JVC CA-NXBD3 User manual

LVT1885-003B
[B]
NX-BD3
INSTRUCTIONS
NETWORK MEDIA SYSTEM
Consists of CA-NXBD3,
SP-NXBD3F and SP-NXBD3W

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Warnings, cautions and others
CAUTION
To reduce the risk of electrical shocks, fire, etc.:
1. Do not remove screws, covers or cabinet.
2. Do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
CAUTION
• Do not block the ventilation openings or holes.(If the ventilation openings or holes are blocked by a news-
paper or cloth, etc., the heat may not be able to get out.)
• Do not place any naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, on the apparatus.
•
When discarding batteries, environmental problems must be considered and local rules or laws governing
the disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly.
•
Do not expose this apparatus to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids,
such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS
1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
2. CAUTION: Do not open the top cover or cabinet. There are no user serviceable parts inside the unit;
leave all servicing to qualified service personnel.
3.CAUTION:CLASS 3R VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN.
AVOID DIRECT EYE EXPOSURE.
4. REPRODUCTION OF LABEL: CAUTION LABEL, PLACED INSIDE THE UNIT.
CAUTION CLASS 3R VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN.
AVOID DIRECT EYE EXPOSURE.
VORSICHT KLASSE 3R SICHTBARE UND UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG WENN
GEÖFFNET. UNMITTELBAREN AUGENKONTAKT VERMEIDEN.
ADVARSEL SYNLIG OG USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING AF KLASSE 3R VED ÅBNING.
UNDGÅ AT SE DIREKTE PÅ STRÅLEN.
ADVARSAL SYNLIG OG USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING I KLASSE 3R NÅR DEKSEL ÅPNES.
UNNGÅ DIREKTE EKSPONERING AV ØYNENE.
VARNING KLASS 3R SYNLIG OCH OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÄR DENNA DEL ÄR
ÖPPNAD. UNDVIK ATT DIREKT EXPONERA ÖGONEN FÖR STRÅLNINGEN.
VARO! AVATTUNA LUOKAN 3R NÄKYVÄÄ JA NÄKYMÄTÖNTÄ LASERSÄTEILYÄ.
VÄLTÄ KATSEEN SUORAA ALTISTAMISTA.
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CAUTION: Proper Ventilation
To avoid risk of electric shock and fire and to protect from damage, place the apparatus on a level sur-
face.The minimal clearances are shown below:
Main unit (CA-NXBD3)
Subwoofer (SP-NXBD3W)
Front view
Wall or obstructions
Side view
Wall or obstructions
No obstructions
Front 10 cm
5cm 5cm 5cm
10 cm
Front view
Wall or obstructions
Side view
Wall or obstructions
No obstructions
Front 15 cm
15 cm 15 cm
15 cm
CAUTION
Battery shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.
CAUTION (CA-NXBD3)
The #button in any position does not disconnect the mains line.
Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely (the STANDBY lamp goes off).
The MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall re-
main readily operable.
• When the system is on standby, the STANDBY lamp lights red.
• When the system is turned on, the STANDBY lamp goes off.
The power can be remote controlled.
CAUTION (SP-NXBD3W)
The power supply to the subwoofer is linked to the center unit. Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power
off completely (the POWER ON lamp goes off).
The MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall re-
main readily operable.
• When the system is turned on, the POWER ON lamp lights blue.
CAUTION
Excessive sound pressure from earphones or headphones can cause hearing loss.

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Information for Userson Disposal of Old Equipment and Batteries
[European Union]
These symbols indicate that the electrical and electronic equipment and the
battery with this symbol should not be disposed of as general household waste
at its end-of-life. Instead, the products should be handed over to the applicable
collection points for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment as well
as batteries for proper treatment, recovery and recycling in accordance with
your national legislation and the Directive 2002/96/EC and 2006/66/EC.
By disposing of these products correctly, you will help to conserve natural re-
sources and will help to prevent potential negative effects on the environment
and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste
handling of these products.
For more information about collection points and recycling of these products,
please contact your local municipal office, your household waste disposal serv-
ice or the shop where you purchased the product.
Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in accordance
with national legislation.
(Business users)
If you wish to dispose of this product, please visit our web page
www.jvc-europe.com to obtain information about the take-back of the
product.
[Other Countriesoutside the European Union]
These symbols are only valid in the European Union.
If you wish to dispose of these items, please do so in accordance with applica-
ble national legislation or other rules in your country for the treatment of old
electrical and electronic equipment and batteries.
Products
Battery
Notice:
The sign Pb below the
symbol for batteries
indicates that this battery
contains lead.
Dear Customer,
This apparatus is in conformance with the valid European directives and standards
regarding electromagnetic compatibility and electrical safety.
European representative of Victor Company of Japan, Limited is:
JVC Technical Services Europe GmbH
Postfach 10 05 04
61145 Friedberg
Germany

