INSTRUCTIONS
DR-MH300SEK/BEK
HDD & DVD VIDEO RECORDER
®
EN
LPT1049-001A
MOISTURE CONDENSATION
Information for Users on Disposal of Old
Equipment
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.
Attention:
This symbol is only
valid in the European
Union.
[European Union]
This symbol indicates that the electrical and
electronic equipment should not be disposed as
general household waste at its end-of-life. Instead,
the product should be handed over to the
applicable collection point for the recycling of
electrical and electronic equipment for proper
treatment, recovery and recycling in accordance
with your national legislation.
DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY
JVC shall not be liable for any loss relating to the
unit’s failure to properly record, store or playback any
content (video, audio or otherwise) for any reason
whatsoever. Any applicable warranties shall only
cover replacement or repair of the effected unit, and
shall not apply to recovery or replacement of lost
content.
By disposing of this product correctly, you will help
to conserve natural resources and will help
prevent potential negative effects on the
environment and human health which could
otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste
handling of this product. For more information
about collection point and recycling of this
product, please contact your local municipal
office, your household waste disposal service or
the shop where you purchased the product.
Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal
of this waste, in accordance with national
legislation.
Precautions during Operation
The HDD will be spinning at high speed whenever
this unit is on. So note especially the following points
before use.
0 Do not subject to vibration or impact.
Subjecting to excessive impact can cause not only
recorded data to be corrupted but also damage to
the HDD.
Scratches or dirt on the recording side of a disc
may prevent proper playback and recording.
0 Do not pull out the power plug from the socket while
this unit is operating.
Cutting off the power suddenly while the HDD is
operating can cause not only data corruption but
also damage to the HDD. Be sure to turn off the unit
before pulling out the power plug.
(Business users)
If you wish to dispose of this product, please visit
our web page www.jvc-europe.com to obtain
information about the take-back of the product.
[Other Countries outside the European Union]
If you wish to dispose of this product, please do so
in accordance with applicable national legislation
or other rules in your country for the treatment of
old electrical and electronic equipment.
Effects from mobile phones
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.
ATTENTION:
0 The STANDBY/ON button does not completely shut
off mains power from the unit, but switches
operating current on and off.
0 When moving the product, press STANDBY/ON to
turn off the power, and wait at least 30 seconds
before unplugging the power cord. Then, wait at
least 2 minutes before moving the product.
0 When discarding batteries, environmental problems
must be considered and the local rules or laws
governing the disposal of these batteries must be
followed strictly.
Do not place objects that generate magnetic fields on
top of this unit
Some TVs or other appliances generate strong
magnetic fields. Do not place such appliances on top
of the unit as it may cause picture disturbance.
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Safety Precautions (continued)
^ NEVER guess or take chances with electrical equipment
Some Do’s and Don’ts on the Safe Use
of Equipment
of any kind^it is better to be safe than sorry!
IMPORTANT:
Connection to the mains supply in the United
Kingdom.
DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this
equipment.
If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points
in your home or the cable is too short to reach a
power point, then obtain a proper safety approved
extension lead/adapter or consult your dealer.
In the unlikely event of the plug fuse failing be
sure to replace the fuse only with an identical
approved type, as originally fitted, and to replace
the fuse cover. If the fuse fails again consult
your nearest JVC dealer.
If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off remove the
fuse and dispose of the plug immediately, to avoid a
possible shock hazard by inadvertent connection to
the mains supply.
If this product is not supplied fitted with a mains plug
then follow the instructions given below:
DO NOT make any connection to the Larger
Terminal coded E or Green.
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in
accordance with the following code:
This equipment has been designed and
manufactured to meet international safety
standards but, like any electrical equipment, care
must be taken if you are to obtain the best results
and safety is to be assured.
DO read the operating instructions before you attempt
to use the equipment.
DO ensure that all electrical connections (including
the mains plug, extension leads and
interconnections between pieces of equipment)
are properly made and in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions. Switch off and
withdraw the mains plug when making or
changing connections.
DO consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt about
the installation, operation or safety of your
equipment.
DO be careful with glass panels or doors on
equipment.
DON’T continue to operate the equipment if you are in
any doubt about it working normally, or if it is
damaged in any way^switch off, withdraw the
mains plug and consult your dealer.
DON’T remove any fixed cover as this may expose
dangerous voltages.
Blue to N (Neutral) or Black
DON’T leave equipment switched on when it is
unattended unless it is specifically stated that
it is designed for unattended operation or has
a standby mode. Switch off using the switch on
the equipment and make sure that your family
knows how to do this. Special arrangements
may need to be made for infirm or
Brown to L (Live) or Red
If these colours do not correspond with the terminal
identifications of your plug, connect as follows:
Blue wire to terminal coded N (Neutral) or coloured
Black.
Brown wire to terminal coded L (Live) or coloured
Red.
handicapped people.
If in doubt ^ consult a competent electrician.
DON’T use equipment such as personal stereos or
radios so that you are distracted from the
requirements of road safety. It is illegal to
watch television whilst driving.
DON’T listen to headphones at high volume, as such
use can permanently damage your hearing.
DON’T obstruct the ventilation of the equipment, for
example with curtains or soft furnishings.
Overheating will cause damage and shorten
the life of the equipment.
DON’T use makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs with
wood screws^to ensure complete safety
always fit the manufacturer’s approved stand
or legs with the fixings provided according to
the instructions.
DON’T allow electrical equipment to be exposed to
rain or moisture.
ABOVE ALL...
^ NEVER let anyone especially children push anything into
holes, slots or any other opening in the case^this could
result in a fatal electrical shock;
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Precautions
TRADEMARK AND LICENSE INFORMATION
Copyrights
Manufactured under license from
Dolby Laboratories. ADolbyB and the
double-D symbol are trademarks of
Dolby Laboratories.
0 Recordings from TV broadcasts or pre-recorded
material cannot be used without the consent of the
right-holder under copyright law, except for
personal enjoyment.
0 Software or broadcasts containing copyright
protection signals cannot be recorded or dubbed.
ADTSB and ADTS DIGITAL OUTB are
trademarks of Digital Theater Systems,
Inc.
This product incorporates copyright protection
technology that is protected by U.S. patents and
other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright
protection technology must be authorized by
Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is
prohibited.
0 Note that broadcasting for profit or public viewing,
material recorded/edited using this unit even in
miniaturised screens, may infringe on authors’
rights protected by copyright law.
Backup of Recorded Contents
0 It is advisable to back up discs containing
important recordings regularly (every few years).
Although digital signals do not deteriorate, failure to
play back or record may arise from the effects of
aging on the disc depending on its storage
environment.
0 Recorded data may be corrupted if an outage
occurs while this unit is operating. Programmes
recorded on the HDD should be dubbed to DVD
early as a safeguard against HDD failure.
GUIDE Plus+, SHOWVIEW,
®
VIDEO Plus+, G-LINK are (1)
registered trademarks or trademarks
of, (2) manufactured under license
from and (3) subject of various
international patents and patent applications owned
by, or licensed to, Gemstar-TV Guide International,
Inc. and/or its related affiliates.
.
GEMSTAR-TV GUIDE INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND/
OR ITS RELATED AFFILIATES ARE NOT IN ANY WAY
LIABLE FOR THE ACCURACY OF THE PROGRAM
SCHEDULE INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE
GUIDE PLUS+ SYSTEM. IN NO EVENT SHALL
GEMSTAR-TV GUIDE INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND /
OR ITS RELATED AFFILIATES BE LIABLE FOR ANY
AMOUNTS REPRESENTING LOSS OF PROFITS,
LOSS OF BUSINESS, OR INDIRECT, SPECIAL, OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IN CONNECTION
WITH THE PROVISION OR USE OF ANY
0 Recorded programmes or data cannot be restored
once the DVD disc or HDD is damaged.
INFORMATION, EQUIPMENT, OR SERVICES
RELATING TO THE GUIDE PLUS+ SYSTEM.
i-LINK is a trademark of Sony Corp.
HDMI is a trademark of HDMI
Licensing, LLC.
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Check Out These Capabilities
Feel at ease even on long business trips
Fully recordable max. 300 hours
(HDD Capacity: 160 GB) (with recording mode at FR480)
Equipped with a high capacity hard disk (HDD) to record more of your favourite
programmes. [ P84]
Dub DV tapes
(Equipped with DV input terminal)
Connect with a DV camcorder, and you
can dub DV tapes to the HDD/DVD on this
unit. [ P70]
Even I can programme a timer
Easy programming from the
TV
GUIDE
programme listing
(Equipped with programme listing, AThe
GUIDE Plus+ SystemB)
Programme easily from the programme listing on
the TV screen. [
P46]
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Doing this and that is a breeze!
It’s okay if you don’t know how to operate
Help is available
(Help Guide)
View simple explanations using the
button on the remote control when you
have difficulty operating this unit. [ P83]
Record copy-once
programmes on DVD-R
Supports DVD-R (VR mode) recording.
[
P67]
Even I can play back
Record and play back using DVD-RAM/-RW/-R discs
(Equipped with DVD Multi Drive)
Choose from DVD-RAM, DVD-RW and DVD-R discs to match your purpose. [
P12]
Play a variety of discs
(Super Multi Playback)
In addition to DVD-RAM, DVD-RW and DVD-R, +RW and +R discs are
also playable. [
P12]
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Common Ways to Use
Recommended ways of using this unit!
Start off by recording to the HDD
Fully recordable
Max. 300 hours
(with recording mode at
FR480) [
P84]
HDD
PR
RAM/RW
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HDD
DVD
NAVIGATION GUIDE
ENTER
PUSH-OPEN
PR
()
Delete unwanted
programmes
watched
ABasic RecordingB [
ATimer Programming Using
Programme Listing (The
GUIDE Plus+ System)B [ P46]
P40]
ADeleting/Protecting a
ProgrammeB [
P80]
To cut away excess portions
or commercials
To transfer VHS
tape contents
to DVD discs
ADeleting ScenesB [
P81]
ADubbing from DV Camcorder/
Video Cassette RecorderB
To watch only favourite scenes
[
P70]
AGathering Favourite Scenes (Play List Creation)B [
P76]
Dub to DVD discs for long-term storage
ADubbingB [ P66]
ADubbing between HDD and DVD DeckB [ P68]
Which discs to use?
How much can be recorded onto one
disc?
AAbout DiscsB [ P12]
ARecording ModeB [ P84]
To watch on other DVD players
AWatching on Other DVD Players (Finalising)B [
P65]
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How to choose a DVD disc
At times like these
Usable DVD discs
DVD-RW
To record repeatedly
DVD-RAM
Approx. 1000
times
Approx. 100K
times
To play on other units
DVD-R
(Video mode)
Recording on DVD-R (Video mode) is
recommended.
0 Be sure to finalise after recording.
[
P65]
To perform high speed
dubbing from the HDD
DVD-RAM
DVD-R
DVD-RW
HDD
DVD
Max. approx.
8x speed
Max. approx.
3x speed
Max. approx.
4x speed
0 When performing high speed dubbing, choose a high speed
DVD disc. [ P68]
To record programmes
that are only recordable
once
CPRM-compliant
DVD-RW (VR mode) DVD-R (VR mode)
CPRM-compliant
CPRM-compliant
DVD-RAM
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(Formatting [ P64])
Not sure which disc to use
DVD-RAM is recommended.
DVD-RAM
0 Does not require formatting.
0 Able to record repeatedly, or edit such as
deleting unwanted parts.
For details on the types of discs, see AAbout DiscsB [ P12].
When using DVD-RW, DVD-R
Formatting is necessary. [ P64]
With DVD-RW
VR mode
0 Format in either VR mode or Video mode.
0 Able to format as many times as desired.
0 When you wish to record repeatedly or edit such as
deleting unwanted parts.
(Unable to record repeatedly with DVD-R.)
With DVD-R
0 Deleting recorded programmes will increase the disc
remaining time.
(Does not increase for DVD-R.)
0 When you wish to record programmes that are only
recordable once.
(Use a CPRM-compliant disc.)
0 Format using new discs only for VR mode.
0 It will be in Video mode when not formatted.
0 Unable to reformat.
Video mode
0 When you wish to play back on other DVD players.
0 Unable to edit such as deleting unwanted parts.
0 Deleting recorded programmes will not increase the
disc remaining time.
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Getting Started
Contents
Some Do’s and Don’ts on the Safe Use of Equipment ........ 4
Copyrights ......................................................................... 5
When the Recording/Playback Lens is Dirty..................... 13
How to Use this Manual ............................................. 14
Operation of the Menu Screen......................................... 14
DR-MH300SEK/BEK
HDD & DVD VIDEO RECORDER
Preparations
Receiving via Antenna ............................................... 18
Connect Using HDMI Cable............................................ 21
Dubbing from DV Camcorder/Video Cassette
Types of Area................................................................... 33
Clock Setting............................................................... 35
VIDEO Plus+ Guide Channel Set............................... 38
Basic Operations
40
Basic Recording ......................................................... 40
Basic Playback (Library Database Navigation)........ 42
Usable Buttons during Playback............................... 44
Timer Programming Guide ........................................ 45
Timer Programming Using Programme Listing
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RAM/RW
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(The GUIDE Plus+ System) .............................. 46
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Move Scenes....................................................................79
Add Scenes ......................................................................79
Deleting a Programme .....................................................80
in the Programme Listing ...........................................47
Manual Timer Programming
Searching Programmes for Timer Programming
To Search by Keyword .....................................................51
VIDEO Plus+ Timer Programming............................. 52
Changing or Cancelling a Timer Programme
(The GUIDE Plus+ System)............................... 56
Checking, Changing or Cancelling a Timer
(HDD & DVD-RAM/-RW/-R)......................................59
Watching DVD Videos.....................................................60
Audio, Subtitle and Angle Selection .................................61
Playing Back MP3 & JPEG Files................................ 63
Description of Each Setting ..............................................96
Dubbing
66
Dubbing........................................................................ 66
Recordable Once Only Programmes
Dubbing between HDD and DVD Deck...................... 68
Recorder............................................................. 70
Editing
Modify Thumbnail............................................................73
Modify Category...............................................................73
Creating Programme Title .......................................... 74
Creating/Deleting Chapters (Marks).......................... 75
Gathering Favourite Scenes (Play List Creation)..... 76
Q&A ............................................................................108
Troubleshooting........................................................110
On-screen Message ..................................................112
Specifications............................................................114
List of Terms..............................................................115
Verify the Accessories
AA Battery x 2
RF cable
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Infrared remote control unit
21-pin SCART cable
IR blaster (G-LINK)
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About Discs
Recordable/Playable Discs
Disc type
Live
Recording
mode
Repeated
recording
Formatting
Memory Editing Finalising
Playback
HDD
Built-in
3
3
3
3
3
DVD-RAM 12 cm: 4.7 GB/9.4 GB (*1)
8 cm: 1.4 GB/2.8 GB (*1)
Ver. 2.0
Ver. 2.1
3
3
3
VR mode
Ver. 2.1/3x
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
DVD-RW
DVD-R
VR mode
Video mode
VR mode
12 cm: 4.7 GB
8 cm: 1.4 GB
Ver. 1.1
Ver. 1.1/2x
Ver. 1.2/4x
12 cm: 4.7 GB
8 cm: 1.4 GB
General
3
Ver. 2.0
Ver. 2.0/4x/8x
Ver. 2.1/16x
3
Video mode
*1 The 9.4 GB and 2.8 GB DVD-RAM discs stated in the table refers to double-sided discs, not double-layered
discs.
Discs for Playback Only
Disc type
Description
Commercially available video disc (e.g. movies, music)
The region number playable on this unit is A2B.
DVD Video
(example of playable region number indications)
Converts discs in TV formats other than PAL format (e.g. NTSC format), to PAL
format for playback.
DVD Audio
Video CD
Commercially available music DVD
Discs marked as playable with DVD player can be played.
Commercially available video disc
Super
Video CD
CD-DA
Music CD
DTS music CDs can also be played. (Decoder required separately.)
MP3 and JPEG files in music CD format as well as AISO9660B or Joliet format can
be played.
CD-ROM
JPEG files playable on this unit must conform to JFIF/Baseline process, and the
maximum resolution is 2,812 pixels in width by 2,112 pixels in height.
(Includes CD-R or CD-RW recorded in Video CD/Super Video CD format.)
CD-R/
RW
0 +R/+RW discs recorded and finalised in Video mode can be played. ADVDB will be displayed on the front display
panel.
0 CDs recorded in Packet Write format cannot be played.
0 The performance of CDs that do not conform to CD-DA standards (e.g. copy control CDs) cannot be guaranteed.
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Unplayable Discs
Cartridge-enclosed DVD-RAM
0 DVD-RAM (2.6 GB/5.2 GB)
0 Cartridge-enclosed DVD-RAM is not supported.
Remove the disc from its cartridge before use. For
details on removable discs (TYPE2, TYPE4), refer to
their manuals.
0 DVD-R DL (single-sided double-layered)
0 +R DL (single-sided double-layered)
0 DVD-R for Authoring
0 CD-ROM/R/RW (including PhotoCD, CD-G)
0 DDCD (1.3 GB Double Density CD)
0 HDCD (High Density CD)
Caution for DualDisc Playback
Never use discs with their seals or labels peeled off;
discs in unusual shapes rather than circular ones; badly
warped discs; cracked discs and others.
The non-DVD side of a DualDisc does not comply with
the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard. Therefore,
the use of non-DVD side of a DualDisc on this unit is
not recommended.
Care of Discs
Disc Storage
0 Dirt such as fingerprints or dust on the disc may result
in distortions in images or sounds. Always keep clean
with a soft cloth.
0 Gently wipe from the centre of the disc towards the
edge with a soft cloth.
0 For stubborn stains, wipe using a cloth dampened
with a little water, then finish with a dry cloth.
0 Never use thinner or
benzene, alcohol,
conventional record cleaners
or anti-static sprays. It may
damage the disc.
0 Avoid storing in the following places.
• Humid or dusty places and places prone to fungus.
• Places exposed to direct sunlight or near heaters.
• Inside a vehicle in summer.
0 Do not drop or subject to impact.
0 Put into the case and store upright.
0 Stacking, propping or dropping without putting it in a
case may result in deformation and cracks.
When the Recording/Playback Lens is
Dirty
Handling of Discs
0 Extended use may lead to dust or dirt adhering to the
recording/playback lens and preventing normal
recording or playback.
Removing the disc
Placing the disc
0 Cleaning with a commercially available DVD lens
cleaner every six months is recommended, although
it also depends on the frequency of use and the
installation environment.
0 Refer to the lens cleaner manual on how to clean.
Correct way to hold the disc
0 Avoid touching the recording/playback surface.
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Operation of the Menu Screen
How to Use this Manual
ABCDEFGHIJK
0 Applicable media are highlighted on the above icons.
0 The menu screen will be displayed when any of the
following buttons is pressed.
SET UP, GUIDE, NAVIGATION, EDIT, PROG,
DUBBING, HELP
0 Select options using the Selection Keys (FGDE) on
the remote control.
TV
DVD
SELECT
0 Option
HELP
A light green item with a small
arrow, on the menu screen.
However, it is not light green in
colour in the GUIDE Plus+
system.
0 Confirm using ENTER.
GUIDE
EDIT
PROG
Selection
Keys
(FGDE)
NAVIGATION
A
CONFIRM
RETURN
Example
DUBBING
A Select an item.
SET UP
INITIAL SET UP
SELECT
CLOCK SET
2005
CONFIRM
0 Buttons to use in each step are denoted by step
numbers.
0 Options are prominently shown as pop-ups in the
screen illustration on this manual.
0 Other buttons to use are denoted by button names.
0 Press RETURN to return to the previous menu screen
or the broadcast screen.
0 Simple operations are displayed on the left or bottom
in most menu screens.
(Bottom screen display)
About this Manual
ENTER
SET UP
EXIT
SELECT WITH @
THEN PRESS [ENTER]
PRESS [SETUP] TO EXIT
SELECT
The text in this manual mainly describes operations
that use the remote control.
0 Remote control buttons are expressed as button
0 Verify the settings, then press the initial button again
to exit the menu screen and return to the broadcast
screen.
names.
0 Options on the menu screen are enclosed in double
inverted commas as in AoptionB.
Supplementary descriptions in this manual.
0 NOTE: Describes relevant information.
0 IMPORTANT: Describes limitations on functions or
operation.
0 CAUTION: Indicates a cause of malfunction or the
possibility of recordings being erased.
0
: Denotes the relevant page.
0 A - m : Numbers attached to items in the setup
menu.
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Functions of Each Part
Front View
Display the Library Database Navigation screen
Confirm
Open/Close
PR
Change channels
NAVIGATION GUIDE
ENTER
(Up/Down)
Select
(Up/Down/Left/Right)
DV
DV IN
Stop
F-1
Play
Show programme listing
Infrared receptor
Operate HDD
Operate DVD
Disc tray
PR
RAM/RW
HDD
DVD
NAVIGATION GUIDE
ENTER
STANDBY/ON
DV
IN/OUT
DV
F-1
S-VIDEO
VIDEO L(MONO) AUDIO
R
Dubbing
Recording
Connect video
Connect DV
camcorder
Power (On/Off)
PR
cassette
RAM/RW
NAVIGATION GUIDE
ENTER
recorder, etc.
[
P23]
PUSH-OPEN
[
P23]
PR
II
Press at PUSH - OPEN
to open the cover.
Front Display Panel
Information Display during Disc Playback
Group
Surround indicator
Title
VPS/PDC reception indicator
VPS/PDC recording indicator
Track
Linear PCM indicator
Chapter
Playback mode indicator
Disc operation indicator
Video indicator
LPCM
VPS/PDC
FR
XP SP LP EP
VR + RW VCD
HDD DVD RAM
VR mode disc
indicator
-
-
HDD mode indicator
Recording/Playback time/Clock
display
With information display in alphabet.
Disc remaining time indicator
Recording mode
indicator
Indicates the rate
during FR.
Disc type indicator
Image output indicator
Progressive Output
Receiving channel display
CH lights up.
0 There are 4 levels of brightness that can be set for the front display panel. Setup Menu ADIMMER (DURING POWER
ON)B [ P102] c
0 Messages may be displayed depending on the operation.
• When the power plug is inserted: Alternating display of APLEASEB and AWAITB.
• When a disc is loaded: AREADINGB
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Functions of Each Part (continued)
Remote Control
TV input switch
TV/DVD remote control selector
Usually set to DVD
View Help [ P83]
Open/Close disc tray
Operate HDD
Power (On/Off)
Operate DVD
TV volume
Enter numbers (Number Keys)
Switch channels
Cancel [ P37, 69]
Channel Up/Down
Page Up/Down in the GUIDE Plus+
system
Auxiliary
Switch to external input
View programme information in the
Enter into memory/marking [ P43, 69]
GUIDE Plus+ system [
P47]
(TV mute)
Programming the timer [
Editing [ P72]
P52, 54]
Enter/Exit the GUIDE Plus+ system
[
P46]
Display TOP menu [
During DVD Video playback
P60]
Watch recorded programme [ P42]
Confirm
Select
Return to previous screen
Display the menu [ P60]
Basic recording/playback operations
[
P41, 44]
Next Day/Previous Day in the
GUIDE Plus+ system [
P46]
Display screen information [ P39, 95]
Shift back a little and replay [ P44]
Yellow button on the programme listing
Green button on the programme listing
Switch time display [
Red button on the programme listing
P44]
Skip forward a little [ P44]
Blue button on the programme listing
Set recording mode [ P84]
DVD Video playback settings [ P61]
Sound/Subtitles/Camera Angle
Check disc remaining time
Switch bilingual sound
View recording screen [ P59]
During Live Memory Playback
[
P61, 92]
Switch to broadcast screen [ P59]
Perform basic setup [
P98]
Dubbing [
P68]
Switch image output [ P62]
Recording with VPS/PDC j
NOTES: (Regarding batteries)
......................................................................................................................
0 If the remote control’s functional distance becomes shorter, the batteries are depleted. At times like this, replace
with new batteries. Insert them correctly in the directions indicated for F and G.
0 If problems occur while using the remote control, remove the batteries, then re-insert them after more than 5
minutes and try again.
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Selecting Devices to Connect
9 Connection methods vary with the devices used. Refer also to the manuals of the devices to be
connected.
9 Turn off the devices before connecting.
Install if using the GUIDE Plus+ system via external
receiver.
