DVD VIDEO RECORDER DR-MH220SE INSTRUCTIONS LPT1132-001A EN
CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: The apparatus should not be exposed to water (dripping or splashing) and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should be placed on the apparatus. CAUTION concerning the Power Cord 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.
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-9 Symbol Used in this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Notes on Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Recordable and Playable Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Playable Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Regional Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Availability of copying or moving feature . . . . . . .6 About the internal hard disk drive . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction Notes on Discs To ensure proper use of this product, please read this owner’s manual carefully and retain for future reference. 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. This manual provides information on the operation and maintenance of your recorder. Should the unit require service, contact an authorized service location.
Introduction Recordable and Playable Discs DVD-RW (Digital Video Disc - 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, DivX, MP3, WMA, or JPEG files.
Introduction About the internal hard disk drive The internal hard disk drive (HDD) is a fragile piece of equipment. Please use the recorder following the guidelines below to protect against possible HDD failure. We recommend that you back up your important recordings onto DVD discs in order to protect against accidental loss. Do not move the recorder while it is on. Install and use the recorder on a stable, level surface. Do not block the rear vent/cooling fan.
Front Panel a b c j f k l g h i m a STANDBY/ON button Switches the recorder ON or OFF. f PR (+/-) Scans up or down through memorized channels. b Display window Shows the current status of the recorder. g z (REC) Starts recording. Press repeatedly to set the recording time. T/S: Indicates the timeshifting mode. REC: The recorder is recording. HDD: The recorder is HDD mode. DVD: The recorder is DVD mode. HDD b B DVD: The recorder is dubbing. TV: Indicates when the recorder is in TV tuner mode.
a b c d e • The recorder’s remote control code is set to C code. • The other JVC devices may be operated by this remote control without your purpose. In this case, you should change the remote control code of the other device to prevent confusion. a STANDBY/ON: Switches the recorder ON or OFF. OPEN/CLOSE (Z): Opens and closes the disc tray. DVD: Selects the unit’s function mode to DVD. HDD: Selects the unit’s function mode to HDD.
Hookup and Settings Rear Panel a b c d h i j e f g k a AERIAL Connect the aerial to this terminal. b EURO AV 2 DECODER Connect the audio/video output of an external source (Pay-TV decoder, Set Top Box, VCR, etc.). c AV OUT 3 (VIDEO / AUDIO OUT (Left/Right)) Connect to a TV with video/audio inputs. d AV IN 3 (VIDEO IN/AUDIO IN (Left/Right)) Connect the audio/video output of an external source (Audio system, TV/ Monitor, VCR, Camcorder, etc.).
Connections to Your TV SCART connection Tips Depending on your TV and other equipment you wish to connect, there are various ways you could connect the recorder. Use only one of the connections described below. Please refer to the manuals of your TV, VCR, Stereo System or other devices as necessary to make the best connections. Caution – Make sure the recorder is connected directly to the TV. Tune the TV to the correct video input channel.
Connecting to an Amplifier Rear of the recorder Connecting to an amplifier equipped with two channel analog stereo or Dolby Pro Logic ll/ Pro Logic Connect the Left and Right AUDIO OUT jacks on the recorder to the audio left and right in jacks on your amplifier, receiver, or stereo system, using the audio cables (A). Connecting to an amplifier equipped with two channel digital stereo (PCM) or to an Audio/ Video receiver equipped with a multi-channel decoder (Dolby Digital™, MPEG 2, or DTS) A X 1.
Accessory Audio/Video (A/V) Connections TV VCR, Cable Box, or Satellite Tuner, etc. Connecting a PAY-TV/Canal Plus Decoder Hookup and Settings You can watch or record PAY-TV/Canal Plus programmes if you connect a decoder (not supplied) to the recorder. Disconnect the recorder’s mains lead from the mains when connecting the decoder.
Connecting to the AV IN 3 or AV IN 4 Jacks Connect the input jacks (AV IN 3, AV IN 4) on the recorder to the audio/video out jacks on your accessory component, using audio/video cables. Note: If you use the S-VIDEO IN jack on the front panel, the VIDEO IN jack on the front panel is not available. Jack panel of Accessory Component (VCR, Camcorder, etc.) Connecting a Digital Camcorder Using the front panel DV IN jack, it is possible to connect a DV digital camcorder and digitally transfer DV tapes to DVD.
Using the Home Menu General Operation From the Home Menu screen you can access all the Media for playback and recording of the recorder. 1. Press SETUP and the Setup menu appears. 1. Press HOME to display the Home Menu screen. 3. While the desired item is selected, press B to move to the second level. 3. Use the v / V and ENTER buttons to select the sub option you want. 4. Use v / V to select the second desired option. 5. Press B to move to the third level. Hookup and Settings 2.
