JVC LVT2016-001D manual

RM-SDRMV150A RM-SDRMV150A DR-MV150B 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. Model No. Serial No. LVT2016-001D [J][...]

G-1 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. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to a[...]

REFERENCE G-2 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. The user could lose the authority to operate this equipment if an unauthorized change or modific[...]

G-3 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water . 6. Clean only with dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, he[...]

1 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION About the Symbol Display . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Symbol Used in this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Notes on Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Moisture Condensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Recordable and Playable Discs . . . . . . . . . . .3 Recommended recordable DVD discs . . .[...]

2 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. Symbol Used in this Manual Note: Indicates special notes and operating [...]

3 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. [VR mode]  Recordings can be extensively edited  Playable only on VR mod[...]

4 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 (8 cm / 12 cm disc) Music CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in music CD format that can be purchased CD-R/CD-RW (8 cm / 12 cm disc) CD-R/CD-RW discs that contain aud[...]

5 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 the following message will be displayed on-screen wi[...]

6 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 . f N / X (PLA Y / P AUSE) Starts playback. Pause playback or recording temporarily , press aga[...]

7 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 . - Ejects the tape in the VCR deck. 0-9 num[...]

8 Remote Control Function Remote Control A/B/C/D Code Switching The remote control is capable of controlling four JVC video units independently . Each of the units can respond to one of four codes (A, B, C or D). The remote control is preset to send C code sig- nals because your unit is initially set to respond to C code signals. Y ou can easily mo[...]

9 INTRODUCTION a ANTENNA IN (FROM ANT .) Connect the antenna to this terminal. b OPTICAL (DIGIT AL AUDIO OUTPUT) Connect to digital (optical) audio equipment. c COMPONENT OUTPUT (Y P B P R ) Connect to a TV with Y P B P R inputs. d INPUT 1 (VIDEO/AUDIO (Left/Right)) Connect the audio/video output of an external source (Audio system, TV/Monitor , VC[...]

10 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. Notes: • Make sure the Recorder is connected directly to the TV and tune the TV to the correct video input channel. •[...]

11 HOOKUP AND SETTINGS Connections to your TV Connections to your TV • Make one of the following connections, depending on the capabilities of your TV . • One of these connections must be made (or HDMI) in order to view DVD/VHS playback, T uner , or On Screen Menu functions." RF coaxial connection Connect the ANTENNA OUT jack on the Record[...]

12 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). Notes: • This unit will only provide up converted SD res[...]

13 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 Right AUDIO OUTPUT jacks on the Recorder to the audio left and right in jacks on your amplifier , receiver , or stereo system using the audio cables (A) [...]

14 Accessory Accessory Audio/V Audio/V ideo (A/V) ideo (A/V) Connections to Connections to Recorder Recorder Connect the INPUT 1 or A V IN 2 jacks on the Recorder to the audio/video out jacks on your acces- sory component, using the optional audio/video cables. (Refer to page 38 for [Recording from External Components].) Connecting a Digital Connec[...]

15 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, Channels and Clock step-by-step until the setup is complete. 1. Use v / V to select a language for the Setup menu and [...]

16 Using the Home Menu Using the Home Menu From the Home Menu screen you can access all the Media for playback and recording of the recorder . 1. Press HOME and the Home menu appears. 2. Use b / B to select the desired main option. 3. Use v / V to select the desired Sub option then press ENTER to confirm your selection. 4. T o exit the HOME menu, p[...]

17 HOOKUP AND SETTINGS General Settings General Settings To access to the General Setting. 1. Press HOME and the Home menu appears. 2. Select [Setup] > [Start] and press ENTER. 3. Use v / V to select ( General) option and press B . Auto Channel Set This recorder is equipped with a frequency synthesized tuner capable of receiving the analog and d[...]

18 Factory Set Y ou can reset the Recorder to its original factory settings. 1. Select the [Factory Set] option. 2. Press B to select [SET] then press ENTER. 3. Select [OK] and press ENTER. 4. Follow the Initial Setup Wizard on page 15. Language Settings Language Settings To access to the General Setting. 1. Press HOME and the Home menu appears. 2.[...]

19 HOOKUP AND SETTINGS Edge T ype: Selects the edge type for captions. - None: The text has no edge. - Raised: The text is raised. - Depressed: The text is depressed. - Uniform: The text has a uniform edge. - Left Shadow: The text has a left-shadow edge. - Right Shadow: The text has a right-shadow edge. Edge Color: Selects the edge color for captio[...]

20 Lock System Y ou can lock certain unsuitable channels to prevent chil- dren from accessing them, or set a TV Rating, so that any digital TV program classified above that rating by the broadcaster will be restricted. If the [Lock System] is set to [OFF], TV Rating options are not ef fective. The Lock System option is effective for TV Rating and D[...]

21 Downloadable Rating (US Rating) The rating information can be updated if a TV station sends the downloadable rating information. Note: Downloadable Rating is a technology that allows digital TV stations to create and deliver new rating systems in the future if they choose. 1. Select the [Downloadable Rating] option then press B . 2. Follow step [...]

22 DV Record Audio Y ou need to set this if you have a camcorder using 32kHz/12-bit sound connected to the front panel DV IN jack. Some digital camcorders have two stereo tracks for audio. One is recorded at the time of shoot- ing; the other is for overdubbing after shooting. On the Audio 1 setting, the sound that was recorded while shooting is use[...]

REFERENCE 23 HOOKUP AND SETTINGS Disc Protect Depending on the type of disc you are using, Disc Protect allows you to preserve your recordings in a variety of ways: • DVD+RW : Prevents editing, erasing, or overwrit- ing of existing recordings. • DVD+R: Prevents editing or erasing of existing recordings. • DVD-RW (VR mode)/DVD-RAM: Prevents ed[...]

