Filename [XVC26U_02Cov1.fm] XVC26U_02Cov1.fm Page 1 Friday, January 30, 2004 4:49 PM DVD PLAYER & VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER HR-XVC26U For Customer Use: INSTRUCTIONS Enter below the Model No. and Serial No. which are located on the rear of cabinet. Retain this information for future reference. Model No. Serial No.
Filename [XVC26U_03Safety.fm] Masterpage:Left0 XVC26U_03Safety.fm Page 2 Thursday, January 8, 2004 2:53 PM 2 EN Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing the JVC DVD player & VHS video cassette recorder. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions to ensure safe use of your new unit. CAUTIONS CAUTION: THIS PRODUCT USES A LASER SYSTEM. USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
Filename [XVC27U_03Safety.fm] XVC27U_01.book Page 3 Wednesday, January 7, 2004 10:48 AM Masterpage:Right-No-Heading EN IMPORTANT PRODUCT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Electrical energy can perform many useful functions. But improper use can result in potential electrical shock or fire hazards. This product has been engineered and manufactured to assure your personal safety. In order not to defeat the built-in safeguards, observe the following basic rules for its installation, use and servicing.
Filename [XVC27U_03Safety.fm] Masterpage:Left-No-Heading XVC27U_01.book Page 4 Wednesday, January 7, 2004 10:48 AM 4 EN USE SERVICING 1. Accessories To avoid personal injury: ● Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. It may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. ● Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product.
Filename [XVC27U_03Safety.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVC27U_01.book Page 5 Wednesday, January 7, 2004 10:48 AM EN DSSTM is an official trademark of DIRECTV, Inc., a unit of GM Hughes Electronics. DISH NetworkTM is a trademark of Echostar Communications Corporation. 5 7. DO NOT place any naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, on the apparatus. 8. AVOID violent shocks to the unit during transport. MOISTURE CONDENSATION ● Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
Filename [XVC27U_04TOC.fm] Masterpage:Left XVC27U_01.book Page 6 Wednesday, January 7, 2004 10:48 AM 6 EN DISC INFORMATION CONTENTS 7 About Discs ......................................................... 7 EDITING (VCR DECK) 68 INDEX 10 Edit From A Camcorder ..................................... 68 Edit To Or From Another Video Recorder .......... 69 Dubbing (from DVD to VCR) ............................. 70 INSTALLING YOUR NEW UNIT 14 EDITING (DVD DECK) Basic Connections ......................
Filename [XVC27U_05DiscInfo.fm] Masterpage:Right0 XVC27U_05DiscInfo.fm Page 7 Thursday, January 15, 2004 11:34 AM EN DISC INFORMATION About Discs Playable Discs You can use the discs with the following logos for playback only. DVD VIDEO (8 cm /12 cm disc) Video CD/Super Video CD (8 cm /12 cm disc) 7 Unplayable Discs The following types of discs cannot be played using this unit.
Filename [XVC27U_05DiscInfo.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVC27U_01.book Page 8 Wednesday, January 7, 2004 10:48 AM 8 EN DISC INFORMATION (cont.) DVD VIDEO Marks File Structure of Discs Sometimes marks are printed on a DVD disc and/or on its packaging to indicate information regarding the contents and functions of a disc. Check marks indicating the contents and functions of a disc. Note, however, that in some cases a disc may not include a mark even for a function it supports.
Filename [XVC27U_05DiscInfo.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVC27U_05DiscInfo.fm Page 9 Thursday, January 15, 2004 11:34 AM EN Placing a Disc Care and Handling of Discs 1 Open the disc tray. How to handle discs Press OPEN/CLOSE (x) on the DVD deck to open the disc tray. x 9 When handling a disc, do not touch the surface of the disc. Since discs are made of plastic, they are easily damaged.
Filename [XVC27U_06Index.fm] XVC27U_01.book Page 10 Wednesday, January 7, 2004 10:48 AM 10 EN Masterpage:Left0 INDEX FRONT VIEW A Power Button (POWER (1)) 墌 pg. 18 B VCR Indicator 墌 pg. 28, 33 C VHS Cassette Loading Slot D VCR/DVD Button 墌 pg. 28, 33, 42 E Disc Tray F Stop Button (STOP (8)) 墌 pg. 28, 33, 42 G DVD Indicator 墌 pg. 42 H Play Button (PLAY (4)) 墌 pg. 28, 42 I DVD Open/Close Button (OPEN/CLOSE (x)) 墌 pg. 42 J VHS Eject Button (EJECT (x)) 墌 pg.
Filename [XVC27U_06Index.fm] XVC27U_06Index.fm Page 11 Tuesday, January 13, 2004 11:48 AM Masterpage:Right-No-Heading EN 11 REAR VIEW A Region Number Label 墌 pg. 7 B AC Power Cord 墌 pg. 14 C S-video Output Connector (S VIDEO OUTPUT)* 墌 pg. 15 D Audio/Video Output Connectors (AUDIO/ VIDEO OUTPUT) 墌 pg. 14, 15, 16, 69 E Antenna Input Connector (VHF/UHF IN) 墌 pg. 14 F Digital Audio Output Connector (DIGITAL AUDIO OUT)* 墌 pg. 71 G Component Video Output Connectors (COMPONENT VIDEO OUT)* 墌 pg.
