Warnings, cautions and others 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).
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 more.
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Table of contents Introduction Warnings, cautions and others...G-1 Special cautions ...2 About discs...3 Description of parts ...5 Getting started Using the remote control ...6 Putting the batteries in the remote control ... 6 Operating the TV using the remote control... 7 Connecting up ...8 Basic operations Playing discs ...12...
Special cautions Notes on handling 7 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 •...
About discs Playable disc types This system has been designed to play back the following discs: DVD VIDEO, DVD AUDIO, VCD, SVCD, CD This system can also play back the following discs: • Finalized DVD-R/RW discs recorded in the DVD VIDEO format.
About discs (continued) Disc structure DVD VIDEO A DVD VIDEO consists of “titles” and each title may be divided into “chapters”. Title 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 1 Chapter 2 DVD AUDIO A DVD AUDIO consists of “groups” and each group may be divided into “tracks”.
Description of parts The numbers represent the page numbers. Front panel Play/Pause:12, 14 11,12 STANDBY/ON : 12 Open/Close : 12 PHONES Headphones jack* * Connect a pair of headphones (commercially available) with a stereo mini plug. If the headphones are connected, the speakers and subwoofer will not produce any sound.
Using the remote control The numbers represent the page numbers. 15, 17 14, 32 19, 28 Putting the batteries in the remote control One touch replay: 15 Remote control mode selector: 7 14, 32 19, 28 Number buttons: 7, 15 33, 38 If the range or effectiveness of the remote control decreases, replace the batteries.
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. Keep pressing down F TV. NOTE Keep pressing down F TV until Step 4 is complete.
Connecting up – Do not turn on the power until the connection is complete – Connecting antennas Connecting AM loop antenna (supplied) Set up the AM loop antenna. Connect antenna cords. Main unit How to insert antenna cords (rear panel) Connect two antenna cords as described above.
Connecting up Connecting speakers There is no difference between the left and right speakers. Speaker cord Speaker terminal Speaker cord (supplied) Without black line With black line Main unit (rear panel) Right speaker (rear panel) CAUTION • DO NOT connect more than one speaker to one speaker terminal.
Connecting up (continued) Connecting other devices This page is for when connecting the main unit with other devices. Connecting subwoofer With an amplifier-built in subwoofer (sold separately), you can enjoy a more dynamic bass sound. Refer to the manual of the subwoofer for details. Amplifier-built-in subwoofer (sold separately) Connecting with other audio device...
Connecting up Connecting with TV To SCART connector SCART cable (sold separately) • In standby mode, set the RGB-Y/C selector correctly according to your TV. • When the TV accommodates the RGB video signal, set the RGB-Y/C selector to RGB so that you can enjoy better-quality pictures.
Playing discs Playback • The power will be turned on when any of on the main unit and on the remote control is pressed while the power is off. If any button other than pressed, the source will also be changed (if there is a disc loaded, playback will start).
Display window during disc playback Example: When a DVD VIDEO or DVD AUDIO is played If “BONUS” or “B.S.P.” is displayed during a DVD AUDIO playback, refer to page 27. Example: When a SVCD or VCD is played • PBC (Play Back Control): A signal recorded in a VCD (version 2.0) for controlling playback.
Playing discs (continued) Select what you want to play by using the number buttons NOTE • Set the remote control mode selector to AUDIO before using the number buttons. • For a VCD or SVCD, this operation can be carried out when the disc is stopped, or during playback without the PBC function.
Playing back from a position 10 seconds before (One Touch Replay) Press during playback. NOTE • This operation may not be carried out for some discs. • It is not possible to go back to the immediately previous title. Slow Motion Playback Press SLOW or SLOW pause.
Playing discs (continued) To change the brightness of the display window (DIMMER) Press DIMMER repeatedly. • The modified brightness will be stored even after the power is turned off. The items below can be carried out for all sources. Adjusting the volume Press AUDIO VOL +/–.
Playback Display of an MP3 disc is described here as an example. For a JPEG disc, read “track” as “file”. NOTE When playing a disc containing both MP3 and JPEG files, set one of them to be played ( Load a disc. Elapsed time of the track currently being TV screen played (MP3 only).
Resume Playback When playback is stopped in the middle, playback can be started from the stopped scene. This is called Resume function. How to suspend playback Perform any of the following operations during playback. Press 7 once.* Press F AUDIO to turn off the power. Change the source to FM/AM or AUX.* * Even if the power is turned off by pressing F AUDIO after this, the position where playback...
Select the scene to be played NOTE Set the remote control mode selector to AUDIO before using the number buttons. Select from the menu Press MENU or TOP MENU while the disc is stopped or during playback The disc menu screen will be displayed. Press cursor 5 // /2 /3 (only for a DVD VIDEO or DVD AUDIO) or the number buttons to select...
Program Playback/Random Playback NOTE Set the remote control mode selector to AUDIO before using the number buttons. Play the disc in the desired order (Program Playback) It is possible to program a maximum of 99 chapters or tracks. The same chapter or track can be programmed more than once.
To program on the display window on the main unit, operate as follows. (1) Select a title/group using the number buttons. Display example of the upper display window: T2 C-- (2) Designate a chapter/track number using the number buttons. Display example of the upper display window: T2 C3 •...
