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BD-X201MS DVD RECORDER
E
DVD RECORDER
INSTRUCTIONS
BD-X201MS
Thank you for purchasing this JVC product. Before operating this
unit, please read the instructions carefully to ensure the best
possible performance.
LST0373-001A
© 2006 Victor Company of Japan, Limited
LST0373-001A
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Thank you for purchasing Trademarks & Copyrights • , Dolby and the Double “D” symbols are trade- this DVD Recorder. marks of Dolby Laboratories. • The copying, broadcasting, screening, or rental of copy- righted material without the authorization of the copy- Main Features right holder is prohibited by law. • Recording of DVD-R/DVD-RW (video mode only) and DVD+R/DVD+RW (compliance with video mode). • Composite video, YC separate, and DV signals are sup- Copyright Protection Technology ported as
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Contents Settings & Controls for Recording DVD Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Preparing a Disc for Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Pre-Recording Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Introduction Overview of Functions Video and audio signals from this DVD recorder’s input terminals can be recorded to DVD-R/DVD-RW (video mode only) or DVD+R/DVD+RW (compliance with video mode). (X Page 28) The types of signals that can be used are as follows. Video: Composite video, YC separate, or DV signals (including audio) Audio: Analog audio or DV signals (including video) Playback images that were recorded to an unfinalized DVD by the DVD recorder can be captured and recorded to an ide
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Introduction Precautions for DVD Recorder Use Storage & Usage Locations Precautions Regarding Condensation The storage and usage of this DVD recorder in the follow- Condensation ing types of location should be avoided. When cold water is poured into a glass and droplets of • Areas at temperatures which deviate by a significant water form on its outer surface, this moisture is referred to degree above or below the permitted service tempera- as “condensation”. ture range (i.e., 5°C to 35°C). • A
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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 Handling Discs • Using a soft cloth, wipe the disc gently from the inside to • Removing a disc • Placing a disc in its case the outside. • If stubborn dirt is
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Introduction Details Regarding Discs Discs for Recording & Playback Finalizing The following shows the discs that can be recorded to and When DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R and DVD+RW have been played using this DVD recorder, in addition to the correspond- finalized, they can be played in the same way as any other ing display marks or logos. DVD using a standard DVD player. (X Page 42) Recording to unused sections of a disc and the modifi- DVD-R 12 cm: 4.7 GB cation of titles or display styles can be car
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Introduction Details Regarding Discs (continued) DVD Data Configuration Region Codes Generally speaking, the content recorded on a DVD is sepa- One of six numbers referred to as “region codes” is assigned rated into large units referred to as “titles”. A unique number to DVD content to control the global regions in which this con- called a “title number” is assigned to each of these titles, and tent may be viewed. If a DVD’s region code does not corre- as a result, any title can be immediately a
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Component Names & Functions Front Panel 26 3 1 4 5 1OPERATE button and indicator 4OPEN/CLOSE button and indicator • This button is used to make it ready for use. Press again This button is used to open and close the disc tray. to disable operation (Operate OFF mode). In addition, the OPEN/CLOSE indicator is lit up while the • The indicator’s lighting condition depends on the condi- disc tray is opening, and also when it is open. tion of the DVD recorder and can be one of the following. • If this
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Component Names & Functions Front Panel (continued) 7 8 90abc 7Video input indicators 0STOP button • This button has the following effect when pressed in OPTION indicator Recording or Recording Pause mode. This indicator is lit up or flashes when INPUT SELECT If EDIT MENU from the DVD MENU screen is set to DIS- from the INPUT SELECT MENU screen has been set to ABLE, the DVD recorder stops recording (i.e., it per- OPTION. (This setting cannot be carried out using the DVD forms title closing). re
