JVC HR-XVS20AA User manual

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DVD PLAYER &
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
INSTRUCTIONS
LPT0762-001B
HR-XVS20AA
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SAFETY FIRST
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.
Use only discs marked with the following.
●Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Confidential Unpublished Works.
© 1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved.
●Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. US Pat. No. 5,451,942 and other world-wide patents issued and
pending. “DTS”is registered trademark of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
Copyright 1996 Digital Theater Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.
●Cassettes marked “S-VHS” and “VHS” can be used with this unit. However, S-VHS recordings are possible only with cassettes
marked “S-VHS”.
By using the S- VHS ET function, it is possible to record and play back with S-VHS picture quality on VHS cassettes with this unit.
●G-CODE is a trademark of Gemstar Development Corporation and is registered in the following countries: Australia, China, Hong
Kong, Japan, South Korea, New Zealand, and Taiwan. SHOWVIEW is a trademark of Gemstar Development Corporation and is
registered in the following countries: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary,
Iceland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Slovakia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland.
The G-CODE/SHOWVIEW system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.
G-CODE and SHOWVIEW are different trademarks used to represent the same easy recording feature. However, for simplicity, only the
term G-CODE will be used in the instructions. If you use SHOWVIEW system, follow the same steps listed for the G-CODE 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.
CAUTION
8When 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.
8Dangerous 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.
CAUTION
A DVD/VCR IS A CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT. HOWEVER
THIS DVD/VCR USES A VISIBLE LASER BEAM WHICH
COULD CAUSE HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE IF
DIRECTED. BE SURE TO OPERATE THE UNIT CORRECTLY
AS INSTRUCTED.
WHEN THIS DVD/VCR 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 DVD/VCR.
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.
ATTENTION (S-VHS deck only)
1. This unit can also receive SECAM colour television signals
for recording and playback.
2. Recordings made of SECAM television signals produce
monochrome pictures if played back on another video
recorder of SECAM standard, or do not produce normal
colour pictures if played back on another video recorder
of PAL standard.
3. SECAM prerecorded cassettes or recordings made with a
SECAM video recorder produce monochrome pictures
when played back with this unit.
IMPORTANT
8Please read the various precautions on pages 2 and 3
before installing or operating the unit.
8It should be noted that it may be unlawful to re-record
pre-recorded 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.
DVD
(8 cm /12 cm disc)
Video CDs
(8 cm /12 cm disc)
Audio CDs
(8 cm /12 cm disc)
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When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or a shelf,
make sure that it has sufficient space on all sides to allow
for ventilation (10 cm or more on both sides, on top and
at the rear.)
When discarding batteries, environmental problems must
be considered and the local rules or laws governing the
disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly.
Failure to heed the following precautions may result in
damage to the unit, remote control or video cassette.
1. DO NOT place the unit —
— in an environment prone to extreme temperatures
or humidity.
— in direct sunlight.
— in a dusty environment.
— in an environment where strong magnetic fields are
generated.
— on a surface that is unstable or subject to vibration.
2. DO NOT block the unit’s ventilation openings or
holes.
(If the ventilation openings or holes are blocked by a
newspaper or cloth, etc., the heat may not be able to
get out.)
3. DO NOT place heavy objects on the unit or remote
control.
4. DO NOT place anything which might spill on top of
the unit or remote control.
(If water or liquid is allowed to enter this equipment,
fire or electric shock may be caused.)
5. DO NOT expose the apparatus to dripping or
splashing.
6. DO NOT use this equipment in a bathroom or places
with water. Also DO NOT place any containers filled
with water or liquids (such as cosmetics or medicines,
flower vases, potted plants, cups, etc.) on top of this
unit.
7. DO NOT place any naked flame sources, such as
lighted candles, on the apparatus.
8. AVOID violent shocks to the unit during transport.
MOISTURE CONDENSATION
Moisture in the air will condense on the unit when you
move it from a cold place to a warm place, or under
extremely humid conditions—just as water droplets form
in the surface of a glass filled with cold liquid. Moisture
condensation on the head drum will cause damage to the
tape. In conditions where condensation may occur, keep
the unit turned on for a few hours to let the moisture dry.
POWER SYSTEM:
This unit operates on voltage of AC110 – 240 Vd
(Rating), AC90 – 260 Vd(Operating), 50/60 Hz with
automatic switching.
The STANDBY/ON 1button does not completely
shut off mains power from the unit, but switches
operating current on and off. “`” shows electrical
power standby and “!” shows ON.
Video tapes recorded with this unit in the LP/EP (Long
Play/Extended Play) mode cannot be played back on a
single-speed video recorder. (S-VHS deck only)
A
TTENTION
To mobile phone users:
Using a mobile phone in the vicinity of the unit may
cause picture vibration on the TV screen or change
the screen to a blue back display.
On placing the unit:
Some TVs or other appliances generates strong
magnetic fields. Do not place such appliance on top
of the unit as it may cause picture disturbance.
