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2 SAFETY FIRSTThe rating plate and the safety caution are on the rear of the unit WARNING: DANGEROUS VOLTAGE INSIDE CAUTION the mains outlet IMPORTANT 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: Blue to N (Neutral) or Black Brown to L (Live) or Red If in doubt — consult a competent electrician CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT REPRODUCTION OF LABELS WARNING LABEL INSIDE OF THE UNIT 8Please read the various precautions on pages 2 and 3 before installing or operating the unit It should be noted that it may be unlawful to Use only discs marked with the following DVD VIDEO Audio CD Video CD Super Video CD Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the “DTS”and “DTS 2.0+ Digital Out” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc Cassettes marked “VHS” (or This model is equipped with SQPB ●HQ VHS is compatible with existing VHS equipment ●“Official DivX Certified™ product” 1.DO NOTplace the unit — —in an environment prone to extreme temperatures or humidity —in direct sunlight —in a dusty environment —in an environment where strong magnetic fields are generated —on a surface that is unstable or subject to vibration 3.DO NOTplace heavy objects on the unit or remote control 4.DO NOTplace anything which might spill on top of the unit or remote control 5.DO NOTexpose the apparatus to dripping or splashing 8.AVOIDviolent shocks to the unit during transport MOISTURE CONDENSATION ATTENTION To mobile phone users: On placing the unit: 3 Some Do’s And Don’ts On The Safe Use Of EquipmentDO read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment DO be careful with glass panels or doors on equipment DON’T DON’T remove any fixed cover as this may expose dangerous voltages DON’T allow electrical equipment to be exposed to rain or moisture ABOVE ALL NEVER 4 CONTENTSSAFETY FIRSTSome Do’s And Don’ts On The Safe Use Of DISC INFORMATION INDEX INSTALLING YOUR NEW UNIT INITIAL SETTINGS OPERATIONS ON VHS DECK OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK EDITING (VHS DECK)Editing to or from Another Video Recorder EDITING (DVD DECK) REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM CONNECTIONSConnecting to a Dolby Digital Decoder or an Ampli fier with a Built-InDTS (DVD deck only) SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS TROUBLESHOOTING SPECIFICATIONS LIST OF TERMS 5 DISC INFORMATION6 3Press x on the DVD deck to close the disc tray7 INDEXINDEX (cont.) 8 Front Display PanelA VCR Mode Indicator pg. 21 C VCR Indicator pg B Channel/Clock Display D “Timer” Indicator pg. 25, 26 Mode Display (L-1, L-2, F-1or SAT*) E Automatic Satellite Programme Recording Indicator (N) pg Counter Display Tape Speed (SP/LP) pg Multi-informationwindow On-ScreenDisplay (VHS deck)A“Cassette Loaded” Mark B Operation Mode Indicators DClock Display ECurrent Day/Month/Year F Type of Broadcast pg GPDC* Indicator pg. 24 HTape Position Indicator ( pg. 19) The position of “q” in relation to “0” (beginning) or “+” (end) shows you where you are on the tape BeginningEnd IAudio Mode Display pg. 20 J Tape Speed (SP/LP) K Tape Direction L Index Mark Indicator (MARK) pg. 21 M Counter Display N Tape Remaining Time Indicator pg 9 Remote ControlHow To Use●Point the remote control toward the receiving window ●The maximum operating distance of the remote control is about 8 m NOTES:ATV Standby/On Button (TV 1) pg BTV/VCR/DVD switch pg. 13, 15, 18, 21, 30, 40, 49 C DVD Button pg. 15, 30 D VCR Button pg. 15, 18, 21, 24, 26 E Number Keys F Daily Button (DAILY) pg. 25, 27 G PDC* Button pg. 24 HReset Button (0000) pg. 22 Cancel Button (&) pg. 24 IAuxiliary Button (AUX) pg Start Time Button (START KStop Time Button (STOP +/–) pg. 26 On Screen Button (ON SCREEN) pg LProgramming Button (PROG) pg. 24, 26 M Tape Speed Button (p) pg. 21, 24 Top Menu Button (TOP MENU) pg. 31 N Programme Check Button (") pg Return Button (RETURN) pg. 31 O w e Button