JVC XV-M5GSL User Manual

DVD VIDEO PLAYER

XV-M5GSL

Before operation 2

Preparations 3

Basic operations 8

Advanced operations 14

MP3/WMA disc playback 22

VIDEO

INSTRUCTIONS

JPEG disc playback 24

Changing the initial settings 26

Additional information 31

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.

Se ria l No

LET0236-001A

[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 button!

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

Attention –– Touche STANDBY/ON

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

button in any position does not disconnect the

ne coupe jamais complètement la ligne

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 FORM DIGITAL APPARATUS AS SET OUT IN THE INTERFERENCE-CAUSING EQUIPMENT STANDARD ENTITLED “DIGITAL APPARATUS,” ICES003 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.

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.

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'exposez pas cet appareil à la pluie, à l'humidité, à un égouttement ou à des éclaboussures et ne placez pas des objets remplis de liquide, tels qu'un vase, sur l'appareil.

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Supplied accessories

Check that you have all the following accessories supplied to you. If anything is missing, consult your dealer immediately.

• Audio/video cable (Yellow/White/Red) (× 1)

• Remote control unit (× 1)

• R6P(SUM-3)/AA(15F) battery (× 2)

About this manual

• The display window information and OSD (On Screen Display) menu items are put in brackets [ ] in the operation procedures.

• Usable disc(s) for each operation/function is (are) referred to by the icons;

Precautions

Notes on the power cord

• When you are away on travel or otherwise for an extended period of time, remove the plug from the wall outlet. A small amount of power (0.8W) is always consumed while the power cord is connected to the wall outlet.

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

• Do not handle the power cord with wet hands!

Avoid moisture, water and dust

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

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

Avoid high temperatures

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

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

About this manual .....................................................................1

Precautions ................................................................................ 1

Before operation................................................... 2

About discs ..............................................................................2

Preparations ......................................................... 3

Connections............................................................................. 3

Using the remote control unit................................................... 6

Basic operations .................................................. 8

Turning on/off the unit.............................................................. 8

Initial setup ..............................................................................8

Basic playback......................................................................... 9

Resuming playback ...............................................................11

Various speed playback ........................................................12

Locating the beginning of a scene or song ............................ 13

Advanced operations......................................... 14

Playing from a specific position .............................................14

Changing the playback order.................................................15

Repeat playback .................................................................... 17

Changing the language, sound and scene angle ..................18

Special picture/sound effect ..................................................19

Menu bar functions ................................................................20

MP3/WMA disc playback ................................... 22

Operations .............................................................................22

Notes on installation

• 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 install the unit in a place subject to vibrations.

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 objects, such as wires, hairpins, coins, etc. into the unit.

• Do not block the vents. Blocking the vents may damage the unit.

To clean the cabinet

• Use a soft cloth. 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.

JPEG disc playback ........................................... 24

About JPEG discs.................................................................. 24

Basic operations ....................................................................24

Viewing pictures continuously (slide show mode) .................25

Changing the initial settings ............................. 26

Selecting preferences............................................................ 26

Limiting playback by children................................................. 29

Additional information ....................................... 31

Names of parts and controls..................................................31

AV COMPU LINK remote control system ..............................33

Troubleshooting..................................................................... 34

Specifications ........................................................................35

Appendix A: Country/Area code list for Parental Lock........... 36

Appendix B: Table of languages and their abbreviations ......37

Appendix C: Digital output signal chart.................................. 37

Appendix D: Glossary............................................................ 38

Before operation

About discs

Playable disc types

Discs with the following marks can be played back on the unit.

DVD VIDEO SVCD Video CD

VIDEO

The DVD Logo is a trademark. The unit can also play back the following discs:

• DVD-R, DVD-RW and +RW discs written in the DVD VIDEO format and finalized

• CD-R and CD-RW discs written in the SVCD, Video CD or Audio CD format and finalized

• CD-R and CD-RW discs written in MP3 or WMA in accordance with the “ISO 9660” format (See page 22 for details.)

• CD-R and CD-RW discs written in JPEG in accordance with the “ISO 9660” format (See page 24 for details.)

