recording Medium And Format  
DVD-RAM  
Recording and erasing can be performed as many times as possible  
on a disc.  
Editing can be performed after recording, such as deleting unwanted  
parts.  
While recording, it is possible not only to start playback of a program  
currently being recorded, but also to watch another program  
previously recorded.  
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.  
DVD-RW (VR mode)  
Recording and erasing can be performed as many times as possible  
on a disc.  
Editing can be performed after recording, such as deleting unwanted  
parts.  
CD-ROM discs (including PHOTO-CD and CD-G)  
Discs recorded in Packet Write (UDF) format.  
Super Video CDs (SVCD)  
1.3-GB double density CDs (DDCD)  
High density CDs (HDCD)  
DVD-RW (Video mode)  
Can be played back on other DVD players.  
New recording can be performed by erasing all the data on a disc  
once played back.  
The following discs also cannot be played back.  
Discs of a region number other than “1”  
DVD-RAM (2.6 GB/5.2 GB)  
DVD-R  
DVD-RAM (TYPE1)  
Can be played back on other DVD players.  
Suitable when keeping a recorded disc for a long time.  
Region Number  
The world is divided into 6 regions for DVD VIDEO discs.  
DVD VIDEO discs are assigned a region number to indicate which  
region they may be played back in. A disc cannot be played back  
on this unit unless the region number of the disc matches that of  
the unit. The region number for this unit is “1”. Only discs whose  
region number includes “1” or “ALLcan be played back such as  
shown below.  
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.  
Examples of DVD VIDEO labels which can be played back  
using this unit.  
When you record a program on a DVD-RAM/RW (VR mode)  
disc  
A single recording session results in a single title (a single  
chapter). However, chapter marks are automatically inserted when  
recording is paused, or audio changes from monaural to stereo  
due to commercial breaks, etc. It is also possible to insert chapter  
marks at desired locations during playback. (pg. 25)  
Marks of discs in this instruction manual  
When you record a program on a DVD-R/RW (Video mode)  
disc  
Allows operation with a  
DVD-RAM disc.  
Allows operation with a  
Video CD disc.  
A single recording session results in a single title (a single  
chapter). However, chapter marks are automatically inserted when  
recording is paused, or audio changes due to commercial breaks,  
etc. It is also possible to insert chapter marks at desired locations  
during either recording or playback. Once the disc has been  
finalized, these chapter marks are deleted and new chapter marks  
are assigned automatically approximately every 5 minutes.  
Allows operation with a  
DVD-R disc.  
Allows operation with  
an Audio CD disc.  
Allows operation with a  
DVD-RW disc.  
Allows operation with a  
disc including MP3  
files.  
DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, DVD-R or DVD VIDEO disc  
Allows operation with a  
DVD VIDEO disc.  
Allows operation with a  
disc including JPEG  
files.  
Title 1  
Title 2  
Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3  
Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3  
In Video mode, even before finalizing, it is impossible to perform  
editing operations other than changing the disc name and/or title  
names and deleting programs and/or titles.  
After finalizing, it is impossible to perform editing operations.  
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Audio CD/Video CD  
DVD VIDEO Marks  
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.  
Sometimes marks are printed on a DVD disc and/or on its  
packaging to indicate information regarding the contents and  
functions of the disc. Check the marks indicating the contents and  
functions of the disc. Note, however, that in some cases a disc may  
not include a mark even for a function it supports.  
However, some discs are not divided into tracks.  
Audio CD or Video CD  
Marks related to video  
Track 1  
Track 2  
Track 3  
Track 4  
Number of subtitles  
Number of angles  
JPEG/MP3 Disc (CD-R/RW/ROM)  
MP3/JPEG files put in directories nested in several levels on a disc  
will be organized as if they were put in single level directories  
(groups) by the MP3/JPEG Navigation of this unit. (pg. 57)  
Recorded under the  
standard 4:3 aspect  
ratio  
Screen includes black  
bands at the top and  
the bottom of image  
which has a standard  
4:3 aspect ratio (letter  
box)  
File structure of a disc before starting the MP3/JPEG  
Navigation  
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).  
Directory  
MP3 file  
JPEG file  
Marks related to audio  
File structure of the disc after starting the MP3/JPEG  
Navigation  
Number of audio tracks  
Files are automatically grouped as follows and displayed on the  
MP3/JPEG Navigation screen. Data is displayed in the  
alphabetical order of file name. Files are grouped based on roots.  
Dolby Digital mark  
It has been developed by Dolby Laboratories as a  
digital surround system.  
DTS (Digital Theater Systems)  
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.  
This unit can recognize up to 9 hierarchies including directories and  
files.  
Also, it can recognize up to 250 files in each group, and up to 99  
groups on a disc.  
NOTES:  
Video CD discs that support Playback Control (PBC)  
The contents of a disc are recorded into several hierarchies, and played  
back according to the instructions on the screen while navigating through  
the hierarchies. It is also possible to playback recorded tracks  
consecutively without activating the PBC function even when playing a  
PBC-compatible disc. (pg. 27)  
Regarding the contents recorded on discs  
Some files may not be played back depending on the file types and other  
factors.  
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11  
Placing A Disc  
Care And Handling Of Discs  
Opening the disc tray  
Press x (EJECT) to open the disc tray.  
How to handle discs  
When handling a disc, do not  
touch the surface of the disc.  
Since discs are made of  
x
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.  
Pressing the button again closes the disc tray.  
Use the button to open and close 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.  
Label side  
Do not damage the label side, stick paper to or use any adhesives  
on its surface.  
Do not place unplayable discs or any object other than a disc on the  
disc tray.  
Do not press down strongly on the disc tray or place any heavy  
objects on it.  
Recording side  
Make sure that discs are not scratched and dirty on the recording  
side before use. Scratches and dirt on the recording side of a disc  
may hinder proper playback and recording. Also be careful that a  
DVD-RAM disc may get scratched or dirt when removed from  
cartridge then put back in after use.  
Discs without cartridges  
Place the disc on the disc tray with the  
label side facing up. Since disc size  
changes depending on the disc to be  
played back, be sure to correctly align  
the disc with the grooves for its size. If  
the disc is not in its groove, it may be  
scratched or otherwise damaged. To  
insert an 8 cm disc, place it according  
to the inner groove.  
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  
DVD-RAM discs contained in  
cartridges  
Double-sided discs:  
Remove the disc from the cartridge. Align the disc with the grooves  
on the disc tray as shown in the illustration and insert with the side  
you wish to play back or record facing down. If you insert the disc  
with “Side A” facing down, programs are recorded on the side A.  
If there are fingerprints or other dirt adhering  
to a disc, wipe with a soft dry cloth, moving  
from the centre outwards.  
If a disc is difficult to clean, wipe with a cloth  
moistened with water. Never use record  
cleaners, petrol, alcohol or any anti-static  
agents.  
Single-sided discs:  
CAUTION:  
Remove the disc from the cartridge. Align the disc with the grooves  
on the disc tray as shown in the illustration and insert with the label  
side facing up.  
Sometimes during playback, noise may appear or images may  
be garbled. This is sometimes due to the disc. (It may not be up  
to industry standards.)  
These symptoms are caused by the discs, not by the malfunction  
of the unit.  
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12  
Front View  
E
C
J
A B  
D
F
G H I  
K
OPERATE  
TBC  
EJECT  
EJECT  
VCR/DVD  
STOP  
REC MODE  
VCR  
FF  
DVD  
DUBB.  
REC  
VCR  
DVD  
VCR  
REC  
TBC  
DUBB.  
DVD  
REC  
S-VIDEO  
VIDEO (MONO)L  
-
AUDIO  
-
R
REW  
PLAY  
PAUSE  
CH  
+
DV IN  
IN F-1  
L
N
O
P
STU W X  
V
R
Q
M
A Operate Button (OPERATE 1)  
B Eject Button (EJECT x)(VCR) pg. 43  
C Cassette Loading Slot  
O Channel Button (CH +/–) pg. 36, 46  
P Front Display Panel pg. 14  
Q Infrared Beam Receiving Window  
R Stop Button (8) pg. 23, 43  
D VCR Lamp pg. 43  
VCR Recording Lamp (REC) pg. 46  
E TBC Lamp pg. 45  
Dubbing Lamp (DUBB.) pg. 58  
F DVD Lamp (DVD) pg. 19, 23  
DVD Recording Lamp (REC) pg. 36  
G Open/Close Button (EJECT x)(DVD) pg. 11  
S Reverse Search Button (3) (DVD deck) pg. 24, 30  
Rewind Button (3) (VCR deck) pg. 43, 44  
Reverse Slow Button (SLOW –) pg. 25  
T Play Button (4) pg. 23, 43  
U Forward Search Button (5) (DVD deck) pg. 24, 30  
Fast Forward Button (5) (VCR deck) pg. 43, 44  
Forward Slow Button (SLOW +) pg. 25  
V Pause Button (9) pg. 23, 44  
I Recording Mode Button (REC MODE) pg. 36, 46  
J Disc Tray  
W Record Button (7) pg. 36, 46  
K Dubbing Button (DUBB.) pg. 58  
Dubbing Direction Button (VCR]DVD/VCR}DVD)  
pg. 58, 60  
X DV Input connector [DV IN (i*)] (DVD deck only)  
pg. 62  
*
i (i.Link) refers to the IEEE1394-1995 industry specification and  
extensions thereof. The i logo is used for products compliant with the  
i.Link standard.  
L TBC Button pg. 45  
M S-video Input Connectors (S-VIDEO) pg. 63  
N Video/Audio Input Connectors (VIDEO/AUDIO (L/R))  
pg. 63  
When using a monaural audio cable, use [AUDIO L  
(MONO)] input connector. In this case, the sound on the  
left channel is also recorded on the right channel.  
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13  
Rear View  
G
H
C
I
A B  
D E F  
DVD  
S
VIDEO  
S
VIDEO  
DIGITAL  
COMPONENT  
PCM/  
AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT  
STREAM  
VIDEO  
S
L
VIDEO  
DVD  
VCR  
OPTICAL  
Y
IN  
VIDEO  
VIDEO  
PB  
L
AUDIO  
R
L
AUDIO  
R
COAXIAL  
AUDIO  
R
REMOTE IN  
OUT  
PR  
SERIAL COM.  
ANT. LOOP OUT  
VHF/UHF  
TV OUT  
OUTPUT INPUT L-1  
DVD DVD/VCR  
OUTPUT  
DVD/VCR  
J
K
L
A Region Number Label pg. 9  
B AC Power Cord pg. 17  
F S-video/Video/Audio Output Connectors [S-VIDEO/  
VIDEO/AUDIO OUTPUT] (DVD deck only) pg. 17  
G S-video/Video/Audio Input Connectors [S-VIDEO/  
VIDEO/AUDIO INPUT (L-1)] pg. 64  
H S-video/BNC Video/Audio Output Connectors  
[S-VIDEO/VIDEO/AUDIO OUTPUT] pg. 17  
I Antenna Input Connectors [VHF/UHF IN (DVD/VCR)]  
pg. 17  
This prevents the temperature from rising inside the unit.  
Do not remove it.  
Install the unit so as not to block the area around the fan.  
The cooling fan on the rear of the unit may be activated even if  
the unit is turned off when “AUTO CLOCK” is set to “ON”  
(pg. 20).  
J Serial Command Connector (D-SUB 9-PIN) [SERIAL  
COM.] pg. 87  
For details on the RS-232C interface command, refer to  
page 87.  
K Remote In Connector* (REMOTE IN)  
* There is currently no compatible remote control unit available.  
L Antenna Output Connectors [VHF/UHF OUT (ANT.  
D Digital Audio Output Connectors  
[DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL/OPTICAL)] (DVD  
E Component Video Output Connectors [COMPONENT  
VIDEO OUT (Y/P /P )] pg. 17  
B
R
This component video output enables you to watch the images  
on the VCR deck in Progressive scan mode, refer to “VHS  
Progressive Scan” (pg. 45).  
LOOP. OUT/TV OUT)] pg. 17  
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EN  
14  
Front Display Panel  
K
L
A B  
C
D E F  
G
H
I
J
M
N
LPCM  
FR  
XP SP LP EP  
RW VCD  
-RAM  
VR  
-
S-VHS  
DVD  
T
P
Q
U
R
S
O
A VIDEO Indicator (  
)
J Simulated Surround Effect Indicator (3D) pg. 33  
Lights when a simulated surround effect is set to “3D-ON” on the  
on-screen bar.  
Lights when VIDEO mode is selected by pressing TV/VCR. Lights  
off when TV mode is selected.  
B Disc Type Indicator  
K Random/Program Playback Mode Indicator (RND/  
When a disc is loaded, the type of the disc is indicated.  
PRGM) pg. 34  
“RND”:  
Lights when Random Playback mode is set.  
Disc Status Indicator  
When a disc is running, the disc marks rotate.  
During High-Speed Search: Rotate faster than normal playback.  
During Slow Motion:  
While recording:  
“PRGM”: Lights when Program Playback mode is set.  
L Repeat Mode Indicator ( /1/A–B) pg. 32, 45  
Select Repeat Playback mode on the on-screen bar.  
Rotate slower than normal playback.  
Inner red ring lights in the same way  
as normal playback.  
Disc marks blink when either  
recording or playing back.  
Disc marks all light.  
Disc marks all blink.  
Disc marks all light out.  
Disc marks all light out.  
”:  
Whole disc is played back repeatedly.  
It also lights up during the Repeat Playback on the  
VCR deck.  
While paused:  
1”:  
A single title/chapter/track is played back repeatedly.  
A–B”: The selected part (A–B) is played back repeatedly.  
While stopped:  
No display: Repeat Playback mode is off.  
While resume stopped:  
While the disc tray opened:  
No disc on the disc tray:  
VR Mode Indicator pg. 75  
M
Indicator pg. 40  
Lights when a disc set up for On-Disc Timer Programming is  
loaded.  
N DVD Timer Indicator ( ) pg. 38  
Lights when the DVD deck is in the timer recording standby mode or  
when timer recording is in progress.  
Lights when a DVD-RW disc is formatted in VR mode.  
C Linear PCM Indicator (LPCM)  
Lights when “XP MODE REC AUDIO” is set to “LINEAR PCM”  
(pg. 70) for recording with DVD-RAM, DVD-R and DVD-RW  
discs, and when Linear PCM audio is played.  
O S-VHS Indicator  
Lights up when a cassette marked “S-VHS” is inserted with “S-VHS  
MODE” set to “ON” (pg. 73), the cassette recorded in S-VHS or  
S-VHS ET mode is played back, or when “S-VHS ET” is set to “ON”.  
(pg. 71)  
D Cassette Loaded Mark (  
)
Indicates the present of a cassette in the VCR deck. Lights when a  
cassette is loaded into the VCR deck.  
P Video Output Indicator ( ) pg. 77  
E VCR Timer Indicator ( ) pg. 48  
No display: Indicates that interlace mode is engaged.  
Lights when the VCR deck is in the timer recording standby mode or  
when timer recording is in progress.  
:
Indicates that progressive mode is engaged.  
lights when video output mode is in progressive  
(Example)  
mode.  
F Recording Mode Indicator (XP/SP/LP/EP/FR) pg. 36  
Blinks when recording mode is being set.  
Q Group/Title Number Display  
R Track/Chapter Number Display  
S Remaining Time/Elapsed Time Indicator pg. 26, 37  
Lights when remaining time of DVD-RAM, DVD-R and DVD-RW  
discs is displayed, and lights out when elapsed time is displayed.  
The right 6 digits of the Multi Display (T) indicate elapsed or  
remaining time of each track.  
While “FR” is blinking, the left 3 digits of the Multi Display (Q R)  
indicate setting values ranging from “60” to “480”. After the value  
has been set, only “FR” lights.  
G Group/Title Indicator (GRP/TITLE)  
“GRP” or “TITLE” lights depending on a disc loaded while the left 2  
digits of the Multi Display (Q) indicate the numbers explained  
below.  
“GRP”:  
Total number of groups or group number being played  
back are displayed on the Multi Display.  
No display:Indicates elapsed time of the disc.  
Displayed: Indicates remaining time of the disc.  
“TITLE”: Total number of titles or title number being played back  
are displayed on the Multi Display.  
T Remaining Time/Elapsed Time Display pg. 26, 37  
U Multi Display  
H Channel Indicator  
Displays clock, received channel, elapsed time, and remaining time.  
Also displays status of the unit (NO DISC/OPEN/CLOSE/  
READING).  
Indicates the channel received.  
I Track/Chapter Indicator (TRK/CHAP)  
“TRK” or “CHAP” lights depending on a disc loaded while the 3rd  
and 4th digits from the left of the Multi Display (R) indicate the  
numbers explained below.  
“TRK”:  
Total number of tracks or track number being played  
back are displayed on the Multi Display.  
“CHAP”: Chapter number being played back are displayed on the  
Multi Display.  
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15  
On-Screen Display (DVD deck)  
When “SUPERIMPOSE” is set to “AUTO” and ON SCREEN on the remote control is pressed, various operational indicators appear on the  
TV screen. To clear the operational indicators, press ON SCREEN twice.  
A Disc Display  
H Clock Display  
I Bar Meter Display pg. 29  
Displays playback point and other information in bar meter.  
J Title Name Display  
Displays the type of the disc loaded on the disc tray.  
B Title Number*  
Displays number of the title currently being played back.  
C Playback Operation Status Indicator*  
Indicates playback operation status by pictographs.  
D Playback Time*  
Displays playback time of the title currently being played back.  
E Recording Mode  
Displays title name newly registered to the title recorded on DVD-  
RAM/RW/R discs, or file name of JPEG and MP3 files.  
K Operation Status Indicator  
Indicates operation status by pictographs. (Also indicates its speed  
for forward high-speed search, reverse high-speed search and slow  
motion.)  
Displays recording mode as XP, SP, LP, EP, FR, FR60–FR360,  
FR420 and FR480. Current recording mode is displayed during  
recording, and recording mode in which the program was recorded  
is displayed during playback. The recording mode is not displayed  
during play list playback.  
L Time Display  
Displays single title playback elapsed time, single track playback  
elapsed time, single track remaining time, total elapsed time, total  
remaining time, and other information in turn.  
M Audio Mode Display  
F Title Number  
Displays playback title number during playback, and recording title  
number during recording.  
Displays audio that is being input.  
N Channel Position Number/Auxiliary Input Indicator (L-1  
G Chapter Number  
or F-1)  
Displays playback chapter number during playback, and recording  
chapter number during recording.  
Displays currently selected input.  
* During Live Memory playback, playback operation status is displayed.  
During normal playback, the multichannel encoding method is displayed.  
On-Screen Display (VCR deck)  
When “SUPERIMPOSE” is set to “ON” or “AUTO” and ON SCREEN on the remote control is pressed, various operational indicators  
appear on the TV screen. To clear the operational indicators, press ON SCREEN again.  
A Operation Mode Indicators  
B Recording Mode (SP/EP)  
L
C Tape Position Indicator  
K
J
I
H
The tape position indicator  
A
B
appears on the TV screen when  
you press 3 or 5 from the  
Stop mode or perform an Index  
Search. (pg. 44) The position  
of “q” in relation to “0” (Beginning)  
or “+” (End) shows you where  
you are on the tape.  
C
D
E
F
G
NOTE:  
Beginning  
End  
Depending on the type of tape  
being used, the tape position  
indicator may not appear  
correctly.  
D Index number pg. 44  
E Tape Remaining Time Indicator pg. 47  
F Counter Display  
G Audio Mode Display pg. 45  
H SAP Indicator pg. 47  
I Stereo Program Indicator pg. 47  
J Day/Clock Display  
K Channel Position Number/Auxiliary Input Indicator (L-1  
or F-1)  
L “Cassette Loaded” Mark  
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16  
Remote Control  
L Play Button (4) pg. 23, 43  
Select Button (SELECT) (DVD deck only) pg. 23, 52  
M Reverse Search Button (3) (DVD deck) pg. 24, 30  
Rewind Button (3) (VCR deck) pg. 43, 44  
Reverse Slow Button (SLOW –) pg. 25  
N Stop Button (8) pg. 23, 43  
Clear Button (CLEAR) (DVD deck only) pg. 33, 38  
O Record Button (7) pg. 36, 46  
CABLE/DBS TV  
DVD  
TV  
/
CBL/DBS  
VCR  
DVD  
VCR  
/DVD  
/DVD  
TIMER  
TIMER  
NUMBER / TV CH / DVD CH  
P Remain Button (REMAIN) pg. 26, 37  
Recording Mode Button (REC MODE) pg. 36, 46  
Q Subtitle Button (SUBTITLE) (DVD deck only) pg. 26  
R Angle Button (ANGLE) (DVD deck only) pg. 26  
Live Check Button (LIVE CHECK) (DVD deck only)  
pg. 28, 30  
1
2
3
ABC  
DEF  
4
5
6
GHI  
JKL  
MNO  
7
8
9
PQRS  
TUV  
WXYZ  
0
CANCEL  
AUX  
MEMO/MARK  
PROG/CHECK DISPLAY ON SCREEN  
S TV/VCR Button pg. 37, 46  
T Audio Button (AUDIO) pg. 26, 45  
TV Muting Button ( ) pg. 66  
VCR PLUS+  
PROGRESSIVE  
SCAN  
U TV/CABLE/DBS/DVD switch pg. 19  
V VCR/DVD Button pg. 19  
ENTER  
W TV/CBL/DBS/DVD Standby/On Button (1)  
X Memo Button (MEMO) (DVD deck only) pg. 52, 55, 57  
Mark Button (MARK) (DVD deck only) pg. 25  
Y On-Screen Button (ON SCREEN) (DVD deck only)  
pg. 15, 31  
PREVIOUS  
NEXT  
SLOW  
PLAY/SELECT SLOW  
Progressive Scan Button (PROGRESSIVE SCAN)  
pg. 77  
CLEAR  
STOP/  
PAUSE  
Z Display Button (DISPLAY) pg. 26, 37  
a Menu Button (MENU) (DVD deck only) pg. 24  
b w e Button pg. 19  
REMAIN  
REC  
REC MODE  
c Enter Button (ENTER) pg. 19  
ANGLE SUBTITLE  
d Return Button (RETURN) pg. 27, 38  
e Forward Skip Button (6) (DVD deck) pg. 24, 30  
Index Button (6) (VCR deck) pg. 44  
Next Button (NEXT) (DVD deck only) pg. 27  
f Forward Search Button (5) (DVD deck) pg. 24, 30  
Fast Forward Button (5) (VCR deck) pg. 43, 44  
Forward Slow Button (SLOW +) pg. 25  
g Pause Button (9) pg. 23, 44  
LIVE CHECK  
TV  
CH  
VOL.  
TV/VCR AUDIO  
TV/DVD  
TV/CBL/DVD  
TV  
h Skip Search Button (  
i Instant Replay Button (  
) pg. 25, 30  
) pg. 30, 44  
j TV Volume Button (TV VOL.) pg. 66  
k TV/CBL DVD Channel Button (CH +/–) pg. 36, 66  
The glow-in-the-dark buttons shown in grey on the illustration  
above are helpful when using the remote control in darkened  
rooms.  
How To Use  
Before use, insert two AA size batteries into the remote control  
with the polarity ( and ) matched correctly as indicated on  
the battery compartment or on the lid.  
Buttons with a small dot on the left side of the name can also be  
used to operate your TV. (pg. 66)  
The remote control can operate most of your unit’s functions, as  
well as basic functions of TV sets of JVC and other brands.  
(pg. 66)  
Point the remote control toward the receiving window.  
The maximum operating distance of the remote control is about  
8 m.  
A DVD Timer Button (DVD TIMER (#)) (DVD deck only)  
pg. 38  
B VCR Timer Button (VCR TIMER (#)) (VCR deck only)  
pg. 48  
C Number Keys pg. 36, 46  
Character keys (DVD deck only) pg. 53  
D Auxiliary Button (AUX)  
E Cancel Button (CANCEL) pg. 38  
F Program Check Button (PROG/CHECK) pg. 39, 42,  
49, 50  
NOTE:  
If the remote control doesn’t work properly, remove its batteries, wait  
a short time, replace the batteries and then try again.  
G VCR Plus+ Button pg. 38, 48  
H Top Menu Button (TOP MENU) (DVD deck only)  
pg. 24  
Navigation Button (NAVIGATION) (DVD deck only)  
pg. 51  
I rt Button pg. 19  
J Set Up Button (SET UP) pg. 19  
K Reverse Skip Button (2) (DVD deck) pg. 24, 30  
Index Button (2) (VCR deck) pg. 44  
Previous Button (PREVIOUS) (DVD deck only) pg. 27  
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EN  
17  
8 AV Connection  
To connect to a TV with AV input connectors —  
Basic Connection  
Antenna or Cable  
A Perform A B in “RF Connection”.  
B Connect the supplied audio cable between the [AUDIO  
OUTPUT] connectors on the rear panel of the unit and the TV’s  
audio input connectors.  
C
Connect an optional BNC video cable between the unit’s BNC  
Coaxial cable  
[VIDEO OUTPUT] connector and the TV’s BNC VIDEO input connector.  
8 S-Video Connection  
To connect to TV’s S-VIDEO input and AUDIO input connectors  
A Perform A B in “RF Connection”.  
Flat feeder  
B Connect the unit’s [S VIDEO OUTPUT] connector to the TV’s  
S-VIDEO input connector.  
Matching transformer  
(not supplied)  
C Connect the unit’s [AUDIO OUTPUT] connectors to the TV’s  
AUDIO input connectors.  
RF cable (not supplied)  
You can obtain high quality S-VHS pictures.  
If your TV is not stereo capable, use the unit’s [AUDIO OUTPUT]  
connectors to connect to an audio amplifier for Hi-Fi stereo sound  
reproduction.  
Antenna splitter  
(not supplied)  
AC outlet  
RF cable  
(not  
supplied)  
To [VHF/  
UHF IN  
(VCR)]  
RF cable (not supplied)  
8 Component Video Connection (DVD deck only)  
To connect to TV’s component video input connectors  
A Perform A B in “RF Connection”.  
B Connect the unit’s [COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT]  
connectors to the TV’s component video input connectors.  
C Connect the unit’s [AUDIO OUTPUT] connectors to the TV’s  
AUDIO input connectors.  
AC power cord  
To [VHF/UHF IN (DVD)]  
OPTICAL  
You can obtain high quality component video pictures.  
If your TV is not stereo capable, use the unit’s [AUDIO OUTPUT]  
connectors to connect to an audio amplifier for Hi-Fi stereo sound  
reproduction.  
By using the component video connection, you can view the images  
in the progressive mode. For switching to the progressive mode, refer  
to “Scan Mode Set” (pg. 77).  
You can also watch the images on the VCR deck in Progressive scan  
mode via the component video output, refer to “VHS Progressive  
Scan” (pg. 45).  
L
Back of unit  
To [VIDEO  
OUTPUT]  
To  
[AUDIO  
OUTPUT]  
BNC video  
cable (not  
supplied)  
To  
[S VIDEO  
OUTPUT]  
To  
[COMPONENT  
VIDEO OUT  
To [TV  
OUT]  
(Y/P /P )]  
B
R
Audio cable  
(supplied)  
S-Video cable  
(supplied)  
4 Plug the end of the AC power cord into an AC outlet. This unit  
performs Plug & Play Set automatically. (pg. 18)  
Component  
video cable  
(not supplied)  
The clock and tuner channels will automatically be set when the  
antenna is connected and when the AC power cord is first connected  
to an AC outlet. (If “AUTO” and the channel indicator are displayed  
on the front display panel before the unit is powered on, the clock and  
tuner channels are being set automatically. Wait for the time to be  
displayed on the front display panel before turning on the unit.)  
“LOADING” blinks on the front display panel when the AC plug of the  
power cord is connected into a mains outlet and it takes  
approximately 50 seconds for the unit to be turned on. This is not a  
malfunction.  
RF cable  
(supplied)  
TV  
To 75 ohm  
terminal  
5 Set the video channel. The video channel is the channel on  
which you can watch the picture from the unit on the TV when only  
using RF connection.  
With RF Connection  
Set the video channel to “3 CH” or “4 CH”. To set the video  
channel, perform steps A C below:  
THESE STEPS MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE ANY VIDEO  
OPERATION CAN BE PERFORMED.  
The video channel is preset to “3 CH”. Set to “4 CH” if the Channel 3  
is used for broadcasting in your area.  
1 Make sure the package contains all of the accessories listed in  
“SPECIFICATIONS” on page 83.  
With AV or S-Video Connection  
Set the video channel to “– CH” (off). To set the video channel,  
perform steps A C below:  
With Component Video Connection (DVD deck only)  
Set the video channel to “– CH” (off). To set the video channel,  
perform steps A C below:  
2 Place the unit on a stable, horizontal surface.  
3 Connect the unit to a TV depending on the TV and cables you  
use.  
8 RF Connection  
To connect to a TV with NO AV input connectors —  
A Disconnect the TV antenna from the TV.  
B Connect the TV antenna cable to the [VHF/UHF IN] connectors  
on the rear panel of the unit via antenna splitter.  
How To Set The Video Channel  
A Make sure that there is no cassette in the unit.  
B Press 1 to turn off the unit, then press 8 on the unit for more  
than 5 seconds. “3 CH” appears on the front display panel.  
C Press CH +/– on the remote control to select “3 CH”, “4 CH” or  
“– CH” (off), then press ENTER. When either “3 CH” or “4 CH” is  
selected, the TV/VCR indicator lights up.  
C
Connect the supplied RF cable between the [TV OUT] connector  
on the rear panel of the unit and the TV’s antenna terminal.  
NOTES:  
Antenna splitter is not supplied. Purchase an optional antenna  
splitter.  
If you do not use antenna splitter, connect the TV antenna cable to  
[VHF/UHF IN] connector. However, it is not possible to record the TV  
program on the VCR deck.  
Connect the unit’s [ANT. LOOP OUT] connector to the antenna input  
connector on another video unit.  
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1 Connect the antenna cable to the unit. (pg. 17) Then connect  
the AC power cord to an AC outlet. Do not turn on the unit.  
The clock and tuner channels will be set automatically.  
“LOADING” blinks on the front display panel when the AC plug of the  
power cord is connected into a mains outlet and it takes  
approximately 50 seconds for the unit to be turned on. This is not a  
malfunction.  
Plug & Play Set  
Auto Clock Set/Auto Tuner Set  
This unit sets the clock and tuner channels automatically when AC  
power cord is first connected to an AC outlet. The antenna cable  
must be connected for the Plug & Play setting.  
The time and date can be set automatically by the clock setting  
data transmitted from one of the regular TV broadcast channels.  
We call this TV channel the “host channel” and it is a PBS channel  
in your area.  
NOTES:  
Auto Clock Set is performed first.  
“AUTO” blinks on the front display panel during Auto Clock Set.  
Auto Channel Set is performed next. Auto Channel Set scans all the  
channels that are receivable by your unit. During Auto Channel Set,  
the channel numbers are displayed as they are scanned and set.  
When Plug & Play setting has been complete successfully, the  
correct clock time is displayed. If you perform Plug & Play setting  
successfully, there is no need to perform “Clock Set” (pg. 20) and  
Tuner Set” (pg. 21). If, however, you want to add or delete  
channels, refer to “Manual Channel Set” (pg. 21).  
