DVD VIDEO RECORDER DR-MV150B RM-SDRMV150A 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.
CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. This lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the product is operated in a residential installation. This product generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9.
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 . . . . . .3 Playable Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Regional Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Restrictions on video recording . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction 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. Notes on Discs Handling Discs Do not touch the playback side of the disc. Hold the disc by the edges so that fingerprints do not get on the surface. Never stick paper or tape on the disc.
INTRODUCTION Recordable and Playable Discs DVD-RW (DVD - ReWritable) DVD-RW discs can be formatted for VR mode recording or Video mode recording. These Discs can be recorded on repeatedly. Recordings can be erased, then you can record again on the same Disc.
Playable Discs DVD (8 cm / 12 cm disc) Discs such as movies that can be purchased or rented Video 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 audio titles, MP3, WMA or JPEG files.
• You 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 will be displayed onscreen. • When the program which set a timer REC was Copy Protect, recording is not possible.
Front Panel a e fgh b i j k l m n d o p a Disc Tray (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. REC The Recorder is recording. e STANDBY/ON (1/`) Switches the Recorder ON and OFF. PM Indicates PM time. (AM is not displayed.) f N / X (PLAY / PAUSE) Starts playback. Pause playback or recording temporarily, press again to exit pause mode.
a b c EJECT, OPEN/CLOSE (Z) DISC MENU/LIST - Opens and closes the disc tray. - Ejects the tape in the VCR deck. Accesses menu on a DVD disc, Title List or Playlist menu. 0-9 numerical buttons - Selects numbered options in a menu. b B v V (left/right/up/down) - Inputs channel numbers. ENTER ( ) DASH (-) Confirms menu selections. Enters a channel number for multiple channels such as 2-1, 2-2, etc. DISPLAY Accesses On-Screen Display. Displays information of current status.
Remote Control Function Note: 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 signals because your unit is initially set to respond to C code signals. You can easily modify your unit to respond to A, B or D code signals. B/`` STANDBY/ON (1/&) Number 1-4 STOP (x) ENTER ( ) RM-SDRMV150A 1.
a b g c hi j d ANTENNA IN (FROM ANT.) Connect the antenna to this terminal. b OPTICAL (DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT) Connect to digital (optical) audio equipment. c COMPONENT OUTPUT (Y PB PR) Connect to a TV with Y PB PR inputs. d INPUT 1 (VIDEO/AUDIO (Left/Right)) Connect the audio/video output of an external source (Audio system, TV/Monitor, VCR, Camcorder). HDMI OUTPUT HDMI output providing a high quality interface for digital audio and video. f AC Power Cord Plug into the power source.
Hookup and Settings 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 information. a Antenna OR Antenna OR Notes: • Make sure the Recorder is connected directly to the TV and tune the TV to the correct video input channel. • Do not connect the Recorder’s AUDIO OUTPUT jack to the phono in jack (record deck) of your audio system.
Connections to your TV Audio connection • Make one of the following connections, depending Connect the Left and Right AUDIO OUTPUT jacks on the Recorder to the audio left/right in jacks on the TV using the supplied audio cables (A1 or A2). on the capabilities of your TV. • One of these connections must be made (or HDMI) Rear of TV in order to view DVD/VHS playback, Tuner, or On Screen Menu functions.
HDMI connection HDMI compatible TV 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). HDMI H Notes: • This unit will only provide up converted SD resolutions when a HD resolution has been selected for the HDMI output.
Connection to an Amplifier Connecting to an amplifier equipped with two channel analog stereo or Dolby Pro Logic II/Pro Logic Rear of Recorder HOOKUP AND SETTINGS 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) supplied.
Accessory Audio/V ideo (A/V) Connections to Recorder Connecting a Digital Camcorder Connect the INPUT 1 or AV IN 2 jacks on the Recorder to the audio/video out jacks on your accessory component, using the optional audio/video cables. (Refer to page 38 for [Recording from External Components].) Use a DV cable (not supplied) to connect the DV in/out jack of your DV Digital Camcorder to the front panel DV IN jack of this Recorder. Notes: This jack is for connection to DV equipment only.
