English Deutsch Français DVD RECORDER INSTRUCTIONS (A) Italiano Español BD-X200E BUSY OPEN/CLOSE OPERATE OPTION DV Y/C LINE DVD RECORDER BD-X200 AUDIO CH1 TITLE SET UP CHAPTER DOLBY DIGITAL LPCM MPEG CH2 PHONES REV STOP PLAY Thank you for purchasing this JVC product. Before operating this unit, please read the instructions carefully to ensure the best possible performance.
Supplement This apparatus is designed for rack mounting or is used close to other apparatus.
Warning Notice FOR YOUR SAFETY (Australia) 1. Insert this plug only into effectively earthed threepin power outlet. 2. If any doubt exists regarding the earthing, consult a qualified electrician. 3. Extension cord, if used, must be three-core correctly wired. POWER SYSTEM Connection to the mains supply This unit operates on voltage of 220 V to 240 V AC, 50 Hz/60 Hz.
Thank you for purchasing this JVC BD-X200 DVD Recorder. Main Features ● Recording of DVD-R and DVD-RW (video mode only). ● Composite video, YC separate, and DV signals are supported as video inputs; furthermore, analog or DV signals are supported as audio inputs. Trademarks & Copyrights ● , Dolby and the Double “D” symbols are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. ● The copying, broadcasting, screening, or rental of copyrighted material without the authorization of the copyright holder is prohibited by law.
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Introduction Overview of BD-X200 Functions 䡵Video and audio signals from this DVD recorder’s input terminals can be recorded to DVD-R or DVD-RW (video mode only). (☞ Page 29) The types of signals that can be used are as follows. Video: Composite video, YC separate, or DV signals (including audio) Audio: Analog audio or DV signals (including video) 䡵A wide range of recording methods are supported. The appropriate method is to be selected in accordance with the intended mode of use.
䡵 Storage & Usage Locations The storage and usage of this DVD recorder in the following types of location should be avoided. ● Areas at temperatures which deviate by a significant degree above or below the permitted service temperature range (i.e., 5°C to 35°C). ● Areas at humidities which deviate by a significant degree above or below the permitted service humidity range (i.e., 20% to 80% RH). ● Areas where a large amount of dust or sand is present.
Introduction Precautions for Disc Usage Care of Discs to Ensure High-Quality Playback 䡵Fingerprints, dust, or any other similar contamination of the surface of a disc can lead to distortion in the playback of recorded video and audio. For this reason, it is good practice to wipe each disc with a soft cloth before use. 䡵 Looking After Discs ● Using a soft cloth, wipe the disc gently from the inside to the outside.
Discs for Recording & Playback The following shows the discs that can be recorded to and played using this DVD recorder, in addition to the corresponding display marks or logos. DVD-R DVD-RW 12 cm: 4.7 GB General Version 2.0 (video mode) 12 cm: 4.7 GB Version 1.1 or later (video mode) * Certain characteristics and properties of DVD-Rs and DVDRWs can render them unsuitable for recording or playback.
Introduction Details Regarding Discs (continued) DVD Data Configuration Region Codes Generally speaking, the content recorded on a DVD is separated into large units referred to as “titles”. A unique number called a “title number” is assigned to each of these titles, and as a result, any title can be immediately accessed using its title number. In addition, each title can be divided into smaller units referred to as “chapters”.
Component Names & Functions 2 English Front Panel 6 BUSY 1 4 OPTION DV Y/C LINE DVD RECORDER BD-X200 AUDIO 5 3 OPEN/CLOSE OPERATE CH1 TITLE 7 SET UP CHAPTER DOLBY DIGITAL LPCM MPEG CH2 PHONES REV STOP PLAY 8 1 OPERATE button and indicator ● This button is used to turn on the DVD recorder and to make it ready for use. When pressed a second time, this button turns off the DVD recorder.
Component Names & Functions Front Panel (continued) BUSY OPEN/CLOSE OPERATE OPTION DV Y/C LINE DVD RECORDER BD-X200 AUDIO CH1 TITLE SET UP CHAPTER DOLBY DIGITAL LPCM MPEG CH2 PHONES REV STOP PLAY FWD PAUSE REC TOP MENU SET MENU 9 0 ! @ # $ % ^ 9 REV button and indicator ● Press this button during playback or fast-forward mode to start fast-reverse play. If pressed during fast-reverse play, this button toggles the speed of fast-reverse play between low speed and high speed.
● This button can be pressed to display the Setup Menu on the monitor. A wide range of different menu settings can then be made via the Setup Menu. (☞ Page 83) In addition, the SET UP button can be pressed again to hide the Setup Menu. ● If the SET UP button is pressed in Recording or Recording Pause mode, setting data relevant to recording (i.e., video bit rate and audio encoding format) will be displayed onscreen. In addition, the SET UP button can be pressed again to hide this information.
Component Names & Functions Rear Panel 2 1 3 4 OUT INPUT LEVEL 5 VIDEO IN LINE AUDIO CH1 OUT IN 4dB 8dB IN 6 Y/C CH2 REMOTE DV IN/OUT LAN USB SIGNAL GND DC 19V 7 1 VIDEO LINE IN terminal (BNC) This terminal allows composite video signals to be input to the DVD recorder. In order to select these signals for input, set INPUT SELECT from the INPUT SELECT MENU screen to LINE. 2 VIDEO Y/C IN terminal (4-pin) This terminal allows YC separate video signals to be input to the DVD recorder.
