JVC LET0089-001A User manual

XL-MV558GD
INSTRUCTIONS
For Customer Use:
Enter below the Model No. and Serial No.
whicharelocatedeitherontherear,bottomor
side of the cabinet. Retain this information for
the future reference.
Model No.
Serial No.
LET0089-001A
[UF]
GRAPHICS
'
PlayBack
Control
VIDEO CD PLAYER
'
COMPACT
DIGITAL VIDEO
MULTI BRAND REMOTE CONTROL
RM-SXMV558U
VCD POWER
TV POWER
DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3
VIDEO
INTRO HIGHLIGHT REPEAT SURROUND
RANDOM B.MARK
SELECT
1 2 3 4
5 6 7 8
9 10 +10
ON SCREEN
PROGRAM CANCEL V.REPLACE MPX
TV/VIDEO TV VOL+
TV VOL–
SHIFT
STOP
TV
PROG
– TV
PROG
+
KEY CONTROL
STILL
NEXT
SELECT
PREV
VIDEO CD VERSION 2.0VIDEO CD VERSION 2.0 DESIGNED BY JVCDESIGNED BY JVC JAPAN
POWER
KEY CONTROL
STANDBY
NORMAL
MIN MAX
DIGITAL ECHO
PHONES KEY CONTROL
PBC OFFKARAOKE
XL-MV558 VIDEO CD PLAYER
ON/STANDBY
MIN MAX
MIC 1
MIN MAX
MIC 2
MIN MAX
MIC 3
WIRELESS MIC
PlayBack Control
VIDEO
INTRO
RETURN
NTSC/PAL COMPATIBILITY
DISC
3
TRIPLE TRAY
VIDEO CD
12345
678910
11 12 13 14 15
16 17 18 19 20
+20
PROGRAM
BOOKMARK
SURROUND
REPLACE
VOCAL
DOWN NORMAL UP
XL-MV558GD/Cover 97.8.4, 10:001

Warnings
IMPORTANT for the U.K.
DO NOT cut off the plug for 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 nontheless the plug is cut off, remove the fuse and dispose of
the plug immediately, to avoid a possible shock hazard by
inadvertent connection to the power supply.
If this product is not supplied fitted with a 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 a safety ground symbol or coloured green
or green/yellow.
The wires in the lead on this product are coloured in accordance
with the following codes:
Blue : Neutral
Brown : Live
As these colours may not correspond with the coloured markings
identifying the terminals in your plug proceed 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.
Caution –– POWER switch!
Disconnect the plug to shut the power off completely. The POWER
switch in any position does not disconnect the unit from the power
source. The power can be remote controlled.
CAUTION
To reduce the risk of electrical shock, fire, etc.:
1. Do not remove screws, covers or any parts.
2. Do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
G-1
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1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
2. DANGER:Invisiblelaserradiationwhenopenandinterlockfailedor
defeated. Avoid direct exposure to beam.
3. CAUTION: Do not open the top cover. There are no user service-
able parts inside the Unit; leave all servicing to qualified service
personnel.
LABELS
IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS
2 WARNING LABEL PLACED INSIDE THE UNIT
1CLASSIFICATION LABEL PLACED ON REAR ENCLOSURE
CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT
G-2
DANGER: Invisible laser
radiation when open and
interlock failed or defeated.
AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE
TO BEAM. (e)
ADVARSEL: Usynlig laser-
stråling ved åbning, når
sikkerhedsafbrydere er ude
af funktion. Undgå udsæt-
telse for stråling (d)
VARNING: Osynlig laser-
strålning när denna del är
öppnad och spärren är
urkopplad. Betrakta ej
strålen. (s)
VARO: Avattaessa ja suo-
jalukitus ohitettaessa olet
alttiina näkymättömälle
lasersäteilylle. Älä katso
säteeseen. (f)
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English
How to handle CDs
When handling a compact disc, do not touch the surface of the disc
(reflective silver side –– the side without the label).
Since compact discs are made of plastic, they are easily damaged. If
a disc gets dirty, dusty, scratched or warped, the sound will not be
picked up correctly and, in addition, such a disc may cause the CD
player to malfunction.
Which compact discs can be used?
Many types of compact discs are sold for a variety of uses. The Video
CD Player can play the following compact discs:
• Video CD
foraudioandvideo(movingpicture) reproduction,
including multiplex sound.
• Video CD with Playback Control function
featuring menu-typeoperation and super-fine still
pictures for audio and video (moving picture) re-
production, including multiplex sound.
• CD Graphics (CD-G)
for audio and video (still picture) reproduction,
including multiplex sound.
• Digital Audio CD, including single discs
for audio reproduction.
CDs you can't play back
DonotplaybackCD-ROMs,DVDs,orCD-isonthisequipment. Doing
so may generate a noise which can damage your speakers.
Using the remote control
The remote control is ready to use when its batteries are installed
properly.
To use it, point its infrared light-emitting window toward the display
window of the player and press a button. The operating range of the
remote control is up to about seven meters in front of the player and
within about 30 degrees to each side –– with nothing between the
remote control and the player interrupting the beam path.
If pressing a button on the remote control does not produce any
response, check to make sure it is pointed correctly and try again. If it
still does not function, check the batteries.
Care and handling of
compact discs
GENERAL INFORMATION
Even on label side
Do not damage the label side, stick paper to or use any adhesive on
its surface.