rt Button ENTER Button VCR Programme Button (VCR PR +/–) P Set Up Menu Button (SET UP) pg. 13, 15, 52, 55 Q Play Button (4) pg. 18 R Rewind Button (3) pg. 18, 19, 32 S Record Button (7) pg. 21 Review Button () pg Y TV Muting Button () pg Audio Monitor Button (A.MONITOR) pg. 20, 23 Z TV/VCR Button pg a TV Volume Button (TV % +/–) pg. 49 b Weekly Button (WEEKLY) pg. 25 Subtitle Button (SUBTITLE) pg. 34 Angle Button (ANGLE) pg f Timer Button (#) pg. 25, 26, 27 g Menu Button (MENU) pg h Automatic Satellite Programming Button (REC LINK) iDisplay Button (– –:– –) pg jFast Forward Button (5) pg. 18, 19, 32 k Stop/Clear Button (8) pg. 18, 21 l Pause Button (9) pg. 19, 21 m One Touch Replay Button () pg. 19, 32 n Skip Search Button () pg o Tracking Button (TRACKING +/–) pg 10 4You are now ready to install your unit. ( pg. 11)11 Basic ConnectionsRF Connection AV Connection INITIAL SETTINGS 12 Auto Channel Set/Auto Clock Set/ Auto Guide Program Number Setfor the first time to power on the unit Before starting, make sure of the following: ●The TV aerial cable should be connected to the unit ●The unit’s mains power cord should be connected to a mains outlet ●The TV should be set to its AV mode (with AV connection pg. 11) or UHF channel 52 (with RF connection pg. 11) ●Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch on the remote control to the right Slide to the right A Turn on the unitPress 1 on the unit or remote control B Perform Auto Set UpThe AUTO SET/T-VLINK display appears on the TV screen ●When selecting “AUTO SET,” “Auto” also appears on the . front display panel ●The AUTO SET screen will appear on the TV screen. As Auto Set Up progresses, the “q” mark on the TV screen moves from left to right C Confirm/Set video channelWith RF Connection The video channel that is blinking on the front display panel is your video channel. Press ENTER ●To view picture signals from the unit, set your TV to the video channel until the front display panel shows “– Now the video channel is set to off. Then press ●To view picture signals from the unit, set your TV to its AV mode ATTENTIONIf you have moved to a different area, perform each setting as required ●Video channel setting (for RF connection users) pg ●Tuner setting pg ●Clock setting pg 13 B Perform Preset DownloadPress rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “T-VLINK” and press ENTER or e ●When selecting “T-VLINK,” “CH – –”also appears on the front display panel ●The T-VLINK screen will appear. Then the GUIDE C Set the video channelSet the video channel to off manually. ( pg. 64) INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) 14 Results of Auto Set Up/Preset Download Appear on the Front Display PanelIf station names (ID – BPerform “Clock Set” on page If both Auto Channel Set and Auto Clock Set have failed, “– –:– –”is displayed INFORMATIONLanguage for the on-screendisplay (DVD deck) About the on-screenlanguage for the DVD deck, see page Just Clock T-VLink FunctionsTV Auto Power On Unit Auto Standby Direct Rec (VHS deck only) Make the following settings 15 D Select the type of your monitor connected to the unitPress rt to select the desired setting, then press ENTER 16:9 ●4:3 LB (Letter Box conversion): 4:3 LB 4:3 PS E Select the signal type of the digital audio output B Select the DVD deckSet this item correctly according to the logo on your amplifier or decoder Press rtto select the desired setting, then press ENTER Press VCR/DVD repeatedly so that the DVD indicator lights up Press DVD so that the DVD indicator lights up The following message appears on the TV screen Press ENTER to start the initial setting C Select the on-screenlanguage for the DVD deckPCM ONLY DOLBY DIGITAL/PCM STREAM/PCM To access the initial setting menu screen again Press SET UP for a few seconds until the initial setting menu screen appears 16 Menu/Audio/Subtitle Language Set (DVD deck only) 17 Language Code List19 Slow MotionVariable Speed Search Skip SearchDuring