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CONTENTS
SAFETY FIRST 2
Safety Precautions ............................................... 2
DISC INFORMATION 5
About Discs ......................................................... 5
INDEX 8
INSTALLING YOUR NEW UNIT 12
Basic Connections ............................................. 12
S-VIDEO Connection ........................................ 13
Component Video Connection
(DVD deck only) ............................................ 14
INITIAL SETTINGS 15
Video Channel Set ............................................. 15
Auto Set Up ....................................................... 16
Monitor Set (DVD deck) .................................... 18
Scan Mode Set (DVD deck) ............................... 19
Language ........................................................... 20
OPERATIONS ON S-VHS DECK 23
Basic Playback .................................................. 23
Playback Features .............................................. 24
Basic Recording ................................................ 27
Recording Features ............................................ 28
B.E.S.T. Picture System ...................................... 30
G-CODE™/SHOWVIEW™ System Setup ............... 31
G-CODE™/SHOWVIEW™ Timer Programming ..... 32
Express Timer Programming .............................. 34
Automatic Satellite Programme Recording ......... 39
OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK 40
Basic Playback .................................................. 40
Playback Features .............................................. 41
Using the on-screen bar ..................................... 48
Parental Lock .................................................... 58
About MP3 Disc ................................................ 62
MP3 Playback ................................................... 63
About JPEG Disc ............................................... 65
JPEG Playback ................................................... 66
EDITING (S-VHS DECK) 68
Edit From A Camcorder ..................................... 68
Edit To Or From Another Video Recorder .......... 69
Dubbing (from DVD to S-VHS) .......................... 70
EDITING (DVD DECK) 71
Digital Audio Dubbing ...................................... 71
REMOTE CONTROL 72
Remote Control Functions ................................. 72
SYSTEM CONNECTIONS 74
Connecting To A Satellite Receiver .................... 74
Connecting To A Dolby Digital Decoder or
An Amplifier With A Built-in DTS
(DVD deck only) ............................................ 75
SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS 76
Mode Set (S-VHS deck) ...................................... 76
Mode Set (DVD deck) ........................................ 80
Tuner Set ........................................................... 83
Clock Set ........................................................... 87
Information on Multi-System Compatibility
(S-VHS deck only) .......................................... 88
TROUBLESHOOTING 90
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 95
SPECIFICATIONS 96
LIST OF TERMS 97
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DISC INFORMATION
About Discs
Playable Discs
You can use the discs with the following logos for playback only.
●Discs other than the above cannot be played back.
●DVD video discs have a region number. Discs whose region
number includes “ALL” or “4” can be played back on this unit.
●Operation and audio quality of this unit are not guaranteed for
discs that do not conform to the Compact Disc specification
(CD-DA).
Before you play back a CD, check for the CD logo and read
the notes on the package to confirm that it conforms to the
Compact Disc specification.
●Depending on the intentions of the author of the software,
recording conditions of DVD discs and Video CD discs may
be restricted. Since this unit plays back discs according to the
intentions of the author of the software as indicated on the
disc, some functions may not operate as commanded.
●When switching from the first layer to the second layer of
double-layered DVD VIDEO discs, the image and sound may
be momentarily distorted. This is not a malfunction.
Unplayable Discs
The following types of discs cannot be played using this unit.
Do not attempt to play back any kind of disc that is damaged
(cracked, warped, or repaired with adhesive tape) or discs in
unusual shapes (heart-shaped, octagonal, or other forms). If such
discs are accidentally played back, it may cause noise that can
lead to speaker damage.
●CD-ROM discs (including PHOTO-CD)
●DVD AUDIO discs
●Super Audio CDs (SACD)
●1.3-GB double density CDs (DDCD)
The following discs also cannot be played back.
●Discs which have a region number other than “4”
●DVD+RW formatted discs
●DVD-RW formatted discs
●DVD-RAM
Region Number
The world is divided into 6 regions for DVD VIDEO discs. DVD
VIDEO discs are assigned a region number to indicate which
region they may be played back in. A disc cannot be played back
on this unit unless the region number of the disc matches that of
the unit. The region number for this unit is “4”. Only discs
whose region number includes “4” can be played back such as
shown below.
Examples of DVD VIDEO labels which can be played back using
this unit.
Marks of discs in this instruction manual
DVD VIDEO Video CD/Super Video CD
Music CD
CD-DA
files
CD-R
CD-DA/
JPEG/MP3
files
CD-RW
JPEG/
CD-DA/
MP3 files
CD-ROM
JPEG/MP3
files
Allows operation
with a DVD VIDEO
disc.
Allows operation
with a CD-R/RW
disc.
Allows operation
with a Video CD
disc.
Allows operation
with a SVCD disc.
Allows operation
with a disc
including MP3 files.
Allows operation
with a disc
including JPEG files.
Allows operation
with a Audio CD
disc.
Allows operation
with a CD-ROM
disc.
