JVC JX-S333-J User Manual

POWER

DUBBING LOCK

(MONITOR SELECT)

1

2

3

4

LINK

SOURCE SELECT

STANDBY/ON

1

2

3

4

SOURCE SELECT

DUBBING

LOCK

(M

ONITOR SELECT)

LINK

AV SELECTOR

SELECTEUR AV SELECTOR AV

JX-S333

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FRANÇAIS

ESPAÑOL

INTRODUCTION

BASIC OPERATION

ADVANCED

OPERATION

INSTRUCTIONS

MANUEL D’INSTRUCTIONS

MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES

For Customer Use:

Enter below the Serial No. which is located on the rear or bottom of cabinet. Retain this information for future reference.

OTHERS

Model No. JX-S333

Serial No.

LNT0042-001A

Safety Information

FCC INFORMATION

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference. (2) This device must accept any interference received,

including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply

with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, it may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment dose cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

CAUTION —Changes or modifications not approved by JVC

could void user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Contact

Address: JVC AMERICAS CORP.,

1700 VALLEY ROAD, WAYNE, N.J. 07470

Telephone: (973) 315-5000

Thank you for purchasing this JVC product. Before you begin operating this unit, please read the instructions carefully to be sure you get the best possible performance. If you have any questions, consult your JVC dealer.

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.

* It may be unlawful to record or play back copyrighted material

without the consent of the copyright owner.

INFORMATION (for CANADA)

This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-causing Equipment Regulations.

RENSEIGNEMENT (Pour CANADA)

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Réglement sur le matérier brouilleur du Canada.

IMPORTANT

1. Installation

•

Select a place which is level, dry and neither too hot nor too cold (between -5° C and 40° C/23° F and 104° F).

•

Keep away from direct sunlight.

•

Do not put it too close to a heater.

2. Power cord

•

Do not handle the power cord with wet hands!

•

Do not bend the power cord sharply.

•

When unplugging the power cord, do not pull on the cord, Hold the plug itself and remove it from the AC outlet.

3. Malfunctions, etc.

•

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.

•

Do not allow water to get inside.

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Major Features

TV monitor

VCR

DBS tuner

AV receiver

Projector

DVD recorder

DVD player

• Video signal converter (S-video to component video signals) is incorporated.

•Various input/output connectors—four input connectors (S-video/component video), two output connectors (S-video), and one monitor output (S-video/component video) give you the centralized management of your home theater system.

•A dubbing lock function permits the monitoring of a source while dubbing another source.

• Signal transmission with little signal deterioration for high picture quality. (The component video circuitry is compatible with 30 MHz.)

•Automatic Power On/Off, linked with incoming S-video signals from the playback components.

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System Configuration Example

POWER

The AV Selector Expands the

Dimensions of the AV World.

The AV Selector Expands the

Dimensions of the AV World.

Recording components

VCRs

(S-VHS/VHS)

DVD recorder

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DVD player DBS tuner

Playback components

TV monitor

INTRODUCTION

AV receiver

Projector

BASIC OPERATION

ADVANCED

OPERATION

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Connectors, Controls and Indicators

ST

AND

BY/ON

1

2

3

4

DU

B

BIN

G LOC

K

L

IN

K

SOUR

CE SELECT

(MONITOR SELECT)

1

2

3

4

DUBBING LOCK

LINK

SOURCE SELECT

STANDBY/ON

(MONITOR SELECT)

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Front View

STANDBY/ON button

1

Press to turn the power ON or OFF (in standby mode).

STANDBY/ON indicator

2

This indicator lights in green when the power is ON, while it lights in red when the power is OFF (in standby mode).

If the power has been switched OFF to the Standby mode and then ON again, it can be operated using the same settings as when the power was switched OFF.

Remote sensor window

3

Aim at this when operating from the remote control unit.

SOURCE SELECT buttons (

4

p. 11, 13, 15, 17)

☞

Press to select an input component.

SOURCE SELECT indicators

5

(☞ p. 11, 13, 15, 17) The indicator of the input component selected by the SOURCE SELECT button lights in red.

DUBBING LOCK button/indicator (

6

(MONITOR SELECT)

p. 15, 17)

☞

Press to fix the output signals through the OUTPUT 1 and 2 connectors. This can prevent accidental or erroneous

operation during dubbing. The indicator lights in red when DUBBING LOCK is activated.