playback, press 1 to 6 times to skip over unwanted sections To resume normal playback during a Skip Search, press Index Search Next Function Memorya- For Automatic Start Of Playback Press 3, then press 4 within 2 seconds. b- For Automatic Power Off Press 3, then press 1 within 2 seconds. c- For Automatic Timer Standby Press 3, then press # within 2 seconds One Touch Replayduring playback up to times each One Touch Replay OPERATIONS ON VHS DECK (cont.) 20 Instant ReViewActivate Instant ReViewTo watch the first of the 3 programmes, press Manual TrackingTRACKING +/– 1Override automatic trackingDuring playback, press TRACKING + and – at the same time TRACKING + and 2Adjust the tracking manuallyPress TRACKING +/– ●Press TRACKING + and – at the same time again to return to automatic tracking Soundtrack SelectionDuring Playback Pressing A.MONITOR changes the soundtrack as follows: Track Use HI FI For Hi-Fistereo tapes L j h R For main audio of Bilingual tapes L j For sub audio of Bilingual tapes h R NORM For audio-dubbedtapes NTSC PlaybackYour unit is equipped with NTSC circuitry that can play back NTSC tapes 1Load a cassetteInsert a cassette recorded in NTSC 2Start playback●“NTSC]PAL” appears on the screen for about 5 seconds 21 D Set the tape speedE Start recordingPress and hold 7 and press 4 on the remote control, or press 7 on the unit If “O.S.D.” is set to “ON” When “DIRECT REC” is set to “ON” F Pause/Resume recordingPress 9. Press 4 to resume recording ●You can select channel during the Record Pause mode G Stop recording Recording Resume Function C Choose a programmePress PR +/– or the number keys to select the channel you wish to record PR +/– 22 Recording One Programme While Watching AnotherElapsed Recording Time Indication Receiving Stereo and Bilingual ProgrammesType of broadcast being On-screendisplay received Regular Monaural (none) NICAM Stereo ST NICAM NICAM Bilingual BIL. NICAM NICAM Monaural NICAM To listen to a stereo programme, press To listen to a bilingual programme, press To Record NICAM Stereo and Bilingual Programmes 23 B.E.S.T. Picture SystemPlaybackThe unit assesses the quality of the tape once you initiate playback RecordingThe unit assesses the quality of the tape once you initiate recording APress and hold 9 and press 7 to engage the Record Pause mode BPress 4 to start recording 24 VIDEO Plus+® Timer ProgrammingG Return to the normal screen●Repeat steps B – G for each additional programme H Engage the unit’s timer mode●To disengage the timer mode, press # again 25 PDC Recording26 C Access the Programme screenPress START +/–.(If you’re just starting out, “P1” appears.) START D Enter the programme start timePress START +/– to enter the time you want recording to start START +/– ●Press and hold START +/– to E Enter the programme stop timePress STOP +/– to enter the time you want recording to stop STOP +/– STOP +/– F Enter the programme date G Enter the channel position H Set the tape speed I Set the PDC mode J Return to the normal screen●Repeat steps B – J for each additional programme K Engage the unit’s timer mode 27 To cancel or change a programmeC Cancel or change programme settingTo cancel a programme To change a programme START STOP DATE PDC number key “7” DAILY number key “8” WEEKLY number key “9” When Programmes Overlap Each OtherExample: Programme 1 (you have just made) and Programme 4 overlap each other A Confirm the overlapping programmesOverlapping programmes blink on the TV screen B Select the programme to modifyPress rt, then press ENTER or e ●You can only select one of the overlapping programmes 28 Automatic Satellite Programme Recording29 D Engage the Automatic Satellite Programme30 OPERATIONS ON DVD DECKA Load the disc●For details, refer to “Placing a Disc” ( pg. 6) C Start playbackExample: DVD VIDEO Title number Playback time ●It may take a few seconds to start playback ●When inserting a DVD or Video CD disc, a menu display may D Pause playback●To resume normal