JVC BD-X201M manual

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    BD-X201M INSTRUCTIONS DVD RECORDER LL T0073-001A For Customer Use : Enter below the Serial No. which is located on the bottom of the unit. Retain this information for future reference. Model No. BD-X201M Serial No. Thank you for purchasing this product. Before operating this unit, please read the instructions carefully to ensure the best possible p[...]

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    1. Read all of these instructions. 2. Save these instructions for later use. 3. All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. 4. Unplug this appliance system from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. 5. Do not use attachments not recomme[...]

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    III Supplement This apparatus is designed for rack mounting or is used close to other apparatus. In order to keep the best performance and furthermore for electromagnetic compatibility we recommend to use cables not exceeding the following lengths: Caution: 5 Where there are strong electromagnetic waves or magnetism, for example near a radio or TV [...]

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    V Supplemento L ’apparecchio è stato ideato per essere posto su un piano ed usato vicino ad altre apparecchiature. Per mantenere al meglio le prestazioni in particolare ai fini dei requisiti relativi alla compatibilità elettromagnetica, raccomandiamo di usare cavi che non eccedano le seguenti lunghezze: Presa Cavo Lunghezza AC IN Cavo Unico 2,5[...]

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    VII WICHTIG (für England) 230 V Netzspannung W ARNUNG – DIESES GERÄT MUSS GEERDET WERDEN. Die Drähte der Netzleitung sind mit den folgenden Farben gekennzeichnet; GRÜN und GELB : ERDUNG BLAU : NEUTRAL BRAUN : SP ANNUNGSFÜHREND Da die Farben der Drähte im Netzkabel von diesen Farbkennzeichnungen abweichen können, folgendes ausführen. Der G[...]

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    IX IMPORT ANTE (para el Reino Unido) Alimentación Eléctrica (230 V`CA) A TENCIÓN - ESTE AP ARA TO DEBE TENER TOMA DE TIERRA Los conductores del cable principal de este aparato tienen un color diferente según el siguiente código: VERDE y AMARILLO : TIERRA AZUL : NEUTRO MARRÓN : CON TENSIÓN Puesto que los colores de los conductores del cable p[...]

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    2 Thank you for purchasing this DVD Recorder . These instructions are for the BD-X201ME and BD-X201MU. Main Features ● Recording of DVD-R and DVD-RW (video mode only) . ● Composite video, YC separate, and DV signals are supported as video inputs; furthermore, analog or DV signals are supported as audio inputs. ● A keyboard can be used as an a[...]

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    4 Introduction Overview of Functions  V ideo and audio signals from this DVD recorder’s input terminals can be recorded to DVD-R or DVD-RW (video mode only). ( ☞ Page 29) The types of signals that can be used are as follows. V ideo: Composite video, YC separate, or DV signals (including audio) Audio: Analog audio or DV signals (including vid[...]

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    6 Introduction Precautions for Disc Usage Care of Discs to Ensure High-Quality Playback  Fingerprints, dust, or any other similar contamination of the surface of a disc can lead to distortion in the playback of recorded video and audio. For this reason, it is good practice to wipe each disc with a soft cloth before use.  Looking After Discs ?[...]

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    8 Introduction Details Regarding Discs (continued) DVD Data Configuration Generally speaking, the content recorded on a DVD is separated into large units referred to as “titles”. A unique number called a “title number” is assigned to each of these titles, and as a result, any title can be immediately accessed using its title number. In addi[...]

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    10 Component Names & Functions Front Panel (continued) 9 REV button and indicator ● Press this button during playback or fast-forward mode to start fast-reverse play . If pressed during fast-reverse play , this button toggles the speed of fast-reverse play between low speed and high speed. ● Press this button in still mode or during slow-fo[...]