• When one of the SOURCE SELECT buttons is pressed while DUBBING LOCK is activated, only the video/audio output through the MONITOR OUT is changed, but the video/audio output through the OUTPUT 1 and 2 connectors remains unchanged so that you can keep dubbing the signals through these connectors.

LINK button/indicator (

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☞

p. 20) Press to turn the LINK function ON or OFF. When this function is ON, the indicator lights in red. The unit power automatically turns on or off by detecting the incoming S-video signals from the playback components.

This function is only available with the playback components equipped with Svideo output connectors.

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Rear view

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INPUT connectors (INPUT 1, 2, 3, 4)

1

Equipped with S-VIDEO/component video (Y, Cb/Pb, Cr/ Pr)/AUDIO. Connect to the output connectors of the playback components (up to four components).

Incoming S-video signals can be converted and emitted through the component video output of the MONITOR OUT connectors.

OUTPUT connectors (OUTPUT 1, 2)

2

Equipped with S-VIDEO/AUDIO. Connect to the input connectors of the recording component (up to two components).

Video input/output signals

Video signals incoming from the INPUT connectors are emitted through the MONITOR OUT connectors as follows.

• Incoming S-video signals are emitted through both S-VIDEO jacks and the component video jacks.

• Incoming component signals are only emitted through the component video jacks.

MONITOR OUT connectors

3

Equipped with S-VIDEO/component video (Y, Cb/Pb, Cr/ Pr)/AUDIO. Connect to the input connectors of the TV monitor.

S-video signals through the input connectors are converted and emitted through component video output of the MONITOR OUT connectors.

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BASIC OPERATION

ADVANCED

OPERATION

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Component

S-Video

Component

S-Video

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Connectors Controls, and Indicators (Remote Control Unit)

POWER

DUBBING LOCK

(MONITOR SELECT)

1

2

3

4

LINK

SOURCE

SELECT

43

1

2

Remote Control Unit

1 POWER button

Press to turn the power ON or OFF (in standby mode).

SOURCE SELECT buttons (

2

Press to select an input component.

DUBBING LOCK button (

3

(MONITOR SELECT)

Press to fix the output signals through the OUTPUT 1 and 2 connectors. This can prevent accidental or erroneous

operation during dubbing. The DUBBING LOCK indicator on the main unit lights in red when DUBBING LOCK is activated.

• When one of the SOURCE SELECT buttons is pressed while DUBBING LOCK is activated, only the video/audio output through the MONITOR OUT is changed, but the video/audio output through the OUTPUT 1 and 2 connectors remains unchanged so that you can keep dubbing the signals through these connectors.

p. 11, 13, 15, 17)

☞

p. 15, 17)

☞

LINK button (

4

Press to turn the LINK function ON or OFF. When this function is ON, the LINK indicator on the main unit lights in red. The unit power automatically turns on or off by detecting the incoming S-video signals from the playback components.

p. 20)

☞

This function is only available with the playback components equipped with SVIDEO output connectors.

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POWER

DUBBING LOCK

(MONITOR SELECT)

1

2

3

4

LINK

SOURCE SELECT

S

T

A

N

D

B

Y

/O

N

1

2

3

4

DUBBING LOCK

LINK

SOURCE SELECT

(MONITOR SELECT)

Using the Remote Control Unit

Battery Installation

Press the tab to remove the cover of the battery compartment.

Notes:

Misuse of batteries could result in leakage. This could cause a fire or explosion. To prevent this, pay special attention to the following points:

Battery Precautions

1. Be sure to insert the batteries with correct positive “+” and negative “-” polarities.

2. Do not heat, disassemble or short-circuit batteries and never dispose of batteries by throwing them in a fire.

3. Do not use new and old batteries together.

• Also read the caution displayed on the battery when in use. *The provided batteries are for checking operation only.

Insert two “AA”(R6, UM-3) dry-cell batteries.

Replace the cover.

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Transmitted beam effective area

AV selector

Remote sensor window

Approx. 60˚

Within 5 m

Notes:

• If the remote controllable distance between the remote and main unit decreases, the batteries are depleted and should be replaced with new ones — (“AA”-size (R6/UM-3) batteries.

• JVC uses two types of the remote control signal code for operating the AV selector—A and B. This remote control unit can transmit B code signals.

INTRODUCTION

BASIC OPERATION

ADVANCED

OPERATION

OTHERS

Remote control unit

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Watching Video

Do not connect the AC power cord until all other connections have been made. Connect a VCR to INPUT

• This shows an example of several possible connections. Also refer to the instruction books of the other components you are using for operation and connection details.

