DVD & HDD VIDEO RECORDER

DR-MH300SE/BE

S TA N D B Y / O N

RAM/RW

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INSTRUCTIONS

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SAFETY FIRST
IMPORTANT: 8 Please read the various precautions on page 2 and 3 before installing or operating the unit. 8 It should be noted that it may be unlawful to re-record prerecorded tapes, DVDs, or discs without the consent of the owner of copyright in the sound or video recording, broadcast or cable programme and in any literary, dramatic, musical, or artistic work embodied therein. CAUTION: 8 When you are not using the unit for a long period of time, it is recommended that you disconnect the power cord from the mains outlet. 8 Dangerous voltage inside. Refer internal servicing to qualified service personnel. To prevent electric shock or fire hazard, remove the power cord from the mains outlet prior to connecting or disconnecting any signal lead or aerial.

Safety Precautions

The rating plate and the safety caution are on the rear of the unit.
WARNING: DANGEROUS VOLTAGE INSIDE WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION: A UNIT IS A CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT. HOWEVER THIS UNIT USES A VISIBLE LASER BEAM WHICH COULD CAUSE HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE IF DIRECTED. BE SURE TO OPERATE THE UNIT CORRECTLY AS INSTRUCTED. WHEN THIS UNIT IS PLUGGED INTO THE WALL OUTLET, DO NOT PLACE YOUR EYES CLOSE TO THE OPENING OF THE DISC TRAY AND OTHER OPENINGS TO LOOK INTO THE INSIDE OF THIS UNIT. USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT REPRODUCTION OF LABELS WARNING LABEL INSIDE OF THE UNIT
Manufactured under licence from Dolby Laboratories. ADolbyB and double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. ADTSB and ADTS DIGITAL OUTB are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. GUIDE Plus+, SHOWVIEW, G-LINK are (1) registered trademarks or trademarks of, (2) manufactured under license from and (3) subject of
various international patents and patent applications owned by, or licensed to, Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc. and/or its related affiliates. GEMSTAR-TV GUIDE INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND/OR ITS RELATED AFFILIATES ARE NOT IN ANY WAY LIABLE FOR THE ACCURACY OF THE PROGRAM SCHEDULE INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE GUIDE PLUS+ SYSTEM. IN NO EVENT SHALL GEMSTAR-TV GUIDE INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND/OR ITS RELATED AFFILIATES BE LIABLE FOR ANY AMOUNTS REPRESENTING LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS, OR INDIRECT, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROVISION OR USE OF ANY INFORMATION, EQUIPMENT, OR SERVICES RELATING TO THE GUIDE PLUS+ SYSTEM. This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing users only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

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INITIAL SETTINGS

GUIDE Plus+ Setup
Before you can start using your GUIDE Plus+ system you must first connect your television equipment properly and then complete an on-screen setup process so that the GUIDE Plus+ system knows what equipment you have and which "Host Channel" to use for your household. Turn on the unit. Turn on the TV and select the AV mode. Slide the TV/DVD switch to DVD.
Identify the GUIDE Plus+ Host Channel
The TV listings data available in the GUIDE Plus+ system is distributed throughout Europe by selected broadcasters called "Host Channel". It is important that your unit "identifies" the host channel for your region and setup correctly.

List of Host Channels

Country/Region (Language) Austria Belgium (Flemish) France Germany Italy Netherlands Host Channels Eurosport Music Factory (TMF) Canal + Eurosport Sport Italia Music Factory (TMF), Eurosport Tele 5 Eurosport ITV, Eurosport Helpful Hints

1 Press the GUIDE.

Analog only Analog only Use TMF if you live in Amsterdam, Eindhoven or Rotterdam Analog only
Spain Switzerland (German) United Kingdom The GUIDE Plus+ setup menu appears Language and Country setting are already input from the JVC's initial setup.
2 Press selection keys to select "Postal Code" and press
number keys or selection keys to enter your postal code. The postal code you enter must be correct, and must represent a postal code in the identified country. If it is not correct or dose not match the country, you will receive no or incorrect TV listings data. If you do not use an external receiver, leave the fields as-is, with "None" indicated.
ITV is analog only. Use Eurosport if you are a SKY subscriber and you no longer have a terrestrial antenna available.
In Order to Receive Data 1 Leave the unit in "STANDBY" overnight.
External Receiver Users 1 Leave your external receiver "ON" overnight. 2 Leave the unit in "STANDBY" overnight.
3 Press GUIDE to complete the setting

External Receiver Users

If you use an external receiver you will have to set it up for the GUIDE Plus+ system as following.

