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JVC HR-XVS20EK Instructions Manual

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DVD PLAYER &
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
HR-XVS20EK
INSTRUCTIONS
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LPT0758-001A

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  • Page 1 DVD PLAYER & VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER HR-XVS20EK INSTRUCTIONS LPT0758-001A...

  • Page 2: Safety First

    If the fuse fails again consult your nearest JVC dealer. If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off remove the fuse and dispose of the plug immediately, to avoid a possible shock hazard by inadvertent connection to the mains supply.
  • Page 3 The STANDBY/ON 1 button 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.

  • Page 4: Some Do's And Don'ts On The Safe Use Of Equipment

    Some Do’s And Don’ts On The Safe Use Of Equipment This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but, like any electrical equipment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured. DO read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS SAFETY FIRST Safety Precautions ... 2 Some Do’s And Don’ts On The Safe Use Of Equipment ... 4 DISC INFORMATION About Discs ... 6 INDEX INSTALLING YOUR NEW UNIT Check Contents ... 14 Basic Connections ... 15 INITIAL SETTINGS Auto Set Up ...

  • Page 6: Disc Information

    About Discs Playable Discs You can use the discs with the following logos for playback only. DVD VIDEO Video CD/Super Video CD Music CD CD-DA files CD-RW CD-DA/ MP3 files Discs other than the above cannot be played back. DVD video discs have a region number. Discs whose region number includes “ALL”...
  • Page 7 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.

  • Page 8: Care And Handling Of Discs

    Placing a Disc Open the disc tray. Press x on 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.

  • Page 9: Index

    INDEX FRONT VIEW A S-VHS Eject Button (x) B S-VHS Cassette Loading Slot C S-VHS Indicator pg. 24, 28 D DVD Indicator pg. 38 E Disc Tray F DVD Eject Button (x) pg. 38 G S-video/Video/Audio Input Connectors (S-VIDEO/VIDEO/AUDIO) H STANDBY/ON Button (1) To access covered connectors, pull and open the connector cover.

  • Page 10: Rear View

    REAR VIEW A Mains Power Cord pg. 15 B L-1 Input/Output Connector (L-1 IN/OUT) pg. 15, 61, 68 C Region Number Label pg. 6 D Antenna Input Connector (ANTENNA IN) pg. 15 E Digital Audio Output Connector (DIGITAL AUDIO OUT) F Remote Pause Connector (PAUSE) G L-2 Input/Decoder Connector (L-2 IN/DECODER)
  • Page 11 FRONT DISPLAY PANEL A Start Time Indicator ( V) (S-VHS deck only) pg. 34 B S-VHS Indicator (S-VHS deck only) C Stop Time Indicator (v ) (S-VHS deck only) pg. 34 D VCR Indicator (S-VHS deck only) E Channel/Clock Remain Display (S-VHS deck only) Mode Display (L-1, L-2, F-1, S-1 or SAT*) (S-VHS deck only) * When “L-2 SELECT”...
  • Page 12 ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (S-VHS deck) When “O.S.D.” is set to “ON” ( For On-screen display for DVD deck, refer to “Checking the DVD function status” ( A Operation Mode Indicators B Tape Speed (SP/LP/EP) C Tape Direction D Index Mark Indicator (MARK) E Counter Display F Tape Remaining Time Indicator G Audio Mode Display...

  • Page 13: Remote Control

    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. Point the remote control toward the receiving window. The maximum operating distance of the remote control is about 8 m.

  • Page 14: Installing Your New Unit

    INSTALLING YOUR NEW UNIT Check Contents CHECK ALL THE CONTENTS SHOWN BELOW DVD Player and Video Cassette Recorder RF Cable “AA” Batteries (x 2) Infrared Remote Control Unit 4 You are now ready to install your unit. ( pg. 15)

  • Page 15: Basic Connections

    Basic Connections Aerial connector Back of TV 21-pin SCART connector 21-pin SCART cable RF cable (not provided) (provided) Mains power cord Back of unit L-1 IN/OUT Mains outlet Make AV connection if your TV has a 21-pin AV input connector (SCART) in order to reduce the possibility of interference.

