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DVD PLAYER & VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER HR-XVC18BUS HR-XVC19SUS LPT1086-001A...
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Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. FCC COMPLIANCE: The responsible party for this product’s compliance is: JVC Americas Corp. 1700 Valley Road Wayne, N.J. 07470 Phone: 973-317-5000. CAUTION concerning the Power Cord Most appliances recommend they be placed upon a dedicated circuit;...
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION: PLEASE READ AND OBSERVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS OWNER’S MANU- AL. AND THOSE MARKED ON THE PRODUCT. RETAIN THIS BOOKLET FOR FUTURE REFER- ENCE. This product has been designed and manufactured to assure personal safety. Improper use can result in electric shock or fire hazard.
Introduction To ensure proper use of this product, please read this owner’s manual carefully and retain for future reference. This manual provides information on the operation and maintenance of your DVD+VCR. Should the unit require service, contact an Authorized Service Center.
Types of Playable Discs (8 cm / 12 cm disc) Video CD (VCD) (8 cm / 12 cm disc) Audio CD (8 cm / 12 cm disc) In addition, this unit plays DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD- RW, DVD+RW, and CD-R / CD-RW that contains audio titles, and/or JPEG files.
Regional Code This DVD+VCR is designed and manufactured for playback of region “1” encoded DVD software. This unit can play only DVD discs labeled “1” or “ALL”. Notes on Regional Codes • Most DVD discs have a globe with one or more numbers in it clearly visible on the cover.
Front Panel Disc Tray (DVD deck) Insert a disc here. Cassette Compartment (VCR deck) Insert a video cassette here. POWER 1/: Switches the DVD+VCR ON and OFF. REW (m) - DVD: Skip to beginning of current chapter or track, press twice in quick successions to go to previous chapter or track.
To view channels selected by the VCR tuner or by the TV tuner. Select the DVD+VCR function mode to VCR. ZOOM Enlarges DVD video image. Note: The Remote Control of a JVC TV or Receiver will not operate the unit.
Rear Panel ANT.IN Connect the VHF/UHF/CATV antenna to this ter- minal. VCR IN LINE 1 (VIDEO/AUDIO (Left/Right)) Connect the audio/video output of an external source (Audio system, TV/Monitor, VCR, Camcorder). DVD/VCR OUT (VIDEO/AUDIO (Left/Right)) Connect to a TV with video and audio inputs. COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE SCAN VIDEO OUT (Y Pb Pr) (DVD OUT) Connect to a TV with Y Pb Pr inputs.
Connecting an Antenna Connecting an Antenna or Cable TV or Cable TV Antenna: Disconnect the antenna from the rear of the TV and identify the antenna cable. If it is a round 75 ohm coaxial cable connect it directly to the jack marked ANT.IN on your DVD+VCR.
RF coaxial connection Connect the RF.OUT jack on the DVD+VCR to the antenna in jack on the TV using the supplied 75-ohm Coaxial Cable (R). How to set the DVD+VCR’s RF output channel 1. When the DVD+VCR is turned off, press and hold both CH - and CH + on the front panel for more than five seconds.
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Connecting to an amplifier equipped with two channel digital stereo (PCM) or to an Audio/Video receiver equipped with a multi- channel decoder (Dolby Digital™, MPEG 2, or DTS) 1. Connect the DVD+VCR’s DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jacks (COAXIAL X) to the corresponding in jack on your amplifier.
Initial Settings - VCR Initial Settings - VCR By using the VCR Setup menu, you can make various adjustments to items such as clock set- ting, and timer recordings. Your DVD+VCR allows Remote Control adjust- ment of several features. General Operation 1.
TUNING This DVD+VCR is equipped with a frequency synthesized tuner capable of receiving up to 181 channels. These include VHF channels 2-13, UHF channels 14-69 and CATV channels 1-125. Auto Channel Programming 1. Choose the SOURCE SELECT option, then use b / B to select TUNER. Use b / B to switch among TUNER, LINE1, and LINE2.
Initial Settings - DVD Initial Settings - DVD By using the DVD Setup menu, you can make various adjustments to items such as picture and sound. You can also set a language for the subti- tles and the Setup menu, among other things. For details on each Setup menu item, see pages 16 to To display and exit the Menu: Press SETUP MENU to display the menu.
DISPLAY DISPLAY TV Aspect 4 : 3 Display Mode Letterbox Progressive Scan Move TV Aspect 4:3 : Select when a standard 4:3 TV is connected. 16:9 : Select when a 16:9 wide TV is connected. Display Mode Display Mode setting works only when the TV Aspect mode is set to “4:3”.
AUDIO Each DVD disc has a variety of audio output options. Set this unit’s AUDIO options according to the type of audio system you use. AUDIO Dolby Digital MPEG Sample Freq. Dolby Digital / DTS / MPEG Bitstream: Select “Bitstream” if you connect the DVD+VCR’s DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack to an amplifier or other equipment with a Dolby Digital, DTS or MPEG decoder.
OTHERS The Auto Play, and B.L.E. settings can be changed. OTHERS Auto Play B.L.E. Move Set Playback Control (PBC) to On or Off. On: Video CDs with PBC are played according to the PBC. Off: Video CDs with PBC are played the same way as Audio CDs.
