JVC NX-DV3 Instructions Manual
JVC NX-DV3 Instructions Manual

JVC NX-DV3 Instructions Manual

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COMPACT COMPONENT MD SYSTEM
NX-DV3
Consists of CA-NXDV3 and SP-NXDV3
INSTRUCTIONS
LVT1256-002A
[UJ]

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  • Page 1 COMPACT COMPONENT MD SYSTEM NX-DV3 Consists of CA-NXDV3 and SP-NXDV3 INSTRUCTIONS LVT1256-002A [UJ]...
  • Page 2 Warnings, Cautions and Others Introduction CAUTION To reduce the risk of electrical shocks, fire, etc.: 1. Do not remove screws, covers or cabinet. 2. Do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. CAUTION — F button! Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely (the STANDBY lamp goes off).
  • Page 3 CAUTION — Proper Ventilation To avoid risk of electric shock and fire and to protect from damage, locate the apparatus as follows: Top/Front/Back/Sides: No obstructions should be placed in the areas shown by the dimensions below. Bottom: Place on the level surface. Maintain adequate air path for ventilation by placing on a stand with a height of 10 cm or more.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    marks refer to operation used frequently. You can quickly learn the general usage of this product by reading those parts only. Introduction Notes on Operation ... 3 Suitable Locations for the Main Unit ... 3 Condensation... 3 Cleaning the Main Unit ... 3 Listener’s Etiquette ...
  • Page 5 Playing Back MP3/WMA and JPEG Discs ...37 Playback ... 37 Repeat Playback... 38 Setting and Adjusting Surround Mode ..39 Selecting the Surround Mode ... 39 Adjust the Volume for Each Speaker... 40 Other Settings... 40 Preferences ...41 Basic Operations ... 41 LANGUAGE...
  • Page 6: Introduction

    Introduction Suitable Locations for the Main Unit To minimize the need for servicing and maintain the high quality of this product, do not place the main unit in the following locations: • In a position subject to high humidity or consid- erable dust •...
  • Page 7: Playable Disc Types

    — — shape (other than a disc of 12 cm or 8 cm in diameter) cannot be played back. • JVC do not guarantee the operation and sound — — quality of discs not authorized by CD-DA, which is a CD specification.
  • Page 8: Disc Structure

    (Continued) Notes on Operation About MP3/WMA/JPEG discs Playable MP3/WMA/JPEG discs and files • Discs recorded in the ISO 9660 format are play- able (except discs recorded in the "packet write" format (UDF format)). • Discs recorded in the multi-session format are also playable.
  • Page 9: About The Color System

    About the Color System Regarding TV mode This product is suitable for NTSC. The discs using TV mode other than NTSC (such as PAL) is converted into NTSC mode before playback. NOTE • Some discs may not be played properly, for exam- ple, the picture movement may not be smooth, or the aspect ratio (ratio of length and width) may be changed.
  • Page 10: Special Cautions

    Notes on Handling ■Important cautions Installation of the system • Select a place which is level, dry and neither too hot nor too cold; between 5°C and 35°C. • Leave sufficient distance between the system and the TV. • Do not use the system in a place subject to vibration.
  • Page 11: Setting Up The Unit

    The mechanism is based on an original JVC technique in which two center speakers, separated by the aver- age distance between two human ears, deal with the...
  • Page 12: Attaching The Foot Seals To The Surround Speakers To Prevent Them From Slipping

    (Continued) Setting Up the Unit ■Pattern 2 JVC logo is placed Left speaker outside. (SP-NXDV3F) Center unit Surround (CA-NXDV3) speaker (SP-NX DV3S) TV stand (not supplied) Listening Point • Place the surround speakers close to the front speaker. • With this setting, select "F2" in "Setting the Speaker Position"...
  • Page 13: Setting The Speaker Position

    NOTE • When placing the surround speaker on a stand, such as a speaker stand, attach the foot seals to the surround speakers, depending on the way the speakers are placed ( page 9). • When mounting the surround speakers on the wall, pay attention to the following: •...
  • Page 14: Part Description

