JVC BD-X201M - Manual (Page 7)

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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 alternative to front panel
buttons.
● The title and chapter menus can be created either
automatically or manually.
● NTSC / PAL selectable
● Dual mode foot switch terminal available.
Recording can be turned ON/OFF and insertion of chapter/
index are possible using the external switch terminal.
● Equipped with an index search feature.
Allows automatic playback upon locating a specific index
position.
Trademarks & Copyrights
● , Dolby and the Double “D” symbols are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
● The copying, broadcasting, screening, or rental of
copyrighted material without the authorization of the
copyright holder is prohibited by law.
Copyright Protection Technology
This DVD recorder utilizes copyright protection technology
and is protected by US patents and intellectual property as
owned by Macrovision and other copyright holders. The
permission of Macrovision is required in order to use this
copyright protection technology, and except in situations
where special permission has been granted by that
company, said technology is restricted to domestic usage
and for certain other viewing purposes. The disassembly
and/or modification of this DVD recorder is also prohibited.
Copyrights
● The recording, dubbing, or playing of software containing
a copyright protection signal is not possible on this DVD
recorder.
● The usage of audio or video discs created using this DVD
recorder either for financial gain or in broadcasting for
widespread viewing may result in the legally-enforceable
rights of the copyright holder being infringed.
● Unless the permission of the copyright holder has been
obtained, audio or video discs created using this DVD
recorder are to be used for personal enjoyment only.
Contents
Introduction
Overview of Functions ......................................................................................................................................................... 4
Precautions for DVD Recorder Use ..................................................................................................................................... 5
Precautions for Disc Usage ................................................................................................................................................. 6
Details Regarding Discs ...................................................................................................................................................... 7
Component Names & Functions
Front Panel .......................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Rear Panel ......................................................................................................................................................................... 12
LCD Display and On-Screen Content
LCD Display ....................................................................................................................................................................... 14
On-Screen Content ........................................................................................................................................................... 16
Status Messages ......................................................................................................................................................... 16
Event Messages .......................................................................................................................................................... 18
Alarm Messages .......................................................................................................................................................... 19
Preparation
Connections ...................................................................................................................................................................... 20
Power Connections ............................................................................................................................................................ 21
Turning the Power On & Off ............................................................................................................................................... 21
Inserting & Removing Discs .............................................................................................................................................. 22
Using a Keyboard .............................................................................................................................................................. 23
Attach the provided ferrite core .................................................................................................................................... 23
Setting & Displaying the Date & Time ............................................................................................................................... 24
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Settings & Controls for Recording
DVD Recording ................................................................................................................................................................. 26
Preparing a Disc for Recording ......................................................................................................................................... 27
Pre-Recording Settings ..................................................................................................................................................... 29
Specifying the Disc Status Created when the Disc was Finalized ..................................................................................... 30
Setting the Encoding Format for Audio & Video ................................................................................................................ 31
Adjusting of Audio Recording Levels ................................................................................................................................. 32
Checking the Video Input .................................................................................................................................................. 33
Title & Chapter Menus ....................................................................................................................................................... 34
Selecting Styles for Title & Chapter Menu ......................................................................................................................... 35
Changing Styles for Title & Chapter Menus ....................................................................................................................... 36
Recording
Recording Sequence ......................................................................................................................................................... 37
Recording with the Front Panel ......................................................................................................................................... 38
Inserting Chapter Marks Manually or Automatically .................................................................................................... 39
Using the Foot Switch to Perform Recording ..................................................................................................................... 39
Using a Keyboard to Control Recording ............................................................................................................................ 40
Erasing the Last Title ......................................................................................................................................................... 41
Finalizing (for Playback on Other DVD Players) ............................................................................................................... 42
Title & Chapter Menu Settings
Changing Chapter Menus (THUMBNAIL EDIT Screen) .................................................................................................... 43
Changing & Naming Thumbnails for Chapter Menus ........................................................................................................ 44
Changing & Checking Chapter Menu Styles ..................................................................................................................... 46
Ending the Editing of Chapter Menus ................................................................................................................................ 48
Changing & Checking Title Menu Styles & Names ........................................................................................................... 49
Playback
Playing Back a Disc ........................................................................................................................................................... 53
Fast & Slow Playback ........................................................................................................................................................ 55
Playing the Previous or Next Chapter/Title ........................................................................................................................ 55
Index Writing and Index Search ........................................................................................................................................ 56
Setup Menu
Setting the Setup Menu ..................................................................................................................................................... 58
Restoring to Default Settings ....................................................................................................................................... 58
Setup Menu Configuration ................................................................................................................................................. 59
Setup Menus ..................................................................................................................................................................... 60
DISC MENU Screen .......................................................................................................................................................... 61
INPUT SELECT MENU Screen ......................................................................................................................................... 62
SYSTEM MENU Screen .................................................................................................................................................... 62
DVD MENU Screen ........................................................................................................................................................... 65
RECORDER MENU Screen .............................................................................................................................................. 67
REMOTE MENU Screen ................................................................................................................................................... 69
DISPLAY MENU Screen .................................................................................................................................................... 71
CLOCK ADJUST MENU Screen ....................................................................................................................................... 72
NETWORK MENU Screen ................................................................................................................................................ 72
Others
Easymenu : Freeware for Editing Menu Templates ........................................................................................................... 73
Changing the Signal System (NTSC / PAL) ...................................................................................................................... 74
Specifications .................................................................................................................................................................... 75