English $ VIDEO IN LINE AUDIO OUT INPUT LEVEL CH1 OUT IN 4dB 8dB IN Y/C CH2 REMOTE DV IN/OUT LAN SIGNAL GND 8 USB DC 19V ! 9 # 8 RS-422A REMOTE terminal (D-sub 9-pin male) This terminal is used to connect the DVD recorder to a VCR capable of being controlled via RS-422A. ● Select the control method of this terminal with the REMOTE SELECT item on the REMOTE MENU screen. 9PIN(MASTER): This machine controls the VCR as master. 9PIN(PLAY): Use this setting to use this machine as a player.
LCD Display and On-Screen Content LCD Display The following information and data is presented on the DVD recorder’s LCD display. BUSY OPEN/CLOSE OPERATE OPTION DV Y/C LINE DVD RECORDER BD-X200 AUDIO TITLE CH1 SET UP CHAPTER DOLBY DIGITAL LPCM MPEG CH2 PHONES REV STOP PLAY FWD PAUSE REC TOP MENU TITLE 1 SET MENU CHAP DOLBY DIGITAL LPCM MPEG 2 No.
English BUSY OPEN/CLOSE OPERATE OPTION DV Y/C LINE DVD RECORDER BD-X200 AUDIO CH1 TITLE SET UP CHAPTER DOLBY DIGITAL LPCM MPEG CH2 PHONES REV STOP PLAY FWD PAUSE REC TITLE TOP MENU SET MENU CHAP DOLBY DIGITAL LPCM MPEG 2 No. 2 Description 䡵Indication of the current operating mode PLEASE WAIT : The DVD recorder is starting up. OPERATE OFF : The DVD recorder is preparing to shut down. NO DISC : The DVD recorder currently contains no disc.
LCD Display and On-Screen Content On-Screen Content In addition to E-E and playback screens, the monitor connected to the DVD recorder’s VIDEO LINE OUT terminal can display the following.
English Status Messages 000 min 4 5 FINALIZE DISC TITLE REC 3 04/05/04 11:20:00 TITLE 1 0:11:22 CHAPTER 1 0:11:22 2 No. Item Description 2 Title number / Chapter number / Counter Use TITLE/CHAPTER from the DISPLAY MENU screen to indicate whether or not this is to be displayed. Recording mode : The title number and chapter number currently being recorded are displayed together with the elapsed title-recording time (in hours, minutes, and seconds).
LCD Display and On-Screen Content On-Screen Content (continued) Disc Status When a disc is inserted into the DVD recorder, one of the following disc status messages is displayed on the monitor screen. 090 min DVD-RW Disc status REC 04/05/04 11:20:00 TITLE 1 0:00:00 CHAPTER 1 0:00:00 *: The disc status is not displayed if DISPLAY from the DISPLAY MENU screen is set to OFF. Status Description DVD-R The current disc is a non-finalized DVD-R.
Event messages are displayed on the DVD recorder’s LCD display and on the monitor when incorrect operations are attempted. These messages will remain on-screen for approximately 3 seconds. Monitor screen 000 min LCD display TITLE FULL REC 04/05/04 11:20:00 Monitor message Event messages: Displayed when DISPLAY from the DISPLAY MENU screen is set to ON.
LCD Display and On-Screen Content Alarm Messages Alarm messages are displayed on the DVD recorder’s LCD display and on the monitor when the recorder cannot obey a command. These messages will remain on-screen until the next operation is carried out. Monitor screen 000 min LCD display REC INHIBIT REC Alarm message TITLE 1 0:11:22 CHAPTER 1 0:11:22 04/05/04 11:20:00 Monitor message Alarm messages: Displayed when DISPLAY from the DISPLAY MENU screen is set to ON.
Preparation English Signal Connections 䡵 Audio and video signals Video outputs for VCR Note 1 Input Composite DV Audio outputs for VCR Monitor or TV YC separate Note 2 Input Analog audio Composite DV Note 4 DV IN/OUT Analog audio Note 3 Y/C IN LINE OUT LINE IN IN VIDEO LINE OUT AUDIO INPUT LEVEL CH1 OUT IN 4dB 8dB IN AUDIO OUT Y/C CH2 Headphones REMOTE DV IN/OUT LAN DV IN/OUT SIGNAL GND USB DC 19V PHONES (on front panel) Stereo AUDIO IN 同期信号発生器 Note 5 Note 1: The video signal
Preparation Signal Connections (continued) 䡵 Control signals DV camera or VCR CH-1 CH-2 AUDIO LEVEL RS-422A compatible VCR FOCUS IRIS OPEN ND FILTER ON AUTO MANU OFF DV CAMCORDER GY-DV300 PUSH AUTO COMPONENT VIDEO LINE REMOTE2 Y/C IN R-Y IN B-Y Y AUDIO CH 1/3 CH 2/4 OUT DV Note 3 DV cable OUT IN OUT MONITOR OUT IN SYNC IN OUT TIME CODE IN OUT OFF REC SINGLE GND DV IN/OUT DC12V PLAY MONITOR OUT TIMER SERIAL REMOTE REMOTE1 RS-422 REMOTE Note 1 Note 2 Nonlinear editin
English Power Connections Connect the AC adaptor (included) to the DVD recorder. IN VIDEO LINE OUT AUDIO INPUT LEVEL CH1 OUT IN 4dB 8dB IN Y/C CH2 REMOTE DV IN/OUT LAN Power cord (included) USB SIGNAL GND DC 19V AC adaptor (included) DC IN Clamp AC Screw 1. Connect the AC adaptor’s DC cord to the DVD recorder’s DC IN terminal. 2. Secure the DC cord using the DC power cord OPERATE OPERATE indicator clamp in order disconnection.
