JVC RX-DV31, RX-DV31SL Instructions Manual

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.

HOME CINEMA DVD-AUDIO/VIDEO CONTROL CENTER

DVD/SUPER VCD/VCD/CD

COMPACT

SUPER VIDEO

RX-DV31 HOME THEATER DVD-AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER

CENTRO DE CONTROL DE CINE EN CASA CON REPRODUCTOR DE DVD AUDIO/VIDEO
CENTRO DE CONTROLE DE AUDIO E VIDEO DO DVD HOME CINEMA

RX-DV31SL

English

Español

Português

INSTRUCTIONS

MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES

INSTRUÇÕES

LVT1001-014A

[UW]

Warnings, Cautions, and Others

Avisos, precauciones y otras notas

Advertêcias, precauções e outras notas

Caution — STANDBY/ON button!

Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely. The

STANDBY/ON button in any position does not disconnect the

mains line. The power can be remote controlled.

Precaución — Botón STANDBY/ON!

Para desactivar la alimentación completamente, desenchufe el
cable de alimentación de CA.
La línea de la red no se desconecta en ninguna de las
posiciones del botón STANDBY/ON.
La alimentación puede ser controlada a distancia.

Precaução — Botão STANDBY/ON!

Desconectar o cabo de alimentação para desligar a alimentação
por completo. Qualquer que seja a posição de ajuste do
botão STANDBY/ON, a alimentação não é completamente
cortada. A alimentação pode ser controlada remotamente.

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.

PRECAUCIÓN

Para reducir el riesgo de descargas eléctricas, fuego, etc.:

1. No quitar los tomillos, tapas o caja.

2. No exponer el aparato a la lluvia ni a la húmedad.

ATENÇÃO

Para reduzir riscos de choques eléctricos, incêndio, etc.:

1. Não retire parafusos nem desmonte as tampas ou o
gabinete.

2. Não exponha este aparelho à chuva nem à umidade.

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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.

PRECAUCIÓN

• No obstruya las rendijas o los orificios de ventilación.
(Si las rendijas o los orificios de ventilación quedan tapados con un periódico, un trozo de tela, etc., no se
podrá disipar el calor).

• No ponga sobre el aparato ninguna llama al descubierto, como velas encendidas.

• Cuando tenga que descartar las pilas, tenga en cuenta los problemas ambientales y observe estrictamente los
reglamentos o las leyes locales sobre disposición de las pilas.

• No exponga este aparato a la lluvia, humedad, goteos o salpicaduras. Tampoco ponga recipientes conteniendo
líquidos, como floreros, encima del aparato.

PRECAUÇÃO

• Não obstrua as aberturas e orifícios de ventilação. (Se os orifícios ou aberturas de ventilação estiverem
obstruídos por qualquer papel ou tecido, não haverá circulação do ar quente.)

• Não coloque nenhum objeto com chamas, como velas acesas, sobre o aparelho.

• Ao descartar as baterias, leve em consideração os problemas que possam ser causados ao meio ambiente e
os regulamentos e leis locais e governamentais sobre recolhimento dessas baterias devem ser rigorosamente
seguidos.

• Não exponha este aparelho à chuva, umidade, pingos ou esguichos de água, nem coloque em cima do
mesmo qualquer tipo de recipiente que contenha líquidos, como por exemplo vasos.

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IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS/

IMPORTANTE PARA LOS PRODUCTOS LÁSER/

IMPORTANTE PARA PRODUCTOS LASER

REPRODUCTION OF LABELS/REPRODUCCIÓN DE ETIQUETAS/REPRODUÇÃO, DE ETIQUETAS

1 CLASSIFICATION LABEL, PLACED ON EXTERIOR SURFACE

1 ETIQUETA DE CLASIFICACION, PROVISTA SOBRE LA

SUPERFICIE EXTERIOR

1 ETIQUETA DE CLASSIFICACAO, COLOCADA EM SUPERFICIE

EXTERNA

1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

2. CAUTION: Visible and invisible laser radiation when open and interlock failed or defeated. Avoid
direct exposure to beam.

3. CAUTION: Do not open the top cover. There are no user serviceable parts inside the Unit; leave all
serv-icing to qualified service personnel.

1. PRODUCT LASER CLASE 1

2. PRECAUCIÓN: Radiación láser visible e invisible al abrir, o al fallar o ignorar los cierres de
seguridad. Evite la exposición directa a los haces.

3. PRECAUCIÓN: No abra la tapa superior. En el interior de la unidad no existen piezas reparables
por el usuario; deje todo servicio técnico en manos de personal calificado.

2 WARNING LABEL, PLACED INSIDE THE UNIT

2 ETIQUETA DE ADVERTENCIA, PEGADA EN EL INTERIOR DE

LA UNIDAD

2 ETIQUETA DE ADVERTÊNCIA LOCALIZADA NA PARTE

INTERNA DA UNIDADE

1. PRODUCTO LASER CLASSE 1

2. PRECAUÇÃO: Radiação laser visível e invisível quando aberto e bloqueio falhou ou avariou. Evite
exposinao direta ao feixe dos raios.

3. PRECAUÇÃO: Não abra a caixa do aparelho. Não existem peças reparáveis pelo usuário na parte
interna da unidade. Solicite assistência técnica somente a pessoal técnico qualificado.

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Caution: Proper Ventilation

To avoide risk of electric shock and fire and to protect from damage.
Locate the apparatus as follows:
Front: No obstructions open spacing.
Sides: No obstructions in 10 cm from the sides.
Top: No obstructions in 10 cm from the top.
Back: No obstructions in 15 cm from the back
Bottom: No obstructions, place on the level surface.
In addition, maintain the best possible air circulation as illustrated.

Precaución: Ventilación Adecuada

Para evitar el riesgo de choque eléctrico e incendio y para proteger el
aparato contra daños.
Ubique el aparato de la siguiente manera:
Frente: Espacio abierto sin obstrucciones
Lados: 10 cm sin obstrucciones a los lados
Parte superior: 10 cm sin obstrucciones en la parte superior
Parte trasera: 15 cm sin obstrucciones en la parte trasera
Fondo: Sin obstrucciones, colóquelo sobre una superficie

nivelada

Además, mantenga la mejor circulación de aire posible como se ilustra.

Precaução: ventilação apropriada

Para prevenir o risco de choque elétrico ou incêndio e para proteger
o aparelho contra danos.
Localize-o da seguinte maneira:
Frente: Espaço aberto, sem obstruções
Lados: Espaço de 10 cm sem obstruções nos lados
Topo: Espaço de 10 cm sem obstruções acima
Atrás: Espaço de 15 cm sem obstruções atrás
Parte inferior: Sem obstruções. Coloque o aparelho em superfície

nivelada.
Mantenha, além disso, a maior circulação de ar possível, como indica
a ilustração.

