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DVD PLAYER &

VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
HR-XV3AA
INSTRUCTIONS
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2 EN SAFETY FIRST
Safety Precautions Use only discs marked with the following.
The rating plate and the safety caution are on the rear of the unit.
WARNING: DANGEROUS VOLTAGE INSIDE DVD Audio CDs
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT (8 cm /12 cm disc) (8 cm /12 cm disc)
EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION
8 When you are not using the unit for a long period of time, it Video CDs Super Video CDs
is recommended that you disconnect the power cord from (8 cm /12 cm disc) (8 cm /12 cm disc)
the mains outlet.
8 Dangerous voltage inside. Refer internal servicing to
qualified service personnel. To prevent electric shock or fire
hazard, remove the power cord from the mains outlet prior
to connecting or disconnecting any signal lead or aerial.
ATTENTION (VHS deck only) ● Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”
1. This recorder can also receive SECAM colour television and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
signals for recording and playback. Laboratories.
2. Recordings made of SECAM television signals produce ● “DTS”and “DTS Digital Out” are trademarks of Digital Theater
monochrome pictures if played back on another video Systems, Inc.
recorder of SECAM standard, or do not produce normal ● Cassettes marked “VHS” (or “S-VHS”) can be used with this
colour pictures if played back on another video recorder of video cassette recorder. However, S-VHS recording is not
PAL standard.
possible with this model.
3. SECAM prerecorded cassettes or recordings made with a
● This model is equipped with SQPB (S-VHS QUASI PLAYBACK)
SECAM video recorder produce monochrome pictures
when played back with this recorder. that makes it possible to play back S-VHS recordings in the SP
mode with regular VHS resolution.
● HQ VHS is compatible with existing VHS equipment.
IMPORTANT ● G-CODE is a trademark of Gemstar Development Corporation
8 Please read the various precautions on pages 2 and 3 before and is registered in the following countries: Australia, China,
installing or operating the unit. Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, New Zealand, and Taiwan.
8 It should be noted that it may be unlawful to re-record pre- SHOWVIEW is a trademark of Gemstar Development
recorded tapes, DVDs, or discs without the consent of the Corporation and is registered in the following countries:
owner of copyright in the sound or video recording, Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France,
broadcast or cable programme and in any literary, dramatic, Germany, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands,
musical, or artistic work embodied therein. Norway, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Slovakia, South Africa,
Spain, Sweden and Switzerland. The G-CODE/SHOWVIEW
system is manufactured under license from Gemstar
Development Corporation.
G-CODE and SHOWVIEW are different trademarks used to
CAUTION represent the same easy recording feature. However, for
A DVD/VCR IS A CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT. HOWEVER THIS simplicity, only the term G-CODE will be used in the
DVD/VCR USES A VISIBLE LASER BEAM WHICH COULD
CAUSE HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE IF DIRECTED. instructions. If you use SHOWVIEW system, follow the same
BE SURE TO OPERATE THE UNIT CORRECTLY AS steps listed for the G-CODE system.
INSTRUCTED. ● This product incorporates copyright protection technology that
WHEN THIS DVD/VCR IS PLUGGED INTO THE WALL is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and
OUTLET, DO NOT PLACE YOUR EYES CLOSE TO THE other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision
OPENING OF THE DISC TRAY AND OTHER OPENINGS TO Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright
LOOK INTO THE INSIDE OF THIS DVD/VCR. protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision
USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited
OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN
MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. viewing users only unless otherwise authorized by
DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF. Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. is prohibited.
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

REPRODUCTION OF LABELS
WARNING LABEL INSIDE OF THE UNIT
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POWER SYSTEM:
This set operates on voltage of AC110 – 240 V~ (Rating), AC90
– 260 V ~ (Operating), 50Hz/60Hz with automatic switching.
Contents
SAFETY FIRST 2
The 1 button does not completely shut off mains power from Safety Precautions ....................................................................2
the unit, but switches operating current on and off. “`” shows
electrical power standby and “!” shows ON. DISC INFORMATION 4
About Discs .............................................................................4
Video tapes recorded with this unit in the LP (Long Play) or EP
(Extended Play) mode cannot be played back on a single-speed INDEX 6
video recorder. (VHS deck only)
INSTALLING YOUR NEW UNIT 9
When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or a shelf, make Basic Connections ...................................................................9
sure that it has sufficient space on all sides to allow for ventilation S-VIDEO Connection (DVD deck) ..........................................10
(10 cm or more on both sides, on top and at the rear.) Component Video Connection (DVD deck) ...........................11
INITIAL SETTINGS 12
When discarding batteries, environmental problems must be
considered and the local rules or laws governing the disposal of Video Channel Set .................................................................12
these batteries must be followed strictly. Auto Set Up ...........................................................................13
Monitor Set (DVD deck) .........................................................14
Language (DVD deck) ............................................................16
Failure to heed the following precautions may result in Clock Set ...............................................................................18
damage to the unit, remote control or video cassette.
1. DO NOT place the unit — OPERATIONS ON VHS DECK 19
— in an environment prone to extreme temperatures or Basic Playback .......................................................................19
humidity. Playback Features ..................................................................20
— in direct sunlight. Basic Recording .....................................................................22
— in a dusty environment. Recording Features ................................................................23
— in an environment where strong magnetic fields are B.E.S.T. Picture System ...........................................................24
generated. G-CODE™/SHOWVIEW™ System Setup ....................................25
— on a surface that is unstable or subject to vibration. G-CODE™/SHOWVIEW™ Timer Programming .........................26
2. DO NOT block the unit’s ventilation openings or holes. Express Timer Programming ...................................................28
(If the ventilation openings or holes are blocked by a Automatic Satellite Programme Recording .............................30
newspaper or cloth, etc., the heat may not be able to get out.) OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK 32
3. DO NOT place heavy objects on the unit or remote control.
4. DO NOT place anything which might spill on top of the unit Basic Playback .......................................................................32
or remote control. Playback Features ..................................................................33
(If water or liquid is allowed to enter this equipment, fire or Using the on-screen bar .........................................................37
Parental Lock .........................................................................46
electric shock may be caused.)
About MP3 Disc ....................................................................50
5. DO NOT expose the apparatus to dripping or splashing. MP3 Playback ........................................................................51
6. DO NOT use this equipment in a bathroom or places with About JPEG Disc ....................................................................53
water. Also DO NOT place any containers filled with water or JPEG Playback .......................................................................54
liquids (such as cosmetics or medicines, flower vases, potted
plants, cups, etc.) on top of this unit. EDITING (VHS DECK) 56
7. DO NOT place any naked flame sources, such as lighted Edit From A Camcorder ..........................................................56
candles, on the apparatus. Edit To Or From Another Video Recorder ..............................57
8. AVOID violent shocks to the unit during transport. Dubbing (from DVD to VHS) .................................................58
EDITING (DVD DECK) 59
MOISTURE CONDENSATION
Moisture in the air will condense on the unit when you move it Digital Audio Dubbing ...........................................................59
from a cold place to a warm place, or under extremely humid REMOTE CONTROL 60
conditions—just as water droplets form on the surface of a glass
filled with cold liquid. Moisture condensation on the head drum Remote Control Functions ......................................................60
will cause damage to the tape. In conditions where condensation SYSTEM CONNECTIONS 62
may occur, keep the unit turned on for a few hours to let the
moisture dry. Connecting To A Satellite Receiver ........................................62
Connecting To A Dolby Digital Decoder or An Amplifier With A
Built-in DTS (DVD deck) ........................................................63
ATTENTION
To mobile phone user: SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS 64
Using a mobile phone in the vicinity of the unit may cause Function Set (VHS deck) ........................................................64
picture vibration on the TV screen or change the screen to a Child Lock .............................................................................66
blue back display. Scan Mode Set (DVD deck) ....................................................66
On placing the unit: Mode Set (DVD deck) ............................................................67
Some TVs or other appliances generate strong magnetic fields. Tuner Set ...............................................................................70
Do not place such appliances on top of the unit as it may cause Information on Multi-System Compatibility ............................73
picture disturbance. TROUBLESHOOTING 75
SPECIFICATIONS 78
LIST OF TERMS 79

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Region Number
About Discs The world is divided into 6 regions for DVD VIDEO discs. DVD
VIDEO discs are assigned a region number to indicate which
Playable Discs region they may be played back in. A disc cannot be played
back on this unit unless the region number of the disc matches
You can use discs with the following logos for playback only. that of the unit. The region number for this unit is “4”. Only discs
whose region number includes “4” can be played back such as
DVD VIDEO Video CD/Super Video CD shown below.
Examples of DVD VIDEO labels which can be played back using
this unit.
Audio CD 2 3 123
CD-DA files ALL 4 45 4 5 456
Marks of discs in this instruction manual

● The following discs also can be played back. Allows operation with a Allows operation with a
• DVD-R/RW discs recorded in DVD VIDEO format and DVD VIDEO disc. CD-R/RW disc.
finalized.
• CD-R/RW discs recorded in Super Video CD, Video CD or Allows operation with a Allows operation with a
Audio CD format and finalized. Video CD disc. SVCD disc.
• CD-R/RW discs recorded in MP3 format in accordance with Allows operation with a Allows operation with a
the “ISO 9660” format. (See page 51 for details.) disc including MP3 files. disc including JPEG
• CD-R/RW discs recorded in JPEG format in accordance with files.
the “ISO 9660” format. (See page 50 for details.)
Allows operation with
● Discs other than the above cannot be played back.
an Audio CD disc.
● Operation and audio quality of this unit are not guaranteed for
discs that do not conform to the Compact Disc specification
(CD-DA).
Before you play back a CD, check for the CD logo and read
DVD VIDEO Marks
the notes on the package to confirm that it conforms to the Sometimes marks are printed on a DVD disc and/or on its
Compact Disc specification. packaging to indicate information regarding the contents and
● Depending on the intentions of the author of the software, functions of a disc. Check marks indicating the contents and
recording conditions of DVD discs and Video CD discs may functions of a disc. Note, however, that in some cases a disc may
be restricted. Since this unit plays back discs according to the not include a mark even for a function it supports.
intentions of the author of the software as indicated on the
disc, some functions may not operate as commanded. Marks related to video
● When switching from the first layer to the second layer of
double-layered DVD VIDEO discs, the image and sound may Number of subtitles Number of angles
be momentarily distorted. This is not a malfunction.
Unplayable Discs Recorded under the

standard 4:3 aspect
Screen includes black
bands at top and
The following types of discs cannot be played using this unit. ratio bottom of image
Do not attempt to play back any kind of disc that is damaged which has a standard
(cracked, warped, or repaired with adhesive tape) or discs in 4:3 aspect ratio (letter
unusual shapes (heart-shaped, octagonal, or other forms). If such box)
discs are accidentally played back, it may cause noise that can
lead to speaker damage. Video playback is in Wide video mode (16:9) on
● CD-ROM discs (including PHOTO-CD) wide televisions, but in letter box on televisions
● DVD AUDIO discs with standard 4:3 aspect ratio.
● Super Audio CDs (SACD)
● DVD-RW discs recorded in VR format Video playback is in Wide video mode (16:9) on
● DVD-RAM wide televisions, but pan and scan is used on
● Discs which have a region number other than “4” televisions with standard 4:3 aspect ratio (either
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Marks related to audio 2 Place the disc.
Place the disc in the disc tray with
Number of audio tracks the label side facing up.
● Since disc size changes depending on
the disc to be played back, be sure to
Dolby Digital mark correctly align the disc with the
Dolby Laboratories has developed a digital grooves for its size. If the disc is not in
surround system for the home. This mark its groove, it may be scratched or
indicates that you may enjoy 5.1-channel otherwise damaged.
audio (front left and right, center, rear left and ● To insert an 8 cm disc, place it according to the inner groove.
right, and a channel for LFE (Low-Frequency
Effects)).
Care and Handling of Discs
DTS (Digital Theater System)
You can enjoy DTS audio if you connect an
How to handle discs
amplifier with a built-in DTS decoder to the When handling a disc, do not
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT connector of the unit. touch the surface of the disc.
Since discs are made of
plastic, they are easily
File Structure of Discs damaged. If a disc gets dirty,
dusty, scratched or warped,
DVD VIDEO the images and sound will not
Typically, DVD VIDEO discs are made up of larger units called be picked up correctly, and such a disc may cause the unit to
“titles”. Each title has a number (title number) that can be used malfunction.
to select desired titles. Titles are further divided into units called
“chapters”. Each chapter has a number (chapter number) that
Label side
can also be used to select desired chapters. Note that some discs Do not damage the label side, stick paper to or use any adhesive
are not divided into titles and chapters. on its surface.
Storage
Title1 Title2
Make sure that discs are kept in their cases. If discs are piled on
top of one another without their protective cases, they can be
Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 1 Chapter 2 damaged. Do not put discs in a location where they may be
exposed to direct sunlight, or in a place where the humidity or
temperature is high. Avoid leaving discs in your car!
Maintenance of discs
Audio CD/Video CD If there are fingerprints or other dirt adhering
Typically, Audio CD discs are divided into separate tracks each to a disc, wipe with a soft dry cloth, moving
containing one song. Each track is assigned a number. For from the center outwards.
example, the third track is Track 3. The same is true for Video If a disc is difficult to clean, wipe with a
CD discs. cloth moistened with water. Never use
Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 record cleaners, petrol, alcohol or any anti-
static agents.
NOTE: CAUTION
Video CD discs that support Playback Control (PBC) Sometimes during playback, noise or images may be garbled.
The still image or motion image which follows a menu screen is This is sometimes due to the disc. (It may not be up to
called a “scene”. Each scene has a scene number. industry standards.)
For more details, refer to “Locating a desired scene using the These symptoms are caused by the discs, not by the
menu of a Video CD with PBC” (墌 pg. 33). malfunction of the unit.
Placing a Disc
1 Open the disc tray.
Press x on the DVD deck to open the disc tray.
● Pressing the button again closes
the disc tray.
● Do not block the disc tray with
your hand while it is opening or
closing as this may result in
hardware failure.
● Do not place unplayable discs or
any object other than a disc in
the disc tray.
● Do not press down strongly on the disc tray or place any heavy
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6 EN INDEX
FRONT VIEW
A STANDBY/ON Button (1) 墌 pg. 13 M Front Display Panel 墌 pg. 7

B VCR Indicator 墌 pg. 19, 22 N Record Button (7) 墌 pg. 22
C Cassette Loading Slot O Rewind Button (3) 墌 pg. 19, 20, 34
D VCR/DVD Button 墌 pg. 19, 22, 32 P Fast Forward Button (5) 墌 pg. 19, 20, 33
E Disc Tray Q Programme Button (PR +/–) 墌 pg. 22
F DVD Indicator 墌 pg. 32 R REC LINK Button 墌 pg. 31
G Stop Button (8) 墌 pg. 19, 22, 32
H Play Button (4) 墌 pg. 19, 32 To access covered
I DVD Open/Close Button (x) 墌 pg. 32 connectors or buttons, pull
J Cassette Eject Button (x) 墌 pg. 19, 22 and open the cover.
K Video/Audio Input Connectors (VIDEO/AUDIO)
墌 pg. 56
L Infrared Beam Receiving Window
REAR VIEW
INPUT
(L-1)
S VIDEO
Y
VIDEO VIDEO
DVD PB
AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO
PR
OUTPUT
COMPONENT OUTPUT
VIDEO OUT
DVD DVD/VCR
A Region Number Label 墌 pg. 4 G Digital Audio Output Connector

B Mains Power Cord 墌 pg. 9 (DIGITAL AUDIO OUT)* 墌 pg. 59, 63
C S-Video Output Connector H Component Video Output Connectors
(S-VIDEO OUTPUT)* (COMPONENT VIDEO OUT)*
D Audio/Video Output Connector I Audio Output Connectors (AUDIO OUT (L/R))*
(AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUT) J Remote Pause Connector (PAUSE) 墌 pg. 57
E L-1 Input Connector (INPUT (L-1)) 墌 pg. 9, 57 K Antenna Output Connector (ANTENNA OUT) 墌 pg. 9
F Antenna Input Connector (ANTENNA IN) 墌 pg. 9
* These connectors are only for DVD deck.

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FRONT DISPLAY PANEL
A Progressive Mode Indicator E VCR Mode Indicator

B Timer (#) Indicator 墌 pg. 27, 28 F Cassette Type Indicator
C Satellite Auto Recording Indicator (N) 墌 pg. 30 G Tape Remaining Time Indicator 墌 pg. 23
D Channel/Clock Display H DVD Mode Indicator
Mode Display (L-1 or F-1)
Counter Display
Tape Speed (SP/LP or EP*) 墌 pg. 22
* EP is for NTSC only.
Multi-information window*
* The current group/title/track/chapter number(s), time and status
information.
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (VHS deck)

If you press – –:– – on the remote control when “O.S.D.” I Type of Broadcast 墌 pg. 24
is set to “ON” (墌 pg. 65), various operational indicators J Current Day/Month/Year
appear on the TV screen. K Clock Display
For On-screen display for DVD deck, refer to “Using the L Channel Position Number and Station Name/Auxiliary
on-screen bar” (墌 pg. 37). Input Indicator (L-1 or F-1)
M “Cassette Loaded” Mark
A Operation Mode Indicators

B Tape Speed (SP/LP or EP*)
C Colour System Indicator 墌 pg. 65
D Tape Direction
E Counter Display
F Tape Remaining Time Indicator 墌 pg. 23
G Audio Mode Display 墌 pg. 21
H Tape Position Indicator
The tape position indicator
appears on the TV screen
when you press 3 or
5 from the Stop mode or
perform an Index Search.
(墌 pg. 20) The position of
“q” in relation to “0”
(beginning) or “+” (end)
shows you where you are
on the tape.
Beginning End
NOTE:
Depending on the type of tape being used, the tape position
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8 EN INDEX (cont.)
VCR Button 墌 pg. 19, 22
REMOTE CONTROL A
B TV/VCR/DVD switch 墌 pg. 14
C Menu Button (MENU) 墌 pg. 32
D Auto Tracking Button 墌 pg. 21
Tape Speed Button SP/LP or EP* (p) 墌 pg. 22
Top Menu Button (TOP MENU) 墌 pg. 32
E Stop Time Button (STOP +/–) 墌 pg. 27
Play Set Up Button (PLAY SETUP) 墌 pg. 37
Title Button (TITLE) 墌 pg. 52, 55
F Start Time Button (START +/–) 墌 pg. 28
Repeat Button (REPEAT) 墌 pg. 38, 39, 52
Zooming Button (ZOOM) 墌 pg. 35
G Number Keys 墌 pg. 22, 26, 40, 52, 55
H Daily Button (DAILY) 墌 pg. 26, 28
I VPS/PDC Button
*Does not function with this unit.
J Reset Button (0000) 墌 pg. 23
Cancel Button (&) 墌 pg. 29
K Play Button (4) 墌 pg. 19, 32
L Rewind Button (3) 墌 pg. 19, 20, 32
M Stop Button (8) 墌 pg. 19, 22, 32
N Record Button (7) 墌 pg. 22
O Reverse Skip/Index Button (2) 墌 pg. 20, 33
Review Button ( ) 墌 pg. 21
P rt Button 墌 pg. 13
TV/VCR Programme Button (TV/VCR PR +/–)
墌 pg. 61
Q Set Up Menu Button (SET UP MENU) 墌 pg. 14
R 3D-PHONIC Button 墌 pg. 35
S TV Volume Button (TV %+/–) 墌 pg. 61
T DVD Button 墌 pg. 32
U STANDBY/ON Button (1) 墌 pg. 13
V TV Muting Button (^) 墌 pg. 61
Audio Monitor Button (A.MONITOR) 墌 pg. 21
W TV/VCR Button 墌 pg. 23
X Date Button (DATE +/–) 墌 pg. 27
Subtitle Button (SUB TITLE) 墌 pg. 42
Buttons with a small dot on the left side of the name can also Angle Button (ANGLE) 墌 pg. 43
be used to operate your TV. (墌 pg. 61) * With this button, you can also adjust the brightness of front
display panel and illumination on the unit.
How To Use +: brightens the display
The remote control can operate most of your unit’s functions, –: darkens the display
as well as basic functions of TV sets of JVC and other brands. Y Programme Button (PR +/–) 墌 pg. 22
(墌 pg. 60) Z Programming Button (PROG) 墌 pg. 26, 28
● Point the remote control toward the receiving window. a Timer Button (#) 墌 pg. 27, 28
● The maximum operating distance of the remote control is
about 8 m.
b Weekly Button (WEEKLY) 墌 pg. 27, 28
c Programme Check Button (") 墌 pg. 29
NOTES: Return Button (RETURN) 墌 pg. 33
● When inserting the batteries, be sure to insert in the correct d Automatic Satellite Programming Button (REC LINK)
directions as indicated under the battery cover. 墌 pg. 30
● If the remote control doesn’t work properly, remove its e Auxiliary Button (AUX) 墌 pg. 56
batteries, wait a short time, replace the batteries and then try f Fast Forward Button (5) 墌 pg. 19, 20, 34
again. g Pause Button (9) 墌 pg. 20, 22, 32
h Forward Skip/Index Button (6) 墌 pg. 20, 33
i OK Button 墌 pg. 12
j w e Button 墌 pg. 14
k Display Button (– –:– –) 墌 pg. 23
l Skip Search Button ( ) 墌 pg. 20
DVD Picture Button (DVD PICTURE) 墌 pg. 36

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INSTALLING YOUR NEW UNIT EN 9

It’s essential that your unit be properly connected.
Basic Connections THESE STEPS MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE ANY
VIDEO OPERATION CAN BE PERFORMED.
TV aerial cable
A Check the contents.
Make sure the package contains all of the accessories
Mains outlet listed in “SPECIFICATIONS” on page 78.
Mains power cord AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUT

B Situate the unit.
Place the unit on a stable, horizontal surface.
DVD
Y
PB
S VIDEO
AUDIO
VIDEO
AUDIO
INPUT
(L-1)
VIDEO
AUDIO
C Connect the unit to TV.
PR
OUTPUT
The connection method you use depends on the type of
COMPONENT OUTPUT
VIDEO OUT
DVD DVD/VCR TV you have.
Back of unit
RF Connection
ANTENNA IN
8 To connect to a TV with NO AV input connectors —
A Disconnect the TV aerial cable from the TV.
ANTENNA OUT B Connect the TV aerial cable to the ANTENNA IN
connector on the rear panel of the unit.
C Connect the provided RF cable between the
To AV input ANTENNA OUT connector on the rear panel of the
connectors unit and the TV’s aerial connector.
AV Connection
8 To connect to a TV with AV input connectors —
TV If your TV is equipped with a AV input connectors,
To aerial terminal perform AV connection to improve picture quality during
(provided) tape playback.
A Connect the aerial, unit and TV as per “RF
Connection”.
B Connect an optional AV cable between the AUDIO /
VIDEO OUT connectors on the rear panel of the unit
and the TV’s AV input connectors.
D Connect the unit to mains.

