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JVC DR-MV5S User Manual

JVC DR-MV5S
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VHS/DVD
DVDVHS
REC
CH
DV IN
S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO
VHS DVDDUBBING
STANDBY/ON
LPT1032-001A
DR-MV5S
DVD VIDEO RECORDER &
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
INSTRUCTIONS
For Customer Use:
Enter below the Model No. and
Serial No. which are located on the
rear of cabinet. Retain this
information for future reference.
Model No.
Serial No.
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JVC DR-MV5S Specifications

General IconGeneral
Product TypeDVD VCR Combo
Video FormatNTSC
DVD PlaybackYes
VCR PlaybackYes
Progressive ScanYes
Remote ControlYes
Video RecordingYes
TypeDVD Recorder/VCR
VCR TypeVHS
Recording FormatsDVD-R, DVD-RW, VHS
Playback FormatsDVD-Video, CD-R/RW, MP3, VHS
InputsComposite video, S-Video, Audio (L/R)
OutputsComposite video, S-Video, Audio (RCA)

Summary

SAFETY FIRST

Cautions

Important safety information and precautions for using the JVC DVD video recorder & video cassette recorder.

IMPORTANT PRODUCT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

INSTALLATION

Guidelines for safe installation, including grounding and power sources.

ANTENNA INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Instructions for properly grounding outdoor antennas and managing power lines.

USE

Accessories

Precautions regarding the use of accessories and product placement.

Cleaning

Instructions for safely cleaning the unit.

SERVICING

Servicing

Guidance on when and how to refer servicing to qualified personnel.

Damage Requiring Service

Conditions under which the product requires professional servicing.

Declaration of Conformity

FCC Rules Compliance

Statement of compliance with FCC rules for digital devices.

MOISTURE CONDENSATION

Playback Overview

Beautiful images

Describes the vivid picture quality of DVD recording/playback.

Easy dubbing

Highlights simple dubbing from DVD to tape or tape to DVD.

Read me first!

For your safety

Essential safety information before operating the unit.

About discs

Information on compatible and incompatible disc types.

Let's enjoy...

Basic playback

Instructions for basic DVD playback operations.

Basic recording

Guide to performing basic recording functions.

DISC INFORMATION

Recordable/Playable Discs

Details on discs usable for recording and playback.

Discs For Playback Only

List of discs intended solely for playback.

Recording Medium And Format

DVD-RAM

Information on DVD-RAM recording and editing capabilities.

DVD-RW (VR mode)

Details on DVD-RW recording and editing in VR mode.

DVD-R

Information on DVD-R discs for long-term storage.

Audio CD/Video CD Information

File structure of a disc after starting the MP3/JPEG Navigation

Explains how MP3/JPEG files are organized after navigation is started.

DVD VIDEO Marks

Marks related to video

Explains video-related marks found on DVD discs.

Marks related to audio

Explains audio-related marks found on DVD discs.

Placing A Disc

Opening the disc tray

Steps to open and operate the disc tray.

Place the disc

Instructions on how to correctly place a disc into the tray.

Care And Handling Of Discs

How to handle discs

Guidelines for handling discs to prevent damage and ensure proper playback.

Storage

Recommendations for storing discs safely.

INDEX

Front View

Overview of the unit's front panel controls and indicators.

Rear View

Overview of the unit's rear panel connectors.

Front Display Panel

Disc Type Indicator

Indicates the type of disc loaded into the unit.

Disc Status Indicator

Shows the status of the disc during various operations.

VR Mode Indicator (VR)

Indicates when a DVD-RW disc is formatted in VR mode.

Remote Control Overview

Remote Control Functions

Explains the functions of various buttons on the remote control.

TV Multi-Brand Remote Control

Using the remote control with TVs from various manufacturers.

On-Screen Display (DVD deck only)

When playing back a recorded title

Describes the on-screen display indicators during playback.