(green)

(blue)

(red)

of the JX-S333 and watch the video played back on the VCR.

1

VCR (Playback deck)

(white)

(red)

:Signals

To S-VIDEO Output

To Component Video Output

(green)

(blue)

To AUDIO Output

(red)

(white)

To S-VIDEO Input

(red)

To AUDIO Input

(white)

(red)

JX-S333 rear panel

Connect to the OUTPUT connectors on the JX-S333 so that the VCR can be used as a recording machine.

To Component Video Input

(green)

(blue)

(red)

(white)

(red)

(green)

(blue)

(red)

To AUDIO Input

(white)

(red)

To S-VIDEO Input

TV monitor

Connection tips

• Before making any connections, turn off the power to all components.

• It is not required to connect the components using both S-VIDEO and component video connectors. To obtain the best possible playback picture on the TV monitor, connect the component using the component video connectors. However, to use the LINK function (☞ P. 20), it is required to connect the playback components through the S-VIDEO connectors.

• If both the S-VIDEO and component video connectors are connected between the components, the incoming signals are emitted through the respective output connectors. (☞ P. 7 “Video input/output signals”)

•Even though the playback components and the TV monitor are connected through the different type of video connectors (S-VIDEO/component video), you can watch the playback picture. (☞ P. 7 “Video input/output signals”)

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• The INPUT 1 and INPUT 2 connectors are used for

connecting the playback/recording components. Incoming signals from the INPUT 1 and INPUT 2 connectors are emitted through the MONITOR OUT connectors and at the same time... – Signals from the INPUT 1 connectors are emitted

through the OUTPUT 2 connectors.

– Signals from the INPUT 2 connectors are emitted

through the OUTPUT 1 connectors.

• The INPUT 3 and 4 connectors are used only for

connecting the playback components. Incoming signals from these connectors are emitted through all the output connectors at the same time. DO NOT connect the input connectors of the components connected to these connectors to any of the output connectors of the JX-S333.

Press POWER (or STANDBY/

POWER

DUBBING LOCK

(MONITOR SELECT)

1

2

3

4

LINK

SOURCE

SELECT

S

TA

N

D

B

Y

/O

N

1

2

3

4

DUBBING

LOCK

LINK

SOU

RC

E SELECT

(MONITOR SELECT)

2

1

2

Tu r ning the power on

Selecting a VCR

POWER

1

PLAY

VCR

1.

ON on the main unit) to turn on the JX-S333.

• The STANDBY/ON indicator lights in green.

Press SOURCE SELECT “1” to

2.

select VCR1.

• The indicator lights in red.

• If the SOURCE SELECT “1” indicator on the JX-S333 is already lit, it is not required to press the SOURCE SELECT “1” button.

Turn the TV monitor on and select

3.

the input.

•Turn the TV monitor on and select the input connected to the MONITOR OUT connectors on the JX-S333.

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INTRODUCTION

• When you want to watch a video on another VCR, press the SOURCE SELECT button to select the line number that the VCR is connected to.

• Using the LINK function, you can turn on and off the power to the JX-S333 by detecting the incoming S-video signals (☞ P. 20).

Turn on the VCR’s power and start

4.

playback.

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BASIC OPERATION

ADVANCED

OPERATION

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Dubbing (Multi-dubbing)

Do not connect the AC power cord until all other connections have been made. You can dub a video program from VCR 1 to VCR 2 and vice versa.

This shows an example of several possible connections. Also refer to the instruction books of the other components you are using for operation and connection details.

VCR1 (Playback component)

(green)

To S-VIDEO Output

To Component Video Output

(green)

(blue)

(red)

To AUDIO Output

(red)

(white)

(red)

To S-VIDEO Input

(red)

(white)

To AUDIO Input

(white)

(red)

JX-S333 rear panel

(white)

: Signals from VCR 1 to VCR 2

: Signals from VCR 2 to VCR 1

To Component Video Input

(green)

(blue)

(red)

(white)

(red)

(green)

(blue)

(red)

To AUDIO Input

(white)

(red)

TV monitor

(green)

(blue)

(red)

To Component Video Output

To S-VIDEO Output

To AUDIO Output

(white)

To S-VIDEO Input

VCR2 (Recording device)

Connection tips

• Before making any connections, turn off the power to all components.