    Introcution/Preparation 20, 22 20, 24, 69 20, 24, 27, 33, 34, 38, 52 20, 50, 54 20, 22 20, 45-47, 54 26, 27, 45, 69 24, 45, 48 10, 39 * This terminal is for connecting a pair of headphones equipped with a stereo mini plug (not supplied). While the headphones are connected, the speakers do not produce any sound.
  • Page 15: Remote Control

    20, 24, 27, 33, 34, 38, 52 20, 50, 54 26, 27, 36, 45, 52, 54 28, 31, 38, 46, 47, 53, 55, 62-64 26, 28 13, 25, 29-32, 35, 36, 38, 41, 49, 55, 57-64 22, 32-34, 47, 48 34, 38, 48 55, 56, 60-64...
  • Page 16: Operating The Tv Using The Remote Control

    (Continued) Remote Control This page is for when operating your TV using the remote control of this product. Operating the TV Using the Remote Control Setting the manufacturer's code Slide the remote control mode selector to the TV side. Hold down NOTE •...
  • Page 17: Connections

    Connecting the Antennas Connecting the AM antenna Set up the AM antenna (supplied). Connect the antenna cord. Main unit (rear view) Black White When insulation covers the tips of the antenna cord, twist and pull off the insulation. Turn the AM loop antenna to find the best position for radio reception.
  • Page 18: Connecting The Speakers

    (Continued) Connections Connecting the Speakers Main unit (rear view) CAUTION • Do not short-circuit the nals. Doing so may damage the speakers. • Do not connect other speakers together with the supplied speakers. The change in impedance may damage the main unit and the speakers. •...
  • Page 19: Connecting Other Equipment

    Connecting Other Equipment Read this section when connecting other audio equipment to this product. Audio cord (not supplied) Main unit (rear view) CAUTION • Before connecting other equipment, turn off both the main unit and the equipment. Connecting with digital equipment To an optical digital input terminal Other audio...
  • Page 20: Connecting With A Tv

    (Continued) Connections Connecting with a TV Supplied video cord VIDEO IN CAUTION • Connect the main unit directly with a TV (or a monitor) without routing through a VCR. Otherwise it may cause picture distortion while playing back. (Such picture distortion is caused by a copy protection system, and thus it is not a malfunction.) Main unit Connecting directly...
  • Page 21: Connecting The Sub-Woofer Equipment

    Connecting the Sub-woofer Equipment Main unit (rear view) To an audio input terminal Audio cord (not supplied) (If an audio cord comes with the amplifier- built-in sub-woofer, you can use the cord.) NOTE • When you connect a sub-woofer to the system, set "SUB WFR"...
  • Page 22: Basic Operations

    Basic Operations This manual explains the operations assuming that you will use the remote control. Some buttons on the main unit are the same as those on the remote control. You can use either button in this case. CAUTION • Set the remote control mode selector to AUDIO before using the number buttons.
  • Page 23: Turning On/Off The Main Unit

    Turning On/Off the Main Unit Press on the main unit). • With the power off, pressing either button also turns on the main unit. The function assigned to the button starts working at the same time. Remote control: Main unit: NOTE •...
  • Page 24: Changing The Brightness Of The Display Window (Dimmer)

    (Continued) Basic Operations Changing the Brightness of the Display Window (DIMMER) Press • Each time you press , the display tog- gles as follows. : The display window becomes dark. : Cancels the brightness adjustment (initial setting). NOTE • When the main unit is turned off, the display toggles between "DISPLAY OFF"...
  • Page 25: Listening To Radio Broadcasts

    Basic Operations/Listening to Radio Broadcasts This product can receive FM and AM radio broad- casts. CAUTION • Set the remote control mode selector to AUDIO before using the number buttons. Setting the AM Tuner Spacing Some countries space AM stations 9 kHz apart, and other countries use 10 kHz spacing.
  • Page 26: Storing Radio Stations (Preset)

    (Continued) Listening to Radio Broadcasts Storing Radio Stations (Preset) You can store up to 30 FM radio stations and up to 15 AM radio stations. ■While the broadcast from the radio station you want to preset is being received Set the remote control mode selector to AUDIO.
  • Page 27: Basic Operations Of The Dvd Player