When recording

Describes the on-screen display indicators during recording.

DV Dubbing

Explains the on-screen display for DV dubbing.

Connections

Composite Connection (Without Cable Box Or DBS Receiver)

Step-by-step guide for connecting the unit without a cable box or DBS receiver.

Composite Connection (With Cable Box Or DBS Receiver)

Component Video Connection

Plug & Play Set

Auto Clock Set/Auto Tuner Set

Automatic setting of clock and tuner channels upon initial connection.

Plug&Play Completed

Information on what happens after successful Plug & Play setup.

Language Settings

On-screen Language Set

How to change the language for on-screen messages.

Menu/Audio/Subtitle Language Set (DVD deck only)

Setting default languages for DVD menus, audio, and subtitles.

Clock Set

Semiauto Clock Set

Manually setting the clock and time zone.

Auto Daylight Saving Time

Function for automatic adjustment of Daylight Saving Time.

Manual Clock Set

Detailed procedure for manually setting the clock.

Tuner Set

Auto Channel Set

Automatically scanning and setting receivable channels.

Manual Channel Set

Manually adding or skipping channels.

Monitor Set

MONITOR TYPE

Selecting the TV monitor type (aspect ratio) for output.

Pan&Scan/Letter Box

Explains image display styles for wide-screen TVs.

Playback Features

DVD Playback

Overview of DVD playback functions.

VHS Playback

Overview of VHS playback functions.

Recording Features

DVD Recording

Overview of DVD recording functions.

VHS Recording

Overview of VHS recording functions.

Timer recording

Using PlusCode number

Simplified timer programming using PlusCode numbers.

Setting timer manually

Procedure for manually setting timer recordings.

How to record a satellite program

Guide for recording satellite broadcasts.

Dubbing

From VHS to DVD

Instructions for dubbing from VHS to DVD.

From DVD to VHS

Instructions for dubbing from DVD to VHS.

BASIC PLAYBACK (DVD)

Load a disc

Step to load a DVD disc for playback.

Press VHS/DVD or DVD on the remote control

Selecting the DVD deck for operation.

Press to start playback

How to initiate DVD playback.

Press II to pause playback

How to pause DVD playback.

Basic Playback (VHS)

Load a cassette

Step to load a VHS cassette for playback.

Press VHS/DVD or VHS on the remote control

Selecting the VHS deck for operation.

Press to start playback

How to initiate VHS playback.

Press II to pause playback

How to pause VHS playback.

BASIC RECORDING (DVD)

Load a recordable disc

Step to load a recordable DVD disc.

Press VHS/DVD or DVD on the remote control

Selecting the DVD deck for recording.

Press CH +/- or the number buttons

Selecting the channel or input for recording.

Press REC MODE repeatedly

Selecting the recording mode for DVD.

Recording Mode

Recording Resume Function

BASIC RECORDING (VHS)

Load a cassette with the record safety tab intact

Step to load a VHS cassette with the safety tab.

Press VHS/DVD or VHS on the remote control

Selecting the VHS deck for recording.

Press CH +/- or the number buttons

Selecting the channel or input for recording.

Press REC MODE repeatedly

Selecting the recording mode for VHS.

VCR Plus+ Timer Programing

Cable Box and DBS Receiver Users (DVD Deck Only)

Timer recording satellite broadcasts using VCR Plus+ with cable/DBS.

Weekly/Daily Recording

Setting weekly or daily recording schedules.

Manual Timer Programing

Cable Box and DBS Receiver Users (DVD Deck Only)

Manual timer recording for satellite broadcasts.

On-Disc Timer Programing (DVD Deck Only)

To Make The Disc For On-Disc Timer Programing

Setting up timer programs directly on a special disc.

Cable Box and DBS Receiver Users

Timer recording satellite broadcasts using on-disc programming.

To Timer-record The Program With The Programed Disc

How to initiate timer recording using a pre-programmed disc.