Preparation Turning the Power On & Off OPERATE indicator BUSY OPEN/CLOSE OPERATE OPERATE button OPTION DV Y/C LINE DVD RECORDER BD-X200 AUDIO CH1 TITLE SET UP CHAPTER DOLBY DIGITAL LPCM MPEG CH2 PHONES REV STOP PLAY Turning the Power On FWD PAUSE REC TOP MENU SET MENU Turning the Power Off 䡵 While in Operate Off mode (i.e., the OPERATE indicator is lit up in red), press the OPERATE button.
English Inserting & Removing Discs Disc tray BUSY OPEN/CLOSE OPERATE OPTION DV Y/C LINE DVD RECORDER BD-X200 AUDIO CH1 TITLE OPEN/CLOSE indicator OPEN/CLOSE button SET UP CHAPTER DOLBY DIGITAL LPCM MPEG CH2 PHONES REV STOP PLAY FWD Inserting a Disc PAUSE REC TOP MENU SET MENU Removing a Disc 䡵 Press the OPERATE button to activate Operate On mode. 䡵 Stop the DVD recorder. 1. Press the OPEN/CLOSE button. 1. Press the OPEN/CLOSE button. ● The disc tray will open automatically.
Preparation Using a Keyboard & Mouse Menu settings, the title and chapter settings, and other DVD recorder settings are carried out from setting screens displayed on the TV or monitor. In addition, recording operations can also be carried out from similar screens. Although the DVD recorder’s buttons are used in setting and operation screens, a keyboard and mouse can be used as an alternative. 䡵 Connections Connect a USB keyboard and mouse to the two USB terminals on the back of the DVD recorder.
Use the following procedure to set the internal clock’s date and time. Even when the DVD recorder’s power is turned off, the clock’s date and time settings are stored using the internal battery. Note that these settings are used to write the current date and time to a disc being finalized. The DISPLAY screen can be used to indicate whether or not the date and time are to be displayed on-screen.
Preparation Setting & Displaying the Date & Time (continued) Displaying the Date and Time Use the DISPLAY MENU screen to indicate whether or not the date and time are to be displayed on-screen and to set a display style. (墌 Page 74 for details regarding setting methods.
Settings & Controls for Recording English DVD Recording DVD recording is carried out using the following procedure. Pre-Recording Settings Preparation of the DVD-R or DVDRW (video mode only). ● Insert a new DVD-R or DVD-RW (video mode), or alternatively, a similar disc that has been recorded on using the DVD recorder. ● If the recording on a DVD-RW is to be performed once again from the beginning, erase the disc’s data using ERASE from the DISC MENU screen.
Settings & Controls for Recording Preparing a Disc for Recording 䡵This DVD recorder is capable of recording to DVD-R and DVD-RW (in video mode). DVD-R : Only discs that conform with DVD-R Standard 2.0 (video mode) can be used. DVD-RW : Discs of Version 1.1 or later can be used. Although Version 1.1 of DVD-RW standards allows the selection of video mode and VR mode for recording, this DVD recorder performs recording in video mode only. * Version 1.
English Erasing All Data From a DVD-RW Disc 1. Insert the DVD-RW from which data is to be erased. DISC MENU screen DISC MENU 2. Press the SET UP button to display the Setup Menu. MENU 3. Use the 7 and 6 buttons to select DISC MENU and then press FINALIZE CANCEL DISC FINALIZATION CANCEL CANCEL DISC ERASE ( QUICK ) EXECUTE the SET button. DISC ERASE ( FULL ) CANCEL ● The DISC MENU screen will appear. 4.
Settings & Controls for Recording Pre-Recording Settings 䡵 Recorder switch settings Use the AUDIO INPUT LEVEL switch on the DVD recorder’s rear panel to select the reference input level for analog audio (i.e., +4 dB or –8 dB). 䡵The following screens are used to make settings relevant to recording. (Screen setting methods: ☞ Page 84) ● INPUT SELECT MENU screen This screen is used to select the audio and video signals to be used. For more details, refer to page 34.
It is possible to specify the action when a finalized disc is inserted into this machine or a DVD player, or the operation when playback of a title is finished. Also, it is possible to select whether to create a title menu (TOP MENU) or chapter menu (MENU) when finalizing or closing a title. It is necessary to carry out the setting before recording to a blank disc.