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    12 Component Names & Functions Rear Panel VIDEO POWER MAIN FOR SERVICE FOOT SW AUDIO REMOTE IN IN OUT USB 1 2 + 4dB - 8dB OUT DV IN/OUT LINE CH1 CH2 INPUT LEVEL Y/C AC IN Y/C 1 VIDEO LINE IN terminal (BNC) This terminal allows composite video signals to be input to the DVD recorder . In order to select these signals for input, set INPUT SELECT [...]

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    14 LCD Display and On-Screen Content LCD Display The following information and data is presented on the DVD recorder ’ s LCD display. TITLE DOLBYDIGIT AL LPCM MPEG CHAP OPERATE PHONES REV STOP PLAY FWD PAUSE REC B USY OPEN/CLOSE TOP MENU MENU OPTION DV Y/C LINE SET UP A UDIO CH1 CH2 TITLE DOLBY DIGITAL LPCMMPEG CHAPTER SET No. Description 1 Encod[...]

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    16 LCD Display and On-Screen Content On-Screen Content In addition to E-E and playback screens, the monitor connected to the DVD recorder’s VIDEO LINE OUT terminal can display the following. ● Status messages ● Event messages ● Alarm messages ● The Setup Menu ( ☞ Page 58) ● Recording-operation control screens: REC CONTROL panel ( ☞ [...]

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    18 Event Messages Event messages are displayed on the DVD recorder ’ s LCD display and on the monitor when incorrect operations are attempted. These messages will remain on-screen for approximately 3 seconds. 000 min 04/05/04 11:20:00 TITLE 01 0:1 1:22 CHAPTER 01 0:1 1:22 REC TITLE FULL DOLBYDIGITAL LPCM MPEG LCD display Monitor message message D[...]

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    20 Preparation Signal Connections  Audio and video signals Note 1: The video signal for input is selected using INPUT SELECT from the INPUT SELECT MENU screen. Note 2: The audio signals for input are selected using INPUT SELECT from the INPUT SELECT MENU screen. When either LINE or Y/C is set for INPUT SELECT , the analog audio signals from the [...]

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    22 Preparation Inserting & Removing Discs OPERATE PHONES REV STOP PLA Y FWD PA USE REC B USY OPEN/CLOSE TOP MENU MENU OPTION DV Y/C LINE SET UP AUDIO CH1 CH2 TITLE DOLBY DIGITAL LPCM MPEG CHAPTER SET Disc tray Inserting a Disc  Press the OPERA TE button to activate Operate On mode. 1. Press the OPEN/CLOSE button. ● The disc tray will open [...]

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    24 Preparation Setting & Displaying the Date & Time Use the following procedure to set the internal clock’s date and time. Even when the DVD recorder’s power is turned off, the cl ock’s date and time settings are stored using the internal battery . Note that these settings are used to write the current date and time to a disc being re[...]

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    26 Pre-Recording Settings Preparation of the DVD-R or DVD- RW (video mode only). On-screen settings Adjustment of audio recording levels. Selection of styles for the title and chapter menus Settings & Controls for Recording DVD Recording DVD recording is carried out using the following procedure. ● Insert a new DVD-R or DVD-RW (video mode) or[...]

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    28 Settings & Controls for Recording Erasing All Data From a DVD-RW Disc 1. Insert the DVD-RW from which data is to be erased. 2. Press the SET UP button to display the Setup Menu. 3. Use the 7 and 6 buttons to select DISC item and then press the SET button. ● The DISC menu screen will appear . 4. Press the 7 or 6 button, select either the DI[...]

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    30 Specifying the Disc Status Created when the Disc was Finalized It is possible to specify the action when a finalized disc is inserted into this machine or a DVD player, or the operation when playback of a title is finished. Also, it is possible to select whether to create a title menu (T OP MENU) or chapter menu (MENU) when finalizing or closing[...]

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    32 Settings & Controls for Recording Adjusting of Audio Recording Levels This DVD recorder ’ s audio recording levels can be adjusted using two different methods, and AUDIO REC VOLUME MODE from the RECORDER MENU (2/2) screen indicates the method to be used. In addition, it is also possible to return the audio recording levels to their default[...]