Placing the IR Blaster (G-LINK)
Antenna
External receiver
Cable, satellite broadcast
External receiver
Do not place obstructions between
the IR blaster (G-LINK) and the
external receiver’s infrared receptor.
Rear View
Connect with IR blaster (G-LINK)
Connect with antenna or cable
Connect with video output of
Connect with TV input
external device
Cooling fan Power cord
Via HDMI
Or with input of external receiver
ANTENNA
IN
COMPONENT
Y
VIDEO OUT
L-1
DIGITAL OUT
PCM/STREAM
COAXIAL
L-2
PB
LEFT
IN/OUT
IN/DECODER
AUDIO
OUT
HDMI OUT
OUT
RIGHT
PR
G-LINK
Connect with amplifier’s digital input
Via Digital Audio (Coaxial)
Connect with TV’s antenna
terminal
Connect with TV input
Via SCART connector
Connect with TV or amplifier input
Using Audio cable
Connect with TV input
Via Component video
Amplifier
TV
JVC
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Receiving via External Receiver
Connect Using SCART Cable
TO CABLE OR ANTENNA
External receiver
ANT IN
TO TV
TO TV
TO VCR
*1
IR blaster (G-LINK)
(supplied)
RF cable
(not supplied)
SCART cable
(not supplied)
ANTENNA
L-1
IN/OUT
L-2
IN/DECODER
G-LINK
IN
TENNA
IN
COMPONENT
Y
VIDEO OUT
L-1
DIGITAL OUT
PCM/STREAM
COAXIAL
L-2
PB
LEFT
IN/OUT
IN/DECODER
AUDIO
OUT
HDMI OUT
OUT
RIGHT
PR
G-LINK
ANTENNA
OUT
RF cable
(supplied)
SCART cable
(supplied)
EXT IN
ANT IN
*1 Depending on the IR blaster (G-LINK)
connected to G-LINK, the external receiver
can be controlled using the GUIDE Plus+
system.
JVC
TV
Do not place obstructions between the IR
blaster (G-LINK) and the external
receiver’s infrared receptor.
IMPORTANT:
......................................................................................................................
0 Leave the external receiver on during timer recording standby.
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Receiving via External Receiver (continued)
Connect Using Component Video Cable
TO CABLE OR ANTENNA
External receiver
ANT IN
TO TV
TO TV
TO VCR
IR blaster (G-LINK)
(supplied)
RF cable
(not supplied)
SCART cable
(supplied)
ANTENNA
V
ID
E
O
O
U
T
L
-2
AUDIO
OUT
G-LINK
IN
COMPONENT
IN/DECODER
TENNA
IN
COMPONENT
Y
VIDEO OUT
DIGITAL OUT
PCM/STREAM
AXIAL
L-2
P
B
R
LEFT
IN/OUT
IN/DECODER
AUDIO
HDMI OUT
OUT
OUT
RIGHT
P
G-LINK
AN
T
ENNA
OUT
Component video cable
(not supplied)
Green: Y
Blue: PB
RF cable
(supplied)
Red: PR
Audio cable
(not supplied)
-IN PUT-
COMPONENT
Y
P
B
ANT IN
PR
AUDIO L
AUDIO R
JVC
TV
IMPORTANT:
......................................................................................................................
0 To use the component output, be sure to set the following. Setup Menu AL-1 OUTPUTB = ACOMPONENTB
[
P103] i
Otherwise, the proper image will not be displayed.
0 Leave the external receiver on during timer recording standby.
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Connect Using HDMI Cable
TO CABLE OR ANTENNA
External receiver
ANT IN
TO TV
TO TV
TO VCR
IR blaster (G-LINK)
(supplied)
RF cable
(not supplied)
SCART cable
(supplied)
ANTENNA
IN
L-2
HDMI OUT
G-LINK
IN/DECODER
TENNA
COMPONENT
IN
Y
VIDEO OUT
L-1
DIGITAL OUT
PCM/STREAM
COAXIAL
L-2
PB
LEFT
IN/OUT
IN/DECODER
AUDIO
OUT
HDMI OUT
OUT
RIGHT
PR
G-LINK
ANTENNA
OUT
HDMI cable
(not supplied)
RF cable
(supplied)
ANT IN
HDMI IN
JVC
TV
IMPORTANT:
......................................................................................................................
0 The default setting for the image output format will be A576iB. If there is no display on the screen, set the output
format. ASwitching the Image Output FormatB [ P62]
0 When both the HDMI cable and SCART cable are connected, be sure to set the following. Setup Menu AL-1
OUTPUTB = ACOMPONENTB [ P103] i
Otherwise, images from the [HDMI OUT] terminal will not be displayed.
0 Leave the external receiver on during timer recording standby.
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Receiving via External Receiver (continued)
Connect Using HDMI - DVI Cable
TO CABLE OR ANTENNA
External receiver
TO TV
ANT IN
TO TV
TO VCR
IR blaster (G-LINK)
(supplied)
RF cable
(not supplied)
SCART cable
(supplied)
HDMI OUT
ANTENNA
IN
L-2
AUDIO
OUT
G-LINK
IN/DECODER
NTENNA
COMPONENT
IN
Y
VIDEO OUT
L-1
DIGITAL OUT
PCM/STREAM
AXIAL
L-2
PB
LEFT
IN/OUT
IN/DECODER
AUDIO
OUT
HDMI OUT
OUT
RIGHT
PR
G-LINK
ANTENNA
OUT
HDMI to DVI
conversion cable
(not supplied)
RF cable
(supplied)
Audio cable
(not supplied)
DVI IN
ANT IN
AUDIO L
AUDIO R
JVC
TV
IMPORTANT:
......................................................................................................................
0 Refer also to the TV manual for connection.
0 Devices with DVI terminal (PC displays, etc.) that are not compatible with the copyright protection system (HDCP)
cannot be used.
0 Set to progressive scan output (A576pB or A720pB) if viewing with a TV that supports progressive scan. (The q mark
lights up on the front display panel.) [ P62]
0 Leave the external receiver on during timer recording standby.
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Dubbing from DV Camcorder/Video Cassette Recorder
F-1
S-VIDEO VIDEO
DV
IN/OUT
L(MONO) -AUDIO- R
PR
RAM/RW
HDD
DVD
NAVIGATION GUIDE
ENTER
STANDBY/ON
DV
DV
IN/OUT
F-1
S-VIDE
IDEO O) A
R
S-video cable
(not supplied)
Open the connector
cover.
Audio/Video cable
(not supplied)
DV cable (VC-VDV204U)
(not supplied)
-OUTPUT-
S-VIDEO
Video Recorder/Player
VIDEO
AUDIO L
AUDIO R
DV IN/OUT
DV camcorder
IMPORTANT:
NOTE:
........................................................
........................................................
0 When connecting the unit to a device equipped with
a DV input connector, be sure to use the optional DV
cable (VC-VDV204U).
0 The [DV IN/OUT] terminal works bidirectionally.
Listening with Digital Audio (Theatre Surround)
ANTENNA
COMPONENT
IN
Y
VIDEO OUT
L-1
DIGITAL OUT
PCM/STREAM
COAXIAL
L-2
PB
LEFT
IN/OUT
IN/DECODER
AUDIO
OUT
HDMI OUT
OUT
RIGHT
PR
G-LINK
Digital Audio coaxial cable
(not supplied)
PCM/STREAM
COAXIAL
DIGITAL IN
Audio/Video Amplifier
COAXIAL
IMPORTANT:
......................................................................................................................
0 See ASoundB [ P92].
0 It is not possible to switch the audio for bilingual programmes recorded on DVD-RAM, DVD-RW (VR mode) or
DVD-R (VR mode).
In such cases, set the following. Setup Menu ADIGITAL AUDIO OUTB = APCM ONLYB [ P98] D
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Setup Procedures
9 In order to use this unit correctly, set each item in the following steps.
When connecting an antenna and TV,
A Turn on the TV.
B Switch the TV to the input (EXT-1, EXT-2, etc.) connected with this unit.
C Insert the unit’s power plug into the socket.
0 APLEASEB and AWAITB blink alternately on the front display panel as the unit starts up. (Takes around 40
seconds.)
D When “PLEASE” and “WAIT” go off, turn on the unit.
0 Auto setup begins automatically, and the country select screen is displayed.
E Select your country.
UNITED KINGDOM, IRELAND
For TV that supports T-V Link
ASetting Receiving
APreset DownloadB [ P27]
If unable to receive
properly
ChannelsB [
P36]
AAuto SetupB [ P25]
AVIDEO Plus+ Guide
Channel SetB [ P38]
AClock SettingB [ P35]
ASetting On-screen LanguageB [ P28]
ASetting TV Screen SizeB [ P29]
If you do not use the GUIDE Plus+ system
AThe GUIDE Plus+ System SetupB [
P30]
Exit
Turn off this unit.
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A Turn on the unit.
Auto Setup
HDD
STANDBY/ON
9 Auto setup is a function to easily set this
unit’s receiving channel, clock and guide
programme number by selecting the region.
STANDBY/ON
0 To turn on using the unit, press STANDBY/ON.
0 The area selection screen will be displayed
PREPARATION:
........................................................
automatically.
0 Switch TV/DVD on the remote control to DVD.
B Select your country name.
SELECT
UNITED KINGDOM
IRELAND
TV
DVD
A
CONFIRM
RETURN
C Select “AUTO SET”.
SELECT
AUTO SET
CONFIRM
B - D
0 The AUTO SET screen will be displayed, and
auto setup is performed.
AUTO SET
PLEASE WAIT ...
CONFIRM
CANCEL
0 While AUTO SET is in progress, AAUTOB will be
displayed on the front display panel. Do NOT
press any button on the unit or the remote control
during this time. To cancel, press ENTER.
IMPORTANT:
........................................................
The ASCAN COMPLETEDB screen will be displayed
when AUTO SET is completed.
0 In areas where the PDC (Programme Delivery
Control) signals are not transmitted, the clock and
guide programme number cannot be automatically
set.
D Exit setup.
CONFIRM
B Continued on the next page
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Auto Setup (continued)
If auto setup was successful
If auto setup was unsuccessful
The channel and correct time will be displayed on the
front display panel.
The clock display on the front display panel will be
A- - : - -B. The channel may also not be displayed.
0 If VIDEO Plus+ timer programming is performed, the
guide programme number can be verified.
0 Check the antenna cable connection, switch off the
power, then perform auto setup all over again.
0 Set channels manually for broadcast stations with
poor reception.
See ASetting Receiving ChannelsB [ P36].
See AVIDEO Plus+ Timer ProgrammingB [ P52].
IMPORTANT:
........................................................
0 After auto setup, check the channels that were set. If
the same broadcast station was set to multiple
channels, delete the ones with poor reception. See
ADeleting a channelB [ P37]. If the same broadcast
station was set to multiple channels, the programme
listing may not be displayed properly.
If you have any difficulty with the above procedures call the JVC Customer Service Hot Line on 0870 330
5000.
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Perform step A-B [ P25] of AAuto SetupB.
C Select “T-V LINK”.
SELECT
Preset Download
9 If using a TV that provides the T-V Link
function, channel settings can be
downloaded from the TV by connecting with
a SCART cable.
T-V LINK
CONFIRM
PREPARATION:
........................................................
0 The AT-V LINKB screen will be displayed, and
auto setup is performed.
0 Switch TV/DVD on the remote control to DVD.
SELECT
T-V LINK
TV
DVD
PLEASE WAIT ...
CANCEL
CONFIRM
The ASCAN COMPLETEDB screen will be displayed
when T-V LINK is completed.
D Exit setup.
C, D
CONFIRM
T-V Link functions
Other than the downloading of settings, the
following can also be done.
TV Auto Power On
If the play button on this unit is pressed, the TV
will be turned on and be switched to the input
connected with this unit.
Unit Auto Standby
You can use your TV’s remote control to turn off
this unit.
IMPORTANT:
........................................................
Direct Rec
0 Check that the SCART cable to use is fully wired.
0 In areas where the PDC (Programme Delivery
Control) signals are not transmitted, the clock and
guide programme number cannot be automatically
set.
Channels being watched on TV can be recorded
instantly.
See ADIRECT RECB [ P41].
0 Refer also to the TV manual for details on
T-V Link.
NOTE:
........................................................
0 There are systems such as EasyLink, Megalogic,
SMARTLINK, Q-Link, and DATA LOGIC with
similar functions. The compatibility and
0 Settings can also be made from Setup Menu AINITIAL
SET UPB N ATUNER SETB N AAUTO SETB.
available functions may differ by system.
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A Access the setup menu.
Setting On-screen
Language
9 Set the language for menu display on the
B Select “FUNCTION SET UP”.
C Select “DISPLAY SET”.
SELECT
screen.
PREPARATION:
........................................................
FUNCTION SET UP
DISPLAY SET
0 Switch TV/DVD on the remote control to DVD.
TV
DVD
D Select “ON SCREEN LANGUAGE”.
SELECT
CONFIRM
ON SCREEN LANGUAGE
ENGLISH
E Select the desired language.
B - E
SELECT
ENGLISH
ON SCREEN LANGUAGE
CONFIRM
A, F
F Exit setup.
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A Access the setup menu.
Setting TV Screen Size
9 Set in accordance with the monitor type of
the connected TV and others.
B Select “FUNCTION SET UP”.
C Select “VIDEO IN/OUT”.
FUNCTION SET UP
SELECT
VIDEO IN/OUT
D Select “MONITOR TYPE”.
SELECT
MONITOR TYPE
4:3LB
B - E
CONFIRM
E Select the monitor type of your TV.
A, F
SELECT
MONITOR TYPE
4:3LB
4:3LB
4:3PS
16:9AUTO
16:9FIX
CONFIRM
MONITOR TYPE
F Exit setup.
A4:3LBB (Letterbox conversion)
Select this if the aspect ratio of your TV is 4:3
(conventional TV). When displaying a 16:9 wide image,
it is displayed in full screen with a black band at the top
and bottom.
A4:3PSB (Pan & Scan)
Select this if the aspect ratio of your TV is 4:3
(conventional TV). When displaying a wide image, it is
displayed with the left and right cropped.
A16:9AUTOB (Wide television conversion)
Select this if the aspect ratio of your TV is 16:9 (wide
TV). When displaying a 4:3 image, the TV will adjust
accordingly.
A16:9FIXB (Wide television conversion)
Select this if the aspect ratio of your TV is 16:9 (wide
TV). When displaying a 4:3 image, this unit will adjust
accordingly.
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A Access the GUIDE Plus+ system.
The GUIDE Plus+ System
Setup
0 AGridB of the Menu Bar is selected.
B Select “Setup”.
9 Before using the GUIDE Plus+ system, you
need to perform initial setup to enable
receiving of the host channel carrying the
programme data. Take note of the setting
especially if you are using an external
receiver. For more information on setting up
the GUIDE Plus+ system, please visit
www.europe.guideplus.com.
0 ASetup is hidden on the right of the Menu Bar.
B
Press Selection Key
(E) repeatedly until it appears.
C Select “Settings”.
SELECT
Setup
Settings
CONFIRM
0 Check that the ALanguageB and ACountryB
options are as set by auto setup.
F
Number
D Enter the postal code.
G
Keys
A Select APostal CodeB.
SELECT
A, E
F
CONFIRM
B - D
0 The entry screen for postal code will be
displayed.
E
B Enter the number.
SELECT
= = = = =
CONFIRM
IMPORTANT:
........................................................
0 Can also be entered using the Number Keys.
0 For information on the GUIDE Plus+ system, see the
following page. AThe GUIDE Plus+ SystemB [
C Confirm.
P32]
0 If you are using an external receiver, set your external
receiver channel to an appropriate host channel. See
AHost Channel ListB [ P33].
0 If you have moved to an area where the GUIDE Plus+
system is not available, press ENTER without entering
the postal code at the APostal CodeB entry screen, or
set ACountryB to AOthersB.
CONFIRM
0 Press ENTER when the confirmation screen is
displayed.
0 Returns to the ASetupB screen.
If not using an external receiver
E Exit setup.
Proceed to step F on the next page.
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If using an external receiver
Download programme data before using
the GUIDE Plus+ system
E Set up the external receiver.
A Select AExternal Receiver 1B.
SELECT
F / G Turn off this unit.
External Receiver 1
None
CONFIRM
0 It takes about 24 hours to download sufficient data.
0 If the unit is turned on while downloading, the
download will be cancelled.
0 The programme listing data download is given
priority from 03:00 to 04:30, and VPS/PDC recording
cannot be performed properly. Set AVPS/PDCB to
AOFFB if performing timer recording at this time.
B Check the message screen.
0 AEPGB is displayed on the front display panel during
downloading.
0 If you are using an external receiver, leave it on and
CONFIRM
tune to your Host Channel. AHost Channel ListB
C Select and confirm on the type of
[
P33]
reception.
0 Select ACableB, ASatelliteB or ATerrestrialB.
If your external receiver is not in the list
(Alternate Setup)
SELECT
Operate from step E.
A Select and confirm on ANoneB for the brand
setting.
Terrestrial
CONFIRM
B Exit setup.
D Select and confirm on the provider.
E Select and confirm on the brand.
F Select and confirm on the socket.
C Tune the external receiver’s channel to the host
channel.
0 Refer to AHost Channel ListB [ P33].
D Leave the external receiver on.
0 Specify the terminal connected to the external
receiver.
G After the message is displayed, check
E Turn off this unit, and wait for one night.
and confirm on the connection.
0 The control signals are transmitted to the
external receiver in the test.
H Confirm the completion message.
The GUIDE Plus+ system will be automatically
updated. As new receivers will be added, search for
your receiver and complete the settings.
In order to use the programme listing, you need to
download the programme data using the new settings.
Turn off this unit, and wait for one more night.
CONFIRM
0 Returns to the ASetupB screen.
Set up a second or third external receiver if necessary.
F Exit setup.
Proceed to step G.
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The GUIDE Plus+ System
Operation of Remote Control Buttons
GUIDE
To access the GUIDE Plus+ system.
To navigate the GUIDE Plus+ system.
Selection Keys
To confirm an option or to exit the GUIDE Plus+
system and tune directly to a currently running
programme.
ENTER
The Red, Green, Yellow and Blue buttons perform
Action
INFO
operations corresponding to the AAction BarB.
To expand the Information Box for viewing a long
synopsis.
DAY(-/+)
To go directly to the previous or next day.
PAGE+/-
To browse the pages.
Number Keys
For direct entry of numbers.
..
Screen Layout of the GUIDE Plus+ System
Video Window
Menu Bar
Video Window
Information Box
Action Bar
You can watch the current selected channel even while accessing the
GUIDE Plus+ system.
Menu Bar
For selecting the function area.
Action Bar
Various operations and functions made to respond to the 4 coloured
buttons on the remote control.
Highlight
Changes colour to indicate the selected state.
Information Box
Information Panels
Highlight
Grid
Displays simple programme explanation and help.
Information Panels
Displays programme promotions or operating instructions.
Grid
Displays the programme based on the station and time. Can display up to 7 days of programme.
NOTE:
......................................................................................................................
0 If white triangle marks are displayed on the screen, it indicates that there are hidden items. Press the Selection Keys
(FGDE) that correspond to the respective marks.
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Types of Area
Editor Area
Select the area on the Menu Bar.
Grid
A Access the GUIDE Plus+ system.
0 The screen initially displayed when GUIDE is
pressed. (This is the AHomeB area.)
0 Offers information about the programmes.
B Select “Editor”.
SELECT
0 You can select a programme to timer record and
remind (watch).
Editor
Search
0
You can perform a search narrowed down to category,
or search by keyword to look for programmes.
0 You can select a programme to timer record and
remind (watch).
My TV
C Set display/hide.
0 You can register your favourite channels or
programme categories.
A Select the left tile of your desired
broadcast station.
Schedule
SELECT
0 Displays programmes that have been timer
On/Off
programmed.
0 You can edit or cancel the timer programme.
0 You can set timer programming and reminder for
Off
watching using VIDEO Plus+.
Info
0 News, weather information, and stock price
information, etc. are scheduled to be displayed in the
future.
B Press the Action (RED) button.
0
Switches between display/hide with each press.
Editor
0 The channel display/hide, reception method, and
programme number of the channel settings set by
auto setup can be changed.
D Set the reception method and
programme number.
A Select the right tile of your desired
Setup
broadcast station.
0 For performing basic settings such as language,
country, postal code and external receiver.
SELECT
Source
Prog. No.
Ⅲ Host Channel List
Country/Region
(Language)
Host Channels
Helpful Hints
Ext. Rec. 1 P103
Austria
Eurosport
Belgium (Flanders)
France
Music Factory (TMF)
Canal +
Analogue only
Analogue only
Germany
Italy
Eurosport
Sport Italia
B Press the Action (RED) button.
Use TMF you live in
Amsterdam,
Eindhoven or
Rotterdam.
0 Switches between ATunerB and external
receivers.
Music Factory
(TMF), Eurosport
Netherlands
C Press the Action (GREEN) button to
Spain
Tele 5
Analogue only
change the programme number.
Switzerland (German) Eurosport
ITV is analogue only.
Use Eurosport if you
are a BSkyB
subscriber and you
no longer have a
terrestrial antenna
available.
0 Enter the programme number for the channel
using the Number Keys.
0 Make sure you enter a correct number.
United Kingdom
ITV, Eurosport
When settings are completed, confirm the changes on
AGridB of Menu Bar.
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A Access the setup menu.
Input/Output Setting
9 The SCART connector supports the
connection of composite video signals.
Settings must correspond with the type of
video signal to use and the device to
connect.
B Select “FUNCTION SET UP”.
C Select “VIDEO IN/OUT”.
FUNCTION SET UP
VIDEO IN/OUT
SELECT
B - D
D Set the input/output terminal.
A Select and confirm on AF-1 INPUTB.
SELECT
VIDEO
A, E
F-1 INPUT
S-VIDEO
CONFIRM
B Select and confirm on AL-1 OUTPUTB.
C Select and confirm on AL-1 INPUTB.
D Select and confirm on AL-2 SELECTB.
IMPORTANT:
........................................................
0 For normal use, you can leave the default settings as
they are.
0 See the description below for the combinations
of settings.
0 See the following page regarding each setting. Setup
Menu AF-1 INPUTB, AL-1 OUTPUTB, AL-1 INPUTB,
AL-2 SELECTB [ P102, 103] h - k
0 For image output format other than A576iB (during up
convert or progressive scan), viewing is not possible
as the images are distorted.
E Exit setup.
Ⅲ Possible combinations
AL-1 OUTPUTB
AL-2 SELECTB (*1)
ASCART VIDEOB
ASCART S-VIDEOB
ASCART RGBB
ACOMPONENTB (*2)
AVIDEO/RGBB
AS-VIDEO/RGBB
ASAT VIDEO/RGBB
ASAT S-VIDEO/RGBB
ADECODERB
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3 (*3)
3 (*3)
3 (*3)
3
3
3
AL-1 INPUTB
AVIDEOB
3
3
3
AS-VIDEOB
3 (*4)
3 (*4)
*1 Switching to RGB signals is automatic.
*2 Component videos will be output from the [COMPONENT] terminal. Be sure to set to ACOMPONENTB if viewing via component
video.
*3 With this setting, signals from the [L-2 IN/DECODER] terminal will be output to the [L-1 IN/OUT] terminal even if this unit is
turned off, except during EPG data downloading.
*4 This setting cannot be made if AL-2 SELECTB is set to ASAT VIDEO/RGBB or ADECODERB.
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A Access the setup menu.
Clock Setting
9 Usually performed automatically using auto
setup or preset download. If cannot be set
automatically in some regions, set them
manually.
B Select “INITIAL SET UP”.
INITIAL SET UP
SELECT
CLOCK SET
C Select “CLOCK SET”.
SELECT
D Select and confirm on “YEAR”.
B - G
SELECT
YEAR
2005
CONFIRM
A, H
E Select and confirm on “DATE”.
SELECT
CONFIRM
NOTES:
........................................................
0 Press and hold the Selection Keys (FG) to
change the ADATEB in 15-day intervals.
0 Just Clock (when set to AONB) adjusts the unit’s built-
in clock every 3 hours from 03:00 to 21:00. The unit’s
clock is also automatically adjusted at the start/end of
Summer Time.
F Select and confirm on “TIME”.
SELECT
0 Just Clock functions by the PDC signal.
0 Just Clock does not function in the following
instances.
• When the unit is on.
• When the clock is not set.
CONFIRM
• During timer recording, EPG data downloading or
Automatic Satellite Programme Recording.