Settings & Controls for Recording Selecting & Confirming Input Signals The selection of audio and video input signals is carried out from the INPUT SELECT MENU screen as described below. In addition, the type of input signals that have been selected can be confirmed on the front panel. Video input indicators Selecting Input Signals BUSY 䡵Stop the DVD recorder. OPEN/CLOSE 1. Open the INPUT SELECT MENU screen.
The setting of encoding formats for audio and video is carried out from the RECORDER MENU (1/2) screen as described below. Setting Encoding Formats BUSY OPEN/CLOSE 䡵Stop the DVD recorder. OPTION DV Y/C LINE SET UP SET UP button TOP MENU SET MENU 1. Open the RECORDER MENU (1/2) screen. q Press the SET UP button to display the Setup Menu. w Select RECORDER using the 6 and 7 buttons and then press the SET button.
Settings & Controls for Recording Setting the Encoding Format for Audio & Video (continued) Audio Encoding 䡵AUDIO ENCODE This parameter is used to set the encoding format for audio data. LPCM : Linear PCM encoding DOLBY DIGITAL : Dolby AC3 encoding. MPEG : MPEG encoding. Notes ● If the SET UP button is pressed while in Recording mode, the video bit-rate setting and audio encoding format will be displayed on-screen. Press the SET UP button once again to hide this information.
This DVD recorder’s audio recording levels can be adjusted using two different methods, and AUDIO REC VOLUME MODE from the RECORDER MENU (2/2) screen indicates the method to be used. In addition, it is also possible to return the audio recording levels to their default settings (i.e., unity gain). Note: The AUDIO INPUT LEVEL switch on the DVD recorder’s rear panel can be used to select the reference input level for analog audio (i.e., +4 dB or –8 dB). Selecting the Adjustment Method 1.
Settings & Controls for Recording Checking the Video Input Use the monitor connected to the VIDEO LINE OUT terminal to confirm that the input video signal is as required. The following procedure will allow you to monitor the quality at which the video will be recorded to a DVD. VIDEO LINE OUT terminal VIDEO IN LINE AUDIO OUT INPUT LEVEL CH1 IN OUT 4dB 8dB IN Y/C CH2 REMOTE DV IN/OUT LAN SIGNAL GND USB DC 19V Monitor screen Signal Connections Connect the VIDEO LINE OUT terminal to the monitor.
Each recorded DVD contains title and chapter menus that provide information relating to its titles and chapters. Whenever recording is carried out, title numbers, chapter numbers, and thumbnails are automatically generated in order to create the title and chapter menus. Specifically, the frames from the start of individual recordings are used as thumbnails for the title menu. In a similar way, the frames at which chapter marks have been inserted are used as thumbnails for chapter menus.
Recording Recording Sequence Use the following sequence as a reference when performing recording. ● Input settings: ☞ Page 35. ● Video and audio quality settings: ☞ Page 36. ● Navigation settings (i.e., DISC IN ACTION/TITLE END/DVD MENU TYPE/INTRODUCTION TITLE): ☞ Page 90.
BD-X200 recording operations can be carried out in two different ways — namely, using the buttons provided on the front panel and using the on-screen REC CONTROL panel. In the latter case, furthermore, recording operations can be performed using a keyboard and mouse. The following section, however, will provide a description of recording using the front panel buttons.
Recording Recording with the Front Panel (continued) Note When recording is stopped or a title is closed, the state of progress will be indicated on-screen using a progress bar. Recording stopped Title closing REC STOP TITLE CLOSE 6. End recording and remove the disc. Depending on how the disc will be used, one of two different procedures is implemented at this time. ● If more content will be recorded to the disc using this DVD recorder: Simply press the OPEN/CLOSE button and remove the disc.
BD-X200 recording operations can be carried out using the REC CONTROL panel displayed on the monitor. In addition, a keyboard and mouse can also be used when working with this panel. VIDEO IN LINE AUDIO OUT INPUT LEVEL Signal Connections CH1 IN OUT 4dB 8dB IN Y/C Connect a keyboard and mouse to the USB terminals on the back of the DVD recorder.
Recording Finalizing (for Playback on Other DVD Players) Finalize a disc recorded using this DVD recorder as described below in order to ensure that it can be played on other DVD players. In the case of DVD-RWs, playback will be possible on DVD players that support video mode. After finalizing a disc; ● No additional recording will be possible. ● The title menu cannot be changed. ● The titles created before finalizing will be displayed as the top menu.
Title & Chapter Menu Settings This DVD recorder can automatically create title and chapter menus in response to recording operations and can save these to the disc being recorded. When the disc is subsequently played, these title and chapter menus can be used to access specific sections of stored video and audio. ● When recording is stopped using the STOP button or a similar action (i.e.
Title & Chapter Menu Settings Selecting and Changing Styles for Title & Chapter Menus Title and chapter menus are used during playback of a DVD to select a title or chapter for viewing. Your BD-X200 provides a total of eight different styles for displaying title and chapter menus. Use the following procedure during the recording process to select styles for these menus.
English Selecting Display Styles The PRESET STYLE MENU screen can be used to change the styles used for displaying title and chapter menus. One of eight different types of style can be selected for each of the title and chapter menus. This DVD recorder can also store a total of six different display patterns for title and chapter menus. At the time of purchase, your BD-X200 will contain five different template files.