ALL 45
3
4
23
2
1
6
5
4
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DISC INFORMATION (cont.)
DVD VIDEO Marks
Sometimes marks are printed on a DVD disc and/or on its
packaging to indicate information regarding the contents and
functions of a disc. Check marks indicating the contents and
functions of a disc. Note, however, that in some cases a disc may
not include a mark even for a function it supports.
Marks related to video
Marks related to audio
File Structure of Discs
DVD VIDEO
Typically, DVD VIDEO discs are made up of larger units called
“titles”. Each title has a number (title number) that can be used
to select desired titles. Titles are further divided into units called
“chapters”. Each chapter has a number (chapter number) that
can also be used to select desired chapters. Note that some discs
are not divided into titles and chapters.
Audio CD/Video CD
Typically, Audio CD discs are divided into separate tracks each
containing one song. Each track is assigned a number. For
example, the third track is Track 3. The same is true for Video CD
discs.
NOTE:
Video CD discs that support Playback Control (PBC)
The still image or motion image which follows a menu screen is
called a “scene”. Each scene has a scene number.
For more details, refer to “Locating a desired scene using the
menu of the Video CD with PBC” (墌pg. 41).
Mark Description
Number of subtitles
Number of angles
Recorded under the standard 4:3 aspect
ratio
Screen includes black bands at top and
bottom of image which has a standard 4:3
aspect ratio (letter box)
Video playback is in Wide video mode
(16:9) on wide televisions, but in letter
box on televisions with standard 4:3
aspect ratio.
Video playback is in Wide video mode
(16:9) on wide televisions, but pan and
scan is used on televisions with standard
4:3 aspect ratio (either the left or right side
of the image is cut-out).
Mark Description
Number of audio tracks
Dolby Digital mark
Dolby Laboratories has developed a
digital surround system for the home. This
mark indicates that you may enjoy 5.1-
channel audio (front left and right, center,
rear left and right, and a channel for LFE
(Low-Frequency Effects)).
DTS (Digital Theater System)
The DTS decoder on this unit enables you
to enjoy DTS audio with the connected
TV’s speakers by converting 5.1 channel
audio signals into 2 channel signals (DTS
Down Mixing). The decoder also outputs
the original DTS 5.1 channel audio signals
from the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
connector on this unit.
Title 1 Title 2
Chapter 1 Chapter 2Chapter 1Chapter 3Chapter 2
Track 1 Track 4Track 3Track 2
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Placing a Disc
1Open the disc tray.
Press xon the DVD deck to open the disc tray.
●Pressing the button again closes the disc tray.
●Do not block the disc tray with your hand while it is opening
or closing as this may result in hardware failure.
●Do not place unplayable discs or any object other than a disc
in the disc tray.
●Do not press down strongly on the disc tray or place any heavy
objects on it.
2Place the disc.
Place the disc in the disc tray
with the label side facing up.
●Since disc size changes depending
on the disc to be played back, be
sure to correctly align the disc with
the grooves for its size. If the disc is
not in its groove, it may be
scratched or otherwise damaged.
●To insert an 8 cm disc, place it
according to the inner groove.
Care and Handling of Discs
How to handle discs
When handling a disc, do
not touch the surface of the
disc. Since discs are made
of plastic, they are easily
damaged. If a disc gets dirty,
dusty, scratched or warped,
the images and sound will
not be picked up correctly,
and such a disc may cause the unit to malfunction.
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 on
top of one another without their protective cases, they can be
damaged. Do not put discs in a location where they may be
exposed to direct sunlight, or in a place where the humidity or
temperature is high. Avoid leaving discs in your car!
Maintenance of discs
If there are fingerprints or other dirt
adhering to a disc, wipe with a soft 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 playback, noise or images may be garbled.
This is sometimes due to the disc. (It may not be up to
industry standards.)
These symptoms are caused by the discs, not by the
malfunction of the unit.
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INDEX
FRONT VIEW
AS-VHS Eject Button (x) 墌pg. 23, 27
BS-VHS Cassette Loading Slot
CS-VHS Indicator 墌pg. 23, 27
DDVD Indicator 墌pg. 40
Scan Mode Indicator* 墌pg. 19
* You can switch the scan mode by pressing and hold DVD PICTURE
for more than 5 seconds.
The Scan Mode indicator lights up as described below.
Green
: in the Interlace mode
Red
: in the Progressive mode
EDisc Tray
FDVD Eject Button (x) 墌pg. 40
GS-video/Video/Audio Input Connectors
(S-VIDEO/VIDEO/AUDIO) 墌pg. 68
HSTANDBY/ON Button (1) 墌pg. 16
IS-VHS/DVD Button 墌pg. 23, 27, 40
JInfrared Beam Receiving Window
KFront Display Panel 墌pg. 9
LRecord Button (7) 墌pg. 27
MProgramme Button (PR +/–) 墌pg. 27
NStop Button (8) 墌pg. 23, 27, 40
OPlay Button (4) 墌pg. 23, 40
PRewind Button (3) 墌pg. 23, 24, 43
QFast Forward Button (5) 墌pg. 23, 24, 43
To access covered connectors, pull and open the
connector cover.
