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JVC HR-XVC24S Instruction Manual

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DVD PLAYER &
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
HR-XVC24S
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.
LPT0926-001A

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  • Page 1: Dvd Player

    DVD PLAYER & VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER HR-XVC24S 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. LPT0926-001A...
  • Page 2 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. CAUTIONS The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”...

  • Page 3: Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT PRODUCT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Electrical energy can perform many useful functions. But improper use can result in potential electrical shock or fire hazards. This product has been engineered and manufactured to assure your personal safety. In order not to defeat the built-in safeguards, observe the following basic rules for its installation, use and servicing.
  • Page 4 1. Accessories To avoid personal injury: Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. It may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product.
  • Page 5 is an official trademark of DIRECTV, Inc., a unit of GM Hughes Electronics. DISH Network Communications Corporation. 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.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    DISC INFORMATION About Discs ... 7 INDEX INSTALLING YOUR NEW UNIT Basic Connections ... 13 Component Video Connection (DVD deck only) ... 14 Scan Mode Set (DVD deck only) ... 15 INITIAL SETTINGS Plug & Play Set ... 16 Monitor Set (DVD deck) ... 17 Language ...

  • Page 7: Disc Information

    DISC INFORMATION About Discs Playable Discs You can use discs with the following logos for playback only. DVD VIDEO Video CD/Super Video CD Audio CD CD-DA files The following discs also can be played back. • DVD-R/-RW discs recorded in DVD VIDEO mode and finalized.

  • Page 8: Care And Handling Of Discs

    File Structure of Discs DVD VIDEO Typically, DVD VIDEO discs are made up of larger units called “titles.” Each title has a number (title number) that can be used to select desired titles. Titles are further divided into units called “chapters.”...

  • Page 9: Index

    INDEX Front View A Power Button (POWER) B VHS Cassette Loading Slot C VCR/DVD Button pg. 26, 31, 40, 50 D Stop Button (8 STOP) pg. 26, 31, 40, 50 E Disc Tray pg. 8 F Play Button (4 PLAY) pg.

  • Page 10: Rear View

    Rear View A Region Number Label pg. 7 B AC Power Cord pg. 13, 14 C Audio/Video Output Connectors (AUDIO/ VIDEO OUTPUT) pg. 13, 14, 53 D Antenna Input Connector (VHF/UHF IN) pg. 13, 14 Front Display Panel A Operation Mode Indicators B VHS Indicator* * Lights up when selecting the VCR deck by pressing VCR/DVD on the unit or VCR on the Remote.
  • Page 11 On-Screen Display (VCR deck) If you press ON SCREEN on the Remote when “SUPERIMPOSE” is set to “ON” ( indicators appear on the TV screen. For On-screen display for DVD deck, refer to “Using the on-screen bar” ( A Channel Position Number/Auxiliary Input Indicator (F-1) B Day/Clock Display C Stereo Program Indicator...
  • Page 12 Buttons with a small dot on the left side of the name (TV POWER (1), TV/VCR, TV VOL+/–, TV CH +/–, MUTE) can also be used to operate a JVC’s TV after setting the TV/VCR/ DVD switch to the left.

  • Page 13: Installing Your New Unit

    INSTALLING YOUR NEW UNIT Basic Connections Antenna or Cable Coaxial cable Flat feeder Matching transformer (not supplied) AC Outlet AC Power Cord Back of unit Audio/video cable (not supplied) To Audio/video input connectors It’s essential that your unit be properly connected. THESE STEPS MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE ANY VIDEO OPERATION CAN BE PERFORMED.

  • Page 14: Component Video Connection

    To operate the unit with your TV using the Component Video connection, set your TV to its AV mode. You can also use the VHF/UHF TV/VCR button on the unit’s Remote to set JVC TV to the AV mode. For switching the TV’s mode, refer to the instruction manual of your television.

  • Page 15: Scan Mode Set (Dvd Deck Only)

    Scan Mode Set (DVD deck only) This unit supports the progressive scan system (eg. 480p*) as well as the conventional interlaced scan system (eg. 480i*). If your TV equipped with component video connectors supports the progressive video input, you can enjoy a high quality picture by setting the progressive scan mode to active.