Filename [XVC27U_06Index.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVC27U_06Index.fm Page 12 Tuesday, January 13, 2004 1:57 PM 12 EN INDEX (cont.) ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (VCR deck) If you press ON SCREEN on the Remote when “SUPERIMPOSE” is set to “ON” (墌 pg. 75), various operational indicators appear on the TV screen. For On-screen display for DVD deck, refer to “Using the on-screen bar” (墌 pg. 48). D Index number 墌 pg. 30 E Tape Remaining Time Indicator 墌 pg. 35 F Counter Display G Audio Mode Display 墌 pg.
Filename [XVC27U_06Index.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVC27U_06Index.fm Page 13 Tuesday, January 13, 2004 11:40 AM EN REMOTE Buttons with a small dot on the left side of the name (POWER (1), TV/VCR, TV/VCR CH +/–, TV VOL+/–, MUTE) can also be used to operate a JVC’s TV after setting the TV/VCR/ DVD switch to the left. A VCR Button 墌 pg. 28, 33 B TV/VCR/DVD switch 墌 pg. 18 C Menu Button (MENU) 墌 pg. 43 D SP/EP Button 墌 pg. 33 Top Menu Button (TOP MENU) 墌 pg. 43 E Stop Time Button (STOP +/–) 墌 pg.
Filename [XVC27U_06Index.fm] Masterpage:Left0 XVC27U_01.book Page 14 Wednesday, January 7, 2004 10:48 AM 14 EN INSTALLING YOUR NEW UNIT Basic Connections C Connect the unit to TV. The connection method you use depends on the type of TV you have. Antenna or Cable RF Connection Coaxial cable Flat feeder Matching transformer (not supplied) 8 To connect to a TV with NO AV input connectors — A Disconnect the TV antenna from the TV.
Filename [XVC27U_06Index.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVC27U_06Index.fm Page 15 Tuesday, January 27, 2004 11:03 AM EN 8 To connect to a TV with S-VIDEO/AUDIO input connectors . . . S-VIDEO Connection A Connect the unit to TV. A Connect the antenna, unit and TV as per “AV Connection”. (墌 pg. 14) B Connect the unit’s S VIDEO OUTPUT (DVD) connector to the TV’s S-VIDEO input connector.
Filename [XVC27U_06Index.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVC27U_06Index.fm Page 16 Tuesday, January 27, 2004 11:03 AM 16 EN INSTALLING YOUR NEW UNIT (cont.) Component Video Connection (DVD deck only) ATTENTION Be sure to connect the unit’s VIDEO OUTPUT (DVD/ VCR) connector to the TV’s VIDEO input connector. Coaxial cable Flat feeder Matching transformer (not supplied) AC power cord A Connect the unit to TV. A Connect the aerial, unit and TV as per “AV Connection”. (墌 pg.
Filename [XVC27U_06Index.fm] Masterpage:Right0 XVC27U_01.book Page 17 Wednesday, January 7, 2004 10:48 AM EN INITIAL SETTINGS Plug & Play Set Auto Clock Set/Auto Tuner Set ATTENTION ● If you use a cable box, Plug&Play will not function; set the clock and tuner channels separately. (墌 pg. 24 – 27) ● Depending on areas or reception conditions, the unit may not receive the Auto clock setting data from the PBS channel.
Filename [XVC27U_06Index.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVC27U_06Index.fm Page 18 Thursday, January 8, 2004 11:22 AM 18 EN INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) Monitor Set A Turn on the unit. (DVD deck) B Select the DVD deck. You can select the monitor type depending the TV used when you play back DVD VIDEO discs recorded for wide-screen TVs. ● Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel (or AV mode). ● Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch to the right. Press POWER (1).
Filename [XVC27U_06Index.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVC27U_06Index.fm Page 19 Thursday, January 15, 2004 11:36 AM EN * The default setting is bold in the table below. 8 MONITOR TYPE 16:9 (Wide television conversion): Select this when the aspect ratio of your TV is fixed to 16:9 (wide TV). The unit automatically adjusts the screen width of the output signal correctly when playing back a picture whose aspect ratio is 4:3.
Filename [XVC27U_06Index.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVC27U_01.book Page 20 Wednesday, January 7, 2004 10:48 AM 20 EN Language ● Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel (or AV mode). ● Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch to the right. INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) On-screen Language Set (VCR deck) This VCR deck offers you the choice to view on-screen messages in 3 different languages. A Turn on the unit. Press POWER (1). B Select the VCR deck. On the unit Press VCR/DVD repeatedly so that the VCR indicator lights up.
Filename [XVC27U_06Index.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVC27U_01.book Page 21 Wednesday, January 7, 2004 10:48 AM EN 21 On-screen Language Set (DVD deck) This DVD deck offers you the choice to view on-screen messages in 3 different languages. You can change the language setting manually as required. A Turn on the unit. Press POWER (1). B Select the DVD deck. On the unit Press VCR/DVD repeatedly so that the DVD indicator lights up. On the Remote Press DVD so that the DVD indicator lights up.