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REAR VIEW
AMains Power Cord 墌pg. 12
BRegion Number Label 墌pg. 5
CS-video/Video/Audio Input Connectors
(S-VIDEO/VIDEO/AUDIO IN) 墌pg. 69
DS-video/Video/Audio Output Connectors
(S-VIDEO/VIDEO/AUDIO OUT) 墌pg. 12, 13,
14, 69
EAntenna Input Connector (ANTENNA IN)
墌pg. 12
FDigital Audio Output Connector
(DIGITAL AUDIO OUT) 墌pg. 71
GRemote Pause Connector (PAUSE) 墌pg. 68
HComponent Video Output Connectors
(COMPONENT VIDEO OUT) 墌pg. 14
IAudio Output Connectors (AUDIO OUT (L/R))*
* These are analogue audio output connectors for DVD.
JAntenna Output Connector (ANTENNA OUT)
墌pg. 12
FRONT DISPLAY PANEL
AStart Time Indicator ( V) (S-VHS deck only)
墌pg. 34
BS-VHS Indicator (S-VHS deck only) 墌pg. 77, 79
CStop Time Indicator (v) (S-VHS deck only)
墌pg. 34
DChannel/Clock
Remain Display (S-VHS deck only) 墌pg. 29
Mode Display (L-1, F-1, S-1 or S-2)
(S-VHS deck only)
E“Timer” Indicator (S-VHS deck only)
墌pg. 33, 35
FAutomatic Satellite Programme Recording
Indicator (N) (S-VHS deck only) 墌pg. 39
GPlay Indicator
HRecord Indicator (S-VHS deck only)
IMulti-information window* (DVD deck)
Counter Display (S-VHS deck)
* The current group/title/track/chapter number(s), time and status
information.
JTape Speed (SP/LP/EP*) (S-VHS deck only)
墌pg. 27
* EP is for NTSC only.
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INDEX (cont.)
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (S-VHS deck)
When “O.S.D.” is set to “ON” (墌pg. 78), various operational indicators appear on the TV screen.
For On-screen display for DVD deck, refer to “Using the on-screen bar” (墌pg. 48).
AOperation Mode Indicators
BTape Speed (SP/LP/EP*)
* EP is for NTSC only.
CColour System Indicator
DTape Direction
ETape Position Indicator
The tape position indicator
appears on the TV screen
when you press 3or
5from the Stop mode or
perform an Index Search.
(墌pg. 25) The position of
“q” in relation to “0”
(beginning) or “+” (end)
shows you where you are
on the tape.
NOTE:
Depending on the type of tape being used, the tape position
indicator may not appear correctly.
FCounter Display
GTape Remaining Time Indicator 墌pg. 29
HAudio Mode Display 墌pg. 26
IType of Broadcast 墌pg. 29
JCurrent Day/Month/Year
KClock Display
LChannel Position Number and Station Name/
Auxiliary Input Indicator (L-1, F-1, S-1 or S-2)
M“Cassette Loaded” Mark
0+++ +
PR. 12 SP
23 : 59 NTSC 3.58
31. 12. 03
ST
HIFI – 1 : 23 : 45
L R REMAIN – – : – –
Beginning End
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REMOTE CONTROL
AS-VHS Button 墌pg. 23, 27
BTV/S-VHS/DVD switch 墌pg. 18
CMenu Button (MENU) 墌pg. 42
DAuto Tracking Button (p) 墌pg. 26
SP/LP/EP Button 墌pg. 27
Top Menu Button (TOP MENU) 墌pg. 42
EStop Time Button (STOP +/–) 墌pg. 34
Display Button (DISPLAY) 墌pg. 48
Digest Button (DIGEST) 墌pg. 44
FStart Time Button (START +/–) 墌pg. 34
Repeat Button (REPEAT) 墌pg. 50 – 53, 64, 67
Zooming Button (ZOOM) 墌pg. 45
GNumber Keys 墌pg. 27, 32, 64
HDaily Button (DAILY) 墌pg. 33, 35
IVPS/PDC Button*
* Not function with this unit.