    How to read this manual • Operations are described by mainly using the remote control buttons. If there are the same marks on the main unit, the buttons on the main unit can also be used. • The following marks tell you for which type of the discs the operation can be made.
  • Page 28 (Continued) Basic Operations of the DVD Player ■Display for CD Display while a CD is being played back: Display while the CD is stopped: ■Display for DVD AUDIO Display while a DVD AUDIO is being played back: Display while the DVD AUDIO is stopped: ■Display for VCD/SVCD Display while a VCD/SVCD is being played back:...
  • Page 29: Changing The Display In The Display Window

    Messages displayed on the TV screen While a DVD is selected as the sound source, the messages shown below are dis- played, depending on the status. NOW READING The main unit is reading the disc. Wait for a while. REGION CODE ERROR! The disc cannot be played back because its region code is not compatible.
  • Page 30: Stopping Playback

    (Continued) Basic Operations of the DVD Player Stopping Playback ■While a disc is being played back Press Resuming Playback (RESUME) When playback is stopped in the middle, playback can be started from the stopped scene. How to suspend playback ■While a disc is being played back Perform any of the following operations during playback.
  • Page 31: Slow Motion Playback

    Slow Motion Playback (only for moving image) ■While a disc is paused Press • Each time you press , the speed increases as shown below. • Press to pause playback, and press to resume normal playback. NOTE • No sound will be produced. •...
  • Page 32: Convenient Functions Of The Dvd Player

    Listening to Discs CAUTION • Set the remote control mode selector to AUDIO before using the number buttons. Selecting the Audio ■While a disc containing two or more audio is being played back AUDIO Press Example: TV screen Selected audio/Total number of audio Selected audio AUDIO...
  • Page 33: Selecting A View Angle

    Selecting a View Angle (only for moving image) ■While a disc containing two or more view angles is being played back Press Example: TV screen Selected view angle/ Total number of view angles Selected view angle • Each time you press , the angle will be changed.
  • Page 34: Enjoying Better Pictures (Scan Mode)

    (Continued) Convenient Functions of the DVD Player Example: Press to change the value. Press • To adjust other items, go back to step 3. Press NOTE • If no operation is made for several seconds during the procedure, the settings made so far will be automatically stored.
  • Page 35: Browsable Still Pictures (B.s.p.)

    Browsable Still Pictures (B.S.P.) There are some DVD AUDIO discs with still pic- tures recorded. Among the still pictures, there are pictures called B.S.P. (browsable still pictures). You can change these pictures as if turning over pages. • This operation can be carried out when "B.S.P."...
  • Page 36 (Continued) Convenient Functions of the DVD Player Press the number buttons ( ) to program chapters/tracks. ■Display for DVD VIDEO • Select a title number, and then select a chapter number. ■Display for DVD AUDIO/MP3/WMA • Select a group number, and then select a track number.
  • Page 37: Random Playback

    Random Playback You can listen to tracks or chapters in random order. ■ While playback is stopped Press repeatedly to select "RANDOM". Example: For CD • "RANDOM" appears in the TV screen. Press NOTE • You can set tracks in random playback from either a disc or MD.
  • Page 38: Status Bar And Menu Bar

    You can display the status bar and menu bar on the TV screen, and can control discs with the bars. CAUTION • Set the remote control mode selector to AUDIO before using the number buttons. Using the Status Bar and Menu Bar ■While a disc is being played back Press...
  • Page 39: Playing Back The Designated Part Repeatedly (A-B Repeat Playback)

    Playing Back the Designated Part Repeatedly (A-B Repeat Playback) ■While a disc is being played back Press twice. • The menu bar ( page 35) appears. Press to select Press Press to select Press at the starting point of the part to be repeated (designat- ing A point).
  • Page 40: Playing Back Mp3/Wma And Jpeg Discs

    CAUTION • Set the remote control mode selector to AUDIO before using the number buttons. Playback Display of an MP3/WMA disc is described here as an example. For a JPEG disc, read "track" as "file". NOTE • When playing back a disc containing both MP3/ WMA and JPEG files, set one of them to be played page 41).
  • Page 41: Repeat Playback