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IMPORTANT for the U.K.
DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment. If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in
your home or the cable is too short to reach a power point, then obtain an appropriate safety approved
extension lead or consult your dealer.
BE SURE to replace the fuse only with an identical approved type, as originally fitted.
If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off ensure to remove the fuse and dispose of the plug immediately, to
avoid a possible shock hazard by inadvertent connection to the mains supply.
If this product is not supplied fitted with a mains plug then follow the instructions given below:
IMPORTANT:
DO NOT make any connection to the terminal which is marked with the letter E or by the safety earth sym-
bol or coloured green or green-and-yellow.
The wires in the mains lead on this product are coloured in accordance with the following code:
As these colours may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug pro-
ceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or
coloured black.
The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or
coloured red.
IF IN DOUBT - CONSULT A COMPETENT ELECTRICIAN.
Blue: Neutral
Brown: Live
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
“SOME DOSAND DON'TSON THE SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENT”
This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but, like any
electrical equipment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured.
Do read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment.
Do ensure that all electrical connections (including the mains plug, extension leads and interconnections
between pieces of equipment) are properly made and in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
Switch off and withdraw the mains plug when making or changing connections.
Do consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt about the installation, operation or safety of your equipment.
Do be careful with glass panels or doors on equipment.
DON'T continue to operate the equipment if you are in any doubt about it working normally, or if it is dam-
aged in any way - switch off, withdraw the mains plug and consult your dealer.
DON'T remove any fixed cover as this may expose dangerous voltages.
DON'T leave equipment switched on when it is unattended unless it is specifically stated that it is designed
for unattended operation or has a standby mode.
Switch off using the switch on the equipment and make sure that your family know how to do this.
Special arrangements may need to be made for infirm or handicapped people.
DON'T use equipment such as personal stereos or radios so that you are distracted from the requirements
of traffic safety. It is illegal to watch television whilst driving.
DON'T listen to headphones at high volume as such use can permanently damage your hearing.
DON'T obstruct the ventilation of the equipment, for example with curtains or soft furnishings.
Overheating will cause damage and shorten the life of the equipment.
DON'T use makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs with wood screws — to ensure complete safety always
fit the manufacturer's approved stand or legs with the fixings provided according to the instructions.
DON'T allow electrical equipment to be exposed to rain or moisture.
ABOVE ALL
- NEVER let anyone, especially children, push anything into holes, slots or any other opening in the case.
- this could result in a fatal electrical shock.
- NEVER guess or take chances with electrical equipment of any kind — it is better to be safe than sorry!
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Table of contents
Introduction.......................................2
Notesabout the Discs/Files..................................2
Using this Product (Connecting).....4
Connecting the speakersand subwoofer .............4
Connecting aTV...................................................6
Connecting the antennas......................................9
Connecting other digital audio devices...............10
Connecting other analog audio devices.............10
Connecting the power cable ...............................10
Using the remote control ....................................11
Using this Product (Operation) .....12
Turning on the main unit.....................................12
Using the number buttons..................................12
Adjusting the volume ..........................................12
Playing back adisc.............................................13
Pausing playback ...............................................14
Advancing the picture frame by frame................14
Fast reverse/fast forward search ........................14
Playing back from aposition
approximately 7 secondsbefore......................14
Slow motion playback.........................................14
Skipping to the beginning of achapter/track/file .....14
Playing back BD Video .......................................15
Playing back afile...............................................16
Display window on the main unit for disc/file
types................................................................17
Listening to radio broadcasts..............................19
Playing back sourcesfrom other devices...........24
Other basic operations...................25
Playback Navigation ...........................................25
Watching video taken with Everio.......................28
Playing back SD or DVD containing several file
formats............................................................... 29
Playing from the folder list ..................................30
Using the ON SCREEN GUIDE (Superimpose) .....31
Resuming playback ............................................32
Selecting achapter/track using the number
buttons.............................................................33
Selecting atrack from the menuscreen .............33
Turning off the sound temporarily.......................33
Sharpening the voice..........................................34
Selecting the sound level....................................34
Using the Midnight mode (MIDNIGHT MODE)...34
Selecting the main or sub channel
(DUAL MONO).................................................35
Adjusting the treble/bass sound .........................35
Adjusting the volume level for surround rear/
subwoofer sound .............................................35
Changing the brightness of the display window
and illumination................................................36
Enhancing the playback sound (K2)...................36
Using the sleep timer..........................................36
Selecting the surround mode..............................37
Selecting the headphone surround mode...........37
Locking disc ejection ..........................................37
Convenient functions of disc/file
playback ..........................................38
DISC SETTING ..................................................38
PLAYBACK SETTING ........................................41
VIDEO SETTING................................................46
Changing the initial settings with
the preference screen ....................48
DISC SETTING ..................................................48
VIDEO SETTING................................................50
AUDIO SETTING................................................51
CONNECTION SETTING...................................53
SD CARD SETTING...........................................55
NETWORK SETTING.........................................55
OTHER SETTINGS............................................56
Language codes............................. 59
Country codes................................ 60
Basic operations of HDMI CEC..... 61
Operating other devices using the
remote control................................ 63
Operating aTV using the remote control............63
Operating aSTB/VCR using the remote control ....64
Part description.............................. 66
Front view...........................................................66
Rear view............................................................66
Display view........................................................66
Notes on operation ........................ 67
Suitable locationsfor the main unit.....................67
Condensation .....................................................67
Cleaning the main unit........................................67
License and trademark.......................................67
GNU GPL/LGPL compliant software ..................68
Noteson handling...............................................68
Notes on discs/files ....................... 69
Unplayable discs................................................69
Playable MP3/WMA/WAV/JPEG/DivX/MPEG1/
MPEG2 discs/files............................................69
Noteson MP3/WMA/WAV/JPEG discs/files.......69
Noteson DVD-R/DVD-RW.................................69
Noteson DivX discs/files....................................69
Noteson MPEG1/MPEG2 discs/files.................70
Caution for DualDisc playback ...........................70
Noteson filesrecorded on aconnected
SD card............................................................70
Datahierarchy ....................................................70
Troubleshooting............................. 71
Specifications................................. 73
Main Unit (CA-NXBD3).......................................73
Speaker Unit (SP-NXBD3) .................................73
INDEX .............................................. 74
How to read this manual
•Thismanual explainsoperationsassuming that
youwill use the remote control. Some buttons
on the main unit are the same as those on the
remote control. Youcan use either button in this
case.
•Some diagramsin thismanual are simplified or
exaggerated for the purpose of explanation.
•Youcan operate some functionsdifferently from
the explanation given in thismanual.
• Depending on the disc/file, youmay not obtain
the explained result even after following the
operation in thismanual.
• The following marksrefer to the usable discs/
filesfor the explained function.
BD-V BD-AV DVD-V DVD-VR CD SDWAV MP3WMA
DivX MPEG2 MPEG4 AVC JPEG