NOTE

If a disc gets dirty, scratched or warped, or due to the disc characteristics or recording conditions, it may take considerable time for the unit to read the content, or the unit may not be able to play back such discs.

The unit can play back audio signals recorded in MIX-MODE CD, CD-G, CD-EXTRA and CD TEXT.

Audio CD

Digital audio formats

The unit supports the following digital audio formats (see page 38 “Glossary” for descriptions of each audio format):

Linear PCM, Dolby Digital, DTS (Digital Theater Systems)

NOTE

Depending on the unit’s [DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT] setting, digital audio signals may not be output as they are recorded on the disc. See “DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT” on page 28 for details.

Notes on discs

• With some DVD VIDEO discs, the unit starts playback automatically after inserting the disc.

• The image may be sometimes poor or noisy due to defects in the disc itself.

• With some discs, operations described in this manual may not be possible.

Care and handling of discs

If a disc gets dirty, dusty, scratched or warped, playback sound and picture may be deteriorated. Take proper precautions when handling discs.

Handling

• Do not touch the surface of the disc.

• Do not damage, stick paper to, or use any adhesive on either the label side or playback side.

Region code of DVD VIDEO

This unit can play back DVD VIDEO discs whose region code numbers include “1.”

Examples of playable DVD VIDEO discs:

ALL

NOTE

The unit’s region code is printed on the rear of the unit.

Color system format

This unit accommodates the NTSC system, and also can play back discs recorded with PAL system whose Region Code numbers include “1.” Note that the PAL video signal on a disc is converted to an NTSC signal and output.

Unplayable discs

The unit does not play back discs listed below. If you try to play back these discs, noise may generate causing damage to speakers.

• DVD-RW discs written in the VR format

• DVD-ROM, DVD-RAM, DVD AUDIO, CD-ROM, PHOTO CD, SACD

In addition, the unit does not play:

• Unfinalized discs

• Discs of irregular shape or discs with tape, seals or paste on either the label side or playback side. Playing back these discs may damage the unit.

Storing discs

• Keep discs in their cases. If discs are piled on top of one another without their protective cases, they can be damaged.

• Do not put discs in a location where they may be exposed to direct sunlight, or where the humidity or temperature is high. Avoid leaving discs in a car!

Cleaning discs

• Wipe with a soft dry cloth, moving from the center outwards. If a disc is difficult to clean, wipe with a cloth moistened with water.

• Never use record cleaners, petrol, alcohol or any anti-static agents.

Notes on copyright

Check the copyright laws in your country before recording from DVD VIDEO, SVCD, Video CD, Audio CD, MP3, WMA and JPEG discs. Recording of copyrighted material may infringe copyright laws.

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.

Preparations

Connections

Before using the unit, connect the unit to a TV and/or amplifier.

Before making connections

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

• 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. You may also have a monitor problem when connecting the unit to an integrated TV/Video system.

Connecting to a TV

The following sections A to C describe TV connections where only a TV is connected to the unit so that you will hear audio from the TV.

A Connecting to a conventional TV

NOTE

If your TV has an AV COMPU LINK terminal, you can use the AV COMPU LINK function. See “AV COMPU LINK remote control system” on page 33 for details.

• In the following description, “TV” may be substituted with “monitor” or “projector.”

• Terminal names used for other components may be different from those used in the following description.

NOTE

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.

Preparations

Set the 480i/480p/REMOTE selector to “480i.”

B Connecting to a TV with an S-video jack

If your TV has an S-VIDEO input, you can get better picture quality by connecting it with the S-VIDEO output of the unit using an S-video cable instead of connecting the video input of the TV to the VIDEO jack of the unit.

VIDEO

LEFT

AUDIO

RIGHT

Ye l l o w

White

The unit

Red

AUD

IO OUT

COMPONENT

AV COMPU LINK

DIGITAL OUT

PCM/STREAM

VIDEO OUT

480p

480i

-V

Yellow

Audio/video cable (supplied)

Red

White

NOTE

When using the S-VIDEO output jack, do not connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks on the unit.

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

LEFT

AUDIO

RIGHT

White

The unit

Set the 480i/480p/REMOTE selector to “480i.”