Initial Setup W izard 5. Enter the necessary information for year, date and time. After the STANDBY/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. HOOKUP AND SETTINGS 1. Use v / V to select a language for the Setup menu and information display then press ENTER. b / B (left/right): Moves the cursor to the previous or next column.
Using the Home Menu Easy Menu • Dubbing: Displays [Dubbing] menu. (See page 37) • Disc Manager: Displays Disc setup menu. (See page 22) 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. Rec. Mode: Displays Record Mode setup menu. (See page 21) • DV Input: Displays DV Input mode. (See page 39) From the Home Menu screen you can access all the Media for playback and recording of the recorder. 1.
General Settings 3. Use b / B / v / V to select a channel number then press ENTER. To access to the General Setting. 4. Use v / V to select an option then press ENTER. [Add] Adds a unmemorized channel manually. 2. Select [Setup] > [Start] and press ENTER. (General) option and 3. Use v / V to select press B. Auto Channel Set This recorder is equipped with a frequency synthesized tuner capable of receiving the analog and digital channels. [Delete] Deletes a memorized channel from channel list.
Factory Set DTV Caption You can reset the Recorder to its original factory settings. Digital channels sometimes provide caption, often in a different language. You can set a default caption language with this setting. If you select [Off], DTV Caption is not displayed. This unit cannot record the DTV caption in DVD mode. 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.
DTV Audio Digital channels sometimes provide multiple audio tracks, often in a different language. You can set a default audio language with this setting. Tip: If provided by the broadcaster, the (DTV Multiple Audio Icon) appears on the channel information display to indicate that you can select one of those audio languages with the AUDIO button. (See page 24) Audio Settings To access to the General Setting. Sampling Freq.
Lock System You can lock certain unsuitable channels to prevent children 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 effective. The Lock System option is effective for TV Rating and Downloadable Rating options. 1. Select [Lock System] option then press B. 2. To access the Lock Menu options, you must input the 4-digit password you created.
Downloadable Rating (US Rating) TV Rating-CFLR (US Rating) The rating information can be updated if a TV station sends the downloadable rating information. (CFLR: Canadian French Language Rating system) 1. Select the [Downloadable Rating] option then press B. 2. Follow step 2 as shown in [Lock System] above. 3. Select a rating title or TV rating then press B. 4. Select a rating then press ENTER.
DV Record Audio You 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 shooting; the other is for overdubbing after shooting. On the Audio 1 setting, the sound that was recorded while shooting is used. On the Audio 2 setting, the overdubbed sound is used. Auto Chapter During recording, chapter markers are added automatically at fixed intervals.
Disc Protect FAV. CH +/- button 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 overwriting of existing recordings. • DVD+R: Prevents editing or erasing of existing recordings. • DVD-RW (VR mode)/DVD-RAM: Prevents editing, erasing, and regular recording. Press FAV +/– to scroll through your favorite channels. • Disc Protect is not compatible with DVD-RW discs in Video mode or DVD-R discs.
General Explanation of 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 Watching TV During viewing the TV, press DISPLAY to display/ remove the information displayed on-screen. The information will not be displayed during VCR recording. Indicates channel number, station name, and audio signal by the tuner.
Playback Playing a Tape Playing a DVD 1. Press VCR to control the VCR deck. 1. Press DVD to control the DVD deck. 2. Insert a pre-recorded video cassette. 2. Press EJECT, OPEN/CLOSE (Z) to open the disc tray. Load your chosen disc in the tray, with the playback side down. If the unit is powered off, it will power on automatically when the tape is loaded. • If the Timer indicator lights on the front panel display window, press STANDBY/ON once. 3. Press PLAY (N) to start playback.