Plug the end of the mains power cord into a mains outlet.
After the connection is completed, perform “Video

Channel Set” on page 12.

10 EN INSTALLING YOUR NEW UNIT (cont.)
S-VIDEO Connection
(DVD deck)
Back of TV AUDIO IN connectors
S Video cable
S-VIDEO IN (not provided)
connector
Audio cable
Aerial connector (not provided) TV aerial
cable
Mains outlet S VIDEO

OUT
Mains
power cord
INPUT
(L-1)
S VIDEO
Y
VIDEO VIDEO
DVD PB
AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO
PR
OUTPUT
COMPONENT OUTPUT
VIDEO OUT
DVD DVD/VCR
Back of unit
AUDIO OUT
RF cable (provided)
8To connect to a TV with S-VIDEO/AUDIO IN NOTES:

connectors . . . ● You can obtain high-quality S-VHS pictures.
● If your TV is not stereo-capable, use the unit’s AUDIO OUT
A Connect the unit to TV.

connectors to connect to an audio amplifier for Hi-Fi stereo
sound reproduction.
● For switching the TV’s mode, refer to the instruction manual of
A Connect the aerial, unit and TV as per “RF your television.
Connection”. (墌 pg. 12)
B Connect the unit’s S VIDEO OUT connector to the
TV’s S-VIDEO IN connector. After the connection is completed, perform “Video
C Connect the unit’s AUDIO OUT connectors to the Channel Set” on page 12.
TV’s AUDIO IN connectors.
B Connect the unit to mains.


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Component Video Connection
(DVD deck)
ATTENTION
Be sure to connect the unit’s VIDEO OUT or S VIDEO OUT connector to the TV’s VIDEO IN or S-VIDEO IN connector.
AUDIO IN connectors
Back of TV
S Video cable
(not provided)
COMPONENT VIDEO IN connector

Audio cable
(not provided)
TV aerial
Component Video cable cable
(not provided)
Aerial connector
Mains outlet
Mains
power cord
INPUT
(L-1)
S VIDEO
Y
VIDEO VIDEO
DVD PB
AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO
PR
OUTPUT
COMPONENT OUTPUT
VIDEO OUT
DVD DVD/VCR
Back of unit
COMPONENT AUDIO OUT
VIDEO OUT
RF cable (provided)
8To connect to a TV with COMPONENT VIDEO IN NOTES:

connectors . . . ● You can obtain high-quality component video pictures.
● If your TV is not stereo-capable, use the unit’s AUDIO OUT
A Connect the unit to TV.

connectors to connect to an audio amplifier for Hi-Fi stereo
sound reproduction.
● For switching the TV’s mode, refer to the instruction manual of
A Connect the aerial, unit and TV as per “AV your television.
Connection” or “S-VIDEO Connection”. (墌 pg. 10,12)
B Connect the unit’s COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
connectors to the TV’s COMPONENT VIDEO IN After the connection is completed, perform “Video
connectors. Channel Set” on page 12.
C Connect the unit’s AUDIO OUT connectors to the
TV’s AUDIO IN connectors.
B Connect the unit to mains.


12 EN INITIAL SETTINGS
Video Channel Set C Set the video channel.

Video channel (RF output channel) is the channel on which your With AV Connection
TV receives picture and sound signals from the unit through the
RF cable. Press OK, then press PR – until the front display panel
shows “– –”.
Before performing the following steps:
● Make sure there is no cassette inserted in the unit and the
power is off.
● Now the video channel is set to off.
A Access the Video Channel Set mode. With RF Connection

Set your TV to UHF channel 36.
Hold down 8 on the unit until the front display panel ● If the two vertical white bars appear
shows the following. clearly on the TV screen as shown on
the right, press OK and then go to
step D.
● If the two vertical white bars do not
B Set the TV system (RF Connection only)

appear clearly, press OK and then
PR + or – to set the unit to a vacant channel between 28 and
60 which is not occupied by any local station in your area.
Press PR + or – on the remote control to set the (Example) If channel 50 is available in your area
appropriate TV system that matches the system of TV
being used (refer to the table below).
Then set your TV to UHF channel 50 and check if the two
vertical white bars appear clearly on the TV screen ; if so, go to
step D. If not, re-set the unit to another vacant channel and try
1:B/G 2:D/K 3:I 4:H again.
Major Countries/Areas TV System
NOTES:
New Zealand, Kuwait, U.A.E., B/G ● If you set the unit to a channel which is occupied by a local
Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand, station or has neighbouring channels that are occupied by
Malaysia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, local stations, the picture reception quality will be affected
Morocco, Lebanon, Iraq
and some interference noise will appear on the TV screen. Be
China, Mongolia, Russia D/K sure to select a vacant channel which has no broadcast on
neighbouring channels.
Hong Kong I
● If you cannot obtain the two vertical white bars clearly with
Australia H any channel between 28 and 60, consult your JVC dealer.
D Exit the Video Channel Set mode.

Press OK on the remote control.
● If Auto Setup (墌 pg. 13) or Tuner Set (墌 pg. 70) has not
previously been performed, the Clock Set screen appears and
Auto Setup takes place automatically.
With AV Connection
To view picture signals from the unit, set your TV to its
AV mode.
With RF Connection
The channel on which the TV screen in step C
appears clearly is your video channel.
To view picture signals from the unit, set your TV to
the video channel.

EN 13
Auto Set Up D Set the year.
Press rt to set the year, then press SET UP MENU.
The Auto Set Up simplifies installation by guiding you ● Press and hold rt to change the year by 1 year.
through the procedures of setting the clock and tuner
channels – simply follow the on-screen menus that appear.
E Select the TV system.
Press rt to place the pointer next to the appropriate TV
system (refer to the table below).
Australia, New Zealand, Kuwait, B/G

U.A.E., Indonesia, Singapore,
Thailand, Malaysia, Iran, Saudi Arabia,
Egypt, Morocco, Lebanon, Iraq
China, Mongolia, Russia D/K

Hong Kong I
F Start Auto Channel Set.

Press OK or e.
DO NOT press any button on the unit or remote

control while Auto Set Up is in progress.
Auto Channel Set is performed next. Auto Channel Set scans

all the channels that are receivable by your unit. During Auto
Channel Set, the channel numbers are displayed as they are
scanned and set.
● As Auto Set Up progresses, the

“q” mark on the TV screen
moves from left to right. AUTO CH SET
Before starting, make sure of the following: ● When Auto Set Up is
● The TV aerial cable should be connected to the unit. completed, the lowest position
PLEASE WAIT
● The unit’s mains power cord should be connected to a number will appear on the front
mains outlet. display panel. If “SCAN START FINISH
● The “Video Channel Set“ (墌 pg. 12) should be performed COMPLETED -NO SIGNAL-” ❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚–––––––
and the TV should be set to its AV mode (with AV is diplayed on the TV screen,
connection 墌 pg. 9) or UHF channel (with RF connection make sure that the aerial cable
墌 pg. 9). is connected to the unit properly and press OK on the remote
● Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch to the right. control. The unit will try Auto Set Up again.
A Turn on the unit. NOTES:

● If there is a power cut, or if you press 1 or SET UP MENU
while Auto Set Up is in progress, Auto Set Up will be
Press 1 on the unit or remote control. The Clock Set interrupted; be sure to turn off the unit power once and try
screen appears on the TV screen. again from step A.
● If no sound accompanies the picture or the audio sounds
B Set the time.

unnatural on some channels that have been stored by Auto Set
Up, the TV system setting for those channels may be incorrect.
Select the appropriate TV system for those channels.
Press rt to set the hour, (“TV System Selection — When you see the picture but the
then press OK or e. audio can’t be heard or sounds unnatural” 墌 pg. 72).
● Press and hold rt to change
the time by 30 minutes.
ATTENTION
If you perform Auto Set Up successfully during installation,
there’s no need to separately perform the Clock Set or
Channel Set procedures, but if adjustments become
necessary, they can be performed as follows:
● Tuner setting 墌 pg. 70
● Clock setting 墌 pg. 18
C Set the date. After “Auto Set Up” is completed, perform “Monitor
Press rt to set the date, then press OK or e. Set (DVD deck)” on page 14.
● Press and hold rt to change the date by 15 days.

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14 EN INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)
Monitor Set B Select the DVD deck.

On the unit
(DVD deck) Press VCR/DVD repeatedly so that the DVD indicator
You can select the monitor type depending on the TV lights up.
used when you play back DVD VIDEO discs recorded for On the remote control
wide-screen TVs. Press DVD so that the DVD indicator lights up.
For the multi colour system TV
When you use a multi colour system TV, you can change
the colour system of this unit automatically by selecting
“MULTI” options as the monitor type. In this case, the
C Access the DVD Set Up menu screen.
A Press SET UP MENU.
setting of this unit is changed to match the colour system B Press w e to select
PICTURE
MONITOR TYPE 4:3LB
of the loaded disc regardless the TV system setting. “ PICTURE”. PICTURE SOURCE AUTO
(墌 “ATTENTION” below)
SCREEN SAVER ON
MP3 / JPEG MP3
ATTENTION SELECT
OK
USE TO SELECT, USE OK TO CONFIRM.
TO EXIT, PRESS [SET UP MENU].
How to change the TV system

Press and hold 8 for more than 3 seconds to change the
DVD colour system between PAL and NTSC.
The current colour system is displayed on the front display
panel for about 3 seconds.
D Select the mode.
Press rt to move H to
“MONITOR TYPE”, then
PICTURE
MONITOR TYPE 4:3LB
● Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV press OK. PICTURE SOURCE
SCREEN SAVER
AUTO
ON
mode). MP3 / JPEG MP3
● Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch to the right.

SELECT USE TO SELECT, USE OK TO CONFIRM.
OK TO EXIT, PRESS [SET UP MENU].
E Select the mode setting.

Press rt to select the desired setting, then press OK.
F Return to the normal screen.

Press SET UP MENU.
* The default setting is bold in the table below.
8 MONITOR TYPE
16:9 NORMAL / 16:9 MULTI NORMAL
(Wide television conversion):
Select this when the aspect ratio of your TV is fixed to 16:9
(wide TV). The unit automatically adjusts the screen width of
the output signal correctly when playing back a picture
whose aspect ratio is 4:3.
16:9 AUTO / 16:9 MULTI AUTO
(Wide television conversion):
Select this when the aspect ratio of your TV is 16:9 (wide
TV).
4:3 LB / 4:3 MULTI LB (Letter Box conversion):
Select this when the aspect ratio of your TV is 4:3
(conventional TV). While viewing a wide screen picture, the
A Turn on the unit.

black bars appear on the top and the bottom of the screen.
4:3 PS / 4:3 MULTI PS (Pan&Scan):
Select this when the aspect ratio of your TV is 4:3
Press 1. (conventional TV). While viewing a wide screen picture, the
black bars do not appear; however, the left and right edges
of the pictures will not be shown on the screen.
By pressing 8 button for 3 seconds on Remote, you can

switch colour system (PAL/NTSC).

EN 15
Pan&Scan/Letter Box
In general, DVD VIDEO disc are produced for a wide-screen
TV with 16:9 aspect ratio.
Material with this ratio will not fit to a TV with 4:3 aspect
ratio. There are two styles to display the image, “Pan&Scan”
and “Letter Box”.
Pan&Scan
The right and left side of the image are
cut off. The image fills the screen.
Letter Box
Black bands appear at the top and
bottom of the image. The image itself
appears in 16:9 aspect ratio.
NOTES:
● Even if ”4:3 PS” or ”4:3 MULTI PS” is selected, the screen size
may become ”4:3 LB” or ”4:3 MULTI LB” with some DVD
VIDEO. This depends on how they are recorded.
● When you select ”16:9 NORMAL”or ”16:9 MULTI NORMAL”
for a picture whose aspect ratio is 4:3, the picture slightly
changes due to the process for converting the picture width.

Menu/Audio/Subtitle Language Set

Language Some DVD discs contain the DVD menu display, audio,
subtitle in multiple languages. With these discs, you can
(DVD deck) set the default language as you like.
● The procedure shows how to set “MENU LANGUAGE”
● Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV on the DVD menu screen as an example.
A Turn on the unit.

mode).
Press 1.
On-screen Language Set
This DVD deck offers you the choice to view on-screen
messages in 3 different languages. You can change the
B Select the DVD deck.
On the unit
language setting manually as required. Press VCR/DVD repeatedly so that the DVD indicator
lights up.
A Turn on the unit. On the remote control

Press DVD so that the DVD indicator lights up.
Press 1.
B Select the DVD deck. C Access the DVD Set Up menu screen.
On the unit B Press w e to select LANGUAGE
MENU LANGUAGE ENGLISH
Press VCR/DVD repeatedly so that the DVD indicator “ LANGUAGE”. AUDIO LANGUAGE
SUBTITLE
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
lights up. ON SCREEN LANGUAGE ENGLISH
On the remote control SELECT USE TO SELECT, USE OK TO CONFIRM.
Press DVD so that the DVD indicator lights up. OK TO EXIT, PRESS [SET UP MENU].

A Press SET UP MENU. D Select the mode.
B Press w e to select LANGUAGE
Press rt to move H to
“MENU LANGUAGE”, then
LANGUAGE
“ LANGUAGE”. AUDIO LANGUAGE
SUBTITLE
ENGLISH
ENGLISH MENU LANGUAGE ENGLISH
ON SCREEN LANGUAGE ENGLISH

press OK. AUDIO LANGUAGE
SUBTITLE
ENGLISH
ENGLISH


D Select the mode.

Press rt to move H to “ON
SCREEN LANGUAGE”, then
LANGUAGE
● See “Language Code List” (墌 pg. 17).
press OK. AUDIO LANGUAGE

SUBTITLE
ENGLISH
ENGLISH


Press SET UP MENU.
E Select the mode setting. NOTE:

When the selected language is not available on the disc, the
disc’s default menu language is played back.

Press SET UP MENU.

EN 17
Language Code List
AA Afar IK Inupiak RN Kirundi
AB Abkhazian IN Indonesian RO Rumanian
AF Afrikaans IS Icelandic RU Russian
AM Ameharic IW Hebrew RW Kinyarwanda
AR Arabic JI Yiddish SA Sanskrit
AS Assamese JW Javanese SD Sindhi
AY Aymara KA Georgian SG Sangho
AZ Azerbaijani KK Kazakh SH Serbo-Croatian
BA Bashkir KL Greenlandic SI Singhalese
BE Byelorussian KM Cambodian SK Slovak
BG Bulgarian KN Kannada SL Slovenian
BH Bihari KO Korean (KOR) SM Samoan
BI Bislama KS Kashmiri SN Shona
BN Bengali, Bangla KU Kurdish SO Somali
BO Tibetan KY Kirghiz SQ Albanian
BR Breton LA Latin SR Serbian
CA Catalan LN Lingala SS Siswati
CO Corsican LO Laothian ST Sesotho
CS Czech LT Lithuanian SU Sundanese
CY Welsh LV Latvian, Lettish SV Swedish
DA Danish MG Malagasy SW Swahili
DZ Bhutani MI Maori TA Tamil
EL Greek MK Macedonian TE Telugu
EO Esperanto ML Malayalam TG Tajik
ET Estonian MN Mongolian TH Thai
EU Basque MO Moldavian TI Tigrinya
FA Persian MR Marathi TK Turkmen
FI Finnish MS Malay (MAY) TL Tagalog
FJ Fiji MT Maltese TN Setswana
FO Faroese MY Burmese TO Tonga
FY Frisian NA Nauru TR Turkish
GA Irish NE Nepali TS Tsonga
GD Scots Gaelic NL Dutch TT Tatar
GL Galician NO Norwegian TW Twi
GN Guarani OC Occitan UK Ukrainian
GU Gujarati OM (Afan) Oromo UR Urdu
HA Hausa OR Oriya UZ Uzbek
HI Hindi PA Panjabi VI Vietnamese
HR Croatian PL Polish VO Volapuk
HU Hungarian PS Pashto, Pushto WO Wolof
HY Armenian PT Portuguese XH Xhosa
IA Interlingua QU Quechua YO Yoruba
IE Interlingue RM Rhaeto-Romance ZU Zulu

Clock Set D Access the Clock Set screen.

Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “CLOCK
● Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV SET”, then press OK or e. The Clock Set screen appears.
mode).
E Set the date and time.

Press rt to set the time, then press OK or e. The
“DATE” display begins blinking. Repeat the same
procedure to set the date and year.
● When you set the time, press and hold rt to change the time
by 30 minutes.
● When you set the date, press and hold rt to change the date
by 15 days.
NOTE:
If the year digits are automatically cleared, it is possible that you
have input February 29th in a non-leap year. Input the correct
data.
F Start the clock operation.

Press SET UP MENU.
A Turn on the unit. To make corrections anytime during the process

Press OK or e repeatedly until the item you want to
change blinks, then press rt.
Press 1.
B Select the VHS deck.

On the unit
Press VCR/DVD repeatedly so that the VCR indicator
lights up.
On the remote control
Press VCR so that the VCR indicator lights up.
C Access
screen.
the Main Menu screen, then Initial Set
Press SET UP MENU. Press rt to place the pointer next

to “INITIAL SET”, then press OK or e.

Filename [XV3AA_07S-VHS.fm]
OPERATIONS ON VHS DECK EN 19

Basic Playback A Load a cassette.
Make sure the window side is
up, the rear label side is
● Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV facing you and the arrow on
mode). the front of the cassette is
● Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch to the right. pointed toward the unit.
● Do not apply too much
pressure when inserting.
● If the record safety tab has been removed, playback begins
automatically. Although the DVD deck is selected, the VHS
deck is selected automatically if the DVD deck is in stop
mode.
● Select the appropriate colour system with “PAL/MESECAM“
and “NTSC“ in Function Set. (墌 pg. 65)
● The unit’s power comes on automatically and the counter is
reset to 0:00:00.

On the unit
lights up.
C Find the programme start point.

If the tape is advanced past the start point, press 3. To
go forward, press 5.
D Start playback.
Press 4. “BEST” appears blinking on the front display
panel during automatic tracking. (墌 pg. 24)
E Stop playback.
Press 8. Then press x on the VHS deck to remove the
cassette.
Clean the video heads using a dry cleaning Usable cassettes

cassette — ECL-3F — when: ● Compact VHS
camcorder
● Rough, poor picture appears while a tape is played back. recordings can be
● The picture is unclear or no picture appears. played on this unit.
● “USE CLEANING CASSETTE” appears on the screen (only Simply place the
with “O.S.D.” set to “ON”). (墌 pg. 65) recorded cassette
into a VHS Cassette
NOTE: Adapter and it can be used just like any full-sized VHS
The heads get dirty in the following cases: cassette.
● in an environment prone to extreme temperature or ● This video recorder is equipped with SQPB (S-VHS QUASI
humidity PLAYBACK) that lets you watch tapes recorded in the
● in a dusty environment S-VHS format and the SP mode with regular VHS
● flaw, dirt or mold on video tapes resolution.
● continuous usage for a long time * SQPB does not deliver Super VHS resolution.
● This video recorder can record on regular VHS and Super
VHS cassettes. However, it will record regular VHS signals
only.
* S-VHS recording is not possible with this recorder.