• When AL-2 SELECTB is set to ASAT VIDEO/RGBB or
ASAT S-VIDEO/RGBB.
0 Press and hold the Selection Keys (FG) to
change the ATIMEB in 30-minute intervals.
G Set “JUST CLOCK”.
• When the reception is poor.
A Select and confirm on AJUST CLOCKB.
IMPORTANT:
........................................................
B Select ATV PROGRAMMEB to set the
channel.
0 The default setting for Just Clock is AONB. It is
recommended to set to AONB in areas where the PDC
signal can be properly received. Set to AOFFB in areas
where the signal is unstable.
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E Select “EDIT”.
Setting Receiving
Channels
SELECT
9 Usually performed automatically using auto
setup or preset download. If cannot be set
automatically in some regions, set them
manually.
CONFIRM
EDIT
F Select a channel that you want to set.
0 A confirmation screen will be displayed.
G Set the channel.
A Select and confirm on ABANDB.
SELECT
G
CH
BAND
CH
2
ID
----
FINE
DECODER
OFF
B - G
F
RETURN
CONFIRM
0 ACHB is a regular broadcast band, and ACCB is
a cable broadcast band.
F - H
RETURN
B Select and confirm on ACHB.
0 Select a receiving channel.
C Select and confirm on AIDB.
A, H
0 Select from the ATV Station and ID ListB
[
P104].
0 See AEntering the Station IDB [ P37].
D Select and confirm on AFINEB.
0 If the reception is poor, press the Selection
Keys (FG) to fine-tune.
IMPORTANT:
........................................................
0 If channel settings are performed manually, the
E Select and confirm on ADECODERB.
VIDEO Plus+ guide channel will not be set. See
0 When a decoder is connected, set to AONB.
AVIDEO Plus+ Guide Channel SetB [
P38].
0 Unable to change the setting other than the
following.
Setup Menu AL-2 SELECTB = ADECODERB
[
P103] k
A Access the setup menu.
H Exit setup.
B Select “INITIAL SET UP”.
0 If RETURN is pressed, you will return to the
previous screen, and other channels can also be
set.
C Select “TUNER SET”.
D Select “MANUAL CH SET”.
SELECT
MANUAL CH SET
CONFIRM
0 The AMANUAL CH SETB screen will be
displayed.
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Deleting a channel
Entering the Station ID
Operate up to step E.
A Select and confirm on AIDB on the
F Select a channel that you want to
confirmation screen.
delete.
0 The entry screen for Station ID will be
displayed.
SELECT
B Select the registered ID, or enter your
desired ID name.
SELECT
CONFIRM
CONFIRM
G Delete.
0 If the channel is deleted, subsequent channels
will move forward one by one.
0 A maximum of 4 characters can be entered.
C Select and confirm on AOKB.
Shifting the channel position
Operate up to step E.
F Select “MOVE”.
SELECT
CONFIRM
MOVE
G Select a channel that you want to
move.
SELECT
CONFIRM
H Select the destination channel.
SELECT
CONFIRM
0 If the channel is moved, other channels will
move one by one.
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A Access the setup menu.
VIDEO Plus+ Guide
Channel Set
9 Usually performed automatically using auto
setup or preset download. Set if channel
settings are performed manually, or if the
receiving channel differs from the channel set
using VIDEO Plus+ timer programming.
B Select “INITIAL SET UP”.
C Select “TUNER SET”.
D Select “GUIDE PROG SET”.
SELECT
GUIDE PROG SET
CONFIRM
0 The AGUIDE PROG SETB screen will be
displayed.
E Set the guide channel.
A Select and confirm on AGUIDE PROGB.
SELECT
GUIDE PROG
1
B - E
CONFIRM
0 Select the TV station’s guide programme
number from the programme listing.
A, F
B Select and confirm on ATV PROGB.
0 Select the channel number of the TV station set
on this unit.
F Exit setup.
NOTE:
........................................................
0 Guide programme numbers are assigned to the TV
stations of the respective broadcast areas, for
VIDEO Plus+ timer programming. These numbers can
be found in most TV programme listings.
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Screen Display
On-Screen Display
9 Displays on the TV screen when ON SCREEN is pressed.
Ⅲ Display during recording
0 During on air, when ON SCREEN is pressed or when the channel is changed, the programme title is displayed for
approximately 5 seconds.
Receiving channel
Disc remaining time
Chapter number
Recording deck
Title number
Current time
CHAPTER999 T.REMAIN0:29:29
TITLE99
11:00
22:30
PR.12
DVD
FR360
Recording length
Current operating status
Sound mode
Current recording mode
Recording deck
Receiving channel
12:00
1:00
22:30
PR.12
HDD
FR360
Current time
Recording length
Current operating status
Current recording mode
Sound mode
Ⅲ Display during playback
Disc remaining time or elapsed time
Recording channel
(Display during Simultaneous
Recording and Playback)
(Switch using DISPLAY)
Sound coding mode
Title number
Chapter number
T.REMAIN0:29:29
TITLE99
CHAPTER999
Digital
PR.8
XP
DVD
F I S H I N G W O R L D
Playback position
Programme title
Recorded mode
Sound mode
(Will not be displayed for finalised
DVD-RW/-R (Video mode) disc.)
Current operating status
Recording channel
(Display during Simultaneous
Recording and Playback)
Sound
coding
mode
Counter
Playback position
0:00
1:00
2:00 01:16:48
FR360
Digital
PR.8
HDD
001
F I S H I N G W O R L D
Programme number
Recorded mode
Sound mode
(Play list)
Current operating status
Programme title
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A Select the recording deck.
Basic Recording
ABCDEFGHIJK
HDD
DVD
ON
OR
9 TV programmes can be recorded to the HDD
or a DVD disc with ease.
Recording deck’s LED lights up
9 You can record up to 500 programmes on the
HDD, and 99 programmes on one DVD disc.
Simultaneous recording on HDD and DVD
cannot be done.
0 When HDD is selected, proceed to step B.
When DVD is selected
A Press OPEN/CLOSE on the remote
PREPARATION:
control, or the unit.
........................................................
0 Switch TV/DVD on the remote control to DVD.
NAVIGAT
TV
DVD
OPEN/CLOSE
OPEN/CLOSE
B Load a recordable disc.
A
+
-
PR
-
O
P
E
N
P
U
S
H
CH
B
I
V
E
S
S
E
R
G
O
P
R
T
E
C
I
R
D
L
I
T
A
I
G
D
Face the label side upwards
C Press OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc
tray.
D
E
0 It takes some time to read the disc.
B Select a channel.
Receiving channel
C
1:35
PR.12
0 Press ON SCREEN if the information screen is not
displayed.
C Select the recording mode.
IMPORTANT:
........................................................
A Display the recording mode.
0 When using a brand-new DVD-RW/-R disc,
formatting may be required. [ P64]
0 The maximum continuous recording time at the HDD
is 48 hours.
Recorded capacity
Free space
FR360
Current recording mode
2: 30
7: 00
DV
XP
0 See the following page if recording a bilingual
10: 00
20: 00
28: 00
36: 00
SP
programme using DVD-RW/-R (Video mode).
LP
ASoundB [
P92]
EP
FR480
Disc remaining time and recording
mode
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B Select the recording mode.
Possible operations during recording
Ⅲ To pause
0 Usually select SP (standard) mode.
0 The recording mode changes each time REC
MODE/REMAIN is pressed.
WHILE HOLDING
0 Pressing the Selection Keys (FG) also changes
it.
0 The pause function for HDD is possible only
during external input (L-1/F-1/dv) recording.
0 See ARecording ModeB [ P84].
Ⅲ To resume recording
0 Recordable time for each recording mode.
The shorter the recordable time, the higher the
image quality.
WHILE HOLDING
Recording
mode
DVD
HDD
Ⅲ To specify recording stop time (Instant
DV
XP
SP
LP
EP
-
11 hours
34 hours
69 hours
138 hours
209 hours
300 hours
Timer Recording)
1 hour
Display on bottom right
Unit’s record button
2 hours
4 hours
6 hours
8 hours
screen
ITR
2 : 30
FR480
(The numbers shown are estimates.)
0 The recording time from the current time can
be set.
C Confirm.
0 The disc mark on the front display panel
blinks.
0 The recording end time switches each time
REC (R) on the unit is pressed.
• A maximum of up to 6 hours can be set in
30-minute intervals.
CONFIRM
D Start recording.
• To cancel, press the button a few times until
the set time is cleared.
1:35
PR.12
REC MARK
DIRECT REC
If the following setting is enabled, the channel
showing on the TV can be recorded instantly.
Setup Menu ADIRECT RECB = AONB
WHILE HOLDING
0 When operating from the unit, press REC.
[
P101] X
E End recording.
While watching on TV
PRESS TWICE
0 In the case of DVD disc, APLEASE WAITB is
displayed. Do not turn off the unit while it is
being displayed.
WHILE HOLDING
0 This function is possible if connected using a
T-V Link compatible TV and SCART cable.
0 A--B is displayed on the front display panel
during recording.
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A Select the playback deck.
Basic Playback (Library
Database Navigation)
ABCDEFGHIJK
HDD
DVD
ON
OR
Playback deck’s LED lights up
9 Play back recorded programmes using
Library Database Navigation. Library
Database Navigation cannot be used for
finalised DVD-RW/-R (Video mode) discs.
Press TOP MENU or MENU to play back.
0 When HDD is selected, proceed to step B.
When DVD is selected
A Press OPEN/CLOSE on the remote
PREPARATION:
........................................................
control, or the unit.
0 Switch TV/DVD on the remote control to DVD.
NAVIGAT
OPEN/CLOSE
TV
DVD
OPEN/CLOSE
B Load the disc to be played.
A
+
PR
E
N
-
O
P
P
U
S
H
-
CH
MEMO/MARK
I
V
E
S
S
E
R
G
O
P
R
T
E
C
I
R
D
L
I
T
A
I
G
D
TOP MENU
MENU
Face the label side upwards
B
C - E
C Press OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc
tray.
STOP/CLEAR
0 It takes some time to read the disc.
B Display the Library Database
Navigation screen.
(On-screen display for DVD)
DVD NAVIGATION
ORIGINAL
PLAY LIST
NOTE:
........................................................
DVD LIBRARY
0 When recording in DV mode, playback on the HDD
DATE
DISC No.
or DVD is not possible.
CATEGORY
NAME
C Select “ORIGINAL”.
SELECT
ORIGINAL
CONFIRM
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D Select the programme that you wish
to watch from the thumbnails.
To watch programmes in the desired
order (Programme Playback)
Animated thumbnail
SELECT
Information on the selected
A Press MEMO/MARK in step D.
programme
0 The number of the playback order will be
displayed on the thumbnail.
0 To cancel the memory, press MEMO/MARK
CONFIRM
again.
0 Up to 8 programmes can be selected.
0 To clear the order, press CANCEL.
B Press ENTER to play back.
Thumbnail
0 To quit in the process of setting, press STOP/
CLEAR. (The order will also be cleared.)
0 Thumbnails are arranged in order of recording
date and time.
NOTE:
0 A ANEWB mark is displayed on the thumbnails of
programmes that have not been watched.
0 Pages can be advanced using TOP MENU or
MENU. To return to the beginning page or
advance to the last page, press and hold the
button.
...................................................
0 Programme playback is not possible if there is a
combination of programmes in DV mode and
other recording modes.
E Select “BEGINNING”.
SELECT
BEGINNING
CONFIRM
0 Playback begins.
0 If ARESUMEB is selected, playback begins from
the point where it previously stopped.
0 To repeat playback, select AREPEATB.
0 If playing a DVD disc, the playback method
changes with the following setting. Setup Menu
ACONTINUOUS PLAYB [ P100] L
• AONB: Plays back till the last recorded
programme.
• AOFFB: Plays back only the selected
programme.
0 To return to the thumbnail screen, press
RETURN.
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Usable Buttons during Playback
The following buttons can be used during playback.
Playback
0 Starts playback.
Stops playback and displays the broadcast screen.
0
Stop
0 Memorises the point where playback stops.
(Setup Menu ARESUMEB [ P99] H)
Pause
0 Pauses playback and displays a still image.
0 Functions during playback.
HDD
•
Each press of the button switches the playback
speed in the order of FWD1 - FWD5.
Reverse
Search/
Forward
Search
• When not recording, pressing N once
activates playback at 1.5x speed with sound.
• Press O once to reverse playback.
DVD
Each press of the button switches the playback
speed in the order of FWD1 - FWD4.
•
• Press O once to reverse playback.
0 Functions during pause.
•
Each press of the button advances or reverses
one frame at a time (frame-by-frame playback).
Frame-By-
Frame/
Slow
Motion
Playback
• Pressing down for 2 or more seconds
activates slow motion playback. Each press
of the button changes the playback speed to
one of 3 stages in the order of 1/16, 1/4 and
1/2 times the original.
IMPORTANT:
..................................
Marks
0 Moves to the chapter position (mark).
0 Marks can be added during playback using
For HDD, DVD-RAM and
DVD-RW/-R (VR mode)
Skip
0 Marks can be set or deleted
MEMO/MARK. See AMarkB below.
during playback.
0 Jumps according to the selected time interval
and resumes playback. (Setup Menu AJUMP
TIMEB [ P101] Y)
0 They are automatically inserted
if the audio is switched from
monaural or bilingual broadcast
to stereo broadcast during
recording.
0 ACHAPTERB on the Editing
screen can also be used to
insert marks. [ P75]
Jump
0 Functions when the chapter (mark) is not set.
0 Skips forward for approximately 30 seconds
and resumes playback.
Pressing repeatedly skips forward continuously
as many times as pressed.
Skip
Search
For DVD-RW/-R (Video mode)
0 Skips back for approximately 7 seconds and
resumes playback.
Pressing repeatedly skips back continuously as
many times as pressed.
One
Touch
Replay
0 Marks are automatically
inserted approximately every 5
minutes during recording.
0 Inserts mark at the desired skip position.
The marks will remain even after
finalising.
See AWatching on Other DVD
Players (Finalising)B [ P65].
• To insert marks: Press at desired positions
during playback. (Screen display: MARK)
• To delete marks: While in pause mode, press
after using skip buttons to locate the marks to
Mark
be deleted. (Screen Display:
)
MARK
It is possible to switch between the elapsed time/disc remaining time/programme remaining time display of each programme
by pressing DISPLAY.
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Timer Programming Guide
What kind of programming methods are there?
6 Ways to Programme
From the AGridB
area [ P46]
Search programmes by channel
and time using the screen’s
programme listing to set
Grid
recording (programming).
From the
AScheduleB area
AVIDEO Plus+B [ P47]
Set recording (programming) by
simply entering the PlusCode
number.
The
GUIDE Plus+
System
Schedule
AManualB Setup [ P48]
Specify new date, time and
channel to set recording
(programming).
From the
ASearchB area
Search desired programmes by
category of interest or keyword
to set recording (programming).
music
Search
[
P50]
football
Calendar timer
programming
Specify date and time from the
screen calendar to set
recording (programming).
[
P54]
Programme
navigation
AVIDEO Plus+B
P52]
Set recording (programming)
by simply entering the number
of the programme listing.
[
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A Access the GUIDE Plus+ system.
Timer Programming Using
Programme Listing
(The GUIDE Plus+ System)
ABCDEFGHIJK
0 The AGridB area screen will be displayed.
B Select a programme.
SELECT
Grid
9 Timer programming can be done easily from
the programme listing by simply pressing the
buttons. (One-Button-Record)
9 You can programme a maximum of 16 pro-
grammes up to 7 days in advance, including
other programmes, within 1 month.
0 Go to channels on another page using PAGE+/-,
and change to another date using DAY(+) and
DAY(-).
PREPARATION:
........................................................
0 Switch TV/DVD on the remote control to DVD.
C Set timer recording.
Record
TV
DVD
STANDBY/ON
PAGE(+/-)
A, D
INFO
0 The programme set for timer recording changes
to red.
0 If a programme currently being broadcasted is
selected, recording will start approximately 5
seconds after the timer recording is set.
C
Action
(RED)
B
To continue with other timer programmings, repeat
step B-C.
DAY(+)
DAY(-)
D Exit programming setup.
Action
(GREEN)
Action
(BLUE)
0 Press STANDBY/ON to turn off when not
performing other operations.
Action
(YELLOW)
To programme for watching
Programming can be done to avoid missing
programmes. Recording will not be performed.
A maximum of 8 programmes up to 7 days in advance
can be programmed.
NOTES:
........................................................
0 Recording settings for One-Button-Record will be as
follows.
A Select a programme.
•
Recording mode: Recording mode currently set
B Press the Action (GREEN) button.
0 The programme set for watching changes to orange.
(HDD)
• Recording interval: AOnceB
• Recording deck: AHDDB
In addition, the recording date and time, programme
name, etc. will be recorded.
0 If you wish to change the recording settings, edit from
the AScheduleB area screen. See AIf setting the
recording deck, recording mode, etc.B [ P49].
NOTES:
........................................................
0 If this unit is off, it will not turn on even if the start
time of the programme set for watching is reached.
0 If performing operations like playback or recording
when the start time of the programme set for watching
is reached, this unit will switch to the channel
programmed for watching only upon completing
these operations.
0 Returns to the AGridB area screen when the Action
(BLUE) button is pressed.
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Timer Programming Using
VIDEO Plus+ Number in the
Programme Listing
Useful Functions of the Programme
Listing
To unlock the Video Window
Timer programming can be set simply by entering the
number.
When searching for programmes using the Grid
screen, the Video Window will change its display
accordingly if you move to another channel.
A Access the GUIDE Plus+ system.
A Move to the channel logo at the left end of Grid.
B Press the Action (RED) button.
0 The lock icon on the upper right of Video Window
changes to an open lock icon.
B Select AScheduleB.
C Select AVideo Plus+B.
NOTE:
........................................................
Video Plus+
0 To lock, press the Action (RED) button again.
Schedule
Channel (mosaic) screen display
Logos of channels that can be watched will be
displayed as mosaic. When displaying channel
information, the target channel can easily be found.
0 Channels are available when the Action (YELLOW)
display button on the screen is displayed as
AChannelsB.
D Enter the PlusCode number.
A Press the Action (YELLOW) button.
0 To re-enter the number, press the Action (GREEN)
button.
E Confirm.
Additional information on programmes
i
When an
icon is displayed at the bottom-right of
the Information Box, additional information on that
programme is available.
CONFIRM
A Press INFO.
NOTE:
........................................................
0 If you wish to change the recording settings, edit from
the AScheduleB area screen. See AIf setting the
recording deck, recording mode, etc.B [ P49].
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B Select “Schedule”.
Manual Timer
SELECT
Programming
Schedule
(The GUIDE Plus+ System)
ABCDEFGHIJK
9 Timer programming can be done by
specifying the date, time and channel as
manual programming settings on the
GUIDE Plus+ system screen.
C Select “Manual”.
Manual
9 You can programme a maximum of 16
programmes up to 7 days in advance,
including other programmes, within 1
month.
PREPARATION:
........................................................
0 Load a recordable disc when recording to a DVD
disc. [ P12]
D Set timer recording.
A Set the recording date.
SELECT
Next
Number
Keys
STANDBY/ON
A, E
0 Press the Selection Keys (DE) to select, and
(FG) to change.
B, D
Action
(RED)
0 Can also be entered using the Number Keys.
0 Press the Action (GREEN) button for
confirmation.
C, D
B Set the recording start time.
C Set the recording end time.
D Set the recording channel.
Action
Action
(YELLOW)
(GREEN)
F
0 Can also be set from the channel (mosaic)
screen.
E Set a name for the timer programme
settings.
CAUTION:
........................................................
0 The Virtual Keyboard screen will be displayed.
SELECT
0 In step D, you can press the Action (RED) button to
return to a previous screen. However, the timer
programme settings will be erased if you return to the
initial AScheduleB screen. Confirm one at a time then
press the button.
Next
CONFIRM
A Access the GUIDE Plus+ system.
Cursor movement,
backspace & space entry
0 The AGridB area screen will be displayed.
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recording mode, the nearest number in the
recording mode will be selected.
(Example) If FR460 is entered, FR480 will
be selected, as FR460 does not exist.
0 To change the character set, press the Action
(YELLOW) button.
F Select and confirm on ASaveB.
3. Press ENTER to confirm.
SELECT
FR60 - FR360 can be set by 5-minute intervals,
then follow by FR420 and FR480.
Save
J Set the recording interval.
CONFIRM
0 The weekly/daily recording setting switches
each time the button is pressed.
0 The AScheduleB area screen is displayed, with
the new timer programme added.
See AWeekly/Daily Timer ProgrammingB
0 If you do not wish to save, select ADon’t SaveB,
then press ENTER.
[
P86].
K Set the timing for the end of recording.
SELECT
+0
If setting the recording deck, recording
mode, etc.
0 Press Selection Key (E) to display the hidden
tile.
0 You can extend the recording end time or set
VPS/PDC by pressing the Action (GREEN)
button.
To set the recording deck, recording mode,
recording interval, etc. operate as a change of
timer programme.
G Confirm that the tile on the right of the
added timer programme is selected.
0 ATimingB extends the recording end time only
for the time duration specified.
SELECT
L Set the category.
HDD SP Once
0 The category switches each time the button is
pressed.
H Set the recording deck.
0 Cannot be set if the programme listing data is
not downloaded.
To continue with other timer programmings, repeat
step D - A-L.
0 Switches between AHDDB and ADVDB each
time the button is pressed.
E Exit programming setup.
I Set the recording mode.
0 Press STANDBY/ON to turn off when not
performing other operations.
0 The recording mode switches each time the
To timer record using VPS/PDC
button is pressed.
See ARecording ModeB [
P84].
F Press VPS/PDCj.
0 Setting the FR mode.
0 This unit turns off automatically and enters into
recording standby mode.
0 e lights up on the front display panel indicating
that VPS/PDC recording is activated.
1. Press ENTER when AFR**B appears.
2. Enter the desired number using the Number
Keys.
If the number entered does not exist in the
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C Move to the category field.
Searching Programmes
for Timer Programming
(The GUIDE Plus+ System)
ABCDEFGHIJK
SELECT
Movies
9 Programmes can be searched by category. In
addition, programmes related to the
keywords entered can be searched.
D Select the category and sub-
category.
PREPARATION:
........................................................
SELECT
0 Load a recordable disc when recording to a DVD
disc. [ P12]
A, G
CONFIRM
0 The sub-categories vary depending on the
GUIDE Plus+ system country/region.
0 AMy ChoiceB is a search by keyword. See ATo
Search by KeywordB [ P51].
B - E
F
Action
(RED)
Programmes that match the specified category
will be displayed.
Action
(GREEN)
E Select a programme.
Action
(YELLOW)
SELECT
NOTE:
CONFIRM
........................................................
0 Some categories are colour-coded.
• AMoviesB: Purple
• ASportsB: Green
• AChildrenB: Blue
• AOthersB/AMy ChoiceB: Teal
0 Programmes found by searching will be
displayed in order of date and time. To display
the programme listing for the previous/next day,
press the Selection Keys (DE) or DAY(-/+).
F Set timer recording.
A Access the GUIDE Plus+ system.
0 Takes the programmed settings of One-Button-
Record. Perform setting of other items from the
AScheduleB area screen.
See AIf setting the recording deck, recording
mode, etc.B [ P49].
0 The AGridB area screen will be displayed.
B Select “Search”.
SELECT
G Exit programming setup.
Search
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To Search by Keyword
Using the AMy TVB Area
You can search for a desired programme by specifying
the words that appear in the title.
Your favourite channels, categories and keywords can
be compiled and memorised as a profile. Your desired
programmes can be searched anytime by using this
profile.
A Select AMy ChoiceB from the ASearchB area
screen.
A Select AMy TVB from Menu Bar.
SELECT
B Add AProfileB.
My Choice
Profile
My TV
0 If keywords have been registered previously, a
keyword list will be displayed as menu.
B Display the Virtual Keyboard.
C Select and add AChannelsB.
Add
C Enter the characters.
SELECT
Channels
CONFIRM
0 Select from the channel (mosaic) screen, then press
ENTER.
0 A maximum of 16 channels can be set.
D Select and add ACategoriesB.
0 Select the category as with the ASearchB area.
0 A maximum of 4 category types can be set.
0 The keyboard’s character set changes when the
Action (YELLOW) button is pressed.
0 Press the Action (GREEN) button.
E Select and add AKeywordsB.