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    34 End of recording Settings & Controls for Recording T itle & Chapter Menus This DVD recorder can automatically create title and chapter menus in response to recording operations and can save these to the disc being recorded. When the disc is subsequently played, these title and chapter menus can be used to access specific sections of stor[...]

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    36 Changing Styles for Title & Chapter Menus The DVD MENU screen can be used to change the styles used for displaying title and chapter menus. One of eight different types of style can be selected for each of the title and chapter menus. This DVD recorder can also store a total of six different display patterns for title and chapter menus. At t[...]

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    38 Recording with the Front Panel This DVD recorder recording operations can be carried out in two different ways — namely , using the buttons provided on the front panel and using the on-screen REC CONTROL panel. In the latter case, furthermore, recording operations can be performed using a keyboard. The following section, however , will provide[...]

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    40 Using a Keyboard to Control Recording Recording operations of this DVD recorder can be carried out using the REC CONTROL panel displayed on the monitor . In addition, a keyboard can also be used when working with this panel. Signal Connections Connect a keyboard to the USB terminals on the back of the DVD recorder . Settings ● If the REC CONTR[...]

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    42 Recording Finalizing (for Playback on Other DVD Players) Finalize a disc recorded using this DVD recorder as described below in order to ensure that it can be played on other DVD players. In the case of DVD-RWs, playback will be possible on DVD players that support video mode. After finalizing a disc; ● No additional recording will be possible[...]

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    44 Title & Chapter Menu Settings Changing & Naming Thumbnails for Chapter Menus The modification of chapter menu thumbnails and the entry of names and comments are carried out as described below using the THUMBNAIL EDIT screen. Changing Thumbnails For example, let’s change the thumbnail for the second chapter . 1. Select the second chapte[...]

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    46 Changing & Checking Chapter Menu Styles Although display styles for chapter menus are created using settings from the STYLE item of the DVD MENU screen as described above, the following procedure can be used to modify these styles at the end of title recording. In addition, it will also be possible at this time to confirm that chapter menus [...]

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    48 Title & Chapter Menu Settings Ending the Editing of Chapter Menus Once all of the necessary changes and checks have been made using the THUMBNAIL EDIT screen, title closing must be carried out. Please ensure that title closing is performed as the last stage of chapter menu editing. Even if the chapter menu is to be left unchanged, title clos[...]

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    50 Title & Chapter Menu Settings Changing & Checking Title Menu Styles & Names (continued) Checking the Title Menu Screen 1. Select TITLE MENU PREVIEW from the TITLE MENU EDIT screen and press the SET button. ● The TITLE MENU EDIT screen will appear . 2. Confirm that the other pages are as required. ● Select † from the TITLE MENU [...]

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    52 Changing & Checking Title Menu Styles & Names (continued) Finalizing Discs 1. Select FINALIZE from the TITLE MENU EDIT screen and press the SET button. ● A confirmation window will appear. 2. Select YES and then press the SET button. ● The disc finalizing process will begin. The state of progress during finalizing is displayed using [...]

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    54 Playback 4. Set to Still mode. This is done by pressing the P AUSE button. ● The DVD recorder enters Still mode. ● If the P AUSE button is then pressed again in Still mode, the DVD recorder will advance playback by a single frame. 5. Restart playback. Press the PLA Y button.  The DVD recorder will behave as follows when title playback has[...]

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    56 Playback Index Writing and Index Search Indexes are used to locate the beginning of specific positions when in the Playback mode. (Index search) V iewing of index information (index no. and counter data) and index search can be performed on the INDEX MANAGER screen. W riting Index Chapter points registered during the Recording mode are used as i[...]

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    58 Setup Menu Setting the Setup Menu Settings made in the setup menus are stored in this DVD recorder’s internal memory and will be retained even when the power is turned off. It is also possible to return to default settings whenever so required. In addition to the buttons on the front panel, a keyboard can also be used to perform operations on [...]