Filename [XVC27U_06Index.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVC27U_01.book Page 22 Wednesday, January 7, 2004 10:48 AM 22 EN INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) Menu/Audio/Subtitle Language Set (DVD deck only) Some DVD discs contain the DVD menu display, audio, subtitle in the multiple languages. With these discs, you can set the default language as you like. ● The procedure shows how to set “MENU LANGUAGE” on the DVD Set Up menu screen as an example. A Turn on the unit. Press POWER (1). B Select the DVD deck.
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Filename [XVC27U_06Index.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVC27U_01.book Page 24 Wednesday, January 7, 2004 10:48 AM 24 EN Clock Set ● Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel (or AV mode). ● Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch to the right. INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) Perform clock setting only if the clock has not been set correctly by the Plug&Play setting. Preparations A Turn on the unit. Press POWER (1). B Select the VCR deck. On the unit Press VCR/DVD repeatedly so that the VCR indicator lights up.
Filename [XVC27U_06Index.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVC27U_01.book Page 25 Wednesday, January 7, 2004 10:48 AM EN Semiauto Clock Set You can change the host channel/D.S.T. (Daylight Saving Time)/ time zone setting manually. First follow steps A to E in “Preparations” (墌 pg. 24), then go to the following steps. NOTE: The time set previously will be erased when “AUTO CLOCK”, “HOST CH”, “D.S.T.” or “TIME ZONE” setting is changed. A Set “AUTO CLOCK” to “ON”.
Filename [XVC27U_06Index.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVC27U_01.book Page 26 Wednesday, January 7, 2004 10:48 AM 26 EN Tuner Set ● Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel (or AV mode). ● Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch to the right. INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) Auto Channel Set Perform Auto Channel Set only if channels have not been set correctly by the Plug&Play setting. A Turn on the unit. Press POWER (1). B Select the VCR deck. On the unit Press VCR/DVD repeatedly so that the VCR indicator lights up.
Filename [XVC27U_06Index.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVC27U_06Index.fm Page 27 Thursday, January 8, 2004 11:26 AM EN 27 Manual Channel Set You can add the channels you want or delete the channels you do not want manually. A Turn on the unit. Press POWER (1). B Select the VCR deck. On the unit Press VCR/DVD repeatedly so that the VCR indicator lights up. On the Remote Press VCR so that the VCR indicator lights up. C Access the Main Menu screen. Press SET UP. D Access the Tuner Set screen.
Filename [XVC27U_07S-VHS.fm] Masterpage:Left0 XVC27U_07S-VHS.fm Page 28 Thursday, January 15, 2004 5:29 PM 28 EN Basic Playback ● Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel (or AV mode). ● Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch to the right. OPERATIONS ON VCR DECK A Load a cassette. Make sure the window side is up, the rear label side is facing you and the arrow on the front of the cassette is pointed toward the unit. ● Do not apply too much pressure when inserting.
Filename [XVC27U_07S-VHS.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVC27U_07S-VHS.fm Page 29 Tuesday, January 27, 2004 6:48 PM EN Playback Features ● Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel (or AV mode). ● Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch to the right. CH +/– 29 Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame Playback 1 Pause during playback. Press PAUSE (9). ● If there is vertical jitter, press CH +/– on the Remote or on the unit to correct the picture. 2 Activate frame-by-frame playback.
Filename [XVC27U_07S-VHS.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVC27U_01.book Page 30 Wednesday, January 7, 2004 10:48 AM 30 EN OPERATIONS ON VCR DECK (cont.) Index Search Your unit automatically marks index codes at the beginning of each recording. This function gives you quick access to any one of 9 index codes in either direction. NOTE: Before starting, make sure the unit is in the Stop mode. Activate Index Search. Press INDEX (2) or INDEX (6).
Filename [XVC27U_07S-VHS.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVC27U_01.book Page 31 Wednesday, January 7, 2004 10:48 AM EN 31 Next Function Memory x The Next Function Memory “tells” the unit what to do after rewinding. Before continuing, make sure the unit is in the Stop mode. a- For Automatic Start Of Playback Press REW (3), then press PLAY (4) within 2 seconds. b- For Automatic Power Off Press REW (3), then press POWER (1) within 2 seconds.
Filename [XVC27U_07S-VHS.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVC27U_07S-VHS.fm Page 32 Tuesday, January 27, 2004 11:51 AM 32 EN OPERATIONS ON VCR DECK (cont.) CH +/– Manual Tracking Your unit is equipped with automatic tracking control. During playback, you can override this and adjust the tracking manually by pressing the CH buttons. 1 Override automatic tracking. During playback, press SP/EP on the Remote. 2 Adjust the tracking manually. Press CH + or – on the Remote or on the unit.
Filename [XVC27U_07S-VHS.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVC27U_07S-VHS.fm Page 33 Friday, January 30, 2004 2:20 PM EN Basic Recording ● Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel (or AV mode). ● Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch to the right. 33 A Load a cassette. Insert a cassette with the record safety tab intact. ● The unit’s power comes on automatically and the counter is reset to 0:00:00. B Select the VCR deck. On the unit Press VCR/DVD repeatedly so that the VCR indicator lights up.