20 EN OPERATIONS ON VHS DECK (cont.)
Skip Search
Playback Features During playback, press 1 to 6 times to skip over
unwanted sections.
Each press initiates a 30-second period of fast-motion
● Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV playback. Normal playback resumes automatically.
mode).
To resume normal playback during a Skip Search,
press 4.
ATTENTION
In the search, still, slow-motion or frame-by-frame playback
mode, Index Search
● the picture will be distorted.
● the noise bars will appear. Your unit automatically marks index codes at the beginning of
● there may be a loss of colour. each recording. This function gives you quick access to any one
● you cannot hear the sound. of 9 index codes in either direction.
NOTE:
Before starting, make sure the unit is in the Stop mode.
Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame Activate Index Search.
Playback Press 2 or 6. “2 1” or “6 1” is displayed on
the TV screen and search begins in the corresponding
1 Pause during playback. direction.
Press 9. ● To access index codes 2 Current position
● If there is vertical jitter, press PR +/– on the remote control to through 9, press 2 or
correct the picture. 6 repeatedly until the
correct index number is
2 Activate frame-by-frame playback. displayed.
Example:
Press 9. To locate the beginning of B
from the current position, Index number
NOTE: press 2 twice.
Still picture playback stops automatically after 5 minutes to To locate the beginning of
protect the heads. D from the current position, press 6 once.
● When the specified index code is located, playback begins
Slow Motion automatically.
During still picture, press and hold 9 for 2 seconds, then

release. Press 9 and release again to return to still Next Function Memory
picture. The Next Function Memory “tells” the unit what to do after
● Press 3 or 5 alternately, to change direction between rewinding. Before continuing, make sure the unit is in the Stop
reverse and forward slow motion. mode.
a- For Automatic Start Of Playback
NOTE: Press 3, then press 4 within 2 seconds.
During slow motion playback, some noise may appear on the TV
screen. Press PR + or – on the remote control to eliminate the b- For Automatic Power Off
noises. Press 3, then press 1 within 2 seconds.
c- For Automatic Timer Standby
Press 3, then press # within 2 seconds.
Variable Speed Search d- For Automatic Cassette Ejection After Tape Rewind
During playback, press 5 for forward variable speed Press 3, then press x within 2 seconds.
search, or 3 for reverse variable speed search.
● The speed changes for each direction by pressing 3 or 5
repeatedly.
When pressing 5: +5x{+7x
When pressing 3: –1x]–5x{–7x
(Once 3 is pressed, reverse search starts in –1x normal
playback speed. After this process, each press of 3 changes
the search speed between –5x and –7x.)
NOTE:
The search speed changes in the same way for SP and LP mode.
To resume normal playback, press 4.

EN 21
Manual Tracking
Your unit is equipped with automatic tracking
control. During playback, you can override this
and adjust the tracking manually by pressing the
PR buttons.
1 Override automatic tracking.

During playback, press p on the remote
control.
2 Adjust the tracking manually.

Press PR + or – on the remote control.
● Press p again to return to automatic tracking.
NOTE:
When a new tape is inserted, the unit enters the automatic
tracking mode automatically.
Soundtrack Selection
Your unit is capable of recording three soundtracks (HI-FI L,
Instant ReView HI-FI R and NORM) and will play back the one you select.
Simply by pressing a single button, the unit power comes on, During Playback
rewinds, and begins playback of the last timer-recorded Pressing A.MONITOR changes the soundtrack as follows:
programme. If you have several programmes recorded, you can
easily access any of them. TRACK
USE
On-Screen Display
NOTE:
Before starting, make sure that the unit is off and that the Timer HI FI
For Hi-Fi stereo tapes
mode is disengaged. Lj hR
HI FI
Activate Instant ReView. Lj
For main audio of Bilingual tapes
Press . The unit power comes on and the unit
searches for the index code indicating the start of the last HI FI
For sub audio of Bilingual tapes
hR
timer-recorded programme. Once it’s found, playback
begins automatically. NORM For audio-dubbed tapes
● To watch the first of the 3 programmes, press three
NORM
times. The unit searches and begins playback automatically. For audio-dubbed tapes
HI FI
You can access a programme as far as 9 index codes away
from the current tape position.
NOTES:
● “HIFI L j h R” should normally be selected. In this mode,
Repeat Playback Hi-Fi stereo tapes are played back in stereo, and the normal
audio track is played back automatically for tapes with only
Your unit can automatically play back the whole tape 100 times normal audio.
repeatedly. ● For instructions on recording stereo and bilingual
programmes, refer to page 24.
1 Start playback. ● “O.S.D.” must be set to “ON” or the on-screen displays will
Press 4. not appear. (墌 pg. 65)
2 Activate Repeat Playback.

Press 4 and hold for over 5 seconds, then release.
● The Play indicator ($) on the front display panel blinks slowly.
● After playing back a tape 100 times, the unit stops
automatically.
3 Stop Repeat Playback.

Press 8 at any time.
● Pressing 4, 3, 5 or 9 also stops Repeat Playback.
NOTE:
Repeat playback is not possible with a cassette recorded in EP
mode.

Basic Recording D Set the tape speed.

Press p. The current setting appears on the front
display panel or TV screen. Press p again to change
● Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV the setting while the tape speed is displayed on the TV
mode). screen.
● Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch to the right. ● Each time you press p, the mode changes as follows.
SP{LP (or EP*)
E Start recording.
Press and hold 7 and press 4 on the remote control, or
press 7 on the unit.
B.E.S.T. takes place at the beginning of both the first SP and

the first LP recording after inserting the cassette. (墌 pg. 24)
F Pause/Resume recording.
Press 9. Press 4 to resume recording.
● You can select channel during the Record Pause mode.
G Stop recording.
Press 8. Then press x on the VHS deck to remove the
cassette.
Recording Resume Function

If there is a power outage during recording, Instant Timer
Recording or timer recording (墌 pg. 22, 23, 28), the
recording will resume automatically when power is restored
to the unit unless the unit’s memory backup has expired.
Accidental erasure
prevention
A Load a cassette. To prevent accidental recording
on a recorded cassette, remove its
safety tab. To record on it later,
Insert a cassette with the record safety tab intact.
● The unit’s power comes on automatically and the counter is cover the hole with adhesive tape.
Record safety tab
reset to 0:00:00.
● Select the appropriate colour system with “PAL/MESECAM”
and “NTSC” (墌 pg. 65).

On the unit
lights up.
C Choose a programme.
Press PR +/– or the number keys to select the channel
you wish to record.

EN 23
3 Set the recording duration.
Recording Features If you want to record for more than 30 minutes, press 7
to extend the time. Each press extends recording time by
30 minutes.
● Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV
mode). NOTES:
● You can only perform ITR using the 7 button on the unit’s
front panel.
● When the end of the tape is reached during Instant Timer
Recording, the unit is turned off and “䡬” and “$” blink on
the front display panel.
● When the end of the tape is reached during timer recording,
the unit is turned off and “7”, “4” and “#” blink on the front
display panel.
Elapsed Recording Time Indication

1 Set the counter display.
Press – –:– – until a counter reading appears on the front
display panel.
2 Reset the counter.

Press 0000 before starting recording or playback.
● The counter is reset to “0:00:00” and shows the exact elapsed
time as the tape runs. You can check the exact time of a
recording or playback.
Record One Programme While Tape Remaining Time

Watching Another Press – –:– – until the time remaining on the tape
appears.
Once recording is in progress, all you need to do is to set ● The front display panel shows the tape remaining time with
the channel controls on the TV for the station you wish to “z” displayed.
view.
● The programme selected with the TV’s channel controls
appears on the TV screen, while the one selected with the
unit’s PR buttons is recorded on the tape.
NOTE: NOTES:
You can also use the DVD deck in the following cases. Before ● By pressing the – –:– – button, you can change the display to
use, be sure to turn on the unit and select the DVD deck. show the clock time, counter reading or tape remaining time.
● During recording ● When you press – –:– –, the on-screen display appears on the
● During timer recording TV screen for 5 seconds.
● During timer standby mode ● Depending on the type of tape being used, the tape remaining
time reading may not appear right away, or is not correct.
Instant Timer Recording (ITR) “– –:– –” may sometimes appear, or the display may blink on
occasion.
This easy method lets you record for
from 30 minutes to 6 hours (selectable in
30-min. increments), and shuts the unit
off after recording is finished.
1 Start recording.
Press 7 on the unit.
2 Engage the ITR mode.

Press 7 again. “䡬” blinks and “0:30” appears on the
front display panel.

Receiving Stereo and Bilingual

Programmes
B.E.S.T. Picture System
Your unit is equipped with a Sound-Multiplex decoder (A2) and The B.E.S.T. (Biconditional Equalised Signal Tracking)
a Digital stereo sound decoder (NICAM) making reception of system checks the condition of the tape in use during
stereo and bilingual broadcasts possible. playback and recording, and compensates to provide the
When the channel is changed, the type of broadcast being highest-possible playback and recording pictures. You
received will be displayed on the TV screen for a few seconds. can set “B.E.S.T.” to “ON” or “OFF” to your preference.
(墌 pg. 65)
Type of Broadcast Being
On-screen Display
Received
A2 Stereo ST
Playback
A2 Bilingual BIL. The unit assesses the quality of the tape once you initiate
Regular Monaural (none) playback.
NICAM Stereo ST NICAM ● The unit adjusts the playback picture quality based on the
NICAM Bilingual BIL. NICAM quality of the tape in use.
NICAM Monaural NICAM ● B.E.S.T. is active during automatic tracking. “BEST” appears
blinking on the front display panel.
● To listen to a stereo programme, press A.MONITOR until ● “BEST” only appears at the beginning of automatic tracking.
“HIFI L j h R” appears on the TV screen. Even though it doesn’t appear after that, the B.E.S.T. function is
● To listen to a bilingual programme, press A.MONITOR until operative.
“HIFI L j” or “HIFI h R” appears on the TV screen.
● To listen to the standard (Regular Monaural) audio while
receiving a NICAM broadcast, press A.MONITOR until Recording
“NORM” appears on the TV screen. The unit assesses the quality of the tape once you initiate
recording.
NOTE: ● The unit spends approximately 7 seconds assessing the
“O.S.D.” must be set to “ON”, or the on-screen displays will not condition of the tape, then begins recording.
appear. (墌 pg. 65)
To Record Stereo and Bilingual Programmes (A2)
Stereo programmes are automatically recorded in stereo on the
ATTENTION
Since the B.E.S.T. system works before recording actually
Hi-Fi audio track (with the normal audio track recording mixed L
starts, there is a delay of approximately 7 seconds after 7
and R channel sound).
and 4 on the remote control are pressed, or 7 on the unit is
● Bilingual programmes are automatically recorded in bilingual
pressed. To make sure you record the desired scene or
on the Hi-Fi audio track. The main soundtrack will be
programme in its entirety, first perform the following steps:
recorded on the normal audio track.
A Press and hold 9 and press 7 to engage the Record Pause
To Record NICAM Stereo and Bilingual Programmes mode.
The NICAM audio programme will be recorded on the Hi-Fi ● The unit then automatically checks the condition of the
audio track, and the standard audio programme will be recorded tape and, after approximately 7 seconds, re-enters Record
on the normal audio track. Pause mode.
B Press 4 to start recording.
NOTES: If you want to bypass the B.E.S.T. system and begin recording
● If the quality of stereo sound being received is poor, the immediately, set “B.E.S.T.” to “OFF”. (墌 pg. 65)
broadcast will be received in monaural with better quality.
● Before playing back a programme recorded in stereo, or a
bilingual programme, refer to “Soundtrack Selection” on
page 21.

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G-CODE™/SHOWVIEW™ E Enter the Receiving channel position number.
System Setup
Then press rt or number
G-CODE/SHOWVIEW SETUP
keys to input the number of
the unit’s channel position on
which the Guide Program GUIDE PROG TV PROG
The G-CODE timer programming system eliminates the need to 2 5
input channel, date, start and stop time data when setting the number’s broadcast is
timer record function.Simply key in the G-CODE number for the received by the unit. Then
TV programme you wish to record (found in most TV listings) press OK or e.
[0-9] OR [ / ]:SELECT
and the unit's timer is automatically programmed. ● If the satellite broadcast is [MENU] : EXIT
You have to set Guide Program numbers, which are assigned to received on your unit's
each station for purposes of ShowView timer programming, for auxiliary channel “L-1”, select
all the stations stored in your unit's memory to get proper results. “L-1” for the channel position.
Before G-CODE setup you must have performed Auto Setup ● Repeat steps D and E as necessary.
(墌 pg. 13)
IMPORTANT
After setting the Guide Program Numbers, channel positions
may be incorrect if you stored or skipped channels. In this case, Press SET UP MENU.
re-perform Guide Program Number setting.
Guide Program Number
“Guide Program (GUIDE PROG) number” refers to the
INFORMATION assigned TV station numbers,according to broadcast
G-CODE and SHOWVIEW are different trademarks used to area, for G-CODE timer recording. The Guide Program
represent the same easy recording feature, but only the term
numbers can be found in most TV listings.
G-CODE system will be used in the instructions. If you use the
SHOWVIEW system, follow the same instructions listed for
the G-CODE system.
Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV mode).
Guide Program Number Set
A Access the Main Menu screen.

Press SET UP MENU.
B Access the Initial Set screen.

Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to "INITIAL
SETUP", then press OK or e.
C Access the Guide Program Set screen.

Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to "G-CODE/
SHOWVIEW SETUP", then press OK or e.
D Enter the Guide Program number.

Press rt or number keys to G-CODE/SHOWVIEW SETUP
enter the Guide Program
number for the desired
GUIDE PROG TV PROG
station as shown in the TV 2 5
listings. Then press OK or e.
[0-9] OR [ / ]:SELECT
[MENU] : EXIT

G-CODE™/SHOWVIEW™ B Access the G- CODE/SHOWVIEW screen.
Timer Programming
Press PROG.
With the G-CODE™/SHOWVIEW™ system, timer programming is

greatly simplified because each TV programme has a
corresponding code number which your unit is able to
recognize.
G-CODE/SHOWVIEW SYSTEM
INFORMATION
G-CODE and SHOWVIEW are different trademarks used to
represent the same easy recording feature, but only the term
G-CODE system will be used in the instructions. If you use the
C Enter the G- CODE number.
Press the number keys to
SHOWVIEW system, follow the same instructions listed for
the G-CODE system. enter the G-CODE number of
a programme you wish to
record.
Before performing the G-CODE™/SHOWVIEW™ Timer ● If you make a mistake, press &
and input the correct number.
Programming:
● Be sure to read “G-CODE™/SHOWVIEW™ System Setup”
(pg. 25) G-CODE/SHOWVIEW SYSTEM
● Make sure that the unit’s built-in clock is set properly.
D Access the G-
● Insert a cassette with the safety tab in place. The unit will
come on automatically. CODE Program screen.
● Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV mode).
● Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch to the right. Press OK, then the G-CODE
● Select the appropriate color system with “PAL/MESECAM” Program screen appears (if
and “NTSC” (墌 pg. 65). you’re just starting out, “P1”
appears).
IMPORTANT
Make sure the channel position number you wish to record is
displayed; if not, see “G-CODE™/SHOWVIEW™ System Setup”
on page 25 and set the Guide Program number correctly.
● If the number you entered is invalid, “ERROR” appears on the

TV screen. Press & and input a valid G-CODE number.
● If the “G-CODE™/SHOWVIEW™ SETUP” screen appears, see
“ATTENTION” on page 27.
E Set the tape speed.

Press p (SP/LP or EP*).
A Select the VHS deck.

On the unit
lights up.

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F Return to the normal screen. ATTENTION
Guide Program Number Set
Press PROG or OK. “PROGRAM COMPLETED” appears “G-CODE™/SHOWVIEW™
on the TV screen for about 5 seconds, then the normal SETUP” appears G-CODE/SHOWVIEW SETUP
screen appears. If “PROGRAM OVERLAPPED” appears afterperforming step D if the
on the TV screen, see page 28. Guide Program number for GUIDE PROG TV PROG
2 ––
● Repeat steps B – F for each additional programme. the G-CODE number you
entered has not been set.
G Engage the unit’s timer mode. Press rt or the number keys

to input the channel position
number on which your unit
[0-9] OR [ / ]:SELECT
[PROG] : EXIT
Press #. The unit turns off automatically and “#” receives that station, then
appears on the front display panel. press OK or e to set the Guide Program number. The
● To disengage the timer mode, press # again. G-CODE Program screen appears.
NOTES:
● To Change The Stop Time:
— press STOP +/– after pressing OK in step D. You can
compensate for anticipated programme schedule delays.
● To Timer-Record Weekly Or Daily Serials:
— after pressing OK in step D, press WEEKLY (number key
“9”) for weekly serials or DAILY (number key “8”) for daily
serials (Monday — Friday). Either “WEEKLY” or “DAILY”
appears on the TV screen. Pressing the button again makes the
corresponding indication disappear.
● You can programme this unit to timer-record as many as 8
programmes. If you try to programme the unit to record a
ninth, “PROGRAM FULL” appears on the TV screen and
“FULL” appears on the front display panel. To record the extra
programme, you must first cancel any unnecessary
programmes. (墌 pg. 29)

Express Timer D Enter the programme start time.

Programming Press START +/– to enter the
time you want recording to
start.
If you do not know the G-CODE number for the programme you ● Press and hold START +/– to
wish to record, use the following procedure to set your unit to move in 30-minute
timer-record the programme. increments, or press and
release repeatedly to move 1
Before performing Express Timer Programming: minute at a time.
● Make sure that the unit’s built-in clock is set properly.
● Insert a cassette with the safety tab in place. The unit will
E Enter the programme stop time.

come on automatically.
● Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV mode).
● Select the appropriate colour system with “PAL/ Press STOP +/– to enter the time you want recording to
MESECAM” and “NTSC” (墌 pg. 65). stop.
● Press and hold STOP +/– to move in 30-minute increments, or
press and release repeatedly to move 1 minute at a time.
F Enter the programme date.

Press DATE +/–.
● The current date appears on the TV screen. The date you enter
appears in its place.
G Enter the channel position.

Press PR +/–.
Example: To timer-record the programme from 21:00 to

H Set the tape speed.
Press p (SP/LP or EP*).
22:00 on 25th December, on channel 1. * EP is for NTSC only.
A Select the VHS deck. I Return to the normal screen.

On the unit Press PROG or OK. “PROGRAM COMPLETED” appears
Press VCR/DVD repeatedly so that the VCR indicator on the TV screen for about 5 seconds, then the normal
lights up. screen appears. If “PROGRAM OVERLAPPED” appears
On the remote control on the screen, see page 28.
● Repeat steps B – I for each additional programme.
B Access the G- CODE/SHOWVIEW screen. J Engage the unit’s timer mode.

Press #. The unit turns off automatically and “#”
Press PROG.
appears on the front display panel.
C Access the Programme screen.

● To disengage the timer mode, press # again.
Press START +/–. (If you’re

just starting out, “P1”
appears.)

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To Timer-Record Weekly Or Daily Serials:
— anytime during steps D through H, press WEEKLY (number
Check, cancel and change programmes
key “9”) for weekly serials or DAILY (number key “8”) for daily
serials (Monday – Friday). Either “WEEKLY” or “DAILY” appears
on the TV screen. Pressing the button again makes the
corresponding indication disappear.
A Disengage the timer mode.
Press #, then press 1.
NOTES:
● You can programme this unit to timer-record as many as 8
programmes. If you try to programme the unit to record a
ninth, “PROGRAM FULL” appears on the TV screen and
B Access the Programme Check screen.
Press ".
“FULL” appears on the front display panel. To record the extra
programme, you must first cancel any unnecessary
programmes. (墌 “To cancel or change a programme”).
C Access the Programme screen.

Press " again to check
more information. Each time
you press ", the next
programme’s information
appears.
To cancel or change a programme
D Cancel or change a programme.

Press & to cancel a programme. To change programme
settings, press the appropriate button: START +/–,
STOP +/–, DATE +/–, PR +/–, DAILY (number key “8”),
WEEKLY (number key “9”) and/or p(SP/LP or EP*)
E Return to the normal screen.

Press " as many times as necessary. If there are still
some programmes remaining, go on to step F.
F Return to the timer mode.

Press #.

C Cancel or change programme setting.

