JVC XV-N422S Instructions

DVD PLAYER
CAUTION
To reduce the risk of electrical shocks, fire, etc.:
XV-N422S
1. Do not remove screws, covers or cabinet.
2. Do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
Caution –– STANDBY/ON button!
INSTRUCTIONS
Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off
completely. The STANDBY/ON button in any
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position does not disconnect the mains line. The power
can be remote controlled.
V I D E O
IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS
1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
2. CAUTION: Do not open the top cover. There are no
user serviceable parts inside the unit; leave all
servicing to qualified service personnel.
3. CAUTION: Visible and invisible laser radiation when
GNT0060-017A[AG/AH/AX/AS/AA/UM]
open and interlock failed or defeated. Avoid direct
EN 0305MOC-MW-SC
exposure to beam.
©2005 Victor Company of Japan, Limited
4. REPRODUCTION OF LABEL: CAUTION LABEL,
Region code of DVD VIDEO PLACED INSIDE THE UNIT.
This player can play back DVD VIDEO discs whose
region code numbers include the player's Region
Code, which is indicated on the region code symbol
on the rear panel.
Examples of playable DVD VIDEO discs:
CAUTION:
1 2 • Do not block the ventilation openings or holes. (If the
1 2 3
ALL 2 2 5
ventilation openings or holes are blocked by a
4 5 6
3 4
newspaper or cloth, etc., the heat may not be able to
get out.)
The player's region code is printed on the rear of the
• Do not place any naked flame sources, such as
player
lighted candles, on the apparatus.
Note of Color system format
• When discarding batteries, environmental problems
This player is compatible with the PAL and NTSC
must be considered and local rules or laws
systems. Select the correct color system for your TV
governing the disposal of these batteries must be
(see "Initial settings").
followed strictly.
Supplied accessories • Do not expose this apparatus to rain, moisture,
dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with
If anything is missing, consult your dealer
immediately. liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the
• Audio/video cable (Yellow/White/Red) (x 1) apparatus.
• Remote control (x 1)
Caution: Proper Ventilation
• R6(SUM-3)/AA(15F) battery (x 2)
To avoid risk of electric shock and fire and to protect
• AC power plug adaptor (x 1)
from damage, locate the apparatus as follows:
(Only for Singapore)
Front: No obstructions and open spacing.
Sides: No obstructions in 3 cm from the sides.
Top: No obstructions in 5 cm from the top.
Back: No obstructions in 15 cm from the back.
Bottom: No obstructions, place on the level surface.
Spacing 15 cm or more
XV-N422S
Wall or
obstructions
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Turning on the power Initial setup
When you turn on the player for the first time after
Inserting the AC power plug
purchase, the following message appears on the TV
After all other connections have been made, insert the
screen.
AC power plug to the wall outlet firmly.
EXECUTE DVD PLAYER SETUP? - BASIC PICTURE/AUDIO
SETTING
Installing the batteries in the remote control
YES - PRESS ENTER NO - PRESS CANCEL
Open the compartment cover, and place the two
Before enjoying this player, make the initial settings as
supplied R6(SUM-3)/AA(15F) batteries in the remote
follows:
control according to the polarity markings ("+" and "–")
inside the compartment. Then replace the cover. 1
Press ENTER.
DVD PLAYER SETUP
MENU LANGUAGE ENGLISH
AUDIO LANGUAGE ENGLISH
SUBTITLE ENGLISH
ON SCREEN LANGUAGE ENGLISH
ENGLISH
CHINESE
SPANISH
2 Press 5/∞ to select the on-screen language for
the preference displays, etc., then press ENTER.
DVD PLAYER SETUP
MONITOR TYPE 4:3 L.B.
16:9
PICTURE SOURCE AUTO
4:3 LB
4:3 PS
SCREEN SAVER ON
COLOUR SYSTEM PAL
BACKGROUND STANDARD
The batteries will last about six months with normal use.
If the functions of the remote control become erratic,
replace the batteries.
Press 5/∞ to select the monitor type, then press
3
ENTER.
Precautions of the safe use of batteries
• For a normal (conventional) TV, select "4:3 LB" or
Observe the following precautions for the safe use of
"4:3 PS." (See "MONITOR TYPE" in "Initial
batteries. If they are used improperly their lives will be
settings.")
shortened, they may burst or their contents may leak.
