JVC DR-M1SLB, LPT0827-001B manual 109, General

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Before requesting service for a problem, use this chart and see if you can solve the trouble yourself. Small problems are often easily solved, and this can save you the trouble of sending your unit off for repair.

GENERAL

	SYMPTOM	POSSIBLE CAUSE	CORRECTIVE ACTION
1.	No power is supplied to the unit.	● The AC power plug is disconnected from	Connect the AC power plug to the mains
		the mains.	securely. ( pg. 18)

2.	The channel cannot be changed.	● Recording or Live Memory recording is	Press 9 to pause recording, change the
		in progress.	channel, then press 4 to resume
			recording.

3.	The remote control does not operate	● The setting of the remote control code is	Set the same remote control code (1, 2, 3,
	the unit.	inappropriate.	or 4) on both the unit and the remote
			control. ( pg. 87)
		● The batteries are discharged.	Replace the dead batteries with new ones.

4.	Dubbing from the external equipment	● The setting of the input channel position	Select the input channel position (“F-1”,
	is not possible.	is inappropriate.	“L-1”, or “L-2”) that corresponds to the
			input terminal connected to the external
			equipment. ( pg. 83)

5.	The on-screen display superimposed		Set “SUPERIMPOSE” to “OFF”.
	on the programme played back/		( pg. 95)
	received on this unit is recorded when	—
	you dub the programme to an external
	recording equipment.

6.	The remote control does not work	—	Remove the batteries, wait for 5 minutes or
	properly.	—	more, then load the butteries again.
	properly.		more, then load the butteries again.
		● The batteries are discharged.	Replace the dead batteries with new ones.

7.	The unit does not operate.	● There are cases when the operation is	—
		prohibited on the disc.	—
		prohibited on the disc.
		● Lightning or static electricity may cause	Press 1 to turn the power off, then press
		malfunction of the unit.	the button again to turn the power on.

PLAYBACK

	SYMPTOM	POSSIBLE CAUSE	CORRECTIVE ACTION
1.	Images do not appear on the TV	● The TV is not set to the AV mode.	Set the TV to the AV mode.
	screen.	● When interlace scanned programme is	Press and hold PROGRESSIVE SCAN until
		● When interlace scanned programme is	Press and hold PROGRESSIVE SCAN until
		played back, progressive scan mode is	disappears from the front display
		selected.	panel.

2.	Playback dose not start or stop	● The disc is loaded upside down.	Place the disc on the disc tray with the
	immediately after playback is started by		playback surface facing downward.
	pressing 4.		( pg. 10)
	On the front display panel, “NO DISC”	● A disc not being compatible with the	Load a playable disc on the unit.
	appears.	unit is loaded.	( pg. 6, 7)
		unit is loaded.	( pg. 6, 7)
		● A dirty disc is loaded.	Clean the disc. ( pg. 10)
		● Defective disc is loaded.	Replace the warped or scratched disc with
			a normal one.

3.	Images are blurred or distorted when		Images are blurred or distorted at the point
	you start High-Speed Search.	—	where the playback speed changes and
			this is not a malfunction of the unit.

4.	Playback does not start.		Playback does not start for approximately
		—	30 seconds after recording is stopped and
			this is not a malfunction of the unit.

5.	Playback does not start when you	● The Parental Lock is engaged and the	Release the Parental Lock temporarily or
	select a title or a chapter.	disc is rated higher than the set level.	change the set level. ( pg. 49)