    Press to select a track. Press Example: Display during playback • At first, a track title (file name) is scrolled. • When an MP3 or WMA is loaded, tag information (title/artist/album) is scrolled followed by a track title. • Only alphanumerical one-byte characters are displayed properly as a track title or tag informa- tion.
  • Page 42: Setting And Adjusting Surround Mode

    About Surround Mode ■Multi-channels Surround Mode When a multi-chan- nel signal is input with "AUTO SUR- ROUND" setting, this unit automati- cally determines the correct format and turns the surround mode "ON". When a 2ch signal is input, the unit automatically turns off the surround mode.
  • Page 43: Adjust The Volume For Each Speaker

    Adjust the Volume for Each Speaker Press and to select "SURR" (Surround Speaker) or "SUBWFR" (Sub-woofer). Select to adjust the volume. Adjust the volume between -6 to +6. • It will return to sound source display in a few seconds. NOTE •...
  • Page 44: Preferences

    You can change the initial settings of this product according to the environment the product is used CAUTION • Set the remote control mode selector to AUDIO before using the number buttons. NOTE • The top and bottom of the preference screen may not be displayed on a wide TV.
  • Page 45: Audio

    AUDIO Items Contents ( DIGITAL Select an output signal type from the following AUDIO in accordance with the equipment connected to OUTPUT the digital audio output terminal (AV amplifier, etc.). (See the list below for the preference items and output signal.) PCM ONLY: Equipment corresponding only to linear PCM.
  • Page 46: Others

    (For details on the guide icons, refer to page 26.) AV COMPU When you want to control JVC TV by using LINK MODE this product, select a mode that matches the terminal from the following. (For more details, refer to "Using AV COMPU LINK"...
  • Page 47: Country/Area Codes

    Country/Area Codes...
  • Page 48: Listening To Mds

    Listening to Other Equipment/Listening to MDs CAUTION • Set the remote control mode selector to AUDIO before using the number buttons. Operation Stop Press Press during playback. Pressing Pause again resumes playback. Eject Press (right) on the main unit. Listening to MDs ■When the main unit is turned on Insert an MD.
  • Page 49: Changing The Display In The Display Window

    Changing the Display in the Display Window Press • Each time you press gles as follows. ■While an MD is being played back Display while an MD is being played back page 45) When no title has been Track title display set to a track, "TR.
  • Page 50: Group Playback Of An Md

    (Continued) Listening to MDs Group Playback of an MD You can play back just the tracks from a group which you want to listen to. ■While an MD is stopped Press repeatedly to select "GROUP". Press • Group 1 playback starts. •...
  • Page 51: Random Playback

    Random Playback This function allows you to listen to tracks in ran- dom order. ■While an MD is stopped Press repeatedly to select "RANDOM". Press NOTE • You can set tracks for random playback either from a CD, MD or DVD. •...
  • Page 52 (Continued) Listening to MDs Enter the title you want to search. • Enter the first one to five characters of the title. Example: Entering "F" searches titles starting with "F" in order of track number. Entering "Frien" searches titles starting with "Frien" in order of track number.
  • Page 53: Listening To Other Equipment

    Listening to Other Equipment Press • Each time you press , the display tog- gles as follows. : To listen to sound from other equipment connected to the AUX terminals on the main unit. AUX-DIGITAL1 : To listen to sound from other equipment connected to the DIGITAL 1 terminal on the main unit.
  • Page 54: Recording Sound To Mds

    Recording Sound Things You Should Know about MD Recording • It may be unlawful to record or playback copyright material without the consent of the copyright owner. • Long Time Stereo Playback (MDLP) can be utilized on this unit. This allows you to record original stereo sound for two times or four times longer than the designated period of time.
  • Page 55: Recording All Tracks From A Disc To An Md

    Recording All Tracks from a Disc to an MD Press , and then press • The DVD is selected as the sound source and playback is stopped. ■When recording sound from DVD VIDEOs • Play back a title or chapter, pause playback, and then press to return to the begin- ning of the first title/chapter.
  • Page 56: Recording Only One Track From A Disc

