Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product DR-MV78BU JVC
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AUX CHAPTER DVD VIDEO RECORDER RM-SDR107U * TRACKING RC205H-JM_NA1UJJB DR-MV77SU DR-MV78BU DVD VIDEO RECORDER INSTRUCTIONS For Customer Use : Enter below the Model No. and Serial No. which are located on the rear of cabinet. Retain this information for future reference.
2 This lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulat- ed dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magni- tude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
REFERENCE 3 INTRODUCTION FCC W ARNING: This equipment may generate or use radio frequency energy . Changes or modifica- tions to this equipment may cause harmful interfer- ence unless the modifications are expressly approved in the instruction manual.
4 1. Read these instructions. - All these safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. 2. Keep these instructions. - The safety , operating and use instructions should be retained for future reference. 3. Heed all warnings.
5 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION About the Symbol Display . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Symbol Used in this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Notes on Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Moisture Condensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6 To ensure proper use of this product, please read this owner ’s manual carefully and retain for future reference. About the Symbol Display “ ” may appear on your TV display during operation and indicates that the function is not permitted by this unit or specific media.
7 INTRODUCTION Recordable and Playable Discs DVD-RW (DVD - ReW ritable) DVD-RW discs can be formatted for VR mode recording or V ideo mode recording. These Discs can be recorded on repeatedly . Recordings can be erased, then you can record again on the same Disc.
8 Playable Discs DVD (8 cm / 12 cm disc) Discs such as movies that can be purchased or rented V ideo CD (VCD) (8 cm / 12 cm disc) VIDEO CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in VIDEO CD/Super VIDEO CD format Audio CD (.
9 INTRODUCTION Restrictions on video recording •Y ou cannot record copy-protected video using this recorder . Copy-protected video includes DVD-Video discs and some satellite broadcasts. If copy-protected material is encountered during a recording, recording will pause or stop automatically and an error message will be displayed on-screen.
10 a Disc T ray (DVD deck) Insert a disc here. b Z OPEN/CLOSE Opens or closes the disc tray . c Cassette Compartment (VCR deck) Insert a video cassette here. d Z EJECT Ejects the tape in the VCR deck. e ST ANDBY/ON ( 1/` ) Switches the Recorder ON and OFF .
11 INTRODUCTION a ST ANDBY/ON ( 1/` ) T urns Recorder ON and OFF . DVD Select the Recorder ’s function mode to DVD. VCR Select the Recorder ’s function mode to VCR. EJECT , OPEN/CLOSE ( Z ) - Opens and closes the disc tray .
12 a OPTICAL (DIGIT AL AUDIO OUTPUT) Connect to digital (optical) audio equipment. b COMPONENT OUTPUT (Y P B P R ) Connect to a TV with Y P B P R inputs c INPUT 1 (VIDEO/AUDIO (Left/Right)) Connect the audio/video output of an external source (Cable/Satellite box, Audio system, TV/Monitor , VCR, Camcorder).
13 HOOKUP AND SETTINGS Depending on your TV and other equipment there are various ways you can connect the recorder . Please refer to the manuals of your TV , VCR, Stereo System or other devices as necessary for additional connection informa- tion.
14 HDMI connection If you have a HDMI TV or monitor , you can connect it to this recorder using a HDMI cable. 1. Connect the HDMI OUTPUT jack on the recorder to the HDMI INPUT jack on a HDMI compatible TV or monitor (H). 2. Set the TV’ s source to HDMI (refer to TV’ s Owner ’s manual).
15 HOOKUP AND SETTINGS Connection to an Connection to an Amplifier Amplifier Connecting to an amplifier equipped with two channel analog stereo or Dolby Pro Logic II/Pro Logic Connect the Left and Rig.
16 Cable/Satellite box Cable/Satellite box Connection to unit Connection to unit To use Timer-Link Recording, connect the INPUT1 jacks on the unit to the audio/video out jacks on your Cable/Satellite box, using the optional audio/video cables. (Refer to page 34 for “T imer-Link Recording”.
17 HOOKUP AND SETTINGS Initial Setup W Initial Setup W izard izard After the ST ANDBY/ON is pressed for the first time to turn on the unit or after factory setting (See page 18) , the Initial Setup Wizard function sets the Language and Clock step-by-step until the setup is complete.