  • Page 16: Initial Settings

    Plug & Play Set Auto Clock Set/Auto Tuner Set ATTENTION If you use a cable box, Plug&Play will not function; set the clock and tuner channels separately. ( Depending on areas or reception conditions, the unit may not receive the Auto clock setting data from the PBS channel.

  • Page 17: Monitor Set (Dvd Deck)

    Monitor Set (DVD deck) You can select the monitor type depending the TV used when you play back DVD VIDEO discs 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.

  • Page 18: Language

    Language Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel (or AV mode). Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch on the Remote to the right. Slide to the right. On-screen Language Set (VCR deck) This VCR deck offers you the choice to view on-screen messages in 3 different languages.
  • Page 19 Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel (or AV mode). Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch on the Remote to the right. Slide 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.
  • Page 20 Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel (or AV mode). Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch on the Remote to the right. Slide to the right. Menu/Audio/Subtitle Language Set (DVD deck only) Some DVD discs contain the DVD menu display, audio, subtitle in the multiple languages.

  • Page 21: Language Code List

    Language Code List Afar Abkhazian Afrikaans Ameharic Arabic Assamese Aymara Azerbaijani Bashkir Byelorussian Bulgarian Bihari Bislama Bengali, Bangla Tibetan Breton Catalan Corsican Czech Welsh Danish Bhutani Greek Esperanto Estonian Basque Persian Finnish Fiji Faroese Frisian Irish Scots Gaelic Galician Guarani Gujarati Hausa Hindi...

  • Page 22: Clock Set

    Clock 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. Slide to the right. Perform clock setting only if the clock has not been set correctly by the Plug&Play setting. Preparations Turn on the unit.

  • Page 23: Manual Clock Set

    Semiauto Clock Set You can change the host channel/D.S.T. (Daylight Saving Time)/ time zone setting manually. First follow steps A to E in “Preparations” ( pg. 22), then go to the following steps. NOTE: The time set previously will be erased when “AUTO CLOCK,” “HOST CH,”...

  • Page 24: Tuner Set

    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. Slide to the right. INFORMATION The unit selects the correct band (TV or CATV) automatically during Auto Channel Set. The selected band will be displayed on the right side of “BAND”...

  • Page 25: Manual Channel 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. Slide to the right. Manual Channel Set You can add the channels you want or delete the channels you do not want manually.

  • Page 26: Operations 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. VCR/DVD EJECT Slide to the right. 3 PLAY 1 REW 7 STOP Clean the video heads using a dry cleaning cassette —...

  • Page 27: Playback Features

    Playback Features Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel (or AV mode). Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch on the Remote to the right. Slide to the right. 3 PLAY 1 REW ATTENTION In the search, still, slow-motion or frame-by-frame playback mode, the picture will be distorted.

  • Page 28: Index Search

    Slide to the right. 3 PLAY 4 INDEX Skip Search During playback, press 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 4 PLAY.

  • Page 29: Next Function Memory

    POWER EJECT 1 REW Slide to the right. 3 PLAY 1 REW 7 STOP Next Function Memory 7 STOP 3 PLAY The Next Function Memory “tells” the unit what to do after rewinding. Before continuing, make sure the unit is in the Stop mode.

  • Page 30: Soundtrack Selection

    Slide to the right. OPERATIONS ON VCR DECK (cont.) Manual Tracking Your unit is equipped with automatic tracking control. During playback, you can override this and adjust the tracking manually by pressing the TRACKING +/– buttons. A.MONITOR Override automatic tracking. During playback, press TRACKING + time.

  • Page 31: Basic Recording

    Basic Recording Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel (or AV mode). Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switchon the Remote to the right. Load a cassette. VCR/DVD EJECT Slide to the right. Number keys SP/EP 3 PLAY ¶ REC 7 STOP Load a cassette.

  • Page 32: Recording Features

    Recording Features Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel (or AV mode). Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch on the Remote to the right. Slide to the right. OPERATIONS ON VCR DECK (cont.) Record One Program While Watching Another If your unit is connected to the TV via the AV connection, press TV/VCR.