JReset Button (0000) 墌pg. 29
Cancel Button (&) 墌pg. 37
KPlay Button (4) 墌pg. 23, 40
LRewind Button (3) 墌pg. 23, 24, 43
MStop Button (8) 墌pg. 23, 27, 40
NRecord Button (7) 墌pg. 27
OReverse Skip/Index Button (2) 墌pg. 25, 41
Prt Button 墌pg. 16
TV/VCR Programme Button (TV/VCR PR +/–)
墌pg. 73
QSet Up Menu Button (SET UP MENU) 墌pg. 18
R3D-PHONIC Button 墌pg. 46
STV Volume Button (TV %+/–) 墌pg. 73
TDVD Button 墌pg. 40
USTANDBY/ON Button (1) 墌pg. 16
VTV Muting Button (^) 墌pg. 73
Audio Monitor Button (A.MONITOR)
墌pg. 26, 56, 57
WTV/VCR Button
XDate Button (DATE +/–) 墌pg. 34
Subtitle Button (SUB TITLE) 墌pg. 54
Angle Button (ANGLE) 墌pg. 55
YProgramme Button (PR +/–) 墌pg. 27
ZProgramming Button (PROG) 墌pg. 32, 34
aTimer Button (#) 墌pg. 33, 35
bWeekly Button (WEEKLY) 墌pg. 33, 35
cProgramme Check Button (") 墌pg. 36
dAutomatic Satellite Programming Button
(REC LINK) 墌pg. 39
eAuxiliary Button (AUX) 墌pg. 68
fFast Forward Button (5) 墌pg. 23, 24, 43
gPause Button (9) 墌pg. 24, 27
hForward Skip/Index Button (6) 墌pg. 25, 41
iOK Button 墌pg. 15
jwe
Button 墌pg. 18
kDisplay Button (– –:– –) 墌pg. 29
lSkip Search Button ( ) 墌pg. 25
DVD Picture Button (DVD PICTURE) 墌pg. 47
The glow-in-the-dark buttons shown in grey on the
illustration above are helpful when using the remote control
in darkened rooms.
Buttons with a small dot on the left side of the name can also
be used to operate your TV. (墌pg. 73)
How To Use
The remote control can operate most of your unit’s functions,
as well as basic functions of TV sets of JVC and other brands.
(墌pg. 73)
●Point the remote control toward the receiving window.
●The maximum operating distance of the remote control is
about 8 m.
NOTES:
●When inserting the batteries, be sure to insert in the correct
directions as indicated under the battery cover.
●If the remote control doesn’t work properly, remove its
batteries, wait a short time, replace the batteries and then
try again.
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INSTALLING YOUR NEW UNIT
Basic Connections It’s essential that your unit be properly connected.
ACheck the contents.
Make sure the package contains all of the accessories
listed in “SPECIFICATIONS” on page 96.
BSituate the unit.
Place the unit on a stable, horizontal surface.
CConnect the unit to TV.
The connection method you use depends on the type of
TV you have.
RF Connection
8To connect to a TV with NO AV input connectors —
ADisconnect the TV aerial cable from the TV.
BConnect the TV aerial cable to the ANTENNA IN
connector on the rear panel of the unit.
CConnect the provided RF cable between the
ANTENNA OUT connector on the rear panel of the
unit and the TV’s aerial connector.
AV Connection
8To connect to a TV with AV input connectors —
AConnect the aerial, unit and TV as per “RF
Connection”.
BConnect the audio/video cable between the AUDIO/
VIDEO OUT connectors on the rear panel of the unit
and the TV’s audio/video input connectors.
DConnect the unit to mains.
Plug the end of the mains power cord into a mains outlet.
Make AV connection if your TV has audio/video input
connectors in order to reduce the possibility of
interference. With AV connection, you can enjoy
stereo playback of video tapes if you are using a stereo
TV.
NOTES:
●For switching the TV’s mode, refer to the instruction
manual of your television.
●To obtain high-quality pictures, you can also use the
S-VIDEO connection and Component Video Connection.
(DVD deck only) (墌pg. 13, 14)
Aerial connector
Back of TV
Audio/video input
connectors
TV aerial
cable
RF cable
(provided)
Audio/video cable
(not provided)
Mains power cord
Mains outlet
Back of unit
AUDIO/VIDEO OUT
ANTENNA
IN
ANTENNA
OUT
THESE STEPS MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE ANY
VIDEO OPERATION CAN BE PERFORMED.
After the connection is completed, perform “Video
Channel Set” on page 15.
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S-VIDEO Connection
8To connect to a TV with S-VIDEO/AUDIO IN
connectors . . .
AConnect the unit to TV.
AConnect the aerial, unit and TV as per “RF
Connection”. (墌pg. 12)
BConnect the unit’s S VIDEO OUT connector to the
TV’s S-VIDEO IN connector.
CConnect the unit’s AUDIO OUT connectors to the TV’s
AUDIO IN connectors.
BConnect the unit to mains.
Plug the end of the mains power cord into a mains outlet.
NOTES:
●You can obtain high-quality S-VHS pictures.
●If your TV is not stereo-capable, use the unit’s AUDIO OUT
connectors to connect to an audio amplifier for Hi-Fi stereo
sound reproduction.
●For switching the TV’s mode, refer to the instruction manual of
your television.
Back of TV
Aerial connector
S-VIDEO IN
connector
AUDIO IN connectors
S-Video cable
(provided)
Audio cable
(not provided)
Mains outlet
Mains
power cord
Back of unit
RF cable (provided)
S VIDEO OUT
AUDIO OUT
TV aerial
cable
After the connection is completed, perform “Video
Channel Set” on page 15.