  • Page 16: Initial Settings

    Auto Set Up Auto Channel Set/Auto Clock Set/ Auto Guide Program Number Set After the 1 button on the unit or remote control is pressed for the first time to power on the unit, the Auto Set Up function sets the tuner channels, clock and Guide Program numbers automatically.
  • Page 17 Confirm/Set video channel. With RF Connection The video channel that is shown on the display panel is your video channel. Press OK. To view picture signals from the unit, set your TV to the video channel. With AV Connection Press PR – until the display panel shows “CH –...

  • Page 18: Preset Download

    Preset Download Auto Channel Set by Downloading from TV/Auto Clock Set/Auto Guide Program Number Set ATTENTION You can use this function only with a TV offering T-V Link, etc.* Be sure to use a fully-wired 21-pin SCART cable. * Compatible with TVs offering T-V Link, EasyLink, Megalogic, SMARTLINK, Q-Link or DATA LOGIC via fully-wired 21-pin SCART cable.
  • Page 19 PDC signal. If you want to take advantage of this function, simply set it to “ON”. ( Clock”) If you have any difficulty with the above procedures call the JVC Customer Service Hot Line on 0870 330 5000 pg.

  • Page 20: Monitor Set (Dvd Deck)

    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. Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV mode). Slide the TV/S-VHS/DVD switch to the right. Turn on the unit.

  • Page 21: Language

    Language Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV mode). Slide the TV/S-VHS/DVD switch to the right. 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.

  • Page 22: Language Code List

    Language Code List Afar Abkhazian Afrikaans Ameharic Arabic Assamese Aymara Azerbaijani Bashkir Byelorussian Bulgarian Bihari Bislama Bengali, Bangla Tibetan Breton Catalan Corsican Czech Welsh Danish Bhutani Greek Esperanto Estonian Basque Persian Finnish Fiji Faroese Frisian Irish Scots Gaelic Galician Guarani Gujarati Hausa Hindi...

  • Page 23: T-V Link

    T-V LINK T-V Link Functions When you connect the unit to your TV via a fully-wired 21-pin SCART cable ( pg. 15), the following functions are available. You can use these functions only with a TV offering T-V Link, etc.* For details, refer to the instruction manual of your TV.

  • Page 24: Operations On S-Vhs Deck

    Basic Playback Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV mode). Slide the TV/S-VHS/DVD switch to the right. Clean the video heads using a dry cleaning cassette — ECL-3F — when: Rough, poor picture appears while a tape is played back. The picture is unclear or no picture appears.

  • Page 25: Playback Features

    Playback Features Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV mode). Slide the TV/S-VHS/DVD switch to the right. ATTENTION Picture may not appear during high-speed search with an LP/EP-recorded tape. Noise may appear or the picture may appear distorted with an EP-recorded tape during still, slow motion or frame-by- frame playback.

  • Page 26: Index Search

    Skip Search During playback, press 1 to 4 times to skip over unwanted sections. Each press initiates a 30-second period of fast-motion playback. Normal playback resumes automatically. To resume normal playback during a Skip Search, press 4. OPERATIONS ON S-VHS DECK (cont.) Index Search Your unit automatically marks index codes at the beginning of...

  • Page 27: Manual Tracking

    Repeat Playback Your unit can automatically play back the whole tape 100 times repeatedly. Start playback. Press 4. Activate Repeat Playback. Press 4 and hold for over 5 seconds, then release. The Play indicator ($) on the front display panel blinks slowly. After playing back a tape 100 times, the unit stops automatically.

  • Page 28: Basic Recording

    Basic Recording Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV mode). Slide the TV/S-VHS/DVD switch to the right. OPERATIONS ON S-VHS DECK (cont.) Load a cassette. Insert a cassette with the record safety tab intact. The unit’s power comes on automatically and the counter is reset to 0:00:00.

  • Page 29: Recording Features

    Recording Features Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV mode). Slide the TV/S-VHS/DVD switch to the right. Record One Programme While Watching Another If your unit is connected to the TV via the AV connection, press TV/VCR. The unit’s VCR indicator and the TV broadcast being recorded disappear.

