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Changing the Scanning Mode

This unit supports the progressive scanning system (480p

)

as well as the conventional interlaced scanning system
(480i

If your TV has component video jacks and supports
progressive video input, you can enjoy a high quality picture
from the built-in DVD player.
• Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with your TV.

•

You cannot change the scanning mode when “PAL” is
selected as the color system of this unit. See page 8.

• You can select the picture source according to the original

picture type (film or video source). See “PICTURE
SOURCE” on page 55.

• Do not change the scanning mode to “PROGRESSIVE” in

the following cases:
– When your TV does not support the progressive video

input.

– When you are not connecting your TV to the unit using a

component video cord.

From the remote control ONLY

Press PROGRESSIVE when “DVD” is selected as the
source.

• Each time you press the button, the scanning mode

changes between “INTERLACE” and “PROGRESSIVE.”

INTERLACE

Select for conventional TV (initial setting).

PROGRESSIVE

Select if your TV with component jacks
supports the progressive video input. The
PROGRESSIVE indicator lights up.

Notes:

• Some progressive TVs and High-Definition TVs are not fully

compatible with this system. When an incompatible picture is played
back, change the scanning mode to “INTERLACE.” To check the
compatibility of your TV, contact your dealer.
All JVC progressive TVs and High-Definition TVs are fully
compatible with this system.

• When you select “PROGRESSIVE” as the scanning mode, the

picture does not come out correctly through composite video and
S-video jacks.

480p and 480i indicate the number of scanning lines and scanning
format of an image signal.

– 480p indicates 480 scanning lines with progressive format.
– 480i indicates 480 scanning lines with interlaced format.

Activating the Recording Mode

When you play back the multi-channel sources, Recording
mode enables you to record the sounds without missing
surround elements by down-mixing the center and surround
channel signals into the front channel signals.
• When multi-channel software is played back with

Recording mode activated, the sounds are down-mixed
and come out through the front speakers only.

•

For DVD AUDIO ONLY:

When down-mixing is prohibited

on the disc, this function does not take effect.

On the front panel ONLY

Press and hold REC MODE (SURROUND MODE) until
“RECMODE ON” appears on the display.

The REC indicator lights up on the display.

REC indicator

• Each time you press and hold the button, Recording mode

is activated (“RECMODE ON”) and deactivated
(“RECMODE OFF”) alternately.

RECMODE OFF

Normally select this (initial setting).
Down-mixing is canceled.

RECMODE ON

Select for recording down-mixed sounds.

When recording onto the VCR:

You can record the picture on your video tape without the
volume level indication on the TV when Recording mode is
activated.
• When you do not want to record the on-screen guide icons,

see page 58.

• The choice menu (see page 53) and on-screen bar (see

page 36) are always recorded when they appear on the TV.

CAUTION:

Sound coming out of the speakers may be distorted by
Recording mode. In this case, decrease the volume until the
sound distortion diminishes.

Notes:

• When you turn off the unit or select another source, Recording

mode is canceled (“RECMODE OFF”).

• Sound adjustments (see pages 28 and 29) and Surround modes

(see pages 32 and 33) do not affect the recording.

• The following buttons do not work while Recording mode is

activated (“RECMODE ON”):