AUDIO OUT

COMPONENT

Red

VIDEO OUT

480p

480i

-V

COMPU LINK

DIGITAL OUT

PCM/STREAM

S-video cable (not supplied)

Audio cable (not supplied)

White

Preparations

reparations

C Connecting to a TV with component jacks

You can enjoy picture of high-fidelity color reproduction by connecting the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks on the unit to your TV.

NOTES

• Connect “Y” to “Y,” “PB” to “PB” (CB), “PR” to “PR” (CR) correctly.

• When using the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks, do not connect the S-VIDEO output jack on the unit.

• If your TV has component video input jacks of BNC type, use an adapter which converts a pin jack to a BNC jack (not supplied).

Progressive scan video playback available

In the Progressive scanning mode, you can enjoy high quality picture with less flickers when the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks are connected to a TV or monitor that supports the progressive video input.

About the scanning mode

Depending on the material source format, DVD VIDEO discs can be classified into two types; film source and video source (note that some DVD VIDEO discs contain both film source and video source). Film sources are recorded as 24-frame-persecond information, while (NTSC) video sources are recorded as 30-frame-per-second (60-field-per-second interlaced) information. When the unit plays back a film source material, uninterlaced progressive output signals are created using the original information. When a video source material is played back, the unit interleaves lines between the interlaced lines on each to create the interpolated picture and outputs as the progressive signal.

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

LEFT

AUDIO

RIG

White

480p

480i

REMOTE

Selecting the 480i/480p/REMOTE selector position

• If your television equipped with component jacks does not support the progressive scanning mode Set the 480i/480p/REMOTE selector to “480i.”

• If your television equipped with component jacks supports the progressive scanning mode Set the 480i/480p/REMOTE selector to “480p.”

• If you want to select the scanning mode between the interlace and progressive modes (depending on the source condition, or when connecting more than one television, etc.) Set the 480i/480p/REMOTE selector to “REMOTE.” Thus you can select the mode from the remote control unit.

NOTE

You must change the 480i/480p/REMOTE selector position while the unit power is off. Otherwise, the changed setting is not effective.

Activating the Progressive scanning mode using the remote control unit

When the unit is turned on and the 480i/480p/REMOTE selector is set to “REMOTE,” press and hold down VFP - PROGRESSIVE SCAN for a few seconds. The scanning mode switches between the Progressive scanning and Interlaced scanning modes.

When the scanning mode is set to the Progressive mode, the PROGRESSIVE indicator on the front panel turns on. Depending on the [PICTURE SOURCE] setting on the [PICTURE] preference display and whether the current DVD VIDEO disc is film-source or video-source, the color of the

Red

O OUT

480

OUT

480i

-V

AUDI

Green

COMPONENT IN

IGIT

TRE

ICAL

COAXIAL

Red

Blue

Red

Blue

The unit

Green

COMP

White

Audio cable (not supplied)

Red

Component video cable (not supplied)

indicator differs, as shown in the table below.

Setting of [PICTURE SOURCE]

AUTO Green Red

FILM Green Green

VIDEO (NORMAL)/ (ACTIVE)

Source type of DVD VIDEO

Film source Video source

Red Red

* While stopped in the Progressive scanning mode, the

PROGRESSIVE indicator is lit in red regardless of the [PICTURE SOURCE] selection.

NOTES

• The Progressive scanning mode works only when you connect the unit’s COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks to your TV.

• There are some progressive TV and High-Definition TV sets that are not fully compatible with the unit, resulting in the unnatural picture when playing back a DVD VIDEO disc in the Progressive scanning mode. In such a case, use the Interlaced scanning mode. To check the compatibility of your TV set, contact your local JVC customer service center.

• All JVC progressive TV and High-Definition TV sets are fully compatible with the unit (Example: AV-61S902).

• The VIDEO jack, S-VIDEO jack and COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks cannot be used at the same time. Connect cable(s) only to the jack(s) you want to use.