  • Page 30: Tape Remaining Time

    Elapsed Recording Time Indication Set the counter display. Press – –:– – until a counter reading appears on the front display panel. The front display panel shows the counter reading with “:” lit. Reset the counter. Press 0000 before starting recording or playback. The counter is reset to “0:00:00”...

  • Page 31: Picture System

    B.E.S.T. Picture System The B.E.S.T. (Biconditional Equalised Signal Tracking) system checks the condition of the tape in use during playback and recording, and compensates to provide the highest-possible playback and recording pictures. You can set “B.E.S.T.” to “ON” or “OFF” to your preference. pg.

  • Page 32: Video Plus+ Timer Programming

    VIDEO Plus+ Timer Programming With the VIDEO Plus+ system, timer programming is greatly simplified because each TV programme has a corresponding code number which your unit is able to recognize. Before performing the VIDEO Plus+ Timer Programming: ● Make sure that the unit’s built-in clock is set properly. ●...
  • Page 33 Set the tape speed. Press SP/LP/EP (p). Set the PDC mode. Press PDC (number key “7”) to select “ON” or “OFF”. If “VPS/PDC ON” is displayed on the TV screen, “PDC” is set to “ON”. If “VPS/PDC OFF” is displayed on the TV screen, “PDC” is set to “OFF”.

  • Page 34: Express Timer Programming

    Express Timer Programming If you do not know the PlusCode number for the programme you wish to record, use the following procedure to set your unit to timer-record the programme. Before performing Express Timer Programming: Make sure that the unit’s built-in clock is set properly. Insert a cassette with the safety tab in place.
  • Page 35 Enter the channel position. Press PR +/–. Set the tape speed. Press SP/LP/EP (p). Set the PDC mode. Press PDC (number key “7”) to select “ON” or “OFF”. If “VPS/PDC ON” is displayed on the TV screen, “PDC” is set to “ON”.
  • Page 36 Check, cancel and change programmes Disengage the timer mode. Press # (TIMER), then press 1. Access the Programme Check screen/display. Press ". OPERATIONS ON S-VHS DECK (cont.) Access the Programme screen/display. Press " again to check more information. Each time you press ", the next programme’s information appears.

  • Page 37: Automatic Satellite Programme Recording

    Automatic Satellite Programme Recording This function allows you to automatically record a satellite programme which is timer-programmed on your external satellite receiver. Connect a satellite receiver to the unit’s L-2 IN/DECODER connector and programme the timer on the satellite receiver. The unit starts or stops recording by the signals input from the satellite receiver.

  • Page 38: Operations On Dvd Deck

    Basic Playback Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV mode). Slide the TV/S-VHS/DVD switch to the right. ATTENTION You can not use the DVD deck when the S-VHS deck is in the Automatic Satellite Programme standby and recording mode.

  • Page 39: Playback Features

    Playback Features Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV mode). Slide the TV/S-VHS/DVD switch to the right. Playback Control (PBC) Function — Locating a desired scene using the menu of the Video CD with PBC Some Video CD discs supports the PBC function. PBC is an abbreviation of “PlayBack Control.”...
  • Page 40 OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK (cont.) Locating the start point of the item or skip the item Press 2 or 6 during playback. Example: To locate the beginning of item B from the current position, press 2 twice. To locate the beginning of item D from the current position, press 6 once.

  • Page 41: Resume Function

    Slow Motion During still picture, press 3 or 5. The speed changes for each direction by pressing 3 or 5repeatedly. To resume normal playback, press 4. Resume Function It is possible to memorize the position where you stop playback and resume playback from that position. Be sure to set “RESUME”...
  • Page 42 OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK (cont.) Angle Selection (A) You can enjoy a variety of scene angles if the DVD VIDEO disc contains “multi-angle” parts, where multiple cameras were used to shoot the same scene from different angles. If the disc contains “multi-angle” parts, “ screen at the beginning of the “multi-angle”...

  • Page 43: Audio Selection

    Audio Selection Some DVD discs contain the multiple audio. You can select the audio language of movies (DVD VIDEO) or select to enjoy karaoke with or without the vocal (Video CD). Access the selection menu. Press A.MONITOR during playback. Select the audio. Press A.MONITOR or w e, then press OK.
  • Page 44 OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK (cont.) Digest The unit can display the opening scene of each title or chapter (DVD VIDEO) or each track (Video CD). You can select a desired scene from those displayed on the TV screen. For DVD VIDEO In stop mode or during playback For Video CD In stop mode or during playback without PBC function...