18 Initial Settings Initial Settings In this menu system, there are several ways to cus- tomize the settings provided. Most menus consist of three levels to set up the options, but some require greater depth for the variety of settings. 1. Press HOME and the Home menu appears.
19 HOOKUP AND SETTINGS Language Settings Language Settings Display Menu Select a language for the Setup menu and information display . Disc Menu / Audio / Subtitle [Original] : Refers to the original language in which the disc was recorded.
20 Recording Settings Recording Settings Disc Record Mode Y ou can set the picture quality for recording; XP (High Quality), SP (Standard Quality), LP (Low Quality), EP (Extend Quality) 1. Select the [Disc Record Mode] option then press B . 2. Use v / V to select a desired Disc Record Mode (XP , SP , LP or EP).
21 HOOKUP AND SETTINGS Finalize Finalizing ‘fixes’ the recordings in place so that the disc can be played on a regular DVD player or com- puter equipped with a suitable DVD-ROM drive. Finalizing a Video mode disc creates a menu screen for navigating the disc.
22 General Explanation of General Explanation of On-Screen Display On-Screen Display Some DVDs require specific operation or allow only limited operation during playback.
23 Playing a T Playing a T ape ape 1. Press VCR to control the VCR deck. 2. Insert a pre-recorded video cassette. • If the unit is powered off, it will power on automatically when the tape is loaded. • If the T imer indicator lights on the front panel display window , press ST ANDBY/ON once.
24 VCR Playback Options Buttons Operations EJECT ( Z ) Ejects the tape in the VCR deck. P AUSE ( X ) Pause playback. Press repeatedly to step forward one frame at a time. • After 5 minutes in STILL mode the Recorder stops to protect the tape and video heads.
25 PLA YBACK DVD or Video CD Playback Features Buttons Operations OPEN / CLOSE ( Z ) Opens or closes the disc tray . P AUSE ( X ) Pause playback. Press repeatedly to play Frame-by-Frame. Y ou can also use b / B to step backward and forward while in Pause mode.
26 DVD or Video CD Playback Features (Continued) Buttons Operations PLA Y MODE Select a desired play mode while playback. [A-]: Repeats a sequence between A (Start point) and B (End point) during playback. Press ENTER at your chosen end point then the repeat sequence begins.
27 PLA YBACK Special Playback Options Special Playback Options If a menu screen is displayed In some cases, the disc menu might appear instead. Use the bB v V buttons to select the title/chapter you want to view , then press ENTER to start. Press TITLE or DISC MENU/LIST to return to the menu screen.
28 Playing a DivX Movie File Playing a DivX Movie File The recorder can play DivX files. Before playing DivX files, read “DivX file requirement” on right. 1. Press HOME. 2. Select [Movie] option. 3. Select a media that contains DivX file(s) then press ENTER.
29 PLA YBACK Playing an Playing an Audio CD or Audio CD or MP3/WMA MP3/WMA files files The Recorder can play Audio CDs and MP3/WMA files. Before playing MP3/WMA files, read [MP3/WMA audio file requirement] on right. 1. Press HOME and the Home menu appears.
30 V V iewing a JPEG files iewing a JPEG files This unit can play JPEG files. Before playing JPEG recordings, read “Photo file requirement” on page 31. 1. Press HOME and the Home menu appears. 2. Select [Photo] > [DISC]] and press ENTER. 3. Use v V b B to select a file or folder and press ENTER.
31 PLA YBACK V iew Slide Shows 1. Select [Slide Show] option on the [Photo List] menu. 2. Press ENTER. 3. Use b / B / v / V to set the options. [Object] option: • [Selected] Views slide show only selected files. • [All] Views slide show all files.
32 About DVD recording About DVD recording Notes: • This Recorder cannot record CD-R or CD-RW discs. • Fingerprints and small scratches on a disc can affect playback and/or recording performance.
33 RECORDING Basic Recording Basic Recording (One-T (One-T ouch Recording) ouch Recording) Y ou can record from an external component, such as a TV , camcorder or VCR, connected to any of the Recorder ’s external inputs. 1. Make sure that the component you want to record from is connected properly to the Recorder .
34 T T imer-Link Recording imer-Link Recording (External T (External T imer Recording) imer Recording) If the external device such as Cable/Satellite box that is connected to this unit has the timer reservation function, this unit can record the input signal from external device via the timer INPUT 1 jack.