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Contents DR-M1SLB Safety Precautions Moisture Condensation Above ALL Some Do’s And Don’ts On The Safe Use Of EquipmentContents Recordable/playable discs About DiscsDVD-RAM Discs DVD-R/RW DiscsUnplayable Discs Discs for Playback OnlyRegion Number Audio CDFile Structure of Discs Recording Medium and FormatDVD-RAM DVD-RJPEG/MP3 Disc CD-R/RW/ROM DVD Video MarksMarks related to video Care and Handling of Discs Placing a DiscFront View Digital Audio OUT COAXIAL/OPTICAL Rear ViewFront Display Panel Disc Type/Status IndicatorSimulated Surround Effect Indicator 3D pg Disc Display ON-SCREEN DisplayHow To Use Remote ControlCheck Contents Connect the unit to a TV Install the unitConnect the unit to mains Back of unit After the connection is completed, perform Auto Set Up onConnect the unit to TV 8To connect to TV’s component video input connectorsPerform Auto Set Up Auto Set UpTurn on the unit EnterAfter Auto Set Up is completed, perform Monitor Set on Initial SettingsAfter Preset Download is completed, perform Monitor Set on Perform Preset DownloadPress Enter Press rt to move Arrow to T-V Link and press EnterJust Clock InformationAccess the Video IN/OUT screen Access the Main Menu screenComplete the setting Monitor SetPress w e to move Arrow to DVD SET UP, then press OK Access the Language SET screenLanguage Select the desired languageLanguage Code List Install a Satellite Controller Installing Satellite ControllerAttach the Satellite Controller Make connectionsAccess the SAT/GUIDE PR screen Setting satellite receiver’s brand and channelSelect the satellite receiver’s channel for testing Turn on the satellite receiverUnit Auto Standby Direct Rec TV Auto Power OnCheck the result of the test Load a disc Basic PlaybackStart playback Pause playbackAccess the DVD menu Locating a desired scene using the DVD menuTop menu Disc menuHigh-Speed Search Locating the start point of the item or skip the itemSlow Motion Skip SearchMemorise a resume point Resume FunctionResume playback Mark positionsAngle Selection Switching Time IndicationSubtitle Selection Access the PBC menu Locating a desired scene usingWhen you can’t switch the audio channel of a Audio Channel Selection Menu of a Video CD with PBCImage figure of DVD-RAM disc Live Memory PlaybackSuperimpose display Recording screen Overview of Live Memory PlaybackRecording stops Live Memory Playback screen CheckingExample of bar meter display Display during Live Memory PlaybackFunctions Available only when pausedLive Check Start One Touch Replay function Start Live Memory PlaybackTo watch a programme previously recorded while recording How to Access Play Set Up Menu Using Play Set Up MenuContents of Play Set Up Menu during playback Before using Play Set Up MenuSelect the menu item Access Play Set Up MenuSelect the option Repeat Playback Select the repeat modeLocate the start point Locate the end point and start A-B Repeat PlaybackProgramme Playback Random PlaybackSelect the tracks in the desired order While stoppedSelect the desired item Locating the beginning of a desired selectionSpecify the number of the selected item Enter the time To cancel the simulated surround effectUse number keys 1-9, 0 to enter the time, then press Press Enter to clear 3D-ON from the screenSelect the switching interval of the slide show Adjusting the picture qualitySetting the progressive mode Enter your password Access the DVD SET UP screenParental Lock Select the desired levelAccess the password screen To change the settingsChange the level Change the country codeCountry/Area Code List for Parental Lock Playback Operations Start recording Set the recording speedPause recording Stop recordingEngage the ITR mode Instant Timer Recording ITRSwitch the TV to TV mode Set the recording durationReceiving Stereo and Bilingual Programmes Free Rate FunctionType of Broadcast Being ReceivedBefore performing the Video Plus+ Timer Programming Access the Video Plus+ screenEnter the PlusCode number Check the programme dataComplete timer programming Access the confirmation screenEngage the unit’s timer mode Set the following recording options as requiredAccess Programme Check screen Manual Timer ProgrammingAccess the programme screen Enter the recording datePDC Recording Refer to step E in Video Plus+ Timer Programming pgEnter the recording stop time Enter the channel positionBefore performing On-Disc Timer Programming On-Disc Timer ProgrammingLoad the disc Set DAILY/WEEKLY optionHow discs are overwritten Complete timer correction Disengage the timer modeChange a programme Programme’s information on the front display panelChange the programme setting Select the desired programme to be cancelled or changedConfirm the overlapping programmes Check if the conflict has been settledEngage the Automatic Satellite Programme Recording mode Select the L-2 Select modeREC Mode Programme RecordingIcons Arrow Guidance for operations H Operational commandsIcons and their meanings About editing of programmes About registration of informationLimitations of registration Select the programmes Access the Index screenPress ENTER. Or simply press 4. The playback starts Modify Index Access the modify screenSelect a programme Register new indexModify Category Modify Programme NameProtect title Delete programme Access the delete screenDelete unwanted part of the programme Confirm the deletionCreate Play List Access the Play List screenCreate a play list Confirm the play listAdd scenes to a play list Access the Editing screenMove scenes Confirm the additionRepeat steps C E Confirm the moveDelete play list Play back play listModify Programme Title Select the play listsScan for Programme from library Access the library screenSort the information Delete information Register discRegister the disc Confirm the registrationPlayback with MP3/JPEG Navigation Select the group Display the itemSelect the item Select the items in the desired orderDV Dubbing Prepare the unit for dubbing Performing dubbing without using the DV Dubbing controllerStart dubbing Stop dubbingSet the unit’s input mode Engage the Play mode of the source player Set the input mode of recording deckEngage the Record mode of the recording deck Start the source playerIN/OUT connector Access the Output/Input Set screen1 Output 1 InputSelect the input mode for the L-2 Decoder connector Input Setting F-1 InputSelect the input mode for the Video Video connector 2 SelectPlace a disc and load an MD Select the input modeFor the unit For the digital audio deviceRemote 1/2/3/4 Code Switching Set the TV brand code TV Multi-Brand Remote ControlOperate the TV Slide the TV/CABLE/SAT/DVD switch to CABLE/SAT Satellite Receiver Multi-Brand Remote ControlSet the satellite receiver brand code Operate the satellite receiverConnecting To a Satellite Receiver Make connections Access the Recording SET screen Mode SetDVD SET UP Function SET UPDigital Audio OUT Audio OutputAnalog Audio OUT Range ControlRecording SET XP Mode REC AudioSave AS Library Audio RECDisplay SET Power SaveSuperimpose Grey BackOthers Auto TimerOFF on Guide Program Number Set Video Plus+ System SetupGuide Program Number Enter the Guide Program numberAuto Channel Set Tuner SetPerform Auto Channel Set View the Confirmation screenSelect the channel position Manual Channel SetPress w e to select Manual CH SET, then press Delete a Channel 100Change Station Channel Position Set Stations a 101Set Stations B TV Station And ID List 102TV Station Channel Number Guide 103Press w e to select Initial SET UP, then press Enter Access the Clock SET screenClock Set 104Set Just Clock 105Set the source channel position for clock data Start the clock operation106 Format a discFormat a DVD-RAM disc Format a DVD-RW discFinalise a disc Cancel the finalisation of a DVD-RWdisc107 Finalise a DVD-R/RW discSet the scan mode Scan Mode Set108 Press Progressive Scan for 2 or more secondsGeneral 109Recording 110ON-SCREEN Messages 111ON-SCREEN Messages 112DTS 113Jpeg MpegAccessories TUNER/TIMER114 GeneralAuto Channel Set 115Delete programme Disc menu Discs for Playback Only Subtitle Selection Time Search Top menuDR-M1SLB