Filename [XVC27U_07S-VHS.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVC27U_01.book Page 34 Wednesday, January 7, 2004 10:48 AM 34 EN OPERATIONS ON VCR DECK (cont.) Recording Features ● Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel (or AV mode). ● Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch to the right. Record One Program While Watching Another If your unit is connected to the TV via the AV connection, press TV/VCR. The VCR indicator on the front display panel and the TV broadcast being recorded disappear.
Filename [XVC27U_07S-VHS.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVC27U_07S-VHS.fm Page 35 Thursday, January 8, 2004 11:28 AM EN 35 Elapsed Recording Time Indication 1 Set the counter display. Press DISPLAY until a counter reading appears on the front display panel. 2 Reset the counter. Press C.RESET before starting recording or playback. ● The counter is reset to “0:00:00” and shows the exact elapsed time as the tape runs. You can check the exact time of a recording or playback.
Filename [XVC27U_07S-VHS.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVC27U_01.book Page 36 Wednesday, January 7, 2004 10:48 AM 36 EN Express Timer Programing Before performing Express Timer Programing: ● Make sure that the unit’s built-in clock is set properly. ● Insert a cassette with the safety tab in place. The unit will come on automatically. ● Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel (or AV mode). ● Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch to the right. OPERATIONS ON VCR DECK (cont.
Filename [XVC27U_07S-VHS.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVC27U_07S-VHS.fm Page 37 Thursday, January 15, 2004 11:40 AM EN F Enter the channel position. Press CH +/–. G Set the tape speed. Press SP/EP. H Return to the normal screen. Press PROG. or ENTER. “PROGRAM COMPLETED” appears on the TV screen for about 5 seconds, then the normal screen appears. If “PROGRAM NOT COMPLETED PROGRAM OVERLAP” appears on the TV screen, see page 40.
Filename [XVC27U_07S-VHS.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVC27U_01.book Page 38 Wednesday, January 7, 2004 10:48 AM 38 EN OPERATIONS ON VCR DECK (cont.) Check, cancel and change programs A Disengage the timer mode. Press TIMER, then press POWER (1). B Access the Program Check screen. Press PROG. CHECK. C Access the Program screen. Press PROG. CHECK again to check more information. Each time you press PROG. CHECK, the next program’s information appears.
Filename [XVC27U_07S-VHS.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVC27U_01.book Page 39 Wednesday, January 7, 2004 10:48 AM EN 39 To cancel or change a program D Cancel or change a program. Press CANCEL to cancel a program. To change program settings, press the appropriate button: START +/–, STOP +/–, DATE +/–, CH +/–, DAILY (number key “8”), WEEKLY (number key “9”) and/or SP/EP. E Return to the normal screen. Press PROG. CHECK as many times as necessary.
Filename [XVC27U_07S-VHS.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVC27U_07S-VHS.fm Page 40 Thursday, January 15, 2004 11:51 AM 40 EN OPERATIONS ON VCR DECK (cont.) When programs overlap each other If “PROGRAM NOT COMPLETED PROGRAM OVERLAP” appears, you have another program overlapping the program you have just made. The Program Check screen appears and conflicting programs will start blinking. Example: Program 1 (you have just made) and Program 4 overlap each other. A Confirm the overlapping programs.
Filename [XVC27U_07S-VHS.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVC27U_07S-VHS.fm Page 41 Thursday, January 15, 2004 6:05 PM EN Satellite Auto Recording This function allows you to automatically record a satellite program which is timer-programed on your external DBS receiver. Connect a DBS receiver to the unit’s AUDIO/VIDEO input (F-1) connector and program the timer on the DBS receiver. The unit starts or stops recording by the signals input from the DBS receiver.
Filename [XVC27U_08DVD.fm] Masterpage:Left XVC27U_08DVD.fm Page 42 Tuesday, January 27, 2004 6:51 PM 42 EN Basic Playback ● Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel (or AV mode). ● Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch to the right. OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK C Press OPEN/CLOSE (x) on the DVD deck to close the disc tray. ● Pressing PLAY (4) also close the disc tray. ● Playback begins automatically if the auto-playback DVD disc is loaded.
Filename [XVC27U_08DVD.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVC27U_08DVD.fm Page 43 Thursday, January 15, 2004 5:40 PM EN Playback Features ● Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel (or AV mode). ● Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch to the right. Playback Control (PBC) Function — Locating a desired scene using the menu of the Video CD with PBC Some Video CD discs supports the PBC function. PBC is an abbreviation of “PlayBack Control.
Filename [XVC27U_08DVD.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVC27U_08DVD.fm Page 44 Thursday, January 15, 2004 6:44 PM 44 EN OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK (cont.) Locating the start point of the item or skip the item Press SKIP (2) or SKIP (6) during playback. Example: To locate the beginning of item B from the current position, press SKIP (2) twice. To locate the beginning of item D from the current position, press SKIP (6) once.
Filename [XVC27U_08DVD.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVC27U_08DVD.fm Page 45 Tuesday, January 27, 2004 7:35 PM EN Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame Playback 1 Pause during playback. 45 NOTES: ● Resume Function does not work on the Audio CD. It also may not work depending on the discs. ● If you stop the playback of a disc for which an resume point has already been memorized, the memory will be updated with the new resume point.