Title & Chapter Menu Settings Selecting and Changing Styles for Title & Chapter Menus (continued) Ending Settings in the PRESET STYLE MENU Screen PRESET STYLE MENU screen 䡵 To end settings in the PRESET STYLE MENU screen; Select MENU and press the SET button to return to the Setup Menu. PRESET STYLE MENU MENU STYLE TITLE PATTERN CHAPTER PATTERN TYPE1 4 1 䡵 To end menu settings; Either press the front panel’s SET UP button or select EXIT from the Setup Menu and then press the SET button.
This DVD recorder can automatically create title and chapter menus as recording operations are started and stopped. Title and chapter menus are created using the following. ● Title or chapter names : Numbers are applied based on the recording sequence. ● Chapter thumbnails : The frames at which chapter marks have been inserted are used as thumbnails. ● Title thumbnails : The frames at the start of individual recordings are used as thumbnails.
Title & Chapter Menu Settings Changing & Naming Thumbnails for Chapter Menus The modification of chapter menu thumbnails and the entry of names and comments are carried out as described below using the THUMBNAIL EDIT screen. Changing thumbnails THUMBNAIL EDIT screen THUMBNAIL EDIT TITLE CLOSE 1. 1-6 AAA BBB CCC 1 2 3 DDD EEE 4 CHAPTER MENU TEMP LOAD BACK 2. BBB 2 CHAPTER LENGTH: 5000 sec POSITION: 40/100 TEXT INPUT THUMBNAIL EDIT 3. 1. Select the second chapter and press the SET button.
English Entering Names and Comments for Chapter Menus THUMBNAIL EDIT TITLE CLOSE 1. 1-6 AAA BBB 1 2 3 DDD EEE FFF 4 5 6 CHAPTER MENU TEXT LOAD CCC TEMP LOAD Use the following procedure to apply names to the thumbnails used in chapter menus, and also to add comments to be displayed on a chapter menu screen. 䡵Names and comments are entered using a keyboard. Set KEYBOARD STYLE from the SYSTEM MENU screen in accordance with the keyboard’s input language.
Title & Chapter Menu Settings Changing & Checking Chapter Menu Styles Although display styles for chapter menus are created using settings from the PRESET STYLE MENU screen as described above, the following procedure can be used to modify these styles at the end of title recording. In addition, it will also be possible at this time to confirm that chapter menus are as required. These actions are carried out by selecting and confirming CHAPTER MENU from the THUMBNAIL EDIT screen.
English Checking the Chapter Menu Screen Use the following procedure to see how the chapter menu looks when the selected display style is used. THUMBNAIL EDIT START screen TITLE CLOSE 1. ● The CHAPTER MENU EDIT screen will appear. 1-6 AAA BBB CCC april 2 3 DDD EEE FFF 4 5 6 CHAPTER MENU 1. Select CHAPTER MENU from the THUMBNAIL EDIT START screen and press the SET button. THUMBNAIL EDIT TEXT LOAD 2. Select CHAPTER MENU PREVIEW from the CHAPTER MENU EDIT screen and press the SET button.
Title & Chapter Menu Settings Ending the Editing of Chapter Menus Once all of the necessary changes and checks have been made using the THUMBNAIL EDIT screen, title closing must be carried out. Please ensure that title closing is performed as the last stage of chapter menu editing. Even if the chapter menu is to be left unchanged, title closing must be carried out to leave the THUMBNAIL EDIT screen. Note that when title closing has been completed, chapter menu details will be permanently set. 1. 1.
If EDIT MENU from the SYSTEM MENU screen is set to ENABLE, the TITLE MENU EDIT screen will be displayed upon disc finalizing. Using this screen, it will be possible to change the title menu’s display style, to enter title names, and to confirm that the title and chapter menus are as required. ● Thumbnail of the title menu will be the top thumbnail of the chapter menu. Opening the TITLE MENU EDIT screen TITLE MENU EDIT screen Settings TITLE MENU Set EDIT MENU from the SYSTEM MENU screen to ENABLE.
Title & Chapter Menu Settings Changing & Checking Title Menu Styles & Names (continued) Checking the Title Menu Screen TITLE MENU EDIT screen 1. Select TITLE MENU PREVIEW from the TITLE MENU EDIT screen and press the SET button. TITLE MENU ● The TITLE MENU EDIT screen will appear. FINALIZE PRESET STYLE 2. Confirm that the other pages are as required. TITLE TEXT INPUT 1. TITLE MENU PREVIEW EXIT TITLE MENU PREVIEW screen 3.
English Entering Names for the Title Menu TITLE MENU EDIT screen TITLE MENU FINALIZE 1. PRESET STYLE Use the following procedure to enter names for titles in the title menu. 䡵 Names and comments are entered using a keyboard. Set KEYBOARD STYLE from the SYSTEM MENU screen in accordance with the keyboard’s input language. 䡵The following description assumes that all operations are carried out by keyboard. 1.
Title & Chapter Menu Settings Changing & Checking Title Menu Styles & Names (continued) Finalizing Discs TITLE MENU EDIT screen TITLE MENU 1. FINALIZE PRESET STYLE 1. Select FINALIZE from the TITLE MENU EDIT screen and press the SET button. ● A confirmation window will appear. 2. Select YES and then press the SET button. TITLE TEXT INPUT TITLE MENU PREVIEW ● The disc finalizing process will begin. The state of progress during finalizing is displayed using a progress bar.