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INSTALLING YOUR NEW UNIT (cont.)
Component Video Connection
(DVD deck only)
8To connect to a TV with COMPONENT VIDEO IN
connectors . . .
AConnect the unit to TV.
AConnect the aerial, unit and TV as per “AV
Connection” or “S-VIDEO Connection”.
(墌pg. 12, 13)
BConnect the unit’s COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
connectors to the TV’s COMPONENT VIDEO IN
connectors.
CConnect the unit’s AUDIO OUT connectors to the TV’s
AUDIO IN connectors.
BConnect the unit to mains.
Plug the end of the mains power cord into a mains outlet.
NOTES:
●You can obtain high-quality component video pictures.
●If your TV is not stereo-capable, use the unit’s AUDIO OUT
connectors to connect to an audio amplifier for Hi-Fi stereo
sound reproduction.
●For switching the TV’s mode, refer to the instruction manual of
your television.
A
TTENTION
Be sure to connect the unit’s VIDEO OUT or S VIDEO OUT connector to the TV’s VIDEO IN or S-VIDEO IN
connector.
Back of TV
Aerial connector
COMPONENT VIDEO IN connector
AUDIO IN connectors
Component Video cable
(not provided)
Audio cable
(not provided)
Mains outlet
Mains power
cord
Back of unit
RF cable (provided)
AUDIO OUT
TV aerial
cable
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
After the connection is completed, perform “Video
Channel Set” on page 15.
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INITIAL SETTINGS
Video Channel Set
Video channel (RF output channel) is the channel on which your TV receives picture and sound signals from the unit through the RF
cable.
AAccess the Video Channel Set mode.
Hold down 8on the unit until the front display panel
shows the following.
BSet the TV system. (RF Connection only)
Press PR + or –on the remote control to set the
appropriate TV system that matches the system of TV
being used (refer to the table below).
1:B/G 2:D/K 3:I 4:H
CSet the video channel.
With AV or S-VIDEO Connection
Press OK, then press PR – until the front display panel
shows “– –”.
●Now the video channel is set to off.
With RF Connection
Set your TV to UHF channel 36.
●If the two vertical white bars appear
clearly on the TV screen as shown on
the right, press OK and then go to
step D.
●If the two vertical white bars do not
appear clearly, press OK and then
PR + or –to set the unit to a vacant channel between 28 and
60 which is not occupied by any local station in your area.
(Example) If channel 50 is available in your area
Then set your TV to UHF channel 50 and check if the two
vertical white bars appear clearly on the TV screen; if so, go to
step D. If not, re-set the unit to another vacant channel and try
again.
NOTES:
●If you set the unit to a channel which is occupied by a local
station or has neighbouring channels that are occupied by
local stations, the picture reception quality will be affected
and some interference noise will appear on the TV screen. Be
sure to select a vacant channel which has no broadcast on
neighbouring channels.
●If you cannot obtain the two vertical white bars clearly with
any channel between 28 and 60, consult your JVC dealer.
DExit the Video Channel Set mode.
Press OK on the remote control.
●If Auto Set Up (墌pg. 16) or Tuner Set (墌pg. 83) has not
previously been performed, the Clock Set screen appears and
Auto Set Up takes place automatically.
Before performing the following steps:
Make sure there is no cassette inserted in the unit.
Press S-VHS so that S-VHS indicator lights up, then press 1to turn off the unit.
Major Countries/Areas TV System
New Zealand, Kuwait, U.A.E., Indonesia,
Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Iran,
Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Morocco, Lebanon,
Iraq
B/G
China, Mongolia, Russia D/K
Hong Kong I
Australia H
With AV or S-VIDEO Connection
To view picture signals from the unit, set your TV to its
AV mode.
With RF Connection
The channel on which the TV screen in step C
appears clearly is your video channel.
To view picture signals from the unit, set your TV to
the video channel.
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INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)
Auto Set Up
ATurn on the unit.
Press 1on the unit or remote control. The Clock Set
screen appears on the TV screen.
BSet the time.
CSet the date.
Press rt to set the date, then press OK or e.
●Press and hold rt to change the date by 15 days.
DSet the year.
Press rt to set the year, then press SET UP MENU.
●Press and hold rt to change the year by 1 year.
The Auto Set Up simplifies installation by guiding you
through the procedures of setting the clock and tuner
channels — simply follow the on-screen menus that appear.
Before starting, make sure of the following:
●The TV aerial cable should be connected to the unit.
●The unit’s mains power cord should be connected to a
mains outlet.
●The “Video Channel Set” (墌pg. 15) should be performed
and the TV should be set to its AV mode (with AV or
S-VIDEO connection 墌pg. 12) or UHF channel (with RF
connection 墌pg. 12).
●Slide the TV/S-VHS/DVD switch to the right.
Press rt to set the hour,
then press OK or e.