• For a wide-screen TV, select "16:9."
• Remove the batteries from the remote control if it is
not going to be used for a long period of time.
DVD PLAYER SETUP
• Remove dead batteries and dispose of them
DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT DOLBY DIGITAL/PCM
PCM ONLY
properly.
ANALOG DOWNMIX DOLBY PROLOGIC
DOLBY DIGITAL/PCM
• Never leave dead batteries lying around, take them
D.RANGE CONTROL STREAM/PCM ON
apart, mix them with other refuse, or throw them into OUTPUT LEVEL STANDARD
an incinerator.
• Never touch liquid that has leaked out of a battery.
• Do not mix new and old batteries, or batteries of
Press 5/∞ to select a desired digital output
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different types, when placing them.
signal type, then press ENTER.
Set this item correctly according to the logo on your
Turning on and off the player
receiver or decoder.
(If you do not connect the player to such a device,
Press STANDBY/ON.
press ENTER to finish the setting.)
• Receiver/decoder bearing Dolby Digital logo and
no DTS, select "DOLBY DIGITAL/PCM."
• Receiver/decoder bearing both Dolby Digital and
DTS logos, select "STREAM/PCM."
• Receiver/decoder bearing neither Dolby Digital nor
DTS logo, or digital recorder, select "PCM ONLY."
To bring up the DVD PLAYER SETUP display later
Press SET UP for a few seconds until the DVD PLAYER
SETUP display appears.
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Precautions Playable discs
Notes on the power cord
• When you are away on travel or otherwise for an extended • DVD VIDEO, Audio CD, Video CD, SVCD
period of time, remove the plug from the wall outlet. A
small amount of power (1.0 W) is always consumed while
V I D E O
the power cord is connected to the wall outlet.
• DVD-R/-RW written in the DVD VIDEO format
• When unplugging the player from the wall outlet,
• DivX files on DVD-R/-RW written in the UDF format
always pull the plug, not the power cord.
• CD-R/RW written in the SVCD, Video CD or Audio CD
• Do not handle the power cord with wet hands!
format
• Disconnect the power cord before cleaning the
• CD-R/RW written in MP3/WMA/JPEG/DivX in
player or moving the player.
accordance with the "ISO 9660" format
• Do not alter, twist or pull the power cord, or put
Supported Digital audio formats:
anything heavy on it, which may cause fire, electric
Linear PCM, MPEG Multichannel, Dolby Digital, DTS (Digital
shock, or other accidents.
Theater Systems)*
• If the cord is damaged, consult a dealer and have the
NOTES
power cord replaced with a new one.
• If a disc gets dirty, scratched or warped, or due to the
Avoid moisture, water, dust, and high temperatures
disc characteristics or recording conditions, the
• Do not place the player in moist or dusty places.
player may not be able to play back such discs.
• If water gets inside the player, turn off the power and
• The player can play back audio signals recorded in
remove the plug from the wall outlet, then consult
MIX-MODE CD, CD-G, CD-EXTRA and CD TEXT.
your dealer. Using the player in this state may cause
• With some discs, operations may not be possible.
a fire or electrical shock.
* To play back DTS-encoded DVD VIDEO or DTS-
• Do not expose the player to direct sunlight or place it
encoded Audio CD discs correctly, connect the
near a heating device.
player to an amplifier with a built-in DTS decoder.
Notes on installation
Otherwise, playback sound will be distorted.
• Select a place which is level, dry and neither too hot
nor too cold between 5˚C and 35˚C.
Unplayable discs
• Leave sufficient distance between the player and the TV.
If you try to play back discs listed below, noise may be
• Do not install the player in a place subject to vibrations.
generated and causes damage to speakers.
• Do not put heavy objects on the player.
• DVD-RW written in the VR format
To prevent malfunction of the player • DVD-ROM, DVD-RAM, DVD AUDIO, CD-ROM,
• There are no user-serviceable parts inside. If anything goes PHOTO CD, SACD
wrong, unplug the power cord and consult your dealer. • Unfinalized discs
• Do not insert any metallic objects, such as wires, • Discs of irregular shape or discs with tape, seals or
hairpins, coins, etc. into the player. paste on either the label side or playback side.