• It is not required to connect the components using both SVIDEO and component video connectors. To obtain the best possible playback picture on the TV monitor, connect the component using the component video connectors. However, to dub the tapes, it is required to connect the playback components through the S-VIDEO connectors.

• If both the S-VIDEO and component video connectors are connected between the components, the incoming signals are emitted through the respective output connectors. (☞ P. 7 “Video input/output signals”)

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(red)

To AUDIO Input

To S-VIDEO Input

(white)

• The INPUT 1 and INPUT 2 connectors are used for

connecting the playback/recording components. Incoming signals from the INPUT 1 and INPUT 2 connectors are emitted through the MONITOR OUT connectors and at the same time... – Signals from the INPUT 1 connectors are emitted

through the OUTPUT 2 connectors.

– Signals from the INPUT 2 connectors are emitted

through the OUTPUT 1 connectors.

Preparation

POWER

DUBBING LOCK

(MONITOR SELECT)

1

2

3

4

LINK

SOURCE

SELECT

S

T

A

N

D

B

Y

/O

N

1

2

3

4

DUBBING

LOCK

LINK

SOU

RCE SELECT

(MONITOR SELECT)

1

Selecting VCR 1

1

PLAY

VCR 1

REC

VCR 2

•Turn on the power to the JX-S333.

•

Tu rn on the TV monitor and select the input connected to the MONITOR OUT connectors on the JX-S333.

•Turn on the power to VCRs to prepare for dubbing.

Press SOURCE SELECT “1” to select

1.

VCR1 as the source component.

• The indicator lights in red.

• If the SOURCE SELECT “1” indicator on the JX-S333 is already lit, it is not required to press the SOURCE SELECT “1” button.

Play back a tape on VCR 1.

2.

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To prevent erroneous operation during dubbing, press the DUBBING LOCK button to activate the DUBBING LOCK function (☞ P. 19).

Start recording on VCR 2.

3.

Notes:

Notes

• Set the input switch on the recording VCR to the external input mode (AUX) when dubbing.

• Set the recording VCR to S-VIDEO input when using an S-VIDEO input connector for recording.

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BASIC OPERATION

ADVANCED

OPERATION

OTHERS

Notes:

• Some video software may contain signals to prevent it from being copied. If you try to copy such a program, the results will not be viewable.

• Recording of copyrighted material for purposes other than personal use is illegal without permission of the copyright holder.

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Watching a Video Program While Recording Another One

(Dubbing Lock)

Do not connect the AC power cord until all other connections have been made. Connect the playback VCR (VCR 1) to the INPUT 1, and the recording VCR (VCR 2) to the OUTPUT

2. In addition, connect the DBS tuner to the INPUT 4.

• With these connections, you can dub a tape while watching the DBS program.

This shows an example of several possible connections. Also refer to the instruction books of the other components you are using for operation and connection details.

VCR1 (Playback deck)

(green)

To S-VIDEO Output

To Component Video Output

(green)

(blue)

(red)

To AUDIO Output

(red)

(white)

(red)

To S-VIDEO Input

(red)

(white)

To AUDIO Input

(white)

Playback picture

(red)

Program picture

DBS tuner

• Connect to the OUTPUT 1

connectors on the JX-S333 so that VCR 1 can be used as a recording machine. (Connect the output connectors on VCR 2 to the INPUT 2 connectors on the JX-S333.)

JX-S333 rear panel

To Component Video Input

(green)

(blue)

(red)

(green)

(blue)

(red)

(white)

To AUDIO Output

(white)

(red)

To S-VIDEO Output

(red)

(white)

To S-VIDEO Input

To AUDIO Input

(green)

To S-VIDEO Output

(green)

To Component Video Output

(blue)

(red)

To AUDIO Output

VCR2 (Recording deck)

Connection tips

• Before making any connections, turn off the power to all components.

• The INPUT 1 and INPUT 2 connectors are used for connecting the playback/recording components. Incoming signals from the INPUT 1 and INPUT 2 connectors are emitted through the MONITOR OUT connectors and at the same time... –Signals from the INPUT 1 connectors are emitted through

the OUTPUT 2 connectors.

–Signals from the INPUT 2 connectors are emitted through

the OUTPUT 1 connectors.

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(red)

(white)

(red)

(white)

Recording picture

(white)

(red)

To AUDIO Input

(white)

(red)

To S-VIDEO Input

TV monitor

Program picture

: Flow of VCR1 signal

: Flow of DBS signal

• The INPUT 3 and 4 connectors are used only for

connecting the playback components. Incoming signals from these connectors are emitted through all the output connectors at the same time. DO NOT connect the input connectors of the components connected to these connectors to any of the output connectors of the JX-S333.

