JVC XV-N328S Instructions Manual

DVD PLAYER Warnings, Cautions and Others
XV-N328S
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
® REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash
V I D E O
symbol, within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence
of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within
the products enclosure that may be of
GNT0061-001A[US]
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of
EN 0305MOC-MW-SC
electric shock to persons.
©2005 Victor Company of Japan, Limited
The exclamation point within an equilateral
Region code of DVD VIDEO
triangle is intended to alert the user to the
This player can play back DVD VIDEO discs
presence of important operating and
whose region code numbers include "1."
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
Examples of playable DVD VIDEO discs:
literature accompanying the appliance.
1 2
1 2 3 WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR
ALL 1 1 5
4 5 6 ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
3 4
APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
The player's region code is printed on the rear of
For U.S.A.
the player
This equipment has been tested and found to comply
Note of Color system format
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
This player accommodates the NTSC system, and
part 15 of the FCC Rules.
also can play back discs recorded with PAL
These limits are designed to provide reasonable
system. (PAL video signals are converted to an
protection against harmful interference in a residential
NTSC signal and output.)
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
Supplied accessories
and used in accordance with the instructions, may
If anything is missing, consult your dealer
cause harmful interference to radio communications.
immediately.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will
• Audio/video cable (Yellow/White/Red) (x 1)
not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment
• Remote control (x 1)
does cause harmful interference to radio or television
• R6(SUM-3)/AA(15F) battery (x 2)
reception, which can be determined by turning the
• Manufactured under license from Dolby
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to
Laboratories. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are
correct the interference by one or more of the
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
following measures:
• "DTS" and "DTS Digital Out" are trademarks of
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
Increase the separation between the equipment and
• This product incorporates copyright protection
receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
technology that is protected by U.S. patents and
circuit different from that to which the receiver is
other intellectual property rights. Use of this
connected.
copyright protection technology must be authorized
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other
technician for help.
limited viewing uses only unless otherwise
authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or For Canada
disassembly is prohibited. CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH
WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY
For customer use
Enter below the Model No. and Serial No. which are INSERT
located either on the rear, bottom or side of the cabinet.
For Canada
Retain this information for future reference.
THIS DIGITAL APPARATUS DOES NOT EXCEED THE
Model No.
CLASS B LIMITS FOR RADIO NOISE EMISSIONS
Serial No.:
FORM DIGITAL APPARATUS AS SET OUT IN THE
INTERFERENCE-CAUSING EQUIPMENT STANDARD
ENTITLED "DIGITAL APPARATUS," ICES-003 OF
THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS.
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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 OFF
ON SCREEN LANGUAGE ENGLISH
ENGLISH
FRENCH
SPANISH
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
BACKGROUND STANDARD
The batteries will last about six months with normal use.
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
D.RANGE CONTROL STREAM/PCM 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 Notes on installation
To reduce the risk of electrical shocks, fire, etc.: • Select a place which is level, dry and neither too hot
1. Do not remove screws, covers or cabinet. nor too cold between 5˚C and 35˚C (41˚F and 95˚F).
2. Do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. • Leave sufficient distance between the player and the TV.
• Do not install the player in a place subject to vibrations.
Caution –– STANDBY/ON button!
• Do not put heavy objects on the player.
Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off
To prevent malfunction of the player
completely. The STANDBY/ON button in any
• There are no user-serviceable parts inside. If anything goes
position does not disconnect the mains line. The power
wrong, unplug the power cord and consult your dealer.
can be remote controlled.
• Do not insert any metallic objects, such as wires,
CAUTION
with arrowhead
hairpins, coins, etc. into the player.
THIS PRODUCT USES A LASER SYSTEM.
• Do not block the vents. Blocking the vents may
USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR
damage the player.
PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE
To clean the cabinet
SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS
• Use a soft cloth. Follow the relevant instructions on
RADIATION EXPOSURE.
the use of chemically-coated cloths.
DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF.
• Do not use benzene, thinner or other organic solvents and
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL .
disinfectants. These may cause deformation or discoloring.
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
REPRODUCTION OF LABELS
Playable discs
WARNING LABEL INSIDE OF THE UNIT
• DVD VIDEO, Audio CD, Video CD, SVCD
V I D E O
• DVD-R/-RW written in the DVD VIDEO format
CAUTION:
• CD-R/RW written in the SVCD, Video CD or Audio CD
• Do not block the ventilation openings or holes. (If the
format
ventilation openings or holes are blocked by a newspaper
• CD-R/RW written in MP3/JPEG in accordance with
or cloth, etc., the heat may not be able to get out.)
the "ISO 9660" format
• Do not place any naked flame sources, such as
lighted candles, on the apparatus. Supported Digital audio formats:
• When discarding batteries, environmental problems Linear PCM, Dolby Digital, DTS (Digital Theater Systems)*
must be considered and local rules or laws governing
NOTES
the disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly.
• If a disc gets dirty, scratched or warped, or due to the
• Do not expose this apparatus to rain, moisture, dripping
disc characteristics or recording conditions, the
or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such
player may not be able to play back such discs.
as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
• The player can play back audio signals recorded in
Precautions
MIX-MODE CD, CD-G, CD-EXTRA and CD TEXT.
• With some discs, operations may not be possible.
Notes on the power cord
* To play back DTS-encoded DVD VIDEO or DTS-
• When you are away on travel or otherwise for an extended
encoded Audio CD discs correctly, connect the
period of time, remove the plug from the wall outlet. A
player to an amplifier with a built-in DTS decoder.
small amount of power (1.0 W) is always consumed while
Otherwise, playback sound will be distorted.
the power cord is connected to the wall outlet.
• When unplugging the player from the wall outlet,
Unplayable discs
always pull the plug, not the power cord.
If you try to play back discs listed below, noise may be
• Do not handle the power cord with wet hands!
generated and causes damage to speakers.
• Disconnect the power cord before cleaning the
• DVD-RW written in the VR format
player or moving the player. • DVD-ROM, DVD-RAM, DVD AUDIO, CD-ROM,
• Do not alter, twist or pull the power cord, or put PHOTO CD, SACD
anything heavy on it, which may cause fire, electric
• Unfinalized discs
shock, or other accidents.
• Discs of irregular shape or discs with tape, seals or
• If the cord is damaged, consult a dealer and have the
paste on either the label side or playback side.
power cord replaced with a new one.
Playing back these discs may damage the player.
Avoid moisture, water, dust, and high temperatures
• Do not place the player in moist or dusty places.
The Non-DVD side of a "DualDisc" does not comply with
• If water gets inside the player, turn off the power and
the "Compact Disc Digital Audio" standard.
remove the plug from the wall outlet, then consult
Therefore, the use of Non-DVD side of a DualDisc on
your dealer. Using the player in this state may cause
this product may not be recommended.
a fire or electrical shock.
• Do not expose the player to direct sunlight or place it
near a heating device.
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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
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.
Basic Connection
S-video cable*
(not supplied)
S- VI
DE O
PC M
/S TR CO AX
IAL
EA M
DI GI
TA L
Y
OU T
Yellow
S-V IDE
O
VID EO
Audio/video VI DE
O OU
T
cable*
(supplied)
White
Red
Connecting to a TV with component jacks
P
B
COAXIAL Y
/STREAM
RIGHT
TAL OUT
S-VIDEO VIDEO P R LEFT
VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT
To component video input
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 "Y" to "Y,""P " to "P (C ),""P " to "P
B B B R
correctly.
• When using component (Y, P , P ) jacks, do not
B R
connect S-VIDEO jack with the player.
Turning on and off the player
Open/close the disc tray
Basic playback
Buttons To do
3*
Start/resume normal Playback
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Stop
• When RESUME is ON or DISC
RESUME, this player
memorizes the position on the
disc where you interrupted
playback.