Storage
Make sure that discs are kept in their cases. If discs are piled one on
topofanotherwithouttheirprotectivecases,theycanbedamaged. Do
notputdiscsinalocationwheretheymaybeexposedtodirectsunlight,
or in a place where the humidity or temperature is high. Avoid leaving
discs in your car!
Maintenance of discs
Iftherearefingerprintsorotherdirtadheringtoadisc,wipeitwithasoft
dry cloth, moving from the center outwards.
If a disc is difficult to clean, wipe with a cloth moistened with water.
Never use record cleaners, petrol, alcohol or any anti-static agents.
CAUTION
Sometimes during play noise or images may be garbled. This is
sometimesduetothedisc.(Itmaynotbeuptoindustrystandards.)
These symptom are caused by the discs, not by the malfunction of
the Player.
GRAPHICS
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PlayBack
Control
COMPACT
DIGITAL VIDEO
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The Video CD Player must be connected directly to a television set or
anamplifierthat is connected to a televisionormonitor.Thetelevision
set or the amplifier must have audio input jacks for right and left
channels and a video input jack.
Select a level, dry location free of dust and vibration, and having a
temperature maintained between 5 and 35°C (41 and 95°F).
Connecting player to a TV or amplifier
using the Audio Video cord
Firstconnectthe AudioVideocord— beforeconnectingtheAC power
cord.
Firmly insert the yellow pin plug of the Audio Video cord in the yellow
VIDEOOUTjackontherearpanel of the player; theredpinpluginthe
red AUDIO OUT (RIGHT) jack; and the white pin plug in the white
AUDIO OUT (LEFT) jack. (The RIGHT and LEFT output jacks are for
the right and left audio channels.)
Then make sure that the television, amplifier or receiver is turned off,
disconnect the AC power cord and firmly insert the pin plugs at the
other end of the Audio Video cord into the matching video and audio
INPUT jacks.
BEFORE USING FOR THE FIRST TIME
Basic Connections
Notes
• WhenyouplayaNTSCdiscinPALAUTOmodeonaPALexclusive
TV, the image may get distorted.
(If the signal doesn’t synchronize.)
In this case, reselect the mode to “PAL”.
• Select the mode before you play the disc. If you change the mode
during play, images may get distorted. In this situation stop the
player and reset the mode.
• Whenyou play a NTSC disc inPALAUTOmode on a Multi system
TV,theimagemayblinkfor a moment. This symptomiscausedby
the Player detecting the format of the disc and not caused by a
malfunction of the Player.
Connecting the power cord
IMPORTANT
CheckthesettingoftheLINEVOLTSswitchontherearpanelofthe
player.Changethesettingiftheswitchisnotsetforthemainvoltage
supplied to your home.
With the LINE VOLTAGE switch correctly set and the audio-video
connectors connected, insert the smaller plug of the power cord
firmly into the AC POWER CORD socket on the rear panel of the
player.
Whenthepowercordisconnected,theSTANDBYindicatoronthe
left-handsideoftheplayer’sfrontpanelcomeson. [See “Overview
of controls” for a description of the controls on the player.]
VIDEO
OUT AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT SELECT
RIGHT LEFT
PAL
NTSC PAL AUTO
(Yellow)(Red) (White) To input audio jack of
the television/amplifier/
receiver
Audio Video cord
To input video jack of
the television/amplifier/
receiver
WIRELESS
MIC ANT.
FREQ.
ADJUST
Video out select
Set the VIDEO OUT SELECT switch on the rear panel to NTSC, PAL,
or PAL AUTO mode according to your television system.
NTSC .................... for NTSC exclusive TV
PAL ....................... for PAL exclusive TV
PAL AUTO ............ for Multisystem TV
PALAUTOisthemodetodetecttheformat of the
disc (NTSC/PAL) automatically and play the im-
age on screen the right way.
Line voltage alteration
What is your power main voltage? Is it between 115 and 127V, or 220
and240V? If the LINE VOLTSswitch on the rear panelofthe player is
not set to your power main voltage, disconnect the power cord, if it is
already connected, and change the switch setting accordingly.
LINE VOLTS
220V-240V
115V-127V
AC POWER CORD
Wall outlet
AC power cord
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English
BEFORE USING FOR THE FIRST TIME
Putting batteries in the remote control
Thebattery compartment is locatedonthe back of theremotecontrol.
1. Insert a finger in the recess under the battery compartment
cover, and pull off the cover.
Installing batteries
2. Place the two accessory R6P(SUM-3)AA(15F) batteries in
theremotecontrolaccordingtothepolaritymarkings(“+”and
“–”) inside the compartment and on the batteries.
3. Insert the two tabs of the cover in their respective slots, and
snap the cover in place.
The batteries last about one year with normal use. If function of the
remote control become erratic, replace the batteries.
Precautions for the safe use of batteries
Observe the following precautions for the safe use of batteries. Their
life will be shortened, they may burst or their contents may leak if they
are used improperly:
• Removebatteriesfromtheremotecontrolifitisnotgoingtobeused
for a long period of time.
• Remove dead batteries and dispose of them properly.
• Neverleavedeadbatterieslyingaround,takethemapart,mixthem
with other refuse, or throw them into an incinerator.
• Never touch liquid that has leaked out of a battery.