  • Page 33: Tape Remaining Time

    Slide to the right. C.RESET ON SCREEN Elapsed Recording Time Indication Set the counter display. Press DISPLAY until a counter reading appears on the front display panel. Reset the counter. Press C.RESET before starting recording or playback. The counter is reset to “0:00:00” and shows the exact elapsed time as the tape runs.

  • Page 34: Express Timer Programing

    Express Timer Programing Before performing Express Timer Programing: Make sure that the unit’s built-in clock is set properly. Insert a cassette with the safety tab in place. The unit will come on automatically. Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel (or AV mode). Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch on the Remote to the right.
  • Page 35 Enter the channel position. Press CH +/–. Set the tape speed. Press SP/EP. Return to the normal screen. Press PROG or ENTER. “PROGRAM COMPLETED” appears on the TV screen for about 5 seconds, then the normal screen appears. If “PROGRAM NOT COMPLETED PROGRAM OVERLAP”...
  • Page 36 Slide to the right. PROG. CHECK OPERATIONS ON VCR DECK (cont.) Check, cancel and change programs POWER Disengage the timer mode. Press TIMER, then press POWER. Access the Program Check screen. Press PROG. CHECK. TIMER Access the Program screen. Press PROG. CHECK again to check more information.
  • Page 37 Slide to the right. CANCEL START +/ – STOP +/ – SP/EP To cancel or change a program Cancel or change a program. Press CANCEL to cancel a program. To change program DAILY settings, press the appropriate button: START +/–, STOP +/–, DATE +/–, CH +/–, DAILY (number key “8”), WEEKLY WEEKLY (number key “9”) and/or SP/EP.

  • Page 38: When Programs Overlap Each Other

    Slide to the right. CANCEL START +/ – STOP +/ – PROG SP/EP ATTENTION If there is a conflict in the timer schedule and one program overlaps with another, only the parts shown below in gray will be recorded. Pattern 1: The program with the lower program number will be recorded.

  • Page 39: Satellite Auto Recording

    Satellite Auto Recording This function allows you to automatically record a satellite program which is timer-programed on your external DBS receiver. Connect a DBS receiver to the unit’s AUDIO/VIDEO input (F-1) connector and program the timer on the DBS receiver. The unit starts or stops recording by the signals input from the DBS receiver.

  • Page 40: Operations 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. VCR/DVD Slide to the right. Number keys RETURN TOP MENU 3 PLAY 1 REW 7 STOP 4 SKIP SKIP ¢...

  • Page 41: Playback Features

    Playback Features Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel (or AV mode). Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch on the Remote to the right. Locating a desired scene using the DVD menu DVD VIDEO discs generally have their own menus which show the disc contents.

  • Page 42: One Touch Replay

    Slide to the right. REPEAT ZOOM 3 PLAY 1 REW 7 STOP 4 SKIP SKIP ¢ Variable Speed Search During playback, press FF 5 for forward variable speed search, or 3 REW for reverse variable speed search. Each press of FF 5 changes the playback speed as follows: +2x]+5x]+20x]+60x Each press of 3 REW changes the playback speed as follows:...
  • Page 43 Repeat Playback You can repeat playback as you like according to the type of disc. DVD VIDEO: during playback Audio CD: during playback or in stop mode Video CD/SVCD: in stop mode or during playback with PBC deactivated Access the repeat mode. Press REPEAT.

  • Page 44: Subtitle Selection

    Slide to the right. Number keys ON SCREEN Time Search You can play back a disc from the desired point by specifying the elapsed time from the beginning of the current title (for DVD VIDEO) or the disc (for Audio CD/Video CD) using the Time Search.

  • Page 45: Angle Selection

    Angle Selection You can enjoy a variety of scene angles if the DVD VIDEO disc contains “multi-angle” parts, where multiple cameras were used to shoot the same scene from different angles. During playback Access the menu. Press ANGLE. The following pop-up window appears on the TV screen. Example: The first view angle is selected out of 3 view angles recorded.

