JVC XV-N452S User Manual
DVD PLAYER
XV-N452S
INSTRUCTIONS
LPT1168-001A
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
This lightning flash with arrowhead symbol
within an equilateral triangle is intended to
alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
dangerous voltage within the productʼs
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 product.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE AND OBJECTS
FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHOULD
NOT BE PLACED ON THIS APPARATUS.
WARNING: Do not install this equipment in a confined
space such as a bookcase or similar unit.
CAUTION: Do not block any ventilation openings.
Install in accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions.
Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for
ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the
product and to protect it from over heating.
The openings should be never be blocked by placing
the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar
surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in
installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper
ventilation is provided or the manufacturer's
instruction have been adhered to.
CAUTION:
This product employs a Laser System.
To ensure proper use of this product, please read this
ownerʼs manual carefully and retain it for future
reference. Should the unit require maintenance,
PERSONNEL.
contact an authorized service center.
Use of controls, adjustments or the performance of
procedures other than those specified herein may
result in hazardous radiation exposure.
To prevent direct exposure to laser beam, do not try to
open the enclosure. Visible laser radiation when open.
DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM.
CAUTION: The apparatus should not be exposed to
water (dripping or splashing) and no objects filled with
liquids, such as vases, should be placed on the
apparatus.
CAUTION concerning the Power Cord
Most devices are recommended be placed on a
dedicated circuit;
That is, a single outlet circuit which powers only that
electronic device and has no additional outlets or
branch circuits. Check the specification page of this
owner's manual to be certain.
Do not overload wall outlets. Overloaded wall outlets,
loose or damaged wall outlets, extension cords,
frayed power cords, or damaged or cracked wire
insulation are dangerous. Any of these conditions
could result in electric shock or fire. Periodically
examine the cord of your appliance, and if its
appearance indicates damage or deterioration, unplug
it, discontinue use of the appliance, and have the cord
replaced with an exact replacement part by an
authorized servicer.
Protect the power cord from physical or mechanical
abuse, such as being twisted, kinked, pinched, closed
in a door, or walked upon. Pay particular attention to
plugs, wall outlets, and the point where the cord exits
the appliance.
To disconnect power from the mains, pull out the
mains cord plug. When installing the product, ensure
that the plug is easily accessible.
ATTENTION:
• The STANDBY/ON button does not completely
shut off mains power from the unit, but switches
operating current on and off.
• When moving the product, press STANDBY/ON to
turn off the power, and wait at least 30 seconds
before unplugging the power cord. Then, wait at
least 2 minutes before moving the product.
• When discarding batteries, environmental
problems must be considered and the local rules
or laws governing the disposal of these batteries
must be followed strictly.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION:
This product has been designed and manufactured to assure personal safety. Improper use can result in electric shock or
fire hazard. The safeguards incorporated in this product will protect you if you observe the following procedures for
installation, use, and servicing.
This product does not contain any parts that can be repaired by the user.
DO NOT REMOVE THE CABINET COVER, OR YOU MAY BE EXPOSED TO DANGEROUS VOLTAGE. REFER
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY.
1. Read these instructions. - All these safety and
operating instructions should be read before the product
is operated.
2. Keep these instructions. - The safety, operating and
use instructions should be retained for future reference.
3. Heed all warnings. - All warnings on the product and in
the operating instructions should be adhered to.
4. Follow all instructions. - All operating and use
instructions should be followed.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water. - For example:
near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in
a wet basement; or near a swimming pool; and other
areas located near water.
6. Clean only with dry cloth. - Unplug this product from
the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid
cleaners.
PLEASE READ AND OBSERVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS OWNERʼS MANUAL. AND
THOSE MARKED ON THE PRODUCT. RETAIN THIS BOOKLET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or
pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the
apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the
manufacturer.
12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or
table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with
apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when
moving the cart/product combination to avoid
injury from tip-over.
Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
7.
accordance with the manufacturerʼs instructions. -
and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation
and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to
protect it from over- heating. The openings should never
be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug or
other similar surface. This product should not be placed
in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack
unless proper ventilation is provided or the
manufacturerʼs instructions have been adhered to.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
o not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or
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grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two
with one wider than the other. A grounding
has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide
blade or the third prong are provided for your safety.
If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet,
consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete
outlet.
blades
type plug
Slots
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or
when unused for long periods of time.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
14.
Servicing is required when the product has been
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or
plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects
have fallen into the apparatus, the product has
been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate
normally, or has been dropped.