Operation This chapter describes how to operate the VCR and DVD. VCR T ape Playback VCR T ape Playback Press the VCR button to select the device to be operated. Basic Instructions 1. Turn on the TV. 2. Tune the TV to the DVD+VCR output channel (CH 3 or 4) or if a direct VIDEO/AUDIO connection is made between the DVD+VCR and the TV, set the TV’s source selector to...
Slow Motion 1. While in still mode, press FF (M). The tape is played at a speed 1/19 times slower than the normal speed. 2. Use CH -/+ on the Remote Control if neces- sary to adjust the tracking. 3. To return to the normal speed, press PLAY (N).
VCR T ape Recording VCR T ape Recording Basic Instructions 1. Turn on the DVD+VCR and TV. 2. Tune the TV to the DVD+VCR output channel (CH 3 or 4) or if a direct VIDEO/AUDIO con- nection is made between the DVD+VCR and the TV, set the TV’s source selector to VIDEO.
Channel: Select a TV channel, LINE1 or LINE2. If you have CABLE TV and use a cable box (converter) you must set the channel to match the cable box output channel (usually CH 3 or 4). Change channels on the cable box instead of with the DVD+VCR.
Instant Timer Recording With this feature you can record for a preset length without using the program timer. 1. Turn on DVD+VCR and the TV. 2. Be sure the TV is tuned to the DVD+VCR out- put channel (CH 3 or 4). If a direct VIDEO/AUDIO connection is made between the DVD+VCR and the TV, set the TV’s source selector to VIDEO.
Copying from DVD to VCR You can copy the contents of a DVD to a VHS tape. 1. Insert the disc you wish to copy into the DVD deck and close the disc tray. 2. Insert a blank VHS video tape into the VCR deck. 3.
Additional VCR Information Additional VCR Information • During manual recording, timer recording, Instant Timer Recording, playback, or fast for- ward modes, the DVD+VCR automatically starts rewinding the tape at the end of the tape. The cassette stops at the beginning of the tape and is ejected.
Playing a DVD or V Playing a DVD or V Playback Setup 1. Turn on the TV and select the video input source connected to the DVD+VCR. 2. Turn on the audio system (if applicable) and select the input source connected to the DVD+VCR.
Still Picture and Frame-by-Frame Playback 1. Press PAUSE (X) during playback. Advance the picture frame-by-frame by pressing PAUSE (X) repeatedly. 2. To exit still motion mode, press PLAY(N). Search 1. Press REW ( ) or FF ( 2. Press REW ( ) or FF ( select the required speed.
Changing the Audio Channel Press A.MONITOR repeatedly during playback to hear a different audio channel (Stereo, Left, Right). Last Scene Memory This player memorizes last scene from the last disc that is viewed. The last scene remains in memory even if you remove the disc from the player or switch off the player.
On-Screen Display - DVD On-Screen Display - DVD You can display the general playback status on the TV screen. Some items can be changed using the menu. To use the on-screen display: 1. Press DISPLAY during playback. 2. Press v / V to select an item. The selected item is highlighted.
Playing an Audio CD Disc Playing an Audio CD Disc Audio CD Once you insert an Audio CD a menu appears on the TV screen. Press v / V to select a track then press PLAY (N) or ENTER / OK and playback starts.
Search 1. Press REW (m) or FF (M) during playback. 2. Press REW (m) or FF (M) repeatedly to select the required speed: X2, X4 and X8 backward or forward. 3. To exit SEARCH mode, press PLAY (N). Random 1. Press RANDOM during playback. Random Playback begins immediately and “Random”...
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Repeat Programmed Tracks 1. Press REPEAT when playing a disc. The repeat icon appears. 2. Press REPEAT to select a desired repeat mode. • Track: repeats the current track • All: repeats all the tracks on programmed list. • Off (No display): does not play repeatedly. Note: If you press SKIP (>...
iewing a JPEG Disc iewing a JPEG Disc Using this DVD+VCR you can view discs with JPEG files. 1. Insert a disc and close the tray. The PHOTO menu appears on the TV screen. 2. Press v / V to select a folder, and press ENTER / OK.
Reference Language Codes Use this list to input your desired language for the following initial settings: Disc Audio, Disc Subtitle, Disc Menu. Language Code Language Abkhazian 6566 Fiji Finnish Afar 6565 Afrikaans 6570 French Albanian 8381 Frisian Galician Ameharic 6577 Arabic 6582 Georgian...
roubleshooting roubleshooting Check the following guide for the possible cause of a problem before contacting service. Symptom No power. The power cord is disconnected. DVD or VCR button is not switched The power is on, but the DVD+VCR does properly. not work.
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The Remote Control is too far from the DVD+VCR. This Remote Control use the same buttons for VCR and DVD functions (ex.PLAY). The Remote Control of a JVC TV or Receiver cannot operate the DVD+ VCR. Camcorder image is Camcorder is off.
Specifications Specifications General Power requirements Power consumption Dimensions (approx.) Weight (approx.) Operating temperature Operating humidity Signal system Inputs ANTENNA IN VHS VIDEO IN(LINE1, 2) VHS AUDIO IN(LINE1, 2) Outputs VIDEO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (PROGRESSIVE SCAN) Audio output (digital audio) Audio output (analog audio) RF OUT VCR Specifications...