ATTENTION:  
If you use a cable box, Plug&Play will not function; set the clock  
and tuner channels separately. (pg. 20 – 21)  
Depending on areas or reception conditions, the unit may not  
receive the Auto clock setting data from the PBS channel. If this  
function is taking a considerable amount of time, it may be  
necessary to perform the Semiauto or Manual Clock Set  
procedure.  
During Auto Clock Set  
“AUTO” blinks.  
During Auto Channel Set  
The channel numbers are displayed and “AUTO” blinks as they  
are scanned and set.  
INFORMATION  
If “AUTO CLOCK” is set to “ON” (pg. 20), the clock will be  
adjusted automatically by the host channel every hour (except  
11:00 PM, midnight, 1:00 AM and 2:00 AM) using the incoming  
PBS channel clock setting data. (This automatic clock adjustment  
can only be performed when the unit is turned off. The clock will be  
adjusted just on these hours — on the time displayed on the front  
display panel, not on the actual real time.) The default setting of  
“AUTO CLOCK” is “ON”. (pg. 20)  
Plug&Play Completed  
The current time is displayed.  
If an incorrect clock time or “– –:– –” appears on the front display  
panel, see “What to do if Plug & Play setting failed” (pg. 18).  
If the memory backup fails, because a power outage occurs or  
because the AC power cord is unplugged, Plug & Play will be  
performed when power is restored to the unit.  
What to do if Plug & Play setting failed  
If an incorrect time is displayed on the front display panel, you may  
be receiving the clock setting data of a PBS channel from an  
adjacent time zone, or an incorrect PBS channel from a cable TV  
system. In this case, perform “Semiauto Clock Set” (pg. 20) or  
“Manual Clock Set” (pg. 20).  
If “– –:– –” appears on the front display panel, your antenna cable  
signal available in your area. Ensure that the antenna cable is  
connected correctly. Then turn on and off the unit; the Plug & Play  
setting will be automatically reactivated. If Plug & Play setting is  
not performed though the antenna cable is connected correctly,  
perform “Manual Clock Set” (pg. 20) and “Auto Channel Set”  
(pg. 21) or “Manual Channel Set” (pg. 21).  
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On-screen Language Set  
This unit offers you the choice to view on-screen messages in 3  
different languages.  
Language  
Turn on the unit.  
Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV mode).  
Slide the TV/CABLE/DBS/DVD switch to DVD.  
1 Press VCR/DVD repeatedly so that the DVD lamp lights up on  
the unit.  
2 Press SET UP to access the Main Menu screen.  
3 Press w e to select “FUNCTION SET UP”, then press ENTER.  
4 Press w e to select “DISPLAY  
VCR/DVD  
SET”, then press ENTER.  
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5 Press rt to select “ON  
SCREEN LANGUAGE”, then  
press ENTER.  
6 Press rt to select your  
desired language, then press  
ENTER.  
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ENTER  
SET UP  
7 Press SET UP to complete the setting.  
Menu/Audio/Subtitle Language Set (DVD deck only)  
Some DVD discs contain the DVD menu display, audio and  
subtitles in multiple languages. With these discs, you can set the  
default language as you like.  
The procedure shows how to set “MENU LANGUAGE” as an  
example.  
1 Press VCR/DVD repeatedly so that the DVD lamp lights up on  
the unit.  
2 Press SET UP to access the Main Menu screen.  
3 Press w e to select “DVD SET UP”, then press ENTER.  
4 Press w e to select  
“LANGUAGE SET”, then press  
ENTER.  
5 Press rt to select “MENU  
LANGUAGE”, then press ENTER.  
6 Press rt to select your  
desired language, then press  
ENTER.  
See “Language Code List”  
(pg. 84).  
7 Press SET UP to complete the setting.  
NOTE:  
When the selected language is not available on the disc, the disc’s  
default menu language is played back.  
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20  
NOTE:  
Clock Set  
If an incorrect time is displayed by the Plug & Play function, you may be  
receiving the clock setting data of a PBS channel from an adjacent time  
zone or from an incorrect PBS channel from a cable TV system. If you  
selected “AUTO” for the host channel in step 6, be sure to select the  
correct time zone manually.  
Perform clock setting only if the clock has not been set correctly by  
the Plug&Play setting.  
Turn on the unit.  
Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV mode).  
Slide the TV/CABLE/DBS/DVD switch to DVD.  
9 Press SET UP to complete the setting.  
IMPORTANT:  
Turn off the unit after performing Semiauto Clock. “AUTO” will  
appear on the front display panel while the clock is being set. The  
current clock time will appear automatically when the clock setting is  
complete.  
VCR/DVD  
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Auto Daylight Saving Time  
This function enables automatic adjustment of the unit’s clock at  
the start and end of Daylight Saving Time.  
With Auto DST activated, —  
rtw e  
ENTER  
SET UP  
— on the first Sunday of April at 2:00 AM, the clock is adjusted  
to 3:00 AM.  
— on the last Sunday of October at 2:00 AM, the clock is  
adjusted to 1:00 AM.  
NOTE:  
Timer recording may not function correctly at the time Daylight  
Saving Time is adjusted.  
Manual Clock Set  
1 Press VCR/DVD repeatedly so that the DVD lamp lights up on  
the unit.  
Semiauto Clock Set  
You can change the host channel/D.S.T. (Daylight Saving Time)/  
time zone setting manually.  
2 Press SET UP to access the Main Menu screen.  
3 Press w e to select “INITIAL SET UP”, then press ENTER.  
4 Press w e to select “CLOCK  
NOTE:  
SET”, then press ENTER.  
The time set previously will be erased when “AUTO CLOCK”, “HOST  
CH”, “D.S.T.” or “TIME ZONE” setting is changed.  
1 Press VCR/DVD repeatedly so that the DVD lamp lights up on  
the unit.  
2 Press SET UP to access the Main Menu screen.  
3 Press w e to select “INITIAL SET UP”, then press ENTER.  
5 Press rt to select “AUTO  
CLOCK”, then press ENTER.  
Press rt to select “OFF”, then  
press ENTER.  
4 Press w e to select “CLOCK  
SET”, then press ENTER.  
5 Press rt to select “AUTO  
CLOCK”, then press ENTER.  
Press rt to select “ON”, then  
press ENTER.  
6 Press rt to select “TIME”,  
then press ENTER. Press rt  
until the desired time appears,  
then press ENTER to start clock.  
Set the date and year in the same  
way.  
6 Press rt to select “HOST  
CH”, then press ENTER.  
Press rt to select “AUTO” or the  
desired PBS channel number, then press ENTER.  
Holding rt changes the time in 30-minutes interval, or changes the  
date in 15-days interval.  
NOTE:  
Some PBS channels do not transmit clock setting data.  
7 Press rt to select “D.S.T., then press ENTER. Press rt to  
select the desired setting, then press ENTER.  
7 Press rt to select “D.S.T., then press ENTER. Press rt to  
ON: Adjustment will be made by the built-in clock itself.  
OFF: Select when Daylight Saving Time does not apply to you.  
8 Press SET UP to complete the setting.  
select the desired setting, then press ENTER.  
AUTO: Select if you want to adjust your unit’s clock automatically  
by the incoming signal from the host channel. Be sure to select  
the correct time zone manually in step 8.  
ON: Adjustment will be made by the built-in clock itself.  
OFF: Select when Daylight Saving Time does not apply to you.  
8 Press rt to select “TIME ZONE”, then press ENTER. Press  
rt to select “AUTO” or the desired time zone, then press ENTER.  
Each time you press rt, the time zone changes as follows:  
{AUTO{ATLANTIC{EASTERN{CENTRAL{  
MOUNTAIN{PACIFIC{ALASKA{HAWAII{  
(back to the beginning)  
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21  
Manual Channel Set  
You can add the channels you want or delete the channels you do  
not want manually.  
Tuner Set  
Turn on the unit.  
Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV mode).  
Slide the TV/CABLE/DBS/DVD switch to DVD.  
1 Press VCR/DVD repeatedly so that the DVD lamp lights up on  
the unit.  
2 Press SET UP to access the Main Menu screen.  
3 Press w e to select “INITIAL SET UP”, then press ENTER.  
4 Press w e to select “TUNER  
VCR/DVD  
SET”, then press ENTER.  
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5 Press rt to select “MANUAL  
CH SET”, then press ENTER.  
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ENTER  
SET UP  
6 Add or skip the desired  
channels.  
To add channels  
A Press rt to select “CH”, then  
press ENTER.  
B Press rt to select a channel  
number you want to add, then press  
ENTER.  
C Press rt to select “ADD/SKIP”, then press ENTER.  
D Press rt to select “ADD”, then press ENTER.  
E Repeat B D to add other channels.  
INFORMATION  
The unit selects the correct band (TV or CATV) automatically  
during Auto Channel Set. The selected band will be displayed on  
the right side of “BAND” on the Tuner Set screen.  
To skip channels  
A Press rt to select “CH”, then press ENTER.  
B Press rt to select a channel number you want to skip, then  
press ENTER.  
C Press rt to select “ADD/SKIP”, then press ENTER.  
D Press rt to select “SKIP”, then press ENTER.  
E Repeat B D to skip other channels.  
Auto Channel Set  
Perform Auto Channel Set only if channels have not been set  
correctly by the Plug&Play setting.  
7 Press SET UP to complete the setting.  
1 Press VCR/DVD repeatedly so that the DVD lamp lights up on  
the unit.  
2 Press SET UP to access the Main Menu screen.  
3 Press w e to select “INITIAL SET UP”, then press ENTER.  
4 Press w e to select “TUNER  
SET”, then press ENTER.  
5 Press rt to select “AUTO CH  
SET”, then press ENTER. You  
can automatically set the  
receivable channels in your area  
in the order of their frequencies.  
When Auto Channel Set is  
complete, “SCAN COMPLETED”  
appears on the TV screen.  
If the scan was unsuccessful,  
“SCAN COMPLETED–NO SIGNAL–” appears on screen. Check the  
connections and start again.  
6 Press SET UP to complete the setting.  
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22  
1 Press VCR/DVD repeatedly so that the DVD lamp lights up on  
the unit.  
Monitor Set (DVD Deck Only)  
2 Press SET UP to access the Main Menu screen.  
You can select the monitor type depending on the TV used when  
you play back DVD VIDEO discs recorded for wide-screen TVs.  
3 Press w e to select “FUNCTION SET UP”, then press ENTER.  
4 Press w e to select “VIDEO IN/  
Turn on the unit.  
Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV mode).  
Slide the TV/CABLE/DBS/DVD switch to DVD.  
OUT”, then press ENTER.  
5 Press rt to select “MONITOR  
TYPE”, then press ENTER.  
6 Press rt to select the desired  
option, then press ENTER.  
VCR/DVD  
7 Press SET UP to complete the  
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setting.  
* The boldface settings below indicate the settings at your  
purchase.  
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SET UP  
8 MONITOR TYPE 4:3LB / 4:3PS / 16:9 AUTO / 16:9 FIX  
4:3LB (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.  
4:3PS (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.  
16:9 AUTO (Wide television conversion): Select this when the  
aspect ratio of your TV is 16:9 (wide TV).  
16:9 FIX (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.  
Pan&Scan/Letter Box  
In general, DVD VIDEO disc are produced for a wide-screen TV  
with 16:9 aspect ratio.  
Material with this ratio will not fit to a TV with 4:3 aspect ratio.  
There are two styles to display the image, “Pan&Scan” (PS) and  
“Letter Box” (LB).  
Pan&Scan  
The right and left side of the image are cut off.  
The image fills the screen.  
The picture will be shown in the “4:3LB” mode  
depending on the disc even if the “4:3PS” mode  
is selected.  
Letter Box  
Black bands appear at the top and bottom of  
the image. The image itself appears in 16:9  
aspect ratio.  
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To play back an MP3/JPEG disc, see “Playback With MP3/JPEG  
Navigation” (pg. 57).  
Basic Playback  
1 Load a disc.  
For details, refer to “Placing A Disc” (pg. 11).  
Playback begins automatically if an auto-playback DVD disc is  
loaded.  
Pressing 4 also closes the disc tray, and playback begins  
automatically.  
Turn on the unit.  
Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV mode).  
Slide the TV/CABLE/DBS/DVD switch to DVD.  
the unit.  
3 Press 4 to start playback.  
x
VCR/DVD  
If you load a DVD disc whose region code does not match the unit,  
“REGION CODE ERROR” appears on the TV screen. For details,  
refer to “Region Number” (pg. 9).  
appears on the TV screen, refer to “Parental Lock” (pg. 35).  
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 “Playback  
Control (PBC) Function” (pg. 27) or “Locating A Desired Scene  
Using The DVD Menu” (pg. 24).  
8 4 9  
The Library Database DVD Navi also enables you to search and  
select the desired programs. (pg. 52)  
VCR/DVD  
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4 Press 9 to pause playback.  
To resume normal playback, press 4.  
5 Press 8 to stop playback.  
When a recordable disc is played, playback stops and a program  
received with the unit’s tuner resumes on the TV screen.  
When a playback-only disc is played, playback stops and the still  
image at the time you press 8 remains on the TV screen. Pressing 8  
again resumes a program received with the unit’s tuner.  
If x (EJECT) is pressed during playback, playback stops, then the  
disc tray opens.  
ENTER  
4
SELECT  
9
8
NOTE:  
When the Library Database DVD Navi screen appears, choose a  
thumbnail image of the desired program on the TV screen, then press  
SELECT(4) or ENTER. (pg. 52)  
ATTENTION:  
It takes approximately 30 seconds to read a disc depending on the  
type and condition of the disc since this unit is multi-disc  
compatible (DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, DVD-R). It may even take  
several minutes when a disc is dirty, scratched or warped.  
It may take a few seconds to start playback. This is not a  
malfunction.  
Forward/reverse high-speed search and other operations cannot  
be performed while playback is stopped.  
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24  
Locating The Start Point Of The Item Or Skip The Item  
Playback Features  
Turn on the unit.  
Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV mode).  
Slide the TV/CABLE/DBS/DVD switch to DVD.  
Press VCR/DVD repeatedly so that the DVD lamp lights up on the  
unit.  
Press 2 or 6 during playback.  
Pressing 6 locates the start point of the item or skips the item for  
forward direction, then resumes playback.  
Pressing 2 locates the start point of the item or skips the item for  
reverse direction, then resumes playback.  
When a DVD-RAM/RW/R disc is played  
Current program  
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MARK  
Previous  
program  
Next  
program  
TOP MENU  
MENU  
News  
Drama  
Movie  
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Reverse  
Forward  
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4
SLOW+ (5)  
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: marked points (pg. 25)  
SLOW– (3)  
8
Example:  
To locate the beginning of the next item, press 6 once.  
To locate the beginning of the current item, press 2 once.  
To locate the beginning of the previous item, press  
2
three times.  
When a DVD VIDEO, Audio CD or Video CD disc is played  
Playback point  
Locating A Desired Scene Using The DVD Menu  
Scene 2  
(Chapter 2)  
or  
Scene 3  
(Chapter 3)  
or  
Scene 4  
(Chapter 4)  
or  
DVD VIDEO discs may have top menu and disc menu.  
Track 2  
Track 3  
Track 4  
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.  
Reverse  
Forward  
Example:  
To locate the beginning of the next item, press 6 once.  
To locate the beginning of the current item, press 2 once.  
Disc menu  
Disc menus include playback data (angle menu, subtitle menu,  
etc.) specific to each title.  
Variable Speed Search  
Press MENU to access the disc menu.  
1 Press TOP MENU or MENU to  
access the DVD menu.  
During playback, press 5 for forward variable speed search, or  
3 for reverse variable speed search.  
Each press of the button increases the search speed for each  
direction.  
To resume normal playback, press 4.  
OR  
During playback, press and hold 6 for 2 or more seconds for  
forward variable speed search, or press and hold 2 for 2 or  
more seconds for reverse variable speed search.  
Releasing the button resumes normal playback.  
2 Press rt w e to select a  
desired title, then press ENTER.  
Playback starts.  
It may be possible to select the  
desired item using the number  
keys depending on the menu  
display.  
Example:  
NOTE:  
When “X” appears on the TV screen  
in step 1, the disc does not have a top menu or disc menu.  
For Audio CD  
You can perform 4 levels of speed search with 5 and 3.  
(Audio is active also during variable speed search.) You cannot  
perform slow motion for each direction.  
Reverse 3  
5 Forward  
Reverse  
Slow Motion  
3 steps  
ReverseSearch Reverse  
Normal  
Play  
Slow Motion  
3 steps  
Forward Search  
4 steps  
4 steps  
Play  
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NOTES:  
Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame Playback  
“DISC RESUME” setting works on DVD VIDEO, VCD and already  
finalized DVD-R/DVD-RW (video mode) discs. For other types of  
discs, the function under “ON” setting will be applied even if  
“RESUME” is set to “DISC RESUME”. (pg. 70)  
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.  
1 Press 9 to pause during playback.  
2 Press 9 or w e to activate frame-by-frame playback.  
Each press of 9 advances the still picture frame by frame.  
Each press of w e advances/reverses the still picture frame by  
frame.  
Frame-by-frame playback for reverse direction cannot be performed  
with Video CD discs.  
To resume normal playback, press 4.  
When the unit memorizes a resume point for a disc, it also  
remembers audio language, subtitle and angle settings.  
This function may not work for some Video CD.  
Slow Motion  
When “RESUME” is changed to “ON” or “OFF” (pg. 70), resume  
points of the discs memorized with “RESUME” set to “DISC  
RESUME” will be cleared.  
Resume points are memorized for each side of a double-sided disc.  
1 Press 9 to pause during playback.  
2 Press SLOW – (3) or SLOW + (5).  
Marking Positions To Play Back Again Later  
Each press of SLOW – (3) or SLOW + (5) increases the slow  
motion speed for each direction (from 1/16 to 1/2 times the normal  
speed).  
Slow motion for reverse direction cannot be performed with Video CD  
discs.  
OR  
It is possible to mark positions (up to 999 points) where you want  
to play back once again later, and start playback from a marked  
position. Marking onto DVD-RAM/RW (VR mode only) discs when  
recording is helpful to locate a start point when you play back the  
discs later.  
Press SLOW – (3) or SLOW + (5) for 2 or more seconds.  
Skip Search  
To mark positions:  
During playback, press MARK at  
positions you want to mark.  
“MARK” appears on the TV screen.  
You can easily locate the marked  
positions using 2 or 6 when you  
play back the disc.  
During playback, press  
.
Each press initiates an approximately 30-second period of fast-  
motion playback. Normal playback resumes automatically.  
Resume Function  
To delete the marked positions:  
locate a marked position you want to  
delete, then press MARK.  
Crossed “MARK” appears on the TV  
screen, and the marked position is  
deleted.  
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”. (pg. 70)  
NOTES:  
1 Press 8 during playback to memorize a resume point.  
The unit enters Resume Stop mode and memorize the position  
where you have stopped playback as a resume point. (The inside of  
the disc status indicator on the front display panel blinks while  
memorizing.)  
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”. (pg. 70)  
When a monaural program changes to a stereo program while  
recording, a mark signal is automatically recorded.  
When a DVD-R/RW (Video mode) disc is finalized, marked points  
marked before finalizing will be deleted, and programs will be divided  
automatically into “chapters” approximately every 5 minutes.  
(pg. 76)  
To clear the resume points:  
(The inside of the disc status indicator stops blinking and lights.)  
When “RESUME” is set to “ON”:  
• Press 1 to turn off the unit.  
• Press x (OPEN/CLOSE) to take out the disc.  
• Press 8 in stop mode.  
• Press TOP MENU to display the top menu, then start playback by  
selecting an item, etc.  
• Press MENU to display the disc menu, then start playback by selecting  
an item, etc.  
When “RESUME” is set to “DISC RESUME”:  
• Set “RESUME” to “OFF”. (pg. 70)  
• Press 8 in stop mode.  
• Press TOP MENU to display the top menu, then start playback by  
selecting an item, etc.  
• Press MENU to display the disc menu, then start playback by selecting  
an item, etc.  
2 Press 4 in stop mode to resume playback. The unit starts  
playback from the resume point.  
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To clear the angle selection display, press ENTER. In addition, the  
angle selection display disappears automatically if no operation is  
done for 10 seconds.  
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Subtitle Selection  
0 – 9  
DISPLAY  
MENU  
TOP MENU  
Some DVD VIDEO discs contain more than one subtitle language,  
from among which you can choose the desired subtitle language.  
rtw e  
ENTER  
RETURN  
PREVIOUS (2)  
NEXT (6)  
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more than one subtitle language are recorded.  
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1 Press SUBTITLE during  
ENGLISH  
REMAIN  
playback. The subtitle selection  
display appears on the TV screen.  
SUBTITLE  
ANGLE  
AUDIO  
When 3 subtitle languages are  
contained.  
Each time you press SUBTITLE,  
the subtitle display is switched on  
and off.  
2 Press w e to select your desired language.  
To clear the subtitle selection display, press ENTER.  
Checking The Time Information  
NOTES:  
When “X” appears on the TV screen, no subtitle language is  
recorded.  
When the subtitle language won’t be changed with the procedure  
above, change the subtitle on a disc menu displayed by pressing  
MENU.  
You can check time information of a disc on the front display panel  
and the TV screen.  
Press DISPLAY once to display the lastly displayed information.  
To changes the display, press DISPLAY repeatedly.  
Audio Language/Sound Selection  
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During playback or recording  
Clock time (front display panel only) ] Current title elapsed time  
] Disc remaining time* ] (back to the beginning)  
* only discs before finalizing  
Some DVD VIDEO discs contain the multiple audio language or  
sound. You can select the desired audio language or sound. For  
some Video CD discs, you can switch the audio channel to choose  
Karaoke either with or without the vocal.  
Clock time is displayed only when a recordable disc is recorded.  
In stop mode  
1 Press AUDIO during playback.  
It is possible to check disc remaining time according to recording  
modes also by pressing REMAIN.  
The Audio Language/Sound  
In FR mode, it is possible to set recording time in detail. While the  
recording mode and the disc remaining time are displayed by  
pressing REMAIN, press rt to select “FR”, then press w e to  
select the desired recording time. (pg. 37)  
It is not possible to switch the recording mode during playback or  
while recording.  
selection display appears.  
When 3 audio languages are  
contained.  
2 Press AUDIO or w e to select  
your desired audio language/  
sound.  
Each time you press AUDIO or w e, the audio language/sound  
changes.  
To clear the Audio Language/Sound selection display, press ENTER.  
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During playback or in stop mode  
Total remaining time ] Current track elapsed time ] Current  
track remaining time ] Total elapsed time ] (back to the  
beginning)  
NOTES:  
When “X” appears on the TV screen, no audio language is recorded.  
When the audio language won’t be changed with the procedure  
above, change the audio on a disc menu displayed by pressing  
MENU.  
NOTE:  
Pressing AUDIO to select the audio language/sound is only possible  
during playback. It is not possible to select by pressing AUDIO in  
stop mode. However, you can select the desired audio language/  
sound from the setup menu while in stop mode.  
When a PBC-compatible Video CD disc is loaded, deactivate the PBC  
function. (pg. 27)  
Angle Selection  
You can enjoy a variety of scene angles if a DVD VIDEO disc  
contains “multi-angle” parts, where the same scene was shot from  
different angles.  
If the disc contains “multi-angle” parts, “  
” appears on the TV  
screen at the beginning of the “multi-angle” part.  
1 Press ANGLE during playback.  
The angle selection display  
appears on the TV screen.  
When 3 scene angles are  
contained.  
2 Press ANGLE or w e to select  
your desired angle.  
Each time you press ANGLE or  
w e, the angle changes.  
When “X” appears on the TV screen, the current scene is not  
recorded from multiple angles. In addition, some discs prohibit angle  
selection.  
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It is called “Live Memory Playback” to start playback of the  
program being recorded, with a time-lag between a recording point  
and a playback point, as shown in the figure below.  
Audio Channel Selection  
Current playback point  
(Live Memory Playback)  
When playing discs on which you recorded stereo programs, you  
can choose the desired audio channel.  
When “SUPERIMPOSE” is set to “AUTO”, you can confirm on the TV  
screen the audio channel you have chosen. (pg. 70)  
Each time you press AUDIO, the audio channel  
changes.  
Current recording position  
Recording start point  
(Recording point)  
Playback  
continues  
Recording  
continues  
TRACK  
0
30 min.  
1 hour  
USE  
Currently elapsed recording time  
On-Screen Display  
For stereo discs  
Not only can this unit play back a program previously recorded  
while recording or timer recording another program, but the unit  
also allows you to play back from the beginning of a program while  
continuing to record the same program.  
For audio of left channel  
For audio of right channel  
Playback Control (PBC) Function  
Recording/playback Status Display  
Some Video CD discs support the PBC function. PBC is an  
abbreviation of “Play Back 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.  
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1 Press 4 in stop mode. The PBC menu appears.  
DISPLAY  
Live Memory Playback status can be checked by  
pressing DISPLAY to display the bar meter on the  
superimpose display.  
2 Press the number keys to enter the number of the desired  
scene. The unit starts playback of the selected item.  
“PBC” appears on the front display panel.  
When “NEXT” or “PREVIOUS” appears on the TV screen:  
Pressing NEXT (6) advances to the next page.  
Pressing PREVIOUS (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 in stop mode by using the  
number keys, instead of the 4 button, to choose the track, then  
press ENTER.  
To activate the PBC function when a PBC-compatible Video CD disc  
is being played back without the PBC function, press TOP MENU, or  
press 8 then press 4.  
Press DISPLAY. The current status is superimposed on the TV  
screen.  
Bar meter display  
Live Memory Playback  
This unit records pictures onto DVD-RAM discs, instead of video  
tapes, then plays back the pictures recorded on the discs. This  
makes it possible to achieve high-speed writing and read-out that  
has not been possible with conventional VCRs, enabling recording  
and playback simultaneously.  
Superimpose display  
High-speed spin  
Recording  
(High-speed writing)  
Playback  
(High-speed read-out)  
Image figure of DVD-RAM disc  
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Overview Of Live Memory Playback  
You can play back a program you are recording from the beginning while continuing to record or timer record onto a DVD-RAM disc. This  
is called “Live Memory Playback”.  
(Recording screen)  
(Live Memory Playback screen)  
To start Live Memory Playback,  
press 4 to play back from the  
beginning OR press  
reverse-skip a little  
to  
To stop Live Memory Playback,  
press 8  
Checking the  
picture currently  
being recorded  
To display, press LIVE  
To clear, press LIVE  
To stop recording,  
press 8  
CHECK  
CHECK  
(Playback and Live Check screen)  
To stop Live Memory Playback,  
press 8  
Recording stops  
Live Memory Playback  
picture  
Recording  
picture  
NOTES:  
Live Memory Playback could be performed approximately 30  
seconds after recording has started.  
Although high-speed search up to approximately 30 seconds before  
the current recording point is possible during Live Memory Playback,  
once the current recording point is reached, the unit resumes normal  
playback and maintains a delay of approximately 30 seconds so that  
recording and playback can continue.  
When using Live Memory Playback during timer recording, playback  
continues even after the end of the recording.  
When using Live Memory Playback during timer recording, playback  
is automatically stopped just before recording starts, and then  
recording starts when the time arrives for the next timer program.  
Playback may be paused for a moment during Live Memory  
Playback, which does not interfere with recording.  
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NAVIGATION  
Press NAVIGATION to display  
Library Database DVD Navi menu,  
then choose a program to play back.  
(pg. 51)  
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Live Memory Playback cannot be performed while recording the  
source from DV input.  
When LIVE CHECK is pressed to display the picture currently being  
recorded, the picture size may not be correct.  
LIVE CHECK  
Pressing LIVE CHECK during Live  
Memory Playback allows you to  
check the picture currently being  
recorded.  
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Display During Live Memory Playback  
During recording, you can watch at your will what was previously recorded or is currently being recorded. It is possible to perform freely  
normal playback operations (forward/reverse high-speed search and variable-speed search) within the range of the red or blue bar on the  
TV screen.  
When Live Memory Playback reaches the point of 30 seconds before the current recording point by forward high-speed search or other  
operations, the unit returns to normal playback.  
The superimpose display appears by pressing ON SCREEN. (pg. 15)  
The Live Check picture is displayed on the bottom right corner by pressing LIVE CHECK.  
Playback counter  
Recording mode  
Live Memory Playback mark  
Playback title number  
Recording title number  
Recording counter display  
(remaining/elapsed time)  
Disc used  
Present time  
Recording channel  
Playback mark  
Title name  
Bar meter (see below)  
Recording mark  
Live Check picture  
Recording mark  
This unit displays the current recording/playback status by the bar meter.  
(Example of bar meter display)  
Capacity of a disc  
Recorded  
Not recorded  
While stopped  
Total length of the program being played back  
Current playback position  
During playback  
Capacity of a disc  
Remaining capacity when recording started  
Current recording position  
While recording  
Capacity of a disc  
Current playback position  
Recording start position  
Current recording position  
Live Memory Playback  
Capacity of a disc  
Recording start position  
Current playback position  
Current recording position  
Live Memory Playback of  
another program  
Total length of the program being played back  
Blue (recorded part)  
Green (playing part)  
Black (unrecorded or unplayed part)  
Orange (recording part)  
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Pressing once pauses playback (still picture playback). Pressing  
repeatedly advances the still picture frame by frame.  
Buttons To Be Used During Live Memory Playback  
Turn on the unit.  
I
It is useful when watching sports programs, etc.  
Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV mode).  
Slide the TV/CABLE/DBS/DVD switch to DVD.  
Pressing once skips back for approximately 7 seconds and resumes  
playback.  
Pressing repeatedly skips back continuously as many times as  
pressed.  
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It is useful when skipping over unwanted sections.  
Pressing once skips forward for approximately 30 seconds and  
resumes playback.  
Pressing repeatedly skips forward continuously as many times as  
pressed.  
K LIVE CHECK  
You can check, for example, if the program you are recording has  
already finished.  
Pressing once displays the picture currently being recorded and the  
one being played back simultaneously.  
Pressing successively clears the Live Check window and displays  
only the picture currently being played back.  
To Play Back From The Beginning Of The Program  
While Recording  
A NAVIGATION  
Displays Library Database DVD Navi menu. You can choose a  
program to play back.  
You can play back a program you are recording from the beginning  
while continuing to record or timer record onto a DVD-RAM disc.  
Press 4. Live Memory Playback starts from the beginning of the  
program being recorded.  
B w e  
Available only when paused  
Advances/reverses the still picture frame by frame.  
Pressing 2 or 6 allows you to locate the desired scenes.  
C 2  
Pressing once skips back to the beginning of the chapter being  
played back.  
Pressing down for 2 or more seconds during playback reverses  
playback at 5 times the normal speed while pressed. Releasing the  
button resumes normal playback.  
Available only when paused  
Pressing down for 2 or more seconds reverses playback at 1/16  
times the normal speed.  
Instant Replay  
You can move back the playback position while continuing to  
record or timer record onto a DVD-RAM disc.  
Press  
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Each press skips back for approximately 7 seconds and resumes  
playback.  
Pressing while paused skips back for approximately 7 seconds and  
resumes pause.  
D 6  
Pressing once skips forward to the beginning of the next chapter  
being played back.  
Pressing down for 2 or more seconds during playback advances  
playback at 5 times the normal speed while pressed. Releasing the  
button resumes normal playback.  
Available only when paused  
Pressing down for 2 or more seconds advances playback at 1/16  
times the normal speed.  
To Watch A Program Previously Recorded While  
Recording  
You can play back a program you recorded previously while  
recording.  
