DVD Player & Video Cassette Recorder Instructions

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DVD PLAYER &

VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

INSTRUCTIONS

LPT0853-001B

HR-XVC33U

For Customer Use:

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.

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Filename [XVC33U_02Cov1.fm] XVC33U_02Cov1.fm Page 1 Wednesday, August 6, 2003 3:49 PM DVD PLAYER & VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER HR-XVC33U 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.
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Filename [XVC33U_03Safety.fm] Masterpage:Left0 XVC33U_03Safety.fm Page 2 Wednesday, August 6, 2003 4:02 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.
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Filename [XVC33U_03Safety.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVC33U_03Safety.fm Page 3 Wednesday, August 6, 2003 4:02 PM EN Use only discs marked with the following. DVD (8 cm /12 cm disc) Video CDs (8 cm /12 cm disc) Audio CDs (8 cm /12 cm disc) SVCD (8 cm /12 cm disc) DSSTM is an official trademark of DIRECTV, Inc., a unit of GM Hughes Electronics. DISH NetworkTM is a trademark of Echostar Communications Corporation. 3 2. DO NOT block the unit’s ventilation openings or holes.
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Filename [XVC33U_03Safety.fm] XVC33U_01.book Page 4 Tuesday, July 22, 2003 3:20 PM Masterpage:Left-No-Heading 4 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.
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Filename [XVC33U_03Safety.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVC33U_01.book Page 5 Tuesday, July 22, 2003 3:20 PM EN 5 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.
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Filename [XVC33U_04TOC.fm] Masterpage:Left XVC33U_04TOC.fm Page 6 Wednesday, July 23, 2003 10:51 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 .......................
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Filename [XVC33U_05DiscInfo.fm] Masterpage:Right0 XVC33U_05DiscInfo.fm Page 7 Wednesday, July 23, 2003 11:15 AM EN DISC INFORMATION About Discs Playable Discs You can use the discs with the following logos for playback only. DVD VIDEO Video CD/Super Video CD Audio CD CD-DA files ● The following discs also can be played back. • DVD-R/RW discs recorded in DVD VIDEO format and finalized • CD-R/RW discs recorded in Super Video CD, Video CD or Audio CD format and finalized.
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Filename [XVC33U_05DiscInfo.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVC33U_01.book Page 8 Tuesday, July 22, 2003 3:20 PM 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.
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Filename [XVC33U_05DiscInfo.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVC33U_01.book Page 9 Tuesday, July 22, 2003 3:20 PM 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.
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Filename [XVC33U_06Index.fm] XVC33U_01.book Page 10 Tuesday, July 22, 2003 3:20 PM 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.
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Filename [XVC33U_06Index.fm] XVC33U_06Index.fm Page 11 Thursday, July 31, 2003 4:14 PM 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 * This connector is only for DVD deck only. 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.
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Filename [XVC33U_06Index.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVC33U_06Index.fm Page 12 Wednesday, July 23, 2003 11:57 AM 12 EN INDEX (cont.) ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (VCR deck) If you press DISPLAY on the Remote when “SUPERIMPOSE” is set to “ON” (墌 pg. 76), 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).
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Filename [XVC33U_06Index.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVC33U_06Index.fm Page 13 Wednesday, July 23, 2003 10:53 AM EN REMOTE 13 N Reverse Skip/Index Button (SKIP/INDEX (2)) 墌 pg. 30, 43 Review Button ( ) O rt Button 墌 pg. 18 TV/VCR Channel Button (TV/VCR CH +/–) 墌 pg. 73 P Set Up Menu Button (SET UP MENU) 墌 pg. 18 Q 3D-Phonic Button (3D-PHONIC) 墌 pg. 46 R TV Volume Button (TV VOL+/–) 墌 pg. 73 S DVD Button 墌 pg. 42 T Power Button (POWER (1)) 墌 pg. 18 U TV Muting Button (MUTE) 墌 pg.
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Filename [XVC33U_06Index.fm] Masterpage:Left0 XVC33U_01.book Page 14 Thursday, July 31, 2003 5:03 PM 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.
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Filename [XVC33U_06Index.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVC33U_01.book Page 15 Thursday, July 31, 2003 5:03 PM 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.
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Filename [XVC33U_06Index.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVC33U_01.book Page 16 Thursday, July 31, 2003 5:03 PM 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.
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Filename [XVC33U_06Index.fm] Masterpage:Right0 XVC33U_01.book Page 17 Tuesday, July 22, 2003 3:20 PM 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.
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Filename [XVC33U_06Index.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVC33U_01.book Page 18 Tuesday, July 22, 2003 3:20 PM 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).
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Filename [XVC33U_06Index.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVC33U_06Index.fm Page 19 Thursday, July 31, 2003 4:21 PM EN * The default setting is bold in the table below. 8 MONITOR TYPE 16:9 NORMAL (Wide television conversion): Select this when the aspect ratio of your TV is 16:9 (wide TV). 16:9 AUTO (Wide television conversion): Select this when the aspect ratio of your TV is fixed to 16:9 (wide TV).
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Filename [XVC33U_06Index.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVC33U_01.book Page 20 Tuesday, July 22, 2003 3:20 PM 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.
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Filename [XVC33U_06Index.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVC33U_01.book Page 21 Tuesday, July 22, 2003 3:20 PM 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.
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Filename [XVC33U_06Index.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVC33U_01.book Page 22 Tuesday, July 22, 2003 3:20 PM 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 [XVC33U_06Index.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVC33U_01.book Page 24 Tuesday, July 22, 2003 3:20 PM 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.
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Filename [XVC33U_06Index.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVC33U_01.book Page 25 Tuesday, July 22, 2003 3:20 PM 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”.
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Filename [XVC33U_06Index.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVC33U_01.book Page 26 Tuesday, July 22, 2003 3:20 PM 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.
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Filename [XVC33U_06Index.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVC33U_01.book Page 27 Tuesday, July 22, 2003 3:20 PM 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 MENU. D Access the Tuner Set screen.
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Filename [XVC33U_07S-VHS.fm] Masterpage:Left0 XVC33U_01.book Page 28 Tuesday, July 22, 2003 3:20 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.
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Filename [XVC33U_07S-VHS.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVC33U_07S-VHS.fm Page 29 Thursday, July 31, 2003 4:37 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. 29 Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame Playback 1 Pause during playback. Press PAUSE (9). ● If there is vertical jitter, press CH +/– on the Remote to correct the picture. 2 Activate frame-by-frame playback. Press PAUSE (9) to advance a still picture.
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Filename [XVC33U_07S-VHS.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVC33U_07S-VHS.fm Page 30 Wednesday, July 23, 2003 10:54 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).
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Filename [XVC33U_07S-VHS.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVC33U_01.book Page 31 Tuesday, July 22, 2003 3:20 PM 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.
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Filename [XVC33U_07S-VHS.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVC33U_01.book Page 32 Tuesday, July 22, 2003 3:20 PM 32 EN OPERATIONS ON VCR DECK (cont.) 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. ● Press SP/EP again to return to automatic tracking.
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Filename [XVC33U_07S-VHS.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVC33U_01.book Page 33 Tuesday, July 22, 2003 3:20 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.
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Filename [XVC33U_07S-VHS.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVC33U_01.book Page 34 Tuesday, July 22, 2003 3:20 PM 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 unit’s VCR indicator and the TV broadcast being recorded disappear.
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Filename [XVC33U_07S-VHS.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVC33U_07S-VHS.fm Page 35 Thursday, July 31, 2003 4:38 PM 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.
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Filename [XVC33U_07S-VHS.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVC33U_01.book Page 36 Tuesday, July 22, 2003 3:20 PM 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.
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Filename [XVC33U_07S-VHS.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVC33U_01.book Page 37 Tuesday, July 22, 2003 3:20 PM 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 OK. “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. ● Repeat steps B – H for each additional program. I Engage the unit’s timer mode.
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Filename [XVC33U_07S-VHS.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVC33U_07S-VHS.fm Page 38 Wednesday, July 23, 2003 4:35 PM 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.
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Filename [XVC33U_07S-VHS.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVC33U_01.book Page 39 Tuesday, July 22, 2003 3:20 PM 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.
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Filename [XVC33U_07S-VHS.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVC33U_07S-VHS.fm Page 40 Wednesday, July 23, 2003 10:56 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.
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Filename [XVC33U_07S-VHS.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVC33U_01.book Page 41 Tuesday, July 22, 2003 3:20 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.
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Filename [XVC33U_08DVD.fm] Masterpage:Left XVC33U_08DVD.fm Page 42 Thursday, July 31, 2003 4:52 PM 42 EN Basic Playback OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK To play back a MP3/JPEG disc, see pages 62 – 67. A Load the disc. A Press OPEN/CLOSE (x) on the DVD deck to open the disc tray. ● The unit’s power comes on automatically. ● Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel (or AV mode). ● Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch to the right. B Place the disc in the disc tray. ● For details, refer to “Placing a Disc” (墌 pg. 9).
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Filename [XVC33U_08DVD.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVC33U_08DVD.fm Page 43 Wednesday, July 23, 2003 11:17 AM 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.
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Filename [XVC33U_08DVD.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVC33U_08DVD.fm Page 44 Thursday, July 31, 2003 4:53 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.
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Filename [XVC33U_08DVD.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVC33U_08DVD.fm Page 45 Wednesday, July 23, 2003 11:18 AM EN Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame Playback 45 2 Resume playback. Press PLAY (4). The unit start playback from the resume point. ● “RESUME PLAY” appears on the front display panel. 1 Pause during playback. Press PAUSE (9). 2 Activate frame-by-frame playback. Press PAUSE (9) to advance a still picture. ● To resume normal playback, press PLAY (4).
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Filename [XVC33U_08DVD.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVC33U_01.book Page 46 Tuesday, July 22, 2003 3:20 PM 46 EN OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK (cont.) ● Each time you press w e, the setting changes as follows: NONE]ACTION]DRAMA]THEATER](Back to the beginning) NONE: 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.
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Filename [XVC33U_08DVD.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVC33U_08DVD.fm Page 47 Thursday, July 31, 2003 6:21 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 OK. ● Adjust gradually and confirm picture appearance results are as preferred. GAMMA The VFP (Video Fine Processor) function enables you to adjust the picture character according to the type of programing, picture tone or personal preference.
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Filename [XVC33U_08DVD.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVC33U_08DVD.fm Page 48 Wednesday, July 23, 2003 11:19 AM 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 PLAY SETUP twice whenever a disc is loaded.
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Filename [XVC33U_08DVD.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVC33U_01.book Page 49 Tuesday, July 22, 2003 3:20 PM EN Basic operation on the on-screen bar 49 Change the time information Example: When selecting the Repeat mode of DVD During playback or while stopped A Access the on-screen bar. Press PLAY SETUP twice. The on-screen bar appears on the TV screen. ● The currently selected item is highlighted.
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Filename [XVC33U_08DVD.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVC33U_08DVD.fm Page 50 Wednesday, July 23, 2003 7:30 PM 50 EN OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK (cont.) C Select the repeat mode. Press rt repeatedly to select the Repeat mode, then press OK. ● 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.
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Filename [XVC33U_08DVD.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVC33U_08DVD.fm Page 51 Wednesday, July 23, 2003 11:19 AM EN 51 A-B Repeat Playback Time Search You can repeat the desired part. 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.
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Filename [XVC33U_08DVD.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVC33U_01.book Page 52 Tuesday, July 22, 2003 3:20 PM 52 EN OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK (cont.) Chapter Search You can start playback the desired chapter using the on-screen bar. A Access the on-screen bar. Press PLAY SETUP twice. The on-screen bar appears on the TV screen. B Select menu item. Press w e to move 0 to , then press OK. ● The following pop-up window appears under the selected item. C Select the chapter.
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Filename [XVC33U_08DVD.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVC33U_08DVD.fm Page 53 Friday, August 29, 2003 4:24 PM EN 53 Program Playback Random Playback You can play back up to 99 tracks in the desired order. You can play back all the tracks on the disc in random order. A Access the on-screen bar. A Access the on-screen bar. B Select the menu item. B Select the menu item. Press PLAY SETUP twice in stop mode. Press w e to move 0 to Press PLAY SETUP twice in stop mode. , then press OK.
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Filename [XVC33U_08DVD.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVC33U_01.book Page 54 Tuesday, July 22, 2003 3:20 PM 54 EN OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK (cont.) C Select the subtitle language. Press rt repeatedly to select the desired subtitle language, then press OK. ● Each time you press the button, the subtitle language changes. To clear the on-screen bar Press PLAY SETUP. NOTES: ● For DVD VIDEO Some subtitle languages are abbreviated in the pop-up window. See “Language Code List” (墌 pg. 23).
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Filename [XVC33U_08DVD.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVC33U_01.book Page 55 Tuesday, July 22, 2003 3:20 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. If the disc contains “multi-angle” parts, “ ” appears on the TV screen at the beginning of the “multi-angle” part when “ON SCREEN GUIDE” is set to “ON”.
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Filename [XVC33U_08DVD.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVC33U_01.book Page 56 Tuesday, July 22, 2003 3:20 PM 56 EN OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK (cont.) B Select menu item. Press w e to move 0 to , then press OK. ● 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 OK. ● Each time you press the button, the audio language changes.
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Filename [XVC33U_08DVD.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVC33U_01.book Page 57 Tuesday, July 22, 2003 3:20 PM EN Audio Channel Selection When you play certain karaoke (DVD/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 57 When using the A.MONITOR button: A Access the menu. Press A.MONITOR. ● The following pop-up window appears on the TV screen.
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Filename [XVC33U_08DVD.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVC33U_08DVD.fm Page 58 Thursday, July 31, 2003 4:57 PM 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).
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Filename [XVC33U_08DVD.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVC33U_01.book Page 59 Tuesday, July 22, 2003 3:20 PM EN H Enter the password. Press the number keys to enter a four-digit number as your password, then press OK. E Enter your new password. PARENTAL LOCK COUNTRY CODE US SET LEVEL 4 PASSWORD ____ EXIT ● The 0 moves to “EXIT”. SELECT OK NEW PASSWORD ? ••• PRESS 0 ~ 9 KEY TO EXIT, PRESS [SET UP MENU]. I Return to the OTHERS menu screen. Press OK. ● The “ OTHERS” menu resumes.
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Filename [XVC33U_08DVD.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVC33U_01.book Page 60 Tuesday, July 22, 2003 3:20 PM 60 EN OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK (cont.
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Filename [XVC33U_08DVD.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVC33U_01.book Page 62 Tuesday, July 22, 2003 3:20 PM 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.
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Filename [XVC33U_08DVD.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVC33U_01.book Page 63 Tuesday, July 22, 2003 3:20 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.
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Filename [XVC33U_08DVD.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVC33U_01.book Page 64 Tuesday, July 22, 2003 3:20 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 Access the repeat mode. Press PLAY SETUP during playback. ● The current repeat mode is displayed on the MP3 control display. B Select the mode. Press rt to select the desired repeat mode, then press OK.
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Filename [XVC33U_08DVD.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVC33U_01.book Page 65 Tuesday, July 22, 2003 3:20 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.
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Filename [XVC33U_08DVD.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVC33U_01.book Page 66 Tuesday, July 22, 2003 3:20 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. On the unit Press VCR/DVD repeatedly so that the DVD indicator lights up.
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Filename [XVC33U_08DVD.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVC33U_08DVD.fm Page 67 Wednesday, July 23, 2003 11:20 AM 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 Access the repeat mode. Press PLAY SETUP while the JPEG Control screen is displayed. ● The current repeat mode is displayed on the JPEG control display. B Select the mode. Press rt to select the desired repeat mode, then press OK.
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Filename [XVC33U_09Editing.fm] Masterpage:Left0 XVC33U_09Editing.fm Page 68 Wednesday, July 23, 2003 5:05 PM 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.
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Filename [XVC33U_09Editing.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVC33U_09Editing.fm Page 69 Wednesday, July 23, 2003 5:05 PM EN Edit To Or From Another Video Recorder A TV receiver Your unit Player 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.
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Filename [XVC33U_09Editing.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVC33U_01.book Page 70 Tuesday, July 22, 2003 3:20 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).
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Filename [XVC33U_09Editing.fm] Masterpage:Right XVC33U_01.book Page 71 Tuesday, July 22, 2003 3:20 PM 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. Connect the optical cable between the unit and the digital audio device.