playback, press 31 Locating a Desired Scene Using the34 Time SearchDVD VIDEO/Audio CD: during playback or in stop mode Video CD/SVCD: during playback with PBC disactivated or in stop mode C Select the timePress the number keys (0-9)to enter the time, then press Example: To play back from a point 2 (hours): 34 (minutes): 08 (seconds) elapsed If you have specified a wrong selection number keys ●The unit starts playback from the specified time Subtitle SelectionYou can select subtitle language ●During playback A Access the menuPress SUBTITLE ●The following pop-upwindow appears on the TV screen Example (DVD):“ENGLISH” is selected out of 3 subtitle languages recorded B Select the subtitle languageSUBTITLE ●Each time you press the button, the subtitle language changes ●The pop-upwindow disappears if no operation is done for about several seconds 1/3]2/3]3/3](Back to the beginning) 35 Audio Language and Sound Selection1/3 ENGLISH]2/3 FRENCH]3/3 SPANISH](Back to the beginning) ST]L]R](Back to the beginning) ST 1]ST 2]L 1]R 1]L 2]R 2](Back to the beginning) ST 1/ST 36 Programme PlaybackYou can play back up to 99 tracks in the desired order C Select the tracks in the desired orderPress the appropriate number keys to select the tracks ●To select track 5, press the number key “5.” ●To select 25, press the number key “+10,” “+10,” then “5.” ●To select 40, press number key “+10” three times, then “10.” If you have specified a wrong selection Random PlaybackYou can play back all the tracks on the disc in random order 37 SOUND EFFECT:1]SOUND EFFECT:2]SOUND EFFECT:3]OFF](Back to the beginning) NORMAL]CINEMA]USER 1]USER 2](Back to the beginning) NORMAL CINEMA USER GAMMA CONTRAST SATURATION TINT SHARPNESS Y DELAY 38 ON SCREEN39 Menu Bar Functions for DVD VIDEO8Time mode selection 8Repeat mode (See also page 33) 8Time search (See also page 34) 8CHAP.Chapter search 8Audio selection (See also page 35) 8 Subtitle selection (See also page 34) 8 Angle selection (See also page 35) 8PROG.Program playback (See also page 36) 8RND. Random playback (See also page 36) 40 ZOOM43 Slide Show Playback (JPEG Files)To keep showing the current picture Changing the Picture of the Opening DisplayPlay back a JPEG file of your favorite image Access the PICTURE menu screen C Select “BACKGROUND.” D Select “SAVE AS BACKGROUND.” E Register your image 44 Editing from a Camcorder45 Editing to or from Another Video RecorderYou can use your unit as the source player or as the recording deck AWhen using your unit as the source player: Player BWhen using your unit as the recording deck: C Set the input mode of recording deck E Engage the Record Pause mode of the recording deckLocate the point where you start recording, then engage the Record Pause mode F Start the source playerEngage the Play mode of the source player G Start the recording deckEngage the Record mode of the recording deck 46 Dubbing (from DVD to VHS)48 Remote Control FunctionsRemote A/B/C/D Code SwitchingOn the remote control On the unit 49 Operating a JVC TVYour remote control can operate the basic functions of your JVC TV set Slide to the left A Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch on the remote control to the left B Operate the TVTV PR ●For some JVC TVs, you must press ENTER after having pressed the number keys Control Your JVC TV Using Additional ButtonsUse the number keys, and the p button or & button to select the TV’s channel The p button corresponds to the 50 SYSTEM CONNECTIONSOutdoor unit Satellite cable ●Set “L-2SELECT” to “A/V.” ( pg. 54) ●For details, refer to the instruction manual of the satellite receiver Aerial Satellite receiver ANTENNA IN ANTENNA OUT L-1IN/OUT L-2IN/DECODER 51 (DVD deck only)Make connectionsDolby Digital Decoder or amplifier with built-inDTS To DIGITAL AUDIO input CAUTIONS:This unit has a dynamic range of more than 80 dB with regards to its SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS 52 Mode Set (VHS deck)●For each mode