Connecting to optional audio equipment

Preparations

Connecting to a stereo audio amplifier/receiver

Connect the unit’s AUDIO OUT (LEFT/RIGHT) jacks to any line-

Amplifier or receiver

White

AUDIO

LEFT

RIGHT

Red

V COM

L OU

DIGITA

/ST

The unit

O OUT

IO OUT

AUD

H IG

PONE

COM

White

Red

Connecting to a digital audio device

You can enjoy sound of enhanced quality by connecting the unit’s DIGITAL OUT (either OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack to a digital input of an amplifier, etc., using an optical or coaxial digital cable. The digital audio signal on a disc will be transferred directly from the unit. If the connected digital audio equipment is a Dolby Digital or DTS decoder or an amplifier with a built-in decoder, you can enjoy high-quality surround sound.

level inputs (such as AUX, DVD, CD, etc.) of an audio amplifier or receiver.

INK

Audio cable (not supplied)

NOTES

• Connect the unit and the digital audio device by using either an optical digital cable or a coaxial digital cable.

• It is not recommended to use the digital jacks for dubbing. When recording the sounds (DVD VIDEO, SVCD, Video CD or Audio CD) played back on the unit, record them through the analog jacks.

• Depending on the disc, no signal may be output from the DIGITAL OUT. Make an analog connection in this case.

• Set [DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT] in the [AUDIO] preference display correctly according to the connected digital audio equipment. If setting made for [DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT] is incorrect, loud noise may be generated causing damage to the speakers (see page 28).

Preparations

When using the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack, remove the protection cap. Do not lose the removed cap. When the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack is not used, replace the protection cap in the jack.

Digital equipment

LEFT

RIGHT

DIG

DEO

UDIO

PONENT

COM

OPTICAL

COAXIAL

The unit

PU LI

IGITA

STREAM

IAL

REM

Optical digital cable (not supplied)

Coaxial digital cable (not supplied)

Audio cable (not supplied)

Preparations

reparations

Connecting the power cord

When all the audio/video connections have been made, connect the AC power plug to the wall outlet. Make sure that the plugs are inserted firmly. The STANDBY indicator lights in red.

Warning

• Disconnect the power cord:

- if you are not going to use the unit for a long time.

- before cleaning the unit.

- before moving the unit.

• Do not:

- connect or disconnect the power cord with wet hands.

- pull the power cord when disconnecting it, as this may damage the cord and cause fire, electric shock, or other accidents.

Caution

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

• If the cord is damaged, consult a dealer and have the power cord replaced with a new one.

Using the remote control unit

Remote sensor

Point the top of the remote control unit toward the remote sensor as directly as possible. If you operate it from a diagonal position, the operating range (approx. 5 m) may be shorter.

Remote sensor

To install batteries

Open the compartment cover, and place the two supplied R6P (SUM-3)/AA(15F) batteries in the remote control unit according to the polarity markings (“+” and “–”) inside the compartment. Then replace the cover.

The batteries will last about six months with normal use. If the functions of the remote control unit become erratic, replace the batteries.

Precautions of the safe use of batteries

Observe the following precautions for the safe use of batteries. If they are used improperly their lives will be shortened, they may burst or their contents may leak.

• Remove the batteries from the remote control unit if it is not going to be used for a long period of time.

• Remove dead batteries and dispose of them properly.

• Never leave dead batteries lying around, take them apart, mix them with other refuse, or throw them into an incinerator.

• Never touch liquid that has leaked out of a battery.

• Do not mix new and old batteries, or batteries of different types, when replacing them.

TV-DVD

TV STANDBY/ ON

Numeric buttons

TV/VIDEO-CANCEL

ENTER

Preparations

4 Try to operate the TV by pressing TV

STANDBY/ON .

If your TV turns on or off, you have successfully set the control signal.

NOTES

• When you purchased the unit the manufacturer code is set to “JVC” (01).

• If there is more than one code listed for the manufacturer of your TV, try them one by one until you succeed.

Operating the TV

Set the TV - DVD switch on the remote control unit to “TV.”

AMP VOL +/-

To use the remote control unit for TV operation

Setting the remote control signal for operating your TV

1 Set the TV - DVD switch to “TV.”

2 While holding down TV/VIDEO - CANCEL,

enter the manufacturer code of your TV listed below by using the numeric buttons (0 to 9), and then press ENTER.

Example:

To enter the manufacturer code “01”: Press “0,” “1,” then ENTER.

Manufacturer code list

Manufacturer No. Manufacturer No.