ALTERNATE SETUP

If your external receiver is not in the list or your external receiver could not be controlled properly by the unit, please follow these steps.
1 Press selection keys to select "External Receiver 1", "2", or "3",
then press ENTER. 2 Press selection keys to select reception ("terrestrial", "cable" or "satellite") 3 Press selection keys to select provider if applicable 4 Press selection keys to select the brand of your external receiver 5 Identify which socket your external receiver is plugged into ("L-1" or "L-2") The unit will now try to communicate with your external receiver via the G-LINK cable. The on-screen prompt will ask you if the receiver has changed to a specified channel. 6 If the external receiver changed channel correctly, Press selection keys to select "YES" and press ENTER. 7 Press GUIDE to complete the setting.
1 For External Receiver brand, select "None". 2 Press GUIDE to exit the set up menu. 3 Tune your external receiver to your "Host Channel"(See list of
Host Channels) and Leave it "ON" overnight.
4 The unit must be on "STANDBY" overnight. The next day, go back into the GUIDE Plus+ setup menu.
The new external receiver codes might have been added.
5 Select the brand of your external receiver.

IMPORTANT:

If eternal receiver did not change channels, or if receiver brand is not indicated in the on-screen list, refer to ALTERNATE SETUP.

About GUIDE Plus+

All Features and Areas are displayed in a convenient, colour-coded layout that lets you easily access all the great possibilities of the GUIDE Plus+ system.
Function of Remote Control Keys
Guide You can access GUIDE Plus+ on your TV screen.

Selection keys

To navigate around the GUIDE Plus+ menu.
To confirm a selection or to leave GUIDE Plus+ and tune directly to a currently running show. RedGreenYellowBlue button. Several features such as On-Button-Record and Home. To access the extended information box for a long synopsis. To go directly to the next day or back day to the present day.

Action Info Previous/Next Day

PAGE -/+

To move one page up and down.

Number keys

For direct entries of numbers.

Common Elements

Disply of TV listings information by channel and time, seven days in advance. Video Window Action Bar Information Box

Video Window:

You can continue to watch the current programme while consulting GUIDE Plus+.

Menu Bar:

Access to the different Areas of GUIDE Plus+.

Action Bar:

The four coloured Action buttons change functionality depending on the Area.

Highlight:

The current position of the "cursor" is visualized by change in colour.

Information Box:

Short programme descriptions or help menus.

Information Panels:

Programme promotions or instructions. Information Panels Menu Bar Grid Highlight
The GUIDE Plus+ system in the unit consists of seven Areas. All Areas can be accessed via the Menu Bar.

Editor

The Editor Area is the central location for your to manage your channels. Every change in the Editor Area leads to a change in the Grid.
The GUIDE Plus+ "Home" Area displaying the TV listings information by chanel and time for seven days in advance. Set a programme to record and reminder(Watcdh). Lock and unlock the Video Window. Access Information Panels.
1 Press selection keys to select "Editor".
The Editor menu have two tiles of left and right.

Search:

You can search the T listings data by categories (e.g. Sports) and subcategories (e.g. Football) or personal keywords. Search by categories or keywords. Colour assign: Movies(Purple), Sports(Green), Children(Blue), Others/My Choice(Teal) Set a programme to record and reminder(Watcdh). Access Information Panels.

My TV:

You can set a Profile and receive recommendations acording to your preferences. Set yp a profile by channel, category and/or keyword. Set a programme to record and reminder(Watcdh). Access Information Panels.
2 Press selection keys to select the left tile of the channel that

you would like to edit.

3 Press the RED Action for ON or OFF of the channel. 4 Press selection keys to select the right tile of the channel that

Schedule:

Displays all scheduleed recordings and reminder. Edit/Delete One button Record and Reminder(Watch). Set/Edit/Delete SHOWVIEW Recording. Set/Edit/Delete Manual Recording.
5 Press the RED Action to change the source. 6 Press the GREEN Action and press number keys to enter

the programme number.

Area for additional information such as weather. (not available in all regions)
7 Press ENTER to confirm the settings.

Editor:

Channel settings.

Setup:

Basic settings of GUIDE Plus+.