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Introduction
• Do not use any non-standard shape disc. (like a
heart, flower or credit card, etc.) available on the
market, because it may damage the system.
•Donotuse adisc with tape, stickers, or paste on it,
because it may damage the system.
• Do not bend the disc.
•Besure not to use thinners, benzenes, cleanersfor
analog records, or other chemical agents.
<Device>
NOTE
•Youneed to finalize BD-RE, BD-R, DVD-R/-RW/-R
DL, and DVD+R/+RW/+R DL discsbefore youcan
play them.
•Aspecial attachment for the SD card slot isneeded
when miniSD™ or microSD™ cardsare used.
•Some BD-R and BD-RE cannot be played back
correctly. (handmade disc, etc.)
• Up to 8 000 files/folderscan be recognized on adisc
and SD card. If it exceedsthe limit, they cannot be
recognized.
•A“Noimage filesstored” (eg. JPEG) message
appearswhen youselect afolder with
unrecognizable imagesin it. However, thisisnot a
malfunction.
<File>
Notes about the Discs/Files
Handling discs
Cleaning discs
Label sticker
Paste
Sticker
Signal surface
OK
Wipe the disc from
the center outward
with asoft cloth.
Scratchesconcentrated
on acertain part cause
sound dropout.
Playable disc/file types
Type of media/
Logo
Features Indicated
as
Available to BD-ROM, BD-
RE and BD-R discs.
Available to DVD VIDEO,
DVD-R/-RW/-R DL and
DVD+R/+RW/+R DL discs.
Available to CD-DA and CD-
R/RW disc.
Available to SD, SDHC,
miniSD and microSD.
(miniSD™ and microSD™
card requiresminiSD™ and
microSD™ card adaptor.)
Available to AVCHD.
MUSIC Available to WAV, MP3 and
WMA
VIDEO Available to DivX, MPEG2,
MPEG4 AVC
PICTURE Available to JPEG
BD-V
BD-AV
DVD-V
DVD-VR
CD
SD
AVCHD
WAV
MP3
WMA
DivX
MPEG2
MPEG4 AVC
JPEG

