JVC XV-523GD, XV-525BK User Manual

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D VD VIDEO PLAYER

XV-521BK/XV-523GD/XV-525BK

Introduction 1

XV-421BK

TV POWER

OPEN

THEATER

3D-PHONIC

/CLOSE

DVD POWER

POSITION

AUDIOSUBTITLE

TV/VIDEO

ANGLE

DIGEST STROBE ZOOM

123

TV 1 TV 2 TV 3

456

TV 4 TV 5 TV 6

789

TV 7 TV 8 TV 9

10 +100

TV RETURN

TV 0 TV 100+

AMP

SLOW

VOLTVVOL

PLAY MODE

DISPLAY RETURN

CANCEL

TIME CHOICE

SHIFT

B.SEARCH

PLAY

B.SKIP

STOP

PAUSE

TITLE

CURSOR

RIGHT

LEFT

DOWN

REMOTE CONTROL

OPEN

THEATER

3D-PHONIC

/CLOSE

POSITION

AUDIOSUBTITLE

ANGLE

DIGEST STROBE ZOOM

123

TV 1 TV 2 TV 3

456

TV 4 TV 5 TV 6

789

TV 7 TV 8 TV 9

10 +100

TV RETURN

TV 0 TV 100+

AMP

SLOW

VOLTVVOL

PLAY MODE

DISPLAY RETURN

CANCEL

TIME CHOICE

SHIFT

B.SEARCH

PLAY

B.SKIP

STOP

PAUSE

TITLE

CURSOR

RIGHT

LEFT

DOWN

RM-SXV521J REMOTE CONTROL

XV-521BK/XV-523GD/XV-525BK models

F.SEARCH

F.SKIP

ENTER

TV POWER DVD POWER

TV/VIDEO

TV ch

XV-421BK model

F.SEARCH

F.SKIP

ENTER

POWER

D I G I T A L

DVD PLAYER

STANDBY

XV-421 DVD PLAYER

STANDBY

DOLBY

OPEN/CLOSE

STOP PAUSE

TITLE CHAP. RESUME

3D PHONIC SKIP

D I G I T A L

DOLBY

EACH

TITLE CHAP. RESUME

EACH

THEATER

OPEN/CLOSE

4¢

STOP PAUSE

4¢

SHUTTLE

1¡

PLAY

DVD

PLAY

1¡

DVD

VDEO CD / CD

Preliminary knowledge 4

Getting started 12

Basic operations 17

Advanced operations 20

Initial settings 35

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Additional information 41

INSTRUCTIONS

For Customer Use:

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

Model No. Serial No.

LVT0435-001B

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Warnings, Cautions and Others

Mises en garde, précautions et indications diverses

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

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.

For U.S.A.

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, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does 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.

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.

ATTENTION

Afin d'éviter tout risque d'électrocution, d'incendie, etc.:

1. Ne pas enlever les vis ni les panneaux et ne pas ouvrir le coffret de l'appareil.

2. Ne pas exposer l'appareil à la pluie ni à l'humidité.

Caution –– POWER switch!

Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely. The POWER switch in any position does not disconnect the mains line. The power can be remote controlled.

Attention –– Commutateur POWER!

Déconnecter la fiche de secteur pour couper complètement le courant. Le commutateur POWER ne coupe jamais complètement la ligne de secteur, quelle que soit sa position. Le courant peut être télécommandé.

IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS IMPORTANT POUR LES PRODUITS LASER

1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

2. DANGER: Visible 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 service- able parts inside the Unit; leave all servicing to qualified service personnel.

1. PRODUIT LASER CLASSE 1

2. ATTENTION: Radiation laser visible quand l'appareil est ouvert ou que le verrouillage est en panne ou désactivé. Eviter une exposition directe au rayon.

3. ATTENTION: Ne pas ouvrir le couvercle du dessus. Il n'y a aucune pièce utilisable à l'intérieur. Laisser à un personnel qualifié le soin de réparer votre appareil.