TIMER RECORDING

GUIDE Plus+ Timer Programming
The GUIDE Plus+ system has several functions. One-Button-Record : This feature is available anytime you can highlight a programme tile. At the right time, the unit will tune to the correct channel and record the selected programme. Search : This feature allows you to locate programme listings by category, subcategory or via keyword, and enables you to quickly and easily find something of interest to watch, record or to set reminder. Schedule : The Schedule Area is the central location for you to examine, set, delete and edit scheduled events of On-Button-Recordings(or Reminder), SHOWVIEW Recordings and Manual Recordings. My TV : This feature allows you to view the logos of all the channels available in the GUIDE Plus+ system in your home. Turn on the unit. Turn on the TV and select the AV mode. Slide the TV/DVD switch to DVD.
One-Button-Record 1 Press the GUIDE.
The Grid Area of GUIDE Plus+ appears.
2 Press selection keys to select a programme tile.
3 Press Action(RED) to set for recording.
At right time, the unit will tune to the correct channel and record the selected programme. A recording set with the One-Button-Record feature is set with the following default parameters. Date, Name of the programme, Channel, Start time, Duration, Quality: SP, Frequency: ONCE, Extra time at end: none, Destination: HDD The shows you have designated for recording can be reviewed and edited in the "Schedule Area".

Number keys GUIDE ENTER

One-Button-Reminder 1 Press Action(GREEN) to set a reminder to watch a
programme. Shows to be watched are displayed in a different colour than shows set for recording.

INFO Selection keys

NOTES:
If there is additional information about a programme, the "i"(information) symbol will be displayed in box, This alarts you to press INFO to bring up the expanded information box. When you press Action(YELLOW) , "Channel (Mosaic) Screen" appears. You can easily access a channel information.

Action(RED) Action(GREEN) Action(YELLOW)

Lock/Unlock Video Window

When you enter the GUIDE Plus+ system the channel you were watching remains visible in the video window. The date stamp above the window lets you know what channel, day and time it is. 1 Press selection keys to select the channel logo of the channel that you would like to unlock. The red action button at the top of the screen will now display the word "UNLOCK". 2 Press Action(RED) to unlock.
Search by Category or via Keywords 1 Press the GUIDE.
SHOWVIEW Recording 1 Press the GUIDE.
2 Press selection keys to select the "Search".
2 Press selection keys to select the "Schedule".
3 Press selection keys to select the tile of the subcategory that

you are interested in.

4 Press ENTER to start the search.
All programme in this sub-category are displayed by date and time.
3 Press Action(RED) to select the "SHOWVIEW". 4 Press number keys to enter the programme number. 5 Press ENTER to confirm. Manual Timer Programme 1 Press the GUIDE.
5 Press Action(RED) to set for recording.
Search by keywords 1 Press selection keys to select the "My Choice". 2 Press Action(YELLOW) to display the virtual keyboard.
2 Press selection keys to select the "Schedule". 3 Press Action(GREEN) to select the "Manual". 4 Press number keys and selection keys to enter the recording
date. Press Action(GREEN) to go "Next".
5 Press number keys and selection keys to enter the recording
start time. Press Action(GREEN) to go "Next".
6 Press number keys and selection keys to enter the recording
3 Press Action(YELLOW) to display the virtual keyboard. 4 Press selection keys to select a character and press ENTER to
confirm. 5 Press Action(GREEN) to confirm the keyword. Your personal keyword appears in the menu. 6 Press ENTER to start the search. end time. Press Action(GREEN) to go "Next".
7 Press number keys or the Mosaic (press Action(YELLOW))
to enter the recording channel. Press Action(GREEN) to go "Next".
8 Use virtual keyboard to enter an event name. Press
Action(GREEN) to go "Next".

Edit Timer Programme 1 Press the GUIDE.

My TV Area

The My TV Area allows you to set up a personal profile. You can define a profile by channels, categories and/or by keywords. As soon as a personal profile has been set, the GUIDE Plus+ system is scanning automatically and continuously the TV listings data for the next seven days. Every time you are accessing the My TV Area, a list of programmes is displayed according to your easily find something of interest to watch, record or to set a reminder.
1 Press the GUIDE. 2 Press selection keys to select the "My TV". 3 Press Action(YELLOW) to set a Profile 3 Press selection keys to select the left recording tile. 4 Press Action(GREEN) to edit the scheduled event. 5 Press number keys and selection keys to enter the recording
7 Press number keys and selection keys to enter the recording
end time. Press Action(GREEN) to go "Next".
The highlight is on the word "Channels".
4 Press Action(YELLOW) to add a channel
The Mosaic screen appears
8 Press number keys or the Mosaic (press Action(YELLOW))
5 Press selection keys to select a channel and press ENTER.
Repeat this step to add more channels (up to 16).
9 Use virtual keyboard to enter an event name. Press
10 Press selection keys to select the right recording tile. 11 Press Action(RED) to change the recording destination.