AIWA 36 MIVAR 29

BEIJING 22 NEC 20

CCE 02 NOBLEX 22

CHANGHONG 34 NOKIA 31

DAEWOO 17, 37 PANASONIC 04, 11

FERGUSON 27 PEONY 34, 38, 39

FINLUX 30 PHILCO 10, 17, 21

FUNAI 32 PHILIPS 02

GRADIENTE 15, 20 RCA 05

GRUNDIG 19

HITACHI 10

ITT 28 SANYO 13, 16

JINXING 38 SEARS 13

01, 23, 24, 25SHARP 06

JVC

KONKA 40 TC L 41

LG (GOLDSTAR) 18 THOMSON 26

MAGNAVOX 02 TOSHIBA 08, 14

MITSUBISHI 03 ZENITH 09

SAMSUNG

SONY 07

12, 33, 34, 35

TV DVD

The following buttons can be used for operating the TV.

Turns the TV on or off.

Switches the TV input mode between TV and VIDEO.

Selects the TV channels directly. *For some TVs, pressing “+10” functions as the

“100+,” while “10” functions as the ENTER button if your TV requires pressing the ENTER button after selecting a channel number.

Mutes the TV sound.

Changes the TV channels.

Adjusts the TV sound volume.

VOL+

VOL

TV1

TV/VIDEO

CANCEL

TV0

MUTING

+10

TV-/--

To control the volume of a JVC’s amplifier or receiver

Pressing the AMP VOL + button raises the audio volume of a JVC’s amplifier or receiver, while pressing the – button lowers the volume.

AMP

VOL

Preparations

3 Release TV/VIDEO - CANCEL.

Basic

operati

ons

Basic operations

STANDBY indicator

STANDBY/ON

OPEN/CLOSE

TOP MENU

ENTER

CHOICE

Disc indicators

Disc buttons

DVD STANDBY/ ON

5/∞

• NOW READING (The unit is reading the disc information.)

• REGION CODE ERROR! (The region code of the DVD VIDEO disc does not match the unit. The disc cannot be played back.)

• OPEN

•CLOSE

•NO DISC

NOTE

Even if you turn off the unit, the unit is not disconnected from the AC power source as long as it is connected to the wall outlet. This state is called standby mode. In this state, the unit consumes a very small amount of power.

Initial setup

When you turn on the unit for the first time after purchase, the following message appears on the TV screen.

EXECUTE DVD PLAYER SETUP? - BASIC PICTURE/AUDIO SETTING YES - PRESS ENTER NO - CANCEL

DIMMER

NOTE

Make sure that the TV - DVD switch on the

TV DVD

remote control unit is set to “DVD” when using the 5/∞/2/3 and numeric buttons for controlling the unit.

About invalid operation icon

When you press a button, and if the unit does not accept its operation, appears on your TV 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 slowmotion playback.

Turning on/off the unit

Press DVD STANDBY/ON on the remote control unit or press STANDBY/ON on the front panel.

The STANDBY indicator on the front panel, which lights in red during standby, goes off. Each disc indicator shows the current status of whether a disc is inserted or not in the corresponding disc tray.

You can set the display language, TV monitor type and digital output before using the unit, by following the procedure below.

1 Press ENTER.

The first page of the DVD PLAYER SET UP display appears. The pull-down menu of the [ON SCREEN LANGUAGE] is already open.

DVD PLAYER SET UP

MENU LANGUAGE

AUDIO LANGUAGE

SUBTITLE

ON SCREEN LANGUAGE

SELECT

ENTER

ENGLISH

OFF

ENGLISH

ENGLISH SPANISH FRENCH

USE 5∞23 TO SELECT, USE ENTER TO CONFIRM

ON SCREEN LANGUAGE options

2 Press 5/∞ to select the desired language.

You can select the on-screen language for the preference displays, etc. from among ENGLISH, SPANISH and FRENCH.

3 Press ENTER.

The second page is shown, in which the pull-down menu of the [MONITOR TYPE] is already open.

DVD PLAYER SET UP

MONITOR TYPE

PICTURE SOURCE

SCREEN SAVER

MP3&WMA/JPEG

4:3 L.B.