• It is not required to connect the components using both SVIDEO and component video connectors. To obtain the best possible playback picture on the TV monitor, connect the component using the component video connectors. However, to dub the tapes, it is required to connect the playback components through the S-VIDEO connectors.

Preparation

POWER

DUBBING LOCK

(MONITOR SELECT)

1

2

3

4

LINK

SOURCE

SELECT

S

TA

N

D

B

Y

/O

N

1

2

3

4

DUBBING LOCK

LINK

SOU

RCE SELECT

(MONITOR SELECT)

1 5 4

5

Selecting DBS tuner

4

Set the dubbing lock mode

1

Selecting VCR 1

1

PLAY

REC

DUBBING LOCK

( MONITOR SELECT )

4

•Turn on the power to the JX-S333.

•

Tu rn on the TV monitor and select the input connected to the MONITOR OUT connectors on the JX-S333.

•Turn on the power to all other connected components.

Press SOURCE SELECT “1” to select

1.

VCR1 as the source component.

• The indicator lights in red.

• If the SOURCE SELECT “1” indicator on the JX-S333 is already lit, it is not required to press the SOURCE SELECT “1” button.

Start playback of VCR1.

2.

• The VCR1 playback video is displayed on the TV monitor screen.

PLAYPlayback video

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To exit from dubbing lock mode:

• Press DUBBING LOCK again.

• When the input source is changed by pressing one of the SOURCE SELECT buttons in the dubbing lock mode, the video displayed on the TV monitor connected to the MONITOR OUT connectors can be changed without affecting the video being dubbed.

Start recording of VCR2.

3.

Press DUBBING LOCK to set the

4.

dubbing lock mode.

• The indicator lights in red.

Press SOURCE SELECT “4” to

5.

watch the video of the DBS.

• The SOURCE SELECT “4” indicator lights in red.

• The DBS video is displayed on the TV monitor screen.

DBS video

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BASIC OPERATION

ADVANCED

OPERATION

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Note:

While the DUBBING LOCK function is activated, the power cannot be turned off and the LINK button does not work.

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Centralized Management of Your Home Theater System

S

TAN

D

BY

/ON

1

2

3

4

DUBBING LOCK

LINK

S

O

U

R

C

E

S

E

L

E

C

T

(MONITOR SELECT)

POWER

Do not connect the AC power cord until all other connections have been made. You can watch the DVD playback picture through your home theater system while dubbing the tapes on the VCRs.

This shows an example of several possible connections. Also refer to the instruction books of the other components you are using for operation and connection details.

Center speaker

Screen

Front speaker

AV receiver

Projector

Front speaker

Surround speakerSurround speaker

VCR 2

From AUDIO Out of MONITOR OUT

To S-VIDEO/Component video/ AUDIO Input of INPUT 3

DVD Player

Connection tips

Before making any connections, turn off the power to all components.

From S-VIDEO/ Component Out of MONITOR OUT

JX-S333

From S-VIDEO/AUDIO Out of OUTPUT 2

To S-VIDEO/AUDIO Input of INPUT 1

VCR 1

In order to enjoy multi-channel surround sound through the DVD player, connect directly DVD player and the AV receiver through the digital audio connectors.

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Preparation

POWER

DUBBING LOCK

(MONITOR SELECT)

1

2

3

4

LINK

SOURCE

SELECT

S

TA

N

D

B

Y

/O

N

1

2

3

4

DUBBING LOCK

LINK

SOU

RCE SELECT

(MONITOR SELECT)

1 5 4

5

Selecting DVD player

4

Set the dubbing lock mode

1

Selecting VCR 1

1

PLAY

REC

DUBBING LOCK

( MONITOR SELECT )

3

•Turn on the power to the JX-S333.

•

Tu rn on the TV monitor and select the input connected to the MONITOR OUT connectors on the JX-S333.

•Turn on the power to all other connected components.

Press SOURCE SELECT “1” to select

1.

VCR1 as the source component.

• The indicator lights in red.

• If the SOURCE SELECT “1” indicator on the JX-S333 is already lit, it is not required to press the SOURCE SELECT “1” button.

Start playback of VCR1.

2.

• The VCR1 playback video is displayed on the TV monitor screen.