  • Page 46: Vfp Function

    Slide to the right. DVD PICTURE Sound Effect Using the Sound Effect function, you can change the sound field. This function makes a human voice clearer. This function works only for analog audio output. Access the selection menu. Press SOUND EFFECT during playback. The current setting appears on the TV screen.

  • Page 47: Using The On-Screen Bar

    Using the on- screen bar You can check disc information while the disc is loaded and you can use some functions using the on-screen bar. The on-screen bar allows you the various playback operations. Slide to the right. Number keys ON SCREEN How to Access the On-Screen Bar Access the status bar.
  • Page 48 Menu Bar Functions for DVD VIDEO Time mode selection During playback, selects the time mode shown in the status bar and on the front display. TOTAL: Current title elapsed time T.REM: Current title remaining time TIME: Current chapter elapsed time REM: Current chapter remaining time Repeat mode (See also page 43) Selects the repeat mode during playback.

  • Page 49: Mp3/Jpeg Files Playback

    MP3/JPEG Files Playback Outline This unit can play back MP3 and JPEG files on a personally recorded on CD-R/RW and commercially available CD disc. This unit may be unable to play back the disc due to the characteristics or recording conditions. Precautions About files and folders (groups) on the disc This unit can recognize up to 99 groups and up to 150 files per...
  • Page 50 Basic Playback When you insert a disc with groups and files, the control display that shows the contents of the disc automatically appears on the TV screen. ( pg. 49) You can specify and play back the desired group/file from the control display using the following procedure.
  • Page 51 Group/File Selection To start playback by specifying the group/file number A Press the number keys (0-10, +10) to enter the group number. B Press the number keys (0-10, +10) to enter the file number. Example: To select 3: Press 3. To select 14: Press +10, then 4.

  • Page 52: Editing (Vcr Deck)

    Edit From A Camcorder Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch on the Remote to the right. Recorder AUDIO input VIDEO input Audio/video cable (not supplied) To Audio/VIDEO Output connectors Camcorder Player Slide to the right. 3 PLAY 1 REW ¶ REC You can use a camcorder as the source player and your unit as the recording deck.

  • Page 53: Edit To Or From Another Video Recorder

    Edit To Or From Another Video Recorder TV receiver Player Audio/video cable AV mode Another recorder Recorder Recorder Audio/video cable AV mode Another recorder TV receiver Player You can use your unit as the source player or as the recording deck. Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch on the Remote to the right.

  • Page 54: Dubbing (From Dvd To Vcr)

    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. Slide to the right. SP/EP 3 PLAY 1 REW ¶ REC 4 SKIP SKIP ¢...

  • Page 55: Editing (Dvd Deck)

    EDITING (DVD DECK) Digital Audio Dubbing Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel (or AV mode). Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch on the Remote to the right. Digital audio device (MD deck etc.) Coaxial cable (not supplied) Rear of unit DIGITAL AUDIO OUT You can dub selected audio from the DVD or Audio CD disc to a MD etc.

  • Page 56: Remote

    Functions 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 remote control is preset to send A code signals because your unit is initially set to respond to A code signals.

  • Page 57: Connecting To A Dolby Digital Decoder Or An Amplifier With A Built-In Dts (Dvd Deck Only)

    Connecting To A Dolby Digital Decoder or An Amplifier With A Built-in DTS (DVD deck only) These instructions enable you to connect your unit to dolby digital decoder or amplifier with a built-in DTS. Dolby Digital decoder or To DIGITAL AUDIO amplifier with a built-in DTS input Make connections.

  • Page 58: 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. Slide to the right. You can change various mode settings on the Function Set screen by following the procedure described below. For each mode setting, see pages 59 to 60.
  • Page 59 8 PICTURE CONTROL NORM EDIT SOFT SHARP 8 SUPERIMPOSE 8 AUTO SP]EP TIMER This feature helps you to adjust the playback picture quality according to your preference. Normally select “NORM.” NORM: Picture quality is adjusted automatically. EDIT: Minimizes picture degradation during editing (recording and playback). SOFT: Reduces image coarseness when viewing overplayed tapes containing a lot of noise.
  • Page 60 8 VIDEO STABILIZER 8 BLUE BACK 8 2ND AUDIO RECORD 8 AUDIO MONITOR HI-FI HI-FI L HI-FI R NORM 8 AUTO POWER OFF 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.