35 RECORDING T T imer Recording imer Recording The T imer Recording function allows you to record up to 16 programs within a period of one month. 1. Press HOME and the Home menu appears. 2. Select [TV] > [Timer Record] and press ENTER. 3. Select [NEW] and press ENTER.
36 Dubbing from DVD to VCR Dubbing from DVD to VCR Y ou can copy the contents of a DVD to a VHS tape using the DUBBING button. 1. Insert a blank VHS videotape into the VCR deck. 2. Insert the disc you wish to copy in the DVD deck and close the disc tray .
37 RECORDING Recording from DV Input Recording from DV Input Before DV dubbing Y ou can connect a DV -equipped camcorder to this recorder using a single DV cable for input and output of audio, video, data and control signals. This recorder is only compatible with DV -format (DVC-SD, DV25) camcorders.
38 T T itle List and Chapter List itle List and Chapter List Menu Overview Menu Overview Using the T itle List menu you can edit video content. The editing features available in the T itle List menu depend on whether you are editing video on DVD, and whether you’re editing Original content, or a Playlist.
39 EDITING VR Mode: Original and VR Mode: Original and Playlist Editing Playlist Editing T itles, Chapters and Parts T itles in the disc’s original content contain one or more chapters. When you insert a disc’s title into the Playlist, all the chapters within that title also appear .
40 Making a New Playlist Making a New Playlist Use this function to add an Original title or chapter to the Playlist. When you do this, the whole title or chapter are put into the Playlist (you can delete bits you don’t need later - see [Deleting an Original or Playlist title/chapter] on page 41).
41 EDITING Deleting an Original or Deleting an Original or Playlist T Playlist T itle/Chapter itle/Chapter When you erase a title or chapter from the Playlist menu, you only remove it from the Playlist; the title/chapter remains in the Original menu.
42 Naming a T Naming a T itle itle Y ou can name the titles. 1. Choose the title you want to name on the T itle List menu, then press ENTER. The menu options appears on the left side of the menu. 2. Use v / V to select [Edit] > [T itle Name] option then press ENTER.
43 EDITING Moving a Playlist Chapter Use this function to re-arrange the playing order of Playlist chapters on the Chapter List-Playlist menu. Note: This function is not available if there is only one chapter . 1. Select a chapter on the Chapter List-Playlist menu.
44 Divide One T Divide One T itle Into T itle Into T wo wo Use this command to split a title up into two new titles. 1. On the T itle List menu, select a title you want to divide then press ENTER. The menu options appears on the left side of the screen.
45 EDITING Overwriting Recording Overwriting Recording To overwrite a new video recording on a previously recorded title, follow these steps. This feature is not available for DVD+Rs, that always record at the end of the Disc. 1. Select input source you want to record (A V1-2).
46 Reference Language Code Abkhazian 6566 Afar 6565 Afrikaans 6570 Albanian 8381 Ameharic 6577 Arabic 6582 Armenian 7289 Assamese 6583 A ymara 6588 Azerbaijani 6590 Bashkir 6665 Basque 6985 Bengali; B.
47 REFERENCE T T roubleshooting roubleshooting Symptom No power . Abnormal or no picture. No sound. The playback picture is poor . Picture from external input is distorted. Cause The power cord is disconnected. The TV is not set to receive Recorder signal output.
48 Symptom The Recorder does not start playback. V ideo tape cannot be inserted. The Remote Control does not work properly . Camcorder image is not shown. Camcorder image via A/V input or DV IN to Recorder is not shown on TV screen. T imer recording is not possible.
49 REFERENCE Symptom Can’t play disc recorded on this Recorder on another DVD player . Cannot record or did not record successfully . Stereo Audio Record and/or Playback not present. Cause The disc was recorded in Video mode. Some players will not play even a finalized disc recorded in Video mode.
50 General Power requirements AC 120V , 60 Hz Power consumption 24W Dimensions (approx.) 430 X 78.5 X 260 mm (16.9 x 3.1 x 10.2 inches) (w x h x d) Net Weight (approx.
51 REFERENCE DVD Specifications Laser system Semiconductor laser , wavelength 650 nm Frequency response DVD (PCM 48 kHz): 8 Hz to 22 kHz, CD: 8 Hz to 20 kHz Signal-to-noise ratio More than 95dB Harmonic distortion Less than 0.008% Dynamic range More than 90 dB Inputs VIDEO IN (A V1,2) 1.
52 W W ARRANTY ARRANTY (Only in U.S.A.) (Only in U.S.A.).
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