To cancel a programme, press & when the Programme
screen you do not want is shown. “PROGRAM
COMPLETED” appears on the TV screen for about 5
seconds, then the normal screen appears.
To change a programme, press the appropriate button:
START +/–, STOP +/–, DATE +/–, PR +/–, DAILY
(number key “8”), WEEKLY (number key “9”) and/or p
when the Programme screen on which you want to make
changes is shown, then press OK. “PROGRAM
COMPLETED” appears on the TV screen for about 5
seconds, then the normal screen appears.
NOTE:
If the overlap is not yet solved, or another overlap occurs with
the timer programme setting after making the last correction on a
programme, the conflicting programmes will be shown on the
Programme Check screen again. Repeat the above steps again
until the overlap is solved.
Automatic Satellite
When programmes overlap each other Programme Recording
If “PROGRAM OVERLAPPED” appears, you have another
programme overlapping the programme you have just made. This function allows you to automatically record a
The Programme Check screen appears and conflicting satellite programme which is timer-programmed on your
programmes will start blinking. external satellite receiver. Connect a satellite receiver to
the unit’s L-1 Input Connector (INPUT (L-1)) and
programme the timer on the satellite receiver. The unit
starts or stops recording by the signals input from the
satellite receiver. After recording, the unit’s power shuts
off automatically.
ATTENTION
● Be sure not to turn on the satellite receiver before the
Example: Programme 1 (you have just made) and programme is executed; otherwise, the unit will start
Programme 4 overlap each other. recording when the satellite receiver’s power is turned on.
● If you have connected another appliance other than a
A Confirm the overlapping programmes. satellite receiver to the L-1 Input Connector (INPUT
(L-1)), be sure not to engage the Automatic Satellite
Programme Recording mode; otherwise, the unit will start
Overlapping programmes blink on the TV screen. recording when the connected appliance’s power is turned
on.
B Select the programme to modify. ● Automatic Satellite Programme Recording and timer-
recording cannot be done at the same time.
Press rt, then press OK or e.
● You can only select one of the overlapping programmes.
NOTE:
If you do not mind this overlap, press PROG to finish the timer
programme setting. The programme with the lower programme
number will be recorded and the other one will not be recorded
correctly. If no changes are made for approximately 1 minute,
the unit will return to the normal screen.

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● Operation on the DVD deck is not possible when the
Before performing the following steps: Automatic Satellite Program Recording mode is engaged, or
● Make sure the satellite receiver is connected to the unit’s Timer Recording is in progress.
L-1 Input Connector (INPUT (L-1)) connector. ● To disengage the Automatic Satellite Programme Recording
● Programme the timer on the satellite receiver. mode, press REC LINK. The “N” indicator goes off.
● Insert a cassette with the safety tab in place. ● If the unit’s power is off, it is not possible to engage the
● Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch to the right. Automatic Satellite Programme Recording mode.
● In step C, if the “N” indicator does not light but instead blinks
quickly even though your satellite receiver’s power is off,
A Select the VHS deck.

Automatic Satellite Programme Recording will not work
properly with that satellite receiver*.
* Some satellite receivers output signals even if the power is off.
Automatic Satellite Programme Recording is not possible with those
On the unit satellite receivers.
Press VCR/DVD repeatedly so that the VCR indicator ● The “N” indicator blinks while Automatic Satellite Programme
lights up. Recording is in progress.
● For timer programming of the satellite receiver, refer to the
On the remote control instruction manual of the satellite receiver.
Press VCR so that the VCR indicator lights up. ● Automatic Satellite Programme Recording is not possible if
your satellite receiver does not have a timer.
B Set the tape speed. ● Pressing the unit’s 1 button while Automatic Satellite
Programme Recording is in progress turns off the unit’s power
and disengages the Automatic Satellite Programme Recording
Press p. mode.
● If there are more than one satellite programmes you wish to
C Engage the Automatic Satellite Programme

Recording mode.
record with Automatic Satellite Programme Recording, it is not
possible to set different tape speeds for each programme.
● Depending on the type of satellite receiver, the unit may not
record a slight portion of the beginning of the programme or
On the unit may record slightly longer than the actual length of the
Press and hold REC LINK programme.
for about 2 seconds. ● If you engage the Automatic Satellite Programme Recording
mode when the satellite receiver’s power is on, the unit will
On the remote control not start Automatic Satellite Programme Recording even
Press and hold REC LINK though the “N” and “#” indicators blink. When the satellite
for about 2 seconds. receiver shuts off once and is turned back on again, the unit
● The “N” and “#” indicators starts recording.
light up and the unit turns ● You can also record a programme from your cable system in
off automatically. the same way if the system has a timer.
● The B.E.S.T. system (墌 pg. 24) does not work while Automatic
Satellite Programme Recording is in progress.

Filename [XV3AA_08DVD.fm]
32 EN OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK

To play back an MP3/JPEG disc, see pages 50 – 55.
Basic Playback
A Load the disc.
A Press x on the DVD deck to open
the disc tray.
● Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV ● The unit’s power comes on
mode). automatically.
● Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch to the right. B Place the disc in the disc tray.
● For details, refer to “Placing a Disc”
(墌 pg. 5).
C Press x on the DVD deck to close the disc tray.
● Pressing 4 also closes the disc tray.
● Playback begins automatically if an auto-playback DVD disc is
loaded. Although the VHS deck is selected, the DVD deck is
selected automatically if the VHS deck is in stop mode.

On the unit
Press VCR/DVD repeatedly so that the DVD indicator
lights up.
C Start playback.
Press 4.
Example: DVD VIDEO
Title number Chapter number Elapsed time
● It may take a few seconds to start playback.

● If you load a DVD disc whose region code does not match the
DVD deck, “REGION CODE ERROR!” appears on the TV
screen. For details, refer to “Region Number” (墌 pg. 4).
● With Video CD discs with PBC control or some DVD discs,
the menu display may appear on the TV screen after starting
playback. In this case, select an item which you want to play
ATTENTION back from the menu. Otherwise, the playback cannot go
● You can not use the DVD deck when the VHS deck is in forward. Refer to “Locating a desired scene using the menu of
the Automatic Satellite Programme standby and recording a Video CD with PBC” (墌 pg. 33) or “Locating a desired
mode. scene using the DVD menu” (墌 pg. 33).
● You can use the DVD deck when the VHS deck is in the
timer standby mode.
D Pause playback.
Press 9.
● To resume normal playback, press 4.
E Stop playback.
Press 8. Press x on the DVD deck to open the disc tray,
then remove the disc.
● Pressing 4 resumes playback from the position where you
stopped playback. For details, see “Resume Function” on
page 34.
NOTE:
When you press x while the unit is turned off, the unit’s power
comes on and the disc tray opens automatically.
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Locating a desired scene using the
Playback Features DVD menu
mode).
● Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch to the right. DVD VIDEO discs may have two types of menus; top menu and
disc menu.
Top menu
Playback Control (PBC) Function DVD discs generally have their own menus which show the disc
contents. These menus contain various items such as titles of a
— Locating a desired scene using the movie, names of songs, or artist information. You can locate a
desired scene by using the top menu displayed on the TV screen.
menu of a Video CD with PBC Press TOP MENU to access the top menu.
Disc menu
DVD discs have a disc menu to select subtitle and audio
language etc. for each title.
Press MENU to access the disc menu.
Some Video CD discs support the PBC function. PBC is an
abbreviation of “PlayBack Control.” A Video CD disc recorded
with PBC has its own menus, such as a list of the songs on the
1 Access the DVD menu.
disc. You can locate a specific scene by using the menu. Press TOP MENU or MENU.
1 Access the PBC menu. 2 Start playback.

Press rt w e to select a
In stop mode desired item, then press OK.
Press 4. ● It may be possible to select the
● Depending on a disc, PBC desired item using the number
menu may automatically appear keys depending on the disc. Example:
on the TV screen by simply
loading a disc on the unit. NOTES:
● When “X” appears on the TV screen in step 1, the disc does
During playback Example: not have a top menu or disc menu.
Press RETURN. ● Top menu or disc menu may not appear depending on the
● “PBC” appears on the front display panel. discs even if it is recorded in DVD VIDEO format and
finalized. In that case, press 8 to display the total number of
2 Start playback. titles on a disc, then press the appropriate number keys to
Press the appropriate number keys. select the desired title.
● The unit starts playback of the selected item.
● When “NEXT” or “PREVIOUS” appears on the TV screen:
Pressing 6 advances to the next page. Locating the start point of the item or
Pressing 2 returns to the previous page.
● You can return to the menu by pressing RETURN. skip the item
● The method of the operation is different depending on the
disc.
NOTES:
● If you want to playback a PBC-compatible Video CD disc Press 2 or 6 during playback.
without activating the PBC function, start playback by using Example:
the number keys instead of the 4 button. Current position
To locate the beginning of
● To activate the PBC function when a PBC-compatible Video item B from the current
CD disc is being played back without the PBC function, press position, press 2 twice.
TOP MENU or MENU, or press 8 (press twice when To locate the beginning of
“RESUME” is set to “ON”) then press 4. item D from the current
position, press 6 once.
● When the specified item is The number you press the button
located, playback begins
automatically.

34 EN OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK (cont.)
Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame
Playback
1 Pause during playback.

Press 9.
2 Activate frame-by-frame playback.

Press 9 to advance a still picture.
Slow Motion
During playback, press 9, then press 3 for reverse

slow motion playback, or 5 for forward slow motion
playback.
● Each press of 5 changes the playback speed as follows:
1/32]1/16]1/4]1/2
● Each press of 3 changes the playback speed as follows
(only for DVD VIDEO discs):
Variable Speed Search –1/32]–1/16]–1/4]–1/2
NOTES:
● Reverse slow motion playback is possible only with the DVD
During playback, press 5 for forward variable speed VIDEO discs.
search, or 3 for reverse variable speed search. ● This function may not works for some Video CD or SVCD.
● The more times you press, the faster the playback picture
moves.
● To resume normal playback, press 4. Resume Function
OR
During playback, press and hold 6 for forward
variable speed search, or press and hold 2 for reverse
variable speed search. It is possible to memorize the position where you stop playback
● While you press and hold the button, the image is played back and resume playback from that position.
at 5x speed. ● Be sure to set “RESUME” to “ON” or “DISC RESUME”.
● To resume normal playback, release 2 or 6. (墌 pg. 69)
NOTES: 1 Memorize a resume point.

● Actual speed may be different from that displayed on the TV Press 8 during playback.
screen depending on the discs. ● “RESUME STOP” appears on the front display panel.
● Playback sound is not heard in any variable speed search ● The unit enters Resume Stop mode and memorizes the
mode other than in 1.5x speed search mode. position where you stop playback as the resume point.
● During 1.5x speed search of a DVD VIDEO disc, you can hear ● The unit retains a memory of the resume points of the last 30
the played back audio converted into Linear PCM format in discs played back, even though they have been ejected if
stereo. In such a case, the pitch and sound quality may change “RESUME” is set to “DISC RESUME”. (墌 pg. 69)
depending on the disc. ● To clear the resume point:
● In case of DVD VIDEO discs formatted in DTS format, SVCD When “RESUME” is set to “ON”:
or Audio CD discs, playback sound is not heard during 1.5x • Press 8 in stop mode.
speed search. • Press 1 to turn off the unit.
● When switching to 1.5x speed search during variable speed • Eject the disc.
search, first press 4 to return to normal playback, then press When “RESUME” is set to “DISC RESUME”:
5. • Set “RESUME” to “OFF”. (墌 pg. 69)
• Press 8 in stop mode.
2 Resume playback.
Press 4. The unit starts playback from the resume point.
● “RESUME PLAY” appears on the front display panel.
NOTES:
● Resume Function does not work on the Audio CD. It also may
not work depending on the discs.

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● If you stop the playback of a disc for which an resume point
has already been memorized, the memory will be updated 3D Phonic
with the new resume point.
● After the unit has memorized the resume point for 30 discs,
remembering a new resume point will cause the unit to delete
the oldest memorized point. Stopping playback of a disc for The 3D Phonic function allows you to get a simulated surround
which a resume point is already stored may change the order effect from your stereo system. You can enjoy vertical surround
in which the points are stored. This may potentially change the sound with your 2-channel stereo system.
order in which points are deleted.
● When the unit memorizes a resume point for a disc, it also
remembers audio language, subtitle and angle settings.
1 Access the selection menu.
Press 3D-PHONIC during playback.
● This function may not works for some Video CD or SVCD.
● The current setting appears on the right bottom corner of the
TV screen.
Zooming 2 Select the mode.
Press w e repeatedly, then
press OK.
Press ZOOM during playback or while paused.
● Each press of ZOOM changes the magnification as follows:
1x]1.8x]4x]8x]16x]32x]64x
● When a 16:9 aspect picture source is displayed on a 4:3
aspect TV (conventional TV) in Letter Box conversion mode,
the margins in black shown on top and bottom of the TV Selected mode Effect level
screen will be cropped by selecting 1.8x magnification. In
such a case, note that both left and right side parts of the
picture will also be cropped. ● Each time you press w e, the setting changes as follows:
● While zoomed, the picture may look coarse or distorted. NONE]ACTION]DRAMA]THEATER](Back to the
beginning)
NONE: No effect
ACTION: Suitable for action movies and sports
programmes in which sounds dynamically
move.
DRAMA: Provides natural and warm sound. You can
enjoy movies in a relaxed mood.
Current magnification Zoomed-in area
THEATER: You can enjoy sound effects like in a major
theater.
Press rt w e to move the
zoomed-in scene. ● The selection menu disappears automatically if you do not
● To resume normal playback, change the selection for 10 seconds.
press OK.
3 Select the effect level.
Press rt to select the desired effect level. (level 1 to 5)
● To resume normal playback, press 3D-PHONIC.
NOTES:
● The 3D Phonic function works correctly only when playing
back a DVD VIDEO disc recorded in the Dolby Digital format.
With other sources, you cannot get any effect if you activate
the 3D Phonic function.
● When playing back a DVD VIDEO disc recorded with Dolby
Digital that does not contain the rear signal, you cannot get a
correct 3D Phonic sound even if you activate the 3D Phonic
function.
● The 3D Phonic function does not affect the Dolby Digital
bitstream signal from the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT connector.
● When 3D Phonic function is activated, Analog Down Mix and
D. Range Control functions are disabled. (墌 pg. 68)


To adjust picture appearance manually
3 Access the USER menu.

Press w e repeatedly to
select “USER 1” or “USER 2”. USER 1
GAMMA +0
BRIGHTNESS +0
CONTRAST +0
SATURATION +0
TINT +0
SHARPNESS +3
Y DELAY +0
4 Select the parameter.

Press rt repeatedly to select a parameter you want to
adjust, then press OK.
● Adjust gradually and confirm picture appearance results are as
preferred.
GAMMA Controls brightness of neutral tints while

(–4 to +4): maintaining brightness of dark and bright
portions.
BRIGHTNESS Controls screen brightness.
(–16 to +16):
CONTRAST Controls screen contrast.
(–16 to +16):
VFP function SATURATION

(–16 to +16):
Controls screen colour depth.
— Adjusting the picture quality TINT

(–16 to +16):
Controls screen tint.
SHARPNESS Controls screen sharpness.

(+0 to +3):
The VFP (Video Fine Processor) function enables you to adjust
the picture character according to the type of programming,
Y DELAY Controls screen colour gap.
(–2 to +2):
picture tone or personal preference.
● VFP menu disappears and the following pop-up window
NOTE: appears on the TV screen.
Before you start operation;
The VFP setting screen disappears if no operations are done for
more than about 10 seconds. If the setting screen disappears
before you finish, start from step 1 again.
GAMMA +0
1 Access the VFP setting menu. GAMMA +0
Press DVD PICTURE during

playback. NORMAL
GAMMA +0 5 Adjust the parameter.
● The current setting appears on BRIGHTNESS +0
Press rt repeatedly to change the setting, then press
the TV screen. CONTRAST +0
SATURATION
TINT
+0
+0
OK.
SHARPNESS +3 ● The current VFP settings appear again.
Y DELAY +0
6 Adjust the other parameters.

Repeat steps 4 and 5 to adjust other parameters.
2 Select the VFP mode.
Press w e repeatedly. To return to the normal screen
● Each time you press w e, the VFP mode changes as follows: Press DVD PICTURE.
NORMAL]CINEMA]USER 1]USER 2](Back to the To activate your setting
beginning) Press DVD PICTURE, then press w e repeatedly to select
NORMAL: Select this normally.
“USER 1” or “USER 2” that you have changed the
parameters.
CINEMA: Suitable for movie.
USER 1/ You can adjust parameters that affect picture
USER 2: appearance and store settings. Go to step 3.
NOTE:
You cannot adjust the parameters of “NORMAL” and “CINEMA”.

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Basic operation on the on-screen bar
Using the on-screen bar Example: When selecting the Repeat mode of DVD
During playback or while stopped
You can check disc information while the disc is loaded and you
can use some functions using the on-screen bar. The on-screen
bar allows you the various playback operations.
A Access the on-screen bar.
Press PLAY SETUP twice. The on-screen bar appears on
the TV screen.
How to Access the on-screen bar ● The currently selected item is highlighted.
Press PLAY SETUP twice whenever a disc is loaded.

Example: During DVD VIDEO playback
Example: During Video CD playback

B Select the menu item.
Press w e to move H to , then press OK. The
pop-up window appears under the selected item.
● The current setting appears.
Contents of the on-screen bar during playback

DVD
C Select the option.

Press rt to select the desired option, then press OK.
● Each time you press rt, the options change.
Video CD
To clear the on-screen bar
Press PLAY SETUP.
NOTE:
See the corresponding pages for details on each function.
A Disc type
B Current transfer rate (Megabits per second)
C Current title (for DVD)
D Current chapter number (for DVD) or track number
(for other type of discs)
E Time information (墌 pg. 38)
F Playback status
: appears during playback.
/ : appears during fast forward/reverse.
/ : appears during playback in forward slow-
motion/reverse slow-motion.
: appears when paused.
: appears when stopped.
G Select this to change time information. (See 5 in the
illustration above) (墌 pg. 38)
H Select this for Repeat Playback. (墌 pg. 38)
I Select this for time search function. (墌 pg. 40)
J Select this for chapter search function. (墌 pg. 40)
K Select this to change audio language or channel.
(墌 pg. 44, 45)
L Select this to change subtitle language. (墌 pg. 42)
M Select this to change view angle. (墌 pg. 43)
N Select this for Programme Playback. (墌 pg. 41)
O Select this for Random Playback. (墌 pg. 42)

Repeat Playback
You can repeat playback as you like according to the type of

disc.
DVD VIDEO: during playback
Audio CD: during playback or in stop mode
Video CD/SVCD: in stop mode or during playback with PBC
disactivated
When using the on-screen bar

the TV screen.

Press w e to move H to , then press OK.
● The following pop-up window appears under the selected
item.
Change the time information
You can change the time information in the on-screen bar on the
TV screen and the front display panel of the unit. C Select the repeat mode.
During playback or while stopped Press rt repeatedly to select the Repeat mode, then
press OK.
A
● The mode changes as follows:
Access the on-screen bar. DVD VIDEO
Press PLAY SETUP twice. The on-screen bar appears on CHAPTER]TITLE]A-B]OFF](Back to the beginning)
the TV screen. CHAPTER: The current chapter is played back repeatedly.

TITLE: The current title is played back repeatedly.
A-B: The desired part is played back repeatedly.
(墌 pg. 39)
● Each time you press OK, the time information changes as OFF: Each title and chapter is played back once.
follows;
Video CD/SVCD/CD
Example: During DVD playback
TRACK]ALL]A-B]OFF](Back to the beginning)
TRACK: The current track is played back repeatedly.

(Back to the beginning)
ALL: All tracks are played back repeatedly.
TIME: Elapsed playing time of current chapter/track A-B: The desired part is played back repeatedly.
(墌 pg. 39)
REM: Remaining time of current chapter/track
OFF: Each track is played back once.
TOTAL: Elapsed time of title/disc
● “A-B” cannot be selected while stopped.
T. REM: Remaining time of title/disc

Press PLAY SETUP.
NOTES:
● While playing a Video CD, Audio CD or SVCD, the hour digit
indication does not appear.
● While a DVD is stopped, “– – : – –” appears in the time
information display.

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Press PLAY SETUP.
A-B Repeat Playback
To cancel Repeat Playback
Repeat from step A, select “OFF” in step C, then press
OK. You can repeat the desired part.

When using the REPEAT button:
A Access the repeat mode. Press PLAY SETUP twice. The on-screen bar appears on
the TV screen.
Press REPEAT during playback of the item you want to

repeat.
● Repeat mode is displayed on the TV.
B Select the repeat mode. Press w e to move H to , then press OK.

item.
Press REPEAT repeatedly to select the desired repeat
mode, then press OK.
● To stop Repeat Playback, press 8.
● To cancel Repeat Playback, press REPEAT repeatedly until
“OFF” appears on the TV screen, then press OK.
NOTES:
● Repeat Playback is not possible with a Video CD and SVCD
with PBC function.
● Repeat Playback may not work properly depending on the
C Select the repeat mode.
type of disc being used. Press rt repeatedly to select “A-B”.
● You cannot select A-B Repeat Playback by pressing REPEAT.
D Select the start point.

Press OK at the beginning of the part you want to repeat
(point A).
● The following display appears in the on-screen bar.
E Select the end point.

