JVC HR-XVC14BU Instruction Manual

Dvd player & video cassette recorder
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DVD PLAYER &
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
HR-XVC14BU
HR-XVC15SU
INSTRUCTIONS
For customer use:
Enter below the Model No. and
Serial No. which are located on the
rear of cabinet. Retain this
information for future reference.
Model No.
Serial No.
LPT1148-001A

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  • Page 1 DVD PLAYER & VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER HR-XVC14BU HR-XVC15SU INSTRUCTIONS For customer use: Enter below the Model No. and Serial No. which are located on the rear of cabinet. Retain this information for future reference. Model No. Serial No. LPT1148-001A...
  • Page 2 CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN 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. This lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of...
  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION: PLEASE READ AND OBSERVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS OWNER’S MANUAL. AND THOSE MARKED ON THE PRODUCT. RETAIN THIS BOOKLET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. This product has been designed and manufactured to assure personal safety. Improper use can result in electric shock or fire hazard.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction ..... .5 Moisture Condensation ....5 Symbol Used in this Manual .
  • Page 5: Introduction

    Introduction To ensure proper use of this product, please read this owner’s manual carefully and retain reference. This manual provides information on the operation and maintenance of your unit. Should the unit require service, contact an authorized service location. Moisture Condensation Never operate the unit immediately after moving it from a cold location to a warm location.
  • Page 6: Types Of Playable Discs

    Types of Playable Discs (8 cm / 12 cm disc) Video CD (VCD) (8 cm / 12 cm disc) Audio CD (8 cm / 12 cm disc) In addition, this unit plays DVD±R/RW, CD- R/RW and SVCD, Dual disc that contains audio titles, DivX, and/or JPEG files.
  • Page 7: Front Panel

    Front Panel Disc Tray (DVD deck) Insert a disc here. Cassette Compartment (VCR deck) Insert a video cassette here. POWER 1/: Switches the unit ON and OFF. REW (m - DVD: Skip to beginning of current chapter or track, press twice in quick successions to go to previous chapter or track.
  • Page 8: Remote Control

    Remote Control 1 1 / / I (POWER) : Switches unit ON and OFF. This button is not available. Z Z (OPEN/CLOSE) : Opens and closes the disc tray. DVD : Select the unit function mode to DVD. VCR : Select the unit function mode to VCR.
  • Page 9: Rear Panel

    Rear Panel Caution Do not touch the inner pins of the jacks on the rear panel. Electrostatic discharge may cause permanent damage to the unit. a b c d VCR IN LINE 1 (VIDEO/AUDIO (Left/Right)) Connect the audio/video output of an external source (Cable/Satellite box, Audio system, TV/Monitor, VCR, Camcorder).
  • Page 10: Preparation

    Preparation Depending on your TV and other equipment there are various ways you can connect the player. Please refer to the manuals of your TV, VCR, stereo system or other devices as necessary for additional connection information. Notes: • The picture and sound of a nearby TV, VCR, or radio may be distorted during playback.
  • Page 11: Cable/Satellite Box Connection To Unit

    Cable/Satellite box Connection to unit To use Timer-Link Recording, connect the VCR IN LINE 1 jacks on the unit to the audio/video out jacks on your Cable/Satellite box, using the optional audio/video cables. (Refer to page 21 for “Timer-Link Recording”.) Cable/Satellite box AUDIO OUT Rear of the unit...
  • Page 12: Connection To An Amplifier

    Connection to an Amplifier You can only listen to DVD playback using COAXIAL (X) and AUDIO OUT (A2) connections. The VCR will still be heard through the DVD/VCR AUDIO OUT (A1) jack. Connecting to an amplifier equipped with two channel analog stereo or Dolby Pro Logic II/Pro Logic Connect the Left and Right AUDIO OUT (or DVD/VCR AUDIO OUT) jacks on the unit to the audio...
  • Page 13: Initial Settings - Vcr

    Initial Settings - VCR By using the VCR Setup menu, you can make various adjustments to items such as clock setting, and timer recordings. Your unit allows remote control adjustment of several features. General Operation 1. Press VCR on the Remote Control. 2.
  • Page 14: Displaying Disc Information On-Screen

    Displaying Disc Information on-screen You can display various information about the disc loaded on-screen. 1. Press DISPLAY to show various playback information. The displayed items differ depending on the disc type or playing status. 2. You can select an item by pressing v / V and change or select the setting by pressing b / B.
  • Page 15: Language

    LANGUAGE LANGUAGE English Menu Language Disc Audio Original Disc Subtitle Original Disc Menu Original Move Menu Language Select a language for the Setup menu and on-screen display. Disc Audio / Subtitle / Menu Select the language you prefer for the audio track (disc audio), subtitles, and the disc menu.
  • Page 16: Audio

    AUDIO Each DVD disc has a variety of audio output options. Set the player’s AUDIO options according to the type of audio system you use. AUDIO Dolby Digital MPEG Sample Freq. Vocal Dolby Digital / DTS / MPEG Bitstream – Select “Bitstream” if you connect this DVD player’s DIGITAL OUT jack to an amplifier or other equipment with a Dolby Digital, DTS or MPEG decoder.
  • Page 17: Remote Control Function