Playback English Playing Back a Disc before Finalizing It is possible to playback a disc recorded on this machine before finalizing it. Operation BUSY OPEN/CLOSE OPERATE OPTION DV Y/C LINE DVD RECORDER BD-X200 AUDIO TITLE CH1 SET UP CHAPTER DOLBY DIGITAL LPCM MPEG CH2 PHONES STOP REV PLAY FWD PAUSE REC TOP MENU SET MENU Press the PLAY button. ● The final title is played. 3. Select still mode. Press the PAUSE button. ● The machine enters still mode.
Playback Playing Back a Finalized Disc This DVD recorder can also be used to playback discs that it has recorded and finalized. When a disc is finalized, its title menu will be used to create the top menu. The action taken by your BD-X200 when a disc it has finalized is inserted or when playback of a title has ended will depend on the settings of DISC IN ACTION and TITLE END as set on the RECORDER MENU (2/2) screen during recording.
䡵If a disc with DVD MENU TYPE item of the RECORDER MENU (2/2) screen set to NONE is inserted, the introduction title or title 1 will automatically play. 䡵When the end of the title is reached the next title will be played.
Synchronous Recording Recording Playback Signals from a VCR with RS-422A RS-422A control can be used to record playback signals from a VCR with an RS-422A terminal to a disc in your BD-X200.It will also be possible to control that VCR using this DVD recorder’s REMOTE CONTROL screen.
DV (IEEE1394) control can be used to record playback signals from a camera or VCR with a DV terminal to a disc in your BD-X200. It will then be possible to control that VCR using this DVD recorder’s REMOTE CONTROL screen.
Synchronous Recording Editing Operations on the REMOTE CONTROL (9PIN MASTER/DV MASTER) Screen Contents of the REMOTE CONTROL (9PIN MASTER/DV MASTER) screen If the REMOTE SELECT item of the REMOTE MENU screen is set to 9PIN (MASTER), the REMOTE CONTROL (9PIN MASTER) screen is displayed on the monitor, if set to DV (MASTER) the REMOTE CONTROL (DV MASTER) screen is displayed. The contents displayed on both screens are the same. Event registration column No., IN, OUT, ACTION, MENU constitute 1 event on 1 line.
English How to operate the REMOTE CONTROL (9PIN/DV MASTER) screen Operate the REMOTE CONTROL (9PIN MASTER / DV MASTER) screen from the keyboard. Keyboard: Make selections with the cursor keys († / © / ∞ / √), then press Enter to confirm or execute. The cursor can be moved with mouse operations. * When the REMOTE CONTROL screen is displayed, operation of the FWD, REV, PLAY, REC, PAUSE, MENU, and TOP MENU buttons of this machine is not accepted.
Synchronous Recording Editing Operations on the REMOTE CONTROL (9PIN MASTER/DV MASTER) Screen (continued) 1. Registering events This is for registering the edit start point/finish point, chapter point on the REMOTE CONTROL screen event registration column. The following two methods can be used to register the In Point, Out Point, and chapter marks. ● Recording of time codes corresponding to tape positions. ● Direct entry using a keyboard.
English 2. Changing and canceling events 䡵 Changing the registered time code value TC SET Cursor REMOTE CONTROL SCREEN ( 9PIN MASTER ) EXIT No. ADJ OUT ⳮⳮⳮⳮⳮⳮ : : :ⳮⳮ ⳮⳮⳮⳮⳮⳮ : : :ⳮⳮ 00 : 03 : 30 : 00 IN 00 : 00 : 00 : 00 00 : 01 : 30 : 00 00 : 02 : 30 : 00 1 01 ⳮ 01 2 01 ⳮ 02 3 01 ⳮ 03 ACTION MENU CHAPTER ⳮⳮ CHAPTER ⳮⳮ 00 STOP CHAPTER MANUAL TOTAL DURATION BITRATE 8.
Synchronous Recording Editing Operations on the REMOTE CONTROL (9PIN MASTER/DV MASTER) Screen (continued) 4. Starting to record REMOTE CONTROL SCREEN ( 9PIN MASTER ) EXIT No. ADJ OUT ⳮⳮⳮⳮⳮⳮ : : :ⳮⳮ ⳮⳮⳮⳮⳮⳮ : : :ⳮⳮ 00 : 03 : 30 : 00 IN 00 : 00 : 00 : 00 00 : 01 : 30 : 00 00 : 02 : 30 : 00 1 01 ⳮ 01 2 01 ⳮ 02 3 01 ⳮ 03 ACTION MENU CHAPTER ⳮⳮ CHAPTER ⳮⳮ 00 STOP CHAPTER MANUAL TOTAL DURATION BITRATE 8.
English Saving and Reading Edit Lists on the EDL MANAGER Screen How to operate the EDL MANAGER screen and its contents The EDL MANAGER screen is for registering edit lists (EDL). Event data from the REMOTE CONTROL screen of this machine can be saved as edit lists in the EDL MANAGER screen. Also, edit lists registered on the EDL MANAGER screen can be read into the event register list of the REMOTE CONTROL screen.