    (Continued) Recording Sound to MDs Recording Only One Track from a Disc (Excluding DVD VIDEOs) Before proceeding to step 6, start playback of the track you want to record. • Pressing in step 6 returns playback to the beginning of the track, and only that track is recorded.
  • Page 57: Quitting Recording

    Select a sound source. Sound source Operation Select the radio station whose broad- Radio cast you want to record ( broadcast 22). Sound from Press repeatedly to select AUX other equip- or AUX-DIGITAL 1/2, and prepare ment (AUX/ playback on the other equipment AUX-DIGITAL 1/2) page 50).
  • Page 58: Giving (Editing) Titles

    Things You Should Know about Editing • You cannot edit an MD while its write protect knob is open ( page 72). When you attempt to edit a protected MD, "DISC PROTECTED" appears. • When you finish editing, "EDITING" appears, then "WRITING"...
  • Page 59: Entering Titles

    Press (right) on the main unit to eject the MD. NOTE • Number of characters that can be entered to an MD You can enter up to 1792 characters to each MD, with up to 61 characters to each track. However, the actual number of characters that you can enter is less than the number indicated here because of restrictions of the MD writing method.
  • Page 60: Editing Tracks

    Dividing a Track into Two Tracks (DIVIDE) Example: Dividing a tune into tune A and tune B ■While the track you want to divide is being played back Press repeatedly to select "DIVIDE?". Press • You can also select the track number with or the number buttons.
  • Page 61: Joining Tracks (Join)

    Joining Tracks (JOIN) You can join two adjacent tracks into one track. Example: Joining tune A and tune B ■While the second track (track 2 in the exam- ple shown above) to which you want to join the first track is being played back Press repeatedly to select "JOIN?".
  • Page 62: Erasing A Track (Erase)

    (Continued) Editing Tracks Erasing a Track (ERASE) Example: Erasing tune B CAUTION • Once you erase a track, you cannot retrieve it. Before erasing a track, confirm that you no longer need it. ■While the track you want to erase (track 2 in the example shown above) is being played back Press...
  • Page 63: Editing Tracks By Group

    You can sort tracks into 99 groups maximum. Forming a Group (FORM GROUP) You can group tracks together. A sequence of tracks that is not registered in any group can be grouped. Example: Forming tune A, tune B and tune C into a group Group 1 ■While the track which you want to specify...
  • Page 64: Adding A Track To A Group (Entry Group)

    (Continued) Editing Tracks by Group Adding a Track to a Group (ENTRY GROUP) You can add a track to the specified group as the last track of the group. Example: Adding tune F to group 1 Group 1 Group 2 Group 1 ■While the track which you want to add to a group (track 6 in the example shown above)
  • Page 65: Joining Groups (Join Group)

    Joining Groups (JOIN GROUP) You can join two adjacent groups. Example: Joining group 1 and group 2 Group 1 Group 2 Group 1 ■While the track in the second group to which you want to join the first group (group 2 in the example shown above) is being played back Press...
  • Page 66: Canceling A Group (Ungroup/Ungroup All)

    (Continued) Editing Tracks by Group Canceling a Group (UNGROUP/UNGROUP ALL) Canceling a specified group (UNGROUP) Example: Canceling group 1 Group 1 Group 2 Group 1 ■While a track in the group you want to can- cel (group 1 in the example shown above) is being played back Press repeatedly to select...
  • Page 67: Erasing A Group (Erase Group)

    Erasing a Group (ERASE GROUP) You can erase a group including all tracks in the group. Example: Erasing group 2 Group 1 Group 2 Group 1 CAUTION • Once you erase a track, you cannot retrieve it. Before erasing a track, confirm that you no longer need it.
  • Page 68: Using The Timers

    CAUTION • Set the remote control mode selector to AUDIO before using the number buttons. Sleep Timer When the specified time passes, the main unit automatically turns off. Press • Each time you press , the time display (in minutes) toggles as follows. Cancel (Sleep indicator disappears.) Editing MDs/Convenient Functions...
  • Page 69: Recording Timer