Repeat Playback Refer to page 17 for Repeat Playback of MP3 and JPEG files. Playing the title/chapter/ group/track/all tracks repeatedly (REPEAT) Press REPEAT during playback. Each time you press the button, the Repeat type will be alternated. Example: TV screen Display window on the main unit CHAP For DVD VIDEO...
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Playing the designated part repeatedly (A-B Repeat Playback) Press ON SCREEN twice during playback. The menu bar (A page 28) will be displayed. Press cursor2 /3 to select Press ENTER. Press cursor5 // to display Other Repeat modes can be selected here. For other Repeat modes, refer to “Playing the title/chapter/group/track/all tracks repeatedly (REPEAT)”...
Other convenient functions Selecting the subtitles (only for moving image) Press SUBTITLE during playback of a disc containing subtitles in several languages. Example: • Each time you press the button, the subtitle will be alternated between ON/OFF. Press cursor5 // to select a subtitle language.
Enlarging the picture (ZOOM) (only for moving image) Press ZOOM during playback or while paused. • Each time you press the button, the picture magnification will be changed ( for a VCD and SVCD). Select the portion you want to see by using cursor 5 // /2 /3 .
Other convenient functions (continued) Creating realistic sound (VIRTUAL SURROUND) NOTE Virtual Surround can be set only for multi-channel sound (AC3, LPCM, PPCM and DTS). Virtual Surround cannot be set for 2 channel audio such as PCM stereo or Dolby Surround. Press VIRTUAL SURROUND during playback.
Functions specific to DVD AUDIO NOTE Set the remote control mode selector to AUDIO before using the number buttons. Playing the Bonus Group There are some DVD AUDIO discs with a special group, called “Bonus Group”, recorded. NOTE This operation can be carried out when “BONUS” is lit on the display window on the main unit.
Using the menu bar NOTE • Set the remote control mode selector to AUDIO before using the number buttons. • This operation can be carried out when there is a disc loaded. There are some functions that may not work while the disc is stopped. Press ON SCREEN twice.
Preferences The initial settings of the system can be changed according to the environment the system is used NOTE • Set the remote control mode selector to AUDIO before using the number buttons. • The top and bottom of the preference screen may not be displayed on a wide TV.
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Preferences (continued) AUDIO Items Contents ( DIGITAL Select an output signal type from the AUDIO following in accordance with the device OUTPUT connected to the digital audio output terminal (AV amplifier, etc.). (See the list below for the preference items and output signal.) PCM ONLY: Device corresponding only to linear PCM.
Country/Area codes 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 Bhutan...
Listening to a radio broadcast You can tune in to FM or AM. Selecting a station Press FM/AM. Each time you press the button, the band will be alternated between FM and AM. Example: Press TUNING to select the station (frequency). Automatic tuning: Cursor Hold down TUNING...
Tuning in to a preset station Presetting stations in the system allows you to easily tune in to a station. NOTE Set the remote control mode selector to AUDIO before using the number buttons. Presetting stations The system stores up to 30 FM stations and up to 15 AM stations.
Radio Data System (RDS) Receiving FM stations with RDS RDS (Radio Data System) allows FM stations to send an additional signal along with their regular program signals. For example, the stations send their station names, as well as information about what type of program they broadcast, such as sports or music, etc.
Changing the RDS information You can see RDS information on the display window on the main unit while listening to an FM station. Press RDS DISPLAY repeatedly while listening to an FM station. PS (Program Service): While searching, “WAIT PS” appears and then the station names will be displayed.
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Radio Data System (RDS) (continued) PTY codes: News : News. Affairs : Topical program expanding or enlarging upon the news _ debate, or analysis. Info : Programs the pur pose of which is to impart advice in the widest sense. Sport : Programs concerned with any aspect of sports.
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Switching to a program type of your choice temporarily The Enhanced Other Networks function allows the system to switch temporarily to a broadcast program of your choice (TA, News, or Info) from a different station when you are listening to a RDS station. •...
Listening to the sound of other audio device Connect the other audio device to this system in advance (A page 10). Press AUX. The source changes to AUX. Play the other audio device. For details, refer to the manual of the device connected.
Sleep Timer When the time you specify elapses, the system will be turned off by itself. Press SLEEP. Each time you press the button, the time indicated on the display window on the main unit changes (in minutes). Example: When Sleep Timer is set to 60 minutes (Blinking) Sleep Timer will be automatically set in a few...
Troubleshooting When you encounter a problem that seems to be a fault, check the following points before contacting your JVC service center: Power source 7 Power does not come on. • The power cord is not connected to the main unit or an AC outlet.
Others 7 It is not possible to switch audio or subtitles between languages. • The disc does not contain 2 or more languages. → If only a single language is recorded on the disc, switching to another language is impossible. (A page 24) 7 No subtitle is displayed.
Specifications General Power source: AC 230 V Power consumption: 24 W (in operation) 1.1 W (on standby) Weight: 3.0 kg External dimensions (W M H M D): 232 mm M 100 mm M269 mm DVD player Playable discs: DVD VIDEO, DVD AUDIO, VCD, Super VCD, CD, CD-R/RW (CD, VCD, MP3, JPEG format), DVD-R/ RW (video format)
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