Introduction Preparation DVD PLAYER & VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER Advanced Operations Operations on DVD Deck Operations on VCR Deck HR-XVC32SUJ Additional Information INSTRUCTIONS LPT1042-001A Cover_HR-XVC32SUJ.indd 3 05.4.
Enjoy Playback of DVD & Video Cassette All All in in This This Combo Combo Unit Unit Region code of DVD VIDEO Supplied accessories This unit can play back DVD VIDEO discs whose region code numbers include “1.” Examples of playable DVD VIDEO discs: If anything is missing, consult your dealer immediately. • RF cable • Remote • “AA” battery x 2 • Conversion plug ALL 1 12 1 2 3 4 123 456 The unit’s region code is printed on the rear of the unit. 2 02-03_HR-XVC32SUJ.indd 2 05.4.
SAFETY FIRST ........................................................... 4 Buttons, Connectors, and Indicators ............................ 7 Preparation Introduction Introduction Connections .............................................................. 9 Basic Connections ................................................... 9 Component Video Connection ................................ 10 Plug&Play Set.......................................................... 11 Monitor Set (DVD deck)...................
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. SAFETY FIRST CAUTIONS WARNING: DANGEROUS VOLTAGE INSIDE WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. The POWER button does not completely shut off mains power from the unit, but switches operating current on and off. “ ” shows electrical power standby and “ ” shows ON.
BEFORE YOU INSTALL YOUR NEW UNIT . . . . . . please read the sections/literature listed below. • “CAUTIONS” on page 4. Preparation Operations on DVD Deck The heads get dirty in the following cases: • in an environment prone to extreme temperature or humidity • in a dusty environment • flaw, dirt or mold on video tapes • continuous usage for a long time Use a dry cleaning cassette — ECL-3F — when: • Rough, poor picture appears while a tape is played back. • The picture is unclear or no picture appears.
Usable cassette Playable discs Full-Size VHS T-30 (ST-30**) T-60 (ST-60**) T90 T-120 (ST-120**) T-160 (ST-160**) ST-210** • DVD VIDEO, Audio CD, Video CD, SVCD (8 cm/12 cm disc) Compact VHS* TC-20 (ST-C20**) TC-30 (ST-C30**) TC-40 (ST-C40**) * Compact VHS camcorder recordings can be played on this unit. Simply place the recorded cassette into a VHS Cassette Adapter and it can be used just like any full-sized VHS cassette. ** This unit can record on regular VHS and Super VHS cassettes.
POWER VCR/DVD 7 STOP Disc tray Cassette loading slot Remote sensor 0 EJECT VIDEO/AUDIO input connectors (Cassette) 0 OPEN/CLOSE (Disc tray) 3 PLAY ¶ REC FF ¡ CH +/– 1 REW PROGRESSIVE SCAN Preparation Front View Introduction Buttons, Connectors, and Indicators Front Display Panel VCR Indicator Multi-information window* DVD Indicator Progressive Mode Indicator Operations on VCR Deck Operation Mode Indicator VHS Indicator Satellite Auto Recording Indicator For VCR deck: Channel/auxiliary inp
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Coaxial cable Flat feeder Matching transformer (not supplied) AUDIO OUTPUT AC Outlet AC Power Cord VIDEO OUTPUT Back of unit VHF/UHF IN Audio/video cable (not supplied) VHF/UHF OUT To Audio/video input connectors RF cable (supplied) To 75 ohm Terminal TV AV Connection 1 Connect the antenna, unit and TV as per “RF Connection.” 2 Connect an optional audio/video cable between the AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUT connectors on the rear panel of the unit and the TV’s audio/video input connectors.
Component Video Connection (For high-quality DVD pictures) ATTENTION Be sure to connect the unit’s VIDEO OUTPUT (DVD/ VCR) connector to the TV’s VIDEO input connector. Antenna or Cable ~ Ÿ Coaxial cable Flat feeder ! AC Outlet AUDIO OUTPUT VIDEO OUTPUT AUDIO OUTPUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT VHF/UHF IN Back of unit VHF/UHF OUT Audio cable (not supplied) Audio/video cable (not supplied) Plug the end of the AC power cord into an AC outlet. This unit performs Plug&Play Set automatically. (☞ pg.