PLAYPlayback video

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To exit from dubbing lock mode:

• Press DUBBING LOCK again.

• When the input source is changed by pressing one of the SOURCE SELECT buttons in the dubbing lock mode, the video displayed on the TV monitor connected to the MONITOR OUT connectors can be changed without affecting the video being dubbed.

Notes:

• Some video software may contain signals to prevent it from being copied. If you try to copy such a program, the results will not be viewable.

• Recording of copyrighted material for purposes other than personal use is illegal without permission of the copyright holder.

• While the DUBBING LOCK function is activated, the power cannot be turned off and the LINK button does not work.

Start recording of VCR2.

3.

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Press DUBBING LOCK to set the

4.

dubbing lock mode.

• The indicator lights in red.

BASIC OPERATION

Press SOURCE SELECT “3” to

5.

watch the playback picture

ADVANCED

OPERATION

through the DVD player.

• The SOURCE SELECT “3” indicator lights in red.

• The playback picture through the DVD player is displayed on the TV monitor screen.

DBS video

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Useful Tips

S-VIDEO input/output connectors

• The S-VIDEO input/output connectors are those for the Y/C (luminance/chrominance) separate video signals.

Component connectors

• Component connection is recommended when connecting a DVD player or DBS tuner (equipped with component input connectors) to a TV monitor.

Since a DVD disc is encoded with a component video (Y color difference) signal format it can reproduce better quality color than the composite or S-video signal used in a VCR.

With a component connection, the signal encoded on a DVD disc can be output in its original form to maintain the highest quality picture.

• If these connectors are connected to a VCR equipped with S-VIDEO connectors, recording and playback of clearer video becomes possible by reducing loss in the video signal.

TV monitor

S-video to component video conversion

• JX-S333 is equipped with the S-video/component video conversion circuitry which converts the incoming S-video signals into component video signals and emits through all component video output connectors.

Notes:

• If both the S-VIDEO and component video connectors are connected between the components, the incoming signals are emitted through the respective output connectors. (☞ P. 7 “Video input/output signals”)

• The quality of the converted signals are equal to the original S-video signal quality. Conversion process never improve the picture quality.

This signal is

converted into

component

video signal.

DVD player DBS tuner

:Signals

S-video

cord

VCR without the component

Audio

cord

video output

Component

video cord

TV monitor with the

component video input

:Signals

Audio

cord

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DUBBING LOCK function

S

T

A

N

D

B

Y

/O

N

1

2

3

4

D

UB

B

IN

G LO

C

K

L

IN

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SO

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CE SE

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(MONITOR SELECT)

• DUBBING LOCK button Provides the dubbing lock function for prevention of accidental operational mistakes as well as a monitor select function for watching a video program while recording another.

Dubbing lock function

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When the DUBBING LOCK button is pressed while the VCR for recording is in use, the POWER (

STANDBY/ON) and LINK buttons are disabled. Also, even when the SOURCE SELECT button is pressed by mistake, the dubbing lock function keeps the signal output from the output connectors so that the recording of the VCR can be continued.

Monitor select function

This function is most often used in “watching a video program while recording another one”. Pressing the DUBBING LOCK button during recording sets the dubbing lock mode, the user can change the video displayed on the TV monitor screen by pressing one of the SOURCE SELECT buttons. (The SOURCE SELECT “1” and “3” indicators light in red.)

• Flow of monitor select function depending on

the DUBBING LOCK button

SOURCE SELECT 1

ON

OUTPUT 2 : VCR1 output

MONITOR output : VCR1 output

(Source 1)

Operation available Operation disabled

by monitor select

function

DUBBING LOCK ON

Player VCR1 Player VCR3

: Flow of VCR1 signal

: Flow of VCR3 signal

Video switched by monitorselect function

Operation disabled

INTRODUCTION

BASIC OPERATION

DUBBING LOCK

ON

OUTPUT 2 : VCR1 output

(Source 1)

MONITOR output : VCR1 output

Recorder VCR2 TV monitor

(Source 1)

ADVANCED

OPERATION

OUTPUT 2 : VCR1 output

SOURCE SELECT 3

ON

MONITOR output : VCR3 output

(Source 1)

(Source 3)

OTHERS

DUBBING LOCK

OFF

OUTPUT 2 : VCR1 output

MONITOR output : VCR1 output

(Source 1)

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Useful Tips (continued)

STA

N

DB

Y/O

N

1

2

3

4

DUBBING LOCK

LINK

S

O

U

R

C

E

S

E

LE

C

T

(MONITOR SELECT)

LINK function

• Using the LINK function, you can turn on and off the power to the JX-S333 by detecting the incoming S-video signals. Therefore, it is not required to turn on the power to the JX-S333 manually.