Press OK at the end of the part you want to repeat (point B).
● A-B Repeat Playback starts. The selected part of the disc
(between point A and B) is played repeatedly.
To cancel A-B Repeat Playback
Repeat from step A, select “OFF” in step C, then press
OK.
● You can also cancel Repeat Playback by pressing 2 or 6.
Press PLAY SETUP.
NOTES:
● A-B Repeat Playback may not work properly depending on the
type of disc being used.
● The subtitles recorded around point A-B may not appear.
● The end of the item will be set as the “B” point if the end of the
item reached before you set the “B” point.
● When playing back a DVD, A-B Repeat Playback is possible
only within the same title.
● “A-B” cannot be selected during Programme and Random
Playback.
● “A-B” cannot be selected while stopped.


Example:
To play back from a point 2 (hours): 34 (minutes): 08 (seconds)
elapsed
TIME _ : _ _ : _ _ TIME 2
_:__:__
Press 2 Press 3
TIME 2
_:3
__:__ TIME 2
_:3
_4_:__
Press 4 Press 0
TIME 2
_:3
_4_:0
__ TIME _2 : _3 _4 : _0 _8
Press 8
If you have specified a wrong selection,

Press w repeatedly until the wrong number is erased,
then press number keys to enter the correct numbers.
● The unit starts playback from the specified time.
Press PLAY SETUP.
NOTES:
● When “X” is displayed on the TV screen in step C, you have
selected a point that exceeds the recording time of the disc.
● Some DVD VIDEO discs do not contain time information, and
it is not possible to use the Time Search function. In such a
case, “X” is displayed on the TV screen as well.
● Time Search does not work while you play back the Video CD
Time Search or SVCD with the PBC Function.
Reactivate the Playback Control (PBC) Function

You can reactivate the PBC function when you play back a PBC-
You can play back a disc from the desired point by specifying the compatible Video CD disc without PBC function.
elapsed time from the beginning of the current title (for DVD ● Press TOP MENU during playback.
VIDEO) or the disc (for Audio CD/Video CD) using the Time
Search.
When a PBC-compatible Video CD is played back, be sure to Chapter Search
inactivate PBC function before you perform Time search by
pressing the number keys instead of the 4 button when you start
playback.

You can start playback the desired chapter using the on-screen
bar.

the TV screen. A Access the on-screen bar.
B Select the menu item. the TV screen.

item.
item.
C Select the time.

Press the number keys (0-9) to enter the time, then press
OK.

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C Select the chapter. Programme Playback
Press the number keys (0-10) to enter the desired chapter
number, then press OK.
● The unit starts playback from the selected chapter. You can play back up to 99 tracks in the desired order.
Examples:
To select track 5, press the number key “5”.
To select track 15, press the number key “1” and “5”.
Press PLAY SETUP twice in stop mode.
To select track 25, press number key “2” and “5”.

● It is not possible to use the number key “+10”.
If you have specified a wrong selection

Enter the appropriate number keys again. Press w e to move H to , then press OK.
● The programme table appears under the on-screen bar.
Press PLAY SETUP.
NOTES:
C Select the tracks in the desired order.

● When “X” is displayed on the TV screen in step C, the
chapter you have selected is not contained in the disc, or
chapter search does not work on the disc.
● Chapter Search starts automatically when you select the Press the appropriate
desired chapter in step C depending on the disc. number keys to select the
tracks.
Programme time
Examples:
● To select track 5, press the number key “5”.
● To select track 15, press the number key “+10” and “5”.
● To select track 25, press number key “+10” twice, then
“5”.
If you have specified a wrong selection

Press 8. The last selection programmed is erased.
D Start playback.
Press 4. Playback starts in the selected order.
● When all of the programmed tracks have been played back,
Programme Playback stops, but the programmed information
remains.
● To stop Programme Playback, press 8.
● To clear all the programmed tracks, press 8 to stop playback
and press PLAY SETUP to clear the programme table, then
press 8 again.
● During Programme Playback, pressing 6 skips to the next
selection of the programme. Pressing 2 returns to the
beginning of the current selection.
To clear the programme table
Press PLAY SETUP.
NOTE:
Programme Playback may not be possible depending on the type
of disc.

Subtitle Selection
You can select subtitle language.

● During playback
When using the on-screen bar

the TV screen.

item.
Example (DVD): “ENGLISH” is selected out of 3 subtitle
languages recorded.
Random Playback
You can play back all the tracks on the disc in random order. C Select the subtitle language.
A
Press rt repeatedly to select the desired subtitle
Access the on-screen bar. language, then press OK.
● Each time you press the button, the subtitle language changes.
Press PLAY SETUP twice in stop mode.

Press PLAY SETUP.
NOTES:
Press w e to move H to , then press OK. ● For DVD VIDEO
● Playback starts in random order. Some subtitle languages are abbreviated in the pop-up
window. See “Language Code List” (墌 pg. 17).
● For SVCD
SVCD can contain up to four subtitles. Pressing SUB TITLE
changes the subtitles regardless of whether the subtitles are
● To stop and quit Random Playback, press 8.
recorded or not. (Subtitles will not change if no subtitle is
● To cancel Random playback, repeat step B during Random
recorded.)
Playback. Normal playback resumes at the current point.
● When “X” appears on the TV screen in step C, subtitle
To clear the on-screen bar language is not recorded.
Press PLAY SETUP. When using the SUB TITLE button:
NOTES:
● The same track will not be played back more than once during
Random Playback.
● Random playback is canceled when all the tracks have been
A Access the menu.
Press SUB TITLE.
played back. ● The following pop-up window appears on the TV screen.
Example (DVD): “ENGLISH” is selected out of 3 subtitle

languages recorded.

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B
When using the ANGLE button:
Select the subtitle language.
Press rt or SUB TITLE repeatedly to select the desired
subtitle language, then press OK.
A Access the menu.
● Each time you press the button, the subtitle language changes. Press ANGLE.
● The pop-up window disappears if no operation is done for ● The following pop-up window appears on the TV screen.
about 5 seconds. Example: The first view angle is selected out of 3 view angles
recorded.
NOTE:
When “X” appears on the TV screen in step B, subtitle language
is not recorded.
Angle Selection
B Select the view angle.
You can enjoy a variety of scene angles if the DVD VIDEO disc Press rt or ANGLE repeatedly to select the desired
contains “multi-angle” parts, where multiple cameras were used view angle, then press OK.
to shoot the same scene from different angles. ● Each time you press the button, the angle of the scene
If the disc contains “multi-angle” parts, “ ” appears on the TV changes.
screen at the beginning of the “multi-angle” part when “ON ● The pop-up window disappears if no operation is done for
SCREEN GUIDE” is set to “ON”. about 5 seconds.
● During playback
Example:
When using the on-screen bar 1/3]2/3]3/3](Back to the beginning)
A
1/3 1/3
1 2
Access the on-screen bar.

the TV screen. 1/3

item.
Example: The first view angle is selected out of 3 view angles
recorded.
C Select the view angle.

Press rt repeatedly to select the desired view angle,
then press OK.
● Each time you press the button, the angle of the scene
changes.
Press PLAY SETUP.
NOTE:
When “X” appears on the TV screen in step C, the current
scene is not recorded from multiple angles.

C Select the audio language.

Press rt repeatedly to select the desired audio
language, then press OK.
● Each time you press the button, the audio language changes.
Press PLAY SETUP.
NOTES:
● Some audio languages are abbreviated in the pop-up window.
See “Language Code List” (墌 pg. 17).
● If “X” appears on the TV, the current scene does not contain
plural audio languages.
When using the A.MONITOR button:
A Access the menu.

Press A.MONITOR.
● The following pop-up window appears on the TV screen.
Example: “ENGLISH” is selected out of 3 audio languages
recorded.
Audio Language Selection
Some DVD discs contain multiple audio.

You can select the audio language of movies (DVD VIDEO).
● During playback
B Select the audio language.
Press rt or A.MONITOR repeatedly to select the
When using the on-screen bar desired audio language, then press OK.
● Each time you press the button, the audio language changes.

● The pop-up window disappears if no operation is done for
about 5 seconds.
Press PLAY SETUP twice. The on-screen bar appears on NOTE:

the TV screen. Some audio languages are abbreviated in the pop-up window.
See “Language Code List” (墌 pg. 17).

item.
Example: “ENGLISH” is selected out of 4 audio languages
recorded.

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Audio Channel Selection When using the A.MONITOR button:
A Access the menu.

When you play certain karaoke (DVD/Video CD/SVCD), you can
Press A.MONITOR.
● The following pop-up window appears on the TV screen.
enjoy karaoke by selecting the audio channel to play.
Example: “ST” (stereo) is selected out of 3 audio channels
● The sound of each audio channel depends on the contents of
recorded.
the disc.
● During playback
When using the on-screen bar B Select the audio channel.
Press rt or A.MONITOR repeatedly to select the
desired audio channel, then press OK.
● Each time you press the button, the audio channel changes.
Press PLAY SETUP twice. The on-screen bar appears on ● The pop-up window disappears if no operation is done for
the TV screen. about 5 seconds.
B Select the menu item. For Video CD

ST]L]R](Back to the beginning)
● The following pop-up window appears under the selected ST: To listen to normal stereo playback.
item. L: To listen to L (left) audio channel only.
Example: “ST” (stereo) is selected out of 3 audio channels
recorded. R: To listen to R (right) audio channel only.
For SVCD
ST 1]ST 2]L 1]R 1]L 2]R 2](Back to the beginning)
ST 1/ST 2: To listen to normal stereo playback of ST 1 or

ST 2 channel.
C Select the audio channel. L 1/L 2:

R 1/R 2:
To listen to the L (left) 1 or 2 audio channel.
To listen to the R (right) 1 or 2 audio channel.
Press rt repeatedly to select the desired audio channel,
then press OK.
● Each time you press the button, the audio channel changes.
Press PLAY SETUP.

Parental Lock
This function restricts playback of DVD VIDEO discs which
D Access the “PARENTAL LOCK“ menu.
Press rt repeatedly to move
contain violent (and other) scenes according to the level set by H to “PARENTAL LOCK“, then
the user. For example, if a movie which includes violent scenes press OK.
supports the parental lock feature, such scenes which you do not ● The “PARENTAL LOCK“ sub-
want to let children view can be cut or replaced with other menu appears on the TV screen.
scenes. ● It is possible to access the
“PARENTAL LOCK“ menu only
● Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV in the stop mode when a DVD
mode). disc is loaded on the unit.
E Access the country code menu.

Press rt repeatedly to
move H to “COUNTRY
PARENTAL LOCK
COUNTRY CODE GB
CODE“, then press OK. SET LEVEL

PASSWORD
NONE
____
EXIT
SELECT USE TO SELECT. USE OK TO CONFIRM.

F Select the country code.

Press rt repeatedly to
PARENTAL LOCK
move H to select the country COUNTRY CODE GB
FR
code, then press OK. SET LEVEL

PASSWORD
NONE FX
_ _ _ _ GA
● See “Country/Area Code List

GB
EXIT GD
for Parental Lock” (墌 pg. 48).

GE
GF
● The H moves to “SET LEVEL”. SELECT USE TO SELECT. USE OK TO CONFIRM.

OK
G Select the Level.

Press OK, then press rt
PARENTAL LOCK
repeatedly to move H to select COUNTRY CODE GB
the level of restriction, then SET LEVEL

PASSWORD
NONE
NONE
____ 8
press OK. EXIT 7

6
To set Parental Lock for the first time

5
● The H moves to “PASSWORD”. 4

3
● The smaller the value of level is, SELECT

OK
USE TO SELECT. USE OK TO CONFIRM.
the more restrictive the Parental
A Turn on the unit. Lock level is.

● Select “NONE” to cancel this function.
H Enter the password.

Press 1.
B Select the DVD deck. Press the number keys to

enter a 4-digit number as
PARENTAL LOCK
COUNTRY CODE GB
On the unit your password, then press SET LEVEL

PASSWORD
4
____
Press VCR/DVD repeatedly so that the DVD indicator OK. EXIT
lights up. ● The H moves to “EXIT”.

SELECT NEW PASSWORD ? ••• PRESS 0 ~ 9 KEY
On the remote control OK TO EXIT, PRESS [SET UP MENU].
C Access the DVD Set Up screen menu. I Return to the OTHERS menu screen.
A Press SET UP MENU. Press OK.
● The “ OTHERS” menu resumes.
B Press w e to select “ OTHERS”.
To return to the normal screen
Press SET UP MENU.
NOTE:
Remember your password, or make a note of it.

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To change the settings To temporarily release the Parental
You can change the Parental lock settings later. Lock
A Access the Parental Lock screen. When you set the parental level strictly, some discs may not be
played back at all. When you insert such a disc and try to play it
back, the following Parental Lock screen appears on the TV
A Press SET UP MENU. screen, asking you whether you want the Parental Lock to be
B Press w e to select “ OTHERS”. temporarily released or not.
C Press rt repeatedly to move H to “PARENTAL
LOCK“, then press OK.
● The “PARENTAL LOCK“ sub-menu appears on the TV screen.
● You can only move H to “PASSWORD” or to “EXIT” before
A Access the password screen.
A Place the disc in the disc
you enter your password. PARENTAL LOCK
tray. TEMPORARY RELEASE
● If the disc rated higher than the
B
NOT RELEASE
PASSWORD ____
selected set level, the

Enter the password. following screen appears.
Press the appropriate number B Press rt to move H to SELECT PASSWORD? ••• PRESS 0 ~ 9 KEY
OK
keys to enter a 4-digit

PARENTAL LOCK
COUNTRY CODE GB
“TEMPORARY RELEASE”,
password, then press OK. SET LEVEL
PASSWORD
4
____
then press OK.
If you enter the wrong EXIT ● If you select “NOT RELEASE”,
password, “WRONG! you cannot play back that disc.
B Enter the password.

RETRY...” appears at the SELECT
OK
NEW PASSWORD ? ••• PRESS 0 ~ 9 KEY
bottom of the TV screen.

Enter the correct password.
Press the appropriate number keys to enter a 4-digit
C Change the country code. password, then press OK.

● If you enter the wrong password, “WRONG! RETRY...” appears
on the TV screen. Enter the correct password.
Press rt to select the country code, then press OK. ● If you enter the correct password, the Parental lock is released
● See “Country/Area Code List for Parental Lock” (墌 pg. 48). and the unit starts playback.
● When you change the country code, you must select the set
level.
NOTES:
● When you enter the wrong password more than 3 times in
D Change the set level. step B above, the arrow moves to “NOT RELEASE”
automatically and rt do not work. In such a case, press OK,
then press x to remove the disc.
Press rt to select the desired level, then press OK.
● If you forget your password, enter “8888” in step B.
E Enter your new password.

Press the appropriate number keys to enter a 4-digit
password, then press OK.
● The password entered in this step becomes the new password.
If you do not change the password, enter the same password
as in the step B.
● Even if you want to change only the country code and/or set
level, do not forget to enter the password after changing the
country code and/or the set level. Otherwise, the new country
code and/or the set level will not become effective.

Press SET UP MENU.
NOTES:
● When you enter the wrong password more than 3 times in
step B above, the arrow moves to “EXIT” automatically and
rt do not work.
● If you forget your password, enter “8888” in step B.

Country/Area Code List for Parental Lock

AD Andorra ES Spain
AE United Arab Emirates ET Ethiopia
AF Afghanistan FI Finland
AG Antigua and Barbuda FJ Fiji
AI Anguilla FK Falkland Islands (Malvinas)
AL Albania FM Micronesia (Federated States of)
AM Armenia FO Faroe Islands
AN Netherlands Antilles FR France
AO Angola FX France, Metropolitan
AQ Antarctica GA Gabon
AR Argentina GB United Kingdom
AS American Samoa GD Grenada
AT Austria GE Georgia
AU Australia GF French Guiana
AW Aruba GH Ghana
AZ Azerbaijan GI Gibraltar
BA Bosnia and Herzegovina GL Greenland
BB Barbados GM Gambia
BD Bangladesh GN Guinea
BE Belgium GP Guadeloupe
BF Burkina Faso GQ Equatorial Guinea
BG Bulgaria GR Greece
BH Bahrain GS South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands
BI Burundi GT Guatemala
BJ Benin GU Guam
BM Bermuda GW Guinea-Bissau
BN Brunei Darussalam GY Guyana
BO Bolivia HK Hong Kong
BR Brazil HM Heard Island and McDonald Islands
BS Bahamas HN Honduras
BT Bhutan HR Croatia
BV Bouvet Island HT Haiti
BW Botswana HU Hungary
BY Belarus ID Indonesia
BZ Belize IE Ireland
CA Canada IL Israel
CC Cocos (Keeling) Islands IN India
CF Central African Republic IO British Indian Ocean Territory
CG Congo IQ Iraq
CH Switzerland IR Iran (Islamic Republic of)
CI Côte d’Ivoire IS Iceland
CK Cook Islands IT Italy
CL Chile JM Jamaica
CM Cameroon JO Jordan
CN China JP Japan
CO Colombia KE Kenya
CR Costa Rica KG Kyrgyzstan
CU Cuba KH Cambodia
CV Cape Verde KI Kiribati
CX Christmas Island KM Comoros
CY Cyprus KN Saint Kitts and Nevis
CZ Czech Republic KP Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of
DE Germany KR Korea, Republic of
DJ Djibouti KW Kuwait
DK Denmark KY Cayman Islands
DM Dominica KZ Kazakhstan
DO Dominican Republic LA Lao People’s Democratic Republic
DZ Algeria LB Lebanon
EC Ecuador
EE Estonia
EG Egypt
EH Western Sahara
ER Eritrea

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LC Saint Lucia SA Saudi Arabia
LI Liechtenstein SB Solomon Islands
LK Sri Lanka SC Seychelles
LR Liberia SD Sudan
LS Lesotho SE Sweden
LT Lithuania SG Singapore
LU Luxembourg SH Saint Helena
LV Latvia SI Slovenia
LY Libyan Arab Jamahiriya SJ Svalbard and Jan Mayen
MA Morocco SK Slovakia
MC Monaco SL Sierra Leone
MD Moldova, Republic of SM San Marino
MG Madagascar SN Senegal
MH Marshall Islands SO Somalia
ML Mali SR Suriname
MM Myanmar ST Sao Tome and Principe
MN Mongolia SV El Salvador
MO Macau SY Syrian Arab Republic
MP Northern Mariana Islands SZ Swaziland
MQ Martinique TC Turks and Caicos Islands
MR Mauritania TD Chad
MS Montserrat TF French Southern Territories
MT Malta TG Togo
MU Mauritius TH Thailand
MV Maldives TJ Tajikistan
MW Malawi TK Tokelau
MX Mexico TM Turkmenistan
MY Malaysia TN Tunisia
MZ Mozambique TO Tonga
NA Namibia TP East Timor
NC New Caledonia TR Turkey
NE Niger TT Trinidad and Tobago
NF Norfolk Island TV Tuvalu
NG Nigeria TW Taiwan, Province of China
NI Nicaragua TZ Tanzania, United Republic of
NL Netherlands UA Ukraine
NO Norway UG Uganda
NP Nepal UM United States Minor Outlying Islands
NR Nauru US United States
NU Niue UY Uruguay
NZ New Zealand UZ Uzbekistan
OM Oman VA Vatican City State (Holy See)
PA Panama VC Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
PE Peru VE Venezuela
PF French Polynesia VG Virgin Islands (British)
PG Papua New Guinea VI Virgin Islands (U.S.)
PH Philippines VN Viet Nam
PK Pakistan VU Vanuatu
PL Poland WF Wallis and Futuna Islands
PM Saint Pierre and Miquelon WS Samoa
PN Pitcairn YE Yemen
PR Puerto Rico YT Mayotte
PT Portugal YU Yugoslavia
PW Palau ZA South Africa
PY Paraguay ZM Zambia
QA Qatar ZR Zaire
RE Réunion ZW Zimbabwe
RO Romania
RU Russian Federation
RW Rwanda

NOTES:
About MP3 Disc ● Because of the disc characteristics or recording condition,
some discs may not be played back or it takes time to start
This unit can playback CD discs recorded in the MP3 format (we playback.
refer to those discs as MP3 discs in this manual). ● The unit does not support “packet writing” discs.
Operations for MP3 discs are similar to those for Audio CD ● If there are any Tracks (files) which are stored on a disc directly
discs, though there are some restrictions and differences. and do not belong to any Group (directory), the unit
recognizes them as belonging to an independent Group.
What is MP3?
● The unit plays back Groups/Tracks on an MP3 disc in the
MP3 is the abbreviation of “MPEG1 Audio Layer 3”. MPEG
alphabetical order.
Audio is a compression specification that compresses the audio
● For example, if there are three title Groups [one], [two] and
portion only. This image compression method is used in DVD or
[three] on a disc, the playback order is [one], [three] then
Video CD, etc. The audio data has been compressed into about
[two]. Tracks in a Group are played back in the same way.
1/10.
● Therefore, an MP3 disc on the market may be played back in
On an MP3 disc, each material (song) is recorded on each Track different order from the order printed on its sleeve.
(file), which usually belongs to a Group (folder).
MP3 control display

Track A.mp3
Group 1 The MP3 control display appears on the TV screen and playback
Track B.mp3 starts when an MP3 disc is loaded.
MP3 disc Track C.mp3
Group 2 MP3 CONTROL
Track D.mp3
Track E.mp3
Group 4
Track F.mp3
Group 3
This unit can recognize up to 99 Groups and up to 150 Tracks A Current group
per Group. B Current group number/Total group number on disc
If a disc includes more than the Tracks above limit, the unit stops C Current track
detecting Tracks when the number of detected Tracks reaches D Elapsed playing time of current track
the limit and ignores the subsequent Tracks. The unit also
ignores any non-MP3 file on the disc.
(Elapsed playing time is only shown during playback.)
E Current track number/Total track number in current
group
NOTES for making a private MP3 disc using a CD-R/
F Total track number on disc
CD-RW disc:
● Select “ISO 9660” as the disc format.
● Finalize the disc.