General Settings (Continued) Program Edit You can edit a channel manually (add, delete, name, move, etc.). 1. Select [Program Edit] option then press B. 2. Press ENTER while [Edit] is selected. The Program List menu appears. Program Edit You can perform a search to select and store TV channels manually. When you select [Program Edit] in step 4 above, the display for setting channels appears. 1. Use b / B to select the item and press v / V to change the setting.
Progressive Scan Auto Clock Set Progressive Scan Video provides the highest quality pictures with less flickering. If you are using the COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE SCAN VIDEO OUT jacks, but are connecting the recorder to a standard (analog) television, set Progressive Scan to [OFF]. If you are using the COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE SCAN VIDEO OUT jacks for connection to a TV or monitor that is compatible with a progressive scan signal, set Progressive Scan to [ON].
General Settings (Continued) Audio Settings Initialization Each DVD disc has a variety of audio output options. Set the recorder’s Audio Output according to the type of audio system you use. You can reset the recorder to its original factory settings and initialize the HDD. [Factory Set] If you need to, you can reset the recorder to all its factory settings. [HDD format] Initializes the HDD (Hard Disk Drive): everything recorded on the HDD will be erased. 1. Select [Initialize] option then press B. 2.
Lock Settings DV Recording Audio DivX Registration Code DivX We provide you the DivX® VOD (Video On Demand) registration code that allows you to rent and purchase videos using the DivX® VOD service. For more information, visit www.divx.com/vod. 1. Select [DivX Reg. Code] option then press B. 2. Press ENTER while [View] is selected and the registration code will appear. TV Recording Audio When TV recording with bilingual, you can choose audio channel to record.
Disc Settings Finalize Disc Format Finalizing ‘fixes’ the recordings in place so that the disc can be played on a regular DVD player or computer equipped with a suitable DVD-ROM drive. Finalizing a Video mode disc creates a menu screen for navigating the disc. This is accessed by pressing MENU/LIST or TITLE. If you load a completely blank disc, the recorder will initialize the disc. DVD-R: The recorder initialize the disc to Video mode. The recording mode will always be Video mode.
Disc Settings (Continued) Disc Label Hookup and Settings Use this to enter a name for the disc. This name appears when you load the disc and when you display disc information on-screen. The disc name can be up to 32 characters long. For discs formatted on a different recorder, you will see only a limited character set. 1. Select [Disc Label] option then press B. 2. Press ENTER while [Edit] is selected. Keyboard menu appears. To enter characters, see page 46.
General Explanation of On-Screen Display This manual gives basic instructions for operating the recorder. Some DVDs require specific operation or allow only limited operation during playback. When this occurs, the symbol appears on the TV screen, indicating that the operation is not permitted by the recorder or is not available on the disc. Displaying Information While Watching TV During viewing the TV, press ENTER or DISPLAY to display/remove the information displayed on-screen.
Playback General Playback Features 1. Load your chosen disc in the tray, with the playback side down. 2. Starts playback using HOME menu (see page 15). 3. To stop the playback, press STOP (x). The unit records the stopped point, depending on the disc. “Xx” appears on the screen briefly. Press PLAY (N) to resume playback (from the scene point). If you press STOP (x) again or unload the disc (“x” appears on the screen.), the unit will clear the stopped point.
General Playback Features (Continued) Buttons Operations ZOOM During playback or pause mode, press ZOOM to enlarge the video image. (x1 size → x2 size → x4 size → x1 size (normal size) You can move through the zoomed picture using b B v V buttons. During playback, press REPEAT repeatedly to select a desired repeat mode.
VCD The menu screen may be displayed first after loading a DVD or Video CD which contains a menu. DVD Use the b / B / v / V buttons to select the title/chapter you want to view, then press ENTER to start playback. Press TITLE or MENU/LIST to return to the menu screen. VCD Use the number buttons to select the track you want to view. Press RETURN (O) to return to the menu screen. Menu setting and the exact operating procedures for using the menu may differ depending on the disc.
3D Surround -RWVR +R DVD VCD -RWVideo +RW -R DivX This unit can produce a 3D Surround effect, which simulates multi-channel audio playback from two conventional stereo speakers, instead of the five or more speakers normally required to listen to multichannel audio from a home theater system. PIP (Picture in Picture) HDD -RWVideo +RW -R +R -RWVR DVD VCD This function enables you to view the stored stations in sub picture during playback. 1. Press DISPLAY during playback.
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. The menu options displayed differ depending on the selected media. 1. Press HOME then select [MOVIE] option. 2. Select a media that contains DivX file(s) then press ENTER. The [Movie List] menu appears on the TV screen. 2.
Playing an Audio CD or MP3/WMA file Audio CD and Music menu options 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 v / V to select a folder/file on the Audio CD or Music menu then press ENTER. The menu options appear. The menu options displayed differ depending on the selected media. 1. Press HOME. The HOME menu appears. 2. Press v / V / b / B to select an option, and press ENTER. 2. Select [MUSIC] option.