1 Press 4 during recording. Live Memory Playback starts.  
2 Press 2 or 6 to locate the beginning of the desired  
program.  
E 3  
Each press of the button during playback advances the playback  
speed in 5 steps for reverse direction.  
NOTE:  
To stop playback, press 8. The program being recorded is displayed.  
Available only when paused  
Pressing once reverses playback by 1/16 times the normal speed.  
Each press of the button during reverse 1/16 times slow-motion  
reverses slow-motion by 1/16 times, 1/4 times and 1/2 times the  
normal speed.  
F 5  
Each press of the button during playback advances the playback  
speed in 4 steps for forward direction.  
Available only when paused  
Pressing once advances playback by 1/16 times the normal speed.  
Each press of the button during forward 1/16 times slow-motion  
advances slow-motion by 1/16 times, 1/4 times and 1/2 times the  
normal speed.  
G 8  
Stops Live Memory Playback to return to the screen being  
recorded.  
Then a resume point is stored.  
Pressing 8 again stops recording.  
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A Disc type.  
B Select this for Repeat Playback. (pg. 32)  
C Select this for A-B Repeat Playback. (pg. 32)  
D Select this for search function. (pg. 32)  
E Select this for time search function. (pg. 33)  
Using The On-screen Bar  
F Select this to switch Simulated Surround Effect function.  
(pg. 33)  
The on-screen bar allows you to control various playback  
functions. Some of the functions operated on Navigation Menu can  
be controlled on the On-screen bar.  
G Select this for Picture Control function. (pg. 33)  
H Select this to switch picture source type. (pg. 34)  
I Current status area for the selected item.  
J Select this for Program Playback. (pg. 34)  
K Select this for Random Playback. (pg. 34)  
Be sure to clear Library Database DVD Navi screen by pressing  
NAVIGATION.  
L Select this to control the switching interval of the slide show.  
(pg. 34)  
NOTE:  
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Although examples of the on-screen bar are provided here only for 3  
types of discs, the on-screen bar will be displayed for whichever disc  
indicated in the left column.  
ON SCREEN  
NAVIGATION  
ENTER  
Basic Operation On The On-screen Bar  
Example: When selecting Picture Control function of DVD  
During playback or while stopped  
1 Press ON SCREEN twice to access the on-screen bar. The item  
currently selected is highlighted and pointed by H.  
2 Press w e to select “  
”, then press ENTER. The pop-up  
window appears under the selected item.  
How To Access The On-screen Bar  
1 Press ON SCREEN whenever a disc is loaded.  
Contents of the on-screen bar during playback  
DVD VIDEO  
3 Press rt to select the desired option, then press ENTER.  
To clear the on-screen bar  
Press ON SCREEN.  
Video CD  
NOTE:  
See the corresponding pages for details on each menu item.  
JPEG disc  
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A-B Repeat Playback  
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You can repeat the desired part.  
CANCEL  
ENTER  
During playback  
ON SCREEN  
1 Press ON SCREEN twice to access the on-screen bar.  
rtw e  
2 Press w e to select “  
”.  
3 Press ENTER at the beginning of the desired part you want to  
repeat (point A). The elapsed playing time of the point A appears  
CLEAR (8)  
4 Press ENTER at the end of the desired part you want to repeat  
(point B). The elapsed playing time of the point B appears.  
The selected part of the disc (between point A and B) is played  
repeatedly.  
Repeat Playback  
You can repeat playback as you like according to the type of disc.  
1 Press ON SCREEN twice to access the on-screen bar.  
To clear the on-screen bar  
Press ON SCREEN.  
2 Press w e to select “  
”, then press ENTER. The pop-up  
window appears under the selected item.  
To cancel A-B Repeat Playback  
Press w e to select “  
”, then press ENTER.  
NOTES:  
A-B Repeat Playback may not work properly depending on the type  
of disc being used.  
The subtitles recorded around the A-B point may not appear.  
When the end of the item is reached before the end point is set, the  
on-screen bar disappears from the TV screen. In such a case, repeat  
the procedure from step 1.  
The point B must be set at least 3 seconds after the point A.  
When playing back a DVD, A-B Repeat Playback is possible only  
within the same title.  
3 Press rt repeatedly to select the desired Repeat mode, then  
press ENTER.  
DVD-RAM/RW/R  
OFF: Repeat playback is not performed.  
ALL REPEAT: The whole disc is played back repeatedly.  
TITLE REPEAT: The current title is played back repeatedly.  
DVD VIDEO  
OFF: Repeat playback is not performed.  
TITLE REPEAT: The current title is played back repeatedly.  
CHAPTER REPEAT: The current chapter is played back repeatedly.  
“  
Playback.  
“  
” cannot be selected during Program and Random  
” cannot be selected while stopped.  
Locating The Beginning Of A Desired Selection  
Audio CD/Video CD/JPEG/MP3  
OFF: Repeat playback is not performed.  
ALL REPEAT: The whole disc is played back repeatedly.  
TRACK REPEAT*: The current track is played back repeatedly.  
You can locate the beginning of a title, chapter, group or track.  
During playback or while stopped  
* “TRACK REPEAT” cannot be selected for JPEG discs.  
To clear the on-screen bar  
Press ON SCREEN.  
1 Press ON SCREEN twice to access the on-screen bar.  
2 Press w e to select “ ”, then press ENTER.  
To cancel Repeat Playback  
Repeat the above procedure from step 1, select “OFF” in step 3,  
then press ENTER.  
3 Press rt to select the desired item, then press ENTER.  
Skip this step for Video CD and Audio CD.  
For DVD-RAM/RW/R, DVD VIDEO  
“TITLE SEARCH” or “CHAPTER SEARCH” is selectable. (“TITLE  
SEARCH” only is selectable while stopped.)  
NOTES:  
Repeat Playback is not possible for a Video CD with PBC function.  
Repeat Playback may not work properly depending on the type of the  
disc being used.  
For JPEG, MP3  
“GROUP SEARCH” or “TRACK SEARCH” is selectable.  
For Video CD, Audio CD  
“TRACK” is selectable.  
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4 Press the number keys to enter the desired item number, then  
press ENTER.  
Playback starts from the selected section.  
Simulated Surround Effect  
Examples:  
A To select track 5, press the number key “5”.  
B To select track 15, press the number key “1” and “5”.  
C To select track 25, press the number key “2”, then “5”.  
It is possible to get a simulated surround effect from your stereo  
system. You can enjoy the virtual surround sound with your  
2-channel stereo system.  
If you have specified a wrong selection  
Press CANCEL or CLEAR (8) to clear the wrong number, then  
enter the correct one before you press ENTER in this step.  
1 Press ON SCREEN twice to access the on-screen bar.  
2 Press w e to select “  
”, then press ENTER.  
“3D-ON” appears above the selected item and Simulated Surround  
Effect is activated.  
To clear the on-screen bar  
Press ON SCREEN.  
Each time you press ENTER, “3D-ON” appears and disappears  
alternately.  
NOTES:  
When “X” is displayed on the TV screen in step 4, the chapter you  
have selected is not contained in the disc, or chapter search does not  
work on the disc.  
Before you press ENTER, playback may start automatically when you  
enter the section’s number depending on the disc.  
This function is not possible for a Video CD with PBC function.  
To clear the on-screen bar  
Press ON SCREEN.  
Time Search  
To cancel the simulated surround effect  
Press ENTER to clear “3D-ON” from the screen.  
NOTES:  
The simulated surround effect works correctly only when playing  
back a title recorded in multichannels.  
Simulated Surround Effect does not affect the DVD VIDEO bitstream  
signal from the [DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT] connector.  
When Simulated Surround Effect is activated, the settings of  
“ANALOG AUDIO OUT” and “D. RANGE CONTROLare disabled.  
(pg. 69)  
You can play back a disc from the desired point by specifying the  
elapsed playing time from the beginning of a title (DVD-RAM,  
DVD-R, DVD-RW and DVD VIDEO) or a disc (Video CD and Audio  
CD).  
1 Press ON SCREEN twice to access the on-screen bar.  
2 Press w e to select “  
”, then press ENTER. The pop-up  
window appears under the selected item.  
Adjusting The Picture Quality  
You can obtain optimal picture quality by selecting an appropriate  
picture mode.  
3 Press the number keys to enter the time, then press ENTER.  
Playback starts from the specified time.  
1 Press ON SCREEN twice to access the on-screen bar.  
Example:  
2 Press w e to select “  
”, then press ENTER. The pop-up  
To play back from a point 12 (minutes): 50 (seconds) elapsed.  
window appears under the selected item.  
Press 1  
Press 5  
Press 2  
Press 0  
3 Press rt to select the desired option, then press ENTER.  
NORMAL: Normally select this option.  
CINEMA: Suitable for a movie disc, etc.  
If you have specified a wrong selection,  
SHARP: Clearer, sharper-edged picture when viewing images with  
lots of flat, same-colored surfaces such as cartoons.  
SOFT: Select this option when too much noise appears.  
Press CANCEL (for the last entered number) or CLEAR (8) (for  
whole numbers) to clear the wrong number, then enter the correct  
one(s) before you press ENTER in this step.  
To clear the on-screen bar  
Press ON SCREEN.  
To clear the on-screen bar  
Press ON SCREEN.  
NOTES:  
When “X” is displayed on the TV screen in step 3, 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 cases, “X” is  
displayed on the TV screen as well.  
This function is not possible for a Video CD with PBC function.  
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3 Press the number keys to  
enter the track numbers in the  
desired order.  
Examples:  
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A To select track 5, press the  
number key “5” and ENTER.  
B To select track 15, press the  
number key “1” and “5”.  
0 – 9  
CANCEL  
ON SCREEN  
C To select track 25, press the number key “2” and “5”.  
rtw e  
ENTER  
2
If you have specified a wrong selection  
Press CANCEL. The last selection is erased.  
Or press CLEAR (8). The whole selection is erased.  
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CLEAR (8)  
4 Press 4. Playback starts in the programmed order.  
When all of the programmed tracks have been played back, Program  
Playback stops, but the programmed information remains.  
To add tracks to the end of the program, perform steps 1 through 3.  
During Program Playback, pressing 6 skips to the next selection  
of the program. Pressing 2 returns to the beginning of the current  
selection.  
To clear the on-screen bar and the contents of the program  
Setting The Progressive Mode  
Press ON SCREEN.  
To cancel Program Playback  
Press w e to select “PRGM”, then press ENTER.  
NOTE:  
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).  
Program Playback is not possible depending on the type of disc.  
Random Playback  
1 Set the unit to the progressive scan mode. Refer to “Scan Mode  
Set” (pg. 77).  
2 Press ON SCREEN twice to access the on-screen bar.  
You can play back all the tracks on the disc in random order.  
While stopped  
3 Press w e to select “  
”, then press ENTER. The pop-up  
window appears under the selected item.  
1 Press ON SCREEN twice to access the on-screen bar.  
2 Press w e to select “RND”, then press ENTER. Playback starts  
in random order.  
4 Press rt to select the desired option, then press ENTER.  
AUTO 1: Used to play a disc containing both video and film source  
materials. This system recognizes the source type (video or film)  
of the current disc according to the disc information. Normally  
select this option.  
AUTO 2: Almost the same as the “AUTO 1”, but the processing of  
the scenes with movement is different. Select “AUTO 1” or  
“AUTO 2” to your preference.  
To clear the on-screen bar  
Press ON SCREEN.  
To cancel Random Playback  
Perform steps 1 and 2.  
FILM: Suitable for playing back a progressive scanned film source  
NOTE:  
disc.  
The same track will not be played back more than once during Random  
Playback.  
VIDEO: Suitable for playing back a video source disc. The outlines  
on the played back pictures will be soft.  
Select The Switching Interval Of The Slide Show  
To clear the on-screen bar  
Press ON SCREEN.  
Program Playback  
You can control the switching interval of the slide show.  
1 Press ON SCREEN twice to access the on-screen bar.  
2 Press w e to select “  
”, then press ENTER. The pop-up  
window appears under the selected item.  
You can program up to 30 tracks to play back in the desired order.  
While stopped  
1 Press ON SCREEN twice to access the on-screen bar.  
2 Press w e to select “PRGM”, then press ENTER. The program  
table appears under on-screen bar.  
3 Press rt to select the desired option, then press ENTER.  
Each time you press rt, the interval changes as follows:  
5 SEC. { 10 SEC. { 15 SEC. { 20 SEC. { 25 SEC. {  
30 SEC. { (Back to the beginning)  
To clear the on-screen bar  
Press ON SCREEN.  
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11Press the number keys to enter the same password as in  
step 8 above, then press ENTER.  
Parental Lock  
12Press SET UP twice to complete the setting.  
NOTE:  
Remember your password, or make a note of it.  
This function restricts playback of DVD VIDEO discs which contain  
violent (and other) scenes according to the level set by the user.  
For example, if a movie which includes violent scenes supports the  
parental lock feature, such scenes which you do not want to let  
children view can be cut or replaced by other scenes.  
To Change The Settings  
You can change the Parental lock settings later.  
1 Perform steps 1 to 5 of “To Set Parental Lock For The First  
Time” to access the “PARENTAL LOCK” screen before continuing.  
To change the level  
Turn on the unit.  
Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV mode).  
Slide the TV/CABLE/DBS/DVD switch to DVD.  
2 Press rt to select “PARENTAL LEVEL, then press ENTER.  
3 Press rt to select the desired level, then press ENTER.  
To change the country code  
4 Press rt to select “COUNTRY CODE”, then press ENTER.  
VCR/DVD  
5 Press rt to select your country code, then press ENTER.  
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See “Country/Area Code List for Parental Lock” (pg. 85).  
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6 Press the number keys to enter the same password as in  
step 8 of “To Set Parental Lock For The First Time”, then press  
ENTER.  
ENTER  
SET UP  
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7 Press SET UP twice to complete the setting.  
NOTE:  
If you forget your password, enter “8888” in step 6.  
To Temporarily Release Parental Lock  
When you set the parental lock level strictly, some discs may not  
be played back at all. When you insert such a disc and try to play it  
back, the confirmation screen appears on the TV screen, asking  
you whether you want Parental Lock to be temporarily released or  
not.  
1 Load a disc.  
To Set Parental Lock For The First Time  
While stopped  
screen appears.  
2 Press w e to select “YES”, then press ENTER.  
If you select “NO”, you cannot play back that disc.  
1 Press VCR/DVD repeatedly so that the DVD lamp lights up on  
the unit.  
3 Press the number keys to enter the same password as in  
step 8 of “To Set Parental Lock For The First Time”, then press  
ENTER.  
When you enter the correct password, the Parental Lock is released  
and the unit starts playback.  
If you enter a wrong password, “ENTRY ERROR RETRY” appears  
on the TV screen. Enter the correct password.  
If you have successively entered wrong password three times,  
“ENTRY ERROR CAN NOT CHANGE PASSWORD” appears on the  
TV screen. In such a case, press ENTER. The disc will stop. Then  
play back the disc again, and try the procedure again from step 1.  
2 Press SET UP to access the Main Menu screen.  
3 Press w e to select “DVD SET UP”, then press ENTER.  
4 Press w e to select “UTILITY”,  
then press ENTER.  
5 Press rt to select  
PARENTAL LOCK”, then press  
ENTER.  
NOTE:  
6 Press rt to select  
PARENTAL LEVEL, then press  
ENTER.  
If you forget your password, enter “8888” in step 3.  
7 Press rt to select the desired  
level, then press ENTER.  
The smaller the value of level is,  
the more restrictive the Parental  
Lock level becomes.  
Select “NONE” to cancel the  
restriction.  
8 Press the number keys to  
enter your desired four-digit  
number, then press ENTER.  
If you made a mistake, enter a  
correct number again.  
9 Press rt to select  
ENTER.  
10Press rt to select your  
country code, then press ENTER.  
If you do not need to change your country code, jump to 12.  
See “Country/Area Code List for Parental Lock” (pg. 85)  
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NOTES:  
Basic Recording  
It is recommended to format a DVD-RAM disc before use if you use  
the disc on this unit for the first time.  
When using a brand-new DVD-RW disc, format the disc either in VR  
mode or in Video mode. (pg. 75)  
Recordings made on DVD-R/RW disc must be finalized to play back  
on other DVD players. Perform “Finalize A Disc (DVD Deck Only)”  
(pg. 76)  
Turn on the unit.  
You can record up to 99 programs and 999 play lists on each disc.  
Some programs can only be recorded one time.  
When recording is started, an index of the first part of recording is  
automatically recorded. (pg. 51) To delete the index, refer to  
page 53.  
Recording sometimes may stop or cannot be performed even if there  
is enough available capacity remaining on the disc.  
Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV mode).  
Slide the TV/CABLE/DBS/DVD switch to DVD.  
ATTENTION:  
It is not possible to record programs on a DVD-R disc which has  
already been finalized.  
Recording Resume Function  
VCR/DVD REC MODE  
If there is a power outage during timer recording (pg. 38, 39,  
40), the recording will resume automatically when power is  
restored to the unit unless the unit’s memory backup has expired.  
Recording Mode  
MPEG2 format is used as recording format. As a guide for picture  
quality, the “bps” unit is used to represent how much data can be  
recorded per second. The larger this value is, the better the picture  
quality becomes but more capacity is required for the recording.  
Select XP or SP for programs where quick movement occurs, such  
as sports programs, and LP or EP for talk shows, etc. with  
relatively less movement.  
CH +/–  
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VCR/DVD  
The recording modes for a 4.7 GB disc are set as follows:  
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Recording  
mode  
Recording amount  
(approx.)  
Maximum recording  
time (approx.)  
XP  
SP  
LP  
EP  
10 Mbps  
5 Mbps  
1 hour  
2 hours  
2 Mbps  
4 hours  
4
9
1.6 Mbps  
6 hours  
8
REC MODE  
7
FR60–FR360  
1 – 6 hours  
(pg. 37)  
The amount varies  
depending on the  
selected time.  
FR420  
FR480  
7 hours  
8 hours  
1 Load a recordable disc.  
For details, refer to “Placing A Disc” (pg. 11).  
2 Press VCR/DVD repeatedly so that the DVD lamp lights up on  
the unit.  
3 Press CH +/– or the number keys to select the channel you  
wish to record.  
4 Press REC MODE repeatedly to set the recording mode.  
Each time you press REC MODE, the recording mode changes as  
follows:  
XP ] SP ] LP ] EP ] FR] (Back to the beginning)  
* The value is selectable from 1 to 6 hours in 5-minutes interval, from 7 to  
8 hours in 1-hour interval by pressing w e repeatedly after selecting  
“FR60–FR360”, “FR420” and “FR480”. To change the value in 30-  
minutes interval, press and hold w e.  
For details on the recording mode, see the right column.  
5 Press 7 on the unit to start recording. Or while pressing 7,  
press 4 on the remote control.  
The DVD recording lamp lights up on the unit.  
6 Press 9 to pause recording.  
To resume recording, press 4.  
7 Press 8 to stop recording.  
The DVD recording lamp lights off on the unit.  
It takes about 10 seconds to end the writing session when you stop  
recording.  
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8 To record the entire program within the actual remaining  
disc space  
Recording Features  
Select “FR (JUST)” in a recording mode selection procedure.  
(pg. 38, 39)  
Note that this function is available only for timer programming  
recording.  
8 To record the entire program by specifying the desired  
recording time  
Select “FR60–FR360”, “FR420” or “FR480” in a recording mode  
selection procedure. (pg. 36, 38, 39)  
Turn on the unit.  
Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV mode).  
Slide the TV/CABLE/DBS/DVD switch to DVD.  
Press VCR/DVD repeatedly so that the DVD lamp lights up on the  
unit.  
8 To record a 25-min. long daily program five times just on a  
same disc for example  
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Perform “VCR Plus+ Timer Programming” (pg. 38) procedure.  
Be sure to set the recording mode to “FR125” and set Weekly/  
Daily Rec Function to “MON–FRI” in step 6 to fit the total recording  
time to the whole disc space.  
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A: 1st  
B: 2nd  
C: 3rd  
Blank  
DISPLAY  
D: 4th  
E: 5th  
When the same program is recorded in SP mode instead of in  
“FR125”, the 5th program cannot be recorded.  
REMAIN  
TV/VCR  
CH +/–  
A: 1st  
B: 2nd  
C: 3rd  
Blank  
D: 4th  
E: Blank (20 min.)  
Watch Another Program While Recording On The Unit  
While recording is going on, you can watch another program on  
the TV by using the TV’s tuner.  
NOTES:  
NOTE:  
You can program this unit to timer record, regardless of the disc  
remaining time. When the disc remaining time is not enough,  
recording may stop in the middle of a program. To avoid this, make  
sure of the disc remaining time before setting timer programming.  
(Example) If you programmed to timer record for 60 minutes in SP  
mode on a 120-minute disc, the disc remaining time would be 30  
minutes in XP mode, 60 minutes in SP mode, 120 minutes in LP  
mode, 180 minutes in EP mode, and 240 minutes in FR480 mode.  
Timer recording will not complete beyond these remaining times.  
The maximum recording time of FR (JUST) mode is the same as the  
recording time of FR480 mode. When timer programming a long  
program in FR (JUST) mode on a disc whose remaining time is short,  
it is recommended checking the disc remaining time in FR480 mode  
to see if the remaining time is enough for the program.  
It is required that the remote control is set to be able to operate the TV  
in advance. (pg. 66)  
1 During recording, press TV/VCR to select TV mode if your unit  
is connected to the TV via the RF connection.  
VCR mode is disengaged, then the VIDEO indicator lights off and  
“TV” appears on the front display panel.  
VIDEO indicator lights off.  
Even if more than one program are timer programmed in FR (JUST)  
mode, only the first one is recorded.  
The program received on the TV’s tuner is displayed on the TV  
screen.  
In order to ensure that the recording fits on the disc, this feature may  
leave a slight non-recorded section at the end of the disc.  
There may be some noise and sound disturbance at the point on the  
disc where the unit switches the mode.  
2 Slide the TV/CABLE/DBS/DVD switch to TV.  
3 Press CH +/– repeatedly to select the desired channel.  
Elapsed Recording Time And Disc Remaining Time  
Indication  
During recording, press DISPLAY repeatedly until the desired  
indication appears on the front display panel.  
Each time you press DISPLAY, the time indication changes as  
follows:  
Elapsed recording time ] Disc remaining time ] Clock ] (Back to  
the beginning)  
You can also check the disc remaining time by pressing REMAIN  
while the unit is stopped or recording is in progress. The list of disc  
remaining times for all recording modes appears on the TV screen.  
Second Audio Recording  
This unit’s built-in MTS decoder enables reception of Multichannel  
TV Sound broadcast. To record a SAP program received, set “2ND  
AUDIO RECORD” to “ON”. (pg. 70)  
NOTE:  
When the channel is changed on the unit;  
The “MONO” indicator appears on the screen for about 5 seconds if  
the program is a monaural broadcast.  
The “STEREO” indicator appears on the screen for about 5 seconds  
if the program is a stereo broadcast.  
Both “STEREO” and “SAP” indicators appear when a stereo program  
is accompanied by SAP sound.  
Both “MONO” and “SAP” indicators appear when the main audio on  
the monaural broadcast is accompanied by SAP sound.  
Free Rate Function  
To record the entire program, the unit automatically set the  
appropriate recording mode depending on the combination of the  
total time of the program to be recorded and either the remaining  
disc space or the specified recording time (from 60 minutes to 480  
minutes).  
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Press rt to select the desired setting, then press ENTER.  
“STOP” (To advance/go back the stop time by 30 minutes, press and  
hold rt).  
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VCR Plus+ Timer Programming  
“DAILY/WEEKLY” (pg. 38, “Daily/Weekly Recording”)  
“REC MODE” (pg. 36, “Recording Mode”)  
“NAME” (pg. 53, “Modify Program Name”)  
You can program this unit to timer record as many as 8 programs.  
With the VCR Plus+ system, timer programming is greatly  
simplified because each TV program has a corresponding code  
number which your unit is able to recognize.  
7 Press ENTER to access the Program Confirmation screen.  
8 Press ENTER to complete timer programming.  
To program another timer, repeat steps 3 8.  
If “PROGRAM OVERLAPPED” appears on the TV screen, see  
page 42.  
You can use the remote control to enter the PlusCode number.  
Make sure that the unit’s built-in clock is set properly.  
Turn on the unit.  
Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV mode).  
Slide the TV/CABLE/DBS/DVD switch to DVD.  
9 Press DVD TIMER (#) to engage the unit’s timer mode. The  
DVD timer indicator lights up on the front display panel and the  
VCR deck is automatically selected. When the VCR deck is in  
timer standby mode, the unit is automatically turned off.  
To disengage the timer mode, press DVD TIMER (#) again.  
NOTES:  
DVD TIMER (#)  
There may be cases that VCR Plus+ Timer Programming function  
prolongs the stop time of the programming.  
VCR/DVD  
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When two successive programs are recorded on a DVD-RW disc  
with VCR Plus+ Timer Programming function, the beginning of the  
second one may be left off the recording.  
VCR Plus+ Timer Programming is not possible on the discs used  
exclusively for On-Disc Timer Programming.  
0 – 9  
CANCEL  
VCR PLUS+  
If the copy limited program is received during timer recording, the unit  
enters Record Pause mode. Recording starts again if it is switched to  
a recordable broadcast during the time you programmed.  
ENTER  
RETURN  
CLEAR (8)  
IMPORTANT:  
If you have moved to a different area or if a broadcasting station's  
channel number has been changed, the wrong channel number will  
be displayed on the VCR Plus+ program screen in step 5. When this  
happens, set the correct Guide Channel number for that station.  
(pg. 74, “Changing VCR Plus+ Setting”)  
Cable Box and DBS Receiver Users  
To timer record a satellite broadcast using the VCR Plus+  
system:  
A Perform “VCR Plus+ Timer Programming” (pg. 38).  
B Set the cable box or DBS receiver to the appropriate channel  
before the selected program begins.  
1 Load a recordable disc.  
2 Press VCR/DVD repeatedly so that the DVD lamp lights up on  
the unit.  
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3 Press VCR PLUS+ to access the VCR Plus+ screen.  
4 Press the number keys to  
C Leave the cable box or DBS receiver’s power on.  
enter the PlusCode number of a  
program you wish to record, then  
press ENTER.  
Daily/Weekly Recording  
You can record programs with one of the following weekly/daily  
timer settings.  
If you have made a mistake, press  
CANCEL and input the correct  
number before you press ENTER.  
To clear all entered numbers at a  
time, press CLEAR(8).  
WEEKLY: Select to record a weekly program.  
MON–FRI: Select to record a daily program from Monday through  
If the number you entered is invalid, “PLUSCODE NO. ERROR  
CONFIRM PLUSCODE NO. THEN RETRY” appears on the TV  
screen. Input a valid PlusCode number.  
If “GUIDE PROGRAM IS NOT SET SELECT CHANNEL YOU WANT  
TO RECORD” appears on the TV screen, set Guide Channel  
Numbers manually. (pg. 74)  
Friday.  
MON–SAT: Select to record a daily program from Monday through  
Saturday.  
SUN–SAT: Select to record a daily program from Sunday through  
Saturday.  
When “PROGRAM FULL DELETE UNWANTED TIMER PROGRAM”  
appears on the TV screen, you need to cancel some of the reserved  
programs. (pg. 42)  
5 The PlusCode number you entered and the matching timer  
recording information are displayed on the TV screen. Check the  
program data.  
To cancel this setting, press VCR PLUS+ or RETURN.  
IMPORTANT:  
Make sure the channel position number you wish to record is  
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displayed; if not, see “Changing VCR Plus+ Setting” (pg. 74) and  
set the Guide Channel number correctly.  
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10Press ENTER to access the Program Confirmation screen.  
Manual Timer Programming  
11Press ENTER to complete timer programming.  
To program another timer, repeat steps 3 11.  
12Press DVD TIMER (#) to engage the unit’s timer mode. The  
DVD timer indicator lights up on the front display panel and the  
VCR deck is automatically selected. When the VCR deck is in  
timer standby mode, the unit is automatically turned off.  
To disengage the timer mode, press DVD TIMER (#) again.  
You can program this unit to timer record as many as 8 programs.  
If you do not know the PlusCode number for the program you wish  
to record, use the following procedure to set your unit to timer  
record the program.  
NOTES:  
When two successive programs are recorded on a DVD-RW disc  
with Manual Timer programming function, the beginning of the  
second one may be left off the recording.  
Make sure that the unit’s built-in clock is set properly.  
Turn on the unit.  
Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV mode).  
Slide the TV/CABLE/DBS/DVD switch to DVD.  
If the copy limited program is received during timer recording, the unit  
a recordable broadcast during the time you programmed.  
Cable Box and DBS Receiver Users  
To timer record a satellite broadcast using Manual Timer  
Programming:  
DVD TIMER (#)  
VCR/DVD  
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A Perform “Manual Timer Programming” (pg. 39).  
B Set the cable box or DBS receiver to the appropriate channel  
before the selected program begins.  
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PROG/CHECK  
C Leave the cable box or DBS receiver’s power on.  
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ENTER  
ATTENTION FOR DBS RECEIVER USERS  
If you are using a DBS receiver, the band indication (TV, CATV  
or DBS) appears on the left of the channel number indication.  
No indication: To timer record a regular TV broadcast received  
on the unit.  
CATV: To timer record a cable TV broadcast received on the unit,  
or through a cable box.  
DBS: To timer record a satellite broadcast received through a  
DBS receiver.  
NOTE:  
1 Load a recordable disc.  
If the channel number entered requires that the band be set,  
“7=DBS” is displayed on the screen.  
2 Press VCR/DVD repeatedly so that the DVD lamp lights up on  
If this happens, press the number key “7” to select “DBS”.  
the unit.  
3 Press PROG/CHECK to  
access the Program Check  
screen.  
When “PROGRAM FULL DELETE  
UNWANTED TIMER PROGRAM”  
appears on the TV screen, you  
need to cancel some of the  
reserved programs. (pg. 42)  
4 Press rt to select “NEW  
TIMER PROGRAM”, then press  
ENTER. The program screen  
appears.  
5 Press rt to set the desired  
date.  
The current date appears on the  
TV screen. The date you enter  
appears in its place.  
6 Press w e to select “START”, then press rt to set the desired  
start time.  
Each press of rt increases/decreases the start time in 1-minute  
interval.  
To increase/decrease the start time in 30-minutes interval, press and  
hold rt.  
7 Press w e to select “STOP”, then press rt to set the desired  
stop time.  
Each press of rt increases/decreases the stop time in 1-minute  
interval.  
To increase/decrease the stop time in 30-minutes interval, press and  
hold rt.  
channel.  
If you are using a DBS receiver, see “ATTENTION FOR DBS  
RECEIVER USERS” in the right column.  
9 Set the other recording options as required.  
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Refer to step 6 in “VCR Plus+ Timer Programming” (pg. 38).  
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7 Press w e to select “STOP”, then press rt to set the desired  
stop time.  
On-Disc Timer Programming  
Each press of rt increases/decreases the stop time in 1-minute  
interval.  
To increase/decrease the stop time in 30-minutes interval, press and  
hold rt.  
On-Disc Timer Programming is a function used with discs that are  
especially intended for a specific program. The disc is then  
programmed for a program you always watch every day or every  
week. Since older programs are automatically overwritten, a single  
DVD-RAM/RW (VR mode) disc can be used without worrying  
about how much recording capacity remains. (pg. 41)  
You can program each disc to timer record as many as 8  
programs.  
channel.  