0 Enter the keyword as with the keyword search.
0 A maximum of 16 keywords can be set.
D Select ASaveB to register the keyword.
SELECT
F Search for programmes using the profile set.
CONFIRM
CONFIRM
0 The keyword entered will be displayed as menu in
the keyword list.
0 To cancel the character entry, press the Action
(RED) button.
0 If you do not wish to save, select ADon’t SaveB,
then press ENTER.
E Start the search.
CONFIRM
0 At this time, check that the registered keyword is
selected.
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A Display the programme navigation
VIDEO Plus+ Timer
Programming
ABCDEFGHIJK
screen.
B Select “VIDEO PLUS+”.
9 With VIDEO Plus+ system, timer
programming can be set simply by entering
the number corresponding to the TV
programme.
SELECT
VIDEO PLUS+
9 You can programme up to 16 programmes,
including other programmes, within 1
month.
CONFIRM
PREPARATION:
........................................................
C Set VIDEO Plus+.
0 Switch TV/DVD on the remote control to DVD.
0 Load a recordable disc when recording to a DVD
A Enter the PlusCode number.
disc. [ P12]
SELECT
TV
DVD
CONFIRM
Number
Keys
0 Can also be entered using the Number Keys.
B If necessary, select ARECORD TOB, then
select the recording deck.
A
C Select ACONFIRMB.
0 When the number is invalid, an error message
will be displayed.
B - F
If the guide channel has not been set
A A warning screen will be displayed.
Pressing ENTER displays the weekly/
daily timer programme’s recordable time
limit.
G
B Select ATV PROGB, then the receiving
channel.
IMPORTANT:
........................................................
0 Other items can also be set.
0 Timer programming of an external receiver cannot be
set using the programme navigation.
C Select ACONFIRMB.
0 When you have moved to other regions, perform
guide channel settings again. AVIDEO Plus+ Guide
Channel SetB [ P38]
SELECT
NOTES:
........................................................
CONFIRM
0 If there is inactivity for approximately 1 minute during
setting, the settings will be cancelled and the screen
will return to the broadcast screen.
0 To discontinue programming, press PROG and select
AEXITB.
CONFIRM
0 The guide channel information of the channels
available in ATV PROGB is stored on this unit.
0 See AVIDEO Plus+ Guide Channel SetB
0 See ATimer RecordingB [ P89].
[
P38].
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D If necessary, set recording options
When programming content overlaps
for timer programming.
0 When completing the setting, if a message on
programme overlap is displayed, cancel the timer
programme, or change the programmed time, etc.
A Select AINPUT TITLEB to enter the title
name.
0 See AChecking, Changing or Cancelling a Timer
ProgrammeB [ P57].
0 See ACreating Programme TitleB [ P74].
0 The title can be set later.
(Warning message on
programme overlap)
B Select ACATEGORYB to set the category.
0 See AModify CategoryB [ P73].
PROGRAMME NOT COMPLETED
PROGRAMME OVERLAPPED
PLEASE CONFIRM AND MODIFY
0 The category can be set later.
C Select and confirm on AVPS/PDCB.
OK
0 See AVPS/PDC RecordingB [ P55].
D Select AWEEKLY/DAILYB to set the
recording frequency.
NOTE:
........................................................
0 See AWeekly/Daily Timer ProgrammingB
0 If you do not cancel the timer programme or change
the programmed time, the programme whose start
time is earlier will be recorded first until it ends, then
the next programme will be recorded unless it has
ended.
[
P86].
E Select AREC MODEB to set the recording
mode.
0 See ARecording ModeB [ P84].
E Select “OK”.
SELECT
INPUT TITLE
CATEGORY
VPS/PDC
WEEKLY/DAILY
REC MODE
OFF
WEEKLY
SP
CONFIRM
OK
0 If timer programmes overlap, a warning message
will be displayed.
F Select “EXIT”.
SELECT
EXIT
CONFIRM
To continue with other timer programmings, select
ACONTINUEB, then repeat step B-F.
0 Press STANDBY/ON to turn off when not performing
other operations.
To timer record using VPS/PDC
G Press VPS/PDCj.
0 This unit turns off automatically and enters into
recording standby mode.
0 e lights up on the front display panel indicating
that VPS/PDC recording is activated.
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A Display the programme navigation
Calendar Timer
Programming
ABCDEFGHIJK
screen.
B Select “CALENDAR PR.”.
9 You can set timer programme by specifying
the date and time.
SELECT
9 You can programme up to 16 programmes,
CALENDAR PR.
including other programmes, within 1 year.
PREPARATION:
........................................................
CONFIRM
0 Load a recordable disc when recording to a DVD
disc. [ P12]
C Select the date to programme.
SELECT
28
4
29
5
30
6
31
7
1
8
2
9
3
10
17
24
31
11
18
25
12
19
26
13
20
14
15
2
16
23
30
27 28
9
STANDBY/ON
CONFIRM
0 To display the calendar for the next month, press
the Selection Key (G) from the last week.
A
0 Dates that cannot be selected will be in black.
B - G
D Set recording options (1) for timer
programming.
A Select ARECORD TOB, then select the
recording deck.
H
B Select ASTARTB, then set the time.
0 For time setting, press and hold the Selection
Keys (FG) to change in 30-minute intervals.
C Select ASTOPB, then set the time.
D Select ATV PROGB, then select the
receiving channel.
E Select ACONFIRMB.
IMPORTANT:
........................................................
SELECT
0 Timer programming of an external receiver cannot be
set using the programme navigation.
RECORD TO
START
STOP
TV PROG
NOTES:
CONFIRM
........................................................
CONFIRM
0 If there is inactivity for approximately 1 minute during
setting, the settings will be cancelled and the screen
will return to the broadcast screen.
E If necessary, set recording options
(2) for timer programming.
0 To discontinue programming, press PROG and select
AEXITB.
A Select AINPUT TITLEB to enter the title
0 See ATimer RecordingB [ P89].
name.
0 See ACreating Programme TitleB [ P74].
0 The title can be set later.
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B Select ACATEGORYB to set the category.
VPS/PDC Recording
0 See AModifying Thumbnail/CategoryB
Information to enable accurate timer recording is sent
along with video and audio signals from some
broadcast stations. These services are called VPS
(Video Programming System) and PDC (Programme
Delivery Control).
[
P72].
0 The category can be set later.
C Select and confirm on AVPS/PDCB.
D Select AWEEKLY/DAILYB to set the
Ⅲ To verify the reception of VPS/PDC signals
recording frequency.
AVPS/PDCB is displayed on the front display panel
when VPS/PDC signals are received.
0 See AWeekly/Daily Timer ProgrammingB
[
P86].
E Select AREC MODEB to set the recording
IMPORTANT:
........................................................
mode.
0 Pressing VPS/PDCj will turn this unit off
immediately.
0 Be sure to press VPS/PDCj after completing the
timer programming procedure to activate the
VPS/PDC recording function.
0 See ARecording ModeB [ P84].
F Select “OK”.
SELECT
0 The programme listing data download is given prior-
ity from 03:00 to 04:30, and VPS/PDC recording can-
not be performed properly. Set AVPS/PDCB to AOFFB
if performing timer recording at this time.
INPUT TITLE
CATEGORY
VPS/PDC
WEEKLY/DAILY
REC MODE
OFF
WEEKLY
SP
CONFIRM
OK
NOTES:
........................................................
0 If timer programmes overlap, a warning message
will be displayed.
0 e (VPS/PDC recording indicator) on the front display
panel will blink when VPS/PDCj is pressed in the
following cases.
G Select “EXIT”.
• The clock is not set.
• Timer programming is not set.
SELECT
0 For calendar timer programming, set the start time
correctly using the official time. Recording will not be
performed if a wrong time is set.
0 The following cannot be done during timer recording.
EXIT
• Switching between HDD and DVD.
• Display of Setup Menu, Library Database
Navigation, and Editing screens.
CONFIRM
0 VPS/PDC does not function during DVD playback
even if VPS/PDCj is pressed.
To continue with other timer programmings, select
ACONTINUEB, then repeat step B-G.
0 Press STANDBY/ON to turn off when not performing
other operations.
When programming content overlaps
0 When completing the setting, if a message on
programme overlap is displayed, cancel the timer
programme, or change the programmed time, etc.
To timer record using VPS/PDC
H Press VPS/PDCj.
0 See AChecking, Changing or Cancelling a Timer
ProgrammeB [ P57].
0 This unit turns off automatically and enters into
recording standby mode.
0 e lights up on the front display panel indicating
(Warning message on
programme overlap)
that VPS/PDC recording is activated.
PROGRAMME NOT COMPLETED
PROGRAMME OVERLAPPED
PLEASE CONFIRM AND MODIFY
OK
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If changing
Changing or Cancelling a
Timer Programme
(The GUIDE Plus+ System)
ABCDEFGHIJK
D Change.
9 Changing or cancelling a timer programme
E Change the recording date.
can be done on the AScheduleB area screen.
SELECT
A
B, C
E - K
D
Action
(RED)
0 Can also be entered using the Number Keys.
F Change the recording start time.
G Change the recording end time.
D
Action
(GREEN)
H Change the recording channel.
0 Can also be set from the channel (mosaic) screen.
A Access the GUIDE Plus+ system.
I Change the name for the timer
programme settings.
SELECT
Keyboard
B Select “Schedule”.
C Select the timer programme that you
wish to cancel or change.
CONFIRM
SELECT
Schedule
0 The Virtual Keyboard screen will be displayed.
J Select and confirm on “Save”.
0 Select the tile on the right of the timer
programme.
SELECT
Save
When cancelling the timer programme
D Cancel.
CONFIRM
K Set the recording deck, recording
mode, etc.
See AIf setting the recording deck, recording
mode, etc.B [ P49].
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0 Pressing the Selection Key (E) will display the
weekly/daily timer programme’s recordable
time limit. Timer programmes with (!) will
display the recordable time limit. Timer
programmes with (L) cannot be recorded.
Checking, Changing or
Cancelling a Timer
Programme
If ACALENDAR LISTB is selected
A Select the programmed date.
B Select a programme.
SELECT
ABCDEFGHIJK
9 Timer programmes can be changed or
cancelled.
CONFIRM
A
B - D
D
When cancelling the timer programme
D Select “CANCEL”.
SELECT
CANCEL
CONFIRM
A Display the programme navigation
screen.
0 When a timer programme set using the
GUIDE Plus+ system is deleted, it will also be
from the AScheduleB list of the GUIDE Plus+
system.
B Select “PROGRAMME LIST” or
“CALENDAR LIST”.
When changing the timer programme
SELECT
D Select “MODIFY”.
SELECT
PROGRAMME LIST
CALENDAR LIST
CONFIRM
MODIFY
CONFIRM
C Select a timer programme.
If APROGRAMME LISTB is selected
Proceed to change the programmed settings.
Perform ACalendar Timer ProgrammingB [ P54,
55], step D-G.
A Select a programme.
SELECT
0 If the weekly/daily timer programme is carried
out at least once, the recording deck, channel,
weekly/daily setting, and the recording mode
cannot be changed.
CONFIRM
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Programme Playback during
Recording (HDD & DVD-RAM)
Watching While Recording
ABCDEFGHIJK
Example
9 While the HDD or DVD-RAM is recording a
programme, you can watch a recorded
portion of a programme even before
Recording a programme from 21:00 to 23:00, return
home at 22:00 and watch the programme from the
beginning.
recording ends. (Live Memory Playback)
9 During recording, you can watch another
programme that has been recorded.
23:00
21:00
22:00
(Simultaneous Recording and Playback)
Recording in
progress
Watch from the beginning
A
A Access the Library Database
Navigation screen during recording.
(On-screen display for DVD)
A
DVD NAVIGATION
ORIGINAL
PLAY LIST
B - D
DVD LIBRARY
GSLOW
DATE
DISC No.
PLAY
NAME
CATEGORY
PAUSE
ON SCREEN
B Select “ORIGINAL”.
LIVE
LIVE CHECK
SELECT
STOP/CLEAR
ORIGINAL
CONFIRM
IMPORTANT:
........................................................
C Select the programme that is
0 For DVD-RAM, Live Memory Playback cannot be
performed within approximately 30 seconds from the
start of recording.
currently being recorded.
SELECT
0 When using Live Memory Playback during timer
recording, the unit remains turned on and playback
continues even after recording ends.
0 If timer recording starts during Live Memory Playback
on DVD-RAM, the recording destination will be the
HDD even if recording on DVD-RAM has ended.
(ARelief RecordingB [ P89])
CONFIRM
Programme currently being recorded
(the very last programme)
0 It is impossible to perform ITR during Live Memory
Playback. Stop playback, then perform ITR settings.
(APossible operations during recordingB [ P41])
0 Live Memory Playback and Simultaneous Recording
and Playback cannot be performed while recording
from the DV input or recording in DV mode.
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D Select “BEGINNING”.
Live Memory Playback can also be
performed in the following ways
SELECT
With HDD/DVD-RAM
BEGINNING
0 Press w.
CONFIRM
Skips back for approximately 7 seconds and
resumes playback.
0 For DVD-RAM, the initial press skips back for
approximately 30 seconds, then resumes
playback. (One Touch Replay)
0 See AUsable Buttons during PlaybackB [ P44].
To stop Live Memory Playback
With HDD
0 Press SLOWG.
While doing reverse searching, locate the point
to start playback from, then press PLAY.
0 Press PAUSE.
Press PLAY to continue playback.
You can resume playback of a programme you
are watching while recording, from the point
where you have paused. (Resuming Playback)
0 Exits Live Memory Playback, and the image currently
being recorded is displayed.
Operating status during Live Memory
Playback
To display the operation information, for example, on
the HDD.
Play Back Other Programmes While
Recording (HDD & DVD-RAM/-RW/-R)
PR.12
FR360
Deck mode
andrecording
mode
A Select the playback deck during
recording.
HDD
DVD
ON
OR
To display the image being recorded.
Image during Live Memory Playback
Playback deck’s LED lights up
PR.12
FR360
0 If the playback deck happens to be the recording
deck, setting is not required.
12
B Start playback.
0 Perform the same procedures as for AProgramme
Playback during Recording (HDD & DVD-RAM)B
[
P58]. In this case, select the programme that
Image currently being recorded
you wish to watch.
0 Other than DVD-RAM discs, playback on the
DVD is not possible while recording on the DVD.
To display the broadcast image.
0 Exits Live Memory Playback, and the image currently
being recorded is displayed.
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Watching DVD Videos
Watching DVD Videos
ABCDEFGHIJK
A Select DVD, and load a disc.
9 Commercially available DVD Videos can be
played back.
9 Setting the audio, subtitle language and angle
(camera) during playback.
B Start playback.
PREPARATION:
........................................................
0 Switch TV/DVD on the remote control to DVD.
Playback will begin, or the menu screen will be
displayed. Select a menu item if the menu screen
is displayed.
TV
DVD
SELECT
A
Number
Keys
TOP MENU
CONFIRM
Selection
Keys
(FGDE)
To display the menu screen during playback,
press TOP MENU or MENU.
MENU
RETURN
AUDIO
B
OR
SUBTITLE
ANGLE
0 See the following pages.
AUsable Buttons during PlaybackB [ P44]
APlayback Setting Menu OperationsB [ P95]
0 For details on menu selection or disc playback
method, refer to the instruction manual of the disc
you are using.
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Audio, Subtitle and Angle Selection
Watching Video CDs (PBC Function)
Selecting the audio language
(DVD Video, Video CD)
Playing back Video CDs that supports PBC
(Playback Control) function.
0 For Video CDs, the audio will be switched.
PREPARATION:
During playback
SELECT
.....................................................
0 Switch TV/DVD on the remote control to DVD.
A Select DVD, and load a disc.
CONFIRM
On-screen Display
ENGLISH
Selecting the subtitle language
0 Playback may also begin automatically when
the disc is loaded. In this case, press RETURN.
During playback
SELECT
B Display the menu screen.
CONFIRM
On-screen Display
ENGLISH
0 When APREVIOUSB / ANEXTB is displayed on
the menu screen, press S/T to browse the
pages.
Selecting the image angle (camera) (DVD
Video)
C Select and play back the programme that you
During playback
SELECT
wish to watch.
CONFIRM
On-screen Display
CONFIRM
0 Depending on the disc, the subtitle or audio language
may not switch even if SUBTITLE (or AUDIO) is
pressed. At times like this, switch using the disc
menu.
0 You can also select by pressing PLAY.
0 APBCB will be displayed on the front display
0 When 7 appears on the TV screen, either the disc
does not support that function, or the change of
setting is prohibited.
panel when playback begins.
0 You can display the menu screen during
playback by pressing RETURN.
Ⅲ To play back without activating the PBC
function
Press the Number Keys while stopped, select the
track that you wish to play, then press ENTER.
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A Display the output format.
Switching the Image
Output Format
ABCDEFGHIJK
More than 5 seconds
0 The current output
format will be displayed
on the front display
panel.
9 This unit has an HDMI terminal that connects
digitally with the monitor.
B Select the output format.
HDMI can be easily connected using just one
cable. Moreover, you can enjoy high image
and high sound quality as the video and
audio signals are output as digital signals.
0 You can also select using the Selection Keys
(FG).
0 Some items may not be selectable depending on
the operating status.
9 Up converting to increase the image
resolution, and progressive scanning without
flicker are possible.
C Confirm.
C
CONFIRM
0 If select using the Selection Keys (FG), it will be
cancelled if ENTER is not pressed.
It will be confirmed if select using OUTPUT
FORMAT.
A, B
0 The output format set will be displayed on the
front display panel for 5 seconds.
IMPORTANT:
........................................................
Conditions for up converting
0 Use this function if connected to a compatible TV
using the HDMI terminal or component video
terminal.
0 If connected to the TV using the SCART connector, set
to A576iB.
0 If the HDMI connection is not used, the screen may
not be displayed depending on the setting of the
output format. Set the output format again while
checking the front display panel.
0 The resolution automatically switches when timer
recording begins while watching in A1080iB/A720pB.
During which, the picture may be distorted or may
not be displayed.
0 It is not possible to change the output format while
the Playback Setting Menu is being displayed. Clear
the Playback Setting Menu, then change the output
format.
(Output using A1080iB, A720pB)
Only during playback of programme titles. Up convert
will be cancelled in the following cases. Returns to the
original output when playback begins.
0 During recording (including temporary recording. See
ATemporary RecordingB [
P88].)
0 During on-air image display
0 During Library Database Navigation operation
0 During editing
0 During dubbing setup or dubbing
0 When Setup Menu is displayed
0 When HELP screen is displayed
0 During programme navigation
0 During Video CD, CD, JPEG and MP3 playback
When HDMI is not connected
0 AAUTOB, A1080iB, and A720pB cannot be set. When
A576pB is set, signal will be output from the
[COMPONENT] terminal.
Ⅲ Output Format
On-screen
Front Display Panel
Display
Depend on the format
being set.
When HDMI is connected
AOUT:AUTOB
AOUT AUTOB
0 When AAUTOB is set, signal will be output in the
highest format (supports up to A720pB) automatically
detected.
0 When up convert is not possible, signal will be output
in A576pB.
AOUT:576iB
AOUT:576pB
AOUT:1080iB
AOUT:720pB
AOUT 576IB
AOUT 576PB
AOUT 1080IB
AOUT 720PB
q off
q on
q off
q on
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A Select DVD, and load a disc.
Playing Back MP3 & JPEG
Files
ABCDEFGHIJK
0 Check the playable file formats. AAbout DiscsB
9 Able to play back MP3 audio files recorded
in CD-R discs, etc. and play back JPEG still
images as a slide show.
[
P12]
B Start playback.
A Display the Library Database Navigation
screen.
PREPARATION:
........................................................
0 If a disc contains both MP3 and JPEG files, specify the
file for playback using the following setting. Setup
Menu AMP3/JPEGB [ P100] O
B Select AORIGINALB.
SELECT
ORIGINAL
A
CONFIRM
C Select a file to play back.
B - B, C
B - A
SELECT
CONFIRM
File list
0 Plays back from the selected file until the last file.
0 Only those files in the same folder will be played
back continuously.
0 MP3 files will be played back as tracks. The track/
total track number being played back is displayed
on the top left screen.
0 For JPEG files, the display time for slide show can
be set. ADisplay time interval for JPEG or slide
showB [ P97]
0 JPEG files with a resolution of 640 x 480 are
recommended. It takes some time to display for
those with higher resolution.
0 The aspect ratio of the image may appear
differently on the TV and computer.
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C For DVD-RAM
For DVD-RW
Formatting
ABCDEFGHIJK
Select AEXECUTEB.
Select AVR MODEB or
AVIDEO MODEB.
9 Formatting will erase all the data. As such,
before formatting a recorded disc, make sure
the disc does not contain important
recordings.
EXECUTE
VR MODE
VIDEO MODE
9 Brand new DVD-RAM or DVD-RW discs
may also need to be formatted.
0 This screen will not be displayed in the case of a
9 To use a DVD-R disc in VR mode, format the
new disc in VR mode. (It will be in Video
mode when not formatted.)
DVD-R disc. Proceed to step D.
D Select “EXECUTE”.
SELECT
B - B
- D
EXECUTE
CONFIRM
0 When formatting a DVD-RW disc, confirm on
the mode to be formatted.
If a ACOMPLETEDB message is displayed,
0 Press ENTER to return to the setup menu.
B - A,
E
E Exit formatting.
CAUTIONS:
........................................................
0 Never turn off the unit or disconnect the AC power
cord while ANOW FORMATTING...B is displayed on
the TV screen.
0 All the titles on a disc will be deleted once the disc is
formatted even if they are protected titles. [ P80]
Formatting a new disc
DVD-RAM
0 DVD-R discs can only be formatted once.
A When the disc is loaded, the screen in step
D is displayed.
B Select AEXECUTEB to format.
A Load a disc.
DVD-RW
A When the disc is loaded, the screen in step
B Select “FORMAT”.
C is displayed.
A Access the setup menu.
B Select the desired mode and start
formatting.
B Select AHDD/DVD SET UPBBADISC SET
UPBBAFORMATB.
SELECT
HDD/DVD SET UP
DISC SET UP
FORMAT
CONFIRM
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C Choose a background image for the
Watching on Other DVD
Players (Finalising)
ABCDEFGHIJK
menu. (Video mode only)
SELECT
9 To play back DVD-R and DVD-RW discs on
other DVD players, perform finalisation.
Finalising a Video mode disc results in a
DVD VIDEO disc with programme menu.
Recording and editing are not possible after
finalising.
CONFIRM
0 There are 18 types of background images.
0 This step does not apply to DVD-RW/-R (VR
mode) discs.
D Perform finalisation.
A Select AOKB.
A
B Select AOKB again.
SELECT
NAVIGATION
TOP MENU
MENU
B - B,
D
OK
CONFIRM
If a ACOMPLETEDB message is displayed,
E Exit finalisation.
B - A,
E
Playback after finalisation
A Select DVD, and load a disc.
0 Press TOP MENU or MENU to operate Video mode
discs, as with DVD Videos.
0 Press NAVIGATION to operate VR mode discs.
0 Finalised DVD-RW (VR mode) discs can be played
back on VR mode compatible devices.
0 Finalised DVD-R (VR mode) discs can be played back
B Select “FINALISE”.
on DVD-R (VR mode) compatible devices.
A Access the setup menu.
To cancel finalisation
A Load a finalised DVD-RW disc.
B Select AHDD/DVD SET UPBBADISC SET
0 It is not possible to cancel the finalisation of a
DVD-R disc.
UPBBAFINALISEB.
B Access the setup menu, select and confirm
on AHDD/DVD SET UPBBADISC SET
UPBBACANC. FINALIS.B.
SELECT
HDD/DVD SET UP
DISC SET UP
FINALISE
C Select and confirm on AEXECUTEB on the
confirmation screen.
CONFIRM
D Press SET UP to exit.
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Dubbing
9 Two-way dubbing between HDD and DVD disc is possible with this single unit. In addition,
dubbing can be done from an external DV camcorder to the HDD or DVD. Refer to the following
content for reference during dubbing.
Copying
Dubbing
copy-once
titles
Intelligent
dual-pass
encoding (*3)
Dubbing
source
Max. title per
dubbing
Play list
dubbing (*1)
recording
information
(*4)
Dubbing deck
Type
High Speed
Just
8
8
3(*2)
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
-
HDD
DVD
HDD
3
3
Manual
8
3
DVD
8
DV camcorder HDD/DVD
All
*1 Play list: Data where only required parts from recorded programmes can be viewed.