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

For Canada/pour le Canada

CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE

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

For Canada/pour le Canada

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

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Table of contents

Introduction

Page 1

Features .................................................................... 1

Supplied accessories ............................................... 1

About this instruction manual ............................... 2

Notes on handling ................................................... 3

Preliminary knowledge

Page 4

Names of parts and controls

Front panel ................................................................... 4

Remote control unit .................................................... 5

Display window ........................................................... 7

Rear panel .................................................................... 7

Operational Principles

On-screen displays ...................................................... 8

To prevent the monitor from burning out

[SCREEN SAVER] ...................................................... 9

On-screen guide icons .............................................. 10

How to use numeric buttons.................................... 10

About discs

Playable disc types .................................................... 11

Disc structure ............................................................. 11

Getting started

Page 12

Connections

Before making any connections .............................. 12

To connect to a TV ..................................................... 12

To connect to a TV with the component video

input jacks ................................................................ 13

To connect to an audio amplifier or receiver ......... 13

To connect to audio equipment with a digital

input ......................................................................... 14

To connect the power cord ....................................... 14

Using the remote control unit

To install batteries in the remote control unit ........ 15

To use the remote control unit for TV operation ... 16 To control the volume of a JVC’s amplifier or

receiver .................................................................... 16

Basic operations

Page 17

Turning on/off the unit .......................................... 17

Inserting and removing discs ............................... 17

Basic playback

To start playback ....................................................... 18

To stop playback completely ................................... 18

To stop playback temporarily .................................. 18

To advance or reverse playback rapidly while

monitoring ............................................................... 18

To locate the beginning of the scene or song ........ 19

To resume playback

To memorize the interrupted position .................... 19

To resume playback .................................................. 19

Advanced operations

Page 20

Playing from a specific position on a disc

To locate a desired scene from the DVD menu ...... 20

To locate a desired scene from the menu of the

Video CD with PBC.................................................. 20

To locate a desired selection using the numeric

buttons ..................................................................... 21

To locate a desired selection using 4 or ¢ ...... 21

To locate a desired scene by specifying the chapter

number [CHAP. SEARCH] ....................................... 22

To locate a desired position in the current title or

track [TIME SEARCH] .............................................. 22

To locate a desired scene from the digest display

[DIGEST] .................................................................. 23

Special picture playback

To advance a still picture frame-by-frame .............. 24

To display still pictures [STROBE] ........................... 24

To playback in slow-motion [SLOW] ....................... 25

To zoom a scene [ZOOM] ......................................... 26

Changing the playback order

To playback in the desired order [PROGRAM] ....... 26

To playback in random order [RANDOM] ............... 27

Repeat playback

To repeat the current selection

or all disc contents [REPEAT] ................................ 28

To repeat a desired part [A-B REPEAT] ................... 29

Selecting a scene angle of DVD VIDEO

To select a scene angle from the normal screen

[ANGLE] ................................................................... 30

To select a scene angle from the angle list display

[ANGLE] ................................................................... 30

Changing the language and sound

To select the subtitle language [SUBTITLE] ........... 31

To change the audio language or sound [AUDIO] . 31

Selecting the picture character

To select the picture character

[THEATER POSITION] ............................................. 32

Enjoying virtual surround sound

To simulate surround sound [3D PHONIC] ............. 32

Checking the status

To check the disc/time information ......................... 33

To check the DVD function status ............................ 34

Initial settings

Page 35

Selecting preferences

How to set preferences ............................................. 35

LANGUAGE page ...................................................... 35

AUDIO page ............................................................... 36

DISPLAY page ............................................................ 37

SYSTEM page ............................................................ 38

Limiting playback by children

To set Parental Lock for the first time

[PARENTAL LOCK] .................................................. 39

To change the settings [PARENTAL LOCK] ............. 40

To temporarily release the Parental lock

[PARENTAL LOCK] .................................................. 40

Additional information

Page 41

AV COMPU LINK remote control system

(not available with XV-421BK)

Connection and setup ............................................... 41

Operation ................................................................... 42

Care and handling of discs.................................... 42

Troubleshooting ..................................................... 43

Specifications ......................................................... 44

Table of languages and their

abbreviations ....................................... Appendix A

Country code list for parental lock ...... Appendix B

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SLOW

DOWN

LEFT

CURSOR

RIGHT

AMP

VOL

TITLE

AUDIOSUBTITLE

CANCEL

SHIFT

TIME CHOICE

PLAY MODE

TV RETURN

DIGEST STROBE ZOOM

TV 0 TV 100+

TV 7 TV 8 TV 9

TV 4 TV 5 TV 6

TV 1 TV 2 TV 3

DISPLAY

RETURN

TV/VIDEO

ANGLE

3D-PHONIC

OPEN

/CLOSE

DVD POWER

TV POWER

THEATER

POSITION

456

789

10 +100

RM-SXV521J REMOTE CONTROL

PLAY

B.SKIP

PAUSE

STOP

ENTER

F.SKIP

B.SEARCH

F.SEARCH

123

¢

LVT0435-001A

Introduction

Features

Picture functions

7 Strobe function

The unit can display nine continuous still pictures on the TV screen.

7 Digest function

You can select the desired title from the opening scenes displayed on the TV screen.