setting, see pages 53 to C Access the Main Menu screen D Access the Mode Set screen E Select the modePress rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to the item you want to change F Select the mode setting 8POWER SAVE — ON / OFF 8VIDEO STABILIZER — ON / OFF 54 8L-2SELECT — A/V / DECODER / SATDECODER SAT 8AUTO POWER OFF — 3H / OFF 55 LANGUAGE]PICTURE]AUDIO ]OTHERS ](Back to the beginning)8MONITOR TYPE — 8PICTURE SOURCE —AUTO / FILM / VIDEO (NORMAL) / VIDEO (ACTIVE) FILM VIDEO (NORMAL) VIDEO (ACTIVE) 8SCREEN SAVER — ON / OFF 8DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT —PCM ONLY / DOLBY DIGITAL/PCM / STREAM/PCM — DOLBY SURROUND 8D. RANGE CONTROL — 56 WIDE RANGE / NORMAL / TV MODETV MODE 8OUTPUT LEVEL — STANDARD / LOW / LOW 8COUNTRY CODE 8SET LEVEL 57 8RESUME — ON / OFF / DISC RESUME58 Country/Area Code List for Parental Lock59 Auto Channel SetD Perform Auto Channel Set●When you have connected the unit to a TV offering T-V Link via a fully-wired 21-pin SCART cable ( pg. 11), the unit automatically performs the Preset Download and the T-VLINK screen will appear ( pg. 13) ● The Auto Set screen appears and remains on screen while Beginning the unit searches for receivable stations E View the Confirmation screenAfter “SCAN COMPLETED” is 60 Manual Channel SetStore channels that were not stored during Auto Set Up ( pg. 12), Preset Download ( pg. 13) or Auto Channel Set ( pg. 59) A Access the Main Menu screen B Access the Confirmation screen F Enter new channel informationPress ENTER and the Confirmation screen appears ●Repeat steps C – F as necessary G Close the Confirmation screen●To change positions, see “Changing Station Channel Position” ( pg. 61) Deleting a ChannelSelect the channel position Select the itemrt w e until an open Press rt w e until the item you want to delete begins position in which you want to blinking store a channel begins blinking, then press ENTER B Delete a channelThe Manual Channel Set screen appears Press & ● The blueback screen and the programme currently being ● The item directly beneath the cancelled one moves up one broadcast by the selected line channel appear alternately for ● Repeat steps A and B if necessary seconds each Close the Confirmation screen D Select the bandPress rt to change the band between CH (regular) and CC (cable), then press e E Input the channelPress the number keys to input the channel number you want to store ●Input “0” before any single number entries To input the registered station name (ID – For fine tuning adjustment, press e until Changing Station Channel Position 61 Fine-Tuninga Stored ChannelB Access the Manual Channel Set screen 62 TV Station and ID ListSTATION NAME ID Anglia TV ANGL ARD ARTE BBC Group BBC BBC1 BBC2 Berlin BLN1 BLN2 Border TV BORD Bayern1 BR1 Bayern3 BR3 BRT1 BRT2 Children Ch CHLD Canal + CH+ CNN Channel TV CHNL Central TV CNTR Channel DRS DR TV DRTV DSF Euronews EURN EURO Eurosports EURS France1 FR1 France2 FR2 France3 FR3 Granada TV GRNA Grampian TV GRMP Hessen1 HR1 Hessen3 HR3 HRT HTV ITV Network ITV Kabelkanal KABL London LNDN MDR MTV Nord3 NDR1 NDR3 NED1 NED2 NED3 Network NET2 NRK N-TV Offener Kanal OKAN ORF1 ORF2 ORF3 OWL OWL3 Premiere PRMI PR07 RAI1 RAI2 RAI3 RB1 RB3 Rikisutvarpid-S RKPS RTBF RTB1 RTB2 RTE RTE1 RTL RTL2 RTP SAT SAT1 Scottish TV SCOT SC4 SDR SDR1 SFB1 SFB3 SKY Sky One SKY1 Sky Net SKYN Sport SPRT SR1 Super RTL SRTL STV Test STVT STV STV1 STV2 Suedwest3 SWR SWF SWF1 Schweiz4 SWZ4 TYNE TEES TEES Text TEXT TF1 TNT int TNT TRT int TRT TSI TSR TSW TVE TV Polonia TVPA TVP TVP1 TVP2 TVS TV2 TV5 Tele Zurich TZUR Ulster TV ULST Veronica VERN VIVA VIVA2 VOX VTM VT4 West1 WDR1 West3 WDR3 YLE YLE1 YLE2 Yorkshire TV YORK ZDF Zurich ZUR1 3SAT 63 TV Station Channel Number GuideLondon & South-East ITV CH4 CH5 North-West BBC1 BBC2 North-East South-West Scotland Channel Islands South West East Wales Midlands Northern Ireland North 64 A Access the Video Channel Set modeHold down 8 on the unit until the