How Discs Are Overwritten

Check, Cancel And Change Programs

When Programs Overlap Each Other

How to handle or resolve overlapping timer programs.

Automatic Satellite Program Recording (DVD Deck Only)

One-Touch Expert Dubbing (From VHS To DVD)

For DVD deck

Preparing the DVD deck for one-touch dubbing.

For VHS deck

Preparing the VHS deck for one-touch dubbing.

Stop and pause mode on the DVD deck

How the DVD deck behaves during stop/pause in dubbing.

Manual Dubbing (From VHS To DVD)

Dubbing A Part Of A Cassette

Dubbing selected scenes from a VHS tape to DVD.

Disc Dubbing (From DVD To VHS)

Dubbing An Entire Disc

Easily dubbing an entire DVD disc to VHS.

Manual Dubbing (From DVD To VHS)

Dubbing A Part Of A Disc

Dubbing selected scenes from a DVD disc to VHS.

DV Dubbing (DVD Deck Only)

Performing dubbing without using the "DV DUBBING" controller

Dubbing DV video without the on-screen controller.

Edit From A Camcorder

If the camcorder has no S-VIDEO output connector

Connecting a camcorder without S-VIDEO output.

If the camcorder has an S-VIDEO output connector (DVD deck only)

Connecting a camcorder with S-VIDEO output.

Edit From Another Recorder

When recording on DVD deck

Connecting another recorder to the DVD deck for recording.

When recording on VHS deck

Connecting another recorder to the VHS deck for recording.

Digital Audio Dubbing

Advanced Playback (DVD)

Locating The Start Point Of The Item Or Skip The Item

Techniques for navigating and skipping items during DVD playback.

Locating A Desired Scene Using The DVD Menu

Using DVD menus to find specific scenes or titles.

High-Speed Search

Performing fast forward or reverse searches during DVD playback.

Resume Function

Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame Playback

How to pause and advance playback frame by frame.

Slow Motion

How to play back video in slow motion.

Skip Search

Skipping forward through sections of video.

Marking Positions To Play Back Again Later

To mark positions

How to mark specific points on a disc for later playback.

Checking The Time Information

How to view time information for discs.

Angle Selection

Selecting different camera angles on DVD VIDEO discs.

Subtitle Selection

Selecting subtitle languages for DVD VIDEO discs.

Audio Language/Sound Selection

Audio Channel Selection

Playback Control (PBC) Function

Live Memory Playback (DVD Deck Only)

Recording/playback Status Display

How to check the status of live memory recording and playback.

Overview Of Live Memory Playback

Starting and Stopping Live Memory Playback

Procedures for starting and stopping live memory playback.

Live Memory Playback Controls

Key buttons used during live memory playback.

Watching Recorded Programs During Recording

How to watch recorded content while a new program is being recorded.

Display During Live Memory Playback

Buttons To Be Used During Live Memory Playback

Starting and Stopping Live Memory Playback

Controls for starting, stopping, and pausing playback.

Live Memory Playback Controls

Additional controls for navigating and viewing during playback.

Watching Recorded Programs During Recording

How to view the currently recorded program.

Using The On-screen Bar

How To Access The On-screen Bar

Steps to display and access the on-screen playback bar.

Basic Operation On The On-screen Bar

How to use the on-screen bar for playback controls.

A-B Repeat Playback

Repeat Playback

Locating The Beginning Of A Desired Selection

Adjusting The Picture Quality

Setting The Progressive Mode

Random Playback

Program Playback

Select The Switching Interval Of The Slide Show

Advanced Playback (VHS)

High-Speed Search

Performing fast forward or reverse searches on VHS tapes.

Quick Rewind A Little

Rewinding the tape slightly to resume playback.

Skip Search

Skipping forward through sections of tape.

Index Search

Accessing recorded sections using index codes.

Next Function Memory

For Automatic Start Of Playback

Setting the unit to start playback automatically.