~ Select the DVD deck. Press VCR/DVD on the unit so that the DVD indicator lights up on the front display panel. Ÿ Switch the mode. 1 Press and hold PROGRESSIVE SCAN on the unit for more than 3 seconds. The current scan mode blinks on the front display panel. 2 While the current scan mode blinks, press @ # to select “ (ProGr)” (for the progressive scan mode) or “ (IntEr)” (for the interlaced scan mode), then press ENTER.
Initial Settings (continued) Language Set You can change the language settings manually as required. Monitor Set (DVD deck) You can select the monitor type depending the TV used when you playback DVD VIDEO disc recorded for widescreen TVs. • Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel (or AV mode). • Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch on the Remote to the right. ~ PICTURE MONITOR TYPE 4:3LB PICTURE SOURCE AUTO SCREEN SAVER ON FILE TYPE AUDIO Access the DVD Set Up Menu screen. 1 Press SET UP.
Menu/Audio/Subtitle Language Set This DVD deck offers you the choice to view onscreen messages in 3 different languages. (DVD deck only) ~ Some DVD discs contain the DVD menu display, audio, subtitle in the multiple language. With these discs, you can set the default language. Ÿ Access the DVD Set Up Menu screen. 1 Press SET UP. 2 Press @ # to select “ LANGUAGE.” ! Select the mode. Press %fi to move the highlight to “ON SCREEN LANGUAGE,” then press ENTER.
Initial Settings (continued) Clock Set Perform clock setting only if the clock has not been set correctly by the Plug&Play setting. • Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel (or AV mode). • Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch on the Remote to the right. Preparations ~ Select the VCR deck. Semiauto Clock Set You can change the host channel/D.S.T. (Daylight Saving Time)/time zone setting manually. NOTE: The time set previously will be erased when “AUTO CLOCK,” “HOST CH,” “D.S.T.
~ Select the VCR deck. Press VCR on the Remote so that the VHS indicator lights up on the front display panel. Ÿ Access the Main Menu screen, then select the Tuner Set. 1 Press SET UP. 2 Press %fi to move the highlight bar (arrow) to “TUNER SET,” then press ENTER. ! Perform Auto Channel Set. Press %fi to move the highlight bar (arrow) to “AUTO CHANNEL SET,” then press ENTER. You can automatically set the receivable channels in your area in the order of their frequencies.
Playback on VCR Deck Basic Playback • Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel (or AV mode). • Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch on the Remote to the right. ~ 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 pointing towards the recorder. • Do not apply too much pressure when inserting. • The unit turns on, and the counter is reset automatically.
1 2 3 4 5 6 p q w 6 7 8 9 p q w Audio Mode Display Opening Mode Indicators Tape Speed (SP/EP) “Cassette Loaded” Mark Index number Tape Remaining Time Indicator Counter Display Introduction Additional Information Advanced Operations Operations on DVD Deck 1 Channel Position Number/Auxiliary Input Indicator (F-1) 2 Day/Clock Display 3 Stereo Program Indicator 4 SAP Indicator 5 Tape Position Indicator The position of “ ” in relation to “B” (beginning) or “E” (end) shows the current position on the tape.
Playback on VCR Deck (continued) Playback Features Skip Search During playback, press (Skip Search) 1 to 6 times to skip over unwanted sections. Each press initiates a 30-second period of fast-motion playback. Normal playback resumes automatically. • To resume normal playback during a Skip Search, press 3 PLAY. Index Search Index codes are placed on the tape at the beginning of each recording when recording on this unit. 1 While the tape is not running, press 4 INDEX or INDEX ¢ to start search.
During playback, press and hold 3 PLAY for more than 5 seconds. “3” on the front display panel starts blinking slowly. To stop playback, press 7 STOP. Your recorder is capable of recording three soundtracks (HIFI L, HIFI R and NORM) and plays back the one you select. Pressing A.MONITOR changes the soundtrack as follows: Pressing 3 PLAY, 1 REW, FF ¡ or 8 PAUSE also stops Repeat Playback. One Touch Replay Press (One Touch Replay) during playback.