– To resume playback, press 3.
– To stop playback completely,
press 7 again.
8*
Pause
• Each time you press 8 on the
remote control, the still picture
advances to the next frame.
¡/1 Fast forward/backward
(While paused)
Slow-motion playback
• Each time you press the button,
the playback speed changes.
¢/4 Skip chapter/track
• If you press and hold the button
during playback, playback is
Point toward the remote sensor directly
advanced/reversed at 5 times
as possible (the operating range is
normal speed.
approx. 5 m.)
VARI-PLAY (For DVD Video)
(variable The disc is played back at about
playback) 1.2 or 1.5 times (FAST)/0.8 or 0.6
times (SLOW) normal speed.
The sound is not muted, and the
subtitle does not go off (except for
DTS).
Main display
(For SVCD/VCD)
The disc is played back at about
2 times (FAST)/0.5 times (SLOW)
normal speed.
(Only for DVD Video)
The playback position moves
back 10 seconds before the
current position (only within the
same title).
* 38 on the player starts/pauses playback.
Changing the display brightness
Press DIMMER to change the brightness of
the display window.
Connecting to a stereo audio amplifier (receiver)
B P
Y
RIGHT
IDEO VIDEO P R LEFT
VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT
TV NOTES
Connecting to a digital audio device
• If your TV has a monaural audio input
To enjoy high-quality surround sound, connect the
IN
instead of stereo, use an optional audio
DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack to a Dolby Digital or DTS
cable which converts stereo audio output to
decoder or an amplifier with a built-in decoder.
V ID
E O
monaural.
• If your TV is a HDTV or HD-ready TV, you can B P
Y
LE FT COAXIAL
PCM/STREAM
connect with component (Y, P , P ) jacks. By
B R
A U D
IO DIGITAL OUT
connecting with component (Y, P , P ) jacks,
RI GH B R
T S-VIDEO VIDEO P R
you can select the progressive scanning VIDEO OUT
mode which provides the best picture quality.
* The S-VIDEO jack and the component (Y,
P , P ) jacks cannot be used at the same
B R
The player
time.
To digital audio input
R P When using the S-VIDEO jack, do not
connect the component (Y, P , P ) jacks
B R
RIG
HT NOTES
with the player.
P
B
LE FT
• Depending on the disc, no signal may be outputted
AU DI
O OU
T from the DIGITAL OUT. Make an analog connection
CO MP AV
U LIN
K
in this case.
• Set [DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT] in the [AUDIO]
preference display correctly according to the
connected digital audio equipment. (See "DIGITAL
AUDIO OUTPUT" in "Initial settings.")
About the scanning mode indicator
[PICTURE SOURCE] of Source type of DVD VIDEO
the PICTURE menu Using the AV COMPU LINK system
Film source Video source
AUTO [DDP] [P]
The AV COMPU LINK system allows you to enjoy video
FILM [DDP] [DDP]
and/or audio by simply pressing Play on the source
VIDEO(NORMAL)/
component (the component which plays back the video
[P] [P]
(ACTIVE)
or audio, such as a DVD player or VCR). You
NOTE
do not even have to switch on power on the TV or
Some progressive TV and High-Definition TV sets are
receiver.
not fully compatible with the player. To check the
compatibility of your TV, contact your local JVC
Connection and setup
customer service center.
Using an AV COMPU LINK cable, connect the AV
COMPU LINK terminals of each component to one
another.
(C )"
R R
• The player's AV COMPU LINK setting is controlled
using the OTHERS menu in the preference display.
See "AV COMPULINK MODE" in "Initial settings."
• See also the instruction manual of the other device.
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Advanced Operations
Changing the language, sound
Changing the display window
contents and scene angle
1 Press the button.
Each time you press DISPLAY,
STANDBY/ON
OPEN/ 2
the display window contents Press the button repeatedly or
CLOSE
5/∞ to select the desired item.
changes.