• Do not mix new and old batteries, or batteries of different types,
when replacing them.
Putting batteries in the microphone
1. Unscrew and remove the battery compartment cap as illus-
trated.
2. Insert 2 “R6P (SUM-3)/AA(15F)”-size batteries (provided), ori-
ented correctly.
ª
ª
·
·
3. Screw the cap back on as illustrated.
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SELE
C
PREV
DOWN
POWER
KEY CONTROL
STANDBY
NORMAL
MIN MAX
DIGITAL ECHO
PHONES KEY CONTROL
PBC OFFKARAOKE
NORMAL UP
XL-MV558 VIDEO CD PLAYER
ON/STANDBY
MIN MAX
MIC 1
MIN MAX
MIC 2
MIN MAX
MIC 3
WIRELESS MIC
PlayBack Control
VIDEO
INTRO
RETURN
NTSC/PAL COMPATIBILITY
DISC
3
TRIPLE TRAY
VIDEO CD
BOOKMARK
SURROUND
REPLACE
VOCAL
2
3
45
6
89
10
12
13
14
15 16
17
21
23
22
1
7
11
18
OVERVIEW OF CONTROLS
Herethebasicfunctionofcontrolsonthefrontpanelofthe Playerandthe
remote control are explained. The function of some controls may be
restrictedinactualusedependingontheon-goingoperations.Theremote
control has fourteen (14) unique function buttons in addition to those on
the player.
Left front panel of the Player
(controls marked (R) have equivalents on the remote control)
1
POWER button (R)
turns the power on and off.
2STANDBY indicator (Red)
lightswhenthepowercordisconnectedandthepoweristurnedoff.
The STANDBY indicator is not lit when the player is turned on.
3
KEY CONTROL button (R)
Transposes the music key.
DOWN button : used to flatten by a half tone.
NORMAL button: returns to original key tone.
UP # button : used to sharpen by a half tone.
4
MODE switch
Switches the KARAOKE/NORMAL/PBC OFF mode.
KARAOKE mode : one track playing mode.
NORMAL mode : continuous plural tracks playing mode. Required
also for the Playback Control (PBC) function.
PBC OFF mode : inhibitsthePlaybackControl(PBC)functionof
the video CD.
5
WIRELESS MIC button with indicator
activates/deactivates the wireless microphone. When the WIRE-
LESS MIC button is pressed, the indicator is lit as follows.
green: tuning accomplished.
red: not successful. For tuning, see page 16.
6
DIGITAL ECHO knob
adjuststhedegreeoftheecho effect forthemicrophone(1through
3) and the wireless microphone voice.
7
MIC1 to MIC3 knobs
adjusts volume of the microphone corresponding to MIC number.
Wireless microphone volume adjustment is performed using the
MIC 3 knob.
8
PHONE jack
used for connecting stereo headphones. The volume is set to a
predetermined level and is not adjustable.
9
KEY CONTROL jack
used for connecting a microphone with key control function.
10
MIC jacks (1 through 3)
used for connecting microphones (1 through 3). The jacks corre-
spond to MIC 1 to 3 volume knobs located above.
Center front panel of the Player
11
DISC1 to DISC3 trays
used to load discs. To insert/remove one or up to three (3) discs,
press the 0OPEN/CLOSE button located at the right of the tray.
12
BOOKMARK button (R)
Place a "bookmark" at a video segment you want to find later for
almost instant play. (See page 14.)
13
SURROUND button (R)
Changes the surround mode. (See page 14.)
14
VOCAL REPLACE button
activates the vocal replace function, which inserts your voice in
place of the vocals on the disc.
15 Display window
shows information about the status of operation.
16
VIDEO INTRO button (R)
applies to video CDs only. The introductory five (5) seconds of
tracksonavideoCDaredisplayedonthetelevisionscreeninorder
to present the contents of the video CD. (See page 13.)
17
RETURN button (R)
Utilized for operation with the PBC function. This button is used to
return to a menu screen during play. (See page 18.)
Right front panel of the Player
18
0(OPEN/CLOSE) buttons (Disc number 1 to 3)
Used to open and close disc trays 1 to 3 respectively. When, after
opening the DISC1 tray, another 0(OPEN/CLOSE) button is
pressed, the DISC1 tray is first closed, then the other DISC tray
selected is opened.
19
DISC1 through DISC3 buttons with indicators (Green) (R)
playsthediscofthenumberindicatedonthebutton.Assoonasthe
disc begins playing, the indicator blinks.
20
Number keys (1 to 20) (R:1 to 10)
used to specify a track number for playing, changing, or program-
ming.Tooperatenumbersabovetwenty(20),pressthe+20button
once. The number keys (1 to 20) are then assigned 21 to 40
numbersinsteadof1to20.Themaximum keynumberassignment
is 99. In PBC function operation, the number keys are additionally
utilizedfortheselectionofmenuitems.Seepage18“Operation of
Playback Control function”.
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OVERVIEW OF CONTROLS
21
3SELECT (PLAY) button (R)
Starts to play the disc with/without the Playback Control function.
22
4/ ¢PREV / NEXT buttons
During operation with the Playback Control function
invokes previous or next screen.
During operation without the Playback Control function
skips forward or backward quickly from current track being played.
When pressed and held down, play fast backward/forward. See
page 8.
23
7(STOP) button (R)
Stops play.