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    60 Setup Menu Setup Menus The following table identifies and describes the parameters that may be set using the Setup Menus. T op half : Appearance on monitor screen Bottom half : Appearance on LCD display Option Description DISC dISC INPUT SELECT INPUT SEL SYSTEM SYSTEM DVD MENU dVd MENU RECORDER RECoRdER REMOTE REMoTE DISPLA Y dISPLA Y CLOCK ADJU[...]

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    62 Parameter Possible settings Description INPUT SELECT [LINE] Y/C DV INPUT [LINE] YC dV MENU MENU Setup Menu SYSTEM MENU Screen The following table identifies and describes the parameters that may be set using the SYSTEM MENU screen. T op half : Appearance on monitor screen Bottom half : Appearance on LCD display [ ] : Default setting SYSTEM MENU [...]

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    64 Setup Menu SYSTEM MENU (2/2) screen Parameter Possible settings Description AC IN MODE [POWER ON] POWER OFF AC [o N] oFF SYNC SYSTEM [AUTO] INTERNAL SYNC [AUTo] INTE TV TYPE [NTSC] PA L TV [NTSC] PA L VBID OUT (WIDE) [OFF] ON Vbid [oFF] oN Y/C TERMINAL [S1] MODE S2 Y C TM [S1] S2 OPERA TION [OFF] LOCK ON oP LoCK [oFF] oN BACK bACK For selecting [...]

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    66 Setup Menu Parameter Possible settings Description DVD MENU TOP+MENU TYPE [TOP] NONE MENU T T+M [T oP] NoNE DISC IN ACTION MENU [TITLE] dISC IN MENU [TITL] TITLE END MENU REPEA T STOP [NEXT TITLE] TI ENd MENU REPT ST oP [NEXT] MENU MENU Select whether to create a TOP MENU or MENU in a completed disc (finalized disc). This is set before inserting[...]

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    68 Parameter Possible settings Description ∆ REC2 MENU MENU Setup Menu This button is used to display the RECORDER MENU (2/2) screen. This button is used to return to the Setup MENU screen. Parameter Possible settings Description AUDIO [1,2ch † 1,2ch] CHANNEL (DV) 3,4ch † 1,2ch dV CH [1 2] 3 4 AUDIO REC [BOTH] VOLUME MODE INDEPENDENCE VRModE [...]

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    70 Setup Menu Parameter Possible settings Description 232C [TYPE1] PROTOCOL TYPE TYPE2 TYPE3 TYPE4 TYPE5 TYPE6 TYPE7 TYPE8 232C [T1 ] T2 T3 T4 T5 T6 T7 T8 MENU MENU Set this item according to the type of controller connected when performing remote control using the RS-232C terminal. TYPE1 : Standard operation mode TYPE2 : For customized use TYPE3 ~[...]

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    72 CLOCK ADJUST MENU Screen The following table identifies and describes the parameters that may be set using the CLOCK ADJUST MENU screen. T op half : Appearance on monitor screen Bottom half : Appearance on LCD display [ ] : Default setting Parameter Possible settings Description DA TE dA TE TIME TIME MENU MENU This parameter is used to set the d[...]

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    74 Others Changing the Signal System (NTSC / P AL) This DVD recorder supports both the NTSC and P AL signal systems. The signal system can be altered at the TV TYPE item on the SYSTEM(2/2) menu screen, or via the following procedure. The signal system can be changed even when the monitor is not connected. Operation Procedure 1. Set this unit to the[...]

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    Supplement for medical Use For Model BD-X201ME MEDICAL ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT needs special precautions regarding EMC and needs to be installed and put into service according to the EMC information provided in the Accompany- ing documents. Portable and mobile RF communications equipment can affect MEDICAL ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT . W ARNING : The use of [...]

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    Guidance or Manufacturer ’ s declaration-electromagnetic immunity The Model BD-X201ME is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below . The customer or the user of the Model BD-X201ME should assure that it is used in such an environment. RF Common mode/ Conducted Susceptibility   Radiated RF Electromag- netic Fields   I[...]