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Preparation

Signal Connections

Audio and video signals
Note 1: The video signal for input is selected using INPUT SELECT from the INPUT SELECT MENU screen.
Note 2: The audio signals for input are selected using INPUT SELECT from the INPUT SELECT MENU screen.
When either LINE or Y/C is set for INPUT SELECT, the analog audio signals from the AUDIO IN terminals will be selected
for input.
When DV is set for INPUT SELECT, the DV audio signals from the DV IN/OUT terminal will be selected for input.
Note 3: When the DVD recorder is in Stop or Recording mode, the video input signal is output on the E-E screen as a composite
video signal.
In addition, the Setup Menu and other setting screens are also displayed on the monitor connected to this terminal. The
DVD recorder’s operation status and other relevant information are displayed on-screen when DISPLAY from the DISPLAY
MENU screen has been set to ON.
Note 4: The Y/C IN/OUT terminal’s specification (i.e., S1 or S2) can be selected using Y/C TERMINAL MODE from the SYSTEM
MENU (2/2) screen. The same information as with the VIDEO LINE OUT terminal is output from the Y/C OUT terminal.
Note 5: The standard input level for audio signals input via the AUDIO IN terminals (i.e., +4 dB or –8 dB) can be selected using the
AUDIO INPUT LEVEL switch on the rear panel.
Note 6: Use the following cable as the DV cable.
VC-VDV204 (2m, 4P-4P) from JVC
VC-VDV206 (2m, 4P-6P) from JVC
Input
Input
Video output
DV IN/OUT
DV IN/OUT Y/C IN
Y/C OUT
PHONES
(on front panel)
LINE IN
LINE OUT
AUDIO OUT
AUDIO IN
RS-232C
REMOTE
DV
YC separate
YC separate
Analog audio
Analog audio
Composite
Composite
DV
USB
REMOTE
REMOTE cable
Headphones
Stereo
Keyboard
Monitor TV
VIDEO
POWER
MAIN
FOR SERVICE
FOOT SW
AUDIO
REMOTE
IN
IN OUT
USB
12
+4dB
-
8dB
OUT
DV IN/OUT
LINE CH1
CH2
INPUT
LEVEL
Y/C
AC IN
Y/C
Audio output
Note 1
Note 3
Note 4
Note 4
Note 5
Note 6
Note 2

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Power Connections

Connect the Power cord (included) to the DVD recorder.
OPERATE
PHONES REV
AUDIO
CH1
CH2
OPERATE indicator
1.
Connect the Power cord (included) to the DVD
recorder’s AC IN terminal.
2.
Connect the power cord (included) into an
electrical outlet.
3.
Set the MAIN POWER switch to ON.
●Power will be supplied to the DVD recorder and the
OPERATE indicator will be lit up in green. (Operate On
mode)
●The AC IN MODE item on the SYSTEM MENU (2/2)
screen can be used to specify whether to start up in the
Operate ON or OFF mode when the power switch is turned
ON.
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CAUTION
●Always use the AC cord provided with the DVD recorder.
The use of other power cord should be avoided.
●Do not turn the power off during recording or playback.
In the case of DVD-R discs, failure to observe this
precaution will result in the discs becoming unusable.
In the case of DVD-RW discs, it will be necessary to erase
all data from the disc and to start recording again from
the beginning.

Turning the Power On

While in Operate Off mode (i.e., the OPERATE indicator
is lit up in orange), press the OPERATE button.
●The power will turn on, the color of the OPERATE indicator
will change to green, and the DVD recorder will become
ready for use. (Operate On mode)
Note
●A period of 45 seconds may pass before the DVD recorder
adopts Operate On mode as it prepares for operation.
●A small amount of current will be required by the DVD
recorder when in Operate Off mode.

Turning the Power Off

Stop the DVD recorder.
(It is recommended that you eject the disc at this time.)
1.
Press the OPERATE button.
●The DVD recorder will adopt Operate Off mode and the
color of the OPERATE indicator will change to orange.
2.
If the DVD recorder will not be used for an extended
period of time, set the MAIN POWER switch to OFF.
●When disconnecting the power cord, remove the power
cord from the electrical outlet first.
Notes
●Pressing the OPERATE button will have no effect in
Recording mode or Recording Pause mode.
●Pressing this button also has no effect during finalizing
and erasing.
POWER
MAIN
AC IN
Power cord
(included)
AC
MAIN POWER switch
OPERATE button