Destination: HDD, DVD

6 Press selection keys to select the "Categories". 7 If you would like to add a category, press Action(YELLOW).
The "Search Area" appears
8 Press selection keys to select a category and press ENTER.
Repeat this step to add more categories (up to 4).
12 Press Action(GREEN) to change the recording frequency.
Frequency: ONCE, WEEKLY, WEEKLY(Keep 1), MON-FRI, MON-SAT, MON-SUN, MON-FRI(Keep 5), MON-SAT(Keep 6), MON-SUN(Keep 7), MON-FRI(Keep 1), MON-SAT(Keep 1), MON-SUN(Keep 1)
9 Press selection keys to select the "Keywords". 10 If you would like to add a keyword, press Action(YELLOW).
The "Virtual keyboard" appears

11 Enter a keyword and press Action(GREEN) to confirm.
Repeat this step to add more keywords (up to 16).
13 Press Action(YELLOW) to change the recording Quality.
Quality: DV, XP, SP, LP, EP, FR
12 Press ENTER to activate your Profile.
You can delete or edit a Profile with the Action(RED) and Action(GREEN)
14 Press selection keys to select the extended right recording
15 Press Action(RED) to add extra time at the end or to choose
VPS/PDC. Timing: +0, +10, +20, +30, VPS/PDC(V-P)
Delete Timer Programme 1 Press the GUIDE. 2 Press selection keys to select the "Schedule". 3 Press selection keys to select the left recording tile. 4 Press Action(RED) to delete the scheduled event.
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SHOWVIEW Timer Programming
You can programme this unit to timer record as many as 16 programmes. With the SHOWVIEW system, timer programming is greatly simplified because each TV programme has a corresponding code number which your unit is able to recognise. You can use the remote control to enter the SHOWVIEW number.
Make sure that the units built-in clock is set properly. Turn on the unit. Turn on the TV and select the AV mode. Slide the TV/CABLE/SAT/DVD switch to DVD.

CABLE/SAT TV DVD

The SHOWVIEW number you entered and the matching timer recording information are displayed on the TV screen. Check the programme data. To cancel this setting, press RETURN.
IMPORTANT: Make sure the channel position number you wish to record is displayed; if not, see ASHOWVIEW System SetupB (A pg. 73) and set the Guide Programme number correctly.
Press selection keys to select the desired recording option as required. Press selection keys to select the desired setting, then press ENTER. AINPUT TITLEB (A pg. 52, AModify Title NameB) ACATEGORYB (A pg. 52, AModify CategoryB) AVPS/PDCB (A pg. 46, AVPS/PDC RecordingB) AWEEKLY/DAILYB (A pg. 46, AWeekly/Daily RecordingB) AREC MODEB (A pg. 35, ARecording ModeB) Press selection keys to select AOKB, then press ENTER to access the Programme Confirmation screen. complete timer programming.

10 Press selection keys to select AEXITB, then press ENTER to
To programme another timer, press selection keys to select

PROGRAMME ENTER

Selection Keys FGDE RETURN
If APROGRAMME OVERLAPPEDB appears on the TV screen,
ACONTINUEB, then press ENTER.
delete or modify the programmes. NOTES: There may be cases that the SHOWVIEW Timer Programming function prolongs the stop time of the programming. When two successive programmes are recorded on a DVD-RW disc with the SHOWVIEW Timer Programming function, the beginning of the second one may be left off the recording. If the copy limited programme is received during timer recording, the unit enters Record Pause mode. Recording starts again if it is switched to a recordable broadcast during the time you programmed. IMPORTANT: If you have moved to a different area or if a broadcasting stations channel number has been changed, the wrong channel number will be displayed on the SHOWVIEW programme screen in step 7. When this happens, set the correct Guide Programme number for that station. (A pg. 73, ASHOWVIEW System SetupB) Satellite Receiver Users To timer record a satellite broadcast using the SHOWVIEW system: A Perform ASatellite Receiver Control SettingB (A pg. 22). B Perform ASHOWVIEW Timer ProgrammingB (A pg. 45). C Leave the satellite receivers power on.