DVD Player

How to set the function

1Press one of the SOURCE SELECT buttons for which you

can set this function.

2Press LINK to activate the LINK function for the selected

playback component. The LINK indicator lights in red.

To cancel the function, press LINK again. The LINK indicator goes off.

When S-video signals are emitted...

How the function actually works

When the JX-S333 detects incoming signal through the playback source for which the LINK function is activated, the power comes on automatically. When incoming signal stops, the power goes off.

Notes:

•To use the LINK function, the playback components

should be connected to the JX-S333 using the SVIDEO connectors. If connected using the component video connectors, this does not function.

• If you do not use the LINK function, deactivate the

function by pressing LINK (the indicator goes off), then turn on the power to the JX-S333. To activate the function, press LINK again.

• While the DUBBING LOCK function is in use, the LINK

button does not work. To cancel the LINK function, first cancel the DUBBING LOCK function.

S-video signals

Component signals

JX-S333

JX-S333 automatically turns on by detecting the incoming S-video signals. (When the signals stop, the power also turns off.)

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AUDIOINPUT1

AUDIOINPUT2

AUDIOINPUT3

AUDIOINPUT4

S-VIDEOINPUT1

S-VIDEOINPUT2

S-VIDEOINPUT3

S-VIDEOINPUT4

OUTPUT~

OUTPUTŸ

MONITOR OUT

COMPONENTINPUT1

COMPONENTINPUT2

COMPONENTINPUT3

COMPONENTINPUT4

OUTPUT~

OUTPUTŸ

INPUT AMP

SOURCE

SELECT

SOURCE

SELECT

AUDIO

S-VIDEO

AUDIO

(MONITOR)

S-VIDEO

(MONITOR)

COMPONENT

(MONITOR)

OUTPUT AMP

OUTPUT

SELECT

OUTPUT AMP

S-VIDEO/COMPONENT

SELECT

S-VIDEO/COMPONENT

CONVERSION

6 dB

AUDIO

S-VIDEO

AUDIO

S-VIDEO

MONITOR OUT

COMPONENT

S-VIDEO

Block Diagram

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ADVANCED

OPERATION

OTHERS

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Troubleshooting

• The JX-S333 incorporates a microcomputer, which may malfunction due to external interference or noise. If this trouble cannot be resolved by checking the items in the following table, reset the microcomputer by turning off the JX-S333, unplugging its power cord from the wall outlet, plugging it in again and then checking the operation.

Symptom PageCause Remedy

Power No power.

•Is the power cord disconnected from the AC outlet?

•Insert the power plug firmly into the AC outlet.

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Playback

Recording

Unit cannot be turned OFF.

Power goes off soon after it has been turned on.

Required picture won’t appear.

No picture recorded on the edited tape.

•Make sure that the DUBBING LOCK function is set to ON.

•Is the LINK function activated?

•Is the required video component connected to the corresponding INPUT/OUTPUT connectors correctly?

•Is the TV monitor connected to the MONITOR OUT connectors correctly?

•Are the playback and recording VCRs connected correctly to the INPUT/ OUTPUT connectors? Also, is the correct SOURCE SELECT button selected?

• Is the DUBBING LOCK function set?

•Is the input select switch on the recording VCR set to the “AUX” position?

•Is the video input select switch on the recording VCR with S-VIDEO connectors set to the “S-VIDEO IN” position or “VIDEO input” position?

•Press the POWER button after setting the DUBBING LOCK function OFF.

•Turn on the playback component for which the LINK function is activated. Then deactivate the function.

•Check the connections again and reconnect correctly.

•Check the connections again and reconnect correctly before selecting the correct SOURCE SELECT button.

•Press DUBBING LOCK to OFF before pressing a SOURCE SELECT button.

•Set the input select switch on the recording VCR to “AUX”.

•Set the video input switch on the recording VCR to the correct position.

•Some video software may contain signals to prevent it from being copied. If you try to copy such a program, the results will not be viewable.

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20

10, 14

12, 13

15, 17

13

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Dubbing operations are not possible when using equipment connected to the component connector.

No sound recorded on the edited tape.

•Are the S-VIDEO connectors also connected?