Synchronous Recording Saving and Reading Edit Lists on the EDL MANAGER Screen (continued) How to operate the EDL MANAGER screen and its contents EDL MANAGER BACK M S EDL01 EDL02 EDL03 EDL04 EDL05 EDL06 EDL07 EDL08 EDL09 EDL10 SAVE IMPORT Item LOAD DELETE EDL item NAME Function BACK Returns to the REMOTE CONTROL screen. EDL01 ~ EDL10 Edit list (EDL) registration area. When selected and the “Enter” key is pressed it is highlighted. If a file is registered in the EDL item, the characters are blue.
English Registering IN/OUT/CHAPTER POINT from external edit lists External edit lists can be read by the EDL MANAGER screen of this machine, and used as edit data in the REMOTE CONTROL screen. Notes ● Loading of external edit lists is possible when CHAPTER CREATION from the RECORDER MENU (2/2) screen is set to MANUAL. ● EDL that can be read in : In SLAVE mode CSV files or Sony9100 format files. In MASTER mode CSV files only.
Synchronous Recording Recording Video & Audio from a Non-Linear Editor with DV Terminal By connecting a non-linear editor featuring a DV terminal to this DVD recorder, audio and video processed using the editor can be easily recorded to a disc. In this case, the BD-X200 will be controlled by commands from the non-linear editor, and these commands will be communicated via the DV terminal.
Using RS-422 control images and sound that has been edited on a non-linear editor can be recorded on this machine. This machine is operated and controlled from the non-linear editor. This machine is controlled via the REMOTE (RS-422) terminal.
Synchronous Recording Editing Operations on the REMOTE CONTROL (9PIN REC/DV SLAVE) Screen Contents of the REMOTE CONTROL (9PIN REC/DV SLAVE) Screen When the REMOTE SELECT item of the REMOTE MENU screen is set to 9PIN (REC), the REMOTE CONTROL (9PIN REC) screen is displayed on the monitor. When set to DV (SLAVE) the REMOTE CONTROL (DV SLAVE) screen is displayed. The contents of both screens are the same.
English 1. Registering the In Point, Out Point, and Chapter Marks Use the keyboard to directly enter the In Point, Out Point, and chapter marks. Registering chapter marks : In order to register chapter marks using the REMOTE CONTROL screen, it will first of all be necessary to set CHAPTER CREATION from the RECORDER MENU (2/2) screen to MANUAL. If this parameter is set to AUTO, chapter marks will be automatically setup at specific intervals.
Synchronous Recording Editing Operations on the REMOTE CONTROL (9PIN REC/DV SLAVE) Screen (continued) 4. Starting the Record Process 䡵 Use the non-linear editor to control the DVD recorder. ● Each recording will be stored on the disc as a single title. ● Recording of video and audio to the DVD will be carried out from the In Point to the Out Point with chapters being automatically created as specified.
By connecting a camera featuring a DV terminal to this DVD recorder, audio and video from the camera can be easily recorded to a disc. In this type of situation, the DV camera’s trigger button is used to control the BD-X200. Supported cameras: GY-DV5000 and GY-DV5001.
Synchronous Recording Using This Machine as a PLAYER with RS-422 Control This machine can be used as a PLAYER with RS-422 control.
DVD Dubbing When the LAN terminal is used to join two BD-X200 DVD recorders via an Ethernet connection, audio and video from a sender DVD can be dubbed onto a DVD on the receiver device. Connected devices : One BD-X200 SENDER (used for playback of the master DVD) One BD-X200 RECEIVER (used for DVD recording) Signal Connections All connection and disconnection of cables should be carried out with the power turned off.
DVD Dubbing Dubbing DVDs Using the LAN Terminal (continued) Network Settings Use the following procedure to carry out network settings on both the sender and receiver devices. 1. Press the SET UP button to display the Setup Menu. BUSY Cursor buttons (6, 7, t and 8) OPEN/CLOSE 2. Select NETWORK from the Setup Menu and then press the SET button. OPTION DV ● The NETWORK MENU screen will appear.
English Dubbing Setup Procedures Sender device : Insert a finalized disc. Receiver device : Insert a blank DVD. Procedure Use the DUBBING screen to carry out the dubbing of DVDs. DUBBING screen 1. 2. 1. DUBBING MENU DVD † DVD EXECUTE 2. 2. DVD † DVD dubbing screen Sender device DVD † DVD SENDER RECEIVER Searching . . . SENDER IP ADDRESS † 192:168:000:002 ABORT Sender and receiver devices Open the DUBBING screen on both the sender and receiver devices.
DVD Dubbing Dubbing DVDs Using the LAN Terminal (continued) Dubbing (continued) 4. 4. Sender device DVD † DVD SENDER RECEIVER Searching . . . SENDER IP ADDRESS † 192:168:000:002 ABORT 5. 5. Notes ● Dubbing will not be carried out if CANCEL is selected from the confirmation box for the start of dubbing. ● When dubbing a complete disc, approximately 90 minutes will be required to complete the process. ● Do not disconnect any cables during the dubbing process.
Setup Menu The Setup Menu screen is displayed on both the monitor and LCD display. As shown below, this screen is used to access the BD-X200’s setup menus.