Filename [XVC27U_08DVD.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVC27U_08DVD.fm Page 46 Thursday, January 15, 2004 5:40 PM 46 EN OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK (cont.) ● Each time you press 3D-PHONIC, the setting changes as follows: OFF]ACTION]DRAMA]THEATER](Back to the beginning) OFF: ACTION: DRAMA: THEATER: No effect Suitable for action movies and sports programs in which sounds dynamically move. Provides the natural and warm sound. You can enjoy movies in a relaxed mood. You can enjoy sound effects like in a major theater.
Filename [XVC27U_08DVD.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVC27U_08DVD.fm Page 47 Thursday, January 15, 2004 12:12 PM EN 4 Select the parameter. VFP function — Adjusting the picture quality Press rt repeatedly to select a parameter you want to adjust, then press ENTER. ● Adjust gradually and confirm picture appearance results are as preferred.
Filename [XVC27U_08DVD.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVC27U_08DVD.fm Page 48 Thursday, January 15, 2004 3:15 PM 48 EN OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK (cont.) Using the onscreen bar How to Access the on-screen bar You can check disc information while the disc is loaded and you can use some functions using the on-screen bar. The on-screen bar allows you the various playback operations. Example: During Video CD playback Press ON SCREEN twice whenever a disc is loaded.
Filename [XVC27U_08DVD.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVC27U_08DVD.fm Page 49 Thursday, January 15, 2004 5:48 PM EN Basic operation on the on-screen bar 49 Change the time information Example: When selecting the Repeat mode of DVD During playback A Access the on-screen bar. Press ON SCREEN twice. The on-screen bar appears on the TV screen. ● The currently selected item is highlighted.
Filename [XVC27U_08DVD.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVC27U_08DVD.fm Page 50 Tuesday, January 27, 2004 6:55 PM 50 EN OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK (cont.) C Select the repeat mode. Press rt repeatedly to select the Repeat mode, then press ENTER. ● The mode changes as follows: DVD VIDEO CHAPTER]TITLE]A-B]OFF](Back to the beginning) CHAPTER: The current chapter is played back repeatedly. TITLE: The current title is played back repeatedly. A-B: The desired part is played back repeatedly. (墌 pg.
Filename [XVC27U_08DVD.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVC27U_08DVD.fm Page 51 Thursday, January 15, 2004 5:48 PM EN 51 A-B Repeat Playback You can repeat the desired part. A Access the on-screen bar. Press ON SCREEN twice. The on-screen bar appears on the TV screen. B Select menu item. Press w e to move the hightlight to ENTER. , then press ● The following pop-up window appears under the selected item. C Select the repeat mode. Press rt repeatedly to select “A-B”. D Select the start point.
Filename [XVC27U_08DVD.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVC27U_08DVD.fm Page 52 Thursday, January 8, 2004 11:42 AM 52 EN OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK (cont.) Time Search You can play back a disc from the desired point by specifying the elapsed time from the beginning of the current title (for DVD VIDEO) or the disc (for Audio CD/Video CD) using the Time Search.
Filename [XVC27U_08DVD.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVC27U_08DVD.fm Page 53 Thursday, January 15, 2004 12:18 PM EN 53 Chapter Search You can start playback the desired chapter using the on-screen bar. A Access the on-screen bar. Press ON SCREEN twice. The on-screen bar appears on the TV screen. B Select menu item. Press w e to move the hightlight to ENTER. , then press ● The following pop-up window appears under the selected item. C Select the chapter.
Filename [XVC27U_08DVD.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVC27U_08DVD.fm Page 54 Friday, January 16, 2004 12:08 PM 54 EN OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK (cont.) C Select the subtitle language. Press rt repeatedly to select the desired subtitle language, then press ENTER. ● Each time you press the button, the subtitle language changes. To clear the on-screen bar Press ON SCREEN. NOTES: ● It is impossible to select “OFF” when using the on-screen bar.
Filename [XVC27U_08DVD.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVC27U_08DVD.fm Page 55 Thursday, January 15, 2004 12:18 PM EN Angle Selection 55 When using the ANGLE button: A Access the menu. You can enjoy a variety of scene angles if the DVD VIDEO disc contains “multi-angle” parts, where multiple cameras were used to shoot the same scene from different angles.
Filename [XVC27U_08DVD.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVC27U_08DVD.fm Page 56 Thursday, January 15, 2004 12:18 PM 56 EN OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK (cont.) B Select menu item. Press w e to move the hightlight to ENTER. , then press ● The following pop-up window appears under the selected item. Example: “ENGLISH” is selected out of 4 audio languages recorded. C Select the audio language. Press rt repeatedly to select the desired audio language, then press ENTER.
Filename [XVC27U_08DVD.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVC27U_08DVD.fm Page 57 Thursday, January 15, 2004 12:18 PM EN Audio Channel Selection 57 When using the A.MONITOR button: A Access the menu. When you play certain karaoke (Video CD/SVCD), you can enjoy karaoke by selecting the audio channel to play. ● The sound of each audio channel depends on the contents of the disc. ● During playback Press A.MONITOR. ● The following pop-up window appears on the TV screen.