0 The play list will be dubbed as one programme.
0 Play lists with copy-once images cannot be dubbed.
*2 When dubbing play list from the HDD to the DVD-RW/-R (Video mode) discs, dubbing will be performed in the
normal speed even if high speed dubbing is selected.
*3 Intelligent Dual-Pass Encoding
Optimises the overall bit rate for recording. Scenes with rapid movement are recorded with high bit rates, while
scenes with slow movement are recorded with low bit rates, thereby resulting in better picture quality.
*4 Recording Information: Thumbnails, recording date and time, and channels.
HDD
3-Way Dubbing from HDD to DVD
DVD
High Speed Dubbing
P68]
Just Dubbing [ P68]
Manual Dubbing [ P68]
[
High speed dubbing in a flash! Be
no longer annoyed with the waiting
time for dubbing.
Dubbing that fits exactly to the free Set your own desired recording
space of a DVD disc!
mode for dubbing!
0 For example, dubbing to a DVD
disc with only 20 minutes disc
remaining time.
Priority to
image quality!
0 For example, dubbing a 2-hour
programme to a DVD-R disc at 64x
speed.
20 mins
remaining
2-hour
programme
Dubbing time
Approx. 2 mins.
A
Recording
completed
Pack a lot into
one disc!
30-minute
programme
Max 64x speed*
Just
DVD-R
A
B
D
C
0 Able to record a 30-minute
programme exactly to a 20-minute
blank space.
* In FR480 mode, and when using
a 8x high speed compatible
DVD-R disc.
Dubbing from DVD to HDD [
P68]
Dubbing from DV camcorder to HDD, DVD [ P70]
Able to copy programmes (titles) from the DVD disc with Easy connection with the DV camcorder using just one
ease.
DV cable! You can even create your very own original
DVD disc with ease.
DVD
HDD
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Recordable Once Only Programmes (Copy-once)
9 Among digital broadcasts, there are programmes whose recording with digital devices is permitted
only once for the purpose of copyright protection. To record such programmes to a DVD disc, use
a CPRM-compliant disc.
9 CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable Media) refers to the technology that enables the
recording of copyright-protected Acopy-onceB programmes.
External receiver
Recording
Recording
Icon displayed on
thumbnail of
programme listing
Icon displayed on
thumbnail of
programme listing
Transfer
(Red circle)
HDD
DVD
0 To record to DVD, use a CPRM-compliant DVD-RAM or DVD-RW/-R (VR mode) disc. Formatting may be necessary
in order to use DVD-RW/-R disc in VR mode. [ P64]
0 When dubbing from HDD to DVD disc, the data will be transferred while the original data is erased. Data will not
be transferred if dubbing is terminated.
0 Unable to dub if the play list contains copy-once programmes.
Media
Recording
Dubbing
3
Transfers only to CPRM-compliant DVD-RAM
and CPRM-compliant DVD-RW/-R (VR mode)
disc.
3
3
HDD
CPRM-compliant DVD-RAM
CPRM non-compliant DVD-RAM
CPRM-compliant DVD-RW (VR
mode)
3
3
CPRM non-compliant DVD-RW (VR
mode)
DVD-RW (Video mode)
CPRM-compliant DVD-R (VR mode)
CPRM non-compliant DVD-R (VR
mode)
DVD-R (Video mode)
Dubbing programmes recorded in DV mode
0 Cannot be high speed dubbed.
0 Dubbing will be performed using re-encoding. Intelligent Dual-Pass Encoding is not used.
0 Programmes recorded in DV mode and in other recording modes cannot be selected at the same time.
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A Load a disc.
Dubbing between HDD and
DVD Deck
ABCDEFGHIJK
0 When dubbing to a DVD disc, load a recordable
disc.
0 When dubbing to the HDD, load a disc for
playback.
B Display the Dubbing screen.
9 You can easily dub from the HDD to DVD
disc, and vice versa.
TO DVD
9 There are 3 ways to dub from the HDD to the
DVD disc, so you can choose whichever
matches your purpose.
HIGH SPEED
MANUAL
JUST
TO HDD
TITLE
DV CONN
N HDD
DV CONN
N DVD
PREPARATION:
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0 Switch TV/DVD on the remote control to DVD.
C Select a dubbing method.
SELECT
TO DVD
HIGH SPEED
JUST
MANUAL
TO HDD
TITLE
CONFIRM
CANCEL
Dubbing from the HDD (hard disk) to a DVD
disc
TOP MENU
D - B
Select when you wish to shorten
the dubbing time considerably.
C - F
DVD-RAM: Max. 3x speed
DVD-RW: Max. 4x speed
MENU
AHIGH
SPEEDB
DVD-R: Max. 8x speed
0 Use a high speed compatible
ON SCREEN
disc.
0 Dubbing may not be performed
in the highest speed as shown
depending on the disc used.
B
Select when dubbing to fill an
entire DVD disc, or to fit the
available free space exactly.
AJUSTB
Select when setting the recording
mode for dubbing.
AMANUALB
IMPORTANT:
........................................................
0 Select ATITLEB when dubbing from a DVD disc to
0 For high speed dubbing to the DVD-RW/-R (Video
mode) disc, the following programmes cannot be
high speed dubbed. (They will be dubbed in the
normal speed.)
• Bilingual sound
• Play list
HDD.
D Select the programme to be dubbed.
A Select a programme.
Information display
Time bar display
• Programmes that are divided, programmes with
parts deleted or RetroActive recorded programmes
• LP or FR155 - FR240 mode recorded programmes
30%
SELECT
1
0 Programmes or play lists recorded in DV mode
cannot be high speed dubbed.
4
0 With Just dubbing, even if there is recording time to
spare, it is not possible to perform Just dubbing by
raising the recording mode as with changing from SP
mode to XP mode.
0 When dubbing from a DVD-RW/-R (Video mode) disc
recorded on other units to the HDD, finalisation is
required.
2
0 Programme list screen is displayed in order of
recording date and time. Displays in order of
name if the dubbing source is HDD.
0 Pages can be advanced using TOP MENU or
MENU.
0 It is not possible to dub from +R/+RW discs.
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B Enter into memory.
F Select AEXECUTEB.
SELECT
0 Repeat step A and B as necessary. Up to a
maximum of 8 programmes can be selected.
CONFIRM
EXECUTE
0 To cancel the memory, press MEMO/MARK at
the programme that has been entered into
memory. To cancel all the programmes, press
CANCEL.
0 Programmes recorded in DV mode and in
other recording modes cannot be selected at
the same time.
0 The ANOW DUBBINGB display will be displayed
for approximately 5 seconds. (The time duration
displayed is an estimate.)
C Confirm.
ANOW DUBBINGB
display
NOW DUBBING
3MINUTES
CONFIRM
0 The ANOW DUBBINGB display will be displayed
when ON SCREEN is pressed.
Information display
0 While dubbing is in progress, you can press
DUBBING to change the setting for the power
status upon completing dubbing.
0 The following button operations are possible
during dubbing.
PR+/-, AUDIO, HELP
0 The broadcast screen is displayed while dubbing
is in progress.
0 When dubbing coincides with timer recording,
see the following page. ADubbing and timer
recording priorityB [ P89]
AHIGH
SPEEDB
Remaining capacity display in
percentage (%).
Total time of selected
programmes.
AJUSTB
Highest recording mode of
selected programmes.
AMANUALB
ATITLEB
Total time of selected
programmes.
Time bar display colours
Deep Green
Yellow
Used space.
To cancel a dubbing that is in progress
Size of selected programmes.
Total size of the programmes
memorised.
A Press ON SCREEN to display the ANOW
Light Green
Red
DUBBINGB display.
Selected programmes that
exceeds the capacity.
B Press ENTER.
C Select ACANCELB, then press ENTER.
E Set the recording mode. (For
0 When dubbing is discontinued, information such as
recording date and time; title name will not be
properly recorded.
0 The disc remaining time will not increase even if
you delete the programme that was dubbed before
discontinuing the dubbing to DVD-R.
AMANUALB dubbing.)
A Select AREC MODEB to set the desired
mode.
SELECT
SP
CONFIRM
CONFIRM
0 When setting recording mode, modes with
insufficient capacity will not be displayed.
B Select ACONFIRMB.
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Dubbing from DV Camcorder
Dubbing from DV
Camcorder/Video
A Insert a tape to play on the DV
camcorder.
Cassette Recorder
ABCDEFGHIJK
0 When dubbing to a DVD disc, load a recordable
disc on this unit.
B Display the Dubbing screen to select
9 Dubbing can be done from a DV camcorder
that is connected to this unit with a DV
cable. You can also operate the DV
the dubbing deck.
TO DVD
camcorder from this unit’s remote control.
(On-screen display for DV dubbing)
SELECT
9 Dubbing video tape images to a DVD disc or
TO HDD
the HDD.
DV CONN
N HDD
DV CONN
N DVD
PREPARATION:
........................................................
CONFIRM
0 Switch TV/DVD on the remote control to DVD.
0 See the following page for the connection. ADubbing
0 Select ADV CONN N HDDB to dub to HDD, or
ADV CONN N DVDB to dub to DVD.
from DV Camcorder/Video Cassette RecorderB
[
P23]
C Select the recording mode.
0 See ARecording ModeB
C
[
P84].
B,
D - F
D Set playback mode on DV camcorder.
A Select ARemote control switchB
(
) to set to
.
D, E
0 Switches each time ENTER is pressed.
D - B
G
F - B
C
SELECT
B
CONFIRM
IMPORTANT:
........................................................
0
: Operate this unit.
: Operate the DV camcorder.
0 Certain DV camcorders may not be operable.
Operate the camcorder directly.
0 Dubbing copyright guarded programmes is not
possible.
B Start playback, then pause at dubbing
start point.
0 It is not possible to operate from the DV camcorder.
0 Original DV information such as the recording date
and time are not recorded. (During MPEG recording.)
0 When a dubbing that is in progress coincides with
timer recording, a confirmation screen asking which
to give priority will be displayed. Select
0 You can operate the DV camcorder to play,
pause, perform forward search/reverse search;
slow motion and frame-by-frame playback,
using this unit’s remote control.
For operating instructions, see AUsable Buttons
during PlaybackB [ P44].
ACONTINUEB or AEXECUTEB.
0 To dub from the beginning of the DV tape, start
dubbing from the stopped condition in step D - B.
0 Chapters (marks) can be automatically inserted.
0 Set to stop condition at portion with no images
(for example at the beginning of the tape).
Setup Menu ADV AUTO CHAPTERINGB = AONB
[
P100] S
0 When dubbing from the pause condition,
accurate dubbing can be done by rewinding
the tape slightly.
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If switching the DV sound
Dubbing from Video Cassette
Recorder (VCR)
C Select ASound monitor switchB
(
), and press ENTER to switch.
SELECT
0 See the following page for the connection. ADubbing
dv
0: 00 00
from DV Camcorder/Video Cassette RecorderB
[
P23]
0 This unit’s on-screen display can be disabled. Setup
Menu ASUPERIMPOSEB = AOFFB [ P102] a
SOUND1BSOUND2BMIX
CONFIRM
A (This unit) Load a recordable disc.
0 SOUND1: Record with normal (original) stereo
sound.
0 SOUND2: Record post-recorded sound in
B (VCR) Insert a tape to play.
stereo.
C (This unit) Switch to the input
0 MIX: Record both normal stereo sound and
post-recording sound.
connecting the VCR.
(Post-recording sound is not available for 16 bit
recording)
0 Select AL-2B or AF-1B.
0 Press 0 on the remote control to
set to AL-2B forcibly.
E Start dubbing.
A Select and confirm on AAuto capture
buttonB (
).
• Select and confirm on
or resume dubbing.
to pause and/
D (This unit) Select the recording deck.
E (This unit) Select the recording
F End dubbing.
mode.
A Select and confirm on ARemote control
F (VCR) Start playback.
switchB (
), then set to
.
G (This unit) Start recording.
B Stop dubbing.
PRESS TWICE
WHILE HOLDING
Repeat step D - F if you want to continue dubbing.
H When dubbing is finished, stop
recording on this unit, then stop
playback on the VCR.
Dubbing to a DV device
(only programmes recorded in DV mode on
the HDD)
0 Dubbing copyright guarded programmes is not
possible.
0 Recordings made by you, under copyright law,
cannot be used without the consent of the right
holder other than for personal enjoyment.
Recommended when, after dubbing videos shot using
a DV camcorder to the HDD and editing the play list,
you wish to store them on a mini DV tape.
A Set the channel to AdvB.
When dubbing to Video Cassette Recorder
(VCR)
B Select and play back the programme recorded
in DV mode that you wish to dub from the
Library Database Navigation.
A Play back on this unit.
C Check if the playback screen appears on the TV
connected from the DV device (recording end).
B Record with the VCR.
D Pause playback on this unit (playback end) at
0 For details, refer to the instruction manual of the
VCR.
the dubbing start point.
E Pause recording on the DV device (recording
end).
F Start playback on this unit and recording on the
DV device simultaneously.
G When dubbing is finished, stop recording on the
DV device, then stop playback on this unit.
NOTE:
........................................................
0 This operation is not possible when DVD is selected.
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B Display the Editing screen.
Modifying Thumbnail/
Category
ABCDEFGHIJK
When DVD is selected
A Load a disc.
B Display the Editing screen, then select
AMODIFYB.
9 Thumbnail: The picture on the programme
list can be changed to your preferred picture.
9 Category: Can be used for programme
searching.
9 You can also modify the thumbnails and
category of the play list for HDD as well as
DVD-RAM and DVD-RW/-R (VR mode and
unfinalised Video mode) discs.
MODIFY
SELECT
CONFIRM
A
When HDD is selected
ORIGINAL
MODIFY
DIVIDE
DELETE
DEL SCEN
TOP MENU
PLAY LIST
DELETE
B, G
G
MODIFY
CREATE
B - F - B
B - F
C Select AMODIFYB under AORIGINALB.
MENU
SELECT
F - A
MODIFY
CONFIRM
0 In the case of play list, select AMODIFYB under
APLAY LISTB.
NOTES:
D Select the programme to be changed.
........................................................
0 To modify the play list, you have to create a play list
SELECT
first. [ P76]
0 Modification on the DVD discs is not possible in the
following cases.
• Title-protected programmes. [ P80]
• Finalised discs. [ P65]
CONFIRM
0 Pages can be advanced using TOP MENU or
MENU.
A Select disc.
B To modify the thumbnail, proceed to E.
OR
B To modify the category, proceed to E.
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Modify Thumbnail
Modify Category
E Select AINDEXB.
E Select ACATEGORYB.
SELECT
SELECT
CATEGORY
INDEX
CONFIRM
CONFIRM
F Select the desired category.
F Decide on the thumbnail image.
A Start playback, then pause at the desired
SELECT
scene.
ANIMATION
CONFIRM
0 Use SLOWG/SLOWF to search for the scene.
B Select AREPLACEB.
G Exit category modification.
SELECT
CONFIRM
REPLACE
0 The new image will be registered.
G Exit thumbnail modification.
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Perform AModifying Thumbnail/CategoryB, step A -
D [ P72].
Creating Programme Title
ABCDEFGHIJK
E Select ANAMEB.
SELECT
9 You can name or modify the titles of recorded
programmes.
9 You can also name or modify the title name
of the play list for HDD as well as DVD-RAM
and DVD-RW/-R (VR mode and unfinalised
Video mode) discs.
NAME
CONFIRM
F Enter the characters.
SELECT
CONFIRM
H
E - G
0 Select and enter one character at a time.
0 There are 3 types of character sets. Select
AALPHABETB, ASYMBOL1B, or ASYMBOL2B.
0 Selecting ADELETEB deletes the character before
the cursor.
0 You can also press STOP/CLEAR to delete the
character. Press once to delete one character,
press and hold to delete all the characters.
G Select ASAVEB.
SELECT
NOTES:
CONFIRM
........................................................
SAVE
0 To name the play list, you have to create a play list
first. [ P76]
0 Modification on the DVD discs is not possible in the
following cases.
• Title-protected programmes. [ P80]
• Finalised discs. [ P65]
0 You can also press PAUSE to save.
H Exit title name creation.
To name a DVD disc
0 If you select and confirm on ADISC NAMEB in step B
of AModifying Thumbnail/CategoryB, the title entry
screen will be displayed. Enter the desired title name.
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F Create or erase the chapters (marks).
Creating/Deleting
Chapters (Marks)
ABCDEFGHIJK
To create chapters (marks)
A Start playback, then pause at the scene
where you want to mark.
9 If chapters (marks) are created in the
recorded programme, a preferred scene in
the programme can be easily located.
0 You can also use SLOWF/SLOWG.
B Select AMARKB.
SELECT
CONFIRM
MARK
G
0 If a chapter (mark) is created, a chapter image
will be added below the screen.
E, F
F
To delete chapters (marks)
A Pause playback.
B Move to the mark to be deleted.
OR
NOTE:
C Select AERASEB.
........................................................
0 Modification on the DVD discs is not possible in the
following cases.
SELECT
• Title-protected programmes. [ P80]
• Finalised discs. [ P65]
CONFIRM
ERASE
Perform
A
Modifying Thumbnail/CategoryB, step A - D
[
P72]
.
E Select ACHAPTERB.
0 If a chapter (mark) is deleted, the chapter
image below the screen will be cleared.
SELECT
G Exit chapter (mark) creation or
deletion.
CHAPTER
CONFIRM
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B Display the Editing screen, then select
Gathering Favourite
Scenes (Play List
Creation)
AMODIFYB.
ABCDEFGHIJK
MODIFY
9 A play list is a single programme with a
collection of favourite scenes gathered from
multiple original programmes. Up to 99 can
be created.
SELECT
CONFIRM
When HDD is selected
A
ORIGINAL
MODIFY
DIVIDE
DELETE
DEL SCEN
PLAY LIST
DELETE
MODIFY
CREATE
B, I
B - H
C Select ACREATEB.
SELECT
(On-screen display for DVD)
STOP/CLEAR
E - A,
F - A
CONFIRM
CREATE
D Select the programme to be used.
SELECT
NOTES:
........................................................
0 Play list cannot be created if there is a mixture of
programmes recorded in DV mode and other
recording modes.
CONFIRM
0 There may be slight deviation from the points set.
E Decide on the start point of the
A Select disc.
scene.
A Start playback, then pause at the scene
where you want the created play list to
begin.
OR
B Display the Editing screen.
When DVD is selected
A Load a disc.
0 You can also use SLOWF/SLOWG to search
for the start and end point.
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B Confirm on the start point.
H Select AEXITB.
SELECT
CONFIRM
CONFIRM
EXIT
IN/OUT
0 The image of the start point for the scene will
be displayed on the AINB sub-screen.
I Exit play list creation.
F Decide on the end point of the scene.
A Start playback, then pause at the scene
where you want the created play list to
end.
Ⅲ Play back play list
0 Select APLAY LISTB in step C [ P42] of
ABasic Playback (Library Database
Navigation)B.
B Confirm on the end point.
Ⅲ Delete play list
0 Perform the operations on ADeleting/
Protecting a ProgrammeB. During which,
select ADELETEB under APLAY LISTB in step
C [ P80].
CONFIRM
IN/OUT
NOTES:
........................................................
If a scene is created, the following menu buttons can
be selected.
0 The image of the end point for the scene will
be displayed on the AOUTB sub-screen.
0 ASEL. TITLEB: Select scenes from other programmes.
0 AMODIFYB: Modify scenes. [ P78]
0 ADELETEB: Delete scenes.
0 Repeat step E and F to add scenes.
0 To add scenes from other programmes, select
ASEL. TITLEB, then repeat step D - F.
0 AMOVEB: Can change the playback order when there
are more than 2 scenes. [ P79]
0 A maximum of 99 scenes can be registered in a
play list.
0 ARETRYB: Cancel the last operation.
0 APREVIEWB: Play back from scene 1.
0 AOKB: Confirm scene registration.
G Select AOKB.
SELECT
Preview Playback
0 Forward search and slow motion playback are
possible.
0 You can move the scenes with S/T.
0 A scene being played back is selected.
0 Press STOP/CLEAR to end preview playback.
0 Enters into pause mode when preview playback ends.
CONFIRM
OK
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Modify Scene
Editing Play List
ABCDEFGHIJK
A Select disc.
9 You can modify or move the scenes of a
created play list. In addition, new scenes can
be added.
OR
B Display the Editing screen.
When DVD is selected
A Load a disc.
A
B Press EDIT to display the Editing screen.
C Select AMODIFYB.
When HDD is selected
B
EDIT
A Press EDIT to display the Editing screen.
C Select AMODIFYB under APLAY LISTB.
B - G
RETURN
(On-screen display for DVD)
SELECT
G - A
CONFIRM
MODIFY
D Select the programme to be modified.
SELECT
CONFIRM
E Select ASCENEB.
SELECT
CONFIRM
SCENE
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F Select the scene that you want to
Move Scenes
modify.
A Select AMODIFYB.
A Perform step A - E.
Playback end point
B Select and confirm on AMOVEB in
step F - A.
Playback start point
SELECT
C Select and confirm on the scene to
move at in step F - B.
D Select and confirm another scene to
CONFIRM
which the scene is to be moved.
0 To cancel the move, press RETURN or EDIT.
MODIFY
E Perform AGathering Favourite
Scenes (Play List Creation)B,
step G - I [ P77].
B Select the playback start or end point of
a scene to modify.
SELECT
Add Scenes
A Perform step A - E.
CONFIRM
B Select and confirm on ASEL. TITLEB
0 To cancel modification, press RETURN or
EDIT.
in step F - A.
C Perform AGathering Favourite Scenes
G Create new scene.
(Play List Creation)B, step D - I
A Start playback, then pause at the desired
[
P76, 77].
scene.
0 You can also use SLOWF/SLOWG to search
for the scene.
B Confirm on the playback start or end
point.
CONFIRM
0 To modify other scenes, repeat step F and G.
H Perform AGathering Favourite Scenes
(Play List Creation)B, step G - I
[
P77].
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When HDD is selected
Deleting/Protecting a
Programme
ABCDEFGHIJK
A Press EDIT to display the Editing screen.
C Select ADELETEB under AORIGINALB.
SELECT
(On-screen display for DVD)
9 Deleting unwanted programmes can increase
the disc remaining time. (However, the disc
remaining time does not increase for DVD-R
discs. For DVD-RW (Video mode) discs, the
disc remaining time increases only when the
last programme is deleted.)
DELETE
CONFIRM
9 Protect function to prevent accidental erasure
is available for DVD-RAM and DVD-RW/-R
(VR mode) discs.
D Select the programme to delete.
SELECT
A
CONFIRM
E Select and confirm on ADELETEB.
To cancel the deletion (HDD only)
B, F
0 Be sure to perform before step F.
B - E
A After this step, select and confirm on the
folder of the latest created ADELETION
LISTB in the programme list. (Icon:
)
B Select and confirm on the programme
you want to cancel deletion.
F Exit programme deletion.
IMPORTANT:
........................................................
0 If an original programme is deleted, all the related
play list and library information will also be deleted.
0 All the programmes on a disc will be deleted once the
disc is formatted even if they are protected
programmes.
Protect Programme (DVD-RAM/
-RW(VR)/-R(VR))
A Select and confirm on APROTECTB in step
C.
B Select and confirm on the programme to be
Deleting a Programme
protected.
C Select and confirm on APROTECTB on the
A Select disc.
confirmation screen.
OR
0 If protect is set to a programme, a protect
mark (
list.
) will be placed on the programme
B Display the Editing screen.
0 To remove the protection, select the
programme that has been protected in B. The
AunprotectB screen is displayed, select
ACANCEL PROTECTB.
When DVD is selected
A Load a disc.
B Press EDIT to display the Editing screen.
C Select AMODIFYB.
D Press EDIT to exit.
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C Select ADEL SCENB.
Deleting Scenes
ABCDEFGHIJK
SELECT
9 You can delete commercial breaks from a
recorded programme.
DEL SCEN
CONFIRM
A
D Select and confirm on a programme
whose unwanted scenes you want to
delete.
E Decide on the unwanted scene to be
deleted.
B, G
A Start playback, then pause at the scene
B - F
where you want the deletion to begin.
E - A, C
0 You can also use SLOWF/SLOWG.
B Select AINB.
SELECT
CONFIRM
IMPORTANT:
IN
OUT
........................................................
0 Deleting scenes does not increase remaining capacity
for DVD-R (VR mode).