Setup Menu Setting the Setup Menu Settings made in the setup menus are stored in the BD-X200’s internal memory and will be retained even when the power is turned off. It is also possible to return to default settings whenever so required. In addition to the buttons on the front panel, a keyboard and mouse can also be used to perform operations on these menus. The following section, however, will describe operations performed using the front panel buttons.
English Setup Menus The following table identifies and describes the parameters that may be set using the Setup Menus. Top half : Appearance on monitor screen Bottom half : Appearance on LCD display Option DISC MENU Description This button opens a menu that allows settings to be made for finalizing and other similar disc processes. dISC MENU INPUT SELECT This button opens a menu that allows input audio and video signals to be selected.
Setup Menu DISC MENU Screen The following table identifies and describes the parameters that may be set using the DISC MENU screen. Top half : Appearance on monitor screen Bottom half : Appearance on LCD display [ ] : Default setting Parameter FINALIZE FINAL CANCEL DISC FINALIZATION CAN FIN DISC ERASE (QUICK) q ERASE DISC ERASE (FULL) F ERASE Possible settings Description [CANCEL] EXECUTE This parameter indicates whether or not the recorded disc is to be finalized.
English SYSTEM MENU Screen The following table identifies and describes the parameters that may be set using the SYSTEM MENU screen. Top half : Appearance on monitor screen Bottom half : Appearance on LCD display [ ] : Default setting Parameter Possible settings Description TEST SIGNAL [OFF] ON TEST S [oFF] oN This parameter is used to indicate whether or not the colour bar output by the DVD recorder’s internal signal generator is to be displayed.
Setup Menu PRESET STYLE MENU Screen The following table identifies and describes the parameters that may be set using the PRESET STYLE MENU screen. Top half : Appearance on monitor screen Bottom half : Appearance on LCD display [ ] : Default setting Parameter STYLE Possible settings Description [TYPE1] TYPE2 TYPE3 TYPE4 TYPE5 TYPE6 TYPE7 TYPE8 BACK This parameter is used to select one of the eight different display styles that have been provided for title and chapter menus.
English RECORDER MENU (1/2) screen Parameter SET INTERVAL Possible settings Description Every01min This parameter becomes active whenever CHAPTER CREATION has been set to AUTO. It is used to set the time interval for automatic chapter creation and is set in units of minutes. [Every05min] Every59min INTERV 1 [5] 59 AUTO CHAPTER (REC PAUSE) OFF [ON] ATCHAP oFF [oN] TOTAL CONTENTS TIME 0:01 9:59 CNTENS 0 01 Select whether to automatically insert a chapter mark during a recording pause.
Setup Menu RECORDER MENU Screen (continued) RECORDER MENU (2/2) screen Parameter Possible settings Description Y/C TERMINAL MODE S1 [S2] This parameter is used to set the specification for the DVD recorder’s VIDEO Y/C INPUT terminal in order to enable the recording of wide-screen discrimination signals. S1 : S1 terminal mode is to be adopted. A discrimination signal for normal video with a 4:3 aspect ratio and squeezed video is to be recorded. S2 : S2 terminal mode is to be adopted.
Possible settings Description INTRODUCTION TITLE [OFF] ON INTRo [oFF] oN Select whether to create an introduction title (opening movie) in a completed disc (finalized disc). This is set before inserting a disc or when a blank disc is inserted. If recorded with this item set to ON, title 1 will be recorded as the introduction title. OFF : Do not create an introduction title. ON : An introduction title is created when finalizing.
Setup Menu DISPLAY MENU Screen The following table identifies and describes the parameters that may be set using the DISPLAY screen. Top half : Appearance on monitor screen Bottom half : Appearance on LCD display [ ] : Default setting Parameter Possible settings Description DISPLAY OFF [ON] dISPLY oFF [oN] This parameter is used to indicate whether or not status and alarm information is to be displayed on the monitor screen. OFF : No such data is to be displayed on-screen.
English CLOCK ADJUST MENU Screen The following table identifies and describes the parameters that may be set using the CLOCK ADJUST MENU screen. Top half : Appearance on monitor screen Bottom half : Appearance on LCD display [ ] : Default setting Parameter Possible settings DATE Description This parameter is used to set the date. dATE TIME This parameter is used to set the time. For more details regarding date and time settings, refer to page 27.
Setup Menu NETWORK MENU Screen The following table identifies and describes the parameters that may be set using the NETWORK MENU screen. Top half : Appearance on monitor screen Bottom half : Appearance on LCD display [ ] : Default setting Parameter HOST NAME Possible settings Description bdx200 CANCEL This parameter is used to enter the BD-X200’s network name using a keyboard. The name cannot be input from the BD-X200. (Names may be up to 20 characters in length.
䡵 General Network terminal : RJ-45 (Category5), 100 BASE-Tx USB terminal : USB 1.1 × 2 Power supply : 19 V DC Power consumption : 31 W 1.63 A Weight : 4.5 kg (device only) Dimensions : 212 mm (w) × 352 mm (d) × 88 mm (h) (not including feet and other protrusions) Permissible operating temperature : 5°C to 35°C Permissible operating humidity : 20 to 80% RH Permissible storage temperature : –20°C to 60°C Permissible storage humidity : 5 to 80% RH Recording format : DVD Video Version 1.