16:9 NORMAL

AUTO

16:9 AUTO 4:3 LB

4:3 PS

MP3

The opening display appears on the TV screen, and the following messages may appear at the bottom of the opening display.

NOW READING

Message area

SELECT

USE 5∞23 TO SELECT, USE ENTER TO CONFIRM

ENTER

MONITOR TYPE options

4 Press 5/∞ to select the desired monitor type.

For a normal (conventional) TV, select [4:3 LB] or [4:3 PS]. For a wide-screen TV, select [16:9 NORMAL] or [16:9 AUTO]. (See page 27.)

5 Press ENTER.

The third page is shown, in which the pull-down menu of the [DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT] is already open.

DVD PLAYER SET UP

DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT

ANALOG DOWN MIX

D RANGE CONTROL

OUTPUT LEVEL

SELECT

ENTER

DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT options

DOLBY DIGITAL/PCM

PCM ONLY

DOLBY PROLOGIC

DOLBY DIGITAL/PCM STREAM/PCM

USE 5∞23 TO SELECT, USE ENTER TO CONFIRM

Basic operations

Basic playback

Inserting discs

1 Press 0 (open/close) on the right of the disc

tray you want to open.

2 Place a disc in the disc tray.

6 Press 5/∞ to select a desired digital output

signal type.

Set this item correctly when you connect the unit to an external surround decoder or D/A converter. (If you do not connect the unit to such a device, you do not have to set this item.)

• When connecting to a Dolby Digital decoder, select [DOLBY DIGITAL/PCM].

• When connecting to a DTS decoder, select [STREAM/ PCM].

• When connecting to other digital device, select [PCM ONLY].

7 Press ENTER.

The TV screen returns to the opening display.

To bring up the DVD PLAYER SET UP display later

Press CHOICE for a few seconds until the DVD PLAYER SET UP display appears.

To change the brightness of the display window

Press DIMMER on the remote control unit. You can select the display window brightness from three levels.

With the label side up

E IV S

R G O

• To insert an 8-cm disc, place it in the inner recess.

3 Press 0 (open/close) located on the right of

the disc tray.

Hint

You can insert or remove the disc by pressing 0 (open/close) for a disc tray which is not in use for playback while a disc in the other tray is being played, without interrupting playback.

Using the OPEN/CLOSE button on the remote control

You can open and close the disc trays by using the OPEN/ CLOSE button on the remote control in the following ways.

To open the current disc tray

In stop mode, press OPEN/CLOSE, and the current disc tray opens.

• To check the current disc number, press ON SCREEN to bring up the status bar (see page 11).

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operations

To remove the disc currently being played

During playback, press OPEN/CLOSE, and the disc tray containing the disc currently being played opens.

To open the desired tray that contains a disc

1 Press DISC SELECT. 2 Press the numeric buttons (1 to 5) to designate the disc tray

you want to open.

3 Press OPEN/CLOSE.

NOTES

• You cannot use DISC SELECT and the numeric buttons to open the disc tray whose disc indicator is not lit.

• If you use DISC SELECT and the numeric buttons to designate a disc tray, or press 0 (open/close) for a disc tray which is not in use for playback while another disc tray is open, the disc tray will be closed.

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Disc indicators

Disc buttons

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About disc 1 to 5 indicators

Disc 1 to 5 indicators show the current status of the corresponding disc tray as follows:

• Illuminates if a disc is set in the corresponding disc tray.

• Flashes when the corresponding disc is being played back.

• Goes off if no disc is set in the corresponding disc tray.

NOTE

If a DVD VIDEO disc, Video CD or SVCD disc with PBC function is played back, the unit may not finish playback and it may not change to the next disc.

DISC SELECT

Numeric buttons

ENTER

5/∞/2/3

ON SCREEN

Starting playback

Method 1

Press 3.

The unit starts playback from the disc which was played back for the last time.

Method 2

Press any of the disc buttons (1 through 5) on the front panel.

The unit starts playback of the disc corresponding to the disc button you pressed. If no disc is inserted in the disc tray, the unit changes the disc tray until it finds a disc for playback.

If a menu is shown on the TV screen

When inserting a DVD VIDEO, SVCD or Video CD disc, a menu may be shown on the TV screen. From the menu, you can select a desired item to be played back.