  • Page 61: Mode Set (Dvd Deck)

    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. Slide to the right. You can change various mode settings on the Mode Set screen by following the procedure described below.

  • Page 62: Picture Settings

    Picture Settings 8 MONITOR TYPE 16:9 4:3 LB 4:3 PS 8 PICTURE SOURCE AUTO FILM VIDEO 8 SCREEN SAVER 8 FILE TYPE AUDIO STILL PICTURE Audio Settings 8 DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT PCM ONLY DOLBY DIGITAL/PCM STREAM/PCM You can select the monitor type depending the TV used when you play back DVD VIDEO discs recorded for wide-screen TVs.
  • Page 63 8 DOWN MIX DOLBY SURROUND STEREO 8 D. RANGE COMPRESSION AUTO Playback discs DVD VIDEO with 48 kHz, 16/20/24 bit linear DVD VIDEO with DTS DVD VIDEO with Dolby Digital Audio CD/Video CD Audio CD with DTS MP3 disc NOTES: The unit is not equipped with the DTS 5.1 channel decoding function.

  • Page 64: Child Lock

    Others Settings 8 RESUME 8 ON SCREEN GUIDE Child Lock Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel (or AV mode). Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch on the Remote to the right. Slide to the right. SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.) * The default setting is bold in the table below. When this function is set to “ON,”...

  • Page 65: Troubleshooting

    If you are using the AV or Component Video* connection, set the TV to its AV mode. * (DVD deck only) Try manual tracking. ( pg. 30) Use a dry cleaning cassette ECL-3F, or consult your JVC dealer. Try manual tracking. ( pg. 30)
  • Page 66 Playback (DVD deck) SYMPTOM 1. The button do not work. 2. The DVD deck can not be operated. 3. “X” appears on the TV screen. 4. “REGION CODE ERROR!” appears on the TV screen. 5. The disc cannot be played back. 6.
  • Page 67 MP3/JPEG Files Playback (DVD deck) SYMPTOM 1. A disc cannot be played. 2. When playing back a disc which contains both MP3 files and JPEG files, either MP3 files or JPEG files are played. 3. The control display appears on the TV screen, but no operation can be performed.
  • Page 68 SYMPTOM 3. “#” on the front display panel won’t stop blinking. 4. “#”, “ ” and “$” on the front display panel won’t stop blinking. 5. “#” blinks for 10 seconds and the Timer mode is disengaged. 6. “ ” and “$” on the front display panel won’t stop blinking.

  • Page 69: Tray Lock

    OTHER PROBLEMS SYMPTOM 1. The image of TV broadcast appears distorted on the TV screen. 2. Whistling or howling is heard from the TV during camcorder recording. 3. When scanning channels, some of them are skipped over. 4. The channel cannot be changed. 5.

  • Page 70: Questions And 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.

  • Page 71: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL Power requirement : AC 120 V Power consumption Power on : 25 W Power off : 2.0 W Temperature Operating : 5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F) Storage : –20°C to 60°C (–4°F to140°F) Operating position : Horizontal only Dimensions (WxHxD) : 435 mm x 93 mm x 272 mm Weight...

  • Page 72: List Of Terms

    ... 43 A-B Repeat Playback About Discs ... 8 Placing a Disc ... 7 Playable Discs ... 7 Region Number ... 7 Unplayable Discs ... 45 Angle Selection Audio Language and Sound Selection ... 24 Auto Channel Set Check, cancel and change programs ...
  • Page 73 ... 39 Satellite Auto Recording Scan Mode Set (DVD deck only) ... 33 Second Audio Recording ... 23 Semiauto Clock Set ... 28 Skip Search ...27 Slow Motion ... 46 Sound Effect ... 30 Soundtrack Selection Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame Playback ... 44 Subtitle Selection ...
  • Page 76 Printed in China 0305STH-MW-BJ...

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