  • Page 45: Adjusting The Picture Quality

    3D Phonic 3D Phonic function allows you to get a simulated surround effect from your stereo system. You can enjoy the vertical surround sound with your 2-channel stereo system. Access the selection menu. Press 3D-PHONIC during playback. The current setting appears on the top left corner of the TV screen.
  • Page 46 Checking the DVD function status Press DISPLAY during playback repeatedly until the disc status appears on the TV screen. The current selections of the camera angle, audio language and subtitle language are displayed. To return to the normal screen, press DISPLAY repeatedly. Disc Time Information Press DISPLAY during playback repeatedly until the disc time information appears on the TV screen.

  • Page 47: Playback Features With Play Set Up Menu

    Playback Features with Play Set Up Menu Play Set Up Menu allows you the various playback operations. Press REPEAT to access the Play Set Up menu while the disc is in the disc tray. Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV mode). Slide the TV/S-VHS/DVD switch to the right.

  • Page 48: Repeat Playback

    OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK (cont.) Repeat Playback You can repeat playback as you like according to the type of disc. Access the Play Set Up menu. Press REPEAT during playback of the item you want to repeat. Select the mode. A Press w e to move the arrow to “REPEAT”, then press OK.
  • Page 49 A-B Repeat Playback You can repeat the desired part. Access the Play Set Up menu. Press REPEAT during playback of the item you want to repeat. Select the mode. Press w e to move the arrow to “A-B REPEAT”, then press Set the “A”...

  • Page 50: Time Search

    Time Search You can play back a disc from the desired point by specifying the elapsed time from the beginning of the current title (for DVD VIDEO) or the disc (for Audio CD/Video CD) using the Time Search. Access the Play Set Up menu. Press REPEAT during playback.

  • Page 51: Programme Playback

    Programme Playback You can play back up to 99 tracks in the desired order. Access the Play Set Up menu. Press REPEAT in stop mode. Select the mode. Press w e to move the arrow to “PROGRAM”, then press The programme table appears under the Play Set Up menu.

  • Page 52: Parental Lock

    Parental Lock This function restricts playback of DVD VIDEO discs which contain violent (and other) scenes according to the level set by the user. For example, if a movie which includes violent scenes supports the parental lock feature, such scenes which you do not want to let children view can be cut or replaced with other scenes.

  • Page 53: To Change The Settings

    To change the settings You can change the Parental lock settings later. Access the Parental Lock screen. Press and hold 8 in stop mode, then press OK. Enter the password. Press the appropriate number keys to enter 4-digit password, then press OK. The arrow moves to “Country Code”...
  • Page 54 Country/Area Code List Andorra United Arab Emirates Afghanistan Antigua and Barbuda Anguilla Albania Armenia Netherlands Antilles Angola Antarctica Argentina American Samoa Austria Australia Aruba Azerbaijan Bosnia and Herzegovina Barbados Bangladesh Belgium Burkina Faso Bulgaria Bahrain Burundi Benin Bermuda Brunei Darussalam Bolivia Brazil Bahamas...
  • Page 55 Saint Lucia Liechtenstein Sri Lanka Liberia Lesotho Lithuania Luxembourg Latvia Libyan Arab Jamahiriya Morocco Monaco Moldova, Republic of Madagascar Marshall Islands Mali Myanmar Mongolia Macau Northern Mariana Islands Martinique Mauritania Montserrat Malta Mauritius Maldives Malawi Mexico Malaysia Mozambique Namibia New Caledonia Niger Norfolk Island Nigeria...

  • Page 56: About Mp3 Disc

    About MP3 Disc This unit can playback CD discs recorded by the MP3 format (we refer to those discs as MP3 discs in this manual). Operations for MP3 discs are similar to those for Audio CD discs, though there are some restrictions and differences. What is MP3? MP3 is the abbreviation of “MPEG1 Audio Layer 3.”...
  • Page 57 Basic Playback Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV mode). Slide the TV/S-VHS/DVD switch to the right. Load the disc. A Press x on the DVD deck to open the disc tray. The unit’s power comes on automatically. B Place the disc in the disc tray.