7 Angle function*

Introduction

You can select a desired angle from multiple camera angles recorded on the DVD VIDEO disc.

7 Zoom function

You can view scenes close-up.

7 Parental lock*

You can restrict the playback of DVD VIDEO discs with scenes which you do not want children to see, such as adult or violent films.

7 Theater position

You can select the picture character according to the lighting of your room.

Supplied accessories

• Audio/video cable (x 1)

• S-video cable (x 1)

• AV compulink cord (x 1) (except XV-421BK)

• Remote Control Unit (x 1)

Audio functions

7 High quality digital sound

You can enjoy high quality sound with Dolby Digital or Linear-PCM.

7 Surround function*

The unit is compatible with Dolby Digital surround and DTS surround. (DTS surround is available for digital output only.)

7 3D Phonic function

You can enjoy surround sound with your 2-channel system.

Other functions

7 Multi-language subtitles and sound*

You can select a subtitle or sound language from those recorded on the DVD VIDEO disc.

7 Multi-disc playback

You can enjoy Audio CD discs and Video CD discs, as well as DVD VIDEO discs.

7 Operation from the on-screen display

User-friendly on-screen displays allow you to operate the unit easily.

• R6P(SUM-3)/AA(15F) batteries (x 2)

• Instruction manual (x 1)

• AC power cord (x 1)

Functions with (*) mark only work on a DVD VIDEO disc that is compatible with each function.

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About this instruction manual

This instruction manual basically explains operations as follows:

To playback in random order [RANDOM]

You can play titles or tracks in random order by using the Random function.

TV POWER

OPEN

THEATER

3D-PHONIC

/CLOSE

DVD POWER

POSITION

AUDIOSUBTITLE

TV/VIDEO

ANGLE

DIGEST STROBE ZOOM

123

TV 1 TV 2 TV 3

456

TV 4 TV 5 TV 6

789

TV 7 TV 8 TV 9

10 +100

TV RETURN

TV 0 TV 100+

AMP

SLOW

VOLTVVOL

PLAY MODE

DISPLAY RETURN

CANCEL

TIME CHOICE

SHIFT

B.SEARCH

F.SEARCH

PLAY

F.SKIP

B.SKIP

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STOP

ENTER

PAUSE

TITLE

LEFT

CURSOR

RIGHT

DOWN

REMOTE CONTROL

The number indicates the procedural step.

While stopped

Press PLAY MODE - CANCEL.

The play mode menu appears on the TV screen.

Use CURSOR 2/3 to move to

[RANDOM].

Introduction

These symbols indicate the types of discs which the operation can be

Introduction

used for.

The number indicates the

following procedural step(s) in which the button(s) is(are) used. You may also use the corresponding buttons on the front panel of the unit if available.

Other convenient procedures, etc.

Additional supplemental remarks

REPEAT PROGRAM RANDOM

The “RANDOM” indicator appears in the display window on the front panel.

Press ENTER.

The unit starts random playback.

After playing all titles/tracks of the disc, random playback ends.

The same title or track will not be played back more than once during random play.

• To stop/quit random playback in the middle

Press STOP to stop playback. The unit is still in random playback mode, so pressing PLAY starts random playback again. To quit random playback, press STOP again while stopped. The “RANDOM” indicator in the display window turns off.

NOTE

Some DVD VIDEO discs may not be played back correctly in random mode.

The names of buttons on the remote control unit (or on the front panel of the unit) are all given in uppercase letters.

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Introduction

Notes on handling

Important cautions

Installation of the unit

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

• Leave sufficient distance between the unit and the TV.

• Do not use the player in a place subject to vibrations.

Power cord

• Do not handle the power cord with wet hands!

Introduction

• A small amount of power (3.0 watts) is always consumed while the power cord is connected to the wall outlet.

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

To prevent malfunction of the unit

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

• Do not insert any metallic object into the unit.

• Do not use any non-standard shape disc available on the market, because it may damage the unit.

• Do not use a disc with tape, seals, or paste on it, because damage to the unit may result.

Note about copyright laws

• Please check the copyright laws in your country before recording from DVD VIDEO, Audio CD, and Video CD discs. Recording of copyrighted material may infringe copyright laws.

Note about the copyguard system

• The DVD VIDEO disc is protected by the copyguard system. When you connect the unit to your VCR directly, the copyguard system activates and the picture may not be played back correctly.

Safety precautions

Avoid moisture, water and dust

Do not place the unit in moist or dusty places.

Avoid high temperatures

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

When you’re away

When away on travel or otherwise for an extended period of time, remove the plug from the wall outlet.

Do not insert foreign objects into the unit

Do not insert wires, hairpins, coins, etc. into the unit.

Do not block the vents

Blocking the vents may damage the unit.

Care of the cabinet

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

If water gets inside the unit

Turn off the power switch and remove the plug from the wall outlet, then call the store where you made your purchase. Using the unit in this state may cause a fire or electrical shock.

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

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential Unpublished Works. © 1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved.

Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. US Pat. No. 5,451,942 and other world-wide patents issues and pending. “DTS”and “DTS Digital Surround”, are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. © 1996 Digital Theater Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.

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Preliminary knowledge

Names of parts and controls

Refer to the corresponding pages indicated in () for details.

Front panel

(For XV-521BK/523GD/525BK)

1 POWER button

2 STANDBY indicator

3 Remote sensor

DVD PLAYER

STANDBY

POWER

3D PHONIC SKIP

DOLBY

D I G I T A L

TITLE CHAP. RESUME

EACH

4 Disc tray

THEATER

5 0 (OPEN/CLOSE) button

6 7 (STOP) button

7 # (PLAY) button

8 8 (PAUSE) button

OPEN/CLOSE

PLAY

STOP PAUSE

4¢

SHUTTLE

1¡

DVD

VDEO CD / CD

Preliminary knowledge

= SHUTTLE knob

Knowledge

Preliminary

9 3D PHONIC button

(For XV-421BK)

1POWER button

2 STANDBY indicator

3 Remote sensor

XV-421 DVD PLAYER

STANDBY

POWER

DOLBY

D I G I T A L

3D PHONIC SKIP

9 3D PHONIC button

1 POWER button (17)

Turns the unit on or off (standby).

2 STANDBY indicator

Lights when the power cord is connected and the unit is on standby. When the unit is turned on, the STANDBY indicator goes off.

3 Remote sensor

Receives the signal from the remote control unit.

4 Disc tray (17)

Used to load a disc.

5 0 (OPEN/CLOSE) button (17)

Used to open and close the disc tray.

6 7 (STOP) button (18)

Stops playback. Also used to erase all programmed tracks for the program play.

7 # (PLAY) button (18)

Starts playback. Also, used as a SELECT button for the PBC of Video CDs.

8 8 (PAUSE) button (18)

Pauses playback.

0 Display window

4 Disc tray

TITLE CHAP. RESUME

THEATER

EACH

0 Display window

9 3D PHONIC button (32)

Produces a simulated surround effect.

0 Display window

Indicates the current status of the unit.

- 4/¢ (SKIP) buttons (19, 21)

Used to skip a chapter, title or track. Also, used for the page selection of a menu screen (for DVD VIDEO/Video CD). Holding down 4 or ¢ during playback reverses or advances playback rapidly.

= SHUTTLE knob (19, 25) (for XV-521BK/XV-523GD/

XV-525BK)

Performs rapid advance/reverse playback operations. Also used for slow-motion playback of a picture (for DVD VIDEO/Video CD).

~ 1/¡ (SEARCH) button (19, 25) (XV-421BK only)

Pressing 4 or ¢ during playback reverses or advances playback rapidly. Each press of the button during rapid playback increases the playback speed. Also used for slow-motion playback of a picture (for DVD VIDEO/Video CD).

- 4/¢ (SKIP) buttons

5 0 (OPEN/CLOSE) button

6 7 (STOP) button

7 # (PLAY) button

8 8 (PAUSE) button

OPEN/CLOSE

PLAY

STOP PAUSE

4¢

1¡

VDEO CD / CD

DVD

- 4/¢ (SKIP) buttons

~ SEARCH buttton

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Preliminary knowledge

Remote control unit

! Infrared signal-emitting window

Knowledge

Preliminary

0 4 (B.SKIP) - B. SEARCH button

1 3D PHONIC button

2 OPEN/CLOSE button

3 SUBTITLE - DIGEST button

4 AUDIO - STROBE button

5 Numeric buttons

6 SLOW button

7 AMP VOL button

8 SHIFT button

9 PLAY MODE - CANCEL button

- 8 (PAUSE) button

= TITLE button

~ CURSOR (5 UP, ∞ DOWN,

LEFT, 3 RIGHT) button

OPEN

3D-PHONIC

/CLOSE

AUDIOSUBTITLE

DIGEST STROBE ZOOM

THEATER POSITION

ANGLE

TV POWER

DVD POWER

TV/VIDEO

123

TV 1 TV 2 TV 3

456

TV 4 TV 5 TV 6

789

TV 7 TV 8 TV 9

10 +100

TV RETURN

SLOW

SHIFT

B.SEARCH

B.SKIP

PAUSE

TV 0 TV 100 +

AMP VOLTVVOL

PLAY MODE

TITLE

LEFT CURSOR RIGHT

CANCEL

DOWN

DISPLAY RETURN

TIME CHOICE

F.SEARCH

PLAY

STOP

F.SKIP

ENTER

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TV ch

@ THEATER POSITION button

# DVD POWER - TV POWER button

$ TV/VIDEO button % ANGLE - ZOOM button

^ TV ch button

& TV VOL button * RETURN - CHOICE button

( DISPLAY - TIME button

) ¢ (F.SKIP) - F. SEARCH button _ 3 (PLAY) button

+ ENTER button ¡ 7 (STOP) button ™ MENU button

REMOTE CONTROL

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Preliminary knowledge

1 3D PHONIC button (32)

Produces a simulated surround effect.

2 OPEN/CLOSE button (17)

Opens and closes the disc tray.

3 SUBTITLE - DIGEST button (23, 31)

Used to display the subtitle selection display on the TV screen, as well as used to turn the subtitle on or off (for DVD VIDEO). Pressing this button while holding down the SHIFT button displays beginning scenes of each title, chapter or track on the TV screen (for DVD VIDEO/Video CD).

4 AUDIO - STROBE button (24, 31)

Selects the audio (for DVD VIDEO/Video CD). Pressing this button while holding down the SHIFT button displays nine continuous still pictures (for DVD VIDEO/Video CD).

5 Numeric buttons (10, 16)

Used to select a title or track number, as well as used to enter a time for the Time search and a chapter number for the Chapter search. Also used to select a TV channel in conjunction with the SHIFT button.

6 SLOW button (25)

Used for slow-motion playback of a picture (for DVD VIDEO/ Video CD).

7 AMP VOL button (16)

Used to control the volume of a JVC audio amplifier/ receiver.

8 SHIFT button

Used together with other buttons for activating their second functions.

9 PLAY MODE - CANCEL button (27)

Displays an on-screen display for controlling the advanced playback functions. Pressing this button while holding down the SHIFT button cancels the last selection of the program.

0 4 (B.SKIP) - B. SEARCH button (19, 21, 23)

Skips back a chapter, title or track. Also used for the page selection of a menu screen (for DVD VIDEO/Video CD). Holding down this button during playback reverses playback rapidly. Pressing the button while holding down the SHIFT button during playback also reverses playback rapidly. If you press the button while holding down the SHIFT button during rapid reverse playback, the speed increases.

- 8 (PAUSE) button (18)

Pauses playback.

= TITLE button (20)

Displays the title menu of a DVD VIDEO disc on the TV screen.

~ CURSOR (5 UP, ∞ DOWN, 2 LEFT, 3 RIGHT) buttons

Used to select an item form a menu or on-screen display, or to change the setting of an item in the on-screen display.

! Infrared signal-emitting window

Point this window toward the remote sensor on the front panel when pressing buttons.

@ THEATER POSITION button (32)

Selects a picture character from 4 options (for DVD VIDEO/ Video CD).

# DVD POWER - TV POWER button (17)

Turns the unit on or off (standby). Pressing this button while holding down the SHIFT button turns the TV on or off.

$ TV/VIDEO button (16)

Switches the TV input mode.

% ANGLE - ZOOM button (26, 30)

Changes camera angles during playback of a DVD VIDEO disc containing multiple camera angles. Pressing this button while holding down the SHIFT button zooms in the picture (for DVD VIDEO/Video CD).

^ TV ch button (16)

Changes the TV channels.

& TV VOL button (16)

Adjusts the TV volume.

* RETURN - CHOICE button (20, 35)

Returns to the previous menu (for DVD VIDEO/Video CD). Pressing this button while holding down the SHIFT button displays Preference on-screen display on the TV screen.

( DISPLAY - TIME button (33, 34)

Displays the status information (only for DVD disc) or the time information (for any disc types). When the time information appears, pressing this button while holding the SHIFT button changes the time mode.

) ¢ (F.SKIP) - F. SEARCH button (19, 21, 23)

Skips forward a chapter, title or track. Also used for the page selection of a menu screen (for DVD VIDEO/Video CD). Holding down this button during playback advances playback rapidly. Pressing the button while holding down the SHIFT button during playback also advances playback rapidly. If you press the button while holding down the SHIFT button during rapid advance playback, the speed increases.

_ 3 (PLAY) button (18)

Starts playback. Also used as a SELECT button for PBC of Video CDs.

+ ENTER button

Executes the selected item in a menu or on-screen display.

¡ 7 (STOP) button (18)

Stops playback. Also used to erase all the programmed tracks for the program play.

™ MENU button (20)

Displays a DVD menu on the TV screen.

Knowledge

Preliminary

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Preliminary knowledge

Display window

3D-PHONIC

TITLE CHAP.

TRACK

1 Title/chapter/track indicator

3 Disc indicator

4 Function indicator

PROGRAM

DVD VCD

EACH REMAIN

RANDOM RESUME

2 Time display

REPEAT 1A-B

THEATER

1 Title/chapter/track indicator

Displays title/chapter, or track number.

2 Time display

Shows the cumulative or remaining time of the track or disc, or the total disc time.

3 Disc indicator

Indicates the type of the disc set in the tray. When a DVD VIDEO or Video CD disc is set, “DVD” or “VCD” is indicated. When an Audio CD is set, there is no indication.

4 Function indicator

Activated function indicators light up.

Knowledge

Preliminary

Rear panel

(For XV-521BK/523GD/525BK)

(For XV-421BK)

6 DIGITAL OUT jacks (OPTICAL/COAXIAL)

7 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (Y/P

COAXIAL

S-VIDEO VIDEO

VIDEO OUT

COMPONENT

AUDIO OUT

RPB

AV COMPU LINK

DIGITAL OUT PCM/STREAM

OPTICAL

3 AUDIO OUT jacks

(LEFT/RIGHT)

2 VIDEO OUT jack

1 S-VIDEO OUT jack

6 DIGITAL OUT jack (COAXIAL)

7 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (Y/P

DIGITAL OUT

PCM/STREAM

COAXIAL

VIDEO OUT

COMPONENT

RPBY

B/PR)

4 AV COMPU LINK jacks

B/PR)

AC IN

5 AC IN connector

AC IN

VIDEO OUT

S-VIDEO VIDEO

2 VIDEO OUT jack

1 S-VIDEO OUT jack

1 S-VIDEO OUT jack (12)

Outputs an S-video signal.

2 VIDEO OUT jack (12)

Outputs a composite video signal.

3 AUDIO OUT jacks (L/R) (12)

Output stereo analog audio signals.

4 AV COMPU LINK jacks (41) (except XV-421BK)

Connect with other JVC equipment supporting the AV Compulink function to facilitate integrated operations.

AUDIO OUT

3 AUDIO OUT jacks (LEFT/RIGHT)

5 AC IN connector (14)

Connects to the wall outlet using the supplied AC power cord.

6 DIGITAL OUT jacks (14)

Output digital audio signals. You must select the signal type correctly according to the external device connected to via the Preference display. The XV-521BK/523GD/525BK provides both the OPTICAL and COAXIAL connectors, while XV-421BK provides only the COAXIAL connector.

7 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (Y/PB/PR) (13)

Output component video signals.

5 AC IN connector

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MENU LANGUAGE

ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH

EXIT

AUDIO LANGUAGE SUBTITLE ON SCREEN LANGUAGE

AUDIO DISPLAY SYSTEM

LANGUAGE

PRESS KEY

MONITOR TYPE

4:3 LB

OFF

EXIT

SCREEN SAVER ON SCREEN GUIDE

AUDIO DISPLAY SYSTEM

LANGUAGE

PRESS KEY

Country Code

—

----

EXIT

Set Level PASS WORD

PRESS KEY ENTER

PARENTAL LOCK

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Operational Principles

On-screen displays

The unit provides several on-screen displays. With some displays, you can set or select preferences or functions, while the others are display-only.

Opening displays

The Opening display appears automatically in some conditions. At the bottom, the following information are indicated depending on the unit’s status.

• NOW READING: The unit is now reading the disc

information (TOC).

• REGION CODE ERROR!: The DVD VIDEO disc loaded

cannot be played because the region code of the disc does not match the unit.

• OPEN: The disc tray is now opening.

• CLOSE: The disc tray is now closing.

Opening display

NOW READING

Preliminary knowledge

Knowledge

Preliminary

Preference displays

When the unit is stopped, pressing the RETURNCHOICE button while holding the SHIFT button accesses the preference display for setting the preferences. There are four pages: LANGUAGE, AUDIO, DISPLAY and SYSTEM as shown in the right. See page 35 for detailed information.

PARENTAL LOCK displays

When no disc is inserted or a DVD VIDEO disc is stopped, pressing the ENTER button while holding down the SHIFT button accesses the PARENTAL LOCK display in which you can set the level for limiting playback. See page 39 for detailed information.

LANGUAGE AUDIO

LANGUAGE

DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT DOWN MIX COMPRESSION

PRESS KEY

DISPLAY SYSTEM

LANGUAGE

AUTO STANDBY RESUME AV COMPULINK MODE

PRESS KEY

* The “AV COMPULINK

MODE” selection is not available with the XV421BK.

PARENTAL LOCK

AUDIO DISPLAY SYSTEM

DOLBY

/PCM

DIGITAL

Lo / Ro

EXIT

OFF OFF

DVD 1

EXIT

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REPEAT PROGRAM RANDOM

CD CONTROL

REPEAT A-B REPEAT TIME SEARCH

1 00:08

TRACK TIME

EACH REMAIN

LVT0391-001A

Preliminary knowledge

Play mode displays

Pressing the PLAY MODE button accesses the play mode display in which you can control playback functions. Different displays appear depending on the disc type and the unit’s status.

While stopped During DVD VIDEO playback

DVD CONTROL

REPEAT A-B REPEAT TIME SEARCH CHAP. SEARCH

During Audio CD playback During Video CD playback

VCD CONTROL

REPEAT A-B REPEAT TIME SEARCH PBC CALL

Knowledge

Status displays

Preliminary

Pressing the DISPLAY-TIME button during playback accesses the status display. For a DVD VIDEO disc, pressing the DISPLAY-TIME button toggles between the DVD VIDEO function status display, and the disc/time display and off. For a Video CD or Audio CD disc, pressing the DISPLAYTIME button switches the disc/time display on and off.

To prevent the monitor from burning out [SCREEN SAVER]

A television monitor screen may be burned out if a static picture is displayed for a long time. To prevent this, the unit automatically activates the screen saver function if a static picture, such as an on-screen display or menu, is displayed for over 5 minutes.

DVD VIDEO function status Disc/time (DVD VIDEO )

1 / 2 1 / 2 1 / 2

ENGLISH ENGLISH

Disc/time (Audio CD/Video CD without PBC)

DVD/Video CD/CD PLAYER

TITLE CHAP. TIME BITRATE

1 25 2:25:25 3.3

Disc/time (Video CD with PBC)

TRACK TIME

1 25:25 PBC

Mbps

• Pressing any button on the unit or the remote

control unit will release the screen saver function and return to the previous display.

• You can select one of several screen saver modes

available (see page 37).

• The screen saver function is not activated during

Audio CD playback or after stopping Audio CD playback.

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DIGEST STROBE ZOOM

LVT0391-001A

On-screen guide icons

Preliminary knowledge

During DVD playback, you may see icons displayed over the picture. These have the following meanings.

: Displayed at the beginning of a scene recorded from multiple angles. (See

page 30.)

: Displayed at the beginning of a scene recorded with multiple audio

languages. (See page 31.)

: Displayed at the beginning of a scene recorded with multiple subtitle

languages. (See page 31.)

How to use numeric buttons

123

TV 1 TV 2 TV 3

456

TV 4 TV 5 TV 6

789

TV 7 TV 8 TV 9

10 +100

TV RETURN

TV 0 TV 100+

You can set the unit not to display on-screen icons above via the preference settings described on page 38.

About invalid operation icon

When you press a button, if the unit does not accept its operation, appears on your television screen. Operations are occasionally unacceptable even if

is not displayed.

Note that some operations may not be accepted. For example, some discs may not allow rapid advance/reverse or slow-motion playback.

To select a track/title number

• To select a number between 1 and 10

Press the corresponding button for the number.

• To select a number higher than 10

Use the +10 button.

Examples:

To select 13 +10 → 3 To select 34 +10 → +10 → +10 → 4 To select 40 +10 → +10 → +10 → 10

Knowledge

Preliminary

To enter a time or chapter number

The method for entering a time for Time search or chapter number for Chapter search is different from above. See the corresponding sections in this manual for the details.

To select a TV channel.

Press the corresponding numeric buttons (between 0 and 9) while holding down the SHIFT button.

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Preliminary knowledge

About discs

Playable disc types

Playable and non-playable disc types are as follows:

Playable discs

DVD VIDEO Video CD Audio CD

The DVD VIDEO Logo is a trademark.

• CD-R and CD-RW discs recorded with the audio CD format can be played back, though some may not be played back because of the disc characteristics or recording condition.

Knowledge

Preliminary

• DVD VIDEO players and DVD VIDEO discs have their own Region Code numbers. This unit only can play back DVD VIDEO discs whose Region Code numbers include “1”. Examples of playable DVD VIDEO discs:

ALL

This unit accommodates the NTSC television system and can playback discs recorded with the NTSC system. Note that the unit cannot playback discs recorded with the PAL system.

1 3

CD-R

CD-RW

Non-playable discs

DVD-ROM, DVD-RAM, DVD AUDIO, DVD-R, DVD-RW, CD-ROM, PHOTO CD, CD-EXTRA, CD-G, CD-TEXT

• Playing back discs listed as “Non-playable discs” above may generate noise and damage speakers.

• This unit can play back audio recorded in CD-G, CD-EXTRA and CD-TEXT discs.

Disc structure

A DVD VIDEO disc is comprised of “titles,” while an Audio CD, Video CD is comprised of “tracks.” Each title may be divided into some “chapters.” For example, if a DVD VIDEO disc contains some movies, each movie may have its own title number, and each movie may be divided into some chapters. In a DVD VIDEO karaoke disc, each song usually has its own title number and does not have chapters. In general, each title has independent content, while each chapter in the same title has continuity.

(Example: DVD VIDEO disc)

Title 1 Title 2

Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 1 Chapter 2

(Example: Audio CD/Video CD)

Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4

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Getting started

Connections

*In the following description, “TV” may be substituted with “monitor” or “projector.” *Before using the unit, you have to connect the unit to a TV and/or amplifier. *In the following connection examples, the rear panel drawing of the unit is based on XV-521BK/523GD/525BK. The

XV-421BK rear panel looks different.

Before making any connections

• Do not connect the AC power cord until all other connections have been made.

• Since different components often have different terminal names, carefully read the instructions supplied with the component you are going to connect.

To connect to a TV

You can enjoy using the unit by simply connecting it to a TV. To improve audio sound quality, connect the audio outputs to your separate audio equipment. (See the following pages.)

* If the TV has an AV COMPU LINK terminal,

you can use the AV COMPU LINK function (except XV-421BK). See “AV COMPU LINK remote control system” on page 41 for details.

S-video cable (supplied)

DIGITAL OUT PCM/STREAM

OPTICAL

COAXIAL

VIDEO OUT

COMPONENT

The unit

AV COMPU LINK

started

Getting

S-VIDEO VIDEO

Yellow

AUDIO OUT

Red

White

Yellow

White

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

LEFT

AUDIO

RIGHT

Red

Audio/video cable (supplied)

: except XV-421BK

Connect the unit to a TV equipped with stereo audio input and video input jacks using the supplied audio/video cables.

• If your TV has a monaural audio input instead of stereo, you need to use an optional audio cable which converts stereo audio output to monaural.

• If your TV has an S-video input, you should connect it with the S-VIDEO output of the unit using the supplied Svideo cable in addition to the (standard) video connection to get better picture quality.

NOTES

• Connect VIDEO OUT of the unit directly to the video input of your TV. Connecting VIDEO OUT of the unit to a TV via a VCR may

cause a monitor problem when playing back a copy-protected disc.

• Connect the unit to an NTSC television. Do not connect the unit to a PAL television.

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Getting started

To connect to a TV with the component video input jacks

You can enjoy high picture quality by connecting the unit’s COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks to the COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks of your TV with the video cables.

OPTICAL

started

Getting

• Connect “Y” to “Y,” “P

NOTES

• When the component video input jacks of the TV are of the BNC type, use an adapter to convert the pin jacks to BNC jacks

(optional).

• If you do not connect the unit with the S-video cable, some functions of your TV may not work.

• Connect the unit to an NTSC television. Do not connect the unit to a PAL television.

Green

Blue

Red

DIGITAL OUT PCM/STREAM

COAXIAL

S-VIDEO VIDEO

VIDEO OUT

COMPONENT

AUDIO OUT

RPBY

: except XV-421BK

B” to ”PB,” and “PR” to “PR” correctly.

Component video cable (not supplied)

The unit

AV COMPU LINK

WhiteRed

Audio cable (not supplied)

S-video cable (supplied)

White

Red

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

LEFT

RIGHT

AUDIO

Blue

RedGreen

YPBP

To connect to an audio amplifier or receiver

You can enjoy high-quality audio by connecting the unit's audio output to your amplifier or receiver.

The unit

DIGITAL OUT PCM/STREAM

OPTICAL

COAXIAL

S-VIDEO VIDEO

VIDEO OUT

COMPONENT

Red

RPBY

AUDIO OUT

AV COMPU LINK

White

Audio cable (not supplied)

• Connect the unit's AUDIO OUT to any line-level inputs (such as AUX, DVD, CD, etc.) of an audio amplifier or receiver.

: except XV-421BK

Amplifier or receiver

White

Red

LEFT

AUDIO

RIGHT

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