24
8STILL (PAUSE) button (R)
temporarily suspends playing. Video motion freezes and audio
reproduction stops. Pressing the button repeatedly advances the
picture frame-by-frame. (Video CD only)
25
PROGRAM button (R)
Any desired sequence of tracks can be programmed with the
numberkeysandthe+20button.(ontheremotecontrolpleaseuse
+10)TheprogrambuttonisnotavailablewhilethePlaybackControl
function is activated.
26
+20 button
used to shift the numbers assigned to the number keys to 21 or
higher (maximum 99).
On the remote control unit
27
VCD POWER/TV POWER button
Turns the player on and off.
When pressed after you hold down the SHIFT button, turns the TV
on or off.
28
+10 button
used to shift the numbers assigned to the number keys to 11 or
higher (maximum 99).
29
ON SCREEN button
Controls whether or not control and operation status are displayed
on the television screen or monitor.
30
CANCEL button
Cancels the latest track you have programmed or cancels the
bookmark. Also used to cancel a bookmark.
31
MPX button
Activates the multiplex function, which switches to NORMAL (ste-
reo), L-ch monaural and R-ch monaural.
32
HIGHLIGHT button
Applies to a video CD to see highlights of a track. Displays the first
(5) seconds of each of nine (9) equal-time segments of the track.
33
REPERT button
Repeats a track or inserted discs from 1 to 3.
34
RANDOM button
Changes the disc track program to a random sequence from disc
1 through 3 respectively.
35
4/ ¢AUTO SEARCH button
Skips forward or backward from a current track. Holding down the
button causes it to skip tracks much faster.
36
1/ ¡MANUAL SEARCH button
Shifts the playing location backward and forward quickly. Holding
down the button causes it to go much faster.
37
TV/VIDEO button
Usedtopresettheremotecontrolunit,tocontrolsomefunctionson
your TV set. (See page 9.)
38
SHIFT button
Used together with other keys for various functions. (See page 9,
“Using the remote control.”)
39
TV VOL + / TV VOL – keys
Turns the TV volume up or down.
40
TV PROG – / TV PROG + /KEY CONTROL
Changes the television channel.
When pressed after you hold down the SHIFT button, changes the
key in which the music plays. (See page 9.)
The controls with identical names on the Player as on the remote control
have the same function and are used in the same manner.
STILL
NEXT
SELECT
PREV
VIDEO CD VERSION 2.0 DESIGNED BY JVC JAPAN
VIDEO
INTRO
RETURN
DISC
3
TRIPLE TRAY
12345
678910
11 12 13 14 15
16 17 18 19 20
+20
PROGRAM
16
17
20
21
23 24
22
25 26
18 19
MULTI BRAND REMOTE CONTROL
RM-SXMV558U
VCD POWER
TV POWER
DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3
VIDEO
INTRO HIGHLIGHT REPEAT SURROUND
RANDOM B.MARK
SELECT
1 2 3 4
5 6 7 8
9 10 +10
ON SCREEN
PROGRAM CANCEL V.REPLACE MPX
TV/VIDEO TV VOL+
TV VOL–
SHIFT
STOP
TV
PROG
– TV
PROG
+
KEY CONTROL
31
33
34
35
36
29
39
40
37
28
30
32
27
38
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BASIC OPERATIONS
Now you can play a
variety of video CDs!!
Overview of the three modes
This Player has three (3) modes called KARAOKE, NORMAL, and
PBC OFF mode. These are selected by the MODE switch. This
enables various ways of playing a video CD.
Description of the display window
The display window indicates many aspects of control and operation
status.
4
1 52 3
1
Shows the disc number being played.
2
Shows mainly the total number of tracks and the track number
being played.
3
Showsthesurroundmodestatusandthecumulativetime(minutes
and seconds) of the track and afterward, total time of the disc is
displayed.
4
Thecombinationof VCD,PBC,andCD-G indicators lit shows the
type of disc being played.
5
Each indicator in this area lights when the corresponding function
is activated.
KARAOKE mode:One track playing mode. Whenever one track has
completed play, the Player stops.
NORMAL mode: Continuouspluraltracksplayingmode.ThePlayer
plays tracks continuously in the order they appear
on the disc.
PBC OFF mode: This mode is identical to the NORMAL mode,
except that the PBC function is inhibited.
To set the mode, switch the MODE switch on the left side of the front
panel.
Triple disc tray usage
Uptothree (3)discscanbeloadedinthePlayer.Youmayinsert adisc
into any of the disc trays 1 through 3 whichever you prefer.
If you want to play only a specified disc, press the corresponding disc
1, 2 or, 3 button located to the right of the 0(OPEN/CLOSE) button.
Whenthreediscsareininserted,basicorderofplayingisasfollowing.
• Pressing DISC 1: DISC 1 =DISC 2 =DISC 3 =STOP
• Pressing DISC 2: DISC 2 =DISC 3 =DISC 1 =STOP
• Pressing DISC 3: DISC 3 =DISC 1 =DISC 2 =STOP
NORMAL PBC OFFKARAOKE
DISC
3
TRIPLE TRAY
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English
BASIC OPERATIONS
Preparation for playing
Turnonthetelevisionset,amplifierorreceivertowhichthePlayer
is connected, and then select the proper channel and mode to
operate the Player, and set the sound volume to a reasonable
level.