Program Playback with Audio CD and MP3/WMA file Program Playback enables you to make custom playlists of Audio CD or MP3/WMA tracks. Programs can contain up to 99 Audio CD tracks or 256 MP3/WMA files. 1. Use v / V to select a track/file (or folder) on the Audio CD or Music menu. You can select all MP3/WMA files and folders on the Music menu by pressing CLEAR button. To cancel the selections, press CLEAR again. Program List menu options 1.
Viewing a JPEG File Photo List menu options The recorder can play JPEG files. Before playing JPEG recordings, read “Photo file requirement” on right. 1. Press v / V to select a file on the [Photo List] menu then press ENTER. The menu options appear. The menu options displayed differ depending on the selected media. You can select all files and folders on the menu by pressing CLEAR button. To cancel the selections, press CLEAR again. 1. Press HOME. The HOME menu appears. 2. Select [PHOTO] option. 3.
Skip Images While viewing a picture, press .or > once to advance to the next file or return to the previous file. Rotate Images To listen to music while slide show simultaneously You can display photo files while listening to MP3/WMA music files recorded on HDD. Use v / V while viewing a picture to flip the picture clockwise or counterclockwise. 1. Select [Slide Show] option on the [Photo List] menu (Refer to “Photo List menu options” on page 30). View Slide Shows 2. Press ENTER.
Editing a MP3/WMA, JPEG, DivX file These descriptions are MP3 file’s operation for example, other kind’s files are operated same way. Erasing a file(s)/folder(s) from the HDD You can erase MP3/WMA, JPEG or DivX file(s)/ folder(s) on the HDD. Naming a file on the HDD You can name MP3/WMA files on the HDD independently. Names can be up to 32 characters long. 1. Select a file you wish to rename on the menu. 2. Press ENTER. The menu options appear on the menu. 3. Select [Edit] option then press ENTER.
Copying a file(s) to a folder on HDD Moving a file(s) to a folder on HDD You can copy a file(s)/folder(s) to a folder on HDD. You can move a file(s)/folder(s) to a folder on HDD. After moving, the file(s)/folder(s) are deleted from the current location. 1. Select a file you wish to copy on the menu. You can select all files and folders on the menu by pressing CLEAR button. To cancel the selections, press CLEAR again. Selecting multiple files (folders) 1. Press MARKER.
Recording About DVD recording Notes: This recorder cannot make recordings on CD-R or CD-RW discs. Our company takes no responsibility for recording failure due to power outages, defective discs, or damage to the Recorder. Fingerprints and small scratches on a disc can affect playback and/or recording performance. Please take proper care of your discs.
Timeshift HDD Do not miss a scene from a live broadcast. If the telephone rings while you are watching your favorite live broadcast, just press “TIMESHIFT” and “PAUSE (X)” before answering the phone. The timeshift function will be activated and the broadcast is then recorded for later viewing. After the phone call or viewing interruption, press “PLAY” or “m / M” to watch the program. Press “STOP” to return to the live broadcast.
Basic Recording from a TV Follow the instructions below to record a TV program. Recording starts immediately and continues until the disc is full or you stop the recording. 1. Press PAUSE (X) to pause recording. 2. When you want to continue recording, press PAUSE (X). Note: You must load a recordable disc for DVD recording. To record one TV program while watching another 1. Press HOME. The HOME menu appears. 1. Press TV/VIDEO to select the TV mode during recording. The TV indicator appears. 2.
This recorder can be programmed to record up to 16 programs within a period of 1 month. For unattended recording, the timer needs to know the channels to be recorded, the starting and ending time. Note: If you use a completely blank disc for timer recording, you must format the disc before starting timer recording. (Refer to “Disc Format” on page 20.) 1. Press TIMER REC. The Timer Record menu will appear. [Media] Choose a media to record (HDD or DVD).
Timer Recording with SHOWVIEW® System This system makes programming timer recordings very simple. Most TV guides publish SHOWVIEW programming numbers with their program details.If you want to make a timer recording of a program, you just input the corresponding SHOWVIEW programming number. The date, start, stop and channel settings are made automatically. All you have to do is tell the recorder the recording mode, and whether it’s a onceonly recording, or a regular recording.
Checking Timer Recording Details Programming can be checked whenever the recorder is turned on. Press TIMER REC twice. Use v / V to select a timer recording. Press ENTER to edit the selected program. Timer Record menu appears. Press CLEAR to delete the selected program from the Timer Record List. If two or more timer programs overlap: The earlier program takes priority. When the earlier program finishes, the later program starts.
Recording from DV Input Before DV dubbing You 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 video recorders are not compatible. You cannot connect more than one DV camcorder at a time to this recorder.