    Remote Control A/B/C Code Switching The remote control is capable of controlling three JVC video units independently. Each of the units can respond to one of three codes (A, B or C). The remote control is preset to send C code signals because your unit is initially set to respond to C code signals.
  • Page 18: Operation

    Operation This chapter describes how to operate the VCR and DVD. VCR Tape Playback Press the VCR button to select the device to be oper- ated. Basic Instructions 1. Turn on the TV. 2. Direct VIDEO/AUDIO connection is made between the unit and the TV, set the TV’s source selector to VIDEO.
  • Page 19: Cm Skip (Commercial Skip)

    CM SKIP (Commercial Skip) This feature is useful for skipping commercials or short program segments. 1. Press in playback mode. The unit performs a fast forward picture search through 30 seconds of recording. 2. Press again to extend the search time by an addition 30 seconds.
  • Page 20: Manual Timer Programming

    Manual Timer Programming 1. Press SETUP MENU and the main menu appears. 2. Use v / V to choose the PROGRAM option and press ENTER (OK). If eight programs are already entered, the FULLY PROGRAMMED message appears for a moment and then PROGRAM 1 appears on the TV screen.
  • Page 21: Timer-Link Recording (External Timer Recording)

    Timer-Link Recording (External Timer Recording) If the external device such as Cable/Satellite box that is connected to this unit has the timer reservation function, this unit can record the input signal from external device via the timer LINE1 jack. 1. Connect the LINE1 input jacks on this unit to the AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUT jack on the external device using the audio/video cables.
  • Page 22: Copying From Dvd To Vcr

    Copying from DVD to VCR You can copy the contents of a DVD to a VHS tape. 1. Insert the disc you wish to copy into the DVD deck and close the disc tray. 2. Insert a blank VHS video tape into the VCR deck. 3.
  • Page 23: Additional Vcr Information

    Additional VCR Information • During manual recording playback, or fast forward modes, the unit automatically starts rewinding the tape at the end of the tape. The cassette stops at the beginning of the tape and is ejected. • After you have finished using the unit, rewind, eject, and remove the cassette.
  • Page 24: Dvd Disc Playback (General Features)

    DVD Disc Playback (General Features) Buttons Operations Z (OPEN / CLOSE) Opens or closes the disc tray. X (PAUSE) During playback, press X to pause playback. Press X repeatedly to play Frame-by-Frame. . / > (SKIP) During playback, press . or > to go to the next chapter/track or to return to the beginning of the current chapter/track.
  • Page 25: Additional Features

    Notes on general features: • If you press > once during Repeat Chapter (Track) playback, the repeat playback cancels. • Zoom may not work on some DVDs. • When you are playing a DVD disc that contains scenes recorded different camera angles, the angle indicator will blink on the TV screen during the operations as an indication that angle switching is possible.
  • Page 26: Playing An Audio Cd

    Playing an Audio CD This unit can play Audio CDs. Audio CD Once you insert an Audio CD, a menu appears on the TV screen. Press v / V to select a track/file then press N (PLAY) or ENTER (OK) and playback starts. You can use variable playback functions.
  • Page 27: Viewing A Jpeg File

    Viewing a JPEG file This unit can play JPEG files. 1. Insert a disc of JPEG files. The PHOTO menu appears on the TV screen. 2. Press v / V to select a folder, and press ENTER (OK). A list of files in the folder appears. 3.
  • Page 28: Playing A Divx Movie File

    Playing a DivX Movie file Using this DVD Player you can play DivX file. 1. Insert a disc of DivX files. The MOVIE menu appears on the TV screen. 2. Press v / V to select a folder, and press ENTER (OK).
  • Page 29: Playing A Dvd Vr Format Disc

    Playing a DVD VR format Disc This unit will play DVD-R/RW discs that are recorded using the DVD-Video format that have been finalized using a DVD-recorder. This unit will play DVD-RW discs that are recorded using the Video Recording (VR) format. 1.
  • Page 30: Reference

    Reference Language Codes Use this list to input your desired language for the following initial settings: Disc Audio, Disc Subtitle, Disc Menu. Language Code Abkhazian 6566 Afar 6565 Afrikaans 6570 Albanian 8381 Ameharic 6577 Arabic 6582 Armenian 7289 Assamese 6583 Aymara 6588 Azerbaijani...
  • Page 31: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Check the following guide for the possible cause of a problem before contacting service. Symptom The AC power plug is disconnected No power. from the AC outlet. Abnormal or no picture The TV is not set to receive unit signal output.
  • Page 32 Symptom Video tape cannot be The cassette tape is already loaded. inserted. No Hi-Fi sound Audio mode is not set properly. The Remote Control There is an obstacle in the path of the Remote Control and this unit. does not work properly. The batteries in the Remote Control are exhausted.
  • Page 33: Specifications

    Specifications General Power requirements Power consumption Dimensions (approx.) Net Weight (approx.) Operating temperature Operating humidity Signal system Inputs VHS VIDEO IN(LINE1, 2) VHS AUDIO IN(LINE1, 2) Outputs VIDEO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (PROGRESSIVE SCAN) Audio output (digital audio) Audio output (analog audio) VCR Specifications Head system Timer...
  • Page 34 Warranty (Only in U.S.A.)
  • Page 35 MEMO...
  • Page 36 Printed in Indonesia 0207MNH-OT-OT P/N: MFL37329833...

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