For DVD VIDEO

1Press 5/∞/2/3 to select a desired item. 2Press ENTER.

The unit starts playback of the selected item.

For SVCD/Video CD

Press the numeric buttons to select a desired item. The unit starts playback of the selected item.

NOTES

• Do not insert an unplayable disc. (See page 2.)

• When inserting a disc on the disc tray, be sure to position the disc inside the recess. Otherwise, the disc may be damaged when the disc tray is closed, or you may not be able to remove the disc from the unit.

About PBC (Playback Control)

Some SVCD/Video CD discs support the PBC function. The PBC function allows you to enjoy menu-driven operation and high-resolution still images which have a resolution four times greater than moving pictures.

• To play a PBC-compatible SVCD/Video CD disc without

activating the PBC function, press the numeric buttons instead of 3 to start playback.

• To activate the PBC function again,

1) press TOP MENU or MENU, or

2) press 7 to stop playback, then press 3.

Method 3

Press DISC SELECT and then any of numeric (1 through 5) buttons on the remote control unit.

The unit starts playback of the disc corresponding to the numeric button you pressed. If no disc is inserted in the disc tray, the unit changes the disc tray until it finds a disc for playback.

• As you press DISC SELECT, [DISC _] is displayed in the display window, and when you press, for example, the numeric button 1, the display changes to [DISC 1].

In any cases above, the unit basically plays back all discs in the trays once continuously in the following sequence and then stops.

Disc 1 Disc 2 Disc 3

Disc 5

Disc 4

To check the playback status

You can see the current disc number, the current selection number (the title/chapter number for DVD VIDEO or track number for SVCD/Video CD/Audio CD), time information (the track or chapter time while stopped, or elapsed track or chapter time during playback) and the transport status (stop, playback, pause, etc.) on the TV screen.

Press ON SCREEN.

Example: for DVD VIDEO

Current disc number

8.5Mbps

Transfer rate

Note that pressing ON SCREEN again brings up the menu bar under the status bar, from which you can access various functions. See page 20 for details about the menu bar.

To turn off the status bar

Press ON SCREEN repeatedly until the status bar goes off.

Current chapter

number

DISC 1

TITLE 33 TOTAL 1:25:58CHAP 33

Current title number

Current transport

status

Current chapter

time

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Resuming playback

The unit can memorize the position on a disc where you interrupt playback, and resume playback from that position later. There are three resume modes; ON, OFF and DISC RESUME. The mode is initially set to ON when you purchased the unit.

• You can select the mode using the preference display (see page 28).

When the resume mode is “ON”

When you press 7, the unit stops playback and memorizes the interrupted position. The TV screen shows [RESUME STOP] and the [RESUME] indicator lights up in the display window. The memory of the interrupted position is not cleared if you turn off the unit. When you turn off the unit after setting the resume function, simply press 3. The unit is turned on, and playback starts from

the interrupted position. If you turn on the unit by pressing STANDBY/ON then press 3, playback starts from the beginning of the disc. Note that the memory is cleared if you open the disc tray.

To stop playback completely

Press 7.

Hint

If you press one of the 0 buttons during playback, the unit stops playback and the corresponding disc tray opens.

To stop playback temporarily

Press 8.

To resume playback, press 3. (See the following item.)

About On-screen guide icons

You may see the following icons displayed over the picture. They have the following meanings.

: Appears at the beginning of a scene recorded from

multiple angles (see page 18).

: Appears at the beginning of a scene recorded with

multiple audio languages (see page 18).

: Appears at the beginning of a scene recorded with

multiple subtitle languages (see page 18).

When the resume mode is “DISC RESUME”

When you press 7, the unit stops playback and memorizes the interrupted position. The TV screen shows [RESUME STOP] and the [RESUME] indicator lights up in the display window.

The memory of the interrupted position is not cleared if you open the disc tray or turn off the unit.

Hint

The unit memorizes interrupted positions for the last 30 discs played. Storing a new interrupted position will erase the interrupted position stored for the first disc.

To clear the memory

Press 7 while the disc is stopped.

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Table of contents

Before operation

Preparations

Basic operations