For Automatic Cassette Ejection

Setting the unit to eject the cassette automatically.

Repeat Playback

Manual Tracking

Soundtrack Selection

VHS Progressive Scan

Advanced Recording (DVD)

Instant Timer Recording (ITR)

Quick method for timer recording with automatic shut-off.

Watch Another Program While Recording On The Unit

Viewing TV programs while recording.

Elapsed Recording Time And Disc Remaining Time Indication

Displaying recording time and remaining disc space.

Second Audio Recording

Recording SAP broadcasts or selecting stereo/mono audio.

Free Rate Function

Advanced Recording (VHS)

Watch Another Program While Recording On The Unit

Instant Timer Recording (ITR)

Elapsed Recording Time Indication

Tape Remaining Time

Second Audio Recording

Active Video Calibration

Library Database DVD Navi (DVD Deck Only)

About registration of information

How title information is registered automatically.

About editing of titles

Functions for modifying and managing recorded titles.

The limitations of registration

Information on the maximum number of titles that can be registered.

Scan For Beginning Of Title

Modify Original Information

Modify Index

Changing the index (thumbnail) for a recorded title.

Modify Title Name

Modify Category

Protect Title

Delete Title

Delete Unwanted Part Of The Title

Modify Play List Information

Add Scenes To A Play List

Adding new scenes to an existing play list.

Move Scenes

Rearranging scenes within a play list.

Create Play List

Delete Unwanted Part From Play List

Play Back Play List

Delete Play List

Modify Index

Modify Play List Name

Modify Category

Modify Library Information

Register Disc

Adding a disc's information to the unit's library.

Delete Information

Removing disc information from the library.

Scan For Title From Library

Searching for titles within the registered library.

Playback With MP3/JPEG Navigation

Locating The Desired Group And Tracks

Searching for MP3 files and JPEG images by group.

Program Playback

Playing back selected tracks in a programmed order.

Arrange your style

Remote control setting

How to change remote control codes for JVC and other TVs.

For better sound

Connecting Dolby Digital or DTS equipment for improved audio.

It can be more useful by changing your settings!

Customizing unit settings for enhanced functionality.

Need help?

Tips for your trouble

Common problems and their solutions.

Specifications

Technical specifications of the unit.

Remote Control Functions

Remote Control 1/2/3/4 Code Switching

How to switch between remote control codes.

TV Multi-Brand Remote Control

Using the remote control with TVs from various manufacturers.

Connecting To A Dolby Digital Decoder Or An Amplifier With Built-in DTS

Mode Set (DVD Deck)

AUDIO OUTPUT

Selecting digital audio output modes.

ANALOG AUDIO OUT

Setting analog audio output for stereo or surround sound.

D. RANGE CONTROL

Adjusting dynamic range compression for Dolby Digital sound.

OUTPUT LEVEL

Adjusting analog audio output levels.

VIDEO IN/OUT

MONITOR TYPE

Selecting the TV monitor type (aspect ratio) for output.

FRONT AUX F-1

Setting the input mode for front auxiliary connections.

REAR AUX L-1

Setting the input mode for rear auxiliary connections.

RECORDING SET

SAVE AS LIBRARY

Enabling automatic saving of recording information to the library.

XP MODE REC AUDIO

Selecting audio format for XP mode recording.

2ND AUDIO RECORD

Recording SAP broadcasts or secondary audio tracks.

DISPLAY SET

SUPERIMPOSE

Controlling on-screen display of operational indicators.

GRAY BACK

Displaying a gray screen for unused channels.

DIMMER

Adjusting the brightness of the front display panel.

POWER SAVE

Enabling power saving mode when the unit is off.

ON SCREEN LANGUAGE

Setting the language for on-screen messages.

OTHERS

RESUME

Using the resume function to pick up playback where you left off.

AUTO POWER OFF

Setting the unit to turn off automatically after inactivity.