DVD or Video CD Playback Features Buttons Operations Discs OPEN / CLOSE (Z) Opens or closes the disc tray. All Discs PAUSE (X) Pause playback. All Discs Press repeatedly to play Frame-by-Frame. You can also use b / B to step backward and forward while in Pause mode. DVD ALL VCD DVD ALL ACD VCD DivX In Pause mode, press BACKWARD (m) / FORWARD (M) for slow motion playback. - DVD; 4 steps, - Video CD; 3 steps • This function is forward only for Video CD. DVD ALL VCD Press SKIP (> or .
Buttons Operations PLAY MODE Select a desired play mode while playback. Discs [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. DVD ALL VCD ACD Karaoke DVD [CHAPTER]: Repeats the current chapter. DVD ALL [TITLE]: Repeats the current title. DVD ALL [ALL]: Repeats the all titles/tracks. VCD ACD -RWVR [Track]: Repeats the current track.
Special Playback Options If a menu screen is displayed DVD VCD In some cases, the disc menu might appear instead. DVD Use the b B 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. VCD Use the number buttons to select the track you want to view and press RETURN to return to the menu screen. Menu settings and operating procedures may differ. Follow the instructions on each menu screen.
Playing a DivX Movie File Movie List menu options The recorder can play DivX files. Before playing DivX files, read “DivX file requirement” on right. 1. Press v / V to select a folder/file on the [Movie List] menu then press ENTER. [Movie List] menu options appear. 1. Press HOME. 2. Press v / V / b / B to select an option, and press ENTER. 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.
Playing an Audio CD or MP3/WMA files Music List menu options 1. Press v / V to select a track/file or folder on the [Music List] menu then press ENTER. 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. 2. Use v / V to select an option, then press ENTER.
V iewing a JPEG files This unit can play JPEG files. Before playing JPEG recordings, read “Photo file requirement” on page 32. Photo List menu options 1. Use v V b B to select a file then press ENTER. The menu options appear. 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 an option then press ENTER to confirm your selection.
View Slide Shows 1. Select [Slide Show] option on the [Photo List] menu. 2. Press ENTER. Photo file requirement File extensions “.jpg” Recommended size: Less than 1280 x 720 (WxH) pixel is recommended. Less than 4MB recommanded. CD-R Format: ISO 9660 and JOLIET. DVD±R/RW Format: ISO 9660 (UDF Bridge format) 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.
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 recorded, and any losses or damages (e.g. losses of business profit, or business intermission) that may arise from malfunction of this recorder (not recording/editing as intended).
Basic Recording from a TV Instant T imer Recording 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. Instant Timer Recording allows you to make a recording easily of a preset length without using the program timer. 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 input is set to this recorder. 1.
T imer Recording The Timer Recording function allows you to record up to 16 programs within a period of one month. 4. Enter the necessary information for your timer recording(s). • b / B (left/right) – Move the cursor left/right • v / V (up/down) – Change the setting at the current cursor position. 1. Press HOME and the Home menu appears. 2. Select [TV] > [Timer Record] and press ENTER. • Press RETURN (O) to return to the [Timer Record List] menu. 5. Press ENTER to save the program. 6.
Timer Recording Troubleshooting 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 the disc. You cannot enter a timer program when: • A recording is already underway. • The time you’re trying to set has already passed.
Dubbing from DVD to VCR Dubbing from VCR to DVD You can copy the contents of a DVD to a VHS tape using the DUBBING button. You can copy the contents of a VHS tape to a DVD using the DUBBING button. This allows you to archive your old VHS tapes to DVD. 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. 1. Insert a blank DVD disc in the DVD deck and close the disc tray. 3.
Recording from External Components You 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 external input to record from. • AV1: Audio/Video Input mounted on back panel. • AV2: Audio/Video Input mounted on front panel. • DV: DV Input mounted on front panel. 3. Load a recordable disc or tape.
Recording from DV Input • Before DV dubbing • Recording from a Digital Camcorder You can record from a digital camcorder connected to the DV IN jack on the front panel of this recorder. Using the recorder’s remote, you can control both the camcorder and this recorder. Before recording, make sure that the audio input for the DV IN jack is set up (see page 21). Tips: • The source signal must be DVC-SD format. • Some camcorders cannot be controlled using this recorder’s remote.
