JVC BD-X200U - Manual (Page 4)

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Thank you for purchasing
this JVC BD-X200 DVD Recorder.
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 and mouse can be used as an alternative to front
panel buttons.
● When the BD-X200 is connected to an RS-422A compatible
VCR, RS-422 control can be used to carry out synchronous
recording of the VCR’s video and audio to a DVD.
● Synchronous recording of video and audio from a DV camera
or video player to a DVD can also be carried out.
● The DV IN/OUT terminal can be used to record audio and
video from a non-linear editor to a DVD.
● The title and chapter menus can be created either
automatically or manually.
● This DVD recorder features a LAN terminal. Accordingly, two
of these recorders can be connected using LAN (CAT 5) cables
to perform master-to-receiver dubbing.
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 BD-X200 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
Disc Status ................................................................................................................................................................... 18
Event Messages .......................................................................................................................................................... 19
Alarm Messages .......................................................................................................................................................... 20
Preparation
Signal Connections ........................................................................................................................................................... 21
Power Connections ............................................................................................................................................................ 23
Turning the Power On & Off ............................................................................................................................................... 24
Inserting & Removing Discs .............................................................................................................................................. 25
Using a Keyboard & Mouse ............................................................................................................................................... 26
Setting & Displaying the Date & Time ................................................................................................................................ 27
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Settings & Controls for Recording
DVD Recording .................................................................................................................................................................. 29
Preparing a Disc for Recording ......................................................................................................................................... 30
Pre-Recording Settings ..................................................................................................................................................... 31
Selecting & Confirming Input Signals ................................................................................................................................ 32
Setting the Encoding Format for Audio & Video ................................................................................................................ 33
Adjusting of Audio Recording Levels ................................................................................................................................. 35
Checking the Video Input .................................................................................................................................................. 36
Selecting Styles for Title & Chapter Menu ......................................................................................................................... 37
Recording
Recording Sequence ......................................................................................................................................................... 38
Recording with the Front Panel ......................................................................................................................................... 39
Inserting Chapter Marks Manually or Automatically .................................................................................................... 40
Using a Keyboard & Mouse to Control Recording ............................................................................................................. 41
Finalizing (for playback on this and other DVD players) .................................................................................................... 42
Title & Chapter Menu Settings
BD-X200 Title & Chapter Menus ....................................................................................................................................... 43
Selecting and Changing Styles for Title & Chapter Menus ................................................................................................ 44
Easymenu: Freeware for Editing Menu Templates ............................................................................................................ 46
Changing Chapter Menus (THUMBNAIL EDIT screen) .................................................................................................... 47
Changing & Naming Thumbnails for Chapter Menus ........................................................................................................ 48
Changing & Checking Chapter Menu Styles ..................................................................................................................... 50
Ending the Editing of Chapter Menus ................................................................................................................................ 52
Changing & Checking Title Menu Styles & Names ............................................................................................................ 53
Playback
Playing Discs ..................................................................................................................................................................... 57
Fast & Slow Playback ........................................................................................................................................................ 58
Playing the Previous or Next Chapter ................................................................................................................................ 58
Synchronous Recording
Recording Playback Signals From a VCR with RS-422A .................................................................................................. 59
Recording Playback Signals From a DV Camera or VCR ................................................................................................. 63
Recording Video & Audio From a Non-Linear Editor ......................................................................................................... 64
In, Out & Chapter Points from External Edit Lists .............................................................................................................. 68
Recording Operations Using a DV Camera Trigger ........................................................................................................... 69
DVD Dubbing
Dubbing DVDs Using the LAN Terminal ............................................................................................................................ 70
Setup Menu
Setup Menu Configuration ................................................................................................................................................. 74
Setting the Setup Menu ..................................................................................................................................................... 75
Restoring to Default Settings ....................................................................................................................................... 75
Setup Menus ..................................................................................................................................................................... 76
DISC MENU Screen .......................................................................................................................................................... 77
INPUT SELECT MENU screen ......................................................................................................................................... 77
SYSTEM MENU Screen .................................................................................................................................................... 78
PRESET STYLE MENU screen ........................................................................................................................................ 79
RECORDER MENU Screen .............................................................................................................................................. 80
REMOTE MENU screen .................................................................................................................................................... 82
DISPLAY MENU screen .................................................................................................................................................... 83
CLOCK ADJUST MENU screen ........................................................................................................................................ 84
DUBBING screen .............................................................................................................................................................. 84
NETWORK MENU Screen ................................................................................................................................................ 85
Others
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................................................................. 85
Specifications .................................................................................................................................................................... 86