0 If the time duration to be deleted is below 2 seconds,
deleting may not be possible.
0 It may deviate a little from the desired position set.
C Start playback, then pause at the scene
where you want the deletion to end.
D Select and confirm on AOUTB.
E Select and confirm on AOKB.
0 Deleting scenes on the DVD will cause all related
play lists to be deleted.
0 Deleting scenes on the HDD is not possible if the
programme is used in the play list.
0 Select APREVIEWB, a preview of the scene
approximately 5 seconds before and after the
deleted part is played back.
0 To redo, select ARETRYB.
F Select and confirm on ADELETEB.
G Press EDIT to exit.
A Select disc.
OR
B Display the Editing screen.
When DVD is selected
A Load a disc.
B Press EDIT to display the Editing screen.
C Select AMODIFYB.
When HDD is selected
A Press EDIT to display the Editing screen.
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A Press HDD.
Dividing Scenes
ABCDEFGHIJK
B Display the Editing screen.
9 You can divide programmes that are recorded
continuously.
C Select ADIVIDEB under AORIGINALB.
SELECT
A
DIVIDE
CONFIRM
B, G
C - F
D Select and confirm on a programme
to divide.
E Search for scenes to divide.
A Start playback, then pause at the scene
to divide.
E - A
0 You can also use SLOWF/SLOWG.
B Select and confirm on ADIVIDEB.
C Select and confirm on AOKB.
IMPORTANT:
........................................................
SELECT
It is not possible to divide in the following cases.
0 The programme is currently being recorded.
0 The programme is weekly/daily recorded and is
specified for weekly/daily overwrite.
CONFIRM
0 The programme is used in the play list.
OK
0 When the number of registered programmes reaches
500.
0 Select APREVIEWB, the first 10 seconds of the
later half of the divided programme is played
back.
0 To redo, select ARETRYB.
F Select and confirm on ADIVIDEB.
G Press EDIT to exit.
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A Access the AHELPB menu.
Help Guide
1
2
3
4
9 When you encounter problems with the
operating procedures, the help guide displays
advices on operations that are closely related
to the current usage condition.
5
6
7
8
0 An index containing items relating to the
currently displayed screen appears. If there are
no particular items to relate to, the first page of
the index will be displayed.
A, C
0 The index page can be advanced using TOP
MENU or MENU.
B Select an item of interest.
SELECT
TOP MENU
B
MENU
RETURN
CONFIRM
0 The explanation page will be displayed.
0 You can browse the explanation page using the
Selection Keys (FG).
0 To return to the AINDEXB screen, press RETURN.
IMPORTANT:
........................................................
0 While the help guide is being displayed, operations
such as recording and playback is not possible. In
addition, the GUIDE Plus+ system or the timer
programme setting screen cannot be displayed.
C Exit the AHELPB screen.
0 Icons
A: DVD related explanations
B: HDD related explanations
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FR (Free Rate) Mode
Recording Mode
ABCDEFGHIJK
0 The numbers of the FR mode represent the recordable
time (in minutes, estimated) in a DVD disc.
0 FR60 - FR360 can be set by 5-minute intervals, then
follow by FR420 and FR480. FR60 is almost
9 The recording mode is the setting for the
compression level when recording images. The
image quality and recording time are related.
equivalent to XP in terms of image quality; the same
goes for FR120 to SP, FR240 to LP, and FR360 to EP.
0 It may not be possible to play back discs recorded in
Ⅲ Recordable Time According to Recording
Mode
(Hours: The numbers shown are estimates.)
FR420 or FR480 mode on other units.
DVD
HDD (by temporary recording
setting) (160 GB)
0 FR mode can also be set for HDD. (AJUSTB cannot be
set.)
Recording (single-
mode
sided
disc)
OFF
30 MIN 1 HR
3 HR
Set using the disc remaining time/recording
mode list
DV
-
11
34
11
33
11
11
31
XP
1
2
4
6
8
32
67
SP
69
68
64
A Press DVD, and load a disc.
LP
138
209
300
136
206
297
135
203
283
127
192
277
B Display the disc remaining time/
EP
recording mode.
FR480
2: 30
7: 00
DV
XP
0 The recording time changes in accordance with the
temporary recording setting. ATemporary RecordingB
10: 00
20: 00
28: 00
36: 00
SP
[
P88]
LP
0 The shorter the recordable time, the higher the image
quality.
EP
FR480
Disc remaining time/recording mode list
DV mode
Supports only HDD recording. Records in the same
format as a DV camcorder.
C Move to AFR***B, and use the
Selection Keys (DE) to change the FR
XP/SP mode
Recommended for recording sports programmes and
other fast-action programmes.
mode number.
D Check the disc remaining time.
LP mode
0 Set to AFR***B which slightly exceeds the desired
Recommended for recording dramas and other slow-
action programmes with little contrast.
recording time.
E Press ENTER.
EP/FR480 mode
Recommended when there is no spare recordable time
(disc remaining time), or for programmes with clear
outlines like in animations.
If recording a 25-minute programme five times
on the same disc
0 25 x 5 = 125, thus record using FR125 mode.
Recording on a blank DVD
In SP mode
In FR125 mode
Blank
A
E
A
(20 mins)
B
B
D
D
C
C
Only four times’
portion can be
recorded.
Able to fit recording to
one disc.
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DV Mode
JUST mode setting
(when timer recording to a DVD disc)
Ⅲ Main characteristics
0 The unit automatically sets the appropriate FR mode
depending on the disc remaining time.
0 High image quality recording mode above XP mode.
0 Set AREC MODEB to AJUSTB at the recording setting
for timer programming.
0 There is no image deterioration when dubbing from a
DV camcorder to the HDD using the DV terminal.
Example
0 Timer recording in DV mode is possible with the
Automatically sets FR mode for recording a 30-minute
programme, on a disc with 20 minutes remaining time
in XP mode.
exception of input from the DV terminal.
0 For programmes recorded in DV mode,
• play lists can be created. (Not possible when there
is a mixture of programmes recorded in other
recording modes.)
• they can be divided by editing.
0 When playing back programmes recorded in DV
mode,
Records a 30-minute
programme to fit
exactly to a 20-
minute blank space.
Blank
(20 mins)
• the same playback operations as other modes are
possible. However, 1.5x speed with sound is not
possible.
• they can also be output from the DV terminal.
(Only when using AdvB channel.)
• temporary recording will be stopped.
Recording
completed
Recording
completed
0 When recording in DV mode,
• playback on the HDD or DVD is not possible.
• Library Database Navigation, editing, and dubbing
operations cannot be performed.
0 The maximum recording time for JUST mode is
equivalent to FR480 mode.
• there will be no output from the DV terminal.
0 During recording, the following operations are not
possible for programmes recorded in DV mode.
• Playback (AORIGINALB and APLAY LISTB)
• Editing of play list
• Thumbnail modification
• Chapter creation
• Deleting of scenes
• Dividing of scenes
0 When playing back copy-once programmes, there
will be no output from the DV terminal.
0 Post-recording is not possible, as with a DV tape
recorder.
0 See the following page if recording a bilingual
programme using DVD-RW/-R (Video mode).
ASoundB [ P92]
0 Set the channel of this unit to AdvB when connecting
to a DV device.
0 This unit outputs to the DV device only when its
channel is set to AdvB.
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Weekly/daily recording settings
Weekly/Daily Timer
Programming
ABCDEFGHIJK
Set when timer programming or when changing the
timer programme.
With HDD as the recording deck
Execution of timer
9 Programmes can be timer recorded regularly
AWEEKLY/DAILYB
Icon
recording
on a daily or weekly basis.
AONE TIME RECORDB
Once only
9 Recorded programmes set for weekly/daily
recording overwrite on the HDD can be kept.
(Overwrite protection)
AWEEKLYB
Weekly
Weekly
(overwrite)
AWEEKLY (KEEP 1)B
AMON-FRIB
AMON-SATB
Daily
AMON-SUNB
A
AMON-FRI (KEEP 5)B
AMON-SAT (KEEP 6)B
AMON-SUN (KEEP 7)B
AMON-FRI (KEEP 1)B
AMON-SAT (KEEP 1)B
AMON-SUN (KEEP 1)B
Daily (weekly
overwrite)
Daily (daily
overwrite)
With DVD as the recording deck
B, H
Only AONE TIME RECORDB, AWEEKLYB, AMON-FRIB,
AMON-SATB, and AMON-SUNB settings are available,
there is no overwrite specification.
A, B
B
Auto title grouping (HDD)
C - G
Weekly/daily recorded programmes will be grouped.
Groups will be displayed as folders in the thumbnail list
of the Library Database Navigation, editing, and
dubbing screens.
A list screen of individual recorded programmes will be
displayed when the folder is selected.
Grouping is available only for programmes not set for
overwriting.
A Select a folder.
SELECT
CONFIRM
B Select a programme.
SELECT
CONFIRM
0 To delete a folder, delete all the programmes in it.
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0 Icon specifying weekly/daily overwrite (
,
,
Simple timer programming for the
following week
) will be attached.
F Select APROTECTB.
A Press PROG when playing back a
recorded programme.
SELECT
B Select AYESB.
SELECT
CONFIRM
PROTECT
CONFIRM
YES
G Press ENTER.
H Exit.
0 If there is inactivity for approximately 5 seconds,
the programme navigation screen will be
displayed. To cancel, press PROG.
0 If there is inactivity for approximately 1 minute
during setting, the settings will be cancelled and
the screen will return to the broadcast screen.
C Set timer at the programme
Ⅲ Programme alert message
navigation screen.
0 For HDD timer programming, if there is a timer
programme that cannot be recorded within the
duration set due to the remaining capacity of
HDD, a programme alert message will be
display when the unit is turned on.
0 For timer setting, perform step E-G on P54, 55.
0 After the timer recording has been set, the
broadcast screen is displayed.
0 If APROGRAMME LISTB is selected and
confirmed, the APROGRAMME LISTB screen
will be displayed. Verify, cancel or change the
timer programme where necessary. AChecking,
Changing or Cancelling a Timer ProgrammeB
Overwrite protection setting for weekly/
daily recording (HDD)
When you wish to keep programmes specified for
overwriting, set overwrite protection. Or, dub to DVD
disc.
[
P57]
0 The display duration of the programme alert can
A Set to HDD.
be set. Setup Menu APROGRAMME ALERTB
[
P101] Z
B Display the Library Database
Navigation screen.
C Select and confirm on ANAMEB.
D Select and confirm on the initial letter
of the programme name.
E Select and confirm on the
programme that you wish to protect.
SELECT
CONFIRM
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0 You can also perform Resuming Playback
P59] and One Touch Replay [ P59].
Temporary Recording
ABCDEFGHIJK
[
To record the previous part of a TV
programme currently watching
(RetroActive Recording)
9 After turning on this unit, temporary
recording will automatically take place for
only the time duration that has been set while
you are watching TV.
While watching a TV broadcast,
A Search for the record start point, then set to
9 You can play back missed scenes
pause.
(RetroActive Playback), or record from the
beginning of the programme you are
currently watching (RetroActive Recording).
B Start recording.
Setting Time Range for Temporary
Recording
A Access the setup menu.
WHILE HOLDING
0 You can also use REC (R) on the unit.
0 Returns to the on-air screen after a few seconds.
B Select AHDD/DVD SET UPBBAHDD
SET UPBBALIVE MEMORYB.
C End recording.
SELECT
HDD/DVD SET UP
PRESS TWICE
HDD SET UP
LIVE MEMORY
OFF
30 MIN
1 HR
3 HR
CONFIRM
RetroActive Recording
0 The recording mode is AFR65B.
0 When recording is in progress on the DVD,
temporary recording stops.
0 Temporary recording data will be automatically
erased, in the following instances.
• When the unit is turned off, or after recovering from
a power failure.
C Select and confirm on other than
AOFFB.
0 Time range AOFFB, A30 MINB, A1 HRB or A3 HRB
can be set.
0 If the time range is exceeded, temporarily
recorded images will be overwritten.
• When normal recording, timer recording,
RetroActive Recording or digital timer recording is
performed.
D Exit.
• When the following setting is changed. ALIVE
MEMORYB [ P99] I
• When tuner channel setting is performed.
• When the dubbing screen is displayed.
• When DV input is selected.
• When the image output format is switched.
• When a programme in DV mode is played or
edited.
Using the Temporary Recording
Function
To play back the previous part of a TV
programme currently watching
(RetroActive Playback)
A Search for the playback position, then start
playback.
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Relief Recording
Timer Recording
ABCDEFGHIJK
A programme that is set for timer recording on the
DVD will be recorded to the HDD in the following
instances. The recording mode will revert to the mode
previously set.
In the case of JUST mode, the recording will be in XP
mode.
9 The following describe the measures and
caution points to note during timer
recording.
0 Disc is not loaded.
0 A non-recordable disc is loaded.
0 The disc remaining time of the DVD disc is
insufficient.
0 DVD disc playback in progress.
Points to take note on timer recording
0 Timer recording is not possible during editing.
0 If a copy prohibited programme is received at the start
of timer recording or during recording, recording will
be paused. Recording starts again when a recordable
programme is received. (For DVD only. For HDD, a
black image is displayed.)
B, B
0 With calendar timer programming, the starting
portion of the programme may not be recorded. In
addition, if the stop time of the previous timer
recording coincides with the start time of the next
programme, the last part of the previous programme
may not be recorded.
A
A
DUBBING
0 The programme listing data download is given
priority from 03:00 to 04:30, and VPS/PDC recording
cannot be performed properly. Set AVPS/PDCB to
AOFFB if performing timer recording at this time.
Dubbing and timer recording priority
If a dubbing that has been set coincides with a timer
recording, a warning will be displayed.
NOTE:
........................................................
0 To prioritise dubbing
Relief Recording
Select AEXECUTEB to execute dubbing. Timer
recording will not be performed. However, if the
dubbing ends before the timer recording end time is
reached, timer recording will be performed from the
time where dubbing stops.
0 If the remaining capacity of the HDD is insufficient,
relief recording is not possible.
0 To prioritise timer recording
Select ACANCELB, then press DUBBING. Dubbing
will not be performed.
To stop timer recording (cancel)
A Press STOP/CLEAR.
0 If the warning screen remain displayed, neither will
be performed.
B Select and confirm on ACANCELB on
the confirmation screen.
To switch from timer recording to normal
recording
A While holding REC, press PLAY.
B Select and confirm on AEXECUTEB
on the confirmation screen.
0 To extend the recording time, activate Instant
Timer Recording after switching to normal
recording. [ P41]
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To Register to Library
Managing DVDs (Library)
ABCDEFGHIJK
A Load a disc.
9 Register DVD discs recorded on other units
in the library. A maximum of 600 discs and
2000 titles can be registered.
+
-
PR
E
N
-
O
P
P
U
S
H
CH
I
V
E
S
S
E
R
G
O
P
R
T
E
C
I
R
D
L
I
T
A
I
G
D
IMPORTANT:
........................................................
Face the label side upwards
0 The following discs cannot be registered in the library.
• DVD-RAM, DVD-RW
Discs formatted using devices other than JVC DVD
recorders.
B Display the Editing screen.
• DVD-R
New discs recorded using devices other than JVC
DVD recorders.
C Select AREGISTERB.
Library
SELECT
0 You can also press NAVIGATION to register.
0 If unable to register, check the following setting.
Setup Menu ASAVE AS LIBRARYB = AONB
[
P100] K
0 Select AREGISTERB, and the Editing screen will
appear. You can then select either AMODIFYB or
ADISC NAMEB. [ P72, 74]
CONFIRM
REGISTER
D Exit.
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To Delete from Library
To Search for Recorded Programmes
from Library
A Select DVD.
A Select disc.
OR
B Press EDIT.
B Display the Library Database
Navigation screen.
C Select ADELETEB.
SELECT
C Specify method for programme
search.
0 For HDD library, select from ANAMEB or
ACATEGORYB.
CONFIRM
0 For DVD library, select from ANAMEB, ADATEB,
ADISC No.B or ACATEGORYB.
D Select the DISC number to delete.
SELECT
SELECT
(On-screen display for DVD)
ORIGINAL
PLAY LIST
CONFIRM
CONFIRM
DATE
DISC No.
E Select ADELETEB.
CATEGORY
NAME
SELECT
For HDD
D Select the programme to play back
from the list, then select the playback
method.
CONFIRM
F Exit.
0 ABasic Playback (Library Database Navigation)B,
step D [ P43]
For DVD
D Check the disc number.
0 Load the relevant disc and play back from the
Library Database Navigation. [ P42]
0 If a disc registered in the library is recorded or
modified on DVD units from other
manufacturers, it may not operate properly.
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Sound
Sound settings
(HDD, DVD-RAM/-RW(VR)/-R(VR))
This unit can receive NICAM programmes.
Programme type
On-screen display and sound output
Regular Monaural
NICAM STEREO
Normal monaural sound
NICAM stereo sound
NICAM main audio
NICAM sub audio
NICAM FM Sound
NICAM Bilingual
NICAM Main+Sub audio
0 Switches each time AUDIO is pressed. (Excluding NICAM FM Sound.)
NICAM Monaural
External Source
NICAM monaural sound
Stereo
Left audio
Right audio
0 Switches each time AUDIO is pressed.
IMPORTANT:
......................................................................................................................
0 If receiving NICAM, set Setup Menu AAUDIO RECB = ANICAMB [ P101] W
0 For NICAM Bilingual broadcast, NICAM FM Sound will be output when the following setting is set. Setup Menu
AAUDIO RECB = AMONOB [ P101] W
0 If connected via digital audio, set Setup Menu ADIGITAL AUDIO OUTB = APCM ONLYB [ P98] D. Otherwise,
the audio cannot be switched.
0 DVD-RW/-R (Video mode) disc does not support bilingual sound. When recording or dubbing to these discs, set the
recording sound in advance. Setup Menu AVIDEO MODE RECORDING AUDIOB [ P100] N
0 When stereo or monaural programmes are recorded or dubbed on DVD-RAM or DVD-RW/-R (VR mode) discs, the
display shown will be
.
Relationship between disc type and sound output
Setup Menu ADIGITAL AUDIO OUTB [ P98] D
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT setting
DOLBY DIGITAL/PCM
Disc playback
Sound format
media
STREAM/PCM
PCM ONLY
48/96 kHz 16/
20/24 bit
Linear PCM
48 kHz 16 bit Linear PCM
DVD Video
Dolby Digital
MPEG
DTS
Dolby Digital Bitstream
48 kHz 16 bit Linear PCM
MPEG Bitstream
48 kHz 16 bit Linear PCM
DTS Bitstream
(No Output)
DTS
Audio CD
CD-DA
44.1 kHz 16 bit Linear PCM
Linear PCM
Video CD, Super Video CD
CD-ROM/R/RW MP3
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To Disable Operation (Child Lock)
Avoiding Misuse
When the unit is turned on
9 Setting the child lock will disable the buttons
on the unit and the remote control.
Press and hold STANDBY/ON on the
remote control for more than 10 seconds.
9 If the tray lock is set, the disc tray will not
function even when OPEN/CLOSE is
pressed.
0 ACLB is displayed on the front display panel.
To cancel the child lock
Perform the same operation.
To Lock the Disc Tray (Tray Lock)
STANDBY/ON
When the unit is turned off
While holding STOP/CLEAR ( o) on the
unit, press OPEN/CLOSE (M).
0 ALOCKB is displayed on the front display panel.
To cancel the tray lock
Perform the same operation.
0 AUNLOCKB is displayed on the front display panel.
OPEN/CLOSE(M)
PR
RAM/RW
NAVIGATION GUIDE
ENTER
DV
DV
IN/OUT
F-1
S-VIDEO
VIDEO L(MONO) AUDIO
R
STOP/CLEAR(o)
NOTE:
........................................................
0 Timer recording will be performed even when the
child lock is set.
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Changing Remote Control Settings
Operating a TV from Other
Manufacturers
Using Multiple JVC Recorders
9 With more than 2 devices, there may be
remote control interference.
9 This unit’s remote control can operate the
basic functions of your TV.
PREPARATION:
........................................................
PREPARATION:
0 Switch TV/DVD on the remote control to DVD.
........................................................
0 Switch TV/DVD on the remote control to TV.
A While pressing SET UP, enter the
code number using the Number
Keys, then press ENTER.
A While pressing SET UP, enter the
code number using the Number
Keys, then press ENTER.
0 Release SET UP after this.
(Example) For JVC 23
REMOTE CONTROL
CODE
CODE
N
N
DVD1
DVD2
DVD3
DVD4
1
2
3
4
0 Release SET UP after this.
BRAND NAME
JVC
BRAND CODE
01, 23, 24, 25
FERGUSON
FINLUX
27
B Press STANDBY/ON on the unit to
30
turn off the unit.
FUNAI
32
PR
RAM/RW
LG/GOLDSTAR
GRUNDIG
HITACHI
ITT
18
S
TA
N
D
B
Y
/
O
N
HDD
DVD
NAVIGATION GUIDE
ENTER
PUSH-OPEN
PR
19
10
PLAY(I)
STANDBY/ON
28
C Press PLAY ( I) on this unit for more
MITSUBISHI
MIVAR
03
than 5 seconds.
29
0 The code number currently set will be displayed
NEC
20
on the front display panel.
NOKIA
31
PANASONIC
PHILIPS
04, 11
02
RCA
05
12, 33, 34, 35
13,16
06
0 If Setup Menu ADIMMER (DURING POWER
OFF)B is set to AOFFB, the front display panel will
be off. In this case, set this setting to AONB in
advance. [ P102] d
SAMSUNG
SANYO
SHARP
D Press STOP/CLEAR on the remote
SONY
07
control.
THOMSON
TOSHIBA
26
08, 14
0 The new code number will blink on the front
display panel for 5 seconds.
B Press STANDBY/ON.
0 If the TV is not on, repeat from step A again. For
brands with more than one code, try entering
another number.
0 If the remote control’s batteries are removed, the
brand code will revert to 01 (JVC). Re-perform
the setting.
NOTE:
........................................................
0 Depending on the TV, some TVs may not be operable
using this unit’s remote control.
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How to Use the Playback Setting
Menu
Playback Setting Menu
Operations
ABCDEFGHIJK
A Press ON SCREEN once or twice to
display the playback setting menu.
9 During disc playback, use this on-screen bar
to perform settings such as playback mode,
image or audio mode.
When playing back a programme recorded on the
HDD
A-B
PREPARATION:
........................................................
0 Switch TV/DVD on the remote control to DVD.
When playing back a DVD Video disc or a
programme recorded on DVD
TV
DVD
DVD-
VIDEO
A-B
Number
Keys
Disc type
DVD Video only
0 Finalised DVD-RW/-R (Video mode) discs will be
indicated as ADVD-VIDEOB under disc type.
0 DVD-RW and DVD-R formatted in VR mode will
be indicated as ARW-VRB and AR-VRB
respectively.
B, C
When playing back Video CDs or audio CDs
A
VCD
PRGM RND
A-B
When playing back MP3 and JPEG files
JPEG
JPEG only
B Select the target function icon.
0 Depending on the icons, some cannot be
selected while playback is stopped.
C Select the setting from the menu
displayed.
0 Some settings may require entry using the
Number Keys.
B Description of each setting is available from next
page.
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Playback Setting Menu Operations (continued)
Description of Each Setting
Repeat Playback
HDD
DVD
For setting the repeat playback mode of titles, chapters, etc.
-RAM
OFF
Plays back normally.
-RW-VR
-RW-VIDEO
-R-VR
ALL REPEAT
TITLE REPEAT
CHAPTER REPEAT
TRACK REPEAT
The entire disc is played back repeatedly.
The current title is played back repeatedly.
The current chapter is played back repeatedly.
The current track is played back repeatedly.
-R-VIDEO
-VIDEO
V-CD
CD
JPEG
MP3
0 ACHAPTER REPEATB and ATRACK REPEATB are not available for DVD discs.
0 For HDD, only ATITLE REPEATB is available.
0 In the case of MP3/JPEG, AALL REPEATB becomes AFOLDER REPEATB.
0 When Video CD/Super Video CD is played back with the PBC function, setting is not possible.
A-B
A-B Repeat Playback
For setting the start and end point for repeat playback of a desired segment.
HDD
DVD
-RAM
A
B
Start point.
End point.
-RW-VR
-RW-VIDEO
-R-VR
-R-VIDEO
-VIDEO
After selecting the menu, press ENTER during playback.