If you are using a DBS receiver, see “ATTENTION FOR DBS  
RECEIVER USERS” (pg. 39).  
9 Set “DAILY/WEEKLY” option.  
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Refer to step 6 in “VCR Plus+ Timer Programming” (pg. 38).  
It is necessary to set “DAILY/WEEKLY” option for On-Disc Timer  
Programming. (pg. 38, “Daily/Weekly Recording”)  
10Set the other recording options as required.  
Make sure that the unit’s built-in clock is set properly.  
Turn on the unit.  
You can select XP, SP, LP, EP or FR480 mode for “REC MODE”.  
However, you cannot select FR (JUST), FR60–FR360 and FR420.  
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Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV mode).  
Slide the TV/CABLE/DBS/DVD switch to DVD.  
Refer to step 6 in “VCR Plus+ Timer Programming” (pg. 38).  
It is not possible to use the Free Rate function. (pg. 37)  
11Press ENTER to access the Program Confirmation screen.  
ATTENTION:  
On-Disc Timer Programming is possible only with the disc for On-  
Disc Timer Programming.  
To program another timer, repeat steps 3 12.  
If data is recorded on a disc for On-Disc Timer Programming using  
a unit from another manufacturer, On-Disc Timer Programming  
may no longer function properly.  
Cable Box and DBS Receiver Users  
To timer record a satellite broadcast using the On-Disc Timer  
Programming function:  
A Perform “On-Disc Timer Programming” (pg. 40).  
B Set the cable box or DBS receiver to the appropriate channel  
before the selected program begins.  
DVD TIMER (#)  
C Leave the cable box or DBS receiver’s power on.  
VCR/DVD  
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To Timer record The Program With The Programmed  
Disc  
PROG/CHECK  
ENTER  
1 Load a programmed disc.  
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2 Press DVD TIMER (#). The unit turns off and “  
” appears  
on the front display panel. The DVD timer indicator also lights up  
on the front display panel and the VCR deck is automatically  
selected. When the VCR deck is in timer standby mode, the unit is  
automatically turned off.  
To disengage the timer mode, press 1 again.  
NOTES:  
Even if On-Disc Timer Programming is overlapping with other timer  
programming, any caution message does not appear. In such a case,  
recording will be executed in the descending order of the recording  
start time of the program.  
On-Disc Timer Programming is not possible on a DVD-RW disc  
formatted in video mode. (pg. 75)  
The information of a program recorded with On-Disc Timer  
Programming is not stored in the library. (pg. 56)  
The play list is not created for the programs recorded with On-Disc  
Timer Programming. (pg. 54)  
VCR Plus+ Timer Programming is not possible on the discs used  
exclusively for On-Disc Timer Programming.  
Manual Timer Programming is not possible on the On-Disc Timer  
Programmed disc. (pg. 39)  
Basic Recording is not possible on the On-Disc Timer Programmed  
disc. (pg. 36)  
The On-Disc Timer Programming function does not work on the unit  
form other manufactures even if the On-Disc Timer Programmed disc  
is loaded.  
The beginning of a program may not be recorded. Also, if the 1st  
program’s recording stop time and the 2nd program’s recording start  
time is the same, the ending of the 1st program may not be recorded.  
If there is a power cut while recording, the recordings before the  
power cut are not guaranteed.  
To Make The Disc For On-Disc Timer Programming  
1 Load a recordable disc.  
2 Press VCR/DVD repeatedly so that the DVD lamp lights up on  
the unit.  
3 Press PROG/CHECK to access the Program Check screen.  
4 When On-Disc Timer Programming is made for the first  
time on the disc  
Press rt to select “DISC TIMER PRGM”, then press ENTER.  
When some programs are recorded on the disc, a caution message  
appears. In such a case, backup the programs as required, then  
format the disc before making On-Disc Timer Programming.  
(pg. 75)  
When On-Disc Timer Programming has already been made on  
the disc  
Press rt to select “NEW TIMER PROGRAM”, then press  
ENTER.  
5 Press rt to set the desired date.  
The current date appears on the TV screen. The date you enter  
appears in its place.  
6 Press w e to select “START”, then press rt to set the desired  
start time.  
Each press of rt increases/decreases the start time in 1-minute  
interval.  
To increase/decrease the start time in 30-minutes interval, press and  
hold rt.  
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EN  
41  
How Discs Are Overwritten  
(Example 1)  
To record a 1-hour serial drama every Friday in SP mode  
Overwritten  
Overwritten  
1st  
2nd  
1st  
2nd  
3rd  
4th  
3rd  
Blank  
The first program is  
overwritten by the third.  
The second program is  
overwritten by the forth.  
(Example 2)  
To record a 15-minute serial drama every morning in XP mode  
4th  
3rd  
1st  
8th  
7th  
5th  
6th  
2nd  
(Example 3)  
To record a 90-minute serial drama every Sunday in SP mode  
2nd  
3rd  
Blank  
Blank  
Blank  
1st  
Areas treated as blank cannot be played back even if they contain  
recorded material.  
NOTE:  
On-Disc Timer Programming may not always work as these examples.  
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42  
When Programs Overlap Each Other  
DVD TIMER (#)  
If “PROGRAM OVERLAPPED” appears, you have another  
program overlapping the program you have just made.  
Confirm with the arrow on “OK”, then press PROG/CHECK.  
Program Check screen appears and conflicting programs will be  
highlighted in pink.  
VCR/DVD  
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CANCEL  
PROG/CHECK  
Example: Program 3 (you have  
just made) and Program 4  
overlap each other.  
rtw e  
ENTER  
1 Confirm the overlapping  
programs. Overlapping programs  
appear on the TV screen.  
NOTE:  
If you do not mind this overlap, press  
PROG/CHECK to finish the timer  
program setting. The program with the lower program number will be  
recorded and the other one will not be recorded correctly. If no changes  
are made for approximately 1 minute, the unit will return to the normal  
screen.  
Check, Cancel And Change Programs  
2 Press rt to select the desired program to be cancelled or  
changed.  
1 When the DVD timer indicator lights on the front display  
To cancel the program  
Press CANCEL.  
“THE TIMER PROGRAMING SETTING WAS CANCELLED” appears  
on the TV screen for about 5 seconds, then the normal screen  
resumes.  
panel  
Press DVD TIMER (#), then press 1.  
When “  
” and the DVD timer indicator light on the front  
display panel.  
Press 1.  
To change the program setting  
Press ENTER, then go to step 3.  
When the DVD lamp does not light up on the unit  
Press VCR/DVD repeatedly so that the DVD lamp lights up on the  
unit.  
3 Change the program setting.  
Refer to steps 5 10 in “Manual Timer Programming” (pg. 39).  
2 Press PROG/CHECK to  
access the Program Check  
screen.  
To return to the previous screen  
after you check the program,  
press PROG/CHECK again.  
4 Press PROG/CHECK to check if the conflict has been settled.  
Program check screen appears.  
5 Engage the unit’s timer mode.  
Refer to step 6 in “Check, Cancel And Change Programs”  
(pg. 42).  
NOTE:  
To cancel the program  
Press rt to select a program to  
be cancelled, then press  
CANCEL.  
When any overlaps remain after deletion and modification of programs,  
Program Check screen remains showing the conflicting programs. In  
such a case, repeat the procedure above until the conflict is solved.  
3 Press rt to select the program, then press ENTER. The  
program screen appears.  
4 Change the settings of the desired recording options as  
required.  
Refer to steps 5 10 in “Manual Timer Programming” (pg. 39).  
5 Press PROG/CHECK to complete timer correction. The  
previous screen resumes.  
6 Press DVD TIMER (#).  
The DVD timer indicator also lights up on the front display panel and  
the VCR deck is automatically selected. When the VCR deck is in  
timer standby mode, the unit is automatically turned off.  
Program’s information on the front display panel  
You can check the details of the programs even when the power  
is turned off. (It is necessary that the Power Save mode  
(pg. 70) is disengaged or the unit is not in timer standby  
mode.) However, it is not possible to cancel or change the  
program’s setting.  
A Press PROG/CHECK.  
“NEW PROG” or “P-1” (if 8 programs have already been set)  
appears.  
B Press rt until the desired program number (“P-1” to “P-8”)  
appears, then press ENTER.  
C Press e.  
Each time you press e, the indication changes as follows (the  
settings in parentheses are examples):  
Date (“DATE 03.08SU”) ] Start time (“ON 11:00”) ] Stop time  
(“OFF 11:30”) ] Channel (“CH 1”) ] Weekly/Daily (“MO-FR  
DAILY”) ] Program number (“P-1”) and recording mode (SP) ]  
(Back to the beginning)  
D Press PROG/CHECK to complete checking.  
The normal display resumes.  
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43  
1 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. However, if “REC SAFETY” is set to “OFF” (pg. 73),  
playback will not begin automatically.  
Basic Playback  
Turn on the unit.  
Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV mode).  
Slide the TV/CABLE/DBS/DVD switch to DVD.  
The unit’s power comes on automatically and the counter is reset to  
0:00:00.  
VCR/DVD 3  
5
2 Press VCR/DVD repeatedly so that the VCR lamp lights up on  
the unit.  
3 Find the program start point. If the tape is advanced past the  
start point, press 3. To go forward, press 5.  
4 Press 4 to start playback.  
5 Press 8 to stop playback.  
To eject the cassette, press x (VCR).  
8
x
4
Clean the video heads using a dry cleaning cassette  
— TCL-3F — when:  
VCR/DVD  
Rough, poor picture appears while a tape is played back.  
The picture is unclear or no picture appears.  
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4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
“USE CLEANING CASSETTE” appears on the screen (only with  
“SUPERIMPOSE” set to “ON” or “AUTO”). (pg. 72)  
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  
4
5
3
8
Usable cassettes  
Full-Size VHS  
T-30 (ST-30**)  
T-60 (ST-60**)  
T90  
T-120 (ST-120**)  
T-160 (ST-160**)  
ST-210**  
Compact VHS*  
TC-20 (ST-C20**)  
TC-30 (ST-C30**)  
TC-40 (ST-C40**)  
* Compact VHS camcorder recordings can be played on this unit. Simply  
place the recorded cassette into a VHS Cassette Adapter and it can be  
used just like any full-sized VHS cassette.  
** This unit can record on regular VHS and Super VHS cassettes. While  
only VHS signals can be recorded on regular VHS cassettes1), both  
VHS and Super VHS signals can be recorded and played back using  
Super VHS cassettes.  
1)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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Variable Speed Search  
During playback, press 5 for forward variable speed search, or  
3 for reverse variable speed search.  
Each press of the button increases the search speed for each  
direction.  
When pressing 5:  
(SP): +5x{+7x  
(EP): +11x{+21x  
Playback Features  
Turn on the unit.  
Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV mode).  
Slide the TV/CABLE/DBS/DVD switch to DVD.  
Press VCR/DVD repeatedly so that the VCR lamp lights up on the  
unit.  
When pressing 3:  
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 in SP mode, –11x and –21x in EP mode.  
(SP): –1x]–5x{–7x  
VCR/DVD  
3
5
(EP): –1x]–11x{–21x  
To resume normal playback, press 4.  
Instant Replay  
During playback (or Live Memory Playback), press  
. The unit  
TBC  
CH +/–  
rewinds the picture a little (about 7 seconds) and resumes  
playback.  
8 4 97  
If the button is pressed repeatedly, the unit rewinds the pictures  
continuously and resumes playback.  
VCR/DVD  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
1
Skip Search  
During playback, press  
sections.  
6
9
1 to 6 times to skip over unwanted  
Each press initiates an approximately 30-second period of fast-  
motion playback. Normal playback resumes automatically.  
To resume normal playback, press 4.  
2
6
4
5
9
Index Search  
3
8
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.  
CH +/–  
AUDIO  
NOTE:  
Before starting, make sure the unit is in  
the Stop mode.  
ATTENTION:  
Press 2 or 6 to activate Index Search. “INDEX –1” or “INDEX  
1” is displayed on the TV screen and search begins in the  
corresponding direction.  
To access index codes 2 through 9, press 2 or 6 repeatedly  
until the correct index number is displayed.  
Example:  
In the search, still, slow-motion or frame-by-frame playback mode,  
the picture will be distorted.  
the noise bars will appear.  
there may be a loss of color.  
you cannot hear the sound.  
To locate the beginning of B from the current position, press 2  
twice.  
To locate the beginning of D from the current position, press 6  
once.  
Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame Playback  
1 Press 9 to pause during playback.  
Current position  
2 Press 9 to activate frame-by-frame playback.  
To resume normal playback, press 4.  
Slow Motion  
1 Press 9 to pause during playback.  
2 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.  
Index number  
When the specified index code is located, playback begins  
To resume normal playback, press 4.  
automatically.  
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Next Function Memory  
The Next Function Memory “tells” the unit what to do after rewinding.  
Before continuing, make sure the unit is in the Stop mode.  
Soundtrack Selection  
Your unit is capable of recording three soundtracks (HI-FI L, HI-FI  
R and NORM) and will play back the one you select.  
For Automatic Start Of Playback  
Press 3, then press 4 within 2 seconds.  
During Playback  
Pressing AUDIO changes the soundtrack as follows:  
For Automatic Power Off  
Press 3, then press 1 within 2 seconds.  
TRACK  
USE  
For Automatic Cassette Ejection After Tape Rewind  
Press 3, then press x (VCR) on the unit within 2 seconds.  
On-Screen Display  
HI-FI  
Hi-Fi sound is played back  
Repeat Playback  
Your unit can automatically play back the whole tape repeatedly.  
Sound on the left Hi-Fi channel is  
played back  
HI-FI L  
Sound on the right Hi-Fi channel is  
played back  
1 Press 4 to start playback.  
HI-FI R  
NORM  
2 Press and hold 4 for over 5 seconds, then release.  
Sound on the normal track is played  
back  
lights up on the front display panel.  
3 Press 8 at any time to stop Repeat Playback.  
Pressing 4, 3, 5 or 9 also stops Repeat Playback.  
Both sounds on the Hi-Fi track and  
normal track are mixed and played  
back  
NORM  
HI-FI  
NOTES:  
To select the returning point (recording end or tape end), see  
“RETURN POINT” on page 73.  
NOTES:  
It is possible to use the Mode Lock function. (pg. 77)  
“HI-FI” should normally be selected. In this mode, Hi-Fi stereo tapes  
are played back in stereo, and the normal audio track is played back  
automatically for tapes with only normal audio.  
“SUPERIMPOSE” must be set to “ON” or “AUTO” or the on-screen  
displays will not appear. (pg. 72)  
Manual Tracking  
Your unit is equipped with automatic tracking control. During  
playback, you can override this and adjust the tracking manually by  
pressing the CH buttons.  
VHS Progressive Scan  
You can watch the image on VCR deck in the Progressive scan  
mode via component video.  
ATTENTION:  
Your TV needs to be compatible with Progressive and to have  
Component video input connectors.  
1 During playback, press CH + or on the unit simultaneously to  
activate manual tracking.  
A Set the Progressive-compatible TV to the component input  
mode.  
B Press VCR/DVD repeatedly so that the DVD lamp lights up on  
the unit, then press PROGRESSIVE SCAN for 3 or more seconds  
so that the Video output indicator ( ) lights on the front display  
panel.  
C Press VCR/DVD repeatedly so that the VCR lamp lights up on  
the unit.  
D Press VCR]DVD.  
2 Press CH + or to adjust the tracking manually.  
To return to automatic tracking, press CH + or simultaneously or  
eject and insert the tape again.  
NOTE:  
When a new tape is inserted, the unit enters the automatic tracking  
mode automatically.  
Adjusting picture condition — Digital TBC/NR  
Your unit is equipped with the Digital TBC (Time Base Corrector)  
that removes jitter from fluctuating video signals to deliver a stable  
picture even with old tapes and rental cassettes.  
The Digital 3-DNR (Noise Reduction) which cuts noise and  
enables clear picture reproduction is also linked to this function.  
We recommend that you use the DIGITAL TBC/NR function  
when...  
NOTES:  
Be sure to engage the DVD deck in stop mode.  
It is not possible to perform the above steps when the DVD deck is in  
timer standby mode.  
— playing back a tape recorded on a camcorder.  
— playing back a tape repeatedly used.  
— using this unit as the source player for editing.  
Press TBC on the unit so that the TBC lamp lights up on the unit.  
Each time you press the button, it toggles this function on and off.  
NOTES:  
If you play back a tape recorded under poor TV reception condition,  
the picture may become more stable with Digital TBC/NR  
deactivated.  
If you play back a tape where certain types of signals are recorded  
(using a PC or some character generators) with Digital TBC/NR  
activated, the playback picture may be distorted. In this case,  
deactivate Digital TBC/NR.  
Digital TBC/NR and Video Stabilizer (pg. 72) cannot be used at  
the same time; if you activated Digital TBC/NR when “VIDEO  
STABILIZER” is set to “ON”, Video Stabilizer will be automatically  
turned “OFF”. Make sure Digital TBC/NR is deactivated when you  
want to use Video Stabilizer.  
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OPERATIONS ON VCR DECK  
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46  
Basic Recording  
Recording Features  
Turn on the unit.  
Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV mode).  
Slide the TV/CABLE/DBS/DVD switch to DVD.  
Turn on the unit.  
Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV mode).  
Slide the TV/CABLE/DBS/DVD switch to DVD.  
Press VCR/DVD repeatedly so that the VCR lamp lights up on the  
unit.  
VCR/DVD  
REC MODE  
VCR/DVD  
CH +/–  
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8
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VCR/DVD  
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VCR/DVD  
0 – 9  
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7
2
5
8
0
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6
9
CANCEL  
DISPLAY  
4
9
8
4
REC MODE  
7
8
7
CH +/–  
TV/VCR  
1 Load a cassette with the record safety tab intact. If not, set  
“REC SAFETY” to “OFF” (pg. 73).  
The unit’s power comes on automatically and the counter is reset to  
0:00:00.  
Watch Another Program While Recording On The Unit  
While recording is going on, you can watch another program on  
the TV by using the TV’s tuner.  
2 Press VCR/DVD repeatedly so that the VCR lamp lights up on  
the unit.  
3 Press CH +/– or the number keys to select the channel you  
NOTE:  
wish to record.  
It is required that the remote control is set to be able to operate the TV  
4 Press REC MODE repeatedly to set the recording mode.  
in advance. (pg. 66)  
5 Press 7 on the unit to start recording. Or while holding 7, press  
1 During recording, press TV/VCR to select TV mode if your unit  
4 on the remote control.  
is connected to the TV via the RF connection.  
The VCR recording lamp lights up on the unit.  
VCR mode is disengaged, then the VIDEO indicator lights off and  
“TV” appears on the front display panel.  
Video Calibration takes place at the beginning of both the first  
SP and the first EP recording after inserting the cassette.  
(pg. 47)  
VIDEO indicator lights off.  
6 Press 9 to pause recording.  
You can select channel during the Record Pause mode.  
To resume recording, press 4.  
The program received on the TV’s tuner is displayed on the TV  
screen.  
The VCR recording lamp lights off on the unit.  
2 Slide the TV/CABLE/DBS/DVD switch to TV.  
Recording Resume Function  
If there is a power outage during recording or timer recording  
(pg. 46, 48, 49), 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 and set “REC  
SAFETY” to “ON” (pg. 73).  
To record on it later, cover the  
hole with adhesive tape or set  
“REC SAFETY” to “OFF”.  
Record safety tab  
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OPERATIONS ON VCR DECK  
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Repeat Recording  
You can record programs on one tape repeatedly. The tape is  
automatically rewound to the beginning to continue recording when  
the end of tape is reached during recording. The previously  
recorded programs will be overwritten.  
The Video Calibration 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  
“VIDEO CALIBRATION” to “ON” or “OFF” to your preference.  
(pg. 71)  
During recording, press and hold  
4
and  
7
on the remote control or  
7
on the unit for more than 5 seconds.  
Playback  
The recording lamp on the unit starts to blink slowly.  
To stop recording, press 8.  
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.  
Video Calibration is active during automatic tracking. The Video  
Calibration screen appears blinking on the TV screen.  
NOTE:  
It is possible to use the Mode Lock function (pg. 77).  
Elapsed Recording Time Indication  
NOTES:  
When watching a tape recorded with “VIDEO CALIBRATION” set to  
“ON”, it is recommended that you leave “VIDEO CALIBRATION” on  
during playback as well.  
1 Press DISPLAY until a counter reading appears on the front  
display panel.  
2 Press CANCEL to reset the counter before starting recording or  
When watching a rental tape or one recorded on another VCR, or  
when using this unit as the player for editing, set “VIDEO  
CALIBRATION” to your preference. (pg. 71)  
The Video Calibration only appears at the beginning of automatic  
tracking. Even though it doesn’t appear after that, the VIDEO  
CALIBRATION function is operative.  
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  
1 Press DISPLAY until the time remaining on the tape appears.  
By pressing the DISPLAY button, you can change display to show  
the clock time, counter reading or tape remaining time.  
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.  
NOTES:  
NOTES:  
When you press DISPLAY, 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 DISPLAY.  
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.  
The Video Calibration works for both SP and EP modes only after a  
tape has been inserted and the Record mode is first initiated. It does  
not work during recording.  
In the case of timer recordings, the Video Calibration works before  
recording is initiated.  
Once the cassette is ejected, the Video Calibration data is cancelled.  
The next time the cassette is used for recording, Video Calibration is  
re-performed.  
-
Second Audio Recording  
This unit’s built-in MTS decoder enables reception of Multichannel  
TV Sound broadcast. To record a SAP program received, set “2ND  
AUDIO RECORD” to “ON”. (pg. 72)  
ATTENTION:  
Since the Video Calibration works before recording actually starts,  
there is a delay of approximately 7 seconds after 7 and 4 on the  
Remote are pressed, or 7 on the unit is pressed. To make sure you  
record the desired scene or program in its entirety, first perform the  
following steps:  
NOTE:  
When the channel is changed on the unit;  
The “STEREO” indicator appears on the screen for about 5 seconds  
if the program is a stereo broadcast.  
A While holding 9, 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 Video Calibration and begin recording  
immediately, set “VIDEO CALIBRATION” to “OFF”. (pg. 71)  
The “SAP” indicator appears on the screen for about 5 seconds if the  
program is a SAP broadcast.  
Both indicators appear when a stereo program is accompanied by  
SAP sound.  
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6 Press REC MODE to select the desired recording mode. Or  
press w e to select “SP/EP”, then press rt to select the desired  
recording mode.  
®
VCR Plus+ Timer Programming  
You can program this unit to timer record as many as 8 programs.  
With the VCR Plus+ system, timer programming is greatly  
simplified because each TV program has a corresponding code  
number which your unit is able to recognize.  
7 Press ENTER to complete timer programming.  
To program another timer, repeat steps 3 7.  
If “PROGRAM NOT COMPLETED PROGRAM OVERLAP” appears  
on the TV screen, see page 50.  
You can use the remote control to enter the PlusCode number.  
8 Press VCR TIMER (#) to engage the unit’s timer mode. The  
VCR timer indicator lights up on the front display panel and the  
DVD deck is automatically selected. When the DVD deck is in  
timer standby mode, the unit is automatically turned off.  
To disengage the timer mode, press VCR TIMER (#) again.  
Make sure that the unit’s built-in clock is set properly.  
Turn on the unit.  
Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV mode).  
Slide the TV/CABLE/DBS/DVD switch to DVD.  
IMPORTANT:  
If you have moved to a different area or if a broadcasting station's  
channel number has been changed, the wrong channel number will  
be displayed on the VCR Plus+ program screen in step 5. When this  
happens, set the correct Guide Channel number for that station.  
VCR TIMER (#)  
VCR/DVD  
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7
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5
8
0
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9
0 – 9  
®
(pg. 74, “Changing VCR Plus+ Setting”)  
CANCEL  
VCR PLUS+  
NOTES:  
To Timer Record Weekly Or Daily Serials:  
— in step 5, press number key “9” for weekly serials or 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.  
ENTER  
RETURN  
You can program this unit to timer record as many as 8 programs. If  
you try to program the unit to record a ninth, “PROGRAM FULL”  
appears on the TV screen and “FULLappears on the front display  
panel. To record the extra program, you must first cancel any  
unnecessary programs. (pg. 50)  
REC MODE  
To record the programs received by cable box or DBS receiver,  
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record on the DVD discs. For details, refer to “VCR Plus+ Timer  
Programming” (pg. 38).  
1 Load a cassette with the record safety tab intact. If not, set  
“REC SAFETY” to “OFF” (pg. 73).  
2 Press VCR/DVD repeatedly so that the VCR lamp lights up on  
the unit.  
3 Press VCR PLUS+ to access the VCR Plus+ screen.  
4 Press the number keys to enter the  
PLUSCODE NO.  
PlusCode number of a program you  
wish to record, then press ENTER.  
If you have made a mistake, press  
CANCEL and input the correct number  
before you press ENTER.  
If the number you entered is invalid,  
“ERROR” appears on the TV screen and  
“Err” appears on the front display panel.  
PRESS NUMBER KEY (0–9)  
PRESS (VCR PLUS +)  
TO END  
VCR PLUS+ SYSTEM  
Press CANCEL and input a valid PlusCode number.  
5 The PlusCode number you entered  
PROGRAM 1  
(PLUSCODE NO. 12345678)  
and the matching timer recording  
information are displayed on the TV  
screen. Check the program data.  
To cancel this setting, press VCR  
PLUS+ or PROG/CHECK.  
START  
12:00 AM  
DATE  
STOP  
13:00 AM  
CH SP/EP  
1/ 30/04  
15  
SP  
PRESS (RTYU, 8=DAILY  
9=WEEKLY), THEN (ENTER)  
(PROG/CHECK) TO END  
IMPORTANT:  
Make sure the channel position number you wish to record is  
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displayed; if not, see “Changing VCR Plus+ Setting” (pg. 74) and  
set the Guide Channel number correctly.  
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9 Press REC MODE to select the desired recording mode. Or  
press w e to select “SP/EP”, then press rt to select the desired  
Manual Timer Programming  
recording mode.  
You can program this unit to timer record as many as 8 programs.  
If you do not know the PlusCode number for the program you wish  
to record, use the following procedure to set your unit to timer  
record the program.  
10Press ENTER to access the Program Check screen.  
11Press PROG/CHECK to complete timer programming.  
“PROGRAM COMPLETED” appears on the TV screen for about 5  
seconds, then the normal screen appears. If “PROGRAM NOT  
COMPLETED PROGRAM OVERLAP” appears on the TV screen,  
see page 50.  
Make sure that the unit’s built-in clock is set properly.  
Turn on the unit.  
Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV mode).  
Slide the TV/CABLE/DBS/DVD switch to DVD.  
To program another timer, repeat steps 3 11.  
12Press VCR TIMER (#) to engage the unit’s timer mode. The  
VCR timer indicator lights up on the front display panel and the  
DVD deck is automatically selected. When the DVD deck is in  
timer standby mode, the unit is automatically turned off.  
To disengage the timer mode, press VCR TIMER (#) again.  
VCR TIMER (#)  
VCR/DVD  
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NOTES:  
0 – 9  
To Timer Record Weekly Or Daily Serials:  
— anytime during steps 7 through 9, press number key “9” for  
weekly serials or 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 program this unit to timer record as many as 8 programs. If  
you try to program the unit to record a ninth, “PROGRAM FULL”  
appears on the TV screen. To record the extra program, you must  
first cancel any unnecessary programs. (pg. 50)  
PROG/CHECK  
ENTER  
rtw e  
In case of a power failure after programming, the unit’s memory  
backup keeps your selections for approximately 5 seconds.  
Programs that start after midnight must have the next day’s date.  
To record the programs received by cable box or DBS receiver,  
record on the DVD discs. For details, refer to “Manual Timer  
Programming” (pg. 39).  
REC MODE  
1 Load a cassette with the record safety tab intact. If not, set  
“REC SAFETY” to “OFF” (pg. 73).  
2 Press VCR/DVD repeatedly so that the VCR lamp lights up on  
the unit.  
3 Press PROG/CHECK to access the  
PR START STOP CH DATE  
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5
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8
8:00P 10:00 12 12/24  
10:00A 10:45 40 12/25  
Program Check screen.  
11:30P  
1:00 125 12/25  
(PROG/CHECK) TO NEXT  
4 Press rt to select the blank  
number, then press ENTER. The  
program screen appears.  
PROGRAM 4  
START  
– –:– –AM  
DATE  
STOP  
– –:– –AM  
CH SP/EP  
– – – SP  
5 Press w e to select “START”, then  
press rt to set the desired start time.  
Each press of rt increases/decreases  
the start time in 1 minute interval.  
To increase/decrease the start time in  
30-minutes interval, press and hold rt.  
– –/– –/– –  
PRESS (RTYU, 8=DAILY  
9=WEEKLY), THEN (ENTER)  
(PROG/CHECK) TO END  
6 Press w e to select “STOP”, then press rt to set the desired  
stop time.  
Each press of rt increases/decreases the stop time in 1 minute  
interval.  
To increase/decrease the stop time in 30 minutes interval, press and  
hold rt.  
7 Press w e to select “DATE”, then press rt to set the desired  
date.  
The current date appears on the TV screen. The date you enter  
appears in its place.  
8 Press w e to select “CH”, then press rt to select the desired  
channel.  
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When Programs Overlap Each Other  
If “PROGRAM NOT COMPLETED PROGRAM OVERLAP”  
appears, you have another program overlapping the program you  
have just made.  
The Program Check screen appears and conflicting programs will  
start blinking.  
VCR TIMER (#)  
VCR/DVD  
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CANCEL  
PROG/CHECK  
PR START STOP CH DATE  
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8:00P 10:00 12 12/24  
10:00A 10:45 40 12/25  
rtw e  
PROGRAM NOT COMPLETED  
PROGRAM OVERLAP  
ENTER  
11:30P  
1:00 125 12/25  
9:00P 10:00 10 12/24  
(
)](ENTER) (PROG) : END  
Example: Program 1 (you have just made) and Program 4  
overlap each other.  
1 Confirm the overlapping programs. Overlapping programs blink  
on the TV screen.  
2 Press rt to select the program to modify, then press ENTER  
Check, cancel and change programs  
or e.  
You can only select one of the overlapping programs.  
1 When the VCR timer indicator lights on the front display  
NOTE:  
panel  
If you do not mind this overlap, press PROG/CHECK to finish the timer  
program setting. The program with the lower program number will be  
recorded and the other one will not be recorded correctly. If no changes  
are made for approximately 1 minute, the unit will return to the normal  
screen.  
Press VCR TIMER (#), then press 1.  
When the VCR lamp does not light up on the unit  
Press VCR/DVD repeatedly so that the VCR lamp lights up on the  
unit.  
2 Press PROG/CHECK to access the  
3 Press rt to select the desired program to be cancelled or  
PR START STOP CH DATE  
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
8:00P 10:00 12 12/24  
10:00A 10:45 40 12/25  
Program Check screen.  
changed.  
To cancel the program  
Press CANCEL.  
seconds, then the normal screen resumes.  
11:30P  
1:00 125 12/25  
To cancel a program  
Press CANCEL to cancel a program.  
To change the program setting  
Press ENTER, then go to step 4.  
(PROG/CHECK) TO NEXT  
screen appears.  
PROGRAM 4  
4 Change the program setting.  
START  
8:00AM  
DATE  
12/24/04  
FRI  
STOP  
Refer to steps 7 10 in “Manual Timer Programming” (pg. 49).  