  • Page 58: Programme Playback

    Playback Features with Play 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. OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK (cont.) Programme Playback You can play back groups on an MP3 disc in the desired order. Access the Play Set Up menu.

  • Page 59: Random Playback

    Random Playback You can playback groups on an MP3 disc in random order. Access the Play Set Up menu. Press REPEAT in stop mode. Select the mode. Press w e to move the arrow to “RANDOM”, then press Playback starts in random order.

  • Page 60: Editing (S-Vhs Deck)

    When using a monaural camcorder, connect its AUDIO OUT connector to the AUDIO L input connector on your unit. When a Master Edit Control-equipped JVC camcorder is used, To PAUSE the camcorder is capable of controlling the unit. Refer to the connector camcorder’s instruction manual for operating procedure.

  • Page 61: Edit To Or From Another Video Recorder

    Edit To Or From Another Video Recorder TV receiver Player 21-pin SCART cable (not provided) AV mode Another recorder Recorder Recorder Your unit 21-pin SCART cable (not provided) Another recorder Player Advantages of S-VHS video recorders You can edit from VHS to S-VHS, S-VHS to VHS, or, from S-VHS to S-VHS.

  • Page 62: Output/Input Set

    Output/Input Set Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV mode). Slide the TV/S-VHS/DVD switch to the right. L-1 Output Setting (L-1 OUTPUT) Set “L-1 OUTPUT” to the appropriate mode depending on the type of appliance connected to the unit’s L-1 IN/OUT connector. Select the S-VHS deck.
  • Page 63 L-2 Select and L-2 Input Setting (L-2 SELECT and L-2 INPUT) Set “L-2 SELECT” to the appropriate mode depending on the type of appliance connected to the unit’s L-2 IN/DECODER connector. Set “L-2 INPUT” to the appropriate mode depending on the output signals of the connected appliance. Perform steps A and C of “L-1 Output Setting (L-1 OUTPUT)”...

  • Page 64: Dubbing (From Dvd To S-Vhs)

    Dubbing (from DVD to S-VHS) Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV mode). Slide the TV/S-VHS/DVD switch to the right. EDITING (S-VHS DECK) (cont.) You can dub selected scenes from the DVD disc to a cassette, starting and stopping wherever you wish.

  • Page 65: Editing (Dvd Deck)

    EDITING (DVD DECK) Digital Audio Dubbing Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV mode). Slide the TV/S-VHS/DVD switch to the right. Recorder Digital audio device (MD deck etc.) Optical cable (not provided) Rear of unit DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Note for connection: Remove the connector cover from the unit and remove the...

  • Page 66: Remote Control Functions

    Functions Remote A/B/C/D Code Switching The remote control is capable of controlling four JVC video units independently. Each of units can respond to one of four codes (A, B, C or D). The remote control is preset to send A code signals because your unit is initially set to respond to A code signals.
  • Page 67 TV Multi-Brand Remote Control Your remote control can operate the basic functions of your TV set. In addition to JVC TVs, other manufacturer’s TVs can also be controlled. Before performing the following steps: Turn off the TV using its remote control.

  • Page 68: System Connections

    Connecting To A Satellite Receiver Connect the satellite receiver to the L-2 IN/DECODER connector, then connect the L-1 IN/OUT connector to the TV’s connector. Outdoor unit Satellite cable Satellite receiver Back of unit Mains outlet IMPORTANT When you set “L-2 SELECT” to “SAT” ( the unit is turned off.

  • Page 69: Connecting To A Dolby Digital Decoder Or An Amplifier With A Built-In Dts (Dvd Deck Only)

    Connecting To A Dolby Digital Decoder or An Amplifier With A Built-in DTS (DVD deck only) These instructions enable you to connect your unit to dolby digital decoder or amplifier with a built-in DTS. Dolby Digital decoder or To DIGITAL AUDIO amplifier with a built-in DTS input Make connections.