    Recording Timer You can use the recording timer function to record FM/AM broadcasts or sound from other equipment to an MD. This operates only once after it has been set. NOTE • Timer settings remain unchanged until the timer is replaced by new setting.
  • Page 70: Daily Timer (Alarm Timer)

    (Continued) Using the Timers Canceling the recording timer Press once to display "REC TIMER" and then press . In the display window, "REC" will have disappeared. When REC Timer is finished, these displays will also disappear. Activating the recording timer again The settings for REC Timer are recorded in the memory.
  • Page 71 Press to select the sound source you want to play back. Example: When you want to listen to an FM broadcast • When you want to listen to sound from other equipment, you cannot use the playback timer function to start playback on any equipment other than this product.
  • Page 72: Auto Standby

    If no sound is produced for 3 minutes when a sound source other than the FM/AM radio is selected, the main unit automatically turns off. ■When a sound source other than the FM/ AM radio is selected Press Auto standby performance While a disc or MD is being played back or recorded: When playback or recording finishes, auto standby...
  • Page 73: Using Av Compu Link

    The JVC AV COMPU LINK system allows you to enjoy video or audio with the simplest operation. If your JVC TV set supports the JVC AV COMPU LINK system, simply starting the main unit will automatically make all necessary settings on the TV to allow you to enjoy the playback.
  • Page 74: Restrictions On Mds

    Convenient Functions/Reference Because the MD recording method has some restrictions, the following phenomena may occur. The phenom- ena are not a malfunction of this product. Phenomenon "DISC FULL" appears even though recordable time as printed on the MD remains. "DISC FULL" appears even though the track numbers and recordable time have not reached the limit.
  • Page 75: Handling Discs/Mds

    Handling discs • Do not put adhesive tape or stickers, or write on a disc. • Do not bend a disc. • Be sure not to use heart/flower shaped discs or other irregularly shaped discs. The use of such discs damages the main unit. Cleaning discs Signal surface Wipe a disc from the...
  • Page 76: Md/Disc Messages

    Reference MD message The track has already been in the selected CANNOT ENTRY! group. CANNOT FORM! There is a group between the selected tracks. There is no space for storing more group information. CANNOT GROUP! (Group information is stored in the same area as title information.) You are trying to join tracks that have different CANNOT JOIN...
  • Page 77: Troubleshooting

    Problem Possible cause Improper connection. No sound/video is produced. Headphones are connected. The clock display is A power failure occurred or the flashing. power plug was disconnected. The disc is upside down. Disc playback does not start. Moisture has condensed on the lens.
  • Page 78: Faq

    ■About Disc Q: Can I play DVD videos or video CDs I purchased in foreign countries? A: If the region number (local number) includes "ALL" or "1", and the video format is NTSC, you can play DVD videos. About video CDs, if the video format is NTSC, you can do it.
  • Page 79: Glossary

    B.S.P. Static pictures from DVD audios may include not only the pictures displayed automatically together with the audio playback, but also the pictures that can be optionally selected by users. These pictures are called B.S.P (Browsable Still Picture). Component This is one of the video signals and refers to the signal of the three primary colors of light (R/G/B) and the other picture signal (color difference signal: Y /CB/ CR) that has been efficiently converted based on R/...
  • Page 80: Specifications

    ■MD/DVD receiver (CA-NXDV3) Amplifier Output power Front: 30 W + 30 W at 4 Ω (10% THD) Surround: 30 W + 30 W at 4 Ω (10% THD) Input terminals <Analog> AUX×1, 500 mV/47 kΩ <Digital> Digital optical input × 2 -23 dBm to -15 dBm (Optical square terminal) (Compatible with frequency of...
  • Page 81 ■Speaker Front (SP-NXDV3F) System 2-way bass reflex type, Magnetically shielded type Speakers Woofer: 10 cm × 1 Tweeter: 4 cm × 1 Power handling 30 W capacity Impedance 4 Ω Frequency range 56 Hz - 40 kHz Sound pressure 85 dB/W•m level Dimensions 125 mm (W) ×...
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