10:00AM  
CH SP/EP  
5 Press PROG/CHECK to check if the conflict has been settled.  
4 Change the settings of the desired  
recording options as required.  
Refer to steps 7 10 in “Manual Timer  
Programming” (pg. 49).  
12  
SP  
Program check screen appears.  
“PROGRAM COMPLETED” appears on the TV screen for about 5  
seconds, then the normal screen resumes.  
PRESS (CANCEL) TO CANCEL  
PRESS (ENTER) TO CONFIRM  
(PROG/CHECK) TO END  
6 Press VCR TIMER (#).  
5 Press PROG/CHECK to complete  
NOTE:  
timer correction. The previous screen resumes.  
When any overlaps remain after deletion and modification of programs,  
Program Check screen remains showing the conflicting programs. In  
such a case, repeat the procedure above until the conflict is solved.  
6 Press VCR TIMER (#).  
The VCR timer indicator lights up on the front display panel and the  
DVD deck is automatically selected. When the DVD deck is in timer  
standby mode, the unit is automatically turned off.  
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NAVIGATION (DVD DECK ONLY)  
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Using Library Database DVD Navi system, you can easily modify  
registered information, edit the program or play list, as well as  
search for the beginning of each program.  
Library Database DVD Navi  
About registration of information  
The following information is automatically registered for each  
program when ordinary recording or timer recording is performed,  
then stored in an area specified on the unit.  
index* (reduced still pictures to show program titles)  
program title*  
category*  
date and time  
channel  
recording mode  
The Library Database DVD Navi enables you to search and select  
the desired programs recorded on a DVD-RAM/R/RW disc very  
easily.  
You can record up to 99 programs on a disc.  
Each time a program is recorded on the disc, the information of the  
program is registered for the Library Database DVD Navi  
automatically.  
So, you can confirm the information of the programs recorded on  
the disc with the Library Database DVD Navi screen. And, you can  
also select one of the programs recorded on the disc using the  
Library Database DVD Navi.  
length of recording time  
The items marked with an asterisk (*) can be easily modified and  
Navi system.  
About editing of programs  
Library Database DVD Navi system has the following functions for  
editing of programs.  
“Edit Play List Information” (pg. 54)  
“Delete Program” (pg. 53)  
The following screen appears as the Library Database DVD Navi  
screen when you press NAVIGATION. You can move the arrow to  
select the desired position on the screen by pressing rt w e on  
the remote control.  
The limitations of registration  
You can register information up to 99 programs.  
When the amount of information is at the limits of registration, you  
cannot record new program any more. In this case, you need to  
delete old programs to register new one. (pg. 53)  
NOTE:  
Once a DVD-R/RW (Video mode) disc has been finalized, the displays  
for original and play list do not appear. Only display for library appears.  
The display for original  
recording  
The display for play list  
A Index  
(Small still picture of each program)  
B Names of functions  
ORIGINAL (pg. 52)  
PLAY LIST (pg. 54)  
LIBRARY (pg. 56)  
C Remaining time  
(Based on the recording mode currently selected)  
D Current/Total number of program(s)  
(For example, there are 6 recorded programs and the program  
indicated by the arrow is the 3rd one.)  
E Icons  
(Indicate the recording situation for each program.)  
F Recording information for the program indicated by the arrow  
G Guidance for operations  
H Operational commands  
The Icons and their meanings  
This program is write-protected.  
This program has stereo sounds.  
This program was recorded with timer recording.  
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Scan For Beginning(s) Of Program(s)  
Edit Original Information  
Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV mode).  
Slide the TV/CABLE/DBS/DVD switch to DVD.  
Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV mode).  
Slide the TV/CABLE/DBS/DVD switch to DVD.  
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MEMO  
NAVIGATION  
ENTER  
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rtw e  
0 – 9  
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SELECT  
9
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CLEAR  
NAVIGATION  
ENTER  
rtw e  
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SELECT  
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CLEAR  
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You can scan the beginning of the program easily with the Library  
Database DVD Navi.  
1 Load a recorded disc.  
2 Press NAVIGATION. The Library Database DVD Navi screen  
appears.  
Modify Index  
3 Press rt w e to select  
“ORIGINAL, then press ENTER.  
1 Press NAVIGATION. The Library Database DVD Navi screen  
appears.  
2 Press rt w e to select “ORIGINAL, then press ENTER.  
3 Press rt w e to select one program you want to modify, then  
press t.  
4 Press rt w e to select “MODIFY”, then press ENTER.  
5 Press w e to select “MODIFY INDEX”.  
4 Press w e to select the index  
(small still pictures) of the desired  
program.  
6 Search for the picture from the  
program by pressing the  
appropriate buttons (3, 4,  
5, or 9). The pictures of the  
program appear on the left  
window.  
When you want the plural  
programs to be played back  
continuously, press MEMO after  
selecting the desired program.  
The numbers of the playback  
order appear on the index. You  
can select up to 30 programs.  
When you want to correct the order, move the arrow to the desired  
index and press MEMO. The number disappears and the unit re-  
numbers the other programs automatically.  
When you want to cancel the order, press CLEAR (8).  
7 Confirm the arrow is on  
“REPLACE”, then press ENTER  
to register new index. New index  
appears on the right window.  
When you press ENTER with the arrow on “RETURN” you can return  
to the previous screen.  
5 Press ENTER or SELECT (4) to start playback. The playback  
starts.  
8 Press NAVIGATION to return to the normal screen.  
Press 8 to cancel pause mode after pressing NAVIGATION.  
6 Press 9 to pause playback.  
To resume normal playback, press 4.  
7 Press 8 to stop playback.  
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53  
Modify Program Name  
Delete Program  
You cannot record any more with Library Database DVD Navi once  
the registered programs on the disc reach 99 programs. Deleting  
increase remaining time and available recording capacity. (For  
DVD-R discs, although it is possible to delete recorded programs,  
available recording capacity does not increase.) The deleted  
program is never resumed. Play lists and program information in  
the unit’s library are also deleted.  
1 Perform steps 1 to 3 of “Modify Index” (pg. 52) before  
continuing.  
2 Press rt w e to select “MODIFY”, then press ENTER.  
3 Press w e to select “MODIFY NAME”.  
4 Press rt w e to select the  
desired letter or command, then  
press ENTER. Repeat this  
process to complete the name.  
To correct a letter, press rt w e  
to select “DELETE” or “DELETE  
ALL, then press ENTER.  
You can enter the letters up to 64.  
You can also enter the new name  
with the number keys. For example, when you press 2 repeatedly,  
“A”, “B”, “C”, “a”, “b”, “c”, “2”, and then “A” appear by turns. You can  
use the following buttons.  
1 Perform steps 1 to 2 of “Modify Index” (pg. 52) before  
continuing.  
2 Press rt w e to select one program you want to delete, then  
press t.  
3 Press rt w e to select “DELETE”, then press ENTER. The  
message appears for your confirmation.  
4 Press w e to select “YES”, then press ENTER.  
When you cancel the deletion, select “NO”, then press ENTER.  
5 Press NAVIGATION to return to the normal screen.  
Number keys: for entering letters, numbers and blank space  
w e buttons: for moving the entering or inserting point  
CLEAR (8) button: for correcting a letter  
Delete Unwanted Part Of The Program  
You can delete unwanted part of the program.  
2/6 buttons: for changing character tables  
1 Perform steps 1 to 2 of “Modify Index” (pg. 52) before  
5 Press rt w e to select “SAVE”, then press ENTER.  
continuing.  
6 Press rt w e to select “RETURN”, then press ENTER. The  
2 Press w e to select one program whose unwanted part you  
Library Database DVD Navi screen appears again.  
want to delete, then press t.  
7 Press NAVIGATION to return to the normal screen.  
3 Press w e to select “EDITING”, then press ENTER.  
4 Press 4 to start playback. The playback pictures appear in the  
window on the screen. The elapsed playing time starts counting  
with the arrow on “IN”.  
Modify Category  
1 Perform steps 1 to 3 of “Modify Index” (pg. 52) before  
continuing.  
5 Find the point where you want  
the deletion to begin, then press  
ENTER with the arrow on “IN”.  
The edit-in time is fixed and the  
elapsed playing time starts  
counting again.  
2 Press rt w e to select “MODIFY”, then press ENTER.  
3 Press w e to select “MODIFY CATEGORY”.  
4 Press rt w e to select the  
desired category, then press  
ENTER.  
6 Find the point where you want  
the deletion to end, then press  
ENTER with the arrow on “OUT”.  
The edit-out time is fixed.  
5 Press ENTER. The Library  
Database DVD Navi screen  
appears again.  
6 Press NAVIGATION to return  
Press 3, 4, 5, 2, 6 or 9 to find the edit-in and edit-out  
points.  
to the normal screen.  
7 Press rt w e to select “PREVIEW”, then press ENTER to  
Protect Title  
preview the edited program.  
8 Press rt w e to select “EXECUTE”, then press ENTER.  
If you do not want to delete the scene, select “CLEAR” and press  
ENTER.  
You can protect the program to prevent accidental erasure of the  
important program.  
1 Perform steps 1 to 2 of “Modify Index” (pg. 52) before  
9 Press w e to select “YES”, then press ENTER. The selected  
continuing.  
scene is deleted.  
2 Press rt w e to select a program you want to protect, then  
To cancel the deletion, press w e to select “NO”, then press ENTER.  
press t.  
To modify the points  
A Press w e to select “CLEAR”, then press ENTER.  
B Repeat steps 4 9 as necessary.  
3 Press w e to select “PROTECT”, then press ENTER. “  
appears.  
To cancel the protection, repeat 2 3 again.  
10Press NAVIGATION to return to the normal screen.  
NOTES:  
There may be a discrepancy of several seconds between the scene  
you intend to edit, and the scene which is actually edited.  
Available recording capacity may not match the deleted part after  
deletion.  
4 Press NAVIGATION to return to the normal screen.  
NOTE:  
All the programs on a disc will be deleted once the disc is formatted  
even if they are protected titles. (pg. 75)  
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NAVIGATION (DVD DECK ONLY)  
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8 Press w e to select “PREVIEW”, then press ENTER to preview  
the play list.  
Edit Play List Information  
9 Press w e to select “EXECUTE”, then press ENTER. The play  
list is created.  
To modify the points  
A Press w e to select “CLEAR”, then press ENTER.  
B Repeat steps 5 9 as necessary.  
Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV mode).  
Slide the TV/CABLE/DBS/DVD switch to DVD.  
10Press NAVIGATION to return to the normal screen.  
NOTES:  
There may be a discrepancy of several seconds between the scene  
you intend to edit, and the scene which is actually edited.  
The title, index and category of the play list can be modified in the  
same way as “ORIGINAL. (pg. 52)  
You can modify the play list that has just been created here by  
adding, moving, or deleting unwanted parts to create a digest edition,  
etc.  
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NAVIGATION  
ENTER  
Add Scenes To A Play List  
rtw e  
1 Perform steps 1 to 3 of “Create Play List” (pg. 54) before  
continuing.  
2 Press w e to select the play list to which you wish to add a  
scene, then press t.  
3 Press w e to select “EDITING”, then press ENTER.  
4 Press w e to select “ADD  
SCENE”.  
5 Press 4 to start playback. The  
playback pictures appear in the  
window on the screen. The  
elapsed playing time starts  
counting with the arrow on “IN”.  
To locate the beginning of other  
titles, press 2/6.  
Play List  
It is a collection of the scenes. A play list can be freely edited and  
played back without ever changing any original recording data.  
Using the random access of a DVD disc (which allows video data  
to be instantly read no matter where it is on the disc), a play list  
includes information such as the timer counter for the playback  
start point and end point, indexes for checking the contents of  
recorded data, category information, and more. Playback  
according to a play list you have created allows you to enjoy  
various combinations of video images from a single program.  
6 Find the point where you want the added scene to begin, then  
press ENTER with the arrow on “IN”. The edit-in time is fixed and  
the elapsed playing time starts counting again.  
7 Find the point where you want the added scene to end, then  
press ENTER with the arrow on “OUT”. The edit-out time is fixed.  
Press 3, 4, 5, 2, 6 or 9 to find the edit-in and edit-out  
points.  
Create Play List  
8 Press w e to select “PREVIEW”, then press ENTER to preview  
1 Load a DVD-RAM or DVD-RW (VR mode) disc that was  
approximately 5 seconds before and after the edited scene.  
recorded with this unit.  
9 Press w e to select “EXECUTE”, then press ENTER. The  
2 Press NAVIGATION. The Library Database DVD Navi screen  
selected scene is added.  
appears.  
To modify the points  
A Press w e to select “CLEAR”, then press ENTER.  
B Repeat steps 5 8 as necessary.  
3 Press rt w e to select “PLAY LIST”, then press ENTER.  
4 Press rt w e to select “CREATE”, then press ENTER.  
5 Press 4 to start playback. The playback pictures appear in the  
window on the screen. The elapsed playing time starts counting  
with the arrow on “IN”.  
10Press NAVIGATION to return to the normal screen.  
NOTE:  
There may be a discrepancy of several seconds between the scene  
you intend to edit, and the scene which is actually edited.  
To locate the beginning of other titles, press 2/6.  
6 Find the point where you want  
the created play list to begin, then  
press ENTER with the arrow on  
“IN”. The edit-in time is fixed and  
the elapsed playing time starts  
counting again.  
Move Scenes  
1 Perform steps 1 to 3 of “Create Play List” (pg. 54) before  
continuing.  
2 Press w e to select a play list into which you wish to move a  
scene, then press t.  
7 Find the point where you want  
the created play list to end, then  
3 Press w e to select “EDITING”, then press ENTER.  
press ENTER with the arrow on  
4 Press w e to select “MOVE  
“OUT”. The edit-out time is fixed.  
Press 3, 4, 5, 2, 6 or 9 to find the edit-in and edit-out  
points.  
SCENE”.  
5 Press 4 to start playback. The  
playback pictures appear in the  
window on the screen. The  
elapsed playing time starts  
counting with the arrow on “IN”.  
To locate the beginning of other  
titles, press 2/6.  
The edit-out point must come after the edit-in point.  
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6 Find the point where you want the moved scene to begin, then  
press ENTER with the arrow on “IN”. The edit-in time is fixed and  
the elapsed playing time starts counting again.  
Play Back Play List  
1 Perform steps 1 to 3 of “Create Play List” (pg. 54) before  
continuing.  
7 Find the point where you want the moved scene to end, then  
press ENTER with the arrow on “OUT”. The edit-out time is fixed.  
2 Press w e to select the index  
(small still pictures) of the desired  
play list.  
When you want the plural play lists  
to be played back continuously,  
8 Press 4 to start playback.  
9 Find the point where you want the moved scene to be moved,  
then press ENTER with the arrow on “MOVE TO”.  
Press 3, 4, 5, 2, 6 or 9 to find the edit-in, edit-out and  
move-to points.  
press MEMO after selecting the  
desired play lists. The numbers of  
CREATE  
10Press w e to select “PREVIEW”, then press ENTER to  
preview the part approximately 5 seconds before and after the  
point to which the scene has been moved.  
the playback order appear on the  
index. You can select up to 30  
play lists.  
When you want to correct the order, move the arrow on the desired  
index and press MEMO. The number disappears and the unit re-  
numbers the other play lists automatically.  
11Press w e to select “EXECUTE”, then press ENTER. The  
selected scene is moved.  
To modify the points  
When you want to cancel the order, press CLEAR (8).  
A Press w e to select “CLEAR”, then press ENTER.  
B Repeat steps 5 11 as necessary.  
3 Press ENTER or SELECT (4) to start playback. The playback  
starts.  
12Press NAVIGATION to return to the normal screen.  
4 Press 9 to pause playback.  
NOTE:  
To resume normal playback, press 4.  
There may be a discrepancy of several seconds between the scene  
you intend to edit, and the scene which is actually edited.  
5 Press 8 to stop playback.  
Delete Play List  
Delete Unwanted Part From Play List  
1 Perform steps 1 to 3 of “Create Play List” (pg. 54) before  
1 Perform steps 1 to 3 of “Create Play List” (pg. 54) before  
continuing.  
continuing.  
2 Press w e to select one play list you want to delete, then press  
2 Press w e to select a play list from which you wish to delete  
t.  
unwanted parts, then press t.  
3 Press w e to select “DELETE”, then press ENTER.  
3 Press w e to select “EDITING”, then press ENTER.  
4 Press w e to select “YES”, then press ENTER.  
4 Press w e to select “DELETE  
When you cancel the deletion, select “NO”, then press ENTER.  
SCENE”, then press ENTER.  
5 Press NAVIGATION to return to the normal screen.  
5 Press 4 to start playback. The  
playback pictures appear in the  
window on the screen. The  
elapsed playing time starts  
counting with the arrow on “IN”.  
To locate the beginning of other  
titles, press 2/6.  
NOTE:  
Even if a play list is deleted, the programs recorded on a DVD disc and  
the library information are not affected at all.  
Modify Index  
A Perform steps 1 to 3 of “Create Play List” (pg. 54) before  
continuing.  
6 Find the point where you want the deletion to begin, then press  
ENTER with the arrow on “IN”. The edit-in time is fixed and the  
elapsed playing time starts counting again.  
B Perform steps 3 to 8 of “Modify Index” (pg. 52).  
Modify Program Title  
A Perform steps 1 to 3 of “Create Play List” (pg. 54) before  
continuing.  
press t.  
C Perform steps 2 to 7 of “Modify Program Name” (pg. 53).  
7 Find the point where you want the deletion to end, then press  
ENTER with the arrow on “OUT”. The edit-out time is fixed.  
Press 3, 4, 5, 2, 6 or 9 to find the edit-in and edit-out  
points.  
8 Press w e to select “PREVIEW”, then press ENTER to preview  
the scene approximately 5 seconds before and after the deleted  
part.  
Modify Category  
A Perform steps 1 to 3 of “Create Play List” (pg. 54) before  
continuing.  
B Press rt w e to select one program you want to modify, then  
press t.  
9 Press w e to select “EXECUTE”, then press ENTER. The  
selected scene is deleted.  
To modify the points  
A Press w e to select “CLEAR”, then press ENTER.  
B Repeat steps 5 9.  
C Perform steps 2 to 6 of “Modify Category” (pg. 53).  
10Press NAVIGATION to return to the normal screen.  
NOTE:  
There may be a discrepancy of several seconds between the scene  
you intend to edit, and the scene which is actually edited.  
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Register Disc  
Edit Library Information  
1 Load a disc you want to register.  
2 Press NAVIGATION. The Library Database DVD Navi screen  
appears.  
3 Press rt w e to select “LIBRARY”, then press ENTER.  
4 Press w e to select “REGISTER”, then press ENTER.  
Program information can be registered in the unit’s memory for up  
to 1,300 programs. It is helpful when finding out on which disc the  
desired program is recorded.  
5 Press w e to select “REGISTER”, then press ENTER to confirm  
the registration.  
Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV mode).  
Slide the TV/CABLE/DBS/DVD switch to DVD.  
6 Press NAVIGATION to return to the normal screen.  
NOTES:  
It is not possible to register discs used for On-Disc Timer  
Programming. (pg. 40)  
It is not possible to register discs formatted on devices other than  
JVC’s DVD recorders.  
It is not possible to register discs recorded on devices other than  
JVC’s DVD recorders.  
It is not possible to register discs when “SAVE AS LIBRARY” is set to  
“OFF”. (pg. 70)  
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NAVIGATION  
ENTER  
rtw e  
Delete Information  
1 Press NAVIGATION. The Library Database DVD Navi screen  
appears.  
2 Press rt w e to select “LIBRARY”, then press ENTER.  
3 Press rt w e to select the appropriate sort button to sort the  
information, then press ENTER.  
4 Press w e to select a program you want to delete, then  
press t.  
5 Press rt w e to select “DELETE”, then press ENTER.  
6 Press w e to select “DELETE”, then press ENTER to confirm  
Scan For Program From Library  
the deletion.  
1 Press NAVIGATION. The Library Database DVD Navi screen  
7 Press NAVIGATION to return to the normal screen.  
appears.  
2 Press rt w e to select “LIBRARY”, then press ENTER.  
3 Press w e to select the  
appropriate sort button to sort the  
information, then press ENTER.  
“DISC No.” : Sort by disc number  
“CATEGORY” : Sort by category  
“DATE” : Sort by date  
“NAME” : Sort by name  
The sorting order can be switched  
between ascending order and  
descending order by pressing the sort buttons.  
4 Press w e to select the desired program, then press ENTER.  
Playback begins automatically after the selected program is located.  
When the disc that contains the selected program is not  
loaded  
A screen prompting you to load the designated disc appears. Place  
the disc whose number is displayed on the screen after pressing  
ENTER to close the prompt screen. Then perform steps 1 to 4.  
NOTE:  
If a disc registered in the library is recorded or modified on DVD units  
from other manufacturers, it may become impossible to operate  
properly.  
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4 Press w e to select the desired  
group, then press ENTER.  
Playback With MP3/JPEG Navigation  
For MP3 Playback  
The tracks in the selected group  
appear.  
For JPEG Playback  
The images in the selected group  
appear.  
This unit can play back discs that MP3 sound files and JPEG  
image files taken with digital still cameras or other devices are  
recorded.  
The MP3/JPEG Navigation enables you to search and select the  
desired files recorded on CD-R/RW or CD-ROM discs very easily.  
5 Press rt w e to select the  
desired item, then press ENTER.  
The unit starts playback from the  
selected item.  
The unit stops when all items in  
the selected group are played  
back.  
The following screen appears as the MP3/JPEG Navigation screen  
when you press NAVIGATION. You can move the arrow to select  
the desired position on the screen by pressing rt w e on the  
remote control.  
NOTES:  
If you press SELECT (4) instead  
of ENTER in step 4, the unit starts playback from the first file of the  
group.  
JPEG files are played back as a slide show at the set intervals.  
(pg. 34)  
If a file name includes any 2-byte character, the unit may not show  
the file name correctly.  
Press rt to select “RETURN”, then press ENTER to return to the  
screen that shows the group(s).  
The order of the groups and items shown in steps 4 and 5 may differ  
from the order shown on your PC.  
Program Playback  
1 Perform steps 1 to 4 of “Locating The Desired Group And  
Tracks” in the left column before continuing.  
2 Press rt w e to select the desired item, then press MEMO in  
the desired order.  
The order number appears on the left of the track name.  
Repeat this step as necessary.  
To cancel the track, press rt w e to select the track, then press  
CANCEL.  
Pressing CLEAR (8) clears all the order numbers.  
A Name of the inserted disc.  
B Sort buttons (“MP3”“JPEG”)  
C Selected group number/total number of groups on the disc  
D Group name  
E Return button (“RETURN”)  
F Group name/Created date  
G File type indicator  
3 Press 4 to start playback.  
To quit the Program Playback, press 8.  
Repeat playback can be performed if it is set as such on the on-  
screen bar. (pg. 32)  
NOTES:  
It is not possible to select tracks and images simultaneously.  
It is not possible to select tracks or images in other groups.  
:
MP3  
On completion of the playback of all the items  
A Perform steps 1 to 4 of “Locating The Desired Group And  
Tracks” in the left column.  
B Press CLEAR (8).  
The order numbers are reset and cleared.  
C Press NAVIGATION to complete the procedure.  
: JPEG  
H Selected file  
I Selected file number/total number of files in the group that  
contains the selected file  
J Program number/file name  
Locating The Desired Group And Tracks  
1 Load a disc.  
2 Press NAVIGATION. The MP3/JPEG Navigation screen  
appears.  
3 For MP3 Playback  
Press w e to select “MP3”. Only groups which contain MP3 files  
appear.  
For JPEG Playback  
Press w e to select “JPEG”. Only groups which contain JPEG files  
appear.  
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4 Press rt to select “FULL DISC”,  
then press ENTER to select “OFF”.  
Pressing ENTER toggles the setting  
between on and off.  
COPY  
Tape Dubbing (From VCR To DVD)  
COPY MODE  
FULL DISC  
FULL COPY  
OFF  
Because this unit includes both DVD deck and VCR deck, you can  
easily use this unit for dubbing without connecting any other  
equipment.  
AUTO FINALIZE  
OFF  
5 Press SET UP to complete the  
setting.  
(
,
) THEN (ENTER)  
(SET UP) TO END  
6 For VCR deck  
Turn on the unit.  
Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV mode).  
Slide the TV/CABLE/DBS/DVD switch to DVD.  
Load a cassette you want to dub.  
For DVD deck  
Load a recordable disc.  
VCR/DVD REC MODE  
VCR ] DVD  
7 Press VCR/DVD repeatedly so that the DVD lamp lights up on  
the unit.  
8 Press REC MODE repeatedly to set the recording mode.  
9 Press VCR]DVD to select the dubbing direction.  
10Press and hold DUBB. for more than 2 seconds to start  
dubbing. The dubbing (DUBB.) lamp lights up on the unit.  
If the tape has not been rewound, the VCR deck rewinds the tape  
automatically. When the VCR deck has finished rewinding, dubbing  
begins automatically.  
DUBB. Lamp  
DUBB.  
8
After dubbing is completed, the VCR deck rewinds the tape  
automatically.  
To stop dubbing, press 8.  
VCR/DVD  
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5
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9
Dubbing An Entire Cassette with Just Dubbing  
When using the Just Dubbing function, the unit automatically fast-  
forwards the tape to the end, then rewinds back to the beginning to  
calculate the total recording time. The unit then automatically sets  
the appropriate recording mode depending on the total recording  
time and the available disc space.  
1 Press VCR/DVD repeatedly so that the VCR lamp lights up on  
8
the unit.  
REC MODE  
2 Perform steps 2 3 of “Dubbing An Entire Cassette” in the left  
column before continuing.  
3 Press rt to select “FULL DISC”, then press ENTER to select  
“ON”.  
4 Press SET UP to complete the setting.  
5 For VCR deck  
NOTES:  
Load a cassette you want to dub.  
If you set the dubbing direction incorrectly, you could erase an  
important recording that you wanted to dub. It is recommended to  
conduct a test with unimportant cassettes first.  
The superimposed indication during the operation or dubbing is not  
recorded.  
For DVD deck  
Load a recordable disc.  
6 Press VCR/DVD repeatedly so that the DVD lamp lights up on  
It is not possible to dub a tape with a copy protection signal.  
If the recording capacity of disc become full, the tape stops  
automatically.  
It is not possible to perform other operations like Live Memory  
Playback. Check the recorded program on the disc after dubbing.  
Dubbing is not possible on the discs used exclusively for On-Disc  
Timer Programming.  
the unit.  
7 Press VCR]DVD to select the dubbing direction.  
8 Press and hold DUBB. for more than 2 seconds to start  
dubbing. The dubbing (DUBB.) lamp lights up on the unit.  
After dubbing is completed, the VCR deck rewinds the tape  
automatically.  
If the index code is found on a tape, a single title is created. While  
creating a title, the dubbing stops and then starts again.  
When dubbing can not be performed properly, set “BLUE BACK” to  
“OFF”. (pg. 72)  
To stop dubbing, press 8.  
Auto Finalizing  
You can select whether to finalize the disc automatically after  
dubbing has been completed.  
To automatically finalize the disc after dubbing:  
A Perform steps 1 3 of “Dubbing An Entire Cassette” in the  
left column before continuing.  
B Press rt to select “AUTO FINALIZE”, then press ENTER to  
select “ON”.  
C Press SET UP to complete the setting.  
Dubbing An Entire Cassette  
1 Press VCR/DVD repeatedly so that the VCR lamp lights up on  
the unit.  
2 Press SET UP to access the Main Menu screen.  
3 Press rt to select “COPY SET”,  
MAIN MENU  
NOTE:  
then press ENTER.  
COPY SET  
It is possible to create a disc in the desired playback format when  
finalizing the disc. Each time the finalized disc is played back, it will  
be played back in accordance to the setting you have selected during  
finalization. For details, refer to “Finalize A DVD-R/RW Disc”  
(pg. 76).  
FUNCTION SET  
PRESS (  
,
) THEN (OK)  
(SET UP) TO END  
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1 Press VCR/DVD repeatedly so that the VCR lamp lights up on  
the unit.  
Manual Dubbing (From VCR To DVD)  
Dubbing A Part Of A Cassette  
You can dub the selected scenes on a tape to the DVD disc,  
starting and stopping wherever you wish.  
2 Press SET UP to access the Main Menu screen.  
3 Press rt to select “COPY SET”,  
MAIN MENU  
then press ENTER.  
COPY SET  
FUNCTION SET  
Turn on the unit.  
Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV mode).  
Slide the TV/CABLE/DBS/DVD switch to DVD.  
PRESS (  
,
) THEN (OK)  
(SET UP) TO END  
4 Press rt to select “COPY MODE”,  
then press ENTER to select “FULL  
COPY” or “1 PROG..  
Pressing ENTER toggles the setting  
between “FULL COPY” and “1 PROG..  
COPY  
REC  
VCR ]  
VCR/DVD MODE  
DUBB.  
DVD  
COPY MODE  
FULL DISC  
FULL COPY  
OFF  
AUTO FINALIZE  
OFF  
5 Press SET UP to complete the  
(
,
) THEN (ENTER)  
setting.  
(SET UP) TO END  
When “1 PROG.is selected, recording  
will stop when an index code or unrecorded portion is detected.  
6 For VCR deck  
597  
DUBB. Lamp  
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Load a cassette you want to dub.  
For DVD deck  
Load a recordable disc.  
VCR/DVD  
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7 Press VCR]DVD to select the dubbing direction.  
8 Locate the point from where you want to start dubbing, then  
pause playback by pressing the following buttons: 4, 5, 3,  
8, 9  
9 Prepare the DVD deck for dubbing.  
A Press VCR/DVD repeatedly so that the DVD lamp lights up on  
the unit.  
B Press REC MODE repeatedly to set the recording mode.  
C Press 7 and 9 simultaneously so that the DVD deck enters the  
Record Pause mode.  
4
5
9
3
8
REC MODE  
7
10Press and hold DUBB. for more than 2 seconds to start  
dubbing. The dubbing (DUBB.) lamp lights up on the unit.  
11Press 8 to stop recording on the DVD deck. Then press VCR/  
DVD, and press 8 to stop playback on the VCR deck.  
NOTES:  
If you set the dubbing direction incorrectly, you could erase an  
important recording that you wanted to dub. It is recommended to  
conduct a test with unimportant cassettes first.  
There may be a discrepancy of several seconds between where you  
intend dubbing to start, and where it actually starts.  
The superimposed indication during the operation or dubbing is not  
recorded.  
It is not possible to dub a tape with a copy protection signal.  
If the recording capacity of disc become full, the tape stops  
automatically.  
It is not possible to perform other operations like Live Memory  
Playback. Check the recorded program on the disc after dubbing.  
Dubbing is not possible on the discs used exclusively for On-Disc  
Timer Programming.  
When dubbing can not be performed properly, set “BLUE BACK” to  
“OFF”. (pg. 72)  
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1 For DVD deck  
Load a disc you want to dub.  
Disc Dubbing (From DVD To VCR)  
For VCR deck  
Load a cassette with the record safety tab intact.  
Dubbing An Entire Disc  
Because this unit includes both DVD deck and VCR deck, you can  
easily use this unit for dubbing without connecting any other  
equipment.  
2 Press VCR/DVD repeatedly so that the VCR lamp lights up on  
the unit.  
3 Press REC MODE repeatedly to set the recording mode.  
4 Press VCR}DVD to select the dubbing direction.  
Turn on the unit.  
Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV mode).  
Slide the TV/CABLE/DBS/DVD switch to DVD.  
5 Press and hold DUBB. for more than 2 seconds to start the  
dubbing. The dubbing (DUBB.) lamp lights up on the unit.  
If the tape has not been rewound, the VCR deck rewinds the tape  
automatically. When the VCR deck has finished rewinding, dubbing  
begins automatically.  
VCR/DVD  
VCR } DVD  
After dubbing is completed, the VCR deck rewinds the tape  
automatically.  
To stop dubbing, press 8.  
NOTES:  
It is not possible to start dubbing if the unit retains a memory of the  
resume points. Press 8 twice to clear the resume points.  
There may be a discrepancy of several seconds between where you  
intend dubbing to start, and where it actually starts.  
The superimposed indication during the operation or dubbing is not  
recorded.  
DUBB. Lamp  
8
DUBB.  
When the end of the tape is reached during dubbing, the tape is  
ejected and both deck stops.  
It may be impossible to dub a DVD-R or DVD-RW (Video mode) disc  
recorded on the devices from other manufacturers or on a PC. In  
such case, perform “Manual Dubbing (From DVD To VCR)”  
(pg. 61).  
VCR/DVD  
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9
It is not possible to perform other operations like Live Memory  
Playback. Check the recorded program on the disc after dubbing.  
8
REC MODE  
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1 For DVD deck  
Load a disc you want to dub.  
Manual Dubbing (From DVD To VCR)  
For VCR deck  
Load a cassette with the record safety tab intact.  
Dubbing A Part Of A Disc  
You can dub the selected scenes on a tape to the DVD disc,  
starting and stopping wherever you wish.  
2 Press VCR}DVD to select the dubbing direction.  
3 Prepare the DVD deck for dubbing.  
A Press VCR/DVD repeatedly so that the DVD lamp lights up on  
Turn on the unit.  
Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV mode).  
Slide the TV/CABLE/DBS/DVD switch to DVD.  
the unit.  
B Locate the point from where you want to start dubbing, then  
pause playback by pressing the following buttons: 4, 5, 3,  
8, 9  
REC  
4 Prepare the VCR deck for dubbing.  
VCR/DVD MODE DUBB.  
VCR } DVD  
A Press VCR/DVD repeatedly so that the VCR lamp lights up on  
the unit.  
B Press REC MODE repeatedly to set the recording mode.  
C Press 7 and 9 simultaneously so that the VCR deck enters the  
Record Pause mode.  
5 Press and hold DUBB. for more than 2 seconds to start the  
dubbing. The dubbing (DUBB.) lamp lights up on the unit.  
597  
DUBB. Lamp  
6 Press 8 to stop recording on the VCR deck. Then press VCR/  
83  
U
DVD, and press 8 to stop playback on the DVD deck.  
NOTES:  
VCR/DVD  
It is not possible to start dubbing if the unit retains a memory of the  
resume points. Press 8 twice to clear the resume points.  
There may be a discrepancy of several seconds between where you  
intend dubbing to start, and where it actually starts.  
The superimposed indication during the operation or dubbing is not  
recorded.  
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4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
PROGRESSIVE SCAN  
When the end of the tape is reached during dubbing, the tape is  
ejected and both deck stops.  
When the progressive mode is set, “}DVD” does not light up on the  
front display panel. Press PROGRESSIVE SCAN so that video  
output indicator ( ) lights off on the front display panel.  
It is not possible to perform other operations like Live Memory  
Playback. Check the recorded program on the disc after dubbing.  
4
5
9
3
8
REC MODE  
7
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1 Connect a camcorder or DV equipment to the [DV IN] connector  
on the unit’s front panel.  
DV Dubbing (DVD Deck Only)  
2 Load a DVD-RAM/RW/R disc on the unit.  
You can dub programs from a camcorder or DV equipment  
connected to the unit with a DV cable. The unit’s remote control  
allows you the limited control of the connected camcorder or DV  
equipment functions during dubbing.  
3 Press CH +/– to set the channel to “DV DUBBING”.  
The “DV DUBBING” controller appears on the TV screen.  
If “  
” does not appear on the “DV DUBBING” controller, make  
sure the DV equipment is connected correctly.  
4 Press REC MODE repeatedly to set the recording mode.  
NOTES:  
Use the DV cable VC-VDV 204U for connection.  
When you connect a PC to the [DV IN] connector, we do not  
assure the normal operation of this unit.  
5 Locate the point from where you want to start dubbing, then  
stop or pause playback by pressing the following buttons on the  
remote control: 4, 5, 3, 8, 9  
To play back in slow speed (1/10 of the normal speed), press 9 to  
pause playback, then press 3 or 5.  
To play back frame-by-frame, press 9 to pause playback, then press  
9 repeatedly. Each press of 9 advances a frame.  
Your unit  
To change the playback direction, press 3 or 5.  
6 Press w e to select  
, then press ENTER.  
7 Press rt to select the desired  
sound track, then press ENTER.  
AUDIO 1: Select this to record the  
original stereo sound played  
back on the connected DV  
equipment.  
To [DV IN]  
AUDIO 2: Select this to record the  
dubbed stereo sound played  
back on the connected DV  
equipment.  
Camcorder  
MIX: Select this to record the sound of both “AUDIO 1” and  
DV cable  
(VC-VDV 204U)  
(not supplied)  
“AUDIO 2”.  
Note that this selection is not available when the source program is  
recorded in 16BIT (48 kHz) mode.  
8 Press w e to select  
, then press ENTER. The  
dubbing starts.  
DV connector  
Playback on the external DV equipment and recording on the unit  
should start simultaneously.  
When the playback from the beginning is not possible, the “DV  
DUBBING” controller cannot be used. Perform dubbing without using  
the “DV DUBBING” controller. (below)  
DV equipment  
To pause dubbing, press w e to select  
, then press  
ENTER. Both the unit and the external DV equipment pause  
dubbing. Pressing 9 on the unit also works the same way.  
To clear the “DV DUBBING” controller from the TV screen, press ON  
SCREEN.  
9 Press 8 on the remote control to stop dubbing.  
Both the unit and the external DV equipment stop dubbing.  
NOTES:  
Dubbing copyright guarded programs is not possible.  
Original DV information such as the recording date and time are not  
recorded.  
The superimposed indication during the operation or dubbing is not  
recorded.  
It is not possible to perform dubbing when “VCR]” lights up on the  
unit. Press VCR] so that “VCR]” lights off.  
Performing dubbing without using the “DV DUBBING”  
controller  
A Press CH +/– to set the channel to “DV DUBBING”.  
B Press REC MODE repeatedly to set the recording mode.  
C Start playback on the external DV equipment slightly before the  
actual point from where you wish to start dubbing.  
D Press 7 on the unit to start recording. Or while holding 7, press  
4 on the remote control. The dubbing starts.  
E When the dubbing ends, press 8 on the unit, then stop  
playback on the external DV equipment.  
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Slide the TV/CABLE/DBS/DVD switch to DVD.  
1 Make connections.  
Edit From A Camcorder  
You can use a camcorder as the source player and your unit as the  
recording deck.  
A If the camcorder has no S-VIDEO output connector:  
— connect the camcorder’s AUDIO/VIDEO OUT connectors to the  
unit’s [AUDIO] and [VIDEO] input connectors on the front panel.  
When using a monaural camcorder, connect its AUDIO OUT  
connector to the [AUDIO L] input connector on your unit.  
B If the camcorder has an S-VIDEO output connector: (DVD deck  
only)  
A If the camcorder has no S-VIDEO output connector:  
— connect the camcorder’s AUDIO OUT and S-VIDEO OUT  
connectors to the unit’s [AUDIO] and [S-VIDEO] input connectors  
on the front panel.  
2 Press VCR/DVD repeatedly to select the recording deck.  
3 Press CH +/– to select “F-1”.  
Recorder  
Set “FRONT AUX F-1” to “VIDEO” for the [VIDEO] input connector,  
or “S-VIDEO” for the [S-VIDEO] input connector, depending on the  
connector being used. (pg. 70) This setting is also applied to the  
VCR deck.  
To [AUDIO] input  
To  
[VIDEO]  
input  
4 For VCR deck only  
Set “PICTURE CONTROLto the appropriate mode. (pg. 72)  
5 Press REC MODE repeatedly to set the recording mode.  
Video  
cable (not  
supplied)  
Audio cable (supplied)  
6 Start playback on the camcorder slightly before the actual point  
from where you wish to start dubbing.  
7 Press 7 on the unit to start recording. Or while holding 7, press  
AUDIO OUT  
4 on the remote control. The dubbing starts.  
8 Press 8 on the unit, then stop playback on the camcorder.  
NOTES:  
All necessary cables can be obtained from your dealer.  
Refer to the camcorder’s instruction manual for operating procedure.  
The quality of dubbed picture becomes poorer than that of the  
original.  
When you select “EDIT” to dub tapes in step 4, be sure to select  
“AUTO” (or “NORM” when “VIDEO CALIBRATION” is set to “OFF”)  
after you finish dubbing the tapes.  
VIDEO OUT  
Player  
B If the camcorder has an S-VIDEO output connector (DVD  
deck only):  
Recorder  
To [AUDIO] input  
To [S-VIDEO]  
input  
Audio cable (supplied)  
AUDIO OUT  
S-Video cable  
(supplied)  
S-VIDEO OUT  
Player  
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EDITING  
EN  
64  
Slide the TV/CABLE/DBS/DVD switch to DVD.  
Edit To Or From Another Recorder  
1 Make connections.  
You can use your unit as the source player or as the recording  
deck.  
When using this unit as the recording deck  
A If the another recorder has no S-VIDEO connector, connect the  
unit’s [AUDIO/VIDEO INPUT] connectors to the audio/video output  
connectors on another recorder.  
NOTE:  
When using another recorder as the recording deck, refer to its  
instruction manual.  
B If the another recorder has S-VIDEO connector, connect the  
[AUDIO INPUT] and [S VIDEO INPUT] connectors to the audio  
and S-video output connectors on another recorder.  
If connecting a unit with an S-VIDEO connector, it is recommended to  
use the supplied S-Video cable to minimize picture degradation while  
editing.  
Your unit  
.
2 Press VCR/DVD repeatedly to select the recording deck.  
Recorder  
TV receiver  
3 Press CH +/– to select “L-1” when using this unit as the  
recording deck.  
Set “REAR AUX L-1” to “VIDEO” for the VIDEO input connector, or  
“S-VIDEO” for the S-VIDEO input connector, depending on the  
connector being used. (pg. 70) This setting is also applied to the  
VCR deck.  
4 For VCR deck only  
Set “PICTURE CONTROLto the appropriate mode. (pg. 72)  
5 Press REC MODE repeatedly to set the recording mode.  
6 Engage the Play mode of the source player.  
7 Engage the Record mode of the recording deck.  
Another recorder  
8 Stop recording on the recording deck, then stop playback on the  
source player.  
Player  
NOTES:  
All necessary cables can be obtained from your dealer.  
When you use this unit as the source player for editing, be sure to set  
“SUPERIMPOSE” to “OFF” before starting. (pg. 70)  
When you select “EDIT” to dub tapes in step 4, be sure to select  
“AUTO” (or “NORM” when “VIDEO CALIBRATION” is set to “OFF”)  
after you finish dubbing the tapes.  
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EDITING  
EN  
65  
1 Connect the unit and a digital audio device using either an  
optional optical cable or an optional coaxial cable.  
Digital Audio Dubbing  
2 Place a disc on the unit and load an MD on the connected digital  
You can dub selected audio from a DVD or Audio CD disc to a  
digital audio device.  
audio device.  
3 Select the audio to be dubbed.  
However, it is not possible to dub copy-protected discs.  
4 Start playback slightly before the actual point from where you  
Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV mode).  
Slide the TV/CABLE/DBS/DVD switch to DVD.  
wish to start dubbing.  
5 Press 9 to pause playback.  
Example: Dubbing to an MD  
6 Select the input mode on the connected digital audio device.  
7 Press 4 to start playback on the unit.  
Recorder  
8 Start recording on the digital audio device.  
9 Stop recording on the digital audio device. Then press 8 to stop  
playback on the unit.  
NOTE:  
There may be a discrepancy of several seconds between where you  
intend editing to start, and where it actually starts.  
Digital audio device  
(MD deck, etc.)  
Optical cable  
(not supplied)  
Coaxial cable  
(not supplied)  
To [DIGITAL AUDIO  
OUT (OPTICAL)]  
To [DIGITAL AUDIO OUT  
(COAXIAL)]  
Player  
.
Rear of unit  
Note for connection:  
Remove the protection cap from the cable.  
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REMOTE CONTROL  
EN  
66  
Remote Control Functions  
Remote control 1/2/3/4 Code Switching  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
1
0 – 9  
The remote control is capable of controlling four JVC video units  
independently. Each of the units can respond to one of four codes  
(1, 2, 3 or 4). The remote control is preset to send 3 code signals  
because your unit is initially set to respond to 3 code signals. You  
can easily modify your unit to respond to 1, 2 or 4 code signals.  
ENTER  
SET UP  
Slide the TV/CABLE/DBS/DVD switch to DVD.  
TV VOL.  
CH +/–  
TV/VCR  
TV Multi-Brand Remote Control  
1
4
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.  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
Turn off the TV using its remote control.  
Slide the TV/CABLE/DBS/DVD switch to TV.  
1 – 4  
IMPORTANT:  
Although the supplied 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.  
ENTER  
SET UP  
Keep pressing SET UP down during step 1.  
1 Enter your TV’s brand code using the number keys, then press  
8
ENTER.  
2 Press 1 on the unit’s remote control to turn on the TV and try  
operations (step 3).  
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.  
Keep pressing SET UP down during step 1.  
3 Press the corresponding button to operate the TV: 1, TV/VCR,  
1 Press the number key “1” for 1, “2” for 2, “3” for 3 or “4” for 4  
CH +/–, TV VOL.,  
(TV Muting), number keys.  
to change the remote control code, then press ENTER.  
For some brands of TVs, you must press ENTER after having  
pressed the number keys.  
2 Press 1 on the unit to turn off the unit.  
3 Press 4 on the unit for over 5 seconds while the unit is turned  
BRAND NAME  
CODE  
off. The code currently set appears on the front display panel.  
4 Press 8 on the remote control to change the unit’s code. The  
code currently set on the remote control blinks on the front display  
panel for approximately 5 seconds, and is applied to the unit.  
JVC  
01, 03  
10  
02  
03  
04, 11  
05  
HITACHI  
MAGNAVOX  
MITSUBISHI  
PANASONIC  
RCA  
NOTE:  
When “POWER SAVE” is set to “ON” (pg. 70), it is not possible to  
change the remote code.  
SHARP  
06  
SONY  
SAMSUNG  
SANYO  
07  
12  
13  
SEARS  
TOSHIBA  
ZENITH  
13  
08  
09  
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67  
Cable Box Or DBS Receiver Multi-Brand Remote  
Control  
Your remote control can operate the basic functions of your cable  
box or DBS (Direct Broadcast Satellite) receiver set. In addition to  
JVC cable boxes or DBS receivers, other manufacturer’s cable  
boxes or DBS receiver can also be controlled.  
CABLE BOX BRAND  
CODE  
ARCHER  
01, 05, 17  
01, 17  
15, 16, 17, 21, 25  
15, 16, 17, 21, 25  
02  
01, 17  
15, 16, 17, 21, 25  
15  
01, 04, 06, 11, 12, 15, 28  
10, 18, 23  
15  
01, 04, 06, 11, 12, 15, 28  
02  
07  
13, 14  
15, 16, 17, 21, 25  
13, 14  
CABLETENNA  
CABLEVIEW  
CITIZEN  
CURTIS  
DIAMOND  
GC BRAND  
GEMINI  
GENERAL INSTRUMENTS  
HAMLIN  
Slide the TV/CABLE/DBS/DVD switch to CABLE/DBS.  
Keep pressing SET UP down during step 1.  
1 Enter your cable box or DBS receiver’s brand code using the  
JASCO  
number keys, then press ENTER.  
JERROLD  
NOVAVISION  
OAK  
PANASONIC  
PULSER  
RCA  
REGAL  
REMBRANDT  
SAMSUNG  
SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA  
SIGMA  
2 Press 1 on the unit’s remote control to turn on the cable box or  
DBS receiver and try operations (step 3).  
Once you have set the remote control to operate the cable box or  
DBS receiver, you do not have to repeat this step until you replace  
your remote control’s batteries.  
Some brands of cable box or DBS receiver have more than one  
code. If the cable box or DBS receiver does not function with one  
code, try entering another.  
10, 18, 23  
01, 16, 17  
05, 16, 24  
02  
3 Press the corresponding button to operate the cable box or DBS  
receiver: 1, CH +/–, number keys.  
07  
For some brands of cable box, you must press ENTER after having  
pressed the number keys.  
SL MARX  
05, 16, 17, 24, 25  
13, 14  
05, 15, 16, 17, 21, 24, 25  
05, 16, 24  
01, 04, 16  
01, 17  
SPRUCER  
STARGATE  
TELEVIEW  
TOCOM  
The number keys may not function with some cable boxes.  
IMPORTANT:  
It may not work with your cable box, or in some instances, may have  
limited function capability.  
UNIKA  
UNIVERSAL  
VIDEOWAY  
ZENITH  
16, 17, 25  
03, 09, 22  
03, 09, 22  
NOTES:  
It’s not possible to operate a cable box or DBS receiver that is not  
equipped with a receiving window.  
It’s not possible to set the remote control for both your cable box and  
a DBS receiver at the same time. You can only set the remote control  
to operate one of these units at a time.  
DBS RECEIVER BRAND  
CODE  
JVC (DISH Network)  
ECHOSTAR (DISH Network)  
SONY (DSS)  
51  
51  
41  
40  
RCA (DSS)  
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SYSTEM CONNECTIONS  
EN  
68  
1 Connect the unit and a Dolby Digital decoder or an amplifier  
with built-in DTS using either an optional optical cable or an  
Connecting To A Dolby Digital Decoder  
Or An Amplifier With Built-in DTS  
NOTES:  
For Dolby Digital sound, set “DIGITAL AUDIO OUT” to “DOLBY  
DIGITAL/PCM”. (pg. 69)  
These instructions enable you to connect your unit to a Dolby  
Digital decoder or an amplifier with built-in DTS.  
For DTS sound, set “DIGITAL AUDIO OUT” to “STREAM/PCM”.  
(pg. 69)  
CAUTIONS:  
This unit has a dynamic range of more than 110 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 playback picture.  
Dolby Digital Decoder or  
amplifier with built-in DTS  
To DIGITAL AUDIO input  
Optical cable  
(not supplied)  
Coaxial cable  
(not supplied)  
To [DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL)]  
To [DIGITAL AUDIO  
OUT (COAXIAL)]  
.
Note for connection:  
Remove the protection cap from the cable.  
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EN  
69  
* The boldface settings below indicate the settings at your purchase.  
Mode Set (DVD Deck)  
AUDIO OUTPUT  
Turn on the unit.  
Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV mode).  
Slide the TV/CABLE/DBS/DVD switch to DVD.  
8 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT DOLBY DIGITAL/PCM / STREAM/PCM  
/ PCM ONLY  
Set to the appropriate mode according to the type of the device  
connected to [DIGITAL AUDIO OUT] connector.  
DOLBY DIGITAL/PCM: Select this when you connect 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 digital input  
connector of an amplifier with a built-in DTS, Dolby Digital, or  
MPEG multichannel decoder.  
VCR/DVD  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
PCM ONLY: Select this when you connect the linear PCM digital  
input of other audio equipment (amplifier, MD or DAT deck, etc.).  
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ENTER  
SET UP  
8 ANALOG AUDIO OUT STEREO / DOLBY SURROUND  
Select the appropriate setting to accommodate the unit to the  
connected A/V equipment. This function takes effect when a  
DVD VIDEO disc is played back.  
STEREO: Select this when listening to conventional two-channel  
stereo audio with the unit’s [AUDIO OUTPUT] connectors  
connected to a stereo amplifier/receiver or TV set, or in case you  
want to record the audio from a DVD VIDEO disc to a Mini Disc,  
etc.  
DOLBY SURROUND: Select this when listening to multichannel  
surround audio with the unit’s [AUDIO OUTPUT] connectors  
connected to an amplifier/receiver with a built-in surround  
decoder or a surround decoder.  
Various modes of this unit are categorized into menus nested in 2  
levels shown in the following table. To change the settings of these  
modes, find the desired mode in the menu (for details on each  
menu, see pages 69 through 70), then follow the procedure below.  
8 D. RANGE CONTROL NORMAL / WIDE RANGE / TV MODE  
The dynamic range (the difference between the loudest sound and  
the quietest one) can be compressed during playback of a program  
encoded in Dolby Digital format.  
DVD SET UP  
LANGUAGE SET (pg. 19)  
AUDIO OUTPUT (pg. 69)  
UTILITY (pg. 35, 75, 76)  
This function takes effect when a DVD VIDEO disc recorded in  
Dolby Digital format is played back at low or middle volume.  
NORMAL: Normally select this setting to activate this function.  
WIDE RANGE: Select this to deactivate this function when you  
enjoy wide dynamic range program.  
VIDEO IN/OUT (pg. 22, 70)  
RECORDING SET (pg. 70)  
DISPLAY SET (pg. 70)  
OTHERS (pg. 70)  
FUNCTION SET UP  
TV MODE: Select this when you hear the sound through the TV’s  
INITIAL SET UP  
TUNER SET (pg. 21)  
STB SET  
speaker(s).  
CLOCK SET (pg. 20)  
NOTES:  
This function takes no effect on programs other than that recorded in  
Dolby Digital format.  
This function does not work when Simulated Surround Effect is  
activated. (pg. 33)  
The effect of “NORMALand “WIDE RANGE” may not be different  
depending on discs.  
The procedure below shows how to set the desired option of the  
“2ND AUDIO RECORD” mode as an example.  
1 Press VCR/DVD repeatedly so that the DVD lamp lights up on  
the unit.  
2 Press SET UP to access the Main Menu screen.  
3 Press w e to select “FUNCTION SET UP”, then press ENTER.  
8 OUTPUT LEVEL STANDARD / LOW  
You can lower the output level of analog audio to accommodate  
the unit to the connected A/V equipment.  
4 Press w e to select  
“RECORDING SET”, then press  
ENTER.  
STANDARD: Normally select this setting.  
LOW: The output level of analog audio is lowered.  
5 Press rt to select “2ND  
AUDIO RECORD”, then press  
ENTER.  
6 Press rt to select the desired  
option, then press ENTER.  
7 Press SET UP to complete the  
setting.  
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EN  
70  
VIDEO IN/OUT  
8 MONITOR TYPE 4:3LB / 4:3PS / 16:9 AUTO / 16:9 FIX  
You can select the monitor type depending on the TV used when  
you play back DVD VIDEO discs recorded for wide-screen TVs.  
For details, refer to “Monitor Set (DVD Deck Only)” (pg. 22).  
8 SUPERIMPOSE OFF / AUTO  
When this function is set to “AUTO”, various operational indicators  
appear on the TV screen.  
OFF: To turn off superimposed indications.  
AUTO: To superimpose operational indications for approximately  
five seconds just after the corresponding operation.  
8 FRONT AUX F-1 VIDEO / S-VIDEO  
Select the appropriate mode depending on the connector (F-1)  
being used on the front panel.  
NOTES:  
Even when “SUPERIMPOSE” is set to “OFF”, you can display the  
various operational indicators by pressing ON SCREEN. To clear the  
operational indicators, press ON SCREEN again.  
When you use this unit as the source player for editing, be sure to set  
“SUPERIMPOSE” to “OFF” before starting. (pg. 64)  
When you select “AUTO”, during playback, the operation mode  
indicators may be disturbed depending on the type of disc being  
used.  
VIDEO: To use the [VIDEO] input connector on the front panel.  
S-VIDEO: To use the [S-VIDEO] input connector on the front panel.  
NOTE:  
This setting is also applied to the VCR deck.  
8 REAR AUX L-1 VIDEO / S-VIDEO  
Select the appropriate mode depending on the connector (L-1)  
being used on the rear panel.  
8 GRAY BACK OFF / ON  
VIDEO: To use the [VIDEO INPUT] connector on the rear panel.  
S-VIDEO: To use the [S VIDEO INPUT] connector on the rear  
panel.  
When this function is set to “ON”, the TV screen becomes all grey  
when receiving a channel not in use.  
NOTE:  
NOTE:  
When you want to receive an unstable channel with poor signals, set  
this function to “OFF”.  
This setting is also applied to the VCR deck.  
8 DIMMER BRIGHT / DIM  
You can change the brightness of the front display panel.  
BRIGHT: Normally select this.  
8 SAVE AS LIBRARY OFF / ON  
When this function is set to “ON”, the recording information is  
automatically stored in the library. For details, refer to “Edit Library  
Information” (pg. 56).  
DIM: To dim the front display panel. (Blue lamp on the front display  
panel is turned off.)  
8 POWER SAVE OFF / ON  
8 XP MODE REC AUDIO DOLBY DIGITAL / LINEAR PCM  
You can select the audio format when you record a program in XP  
mode. When this function is set to “LINEAR PCM”, you can obtain  
a high-quality audio sound.  
DOLBY DIGITAL: To record in Dolby Digital format.  
LINEAR PCM: To record in Linear PCM format.  
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.  
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.  
It takes some time for the unit to complete initialization after you turn  
on unit power, with “WAKE UP” blinking on the front display panel.  
8 2ND AUDIO RECORD OFF / ON  
When this function is set to “ON”;  
If a SAP program is received, the SAP audio is recorded on L/R  
tracks. The main audio is not recorded.  
If a non-SAP program is received, the main audio is recorded on L/  
R tracks.  
8 ON SCREEN LANGUAGE  
This unit offers you the choice to view on screen messages in 3  
different languages.  
When this function is set to “OFF”, the SAP audio cannot be  
recorded.  
For details, refer to “On-screen Language Set” (pg. 19).  
NOTE:  
When the channel is changed on the unit;  
OTHERS  
The “MONO” indicator appears on the screen for about 5 seconds if  
the program is a monaural broadcast.  
The “STEREO” indicator appears on the screen for about 5 seconds  
if the program is a stereo broadcast.  
Both “STEREO” and “SAP” indicators appear when a stereo program  
is accompanied by SAP sound.  
Both “MONO” and “SAP” indicators appear when the main audio on  
the monaural broadcast is accompanied by SAP sound.  
8 RESUME OFF / ON / DISC RESUME  
When this function is set to “ON” or “DISC RESUME”, you can use  
the resume function. (pg. 25)  
OFF: You cannot use the resume function.  
ON: You can start playback from the resume point of the placed  
disc.  
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:  
“DISC RESUME” setting works on DVD VIDEO, VCD and already  
finalized DVD-R/DVD-RW (video mode) discs. For other types of discs,  
the function under “ON” setting will be applied even if “RESUME” is set  
to “DISC RESUME”.  
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SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS  
EN  
71  
* The boldface settings below indicate the settings at your purchase.  
Mode Set (VCR Deck)  
COPY  
Turn on the unit.  
Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV mode).  
Slide the TV/CABLE/DBS/DVD switch to DVD.  
8 COPY MODE FULL COPY / 1 PROG.  
This function allows you to select the position to stop dubbing  
when performing manual dubbing from the VCR deck to DVD  
deck. (pg. 59)  
FULL COPY: Dubbing stops at the end of tape.  
1 PROG.: Dubbing stops when an index code or unrecorded  
portion is detected.  
VCR/DVD  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
8 FULL DISC ON / OFF  
You can activate Just Dubbing function when dubbing an entire  
cassette from the VCR deck to DVD deck by setting this function to  
“ON”. The unit automatically calculates the total recording time of  
the cassette and sets the appropriate recording mode depending  
on the calculated time and the available disc space.  
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ENTER  
SET UP  
8 AUTO FINALIZE ON / OFF  
When this function is set to “ON”, the unit will automatically finalize  
the disc when dubbing has been completed.  
FUNCTION  
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 of the S-VHS recorders and VHS recorders  
equipped with SQPB (S-VHS QUASI PLAYBACK) function.  
(Notice some recorders are not compatible with the S-VHS ET  
function.)  
You can change various mode settings on the Function Set  
screen. To change the settings of these modes, find the desired  
mode in the menu (for details on each menu, see pages 72  
through 72), then follow the procedure below.  
1 Press VCR/DVD repeatedly so that the VCR lamp lights up on  
When this function is set to “ON”, the S-VHS indicator lights up on  
the front display panel.  
the unit.  
2 Press SET UP to access the Main Menu screen.  
NOTES:  
3 Press rt to select “COPY SET” or  
MAIN MENU  
“FUNCTION SET”, then press ENTER.  
COPY SET  
You can activate the S-VHS ET function only before you start  
recording on a VHS cassette.  
FUNCTION SET  
Before recording, make sure that “VIDEO CALIBRATION” is set to  
“ON”. (below)  
You cannot activate the S-VHS ET function:  
— while recording is in progress.  
PRESS (  
,
) THEN (OK)  
— while timer recording (pg. 48, 49) is in progress.  
— while Video Calibration (pg. 47) is in progress.  
The S-VHS ET function does not work with S-VHS cassettes.  
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 variable speed search, still, slow-motion or frame-by-frame  
playback modes (pg. 44, “Playback Features”), 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.  
(SET UP) TO END  
4 Press rt to select the item you want to change, then press  
ENTER or e to select the desired mode.  
FUNCTION  
COPY  
S-VHS ET  
OFF  
ON  
COPY MODE  
FULL DISC  
FULL COPY  
OFF  
VIDEO CALIBRATION  
PICTURE CONTROL  
VIDEO STABILIZER  
AUTO SP EP TIMER  
SUPERIMPOSE  
AUTO  
OFF  
AUTO FINALIZE  
OFF  
OR  
AUTO  
OFF  
NEXT PAGE  
(
,
) THEN (ENTER)  
(
,
) THEN (ENTER)  
(SET UP) TO END  
(SET UP) TO END  
PREVIOUS PAGE  
DIGITAL R3  
BLUE BACK  
2ND AUDIO RECORD  
S-VHS MODE  
RETURN POINT  
REC SAFETY  
ON  
ON  
OFF  
ON  
TAPE END  
ON  
8 VIDEO CALIBRATION ON / OFF  
When this function is set to “ON”, this unit checks the condition of  
the tape in use during playback and recording, and compensates  
to provide the highest-possible pictures. This takes place  
whenever you play back a tape or start recording after inserting a  
tape. (pg. 47)  
(
,
) THEN (ENTER)  
(SET UP) TO END  
5 Press SET UP to complete the setting.  
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EN  
72  
8 PICTURE CONTROL AUTO / EDIT / SOFT / SHARP  
This feature helps you to adjust the playback picture quality  
according to your preference. Normally select “AUTO”.  
AUTO: Picture quality is adjusted automatically.  
EDIT: Minimizes picture degradation during editing (recording and  
playback).  
8 SUPERIMPOSE AUTO / ON / OFF  
When this function is set to “AUTO”, various operational indicators  
appear on the TV screen.  
AUTO: To superimpose operational indications for approximately  
five seconds just after the corresponding operation.  
ON: Functions in the same way as “AUTO”. However, when “ON” is  
selected, the counter display (pg. 15) will always be displayed  
during playback.  
