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DVD PLAYER & VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER HR-XVC29SUM INSTRUCTIONS LPT1041-001A...
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Enjoy Playback of DVD & Video Cassette Enjoy Playback of DVD & Video Cassette Region code of DVD VIDEO This unit can play back DVD VIDEO discs whose region code numbers include “4.” Examples of playable DVD VIDEO discs: The unit’s region code is printed on the rear of the unit. Supplied accessories If anything is missing, consult your dealer immediately.
Editing ... 28 Editing with another video recorder or a camcorder ... 28 Dubbing from DVD to VCR ... 29 System Connections ... 30 Connecting To A Dolby Digital Decoder or An Amplifier With A Built-in DTS (DVD deck only) ... 30 Other Functions ...
Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing the JVC DVD player & VHS video cassette recorder. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions to ensure safe use of your new unit. SAFETY FIRST CAUTIONS WARNING: DANGEROUS VOLTAGE INSIDE WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
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• Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. • “DTS” and “DTS 2.0 + Digital Out” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. • Cassettes marked “VHS” (or “S-VHS”) can be used with this unit.
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Usable cassette Full-Size VHS T-30 (ST-30**) T-60 (ST-60**) T-90 (ST-90**) T-120 (ST-120**) T-160 (ST-160**) T-210 (ST-210**) Compact VHS* TC-20 (ST-C20**) TC-30 (ST-C30**) TC-40 (ST-C40**) * Compact VHS camcorder recordings can be played on this unit. Simply place the recorded cassette into a VHS Cassette Adapter and it can be used just like any full-sized VHS cassette.
VCR Indicator * You can change the information by pressing DISPLAY on the Remote as follows: For VCR deck: Channel/auxiliary input/clock/tape counter information will be displayed. For DVD deck: The current group/title/track/chapter number(s), time, and status information will be displayed.
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TV sets of JVC. Buttons with a small dot on the left side of the name (TV POWER ( VOL+/–, TV CH +/–, MUTE) can also be used to operate a JVC’s TV after setting the TV/VCR/DVD switch to the left.
RF connection. With RF connection, set the VCR channel to “3 CH” or “4 CH.” • The VCR channel is preset to “3 CH.” Set to “4 CH” if VHF/UHF the Channel 3 is used for broadcasting in your area.
Before performing the following steps: • Make sure there is no cassette inserted in the unit. • Make sure the unit is turned on, then press VCR/DVD on the unit so that the VHS indicator lights VHF/UHF up on the front display panel.
You can select the monitor type depending the TV used when you playback DVD VIDEO disc recorded for wide- screen TVs. • Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel (or AV mode). • Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch on the Remote 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. Select the DVD deck. Press DVD on the Remote so that the DVD indicator lights up on the front display panel. Ÿ...
Clock Set Perform clock setting only if the clock has not been set correctly by the Plug&Play setting. • Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel (or AV mode). • Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch on the Remote to the right.
Tuner Set • Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel (or AV mode). • Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch on the Remote to the right. Auto Channel Set Perform Auto Channel Set only if channels have not been set correctly by the Plug&Play setting.
Playback on VCR Deck Basic Playback • Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel (or AV mode). • Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch on the Remote to the right. Load a cassette. Make sure the window side is up, the rear label...
On-Screen Display (VCR deck) If you press ON SCREEN on the Remote when “SUPERIMPOSE” is set to “ON” (☞ pg. 32), various operational indicators appear on the TV screen. Press ON SCREEN again to clear the display. 1 Channel Position Number/Auxiliary Input Indicator...
Playback on VCR Deck (continued) Playback Features Skip Search During playback, press (Skip Search) 1 to 6 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 3 PLAY.
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Repeat Playback During playback, press and hold 3 PLAY for more than 5 seconds. “3” on the front display panel starts blinking slowly. To stop playback, press 7 STOP. NOTE: Pressing 3 PLAY, 1 REW, FF ¡ or 8 PAUSE also stops Repeat Playback.
Recording Basic Recording • Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel (or AV mode). • Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch on the Remote to the right. Load a cassette. Make sure the record safety tab is intact. If not, cover the hole with adhesive tape before inserting the cassette.
