JVC XV-N327B Instructions

DVD PLAYER Warnings, Cautions and Others
XV-N327B
XV-N328S
INSTRUCTIONS
®
V I D E O
GNT0061-003A[EK]
EN 0105MOC-MW-SC
©2005 Victor Company of Japan, Limited
Region code of DVD VIDEO
This player can play back DVD VIDEO discs
whose region code numbers include "2."
Examples of playable DVD VIDEO discs:
1 2
1 2 3
ALL 2 2 5
4 5 6
3 4
The player's region code is printed on the rear of
the player
Note of Color system format
This player accommodates the PAL system, and
also can play back discs recorded with NTSC
CAUTION
system. (NTSC video signals are converted to an
To reduce the risk of electrical shocks, fire, etc.:
PAL signal and output.)
1. Do not remove screws, covers or cabinet.
2. Do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
Supplied accessories
If anything is missing, consult your dealer
Caution –– STANDBY/ON button!
immediately.
Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off
• Remote control (x 1)
completely. The STANDBY/ON button in any
• R6(SUM-3)/AA(15F) battery (x 2)
position does not disconnect the mains line. The power
can be remote controlled.
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
open and interlock failed or defeated. Avoid direct
exposure to beam.
4. REPRODUCTION OF LABEL: CAUTION LABEL,
PLACED INSIDE THE UNIT.
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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
FRENCH
GERMAN
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
CONNECTIONS SCART RGB
BACKGROUND
The batteries will last about six months with normal use. ST ANDARD
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 STREAM/PCM
D.RANGE CONTROL 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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CAUTION: To prevent malfunction of the player
• Do not block the ventilation openings or holes. (If the • There are no user-serviceable parts inside. If
ventilation openings or holes are blocked by a newspaper anything goes wrong, unplug the power cord and
or cloth, etc., the heat may not be able to get out.) consult your dealer.
• Do not place any naked flame sources, such as • Do not insert any metallic objects, such as wires,
lighted candles, on the apparatus. hairpins, coins, etc. into the player.
• When discarding batteries, environmental problems • Do not block the vents. Blocking the vents may
must be considered and local rules or laws governing damage the player.
the disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly.
To clean the cabinet
• Do not expose this apparatus to rain, moisture, dripping
• Use a soft cloth. Follow the relevant instructions on
or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such
the use of chemically-coated cloths.
as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
• Do not use benzene, thinner or other organic solvents
and disinfectants. These may cause deformation or
Caution: Proper Ventilation
discoloring.
To avoid risk of electric shock and fire and to protect
from damage, locate the apparatus as follows:
Front: No obstrucitons and open spacing. Playable discs
Sides: No obstrucitons in 3 cm from the sides.
Top: No obstrucitons in 5 cm from the top.
• DVD VIDEO, Audio CD, Video CD, SVCD
Back: No obstrucitons in 15 cm from the back.
Bottom: No obstrucitons, place on the level surface.
V I D E O
Spacing 15 cm or more
• DVD-R/-RW written in the DVD VIDEO format
XV-N327B/XV-N328S • DivX files on DVD-R/-RW written in the UDF format
• CD-R/RW written in the SVCD, Video CD or Audio CD
Front
format
• CD-R/RW written in MP3/JPEG/DivX in accordance
Wall or
with the "ISO 9660" format
obstructions
Stand height
Supported Digital audio formats:
5 cm or more
Linear PCM, MPEG Multichannel, Dolby Digital, DTS (Digital
Theater Systems)*
Floor NOTES
• If a disc gets dirty, scratched or warped, or due to the
Precautions
disc characteristics or recording conditions, the
Notes on the power cord
player may not be able to play back such discs.
• When you are away on travel or otherwise for an extended
• The player can play back audio signals recorded in
period of time, remove the plug from the wall outlet. A
MIX-MODE CD, CD-G, CD-EXTRA and CD TEXT.
small amount of power (1.0 W) is always consumed while
• With some discs, operations may not be possible.
the power cord is connected to the wall outlet.
* To play back DTS-encoded DVD VIDEO or DTS-
• When unplugging the player from the wall outlet,
encoded Audio CD discs correctly, connect the
always pull the plug, not the power cord.
player to an amplifier with a built-in DTS decoder.
• Do not handle the power cord with wet hands!
Otherwise, playback sound will be distorted.