Each time you press ENTER, setting is set in order of start point, end point and cancelling repeat
mode.
V-CD
CD
0 The duration between point A and point B must be more than 3 seconds.
0 Setting is possible only within the same title or track.
0 If the track is changed before the end point is set, the start point will be cancelled.
0 For DVD Video discs that do not contain time information, setting is not possible.
Search Playback
Specify the number and play back.
HDD
DVD
-RAM
TITLE SEARCH
Specify a title number.
-RW-VR
-RW-VIDEO
-R-VR
CHAPTER SEARCH
GROUP SEARCH
TRACK SEARCH
Specify a chapter number.
Specify a group number.
Specify a track number.
-R-VIDEO
-VIDEO
V-CD
CD
A number entry box appears when the menu is selected. Enter using the Number Keys.
Play back using ENTER.
JPEG
MP3
0 AGROUP SEARCHB and ATRACK SEARCHB are not available for DVD discs.
0 For HDD, only ACHAPTER SEARCHB is available.
0 ATRACK SEARCHB is only available for audio CD, Video CD and Super Video CD.
0 When Video CD/Super Video CD is played back with the PBC function, setting is not possible.
Time Search Playback
Starts playback from the specified time.
HDD
Specify the elapsed time from the beginning of a programme (HDD and DVD discs) or a disc
(CDs).
DVD
-RAM
-RW-VR
-RW-VIDEO
-R-VR
TIME
Specify the elapsed time.
-R-VIDEO
-VIDEO
A time entry box appears when the menu is selected. Enter using the Number Keys. To enter 12
minutes 50 seconds, press the buttons in order of 1, 2, 5 and 0.
Play back using ENTER.
V-CD
CD
0 With DVD discs, setting is not possible while in stop mode.
0 When Video CD/Super Video CD is played back with the PBC function, setting is not possible.
0 For DVD Video discs that do not contain time information, setting is not possible.
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PRGM
Programme Playback
Play back in order of specified tracks.
If selected during programme playback, normal playback will be activated.
A box for specifying the playback order appears when the
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
20
30
menu is selected. Enter the track number in order from 1
V-CD
CD
using the Number Keys.
For 1-digit numbers, confirm using ENTER. If you made a
mistake, press CANCEL.
11
21
12
22
13
23
14
24
15
25
16
26
17
27
18
28
19
29
Play back using PLAY.
0 Repeat playback is possible during programme playback.
RND
Random Playback
Play back all tracks in random order.
V-CD
CD
OFF
ON
Plays back normally.
Plays back randomly.
Adjusting the Picture Quality
The picture quality can be adjusted as desired.
HDD
DVD
-RAM
NORMAL
CINEMA
SHARP
SOFT
Adjusts the picture quality automatically.
When playing back movies, etc.
-RW-VR
-RW-VIDEO
-R-VR
-R-VIDEO
-VIDEO
When playing back animation, etc.
When noise on the image is noticeable.
V-CD
Progressive Mode Setting
It is possible to set a progressive mode suited to the image.
HDD
DVD
Detects film and video contents automatically. Usually select this
mode.
-RAM
AUTO
FILM
-RW-VR
-RW-VIDEO
-R-VR
A mode suited to film images (such as movies).
-R-VIDEO
-VIDEO
A mode suited to video images (TV broadcast, etc.). Effective for fast-
moving images, animated images, etc.
VIDEO
3D Surround (Simulated Surround Effect) Setting
You can enjoy the surround effect of DVD Videos recorded with multi-channels, even with two
speakers.
DVD
-VIDEO
OFF
ON
Deactivate the surround effect.
Activate the surround effect.
0 Does not work on discs that are not recorded with multi-channels, and does not affect the bitstream of the digital audio output.
0 Cannot set to AONB when playing back DVD Video during recording (including temporary recording).
0 If set to AONB, the following settings will be disabled. Setup Menu AANALOG AUDIO OUTB [ P98] E, Setup Menu
AD.RANGE CONTROLB [
P99] F
Display time interval for JPEG or slide show
For setting the display time interval for one image.
JPEG
5 sec, 10 sec, 15 sec, 20 sec, 25 sec, 30 sec
0 If the file size is large, it may take a little longer than the time set.
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Setup Menu
9 Performing basic settings that determine the operations of this unit. Press SET UP to access the
setup menu.
(Upper category) > (Lower category)
No. (Setting item)
(Description of setting contents)
(Default setting)
(Other settings)
(Description of setting contents)
(Description of setting contents)
DVD VIDEO SET UP > LANGUAGE SET
A MENU LANGUAGE
For setting the menu screen language for DVD Videos. When the selected language is not available on the disc, the disc’s
default menu language will be displayed.
ENGLISH
JAPANESE, GERMAN, FRENCH,
ITALIAN, SPANISH, DUTCH, SWEDISH,
NORWEGIAN, FINNISH, DANISH
Sets the language.
AA, AB, ..., ZU
Set using language code. [
P106]
B AUDIO LANGUAGE
For setting the audio language to be played on the DVD Videos. When the selected language is not available on the disc, the
disc’s default audio language will be played.
ENGLISH
JAPANESE, GERMAN, FRENCH,
ITALIAN, SPANISH, DUTCH, SWEDISH,
NORWEGIAN, FINNISH, DANISH
Sets the language.
AA, AB, ..., ZU
Set using language code. [
P106]
C SUBTITLE
For setting the subtitle language to be played on the DVD Videos. When the selected language is not available on the disc, the
disc’s default subtitle language will be displayed.
ENGLISH
JAPANESE, GERMAN, FRENCH,
ITALIAN, SPANISH, DUTCH, SWEDISH,
NORWEGIAN, FINNISH, DANISH
Sets the language.
AA, AB, ..., ZU
OFF
Set using language code. [
P106]
Disables the subtitle display.
DVD VIDEO SET UP > AUDIO OUTPUT
D DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
Set in accordance with the device connected to the digital audio output terminal (digital coaxial). In addition, change the setting
when playing back bilingual sound. [ P92]
When connecting to a Dolby Digital decoder or an amplifier with built-in
DOLBY DIGITAL/PCM
decoder.
When connecting to a DTS, Dolby Digital decoder or an amplifier with built-in
STREAM/PCM
decoder.
When connecting to a device (MD recorder, etc.) that is compatible only with
PCM ONLY
linear PCM.
E ANALOG AUDIO OUT
Set in accordance with the device connected when playing back DVD Videos.
STEREO
When connecting to an audio amplifier or TV.
DOLBY SURROUND
When connecting to a Dolby Surround compatible amplifier.
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DVD VIDEO SET UP > AUDIO OUTPUT
F D.RANGE CONTROL
For setting the compression rate of the dynamic range (ratio of the maximum volume and the minimum volume) while playing
back with Dolby Digital.
NORMAL
Normal compression rate.
Disables compression. (The effect may not be different from ANORMALB
depending on the discs.)
WIDE RANGE
TV MODE
G OUTPUT LEVEL
For setting the audio output level.
STANDARD
High compression rate. (Setting for TV. Even soft sound can be clearly heard.)
Maintains the output level.
Lowers the output level.
LOW
DVD VIDEO SET UP > DISC PLAY SET UP
H RESUME
For setting whether to memorise the position where the disc is stopped during playback. This setting is compatible with DVD
Video, finalised DVD-RW/-R disc, Video CD and Super Video CD. Resume works on other discs (JPEG files not applicable)
and the HDD, regardless of this setting. However, CD-DA format discs do not support ADISC RESUMEB.
OFF
Do not memorise.
ON
Memorises only the disc loaded.
Memorises resume points of 30 discs.
DISC RESUME
HDD/DVD SET UP > HDD SET UP
I LIVE MEMORY
For setting the recording time for temporary recording. [
P88]
OFF
Disables temporary recording.
30 MIN
Performs temporary recording for 30 minutes.
Performs temporary recording for 1 hour.
Performs temporary recording for 3 hours.
1 HR
3 HR
J DV RECORD AUDIO
For setting the audio when recording bilingual broadcast in DV mode.
MAIN
Records the main audio.
SUB
Records the sub audio.
MAIN N L * SUB N R
Distributes the main/sub audio to the left and right.
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Setup Menu (continued)
HDD/DVD SET UP > DVD SET UP
K SAVE AS LIBRARY
For setting whether to register a recorded or timer recorded programme title to the Library Database Navigation (DVD
Navigation).
OFF
Do not register.
Register.
ON
L CONTINUOUS PLAY
For setting whether to play back multiple programme titles on a disc continuously.
(For finalised DVD-RW/-R (Video mode), continuous playback will be activated.)
OFF
Returns to the broadcast screen after playing back a programme.
Plays back programme titles on a disc in sequence.
ON
M VIDEO MODE RECORDING ASPECT
For discs in Video mode, the aspect ratio of the screen is fixed for a programme. For setting the screen mode to be given
priority, when the selected programmes to be dubbed from the HDD consist mix aspect ratio.
PRIORITIZE 4:3
Records in 4:3.
Records in 16:9.
PRIORITIZE 16:9
N VIDEO MODE RECORDING AUDIO
For selecting the audio to be recorded, when recording or dubbing bilingual programmes to Video mode discs.
MAIN
SUB
Records the main audio.
Records the sub audio.
O MP3/JPEG
For setting which type of file to play back when a disc contains both MP3 and JPEG files.
MP3
JPEG
Plays back MP3 files.
Plays back JPEG files.
HDD/DVD SET UP > DISC SET UP
P FINALISE
To finalise DVD-R and DVD-RW discs. This is not a setting item. [
Q CANC. FINALIS.
P65]
P65]
Cancels finalisation of DVD-RW discs. This is not a setting item. [
R FORMAT
To format DVD-RAM, DVD-RW (VR mode, Video mode) and DVD-R (VR mode) discs. This is not a setting item. [
P64]
HDD/DVD SET UP > COMMON SET UP
S DV AUTO CHAPTERING
For setting whether or not to create chapters (marks), when dubbing via the DV input terminal connecting the external DV
camcorder. (Press the START/STOP button on the DV camcorder to detect the screen being recorded. [ P70])
However, marks cannot be created for direct recording to the DVD in Video mode. Record to the HDD, then dub to the DVD.
OFF
Do not create chapters (marks).
Create chapters (marks).
ON
T DV 12-BIT AUDIO
For setting the audio for dubbing from DV camcorder, etc.
SOUND1
SOUND2
MIX
Stereo recording of normal sound.
Stereo recording of post-recorded sound.
Mixes and records both the normal and post-recorded sound.
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HDD/DVD SET UP > COMMON SET UP
U MOTION INDEX
For setting whether to set the picture on the top left of the Library Database Navigation screen or Editing screen to that of the
selected programme or broadcast screen. If a programme recorded in DV mode is selected during recording or temporary
recording, the broadcast screen will be displayed.
OFF
ON
The broadcast screen will be displayed.
The selected programme will be displayed.
FUNCTION SET UP > REC/PLAY SET UP
V XP MODE REC AUDIO
For setting the audio mode when recording in XP mode. (This setting is invalid for HDD Y DVD dubbing.)
DOLBY DIGITAL
LINEAR PCM
Normal audio mode.
High sound quality mode.
W AUDIO REC
Set if recording NICAM bilingual broadcasts.
NICAM
MONO
Records in bilingual mode.
Records in normal sound mode.
X DIRECT REC
If connected with a TV supporting T-V Link, channels being watched on TV can be recorded instantly.
OFF
ON
Disable.
Enable.
Y JUMP TIME
For setting the jump interval for S/T. [ P44]
15 MIN
30 MIN
Jumps in 15-minute interval.
Jumps in 30-minute interval.
Jumps in 1-hour interval.
1 HR
Z PROGRAMME ALERT
A function to warn that there are programmes that cannot be recorded for the weekly/daily timer programming due to insufficient
remaining capacity of the HDD. For setting the period where warning is required. (Displayed when the unit is turned on.)
OFF
No warning.
WITHIN 1 DAY
^ WITHIN 6 DAYS
Warns that there are programmes that cannot be recorded within 1 day, …, within 6
days, within 1 week, …, within 5 weeks.
WITHIN 1 WEEK
^ WITHIN 5 WEEKS
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Setup Menu (continued)
FUNCTION SET UP > DISPLAY SET
a SUPERIMPOSE
For setting whether to automatically display the operation details on the TV screen.
OFF
AUTO
Do not display.
Displays for 5 seconds during operations.
b BLUE BACK
For setting whether to display a blue screen, when broadcast cannot be received or if there are no signals at the external input.
Set to AOFFB when the signals are weak or reception is poor.
OFF
Do not change the screen display.
Switch to a blue screen.
ON
c DIMMER (DURING POWER ON)
For setting the brightness of the front display panel when the unit is on.
BRIGHT
Bright
DIMMED1
Dim
DIMMED2
Dark
OFF
Turns off the light.
d DIMMER (DURING POWER OFF)
For setting whether to light up or turn off the light of the front display panel when the unit is off.
OFF
Turns off the light of the front display panel when the unit is off.
Lights up the front display panel when the unit is off.
ON
e QUICK STARTUP
If set to AONB, the power consumption during standby increases but operations such as playback can be performed more quickly
than when set to AOFFB.
OFF
ON
Usually set to AOFFB. (Standby power consumption: 6.4 W)
Operations can be performed quickly after turning on the unit. (Standby power
consumption: 20 W)
f ON SCREEN LANGUAGE
For setting the on-screen display language.
ENGLISH
DEUTSCH, FRANCAIS, ESPAÑOL,
ITALIANO, NEDERLANDS, SVENSKA,
NORSK, SUOMI, DANSK
Sets the language.
FUNCTION SET UP > VIDEO IN/OUT
g MONITOR TYPE
Set in accordance with the TV to be connected.
When connected with a 4:3 TV. (Black strips are added to the top and bottom
when displaying a 16:9 image.)
4:3LB
When connected with a 4:3 TV. (The left and right are cropped off when
displaying a 16:9 image.)
4:3PS
16:9AUTO
16:9FIX
When connected with a wide TV (16:9).
When connected with a TV fixed at 16:9. (This unit automatically adjust the
screen width when displaying a 4:3 image.)
h F-1 INPUT
Set in accordance with the video connectors to be connected, when using the [F-1] input connectors on the front panel.
VIDEO
If connecting video signals (yellow connector).
If connecting S-Video signals (black connector).
S-VIDEO
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FUNCTION SET UP > VIDEO IN/OUT
i L-1 OUTPUT
For setting the output signal of the connector in accordance with the connecting device, when using the SCART connector [L-1]
on the rear panel.
SCART VIDEO
SCART S-VIDEO
SCART RGB
Outputs video signals.
Outputs S-Video signals.
Outputs RGB signals.
Outputs component video signals. (If connecting to the TV via the component
terminal.)
COMPONENT
j L-1 INPUT
For setting the input signal of the connector in accordance with the connecting device, when using the SCART connector [L-1]
on the rear panel as a input connector.
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
If connecting video signals.
If connecting S-Video signals.
k L-2 SELECT
Setting for the SCART connector [L-2] on the rear panel. Mainly for setting the input signals accordingly when connected. Also,
when this unit is turned off, signals of an external tuner can be set to be output from [L-1]. The items that can be set changes
depending on the AL-1 OUTPUTB setting. [ P34]
VIDEO/RGB
If connecting video signals.
S-VIDEO/RGB
SAT VIDEO/RGB
SAT S-VIDEO/RGB
DECODER
If connecting S-Video signals.
If connecting video signals with an external tuner.
If connecting S-Video signals with an external tuner.
If connecting a decoder.
FUNCTION SET UP > CONNECTION
l HDMIBDVI COLOUR
For setting the desired images (image quality, colour intensity and black fading), when connecting to the TV’s DVI terminal.
STANDARD
ENHANCE
Does not adjust the image quality automatically.
Adjusts the image quality automatically.
m HDMI OUTPUT
For setting the image format from this unit’s HDMI output terminal. [
P62]
AUTO
Normal setting.
When a normal image is not displayed due to the TV specifications.
RGB FIX
INITIAL SET UP > TUNER SET
For setting receiving channels. [ P36]
INITIAL SET UP > CLOCK SET
For setting the clock. [
P35]
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TV Station and ID List
9 The AIDB abbreviation is what is shown on-screen in lieu of the station name. The AIDB
abbreviation is listed in the Confirmation screen and is displayed on the TV screen when the unit is
tuned to a different station.
STATION NAME
Anglia TV
ARD
ID
STATION NAME
ID
ANGL
ARD
RB1
RB3
RB1
RB3
ARTE
BBC Group
BBC1
BBC2
BBCW
Berlin 1
Berlin 2
Border TV
Bayern1
Bayern3
BRT1
ARTE
BBC
Rikisutvarpid-S
RTBF 1
RTBF 2
RTE 1
RTL
RTL 2
RTP
SAT
SAT 1
Scottish TV
SC4
SDR
SDR1
SFB1
SFB3
SKY
RKPS
RTB1
RTB2
RTE1
RTL
RTL2
RTP
SAT
BBC1
BBC2
BBCW
BLN1
BLN2
BORD
BR1
SAT1
SCOT
SC4
BR3
BRT1
BRT2
CHLD
CH+
CNN
CHNL
CNTR
CH 4
CH 5
DISC
DRS
DRTV
DSF
EURN
EURO
EURS
FR1
BRT2
SDR
Children Ch
Canal +
CNN
Channel TV
Central TV
Channel 4
Channel 5
DISC
SDR1
SFB1
SFB3
SKY
SKY1
SKYN
SPRT
SR1
SRTL
STVT
STV1
STV2
SWR
SWF1
SWZ4
TEES
TEXT
TF1
Sky One
Sky Net
Sport
SR 1
DRS
DR TV
DSF
Super RTL
STV Test
STV 1
STV 2
Suedwest3
SWF 1
Schweiz4
TYNE TEES
Text
Euronews
Euronews
Eurosports
France1
France2
France3
Granada TV
Grampian TV
Hessen1
Hessen3
HRT
FR2
FR3
GRNA
GRMP
HR1
TF1
TNT int
TRT int
TSI
TNT
TRT
TSI
TSR
HR3
HRT
TSR
HTV
HTV
ITV1
KABL
LNDN
MDR
MTV
TSW
TVE
TV Polonia
TVP 1
TVP 2
TVS
TSW
TVE
TVPA
TVP1
TVP2
TVS
ITV Network
Kabelkanal
London
MDR
MTV
Nord3
N3
TV2
TV2
NDR1
NDR3
NED1
NED2
NED3
Network 2
NRK
N-TV
Offener Kanal
ORF1
ORF2
ORF3
OWL 3
Premiere
PR07
RAI1
RAI2
RAI3
NDR1
NDR3
NED1
NED2
NED3
NET2
NRK
N-TV
OKAN
ORF1
ORF2
ORF3
OWL3
PRMI
PR07
RAI1
RAI2
RAI3
TV5
TV5
Tele Zurich
Ulster TV
Veronica
VIVA
VIVA2
VOX
TZUR
ULST
VERN
VIVA
VIV2
VOX
VTM
VT4
WDR1
WDR3
YLE1
YLE2
YORK
ZDF
VTM
VT4
West1
West3
YLE 1
YLE 2
Yorkshire TV
ZDF
Zurich 1
3SAT
ZUR1
3SAT
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TV Station Channel Number Guide
9 Only the main stations are listed. There are in addition many relay stations, and full lists are
available from the BBC and ITV.
BBC1 BBC2 ITV CH4 CH5
BBC1 BBC2 ITV CH4 CH5
London & South-East
North-West
Caldbeck....................30
Winter Hill ..................55
Bluebell Hill................40
Crystal Palace............26
Dover .........................50
Heathfield...................49
Oxford ........................57
46
33
56
52
63
43
23
66
64
60
65
30
53
67
53
^
37
^
^
49
34
62
28
59
32
65
56
48
North-East
Bilsdale West Moor....33
Chatton ......................39
Pontop Pike................58
26
45
64
29
49
61
23
42
54
35
^
68
South-West
Beacon Hill.................57
Caradon Hill...............22
Huntshaw Cross.........55
Redruth......................51
Stockland Hill .............33
Channel Islands
63
28
62
44
26
60
25
59
41
23
53
32
65
47
29
^
^
67
37
^
Scotland
Angus ........................57
Black Hill....................40
Sandale .....................22
Caldbeck....................^
Creigkelly...................31
Darvel ........................33
Durris.........................22
Eitshal........................33
Keelylang Hill.............40
Knock More................33
Rosemarkie ...............39
Rumster Forest..........31
Selkirk........................55
63
46
^
34
27
26
28
26
46
26
45
27
62
60
43
^
28
24
23
25
23
43
23
49
24
59
53
50
^
32
21
29
32
29
50
29
42
21
65
^
37
^
56
48
35
67
^
^
^
67
^
52
Fremont Point.............51
44
41
47
^
South
Hannington ................39
Midhurst.....................61
Rowridge....................31
45
55
24
42
58
27
66
68
21
35
^
^
West
Mendip.......................58
64
61
54
37
Wales
East
Blaenplwyf .................31
Carmel.......................57
Llanddona..................57
Moel-y-Parc ...............52
Presely.......................46
Wenvoe......................44
27
63
63
45
40
51
24
60
60
49
43
41
21
53
53
42
50
47
56
^
^
^
37
^
Sandy Heath..............31
Sudbury .....................51
Tacolneston................62
27
44
55
24
41
59
21
47
65
39
35
52
Midlands
Ridge Hill ...................22
Sutton Coldfield .........46
The Wrekin ................26
Waltham.....................58
28
40
33
64
25
43
23
61
32
50
29
54
35
37
35
35
Northern Ireland
Brougher Mountain ....22
Divis...........................31
Limavady ...................55
28
27
62
25
24
59
32
21
65
^
37
^
North
Belmont......................22
Emley Moor................44
28
51
25
47
32
41
56
37
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Language Code List
AA
AB
AF
AM
AR
AS
AY
AZ
BA
BE
BG
BH
BI
Afar
IN
Indonesian
Icelandic
Hebrew
RU
RW
SA
SD
SG
SH
SI
Russian
Kinyarwanda
Sanskrit
Sindhi
Abkhazian
Afrikaans
Ameharic
Arabic
IS
IW
JI
Yiddish
JW
KA
KK
KL
Javanese
Georgian
Kazakh
Sangho
Serbo-Croatian
Singhalese
Slovak
Assamese
Aymara
Azerbaijani
Bashkir
Greenlandic
Cambodian
Kannada
Korean (KOR)
Kashmiri
Kurdish
SK
SL
SM
SN
SO
SQ
SR
SS
ST
SU
SW
TA
KM
KN
KO
KS
KU
KY
LA
Slovenian
Samoan
Shona
Byelorussian
Bulgarian
Bihari
Somali
Bislama
Bengali, Bangla
Tibetan
Albanian
Serbian
Siswati
Sesotho
Sundanese
Swahili
Tamil
BN
BO
BR
CA
CO
CS
CY
DZ
EL
EO
ET
EU
FA
Kirghiz
Latin
Breton
LN
LO
LT
Lingala
Catalan
Corsican
Czech
Laothian
Lithuanian
Latvian, Lettish
Malagasy
Maori
LV
Welsh
MG
MI
TE
TG
TH
TI
Telugu
Bhutani
Greek
Tajik
MK
ML
MN
MO
MR
MS
MT
MY
NA
NE
OC
OM
OR
PA
Macedonian
Malayalam
Mongolian
Moldavian
Marathi
Thai
Esperanto
Estonian
Basque
Tigrinya
Turkmen
Tagalog
Setswana
Tonga
TK
TL
Persian
TN
TO
TR
TS
TT
TW
UK
UR
UZ
VI
FJ
Fiji
Malay (MAY)
Maltese
FO
FY
GA
GD
GL
GN
GU
HA
HI
Faroese
Frisian
Turkish
Tsonga
Tatar
Burmese
Nauru
Irish
Scots Gaelic
Galician
Guarani
Gujarati
Hausa
Nepali
Twi
Occitan
Ukrainian
Urdu
(Afan) Oromo
Oriya
Uzbek
Panjabi
Vietnamese
Volapuk
Wolof
Hindi
PL
Polish
VO
WO
XH
YO
ZH
ZU
HR
HU
HY
IA
Croatian
Hungarian
Armenian
Interlingua
Interlingue
Inupiak
PS
PT
QU
RM
RN
RO
Pashto, Pushto
Portuguese
Quechua
Rhaeto-Romance
Kirundi
Xhosa
Yoruba
Chinese
Zulu
IE
IK
Rumanian
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Glossary
Bitstream
Chapter
Digital signals of compressed sounds or images.
