JVC DR-MV80B DVR User Manual


 
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RECORDING
Basic Recording
Basic Recording
(One-T
(One-T
ouch Recording)
ouch Recording)
You can record from an external component, such as
a TV, camcorder or VCR, connected to any of the
Recorder’s external inputs.
1. Make sure that the component you want to record
from is connected properly to the Recorder. See
page 13.
2. Press AUX repeatedly to select the external input
to record from.
•AV1: Audio/Video Input mounted on back
panel.
•AV2: Audio/Video Input mounted on front
panel.
•DV: DV Input mounted on front panel.
3. Load a recordable disc or tape.
4. Set a recording mode as necessary by pressing
REC MODE repeatedly.
DVD: SP, LP, EP or XP.
VCR: SP or SLP
5. Press z REC once to start recording.
The REC indicator lights in the display window.
6. Press STOP (x) to stop recording.
Notes:
Check that the Audio In settings DV Record Audio
are as you want them. See page 17.
If your source is copy-protected using CopyGuard,
you will not be able to record it using this recorder.
See Copyright on page 5 for more details.
Recording continues until you press STOP (x) or
the disc is full.
To record for a fixed length of time, see [Instant
Timer Recording] on this page.
Instant T
Instant T
imer Recording
imer Recording
Instant Timer Recording allows you to make a
recording easily of a preset length without using the
program timer.
1. Follow steps 1-4 as shown left (Basic Recording
from a TV).
2. Press REC once to begin recording.
3. Press REC two additional times to set the DVD
recorder to 10min recording time or the VHS
recorder to 30min recording time.
4. Each subsequent press increases the recording
time by 10 minutes.
DVD: Each subsequent press increases the recording
time by 10 minutes.
VCR: Each subsequent press increases the recording
time by 30 minutes (maximum 540 minutes).
Please confirm the VHS tape has enough
remaining time to be recorded before
recording.
Checking the Recording Time
Press z REC or DISPLAY once to check the record-
ing time. The recalled setting will automatically return
to the TV screen for a moment.
Also, remaining time of recording is shown in the dis-
play window.
To Extend the Recording Time
The recording time can be extended anytime by
pressing z REC.
Each subsequent press increases the recording time
by 10 minutes (DVD) or 30 minutes (VCR).
To Pause the Recording
1. Press PAUSE/STEP (X) to pause the recording.
2. When you want to continue recording, press
PAUSE/STEP (X) or z REC.
Notes:
If you press PAUSE/STEP (X) during the Instant Timer
Recording, it will be canceled.
The Recorder will automatically power off when the
Instant Timer Recording ends.
If the unit is DVD mode when the VCR Instant timer
recording ends, the unit will not automatically power off.
Simultaneous Play and
Simultaneous Play and
Record
Record
You can play a DVD during the VCR recording, press
DVD to change DVD mode and perform the DVD
playback.
Notes:
You cannot play or record both DVD and VCR at
the same time.
You cannot change VCR mode during the DVD
recording mode.
If you wish VCR playback or record during the
DVD playback, press VCR to change VCR mode
and perform the VCR playback or recording.