Timer Recording Express Timer Programming Select the VCR deck. Press VCR on the Remote so that the VHS indicator lights up on the front display panel. Ÿ Access the Program screen. Press PROG. (If you’re just starting out, “PROGRAM 1”...
Timer Recording (continued) Check, cancel and change programs Disengage the timer mode. Press TIMER, then press POWER. Ÿ Access the Program Check screen. Press PROG. CHECK. Access the Program screen. Press PROG. CHECK again to check more information. Each time you press PROG. CHECK, the next program’s information appears.
• Program the timer on the DBS receiver. • Insert a cassette with the safety tab in place. • Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel (or AV mode). • Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch on the Remote to the right.
Playback on DVD Deck Basic Playback • Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel (or AV mode). • Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch on the Remote to the right. Load a disc. 1 Press 0 OPEN/CLOSE on the unit to open the disc tray.
Changing the language, sound, and scene angle 1 Press the corresponding button. SUBTITLE: select audio language for DVD VIDEO. A.MONITOR: select audio language for DVD VIDEO. select audio channel for SVCD/VCD. ANGLE: select the view-angle. 2 Press %fi to select the desired setting, then press ENTER.
Playback on DVD Deck (continued) Menu Bar Functions You can use various functions from the menu bar. To Bring Up the Menu Bar When a disc is inserted, press ON SCREEN twice. A menu bar for the type of disc inserted will appear under the status bar.
MP3/JPEG Files Playback You can play back MP3/JPEG files on a CD/CD- R/RW. Precautions • Use “ISO 9660” as the disc format. • The unit does not support “packet writing (UDF format)” discs. • The unit supports discs recorded with up to fi ve multiple sessions.
Your unit Ÿ Select the VCR deck. Press VCR on the Remote so that the VHS indicator lights up on the front display panel. Load cassettes. Insert the playback cassette into the source player and the cassette to be recorded on into the recording deck.
Dubbing from DVD to VCR • Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel (or AV mode). • Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch on the Remote to the right. Load a cassette and place a disc. Ÿ Prepare the VCR deck for dubbing.
System Connections Connecting To A Dolby Digital Decoder or An Amplifier With A Built-in DTS (DVD deck only) To Digital audio input Coaxial digital audio cable Your unit DIGITAL AUDIO OUT These instructions enable you to connect your unit to dolby digital decoder or amplifier with a built-in DTS.
Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch on the Remote to the right. Remote A/B/C/D Code Switching The Remote 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 preset code is On the Remote Keep pressing VCR down during steps ~ - Ÿ.
Subsidiary Settings Mode Set (VCR deck) • Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel (or AV mode). • Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch on the Remote to the right. You can change various mode settings on the Function Set screen.
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VIDEO STABILIZER When this function is set to “ON,” you can automatically correct vertical vibration in the picture when playing back unstable recordings made on another recorder. NOTES: • When you fi nish viewing a tape, be sure to set this function to “OFF.” •...
Subsidiary Settings (continued) Mode Set (DVD deck) • Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel (or AV mode). • Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch on the Remote to the right. Select the DVD deck. Press DVD on the Remote so that the DVD indicator lights up on the front display panel.
Audio Settings DIGITAL AUDIO Set to the appropriate mode according to the type of the device connected to DIGITAL AUDIO OUT connector on the rear of unit. OUTPUT Set this item correctly according to the logo on the device. PCM ONLY It is not necessary to set this mode when you connect no device to DIGITAL AUDIO OUT DOLBY DIGITAL/PCM connector.
• If you are using the RF connection, – the TV receiver’s channel selector is not set to the VCR channel. – the unit’s VCR channel has not been correctly set. • If you are using the AV or Component Video* connection, the TV receiver is not set to the AV mode.
Questions & 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.
: 210 min. with T-210 (ST-210) video cassette (EP) : 630 min. with T-210 (ST-210) video cassette VIDEO/AUDIO (VCR deck) Signal system : NTSC color signal and EIA monochrome signal, 525 lines/60 fields Recording system : DA4 (Double Azimuth) head helical...
Component Video Connection ...10 Connecting To A Dolby Digital Decoder or An Amplifier With A Built-in DTS (DVD deck only) ...30 Dubbing from DVD to VCR ...29 Editing with another video recorder or a camcorder ...28 Express Timer Programming ...21 Instant Timer Recording (ITR) ...20...