• Do not block the vents. Blocking the vents may Playing back these discs may damage the player.
damage the player.
The Non-DVD side of a "DualDisc" does not comply with
To clean the cabinet
the "Compact Disc Digital Audio" standard.
• Use a soft cloth. Follow the relevant instructions on
Therefore, the use of Non-DVD side of a DualDisc on
the use of chemically-coated cloths.
this product may not be recommended.
• Do not use benzene, thinner or other organic solvents and
disinfectants. These may cause deformation or discoloring.
Front
Stand height
5 cm or more
Floor
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Basic Operations
Insert a disc
Press 0 to open the disc tray.
1
2
Place a disc in the disc tray.
Turning on and off the player
• To insert an 8-cm disc, place it in the inner
recess.
Press 0 to close the disc tray.
3
Point toward the remote sensor directly as possible
(the operating range is approx. 5 m.)
About On-screen guide icons
: Playback.
: Pause.
Main display / : Slow-motion playback with the current
• Each indicator lights up when corresponding
function/mode is activated, or corresponding
/ : Fast forward/backward playback with the
information is on the main display.
current speed.
: At the beginning of a scene containing multi-
angle views.
: At the beginning of a scene containing multi-
audio sounds.
: At the beginning of a scene containing multi-
subtitles.
You can change the setting so that the on-screen
guide icons do not appear on the TV screen. (See
"ON SCREEN GUIDE" in "Initial settings.")
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Connections
Before making connections:
• Do not connect the AC power cord until all other connections have been made.
• Connect VIDEO OUT of the player directly to the video input of your TV. Connecting VIDEO OUT of the
player to a TV via a VCR/an integrated TV/Video system may cause a monitor problem.
Basic Connection
S-video cable*
(not supplied)
PC M
/S TR CO AX
EA M
Yellow
DI GI
TA L
OU T
Audio/video
cable*
(supplied)
Red
Connecting to a TV with component jacks
P
B
COAXIAL Y
/STREAM
RIGHT
S-VIDEO VIDEO R P LEFT
TAL OUT VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT
To component video input
To switch the scanning mode between Progressive and
Interlace, press and hold VFP-I/P on the remote control
for a few seconds.
NOTES
• Connect "Y" to "Y,""P " to "P (C ),""P
B B B
correctly.
• When using the component (Y, P , P
B R
connect the S-VIDEO jack with the player.
Turning on and off the player
Open/close the disc tray
Basic playback
Buttons To do
3*
Start/resume normal Playback
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Stop
• When RESUME is ON or DISC
RESUME, this player
memorizes the position on the
disc where you interrupted
playback.
– To resume playback, press 3.
– To stop playback completely,
press 7 again.
8*
Pause
• Each time you press 8 on the
remote control, the still picture
advances to the next frame.
¡/1 Fast forward/backward
(While paused)
Slow-motion playback
• Each time you press the button,
With the label side up
the playback speed changes.
¢/4 Skip chapter/track
• If you press and hold the button
during playback, playback is
advanced/reversed at 5 times
normal speed.
VARIABLE
(For DVD Video)
PLAYBACK The disc is played back at about
/VARI-PLAY 1.2 or 1.5 times (FAST)/0.8 or 0.6
times (SLOW) normal speed.
The sound is not muted, and the
subtitle does not go off (except
for DTS).
(For SVCD/VCD)
The disc is played back at about
speed.
2 times (FAST)/0.5 times (SLOW)
normal speed.
(Only for DVD Video)
The playback position moves
back 10 seconds before the
current position (only within the
same title).
* 38 on the player starts/pauses playback.
Changing the display brightness
Press DIMMER to change the brightness
of the display window.
Connecting to a stereo audio amplifier (receiver)
P B
Y
RIGHT
IDEO VIDEO P R LEFT
VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT
TV NOTES
Connecting to a digital audio device
• Set the correct color system according to the
To enjoy high-quality surround sound, connect the
IN
color system your TV supports. (See
S- VI DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack to a Dolby Digital or DTS
DE O
"COLOUR SYSTEM" in "Initial settings.")
decoder or an amplifier with a built-in decoder.
V ID
E O
• If your TV has a monaural audio input
instead of stereo, use an optional audio
LE FT COAXIAL
PCM/STREAM
cable which converts stereo audio output to
A U D
IO
monaural.