Recording Basic Recording • Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel (or AV mode). • Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch on the Remote to the right. ~ Load a cassette. Make sure the record safety tab is intact. If not, cover the hole with adhesive tape before inserting the cassette. • The recorder turns on, and the counter is reset, automatically. Ÿ Select the VCR deck. Press VCR on the Remote so that the VHS indicator lights up on the front display panel. ! Select recording channel.
Enter the channel position. Press VCR on the Remote so that the VHS indicator lights up on the front display panel. Ÿ Access the Program screen. Press PROG. (If you’re just starting out, “PROGRAM 1” appears.) ! Enter the program start time. Press START +/– to enter the time you want recording to start. • Press and hold START +/– to move in 30-minute increments, or press and release repeatedly to move 1 minute at a time. ⁄ Enter the program stop time.
Timer Recording (continued) When programs overlap each other Check, cancel and change programs 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. ~ Disengage the timer mode. Press TIMER, then press POWER. Ÿ Access the Program Check screen. Press PROG. CHECK. ! Access the Program screen. Press PROG. CHECK again to check more information.
ATTENTION Be sure not to turn on the DBS receiver before the program is executed; otherwise, the unit will start recording when the DBS receiver’s power is turned on. Before performing the following steps: • Make sure the DBS receiver is connected to the unit’s VIDEO/AUDIO input (F-1) connector. • Program the timer on the DBS receiver. • Insert a cassette with the safety tab in place. • Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel (or AV mode). • Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch on the Remote to the right.
Playback on DVD Deck Playback Features Using the disc menu Basic Playback • Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel (or AV mode). • Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch on the Remote to the right. ~ Load a disc. 1 Press 0 OPEN/CLOSE on the unit to open the disc tray. 2 Place the disc in the disc tray with the label side up. • To insert an 8-cm disc, place it the inner recess. 3 Press 0 OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc tray. • Some DVDs start playback automatically. Ÿ Select the DVD deck.
Changing the Sound Field and scene angle This function makes a human voice clearer. 1 Press SOUND EFFECT. 2 Each time you press SOUND EFFECT, the Sound Effect mode changes. • As the value becomes bigger, the Sound Effect works stronger. ANGLE: select the view-angle. 2 Press %fi to select the desired setting, then press ENTER. NOTE: The Sound Effect function works correctly only for a DVD VIDEO disc recorded in the 5.1-channel audio format.
Playback on DVD Deck (continued) Menu Bar Functions Menu Bar Functions You can use various functions from the menu bar. To Bring Up the Menu Bar When a disc is inserted, press ON SCREEN twice. A menu bar for the type of disc inserted will appear under the status bar. Ex.: Menu bar for DVD VIDEO Transfer rate Title number Chapter number Playback status Playback time To dismiss the menu bar and the status bar, press ON SCREEN.
MP3/JPEG Files Playback Group/File Selection Introduction Example: To select 3: To select 14: To select 20: Preparation Press 3. Press +10, then 4. Press +10, then 10. Or press +10 twice, then 0. To select 24: Press +10, +10, then 4. To select 110: Press +10 ten times, then 10. For MP3 files playback Playback starts from the file you have specified. For JPEG files playback • The slide-show playback starts from the file you have specified. • To display only the selected file, then press ENTER.
Editing ~ Editing with another video recorder or a camcorder You can use your recorder as the source player or the recording deck. You can use a camcorder as the source player and your recorder as the recording deck. Refer also to the other components’ instruction manuals for connection and its operations. When using the unit as the source player Your unit TV Make connections. Connection with another video recorder 1 When using your unit as the source player ... ...
• Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel (or AV mode). • Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch on the Remote to the right. Load a cassette and place a disc. ! Prepare the DVD deck for dubbing. 1 Press DVD. 2 Search for the point where you want to start dubbing. 3 Press 8 PAUSE to pause playback. ⁄ Start dubbing. Press and hold ¶ REC, then press 3 PLAY on the Remote. • “ (dub)” lights on the front display panel. @ Preparation Prepare the VCR deck for dubbing. 1 Press VCR.