Wall or obstructions/
Pared u obstrucciones/
Parede ou obstáculo

Spacing 15 cm or more/
Espacio de 15 cm o más/
Espaço de 15 cm ou mais

RX-DV31SL

Front/
Frente/
Frente

Stand height 15 cm or more/
Allura del soporte 15 cm o más/
Base com altura de 15 cm ou mais

Floor/
Piso/
Piso

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Before Installation

VOLTAGE
SELECTOR

110V

127V

230-240V

220V

VOLTAGE

SELECTOR

110V

127V

230-240V

220V

English

Precautions

General Precautions

• DO NOT insert any metal object into the unit.

• DO NOT disassemble the unit or remove screws, covers, or
cabinet.

• DO NOT expose the unit to rain or moisture.

Locations

• Install the unit in a location that is level and protected from
moisture.

• The temperature around the unit must be between 5˚C and
35˚C.

• Make sure there is good ventilation around the unit. Poor
ventilation could cause overheating and damage the unit.

Handling the unit

• DO NOT touch the power cord with wet hands.

• DO NOT pull on the power cord to unplug it. When
unplugging the cord, always grasp the plug so as not to
damage the cord.

• Keep the power cord away from the connecting cords and
the antenna. The power cord may cause noise or screen
interference. It is recommended to use a coaxial cable for
antenna connection, since it is well-shielded against
interference.

• When a power failure occurs, or when you unplug the
power cord, the preset settings such as preset FM or AM
channels and sound adjustments may be erased in a few
days.

Checking the Supplied Accessories

Check to be sure you have all of the following supplied
accessories.
The number in the parentheses indicates the quantity of the
pieces supplied.

• Remote control (1)

• Batteries (2)

• AM loop antenna (1)

• FM antenna (1)

• Composite video cord (1)

• AC plug adaptor (1)

If anything is missing, contact your dealer immediately.

Adjusting the Voltage Selector

Before connections, always do the following first if necessary.

Select the correct voltage in VOLTAGE SELECTOR on the
rear by using a screw driver.

Check to be sure if the voltage mark is set to the voltage for
the area where you use this unit.

Voltage mark

1

• Times given for various operations are for reference only.
Actual time will vary somewhat.

• The following mark is used in this manual to indicate
available disc types for the operations explained in each
section. Unavailable disc types are shown in halftone
color.

Table of Contents

Parts Identification ...................................... 3

Front Panel ....................................................................... 3

Remote Control ................................................................ 4

Rear Panel ........................................................................ 5

Getting Started ........................................... 6

Connecting the AM and FM Antennas ............................. 6

Connecting the Speakers ................................................. 7

Connecting Audio/Video Components ............................. 8

7 About connecting cords ............................................ 8

7 Setting the color system ............................................ 8

7 TV connection............................................................ 9

7 DBS tuner connection ............................................... 9

7 VCR connection....................................................... 10

7 Cassette deck/CD recorder connection .................. 10

7 Digital connection.................................................... 11

Putting Batteries in the Remote Control ......................... 11

Basic Operations ....................................... 12

Turning On the Power ..................................................... 12

Selecting the Source to Play .......................................... 12

Adjusting the Volume ..................................................... 12

7 Listening with headphones ..................................... 13

Selecting the Front Speakers ......................................... 13

Changing the Source Name ........................................... 13

Turning Off the Sound Temporarily ................................. 14

Changing the Display Brightness .................................. 14

Turning Off the Power with the Sleep Timer ................... 14

Selecting the Analog or Digital Input Mode ................... 14

7 Changing the digital input mode manually

—for DVD VIDEO only ............................................. 15

Attenuating the Input Signal ........................................... 15

Changing the Scanning Mode ....................................... 16

Activating the Recording Mode ..................................... 16

Basic DVD Player Operations ...................... 17

Tuner Operations ....................................... 20

Setting the AM Tuner Interval Spacing ........................... 20

Tuning in to Stations Manually ........................................ 20

Using Preset Tuning ....................................................... 21

7 Storing preset stations ............................................. 21

7 Tuning in to a preset station .................................... 22

Selecting the FM Reception Mode ................................. 22

Basic Settings ........................................... 23

Setting Speakers Quickly ............................................... 23

Setting Basic Items ........................................................ 24

7 Speaker information ................................................ 25

7 Speaker distance .................................................... 25

7 Crossover frequency ............................................... 26

7 Low frequency effect attenuator .............................. 26

7 Dynamic range compression .................................. 26

7 Digital input (DIGITAL IN) terminals ........................ 27

7 Auto surround .......................................................... 27

7 Video output mode .................................................. 27

Sound Adjustments.................................... 28

7 Front speaker output balance ................................. 28

7 Tone ......................................................................... 29

7 Speaker output levels.............................................. 29

7 DAP effect level ....................................................... 29

7 Subwoofer audio position ........................................ 29

Creating Realistic Sound Fields ................... 30

Activating Surround Mode ............................................. 32

Selecting Surround Modes ............................................. 32

Adjusting Surround Mode Using Remote Control .......... 33

DVD Player Operations .............................. 34

Disc Information ............................................................. 34

About the On-screen Bar ............................................... 36

Basic Operation through the On-screen Bar.................. 37

Changing the Time Indication ........................................ 37

Locating a Desired Scene from the Disc Menu ............. 38

Selecting a View Angle .................................................. 39

Selecting the Subtitle Language .................................... 39

Selecting the Audio Language ....................................... 40

Selecting the Audio Channel .......................................... 40

Playing from a Specified Position on a Disc .................. 41

7 Locating a desired title/group ................................. 41

7 Locating a desired chapter/track ............................ 42

7 Locating a desired position ..................................... 42

Special Picture Playback ............................................... 43

7 Still picture and frame-by-frame playback .............. 43

7 Playing back in slow-motion .................................... 43

7 Selecting browsable still pictures

recorded on DVD AUDIO ........................................ 43

7 Zooming in............................................................... 44

7 Playing back a bonus group ................................... 44

Changing the VFP Setting .............................................. 45

Program Playback .......................................................... 46

Random Playback .......................................................... 47

Repeat Playback ............................................................ 47

MP3 Disc Playback .................................... 49

Basic Operations ............................................................ 49

Operations through the MP3 CONTROL Screen............ 50

Repeat Playback ............................................................ 50

JPEG Disc Playback ................................... 51

Slide-show Playback ...................................................... 51

Operations through the JPEG CONTROL Screen .......... 52

Repeat Playback ............................................................ 52

Choice Menu Operations............................. 53

7 Language selection menu—LANGUAGE ............... 55

7 Picture setting menu—PICTURE ............................. 55

7 Audio selection menu—AUDIO ............................... 56

• Language code list .............................................. 56

7 Speaker setting menu—SPK. SETTING .................. 57

7 Other setting menu—OTHERS ................................ 58

Restricting Playback by Parental Lock .......................... 59

7 Setting Parental Lock .............................................. 59

7 Changing the Parental Lock setting ........................ 60

7 Releasing Parental Lock temporarily ....................... 60

• Country/Area codes list for Parental Lock ........... 61

Glossary for DVD Player ............................ 62

AV COMPU LINK Remote Control System .... 63

Operating JVC’s Audio/Video Components ... 65

Operating Audio Components ....................................... 65

Operating Video Components ....................................... 66

Operating Other Manufacturers’

Equipment ............................................ 67

Changing the Preset Signal Codes ................................ 67

Maintenance ............................................. 70

Troubleshooting ......................................... 71

Specifications............................................ 74

English

2

Parts Identification

PL

DIGITAL

1

3

RX-DV31 HOME CINEMA DVD-AUDIO/VIDEO CONTROL CENTER

MASTER VOLUME

DVD/SUPER VCD/VCD/CD

DVD AUDIO

INPUT ATT.

