JVC NX-PB15V Instructions Manual

DVD PORTABLE SYSTEM

NX-PB15V

SUPER VIDEO

INSTRUCTIONS

LVT2191-002A

[US/UX/A]

IntroductionIntroduction

In this manual...

• The remote control buttons are used for explaining the operations unless mentioned otherwise. However, if the unit has the same or similar button names, they can also be used for the operations.

• “[ ]” means the button name. Ex.) [MENU]: MENU button

• “File” and “track,” “group” and “folder” are used interchangeably.

Precautions

Notes on the power cord

• When you go away for an extended period of time, remove the plug from the wall outlet.

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

• Do not handle the power cord with wet hands.

• Disconnect the power cord before cleaning the unit or moving the unit.

• Do not alter, twist or pull the power cord, or put anything heavy on it, which may cause fire, electric shock, or other accidents.

Avoid moisture, water, dust, and high temperatures

• Do not place the unit in moist or dusty places.

• If water gets inside the unit, turn off the power and remove the plug from the wall outlet, then consult your dealer. Using the unit in this state may cause a fire or electrical shock.

• Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight or place it near a heating device.

Notes on installation

• Select a place which is level, dry and neither too hot nor too cold— between 5˚C and 35˚C.

• Do not install the unit in a place subject to vibrations.

• Do not put heavy objects on the unit.

To prevent malfunction or damage to the unit

• Do not insert any metallic objects, such as wires, hairpins, coins, etc. into the unit.

• Do not block the vents.

Notes on using the unit

• When moving the unit, hold the display panel so that it does not open. Do not carry the unit with the display panel open.

• Before moving the unit, be sure to remove iPod, disc, USB mass storage class device, and SD card, then disconnect the power cord.

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

ContentsContents

CAUTION: Proper Ventilation

To avoid risk of electric shock and fire, and to prevent damage, locate the apparatus as follows:

1. Front: No obstructions and open spacing.

2. Sides/Top/Back: No obstructions should be placed in the areas indicated by the dimensions in the illustration.

3. Bottom: Place on the level surface. Maintain an adequate air path for ventilation by placing on a stand with a height of 10 cm or more.

Front view Side view

To prevent the unit from falling down

Use the stand on the bottom of the unit to prevent the unit from falling down before use.

Introduction ............................2

Getting started ........................ 4

Preparing FM antenna ......................4

Connecting a TV ...................................... 4

Setting the voltage selector ...........5

Connecting power cord ...................5

Preparing remote control ................ 5

Basic operation .......................6

Fade Muting ......................................... 7

Operating the monitor of the

main unit ..................................8

Selecting a source .............................. 8

Setting the monitor of the main

unit .......................................................... 8

Setting the clock .....................9

Setting the clock .................................9

Switching the time display format

(24 hour/12 hour) ............................... 9

Playing iPod ...........................10

Connecting an iPod device ...........10

Compatible iPod models ...............10

Playback operations ........................10

Menu operations ..............................11

Playing DVD/CD/USB/SD......12

Placing a disc......................................12

Connecting a USB mass storage

class device .........................................12

Inserting an SD card ........................12

Playback operations ........................13

Resume play .......................................13

Displaying the on-screen bar .......13

Various playback for DVD/CD/

USB/SD ....................................14

Using the disc menu........................14

Selecting the audio track/subtitle

language/view angle ......................14

Playback using the control screen

.................................................................14

Slow-motion playback ....................15

Frame-by-frame playback .............15

Time search/Chapter search .........15

Repeat play .........................................15

Random Play ......................................16

Program Play ......................................16

Playing still picture (JPEG file) ...... 17

Listening to the FM radio/

External device ......................18

FM radio ...............................................18

External device ..................................19

Setting a setup menu ..........20

Adjusting the sound/Setting

the Timer ................................22

Adjusting the sound ........................22

Sleep Timer .........................................22

Daily Timer ..........................................23

References..............................24

Playable disc/file types ........26

Troubleshooting ...................28

Specifications ........................31

Getting startedGetting started

Preparing FM antenna

Connect the power cord after all other connections have been made.

Extend the FM antenna so that you can obtain the best reception.

• If the unit or antenna is located near the window, you may be able to obtain the best reception since the unit can receive sufficient signal.

FM antenna

• Make sure the antenna conductor does not touch any other terminals, connecting cords or the power cord. Also, keep the antenna away from metallic parts of the unit, connecting cords, and the AC power cord. Otherwise, it could cause poor reception.

Connecting a TV (only when viewing the picture/video on the TV)

You can view the picture/video played back by this unit (except the still pictures of iPod) on the TV or monitor connected to the unit. Connect the video input jack of the TV to the VIDEO OUT jack of the unit with the video cord (supplied).

• The unit does not export some of the setting menu screens such as LCD, clock, and timer setups from the video output. It does not export any signals when an analog audio source is played back.

• To change the aspect ratio for the picture output to the TV, refer to page 20.

• To change the TV system between NTSC and PAL, refer to page 20.

Video cord

(supplied)

To the video input

terminal

• Connect the unit directly to a TV or a monitor without routing through a video cassette recorder (VCR) or an HDD/DVD recorder. Otherwise, picture distortion may occur during playback. Connecting an integrated TV/VCR system to the unit may also interfere with your viewing.

• For cathode-ray tube television (CRT): The speakers of the unit are not magnetically shielded. If the unit has been installed near the TV, keep the unit away from TV. Otherwise, color distortion may occur on the TV.

Connect the power cord after all other connections have been made.

Setting the voltage selector (not applicable for Australia)

Before plugging in, select the voltage range for your area with the voltage selector by using a screwdriver or a similar tool.

Main unit (rear)

CAUTION for mains (AC) line

BEFORE PLUGGING IN, do check that your mains (AC) line voltage corresponds with the position of the voltage selector switch provided on the outside of this equipment and, if different, reset the voltage selector switch, to prevent from a damage or risk of fire/electric shock.

Connecting power cord

Be sure to connect the power cord to a wall outlet after all other connections have been made.

• If a wall outlet does not match the AC plug, use the supplied AC plug adaptor (not supplied for Saudi Arabian and Australian models).

To wall outlet

Set the clock before using this unit (refer to page 9).

Preparing remote control

When you use the remote control for the first time, pull out the insulation sheet.

To replace the battery in the remote control

Caution

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.

• Store the battery in a place where children cannot reach. If a child accidentally swallows the battery, consult a doctor immediately.

• To prevent the battery from overheating, cracking, or starting a fire: – Do not recharge, short, disassemble or heat the battery or dispose

of it in a fire. – Do not leave the battery with other metallic materials. – Wrap the battery with tape and insulate when throwing away or

saving it. – Do not poke the battery with tweezers or similar tools.

• Dispose of battery in the proper manner, according to federal, state, and local regulations.

• The battery (battery pack or battery installed) shall not be exposed to excessive heat source such as sunshine, fire or the like.

Basic operationBasic operation

Turn on the power

• The power can also be turned on at the selected source by pressing one of the [6] buttons for the target source on the remote control.

Select a source

• Remote: Press [6] for the target source. For selecting "FM" and "AUDIO IN," press [FM/AUDIO IN]. Each time you press the button, the source alternates between "FM" and "AUDIO IN."

• Main unit: Press [SOURCE] repeatedly until the source you want is selected, then press [ENTER]. (For details, refer to "Selecting a source" on page 8.

• You can also select the source by pressing [2] [3] ([

Adjust the volume

How to select a number using the remote control

• Adjusts the volume within the range of 0 to 32.

• To turn off the power, press

• When using the remote control, point it at the remote sensor directly.

2-1

][ ] on the main unit), then [ENTER].

. The STANDBY lamp is turned on.

[

]

Number to select Buttons to press

( )

[ENTER]

125

( )

[ENTER]

2-2

• DO NOT turn off the unit with the volume set to an extremely high level.

Fade Muting

• To restore the volume, press again.

Remote sensor

STANDBY lamp

Operating the monitor of the main unitOperating the monitor of the main unit

Selecting a source

When the power is turned on, the source selecting screen (home screen) is displayed on the monitor of the main unit.

Press [SOURCE] repeatedly to select the source

you want.

Each time you press the button, tab selection moves to right.

iPod

DVD/CD

Press [6] to enter the source screen.

Playback starts.

iPod

• To return to the source selecting screen (home screen), press [SOURCE] on the main unit.

USB SD FM

Music

Video Play Mode Shue Songs Now Playing

AUDIO IN

• When “iPod” is selected as the source, this screen is displayed.

Setting the monitor of the main unit

Display the monitor setting screen

“LCD Set”

Select the menu for setting the monitor

LCD Set Clock Timer

Brightness

Contrast Color LCD Screen

Adjust the value

• To return to the playback screen, press [LCD SET] or one of the source buttons on the remote control. To return to the home screen, press [SOURCE] on the main unit.

• To initialize the “LCD Set/Clock/Timer” settings, press [LCD SET], then select “System” = “Default” = “Restore.”

System

16:9

The selected item lights blue.

• The adjustable item lights yellow.

Setting the clockSetting the clock

Setting the clock

Display the clock setting screen

“Clock”

Select “Time Set”

“Time Set”

System

LCD Set Clock

Select “AM” or “PM”

The selected part lights yellow.

Adjust the value for “Hour,” and “Minute”

Timer

Time Set 00:00

Time Format 24H

The selected item lights blue.

• When “Time Format“ is set to “24H,“ “AM“ or “PM“ is not displayed. Go to step 4.

Repeat this procedure.

Finish the clock setting by adjusting the minute

value of the last position

To return to the playback screen, press [LCD SET] or one of the source buttons on the remote control. To return to the home screen, press [SOURCE] on the main unit.

• The clock may gain or lose 1 to 2 minutes per month. You may need to readjust the clock periodically.

• If a power failure occurs, the clock loses its settings. You need to set the clock again.

• To display the time on the monitor of the main unit, press [DISPLAY] after setting the clock (the time indication disappears in 5 seconds).

Switching the time display format (24 hour/12 hour)

Select “Time Format” in step 2 of “Setting the

clock” on the left column

“Time Format”

Select the time format

Press [2] [3] to select “24H” or “12H.”

Confirm the entry

Press [ENTER]

To return to the playback screen, press [LCD SET] or one of the source buttons on the remote control. To return to the home screen, press

[SOURCE] on the main unit.

Playing iPodPlaying iPod

Connecting an iPod device

• It is not necessary to use the dock adaptor

Dock adaptor

(supplied with the

iPod or sold in Apple

inc.)

Be careful not to injure your fingertips or damage the terminal of the

direct dock.

• Take the iPod protect case off before connecting.

• Connect the iPod firmly.

• Refer to page 24

You cannot send any data to the iPod from the unit.

iPod

for more about connecting an iPod.

for some iPod models (iPod nano 6th generation, etc.).

• When detaching the dock adaptor from the dock, pull up the dock adaptor with your fingernail or sharp pointed tool using the slot.

Compatible iPod models

Made for Audio Video

iPod nano (3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th generation)

iPod nano (2nd generation) —

iPod nano

iPod touch (2nd, 3rd, 4th generation)

iPod touch

—

Made for Audio Video

iPod classic

iPod video (5th generation)

Playback operations

iPod

Music

Video Play Mode Shue Songs Now Playing

Playback starts, and menu of the iPod appears.

To pause

To select the track

To fast-forward a track

To fast-reverse a track

Press [iPod 6] during playback

Press [¢] or [4]

Press and hold [¢]

Press and hold [4]

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JVC NX-PB15V Instructions Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

IntroductionIntroduction

ContentsContents

Getting startedGetting started

Preparing FM antenna

Connecting power cord

Preparing remote control

Basic operationBasic operation

Fade Muting

Operating the monitor of the main unitOperating the monitor of the main unit

Selecting a source

Setting the monitor of the main unit

Setting the clockSetting the clock

Setting the clock

Switching the time display format (24 hour/12 hour)

Playing iPodPlaying iPod

Connecting an iPod device

Compatible iPod models

Playback operations