Filename [XVC27U_08DVD.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVC27U_01.book Page 58 Wednesday, January 7, 2004 10:48 AM 58 EN Parental Lock This function restricts playback of DVD VIDEO discs which contain violent (and other) scenes according to the level set by the user. For example, if a movie which includes violent scenes supports the parental lock feature, such scenes which you do not want to let children view can be cut or replaced with other scenes. ● Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel (or AV mode).
Filename [XVC27U_08DVD.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVC27U_01.book Page 59 Wednesday, January 7, 2004 10:48 AM EN H Enter the password. Press the number keys to enter a four-digit number as your password, then press ENTER. ● The hightlight moves to “EXIT”. E Enter your new password. PARENTAL LOCK COUNTRY CODE US SET LEVEL 4 PASSWORD ____ EXIT SELECT ENTER NEW PASSWORD ? ••• PRESS 0 ~ 9 KEY TO EXIT, PRESS [SET UP]. I Return to the OTHERS menu screen. Press ENTER.
Filename [XVC27U_08DVD.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVC27U_01.book Page 60 Wednesday, January 7, 2004 10:48 AM 60 EN OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK (cont.
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Filename [XVC27U_08DVD.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVC27U_01.book Page 62 Wednesday, January 7, 2004 10:48 AM 62 EN OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK (cont.) About MP3 Disc This unit can playback CD discs recorded by the MP3 format (we refer to those discs as MP3 discs in this manual). Operations for MP3 discs are similar to those for Audio CD discs, though there are some restrictions and differences. What is MP3? MP3 is the abbreviation of “MPEG1 Audio Layer 3.
Filename [XVC27U_08DVD.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVC27U_08DVD.fm Page 63 Friday, January 16, 2004 12:09 PM EN MP3 Playback 63 Using the MP3 control display A Turn on the unit. Press POWER (1). You can search and play back desired groups and tracks using the MP3 control display. ● Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel (or AV mode). ● Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch to the right. B Select the DVD deck. On the unit Press VCR/DVD repeatedly so that the DVD indicator lights up.
Filename [XVC27U_08DVD.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVC27U_08DVD.fm Page 64 Thursday, January 8, 2004 2:41 PM 64 EN OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK (cont.) Repeat Playback You can repeat playback of the current group, track or all groups. ● While MP3 control display is on the TV: A Select the mode. Press REPEAT to select the desired repeat mode. ● Each time you press REPEAT, the mode changes as follows: TRACK]GROUP]ALL]OFF (No indication)](Back to the beginning) TRACK: The current track is played back repeatedly.
Filename [XVC27U_08DVD.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVC27U_08DVD.fm Page 65 Friday, January 30, 2004 2:21 PM EN About JPEG Disc This unit can playback CD discs recorded by the JPEG format (we refer to those discs as JPEG discs in this manual). Operations for JPEG discs are similar to those for Audio CD discs, though there are some restrictions and differences. What is JPEG? JPEG is the abbreviation of “Joint Photographic Expert Group.” JPEG is a still-picture data compression system.
Filename [XVC27U_08DVD.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVC27U_08DVD.fm Page 66 Friday, January 16, 2004 12:10 PM 66 EN JPEG Playback OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK (cont.) Using the JPEG control display A Turn on the unit. Press POWER (1). You can search and play back desired groups and files using the JPEG control display. ● Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel (or AV mode). ● Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch to the right. B Select the DVD deck.
Filename [XVC27U_08DVD.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVC27U_08DVD.fm Page 67 Thursday, January 15, 2004 3:17 PM EN 67 Repeat Playback You can repeat playback of the current group, file or all groups. ● While JPEG control display is on the TV: A Select the mode. Press REPEAT to select the desired repeat mode. ● Each time you press REPEAT, the mode changes as follows: GROUP]ALL]OFF (No indication)](Back to the beginning) GROUP: All files of the current group are played back repeatedly.
Filename [XVC27U_09Editing.fm] Masterpage:Left0 XVC27U_01.book Page 68 Wednesday, January 7, 2004 10:48 AM 68 EN EDITING (VCR DECK) Edit From A Camcorder You can use a camcorder as the source player and your unit as the recording deck. Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch to the right. A Make connections. Connect the camcorder’s AUDIO OUT and VIDEO OUT connectors to the unit’s front panel AUDIO and VIDEO input connectors.
Filename [XVC27U_09Editing.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVC27U_09Editing.fm Page 69 Tuesday, January 27, 2004 11:49 AM EN Edit To Or From Another Video Recorder A TV receiver Player Your unit 69 You can use your unit as the source player or as the recording deck. Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch to the right. A Make connections. A When using your unit as the source player ... ... connect its AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUT connectors to the audio/video input connectors on another recorder.
Filename [XVC27U_09Editing.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVC27U_09Editing.fm Page 70 Thursday, January 15, 2004 12:40 PM 70 EN EDITING (VCR DECK) (cont.) Dubbing You can dub selected scenes from the DVD disc to a cassette, starting and stopping wherever you wish. However, it is not possible to dub the copy-protected disc. In such case, “ERROR” appears on the front display panel. (from DVD to VCR) A Load a cassette and place a disc. ● Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel (or AV mode).