• Disconnect the power cord before cleaning the
Unplayable discs
player or moving the player.
If you try to play back discs listed below, noise may be
• Do not alter, twist or pull the power cord, or put
generated and causes damage to speakers.
anything heavy on it, which may cause fire, electric
• DVD-RW written in the VR format
shock, or other accidents.
• DVD-ROM, DVD-RAM, DVD AUDIO, CD-ROM,
• If the cord is damaged, consult a dealer and have the
PHOTO CD, SACD
power cord replaced with a new one.
• Unfinalized discs
Avoid moisture, water, dust, and high temperatures
• Discs of irregular shape or discs with tape, seals or
• Do not place the player in moist or dusty places.
• If water gets inside the player, turn off the power and paste on either the label side or playback side.
remove the plug from the wall outlet, then consult Playing back these discs may damage the player.
your dealer. Using the player in this state may cause
a fire or electrical shock. The Non-DVD side of a "DualDisc" does not comply with
the "Compact Disc Digital Audio" standard.
• Do not expose the player to direct sunlight or place it
Therefore, the use of Non-DVD side of a DualDisc on
near a heating device.
this product may not be recommended.
Notes on installation
• 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 player and the TV.
• Do not install the player in a place subject to vibrations.
• Do not put heavy objects on the player.
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Basic Operations
Insert a disc
Press 0 to open the disc tray.
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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.
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With the label side up
Point toward the remote sensor directly
as possible (the operating range is
approx. 5 m.)
About On-screen guide icons
: Playback.
: Pause.
/ : Slow-motion playback with the current
speed. • Each indicator lights up when corresponding
function/mode is activated, or corresponding
/ : Fast forward/backward playback with
information is on the main display.
the 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.
Connecting to a TV with SCART connector
TV
SCART cable
(not supplied)
IN
IN
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V ID
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AV OU
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Connecting to a TV with composite jacks
TV
IN
V ID
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A U D
RI GH
CO AX
IAL
Y P R
PC M
/S TR
Yellow
EA M
DI GI
TA L
OU T VID EO RIG HT
Audio/video cable
P
VI DE B
O OU
T LE FT
(not supplied)
AU DI
O OU
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White
Red
3
Turning on and off the player
Open/close the disc tray
STANDBY/ON
OPEN/
CLOSE
Basic playback
+
– SLOW DISPLAY ON SCREEN
Buttons To do
3*
Start/resume normal Playback
7
Stop
ENTER
• When RESUME is ON or DISC
RESUME, this player
memorizes the position on the
PREVIOUS SELECT
disc where you interrupted
playback. CLEAR
– To resume playback, press 3.
– To stop playback completely,
1 2
press 7 again.
4 5
8*
Pause
• Each time you press the button, 7 8
the still picture advances to the CANCEL
0
next frame.
TITLE/ SOUND
¡/1 Fast forward/backward GROUP EFFECT VFP
I/P
(While paused)
ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO
Slow-motion playback
• Each time you press the button, SLIDE EFFECT
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)
7 For DVD
PLAYBACK The disc is played back at about
1.2 or 1.5 times (FAST)/0.8 or 0.6 1
Press TOP MENU or MENU to show the disc menu.
times (SLOW) normal speed. Press 5/∞/2/3 to select a desired item, then press
2
The sound is not muted, and the ENTER or 3 (SELECT).
subtitle does not go off (except for • With some discs, you can also select items by entering the
DTS). number using the numeric buttons.
Main display
7 For SVCD/VCD
(For SVCD/VCD)
The disc is played back at about
1 While stopped, press TOP MENU or 3 (SELECT) to
2 times (FAST)/0.5 times (SLOW)
show the menu.
normal speed.
2 Press the numeric buttons to select a desired item.
To select 5: press 5.
(Only for DVD Video)
To select 23: press 2, then 3.
The playback position moves
To select 40: press 4, then 0.
back 10 seconds before the
• To move to the next or previous page of the current menu,
current position (only within the
press ¢ or 4.
same title).
• To return to the previous menu, press RETURN.
* 38 on the player starts/pauses playback.
To play back without PBC
While stopped, press the numeric buttons instead of 3
Changing the display brightness (SELECT) to start playback.
To reactivate PBC
Press DIMMER to change the brightness of
• Press TOP MENU or MENU.
the display window.
• Press 7 to stop playback, then 3 (SELECT).