front display panel shows the following B Set the video channelWith AV Connection Press PR – until the front display panel shows “– –.” PR – ●Now the video channel is set to off With RF Connection PR + (Example) If channel 50 is available in your area Then set your TV to UHF channel C Exit the Video Channel Set modeTo view picture signals from the unit, set your TV to its AV mode The channel you have set in step B is your video channel To view picture signals from the unit, set your TV to this video channel 65 D Access the Clock Set screenE Set the date and time F Set Just Clock●For the Just Clock function, refer to “Just Clock” on page ●If you set it “OFF,” press SET UP to finish the clock setting IMPORTANT: G Set the source channel position for clock data H Start the clock operation 66 A Set the Child Lock67 TROUBLESHOOTING68 TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.)Changing audio/subtitle language is not possible ●The disc does not contain audio/subtitles in multiple languages ]With some discs, the language should be set on the disc menu. ( pg. 31) The subtitles do not appear on the TV screen ●The disc does not contain subtitles ●The subtitle display is set to off ]Set the subtitles display to on. ( pg. 34) ●A-BRepeat Playback is in progress. ( pg. 33) ]The subtitles recorded around point A-Bmay not appear Angle cannot be changed ●The scene is not recorded from multiple angles Audio/Video Files Playback (DVD deck)No sound and/or no picture comes out ●Check the files if they are playable or unplayable Files (tracks) are not played in the recorded order DivX files are played back without sound Recording (VHS deck)Recording cannot be started TV broadcasts cannot be recorded “L-1,” Tape-to-tapeediting is not possible The source (another video recorder, camcorder) has not been properly connected ]Confirm that the source is properly connected ●The input mode is not correct ]Set the input mode to “L-1,” “L-2”or “F-1.” Camcorder recording is not possible “” and “” on the front display panel won’t stop blinking ●The end of the tape was reached during recording 69 Timer Recording (VHS deck)Timer recording won’t work The clock and/or the timer have been set incorrectly ●The timer is not engaged ]Press # and confirm that “#” is displayed on the front display panel Timer programming is not possible ●Timer recording is in progress “” on the front display panel won’t stop blinking “”, “ ” and “” on the front display panel won’t stop blinking insert a cassette with the record safety tab intact ●The end of the tape was reached during timer recording “” blinks for 10 seconds and the timer mode is disengaged ]Check the programmed data and re-programas necessary, then press # again The VIDEO Plus+ system does not timer-recordproperly ●The unit’s channel positions have been set incorrectly ●The end of the tape was reached during Instant Timer Recording “”, “” and “” on the front display panel won’t stop blinking The end of the tape was reached during Automatic Satellite Programme Recording Other ProblemsThe image of the TV broadcast appears distorted on the TV screen VCR press TV/VCR so that the VCR indicator disappears from the front display panel Whistling or howling is heard from the TV during camcorder recording ●The camcorder’s microphone is too close to the TV ]Position the camcorder so its microphone is away from the TV ●The TV’s volume is too high. ]Turn the TV’s volume down When scanning channels, some of them are skipped over ●Those channels have been designated to be skipped ]If you need the skipped channels, restore them. ( pg. 60) The channel cannot be changed ●Recording is in progress Channel settings that were made manually seem to have changed or disappeared ●After the manual settings were made, Auto Channel Set was performed ]Perform the manual settings again No channels are stored in the unit’s memory 71 LIST OF TERMS72 XV48EK-HR
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