●Press and hold rt to change
the time by 30 minutes.
[ / ]
[MENU] : EXIT
CLOCK SET
TIME DATE YEAR
0 : 00 01.01 03
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ESelect the TV system.
Press rt to place the pointer next to the appropriate TV
system (refer to the table below).
FStart Auto Channel Set
Press OK or e.
●Receivable channels in your area are automatically assigned to
the PR +/– buttons, and non-receivable channels are skipped.
●As Auto Set Up progresses, the
“q” mark on the TV screen moves
from left to right.
●When Auto Set Up is completed,
the lowest position number will
appear on the front display
panel. If “SCAN COMPLETED –
NO SIGNAL–” is displayed on
the TV screen, make sure that the
aerial cable is connected to the unit properly and press OK on
the remote control. The unit will try Auto Set Up again.
NOTES:
●If there is a power cut, or if you press 1or SET UP MENU
while Auto Set Up is in progress, Auto Set Up will be
interrupted; be sure to turn off the unit power once and try
again from step A.
●If no sound accompanies the picture or the audio sounds
unnatural on some channels that have been stored by Auto Set
Up, the TV system setting for those channels may be incorrect.
Select the appropriate TV system for those channels.
(墌pg. 86, “TV System Selection — When you see the picture
but the audio can’t be heard or sounds unnatural”)
Major Countries/Areas TV System
Australia, New Zealand, Kuwait, U.A.E.,
Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand,
Malaysia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Egypt,
Morocco, Lebanon, Iraq
B/G
China, Mongolia, Russia D/K
Hong Kong I
DO NOT press any button on the unit or remote control
while Auto Set Up is in progress.
AUTO CH SET
PLEASE WAIT
START FINISH
■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ – – – – – – –
A
TTENTION
If you perform Auto Set Up successfully during installation,
there's no need to separately perform the Clock Set or
Channel Set procedures, but if adjustments become
necessary, they can be performed as follows:
●Tuner setting 墌pg. 83
●Clock setting 墌pg. 87
After “Auto Set Up” is completed, perform “Monitor
Set (DVD deck)” on page 18.
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INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)
Monitor Set
(DVD deck)
You can select the monitor type depending the TV used
when you play back DVD VIDEO discs recorded for
wide-screen TVs.
For the multi colour system TV
When you use a multi colour system TV, you can change
the colour system of this unit automatically by selecting
“MULTI” options as the monitor type. In this case, the
setting of this unit is changed to match the colour system
of the loaded disc regardless the TV system setting.
(墌“ATTENTION” below)
ATurn on the unit.
Press 1.
BSelect the DVD deck.
On the unit
Press S-VHS/DVD repeatedly so that the DVD indicator
lights up.
On the remote control
Press DVD so that the DVD indicator lights up.
CAccess the DVD Set Up menu screen.
DSelect the mode.
ESelect the mode setting.
Press rt to select the desired setting.
FReturn to the normal screen.
Press SET UP MENU.
* The default setting is bold in the table below.
NOTES:
●Even if “4:3 PS” or “4:3 MULTI PS” is selected, the screen size
may become “4:3 LB” or “4:3 MULTI LB” with some DVD
VIDEO. This depends on how they are recorded.
●When you select “16:9 NORMAL” or “16:9 MULTI NORMAL”
for a picture whose aspect ratio is 4:3, the picture slightly
changes due to the process for converting the picture width.
A
TTENTION
How to change the TV system
Press and hold 8for more than 3 seconds to change
the DVD colour system between PAL and NTSC.
The current colour system is displayed on the front
display panel for about 3 seconds.
●Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV
mode).
●Slide the TV/S-VHS/DVD switch to the right.
APress SET UP MENU.
BPress we
to select
“PICTURE”.
Press rt to move 0to
“MONITOR TYPE”, then
press OK.
4:3LB
PICTURE
MONITOR TYPE
PROGRESSIVE MODE
SCREEN SAVER
AUTO
ON
USE TO SELECT, USE OK TO CONFIRM.
TO EXIT, PRESS [SET UP MENU].
OK
SELECT
MP3 / JPEG MP3
4:3LB
PICTURE
MONITOR TYPE
PROGRESSIVE MODE
SCREEN SAVER
AUTO
ON
USE TO SELECT, USE OK TO CONFIRM.
TO EXIT, PRESS [SET UP MENU].
OK
SELECT
MP3 / JPEG MP3
8MONITOR TYPE
16:9 NORMAL / 16:9 MULTI NORMAL
(Wide television conversion):
Select this when the aspect ratio of your TV is
fixed to 16:9 (wide TV). The unit automatically
adjusts the screen width of the output signal
correctly when playing back a picture whose
aspect ratio is 4:3.
16:9 AUTO / 16:9 MULTI AUTO
(Wide television conversion):
Select this when the aspect ratio of your TV is
16:9 (wide TV).