+ 3
– SLOW DISPLAY ON SCREEN Press ENTER to finish the
Locating the beginning of a setting.
scene or song
Buttons To do
You can select a title/chapter/ AUDIO For DVD Video:
ENTER
track directly and start playback. select audio languages.
For DVD Video: For SVCD/VCD:
(While stopped) select title. select the audio
PREVIOUS SELECT NEXT
(While playing back) select
channel.
chapter.
CLEAR
SUBTITLE select the subtitle.
For SVCD/VCD/CD:
ANGLE select the view-angle.
Select track.
1 2 3
To select 5: press 5.
4 5 6
To select 23: press 2, then 3.
7 8 9 To select 40: press 4, then 0. Changing the Sound Field
CANCEL RETURN • If you press TITLE/GROUP
0 Each time you press SOUND
before entering the number,
EFFECT, the Sound Effect mode
TITLE/ SOUND you can select the title instead
GROUP EFFECT VFP DIMMER
changes.
I/P of the chapter.
• As the value becomes bigger, the
ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO ZOOM
Sound Effect works stronger.
Using the disc menu
SLIDE EFFECT
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
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move the zoomed position.
1
Press TOP MENU or MENU to show the disc menu.
To return to the normal playback,
Press 5/∞/2/3 to select a desired item, then press
2
select the normal size by pressing
ENTER or 3 (SELECT).
ZOOM repeatedly.
• With some discs, you can also select items by entering the
number using the numeric buttons.
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1 While stopped, press TOP MENU or 3 (SELECT) to
show the menu.
2 Press the numeric buttons to select a desired item.
To select 5: press 5.
To select 23: press 2, then 3.
To select 40: press 4, then 0.
• To move to the next or previous page of the current menu,
press ¢ or 4.
• To return to the previous menu, press RETURN.
To play back without PBC
While stopped, press the numeric buttons instead of 3
(SELECT) to start playback.
To reactivate PBC
• Press TOP MENU or MENU.
• Press 7 to stop playback, then 3 (SELECT).
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EX. 1
To AV COMPU LINK (II, EX, or III)
TV
The player
To analog audio input
• Set the player's AV COMPU LINK setting as follows:
– When connecting to the VIDEO-1 input terminal of
the television: DVD2
– When connecting to the VIDEO-2 input terminal of
the television: DVD3
EX. 2
RIGHT
To AV COMPU LINK To AV
LEFT
(II, EX, or III) COMPU LINK
AUDIO OUT
To analog
TV
audio input
The player VCR
• Set the VCR's Remote Control Code and the player's
AV COMPU LINK setting as follows:
– When connecting to the VIDEO-1 input terminal of
the television:
The player's AV COMPU LINK setting: DVD2
VCR's Remote Control Code: B
– When connecting to the VIDEO-2 input terminal of
the television:
The player's AV COMPU LINK setting: DVD3
VCR's Remote Control Code: A
EX. 3
To AV COMPU LINK To AV
(II, EX, or III) COMPU LINK
TV
Receiver The player
• Set the player's AV COMPU LINK setting to DVD1.
Notes for connection
• If you connect the player to a receiver via AV COMPU
LINK in a system including a Dolby Digital decoder,
some functions may not be performed automatically.
• Connect the AUDIO OUT jacks of the player to the
audio input jacks of a receiver indicating "DVD."
Otherwise, the system will not work correctly.
Operation
1. Turn on the main power of the television.
2. Insert a disc (or tape) into the source component.
3. Press 3 of the source component.
The following actions are performed automatically:
• Turning on the television and/or receiver.
• Setting the source of the television to the external
input (VIDEO-1 or VIDEO-2).
• Setting the source of the receiver to the component
which has started playback.
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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."
2 Press 5/∞ to select a parameter, then press ENTER.
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).
Press 5/∞ to adjust the parameter, then press ENTER.
3
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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