Press the POWER button on the front panel or remote control.
The STANDBY indicator
goes out.
The display window shows the initial information as shown below.
ON/STANDBY
POWER
STANDBY
Easy start up
Withoutpressingthe POWERbuttonyoucanstartupthePlayerby
pressing 3SELECT button or disc buttons.
Inserting/removing the disc(s)
Press the 00
00
0(OPEN/CLOSE) button (1 through 3) to open the disc
tray. Then place the disc in the round recess of the tray with label
side up. To close the tray, press the 00
00
0(OPEN/CLOSE) button
again.
If you press the 0(OPEN/CLOSE) button of the playing disc, the
Player stops and then opens the tray.
If you press the 0(OPEN/CLOSE) button of a disc that is not being
played, you can change discs without stopping play.
Notes
• When loading a disc in the disc tray, be sure to position the disc
inside the recess. Otherwise, the disc will be damaged when the
disc tray is closed, and the disc cannot be removed from the unit.
CORRECT
CD
Tray
INCORRECT
Starting to play disc(s)
Pressthe33
33
3SELECT(PLAY)button. ThePlayerstartstoplayfrom
the disc indicated in the Display window.
PressoneoftheDISC1through3buttonsandthePlayerplaysthe
disc you pressed, from the 1st track. For individual track selec-
tion, use the number keys or the 44
44
4/ ¢¢
¢¢
¢PREV/NEXT buttons.
or
SELECT
When you start play, the Display window shows disc number and the
track number being played.
During play, the indicator on the DISC button blinks.
If the PBC function is activated, the display window shows “Pb” until
youplayatrack,andthetelevisionscreenshowstheinitialmenu,DISC
number, and “PBC”. See page 18, “Operation of Playback Control
function”.
When you press 3SELECT button during play, the disc will restart
from the beginning of the track except when the PBC function is
activated.
Using number keys
Press the number keys to select numbers.
On the Player.................... 1 to 20 and +20 key
Example: For number 5, press 5. For number 15, press 15. For
number32,press+20button,then12. Fornumber42,press+20twice,
then 2.
On the remote control ..... 1 to 10 and +10 key
Example: For number 5, press 5. For number 15, press +10, then 5.
For number 20, press +10, then 10. For number 32, press +10 three
times, then 2.
12345
678910
11 12 13 14 15
16 17 18 19 20
+20
1 2 3 4
5 6 7 8
9 10 +10
Note
Whenyou press number keys, trackwill start playing without pressing
3SELECT button.
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BASIC OPERATIONS
Stopping play
Press the 77
77
7(STOP) button to stop play at any time.
Auto search/Manual search
On the Player, during play, pressing the 44
44
4button once causes
the Player to replay the current track from the beginning. Press-
ing the 44
44
4button twice causes the Player to play the previous
track. Pressing the ¢¢
¢¢
¢button once causes the Player to skip to
thenexttrack. Holdingdownthe 44
44
4/¢¢
¢¢
¢buttonscausesthedisc
to fast reverse or forward.
Pausing play
Press the 88
88
8STILL (PAUSE) button to temporarily suspend play.
Notes
• When the 8STILL (PAUSE) button is pressed once, “PAUSE”
appearsonthetelevisionscreen,thevideomotionfreezesandthe
soundisturnedoff.Thestillpictureadvancesframe-by-frameeach
timethe8STILL(PAUSE)buttonis pressed. This frame-by-frame
function is effective only for video CDs.
• To release the pause, press the SELECT or blinking DISC 1
through 3 button.
• During “PAUSE” the time counter on the display will blink.
STILL
STILL
NEXTPREV
On the remote control, holding down the 11
11
1/¡¡
¡¡
¡buttons causes
the disc to fast reverse or forward.
Continuing to hold down the buttons causes it to search much
faster.
(Remote control)
STOP
On the remote control, during play, pressing the 44
44
4button once
causes the Player to replay the current track from the beginning.
Pressing the 44
44
4button twice causes the Player to play the
previous track. Pressing the ¢¢
¢¢
¢button once causes the Player
to skip to the next track.
SELECT
(Remote control)
Using stereo headphones
Connecting stereo headphones
Connect stereo headphones to the PHONES jack at the lower-left of
the front panel. The volume level is fixed and cannot be adjusted.
PHONES
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BASIC OPERATIONS
Using the SHIFT button on the remote
control unit
You can control other functions with the remote control, simply by
holding down the SHIFT button while pressing another button. Some
ofthesefunctionsareusefulforKaraokeandVideoCDplaying,others
for controlling the TV.
Using the remote control
77
77
7SHIFT button functions for Karaoke and Video CD playing
SHIFT + TV PROG – =KEY CONTROL ( )
SHIFT + TV PROG + =KEY CONTROL (#)
77
77
7SHIFT button functions to control the TV
SHIFT + VCD POWER =Turns the TV on and off
SHIFT + 1 =TV Channel 1
SHIFT + 2 =TV Channel 2
SHIFT + 3 =TV Channel 3
SHIFT + 4 =TV Channel 4
SHIFT + 5 =TV Channel 5
SHIFT + 6 =TV Channel 6
SHIFT + 7 =TV Channel 7
SHIFT + 8 =TV Channel 8
SHIFT + 9 =TV Channel 9
SHIFT + 10 =TV Channel 0*
Note
• Theasterisk*indicatesthattheseoperationsdonotworkforsome
manufacturers’ television sets.
