JVC LPT0838-001C Instructions Manual

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DVD PLAYER &
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
HR-XVC30U
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.
LPT0838-001C

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  • Page 1: Dvd Player

    DVD PLAYER & VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER HR-XVC30U 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. LPT0838-001C...
  • 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: Moisture Condensation

    Use only discs marked with the following. (8 cm /12 cm disc) Video CDs (8 cm /12 cm disc) Audio CDs (8 cm /12 cm disc) SVCD (8 cm /12 cm disc) is an official trademark of DIRECTV, Inc., a unit of GM Hughes Electronics.
  • Page 4 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 5 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 6: Table Of Contents

    DISC INFORMATION About Discs ... 7 INDEX INSTALLING YOUR NEW UNIT Basic Connections ... 14 S-VIDEO Connection (DVD deck only) ... 15 Component Video Connection (DVD deck only) ... 16 INITIAL SETTINGS Plug & Play Set ... 17 Monitor Set (DVD deck) ... 18 Language ...
  • Page 7: Disc Information

    DISC INFORMATION About Discs Playable Discs You can use the 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 format and finalized •...
  • Page 8 DVD VIDEO Marks Sometimes marks are printed on a DVD disc and/or on its packaging to indicate information regarding the contents and functions of a disc. Check marks indicating the contents and functions of a disc. Note, however, that in some cases a disc may not include a mark even for a function it supports.
  • Page 9: Care And Handling Of Discs

    Placing a Disc Open the disc tray. Press OPEN/CLOSE (x) on the DVD deck to open the disc tray. Pressing the button again closes the disc tray. Do not block the disc tray with your hand while it is opening or closing as this may result in hardware failure.
  • Page 10: Index

    FRONT VIEW A Power Button (POWER (1)) B VCR Indicator pg. 28, 33 C VHS Cassette Loading Slot D VCR/DVD Button pg. 28, 33, 42 E Disc Tray F Stop Button (STOP (8)) pg. 28, 33, 42 G DVD Indicator pg.
  • Page 11: Rear View

    REAR VIEW A Region Number Label pg. 7 B AC Power Cord pg. 14 C S-video Output Connector (S VIDEO OUTPUT)* pg. 15 * This connector is only for DVD deck only. D Audio/Video Output Connectors (AUDIO/ VIDEO OUTPUT) pg. 14, 15, 16, 69 E Antenna Input Connector (VHF/UHF IN) pg.
  • Page 12 ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (VCR deck) If you press DISPLAY on the Remote when “SUPERIMPOSE” is set to “ON” ( appear on the TV screen. For On-screen display for DVD deck, refer to “Using the on-screen bar” ( A Operation Mode Indicators B Tape Speed (SP/EP) C Tape Position Indicator The tape position indicator...
  • Page 13 48 The Remote can operate most of your unit’s functions, as well as basic functions of TV sets of JVC and other brands. pg. 36 pg. 50, 64, 67 Point the Remote toward the remote sensor.
  • Page 14: Installing Your New Unit

    Basic Connections Antenna or Cable Coaxial cable Flat feeder Matching transformer (not supplied) AC Outlet AC Power Cord VIDEO OUTPUT 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 15: S-Video Connection (Dvd Deck Only)

    S-VIDEO Connection (DVD deck only) ATTENTION Be sure to connect the unit’s VIDEO OUTPUT (DVD/ VCR) connector to the TV’s VIDEO input connector. Antenna or Cable Coaxial cable Flat feeder Matching transformer (not supplied) AC outlet S VIDEO OUTPUT AC power cord Back of unit S-Video cable Audio/video...
  • Page 16: (Dvd Deck Only)

    Component Video Connection (DVD deck only) ATTENTION Be sure to connect the unit’s VIDEO OUTPUT (DVD/ VCR) connector to the TV’s VIDEO input connector. Antenna or Cable Coaxial cable Flat feeder Matching transformer (not supplied) COMPONENT AC outlet VIDEO OUT AC power cord PCM/STREAM OPTICAL...
  • Page 17: Initial Settings