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MP3 Playback C Select the mode.
Be sure to set “MP3/JPEG” to “MP3” before loading a
disc. (墌 pg. 68)
● You cannot access the DVD Set Up screen and “X” appears
You can search and play back desired groups and tracks using on the TV screen if a disc is already placed.
the MP3 control display.

mode).
D Load the disc.
A Press x on the DVD deck to open the disc tray.
B Place the MP3 disc in the disc tray.
● For details, refer to “Placing a Disc” (墌 pg. 5).
● The MP3 control display appears on the TV screen when an
MP3 disc is loaded. (墌 pg. 50)
E Select the group.

Press w e to select the desired group.
F Start playback.
Press rt to select the desired track, then press OK or 4.
● You can skip a track across a group. Press 6 to skip to the
first track of the next group when the last track of the current
group is selected.
G Pause playback.
Press 9.
H Stop playback.
NOTES:
● 4, 8, 9, 2 and 6 buttons function the same as with
Audio CD discs, however, 3 and 5 buttons do not
function for MP3 playback.
● Resume playback, Programme playback or Random playback
also does not function for MP3 playback.
Using the MP3 control display
A Turn on the unit.

Press 1.

On the unit
lights up.

Repeat Playback
You can repeat playback of the current group, track or all groups.
● While MP3 control display is on the TV:
A Access the repeat mode.

Press PLAY SETUP during playback.
● The current repeat mode is displayed on the MP3 control
display.
B Select the mode.

Press rt to select the desired repeat mode, then press
OK.
● Each time you press REPEAT, the mode changes as follows:
TRACK]GROUP]ALL]OFF (No indication)](Back to the
beginning)
TRACK: The current track is played back

repeatedly.
GROUP: All tracks of the current group are
played back repeatedly.
ALL: All tracks are played back
repeatedly.
OFF (No indication): Each track is played back once.
Group/track selection ● To stop Repeat Playback, press 8.

● To cancel Repeat Playback, press REPEAT repeatedly until the
To start playback by specifying the group/track number repeat mode display disappears on the TV screen.
A Press TITLE. ● You can also quit Repeat Playback in the following cases:
B Press the number keys (0-10, +10) to enter the group • Press x to open the disc tray.
• Turn off the unit.
number.
C Press the number keys (0-10, +10) to enter the track To return to the MP3 control display
number. Press 8.
Example:
To select 3: Press 3.
To select 14: Press +10, then 4.
To select 20: Press +10, then 10.
Or press +10 twice, then 0.
To select 24: Press +10, +10, then 4.
To select 110: Press +10 ten times, then 10.
● The entered number appears in the track number indication
and playback starts from the track you have specified.

EN 53
NOTES:
About JPEG Disc ● We recommend to record a file at 640 x 480 resolution. (If a
file has been recorded at a resolution of more than 640 x 480,
This unit can playback CD discs recorded in the JPEG format (we it will take a longer time to be displayed.)
refer to those discs as JPEG discs in this manual). ● This unit can only play back baseline JPEG files*. Progressive
Operations for JPEG discs are similar to those for Audio CD JPEG files* or lossless JPEG files* cannot be played back.
discs, though there are some restrictions and differences. * Baseline JPEG format: Used for digital cameras, web, etc.
Progressive JPEG format: Used for web.
Lossless JPEG format: An old type and rarely used now.
What is JPEG?
● Some files on a JPEG disc may be played back distortedly.
JPEG is the abbreviation of “Joint Photographic Expert Group”.
● Because of the disc characteristics or recording condition,
JPEG is a still-picture data compression system.
some discs may not be played back or it takes time to start
On a JPEG disc, each still picture is recorded as a file, which playback.
usually belongs to a Group (folder). ● The unit does not support “packet writing” discs.
● If there are any Files which are stored on a disc directly and do
not belong to any Group (directory), the unit recognized them
as belonging to an independent Group.
File A.jpg
Group 1 ● The unit plays back Groups/Files on a JPEG disc in the
File B.jpg alphabetical order.
● For example, if there are three title Groups [one], [two] and
File C.jpg [three] on a disc, the playback order is [one], [three] then
JPEG disc
[two]. Files in a Group are played back in the same way.
● Therefore, a JPEG disc on the market may be played back in
Group 2 different order from the order printed on its sleeve.
File D.jpg
JPEG control display
File E.jpg
Group 4 The JPEG control display appears on the TV screen and playback
File F.jpg starts when a JPEG disc is loaded.
Group 3
This unit can recognize up to 99 Groups and up to 150 Files per

Group.
If a disc includes more than the Files above limit, the unit stops
detecting Files when the number of detected Files reaches the
limit and ignores the subsequent Files. The unit also ignores any
non-JPEG file on the disc.
NOTES for making a private JPEG disc using a CD-R/

CD-RW disc:
● Select “ISO 9660” as the disc format.
● Finalize the disc.
A Current group
B Current group number/Total group number on disc
C Current file
D Current file number/Total file number in current group
E Total file number on disc

JPEG Playback C Select the mode.

Be sure to set “MP3/JPEG” to “JPEG” before loading a
disc. (墌 pg. 68)
● You cannot access the DVD Set Up screen and “X” appears
You can search and play back desired groups and files using the on the TV screen if a disc is already placed.
JPEG control display.

mode).
D Load the disc.
B Place the JPEG disc in the disc tray.
● For details, refer to “Placing a Disc” (墌 pg. 5).
● The JPEG control display appears on the TV screen when a
JPEG disc is loaded. (墌 pg. 53)
E Select the group.

Press w e to select the desired group.
F Start playback.
Press rt to select the desired file, then press OK or 4.
● You can skip a file across a group. Press 6 to skip to the first
file of the next group when the last file of the current group is
selected.
The slide-show playback starts from the selected file.
● After selecting a file, press 4 to starts slide-show playback
from the selected file, or press OK to show the selected file.
G Pause playback.
Press 9.
H Stop playback.
NOTES:
● 4, 8, 9, 2 and 6 buttons function the same as with
Audio CD discs, however, 3 and 5 buttons do not
function for JPEG playback.
● Resume playback, Programme playback or Random playback
Using the JPEG control display also does not function for JPEG playback.
A Turn on the unit.

Press 1.

On the unit
lights up.

EN 55
Repeat Playback
You can repeat playback of the current group, file or all groups.
● While JPEG control display is on the TV:
A Access the repeat mode.

Press PLAY SETUP while the JPEG Control screen is
displayed.
● The current repeat mode is displayed on the JPEG control
display.
B Select the mode.

Press rt to select the desired repeat mode, then press
OK.
● Each time you press REPEAT, the mode changes as follows:
GROUP]ALL]OFF (No indication)](Back to the beginning)
GROUP: All files of the current group are

played back repeatedly.
ALL: All files are played back
repeatedly.
OFF (No indication): Each file is played back once.
C Start playback.
Group/file selection Press 4.
● To stop Repeat Playback, press 8.
To start slide-show playback by specifying the group/file ● To cancel Repeat Playback, press REPEAT repeatedly until the
number repeat mode display disappears on the TV screen.
A Press TITLE. ● You can also quit Repeat Playback in the following cases:
B Press the number keys (0-10, +10) to enter the group • Press x to open the disc tray.
• Turn off the unit.
number.
C Press the number keys (0-10, +10) to enter the file To return to the JPEG control display
number. Press 8.
Example:
To select 3: Press 3.
To select 14:
To select 20:
Press +10, then 4.
Press +10, then 10.
Zooming
Or press +10 twice, then 0. Press ZOOM during playback.
To select 24: Press +10, +10, then 4. ● When you want to zoom the picture during slide-show
To select 110: Press +10 ten times, then 10. playback, first press 9, then press ZOOM.
● The slide-show playback starts from the file you have ● For details, refer to “Zooming” (墌 pg. 35).
specified.
● To display only the selected file, then press OK. To start slide-
show playback from that file, press OK again.

Filename [XV3AA_09Editing.fm]
56 EN EDITING (VHS DECK)
Edit From A Camcorder A Make connections.

You can use a camcorder as the source player and your Connect the camcorder’s AUDIO OUT and VIDEO OUT
unit as the recording deck. connectors to the unit’s front panel AUDIO and VIDEO
input connectors.
Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch to the right. ● When using a monaural camcorder, connect its AUDIO OUT
connector to the AUDIO L input connector on your unit.
● When a Master Edit Control-equipped JVC camcorder is used,
Recorder the camcorder is capable of controlling the unit. Refer to the
camcorder’s instruction manual for operating procedure.

To PAUSE On the unit
AUDIO input connector Press VCR/DVD repeatedly so that the VCR indicator
lights up.
Audio cable (not provided) Press VCR so that the VCR indicator lights up.
Mini-plug cable
C Set the unit’s input mode.

Video cable (not provided) (not provided)
(JVC camcorder
VIDEO input only)
VIDEO OUT Press AUX (number key “0”) and/or PR to select “F-1”.
AUDIO OUT
D Set the edit mode.
See “PICTURE CONTROL” on page 65.
Player
EDIT
E Engage the Record Pause mode.
Use 4, 3, or 5 to locate the point where you start
recording, then press and hold 9 and press 7 to engage
the Record Pause mode.
F Start the camcorder.

Engage the Play mode of the camcorder.
G Start the unit.

Press 4 to engage the Record mode of the unit.
NOTES:
● All necessary cables can be obtained from your dealer.
● When you select “EDIT” to dub tapes in step D, be sure to
select “AUTO” (or “NORM” when “B.E.S.T.” is set to “OFF”)
after you finish dubbing the tapes.

EN 57
Edit To Or From Another Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch to the right.
Video Recorder
You can use your unit as the source player or as the
A Make connections.
A When using your unit as the source player:
recording deck. — connect its AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUT connectors to
A When using your unit as the source player: the recording deck.
TV receiver Player Your unit B When using your unit as the recording deck:
— connect its L-1INPUT connector to the source
player.

On the unit
Audio/video Press VCR/DVD repeatedly so that the VCR indicator
Audio/video cable
cable lights up.
VCR channel
or AV mode On the remote control
C Set the input mode of recording deck.

Another recorder
Recorder
With this unit, press AUX (number key “0”) and/or PR to
B When using your unit as the recording deck: select correct external input on the recording deck.
TV receiver Recorder Your unit
On this unit (when using this unit as the recording deck);
Select “L-1”— when connecting the other recorder to the
AV input connectors on the rear panel.
Select “F-1”— when connecting the other recorder to the
AV input connectors on the front panel.
● When using another recorder as the recording deck, refer to its
instruction manual.
D Set the edit mode.

Audio/video cable Audio/video
cable
VCR channel
or AV mode
See “PICTURE CONTROL” on page 65.
E Engage
Another recorder
the Record Pause mode of the
Player
recording deck.
TV receiver Recorder Your unit Locate the point where you start recording, then engage
the Record Pause mode.
F Start the source player.

Engage the Play mode of the source player.
VCR channel
Audio/video cable Audio/video
cable G Start the recording deck.
or AV mode Engage the Record mode of the recording deck.
NOTES:
Another recorder ● All necessary cables can be obtained from your dealer.
● When you select “EDIT” to dub tapes in step D, be sure to
Player select “AUTO” (or “NORM” when “B.E.S.T.” is set to “OFF”)
after you finish dubbing the tapes.
● When you use this unit as the source player for editing, be sure
to set “O.S.D.” to “OFF” before starting. (墌 pg. 65)

58 EN EDITING (VHS DECK) (cont.)
Dubbing C Prepare the DVD deck for dubbing.

A Press DVD.
(from DVD to VHS) B Start playback and search for the point where you
You can dub selected scenes from the DVD disc to a cassette, want to start dubbing by pressing 4, 5 or 3.
starting and stopping wherever you wish.
However, it is not possible to dub copy-protected discs.
In such case, “ERROR” appears on the front display panel. D Start dubbing.
A little before the dubbing start point, press and hold 7,
● Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV then press 4 on the remote control.
mode). ● “DUB” lights on the front display panel.
E End dubbing.
Press 8.
● Be sure to press 8 while the VCR indicator lights up on the
unit.
● If you press 8 or x with the DVD deck selected, the dubbing
stopped, but the opening screen is also recorded.
● When you have finished dubbing, press DVD to select the
DVD deck and press 8 to stop playback.
NOTES:
● Set “ON SCREEN GUIDE” to “OFF” (墌 pg. 69) if you do not
want to record the on-screen display for DVD discs during
dubbing.
● There may be a discrepancy of several seconds between where
you intend editing to start, and where it actually starts.
● The superimposed indication during the operation or dubbing
is not recorded.
● Set “PICTURE CONTROL” to “EDIT”. (墌 pg. 65)
A Load a cassette and place a disc.

For the VHS deck
Insert a cassette with the record safety tab intact.
For the DVD deck
B Place the disc in the disc tray.
B Prepare the VHS deck for dubbing.

A Press VCR.
B Press p to select recording speed.
C Search for the point where you want to start dubbing
by pressing 4, 5 or 3 then press 8.

EDITING (DVD DECK) EN 59

You can dub selected audio from the DVD or Audio CD disc to
Digital Audio Dubbing an MD etc.
However, it is not possible to dub copy-protected discs.
Example: Dubbing to an MD
mode).
● Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch to the right. A Make connections.
Connect the optical cable between the unit and the
Recorder digital audio device.
Digital audio device

(MD deck etc.)
B Place a disc and load an MD.
For the DVD deck
B Place the disc in the disc tray.
For the digital audio device
Optical cable Insert an MD.
C Prepare the DVD deck for dubbing.

(not provided)
A Press DVD and select the audio to be dubbed.

B Search for the point where you want to start dubbing
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT by pressing 4, 5 or 3 then press 8.
Player C Press 3 a little, then press 4 to start playback.
D Press 9 to pause playback a little before the start
point.
D Prepare the audio device for dubbing.

Note for connection: Select the input mode.
Remove the connector cover from
the unit and remove the protection
cap from the cable. E Start dubbing.
A Press 4 (or press 7 on the unit) to start playback on
the DVD deck.
B Start recording on the audio device.
F End dubbing.
Stop recording on the audio device. Then press 8 to stop
playback on the DVD deck.
NOTES:
● There may be a discrepancy of several seconds between where
you intend editing to start, and where it actually starts.
● You can also dub audio from a Video CD or SVCD. Set
“DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT” to “PCM ONLY”. (墌 pg. 68)

60 EN REMOTE CONTROL
Remote Control Functions Keep pressing VCR down during steps A – B.
Remote A/B/C/D Code Switching

A Change the remote control code.
Press the number key “1” for A, “2” for B, “3” for C or
The remote control is capable of controlling four JVC video units “4” for D.
independently. Each of the units can respond to one of four
codes (A, B, C or D). The remote control is preset to send A code
signals because your unit is initially set to respond to A code
signals. You can easily modify your unit to respond to B, C or D
B Set the remote control code.
code signals. Press OK to set the code.
Before performing the following steps: On the unit

Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch to the right.
C Turn off the unit.

Press 1.
D Display the code.

Press 4 on the unit for over 5 seconds while the unit is
turned off. The code currently set appears on the front
display panel.
● If the code displayed on the front display panel is different
from the code set on the remote control, go to step E.
E Change the unit’s code.

Press 8 on the remote control. The code currently set on
the remote control will be applied to the unit.

EN 61
TV Multi-Brand Remote Control
Your remote control can operate the basic functions of your TV
A Set the TV brand code.
set. In addition to JVC TVs, other manufacturer’s TVs can also be Keep pressing VCR down during step A.
controlled. Enter your TV’s brand code using the number keys, then
press OK.
Before performing the following steps: Press 1 on the unit’s remote control to turn on the TV
● Turn off the TV using its remote control. and try operations (墌 step B).
● Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch to the left. ● Once you have set the remote control to operate the TV, you
do not have to repeat this step until you replace your remote
control’s batteries.
● Some brands of TVs have more than one code. If the TV does
not function with one code, try entering another.
B Operate the TV.

Press the corresponding button: 1, TV/VCR, TV/VCR
PR +/–, TV %+/– (Volume), ^ (TV Muting), number
keys.
● For some brands of TVs, you must press OK after having
pressed the number keys to enter a channel number.
TV BRAND CODE
JVC 01, 23, 24, 25
AIWA 36
ANAM 43, 44, 45
BEIJING 22
CCE 02
CHANGHONG 34
DAEWOO 17, 37
FERGUSON 27
FINLUX 30
FUNAI 32
GRADIENTE 15
GRUNDIG 19
HITACHI 10
ITT 28
JINXING 38
KONKA 40
IMPORTANT LG/GOLDSTAR
MITSUBISHI
18
03
Although the provided remote control unit is compatible with MIVER 29
JVC televisions, as well as many other models, it may not work NEC 20
with your TV, or in some instances, may have limited function NOBLEX 22
NOKIA 31
capability. PANASONIC 04, 11
PEONY 34, 38, 39
PHILICO 10, 17, 21
Control Your TV Using Additional Buttons PHILIPS
SAMSUNG
02, 42
12, 33, 34, 35
Use the number keys, and the p button or & button to SANYO 13, 16
select the TV’s channel. SHARP 06
SONY 07
● With televisions under Code 01, 02, 07, 10, 11, 14, 20, 23, TCL 41
24, 25, 27, 33 or 35, the p button corresponds to the 1- THOMSON 26
digit/2-digit entry switching button (often labelled – /– –) of TOSHIBA 08, 14
your TV’s remote control.
● With televisions under Code 01, 28, 29 or 34, the & button
corresponds to the 10 + button of your TV’s remote
control.
NOTE:
The way these buttons are used is determined by your TV.
Use these buttons as instructed for your TV’s remote control.

62 EN SYSTEM CONNECTIONS
Connecting To A Satellite Receiver

Connect the satellite receiver to the AUDIO/VIDEO IN NOTES:
connectors, then connect the AUDIO/VIDEO OUT or ● You cannot use Automatic Satellite Programme Recording
S VIDEO OUT connectors to the TV’s connectors. function if you connect the satellite receiver with S-video
cable (墌 pg. 10).
● To record a programme via the satellite receiver, select L-1 or
S-1 mode by pressing AUX (number key “0”) and/or PR so that
“L-1” or “S-1” appears on the front display panel.
● For details, refer to the instruction manual of the satellite
receiver.
Outdoor unit
Aerial Audio/video input connectors
Back of TV
TV aerial cable
Satellite cable
ANT. IN
Satellite receiver
Aerial S-video input

RF OUT
connector connector
AUDIO/VIDEO
output connectors
INPUT
(L-1)
S VIDEO
Y
VIDEO VIDEO
DVD PB
AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO
PR
OUTPUT
COMPONENT OUTPUT
VIDEO OUT
DVD DVD/VCR
Back of unit
Mains outlet

EN 63
Connecting To A Dolby NOTES:
● For Dolby Digital sound, set “DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT” to
Digital Decoder or An “DOLBY DIGITAL/PCM”. (墌 pg. 68)

● For DTS sound, set “DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT” to “STREAM/
PCM”. (墌 pg. 68)
Amplifier With A Built-in CAUTIONS:
DTS (DVD deck) ● This unit has a dynamic range of more than 80 dB with regards
to its Hi-Fi audio capability. It is recommended that you check
the maximum level if you are going to listen to the Hi-Fi audio
These instructions enable you to connect your unit to a signals through a stereo amplifier. A sudden surge in the input
Dolby Digital Decoder or an amplifier with built-in DTS. level to the speakers may damage them.
● Some speakers and televisions are specially shielded to
prevent television interference. If both are of the non-shielded
Make connections. type, do not place the speakers adjacent to the TV set as this
can adversely affect the video playback picture.
Connect the optical cable between the unit and the
Dolby Digital Decoder or amplifier with a built-in DTS.
Dolby Digital Decoder or

amplifier with built-in DTS
To DIGITAL AUDIO
input
Optical cable
(not provided)
DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT
Note for connection:

Remove the connector cover from
the unit and remove the protection
cap from the cable.

Filename [XV3AA_10Subsidiary.fm]
64 EN SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS
Function Set (VHS deck) A Turn on the unit.