Presetting the remote control to operate
your own TV
YoucanusethePlayer’sremote control unit tocontrolsomefunctions
on your TV set (e.g., turning the TV on and off, adjusting volume, or
selectingchannels). First,though,youmust preset theremotecontrol
to make it compatible with your TV.
Operation
1. Check the Preset Code Table (page 10) to determine the two-
digit brand code number for your TV.
2. While holding down the TV/VIDEO button on the remote con-
trol, press the Number keys to insert the two-digit brand code
number. (For example, if the code number is "28", press
Number key 2, then 8. If the first digit is a "0", press 10. Thus,
if the code number is "09", press Number key 10, then 9. If the
codenumberis"10",press Number key 1,then10. Ifitis "20",
press Number key 2, then 10.)
Notes
• Before the remote control unit leaves the factory, the brand
code number is set as No. 01 (JVC).
• Depending on your television set’s age and other factors,
brandcodenumbersmaybe differentfromthoseshownin the
table. Insuchacase,tryoutothercodesuntilyoufindonethat
corresponds to your television.
3. Whilestillholding downtheTV/VIDEObutton, presstheSTOP
button on the remote control.
+
STOP
TV/VIDEO
4. If the code number is correct, the TV will turn off. Repeat the
procedure from the beginning if you weren’t successful the
first time.
SHIFT
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Preset code table
No.
01
02
03
04
05
06
07
08
09
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
Television Manufacturer
JVC
PANASONIC
SONY
SHARP
TOSHIBA/BEIJING/CHANGHONG
MITSUBISHI/CHANGHONG
HITACHI
SANYO
FUNAI
AIWA
DAEWOO
SAMSUNG
LG (GOLDSTAR)
THOMSON
FERGUSON
PHILIPS/TCL/CHANGHONG
GRUNDIG
ITT
MIVER
FINLUX
NOKIA
NEC
JINXING/PEONY1
PEONY2
PEONY3/CHANGHONG
KONKA
PEIJIN/NOBLEX
TCL
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VARIOUS UNIQUE FUNCTIONS
Display of operations status
Preparation
This function is controlled by the remote control.
Operation
PresstheONSCREENbuttonon the remote control. Bypressing
the ON SCREEN button, the following information may be easily
and quickly displayed or erased on the television screen.
Time, Disc mode, Echo effect, Key control, Program, Repeat, Ran-
dom, Multiplexing, Vocal replace, Vocal masking, Bookmark, etc.
Various functions can
enhance your enjoyment
Canceling a programmed track
Operation
There are three (3) canceling functions (canceling the last pro-
grammed track, canceling the current track, canceling the next
track to be played).
• To cancel the last programmed track press the CANCEL
button on the remote control and the last programmed track
will be canceled. This can be done while a disc is playing.
ON SCREEN
(Remote control)
Programming the track sequence you want
Preparation
It is not possible to enter programming mode during play.Verify
whether the Player is playing. If playing, stop the player with the 7
STOP button.
Operation
1. Press the PROGRAM button to enter the programming mode.
“PROGRAM” is displayed in the display window.
2-1 1:30
PROGRAMMED SONGS
• To cancel the current track press 77
77
7STOP button.
• To cancel the next track, wait until the current track has
finished and press the ¢¢
¢¢
¢button and the next track will be
canceled and the unit will go to the next programmed track.
Note
To verify the tracks you programmed, stop the Player and see ON
SCREEN information
2-1
2-2
2-3
2-4
2-5
3-1
1-1
1-2
1-3
PROGRAMMED SONGS
The number located lowest is the
latest track programmed.
(Television screen)
(Television screen)
2. Specify the disc by the DISC (1 through 3) button and then the
track by the number keys successively. You can program up
to nine (9) tracks by repeating this procedure.
3. To play the programmed track press the 33
33
3SELECT (PLAY)
button.
Notes
• The track number playing, next track programmed, and number of
programmedtracksare displayed from the left-top ofthetelevision
screen. You may use the ON SCREEN button to delete this
information.
• Once the programmed track is played, it is deleted from the
program.
• You may continue to program even while the disc is playing.
PROGRAM
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VARIOUS UNIQUE FUNCTIONS
Clearing a program
To delete all programmed tracks you have entered, press the 77
77
7
STOP button and then the PROGRAM button. “PROG OFF” will
be displayed on the television screen.
PROGRAM
STILL
Note
The Player does not cancel the track program even if the 7(STOP)
button is pressed. Pressing the 3SELECT (PLAY) button again
causes the Player to resume playing from the next track.
Repeating tracks
It is possible to repeat all discs or only a single track.
Preparation
This function is controlled by the remote control.
Operation
By pressing the REPEAT button, channel REPEAT modes are
cycled as shown below.
Randomly playing tracks
Preparations
• This function is controlled by the remote control.
• TheRANDOMbuttoniseffectiveonlyinNORMAL/PBCOFFmode.
• This function plays tracks randomly from a single disc.
Operation
1. Stop the Player.
2. Press the RANDOM button and random playing will start.
“RANDOM” is displayed in the display window.
REPEAT ALL
(All discs)
REPEAT1
(1 track)
REPEAT OFF
(Remote control) (Display window)
=All discs
=1 track
REPEAT
Notes
• When playing a programmed sequence of tracks,only one track
repeat is available.