    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 18: 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 to the right. INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) Turn on the unit.
  • Page 19 * The default setting is bold in the table below. 8 MONITOR TYPE 16:9 NORMAL (Wide television conversion): Select this when the aspect ratio of your TV is 16:9 (wide TV). 16:9 AUTO (Wide television conversion): Select this when the aspect ratio of your TV is fixed to 16:9 (wide TV).
  • Page 20: Language

    Language Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel (or AV mode). Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch to the right. INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) On-screen Language Set (VCR deck) This VCR deck offers you the choice to view on-screen messages in 3 different languages. Turn on the unit.
  • Page 21 On-screen Language Set (DVD deck) This DVD deck offers you the choice to view on-screen messages in 3 different languages. You can change the language setting manually as required. Turn on the unit. Press POWER (1). Select the DVD deck. On the unit Press VCR/DVD repeatedly so that the DVD indicator lights up.
  • Page 22 INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) Menu/Audio/Subtitle Language Set (DVD deck only) Some DVD discs contain the DVD menu display, audio, subtitle in the multiple languages. With these discs, you can set the default language as you like. The procedure shows how to set “MENU LANGUAGE” on the DVD Set Up menu screen as an example.
  • Page 23: 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 24: Clock Set

    Clock Set Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel (or AV mode). Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch to the right. INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) Perform clock setting only if the clock has not been set correctly by the Plug&Play setting. Preparations Turn on the unit.
  • Page 25: 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. 24), then go to the following steps. NOTE: The time set previously will be erased when “AUTO CLOCK”, “HOST CH”, “D.S.T.”...
  • Page 26: Tuner Set

    Tuner Set Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel (or AV mode). Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch 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 27: Manual Channel Set

    Manual Channel Set You can add the channels you want or delete the channels you do not want manually. Turn on the unit. Press POWER (1). Select the VCR deck. On the unit Press VCR/DVD repeatedly so that the VCR indicator lights up.
  • Page 28: Operations On Vcr Deck

    Basic Playback Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel (or AV mode). Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch to the right. Clean the video heads using a dry cleaning cassette — ECL-3F — when: Rough, poor picture appears while a tape is played back. The picture is unclear or no picture appears.
  • Page 29: Playback Features

    Playback Features ● Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel (or AV mode). ● Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch to the right. ATTENTION In the search, still, slow-motion or frame-by-frame playback mode, ● the picture will be distorted. ● the noise bars will appear. ●...
  • Page 30: Index Search

    Skip Search During playback, press SKIP SEARCH 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 PLAY (4). OPERATIONS ON VCR DECK (cont.) Index Search Your unit automatically marks...
  • Page 31: Next Function Memory

    Next Function Memory The Next Function Memory “tells” the unit what to do after rewinding. Before continuing, make sure the unit is in the Stop mode. a- For Automatic Start Of Playback Press REW (3), then press PLAY (4) within 2 seconds.
  • Page 32: Manual Tracking

    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 CH buttons. Override automatic tracking. During playback, press SP/EP on the Remote. Adjust the tracking manually.
  • Page 33: Basic Recording

    Basic Recording Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel (or AV mode). Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch to the right. Recording Resume Function If there is a power outage during recording, Instant Timer Recording or timer recording ( pg. 33, 34, 36), the recording will resume automatically when power is restored to the unit unless the unit’s memory backup has expired.
  • Page 34: Recording Features

    Recording Features Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel (or AV mode). Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch to the right. Accidental erasure prevention To prevent accidental recording on a recorded cassette, remove its safety tab. To record on it later, cover the hole with adhesive tape.
  • Page 35: Tape Remaining Time

    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 36: 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 to the right.
  • Page 37 Enter the channel position. Press CH +/–. Set the tape speed. Press SP/EP. Return to the normal screen. Press PROG. or OK. “PROGRAM COMPLETED” appears on the TV screen for about 5 seconds, then the normal screen appears. If “PROGRAM NOT COMPLETED PROGRAM OVERLAP”...
  • Page 38 OPERATIONS ON VCR DECK (cont.) Check, cancel and change programs Disengage the timer mode. Press TIMER, then press POWER (1). Access the Program Check screen. Press PROG. CHECK. Access the Program screen. Press PROG. CHECK again to check more information. Each time you press PROG.
  • Page 39 To cancel or change a program Cancel or change a program. Press CANCEL to cancel a program. To change program settings, press the appropriate button: START +/–, STOP +/–, DATE +/–, CH +/–, DAILY (number key “8”), WEEKLY (number key “9”) and/or SP/EP. Return to the normal screen.
  • Page 40: When Programs Overlap Each Other

    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. Program 1 CH10 Program 2 CH40...
  • Page 41: 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 42: Operations On Dvd Deck

    Basic Playback Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel (or AV mode). Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch to the right. ATTENTION You can not use the DVD deck when the VCR deck is in the Automatic Satellite Recording standby and recording mode.
  • Page 43: Playback Features

    Playback Features ● Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel (or AV mode). ● Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch to the right. Playback Control (PBC) Function — Locating a desired scene using the menu of the Video CD with PBC Some Video CD discs supports the PBC function.
  • Page 44 OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK (cont.) Locating the start point of the item or skip the item Press SKIP (2) or SKIP (6) during playback. Example: To locate the beginning of item B from the current position, press SKIP (2) twice. To locate the beginning of item D from the current position, press SKIP (6) once.
  • Page 45: Resume Function

    Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame Playback Pause during playback. Press PAUSE (9). Activate frame-by-frame playback. Press PAUSE (9) to advance a still picture. To resume normal playback, press PLAY (4). Slow Motion During playback, press PAUSE (9), then press REW (3) for reverse slow motion playback, or FF (5) for forward slow motion playback.
  • Page 46 3D Phonic 3D Phonic function allows you to get a simulated surround effect from your stereo system. You can enjoy the vertical surround sound with your 2-channel stereo system. Access the selection menu. Press 3D-PHONIC during playback. The current setting appears on the right bottom corner of the TV screen.
  • Page 47: Vfp Function

    VFP function — Adjusting the picture quality The VFP (Video Fine Processor) function enables you to adjust the picture character according to the type of programing, picture tone or personal preference. NOTE: Before you start operation; The VFP setting screen disappears if no operations are done for more than about 10 seconds.
  • Page 48: 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. OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK (cont.) How to Access the on-screen bar Press PLAY SETUP twice whenever a disc is loaded.
  • Page 49 Basic operation on the on-screen bar Example: When selecting the Repeat mode of DVD During playback or while stopped Access the on-screen bar. Press PLAY SETUP twice. The on-screen bar appears on the TV screen. The currently selected item is highlighted. Select menu item.
  • Page 50 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 disactivated When using the on-screen bar Access the on-screen bar.
  • Page 51: Time Search

    A-B Repeat Playback You can repeat the desired part. Access the on-screen bar. Press PLAY SETUP twice. The on-screen bar appears on the TV screen. Select menu item. Press w e to move 0 to ● The following pop-up window appears under the selected item.
  • Page 52 OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK (cont.) Chapter Search You can start playback the desired chapter using the on-screen bar. Access the on-screen bar. Press PLAY SETUP twice. The on-screen bar appears on the TV screen. Select menu item. Press w e to move 0 to The following pop-up window appears under the selected item.
  • Page 53: Program Playback

    Program Playback You can play back up to 99 tracks in the desired order. Access the on-screen bar. Press PLAY SETUP twice in stop mode. Select the menu item. Press w e to move 0 to , then press OK. ●...
  • Page 54: Subtitle Selection

    Subtitle Selection You can select subtitle language. During playback When using the on-screen bar Access the on-screen bar. Press PLAY SETUP twice. The on-screen bar appears on the TV screen. Select menu item. Press w e to move 0 to The following pop-up window appears under the selected item.
  • Page 55: 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. If the disc contains “multi-angle” parts, “ screen at the beginning of the “multi-angle” part when “ON SCREEN GUIDE”...
  • Page 56 Audio Language Selection Some DVD discs contain the multiple audio. You can select the audio language of movies (DVD VIDEO). During playback When using the on-screen bar Access the on-screen bar. Press PLAY SETUP twice. The on-screen bar appears on the TV screen.
  • Page 57 Audio Channel Selection When you play certain karaoke (DVD/Video CD/SVCD), you can enjoy karaoke by selecting the audio channel to play. The sound of each audio channel depends on the contents of the disc. During playback When using the on-screen bar Access the on-screen bar.
  • Page 58: Parental Lock

    Parental Lock This function restricts playback of DVD VIDEO discs which contain violent (and other) scenes according to the level set by the user. For example, if a movie which includes violent scenes supports the parental lock feature, such scenes which you do not want to let children view can be cut or replaced with other scenes.
  • Page 59: To Change The Settings

    Enter the password. Press the number keys to enter a four-digit number as your password, then press The 0 moves to “EXIT”. Return to the OTHERS menu screen. Press OK. The “ OTHERS” menu resumes. To return to the normal screen Press SET UP MENU.
  • Page 60 Country/Area Code List for Parental Lock 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...
  • Page 61 Saint Lucia Liechtenstein Sri Lanka Liberia Lesotho Lithuania Luxembourg Latvia Libyan Arab Jamahiriya Morocco Monaco Moldova, Republic of Madagascar Marshall Islands Mali Myanmar Mongolia Macau Northern Mariana Islands Martinique Mauritania Montserrat Malta Mauritius Maldives Malawi Mexico Malaysia Mozambique Namibia New Caledonia Niger Norfolk Island Nigeria...
  • Page 62: About Mp3 Disc

    About MP3 Disc This unit can playback CD discs recorded by the MP3 format (we refer to those discs as MP3 discs in this manual). Operations for MP3 discs are similar to those for Audio CD discs, though there are some restrictions and differences. What is MP3? MP3 is the abbreviation of “MPEG1 Audio Layer 3.”...
  • Page 63: Mp3 Playback

    MP3 Playback You can search and play back desired groups and tracks using the MP3 control display. Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel (or AV mode). Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch to the right. NOTES: PLAY (4), STOP (8), PAUSE (9), SKIP (2) and SKIP (6) buttons function the same as with Audio CD discs, however, REW (3) and FF (5) buttons do not function for MP3 playback.
  • Page 64 Group/track selection To start playback by specifying the group/track number A Press TITLE. B Press the number keys (0-10, +10) to enter the group number. C Press the number keys (0-10, +10) to enter the track number. Example: To select 3: Press 3.
  • Page 65: About Jpeg Disc

    About JPEG Disc This unit can playback CD discs recorded by the JPEG format (we refer to those discs as JPEG discs in this manual). Operations for JPEG discs are similar to those for Audio CD discs, though there are some restrictions and differences. What is JPEG? JPEG is the abbreviation of “Joint Photographic Expert Group.”...
  • Page 66: Jpeg Playback

    JPEG Playback You can search and play back desired groups and files using the JPEG control display. Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel (or AV mode). Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch to the right. NOTES: PLAY (4), STOP (8), PAUSE (9), SKIP (2) and SKIP (6) buttons function the same as with Audio CD discs, however, REW (3) and FF (5) buttons do not function for JPEG playback.
  • Page 67 Group/file selection To start slide-show playback by specifying the group/file number A Press TITLE. B Press the number keys (0-10, +10) to enter the group number. C Press the number keys (0-10, +10) to enter the file number. Example: To select 3: Press 3.
  • Page 68: Editing (Vcr Deck)

    Edit From A Camcorder Recorder AUDIO input VIDEO input Audio/video cable (not supplied) To Audio/VIDEO Output connectors Camcorder Player EDITING (VCR DECK) You can use a camcorder as the source player and your unit as the recording deck. Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch to the right. Make connections.
  • Page 69: Edit To Or From Another Video Recorder

    Edit To Or From Another Video Recorder TV receiver Player Audio/video cable channel or AV mode Another recorder Recorder TV receiver Recorder Audio/video cable VCR channel or AV mode Another recorder Player You can use your unit as the source player or as the recording deck.
  • Page 70: 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 to the right. EDITING (VCR DECK) (cont.) You can dub selected scenes from the DVD disc to a cassette, starting and stopping wherever you wish.
  • Page 71: 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 to the right. Recorder Digital audio device (MD deck etc.) Optical cable (not supplied) Rear of unit DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Note for connection: Remove the connector cover from the unit and remove the...
  • Page 72: 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 73 Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch to the left. IMPORTANT Although the supplied remote control unit is compatible with JVC televisions, as well as many other models, it may not work with your TV, or in some instances, may have limited function capability.
  • Page 74: 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 75: Subsidiary Settings

    SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS Mode Set (VCR deck) Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel (or AV mode). Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch 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 76 to 77.
  • Page 76 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 77 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 78: 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 to the right. You can change various mode settings on the Mode Set screen by following the procedure described below. For each mode setting, see pages 79 to 81.
  • Page 79: Picture Settings

    Picture Settings 8 MONITOR TYPE 16:9 NORMAL 16:9 AUTO 4:3 LB 4:3 PS 8 PICTURE SOURCE VIDEO (NORMAL) VIDEO (ACTIVE) FILM AUTO 8 SCREEN SAVER 8 MP3/JPEG JPEG 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 80 8 ANALOG DOWN MIX DOLBY SURROUND STEREO 8 D. RANGE CONTROL WIDE RANGE NORMAL TV MODE 8 OUTPUT LEVEL STANDARD Set to the appropriate mode according to your audio system when you play back a DVD VIDEO disc recorded with surround multichannel audio. This setting affects only the analogue audio output signal from the AUDIO OUTPUT connectors (DVD) when playing back a DVD VIDEO disc recorded with surround multichannel audio.
  • Page 81: Others Settings

    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 decoding function. When you play back a DVD VIDEO or Audio CD disc with DTS, use a DTS decoder to get correct signals from your speakers. Never use the unit’s analog output connectors, which output incorrect signals that may damage your speakers.
  • Page 82: Child Lock

    Child Lock ● Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel (or AV mode). ● Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch to the right. You can disable the unit’s operation. Set the Child Lock. Press and hold POWER (1) on the Remote for more than 10 seconds while the unit is turned on.
  • Page 83: Troubleshooting

    If you are using the AV or S-VIDEO*, Component Video* connection, set the TV to its AV mode. * (DVD deck only) Try manual tracking. ( pg. 32) Use a dry cleaning cassette ECL-3F, or consult your JVC dealer. Try manual tracking. ( pg. 32)
  • Page 84 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 85 MP3 Playback (DVD deck) SYMPTOM 1. A disc cannot be played. 2. Not MP3 files but JPEG files are played. 3. The MP3 control display appears on the TV screen, but no operation can be performed. JPEG Playback (DVD deck) SYMPTOM 1.
  • Page 86 TIMER RECORDING (VCR deck) SYMPTOM 1. Timer recording won’t work. 2. Timer programing is not possible. 3. “#” on the front display panel won’t stop blinking. 4. “#”, “ ” and “$” on the front display panel won’t stop blinking. 5.
  • Page 87 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 88: 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 89: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL Power requirement : AC 120 V Power consumption Power on : 27 W Power off : 3.1 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 90: List Of Terms

    ... 51 A-B Repeat Playback About Discs ... 65 JPEG ... 62 ... 9 Placing a Disc ... 7 Playable Discs ... 7 Region Number ... 7 Unplayable Discs ... 55 Angle Selection ... 57 Audio Channel Selection ... 56 Audio Language Selection ...
  • Page 91 ... 19 Pan&Scan Parental Lock ... 60 Country/Area Code List ... 59 To change the settings To set Parental Lock for the first time To temporarily release the Parental Lock ... 42 Playback (DVD deck) ... 66 Playback (JPEG) ... 63 Playback (MP3) ...
  • Page 92: For Servicing (Only In U.s.a.)

    Sophisticated electronic products may require occasional service. Just as quality is a keyword in the engineering and production of the wide array of JVC products, service is the key to maintaining the high level performance for which JVC is world famous. The JVC service and engineering organization stands behind our products.
  • Page 93: Warranty (Only In U.s.a.)

    WHAT WE WILL DO: If this product is found to be defective, JVC will repair or replace defective parts at no charge to the original owner. Such repair and replacement services shall be rendered by JVC during normal business hours at JVC authorized service centers. Parts used for replacement are warranted only for the remainder of the Warranty Period.
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