You can change various mode settings on the Function Press 1.
Set screen by following the procedure described below.
● For each mode setting, see pages 65 to 66.
● Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV On the unit
mode). Press VCR/DVD repeatedly so that the VCR indicator
● Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch to the right. lights up.
C Access the Main Menu screen.

Press SET UP MENU.
D Access the Mode Set screen.

Press rt to move the
highlight bar (pointer) to
FUNCTION SET
“FUNCTION SET”, then TUNER SET
press OK or e. INITIAL SET
E Select the mode.

Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to the item
you want to change.
FUNCTION SET
PREVIOUS PAGE
B.E.S.T. ON VIDEO STABILIZER OFF
PICTURE CONTROL AUTO AUTO POWER OFF OFF
PAL/MESECAM AUTO
NTSC NTSC 3.58
O.S.D. ON
AUTO SP LP TIMER OFF
NEXT PAGE
F Select the mode setting.

Press OK or e.
G Return to the normal screen.

Press SET UP MENU.

EN 65
* The default setting is bold in the table below.
䡵 NTSC — NTSC3.58 / NTSC4.43 / NTSC]PAL
8 B.E.S.T. — ON / OFF To record NTSC signals or playback a NTSC tape, it will be
You can set the B.E.S.T. (Biconditional Equalised Signal Tracking) necessary to select the appropriate mode.
system to “ON” or “OFF”. (墌 pg. 24) NTSC3.58: To record NTSC signals or playback a NTSC tape.
NTSC4.43: To record NTSC4.43 signals or playback a NTSC4.43
NOTES: tape.
● When watching a tape recorded with “B.E.S.T.” set to “ON”, it NTSC]PAL: To playback a NTSC tape on PAL TV.
is recommended that you leave B.E.S.T. on during playback as NOTES:
well. ● The “NTSC]PAL” mode does not work during recording. In
● When watching a rental tape or one recorded on another this mode, NTSC signals will be recorded as NTSC3.58.
video recorder, or when using this unit as the player for ● The Menu screen is distorted during playing back a NTSC tape
editing, set B.E.S.T. to your preference. on PAL TV. Stop playback and access the Menu screen again.
● The B.E.S.T. system works for both SP and LP modes only after ● In the “NTSC4.43” mode, with some TVs, on-screen displays
a tape has been inserted and the Record mode is first initiated. (Program screen, etc.) may roll up or down and there may be a
It does not work during recording. loss of colour. When this happens, select the “NTSC3.58”
● The B.E.S.T. system does not work while Automatic Satellite mode.
Programme Recording is in progress. (墌 pg. 30)
● In the case of timer recordings, the B.E.S.T. system works 8 O.S.D. — ON / OFF
before recording is initiated. When this function is set to “ON”, various operational indicators
● Once the cassette is ejected, the B.E.S.T. data is cancelled. The appear on the TV screen. Messages appear in the selected
next time the cassette is used for recording, B.E.S.T. is re- language. (墌 pg. 13, 16)
performed.
● Pressing the unit’s 7 button while “BEST” is displayed does NOTES:
not start Instant Timer Recording. (墌 pg. 23) ● When you use this unit as the source player for editing, be sure
to set “O.S.D.” to “OFF” before starting.
8 PICTURE CONTROL— AUTO (NORM) / EDIT / SOFT ● During playback, the operation mode indicators may be
This feature helps you to adjust the playback picture quality disturbed depending on the type of tape being used.
according to your preference. Normally select “AUTO”.
AUTO (NORM): Normally select this. Picture quality is adjusted 8 AUTO SP]LP TIMER — ON / OFF
automatically. When “B.E.S.T.” is “OFF”, “NORM” will appear When this function is set to “ON”, the unit automatically
instead of “AUTO”. switches to LP mode to allow complete recording if there is not
EDIT: Minimizes picture degradation during editing (recording enough tape to record the entire programme while timer-
and playback). recording in SP mode.
SOFT: Reduces image coarseness when viewing overplayed For Example:
tapes containing a lot of noise. Recording a programme of 210 minutes in length onto a 180-
minute tape
NOTES:
● When you select “EDIT” or “SOFT”, the selected mode will Approximately 150 minutes Approximately 60 minutes
not change until you select another mode. SP mode LP mode
● When you select “EDIT” to dub tapes, be sure to select Total 210 minutes
“AUTO” after you finish dubbing the tapes.
Make sure you set this function to “ON”, before the timer-
● When “B.E.S.T.” is “OFF”, “PICTURE CONTROL” switches
recording starts.
automatically from “AUTO” to “NORM”.
䡵 PAL/MESECAM — AUTO / PAL / MESECAM NOTES:

● If you have programmed the unit to timer-record 2 or more
Select the appropriate colour system for recording or playback. programmes, the second programme and those thereafter may
AUTO: Usually set to this mode. The appropriate colour system not fit on the tape if you set “AUTO SP]LP TIMER” to “ON”.
(PAL or MESECAM) will be selected depending on the In this case, make sure the mode is not engaged, then set the
playback or recording signals. tape speed manually during timer programming.
If the “AUTO” mode does not work properly, select either of ● In order to ensure that the recording fits on the tape, this
the following manual modes. feature may leave a slight non-recorded section at the end of
PAL: To record PAL signals, or playback a PAL tape. the tape.
MESECAM: To record SECAM signals, or playback a SECAM or ● There may be some noise and sound disturbance at the point
MESECAM tape. on the tape where the unit switches from SP to LP mode.
NOTES: ● The Auto SP]LP Timer feature is not available during ITR
● SECAM signals will always be recorded as MESECAM. Select (Instant Timer Recording), and the feature will not work
“AUTO” or “MESECAM” when recording SECAM signals. properly with any tapes longer than E-180, or with some tapes
● When playing back a SECAM tape, select “AUTO” or of shorter lengths.
“MESECAM”. The playback picture will always be
monochrome.

66 EN SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.)
8 VIDEO STABILIZER — ON / OFF

When this function is set to “ON”, you can automatically correct
Child Lock
vertical vibration in the picture when playing back unstable
recordings made on another recorder. ● Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV
mode).
NOTES: ● Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch to the right.
● When you finish viewing a tape, be sure to set this function to
“OFF”. You can disable the unit’s operation.
● Regardless of the setting, this function has no effect during
A Set the Child Lock.

recording and during special effects playback.
● The on-screen display may jitter vertically when this function
is set to “ON”.
● To watch recordings with close-caption, set this function to Press and hold 1 on the remote control for more than
“OFF”. 10 seconds while the unit is turned on. The unit turns off,
and “CL“ appears on the front display panel.
8 AUTO POWER OFF — 3H / OFF
When this function is set to “3H”, the unit is turned off
automatically if no operation is done within 3 hours. “AUTO
POWER OFF IN 3 MIN” appears on the screen 3 minutes before
the unit is turned off.
● To release the child lock, press and hold 1 on the remote
control until the unit turns on.
NOTES:
● When the child lock function is in use, keep the remote
control out of the children’s reach.
● Timer recording programmes will be performed even if the
child lock function activated.
Scan Mode Set

(DVD deck)
● Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel (or AV
mode).
This unit supports the progressive scan system (eg. 480p*) as

well as the conventional interlaced scan system (eg. 480i*).
If your TV equipped with component video connectors, supports
the progressive video input, you can enjoy a high quality picture
by setting the progressive scan mode to active.
● Refer also the instruction manuals supplied with your TV.
● If your TV equipped with component video connectors does
not support the progressive video input, do not change the
scan mode to the “PROGRESSIVE”.
* 480p and 480i indicate the number of scanning lines and scanning
format of an image signal.
● 480p indicates 480 scanning lines with progressive format.
● 480i indicates 480 scanning lines with interlaced format.
A Switch the mode.

During playback or while stopped, press and hold DVD
on the Remote for more than 3 seconds, to change the
scan mode between Progressive and Interlace mode.
NOTES:
● It is not possible to change the scan mode when an MP3 or
JPEG disc is loaded.

EN 67
● The procedure shows how to set “RESUME” to “ON”
Mode Set (DVD deck) on the DVD Set Up menu screen as an example.
You can change various mode settings on the Mode Set

screen by following the procedure described below.
● For each mode setting, see pages 68 to 69.
A Turn on the unit.
Press 1.
MENU LANGUAGE (墌 pg. 16)
LANGUAGE
AUDIO LANGUAGE (墌 pg. 16)
SUBTITLE (墌 pg. 16)
ON SCREEN LANGUAGE (墌 pg. 16)
On the unit
MONITOR TYPE (墌 pg. 14)
PICTURE SOURCE (墌 pg. 68) lights up.
PICTURE
SCREEN SAVER (墌 pg. 68) On the remote control
MP3/JPEG (墌 pg. 68)
DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT (墌 pg. 68)
AUDIO
ANALOG DOWN MIX (墌 pg. 68)
D. RANGE CONTROL (墌 pg. 68)
OUTPUT LEVEL (墌 pg. 68)
OTHERS
B Press w e to select
RESUME (墌 pg. 69)
RESUME ON
“ OTHERS”. ON SCREEN GUIDE ON
OTHERS ON SCREEN GUIDE (墌 pg. 69) ● Each time you press the
PARENTAL LOCK
PARENTAL LOCK (墌 pg. 46) button, the setup menus

change as follows; SELECT USE TO SELECT, USE OK TO CONFIRM.
OK
● Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV LANGUAGE] PICTURE] AUDIO ] OTHERS
mode). ](Back to the beginning)
D Select the mode.

Press rt to move H to “RESUME”, then press OK.

Press rt to select “ON”, then press OK.

Press SET UP MENU.


* The default setting is bold in the table below. Audio Settings
Picture Settings 8 DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT —
PCM ONLY / DOLBY DIGITAL/PCM / STREAM/PCM
8 MONITOR TYPE — Set to the appropriate mode according to the type of the device
16:9 NORMAL/16:9 MULTI NORMAL / connected to DIGITAL AUDIO OUT connector on the rear of
16:9 AUTO/16:9 MULTI AUTO / unit.
4:3 LB/4:3 MULTI LB / It is not necessary to set this mode when you connect no device
4:3 PS/4:3 MULTI PS to the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT connector.
You can select the monitor type depending on the TV used when PCM ONLY: Select this when you connect the unit’s DIGITAL
you play back DVD VIDEO discs recorded for wide-screen TVs. AUDIO OUT connector to the linear PCM digital input
For more details, refer to “Monitor Set (DVD deck)” (墌 pg. 14). connector of another audio device.
DOLBY DIGITAL/PCM: Select this when you connect the unit’s
8 PICTURE SOURCE — DIGITAL AUDIO OUT connector to the digital input
VIDEO (NORMAL) / VIDEO (ACTIVE) / FILM / AUTO connector of a Dolby Digital decoder or an amplifier with a
You can obtain optimal picture quality by selecting whether the built-in Dolby Digital decoder.
content on the disc is processed by field (video source) or by STREAM/PCM: Select this when you connect the unit’s DIGITAL
frame (film source). AUDIO OUT connector to the digital input connector of an
Normally set to “AUTO”. amplifier with a built-in DTS, Dolby Digital, or MPEG
VIDEO (NORMAL): Suitable for playing back a video source disc multichannel decoder.
with relatively a few movements.
VIDEO (ACTIVE): Suitable for playing back a video source disc 8 ANALOG DOWN MIX — DOLBY SURROUND / STEREO
with relatively a lot of movements. Set to the appropriate mode according to your audio system
when you play back a DVD VIDEO disc recorded with surround
FILM: Suitable for playing back a film or progressive source disc.
multichannel audio. This setting affects only the analogue audio
AUTO: Used to play back a disc containing both video and film output signal from the AUDIO OUT connectors when playing
source materials. This unit recognizes the picture type (film or back a DVD VIDEO disc recorded with surround multichannel
video source) of the current disc according to the disc audio.
information.
● If the playback picture is unclear or noisy, or the oblique lines
DOLBY SURROUND: Select this when you enjoy multichannel
surround audio by connecting the unit’s analogue AUDIO
of the picture are rough, try to change to other modes.
OUTPUT connectors (DVD) to a surround decoder or an
internal amplifier.
8 SCREEN SAVER — ON / OFF
The TV screen may be burned out if a static picture is displayed STEREO: Select this when you enjoy conventional 2-channel
for a long time. When this function is set to “ON”, the unit stereo audio by connecting the unit’s analogue AUDIO
automatically activates the screen saver function if a static OUTPUT connectors (DVD) to a stereo amplifier/receiver or
picture, such as an on-screen display or menu is displayed for TV, or when you dub audio of a DVD VIDEO disc recorded
over 5 minutes. with surround audio to your MD, cassette, etc.
NOTE: NOTE:
This function is not available for Audio CDs and MP3 discs. The “ANALOG DOWN MIX” function does not work when the
3D Phonic function is activated. (墌 pg. 35)
8 MP3/JPEG — MP3 / JPEG
You can select files to play back, when both MP3 files and JPEG 8 D. RANGE CONTROL —
files are recorded on a disc. WIDE RANGE / NORMAL / TV MODE
The dynamic range (the difference between the loudest sound
MP3: Select this to play back MP3 files.
and the quietest one) can be compressed during playback of a
JPEG: Select this to play back JPEG files. programme encoded in Dolby Digital format.
This function takes effect when a DVD VIDEO disc recorded in
NOTE: Dolby Digital format is played back at low or middle volume.
You cannot access the DVD Set Up screen and “X” appears on
WIDE RANGE: Select this to inactivate this function when you
the TV screen if a disc is already placed.
enjoy wide dynamic range programme.
NORMAL: Normally select this setting to activate this function.
TV MODE: Select this when you hear the sound through the TV's
speaker(s).
NOTES:
● This function works only when playing back a disc recorded
with Dolby Digital format. The setting is not effective for other
discs.
● This function does not work when the 3D Phonic function is
activated. (墌 pg. 35)
8 OUTPUT LEVEL — STANDARD / LOW

You can lower the output level of analog audio to accommodate
the unit to the connected A/V equipment.
STANDARD: Normally select this.
LOW: The output level of analog audio is lowered.

EN 69
Output
Playback discs
STREAM/PCM DOLBY DIGITAL/PCM PCM ONLY
DVD VIDEO with

48 kHz, 16/20/24 bit linear 48 kHz, 16 bit linear PCM
PCM
DVD VIDEO with DTS DTS bitstream 44.1 kHz, 16 bit stereo linear PCM
DVD VIDEO with Dolby 48 kHz, 16 bit stereo linear

Dolby Digital bitstream
Digital PCM
Audio CD/Video CD 44.1 kHz, 16 bit stereo linear PCM
Audio CD with DTS DTS bitstream 44.1 kHz, 16 bit stereo linear PCM
MP3 disc Linear PCM
NOTES:
● The unit is not equipped with the DTS decoding function.
● When you play back a DVD VIDEO or Audio CD disc with
DTS, use a DTS decoder to get correct signals from your
speakers. Never use the unit’s analog output connectors,
which output incorrect signals that may damage your
speakers.
● If you connect the analog outputs and digital outputs
simultaneously, be sure to select the source of the amplifier
correctly, or set the level control of the amplifier connected to
the analog outputs to minimum.
Others Settings
8 RESUME — ON / OFF / DISC RESUME
When this function is set to “ON”, you can use the resume
function. (墌 pg. 34)
ON: You can start playback from the resume point of the placed
disc.
OFF: You cannot use the resume function.
DISC RESUME: The unit retains a memory of the resume points
of the last 30 discs played back, even though they have been
ejected.
NOTE:
This function is not available for Audio CDs and MP3 discs.
8 ON SCREEN GUIDE — ON / OFF

When this function is set to “ON”, the unit can display “on-
screen guide” icons or characters which show the conditions of
the unit or disc.

Tuner Set D Access the Auto Channel Set screen.

A Press rt to move the TUNER SET
highlight bar (pointer) to
IMPORTANT “TUNER SET”, then press FUNCTION SET
TUNER SET
Perform the following steps only if — OK or e. INITIAL SET
— Auto Channel Set has not been set correctly by Auto Set
B Press rt to move the
Up .(墌 pg. 13)
— you have moved to a different area or if a new station highlight bar (pointer) to
starts broadcasting in your area. “AUTO CH SET”, then
press OK or e.
Your unit needs to memorize all necessary stations in channel
positions in order to record TV programmes. Auto Channel Set
E Select the TV system.

automatically assigns all receivable stations in your area to call
them up by using the PROGRESSIVE SCAN buttons without
going through any vacant channels.
C Press rt to move the TV SYSTEM SELECT
highlight bar (pointer) to the
B/G
appropriate TV system (refer D/K
to the table below), then I
press OK or e.
Australia, New Zealand, Kuwait, B/G

U.A.E., Indonesia, Singapore,
Thailand, Malaysia, Iran, Saudi Arabia,
Egypt, Morocco, Lebanon, Iraq
China, Mongolia, Russia D/K
Hong Kong I
● Auto Channel Set will start.
CH FRQ SYS CH FRQ SYS

01 150 BG 07 229 BG
AUTO CH SET 02 165 BG 08 237 BG
03 195 BG 09 355 BG
PLEASE WAIT 04 205 BG 10 365 BG
05 213 BG 11 374 BG
06 221 BG 12 384 BG
START FINISH
● Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV ❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚––––––– [ ] [ ] : DELETE
[ ] : EDIT
mode). [MENU] : EXIT
Auto Channel Set F Return to the normal screen.

Press SET UP MENU.
● Using the Confirmation screen, you can delete channels, swap
A Turn on the unit. channel positions and fine-tune channels already stored. Refer
to page 72 for the procedures.
Press 1.
IMPORTANT
B
● If no sound accompanies the picture or the audio
Select the VCR deck. sounds unnatural on some channels that have been
stored by Auto Channel Set, the TV system setting
On the unit for those channels maybe incorrect. Select the
Press VCR/DVD repeatedly so that the VHS indicator appropriate TV system for those channels. Refer to
lights up. “TV System Selection – When you see the picture
On the remote control but the audio can’t be heard or sounds unnatural“
Press VCR so that the VCR indicator lights up. (墌 pg. 72).
● Since your recorder memorises all detected stations
C Access the Main Menu screen.

even if the reception condition is poor, some of
those stored stations may produce a noisy picture.
To delete those stations, refer to “Delete A Channel“
Press SET UP MENU. (墌 pg. 72).

EN 71
Manual Channel Set
Store channels that were not stored during Auto Set Up
F Set the station.
(墌 pg. 13) or Auto Channel Set (墌 pg. 70). The screen to the right
appears when the station is
A Access the Main Menu screen.

STORE
detected.
CONTINUE
If you do not want to store
Press SET UP MENU. the detected station...
Press rt to move the
B Access the Tuner Set screen. highlight bar (pointer) to

”CONTINUE” then press
OK or e. Channel search
Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “TUNER
SET”, then press OK or e. will resume.
If you want to store the detected station...
C Access the channel list. Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to ”STORE”,
then press OK or e. The Channel List appears again.
● The blueback screen and the TV picture currently being
Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to ”CH broadcast appear alternately for 8 seconds each.
EDIT”, then press OK or e. ● If you want to store another channel, repeat steps D – F.
● When channel search completes for that band, the Band
D Select the channel position. Select screen appears again. To set channels for other bands,
select another band and start Manual Channel Set again (墌
steps E and F).
Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to an open
channel position, then press OK or e.
G Return to the normal screen.
E Select the band. Press SET UP MENU.
● To change positions, see “Swap Channel Position” (墌 pg. 72).
Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to the
desired band, then press OK to initiate Manual Channel
Set.
BAND SELECT MANUAL CH SET

VHF L
PLEASE WAIT
VHF H
UHF VHF L 300MHZ
[MENU] : EXIT

Delete A Channel Fine Tuning Channels Already Stored

Perform steps A and C of “Manual Channel Set” on page 71 Perform steps A to C of “Manual Channel Set” on page 71 to
to access the channel list screen before continuing. access the channel list screen before continuing.
A Select the channel. A Select the channel to fine-tune.

Press rt until the channel you want to delete begins Press rt until the channel you want to tune begins
blinking. blinking, then press OK twice.
● The ”FRQ” number for the channel starts blinking.
B Delete a channel. B Perform tuning.

Press &.
● To re-store it, simply press w. Press rt until the picture is its clearest. Then press OK
● The item directly beneath the cancelled one moves up one or e.
line. ● Repeat steps A and B as necessary.
● Repeat steps A and B as necessary.
C Return to the normal screen. C Return to the normal screen.