Simultaneous recording and playback Playback another title during recording Playback and recording for both DVD and built in hard disk drive (HDD) are completely independent. For example, you can record to either the DVD or HDD source and play back video from the other source at the same time. 1. Start recording. 2. Press HOME to display the Home Menu screen. 3. Use the v / V / b / B and ENTER buttons to select a different media type that you want to play back. 4. Start Playback.
Editing 12 3 4 5 6 7 Title List and Chapter List Menu Overview 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, or the HDD, 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 Use this function to add an Original title or chapter to the Playlist. When you do this, the whole title is put into the Playlist (you can delete bits you don’t need later — see Deleting an Original or Playlist title/chapter on page 45). 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 Title/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 Title You can name Original and Playlist titles independently. Names can be up to 32 characters long. 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 [Rename (Title Name)] option then press ENTER. Keyboard menu appears. Time Search +RW -R HDD -RWVR -RWVideo +R You can select start point of the title. 1. Use b / B / v / V to choose a title on the Title List menu then press ENTER.
Sort HDD This function allows you to access show listings organized by Date, Title, or Category on the Title ListHDD menu. So you can find title you want to watch easily. 1. Choose any title on the Title List-HDD menu, then press ENTER. The menu options appears on the left side of the menu. 2. Use v/V to select [Sort] option then press ENTER. Sort options appears. Combining Two Titles Into One HDD Use this function to combine two adjacent OriginalHDD titles into one.
Divide One Titles Into Two HDD +RW Use this command to split a title up into two new titles. 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. Combining Two Chapters Into One HDD -RWVR +RW +R Use this function to combine two adjacent Playlist or Original chapters into one. Note: This function is not available if there is only one chapter within the title. 1.
Moving a Playlist Chapter -RWVR Use this function to re-arrange the playing order of Playlist chapters on the Title List-Playlist menu. Note: This function is not available if there is only one chapter. Tip If you select a hidden chapter or title on the Title List or Chapter List menu, you can ‘show’ it by choosing [Show] option on the menu. After doing that, you are able to see the chapter or title. Protect a Title +RW 1. Select a chapter on the Chapter List-Playlist menu. 2. Press ENTER.
Dubbing Before Dubbing Use the copying features of this recorder to: Back up important recordings stored on the HDD to a DVD. Make a DVD copy of a recording on the HDD to play in another player. Transfer video from a DVD to the HDD for editing. Transfer edited video from the HDD to DVD. The simplest method of copying is to use the One Touch Copy feature. Using this you can very simply copy the title that’s currently playing from HDD to DVD, or the other way around.
Dubbing from HDD to DVD Dubbing from DVD to HDD 1. On the Title List-HDD menu, select a title you want to dub then press ENTER. The menu options appears on the left side of the screen. 1. On the Title List menu, select a title you want to dub then press ENTER. Menu options appears on the left side of the screen. 2. Use v / V to select [Dubbing] option then press ENTER. Dubbing menu appears. 3. Use b / B to select record mode (XP, SP, LP, EP, AUTO, or Fast), then press V. ‘Start’ icon is highlighted.
One Touch Copy (HDD to DVD) The One Touch Copy feature copies the currently playing title from the HDD to DVD. The whole title is copied, regardless of where in the title you start copying. The recorder copies at the maximum speed possible. For One Touch Copy to work, make sure that a recordable DVD disc is loaded. During HDD playback, press DUBBING to copy the current title to DVD. The on-screen display indicates that the title is being copied. Playback continues while copying.
Reference Additional Information Overwriting Recording +RW 2. Press TITLE in play or stop mode. Title List menu will appear as shown below. Tip You can remove the Title List menu by pressing STOP (x). 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, AV1-4, DV). 2. Press MENU/LIST to display the Title List menu. 3.
Language Codes 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. Cause Solution The power cord is disconnected. Plug the power cord into the wall outlet securely. No picture. TV/VIDEO mode for the recorder is set to TV. Press TV/VIDEO on the remote control repeatedly to choose DVD mode. TV indicator disappears in the display window. The TV is not set to receive recorder signal output.
Cause Symptom Cannot play a disc recorded using this recorder on another player. Cannot record or did not record successfully. Timer recording is not possible. Stereo Audio Record and/or Playback is not present. The remote control does not work properly. The disc was recorded in Video mode. Finalize the disc. (page 20) Some players will not play even a finalized disc recorded in Video mode. No solution. The disc was recorded in VR mode, The other player must be RW compatible in order to play it.
Specifications General Power requirements Power consumption Dimensions (approx.) Mass (approx.) Operating temperature Operating humidity Television system Recording format AC 220-240V, 50/60 Hz 35W 430 X 54 X 275 mm (w x h x d) without foot 4.
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