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Connecting to a TV with component jacks
P B
Y
XIAL
RIGHT
TREAM
LEFT
VIDEO P R
L OUT VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT To analog
NOTE
audio input
The VIDEO jack, AV OUT terminal, and
component (Y,P , P ) jacks cannot be
B R
used at the same time.
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 to a TV with composite jacks and set
[CONNECTIONS] to [VIDEO COMPONENT] before
connecting with component jacks. (See
"CONNECTIONS" in "Initial settings.")
• Connect "Y" to "Y,""P " to "P (C ),""P
B B B
correctly.
• The VIDEO jack, AV OUT terminal, and component
(Y,P , P ) jacks cannot be used at the same time.
B R
The player
About the scanning mode indicator
[PICTURE SOURCE] of Source type of DVD VIDEO
the PICTURE menu Film source
AUTO [DDP]
FILM [DDP]
VIDEO(NORMAL)/
NOTES
[P]
(ACTIVE)
• If your TV has a monaural audio input
NOTE
instead of stereo, use an optional
Some progressive TV and High-Definition TV sets are
audio cable which converts stereo
not fully compatible with the player. To check the
audio output to monaural.
compatibility of your TV, contact your local JVC
• The VIDEO jack, AV OUT terminal, and
customer service center.
component (Y,P , P ) jacks cannot be
B R
IO
used at the same time.
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The player
Advanced Operations
Changing the language, sound
Changing the display window
contents and scene angle
1 Press the button.
Each time you press DISPLAY,
2
the display window contents Press the button repeatedly or
5/∞ to select the desired item.
changes.
3
Press ENTER to finish the
setting.
Locating the beginning of a
scene or song
Buttons To do
You can select a title/chapter/ AUDIO For DVD Video:
track directly and start playback. select audio languages.
For DVD Video: For SVCD/VCD:
(While stopped) select title. select the audio
NEXT
(While playing back) select channel.
chapter.
SUBTITLE select the subtitle.
For SVCD/VCD/CD:
Select track. ANGLE select the view-angle.
3
To select 5: press 5.
6
To select 23: press 2, then 3.
9 To select 40: press 4, then 0. Changing the Sound Field
RETURN • If you press TITLE/GROUP
Each time you press SOUND
before entering the number,
EFFECT, the Sound Effect mode
you can select the title instead
DIMMER
changes.
of the chapter.
• As the value becomes bigger, the
ZOOM
Sound Effect works stronger.
Using the disc menu
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 for SVCD/VCD by using the Each time you press ZOOM, the
disc menu. magnification changes.
• You can use 5/∞/2/3 button to
move the zoomed position.
To return to the normal playback,
select the normal size by pressing
ZOOM repeatedly.
Connecting to a stereo audio amplifier (receiver)
P B
Y
RIGHT
LEFT
VIDEO P R
VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT
To analog audio input
Connecting to a digital audio device
To enjoy high-quality surround sound, connect the
DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack to a Dolby Digital or DTS
To component
decoder or an amplifier with a built-in decoder.
video input
P B
Y
COAXIAL
RIGHT
PCM/STREAM
LEFT
VIDEO P R
DIGITAL OUT VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT
To analog
audio input
" to "P (C )" To digital audio input
R R R
NOTES
• Depending on the disc, no signal may be outputted
from the DIGITAL OUT. Make an analog connection
in this case.
• Set [DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT] in the [AUDIO]
Video source
preference display correctly according to the
[P]
connected digital audio equipment. (See "DIGITAL
[DDP]
AUDIO OUTPUT" in "Initial settings.")
[P]
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Changing the picture tone (VFP)
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
ENTER
preset.
Selected
USER 1
Preset
PREVIOUS SELECT NEXT
GAMMA MID
BRIGHTNESS + 4
CLEAR
CONTRAST +10
SATURATION +10
1 2 3
+10
TINT
4 5 6
SHARPNESS LOW
Y DELAY + 2
7 8 9
CANCEL RETURN Parameter
0
NORMAL For watching TV in a
TITLE/ SOUND
GROUP EFFECT VFP DIMMER general room.
I/P
CINEMA For watching a movie
ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO ZOOM
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."
Press 5/∞ to select a parameter, then press ENTER.
2
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).
3 Press 5/∞ to adjust the parameter, then press ENTER.
4 Repeat step 2 and 3 to adjust other parameters.
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Press VFP-I/P to finish the setting.
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