DISPLAY VPS/PDC#

Load a recordable disc if recording to DVD. Press PROGRAMME to access the programme top screen.
Press selection keys to select ASHOWVIEWB, then press ENTER. When APROGRAMME FULL DELETE UNWANTED TIMER PROGRAMMESB appears on the TV screen, you need to cancel some of the reserved programmes. (A pg. 48) Press the number keys PROGRAMME > SHOWVIEW (1/2) to enter the SHOWVIEW SHOWVIEW NO. number of a programme 1234 you wish to record. SELECT WITH @ 3 OR THEN PRESS [ENTER] 6 Press selection keys to 9 PRESS [PROGRAMME] TO EXIT select the desired DELETE 0 DELETE ALL number key on the RECORD TO DVD ENTER PROGRAMME screen, then press CONFIRM EXIT SELECT ENTER. Repeat to enter all required numbers. If you have made a mistake, press selection keys to select ADELETEB or ADELETE ALLB, then press ENTER and input the correct number before you press ENTER again.

Press selection keys to select ARECORD TOB, then press ENTER. Press selection keys to select the desired recording deck, then press ENTER.
Press selection keys to select ACONFIRMB, then press ENTER. If the number you entered is invalid, ASHOWVIEW NO. ERROR CONFIRM SHOWVIEW NO. THEN RETRYB appears on the TV screen. Input a valid SHOWVIEW number. If AGUIDE PROGRAMME IS NOT SET SET GUIDE PROGRAMME THEN RETRYB appears on the TV screen, set Guide Programme Numbers manually. (A pg. 73)
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SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS

SHOWVIEW System Setup

IMPORTANT: Normally, Auto Set Up (A pg. 17), Preset Download (A pg. 18) or Auto Channel Set (A pg. 74) sets the Guide Programme numbers automatically. You need to set the Guide Programme numbers manually only in the following cases. When timer programming with the SHOWVIEW system, the channel position, where the station you wish to record is received on your unit, is not selected, OR when you add a channel after Auto Set Up, Preset Download or Auto Channel Set has taken place, ^ Set the Guide Programme number for that station manually. When you wish to timer record a satellite programme with the SHOWVIEW system, ^ Set the Guide Programme numbers for all satellite broadcasts received on your satellite receiver.
Turn on the unit. Turn on the TV and select the AV mode. Slide the TV/CABLE/SAT/DVD switch to DVD.
Guide Programme Number Set
Press SET UP to access the Main Menu screen. Press selection keys to select AINITIAL SET UPB, then press G. Press selection keys to select ATUNER SETB, then press G. Press selection keys to select AGUIDE PROG SETB, then press ENTER.
SET UP EXIT DVD VIDEO SET UP TUNER SET HDD/DVD SET UP CLOCK SET AUTO CH SET MANUAL CH SET FUNCTION SET UP INITIAL SET UP

SAT CONTROL SET

GUIDE PROG SET

ENTER SELECT

SELECT WITH @ THEN PRESS [ENTER] PRESS [SET UP] TO EXIT

Press selection keys to select AGUIDE PROGB, then press ENTER. Press selection keys to select the Guide Programme number for the desired station as shown in the TV listings. Then press ENTER.
INITIAL SET UP > GUIDE PROG SET GUIDE PROG TV PROG

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RETURN SET UP EXIT ENTER SELECT SELECT WITH @ THEN PRESS [ENTER] PRESS [SET UP] TO EXIT

Selection Keys FGDE

Press selection keys to select ATV PROGB, then press ENTER. Press selection keys to select the number of the units channel position on which the Guide Programme numbers broadcast is received by the unit or the satellite receiver. Then press ENTER. Pressing AUX changes ATV PROGB to ASATB. To timer record a satellite programme with the SHOWVIEW system, you need to install the provided Satellite Controller and perform the procedure described in ASatellite Receiver Control SettingB (A pg. 22). Repeat steps as necessary. Press SET UP to complete the setting.
Guide Programme Number AGuide Programme (GUIDE PROG) numberB refers to the assigned TV station numbers, according to broadcast area, for the SHOWVIEW timer recording. The Guide Programme Numbers can be found in most TV listings.

SET UP

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