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Component Names & Functions j h g k l def i dREC button and indicator eTOP MENU button • If this button is pressed together with the PLAY button in If this button is pressed while the DVD recorder is in a play- Stop mode, recording will be started. back condition, the current DVD’s top menu or title list will • If the current disc is blank or title closing has been be displayed on the monitor screen. carried out, a new title will be created and recording • The title list is displayed when the di
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Component Names & Functions Front Panel (continued) h[g] button DENCE and either the g or h button is pressed • This button is used to select menu items or setting val- while this button is being held, the audio recording ues when the Setup Menu is displayed. level for Channel 1 will be adjusted accordingly. • Press this button during playback to playback the next • If AUDIO REC VOLUME MODE from the title. RECORDER MENU (2/2) screen is set to BOTH and • If a title menu or chapter menu is display
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Component Names & Functions Rear Panel 21345 67 f e 8 d c b a 0 9 1VIDEO LINE IN terminal (BNC) 4VIDEO Y/C OUT terminal (4-pin) This terminal allows composite video signals to be input to For output of YC separate video signals. the DVD recorder. • Information that is the same as that of the VIDEO LINE In order to select these signals for input, set INPUT OUT terminal is being output. SELECT from the INPUT SELECT MENU screen to LINE. • This terminal’s specification (i.e., S1 or S2) can be • SETU
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Component Names & Functions Rear Panel (continued) 0DV IN/OUT terminal This I/O terminal for digital signals conforms with IEEE1394 specifications. • In order to select this terminal’s audio and video signals for input, set INPUT SELECT from the INPUT SELECT MENU screen to DV. • REMOTE SELECT from the REMOTE MENU screen is used to select a control method for this terminal as fol- lows. DV (SLAVE) : The DVD recorder operates as a slave device and is controlled by commands from a master device. DV
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LCD Display and On-Screen Content LCD Display The following information and data is presented on the DVD recorder’s LCD display. 1 2 No. Description 1 Encoding format for audio recordings (LPCM / DOLBY DIGITAL / MPEG) …… MPEG can only be selected when in the PAL mode. Recording mode : The encoding format set using AUDIO ENCODE from the RECORDER MENU (1/2) screen is displayed. This will not be displayed when the AUDIO ENCODE item is set to NO AUDIO. Playback mode : The encoding format used for au
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LCD Display and On-Screen Content LCD Display (continued) 2 No. Description 2 Indication of the current operating mode PLEASE WAIT : The DVD recorder is starting up. OPERATE OFF : The DVD recorder is preparing to shut down. NO DISC : The DVD recorder currently contains no disc. LOADING : A disc is being loaded into the DVD recorder. DVD-R : The current disc is a non-finalized DVD-R. (Approximately 3 seconds) DVD-RW : The current disc is a non-finalized DVD-RW. (Approximately 3 seconds) DVD+R :
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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 (X Page 63) Status Messages The DVD recorder’s setting condition and operation status are indicated by status messages, and these messages are displayed on E-E or playback screens. The DISPLAY MENU screen can be used to indicate whether or not
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LCD Display and On-Screen Content On-Screen Content (continued) No. Item Description 2 Title number / Use TITLE/CHAPTER/INDEX from the DISPLAY MENU screen to indicate whether Chapter number / or not this is to be displayed. Index number / OFF : No information is displayed Counter TITLE+CHAPTER: Title No., chapter No. and elapsed time of a title (hr: min: sec) are displayed. INDEX+TITLE : Index No. and elapsed time of a title (hr: min: sec) are dis- played. * When the PLAYBACK & 232C TYPE item on
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LCD Display and On-Screen Content 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. Monitor screen 000 min LCD display Event messages: Displayed when DISPLAY from the Event message TITLE FULL DISPLAY MENU screen is set to ON. REC 04/05/06 TITLE 01 0:11:22 11:20:00 CHAPTER 01 0:11:22 LCD display Monitor message Description message INVALID TV
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LCD Display and On-Screen Content On-Screen Content (continued) Alarm Messages Alarm messages are displayed on the DVD recorder’s LCD display and on the monitor when the recorder cannot obey a com- mand. These messages will remain on-screen until the next operation is carried out. Monitor screen 000 min LCD display Alarm messages: Displayed when DISPLAY from the Alarm message REC INHIBIT DISPLAY MENU screen is set to ON. REC 04/05/06 TITLE 01 0:11:22 11:20:00 CHAPTER 01 0:11:22 LCD display Mo