  • Page 70: Subsidiary Settings

    Mode Set (S-VHS deck) Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV mode). Slide the TV/S-VHS/DVD switch to the right. SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS You can change various mode settings on the Mode Set screen by following the procedure described below. For each mode setting, see pages 71 to 73.
  • Page 71 8 S-VHS ET 8 B.E.S.T. 8 PICTURE CONTROL AUTO EDIT SOFT * The default setting is bold in the table below. You can record in SP mode on VHS cassettes with S-VHS picture quality. You can play back a tape recorded using the S-VHS ET function on most of S-VHS recorders and of VHS recorders equipped with SQPB (S-VHS QUASI PLAYBACK) function.
  • Page 72 8 O.S.D. 8 DIRECT REC 8 AUTO SP]LP TIMER When this function is set to “ON”, various operational indicators appear on the TV screen. NOTES: When you use this unit as the source player for editing, be sure to set “O.S.D.” to “OFF”...
  • Page 73 8 POWER SAVE 8 VIDEO STABILIZER 8 S-VHS 8 AUTO POWER OFF When this function is set to “ON”, you can reduce the power consumption while the unit is turned off. NOTES: During Power Save mode: — the front display panel will be turned off. —...

  • Page 74: Mode Set (Dvd Deck)

    Mode Set (DVD deck) Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV mode). Slide the TV/S-VHS/DVD switch to the right. SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.) You can change various mode settings on the Mode Set screen by following the procedure described below. For each mode setting, see pages 75 to 77.
  • Page 75 Audio Settings 8 DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT PCM ONLY DOLBY DIGITAL/PCM STREAM/PCM 8 DOWN MIX Lt/Rt Lo/Ro 8 COMPRESSION Set to the appropriate mode according to the type of the device connected to DIGITAL AUDIO OUT connector on the rear of unit. It is not necessary to set this mode when you connect no device to DIGITAL AUDIO OUTconnector.
  • Page 76 Playback discs DVD VIDEO with 48/44.1 kHz, 16/20/24 bit linear PCM DVD VIDEO with 96/88.2 kHz linear PCM DVD VIDEO with DTS DVD VIDEO with Dolby Digital Audio CD/Video CD Audio CD with DTS NOTES: The unit is not equipped with the DTS decoding function. When you play back a DVD VIDEO or Audio CD disc with DTS, use a DTS decoder to get correct signals from your speakers.

  • Page 77: Display Settings

    Display Settings 8 SCREEN SAVER 8 ON SCREEN GUIDE System Settings 8 RESUME * The default setting is bold in the table below. The TV screen may be burned out if a static picture is displayed for a long time. When this function is set to “ON”, the unit automatically activates the screen saver function if a static picture, such as an on- screen display or menu is displayed for over 5 minutes.

  • Page 78: Tuner Set

    Tuner Set Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV mode). Slide the TV/S-VHS/DVD switch to the right. SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.) IMPORTANT Perform the following steps only if — — Auto Channel Set has not been set correctly by Auto Set Up or by Preset Download.
  • Page 79 IMPORTANT In certain reception conditions, station names may not be stored correctly, and Auto Guide Program Number Set may not work properly. If the Guide Program numbers are not set properly when you timer-record a TV programme using the VIDEO Plus+ system, the unit will record a TV programme of a different station.

  • Page 80: Manual Channel Set

    Manual Channel Set Store channels that were not stored during Auto Set Up pg. 16), Preset Download ( pg. 18) or Auto Channel Set pg. 78). Access the Main Menu screen. Press SET UP MENU. Access the Confirmation screen. Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “MANUAL CH SET”, then press OK or e.
  • Page 81 Delete A Channel Perform steps A and B of “Manual Channel Set” on page 80 to access the Confirmation screen before continuing. Select the item. Press rt w e until the item you want to delete begins blinking. Delete a channel. Press &.
  • Page 82 SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.) Set Stations (A) Set station names that are registered in your unit. Perform steps A and B of “Manual Channel Set” on page 80 to access the Confirmation screen before continuing. Select the item. Press rt w e until the item you want begins blinking. Access the Manual Channel Set screen.
  • Page 83 Set Stations (B) Set station names other than the ones registered in your unit. Perform steps A and B of “Manual Channel Set” on page 80 to access the Confirmation screen and then perform steps A and B of “Set Stations (A)” above before continuing. Select the character for station name.
  • Page 84 TV Station And ID List STATION NAME Anglia TV ANGL ARTE ARTE BBC Group BBC1 BBC1 BBC2 BBC2 BLN1 Berlin 1 Berlin 2 BLN2 Border TV BORD Bayern1 Bayern3 BRT1 BRT1 BRT2 BRT2 Children Ch CHLD Canal + Channel TV CHNL Central TV CNTR...
  • Page 85 TV Station Channel Number Guide Only the main stations are listed. There are in addition many relay stations, and full lists are available from the BBC and ITV. BBC1 BBC2 ITV London & South-East Bluebell Hill...40 Crystal Palace ...26 Dover ...50 Heathfield ...49 Oxford ...57 South-West...