A unit for segments of music and images in the titles of DVD Videos, etc. It can be freely
created for programmes recorded using this unit. (For DVD-RAM and DVD-RW (VR) discs.)
Decoder
A device that reverts compressed signals of sounds and images to their original signals.
A compression process system for audio signals. A standard system for 5.1-channel
surround on DVD Videos.
Dolby Digital
An abbreviation for Digital Theater Systems, a sound compression format used on DVD
Videos. With higher sound quality as compared to Dolby Digital.
DTS
The compressing and digitalising of sounds and images. Re-encoding refers to using another
system or compression rate to re-digitalise signals that were uncompressed.
Encoding
Finalising
A writing process of disc information such that the programmes recorded on the DVD-R
and DVD-RW discs can be played back on other players.
Abbreviation of High-Definition Multimedia Interface. Based on DVI (Digital Visual
Interface) used in many PC displays, it is the standard of next-generation digital interfaces
with added functions geared towards AV devices while maintaining downward
compatibility. HDMI is capable of digitally transferring high resolution images and multi
channel/audio without compression using one cable.
HDMI
JPEG
An abbreviation of Joint Photographic Experts Group, an international standard for
compressed still image data files. The data of the 3 primary colours (RGB) is compressed
from a ratio of 10:1 to 100:1.
A method of displaying a wide image (16:9) on a TV with aspect ratio of 4:3 in full screen,
by adding a black band at the top and bottom.
Letterbox
Linear PCM
A format that digitalises audio signals without compression.
An abbreviation of MPEG-1 Audio Layer-3, an international standard for compressed audio
data files. While minimising the deterioration of sound quality, the audio data of an audio
CD is compressed to a ratio of 10:1.
MP3
Pronounced as EHM-pehg, an abbreviation of Moving Picture Experts Group, an
international standard for video and sound compression.
MPEG
A method of displaying a wide image (16:9) on a TV with aspect ratio of 4:3 in full screen,
by cropping off the left and right of the image.
Pan & Scan
An abbreviation of Playback Control. A mechanism that controls the playback of data
recorded with Video CD (Ver.2.0). Includes a software with interactive and search function
using a menu screen.
PBC
Refers to the adding of narration or background music (BGM) to the sound after recording it
with the camera.
Post-recording
For conventional TV broadcast video signals, a picture is presented by displaying the
vertical resolution of 525 scanning lines alternately in halves. This system is known as
interlace. The system that displays all the scanning lines at one time is known as progressive
scan, and this mode enables high image quality playback of DVD Video movie softwares.
Progressive scan mode
Region number
A number that restricts DVD Video playback. The world is divided into 6 regions
distinguished by numbers, and playback is not possible if the number of the player and the
disc do not match.
A type of video terminal that connects the unit and the peripheral devices. Achieves high
image quality as the luminance signal and chrominance signal are connected separately.
S-Video terminal
Thumbnails
Reduced-size version of pictures, for making segments of pictures, programmes or scenes
easily recognisable.
A unit for recorded image of images that can be selected using the main image or menu
screen of DVD Videos, etc. Programmes recorded using this unit are also known as titles.
Title
Track
A unit for segments of music, images, etc. in audio CDs, Video CDs, and Super Video CDs.
A recording system for DVD-R and DVD-RW discs, which is compatible with DVD Video
discs.
Video mode
An abbreviation of Video Recording Mode. A form of recording system for discs including
DVD-RW, it is possible to edit, erase or rewrite.
VR mode
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Q&A
Preparations
Recording
Which discs are unplayable?
The time of the clock seems to deviate.
Can I use cartridge-enclosed DVD-RAMs?
See AClock SettingB [
P35].
See AAbout DiscsB [
P12].
Can I record simultaneously on the HDD and DVD?
No.
Can I replace the HDD on my own?
No. This unit’s HDD contains software required for operations,
and will not function if replaced with a commercially available
HDD.
If I record to full capacity on the disc, will the old
recordings be erased?
It will not be erased. Recording will stop.
My television is not equipped with video inputs, is there
other methods of connection?
Can I switch the channel while recording is paused?
Use an RF converter sold separately. For details on connection,
refer to the instruction manual of the RF converter.
Yes, on the DVD deck. However, it is not possible to switch to
DV input. Switching is not possible during DV input recording.
Setup
Cannot activate pause while HDD is recording.
Unable to pause recording on the HDD. If PAUSE is pressed
while HDD is recording., it will enter into Live Memory
Playback’s pause mode. However, record pause is possible
during external input recording. (By pressing REC and PAUSE
on the remote control simultaneously.)
The HDD is functioning although the unit is not on.
The HDD functions in the following instances even if the unit
is off.
0 While receiving programme listing data.
0 While HDD is being optimised.
Cannot switch between the main and sub audio after
recording a bilingual programme onto the DVD-R disc.
The fan is functioning although the unit is not on.
DVD-RW/-R (Video mode) recording will be recorded in the
The fan spins in the following instances even if the unit is off.
0 While receiving programme listing data.
sound as set. Setup Menu AVIDEO MODE RECORDING
AUDIOB [
P100] N
0 During VPS/PDC recording standby.
When recording movies and other bilingual programmes, the
use of DVD-RAM or DVD-RW (VR mode) discs is
recommended.
0 When Setup Menu AL-2 SELECTB = ADECODERB
[
P103] k.
What happens to the chapter (mark) during recording?
Can I watch programmes via the external receiver even
though the unit is not on?
HDD, DVD-RAM,
DVD-RW/-R (VR mode)
DVD-RW/-R
(Video mode)
Yes, this unit outputs signals from the [L-2 IN/DECODER]
terminal to the [L-1 IN/OUT] terminal even if it is off. See
AInput/Output SettingB [ P34]
However, this function is not available during programme
listing data downloading. In such cases, it is recommended
that the external receiver be connected directly to the TV.
Inserted when switched
from monaural or
bilingual broadcast to
stereo broadcast.
Automatically
inserted
approximately
every 5 minutes.
During
recording
During
dubbing
Marks will be
copied.
Marks will be copied.
0 Chapters (marks) will not be copied for play list dubbing.
Each scene becomes a chapter.
0 For dubbings to the DVD-RW/-R (Video mode) discs, up to
99 marks per title are copied.
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Playback
Does not perform as operated when playing a
commercially available DVD Video.
Can I change the recording mode when dubbing from
the HDD to DVD?
There are some DVD Videos and Video CDs with playback
controls set by the disc maker.
HIGH SPEED dubbing:
Dubs using the same recording mode as the HDD.
JUST dubbing:
Can I perform reverse playback (-1x speed playback)
on Video CDs?
Dubs using the same recording mode as the HDD, but when
the disc remaining time is insufficient, dubbing will be
performed using a lower recording mode.
No. Reverse slow playback is also not possible.
MANUAL dubbing:
Can change to a mode lower than the recording mode of the
HDD.
Unable to perform 1.5x speed playback for HDD.
1.5x speed playback cannot be performed while recording on
HDD or DVD.
What is the shortest dubbing time from the HDD to
DVD?
0 Perform after recording ends.
Theoretical figures during high speed dubbing are as the
numerical values below. (For a 1-hour programme recorded in
XP mode.)
When does the memory for resume get cancelled?
The memory for resume will be cancelled when any of the
following is performed.
0 DVD-RAM (Ver. 2.1/3x): Approx. 20 mins. (Max. 3x speed)
0 DVD-RW (Ver. 1.2/4x): Approx. 15 mins. (Max. 4x speed)
0 Pressing STOP/CLEAR while stopped.
0 DVD-R (General Ver. 2.0/8x): Approx. 8 mins. (Max. 8x
speed)
0 Selecting titles from the DVD Video menu screen.
(And when setup menu is set to ADISC RESUMEB.)
0 Turn off this unit.
0 Removing the disc.
During DV dubbing, the image is not output properly
from the camcorder connected to this unit.
Turn off the camcorder, then turn on and try again.
Thumbnails on the DVD deck are not displayed.
Set the channel to other than AdvB.
When the channel has been set to AdvB, the thumbnails will
not be displayed when using a disc that is not registered in the
library.
Editing
Recorded programme cannot be edited.
It is not possible to edit if a title protect mark is displayed at the
bottom left of the thumbnail for DVD disc. Edit after removing
title protect. [ P80]
Dubbing
Can I dub commercially available DVD Videos to the
HDD?
To delete a part of a recorded programme.
Commercially available DVD Video discs are copy-guarded for
copyright protection purposes. Dubbing is not possible in this
case.
Possible with HDD, DVD-RAM and DVD-RW/-R (VR mode)
discs. [
P81]
Operations cannot be performed after deleting
programmes.
Can I control the DV camcorder connected to the DV
terminal?
When many programmes are deleted at once, wait until the
next operation can be performed.
Yes, but some models cannot be controlled.
During HDD Y DVD dubbing, will the programme
information be copied?
The recording date and time, channel, thumbnail pictures, and
chapter marks will be copied.
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Troubleshooting
Resetting
APLEASEB and AWAITB display alternately, or
ARESETTINGB blinks for a long time after the power
plug is inserted. Is it a malfunction?
The unit does not operate.
0 Child lock has been set.
Cancel the child lock. [
P93]
0 It normally takes about 40 seconds to prepare before you
can start any operations. Operations cannot be performed
during this period.
0 There are cases when the operation is prohibited, depending
on the disc.
0 If the unit cannot be operated at all, turn off the unit, and
then on again. (Lightning or static electricity may cause
malfunction of the unit.)
0 If the display does not seem to disappear, reset the unit.
Press STOP/CLEAR (o) and STANDBY/ON on the unit
simultaneously until ARESETTINGB is displayed on the front
display panel.
Or pull out the power plug, wait around 5 seconds and then
re-insert.
ALOCKB is displayed on the front display panel, and
the disc cannot be removed.
Cancel tray lock using the following method.
Not functioning while AWAITB blinks on the front
While holding STOP/CLEAR (o), press OPEN/CLOSE (M) on
the unit when the unit is in standby mode. AUNLOCKB is
displayed on the front display panel when tray lock is released.
display panel.
The unit is automatically repairing recorded data that is
unusual. Wait until the time display is displayed. Repairing
may take more than 1 hour.
Playback
No images on the TV screen.
The disc tray does not open.
0 Check if the video input is displayed.
It can be removed by force using the following method.
Switch the TV (AV TV) with video/audio input terminals to
the external input connected to this unit.
A Press STOP/CLEAR (o) and STANDBY/ON on the unit
simultaneously for more than 2 seconds until ARESETTINGB
is displayed on the front display panel.
0 Check the output format of the image. Press OUTPUT
FORMAT for more than 3 seconds and the current format
will be displayed on the front display panel. To revert back
to the standard setting, press OUTPUT FORMAT repeatedly
while the output format is displayed on the front display
panel. Then press ENTER after AOUT 576IB is displayed.
B Press and hold OPEN/CLOSE (M) on the unit until the disc
tray opens. (Takes about 30 seconds.)
C After removing the disc, press OPEN/CLOSE (M) to close
the disc tray. (The unit will turn off.)
General
Images do not appear on the TV screen or images are
distorted.
No power is supplied to the unit.
Check the output format of the image. Refer to the above
mentioned for checking method.
The power cord is disconnected from the socket.
0 Playback does not start or stops immediately after
pressing PLAY.
0 ANO DISCB is displayed on the front display panel.
The channel cannot be changed.
Channel cannot be changed during recording.
0 Place the disc on the disc tray with the playback surface
facing down.
The remote control does not work.
0 The setting of the remote control code (1/2/3/4) is
0 A disc not compatible with this unit is loaded. [ P12]
inappropriate. [ P94]
0 The disc loaded is dirty.
0 The batteries may be depleted.
Use a soft cloth to clean. [
P13]
0 Remove the batteries, re-insert after more than 5 minutes
and then try again. Alternatively, replace with new batteries.
0 The disc loaded is badly warped or scratched.
Images are distorted when you start high speed
search.
Dubbing from the Video Cassette Recorder is not
possible.
Images are distorted at the point where the playback
speed changes. It is not a malfunction.
The external input channel AF-1B setting is inappropriate.
[
P23]
RetroActive Playback does not start.
The on-screen text displayed when playing back on
this unit is recorded during dubbing.
For HDD, set Setup Menu ALIVE MEMORYB [
other than AOFFB.
P99] I to
Set to the following setting. Setup Menu ASUPERIMPOSEB =
AOFFB [ P102] a
Live Memory Playback does not start.
For DVD, Live Memory Playback cannot be performed other
than on DVD-RAM discs. Use a DVD-RAM disc. [ P12]
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Playback does not start.
Timer programming cannot be made.
Confirm the contents of the timer programme. May not
0 The programme has reached its ending portion.
Press ON SCREEN to confirm. [
0
P39]
function properly when there is a power failure. P56, 57]
[
0 The recording has just completed.
Wait approximately 30 seconds, then press PLAY.
0 If timer programming cannot be set or cancelled, wait for
about 1 minute and then try again.
0 It may not be possible to record, play, edit, or dub discs
recorded or formatted on other players or computers, on this
unit.
In addition, noise may appear on the screen or the sound
may be distorted.
The GUIDE Plus+ system
This troubleshooting covers only a few problems. For a
complete list, please visit the GUIDE Plus+ system website at
www.europe.guideplus.com
There is no sound from the coaxial output when
performing 1.5x speed playback on the HDD.
The programme listing is not displayed.
0 It takes 24 hours to download the programme listing data.
After checking the connections such as antenna connection,
set this unit to standby mode.
To output sound from the coaxial digital sound output terminal
on the rear of this unit, check the following setting.
Setup Menu ADIGITAL AUDIO OUTB = APCM ONLYB
[
P98] D
0
Confirm that there are no problems with the host station channel.
0 After deleting channels with poor reception, perform initial
The main and sub audio cannot be switched when the
coaxial digital sound output terminal on the rear of this
unit is connected.
setup again.
The channel does not change when receiving via the
external receiver.
For multi-channel programmes recorded on the DVD-RAM or
DVD-RW (VR mode) discs, check the following setting when
the main audio and sub audio cannot be switched.
The IR blaster (G-LINK) cable is incorrectly connected or
placed. Also, check the external receiver’s brand name, etc.
Setup Menu ADIGITAL AUDIO OUTB = APCM ONLYB
[
P98] D
After setting, press AUDIO to select the desired audio.
Timer programming cannot be set.
The date and time is not set. [ P35]
Recording
The recorded programme ends halfway.
0 The desired programme cannot be recorded.
Due to circumstances of the broadcast station, the programme
broadcasting time may change but this unit does not
automatically change its programmed time accordingly.
0 No images on the TV screen.
The channel does not correspond to that in the receiving area.
If you are unable to select the desired channel on this unit, set
the correct channel for the receiving broadcast. [ P25, 36]
Others
Recording cannot be made.
A- - : - -B is displayed on the front display panel.
0 No disc is loaded.
Displays when power failure occurred. Set the date and time.
Or an incompatible disc is loaded.
Load a recordable disc. [
P12]
The disc remaining space does not increase even
though all recorded programmes have been deleted.
0 The disc loaded is not formatted.
Format the disc so that it can be recorded on this unit.
[
P64]
The DVD-RAM disc contains data recorded on a computer.
0 A finalised disc is loaded.
Recording cannot be made on finalised discs. [
Computer data cannot be deleted on this unit. If the data is
unwanted, format the disc on this unit. [ P64]
P65]
0 Discs formatted on other players may not be recordable on
this unit.
DVD discs recorded on this unit cannot be played on
other players.
0 The disc does not have enough space.
Delete unwanted programmes, or load a new disc. [
P80]
0 DVD-RAM discs recorded on this unit cannot be played on
incompatible DVD players.
The unit does not turn off after completing timer
recording.
0 Even finalised discs may not be playable, depending on their
recording condition.
The unit will not turn off in the following instances.
0 DVD is selected while HDD is timer recording (and vice
versa).
0 When multiple timer recordings were programmed for
different decks.
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On-screen Message
Ⅲ Playback
Message
NO TITLE RECORDED
Advice
Record a programme first.
HDD
Unable to advance to the end position of the programme or
a position ahead of the current recording position.
UNABLE TO GO FORWARD ANY MORE
UNABLE TO GO BACK ANY MORE
Unable to return to a position before the start of recording.
DVD
COPY PROHIBITED
CAN NOT PLAY
The unit has detected invalid contents of copy restrictions
when reading the disc or in the middle of playback.
DISC NOT LOADED
Load a disc.
A disc that is not registered in the library has been loaded.
Register as necessary. Registering is useful when watching
DISC NOT REGISTERED IN THE LIBRARY
REGISTER DISC?
the disc later on. [
P90]
NAVIGATION IS NOT AVAILABLE WITH THIS
DISC
Library Database Navigation cannot be utilised with DVD
Videos or discs recorded and not finalised on other units.
This unit can play discs with region number A2B or AALLB.
Discs with other region numbers are not playable.
REGION CODE ERROR
UNREADABLE DISC
CHECK THE DISC
Check if the disc can be play back on this unit. [
P12]
HDD/DVD
THIS VIDEO IS PROTECTED BY
COPYRIGHT
Devices with DVI terminal (PC displays, etc.) that are not
compatible with the copyright protection system (HDCP)
cannot be used.
VIEWING IS NOT POSSIBLE THROUGH
HDMI CONNECTION WITH A NON-HDCP
DISPLAY
Ⅲ Recording
Message
Advice
HDD
There is no recordable space remaining in the hard disk.
Increase the recordable space by dubbing the currently
recorded programmes to DVD first, then delete the
CAN NOT MODIFY LIVE MEMORY TIME,
DUE TO SHORTAGE OF CAPACITY
DELETE UNWANTED TITLE THEN RETRY
programmes. [
P80]
CAPACITY IS FULL, CAN NOT RECORD
DELETE UNWANTED TITLE
Delete unwanted programmes. [
P80]
REMAINING CAPACITY IS SMALL
DELETE UNWANTED TITLE
Delete unwanted programmes. In addition, dub
programmes that you want to the DVD discs and then
delete.
CAPACITY IS FULL
RECORDING STOPPED
DVD
An attempt has been made to record copy-protected
programmes. Use a CPRM compatible disc in VR mode
when recording copy-once (programme that can only be
recorded once) programmes. However, programmes with
copy guard cannot be recorded.
COPY PROHIBITED
CAN NOT RECORD
DISC NOT RECORDABLE
INSERT RECORDABLE DISC
Load a disc that is recordable on this unit. [
P12]
HDD/DVD
TITLE MEMORY IS FULL, UNABLE TO
RECORD
DELETE UNWANTED TITLE
Up to 99 titles can be registered on a DVD, and 500 titles
on the HDD. Delete unwanted programmes. [ P80]
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Ⅲ Timer Programming
Message
Advice
HDD
CAN NOT SET TIMER PROGRAMME DUE
TO SHORTAGE OF CAPACITY
DELETE UNWANTED TITLE OR CHANGE
RECORD MODE
There is no recordable space remaining in the hard disk.
Increase the recordable space by dubbing the currently
recorded programmes to DVD first, then delete the
programmes. [ P80]
For HDD timer programming, there are timer programmes
that cannot be recorded within the duration set due to the
remaining capacity of HDD. Verify, cancel or change the
timer programme from the programme list where necessary.
CAN NOT PERFORM TIMER RECORDING
CHECK PROGRAMME LIST TO CONFIRM
[
P57]
HDD/DVD
SET CLOCK BEFORE TIMER
PROGRAMMING
Set the clock. [
P35]
Ⅲ Dubbing
Message
Advice
HDD/DVD
CAN NOT DUB DURING RECORDING
STOP RECORDING THEN RETRY
Dub after recording ends.
THE i.LINK DEVICE THAT YOU HAVE
CONNECTED IS NOT RECOGNIZED
MAKE SURE THAT DEVICE IS CONNECTED
PROPERLY AND POWERED ON
Check that the DV device is correctly connected to the DV
input terminal on the unit’s front panel.
Ⅲ Disc
Message
Advice
DVD
COULD NOT CANCEL DISC FINALISATION
CHECK THE DISC
COULD NOT FINALISE THE DISC
CHECK THE DISC
The disc may be dirty. Clean the disc and try again.
COULD NOT FORMAT THE DISC
CHECK THE DISC
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Specifications
Video recording compression system
MPEG2 (VBR)
GENERAL
Power requirement
AC 220 V - 240 V H, 50 Hz/60 Hz
Power consumption
Power on: 36 W
Power off: 6.4 W
Temperature
INPUT/OUTPUT
21-pin SCART connectors
IN/OUT X 1, IN/DECODER X 1
S-video input
Y
C
: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 K
: 0.3 Vp-p, 75 K
Operating: 5I to 35I
Storage: -20I to 60I
Operating position
Horizontal only
Dimensions (WxHxD)
435 mm x 70 mm x 300 mm
Weight
Video input
1.0 Vp-p, 75 K (pin jack)
Audio input
2 Vrms (pin jack)
i. Link
4-pin for DV Input/Output
Component video output
4.6 kg
VIDEO/AUDIO (DVD Deck)
Y
: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 K
Recordable disc
DVD-RAM 12 cm (4.7 GB/9.4 GB *1
DVD-RAM 8 cm (1.4 GB/2.8 GB *2
Pb/Pr
: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 K
Corresponding to copy protection
)
)
HDMI output
DVD-R 12 cm (4.7 GB)
19-pin, Corresponding to HDCP
DVD-R 8 cm (1.4 GB)
DVD-RW 12 cm (4.7 GB)
DVD-RW 8 cm (1.4 GB)
*1 9.4 GB double-sided discs
*2 2.8 GB double-sided discs
Video
Audio
Digital audio output
: 576i/576p/1080i/720p
: 2 ch PCM/Bitstream
Coaxial
Corresponding to Dolby Digital and DTS Digital Surround,
Bitstream
Selectable in digital audio output setting menu
G-LINK
R3.5 mm Jack
Recording format
DVD-RAM : DVD Video Recording format
DVD-R : DVD Video format, DVD Video Recording
format
DVD-RW : DVD Video format, DVD Video Recording
format
Recording time
Maximum 8 hours (with 4.7 GB disc)
TUNER/TIMER
Tuning system
Frequency synthesised tuner
Signal system
PAL colour signal, 625 lines/50 fields
TV channel storage capacity
99 positions (+AUX position)
Channel coverage
(XP)
(SP)
(LP)
(EP)
(FR)
: Approx. 1 hour
: Approx. 2 hours
: Approx. 4 hours
: Approx. 6 hours
: Approx. 1 hour - 8 hours
Audio recording system
Dolby Digital (2 ch)
VHF
: 44.5MHz - 143MHz/
143MHz - 470MHz/
Linear PCM (XP mode only)
Video recording compression system
MPEG2 (CBR/VBR)
UHF
: 470MHz - 862MHz
Memory backup time
Approx. 10 minutes.
VIDEO/AUDIO (HDD Deck)
Capacity
160 GB
Recording time
E. & O.E. Design and specifications subject to change without
notice.
(DV)
(XP)
(SP)
(LP)
(EP)
: Approx. 11 hours
: Approx. 34 hours
: Approx. 69 hours
: Approx. 138 hours
: Approx. 209 hours
: Approx. 300 hours
(FR480)
Audio recording system
Dolby Digital (2 ch)
Linear PCM (XP mode only)
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List of Terms
A
N
A-B Repeat Playback ................................... 96
Audio language ..................................... 61, 98
One Touch Replay .................................44, 59
B
Basic Playback
C
Programme alert ..........................................87
Changing or cancelling a Timer
Programme ...................................... 56, 57
Chapter ............................................... 75, 107
Copy-once .................................................. 67
D
Dolby Digital ........................ 92, 98, 101, 107
(The GUIDE Plus+ System) ...................... 31
DTS .................................................... 92, 107
Dubbing ..................................................... 66
Dubbing from Video Cassette Recorder
F
FR (Free Rate) Mode .................................... 84
G
GUIDE Plus+ System ..... 30, 32, 46, 48, 50, 56
H
High speed dubbing .................................... 68
I
Intelligent Dual-Pass Encoding ..................... 66
J
VIDEO Plus+ ...................................38, 47, 52
L
Language code list ..................................... 106
M
Manual dubbing .......................................... 68
Marks ................................................... 44, 75
Monitor type ............................................... 29
MP3 ............................................. 12, 63, 107
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