Filename [XVC27U_09Editing.fm] Masterpage:Right XVC27U_01.book Page 71 Wednesday, January 7, 2004 10:48 AM EN EDITING (DVD DECK) 71 You can dub selected audio from the DVD or Audio CD disc to a MD etc. However, it is not possible to dub the copy-protected disc. Digital Audio Dubbing Example: Dubbing to a MD A Make connections. ● Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel (or AV mode). ● Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch to the right.
Filename [XVC27U_09Editing.fm] Masterpage:Left0 XVC27U_09Editing.fm Page 72 Tuesday, January 27, 2004 11:20 AM 72 EN Remote Control Functions Remote A/B/C/D Code Switching The Remote is capable of controlling four JVC video units independently. Each of units can respond to one of four codes (A, B, C or D). The remote control is preset to send A code signals because your unit is initially set to respond to A code signals. You can easily modify your unit to respond to B, C or D code signals.
Filename [XVC27U_09Editing.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVC27U_01.book Page 73 Wednesday, January 7, 2004 10:48 AM EN 73 Connecting To A Dolby Digital Decoder or An Amplifier With A Built-in DTS (DVD deck only) These instructions enable you to connect your unit to dolby digital decoder or amplifier with a built-in DTS. DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Back of unit To DIGITAL AUDIO input Dolby Digital decoder or amplifier with a built-in DTS Coaxial cable (not supplied) Make connections.
Filename [XVC27U_10Subsidiary.fm] Masterpage:Left XVC27U_01.book Page 74 Wednesday, January 7, 2004 10:48 AM 74 EN Mode Set (VCR deck) SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS You can change various mode settings on the Function Set screen by following the procedure described below. ● For each mode setting, see pages 75 to 76. A Turn on the unit. Press POWER (1). ● Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel (or AV mode). ● Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch to the right. B Select the VCR deck.
Filename [XVC27U_10Subsidiary.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVC27U_10Subsidiary.fm Page 75 Tuesday, January 27, 2004 6:56 PM EN 75 * The default setting is bold in the table below. 8 PICTURE CONTROL NORM EDIT SOFT SHARP This feature helps you to adjust the playback picture quality according to your preference. Normally select “NORM”. NORM: Picture quality is adjusted automatically. EDIT: Minimizes picture degradation during editing (recording and playback).
Filename [XVC27U_10Subsidiary.fm] XVC27U_01.book Page 76 Wednesday, January 7, 2004 10:48 AM 76 EN Masterpage:Left+ SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.) * The default setting is bold in the table below. 8 VIDEO STABILIZER ON OFF When this function is set to “ON”, you can automatically correct vertical vibration in the picture when playing back unstable recordings made on another recorder. NOTES: ● When you finish viewing a tape, be sure to set this function to “OFF”.
Filename [XVC27U_10Subsidiary.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVC27U_01.book Page 77 Wednesday, January 7, 2004 10:48 AM EN Mode Set (DVD deck) 77 ● The procedure shows how to set “RESUME” to “ON” on the DVD Set Up menu screen as an example. A Turn on the unit. Press POWER (1). ● Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel (or AV mode). ● Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch to the right. B Select the DVD deck. On the unit Press VCR/DVD repeatedly so that the DVD indicator lights up.
Filename [XVC27U_10Subsidiary.fm] XVC27U_10Subsidiary.fm Page 78 Tuesday, January 27, 2004 11:22 AM 78 EN SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.) Picture Settings 8 MONITOR TYPE 16:9 4:3 LB 4:3 PS 8 PICTURE SOURCE AUTO FILM VIDEO 8 SCREEN SAVER ON OFF 8 FILE TYPE AUDIO STILL PICTURE Masterpage:Left+ * The default setting is bold in the table below. You can select the monitor type depending the TV used when you play back DVD VIDEO discs recorded for wide-screen TVs.
Filename [XVC27U_10Subsidiary.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVC27U_10Subsidiary.fm Page 79 Tuesday, January 27, 2004 6:56 PM EN 8 DOWN MIX DOLBY SURROUND STEREO 79 Set to the appropriate mode according to your audio system when you play back a DVD VIDEO disc recorded with surround multichannel audio. This setting affects only the analog audio output signal from the AUDIO OUTPUT connectors (DVD) when playing back a DVD VIDEO disc recorded with surround multichannel audio.
Filename [XVC27U_10Subsidiary.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVC27U_10Subsidiary.fm Page 80 Thursday, January 8, 2004 11:47 AM 80 EN SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.) Others Settings 8 RESUME ON OFF * The default setting is bold in the table below. When this function is set to “ON”, you can use the resume function. (墌 pg. 45) ON: You can start playback from the resume point of the placed disc. OFF: You cannot use the resume function. NOTE: This function is not available for Audio CDs and MP3 discs.
Filename [XVC27U_11Trouble.fm] Masterpage:Right XVC27U_01.book Page 81 Wednesday, January 7, 2004 10:48 AM EN TROUBLESHOOTING 81 Before requesting service for a problem, use this chart and see if you can repair the trouble yourself. Small problems are often easily corrected, and this can save you the trouble of sending your unit off for repair. POWER SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION 1. No power is supplied to the unit. ● The AC power cord is disconnected. Connect the AC power cord. 2.