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Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-8
About the Symbol Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Symbol Used in this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Notes on Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Handling Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Storing Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Cleaning Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Types of Playable Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Regional Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Remote Control operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Remote Control Battery installation . . . . . . . .8
Installation and Setup . . . . . . . . .9-14
Setting up the Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
DVD Player Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Video and Audio Connections to Your TV . . .9
Audio Connection to Optional Equipment . .10
Displaying Disc Information on-screen . . . . .11
Initial Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-14
General Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
LANGUAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
• Menu Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
• Disc Audio / Subtitle / Menu . . . . . . . . .12
DISPLAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
• TV Aspect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
• Display Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
• Progressive Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
• TV Output Select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
AUDIO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
• Dolby Digital / DTS / MPEG . . . . . . . . .13
• Sample Freq. (Frequency) . . . . . . . . . .13
• DRC (Dynamic Range Control) . . . . . . .13
• Vocal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
OTHERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
• PBC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
• B.L.E. (Black Level Expansion) . . . . . . .14
• DivX(R) VOD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15-21
General Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Additional Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Playing an Audio CD or MP3/WMA file . . . . .17
Programmed Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Repeat Programmed Tracks . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Erasing a Track from Program List . . . . . . .18
Erasing the Complete Program List . . . . . . .18
Viewing a JPEG file . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Slide Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Still Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Moving to another file . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Rotating the picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Listening to MP3 music
while watching picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Playing a DivX Movie file . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Playing a DVD VR format Disc . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22-25
Remote Control Function
Maintenance and Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Language Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Introduction
To ensure proper use of this product, please read this
ownerʼs manual carefully and retain it for future
reference.
This manual provides information on the operation
and maintenance of your DVD player. Should the unit
require service, contact an authorized service location.
About the Symbol Display
“ ” may appear on your TV display during
operation and indicates that the function explained in
this ownerʼs manual is not available on that specific
DVD video disc.
Symbol Used in this Manual
Note:
Indicates special notes and operating features.
Tip:
Indicates tips and hints for making the task easier.
A section whose title has one of the following symbols is
applicable only to the disc represented by the symbol.
ALL
All discs and file listed below
DVD
DVD and finalized DVD±R/RW
VCD
Video CDs
ACD
Audio CDs
MP3
MP3 files
WMA
DivX
WMA files
DivX files
Notes on Discs
Handling Discs
Do not touch the playback side of the disc. Hold the
disc by the edges so that fingerprints do not get on
the surface. Never stick paper or tape on the disc.
Storing Discs
After playing, store the disc in its case. Do not expose
the disc to direct sunlight or sources of heat and never
leave it in a parked car exposed to direct sunlight.
Cleaning Discs
Fingerprints and dust on the disc can cause poor
picture quality and sound distortion. Before playing,
clean the disc with a clean cloth. Wipe the disc from
the center out.
Do not use strong solvents such as alcohol, benzine,
thinner, commercially available cleaners, or anti-static
spray intended for older vinyl records.
Introduction
Installation and Setup
Operation
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Reference
Types of Playable Discs
Regional Code
DVD
(8 cm / 12 cm disc)
Video CD (VCD/SVCD)
(8 cm / 12 cm disc)
Audio CD
(8 cm / 12 cm disc)
In addition, this unit plays DVD±R/RW and CD-R/RW,
Dual disc that contains audio titles, DivX, MP3, WMA,
and/or JPEG files.
This indicates a product feature that is
capable of playing DVD-RW discs
recorded with Video Recording format.
Notes:
• Depending on the conditions of the recording
equipment or the CD-R/RW (or DVD±R/RW) disc
itself, some CD-R/RW (or DVD±R/RW) discs
may not be played on the unit.
• Do not use irregularly shaped CDs (e.g., heartshaped or octagonal) since they may result in
malfunctions.
• This DVD player requires discs and recordings to
meet certain technical standards in order to achieve
optimal playback quality. Pre-recorded DVDs are
automatically set to these standards. There are
many different types of recordable disc formats
(including CD-R containing MP3 or WMA files) and
these require certain pre-existing conditions (see
above) to ensure compatible playback.
Customers should note that permission is
required in order to download MP3 / WMA files
and music from the Internet. Our company has
no right to grant such permission. Permission
should always be sought from the copyright
owner.
This unit has a regional code printed on the rear of the
unit. This unit can play only DVD discs labelled as the
same as the rear of the unit or “ALL”.
Notes on Regional Codes
• Most DVD discs have a globe with one or more
numbers in it clearly visible on the cover. This
number must match your unitʼs regional code or the
disc cannot play.
• If you try to play a DVD with a different regional
code from your player, the message “Check
Regional Code” appears on the TV screen.
Notes on Copyrights:
It is forbidden by law to copy, broadcast, show,
broadcast via cable, play in public, or rent copyrighted
material without permission. This product features the
copy protection function developed by Macrovision.
Copy protection signals are recorded on some discs.
When recording and playing the pictures of these
discs picture noise will appear. 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.
The 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.