RI GH
T S-VIDEO
• If your TV is a HDTV or HD-ready TV, you can DIGITAL OUT
connect with component (Y, P , P ) jacks. By
B R
connecting with component (Y, P , P ) jacks,
B R
you can select the progressive scanning
The player
mode which provides the best picture quality.
IAL
To digital audio input
Y P R * The S-VIDEO jack and the component (Y,
P , P ) jacks cannot be used at the same
B R
S-V IDE
O RIG
VID EO HT NOTES
VI DE time.
O OU P
B
T LE FT
• Depending on the disc, no signal may be outputted
When using the S-VIDEO jack, do not
AU DI
O OU
T from the DIGITAL OUT. Make an analog connection
CO MP AV connect the component (Y, P , P ) jacks
B R
U LIN
K
in this case.
with the player.
White
• Set [DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT] in the [AUDIO]
preference display correctly according to the
connected digital audio equipment. (See "DIGITAL
AUDIO OUTPUT" in "Initial settings.")
About the scanning mode indicator
[PICTURE SOURCE] of Source type of DVD VIDEO
the PICTURE menu Using the AV COMPU LINK system
Film source Video source
AUTO [DDP] [P]
The AV COMPU LINK system allows you to enjoy video
FILM [DDP] [DDP]
and/or audio by simply pressing Play on the source
VIDEO(NORMAL)/
component (the component which plays back the video
[P] [P]
(ACTIVE)
or audio, such as a DVD player or VCR). You
NOTE
do not even have to switch on power on the TV or
Some progressive TV and High-Definition TV sets are
receiver.
not fully compatible with the player. To check the
compatibility of your TV, contact your local JVC
Connection and setup
customer service center.
Using an AV COMPU LINK cable, connect the AV
COMPU LINK terminals of each component to one
another.
" to "P (C )"
R R R
• The player's AV COMPU LINK setting is controlled
using the OTHERS menu in the preference display.
) jacks, do not
See "AV COMPULINK MODE" in "Initial settings."
• See also the instruction manual of the other device.
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Advanced Operations
Changing the display window Changing the language, sound
contents
Each time you press DISPLAY,
1 Press the button.
STANDBY/ON
OPEN/ the display window contents
2
CLOSE Press the button repeatedly or
changes. 5/∞ to select the desired item.
– SLOW + DISPLAY ON SCREEN
3
Press ENTER to finish the
Locating the beginning of a scene
setting.
or song
Buttons
You can select a title/chapter/
ENTER
AUDIO
track directly and start playback.
For DVD Video:
(While stopped) select title.
PREVIOUS SELECT NEXT
(While playing back) select
CLEAR chapter.
SUBTITLE
For SVCD/VCD/CD:
Select track.
1 2 3 ANGLE
To select 5: press 5.
4 5 6
To select 23: press 2, then 3.
Changing the Sound Field
To select 40: press 4, then 0.
7 8 9
CANCEL RETURN • If you press TITLE/GROUP
Each time you press SOUND
0
before entering the number, you
EFFECT, the Sound Effect mode
TITLE/ SOUND
can select the title instead of the
GROUP EFFECT VFP DIMMER changes.
I/P
chapter.
• As the value becomes bigger, the
ANGLE SUBTITLE
AUDIO ZOOM Sound Effect works stronger.
Using the disc menu
SLIDE EFFECT
You can operate a disc—SVCD/
VCD with Playback Control*
(PBC)—using the disc menu
shown on the TV screen. Zooming the picture
* A method of controlling disc play
Each time you press ZOOM, the
for SVCD/VCD by using the disc
magnification changes.
menu.
• You can use 5/∞/2/3 button to
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move the zoomed position.
1 Press TOP MENU or MENU to show the disc menu.
To return to the normal playback,
2 Press 5/∞/2/3 to select a desired item, then press
select the normal size by pressing
ENTER or 3(SELECT).
ZOOM repeatedly.
• With some discs, you can also select items by entering the
number using the numeric buttons.
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While stopped, press TOP MENU or 3(SELECT) to
1
show the menu.
2
Press the numeric buttons to select a desired item.
To select 5: press 5.
To select 23: press 2, then 3.