•Are the video components etc. connected to the AUDIO input connectors correctly?

•Component video signals cannot be converted into S-video signals. Connect the components using the SVIDEO connectors for dubbing.

•Check the connections again and reconnect correctly.

12, 14

Symptom PageCause Remedy

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Watching No picture displayed

on TV monitor.

No picture displayed on TV monitor with component input.

Specifications

Design and specifications subject to change without notice.

Product name

Input/output connectors

Video inputs

Video outputs (Reference level)

Video crosstalk

Video S/N ratio

Video frequency response

Audio inputs

Audio outputs

Audio crosstalk

Audio S/N ratio

Audio frequency response

Distortion

Power requirements

Power consumption

Dimensions

AV selector

Inputs: 4 lines (Component, S-VIDEO, AUDIO L/R) x 4 Outputs: 2 lines (S-VIDEO, AUDIO L/R) x 2 Monitor outputs: 1 line (Component, S-VIDEO, AUDIO L/R) x 1

Reference level

• S-VIDEO Y: Vp-p = 1.0 V (75 Ω) C: Vp-p = Burst 0.286 V/ Cyan 0.642 V (75 Ω)

• Component signals

Y: Vp-p = 1.0 V (75 Ω) Cb/Pb: Vp-p = 0.7 V (75 Ω) Cr/Pr: Vp-p = 0.7 V (75 Ω)

Maximum input

• S-VIDEO V: Vp-p = 1.5 V (75 Ω) C: Vp-p = Burst 0.429 V/ Cyan 0.963 V (75 Ω)

• Component signals

Y: Vp-p = 1.5 V (75 Ω) Cb/Pb: Vp-p = 1.05 V (75 Ω) Cr/Pr: Vp-p = 1.05 V (75 Ω)

• S-VIDEO Y: Vp-p = 1.0 V (75 Ω) C: Vp-p = Burst 0.286 V/ Cyan 0.642 V (75 Ω)

• Component signals

Y: Vp-p = 1.0 V (75 Ω) Cb/Pb: Vp-p = 0.7 V (75 Ω) Cr/Pr: Vp-p = 0.7 V (75 Ω)

50 dB or more (45 dB or more between Y/C and Y/Pb/Pr in the same channel)

50 dB or more

S-VIDEO: 10 MHz, Component signals: 30 MHz

Reference level: –10 dBV (47 kΩ) Maximum level: +6 dBV (1 kHz, 1% distortion)

–10 dBV (with reference input, 1 kHz)

80 dB or more (1 kHz)

80 dB or more

5 Hz to 50 kHz

Less than 0.03% (with reference input, 1 kHz)

AC 120 V `, 60 Hz

6 W (less than 2.0 W in standby mode)

(W) 435 mm x (H) 64 mm x (D) 282 mm (including knobs, jacks, and feet) (17-3/16" x 2-9/16" x 11-1/8")

Main body weight

Accessories

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2.4 kg (5.3 lbs)

Remote control unit (RM-AJ333), “AA” (R6/UM-3) battery x 2 (for operation testing)

Glossary / Index

Multi-dubbing

Capability of using more than one VCR for dubbing by selecting any of them as the player and recorder.

S-VIDEO signal

Signal obtained by separating the composite video signal into the luminance and chrominance signals. This makes the video clearer with fewer blurs in the colors.

Composite video signal

Signal composed of the luminance (Y) and chrominance (C) signals of the S-Video signals.

Component connectors

Means for transmission of high-quality video signals (Y/ Pb/Pr and Y/Cb/Cr) from a DVD player, etc. to a high-performance video monitor without interference between the signal components.

Terms

A

AUDIO...................................................... 10, 12, 14

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C

Component connectors ............................ 10, 12, 14

D

DUBBING LOCK ...................................... 15, 17, 19

L

LINK ........................................................................ 20

M

Multi-dubbing .......................................................... 12

S

STANDBY ................................................................. 6

SOURCE SELECT .......................... 11, 13, 15, 17

S-video signal .......................................... 10, 12, 14

INTRODUCTION

BASIC OPERATION

ADVANCED

OPERATION

OTHERS

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JVC JX-S333-J User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Safety Information

Contents

Major Features

System Configuration Example

Connectors, Controls and Indicators

Using the Remote Control Unit

Watching Video

Dubbing (Multi-dubbing)

Centralized Management of Your Home Theater System

Useful Tips

Block Diagram

Troubleshooting

Specifications

Glossary / Index