Filename [XVC27U_11Trouble.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVC27U_01.book Page 82 Wednesday, January 7, 2004 10:48 AM 82 EN TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.) PLAYBACK (DVD deck) SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION 1. The button do not work. ● The operation is prohibited on the placed disc. 2. The DVD deck can not be operated. ● The DVD deck is not selected. 3. “X” appears on the TV screen. ● The operation is prohibited on the placed disc. 4. “REGION CODE ERROR!” appears on the TV screen.
Filename [XVC27U_11Trouble.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVC27U_01.book Page 83 Wednesday, January 7, 2004 10:48 AM EN 83 MP3 Playback (DVD deck) SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION ● No MP3 files are recorded to the disc. Replace the disc. ● MP3 files do not have the correct file extension in their file names. Add correct file extension (.mp3, .MP3 or any uppercase and lowercase combination such as “.Mp3”) to their file names.
Filename [XVC27U_11Trouble.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVC27U_01.book Page 84 Wednesday, January 7, 2004 10:48 AM 84 EN TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.) TIMER RECORDING (VCR deck) SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION ● The clock and/or the timer have been set incorrectly. Re-perform the clock and/or timer settings. ● The timer is not engaged. Press TIMER and confirm that “#” is displayed on the front display panel. 2. Timer programing is not possible. ● Timer recording is in progress.
Filename [XVC27U_11Trouble.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVC27U_11Trouble.fm Page 85 Friday, January 16, 2004 12:27 PM EN 85 OTHER PROBLEMS SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION 1. The image of TV broadcast appears distorted on the TV screen. ● The unit leaves turned on and the DVD deck is selected. Turn off the unit, or press VCR to select the VCR deck, then press TV/VCR so that the VCR indicator disappears from the front display panel. 2.
Filename [XVC27U_11Trouble.fm] Masterpage:Left0 XVC27U_01.book Page 86 Wednesday, January 7, 2004 10:48 AM 86 EN QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS PLAYBACK TIMER RECORDING Q. What happens if the end of the tape is reached during playback or search? A. The tape is automatically rewound to the beginning. Q. “䡬” and “#” remain lit on the front display panel. Is there a problem? A. No. This is a normal condition for a timer recording in progress. Q.
Filename [XVC27U_11Trouble.fm] Masterpage:Right0 XVC27U_11Trouble.fm Page 87 Tuesday, January 27, 2004 6:57 PM EN SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL TUNER Power requirement : AC 120 Vd, 60 Hz Power consumption Power on : 22 W Power off : 2.0 W Temperature Operating : 5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F) Storage : –20°C to 60°C (–4°F to140°F) Operating position : Horizontal only Dimensions (WxHxD) : 435 mm x 93 mm x 272 mm Weight : 4.1 kg Format : VHS NTSC standard Maximum recording time (SP) : 210 min.
Filename [XVC27U_12IX.fm] Masterpage:Left0 XVC27U_12IX.fm Page 88 Thursday, January 15, 2004 1:02 PM 88 EN LIST OF TERMS A L A-B Repeat Playback ............................................ 51 About Discs JPEG .............................................................. 65 MP3 .............................................................. 62 Placing a Disc .................................................. 9 Playable Discs .................................................. 7 Region Number ..........
Filename [XVC27U_12IX.fm] Masterpage:Right-NoTitle0 XVC27U_12IX.fm Page 89 Thursday, January 15, 2004 1:02 PM EN 89 P T Pan&Scan ........................................................... 19 Parental Lock Country/Area Code List .................................... 60 To change the settings ..................................... 59 To set Parental Lock for the first time .................. 58 To temporarily release the Parental Lock ............ 59 Playback (DVD deck) ..................................
Filename [XVC27U_12IX.fm] Masterpage:Left0 XVC27U_12IX.fm Page 90 Friday, January 30, 2004 4:56 PM 90 EN FOR SERVICING (Only in U.S.A.) Authorized Service Centers QUALITY SERVICE HOW TO LOCATE YOUR JVC SERVICE CENTER TOLL FREE: 1 (800) 252-5722 http://www.jvc.com Dear Customer, In order to receive the most satisfaction from your purchase, please read the instruction booklet before operating the unit.
Filename [XVC27U_12IX.fm] Masterpage:Right XVC27U_12IX.fm Page 91 Friday, January 30, 2004 4:59 PM EN WARRANTY (Only in U.S.A.) LIMITED WARRANTY ONLY FOR PRODUCT PURCHASED IN U.S.A. 91 USA ONLY CONSUMER VIDEO 1-90 JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA warrants this product and all parts thereof, except as set forth below ONLY TO THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER AT RETAIL to be FREE FROM DEFECTIVE MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP from the date of original retail purchase for the period as shown below.
Filename [XVC26U_13Cov4.fm] XVC26U_13Cov4.fm Page 92 Friday, January 30, 2004 4:47 PM EN HR-XVC26U COPYRIGHT© 2004 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD.