JVC XV-M50BKC, XV-M50BKUJ, XV-M50BKJ, XV-M50BK Instructions Manual

DVD VIDEO PLAYER

XV-M50BK

TV DVD

STANDBY/ON

DISC

SELECT

TV DVD

PLAY

3D

TV/VIDEO

MODE

PHONIC

CANCEL

RETURN

TV1 TV2 TV3

123

TV4 TV5 TV6

4

56

TV7 TV8 TV9

89

7

TV

-/-- TV0 MUTING

0+1010

THEATER
POSITION

SUBTITLEANGLE

AUDIO

DIGEST

PREVIOUS

4

SELECT

CLEAR

3

7

–

SLOW

1

TITLE

CH

5

VOL

-

ENTER

5

∞

CHOICE

CH

RM-SXVM50J REMOTE CONTROL

ZOOM

NEXT

¢

STROBE

8

SLOW

+

¡

MENU

+

VOL
+

5

-

DISPLAY

STANDBY

STANDBY/ON

PLAY & EXCHANGE

DVD / VIDEO CD / CD

10-bit/27MHz VIDEO D/A CONVERTER

DOLBY

D I G I T A L

DISC

DISC

DISC

3

2

1

XV-M50 DVD/CD PLAYER

DISC TITLE CHAP RESUME THEATER

DVD
EACH

Introduction 2

Preliminary knowledge 5

Getting started 13

Basic operations 20

Advanced operations 24

DISC 3

0

0

0

SKIP

¢4

3

DISC 2

2

DISC 1

1

PAUSEPLAYSTOP

387

Initial settings 39

Additional information 46

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 inf ormation
for future reference.

Model No.
Serial No

LET0183-001A

[J]

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 –– STANDBY/ON switch!

Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely. The
STANDBY/ON
mains line. The power can be remote controlled.

Attention –– Commutateur STANDBY/ON

Déconnecter la fiche de secteur pour couper complètement le courant.
Le commutateur STANDBY/ON
ligne de secteur, quelle que soit sa position. Le courant peut être
télécommandé.

switch in any position does not disconnect the

!

ne coupe jamais complètement la

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 service­able 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 FORM DIGITAL
APPARATUS AS SET OUT IN THE INTERFERENCE-CAUSING
EQUIPMENT STAN DARD ENTITLED
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:
NMB-003 EDICTEE PAR LE MINISTRE DES COMMUNICATIONS.

“

DIGITAL APPARATUS,” ICES-

“

APPAREILS NUMERIQUES”,

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 use this apparatus in a bathroom or places with water.
Also do not place any containers filled with water or liquids (such as
cosmetics or medicines, flower vases, potted plants, cups, etc.) on
top of this apparatus.

ATTENTION

• Ne bloquez pas les orifices ou les trous de ventilation.
(Si les orifices ou les trous de ventilation sont bloqués par un journal
un tissu, etc., la chaleur peut ne pas être évacuée correctement de
l’appareil.)

• Ne placez aucune source de flamme nue, telle qu’une bougie, sur
l’appareil.

• Lors de la mise au rebut des piles, veuillez prendre en
considération les problèmes de l’environnement et suivre
strictement les règles et les lois locales sur la mise au rebut des
piles.

• N’utilisez pas cet appareil dans une salle de bain ou un autre
endroit avec de l’eau.
Ne placez aucun récipient contenant de l’eau (tel que des
cosmétiques ou des médicaments, un vase de fleurs, un pot de
fleurs, une tasse, etc.) sur cet appareil.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Features...............................................................................2

Supplied accessories..........................................................2

About this instruction manual..........................................3

Notes on handling..............................................................4

Preliminary knowledge

Names of parts and controls.............................................5

Front panel................................................................................5

Remote control unit.................................................................6

Display window........................................................................8

Rear panel.................................................................................8

Operational Principles........................................................9

On-screen displays...................................................................9

To prevent the monitor from burning out

[SCREEN SAVER]................................................................10

On-screen guide icons...........................................................11

How to use numeric buttons.................................................11

About discs .......................................................................12

Playable disc types.................................................................12

Disc structure..........................................................................12

Getting started

Connections......................................................................13

Before making any connections ...........................................13

To connect to a TV .................................................................13

To connect to a TV with the component video

input jacks............................................................................14

To connect to an audio amplifier or receiver.......................15

To connect to audio equipment with a digital input...........16

To connect the power cord ...................................................16

Using the remote control unit.........................................17

To install batteries in the remote control unit .....................17

To use the remote control unit for TV operation.................18

Basic operations

Turning on/off the unit....................................................20

Inserting and removing discs..........................................20

Basic playback ..................................................................21

To start playback....................................................................21

To stop playback completely ................................................21

To stop playback temporarily ...............................................21

To advance or reverse playback rapidly

while monitoring.................................................................22

To locate the beginning of the scene or song .....................22

Resuming playback..........................................................22

To memorize the interrupted position .................................22

To resume playback...............................................................23

Advanced operations

Playing from a specific position on a disc......................24

To locate a desired scene from the DVD menu...................24

To locate a desired scene from the menu of the

Video CD with PBC..............................................................24

To locate a desired selection using the numeric buttons...25

To locate a desired selection using 4 or ¢ ...................25

Page 2

Page 5

Page 13

Page 20

Page 24

Introduction

To locate a desired scene by specifying the chapter number

[CHAP.SERCH] ....................................................................26

To locate a desired position in the current title or track

[TIME SEARCH]...................................................................26

To locate a desired scene from the display [DIGEST] ........27

Special picture playback................................................. 28

To advance a still picture frame-by-frame...........................28

To display continuous still pictures [STROBE].................... 28

To playback in slow-motion [SLOW]....................................29

To zoom a scene [ZOOM]......................................................29

Changing the playback order ......................................... 30

To playback in the desired order [PROGRAM] ....................30

To playback in random order [RANDOM]...........................31

Repeat playback............................................................... 31

To repeat the current selection or all discs contents

[REPEAT] .............................................................................31

To repeat a desired part [A-B REPEAT]................................32

Selecting a scene angle of DVD VIDEO ......................... 33

To select a scene angle from the normal screen

[ANGLE]...............................................................................33

To select a scene angle from the angle list display

[ANGLE]...............................................................................34

Changing the language and sound................................ 34

To select the subtitle language [SUBTITLE] ........................ 34

To change the audio language or sound [AUDIO]..............35

Selecting the picture character...................................... 36

To select the picture character [THEATER POSITION]........36

Enjoying virtual surround sound.................................... 36

To simulate surround sound [3D PHONIC]..........................36

Checking the status......................................................... 37

To check the disc/time information .....................................37

To check the DVD function status.........................................38

To dim, the brightness of the display window............. 38

Dimming the brightness of the display window .................38

Initial settings

Page 39

Selecting preferences...................................................... 39

How to set preferences..........................................................39

LANGUAGE page...................................................................39

AUDIO page............................................................................40

DISPLAY page ........................................................................41

SYSTEM page ........................................................................42

Limiting playback by children ........................................ 43

To set Parental Lock for the first time

[PARENTAL LOCK]..............................................................43

To change the settings [PARENTAL LOCK] ........................44

To temporarily release the Parental lock

[PARENTAL LOCK] .............................................................45

Additional information

Page 46

AV COMPU LINK remote control system...................... 46

Connection and setup............................................................46

Operation................................................................................47

Care and handling of discs.............................................. 48

Troubleshooting .............................................................. 49

Specifications................................................................... 50

Table of languages and their abbreviations.. Appendix A

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

English

1

Introduction

Features

Picture functions

7Strobe function

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

7Digest function

You can select the desired selection to be played from
the opening scenes displayed on the TV screen.

7Angle function*

Introduction

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

7Zoom function

You can view scenes close-up.

7Parental 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.

7Theater position

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

Audio functions

Supplied accessories

• Audio/video cable (x 1)

• AV compulink cable (x 1)

• Remote Control Unit (x 1)

PLAY

DISC

SELECT

MODE

TV1

PHONIC

1

3D

STANDBY/ON

TV4

TV

4

TV7

7

TV

10

-/--

ANGLE

DIGEST

SUBTITLE

PREVIOUS

0

4

CLEAR

AUDIO

7

SLOW

SELECT

RM-SXVM50J

REMOTE CONTROL

1

TITLE

VOL

-

5

5

ENTER

CHOICE

∞

CH

-

DISPLAY

ZOOM

–

3

NEXT

¢

STROBE

8

SLOW

CH

+

¡

+

MENU

5

VOL

+

• R6P(SUM-3)/AA(15F) batteries (x 2)

TV

TV/VIDEO

CANCEL

TV2

DVD

2

TV5

5

RETURN

TV8

8

TV3

TV0

3

TV6

6

TV9

9

MUTING

+

10

THEATER

POSITION

DVD

7High quality digital sound

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

7Surround function*

The unit accommodates the Dolby Digital and, DTS
surround systems.
(These surround signals are output only from the
DIGITAL OUT jacks.)

73D Phonic function

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

Other functions

7Triple disc trays

You can insert up to three discs in the unit and can
playback them continuously.

7Multi-language subtitles and sound*

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

7Multi-disc playback

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

7Operation from the on-screen display

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

• 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.

2

About this instruction manual

This instruction manual basically explains operations as follows:

To playback in random order
[RANDOM]

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

TV DVD

STANDBY/ON

DISC

SELECT

TV DVD

3D

TV/VIDEO

PLAY

PHONIC

CANCEL

MODE

RETURN

TV1 TV2 TV3

123

TV4 TV5 TV6

4

56

TV7 TV8 TV9

89

7

-/-- TV0 MUTING

TV

0+1010

THEATER
POSITION

AUDIO

SUBTITLEANGLE

ZOOM

DIGEST

NEXT

PREVIOUS

¢

4

SELECT

STROBE

CLEAR

3

8

7

SLOW

–

SLOW

¡

1

MENU

TITLE

+

CH

5

VOL

-

ENTER

5

∞

CHOICE

-

CH

DISPLAY

RM-SXVM50J REMOTE CONTROL

The number
indicates the
procedural step.

1

3

7 While stopped

1 Press PLAY MODE.

The play mode menu appears on the TV screen.

2 Use CURSOR 2/3 to move to

[RANDOM].

Introduction

English

These symbols
indicate the types
of discs which the
operation can be
used for.

Introduction

+

VOL
+

5

2

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

3 Press ENTER.

The unit starts random playback.
The “RANDOM” indicator appears in the display
window on the front panel. After playing all titles/
tracks of the discs, 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 7 to stop playback. The unit is still in random
playback mode, so pressing 3 starts random playback
again.
To quit random playback, press 7 again while stopped.
The “RANDOM” indicator in the display window turns
off.

NOTE

• Some DVD VIDEO discs may not be played back
correctly in the 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.

3

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

• 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!

• A small amount of power (2.3 W) is always consumed
while the power cord is connected to the wall outlet.

Introduction

• 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.

o

C and 35oC, 41oF and 95oF).

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
issued and pending. “DTS”, “DTS Digital Surround”, are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

©

1996 Digital Theater Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

4

Preliminary knowledge

Names of parts and controls

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

Front panel

1 STANDBY indicator

2 STANDBY/ON button



4

0(OPEN/CLOSE) buttons

DISC 1 through

3

DISC 3 trays

5

DISC 1 through

DISC 3 buttons
with indicators

English

3

STANDBY

STANDBY/ON

PLAY & EXCHANGE

DVD / VIDEO CD / CD

10-bit/27MHz VIDEO D/A CONVERTER

DOLBY

D I G I T A L

DISC

2

DISC

1

DISC

6

1

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.

2

STANDBY/ON button (20)

Turns the unit on or off (standby).

3

DISC 1 through DISC 3 trays (20)

Used to load discs. To insert/remove a disc, press the

0

(OPEN/CLOSE) button.

4

(OPEN/CLOSE) buttons (20)

0

Used to open and close the corresponding disc trays
(1 to 3).

5

DISC 1 through DISC 3 buttons with indicators

Used to start playback of the disc in the corresponding
tray with the number indicated on the button. While
playing, the corresponding indicator blinks.

6

Remote sensor

Receives signals from the remote control unit.

XV-M50 DVD/CD PLAYER

DISC TITLE CHAP RESUME THEATER

DVD

EACH

7 Display window

Remote sensor

7

Display window (8)

Indicates the current status of the unit.

8

4/¢

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

9

7

Stops blayback.
Also used to change the video output setting
(See page 14).

0

3

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

-

8

Pauses playback.
Also, used to display nine continuous still pictures
(STROBE function).

0

0

0

SKIP

¢4

9 7 (STOP) button

8 4/¢ (SKIP) buttons

(SKIP) buttons (22)

4

or¢during playback reverses or

(STOP) button (21)

(PLAY) button (21)

(PAUSE) button (21, 28)

DISC 3

DISC 2

DISC 1

387

3

2

1

PAUSEPLAYSTOP

- 8 (PAUSE) button

0 3 (PLAY) button

knowledge

Preliminary

5

Preliminary knowledge

Remote control unit

1 DISC SELECT button

2 PLAY MODE button

3 3D PHONIC button

knowledge

Preliminary

4 Numeric buttons

5 ANGLE button

6 SUBTITLE button

7 DIGEST button

8 4/PREVIOUS button

9 7/CLEAR button

0 1/SLOW– button

- TITLE button

= CURSOR (5 UP,

∞ DOWN) - CH (+/–)

~ CHOICE button

buttons

TV DVD

STANDBY/ON

DISC

SELECT

PLAY
MODE

PHONIC

TV1 TV2 TV3

123

TV4 TV5 TV6

4

TV7 TV8 TV9

7

TV

-/-- TV0 MUTING

SUBTITLEANGLE

DIGEST

PREVIOUS

4

CLEAR

7

–

SLOW

1

TITLE

VOL

-

5

CHOICE

TV DVD

3D

TV/VIDEO

CANCEL

RETURN

56
89

+

0

SELECT

3

CH

5

ENTER

∞

CH

AUDIO

+

-

THEATER

POSITION

ZOOM

NEXT

¢

STROBE

8

SLOW

¡

MENU

DISPLAY

1010

5

+

VOL

+

! Infrated signal-emitting

window

@ TV STANDBY/ON
button

# TV - DVD switch
$ DVD STANDBY/ON

button

% RETURN button
^ TV/VIDEO - CANCEL

button

& THEATER POSITION
button

* AUDIO button
( ZOOM button

) ¢/NEXT button

_ 8/STROBE button

+ 3/SELECT button

¡ ¡/SLOW+ button
™ MENU button

£ ENTER button

¢ CURSOR (2 LEFT,

3 RIGHT) - VOL (+/–)



buttons

¢ DISPLAY button

6

RM-SXVM50J REMOTE CONTROL

Preliminary knowledge

1

DISC SELECT button (21)

By pressing this button followed by the appropriate
numeric button (among 1 through 3),you can select a disc
to be played.

2

PLAY MODE button (26, 30, 31, 32)

Displays an on-screen display for controlling the
advanced playback functions.

3

3D PHONIC button (36)

Produces a simulated surround effect.

4

Numeric buttons (11)

When the TV - DVD switch is set to DVD, these buttons are
used to specify a disc, title, chapter or track number, as
well as used to enter a time for the Time search function.
When the TV - DVD switch is set to TV, these buttons are
used to select a TV channel as well as mute the TV audio.

5

ANGLE button (33, 34)

Changes camera angles during playback of a DVD VIDEO
disc containing multiple camera angles.

6

SUBTITLE button (34)

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).

7

DIGEST button (27)

Displays beginning scenes of each title, chapter or track
on the TV screen (for DVD VIDEO/Video CD).

8

/PREVIOUS button (22, 25)

4

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.

9

/CLEAR button (21, 30)

7

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

0

/SLOW– button (22, 29)

1

Pressing this button during playback reverses playback
rapidly.
Pressing this button while a DVD VIDEO disc is paused
reverses playback slowly.

-

TITLE button (24)

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

=

CURSOR (5 UP, ∞ DOWN) - CH (+/–) buttons

When the TV - DVD switch is set to DVD, these buttons are
used to select an item from a menu or on-screen display,
or to change the setting of an on-screen display item.
When the TV - DVD switch is set to TV,they are used to
select a TV channel.

~

CHOICE button (39)

Displays the preference on-screen display on the TV
screen.

!

Infrared signal-emitting window

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

@

TV STANDBY/ON button (18)

Turns the television on or off (standby).

#

TV - DVD switch (11, 18, 24)

Selects the function of the numeric buttons to control the
corresponding device.

$

DVD STANDBY/ON button (20)

Turns the unit on or off (standby).

%

RETURN button (25)

Returns to the previous menu (for DVD VIDEO/Video CD).

^

TV/VIDEO - CANCEL button (18, 30)

When the TV - DVD switch is set to TV, this button
switches the TV input between TV and VIDEO.
When the TV - DVD switch is set to DVD, it cancels the last
programmed selection in the Program mode.

&

THEATER POSITION button (36)

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

*

AUDIO button (35)

Selects the audio (for DVD VIDEO/Video CD).

(

ZOOM button (29)

Zooms in the picture (for DVD VIDEO/Video CD).

)

/NEXT button (22, 25)

¢

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.

_

/STROBE button (21, 28)

8

Pauses playback. Also, used to display nine continuous
still pictures (STROBE function).

+

/SELECT button (21, 24)

3

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

¡

/SLOW+ button (22, 29)

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Pressing this button during playback advances playback
rapidly.
Pressing this button while a DVD VIDEO or Video CD disc
is paused advances playback slowly.

•

MENU button (24)

Displays a DVD menu on the TV screen.

£

ENTER button

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

¢

CURSOR (2 LEFT, 3 RIGHT) - VOL (+/–) buttons

When the TV - DVD switch is set to DVD, these buttons are
used to select an item from a menu or on-screen display,
or to change the setting of an on-screen display item.
When the TV - DVD switch is set to TV, they are used to
change the TV audio volume.

DISPLAY button (37)

Displays the status information (only for DVD disc) or the
time information (for any types of discs).

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Display window

3D-PHONIC

DISC TITLE CHAP.

1 Disc number indicator

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Rear panel

4 Disc indicators

PROGRAM

TRACK

DVD VCD

EACH
REMAIN

2 Title/chapter/
track indicators

5 Function indicators

RANDOM
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3 Time display

1

Disc number indicator

Shows the disc number being selected.

2

Title/chapter/track indicators

Displays title/chapter, or track number.

3

Time display

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

4

Disc indicators

Indicator the type of the disc set in the selected 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.

5

Function indicators

Active functions light up.

1 VIDEO OUT - VIDEO jack

2 VIDEO OUT - S-VIDEO jack

3 VIDEO OUT - COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (Y/P

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO S-VIDEO

AV COMPU LINK

COMPONENT

Y PBP

AUDIO OUT DIGITAL OUT

LEFT

RIGHT

R

PCM / STREAM

OPTICALCOAXIAL

7 DIGITAL OUT jack(s) (COAXIAL/OPTICAL)

6 AUDIO OUT jacks (LEFT/RIGHT)

5 AV COMPU LINK jacks

1

VIDEO OUT - VIDEO jack (13)

Outputs a composite video signal.

2

VIDEO OUT - S-VIDEO jack (13)

Outputs an S-video signal.
Note that this jack is not active when you make the
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks active. See pages 14 and
15 for details about how to make them active.

3

VIDEO OUT - COMPONENT VIDEO jacks (Y/PB/PR) (14)

Output component video signals.
These jacks are not active in the initial (factory preset)
condition. See page 14 and 15 for details about how to
make them active.

4

Region code label (12)

Shows region code number.

4 Region code label

B/PR)

1

AC IN

8 AC IN connector

5

AV COMPU LINK jacks (46)

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

6

AUDIO OUT jacks (LEFT/RIGHT) (13, 15)

Outputs stereo analog audio signals.

7

DIGITAL OUT jack(s) (COAXIAL/OPTICAL) (16)

Outputs digital audio signals. You must select the signal
type correctly according to the external device connected
to via the Preference display.

8

AC IN connector (16)

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

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Country Code

US

—

----

EXIT

Set Level
PASSWORD

PRESS KEY ENTER

PARENTAL LOCK

PARENTAL LOCK

NOW READING

Opening display

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.

• CHANGE→DISC 1: The unit is now changing the disc
tray to DISC 1.

• OPEN: The disc tray is now opening.

• CLOSE: The disc tray is now closing.

Preference displays

When no disk is inserted or when a DVD VIDEO or Video
CD disk is inserted and stopped, pressing the CHOICE
button brings up the preference display for setting the
preferences.
There are four pages: LANGUAGE, AUDIO, DISPLAY and
SYSTEM as shown on the right.
See page 39 for detailed information.

LANGUAGE

AUDIO DISPLAY SYSTEM

LANGUAGE

MENU LANGUAGE
AUDIO LANGUAGE
SUBTITLE
ON SCREEN LANGUAGE

PRESS KEY

DISPLAY

AUDIO DISPLAY SYSTEM

LANGUAGE

MONITOR TYPE
SCREEN SAVER
ON SCREEN GUIDE

PRESS KEY

ENGLISH
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
ENGLISH

4:3 LB

MODE 2

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AUDIO DISPLAY SYSTEM

LANGUAGE

DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT
DOWN MIX
COMPRESSION

EXIT

PRESS KEY

STREAM / PCM

Lo / Ro

ON

EXIT

SYSTEM

AUDIO DISPLAY SYSTEM

LANGUAGE

AUTO STANDBY
RESUME
AV COMPULINK MODE

EXIT

PRESS KEY

DVD 1

OFF
OFF

EXIT

PARENTAL LOCK display

When no disc is inserted or a DVD VIDEO disc is stopped,
pressing the ENTER button while holding down the
7 button brings up the PARENTAL LOCK display in which
you can set the level for limiting playback.
See page 43 for detailed information.

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1 00:08

TRACK

3

DISC TIME

EACH

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

Play mode displays

Pressing the PLAY MODE button brings up 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

REPEAT PROGRAM RANDOM

During DVD VIDEO playback

DVD CONTROL

REPEAT A-B REPEAT TIME SEARCH CHAP. SEARCH

During Audio CD playback

CD CONTROL

REPEAT A-B REPEAT TIME SEARCH

Status displays

Pressing the DISPLAY button during playback brings up

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the status display.
For a DVD VIDEO disc, pressing the DISPLAY button
toggles between the DVD VIDEO function status display,
the disc/time display and off.
For a Video CD or Audio CD disc, pressing the DISPLAY
button switches the disc/time display on and off.

DVD VIDEO function status

1 / 2 1 / 2 1 / 2

To prevent the monitor from burning out [SCREEN SAVER]

ENGLISH ENGLISH

During Video CD playback

VCD CONTROL

REPEAT A-B REPEAT TIME SEARCH PBC CALL

Disc/time (DVD VIDEO)

TITLE3DISC CHAP. TIME BITRATE

1 25 2:25:25 3.3

Disc/time
(Video CD with PBC)

TRACK

DISC TIME

1 25:25 PBC

3

Mbps

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.

• 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 41).

• The screen saver function is not activated during
Audio CD playback or after stopping Audio CD
playback.

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On-screen guide icons

During DVD VIDEO 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 33.)

: Displayed at the beginning of a scene recorded with multiple audio languages. (See

: Displayed at the beginning of a scene recorded with multiple subtitle languages. (See

You can set the unit not to display on-screen icons above via the preference settings
described on page 42.

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.

page 35.)

page 34.)

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How to use numeric buttons

The function of the numeric buttons differs depending on the setting of the TV - DVD

TV DVD

TV1 TV2 TV3

123

TV4 TV5 TV6

4

56

TV7 TV8 TV9

89

7

-/-- TV0 MUTING

TV

0+1010

THEATER
POSITION

AUDIO

SUBTITLEANGLE

switch. When setting it to TV, the buttons are used to select a TV channel (see page 18).
When setting it to DVD, the buttons are used to select a track/title/group or enter a disc
time or chapter number.

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

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.

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About discs

Playable disc types

Playable and non-playable disc types are as follows:

Playable discs

Audio CD

DVD VIDEO Video CD

DVD VIDEO Video 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.

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• DVD VIDEO players and DVD 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:

Audio CD

CD-R

CD-R
CD-RW

CD-RW

2

ALL

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

1

51

4

3

1

2

3

1

5

6

4

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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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.

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.
See “AV COMPU LINK remote control

The unit

VIDEO S-VIDEO

AV COMPU LINK

Yellow

VIDEO OUT

LEFT

RIGHT

Y PBP

AUDIO OUT DIGITAL OUT

COMPONENT

R

PCM / STREAM

OPTICALCOAXIAL

White

Red

Audio/Video cable
(supplied)

S-video cable
(not supplied)

Yellow

White

system” on page 46 for details.

TV

IN

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

LEFT

AUDIO

RIGHT

Red

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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 optional S-video
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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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.
Note that the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks are not active in the initial (factory preset) condition. See below for details
how to make them active.

Blue

Green

Red

Component video cable
(not supplied)

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• Connect “Y” to “Y,” “P

VIDEO S-VIDEO

AV COMPU LINK

VIDEO OUT

COMPONENT

Y PBP

R

AUDIO OUT DIGITAL OUT

PCM / STREAM

LEFT

RIGHT

B

” to ”PB,” “PR” to “PR” correctly.

OPTICALCOAXIAL

WhiteRed

Audio cable (not supplied)

White

Red

TV

IN

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

LEFT

RIGHT

Green

AUDIO

Blue

YPBP

IN

Red

R

NOTE

• When the component video input jacks of the TV is of the BNC type, use an adapter to convert a pin jack to a BNC jack
(optional).

How to make the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks active

Either the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks or the S-VIDEO jack can be active. In the initial (factory preset) condition, the S­VIDEO jack is active while the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks are not active.
To change the active jack(s) from the initial S-VIDEO to COMPONENT VIDEO, use the following procedure.

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1

Press and hold down the 7 (STOP) button on the front panel when no disc is inserted or while the unit is stopped.
“S OUT” (the current setting) appears in the display window after a few seconds.

(Display window)

3D-PHONIC

DISC TITLE CHAP.

TRACK

PROGRAM

DVD VCD

EACH
REMAIN

14

RANDOM
RESUME

REPEAT 1A-B
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2

Keep holding down the 7 (STOP) button on the front panel.
After a few more seconds, “C OUT” replaces “S OUT” in the display window.
Now the COMPONENT VIDEO jacks are active.

(Display window)

3D-PHONIC

DISC TITLE CHAP.

TRACK

• To change the active jack(s) from the COMPONENT VIDEO to the S-VIDEO jack, use the similar procedure.

PROGRAM

DVD VCD

EACH
REMAIN

RANDOM
RESUME

REPEAT 1A-B
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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

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO S-VIDEO

COMPONENT

Y PBP

R

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AUDIO OUT DIGITAL OUT

LEFT

RIGHT

PCM / STREAM

OPTICALCOAXIAL

Amplifier or receiver

Red

White

White

IN

LEFT

AUDIO

RIGHT

Red

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.

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