SOFT: Reduces image coarseness when viewing overplayed tapes  
containing a lot of noise.  
OFF: To turn off superimposed indications.  
NOTES:  
When you use this unit as the source player for editing, be sure to set  
“SUPERIMPOSE” to “OFF” before starting.  
During playback, the operation mode indicators may be disturbed  
depending on the type of tape being used.  
SHARP: Clearer, sharper-edged picture when viewing images with  
lots of flat, same-colored surfaces such as cartoons.  
NOTES:  
When you select “EDIT”, “SOFT” or “SHARP”, the selected mode will  
not change until you select another mode.  
When you select “EDIT” to dub tapes, be sure to select “NORM” after  
you finish dubbing the tapes.  
When “VIDEO CALIBRATION” is “OFF”, “PICTURE CONTROL”  
switches automatically from “AUTO” to “NORM”.  
8 DIGITAL R3 ON / OFF  
When this function is set to “ON”, the Digital 3R picture system  
applies edge correction to the luminance signal to enhance detail.  
8 VIDEO STABILIZER ON / OFF  
NOTES:  
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.  
Normally it is recommended to keep “DIGITAL 3R” set to “ON”.  
Depending on the type of tape being used, picture quality may be  
better with “DIGITAL 3R” set to “OFF”.  
If you use the unit as the source player for editing, be sure to set  
“DIGITAL 3R” to“OFF” before starting.  
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.  
8 BLUE BACK ON / OFF  
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”.  
When this function is set to “ON”, the TV screen becomes all blue  
when receiving a channel not in use.  
NOTE:  
When you want to receive an unstable channel with poor signals, set  
this function to “OFF”.  
8 AUTO SP]EP TIMER ON / OFF  
When this function is set to “ON”, the unit automatically switches to  
EP mode to allow complete recording if there is not enough tape to  
record the entire program while timer recording in SP mode.  
8 2ND AUDIO RECORD ON / OFF  
When this function is set to “ON”;  
If a SAP program is received, the SAP audio is recorded on L/R  
tracks. The main audio is not recorded.  
If a non-SAP program is received, the main audio is recorded on L/  
R tracks.  
For Example:  
Recording a program of 140 minutes in length onto a 120-minute  
tape  
Approximately 110 minutes  
SP mode  
Approximately 30 minutes  
EP mode  
When this function is set to “OFF”, the SAP audio cannot be  
recorded.  
Total 140 minutes  
NOTE:  
Make sure you set this function to “ON”, before the timer recording  
starts.  
When the channel is changed on the unit;  
The “STEREO” indicator appears on the screen for about 5 seconds  
if the program is a stereo broadcast.  
NOTES:  
Both “STEREO” and “SAP” indicators appear when a stereo program  
is accompanied by SAP sound.  
If you have programmed the unit to timer record 2 or more programs,  
the second program and those thereafter may not fit on the tape if  
you set “AUTO SP]EP TIMER” to “ON”. In this case, make sure the  
mode is not engaged, then set the tape speed manually during timer  
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 EP mode.  
The Auto SP]EP Timer feature will not work properly on the  
following tapes: T(ST)-30, T(ST)-60, T(ST)-90, and T(ST)-120.  
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8 S-VHS MODE ON / OFF  
Your unit can record in S-VHS (Super VHS), S-VHS ET or VHS.  
To record in S-VHS:  
Set “S-VHS MODE” 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”. (pg. 71) 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”. (pg. 71)  
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 MODE” 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 RETURN POINT TAPE END / REC END  
Returning point for Playback or Repeat Play can be set to tape end  
or recording end. (This unit considers 1-second unrecorded portion  
as the recording end.) When the returning point is reached,  
playback stops and the cassette will be automatically rewound.  
TAPE END: Playback stops at the end of tape.  
REC END: Playback stops at the end of the recording.  
NOTE:  
The setting you have made is kept in memory. Even if this unit is  
unplugged or power failure occurs, it will resume every time you turn on  
this unit. (pg. 77)  
8 REC SAFETY ON / OFF  
Usually, you can only record onto a cassette with its record safety  
tab intact. When this function is set to “OFF”, recording can be  
done onto a cassette with its record safety tab removed.  
NOTES:  
The setting you have made is kept in memory. Even if this unit is  
unplugged or power failure occurs, it will resume every time you turn  
on this unit. (pg. 77)  
When “REC SAFETY” is set to “OFF”, playback does not start  
automatically when you insert a cassette with its record safety tab  
removed. (pg. 46)  
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Guide Channel Number Set  
Changing VCR Plus+ Setting  
1 Press VCR/DVD repeatedly so that the DVD lamp lights up on  
The VCR Plus+ programming system assigns a VCR Plus+ guide  
channel to the TV channels and the cable channels. These guide  
channel numbers are also called the VCR Plus+ channel codes.  
Most TV listings have a section, usually a chart, indicating the  
guide channel numbers assigned to each station.  
the unit.  
2 Press SET UP to access the Main Menu screen.  
3 Press w e to select “INITIAL SET UP”, then press ENTER.  
4 Press w e to select “TUNER  
To ensure that VCR Plus+ timer recording operates correctly, it is  
necessary to set the VCR Plus+ “Guide Channel Set” for each  
station.  
If you have moved to a different area or if a broadcasting station’s  
channel number has been changed, perform the following steps to  
set the correct guide channel number.  
SET”, then press ENTER.  
5 Press rt to select “GUIDE  
CHANNEL SET”, then press  
ENTER.  
NOTES:  
In many instances, the VCR Plus+ guide channel numbers for cable  
and broadcast TV stations DO NOT match the channel number on  
which it is received by your unit or cable box. Check your TV listing,  
or contact your cable supplier for details.  
6 Press rt to select “GUIDE CH”,  
then press ENTER.  
7 Press rt to select the Guide  
Channel number for the desired  
station as shown in the TV listings.  
Then press ENTER.  
Many TV stations can be viewed on cable. Check your TV listing, or  
contact your cable supplier for details.  
To change the Guide Channel  
number in 10 increments, press and  
hold rt.  
If you receive your channels with a cable box and if you have  
properly set your Controller, “CATV CH” appears in place of “DVD  
CH”.  
Turn on the unit.  
Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV mode).  
Slide the TV/CABLE/DBS/DVD switch to DVD.  
8 Press rt to select “DVD CH”, then press ENTER. Press rt  
to select the number of the unit’s channel position on which the  
Guide Channel number’s broadcast is received by the unit or the  
DBS receiver. Then press ENTER.  
VCR/DVD  
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Repeat steps 6 and 8 as necessary.  
9 Press SET UP to complete the setting.  
rtw e  
ENTER  
SET UP  
Guide Channel Number  
“Guide Channel (GUIDE CH) number” refers to the assigned TV  
station numbers, according to broadcast area, for the VCR Plus+  
timer recording. The Guide Channel numbers can be found in  
most TV listings.  
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Format A DVD-RAM Disc  
Format A Disc (DVD Deck Only)  
1 Press VCR/DVD repeatedly so that the DVD lamp lights up on  
the unit.  
2 Press SET UP to access the Main Menu screen.  
3 Press rt w e to select “DVD SET UP”, then press ENTER.  
Some DVD-RAM/RW discs are unformatted.  
Format the disc when you use an unformatted disc or you want to  
delete all recordings and data on the disc.  
4 Press w e to select “UTILITY”,  
then press ENTER.  
5 Press rt to select  
ATTENTION:  
“FORMAT”, then press ENTER.  
Press w e to select “YES”, then  
press ENTER when “DISC WILL  
BE FORMATTED” appears on the  
TV screen.  
When a disc is formatted, all recordings and data are erased. It is  
impossible to restore them.  
Never turn off the unit or disconnect the mains power cord while  
“NOW FORMATTING...is displayed on the TV screen.  
6 Press w e to select “OK”, then  
Turn on the unit.  
press ENTER when “DISC FORMATTING WAS SELECTED”  
appears on the TV screen.  
Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV mode).  
Slide the TV/CABLE/DBS/DVD switch to DVD.  
Load a DVD-RAM/RW disc to format.  
screen. Press ENTER to end, then press SET UP to return to the  
normal screen.  
Format A DVD-RW Disc  
VCR/DVD  
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1 Perform steps 2 to 4 of “Format A DVD-RAM Disc” on the above  
before continuing.  
2 Press rt to select “FORMAT”, then press ENTER. Press w e  
to choose “VR MODE” or “VIDEO MODE”, then press ENTER  
when “DISC WILL BE FORMATTED” appears on the TV screen.  
rtw e  
ENTER  
SET UP  
“VR MODE”:  
To be chosen when you want to record, erase, or  
edit data on the disc repeatedly.  
“VIDEO MODE”: To be chosen when you want to erase all the  
data on the disc once played back to record new  
data, or play back the disc on other DVD players.  
3 Press w e to select “YES”, then press ENTER when “DISC  
WILL BE FORMATTED IN VR MODE/VIDEO MODE” appears on  
the TV screen.  
4 Upon completing formatting, “COMPLETED” appears on the TV  
screen. Press ENTER to end, then press SET UP to return to the  
normal screen.  
NOTES:  
It is impossible to format Version 1.0 DVD-RW discs in Video mode.  
It is impossible to format DVD-R discs.  
All the programs on a disc will be deleted once the disc is formatted  
even if they are protected titles. (pg. 53)  
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Finalize A DVD-R/RW Disc  
Finalize A Disc (DVD Deck Only)  
1 Perform steps 2 to 4 of “Format A DVD-RAM Disc” (pg. 75)  
before continuing.  
2 Press rt to select “DISC TYPE”, then press ENTER. Press  
w e to choose “MANUAL START”, “MENU STOP” or “AUTO  
REPEAT”, then press ENTER.  
Finalizing DVD-R/RW discs recorded on this unit makes it possible  
for the discs to be played back on other DVD players. DVD-RW  
discs are finalized in the mode that the discs were formatted,  
enabling playback on compatible DVD players.  
Titles input in the Library Database DVD Navi are registered as  
titles in the DVD menu. (pg. 53)  
“MANUAL START”: To be chosen when you want to playback the  
disc manually by pressing 4 each time after  
the disc is read.  
“MENU STOP”:  
To be chosen when you want playback to stop  
each time a menu screen is displayed. The  
unit automatically starts playback after the disc  
is read.  
Turn on the unit.  
Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV mode).  
Slide the TV/CABLE/DBS/DVD switch to DVD.  
Load a DVD-R/RW disc to finalize.  
“AUTO REPEAT”: To be chosen when you want the disc to be  
played back repeatedly each time it is played  
back. The unit automatically starts playback  
after the disc is read.  
3 Press rt to select “FINALIZE”, then press ENTER. Press w e  
to select “YES”, then press ENTER when “DISC WILL BE  
FINALIZED” appears on the TV screen.  
VCR/DVD  
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4 Press w e to select “OK”, then press ENTER when  
screen.  
5 Press SET UP to return to the normal screen.  
rtw e  
ENTER  
SET UP  
Menu screen is cleared.  
You can select whether to finalize a disc automatically after dubbing.  
For details, refer to “Auto Finalizing” (pg. 58)  
Once a DVD-R/RW (Video mode) disc has been finalized, the  
displays for original and play list do not appear. Only display for  
library appears.  
on DVD players compatible with VR mode.  
Cancel The Finalization Of A DVD-RW Disc  
1 Load a DVD-RW disc to cancel the disc finalization, and perform  
steps 2 to 4 of “Format A DVD-RAM Disc” (pg. 75) before  
continuing.  
Before finalizing  
It is possible to record on a blank space.  
It is possible to enter a program title. (pg. 53)  
It is possible to delete programs. (pg. 53)  
It is impossible to overwrite recorded areas of DVD-R discs.  
Available recording capacity does not increase even if a recorded  
program is deleted from a DVD-R disc.  
It is impossible to record or edit DVD-R/RW discs recorded on other  
devices even if they have not been finalized.  
2 Press rt to select “CANCEL DISC FINALIZATION”, then  
press ENTER.  
3 Press w e to select “OK”, then press ENTER when “CANCEL  
DISC FINALIZATION” appears on the TV screen.  
4 Press SET UP to return to the normal screen.  
When the disc finalization is cancelled, the mode in which the disc  
was formatted is restored, making the disc recordable. (pg. 8, 75)  
After finalizing (For DVD-R/RW (Video mode) discs)  
Video and audio that have been recorded by then are recorded in  
conformity to the DVD Video standard, enabling you to play back the  
discs as DVD VIDEO discs.  
Although DVD-R/RW discs finalized on this unit become playable on  
DVD players compatible with DVD-R/RW discs, some discs still may  
not play, for which JVC cannot take responsibility.  
Marked points marked before finalizing will be deleted, and programs  
will be divided automatically into “chapters” approximately every 5  
minutes. (pg. 25)  
Depending on the DVD players and DVD-R/RW discs used, and on  
the conditions of recording, it may not be possible to play back the  
discs. In this case, play back the discs on this unit.  
Additional recordings become impossible.  
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Scan Mode Set  
If you connect the unit and TV with Component Video Connection  
(pg. 17), you can select the scan mode from two modes:  
Interlaced scan mode which is used in the conventional TV  
system, and Progressive scan mode which enables reproduction  
of higher-quality images. For details, refer to “GLOSSARY”  
(pg. 82).  
You can lock the disc tray to prohibit the unwanted disc ejection by  
children.  
Turn off the unit.  
ATTENTION:  
Your TV needs to be compatible with Progressive.  
Turn on the unit.  
Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV mode).  
Slide the TV/CABLE/DBS/DVD switch to DVD.  
x 8  
To lock tray  
While the unit is turned off, press and hold 8, then press x  
(EJECT) on the unit. “LOCKED” appears on the front display panel  
and the disc tray is locked.  
VCR/DVD  
To unlock tray  
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While the unit is turned off, press and hold 8, then press x  
(EJECT) on the unit. “UNLOCK” appears on the front display  
panel.  
PROGRESSIVE SCAN  
Mode Lock  
When the unit is turned on, press and hold ENTER on the remote  
control for more than 5 seconds. “LOCKED” appears on the front  
display panel.  
No buttons will function and playback and recording will not be  
interrupted.  
When the unit is in the stop mode, all buttons will not function except  
7 and 4.  
To cancel Mode Lock, press and hold ENTER again for more than  
1 Press VCR/DVD repeatedly so that the DVD lamp lights up on  
5 seconds.  
the unit.  
NOTE:  
2 Press PROGRESSIVE SCAN for 3 or more seconds.  
Video output indicator ( ) lights on the front display panel if  
Progressive scan mode has been established. (pg. 14)  
Each press of PROGRESSIVE SCAN for 3 or more seconds  
switches the scan mode.  
It is also possible to use Mode Lock during Repeat Playback (pg. 32,  
45).  
NOTES:  
Last Function Memory  
When the power plug is disconnected from unit or when power  
failure occurs, your settings for the following functions are kept in  
the memory. These settings will resume when the unit is turned on  
again.  
When the Progressive scan mode is engaged, no video signal is  
output from [AUDIO/VIDEO] and [S VIDEO OUTPUT] connectors.  
Interlaced scan mode is the setting at your purchase.  
Interlaced scan mode might be suitable depending on video material.  
Scan mode cannot be set while menu screen is displayed.  
Input selection (channel or auxiliary input; L-1, L-2, F-1 or DV)  
Recorder selection (The last selected deck is memorized.)  
Recording speed (pg. 36, 46)  
Watch the image on VCR deck in the Progressive scan  
mode via component video  
Mode settings (pg. 69 – 73)  
A Set the Progressive-compatible TV to the component input  
mode.  
B Press VCR/DVD repeatedly so that the DVD lamp lights up  
on the unit, then press PROGRESSIVE SCAN for 3 or more  
seconds so that the Video output indicator ( ) lights on the front  
display panel.  
C Press VCR/DVD repeatedly so that the VCR lamp lights up  
on the unit.  
D Press VCR]DVD.  
NOTES:  
Be sure to engage the DVD deck in stop mode.  
It is not possible to perform the above steps when the DVD deck is  
in timer standby mode.  
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Before requesting service for a problem, use this chart and see if  
you can solve the trouble yourself. Small problems are often easily  
solved, and this can save you the trouble of sending your unit off  
for repair.  
Playback (DVD Deck)  
The DVD deck can not be operated.  
The DVD deck is not selected.  
Initializing (DVD Deck Only)  
]
Press VCR/DVD repeatedly so that the DVD lamp lights up on the unit.  
Malfunction occurs on the unit.  
Images do not appear on the TV screen.  
]Press 1 to turn off the unit, press and hold 1, then press 8  
for two seconds or more.  
The TV receiver’s channel selector is not set to the video  
channel or AV mode.  
]If you are using the RF connection, set the TV receiver to the  
video channel.  
]If you are using the AV, S-VIDEO or Component Video  
connection, set the TV to its AV mode.  
General  
No power is supplied to the unit.  
The unit’s video channel has not been correctly set.  
]Perform the video channel set. (pg. 17)  
When interlace scanned program is played back, progressive  
scan mode is selected.  
The AC power plug is disconnected from the AC outlet.  
]Connect the AC power plug to the AC outlet securely.  
(pg. 17)  
The remote control does not work properly.  
]Press and hold PROGRESSIVE SCAN until  
disappears from  
the front display panel.  
]Remove the batteries, wait for 5 minutes or more, then load the  
butteries again.  
The setting of the remote control code is inappropriate.  
]Set the same remote control code (1, 2, 3, or 4) on both the unit  
and the remote control. (pg. 66)  
Playback does not start or stop immediately after playback is  
started by pressing  
.
On the front display panel, “NO DISC” appears.  
The disc is loaded upside down.  
]Place the disc on the disc tray with the playback surface facing  
downward. (pg. 11)  
The batteries are discharged.  
]Replace the dead batteries with new ones.  
A disc not being compatible with the unit is loaded.  
]Load a playable disc on the unit. (pg. 8)  
A dirty disc is loaded.  
Dubbing from the external equipment is not possible.  
The source (another video recorder, camcorder) has not been  
properly connected.  
]Clean the disc. (pg. 11)  
]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 setting of the input channel position is inappropriate.  
]Select the input channel position (“F-1” or “L-1”) that  
corresponds to the input terminal connected to the external  
equipment. (pg. 64)  
Defective disc is loaded.  
]Replace the warped or scratched disc with a normal one.  
Images are blurred or distorted when you start High-Speed  
Search.  
]Images are blurred or distorted at the point where the playback  
speed changes and this is not a malfunction of the unit.  
The record safety tab has been removed when dubbing to the  
cassette.  
Playback does not start.  
]Using adhesive tape, cover the hole where the tab was  
removed.  
]Playback does not start for approximately 30 seconds after  
recording is stopped and this is not a malfunction of the unit.  
The on-screen display superimposed on the program played  
back/received on this unit is recorded when you dub the program  
to an external recording equipment.  
Playback does not start when you select a title or a chapter.  
The Parental Lock is engaged and the disc is rated higher than  
the set level.  
]Set “SUPERIMPOSE” to “OFF”. (pg. 70, 72)  
]Release the Parental Lock temporarily or change the set level.  
(pg. 35)  
The unit does not operate.  
There are cases when the operation is prohibited on the disc.  
Playback (VCR Deck)  
Lightning or static electricity may cause malfunction of the unit.  
]Press 1 to turn the power off, then press the button again to  
turn the power on.  
The VCR deck can not be operated.  
The VCR deck is not selected.  
]
Press VCR/DVD repeatedly so that the VCR lamp lights up on the unit.  
The tape will not rewind or fast-forward.  
The tape is already fully rewound or fast-forwarded.  
]Check the cassette.  
The playback picture does not appear while the tape is running.  
The TV receiver’s channel selector is not set to the video channel.  
]If you are using the RF connection, set the TV receiver to the  
video channel.  
]If you are using the AV or S-Video connection, the TV receiver is  
not set to the AV mode.  
The unit’s video channel has not been correctly set.  
]Perform the video channel set. (pg. 17)  
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Noise appears during visual search.  
Timer Recording (DVD Deck)  
This is normal.  
Timer programming cannot be made.  
Noise appears during normal playback.  
Date and time is not correct.  
]Set date and time correctly. (pg. 20)  
The timer is not engaged.  
The automatic tracking mode is engaged.  
]Try manual tracking. (pg. 45)  
]Press DVD TIMER (#) and confirm that the DVD timer indicator  
lights up on the front display panel.  
Timer recording is in progress.  
]Timer programming can’t be performed while a timer recording  
is in progress. Wait until it finishes.  
The playback picture is blurred or interrupted while TV  
broadcasts are clear or “USE CLEANING CASSETTE” message  
appears on the screen.  
The video heads may be dirty.  
]Use a dry cleaning cassette TCL-3F, or consult your JVC dealer.  
Timer programming recording does not start.  
Breaks are noticeable in Hi-Fi soundtrack.  
Date and time is not correct.  
]Set date and time correctly. (pg. 20)  
The timer is not engaged.  
The automatic tracking mode is engaged.  
]Try manual tracking. (pg. 45)  
]Press DVD TIMER (#) and confirm that the DVD timer indicator  
lights up on the front display panel.  
There is a power outage while the DVD deck is in the timer  
standby mode.  
Recording (DVD Deck)  
The desired program cannot be recorded.  
The channel position does not correspond to that in the  
receiving area.  
]Set the correct channel position for the receiving broadcast.  
(pg. 21)  
]The unit does not enter timer standby mode automatically when  
the power is restored to the unit. Engage the timer standby  
mode again.  
VCR Plus+ Timer Programming cannot be made.  
Recording cannot be made.  
Date and time set on the unit is not correct.  
]Set date and time correctly. (pg. 20)  
The channel position does not correspond to that in the  
receiving area.  
No disc or a disc not being compatible with the unit is loaded.  
]Load a recordable disc on the unit. (pg. 8)  
The disc loaded is not formatted.  
]Format the disc. (pg. 75)  
A finalized DVD-R disc is loaded.  
]Set the correct channel position for the receiving broadcast.  
(pg. 21)  
]Recording cannot be made on finalized discs. Load a recordable  
disc on the unit.  
On the front display panel, “– –:– –” appears.  
The disc is full or does not have enough space for the program  
to be recorded.  
Power failure occurred.  
]Set date and time correctly. (pg. 20)  
]Clear unnecessary programs on the disc or load a blank disc.  
(pg. 53)  
“PROGRAM FULLappears on the TV screen during timer  
programming.  
Eight programs have already been timer programmed.  
]Clear unnecessary programs on the unit, then try timer  
programming again. (pg. 42)  
Recording (VCR Deck)  
During recording, the tape does not run. The VCR recording lamp  
lights up on the front display panel.  
The disc space does not increase when recorded programs are  
cleared.  
The unit is in the Record Pause mode.  
Press 4 to resume recording.  
The PC’s data recorded on a DVD-RAM drive cannot be cleared  
on this unit.  
]Format the disc. (When the disc is soiled, wipe the disc with a  
soft dry cloth before formatting.) (pg. 11, 75)  
There is no cassette loaded, or the cassette loaded has had its  
record safety tab removed and “REC SAFETY” is set to “ON”.  
]Insert a cassette, or using adhesive tape, cover the hole where  
the tab was removed and “REC SAFETY” is set to “OFF”  
(pg. 73).  
TV broadcasts cannot be recorded.  
“L-1” or “F-1” has been selected as the input mode.  
]Set to the desired channel.  
Camcorder recording is not possible.  
The camcorder has not been properly connected.  
]Confirm that the camcorder is properly connected.  
The input mode is not correct.  
]Set the input mode to “F-1”.  
The tape is automatically rewound, then the unit is shut off.  
The end of the tape was reached during recording.  
]The program may not have been recorded in its entirety. Next  
time make sure you have enough time on the tape to record the  
entire program.  
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Timer Recording (VCR Deck)  
Other Problems  
Timer programming cannot be made.  
The image of the TV broadcast appears distorted on the TV  
screen.  
Date and time is not correct.  
]Set date and time correctly. (pg. 20)  
The timer is not engaged.  
]Press VCR TIMER (#) and confirm that the VCR timer indicator  
lights up on the front display panel.  
For RF/AV/S-VIDEO connection  
]Press PROGRESSIVE SCAN for 3 or more seconds so that the  
Video output indicator ( ) lights off on the front display panel.  
For component video connection  
]Press PROGRESSIVE SCAN for 3 or more seconds so that the  
Video output indicator ( ) lights up on the front display panel.  
Timer recording is in progress.  
]Timer programming can’t be performed while a timer recording  
is in progress. Wait until it finishes.  
Whistling or howling is heard from the TV during camcorder  
recording.  
Timer programming recording does not start.  
Date and time is not correct.  
]Set date and time correctly. (pg. 20)  
The timer is not engaged.  
The camcorder’s microphone is too close to the TV.  
]Position the camcorder so its microphone is away from the TV.  
The TV’s volume is too high.  
]Press VCR TIMER (#) and confirm that the VCR timer indicator  
lights up on the front display panel.  
]Turn the TV’s volume down.  
When scanning channels, some of them are skipped over.  
The VCR timer indicator on the front display panel won’t stop  
blinking.  
Those channels have been designated to be skipped.  
]If you need the skipped channels, restore them. (pg. 21)  
The timer is engaged but there’s no cassette loaded.  
]Load a cassette with the record safety tab intact. If the tab is  
removed, set “REC SAFETY” to “OFF” (pg. 73).  
“REC SAFETY” is set to “ON” and the loaded cassette has had  
its record safety tab removed.  
]“REC SAFETY” is set to “OFF” or remove the cassette and  
cover the hole with adhesive tape, or insert a cassette with the  
record safety tab intact.  
The channel cannot be changed.  
Recording or Live Memory recording* is in progress.  
]Press 9 to pause the recording, change channels, then press 4  
to resume recording.  
* DVD deck only  
Channel settings that were made manually seem to have  
changed or disappeared.  
The tape is automatically ejected, then the unit is shut off.  
After the manual settings were made, Auto Channel Set was  
performed.  
]Perform “Manual Clock Set” (pg. 20).  
The end of the tape was reached during timer recording.  
]The program may not have been recorded in its entirety. Next  
time make sure you have enough time on the tape to record the  
entire program.  
The end of the tape was reached during Instant Timer  
Recording.  
]The program may not have been recorded in its entirety. Next  
time make sure you have enough time on the tape to record the  
entire program.  
the clock is incorrect.  
The clock setting data received from the host channel is  
incorrect.  
]Select a different host channel during “Semiauto Clock Set”  
(pg. 20), or perform “Manual Clock Set” (pg. 20).  
VCR Plus+ Timer Programming cannot be made.  
Buttons and controls do not function at all.  
Date and time set on the unit is not correct.  
]Set date and time correctly. (pg. 20)  
The channel position does not correspond to that in the  
receiving area.  
Mode Lock is activated.  
]Press and hold ENTER for more than 5 seconds to cancel Mode  
Lock. Or disconnect the power cord and connect again.  
(pg. 21)  
The VCR Plus+ system does not timer record properly.  
The unit’s channel positions have been set incorrectly.  
®
]Refer to “Changing VCR Plus+ Setting” (pg. 74) and re-  
perform the procedure.  
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EN  
On-screen Message (DVD Deck Only)  
GUIDE PROGRAM IS NOT SET  
SELECT CHANNEL YOU WANT TO RECORD  
MEMORY IS FULL  
To set the timer program using the VCR Plus+ system, the  
Guide Channel number must be set in advance. (pg. 74)  
NOTHING MORE CAN BE REGISTERED IN THE LIBRARY  
IF YOU DELETE UNNECESSARY TITLE INFORMATION,  
YOU CAN THEN REGISTER ADDITIONAL INFORMATION  
CAN NOT SET VCR PLUS TIMER PROGRAMING DURING  
TIMER RECORDING OR INSTANT TIMER RECORDING  
CANCEL TIMER RECORDING OR  
INSTANT TIMER RECORDING, THEN  
ENTER THE PLUSCODE AGAIN  
The memory is full for registration for the Navigation system.  
The recording cannot be started even though the capacity for  
the recording is enough. (pg. 56)  
AVAILABLE MEMORY IS LOW  
SOON YOU WILL NO LONGER BE ABLE  
TO REGISTER INFORMATION IN THE LIBRARY  
IF YOU DELETE UNNECESSARY TITLE INFORMATION,  
YOU CAN THEN REGISTER ADDITIONAL INFORMATION  
Appears when you tried to input a PlusCode number during  
timer recording or instant timer recording.  
REGION CODE ERROR  
CHECK DISC  
The remaining capacity of the memory is not enough for  
registration for the Navigation system. The recording cannot be  
started even though the capacity for the recording is enough.  
(pg. 56)  
A disc loaded cannot be played back on this unit since the region  
number of the disc does not match that of the unit. ( pg. 9)  
UNREADABLE DISC  
CHECK DISC  
DISC NOT REGISTERED IN THE LIBRARY  
REGISTER DISC?  
When an incompatible disc is loaded, 4 has been pressed.  
(pg. 9)  
A disc that is not registered in the library has been inserted.  
Register the disc as necessary. (pg. 56)  
COULD NOT FORMAT THE DISC  
CHECK THE DISC  
INSERT DISC #XXXX  
Formatting is not complete since the disc may be dirty or  
damaged. Take out the disc, clean it and retry. (pg. 11, 75)  
Appears when a title that has been selected in the library is not  
contained in the loaded disc.  
COULD NOT FINALIZE THE DISC  
CHECK THE DISC  
CAN NOT RECORD OR MAKE PLAY LIST  
DELETE UNWANTED TITLES  
Finalizing is not complete since the disc may be dirty or  
damaged. Take out the disc, clean it and retry. (pg. 11, 76)  
Recording and/or editing cannot be performed with a loaded  
DVD-RAM disc.  
The number of titles exceeds 99.  
The number of play lists exceeds 999.  
COULD NOT CANCEL DISC FINALIZATION  
CHECK THE DISC  
Canceling disc finalization is not complete since the disc may be  
dirty or damaged. Take out the disc, clean it and retry.  
(pg. 11, 76)  
SET CLOCK BEFORE TIMER PROGRAMING  
To set the timer program, the clock must be set in advance.  
(pg. 20)  
PRESS [STOP] AGAIN TO STOP RECORDING  
PROGRAM FULL  
DELETE UNWANTED TIMER PROGRAM  
During Live Memory playback, 8 has been pressed. (pg. 30)  
TIMER RECORDING COMPLETED  
You can program this unit to timer record as many as 8  
programs. To program more, you need to cancel a timer  
program already set. (pg. 42)  
Timer recording has finished during Live Memory playback.  
PLAYBACK WILL STOP  
THEN TIMER RECORDING WILL START  
CAN NOT SET DISC TIMER PROGRAMING WITH THIS DISC  
PREPARE A FORMATTED DISC AS DESCRIBED BELOW  
DVD-RAM  
Timer recording finished during Live Memory playback, then the  
next timer recording is about to begin while playback continues.  
DVD-RW (VR MODE)  
COPY PROHIBITED  
CAN NOT RECORD  
On-Disc Timer Programming has been attempted when a disc  
that is not compatible with the function is loaded. (pg. 40)  
An attempt has been made to record copy-protected contents.  
An attempt has been made to record copy-once contents on a  
disc that is not CPRM compatible, such as DVD-R.  
NO DISC INSERTED  
On-Disc Timer Programming has been attempted when a disc is  
not loaded, or loaded upside down. (pg. 11, 40)  
COPY PROHIBITED  
CAN NOT PLAY  
DISC NOT RECORDABLE  
INSERT RECORDABLE DISC  
The unit has detected invalid contents at the start or in the  
When a playback-only disc or a finalized disc is loaded, 7 has  
been pressed. (pg. 8)  
middle of playback.  