Editing T itle List and Chapter List Menu Overview 1 2 3 4 5 67 Using the Title List menu you can edit video content. The editing features available in the Title 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 discs. You can directly edit the Original content of the disc, or you can create and edit a Playlist.
Titles, Chapters and Parts Titles 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 exactly as chapters on a DVD-Video disc do. Parts are sections of Original or Playlist titles. From the Original and Playlist menu you can add or delete parts. Adding a chapter or title to the Playlist creates a new title made up of a section (ie.
Making a New Playlist -RWVR RAM 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 the chapter markers that appear in the Original. However, if you add more chapter markers to the Original later, these are not automatically copied over into the Playlist title.
Deleting an Original or Playlist T 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 chapter is actually deleted from the disc and the remaining time available for recording increases. Titles/chapters deleted from the Original are also removed from the Playlist.
Naming a T itle You can name the titles. 1. Choose the title you want to name on the Title List menu, then press ENTER. The menu options appears on the left side of the menu. 2. Use v/V to select [Edit] > [Title Name] option then press ENTER. Keyboard menu appears. Notes: • Names can be up to 32 characters long. • For discs formatted on a different recorder, you will see only a limited character set.
Moving a Playlist Chapter -RWVR RAM 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 to select [Move] option from Playlist options then press ENTER.
Divide One T itle Into Two +RW Combining Two Chapters Into One -RWVR +RW +R RAM Use this command to split a title up into two new titles. Use this function to combine two adjacent chapters into one. 1. On the Title List menu, select a title you want to divide then press ENTER. The menu options appears on the left side of the screen. 1. On the Chapter List menu, select the second chapter of the two chapters you want to combine then press ENTER. The menu options appears on the left side of the screen.
Overwriting Recording +RW 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. 2. On DVD mode, press TITLE in Play mode or Stop mode. Title List menu will appear as shown below. 1. Select input source you want to record (TV channel, AV1-2). 2. Press DISC MENU/LIST to display the TITLE LIST menu. 3. To play back a title, select the title you want then press ENTER or PLAY (N).
Reference Language Code List Use this list to input your desired language for the following initial settings: Disc Audio, Disc Subtitle, Disc Menu.
Troubleshooting Check the following guide for the possible cause of a problem before contacting service. Symptom Cause Correction No power. The power cord is disconnected. Plug the power cord into the wall outlet securely. Abnormal or no picture. The TV is not set to receive Recorder signal output. Select the appropriate video input mode on the TV so the picture from the Recorder appears on the TV screen. The video cable is not connected securely. Connect the video cable into the jacks securely.
Symptom Correction No disc is inserted. No tape is inserted. Insert a disc or tape. (Check that the disc or tape indicator in the display window is lit.) An unplayable disc is inserted. Insert a playable disc. (Check the disc type and Regional code.) The disc is placed upside down. Place the disc with the playback side down. The disc is not placed within the guide. Place the disc on the disc tray correctly inside the guide. The disc is dirty. Clean the disc. The Rating level is set.
Correction Cause Picture or sound of broadcasting channel is weak or missing. Antenna or cables are loose. Tighten connections or replace cable. Wrong Tuning Band is selected in the Recorder Setup menu. Try [Auto Channel Set] options; see page 16 for details. Can’t play disc recorded on this Recorder on another DVD player. The disc was recorded in Video mode. Finalize the disc; see page 22. Some players will not play even a finalized disc recorded in Video mode. No solution.
Specifications 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.
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 CATV input, 75 ohms VIDEO IN (AV1,2) 1.0 Vp-p 75 ohms, sync negative, RCA jack x 2 AUDIO IN (AV1,2) - 6.
Index 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 BACKWARD 25, 26 C Cable TV 10 Channel Edit 17 Chapter List 40, 41 CHP.
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