Scan Mode Set

Interlaced scan

Using the standard interlaced scan mode for video.

Progressive scan

Enabling progressive scan for higher quality images.

Watch the images on VHS deck in the Progressive scan mode via component video

Viewing VHS images in progressive scan via component video.

Mode Set (VHS Deck)

VHS SET UP

Common settings for VHS deck operations.

VIDEO CALIBRATION

Adjusting picture quality based on tape condition.

AUTO SP-EP TIMER

Automatically switching recording modes to fit program length.

VIDEO STABILIZER

PICTURE CONTROL

Tray Lock (DVD Deck Only)

Changing VCR Plus+® Setting

Guide Channel Number Set

Setting guide channel numbers for VCR Plus+ timer programming.

Format A Disc (DVD Deck Only)

Format A DVD-RAM Disc

Steps to format a DVD-RAM disc.

Format A DVD-RW Disc

Steps to format a DVD-RW disc in VR or Video mode.

Finalize A Disc (DVD Deck Only)

Before finalizing

What is possible before finalizing a disc.

Finalize A DVD-R/RW Disc

Procedure to finalize a DVD-R/RW disc for playback on other players.

Cancel The Finalization Of A DVD-RW Disc

How to cancel the finalization of a DVD-RW disc.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Initializing (DVD Deck Only)

Steps for initializing the DVD deck if malfunctions occur.

General

Troubleshooting general issues like power and disc tray problems.

Playback (DVD Deck)

Troubleshooting DVD playback issues.

Playback (VHS Deck)

Recording (DVD Deck)

Recording (VHS Deck)

Timer Recording (DVD Deck)

Automatic Satellite Program Recording does not start.

Timer Recording (VHS Deck)

VCR Plus+ Timer Programing cannot be made.

Other Problems

On-screen Message

SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL

General technical specifications of the unit.

VIDEO/AUDIO (VHS Deck)

Video and audio specifications for the VHS deck.

TUNER/TIMER

Specifications related to the tuner and timer functions.

ACCESSORIES

List of accessories provided with the unit.

Language Code List

LIST OF TERMS

WARRANTY (Only in U.S.A.)

LIMITED WARRANTY

Details of the limited warranty provided by JVC.

WHAT WE WILL DO

JVC's commitment under the warranty terms.

WHAT YOU MUST DO FOR WARRANTY SERVICE

Customer responsibilities for obtaining warranty service.

WHAT IS NOT COVERED

Exclusions from the limited warranty coverage.

FOR SERVICING (Only in U.S.A.)

TO OUR VALUED CUSTOMER

Customer support information and service contact details.

QUICK START GUIDE

Check Accessories

List of items included in the product package.

Connection Without Cable Box Or DBS Receiver

Guide for connecting the unit without a cable box or DBS receiver.

Connection With Cable Box Or DBS Receiver (When your TV has only audio/video connectors)

Connection With Cable Box Or DBS Receiver (When your TV has component video connectors)

Recordable Discs

BASIC PLAYBACK

Select VHS

Selecting the VHS deck for basic playback.

Select DVD

Selecting the DVD deck for basic playback.

Inserting Disc or Cassette

BASIC RECORDING

Select VHS

Selecting the VHS deck for basic recording.

Select DVD

Selecting the DVD deck for basic recording.

One-Touch Expert Dubbing (VHS to DVD)

ENGLISH

FRANÇAIS

ENGLISH

FRANÇAIS

Quick Guide FAQ's

Connection and Picture Issues

Troubleshooting connection problems and picture anomalies.

Clock and Remote Control Operation

FAQs regarding clock setting and remote control function.

DVD Recording and Playback

FAQs about recording on DVD and playback issues.

Picture Display Issues

Troubleshooting split screen or vertical line picture issues.

JVC Product Registration

PRODUCT REGISTRATION CARD/QUESTIONNAIRE

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