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BD-ROM / DVD VIDEO playersand BD-ROM / DVD
VIDEO discshave their own Region Code numbers.
Thissystem can play back aBD-ROM / DVD VIDEO
whose Region Code number includesthe system’s
Region Code, which isindicated on the rear panel.
Examples:
BD-ROM
DVD VIDEO
If aBD-ROM / DVD VIDEO with improper region
code numbersisloaded, “Region code error”
appearson the TV screen and playback cannot start.
•Onsome BD-ROMs, DVD VIDEOsor DivX files,
their actual operation may be different from what is
explained in thismanual. Thisisdue to the disc/file
programming and disc/file structure, not a
malfunction of thissystem.
•Thissystem isdesigned for use with the PAL
standard but youcan also play back discsrecorded
in NTSC format.
BD/DVD region code

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Using this Product (Connecting)
Connect the speakersto the subwoofer by connecting the colored connectorsto the same color terminalson
the rear of the subwoofer.
oIMPORTANT
• Improper speaker cable connection reducesthe
stereo effect and sound quality.
•Thesupplied left/right speakersare magnetically
shielded, but color irregularity may occur on the TV
depending on some conditions. To prevent color
irregularity, set up the speakersfollowing the
instructionsbelow.
(The subwoofer isnot magnetically shielded.)
1. Turn off the main power of the TV before
setting up the speakers.
2. Place the speakers enough distance from the
TV so that they do not cause color irregularity
on the TV.
3. Wait for approximately 30 minutes before
turning on the main power of the TV again.
CAUTION
•Thesupplied speakersare manufactured
exclusively for use with the supplied main unit as
partsof the NX-BD3 system. Do not connect the
supplied speakersto devicesother than the
supplied main unit. Doing so may damage the
speakers.
• Do not connect external speakerstogether with the
supplied speakers. The change in impedance may
damage the main unit and the speakers.
Connecting the speakers and subwoofer
CAUTION:SPEAKERIMPEDANCE 3- 16
RIGHT
SPEAKERS
LEFT
FRONT FRONTSURROUND SURROUND
CONNECTOR
FROM
CA-NXBD3
RIGHT
SPEAKERS
LEFT
FRONT FRONTSURROUND SURROUND
CONNECTOR
FROM
CA-NXBD3
Left speaker
(rear view)
Right speaker
(rear view)
Speaker cable Speaker cable
Main unit (rear)
System cable
(supplied)
Red
Gray
Blue
White
subwoofer (rear)

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The left and right speakerscan be fitted onto commercially available speaker stands. Before fitting the
speakersonto commercially available speaker stands, follow the instructionsshown below.
CAUTION
• The left and right speakerscan be installed on awall.
• When installing the speakerson awall, be sure to have the speakersinstalled by qualified personnel.
• DO NOT install the speakerson the wall by yourself to avoid unexpected damage from them falling off the
wall due to incorrect installation or weakness in wall structure.
•Care must be taken in selecting alocation for speaker installation on awall. Injury to personnel or damage
to devicesmay result if the installed speakersinterfere with daily activities.
Thissystem isdesigned to provide virtual surround
sound by positioning the 3 speakersin front. (The set
of the left and right speakersand the subwoofer
refersto 2.1 channel.) The front surround function
processesinput signalsto create arealistic sound
field.
Using the speakers with commercially available speaker stands
Left and right speakers for NX-BD3
Detach the original speaker stands.Left and right speakers for NX-BD3 Remove the speaker cablesfrom the tabs and slotson
the speakers.
Remove the cable from
the shorter tab first.
Bottom view
Longer tab
Speaker layout
Main unit
Subwoofer
Right speakerLeft speaker