24 General Explanation of General Explanation of On-Screen Display On-Screen Display Some DVDs require specific operation or allow only limited operation during playback. When this occurs, is displayed, action prohibited or not available. Displaying Information While W atching TV During viewing the TV , press DISPLA Y to display/ remove the informa[...]

25 TV VIEWING 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. 3. Press PLA Y ( N ) to start playback. ?[...]

26 DVD or V ideo 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. BACKW ARD ( m ) / FORW ARD ( M ) During playback, press repeatedly to select the required scan spe[...]

27 PLA YBACK 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. [CHAPTER]: Repeats the current chapter . [TITLE]: Repeats the current title. [ALL]: Repeats the all titles/tra[...]

28 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. Use the number buttons to select the track you want to view[...]

29 PLA YBACK 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. The [Movie List] menu appears on the TV screen. 4. Press v / V to select a fo[...]

30 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. 2. Select [Music] > [DISC] and press ENTER. The [Music List] menu appears on the TV screen. Example)[...]

31 PLA YBACK 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 32. 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. 2. Use v / V to select option and pr[...]

32 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. [Speed] option: Sets the Slide Show speed to [Normal], [Slow], or [Fast]. 4. Select the [Start] option then [...]

33 RECORDING 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. Please take proper care of your discs. • The company does not hold any responsibility to compensate the contents which should have been re[...]

34 Basic Recording from a TV Basic Recording from a TV Follow the instructions below to record a TV program. Recording starts immediately and continues until the disc or tape is full or you stop the recording. 1. Switch on the Recorder , select the device (VCR or DVD) for recording and load a recordable disc or tape. Also make sure that the TV inpu[...]

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. The T imer Record menu will appear . • [Media] – Choose a media (DVD or VC[...]

36 T imer Recording T roubleshooting Even though the timer is set, the recorder will not record when: • There is no disc (or tape) loaded. •A non-recordable disc (or tape) is loaded. • Disc Protect is set to [ON] in the Disc menu (see page 22). • There are already 99 titles (DVD-RW , DVD-R, DVD-RAM), 49 titles (DVD+RW , DVD+R) recorded on t[...]

37 RECORDING 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 . 3. Select DVD mode by pressing DVD on the remote control or pressing DVD/VCR on the [...]

38 Recording from External Recording from External Components Components Y ou can record from an external component, such as a 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 . See page 14. 2. Press AUX repeatedly to select the ext[...]

39 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. Digital satellite tuners and Digital VHS vid[...]

40 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. There are two ways to edit VR mode DVD-RW[...]

41 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 . In other words, chapters in the Playlist behave exact- ly as [...]

42 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 43). The title appears in the Playlist complete with t[...]

43 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. If you choose to delete a title or chapter from the Original (title/chapter) menu, the title or cha[...]

44 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. Keyboard menu appears. 3. Enter a name for the title. Use b / B / v / V to selec[...]

45 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. 2. Press ENTER. The menu options appears on the left side of the menu. 3. Use v / V [...]

46 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. 2. Select [Edit] > [Divide] option. Example: T itle List (DVD+RW) 3. Press ENTER. [Edit (Divi[...]

47 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 (TV channel, A V1-2). 2. Press DISC MENU/LIST to display the TITLE LIST menu. 3. [...]

48 Reference Area Code Afghanistan AF Argentina AR Australia AU Austria A T Belgium BE Bhutan BT Bolivia BO Brazil BR Cambodia KH Canada CA Chile CL China CN Colombia CO Congo CG Costa Rica CR Croatia HR Czech Republic CZ Denmark DK Ecuador EC Egypt EG El Salvador SV Area Code Ethiopia ET Fiji FJ Finland FI France FR Germany DE Great Britain GB Gre[...]

49 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. Some channels are skipped over when using CH (+/-). Cause  The power cord is disconnected.  The TV is not set to receive Recorder signal output.  The video cable is not[...]

50 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. Cause  No disc is inserted.  No tape is inserted.  An unplayable disc is i[...]

51 REFERENCE Symptom Picture or sound of broadcasting channel is weak or missing. 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  Antenna or cables are loose.  W rong Tuning Band is selected in the Recorder Setup menu. ?[...]

52 General Power requirements AC 120V , 60 Hz Power consumption 23W Dimensions (approx.) 430 X 80 X 260 mm ( 16.9 x 3.1 x 10.2 inches ) (w x h x d) Net Weight (approx.) 4.25 kg (9.3 lbs) Operating temperature 5 ˚ C to 35 ˚ C (41 ˚ F to 95 ˚ F) Operating humidity 5 % to 90 % Signal system NTSC, DTV standard A TSC or Clear QAM over cable Recordin[...]

53 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 ANTENNA IN Antenna or CA TV input, 75 ohms VIDEO IN (A V1,2) 1.0 Vp-p 75 ohms, syn[...]

54 Numerics 16:9 17 4:3 Letter Box 17 4:3 Pan Scan 17 3D Surround 28 A Angle 28 Antenna 10 AUDIO 27, 27 Audio Settings 19 Auto Channel Set 17 Auto Chapter 21 AV IN 2 6 B BACKW ARD 25, 26 C Cable TV 10 Channel Edit 17 Chapter List 40, 41 CHP . ADD 17 Cleaning Discs 2 CLEAR 7, 25 Clock Set 17 Combine 40, 46 Connection Antenna or Cable TV 10 RF coaxia[...]

55 REFERENCE W W ARRANTY ARRANTY (Only in U.S.A.) (Only in U.S.A.)[...]

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