INPUT

ANALOG/DIGITAL

SETTING ADJUST MEMORY

ON/OFF

SURROUND

MODE1

SPEAKERS

2

FM/AMTAPE/CDR

SOURCE NAME

TVVCRDBSDVD

CONTROL

STANDBY

STANDBY/ON

REC MODE

6

tuy i

re

9p78

q

2

5

4

w

COMPACT

SUPER VIDEO

RDS TA

MPEG-2 AAC

NEWS INFO

12

3

56

9

-=

4

@

870

%$#

!~

ANALOGSDIGITAL AUTO DSP SLEEP REPEAT RANDOM INPUT ATT

SPK 1 2 REC

AUTO MODE

A.POSITION

PROGRESSIVE1A-B

DIGITAL

LPCM

LFE

PPCM AUTO

SURROUND

GROUP TITLE TRACK CHAP.

RESUME

kHz
MHz
VOL

BONUSB.S.P. TUNED STEREO AUTO MUTING

PL

SUBWFR

LCR

LS RS

PROGRAM

English

Front Panel

See pages in the parentheses for details.

1 STANDBY/ON button and STANDBY lamp (12, 20)
2 Disc tray and illumination lamp (17)
3 Source selecting buttons (12)

• DVD, DBS, VCR, TV, TAPE/CDR, FM/AM

4 SOURCE NAME button (13)
5 DVD player operation buttons (17 – 19)

0 (open/close), 4 (reverse skip), ¢ (forward skip),
7 (stop), 3 (play), 8 (pause)

6 MASTER VOLUME control (12, 17)
7 SPEAKERS 1 button (13)

SPEAKERS 2 button (13)

8 DVD AUDIO lamp (17)

9 INPUT ANALOG/DIGITAL button (14, 15)

INPUT ATT. (attenuator) button (15)

p SURROUND ON/OFF button (32)
q SURROUND MODE button (32)

REC (recording) MODE button (16)

w Display

• For details, see “Display” below.

e SETTING button (23, 24)
r ADJUST button (28)
t MEMORY button (21, 23)
y CONTROL 5/∞/2/3 buttons (15, 20 – 25, 28)

(phones) jack (13)

u
i Remote sensor (11)

Display

1 Input mode indicators (15)

• ANALOG, DIGITAL AUTO

2 Surround indicators (27, 32)

• AUTO SURROUND, SURROUND

3 Surround mode indicators (30, 31)

, DSP

•

4 SLEEP indicator (14)
5 Play mode indicators (46 – 48)

• PROGRAM, REPEAT 1/A-B, RANDOM

6 PROGRESSIVE indicator (16)
7 Tuner mode indicators (20, 22)

• TUNED, STEREO, AUTO MUTING

8 Front speaker indicators (13)

SPK 1/2

9 INPUT ATT (attenuator) indicator (15)
0 REC (recording) indicator (16)

3

- Sound signal indicators (15)

• PPCM,

(Dolby Digital), (DTS Digital

Surround), LPCM

= Signal and speaker indicators (32)

• L, C , R, SUBWFR (Subwoofer), LFE (Low Frequency
Effect), LS, S, RS

~ RESUME indicator (18)
! DVD AUDIO indicators (17)

• B.S.P. (Browsable Still Picture), BONUS

@ Main display
# Frequency unit indicators

• kHz (for AM station), MHz (for FM station)

$ Volume indication
% A.POSITION (audio position) indicator (29)

1

2

3

5

6

4

7

8

9

p

q

w

HOME CINEMA

DVD-AUDIO/VIDEO CONTROL CENTER

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

+10

Remote Control

See pages in the parentheses for details.

1 OPEN/CLOSE button (17)
2 TV/VIDEO button (17, 66, 67)
3 Source selecting buttons (12)

• DVD, VCR, DBS, TV, FM/AM, TAPE, CDR

4 TV VOL (volume) +/– button (66, 67)
5 CHANNEL +/– button (66 – 68)
6 Multi operation buttons

• 4, 3, ¢, 1, 7, 8, ¡

• TUNING 9 and ( buttons (20)

• FM MODE button (22)

• MEMORY button (21)

7 Menu operation buttons

• TOP MENU button (38)

• MENU button (38)

• ENTER button

• Cursor 5/∞/3/2 buttons

8 CHOICE button (53, 54)

(standby/on) buttons (12, 66 – 69)

9

• AUDIO, VCR, DBS, TV

p MUTING button (14)
q VOLUME +/– button (12, 17)
w ON SCREEN button (36, 37, 39 – 43, 45 – 48)

English

To open the cover of the remote control, push here,
then slide downward.

• For buttons inside the cover, see “Remote control—
inside the cover” on page 5.

4

Parts Identification

1
2

3

4
5

6

8

9

0

-

=

~
!

$

@
#

%

7

AM LOOP

FM 75
COAXIAL

AM EXT

DIGITAL 1

(DBS)

DIGITAL 2

(TV)

PCM/STREAM

SUB­WOOFER
OUT

DIGITAL IN

ANTENNA

TV TAPE / CDR DBS VCR

AUDIO

Y

DBS

IN

DBS

IN

MONITOR

OUT

MONITOR

OUT

CAUTION:
SPEAKER
IMPEDANCE
1 OR 2:

16 32

816

CAUTION:

SPEAKER
IMPEDANCE

816

AV COMPU LINK-

RIGHT

LEFT

IN INOUT

(REC)IN(PLAY)

OUT

(REC)IN(PLAY)

DIGITAL OUT

VCR

OUT

(REC)IN(PLAY)

VCR

OUT
(REC)IN(PLAY)