CONSUMERS SHOULD NOTE THAT NOT ALL HIGH
DEFINITION TELEVISION SETS ARE FULLY
COMPATIBLE WITH THIS PRODUCT AND MAY
CAUSE ARTIFACTS TO BE DISPLAYED IN THE
PICTURE. IN CASE OF 525 PROGRESSIVE SCAN
PICTURE PROBLEMS, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT
THE USER SWITCH THE CONNECTION TO THE
ʻSTANDARD DEFINITIONʼ OUTPUT. IF THERE ARE
QUESTIONS REGARDING OUR TV SET
COMPATIBILITY WITH THIS MODEL 525p DVD
PLAYER, PLEASE CONTACT OUR CUSTOMER
SERVICE CENTER.
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Front Panel
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Introduction
a 1/' STANDBY/ON
Switches the unit ON and OFF.
b Disc Tray
Insert a disc here.
c Display window
Shows the current status of the unit.
d Remote Sensor
Point the remote control here.
e Z (OPEN/CLOSE)
Opens or closes the disc tray.
f DISPLAY
Accesses On-Screen Display.
g x (STOP)
Stops playback.
h N (PLAY)
Starts playback.
i . (SKIP)
Returns to the beginning of current chapter or
track or go to the previous chapter or track.
j > (SKIP)
Go to the next chapter or track.
Installation and Setup
Operation
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Reference
Remote Control
AAA
AAA
STANDBY/ON (1/')
Switches DVD Player ON and OFF.
OPEN/CLOSE (Z)
Opens and closes the disc tray.
PAUSE/STEP ( X )
Pauses playback temporarily/ press
repeatedly for frame-by-frame
playback.
SKIP (. / >)
Go to next chapter or track.
Returns to the beginning of current
chapter or track or go to the
previous chapter or track.
STOP (x)
Stops playback.
SCAN (m / M)
Search backward or forward.
PLAY (N)
Starts playback.
0-9 numerical buttons
Selects numbered items in a menu.
PROGRAM
Enter to program edit mode.
CLEAR
Removes a track number on the
Program List or a mark on the
Marker Search menu
Remote Control operation
Point the remote control at
the remote sensor and press
the buttons.
Cautions:
• Do not mix old and new
batteries and never mix
different types of batteries
such as standard, alkaline,
etc.
• Do not put the batteries in
the place where young
children can reach.
.
Remote Control Battery
installation
Detach the battery
cover on the rear
of the remote
control, and insert
two batteries (size
AAA) with 3 and
# aligned
correctly.
DISPLAY
Accesses On-Screen Display.
DVD MENU
Accesses menu on a DVD disc.
b / B / v / V (left/right/up/down)
Selects an item in the menu.
ENTER ( )
Confirms menu selection.
SETUP
Accesses or removes Setup menu.
RETURN (O)
Displays the menu of a video CD
with PBC.
AUDIO ( )
Selects an audio language or an
audio channel.
SUBTITLE ( )
Selects a subtitle language.
ANGLE ( )
Selects a DVD camera angle,
if available.
ZOOM
Enlarges video image.
MARKER
Marks any point during playback.
SEARCH
Displays MARKER SEARCH menu.
TITLE
Displays title menu, if available.
REPEAT
Repeats chapter, track, title or all.
RANDOM
Plays tracks in random order.
A-B
Repeats sequence from point A to
point B.
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Installation and Setup
Setting up the Player
The picture and sound of a nearby TV, VCR, or radio
may be distorted during playback. If this occurs,
position the player away from the TV, VCR, or radio,
or turn off the unit after removing the disc.
DVD Player Connections
Depending on your TV and other equipment there are
various ways you can connect the player. Please refer
to the manuals of your TV, stereo system or other
devices as necessary for additional connection
information.
Rear of TV
Rear of
DVD Player
Video and Audio Connections
to Your TV
Make sure the DVD player is connected directly to the
TV and not to a VCR, otherwise the DVD image could
be distorted by the copy protection system.
S-Video – Connect the S-VIDEO OUT jack on the
DVD Player to the S-Video in jack on the TV using
the S-Video cable (S).
Video – Connect the VIDEO OUT jack on the
DVD player to the video in jack on the TV using
the video cable (V).
Audio – Connect the left and right AUDIO OUT
jacks of the DVD Player to the audio left and right
IN jacks on the TV using the audio cables (A).
Do not connect the DVD Playerʼs AUDIO OUT jack
to the phone in jack (record deck) of your audio
system.
Component Video – Connect the COMPONENT /
PROGRESSIVE SCAN jacks on the DVD Player
to the corresponding jacks on the TV using an Y
B PR cable (C).
P
Progressive Scan
• If your television is a high-definition or “digital
ready” television, you may take advantage of
the DVD playerʼs progressive scan output for
the highest possible video resolution.
• Set the Progressive Scan to “On” on the setup
menu for progressive scan signal. (Refer to
page 12).
• Progressive scan does not work with the
analog video connections (yellow VIDEO OUT
jack and S-VIDEO OUT jack).
Introduction
Installation and Setup
Operation
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Reference
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