To select 40: press 4, then 0.
• To move to the next or previous page of the current menu,
press ¢ or 4.
• To return to the previous menu, press RETURN.
To play back without PBC
While stopped, press the numeric buttons instead of 3
(SELECT) to start playback.
To reactivate PBC
• Press TOP MENU or MENU.
• Press 7 to stop playback, then 3(SELECT).
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EX. 1
To AV COMPU LINK (II, EX, or III)
TV
The player
To analog audio input
• Set the player's AV COMPU LINK setting as follows:
– When connecting to the VIDEO-1 input terminal of
the television: DVD2
– When connecting to the VIDEO-2 input terminal of
the television: DVD3
P B
Y EX. 2
RIGHT
To AV COMPU LINK To AV
LEFT
VIDEO P R
(II, EX, or III) COMPU LINK
VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT
To analog
TV
audio input
The player
• Set the VCR's Remote Control Code and the player's
AV COMPU LINK setting as follows:
– When connecting to the VIDEO-1 input terminal of
the television:
The player's AV COMPU LINK setting: DVD2
VCR's Remote Control Code: B
– When connecting to the VIDEO-2 input terminal of
the television:
The player's AV COMPU LINK setting: DVD3
VCR's Remote Control Code: A
EX. 3
To AV COMPU LINK To AV
(II, EX, or III) COMPU LINK
TV
Receiver The player
• Set the player's AV COMPU LINK setting to DVD1.
Notes for connection
• If you connect the player to a receiver via AV COMPU
LINK in a system including a Dolby Digital decoder,
some functions may not be performed automatically.
• Connect the AUDIO OUT jacks of the player to the
audio input jacks of a receiver indicating "DVD."
Otherwise, the system will not work correctly.
Operation
1. Turn on the main power of the television.
2. Insert a disc (or tape) into the source component.
3. Press 3 of the source component.
The following actions are performed automatically:
• Turning on the television and/or receiver.
• Setting the source of the television to the external
input (VIDEO-1 or VIDEO-2).
• Setting the source of the receiver to the component
which has started playback.
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Changing the picture tone (VFP)
and scene angle
The VFP (Video Fine Processor)
STANDBY/ON
OPEN/
function allows you to adjust the
CLOSE
picture character according to the
– SLOW + DISPLAY ON SCREEN
type of programming, picture tone or
personal preferences.
1 Press VFP-I/P.
Press 2/3 to select the desired
2
To do
ENTER
preset.
For DVD Video:
select audio languages. Selected
USER 1
For SVCD/VCD: PREVIOUS SELECT NEXT Preset
GAMMA MID
select the audio
CLEAR
BRIGHTNESS + 4
channel.
CONTRAST +10
select the subtitle.
1 2 3
SATURATION +10
select the view-angle. +10
TINT
4 5 6
SHARPNESS LOW
7 8 9
Y DELAY + 2
CANCEL RETURN
Parameter
0
TITLE/ SOUND NORMAL For watching TV in a
GROUP EFFECT VFP DIMMER
I/P general room.
ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO ZOOM
CINEMA For watching a movie
software in a room with
SLIDE EFFECT
suppressed light.
USER1 You can adjust
USER2 parameters that affect the
picture character and
store the settings as a user
preset. See below.
To adjust the picture tone
1 Select "USER1" or "USER2."
2 Press 5/∞ to select a parameter, then press ENTER.
GAMMA Adjust this if the neutral color is bright or dark.
The brightness of dark and bright portion is
maintained (LOW/MID/HIGH).
BRIGHTNESS Adjust this if the picture is bright or dark on the
whole (–16 (darkest) to +16 (brightest)).
CONTRAST Adjust this if the far and near position is unnatural
(–12 to +12).
SATURATION Adjust this if the picture is whitish or blackish
(–16 (blackest) to +16 (whitest)).
TINT Adjust this if the appearance of flesh tone is
unnatural (–16 to +16).
SHARPNESS Adjust this if the picture is indistinct (LOW/HIGH).
Y DELAY Adjust this if the picture looks separately/
overlapped (–2 to +2).
Press 5/∞ to adjust the parameter, then press ENTER.
3
4 Repeat step 2 and 3 to adjust other parameters.
5
Press VFP-I/P to finish the setting.
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VCR