Press SET UP MENU.
Press SET UP MENU.
TV System Selection — When you see

Swap Channel Position
the picture but the audio can’t be
Perform steps A to C of “Manual Channel Set” on page 71 to
access the Channel List screen before continuing.
heard or sounds unnatural
Perform steps A and C of “Manual Channel Set” on page 71
A Select the position (e.g. 03). to access the Channel List screen before continuing.
Press rt until the section of CH “03” begins blinking,

then press OK or e.
● Only “03” will blink.
A Select the channel.
Press rt until the channel
CH FRQ SYS CH FRQ SYS
B Select the position (e.g. 09).

you want to change its TV 01 150 BG 07 229 BG
system begins blinking, 02 165 BG 08 237 BG
03 195 BG 09 355 BG
then press OK three times. 04 205 BG 10 365 BG
Press number keys to input “0” and “9”. ● The “SYS” display for that 05 213 BG 11 374 BG
06 221 BG 12 384 BG
● The two selected channels will be swapped. channel starts blinking.
● To cancel the channel swapping, press w.
[ ] : SELECT SYSTEM
: OK
CH FRQ SYS CH FRQ SYS CH FRQ SYS CH FRQ SYS [MENU] : EXIT
01 150 BG 07 229 BG 01 150 BG 07 229 BG
02 165 BG 08 237 BG 02 165 BG 08 237 BG
B Select the TV system.

03 195 BG 09 355 BG 03 355 BG 09 195 BG
04 205 BG 10 365 BG 04 205 BG 10 365 BG
05 213 BG 11 374 BG 05 213 BG 11 374 BG
06 221 BG 12 384 BG 06 221 BG 12 384 BG
Press rt to select the appropriate TV system
[0 – 9] : INPUT CH [ ] : CANCEL (B/G]D/K]I). Then press OK or e.
: FINE TUNING : OK
[MENU] : EXIT [MENU] : EXIT ● Repeat steps A and B as necessary.
C Return to the normal screen.

● Repeat steps A and C as necessary.
C Store the new position. Press SET UP MENU.

Press OK or e.
D Return to the normal screen.

Press SET UP MENU.

EN 73
Information on Multi-System Compatibility
(VHS deck only)
Off-Air Recording
The built-in multi-system tuner is capable of receiving PAL B/G, I and D/K, and SECAM B/G and D/K broadcasts.
TV System HR-XV3AA Recorded tape
Multi-system tuner
(B/G, I, D/K)
NOTE:
This model does not operate in BRAZIL (PAL-M) or ARGENTINA (PAL-N).
Playback
This unit can play all 3 types of recorded tape.
Recorded tape HR-XV3AA
Playback circuit
Multi-system
receiver
Built-in
RF converter
K, I, G, H
Multi-system
monitor
Manual switching
Manual switching


NOTES:
When viewing NTSC tapes on a PAL TV set:
● The picture may shrink vertically with black bars appearing at the top and bottom of the screen. This is not a malfunction on the part
of the nor the TV.
● The picture may roll up or down. This can be corrected using the V-HOLD control found on some TVs. (This cannot be corrected if
the TV does not have a V-HOLD control.)
● During search, still, or frame-by-frame playback, the picture will be distorted, and there maybe a loss of colour.
ATTENTION
When this unit is connected to a multi-system TV, the audio signal may not be heard or maybe noisy if the colour system select
switch of the TV is adjusted to the AUTO position. In such a case, set the TV’s colour system select switch to the appropriate
position which corresponds to the TV system you have selected at the TV System Select screen.
Tape-To-Tape Editing
There are 3 different types of recorded tape, depending on the signal recorded.
Recorded tape Playback equipment HR-XV3AA Dubbed tape
Recording circuit

Filename [XV3AA_11Trouble.fm]
TROUBLESHOOTING EN 75
Before requesting service for a problem, use this chart Noise appears during normal playback.
and see if you can repair the trouble yourself. Small
problems are often easily corrected, and this can save ● The automatic tracking mode is engaged.
you the trouble of sending your unit off for repair. ]Try manual tracking. (墌 pg. 21)
The playback picture is blurred or interrupted while TV
POWER broadcasts are clear or “USE CLEANING CASSETTE”
message appears on the screen.
No power is supplied to the unit.
● The video heads may be dirty.
● The mains power cord is disconnected.
]Use a dry cleaning cassette ECL-3F, or consult your JVC
]Connect the mains power cord.
dealer.
The remote control won’t function.
Breaks are noticeable in Hi-Fi soundtrack.
● The batteries are discharged.
● The automatic tracking mode is engaged.
]Replace the dead batteries with new ones.
]Try manual tracking. (墌 pg. 21)
TAPE TRANSPORT (VHS deck) PLAYBACK (DVD deck)
During recording, the tape does not run. “ ” lights up on
the front display panel. The button does not work.
● The unit is in the Record Pause mode. ● The operation is prohibited on the placed disc.
]Press 4 to resume recording. The DVD deck cannot be operated.
The tape will not rewind or fast-forward. ● The DVD deck is not selected.
● The tape is already fully rewound or fast-forwarded. On the unit
]Press VCR/DVD repeatedly so that the DVD indicator lights
]Check the cassette.
up.
PLAYBACK (VHS deck) ]Press DVD so that the DVD indicator lights up.
The VHS deck can not be operated. “ ” appears on the TV screen.
● The VHS deck is not selected. ● The operation is prohibited on the placed disc.
On the unit
]Press VCR/DVD repeatedly so that the VCR indicator lights “REGION CODE ERROR!” appears on the TV screen.
up.
● The disc’s region number does not match that of the unit.
]Use the discs whose region number includes “ALL” or “4”.
]Press VCR so that the VCR indicator lights up.
(墌 pg. 4)
The playback picture does not appear while the tape is
running. The disc cannot be played back.
● If you are using the RF connection, ● The disc’s region number does not match that of the unit.
— the TV receiver’s channel selector is not set to the video ]Use the discs whose region number includes “ALL” or “4”.
channel. (墌 pg. 4)
— the unit’s video channel has not been correctly set. ● This type of disc cannot be played back.
]If you are using the RF connection, ]See “Unplayable Discs” (墌 pg. 4).
— set the TV receiver to the video channel. ● The disc is not placed properly.
— perform “Video Channel Set” (墌 pg. 12). ]Remove the disc, then place the disc properly in the disc tray.
● If you are using the AV connection, the TV receiver is not set (墌 pg. 5, “Placing a Disc”)
to the AV mode. ● The Parental Lock is engaged, and the placed disc is rated
]If you are using the AV connection, set the TV to its AV mode. higher than the set level.
]Release the Parental Lock temporarily (墌 pg. 46), or change
Noise appears during visual search. the set level (墌 pg. 46).
● This is normal. The language is not played back as you set.
● The disc does not contain the language you set.
The playback picture does not appear while the DVD disc is
played.
● Scan mode is set to PROGRESSIVE.
]Change the Scan mode to the Interlace. (墌 pg. 66)

76 EN TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.)
Changing audio/subtitle language is not possible. JPEG Playback (DVD deck)
● The disc does not contain audio/subtitles in multiple
A disc cannot be played.
languages.
]With some discs, the language should be set on the top menu. ● No JPEG files are recorded to the disc.
(墌 pg. 33) ]Replace the disc.
● JPEG files do not have the correct file extension in their file
The subtitles do not appear on the TV screen. names.
● The disc does not contain subtitles. ]Add correct file extension (.jpg, .jpeg, .JPG, .JPEG or any
uppercase and lowercase combination such as “.Jpg”) to their
● The subtitle display is set to off. file names.
]Set the subtitles display to on. (墌 pg. 42) ● JPEG files are not recorded in a format compliant with ISO
● A-B Repeat Playback is in progress. (墌 pg. 52) 9660 Level 1 or 2.
]The subtitles recorded around point A-B may not appear. ]Replace the disc. (Record JPEG files using a compliant
Angle cannot be changed. application.)
● The scene is not recorded from multiple angles. Not JPEG files but MP3 files are played back.
● The MP3/JPEG setting is set to “MP3”.
MP3 Playback (DVD deck) ]When both MP3 files and JPEG files are recorded to a disc, set
“MP3/JPEG” to “JPEG” to play JPEG files. (墌 pg. 68)
A disc cannot be played.
● No MP3 files are recorded to the disc. RECORDING (VHS deck)
]Replace to the disc with MP3 files are recorded.
● MP3 files do not have the correct file extension in their file Recording cannot be started.
names. ● There is no cassette loaded, or the cassette loaded has had its
]Add correct file extension (for example .mp3, .MP3 or any record safety tab removed.
uppercase and lowercase combination such as “.Mp3”) to ]Insert a cassette, or using adhesive tape, cover the hole where
their file names. the tab was removed.
● MP3 files are not recorded in a format compliant with ISO
9660 Level 1 or 2. TV broadcasts cannot be recorded.
]Replace the disc. (Record MP3 files using a compliant ● “L-1” or “F-1” has been selected as the input mode.
application.) ]Set to the desired channel.
● The different types of files are recorded to the disc.
]The disc which contains the different types of files may not be Tape-to-tape editing is not possible.
played because of its disc characteristics or recording ● The source (another video recorder, camcorder) has not been
conditions. properly connected.
Not MP3 files but JPEG files are played. ]Confirm that the source is properly connected.
● All necessary power switches have not been turned on.
● The MP3/JPEG setting is set to “JPEG”. ]Confirm that all units’ power switches are turned on.
]When both MP3 files and JPEG files are recorded to a disc, set ● The input mode is not correct.
“MP3/JPEG” to “MP3” to play MP3 files. (墌 pg. 68) ]Set the input mode to “L-1” or “F-1”.
The MP3 control display appears on the TV screen, but no Camcorder recording is not possible.
operation can be performed.
● The camcorder has not been properly connected.
● No MP3 files or JPEG files are recorded to the disc, or the disc ]Confirm that the camcorder is properly connected.
is an unplayable disc (such as CD-ROM). ● The input mode is not correct.
]Replace the disc. ]Set the input mode to “L-1” or “F-1”.
“ ” and “ ” on the front display panel won’t stop blinking.
● The end of the tape was reached during recording.
]The programme may not have been recorded in its entirety.
Next time make sure you have enough time on the tape to
record the entire programme.
The channel cannot be changed.
● Recording is in progress.
]Press 9 to pause the recording, change channels, then press
4 to resume recording.

EN 77
TIMER RECORDING (VHS deck) OTHER PROBLEMS
Timer recording won’t work. Whistling or howling is heard from the TV during camcorder
recording.
● The clock and/or the timer have been set incorrectly.
]Re-perform the clock and/or timer settings. ● The camcorder’s microphone is too close to the TV.
● The timer is not engaged. ]Position the camcorder so its microphone is away from the TV.
]Press # and confirm that “#” is displayed on the front display ● The TV’s volume is too high.
panel. ]Turn the TV’s volume down.
Timer programming is not possible. When scanning channels, some of them are skipped over.
● Timer recording is in progress. ● Those channels have been designated to be skipped.

]Timer programming can’t be performed while a timer ]If you need the skipped channels, restore them. (墌 pg. 71)
recording is in progress. Wait until it finishes.
Channel settings that were made manually seem to have
“ ” on the front display panel won’t stop blinking. changed or disappeared.
● The timer is engaged but there’s no cassette loaded. ● After the manual settings were made, Auto Channel Set was
]Load a cassette with the record safety tab intact. performed.
]Perform manual setting again.
“ ”, “ ” and “ ” on the front display panel won’t stop
blinking. No channels are stored in the unit’s memory.
● The loaded cassette has had its record safety tab removed. ● The TV aerial cable was not connected to the unit when Auto
]Remove the cassette and cover the hole with adhesive tape, or Set Up was performed.
insert a cassette with the record safety tab intact. ]Turn off the unit once and connect the TV aerial cable to the
● The end of the tape was reached during timer recording. unit properly, then turn on the unit again. Then perform Auto
]The programme may not have been recorded in its entirety. Set Up again. (墌 pg. 13)
]Turn off the timer mode by pressing timer button or next ATTENTION
operations cannot be carried on. This unit contains microcomputers. External electronic noise
or interference could cause malfunctioning. In such cases,
“ ” blinks for 10 seconds and the Timer mode is switch the unit off and unplug the mains power cord. Then
disengaged. plug it in again and turn the unit on. Take out the cassette.
After checking the cassette, operate the unit as usual.
● # has been pressed when there are no programs in memory,
or the timer record information has been programmed
incorrectly.
]Check the programmed data and re-program as necessary,
then press # again.
The SHOWVIEW system does not timer-record properly.
● The unit’s channel positions have been set incorrectly.
]Refer to “G-CODE™/SHOWVIEW™ Timer Programming”
(墌 pg. 26) and re-perform the procedure.
“ ” and “ ” on the front display panel won’t stop blinking.
● The end of the tape was reached during Instant Timer
Recording.
“ ”, “ ” and “ ” on the front display panel won’t stop
blinking.
● The loaded cassette has had its record safety tab removed.
]Remove the cassette and cover the hole with adhesive tape, or
insert a cassette with the record safety tab intact.
● The end of the tape was reached during Automatic Satellite
Programme Recording.
]Turn off the timer mode by pressing REC LINK button or next
operations cannot be carried on.

78 EN SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL VIDEO/AUDIO (DVD deck)
Power requirement : AC 110 V – 240 Vd, 50 Hz/60 Hz Signal system : NTSC 3.58
Power consumption Applicable disc : DVD (12 cm, 8 cm)
Power on : 26 W CD (12 cm, 8 cm)
Power off : 6.0 W Audio characteristics
Temperature DVD : 4 Hz – 22 KHz
Operating : 5°C to 40°C Frequency responce
Storage : –20°C to 60°C CD : 4 Hz – 20 KHz
Operating position : Horizontal only S/N Ratio : 90 dB
Dimensions (WxHxD) Wow and flutter : Below Measurable Level
: 435 mm x 93 mm x 272 mm Dynamic range : 90 dB
Weight : 4.4 kg Output
Format : VHS PAL/NTSC standard Component-Y : (RCA) 1.0 Vp-p/75 ohm
Maximum recording time Component- PB /PR : (RCA) 0.7 Vp-p/75 ohm
(SP) : 240 min. with E-240 video cassette Audio : (RCA) 2 Vrms, 1 Kohm
(PAL/MESECAM) Digital Audio : –21 dBm to –15 dBm (peak)
: 160 min. with T-160 video cassette
(NTSC) TUNER/TIMER (VHS deck)
(LP) : 480 min. with E-240 video cassette
TV channel storage capacity
(PAL/MESECAM)
: 99 positions (+AUX position)
(EP) : 480 min. with T-160 video cassette
Tuning system : Frequency synthesized tuner
(NTSC)
Channel coverage
VHF : (low) 42 MHz – 175 MHz
VIDEO/AUDIO (VHS deck) (high) 175 MHz – 470 MHz
Signal system : PAL-type colour signal and CCIR UHF : 470 MHz – 870 MHz
monochrome signal, 625 lines Aerial output : UHF channels (Adjustable E28-E60)
50 fields Program capacity : 1-year programmable timer / 8
NTSC colour and EIA monochrome programs
signal, 525 lines/60 fields. Memory backup time
Recording system : DA4 (Double Azimuth) head helical : Approx. 10 min.
scan system
Signal-to-noise ratio: 45 dB ACCESSORIES
Horizontal resolution
Provided accessories
: 250 lines (PAL/MESECAM)
: RF cable,
: 220 lines (NTSC)
Infrared remote control unit,
Frequency range : 70 Hz to 10,000 Hz (Normal audio)
“R6” battery x 2
20 Hz to 20,000 Hz (Hi-Fi audio)
Input/Output : RCA connectors: Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise
IN x 2, OUT x 1 specified.
E.& O.E. Design and specifications subject to change without
notice.

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A SCREEN SAVER ............................................... 68
A-B Repeat Playback ............................................ 39 Mode Set (VHS deck)
About Discs AUTO POWER OFF ........................................ 66
JPEG .............................................................. 53 AUTO SP]LP TIMER ...................................... 65
MP3 .............................................................. 50 B.E.S.T. ................................................... 24, 65
Placing a Disc .................................................. 5 O.S.D. .......................................................... 65
Playable Discs .................................................. 4 PICTURE CONTROL ........................................ 65
Region Number ................................................ 4 VIDEO STABILIZER ......................................... 66
Unplayable Discs .............................................. 4 Monitor Set (DVD deck)
Angle Selection .................................................... 43 MONITOR TYPE ............................................. 14
Audio Channel Selection ....................................... 45 MP3 control display .............................................. 50
Audio Language Selection ..................................... 44
Auto Channel Set ................................................. 70 N
Next Function Memory ......................................... 20
Auto Set Up ......................................................... 13
Automatic Satellite Programme Recording ............... 30 O
OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK ........................ 32 – 55
C OPERATIONS ON VHS DECK ......................... 19 – 31
Chapter Search .................................................... 40
Check, cancel and change programmes .................. 29 P
Connecting To A Dolby Digital Decoder or An Amplifier Pan&Scan ............................................................ 15
With A Built-in DTS ......................................... 63 Parental Lock
Country/Area Code List .................................... 48
D To change the settings ...................................... 47
Digital Audio Dubbing .......................................... 59
To set Parental Lock for the first time .................. 46
Disc menu .......................................................... 33 To temporarily release the Parental Lock ............. 47
Dubbing (from DVD to VHS) ................................. 58 Playback (DVD deck) ..................................... 32 – 42
E Playback (JPEG) ............................................. 54 – 55
EDITING (DVD DECK) Playback (MP3) ............................................. 51 – 52
Digital Audio Dubbing ..................................... 59 Playback (VHS deck) ...................................... 19 – 21
EDITING (VHS DECK) Playback Control (PBC) Function ...................... 33, 40
Dubbing (from DVD to VHS) ............................ 58 Programme Playback ............................................ 41
Edit From A Camcorder .................................... 56
Edit To Or From Another Video Recorder ........... 57 R
Random Playback ................................................. 42
Elapsed Recording Time Indication ......................... 23 Record One Programme While Watching Another .... 23
Express Timer Programming ................................... 28
Recording ..................................................... 22 – 24
F Recording Resume Function ................................... 22
Fine Tuning Channels Already Stored ...................... 72 Region Number ...................................................... 4
G Remote Control Functions ..................................... 60
G-CODE™/SHOWVIEW™ System Setup ..................... 25 Repeat Playback .................................. 21, 38, 52, 55
G-CODE™/SHOWVIEW™ Timer Programming ............ 26 Resume Function .................................................. 34
Group/file selection .............................................. 55 S
Group/track selection ........................................... 52 Skip Search .......................................................... 20
I Slow Motion .................................................. 20, 34
INDEX .................................................................. 6 Soundtrack Selection ............................................ 21
Index Search ........................................................ 20 Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame Playback ............... 20, 34
Instant ReView ..................................................... 21 Subtitle Selection .................................................. 42
Instant Timer Recording (ITR) ................................. 23 Swap Channel Position .......................................... 72
J T
JPEG control display ............................................. 53 Tape Position Indicator ............................................ 7
Tape Remaining Time ........................................... 23
L Time Search ......................................................... 40
Language Timer Recording ............................................ 26 – 31
Menu/Audio/Subtitle Language Set .................... 16 Title1
Letter Box ........................................................... 15 Manual Channel Set ........................................ 71
Locating the start point of the item or skip the item ... 33 Top menu ............................................................ 33
M Tuner Set ............................................................. 70
Manual Tracking .................................................. 21
Mode Set (DVD deck) V
Variable Speed Search ..................................... 20, 34
ANALOG DOWN MIX .................................... 68 VFP function ........................................................ 36
D. RANGE CONTROL ..................................... 68
DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT .............................. 68 W
MONITOR TYPE ........................................14, 68 When programmes overlap each other .................... 30
MP3/JPEG ...................................................... 68 Z
ON SCREEN GUIDE ........................................ 69 Zooming ....................................................... 35, 55
OUTPUT LEVEL .............................................. 68
PICTURE SOURCE .......................................... 68
3D Phonic ........................................................... 35
RESUME ........................................................ 69
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DVD PLAYER &

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Safety Precautions Use only discs marked with the following.

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

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Marks of discs in this instruction manual

Unplayable Discs Recorded under the

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A STANDBY/ON Button (1) 墌 pg. 13 M Front Display Panel 墌 pg. 7

A Region Number Label 墌 pg. 4 G Digital Audio Output Connector

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A Progressive Mode Indicator E VCR Mode Indicator

ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (VHS deck)

A Operation Mode Indicators

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INSTALLING YOUR NEW UNIT EN 9

Mains power cord AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUT

D Connect the unit to mains.

After the connection is completed, perform “Video

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10 EN INSTALLING YOUR NEW UNIT (cont.)

Mains outlet S VIDEO

8To connect to a TV with S-VIDEO/AUDIO IN NOTES:

A Connect the unit to TV.

B Connect the unit to mains.

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COMPONENT VIDEO IN connector

8To connect to a TV with COMPONENT VIDEO IN NOTES:

A Connect the unit to TV.

B Connect the unit to mains.

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Video Channel Set C Set the video channel.

A Access the Video Channel Set mode. With RF Connection

B Set the TV system (RF Connection only)

D Exit the Video Channel Set mode.

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Australia, New Zealand, Kuwait, B/G

China, Mongolia, Russia D/K

F Start Auto Channel Set.

DO NOT press any button on the unit or remote

Auto Channel Set is performed next. Auto Channel Set scans

● As Auto Set Up progresses, the

A Turn on the unit. NOTES: