JVC EX-A1, EX-P1 User Manual

COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM

EX-A1

Consists of CA-EXA1 and SP-EXA1

EX-P1

Consists of CA-EXP1 and SP-EXP1

INSTRUCTIONS

For Customer Use:

Enter below the Model No. and Serial No. which are located either on the rear, bottom or side of the cabinet. Retain this information for future reference.

Model No. Serial No.

LVT1284-002A

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Warnings, cautions and others

CAUTION

To reduce the risk of electrical shocks, fire, etc.:

1. Do not remove screws, covers or cabinet.

2. Do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.

CAUTION — F button!

Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely (the STANDBY lamp goes off). The F button in any position does not disconnect the mains line.

• When the system is on standby, the STANDBY lamp lights red.

• When the system is turned on, the STANDBY lamp goes off. The power can be remote controlled.

CAUTION

• Do not block the ventilation openings or holes. (If the ventilation openings or holes are blocked by a newspaper or cloth, etc., the heat may not be able to get out.)

• Do not place any naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, on the apparatus.

• When discarding batteries, environmental problems must be considered and local rules or laws governing the disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly.

• Do not expose this apparatus to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

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.

For Canada/pour le Canada

CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK,

MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. ATTENTION: POUR EVITER LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQUAU FOND.

For Canada/pour le Canada

THIS DIGITAL APPARATUS DOES NOT EXCEED THE CLASS B LIMITS FOR RADIO NOISE EMISSIONS FROM DIGITAL APPARATUS AS SET OUT IN THE INTERFERENCE-CAUSING EQUIPMENT STANDARD ENTITLED “DIGITAL APPARATUS”, ICES-003 OF THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS. CET APPAREIL NUMERIQUE RESPECTE LES LIMITES DE BRUITS RADIOELECTRIQUES APPLICABLES AUX APPAREILS NUMIRIQUES DE CLASSE B PRESCRITES DANS LA NORME SUR LE MATERIEL BROUILLEUR: “APPAREILS NUMERIQUES”, NMB-003 EDICTEE PAR LE MINISTRE DES COMMUNICATIONS.

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Note to CATV system installer:

This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Section 820-40 of the NEC which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

Introduction

Warnings, cautions and others....................G-1

Special cautions ..............................................2

About discs......................................................3

Description of parts .........................................5

Getting started

Using the remote control .................................6

Putting the batteries in the remote control.......... 6

Operating the TV using the remote control ......... 7

Connecting up .................................................8

Basic operations

Playing discs .................................................12

Playback ........................................................... 12

To switch the display ........................................ 13

Select what you want to play by using

the number buttons....................................... 14

To stop playback............................................... 14

To pause playback............................................ 14

To advance picture frame-by-frame.................. 14

Fast reverse/Fast forward search..................... 14

Playing back from a position 10 seconds

before (One Touch Replay).......................... 15

Slow Motion Playback....................................... 15

Skip to the beginning of the selection ............... 15

To change the brightness of the

display window (DIMMER)............................ 16

Adjusting the volume ........................................ 16

Adjusting sound quality..................................... 16

Turning off the sound temporarily (MUTING) ... 16

Functions specific to DVD AUDIO.................27

Playing the Bonus Group...................................27

Browsable Still Pictures (B.S.P.) .......................27

Using the menu bar ....................................... 28

Preferences ................................................... 29

Country/Area codes....................................... 31

Listening to radio

Listening to a radio broadcast .......................32

Tuning in to a preset station .......................... 33

Convenient functions

Listening to the sound of

other audio device ..................................... 34

Auto Standby.................................................34

Sleep Timer ................................................... 35

Tray Lock.......................................................35

Using AV COMPU LINK ................................36

Reference

Troubleshooting.............................................37

Language codes............................................38

Specifications ................................................39

Advanced operations

Playing MP3 and JPEG discs........................16

Resume Playback .........................................18

Select the scene to be played .......................19

Program Playback/Random Playback........... 20

Repeat Playback ...........................................22

Other convenient functions............................24

Selecting the subtitles....................................... 24

Selecting the audio language ........................... 24

Selecting a view angle...................................... 24

Enlarging the picture (ZOOM)........................... 25

Adjusting the picture quality (VFP) ................... 25

Creating realistic sound

(VIRTUAL SURROUND) .............................. 26

Adjusting playback level (DVD LEVEL) ............ 26

Enjoying better pictures (PROGRESSIVE)....... 26

How to read this manual

• Operations are described by mainly using the remote control buttons. If there are the same marks on the main unit, the buttons on the main unit can also be used.

• The following marks tell you for which type of the discs the operation can be made.

• The illustrations and TV screens may be different between the actual case and the description.

• “VCD” is an abbreviation of “Video CD”.

• “SVCD” is an abbreviation of “Super Video CD”.

Special cautions

Notes on handling

7 Important cautions

Installation of the system

• Select a place which is level, dry and neither too hot nor too cold; between 5°C and 35°C (between 41°F and 95°F).

• Leave sufficient distance between the system and the TV.

• Do not use the system in a place subject to vibration.

Power cord

• Do not handle the power cord with wet hands!

• A small amount of power is always consumed while the power cord is connected to the wall outlet.

• When unplugging the power cord from the wall outlet, always pull on the plug, not the power cord.

To prevent malfunctions of the system

• There are no user-serviceable parts inside. If anything goes wrong, unplug the power cord and consult your dealer.

• Do not insert any metallic object into the system.

• Do not use any non-standard shape disc (like a heart, flower or credit card, etc.) available on the market, because it may damage the system.

• Do not use a disc with tape, stickers, or paste on it, because it may damage the system.

Label sticker

Sticker

Note about copyright laws

Check the copyright laws in your country before recording from DVDs, Super Video CDs (SVCDs), VCDs and CDs. Recording of copyrighted material may infringe copyright laws.

Note about copy guard system

DVDs are protected by copy guard system. When you connect the system to your VCR directly, the copy guard system activates and the picture may not be played back correctly.

7 Safety precautions

Avoid moisture, water and dust

Do not place the system in moist or dusty places.

Avoid high temperatures

Do not expose the system to direct sunlight and do not place it near a heating device.

When you are away

When away on travel or for other reasons for an extended period of time, disconnect the power cord plug from the wall outlet.

Do not block the vents

Blocking the vents may damage the system.

Paste

Care of the cabinet

When cleaning the system, use a soft cloth and follow the relevant instructions on the use of chemically-coated cloths. Do not use benzene, thinner or other organic solvents including disinfectants. These may cause deformation or discoloring.

If water gets inside the system

Turn the system off and disconnect the power cord plug from the wall outlet, then call the store where you made your purchase. Using the system in this condition may cause fire or electrical shock.

When condensation or water drops adhere to the lens

In any of the following cases, condensation or water drops may adhere to the lens to prevent the system from working properly:

• Immediately after roomheating starts

• When the system is installed in a steamy or damp space

• When the system is suddenly moved from a cold place to a warm space

In any of these cases, leave the system turned on for 1 or 2 hours before use.

Supplied accessories

Check to be sure you have all of the supplied accessories. The number in parentheses is the quantity of the pieces supplied. If anything is missing, contact your dealer immediately.

• Remote control (1)

• Batteries (2)

• FM antenna (1)

• AM loop antenna (1)

• Power cord (1)

• Composite video cord (1)

• Speaker cords (2)

• Cloth (for wiping and cleaning the speaker cabinet) (1) (only for EX-P1)

• Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “MLP Lossless”, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

• “DTS” and “DTS 2.0+DIGITAL OUT” are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

• This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

About discs

Playable disc types

This system has been designed to play back the following discs:

DVD V IDEO, DVD AU D IO, VCD, S VCD, C D This system can also play back the following discs:

• Finalized DVD-R/RW discs recorded in the DVD VIDEO format.

• CD-R/RW discs recorded in the following formats

- Music CDs (finalized discs)

- VCDs

- SVCDs

- MP3/JPEG discs recorded in ISO 9660 (for details, refer

to “About MP3/JPEG discs ”)

However, some discs may not be played back because of their disc characteristics, recording conditions, or damage or stain on them. Only sounds can be played back from the following discs:

MIX-MODE CD CD-G CD-EXTRA CD TEXT

Discs you can play:

Disc

Type

Mark (Logo)

DVD

VIDEO

DVD

AUDIO

VCD NTSC —

SVCD NTSC —

CD — —

CD-R — —

CD-RW — —

* Note on Region Code

DVD players and DVD VIDEOs have their own Region Code numbers. This system can only play back a DVD VIDEO recorded with the Region Code number and video format mentioned above.

Examples:

If a DVD VIDEO with an improper Region Code number is loaded, “REGION CODE ERROR!” appears on the TV screen and playback cannot start.

• On some DVD VIDEOs, DVD AUDIOs, VCDs or SVCDs, their actual operation may be different from what is explained in this manual. This is due to the disc programming and disc structure, not a malfunction of this system.

Video

Format

Region Code

Number

NTSC 1/ALL

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Introduction

Discs that cannot be played back

• The following discs cannot be played back: DVD-ROM, DVD-RAM, DVD-R/RW (recorded in VR format), CD-ROM, CD-I (CD-I Ready), Photo CD,

SACD, etc. Playing back these discs will generate noise and

damage the speakers.

Damaged discs and discs in an extraordinary shape (other than a disc of 12 cm or 8 cm (4 inches) in diameter) cannot be played back.

About MP3/JPEG discs

Playable MP3/JPEG discs and files

• Discs recorded in the ISO 9660 format are playable (except discs recorded in the “packet write” format (UDF format)).

• Discs recorded in the multi-session format are also playable.

• Files with an extension of “.mp3,” “.jpg” or “.jpeg” (extensions with uppercase and lowercase letters mixed are also acceptable) are playable.

Notes on MP3/JPEG discs and files

• A disc may not be played, or reading it may take a long time depending on its recording conditions or properties.

• The time needed for reading varies with the number of groups or tracks (files) recorded on the disc.

• If a character other than single byte English characters is used in the file name of an MP3/JPEG file, the track/ file name will not be displayed correctly.

• The order of tracks/groups displayed on the MP3 Control screen, and the order of files/groups displayed on the JPEG Control screen may be different from that of files/folders displayed on PC’s monitor screen.

• An off-the-shelf MP3 disc may be played in an order different from that indicated on the label attached to the disc.

• Playing an MP3 file including a still image may take a long time. The elapsed time is not displayed until playing starts. If playing starts, the elapsed time may not be displayed correctly.

• This system does not handle the ID3 tag of the MP3 file.

• For an MP3 file, a disc with a sampling frequency of

44.1 kHz and transmission rate of 128 kbps is recommended.

• This system can play a baseline JPEG file, excluding monochromatic JPEG files.

• This system can play JPEG data taken with a digital camera conforming to the DCF (Design Rule for Camera File System) standard (when a function is applied such as the automatic rotation function of a digital camera, data goes beyond the DCF standard, so the image may not be displayed).

• If data has been processed, edited and restored with PC image editing software, the data may not be displayed.

• This system cannot play animations such as MOTION JPEG, or still images (TIFF etc.) other than JPEG, and image data with sound.

• The resolution of 640 x 480 pixels is recommended for JPEG files. If a file has been recorded at a resolution of more than 640 x 480 pixels, display may take a long time. An image with a resolution of more than 8192 x 7680 pixels cannot be displayed.

• Files recorded on DVD-R/RW discs cannot be played back.

/4 inches or 31/8

About discs (continued)

Disc structure

DVD VIDEO

A DVD VIDEO consists of “titles” and each title may be divided into “chapters”.

Title 1 Title 2

Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 1 Chapter 2

DVD AUDIO

A DVD AUDIO consists of “groups” and each group may be divided into “tracks”. Some discs include a “bonus group” that requires a password for playing (A page 27).

Group 1 Group 2

Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 1 Track 2

VCD/SVCD/CD

VCD, SVCD and CD consist of “tracks”. In general, each track has its own track number. (On some discs, each track may also be further divided by indexes.)

Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 Track 5

MP3 [JPEG] discs

On an MP3 [JPEG] disc, each still picture (material) is recorded as a track [file]. Tracks [Files] are usually grouped into a folder. Folders can also include other folders, creating hierarchical folder layers.

This unit simplifies the hierarchical construction of a disc and manages folders by “groups”.

Group 1 Group 2

Track 1

[File 1]

This product can recognize up to 1000 tracks [files] in a disc. Also, the product can recognize up to 150 tracks [files] per group and up to 99 groups in a disc. Since the unit ignores the tracks [files] whose numbers are exceeding 150 and the groups whose numbers are exceeding 99, they cannot be played back.

• If there is any type of files other than MP3 [JPEG] files in a folder, those files are also counted in the total file number.

Track 2

[File 2]

Group 3 Group 4 Group 5

Description of parts

The numbers represent the page numbers.

Front panel

Introduction

Play/Pause:12, 14

32 34

11,12

STANDBY/ON

Open/Close

Headphones

* Connect a pair of headphones (commercially available) with a stereo mini plug. If the headphones are

connected, the speakers and subwoofer will not produce any sound.

: 12

jack*

PHONES

14 14 14

Look at “Display window” below.

Remote control sensor: 6

VOLUME control: 16

Disc tray: 12

Display window

17, 22 20 35

Upper display

section: 13

17, 22

Lower display

section: 13

32 32 34 27 27

Rear panel

12 12 12

Region Code Number: 3

10 10 36 11 8 8

38 13

Using the remote control

The numbers represent the page numbers.

15, 17

14, 32

15 14 19

19, 28

28 24

29 13 26 27 25 20 32 26 34

33, 34

32 35

One touch replay: 15

Remote control mode selector: 7

14, 32

14 19

19, 28

21 24

Number buttons: 7, 15

22 26

Putting the batteries in the remote control

Batteries (2)

If the range or effectiveness of the remote control decreases, replace the batteries. Use two R6P (SUM-3)/AA(15F) type dry-cell batteries.

CAUTION

•Do

not use a used battery and a new battery

together.

• Do not use different types of batteries at the same time.

• Take out the batteries if the remote control is not to be used for a long time. Otherwise it may cause a leakage.

Remote control operation

When operating the remote control, point it towards the front panel of the main unit. If the remote control is operated from a direction that is extremely oblique or when there is an obstacle in the way, signals may not be transmitted.

If the remote control sensor is exposed to a strong light such as direct sunlight, correct operation may not be carried out.

Introduction

Getting started

This page is for when operating your TV using the remote control of this product.

Operating the TV using the remote control

4 Press number buttons (1-9, 0).

Examples:

For a Hitachi TV: Press 1, then 0. For a Toshiba TV: Press 0, then 8.

If there are more than one manufacturer’s codes, try them in turn and select the one that causes the product to work properly.

Manufacturer Code Manufacturer Code

JVC 01 Samsung 12

Hitachi 10 Sanyo 13

Magnavox 02 Sharp 06

Mitsubishi 03 Sony 07

Panasonic 04, 11 Toshiba 08

RCA 05 Zenith 09

NOTE

Manufacturer’s codes may be changed without notice. You may not be able to operate a TV produced by the manufacturer shown above.

5 Release F TV.

For TV operation

Number buttons

Setting the manufacturer's code

1 Slide the remote control mode

selector to the TV side.

2 Keep pressing down F TV.

NOTE

Keep pressing down F TV until Step 4 is complete.

3 Press ENTER and release.

Operate the remote control by pointing it towards the TV.

Turn ON/OFF the power.

Change channels.

Adjust volume.

100+

Alternates between the previously selected channel and the current channel.

Switch TV and video input.

*1 Make sure to slide the remote control mode

selector to the TV side in advance.

Select channels.

NOTE

When the batteries are replaced, perform the manufacturer's code setting again.

Connecting up

–

Do not turn on the power until the connection is complete

Connecting antennas

–

Connection

Connecting AM loop antenna (supplied)

1 Set up the AM loop antenna.

2 Connect antenna cords.

Main unit

(rear panel)

Black White

How to insert antenna cords

Connect two antenna cords as described above.

If the antenna cord is covered with vinyl on the tip, twist and pull the vinyl off and remove.

Connecting FM antenna (supplied)

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FM antenna

Main unit

(rear panel)

Put the antenna up straight in the direction where the best radio reception can be obtained, and fix by using tape.

7 When good radio reception cannot be

obtained with the supplied antenna or when using a communal antenna

3 Turn the AM loop antenna to the direction of the

best radio reception. Locate the AM loop antenna as far away from the main unit as possible.

• Do not locate the AM loop antenna on a metallic table or close to a TV, personal computer, etc. Otherwise it may result in bad radio reception.

7 When good radio reception cannot be

obtained with the supplied AM loop antenna

Electric wire: 3 - 5 m (9 feet 10 inches - 16 feet 5 inches) (commercially available)

Electric wire

Twist

AM loop antenna

Main unit

(rear panel)

Put up an electric wire extending horizontally, preferably at a high place such as above a window or outdoors.

Connect the AM loop antenna cords together.

Communal antenna terminal

Outdoor FM antenna (commercially available)

Coaxial cable (commercially available)

Main unit

(rear panel)

Antenna cord (sold separately)

Converter (sold separately: compatible with 300C/ 75C)

Depending on the radio reception conditions, an FM feeder antenna (sold separately: compatible with 300C) can be used. In the case, a converter (sold separately) is required.

For details of connecting a separately sold antenna, refer to the user guide for the antenna or converter.

When positioning the antenna, listen to an actual radio program (refer to “Listening to a radio broadcast” on page 32).

Connecting up Connection

Getting started

Connecting speakers

There is no difference between the left and right speakers.

Speaker

Speaker terminal

cord

Speaker cord

Without

black line

With black

line

Right speaker

(supplied)

(rear panel)

Main unit

(rear panel)

Speaker cord (supplied)

Without black line

Left speaker

(rear panel)

CAUTION

• DO NOT connect more than one speaker to one speaker terminal.

• The speakers of this product are magnetically shielded, but color irregularities may occur on the TV depending on how the speakers are installed. Keep in mind the following.

1. Turn off the main power of your TV before

installing the speakers. Wait for about 30 minutes before turning on the TV again.

2. If color irregularity occurs in pictures , keep a

distance of more than 10 cm (3 between the TV and the speakers.

The EX-A1 and EX-P1 speakers employ natural wood for the diaphragm in order to reproduce the original sound faithfully (the EX-A1 speakers also employ natural wood for the cabinet). The appearance will therefore be different for

each unit.

/16 inches)

With black line

Speaker terminal

NOTE

• Impedance of speaker that can be connected to the main unit is within a range of 4

• In order to have a sufficient cooling effect, leave a space of more than 1 cm ( main unit and the speakers or other objects.

• If the speaker cabinet gets dirty, wipe it with the supplied cloth (EX-P1 only).

Speaker cord

Speaker cover can be detached.

/8 inches) between the

Speaker cover

to 16C.

Connecting up Connection

(continued) – Do not turn on the power until the connection is complete –

Connecting other devices

This page is for when connecting the main unit with other devices.

Connecting subwoofer

With an amplifier-built in subwoofer (sold separately), you can enjoy a more dynamic bass sound. Refer to the manual of the subwoofer for details.

Amplifier-built-in subwoofer (sold separately)

Audio cord (sold separately) (If an audio cord comes with the amplifier-built-in subwoofer, you can use the cord.)

Main unit

When you want to hear sound from the subwoofer, press

S.WFR OUT

“SUB WFR ON” (Sub Woofer ON) on the display window on the main unit. Each time you press the button, the display toggles between “ON” and “OFF”.

NOTE

When "SUB WFR ON" is selected, bass sound from the left and right speakers will be automatically lowered and the bass sound will be emitted mainly from the subwoofer.

on the remote control to display

Connecting with other audio device

Output

Audio cord (sold separately)

Input

Main unit

Other audio device

Connecting with a digital device

Input

Output

Main unit

CAUTION

• For details of signals to be output, refer to page

30.

• If connecting the main unit with equipment with the function of a Dolby Digital decoder, the setting in “D. RANGE COMPRESSION” of “AUDIO” (

page 30) will be invalid regarding sound from

the digital audio output of the main unit.

Digital device (MD recorder etc.)

To digital input terminal

Optical digital cord (sold separately)

Connecting up Connection

Getting started

Connecting with TV

CAUTION

Connect the main unit directly with a TV (or a monitor) without routing through a VCR. Otherwise it may cause picture distortion while playing.

Also, when connecting the main unit to a TV with a VCR built in, there may be picture distortion while playing.

Supplied composite video cord

Main unit

Connecting directly

Main unit

TV (or monitor)

When a clearer picture is desired

You can enjoy pictures of better quality using the following cord instead of the supplied video cord.

Connecting by using the S-Video cord

S-Video cord (sold separately)

Main unit

Connecting by using the component video cord

You can enjoy better quality pictures than when using the S-Video cord.

Component video cord (sold separately)

Main unit

CAUTION

Use one of either the S-Video cord or the component video cord. If both cords are used, pictures may not be played properly.

NOTE

• In order to enjoy pictures with Progressive mode (

page 26), the TV is required to have Progressive

video input.

• If the component video input jacks of your TV are BNC type, use a plug adapter (not supplied) to convert the plugs.

Connecting the power cord

AC outlet

Supplied power cord

• Connect the power cord after all other connections are complete.

• The STANDBY lamp (on the front panel) will be lit.

Main unit

Playing discs

Playback

(Refer to page 16 for playing MP3 and JPEG.)

A page 5

Press 0 OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray to load a disc.

Press 3 (play).

The disc tray will close and playback will start.

• The power will be turned on when any of ,

, or on the main unit and ,

, or on the remote control is

pressed while the power is off.

If any button other than or is pressed, the source will also be changed (if there is a disc loaded, playback will start).

Place a disc with the label side facing up.

• Place an 8 cm (31/8 inches)

disc in to the hollow part in the cen

ter.

Press F AUDIO.

• The power will be turned on and the STANDBY lamp will go off.

• Press F AUDIO again to turn off the power.

NOTE

• A menu screen may be displayed after starting playback of a DVD. In this case, select a desired item to playback by using the following buttons on the remote control.

• Select a desired item using and

press .

• Select a desired item using the number buttons.

• Depending on the disc, actual operation may be different from the description.

NOW READING REGION CODE

ERROR! NO DISC OPEN CLOSE CANNOT PLAY THIS

DISC

Screens displayed on the TV when the power is turned ON.

The following messages appear depending on the status of the system. (When FM/AM or AUX is selected as a source, the messages do not appear.)

Appears when the system is reading the disc information. Wait for a while. Appears when the Region Code of the DVD does not match the code the

system supports. (A page 3) Appears when no disc is loaded. Appears when opening the disc tray. Appears when closing the disc tray.

Appears when trying to play back an unplayable disc.

Display window during disc playback

Basic operations

Example: When an MP3 disc is played

Elapsed playing time

Track number

Example: When a JPEG disc is played

Group number

File number

Example:

When a DVD VIDEO or DVD AUDIO is played

Elapsed playing time

Chapter/Track number

If “BONUS” or “B.S.P.” is displayed during a DVD AUDIO playback, refer to page 27.

Example:

When a SVCD or VCD is played

Track number

• PBC (Play Back Control): A signal recorded in a VCD (version 2.0) for controlling playback. It is possible to enjoy interactive software or software with a search function using a menu screen recorded in a PBC compatible VCD. To play a disc with the PBC function OFF, carry out the following operations.

• Designate the track number using the number

buttons while the disc is stopped.

• Designate the track number using 4 or ¢

while the disc is stopped, and then press 3 (play).

• Press RETURN to go back to the upper layer during the PBC playback of a VCD or SVCD.

Example: When a CD is played

Elapsed playing time

Track number

To switch the display

Press UPPER or LOWER. Each time you press the button, the display will be alternated.

Display examples

DVD VIDEO

UPPER:

LOWER:

DVD AUDIO

UPPER:

LOWER:

VCD/SVCD UPPER:

LOWER:

CD UPPER:

LOWER:

MP3 disc UPPER:

LOWER:

JPEG disc UPPER:

LOWER:

NOTE

Abbreviations

0:00:03

Elapsed playing time

03 Chapter number

0:00:03

Elapsed playing time

Track number G1 Group number

0:00:03

Elapsed playing time

(PBC and Track number appear only

PBC 2

when PBC function is played)

02 Track number VCD

0:00:03

Elapsed playing time

02 Track number CD

0:00:03

Elapsed playing time

G1 Group number MP3 03 Track number

G1 F3 (Group number and File number)

JPG

T1 C3 (Title and Chapter number)

No display

T1 Title number

G1 T3 (Group and Track number)

No display

G1 T3 Track numbe

No display

G: Group T: Title (DVD VIDEO) Track (DVD AUDIO and MP3) C: Chapter F: File

DVD

No display

Playing discs (continued)

3 (Play button)

Cursor (5 // )

Designate the chapter number or track number to play during playback.

Refer to “How to use the number buttons” on page

15.

To stop playback

Press 7 during playback.

To pause playback

Press 8 during playback.

To resume normal playback, press 3 (play).

• Press 8 to pause during JPEG disc slide-show.

Press

• It is not possible to pause by pressing 3 /8 on

the main unit during JPEG disc slide-show.

(play) to start playback from the next file.

Select what you want to play by using the number buttons

NOTE

• Set the remote control mode selector to AUDIO before using the number buttons.

• For a VCD or SVCD, this operation can be carried out when the disc is stopped, or during playback without the PBC function.

• For a DVD AUDIO, CD, MP3 or JPEG, this operation can also be carried out when the disc is stopped.

• This operation may not be carried out for some discs.

Number buttons

To advance picture frame-by-frame

Press 8 during pause.

Each time you press the button, picture will be advanced frame-by-frame.

Fast reverse/Fast forward search

There are two methods.

• Press 1 or ¡ during playback.

Each time you press the button, the speed increases ( ×2, ×5, ×10, ×20, ×60). To restore the normal speed, press 3 (play).

• Hold down 4 or ¢ .

Fast reverse/Fast forward search can be carried out only while the button is pressed ( ×5 ×20).

NOTE

• Fast reverse/Fast forward search cannot be carried out for MP3 and JPEG.

• For a DVD VIDEO, SVCD or VCD, no sound comes out during fast reverse/fast forward search.

• For a CD or DVD AUDIO, sound is intermittent during fast reverse/fast forward search.

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Basic operations

Playing back from a position 10 seconds before (One Touch Replay)

Press during playback.

NOTE

• This operation may not be carried out for some discs.

• It is not possible to go back to the immediately previous title.

Slow Motion Playback

Press SLOW or SLOW during pause.

• Each time you press the button, the speed increases.

• Press 8 resume normal playback.

NOTE

• No sound will be produced.

• The picture motion in the reverse direction may not be smooth.

• For a VCD or SVCD, Slow Motion Playback can be carried out in the forward direction only.

to pause playback, and press

3 (play)

Skip to the beginning of the selection

Press 4 or ¢ during playback*.

• Each time you press the button, the previous or next beginning of chapter/track/file to the current position will be skipped to.

•Press 4 the chapter or track currently being played (except for JPEG).

•Press GROUP/TITLE or to select the title or group.

• During playback of a JPEG disc, press ¢ cursor / to play the next file, or press 4 cursor5 to play the previous file.

NOTE

* For a VCD or SVCD, this operation can be carried out

during playback without the PBC function.

• Except for a DVD VIDEO, this operation can also be carried out while the disc is stopped.

• This operation may not be carried out for some discs.

once to skip back to the beginning of

How to use the number buttons

Examples:

5: 20:

15: 25:

Guide icons displayed on the TV screen (On-screen guide)

: Play

: Pause

: Fast reverse/Fast forward search

: Slow Motion Playback (reverse/

forward directions)

: Containing multi-angle views (A page 24)

: Containing multi-audio languages (A page 24)

: Containing multi-subtitle languages (A page 24)

: The disc cannot accept the operation you

have attempted.

Playing discs (continued)

)

To change the brightness of the display window (DIMMER)

Press DIMMER repeatedly.

• The modified brightness will be stored even after the power is turned off.

The items below can be carried out for all sources.

Adjusting the volume

Press AUDIO VOL +/–.

Playing MP3 and JPEG discs

NOTE

The volume can be adjusted by turning the VOLUME control on the main unit.

Adjusting sound quality

Bass: Press BASS +/–. Treble: Press TREBLE +/–.

Turning off the sound temporarily (MUTING)

Press MUTING.

• No sound will come out from the speakers, headphones and the subwoofer.

• Press MUTING again to restore the sound. When the power is tuned off once and turned on again, the sound will be restored.

3 (Play button)

Cursor (5 // /2 /3 /ENTER

Number buttons

NOTE

Set the remote control mode selector to AUDIO before using the number buttons.

Advanced operations

Playback

Display of an MP3 disc is described here as an example. For a JPEG disc, read “track” as “file”.

NOTE

When playing a disc containing both MP3 and JPEG files, set one of them to be played (

page 29).

1 Load a disc.

Elapsed time of the track currently being

TV screen

Selected group

played (MP3 only).

Group list

Time : 00:03:08

Track:

Track list (Tracks included in the selected group)

Selected track

Repeat playback

1 Press REPEAT while the disc is

stopped.

Each time you press the button, the Repeat type will be alternated.

Display on the display

Repeat types

Repeats the current

Repeats the current track (only for MP3).

track (only for MP3). Repeats the current

Repeats the current group.

group. Repeats the entire

Repeats the entire disc.

disc. Cancels repeat.

Cancels repeat.

Repeats the current track

Repeats the current track during a Program or

during a Program or Random Playback (only

Random Playback (only for MP3).

for MP3).

Repeats all programmed

Repeats all programmed tracks or the all tracks for

tracks or the all tracks for Random play (only for

Random play (only for MP3).

MP3).

represents blinking.

Display on the TV screen

REPEAT TRACK

REPEAT GROUP

REPEAT ALL

No display

REPEAT STEP

REPEAT ALL

Display on the display

window on the main unit

ALL

No display

ALL

2 Press 3 (play).

NOTE

2 Press cursor 5 // to select a

group.

• The Repeat types can be changed during playback.

• The Repeat mode will be automatically cancelled if there is a file that cannot be played (

page 3).

3 Press cursor 3 to move to the

track list.

• Press cursor 2 to go back to the group list.

4 Press cursor 5 // to select a

track.

5 Press 3 (play) or ENTER.

NOTE

• GROUP/TITLE can also be used in Step 2.

• The number buttons can also be used in Step 4. In this case, Steps 3 and 5 are not needed. (For how to use the number buttons, refer to page 15).

• 4 or ¢ can also be used in Step 4. In this case, Step 3 is not needed.

Slide-Show Playback

• In Step 5, for a JPEG disc, when 3 (play) is pressed, files will be continuously played from the selected

file (Slide-Show Playback), and when ENTER is pressed, only a selected file will be played.

• Display time for a file in Slide-Show Playback is about 3 seconds.

• When all files are played through, the playback will be automatically stopped.

Resume Playback

When playback is stopped in the middle, playback can be started from the stopped scene. This is called Resume function.

3 (Play button)

How to suspend playback

Perform any of the following operations during playback.

Press 7 once.*

Press F AUDIO to turn off the power.

Change the source to FM/AM or AUX.*

* Even if the power is turned off by pressing

F AUDIO after this, the position where playback has been stopped will be stored.

To start playback from the stored position

Press 3 (play).

NOTE

• This function does not work in Program Playback or Random Playback.

• The position where playback starts again may be a little different from the stopped position.

• When a disc menu is displayed, the Resume function may not work.

• The audio language, the subtitle language and the angle at that time are stored as well as the stopped position.

• The stored position will be cleared if the disc tray is opened. Further, if “RESUME” will be displayed. If 7 is pressed at this time, “RESUME OFF” will be displayed and the stored information will be cleared.

• At the time of purchase, Resume is set to ON. Resume can be set to OFF (

7 is pressed during playback,

page 30).

Select the scene to be played

Advanced operations

out only when the PBC function is off.

• This operation cannot be carried out for a disc without a menu screen.

• Playback may start for some discs without pressing ENTER.

Designate the time (Time search)

Cursor (5 // /2 /3 ) /ENTER

Number buttons

NOTE

Set the remote control mode selector to AUDIO before using the number buttons.

Select from the menu

1 Press MENU or TOP MENU

while the disc is stopped or

during playback

• The disc menu screen will be displayed.

•Only TOP MENU can be used for DVD AUDIOs.

2 Press cursor 5 // /2 /3 (only for

a DVD VIDEO or DVD AUDIO) or the number buttons to select the scene to be played.

• Refer to “How to use the number buttons” (A page 15).

• When the menu screen has a couple of pages, press 4 page (only for a VCD and SVCD).

or ¢ to change the

1 Press ON SCREEN twice during

playback*2.

The menu bar will be displayed (A page 28).

2 Press cursor2 /3 to select . 3 Press ENTER. 4 Input the time

number buttons (1-9, 0).

Example: When you want to play a DVD

• If you input wrong numbers, press cursor2

to delete the numbers and re-input.

using the

VIDEO from the position of (0 hour) 23 minutes 45 seconds, press the buttons in the order:

“minutes” and “seconds” can be omitted.

5 Press ENTER.

To delete the menu bar, press ON SCREEN.

NOTE

• This function does not work for a DVD VIDEO with no time information recorded.

• This function does not work during Program or Random Playback.

For a CD, this operation can always be carried out, while, for a VCD and a SVCD, the operation can be carried out when the disc is stopped or during playback without the PBC function.

Time search for a DVD VIDEO is from the beginning of the title, for a DVD AUDIO from the beginning of the track being played. Time search for a VCD, a SVCD and a CD is as follows:

• When the disc is stopped, time search is from the

beginning of the disc.

• When the disc is being played, time search is

within the track currently being played.

3 Press ENTER.

NOTE

*1For a VCD and SVCD, this operation can be carried

Program Playback/Random Playback

Play the disc in the desired order (Program Playback)

It is possible to program a maximum of 99 tracks or chapters. The same track or chapter can be programmed more than once.

1 While the disc is stopped, press

PLAY MODE repeatedly to display “PRGM” on the display window on the main unit.

“PRGM” is an abbreviation for PROGRAM.

Example: For DVD VIDEO

3 (Play button)

TV screen

Program screen

Number buttons

2 Create a program following the

description on the TV screen.

Refer to “How to use the number buttons” (A page 15).

• The input content varies depending on the disc type.

• DVD VIDEO: Titles and chapters

• VCD, SVCD, CD: Tracks

• DVD AUDIO, MP3: Groups and tracks

• To select a DVD AUDIO bonus group, carry out the operations of “Playing the Bonus Group” on page 27 in advance to erase the display “BONUS”.

• If the number of tracks or chapters input is greater than 99, “FULL” will be displayed.

• In the case of a CD, SVCD or VCD, when the total playback time reaches 9 hours 59 minutes 59 seconds, “--:--” will be displayed on the display window ( continue programming).

It is possible to

NOTE

Set the remote control mode selector to AUDIO before using the number buttons.

To program on the display window on the main unit, operate as follows.

(1) Select a group/title using the number

buttons. Display example of the upper display window: T2 C--

(2) Designate a track/chapter number using the

number buttons. Display example of the upper display window: T2 C3

• Refer to “How to use the number buttons” (A page 15).

• The program number will be displayed on the lower display window (Example: “P2”).

(3) Repeat the above operations (1) and (2) to

complete the program. Then, advance to Step 3.

NOTE

(Only for a DVD VIDEO, a DVD AUDIO or an MP3) If you press ENTER instead of designating a track/ chapter number, “ALL” is displayed and all of the tracks/chapters included in the selected group/title are programmed.

3 Press 3 (play).

• To resume normal playback, press PLAY MODE repeatedly to display “NORMAL” on

the display window on the main unit while the disc is stopped. The program content will not be erased.

• The following operations erase the program content.

• Hold down CANCEL until “CLEAR!”

appears on the display window with the program preference screen displayed (if CANCEL is pressed and released quickly, programs will be erased one by one).

• Open the disc tray

• Turn off the power

Advanced operations

Playing the disc in a random order (Random Playback)

1 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly

to display “RANDOM” on the display window on the main unit while the disc is stopped.

• “RANDOM” will also be displayed on the TV screen.

2 Press 3 (play).

• The same chapter or track will not be played twice.

• To resume normal playback, press PLAY MODE repeatedly to display “NORMAL” on the display window on the main unit while the disc is stopped.

• Random Playback will also be cancelled by carrying out the following operations.

• Open the disc tray

• Turn off the power

• The previous track will not be returned to even if 4 Random Playback (the beginning of the current chapter or track will be returned to).

is pressed repeatedly during

Repeat Playback

Refer to page 17 for Repeat Playback of MP3 and JPEG files.

Cursor (5 // /2 /3 ) /ENTER

For CD/VCD/SVCD

Repeat types

Repeats the current

track

Repeats all tracks

Cancels repeat

Display on the TV

screen

TRACK

ALL

OFF

Display on the

main unit

ALL

No display

NOTE

• For a DVD AUDIO and CD, this operation can always be carried out, while, for a VCD and SVCD, the operation can be carried out when the disc is stopped or during playback without the PBC function.

• It is possible to set Repeat on the menu bar. For how to operate, refer to “Playing the designated part repeatedly (A-B Repeat Playback)”(

page 23).

• The abbreviations displayed on the main unit are as follows.

TRK : Track CHP : Chapter TI. : Title GR. : Group

• For a DVD VIDEO and DVD AUDIO, if the source is switched to FM/AM or AUX, the Repeat mode will be cancelled.

Playing the title/chapter/ group/track/all tracks repeatedly (REPEAT)

1 Press REPEAT during playback.

Each time you press the button, the Repeat type will be alternated.

Example:

TV screen

CHAP

For DVD VIDEO

Repeat types

Repeats the current

chapter

Repeats the current

title

Cancels repeat

For DVD AUDIO

Repeat types

Repeats the current

track

Repeats the current

group

Cancels repeat

represents blinking.

Display window on the main unit

Display on the

main unit

ALL

No display

Display on the

main unit

ALL

No display

Display on the TV

screen

CHAP.

TITLE

OFF

Display on the TV

screen

TRACK

GROUP

OFF

Repeat Playback during Program or Random Playback

Repeat types

Repeats the current

chapter or track

Repeats all

programmed tracks

or all the tracks in

Random Playback

Cancels repeat

Display on the TV

screen

STEP

or REPEAT STEP

ALL

REPEAT ALL

OFF or

No display

Display on the

main unit

ALL

No display

Playing the designated part repeatedly (A-B Repeat Playback)

1 Press ON SCREEN twice during

playback.

The menu bar (A page 28) will be displayed.

2 Press cursor2 /3 to select

OFF

3 Press ENTER. 4 Press cursor5 // to display

OFF

A B

Other Repeat modes can be selected here. For other Repeat modes, refer to “Playing the title/chapter/group/track/all tracks repeatedly (REPEAT)” (A page 22).

Advanced operations

5 Press ENTER at the start point

of the part to be repeated (designating A point).

• The icon on the menu bar will be .

A-

6 Press ENTER at the end point of

the part to be repeated (designating B point).

• The icon on the menu bar will be . will appear blinking on the display

window on the main unit and the part between A and B points will be played repeatedly.

• A-B Repeat Playback will be cancelled by

carrying out the following operations.

• Press 7 .

• Select and press ENTER twice.

NOTE

A-B Repeat Playback is possible only within the same title or track. A-B Repeat Playback cannot be carried out during PBC playback, Program Playback, Random Playback and Repeat Playback.

A-B

Other convenient functions

Cursor (5 // /2 /3 ) /ENTER

Selecting the subtitles

Selecting the audio language

1 Press AUDIO during playback of

a disc containing several audio languages.

Example:

• Each time you press the button, the audio language will be alternated. Also, the audio language can be changed by pressing cursor5 //.

• For a language code such as “AA”, refer to “Language codes” (A page 38).

• “ST”, “L” and “R” displayed when playing a VCD or SVCD respectively represent “Stereo”, “left sound” and “right sound”.

TV screen

(only for moving image)

Press SUBTITLE during

playback of a disc containing subtitles in several languages.

Example:

• Each time you press the button, the subtitle will be alternated between ON/OFF.

TV screen

2 Press cursor5 // to select a

subtitle language.

• For a language code such as “AA”, refer to “Language codes” (A page 38).

• The manner of displaying subtitle languages may be different depending on the disc.

3 Wait for a few seconds or press

ENTER.

NOTE

• It is possible to operate by using the menu bar (

page 28).

• For a SVCD, each time you press SUBTITLE in Step 1 , the subtitle type and ON/OFF will be alternated.

2 Wait for a few seconds or press

ENTER.

NOTE

It is possible to operate by using the menu bar (

page 28).

Selecting a view angle

(only for moving image)

1 Press ANGLE during playback

of a scene containing multi-view angles.

Example:

• Each time you press the button, the angle will be alternated. Also, the angle can be changed by pressing cursor5 //.

TV screen

2 Wait for a few seconds or press

ENTER.

NOTE

It is possible to operate by using the menu bar (Apage 28).

Advanced operations

Enlarging the picture (ZOOM)

(only for moving image)

1 Press ZOOM during playback or

while paused.

• Each time you press the button, the picture magnification will be changed.

• (For a JPEG) You cannot change the picture magnification during slide-show playback.

2 Select the portion you want to

see by using cursor 5 // /2 /3.

• To resume normal playback, select “OFF” in Step 1.

Adjusting the picture quality (VFP)

3 Press cursor5 // to select an

item to be adjusted.

4 Press ENTER.

Example:

GAMMA

TV screen

5 Press cursor5 // to change the

value.

6 Press ENTER.

To adjust other items, go back to Step 3.

7 Press VFP.

NOTE

• If no operation is made for several seconds during the procedure, the settings made so far will be automatically stored.

• “VFP” is an abbreviation of “Video Fine Processor”.

1 Press VFP during playback or

while paused.

“VFP SET” will appear on the display window on the main unit and the current setting will be displayed on the TV screen.

• Gamma: Controls brightness of neutral tints while maintaining brightness of dark and bright portions.

• Sharpness: Controls screen sharpness.

2 Press cursor2 /3 to select VFP

mode.

• It is recommended to select “NORMAL” usually, or “CINEMA” in a dark room. When either “NORMAL” or “CINEMA” is selected, go to Step 7.

• When either “USER 1” or “USER 2” is selected, the adjustment can be carried out in detail in the operations after Step 3.

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JVC EX-A1, EX-P1 User Manual

INSTRUCTIONS

Warnings, cautions and others

Table of contents

Special cautions

About discs

Description of parts

Using the remote control

Playing discs

Playing MP3 and JPEG discs

Resume Playback

Select the scene to be played

Program Playback/Random Playback

Repeat Playback

Other convenient functions