SURROUND
SPEAKERS

RIGHT LEFTRIGHT LEFTRIGHT LEFT

CENTER

SPEAKER

FRONT SPEAKERS

1 AND 2:

1 2

PBP

R

VIDEO OUT SELECT

PAL NTSC

VOLTAGE

SELECTOR

110V

127V

230-240V

220V

4

5

6

32

1

879

qw

e

p

English

Remote control—inside the cover

1 SUBTITLE button (39)
2 AUDIO button (40)
3 ZOOM button (44)
4 ANGLE button (39)
5 REPEAT button (48, 50, 52)

6 PAGE button (43)
7 PROGRESSIVE button (16)
8 VFP button (45)
9 Sound adjustment buttons (29, 33, 65)

• BASS + and – buttons

• TREBLE + and – buttons

• TEST button

• EFFECT button

• SUBWFR (subwoofer) + and – buttons

• CENTER + and – buttons

• SURR L (surround left) + and – buttons

• SURR R (surround right) + and – buttons

0 TITLE/GROUP button (41, 50, 51)

- RETURN button (38)
= Number buttons

• For selecting preset channels (21, 22)

• For operating audio/video components (66 – 69)

• TV RETURN button (66, 67)

~ SLEEP button (14)
! DIMMER button (14)
@ ANALOG/DIGITAL INPUT button (14, 15)
# DECODE button (15)
$ AUDIO POSITION button (29)
% Surround buttons (32)

• SURROUND MODE button

• SURROUND ON/OFF button

Rear Panel

See pages in the parentheses for details.

1 VOLTAGE SELECTOR (1)
2 Speaker terminals (7)

• FRONT SPEAKERS 1, FRONT SPEAKERS 2, CENTER
SPEAKER, SURROUND SPEAKERS

3 SUB-WOOFER OUT jack (7)
4 S-VIDEO input/output terminals (9, 10)

• Input: DBS IN, VCR IN

• Output: VCR OUT, MONITOR OUT

5 DIGITAL IN terminals (11)

• Coaxial: DIGITAL 1 (DBS)

• Optical: DIGITAL 2 (TV)

5

6 DIGITAL OUT terminal (11)
7 Power cord
8 AV COMPU LINK-

terminals (63)

9 AUDIO input/output terminals (9, 10)

• Input: TV IN, TAPE/CDR IN, DBS IN, VCR IN

• Output: TAPE/CDR OUT, VCR OUT

p VIDEO OUT SELECT switch (8)
q DVD COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals (9)

• Y/P

w FM/AM ANTENNA terminals (6)
e VIDEO input/output terminals (9, 10)

• Input: DBS IN, VCR IN

• Output: VCR OUT, MONITOR OUT

B/PR

CAUTION:
SPEAKER
IMPEDANCE
1 OR 2:

16 32

816

CAUTION:

SPEAKER
IMPEDANCE

816

1 AND 2:

VOLTAGE
SELECTOR

110V

127V

230-240V

220V

ANTENNA

AM LOOP

FM 75

COAXIAL

AM EXT

FM 75

COAXIAL

1

23

1

2

Getting Started

Connecting the AM and FM Antennas

If AM reception is poor,

AM loop antenna
(supplied)

Snap the tabs on the loop
into the slots of the base
to assemble the AM loop
antenna.

connect an outdoor
single vinyl-covered wire
(not supplied).

English

If FM reception is poor, connect
outdoor FM antenna (not supplied).

FM antenna (supplied)

AM antenna connection

Connect the AM loop antenna supplied to the AM LOOP
terminals.

1

Remove the insulation if the AM loop antenna wire is
covered with vinyl.

2

Press and hold the clamp of the terminal (1), then insert
the wire (2).

3

Release the clamp.

Turn the loop until you have the best reception.

• If the reception is poor, connect an outdoor single vinyl­covered wire (not supplied) to the AM EXT terminal. Keep
the AM loop antenna connected.

FM antenna connection

Connect the FM antenna supplied to the FM 75 Ω COAXIAL
terminal as temporary measure.
Extend the supplied FM antenna horizontally.

• If the reception is poor, connect an outdoor FM antenna
(not supplied). Before attaching a 75 Ω coaxial cable with a
connector (IEC or DIN45325), disconnect the supplied FM
antenna.

Note:

• Make sure the antenna conductors do not touch any other

terminals, connecting cords and power cord. This could cause
poor reception.

6

Getting Started

CAUTION:
SPEAKER
IMPEDANCE
1 OR 2:

16 32

816

CAUTION:

SPEAKER
IMPEDANCE

816

1 AND 2:

VOLTAGE

SELECTOR

110V

127V

230-240V

220V

SUB­WOOFER
OUT

CAUTION:
SPEAKER
IMPEDANCE
1 OR 2:

16 32

816

CAUTION:

SPEAKER
IMPEDANCE

816

SURROUND
SPEAKERS

RIGHT LEFTRIGHT LEFTRIGHT LEFT

CENTER

SPEAKER

FRONT SPEAKERS

1 AND 2:

1 2

English

Connecting the Speakers

You can connect following speakers to this unit:

• two pairs of front speakers
– FRONT SPEAKERS 1 terminals
– FRONT SPEAKERS 2 terminals

• a pair of surround speakers

• a center speaker

• a subwoofer

Connection diagram

CAUTIONS:

• Use speakers with the SPEAKER IMPEDANCE indicated by
the speaker terminals.

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

Powered subwoofer
(example)

Å To right front speaker 1
ı To left front speaker 1
Ç To right front speaker 2
Î To left front speaker 2
‰ To center speaker
Ï To right surround speaker
Ì To left surround speaker
Ó To input jack of a subwoofer

How to connect speakers cords

For each speaker, connect the (+) and (–) terminals on the
rear panel to the (+) and (–) terminals marked on the
speakers respectively.

1

Twist and remove the insulation at the end of each
speaker cord (not supplied).

2

Press and hold the clamp of the speaker terminal (1),
then insert the speaker cord (2).

3

Release the clamp.

About the speaker impedance

The required speaker impedance of the front speakers
differs depending on whether both the FRONT SPEAKERS
1 and FRONT SPEAKERS 2 terminals are used or only one
of them is used.

• When you connect only one pair of front speakers, use
front speakers with 8 Ω – 16 Ω impedance.

• When you connect both pairs of front speakers, use front
speakers with 16 Ω – 32 Ω impedance.

7

Connecting the subwoofer speaker

By connecting a subwoofer, you can enhance the bass or
reproduce the original LFE signals recorded in the digital
software.
Connect the input jack of a powered subwoofer to the SUB­WOOFER OUT jack on the rear panel, using a cable with
RCA pin plugs (not supplied).

• Refer also to the manual supplied with your subwoofer.

Note:

• You can place a subwoofer wherever you like since bass sound is
non-directional. Normally place it in front of you.

To obtain the best possible sound from this system, place
all the speakers except the subwoofer at the same
distance from the listening position with each speaker’s
front faced toward the listener.
Then, change the subwoofer and speaker settings to fit
your listening conditions (see pages 24 to 26).

• You can set the speakers quickly according to the
number of speakers you have connected.
See “Setting Speakers Quickly” on page 23.

A

B

C

A

B

C

Connecting Audio/Video Components

VIDEO OUT SELECT

PAL NTSC

7 About connecting cords

For video connections

The S-video cords and the component video cord are not
supplied with this unit.
Use the cords supplied with the other components or
purchase them at your dealer.

Composite video cord (supplied)

S-video cord (not supplied)

Component video cord (not supplied)

Green

Blue

Red

For audio connections

Connect the external components to this unit with the audio
cords.
Use the cord supplied with the other components or
purchase them at your dealer.

Digital coaxial cord (not supplied)

Optical digital cord (not supplied)

English

Notes for video connection

• You can use composite video cord or S-video cord for
connecting the DBS tuner and VCR to this unit.

• You can use component video cord in addition to composite
video cord and S-video cord for connecting your TV to this unit.

• By using S-video cord or component video, you can get a better
picture quality—in the order: composite < S-video < component.

• To view the picture from DBS tuner or VCR on your TV, connect
your TV to this unit using the same type of cord for connecting
the DBS tuner or VCR to this unit.

• To view the picture from the built-in DVD player, connect the TV
to this unit using composite video cord, S-video cord, or
component video cord, then register the video output mode
correctly (see “Video output mode” on page 27).

• To enjoy the progressive video picture, connect the TV
compatible with the progressive video input using component
video cord, then change the scanning mode correctly (see
“Changing the Scanning Mode” on page 16).

You can enjoy the progressive scanning mode only when
the color system of your TV is NTSC (see “Setting the color
system” below).

Notes for digital connection

• When the unit is shipped from the factory, the DIGITAL IN
terminals are set for use with the following components:
– DIGITAL 1 (coaxial): For DBS tuner
– DIGITAL 2 (optical): For TV

• If you connect the CD recorder, change the digital input
(DIGITAL IN) terminal setting (see “Digital input (DIGITAL IN)
terminals” on page 27) and the source name (see “Changing the
Source Name” on page 13) correctly.

• Select the digital input mode correctly (see “Selecting the
Analog or Digital Input Mode” on page 14).

Audio cord (not supplied)

White

Red

7 Setting the color system

This unit is compatible with both the PAL
system and the NTSC system. To match
the color system of your TV, you can
change the color system of this unit by
switching the VIDEO OUT SELECT on the
rear.

Set the color system of this unit while the unit is turned
off.

• Before you play back a disc, make sure that the color
system of the disc matches your TV.

Notes:

• When the unit is shipped from the factory, the VIDEO OUT SELECT
switch is set to NTSC.

• If you change the VIDEO OUT SELECT setting while the unit is
turned on, the setting will not take effect until you turn on the unit
again.

• When you use a multi color system TV, you can change the color
system of this unit automatically by selecting “MULTI” options as the
monitor type in the PICTURE menu (see page 55). In this case, the
setting of this unit is changed to match the color system of the
loaded disc regardless the VIDEO OUT SELECT setting.

8

CAUTION:
SPEAKER
IMPEDANCE
1 OR 2:

16 32

816

CAUTION:

SPEAKER
IMPEDANCE

816

1 AND 2:

TV TAPE / CDR DBS VCR

AUDIO

RIGHT

LEFT

IN INOUT

(REC)IN(PLAY)

OUT

(REC)IN(PLAY)

DBS

IN

DBS

IN

MONITOR

OUT

MONITOR

OUT

VCR

OUT

(REC)IN(PLAY)

VCR

OUT

(REC)IN(PLAY)

LEFT

RIGHT

AUDIO

OUT

B

A

C

CAUTION:
SPEAKER
IMPEDANCE
1 OR 2:

16 32

816

CAUTION:

SPEAKER
IMPEDANCE

816

1 AND 2:

VOLTAGE

SELECTOR

0V

27V

DBS

IN

DBS

IN

MONITOR

OUT

MONITOR

OUT

VCR

OUT

(REC)IN(PLAY)

VCR

OUT

(REC)IN(PLAY)

TV TAPE / CDR DBS VCR

AUDIO

RIGHT

LEFT

IN INOUT

(REC)IN(PLAY)

OUT

(REC)IN(PLAY)

LEFT

RIGHT

AUDIO

OUT

B

A

C

C

Getting Started

Turn off all the components and the unit before connection.

English

• Illustrations of the input/output terminals below are typical examples. When you connect other components, refer also to their
manuals since the terminal names actually printed on their rear vary among the components.

7 TV connection

DO NOT use a TV through a VCR or a TV with a built-in VCR; Otherwise, the picture may be distorted.

Connect using one of the video terminals.

7 DBS tuner connection

Connect using one of the video terminals.

White

Red

Red

Blue

Green

Red

Blue

Green

White

Red

• You can change the color system of this unit (see page 8).

TV

9

DBS tuner

White

Red

White

Red

CAUTION:
SPEAKER
IMPEDANCE
1 OR 2:

16 32

816

CAUTION:

SPEAKER
IMPEDANCE

816

1 AND 2:

TV TAPE / CDR DBS VCR

AUDIO

RIGHT

LEFT

IN INOUT

(REC)IN(PLAY)

OUT

(REC)IN(PLAY)

LEFT

RIGHT

AUDIO

INOUT

C

C

CAUTION:
SPEAKER
IMPEDANCE
1 OR 2:

16 32

816

CAUTION:

SPEAKER
IMPEDANCE

816

1 AND 2:

VOLTAGE

SELECTOR

DBS

IN

DBS

IN

MONITOR

OUT

MONITOR

OUT

VCR

OUT

(REC)IN(PLAY)

VCR

OUT

(REC)IN(PLAY)

TV TAPE / CDR DBS VCR

AUDIO

RIGHT

LEFT

IN INOUT

(REC)IN(PLAY)

OUT

(REC)IN(PLAY)

LEFT

RIGHT

AUDIO

OUT IN

B

B

A

C

C

7 VCR connection

Connect using one of the video terminals.

English

VCR

7 Cassette deck/CD recorder connection

White

Red

Red

White

White

Red

Red

White

Cassette deck

White

White

Red

Red

White

Red

Red

White

CD recorder

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Getting Started

CAUTION:

SPEAKER
IMPEDANCE

816

DIGITAL 1

(DBS)

DIGITAL 2

(TV)

DIGITAL IN

DIGITAL

OUT

DIGITAL

IN

DIGITAL

OUT

PCM/STREAM

DIGITAL OUT

B

A

B

7 Digital connection

English

You can connect either of
the following components
to DIGITAL IN terminals.

TV

DBS tuner

Before connecting an
optical digital cord,
unplug the protective
plug.

Connect the CD recorder using the
DIGITAL OUT terminal for digital
recording.

Now, you can plug the power cord of the unit into the AC outlet.

CAUTIONS:

• Do not touch the power cord with wet hands.

• Do not pull on the power cord to unplug the cord. When
unplugging the cord, always grasp the plug so as not to
damage the cord.

Putting Batteries in the Remote Control

Before using the remote control, put two supplied batteries
first.

1

Press and slide the battery
cover on the back of the
remote control.

CD recorder

CD recorder

Notes:

• Keep the power cord away from the connecting cords and the
antenna cables. The power cord may cause noise or screen
interference.

• The preset settings such as preset channels and sound adjustment
may be erased in a few days in the following cases:
– When you unplug the power cord.
– When a power failure occurs.

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

Note:

Supplied batteries are for the initial setup. Replace for continued use.

2

Insert batteries. Make sure
to match the polarity: (+) to
(+) and (–) to (–).

3

Replace the cover.

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CAUTION:

Follow these precautions to avoid leaking or cracking cells:

• Place batteries in the remote control so they match the
polarity: (+) to (+) and (–) to (–).

• Use the correct type of batteries. Batteries that look similar
may differ in voltage.

• Always replace both batteries at the same time.

• Do not expose batteries to heat or flame.

When using the remote control,
aim the remote control directly at
the remote sensor on the unit.

Remote sensor

Basic Operations

MASTER VOLUME

STANDBY

STANDBY/ON

Turning On the Power

Press STANDBY/ON on the front panel or

AUDIO on the remote control.

On the front panel From the remote control

The STANDBY lamp goes off and the illumination lamp lights
up.
The current source name appears on the display.

• If “DVD” is the current source, “READING” appears while
the unit is detecting the type of the loaded disc (see page

34).
– Playback starts automatically when you load some DVD

VIDEO.

– “NO DISC” appears on the display when no disc is

loaded.

To turn off the power (into standby)

Press
the remote control again.
The illumination lamp goes off and the STANDBY lamp lights
up.

Note:

• A small amount of power is consumed even in standby mode. To

STANDBY/ON on the front panel or AUDIO on

turn off the power completely, unplug the AC power cord.

Notes:

• When you have connected some digital components using the
digital terminals (see page 11), register the digital input terminal
setting (see “Digital input (DIGITAL IN) terminals” on page 27) and
digital input mode setting correctly (see “Selecting the Analog or
Digital Input Mode” on page 14). Source name and “DIGITAL” will be
shown on the display when you select the source.

*

You can use only one of the buttons—TAPE or CDR—whichever
the source name is activated (see “Changing the Source Name” on
page 13).

Adjusting the Volume

On the front panel

To increase the volume,

turn MASTER VOLUME clockwise.

To decrease the volume,

turn MASTER VOLUME counterclockwise.

From the remote control

To increase the volume,

press and hold VOLUME +.

To decrease the volume,

press and hold VOLUME –.

CAUTION:

Always set the volume to the minimum before starting any
source. If the volume is set at a high level, the sudden blast of
sound energy can permanently damage your hearing and/or
ruin your speakers.

English

Selecting the Source to Play

Press one of the source selecting buttons.

On the front panel

From the remote control

DVD Select the built-in DVD player.
DBS Select the DBS tuner.
VCR Select the VCR.
TV Select the TV tuner.
TAPE/CDR Select the cassette deck or the CD recorder

(front panel ONLY).

TAPE* Select the cassette deck (remote control

ONLY).

CDR* Select the CD recorder (remote control ONLY).
FM/AM Select an FM or AM broadcast.

Notes:

• The volume level can be adjusted within the range of “0” (minimum)
to “50” (maximum).

• When “DVD” is selected as the source with your TV turned on, the
volume level indication appears on the TV.

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7 Listening with headphones

English

Connect a pair of headphones to the (phones) jack on
the front panel

.

This cancels the Surround mode currently selected,
deactivates speakers, and activates the HEADPHONE mode.
The SPK 1 and 2 indicators go off from the display.

• Disconnecting a pair of headphones from the
jack cancels the HEADPHONE mode and activates
speakers.

HEADPHONE mode

When using the headphones, the following signals are
output regardless of your speaker setting:
– For 2-channel sources, the front left and right channel

signals are output directly from the left and right
headphones.

– For multi-channel sources, the front left and right,

center, and surround channel signals are down-mixed
and then output from the headphones without missing
bass element.

– For DVD AUDIO ONLY: When down-mixing is prohibited

on the disc, only signals of the front left and right channel
are output.

CAUTION:

Be sure to turn down the volume:

• Before connecting or putting on headphones, as high
volume can damage both the headphones and your
hearing.

• Before removing headphones, as high volume may come
out of the speakers.

Selecting the Front Speakers

When you have connected two pairs of front speakers, you
can select which to use.

(phones)

To use both pairs of the speakers

Press SPEAKERS 1 and 2 so that the SPK 1 and 2 indicators
light up on the display.

To use neither pairs of the speakers

Press SPEAKERS 1 and 2 so that the SPK 1 and SPK 2
indicators go off from the display.

• This activates the HEADPHONE mode (“HEADPHONE”
appears on the display).

Notes:

• If you select any of the Surround modes while using both pairs of
the front speakers connected to the FRONT SPEAKERS 1 and 2
terminals, the speakers connected to the FRONT SPEAKERS 2
terminals are deactivated.

• While the Surround mode is in use, you can only select either the
speakers connected to the FRONT SPEAKERS 1 or 2 terminals.

Changing the Source Name

When you connect a CD recorder to the TAPE/CDR jacks on
the rear panel, change the source name which will be shown
on the display.

On the front panel ONLY

Ex.: When changing the source name from “TAPE” to

“CDR”

1

Press TAPE/CDR (SOURCE NAME) to select
as the source.

2

Press and hold SOURCE NAME (TAPE/CDR)
until “ASSGN. CDR” appears on the display.

On the front panel ONLY

To use the speakers connected to the FRONT SPEAKERS
1 terminals

Press SPEAKERS 1 so that the SPK 1 indicator lights up on
the display. (Make sure that SPK 2 is not lit on the display.)

To use the speakers connected to the FRONT SPEAKERS
2 terminals

Press SPEAKERS 2 so that the SPK 2 indicator lights up on
the display. (Make sure that SPK 1 is not lit on the display.)

13

To change the source name to “TAPE”

Press and hold SOURCE NAME (TAPE/CDR) until

2

“ASSGN. TAPE” appears on the display in step

Note:

• Without changing the source name, you can still use the connected
components. However, there may be some inconveniences:

– The unexpected source name will appear on the display when you

press TAPE/CDR (SOURCE NAME) on the front panel.

– The CDR or TAPE button on the remote control will not work for

selecting the source.

– You cannot use the digital input (see page 27) for the CD

recorder.

.

Turning Off the Sound Temporarily

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From the remote control ONLY

Press MUTING to mute the sound.

“MUTING” appears on the display and the volume turns off
(the volume indication goes off).

• When “DVD” is selected as the source with your TV turned
on, “VOLUME –” appears on the TV.

To restore the sound

Press MUTING again.

• Pressing VOLUME + or – on the remote control (or turn
MASTER VOLUME on the front panel) also restores the
sound.

To check or change the remaining time until the shut-off
time

Press SLEEP once.

• The remaining time (in minutes) until the shut-off time
appears.

To change the shut-off time

Press SLEEP repeatedly.

To cancel the Sleep Timer

Press SLEEP repeatedly until “SLEEP 0” appears on the
display. (The SLEEP indicator goes off.)

• Turning off the unit also cancels the Sleep Timer.

Note:

• If Auto Standby (see page 58) and Sleep Timer are used at the
same time, the one with the earlier shut-off time will turn off the
unit.

Selecting the Analog or Digital Input
Mode

English

Changing the Display Brightness

From the remote control ONLY

Press DIMMER to dim the display.

• Each time you press the button, the display and illumination
lamp dim and brighten alternately.

Turning Off the Power
with the Sleep Timer

From the remote control ONLY

Press SLEEP repeatedly.

The SLEEP indicator lights up on the display.

• Each time you press the button, the shut-off time changes
as follows:

SLEEP indicator

When you have connected digital source components using
both the analog connection and the digital connection
methods (see pages 9 to 11), you can select the input mode.

• Before selecting the digital input mode, register the digital
input terminal setting correctly (see “Digital input (DIGITAL
IN) terminals” on page 27).

Note:

• You cannot change the input mode when selecting “DVD” as the
source. Digital input is always used for the built-in DVD player.

1

Select a source (DBS, TV, or CDR) for which
you want to change the input mode.

2

Press INPUT ANALOG/DIGITAL (INPUT ATT.)
on the front panel or ANALOG/DIGITAL
INPUT on the remote control.

On the front panel From the remote control

The current input mode appears on the display.

• Each time you press the button, the input mode
alternates between the analog input (“ANALOG”) and
the digital input (“DGTL AUTO”).

DIGITAL AUTO indicator

When the shut-off time comes

The unit is turned off automatically.

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DIGITAL

DIGITAL

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English

DGTL AUTO Select for the digital input mode.

The DIGITAL AUTO indicator lights up.
The unit automatically detects the
incoming signal format, then the sound
signal indicator for the detected signal
(see below) lights up; otherwise, no
sound signal indicators light up.

ANALOG Select for the analog input mode (initial

setting except for the built-in DVD
player).
The ANALOG indicator lights up.

Sound signal indicators on the display

PPCM Light when DVD AUDIO Packed PCM signals

come in.

• Light when Dolby Digital signals come in.

• Flash when “DGTL D.D.” is selected for
software not encoded with Dolby Digital
signals.

• Light when DTS signals come in.

• Flash when “DGTL DTS” is selected for
software not encoded with DTS signals.

LPCM Light when Linear PCM signals come in.

7 Changing the digital input mode

manually—for DVD VIDEO only

If the following symptoms occur while Dolby Digital or DTS
software is played back, try changing the digital input mode:

• Sound does not come out at the beginning of playback.

• Noise comes out while searching for or skipping chapters
or tracks.

1

Press INPUT ANALOG/DIGITAL (INPUT ATT.)
on the front panel or ANALOG/DIGITAL
INPUT on the remote control to select
“DGTL AUTO.”

DGTL D.D. Select for playing back software

encoded with Dolby Digital.
The

indicator lights up*.

DGTL DTS Select for playing back software

encoded with DTS.
The indicator lights up*.

* These indicators flash when no signal or a signal

without the proper format is played back.

You can also change the digital input mode by
pressing DECODE repeatedly on the remote
control.

Notes:

• When “DGTL AUTO” cannot recognize the incoming signals, no
sound signal indicators light up on the display.

• When you turn off the unit or select another source, “DGTL DTS”
and “DGTL D.D.” are canceled.
The digital input mode is automatically reset to “DGTL AUTO.”

Attenuating the Input Signal

When the input level of the analog source is too high, the
sounds will be distorted. If this happens, attenuate the input
signal level to prevent this sound distortion.

• You have to make this adjustment for each analog source.

On the front panel ONLY

Press and hold INPUT ATT. (INPUT ANALOG/DIGITAL)
until the INPUT ATT indicator lights up on the display.

• Each time you press and hold the button, the Input
Attenuator turns on (“ATT ON”) or off (“ATT NORMAL”).

INPUT ATT indicator

On the front panel From the remote control

2

Press CONTROL 3 (or 2) to
select “DGTL D.D.” or “DGTL
DTS” while “DGTL AUTO” still
remains on the display.

• Each time you press the button, the digital input mode
changes as follows:

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ATT NORMAL Normally select this (initial setting).

The analog sound is not attenuated.

ATT ON Select when the analog sound is distorted.

Changing the Scanning Mode

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Activating the Recording Mode

English

This unit supports the progressive scanning system (480p*)
as well as the conventional interlaced scanning system
(480i*).
If your TV has component video jacks and supports
progressive video input, you can enjoy a high quality picture
from the built-in DVD player.

• Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with your TV.

• You cannot change the scanning mode when “PAL” is

selected as the color system of this unit. See page 8.

• You can select the picture source according to the original
picture type (film or video source). See “PICTURE
SOURCE” on page 55.

• Do not change the scanning mode to “PROGRESSIVE” in
the following cases:
– When your TV does not support the progressive video

input.

– When you are not connecting your TV to the unit using a

component video cord.

From the remote control ONLY

Press PROGRESSIVE when “DVD” is selected as the
source.

• Each time you press the button, the scanning mode
changes between “INTERLACE” and “PROGRESSIVE.”

INTERLACE Select for conventional TV (initial setting).

PROGRESSIVE Select if your TV with component jacks

supports the progressive video input. The
PROGRESSIVE indicator lights up.

Notes:

• Some progressive TVs and High-Definition TVs are not fully
compatible with this system. When an incompatible picture is played
back, change the scanning mode to “INTERLACE.” To check the
compatibility of your TV, contact your dealer.
All JVC progressive TVs and High-Definition TVs are fully
compatible with this system.

• When you select “PROGRESSIVE” as the scanning mode, the
picture does not come out correctly through composite video and
S-video jacks.

*

480p and 480i indicate the number of scanning lines and scanning
format of an image signal.

– 480p indicates 480 scanning lines with progressive format.
– 480i indicates 480 scanning lines with interlaced format.

When you play back the multi-channel sources, Recording
mode enables you to record the sounds without missing
surround elements by down-mixing the center and surround
channel signals into the front channel signals.

• When multi-channel software is played back with
Recording mode activated, the sounds are down-mixed
and come out through the front speakers only.

• For DVD AUDIO ONLY: When down-mixing is prohibited
on the disc, this function does not take effect.

On the front panel ONLY

Press and hold REC MODE (SURROUND MODE) until
“RECMODE ON” appears on the display.

The REC indicator lights up on the display.

REC indicator

• Each time you press and hold the button, Recording mode
is activated (“RECMODE ON”) and deactivated
(“RECMODE OFF”) alternately.

RECMODE OFF Normally select this (initial setting).

Down-mixing is canceled.

RECMODE ON Select for recording down-mixed sounds.

When recording onto the VCR:

You can record the picture on your video tape without the
volume level indication on the TV when Recording mode is
activated.

• When you do not want to record the on-screen guide icons,
see page 58.

• The choice menu (see page 53) and on-screen bar (see
page 36) are always recorded when they appear on the TV.

CAUTION:

Sound coming out of the speakers may be distorted by
Recording mode. In this case, decrease the volume until the
sound distortion diminishes.

Notes:

• When you turn off the unit or select another source, Recording
mode is canceled (“RECMODE OFF”).

• Sound adjustments (see pages 28 and 29) and Surround modes
(see pages 32 and 33) do not affect the recording.

• The following buttons do not work while Recording mode is
activated (“RECMODE ON”):

– SETTING and ADJUST on the front panel
– SURROUND ON/OFF and SURROUND MODE on the front panel
– Sound adjustment buttons on the remote control

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For details about DVD player operations, see pages 34 to

English

48.

• You can also play back MP3 and JPEG files. See pages 49
to 52.

• To change the color system of this unit, see page 8.

• Before using the remote control, press DVD so that the

remote control works for the DVD player.

Before turning on the unit, turn on your TV and select the
correct video input (refer to the manual supplied with your
TV).

• When you use a JVC’s TV, you can turn on your TV by
pressing TV on the remote control and select the video
input by pressing TV/VIDEO. (If your TV is not a JVC, see
“Operating Other Manufacturers’ Equipment” on page 67.)

• For changing the OSD messages—the information on the
TV—into the desired language, see pages 53 to 55.

1

Press 0 on the front panel or OPEN/CLOSE
on the remote control to open the disc tray.

On the front panel From the remote control

The unit is turned on and the disc tray opens.
The STANDBY lamp goes off and the illumination lamp
lights up.

• When a disc is already loaded, pressing 3 turns on the

unit and starts playing back the loaded disc.

4

Adjust the volume.

On the front panel From the remote control

To activate and select Surround mode, see page 32.

About the indication on the display while playing back
a disc

While you are playing back a disc, the playback
information appears on the display as follows:

Ex.: When playing back a DVD VIDEO

1 Chapter number
2 Elapsed playing time

Ex.: When playing back a DVD AUDIO*

2

Load a disc.

Place a disc correctly with its label side up.

CORRECT

INCORRECT

3

Press 3.

The disc tray closes and the unit starts playing back the
loaded disc.

On the front panel From the remote control

• You can also close the disc tray by pressing 0 on the

front panel or OPEN/CLOSE on the remote control.

1 B.S.P (Browsable Still Picture) indicator (lights up when

you play back still pictures)

2 BONUS indicator (lights up when the disc has a bonus

group.)

3 Group number
4 Track number
5 Elapsed playing time

Ex.: When playing back an audio CD

1 Track number
2 Elapsed playing time

* When a DVD AUDIO is loaded, the DVD AUDIO lamp

lights up on the front panel.

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To stop playback

Press 7.
The unit memorizes the point where you stop playback and
the RESUME indicator lights up on the display (except when
an audio CD is loaded).
While the RESUME indicator is lit on the display, you can start
playback from the memorized point by pressing 3—Resume
play (see “About Resume play” on page 19).

To remove the loaded disc

Press 0 on the front panel or OPEN/CLOSE on the remote
control.
The disc tray opens.
After removing the disc, press the button again to close the
disc tray

• If you press

AUDIO on the remote control while the disc tray is open,
the disc tray closes automatically, then the unit is turned
off.

STANDBY/ON on the front panel or

To advance or reverse playback rapidly

• Press ¡ or 1 during playback (remote control ONLY).
Each time you press ¡ (or 1), the unit advances (or
reverses) playback, rapidly changing the playback speed
as follows:

For DVD VIDEO:

x2 ] x5 ] x10 ] x20 ] x60

For DVD AUDIO/VCD/SVCD/CD:

x2 ] x5 ] x10 ] x20

Pressing 3 resumes the normal playback.

• Press and hold ¢ or 4.
While you are pressing and holding ¢ (or 4), the unit
advances (or reverses) playback 5 times as fast as the
normal speed. When you press and hold ¢ (or 4)
further, the playback speed changes up to 20 times as fast
as the normal speed.

Releasing the button resumes the normal playback.

English

7 Other operation buttons for the DVD player

On the front panel

From the remote control

To stop playback temporarily

Press 8.

• Pressing 3 starts playback again.

To move back the playback position by 10 seconds
(for DVD VIDEO only)

Press 3 during DVD VIDEO playback.
The unit moves the playback position about 10 seconds
before the current position, then resumes playback.

To locate the beginning of the chapter or track

Press ¢ or 4.
Press ¢ (or 4) to locate the beginning of the next (current
or previous) chapter or track.

To locate the chapter or track using the number buttons

Press the number buttons (1 – 10, +10) to select the number
of the desired chapter or track.

Ex.: To select 3, press 3.

To select 11, press +10, then 1.
To select 20, press +10, then 10.

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Basic DVD Player Operations

About Resume play

English

This unit can memorize the point when you operate the
following procedures:

• Pressing 7 during play—Pressing 3 starts Resume play

• Changing the source—Pressing DVD or 3 starts

Resume play

• Turning off the unit (including Sleep Timer)—

Pressing 3 starts Resume play

Once you start Resume play, the RESUME indicator goes
off (the unit clears the memorized point).
The unit also clears the memorized point when you
operate the following procedures:

• Pressing 7 (while the RESUME indicator is lit on the

display)

• Selecting a track by pressing ¢ or 4 for video CD

and super VCD when playback stops

• Selecting program or random playback

• Pressing TOP MENU

• Ejecting the loaded disc

• Turning on the unit by pressing
front panel or

• Activating/deactivating Tray Lock.

You can cancel Resume play (see “Other setting menu—
OTHERS” on page 58).

AUDIO on the remote control

STANDBY/ON on the

About Tray Lock

You can prevent the disc tray from opening unintentionally
by using Tray Lock.

On the front panel ONLY

To lock the disc tray, press 0 while pressing SETTING
when the unit is in standby mode.

The unit is turned on and “LOCKED” appears on the
display for a little while.

• If you try to open the disc tray, “LOCKED” appears to let
you know that the Tray Lock is in use.

To unlock the disc tray, repeat the above procedure.

The unit is turned on and “UNLOCKED” appears briefly on
the display.
The disc tray is unlocked.

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