• Only REPEAT1 is available in KARAOKE mode.
• The Repeat function is not available when the player is set to PBC
ON.
• Only REPEAT ALL is available when the player is in RANDOM
mode.
RANDOM
(Remote control)
3. Tocancelrandomplaying,afterstoppingthePlayer [77
77
7(STOP)
button], press the RANDOM button again.
RANDOM
Note
• Random is not effective in program or KARAOKE mode.
• Only REPEAT ALL is available when in RANDOM mode.
STILL
(Remote control)
Playing a multiplex sound CD
This function is used for multiplex sound discs.
Operation
By pressing the MPX button, channel multiplexing modes are
cycled as shown below.
(Remote control)
MPX
(Television screen)
NORMAL
(left-channel/
right-channel)
L-CH MONO R-CH MONO
(Television screen)
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VARIOUS UNIQUE FUNCTIONS
Viewing the VIDEO INTRO of a video CD
Preparation
When you play a video CD with the Playback Control function, the
modeswitchisrecommendedtobeinthePBCOFFmodeorKARAOKE
mode.
Operation
1. Play the disc you want to see a digest of.
2. Press the VIDEO INTRO button on the Player or the remote
control just after starting disc play. Then the Player starts to
display in sequence the first five (5) seconds and track num-
bers of all tracks on the disc.
123
HIGH LIGHT
456
789
Viewing the highlights of a video CD
This function is used for a movie video CD.
Preparations
• When you play a video CD with the Playback Control function, the
mode switch is recommended to be in the PBC OFF mode or
KARAOKE mode.
• This function is controlled by the remote control unit.
Operation
1. Start playing the track you want to see the highlights of.
2. After the track begins to play, press the HIGHLIGHT button on
the remote control.
(Television screen)
(Remote control)
HIGHLIGHT
3. To select one of the nine (9) segments, press the number key
(1 to 9) of the segment which you want to play.
Notes
• Whenyouchooseahighlightitwillstartfromfive(5)secondsbefore
the shown time below each segment.
• The highlights show the proceeding five (5) seconds up to the
displayed time on each highlight.
• Thesegmentsareeachofnine(9)equal-timeperioddivisionsofthe
track.
• Nine (9) different highlights are displayed for one (1) minute.
• If no highlight is choosen in the one (1) minute period in normal
mode or PBC OFF mode the next nine (9) segment highlights will
begin, in KARAOKE mode highlights will stop.
• While in VIDEO INTRO or HIGHLIGHT, sometimes image is
garbledpartially. Thissymptomiscaused bynoiseinthediscitself
or incorrect manufacturing, it is not caused by a malfunction of the
Player.
VIDEO
INTRO
VIDEO
INTRO
or
(Remote control)
3. To select a track during digest display, press the number key
corresponding to the item number on the television screen.
123
VIDEO INTRO
456
789
(Television screen)
Programming during VIDEO INTRO
Operation
1. Stop play.
2. Press the PROGRAM button so that PROGRAM is lit in the
display.
3. Press the disc button you want to play, and enter 1 on the
keypad.
4. Press the 33
33
3button and then, after the disc has started to play,
press the VIDEO INTRO button.
5. The Player starts to display in sequence the first five (5)
secondsandtracknumbersofalltracksonthedisc. Selectthe
numberyouwanttoprogram. Youcanprogramnine(9)tracks.
6. Press the 33
33
3button to play.
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CLUB HALL STADIUM OFF
B.MARK
BOOKMARK
VARIOUS UNIQUE FUNCTIONS
Selecting the surround mode
You can change the sound ambiance using the Surround function.
Operation
1. Choose from among the following three surround modes to
change the disc mood.
CLUB: A more intimate sound with greater resonance and
bass.
HALL: Enhances the mid-frequency range (which the human
voice occupies), imitating the effect achieved in a
concert hall.
STADIUM: Adds presence and spreads the sound, like in a sta-
dium.
2. To select the surround mode, push the SURROUND button
until the name of the desired sound mode appears on the
television screen and in the display window.
Marking a segment for later viewing with
the Bookmark function
TheBookmarkfunctionletsyoumarkasegmentofaVideoCD,sothat
you can have almost instant playback of a desired scene later.
Even if you take the disc out of the player, its bookmark will stay
recorded for later use, until you erase them, or disconnect the power
cord.
Operation
While playing the disc, press the BOOKMARK button at the
segment you want to mark for later playing.
Playback with the
Bookmark function
SURROUND
SURROUND
(Remote control)
or
Each time you press the button, you toggle the mode as
follows:
or
(Remote control)
Notes
• The Bookmark function works only with Video CDs.
• You can register one bookmark in a single disc and registration for
up to ten discs is possible.
• The Bookmark function is most easily used when the Player is in
PBC OFF mode.
• If you mark a segment when the Player is set for the Playback
Control (PBC) function, the mark is placed at the beginning of the
scene.
• The Bookmark function does not work in Random and Program
modes.
• When you disconnect the power cord, Bookmark registration is
erased.
Playing the segment you marked
Press the BOOKMARK button when playback is stopped.
Canceling the bookmark
After pressing the BOOKMARK button to start playing the seg-
ment you marked, press CANCEL button.