System Connections 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. Connect the coaxial cable between the unit and the Dolby Digital decoder or amplifier with a built-in DTS. NOTES: • For Dolby digital sound, set “DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT” to “DOLBY DIGITAL/PCM.” (☞ pg. 35) • For DTS sound, set “DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT” to “STREAM/ PCM.” (☞ pg.
You can disable the unit’s operation. 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 preset code is A. On the Remote Keep pressing VCR down during steps ~ - Ÿ. ~ Set the Remote code. Press ENTER to set the code. NOTE: Once the batteries are removed, the Remote code is back to A. On the unit ~ Turn off the unit. Press POWER on the unit. Ÿ Set the Child Lock.
Subsidiary Settings Mode Set (VCR deck) • Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel (or AV mode). • Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch on the Remote to the right. You can change various mode settings on the Function Set screen. ~ ! Select the VCR deck. Press VCR on the Remote so that the VHS indicator lights up on the front display panel. Ÿ Select the mode. Press %fi to move the highlight bar (arrow) to the item you want to change. Access the Main Menu screen, then select the Function Set.
BLUE BACK ON OFF 2ND AUDIO RECORD ON OFF Introduction 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.” • Regardless of the setting, this function has no effect during recording and during special effects playback. • The on-screen display may jitter vertically when this function is set to “ON.
Subsidiary Settings (continued) Mode Set (DVD deck) • Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel (or AV mode). • Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch on the Remote to the right. ~ ! Select the DVD deck. Select the mode. Press DVD on the Remote so that the DVD indicator lights up on the front display panel. Press %fi to move the highlight to the mode you want to change, then press ENTER. Ÿ ⁄ Access the DVD Set Up Menu screen. OTHERS RESUME ON ON SCREEN GUIDE OFF 1 Press SET UP.
Introduction Audio Settings DOWN MIX DOLBY SURROUND STEREO PCM ONLY: Select this when connecting to a device bearing neither Dolby Digital nor DTS logo, or a digital recorder. DOLBY DIGITAL/PCM: Suitable for playing back a film or progressive source disc. STREAM/PCM: Select this when connecting an amplifier or a decoder bearing both Dolby Digital and DTS logos. Set to the appropriate mode according to your audio system when you play back a DVD VIDEO disc recorded with surround multichannel audio.
Troubleshooting Power SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION No power is supplied to the unit. • The AC power cord is disconnected. Connect the AC power cord. The Remote does not function. • The batteries are discharged. Replace the dead batteries with new ones. Playback SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE The VCR deck cannot be operated. • The VCR deck is not selected. The playback picture does not appear on the TV screen.
Introduction Questions & Answers PLAYBACK 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. During search, slow, still and frame-by-frame playback, I can’t hear any audio. What’s the problem? =A. This is normal. Preparation Q. Can the unit indefinitely remain in the still mode? =A. No. It stops automatically after 5 minutes to protect the heads. Q.
Language Code List AA AB AF AM AR AS AY AZ BA BE BG BH BI BN BO BR CA CO CS CY DA DZ EL EO ET Afar Abkhazian Afrikaans Ameharic Arabic Assamese Aymara Azerbaijani Bashkir Byelorussian Bulgarian Bihari Bislama Bengali, Bangla Tibetan Breton Catalan Corsican Czech Welsh Danish Bhutani Greek Esperanto Estonian EU FA FI FJ FO FY GA GD GL GN GU HA HI HR HU HY IA IE IK IN IS IW JI JW KA KK Basque Persian Finnish Fiji Faroese Frisian Irish Scots Gaelic Galician Guarani Gujarati Hausa Hindi Croatian Hungarian Ar
On-Screen Display (VCR Deck) ............................17 P Instant Timer Recording (ITR) ...............................20 Playable discs..........................................................6 Playback on DVD Deck Changing the language, sound, and scene angle ...........................................25 Changing the picture tone (VFP) ......................25 Changing the Sound Field ................................25 Menu Bar Functions .........................................
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