4:3 LB / 4:3 MULTI LB (Letter Box conversion):
Select this when the aspect ratio of your TV is
4:3 (conventional TV). While viewing a wide
screen picture, the black bars appear on the
top and the bottom of the screen.
4:3 PS / 4:3 MULTI PS (Pan&Scan):
Select this when the aspect ratio of your TV is
4:3 (conventional TV). While viewing a wide
screen picture, the black bars do not appear;
however, the left and right edges of the
pictures will not be shown on the screen.
Pan&Scan/Letter Box
In general, DVD VIDEO disc are produced for a wide-screen
TV with 16:9 aspect ratio.
Material with this ratio will not fit to a TV with 4:3 aspect
ratio. There are two styles to display the image, “Pan&Scan”
(PS) and “Letter Box” (LB).
Pan&Scan
The right and left side of the image are
cut off. The image fills the screen.
Letter Box
Black bands appear at the top and
bottom of the image.The image itself
appears in 16:9 aspect ratio.
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Scan Mode Set
(DVD deck)
This unit supports the progressive scan system (eg. 480p*)
as well as the conventional interlaced scan system (eg.
480i*).
If your TV equipped with component video connectors
supports the progressive video input, you can enjoy a
high quality picture by setting the progressive scan mode
to active.
●Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with your TV.
●If your TV equipped with component video connectors does
not support the progressive video input, do not change the
scan mode to the “PROGRESSIVE” or “FILM”.
* 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.
You can select the progressive mode according to the
picture type (film or video source). This takes effect only
when Progressive mode is selected as the scanning mode.
(墌“ATTENTION” below)
ATurn on the unit.
Press 1.
BSelect the DVD deck.
On the unit
Press S-VHS/DVD repeatedly so that the DVD indicator
lights up.
On the remote control
Press DVD so that the DVD indicator lights up.
CAccess the DVD Set Up menu screen.
DSelect the mode.
ESelect the mode setting.
Press rt to select the desired setting.
FReturn to the normal screen.
Press SET UP MENU.
* The default setting is bold in the table below.
A
TTENTION
How to change the Scan mode
Press and hold DVD PICTURE for more than 3
seconds, to change the scan mode between
Progressive and Interlace mode.* When DVD colour
system is set to “PAL” (墌pg. 18), you cannot select
the progressive mode.
* The Scan Mode indicator lights up as described below.
Green
: in the Interlace mode
Red
: in the Progressive mode
●Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV
mode).
●Slide the TV/S-VHS/DVD switch to the right.
APress SET UP MENU.
BPress we
to select
“PICTURE”.
Press rt to move 0to
“PROGRESSIVE MODE”,
then press OK.
8PROGRESSIVE MODE
VIDEO: Suitable for playing back a video
source disc.
FILM: Suitable for playing back a film or
progressive source disc.
AUTO: Used to play a disc containing both
video and film source materials.
This unit recognizes the picture
type (film or video source) of the
current disc according to the disc
information.
●If the playback picture is unclear or noisy, or the
oblique lines of the picture are rough, try to change to
other modes.
4:3LB
PICTURE
MONITOR TYPE
PROGRESSIVE MODE
SCREEN SAVER
AUTO
ON
USE TO SELECT, USE OK TO CONFIRM.
TO EXIT, PRESS [SET UP MENU].
OK
SELECT
MP3 / JPEG MP3
4:3LB
PICTURE
MONITOR TYPE
PROGRESSIVE MODE
SCREEN SAVER
AUTO
ON
USE TO SELECT, USE OK TO CONFIRM.
TO EXIT, PRESS [SET UP MENU].
OK
SELECT
MP3 / JPEG MP3
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INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)
Language On-screen Language Set (DVD deck)
This DVD deck offers you the choice to view on-screen
messages in 3 different languages. You can change the
language setting manually as required.
ATurn on the unit.
Press 1.
BSelect the DVD deck.
On the unit
Press S-VHS/DVD repeatedly so that the DVD indicator
lights up.
On the remote control
Press DVD so that the DVD indicator lights up.
CAccess the DVD Set Up menu screen.
DSelect the mode.
ESelect the mode setting.
Press rt to select the desired setting.
FReturn to the normal screen.
Press SET UP MENU.
●Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV
mode).
●Slide the TV/S-VHS/DVD switch to the right.
APress SET UP MENU.
BPress we
to select
“LANGUAGE”.
Press rt to move 0to “ON
SCREEN LANGUAGE”, then
press OK.
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
OFF
LANGUAGE
MENU LANGUAGE
ON SCREEN LANGUAGE
AUDIO LANGUAGE
SUBTITLE
USE TO SELECT, USE OK TO CONFIRM.
TO EXIT, PRESS [SET UP MENU].
OK
SELECT
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
OFF
LANGUAGE
MENU LANGUAGE
ON SCREEN LANGUAGE
AUDIO LANGUAGE
SUBTITLE
USE TO SELECT, USE OK TO CONFIRM.
TO EXIT, PRESS [SET UP MENU].
OK
SELECT
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