(Television screen)
3. To cancel the effect, press the SURROUND button until the
word “OFF” appears on the television screen.
Note
• WhenthePlayerisinone ofthethreeSurroundmodes,youcannot
usethe key control, digital echo,vocalreplace and MPX functions.
CANCEL
(Remote control)
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VARIOUS UNIQUE FUNCTIONS
Using a microphone
Using a wired microphone
Operation
1. Insert the connector cable to the end of the microphone.
2. Uptothree(3)microphonescanbeconnectedtotheMICjacks
on the front panel.
MIN MAX
MIC 1
MIN MAX
MIC 2
MIN MAX
MIC 3
3. Switch the microphone’s power on.
4. Turn the MIC 1 through MIC 3 knobs clockwise (level up) or
counterclockwise (level down) as desired.
MIN MAX
MIC 1
MIN MAX
MIC 2
MIN MAX
MIC 3
ATTENTION
When you are not using the microphone, to set the MIC switch to
OFF; otherwise the batteries will discharge even when not in use.
Using a wireless microphone
Antenna preparations
You need to connect the FM antenna to the back of the player.
• OpentheFMantennawireconnectorsbypushingthemtotheside,
inserttheFM antennawires,andclosethembypushingthemback
into their original position.
• Attach the FM feeder antenna to the wall behind the player so that
the wire forms a “T” as illustrated.
WIRELESS
MIC ANT.
FM feeder antenna
(Rear panel)
Microphone operation
1. Insert the antenna cable into the end of the microphone as
illustrated and turn it clockwise to secure it.
Battery compartment cap
FREQ. ADJUST screw
MIC SELECT switch
OFF
WIRED
WIRE-
LESS
Antenna cable
* Be sure to set
the switch to
OFF when
you insert the
antenna cable.
2. Press the WIRELESS MIC button on the front panel.
WIRELESS MIC
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VARIOUS UNIQUE FUNCTIONS
Notes
• The degree the key has been sharpened or flattened is displayed
on the television screen.
• When the song ends the key control will return to NORMAL mode
automatically.
Adjusting echo effect
Turn the DIGITAL ECHO knob clockwise (level up) or counter-
clockwise (level down) to adjust the echo effect as desired.
DOWN
KEY CONTROL
NORMAL UP
Using a wireless microphone as a wired
microphone
Whenthebatteriesaredeadorinterferenceistoostrong,youcan use
a wireless microphone as a wired microphone.
Operation
Insert the connector cable to the end of the microphone and set
the MIC SELECT switch to “WIRED”.
Note
• Normally, when not using the microphone as wireless, the WIRE-
LESS MIC button should be off.
Adjusting music key
Press the KEY CONTROL buttons ( or #) to change the key in
which the music plays. To return the music to its original key,
press the NORMAL button.
You can adjust the music using the remote control unit also.
3. Set the MIC SELECT switch to “WIRELESS”.
4. When the indicator turns green, the wireless microphone has
been accepted. If the tuning is not proper (noise or no voice
output from the speaker because of interference from TV
signals etc.), the indicator turns red.
You can use up to four (4) microphones (3 wired and 1 wireless) at
the same time.
5. The wireless microphone voice is mixed into MIC 3. Wireless
microphone volume adjustment is performed with the MIC 3
knob.
MIN MAX
MIC 3
Note
Themaximum operating distance of the wirelessmicrophoneisabout
10m. (This may change depending on room conditions.)
If there is interference when using the
wireless microphone
If the indicator turns green in spite of the microphone switch being off,
ornovoiceisoutputfromthespeakerbecauseofinterferencefromTV
signals etc., continue with the next step.
Operation
1. Try totunethemicrophone frequency. First,adjusttheFREQ.
ADJUST screw in the rear panel using the provided screw-
driver, until the interference is gone.
(Rear panel)
FREQ.
ADJUST
2. Then set the MIC SELECT switch to “WIRELESS”.
3. While speaking into the microphone continuously turn the
microphone’sFREQ.ADJUSTscrewwiththe provided screw-
driveruntiltheindicator onthefrontpanel button turnsgreen.
Note
When you adjust the frequency, be sure to use the provided screw-
driver. Metal head screwdrivers may not adjust correctly or may
damage parts inside.
MIN MAX
DIGITAL ECHO
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V.REPLACE
VOCAL
REPLACE
VARIOUS UNIQUE FUNCTIONS
Vocal replace
Preparation
This function is used for multiplex sound discs.
Operation
1. Press the VOCAL REPLACE button during play or stop. RE-
PLACE will appear on the display window and VO.REPLACE
will appear on the television screen. When you start singing,
the disc vocal is removed and your voice is inserted into the
music.
2. To cancel voice replacement, press the VOCAL REPLACE
button again.
Note
• You cannot use the Vocal Replace function with a disc that has
vocals recorded on the left channel.
ATTENTION
Be sure to remove the microphone
NotewhenconnectingthesoundoutputtotheinputofaTVorVCR:
If an excessively strong signal is given to a unit through a micro-
phone, for example when using Karaoke, it may cause an adverse
effect such as distorted sound. Lower the sound volume using the
microphone control.
Karaoke etiquette
Think of your neighbors when you are enjoying karaoke music.
Particularly late at night, the sound you enjoy may reach your
neighborsmorethanyouexpect. Commonsenseandcourtesyare
always appreciated.
or
(Remote control)
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