  • Page 86: Clock Set

    Clock Set Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV mode). Slide the TV/S-VHS/DVD switch to the right. Just Clock The Just Clock function provides accurate time keeping through automatic adjustments at regular intervals, by reading data from a PDC signal. The Just Clock option can be set “ON”...
  • Page 87 Set the date and time. Press rt to set the time, then press OK or e. The “DATE” display begins blinking. Repeat the same procedure to set the date and year. When you set the time, press and hold rt to change the time by 30 minutes.

  • Page 88: Video Channel Set

    If you cannot obtain the two vertical white bars clearly with any channel between 22 and 69, consult your JVC dealer. Exit the Video Channel Set mode. Press OK on the remote control.

  • Page 89: Troubleshooting

    — perform “Video Channel Set” pg. 88). If you are using the AV connection, set the TV to its AV mode. Try manual tracking. ( pg. 27) Use a dry cleaning cassette ECL-3F, or consult your JVC dealer. Try manual tracking. ( pg. 27)
  • Page 90 PLAYBACK (DVD deck) SYMPTOM 1. The button do not work. 2. The DVD deck can not be operated. 3. “X” appears on the TV screen. 4. “REGION CODE ERROR!” appears on the TV screen. 5. The disc cannot be played back. 6.
  • Page 91 RECORDING (S-VHS deck) SYMPTOM 1. Recording cannot be started. 2. TV broadcasts cannot be recorded. 3. Tape-to-tape editing is not possible. 4. Camcorder recording is not possible. 5. “ ” and “$” on the front display panel won’t stop blinking. TIMER RECORDING (S-VHS deck) SYMPTOM 1.
  • Page 92 TIMER RECORDING (S-VHS deck) (cont.) SYMPTOM 8. “N”, “ ” and “$” on the front display panel won’t stop blinking. OTHER PROBLEMS SYMPTOM 1. The image of TV broadcast appears distorted on the TV screen. 2. Whistling or howling is heard from the TV during camcorder recording.

  • Page 93: Questions And Answers

    QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS PLAYBACK Q. What happens if the end of the tape is reached during playback or search? A. The tape is automatically rewound to the beginning. Q. During search, slow, still and frame-by-frame playback, I can’t hear any audio. What’s the problem? A.

  • Page 94: Specifications

    GENERAL Power requirement : AC 220 V – 240 V Power consumption Power on : 28 W Power off : 5.0 W Temperature Operating : 5°C to 40°C Storage : –20°C to 60°C Operating position : Horizontal only Dimensions (WxHxD) : 435 mm x 98 mm x 357 mm Weight : 4.8 kg...

  • Page 95: List Of Terms

    LIST OF TERMS ... 49 A-B Repeat Playback About Discs ... 56 ... 8 Placing a Disc ... 6 Playable Discs ... 6 Region Number ... 6 Unplayable Discs ... 42 Angle Selection (A) ... 42 Angle Selection (B) ... 43 Audio Selection ...
  • Page 96 ... 20 Pan&Scan Parental Lock ... 54 Country/Area Code List ... 53 To change the settings To set Parental Lock for the first time To temporarily release the Parental Lock ... 35 PDC Recording ... 38 Playback (DVD deck) ... 57 Playback (MP3) ...
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  • Page 98 MEMO (cont.)
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