THE i.LINK DEVICE THAT YOU HAVE CONNECTED IS NOT  
RECOGNIZED  
PLUSCODE NO. ERROR  
CONFIRM PLUSCODE NO. THEN RETRY  
MAKE SURE THAT THE DEVICE IS CONNECTED PROPERLY  
AND POWERED ON  
An invalid VCR Plus+ number has been input. (pg. 38)  
An attempt has been made to start DV dubbing when a digital  
video camera is not properly connected to the unit.  
Check the connection. (pg. 62)  
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GLOSSARY  
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8 Aspect ratio  
The ratio of vertical and horizontal sizes of a displayed image. The  
horizontal vs. vertical ratio of conventional TVs is 4:3, and that of  
wide-screens is 16:9.  
8 Multiangle  
By recording multiple scenes progressing at the same time in a  
single title, the user can select view angles. This feature is called  
the multiangle function.  
8 Chapter  
8 Multichannel  
DVD is specified to have each sound track constitute one sound  
field. Multichannel refers to a structure of sound tracks having  
three or more channels.  
Refers to individual chapters included in a title.  
8 Composite video signal  
Refers to video signal comprised of three kinds of signals  
combined: an image signal made up of luminance and  
chrominance signals using the frequency multiplication technique;  
burst signal providing the basis for color reproduction; and  
synchronization signal.  
8 Multilanguage  
When a title is created to cope with multiple languages, it is  
generally called a multilanguage title.  
8 NTSC (National television system committee)  
A black and white and color television system format used in the  
U.S.A., Canada, Mexico and Japan.  
8 Component video signal  
A video signal system where parts of information necessary for  
reproducing image signal comprised of the three primary colors of  
light are transmitted via separate signal lines. Types of signal, such  
as R/G/B, Y/PB/PR, etc., are available.  
8 PAL (Phase Alternation by Line)  
A color television system format used extensively in Western  
Europe.  
8 Disc menu  
A screen display prepared for allowing selection of images,  
sounds, subtitles, multiangles, etc. recorded on a DVD disc.  
8 Parental Lock  
A feature of this system to automatically determine whether or not  
to reproduce particular DVD software by comparing its parental  
lock level (a measure of undesirability of scenes, etc. from  
educational viewpoint) set for the software beforehand with that set  
on this system by the user; if the software’s level is less restrictive  
than the user-set level, it will be reproduced.  
8 Dolby Digital (AC-3)  
A six-channel system consisting of left, centre, right, left rear, right  
rear and LFE (Low-Frequency Effect channel, for use with a sub-  
woofer) channels. All processing is done in the digital domain.  
Not all Dolby Digital discs contain six (5.1) channels of information.  
8 Playback control (PBC)  
8 Down-mix  
Internal stereo mix of multichannel surround audio by a DVD  
player. The down-mix signals are output from stereo output  
connectors.  
Refers to the signal recorded on Video CDs for controlling  
reproduction. By using menu screens recorded on a Video CD that  
supports PBC, you can enjoy interactive-type software as well as  
software having a search function.  
8 DTS  
8 Progressive scan  
A Digital Surround audio encoding format configured with six (5.1)  
channels, similar to Dolby Digital. It requires a decoder, either in  
the player or in an external receiver. DTS stands for Digital Theater  
Systems.  
Progressive scan displays all the horizontal lines of a picture at  
one time, as a single frame. This system can convert the interlaced  
video from DVD into progressive format for connection to a  
progressive display. It dramatically increases the vertical  
resolution.  
Not all DTS discs contain six (5.1) channels of information.  
8 Interlaced scan  
8 Region Code  
In the conventional video system, a picture is shown on the display  
monitor in two halves. The Interlaced scan system places lines of  
the second half of the picture in-between lines of the first half of the  
picture.  
A system for allowing discs to be played back only in the regions  
designated beforehand. All the countries in the world are grouped  
into six regions, each region being identified by a specified Region  
Code (or region number). If the Region Code given to a disc  
includes a numeral which matches one in the Region Code of a  
player, the player can play back the disc.  
8 JPEG  
A still-picture data compression system proposed by the Joint  
Photographic Expert Group, which features small decrease in  
image quality in spite of its high compression ratio.  
8 Sampling frequency  
Frequency of sampling data when analog data is converted to  
digital data. Sampling frequency numerically represents how many  
times the original analog signal is sampled per second.  
8 Letter box  
A method of displaying wide images like movies in the centre of a  
4:3 TV screen with no part of the image deleted, by placing black  
bands on the top and bottom of the screen. This name has resulted  
from the screen form looking literally like a letter box.  
8 Surround  
A system for creating three-dimensional sound fields full of realism  
by arranging multiple speakers around the listener.  
8 Linear PCM (PCM: Pulse Code Modulation)  
A system for converting analog sound signal to digital signal for  
later processing, with no data compression used in conversion.  
8 Transfer rate  
The rate of transferring digital data. Usually the measure is in baud  
per second. The DVD system applies a variable transfer rate  
system for high efficiency.  
8 MP3  
A file format with a sound data compression system. “MP3” is the  
abbreviation of Motion Picture Experts Group 1 (or MPEG-1) Audio  
Layer 3. By using MP3 format, one CD-R/RW can contain about 10  
times as much data volume as a regular CD can.  
8 MPEG  
A family of Standards for compressing audio-visual information.  
“MPEG” standards include MPEG-1, MPEG-2 and MPEG-4. Video  
CD and MP3 are based on MPEG-1, while DVD is based on  
MPEG-2. MPEG stands for Moving Picture coding Experts Group.  
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SPECIFICATIONS  
EN  
83  
GENERAL  
VIDEO/AUDIO (VCR Deck)  
Signal system  
NTSC color signal and EIA monochrome signal, 525 lines/60 fields  
Recording system  
DA4 (Double Azimuth) head helical scan system  
Format  
S-VHS/VHS NTSC standard  
Maximum recording time  
(SP): 210 min. with ST-210 video cassette  
(EP): 30 min. with ST-210 video cassette  
Signal-to-noise ratio  
45 dB  
Horizontal resolution  
230 lines  
Frequency range  
(Normal audio): 70 Hz to 10,000 Hz  
(Hi-Fi audio): 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz  
Power requirement  
AC 120 Vd, 60 Hz  
Power consumption  
Power on: 55 W  
Power off: 13.7 W  
Temperature  
Operating: 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F)  
Storage: –20°C to 60°C (–4°F to140°F)  
Operating position  
Horizontal only  
Dimensions (WxHxD)  
435 mm x 96 mm x 343 mm (17-3/16" x 3-13/16" x 13-1/2")  
Weight  
6.2 kg (13.7 lbs)  
Input/Output  
S-video input:  
Y: 0.8 – 1.2 Vp-p, 75 ohms  
C: 0.2 – 0.4 Vp-p, 75 ohms  
S-video output:  
Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise specified.  
Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms  
C: 0.3 Vp-p, 75 ohms  
TUNER/TIMER  
Video input: 0.5 – 2.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms (pin jack)  
Video output: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms (pin jack x1, BNC x 1)  
Audio input:  
–8 dB, 50 kohms (pin jack)  
Corresponding to mono (left)  
Audio output: –8 dB, 1 kohms (pin jack)  
i.Link: 4-pin for DV input  
Component video output:  
Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms  
Tuning system  
Frequency synthesized tuner  
Channel coverage  
VHF: Channels 2 – 13  
UHF: Channels 14 – 69  
CATV: 113 Channels  
RF output  
Channel 3 or 4 (switchable; preset to Channel 3 when shipped)  
75 ohms, unbalanced  
CB/CR, PB/PR: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms  
Corresponding to copy protection  
Remote Input: R3.5 mm  
Memory backup time  
Approx. 5 seconds  
Serial Command: D-SUB 9-PIN  
Digital audio output:  
ACCESSORIES  
Optical: –18 dBm, 660 nm  
Coaxial: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms  
Corresponding to Dolby Digital and DTS Digital Surround  
Bit stream  
Provided accessories  
RF cable,  
Audio cable,  
S-video cable,  
Infrared remote control unit,  
“AA” battery x 2  
Selectable in digital audio output setting menu  
VIDEO/AUDIO (DVD Deck)  
E.& O.E. Design and specifications subject to change without  
notice.  
Recording format  
DVD-RAM: DVD Video Recording format  
DVD-R: DVD-Video format  
DVD-RW: DVD-Video format, DVD Video Recording format  
Recording time  
ATTENTION:  
This unit contains microcomputers. External electronic noise or  
interference could cause malfunctioning. In such cases, switch the  
unit off and unplug the mains power cord. Then plug it in again and  
turn the unit on. Take out the disc. After checking the disc, operate  
the unit as usual.  
Maximum 8 hours (with 4.7 GB disc)  
(XP): Approx. 1 hour  
(SP): Approx. 2 hours  
(LP): Approx. 4 hours  
(EP): Approx. 6 hours  
(FR): Approx. 1 hour – 8 hours  
Audio recording system  
Dolby Digital (2 ch)  
Linear PCM (XP mode only)  
Video recording compression system  
MPEG2 (CBR/VBR)  
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APPENDIX  
EN  
84  
Language Code List  
AA  
AB  
AF  
AM  
AR  
AS  
AY  
AZ  
BA  
BE  
BG  
BH  
BI  
Afar  
IK  
Inupiak  
RN  
RO  
RU  
RW  
SA  
SD  
SG  
SH  
SI  
Kirundi  
Rumanian  
Russian  
Kinyarwanda  
Sanskrit  
Sindhi  
Abkhazian  
Afrikaans  
Ameharic  
Arabic  
IN  
Indonesian  
Icelandic  
Hebrew  
IS  
IW  
JA  
Japanese  
Yiddish  
Assamese  
Aymara  
Azerbaijani  
Bashkir  
JI  
JW  
KA  
KK  
KL  
KM  
KN  
KO  
KS  
KU  
KY  
LA  
LN  
LO  
LT  
Javanese  
Georgian  
Kazakh  
Sangho  
Serbo-Croatian  
Singhalese  
Slovak  
Byelorussian  
Bulgarian  
Bihari  
Greenlandic  
Cambodian  
Kannada  
Korean (KOR)  
Kashmiri  
Kurdish  
SK  
SL  
Slovenian  
Samoan  
Shona  
SM  
SN  
SO  
SQ  
SR  
SS  
ST  
SU  
SW  
TA  
Bislama  
Bengali, Bangla  
Tibetan  
BN  
BO  
BR  
CA  
CO  
CS  
CY  
DZ  
EL  
EO  
ET  
EU  
FA  
Somali  
Albanian  
Serbian  
Siswati  
Sesotho  
Sundanese  
Swahili  
Tamil  
Breton  
Kirghiz  
Catalan  
Corsican  
Czech  
Latin  
Lingala  
Laothian  
Lithuanian  
Latvian, Lettish  
Malagasy  
Maori  
Welsh  
Bhutani  
Greek  
LV  
MG  
MI  
TE  
TG  
TH  
TI  
Telugu  
Esperanto  
Estonian  
Basque  
Persian  
Tajik  
MK  
ML  
MN  
MO  
MR  
MS  
MT  
MY  
NA  
NE  
OC  
OM  
OR  
PA  
PL  
PS  
PT  
QU  
RM  
Macedonian  
Malayalam  
Mongolian  
Moldavian  
Marathi  
Thai  
Tigrinya  
Turkmen  
Tagalog  
Setswana  
Tonga  
TK  
TL  
FJ  
Fiji  
FO  
FY  
GA  
GD  
GL  
GN  
GU  
HA  
HI  
Faroese  
Frisian  
TN  
TO  
TR  
TS  
TT  
Malay (MAY)  
Maltese  
Irish  
Turkish  
Tsonga  
Tatar  
Scots Gaelic  
Galician  
Guarani  
Gujarati  
Hausa  
Burmese  
Nauru  
Nepali  
TW  
UK  
UR  
UZ  
VI  
Twi  
Occitan  
Ukrainian  
Urdu  
(Afan) Oromo  
Oriya  
Hindi  
Uzbek  
HR  
HU  
HY  
IA  
Croatian  
Hungarian  
Armenian  
Interlingua  
Interlingue  
Panjabi  
Vietnamese  
Volapuk  
Wolof  
Polish  
VO  
WO  
XH  
YO  
ZU  
Pashto, Pushto  
Portuguese  
Quechua  
Rhaeto-Romance  
Xhosa  
IE  
Yoruba  
Zulu  
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APPENDIX  
EN  
85  
Country/Area Code List for Parental Lock  
AD  
AE  
AF  
AG  
AI  
Andorra  
CK  
CL  
Cook Islands  
Chile  
GN  
GP  
GQ  
GR  
GS  
Guinea  
United Arab Emirates  
Afghanistan  
Guadeloupe  
CM  
CN  
CO  
Cameroon  
China  
Equatorial Guinea  
Greece  
Antigua and Barbuda  
Anguilla  
Colombia  
South Georgia and the South  
Sandwich Islands  
AL  
Albania  
CR  
CU  
CV  
CX  
CY  
CZ  
Costa Rica  
Cuba  
GT  
GU  
GW  
GY  
HK  
HM  
Guatemala  
Guam  
AM  
AN  
AO  
AQ  
AR  
Armenia  
Netherlands Antilles  
Angola  
Cape Verde  
Christmas Island  
Cyprus  
Guinea-Bissau  
Guyana  
Antarctica  
Argentina  
Hong Kong  
Czech Republic  
Heard Island and McDonald  
Islands  
AS  
AT  
American Samoa  
Austria  
DE  
DJ  
DK  
DM  
DO  
DZ  
EC  
EE  
EG  
EH  
ER  
ES  
ET  
FI  
Germany  
Djibouti  
HN  
HR  
HT  
HU  
ID  
Honduras  
Croatia  
AU  
AW  
AZ  
BA  
BB  
BD  
BE  
BF  
BG  
BH  
BI  
Australia  
Denmark  
Dominica  
Dominican Republic  
Algeria  
Haiti  
Aruba  
Hungary  
Azerbaijan  
Bosnia and Herzegovina  
Barbados  
Indonesia  
IE  
Ireland  
Ecuador  
IL  
Israel  
Bangladesh  
Belgium  
Estonia  
IN  
India  
Egypt  
IO  
IQ  
IR  
British Indian Ocean Territory  
Burkina Faso  
Bulgaria  
Western Sahara  
Eritrea  
Iraq  
Iran (Islamic Republic of)  
Bahrain  
Spain  
IS  
Iceland  
Italy  
Burundi  
Ethiopia  
IT  
BJ  
Benin  
Finland  
JM  
JO  
JP  
KE  
Jamaica  
Jordan  
Japan  
Kenya  
BM  
BN  
BO  
Bermuda  
FJ  
Fiji  
Brunei Darussalam  
Bolivia  
FK  
FM  
Falkland Islands (Malvinas)  
Micronesia  
(Federated States of)  
BR  
BS  
BT  
BV  
BW  
BY  
Brazil  
FO  
FR  
FX  
GA  
GB  
GD  
Faroe Islands  
France  
KG  
KH  
KI  
Kyrgyzstan  
Cambodia  
Bahamas  
Bhutan  
France, Metropolitan  
Gabon  
Kiribati  
Bouvet Island  
Botswana  
Belarus  
KM  
KN  
KP  
Comoros  
United Kingdom  
Grenada  
Saint Kitts and Nevis  
Korea, Democratic People’s  
Republic of  
BZ  
CA  
CC  
CF  
CG  
Belize  
GE  
GF  
GH  
GI  
Georgia  
KR  
KW  
KY  
KZ  
LA  
Korea, Republic of  
Kuwait  
Canada  
French Guiana  
Ghana  
Cocos (Keeling) Islands  
Central African Republic  
Congo  
Cayman Islands  
Kazakhstan  
Gibraltar  
GL  
Greenland  
Lao People’s Democratic  
Republic  
CH  
CI  
Switzerland  
Côte d’Ivoire  
GM  
Gambia  
LB  
Lebanon  
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APPENDIX  
EN  
86  
LC  
LI  
Saint Lucia  
NU  
NZ  
OM  
PA  
Niue  
SZ  
TC  
TD  
TF  
TG  
TH  
TJ  
Swaziland  
Liechtenstein  
Sri Lanka  
New Zealand  
Oman  
Turks and Caicos Islands  
Chad  
LK  
LR  
LS  
Liberia  
Panama  
French Southern Territories  
Togo  
Lesotho  
PE  
PF  
PG  
PH  
PK  
PL  
Peru  
LT  
Lithuania  
French Polynesia  
Papua New Guinea  
Philippines  
Pakistan  
Thailand  
LU  
LV  
Luxembourg  
Latvia  
Tajikistan  
TK  
TM  
TN  
TO  
TP  
TR  
TT  
TV  
TW  
TZ  
UA  
UG  
UM  
Tokelau  
LY  
Libyan Arab Jamahiriya  
Morocco  
Turkmenistan  
Tunisia  
MA  
MC  
MD  
MG  
MH  
ML  
MM  
MN  
MO  
MP  
MQ  
Poland  
Monaco  
PM  
PN  
PR  
PT  
PW  
PY  
QA  
RE  
RO  
RU  
Saint Pierre and Miquelon  
Pitcairn  
Tonga  
Moldova, Republic of  
Madagascar  
Marshall Islands  
Mali  
East Timor  
Puerto Rico  
Portugal  
Turkey  
Trinidad and Tobago  
Tuvalu  
Palau  
Myanmar  
Paraguay  
Taiwan, Province of China  
Tanzania, United Republic of  
Ukraine  
Mongolia  
Qatar  
Macau  
Réunion  
Northern Mariana Islands  
Martinique  
Romania  
Uganda  
Russian Federation  
United States Minor Outlying  
Islands  
MR  
MS  
MT  
MU  
MV  
Mauritania  
Montserrat  
Malta  
RW  
SA  
SB  
SC  
SD  
Rwanda  
US  
UY  
UZ  
VA  
VC  
United States  
Saudi Arabia  
Solomon Islands  
Seychelles  
Sudan  
Uruguay  
Uzbekistan  
Mauritius  
Maldives  
Vatican City State (Holy See)  
Saint Vincent and the  
Grenadines  
MW  
MX  
MY  
MZ  
NA  
NC  
NE  
NF  
NG  
NI  
Malawi  
SE  
SG  
SH  
SI  
Sweden  
VE  
VG  
VI  
Venezuela  
Mexico  
Singapore  
Virgin Islands (British)  
Virgin Islands (U.S.)  
Viet Nam  
Malaysia  
Mozambique  
Namibia  
Saint Helena  
Slovenia  
VN  
VU  
WF  
WS  
YE  
YT  
YU  
ZA  
ZM  
ZR  
ZW  
SJ  
Svalbard and Jan Mayen  
Slovakia  
Vanuatu  
New Caledonia  
Niger  
SK  
SL  
SM  
SN  
SO  
SR  
ST  
SV  
SY  
Wallis and Futuna Islands  
Samoa  
Sierra Leone  
San Marino  
Norfolk Island  
Nigeria  
Yemen  
Senegal  
Mayotte  
Nicaragua  
Netherlands  
Norway  
Somalia  
Yugoslavia  
South Africa  
Zambia  
NL  
Suriname  
NO  
NP  
NR  
Sao Tome and Principe  
El Salvador  
Nepal  
Zaire  
Nauru  
Syrian Arab Republic  
Zimbabwe  
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RS-232C INTERFACE  
EN  
87  
RS-232C Interface – Command Table –  
Lower OrderN  
Higher OrderQ  
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
A
B
C
D
E
F
ACK  
NAL  
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
A
VCR  
DVD  
Selection  
PLAY  
STOP  
STILL  
Selection  
Standby  
ON  
Standby  
OFF  
Eject  
FF  
REW  
VISS  
Rev  
DateData  
Sense  
TimeData  
Sense  
Viss FWD  
Fwd Shtl  
Rev Shtl  
B
C
D
E
F
Rec  
Pause  
Rec  
Status  
Sense  
Tc Data  
Sense  
Ctl Data  
Sense  
JVCData  
Sense  
Command  
Target  
Rec/Dub  
Request  
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RS-232C INTERFACE  
EN  
88  
Special Commands  
RS-232C Interface – Command –  
Operation Commands  
Commands for continuous transmission. When sending of  
command fails, procedure starting from acquisition of command  
target will have to be performed again.  
Commands for operating VDR and VCR.  
When data is properly received and corresponding command  
exists, OA (ACK) is replied and the corresponding operation is  
performed.  
Command  
Description  
FO  
Command Target: For issuing approval for  
receiving deck selection command.  
Command  
Description  
Plays the selected deck.  
30  
38  
Choice VCR: For selecting VCR deck.  
Choice DVD: For selecting DVD deck.  
3A  
3F  
Stops the selected deck. Resume will be cleared  
when this is pressed while in the Stop mode.  
(DVD Deck)  
Data Collection Commands  
A few bytes of information including the internal information of  
decks can be received when these commands are sent.  
Rec Request will be cleared.  
4F  
AO  
A1  
A3  
Switches the selected deck to the Still mode.  
Command  
Description  
Power On  
Power Off  
BE  
Date Sense: For acquiring the currently  
configured year, month and day. (See below for  
data format.)  
Eject: DVD Deck: Opens/Closes tray.  
VCR Deck: Removes cassette.  
BF  
CB  
Time Sense: For acquiring the currently  
configured hour, minute and second. (See  
below for data format.)  
AB  
FF: DVD Deck: Functions only during playback.  
Activates forward search. Forward search speed  
increases in step of 2x, 4x, 8x and 16x via each  
operation.  
VCR Deck: Fast forward. Search Fwd during  
playback.  
Rec Pause: Switches the selected deck to the  
Rec Pause mode when a Rec Request is  
received.  
D7  
D8  
Status Sense: For acquiring the deck  
information. (See below for data format.)  
AC  
REW: DVD Deck: Functions only during  
playback. Activates reverse search. Reverse  
search speed increases in step of 2x, 4x, 8x and  
16x via each operation.  
VCR Deck: Rewind. Search Rev during  
playback.  
TC Data Sense: For acquiring the total  
remaining time in the current recording mode  
when there is a media in the selected deck. (See  
below for data format.)  
D9  
CTL Data Sense: For acquiring the lapse  
counter when there is a media in the selected  
deck. (See below for data format.)  
BO  
B1  
Viss Fwd: DVD Deck: Skips to the next chapter.  
VCR Deck: Fast forwards to the start position.  
Viss Rev: DVD Deck: Skips to the previous  
chapter.  
VCR Deck: Rewinds to the start position.  
DD  
JVC Data Sense: Returns data from the unit.  
(See below for data format.)  
B5  
Fwd Shtl: DVD Deck: Functions only during  
playback. Activates forward search. Forward  
search speed increases in step of 2x, 4x, 8x and  
16x via each operation.  
VCR Deck: Fast forward. Search Fwd during  
playback.  
B6  
Rev Shtl: DVD Deck: Functions only during  
playback. Activates reverse search. Reverse  
search speed increases in step of 2x, 4x, 8x and  
16x via each operation.  
VCR Deck: Rewind. Search Rev during  
playback.  
CA  
CB  
Rec: Starts recording at the selected deck when  
a Rec Request is received.  
Rec Pause: Switches the selected deck to the  
Rec Pause mode when a Rec Request is  
received.  
FA  
Rec Request: For issuing approval for  
recording. This can be cleared using STOP.  
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89  
Date Data Sense  
For acquiring the currently configured year, month and day in ASCII codes.  
1st Byte  
Yr (Tens)  
3*  
2nd Byte  
Yr (Ones)  
3*  
3rd Byte  
Mth (Tens)  
3*  
4th Byte  
Mth (Ones)  
3*  
5th Byte  
Day (Tens)  
3*  
6th Byte  
Day (Ones)  
3*  
Date Sense  
BE  
E.g. (2004.11.17)  
30  
34  
31  
31  
31  
37  
When the current time is not set, the value is fixed as “—” (0x2D).  
Time Data Sense  
For acquiring the currently configured hour, minute and second in ASCII codes.  
1st Byte  
Hr (Tens)  
3*  
2nd Byte  
Hr (Ones)  
3*  
3rd Byte  
Min (Tens)  
3*  
4th Byte  
Min (Ones)  
3*  
5th Byte  
Sec (Tens)  
3*  
6th Byte  
Time Sense  
BF  
Sec (Ones)  
3*  
E.g. (12:34:56)  
31  
32  
33  
34  
35  
36  
When the current time is not set, the value is fixed as “—” (0x2D).  
TC Data Sense  
For acquiring the remaining time in the current recording mode in hours, minutes and seconds for DVDs, and  
hours and minutes for videos.  
1st Byte  
2nd Byte  
3rd Byte  
4th Byte  
5th Byte  
6th Byte  
7th Byte  
8th Byte  
TC Data Sense  
Hr (Tens)  
Hr (Ones)  
Min (Tens)  
Min (Ones)  
Sec (Tens)  
Sec (Ones)  
Frame  
(Tens)  
Frame  
(Ones)  
D8  
3*  
3*  
3
3*  
3*  
3*  
3*  
3*  
3*  
E.g. (01:23:45)  
30  
32  
33  
34  
35  
30  
30  
E.g.: When remaining time is 1 hr 23 min 45 sec.  
VCR (hr and min only)  
DVD (hr, min and sec only)  
Frame is fixed as 0.  
CTL Data Sense  
CTL Data Sense  
For acquiring lapse counter of selected deck in hours, minutes and seconds.  
1st Byte  
2nd Byte  
3rd Byte  
4th Byte  
5th Byte  
6th Byte  
7th Byte  
8th Byte  
Hr (Tens)  
Hr (Ones)  
Min (Tens)  
Min (Ones)  
Sec (Tens)  
Sec (Ones)  
Frame  
(Tens)  
Frame  
(Ones)  
D9  
3*  
3*  
3*  
3*  
3*  
3*  
3*  
3*  
Eg. (01:23:45)  
30  
31  
32  
33  
34  
35  
30  
30  
E.g.: When time lapse counter is 1 hr 23 min 45 sec.  
D7 STATUS  
1byte  
2byte  
3byte  
4byte  
5byte  
During PAUSE  
0 (Fixed)  
SENSE  
bit7  
1 (Fixed)  
0 (Fixed)  
0 (Fixed)  
0 (Fixed)  
0 (Fixed)  
0 (Fixed)  
0 (Fixed)  
0 (Fixed)  
0 (Fixed)  
0 (Fixed)  
0 (Fixed)  
0 (Fixed)  
0 (Fixed)  
0 (Fixed)  
0 (Fixed)  
During PLAY  
bit6  
bit5  
bit4  
bit3  
bit2  
During FF  
During REW  
During STOP  
During STANDBY  
During Shuttle Search Forward  
During Shuttle Search Reverse  
0 (Fixed)  
Record Forbidden  
Cassette Not Inserted  
0 (Fixed)  
During CASSETTE  
EJECT  
0 (Fixed)  
bit1  
bit0  
0 (Fixed)  
0 (Fixed)  
0 (Fixed)  
0 (Fixed)  
During REC  
0 (Fixed)  
0 (Fixed)  
0 (Fixed)  
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EN  
90  
DD JVC  
SENSE  
1byte  
2byte  
3byte  
4byte  
bit7  
1 (Fixed)  
0 (Fixed)  
0 (Fixed)  
0 (Fixed)  
0 (Fixed)  
0 (Fixed)  
0 (Fixed)  
0 (Fixed)  
0 (Fixed)  
0 (Fixed)  
0 (Fixed)  
0 (Fixed)  
0 (Fixed)  
0 (Fixed)  
0 (Fixed)  
0 (Fixed)  
0 (Fixed)  
0 (Fixed)  
0 (Fixed)  
1 (Fixed)  
1 (Fixed)  
0 (Fixed)  
0 (Fixed)  
0 (Fixed)  
0 (Fixed)  
0 (Fixed)  
0 (Fixed)  
bit6  
bit5  
bit4  
bit3  
bit2  
bit1  
bit0  
During Playback of LP Recorded Tape  
0 (Fixed)  
0 (Fixed)  
0 (Fixed)  
0 (Fixed)  
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LIST OF TERMS  
A
P
A-B Repeat Playback ................................................ 32  
Accidental erasure prevention .................................... 46  
Active Video Calibration ............................................ 47  
Adjusting The Picture Quality ..................................... 33  
Angle Selection ........................................................ 26  
Audio Channel Selection ........................................... 27  
Audio Language/Sound Selection ............................... 26  
Auto Channel Set ..................................................... 21  
Auto Daylight Saving Time ........................................ 20  
Pan&Scan ................................................................ 22  
Play List ................................................................... 54  
Playback .............................................. 23 35, 43 45  
Playback Control (PBC) ............................................. 27  
Program Playback .................................................... 34  
Random Playback ..................................................... 34  
Recordable/playable discs ........................................... 8  
Recording ............................................ 36 37, 46 47  
Recording Medium And Format .................................... 9  
Recording Mode ....................................................... 36  
Recording Resume Function ................................ 36, 46  
Region Number .......................................................... 9  
Register Disc ............................................................ 56  
Repeat Playback ................................................ 32, 45  
Repeat Recording ..................................................... 47  
Resume Function ..................................................... 25  
C
Check, Cancel And Change Programs ...................42, 50  
D
Delete Program ........................................................ 53  
Digital TBC/NR ......................................................... 45  
Disc menu ............................................................... 24  
Disc Remaining Time ................................................ 37  
Discs For Playback Only ............................................. 8  
DVD menu ............................................................... 24  
S
SAP .................................................................. 37, 47  
Second Audio Recording ..................................... 37, 47  
Select The Switching Interval Of The Slide Show ......... 34  
Semiauto Clock Set .................................................. 20  
Setting The Progressive Mode ................................... 34  
Simulated Surround Effect ......................................... 33  
Skip Search ....................................................... 25, 44  
Slow Motion ....................................................... 25, 44  
Soundtrack Selection ................................................ 45  
Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame Playback ................. 25, 44  
Subtitle Selection ...................................................... 26  
E
Elapsed Recording Time Indication .......................37, 47  
F
File Structure Of Discs ................................................ 9  
Free Rate Function ................................................... 37  
G
Guide Channel Number ............................................. 74  
I
Index Search ............................................................ 44  
Instant Replay .....................................................30, 44  
T
Tape Position Indicator .............................................. 15  
Tape Remaining Time ............................................... 47  
Time Search ............................................................ 33  
Timer Programming .............................. 38 42, 48 50  
Top menu ................................................................ 24  
L
Last Function Memory ............................................... 77  
Letter Box ................................................................ 22  
Live Memory ............................................................ 27  
M
U
Manual Channel Set ................................................. 21  
Manual Clock Set ..................................................... 20  
Manual Tracking ....................................................... 45  
Marking Positions To Play Back Again Later ................ 25  
Menu/Audio/Subtitle Language Set ............................. 19  
Mode Lock ............................................................... 77  
Unplayable Discs ........................................................ 9  
Usable cassettes ...................................................... 43  
V
Variable Speed Search ........................................ 24, 44  
W
N
When Programs Overlap Each Other .................... 42, 50  
Next Function Memory .............................................. 45  
O
On-screen bar .......................................................... 31  
On-screen Language Set .......................................... 19  
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EN  
Printed in China  
1104MNH-SW-BJ  
US  
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