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Filename [XVC33U_09Editing.fm] Masterpage:Left0 XVC33U_09Editing.fm Page 72 Wednesday, July 23, 2003 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.
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Filename [XVC33U_09Editing.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVC33U_01.book Page 73 Tuesday, July 22, 2003 3:20 PM EN TV Multi-Brand Remote Control Your Remote can operate the basic functions of your TV set. In addition to JVC TVs, other manufacturer’s TVs can also be controlled. Before performing the following steps: ● Turn off the TV using its Remote. ● Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch to the left. 73 A Set the TV brand code. Keep pressing VCR down during step A.
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Filename [XVC33U_09Editing.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVC33U_01.book Page 74 Tuesday, July 22, 2003 3:20 PM 74 EN REMOTE (cont.) 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 Optical cable (not supplied) Make connections.
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Filename [XVC33U_10Subsidiary.fm] Masterpage:Right XVC33U_01.book Page 75 Tuesday, July 22, 2003 3:20 PM EN SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS Mode Set (VCR deck) 75 You can change various mode settings on the Function Set screen by following the procedure described below. ● For each mode setting, see pages 76 to 77. 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.
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Filename [XVC33U_10Subsidiary.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVC33U_01.book Page 76 Tuesday, July 22, 2003 3:20 PM 76 EN SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.) * 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).
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Filename [XVC33U_10Subsidiary.fm] XVC33U_01.book Page 77 Tuesday, July 22, 2003 3:20 PM Masterpage:Right-No-Heading EN 77 * 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”.
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Filename [XVC33U_10Subsidiary.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVC33U_10Subsidiary.fm Page 78 Wednesday, July 23, 2003 11:21 AM 78 EN SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.) Mode Set (DVD deck) ● 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.
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Filename [XVC33U_10Subsidiary.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVC33U_10Subsidiary.fm Page 79 Wednesday, July 23, 2003 11:55 AM EN Picture Settings 8 MONITOR TYPE 16:9 NORMAL 16:9 AUTO 4:3 LB 4:3 PS 8 PICTURE SOURCE VIDEO (NORMAL) VIDEO (ACTIVE) FILM AUTO 8 SCREEN SAVER ON OFF 79 * 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.
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Filename [XVC33U_10Subsidiary.fm] XVC33U_01.book Page 80 Tuesday, July 22, 2003 3:20 PM 80 EN 8 ANALOG DOWN MIX DOLBY SURROUND STEREO Masterpage:Left+ SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.) 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 analogue audio output signal from the AUDIO OUTPUT connectors (DVD) when playing back a DVD VIDEO disc recorded with surround multichannel audio.
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Filename [XVC33U_10Subsidiary.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVC33U_01.book Page 81 Tuesday, July 22, 2003 3:20 PM EN 81 Output Playback discs STREAM/PCM DVD VIDEO with 48 kHz, 16/20/24 bit linear PCM DVD VIDEO with DTS DVD VIDEO with Dolby Digital PCM ONLY 48 kHz, 16 bit linear PCM DTS bitstream 44.1 kHz, 16 bit stereo linear PCM 48 kHz, 16 bit stereo linear PCM Dolby Digital bitstream Audio CD/Video CD Audio CD with DTS DOLBY DIGITAL/PCM 44.
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Filename [XVC33U_10Subsidiary.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVC33U_10Subsidiary.fm Page 82 Wednesday, July 23, 2003 4:43 PM 82 EN Child Lock ● Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel (or AV mode). ● Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch to the right. You can disable the unit’s operation. A Set the Child Lock. Press and hold POWER (1) on the Remote for more than 10 seconds while the unit is turned on. The unit turns off, and “CL“ appears on the front display panel.
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Filename [XVC33U_11Trouble.fm] Masterpage:Right XVC33U_01.book Page 83 Tuesday, July 22, 2003 3:20 PM EN TROUBLESHOOTING 83 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.
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Filename [XVC33U_11Trouble.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVC33U_01.book Page 84 Tuesday, July 22, 2003 3:20 PM 84 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.
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Filename [XVC33U_11Trouble.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVC33U_01.book Page 85 Tuesday, July 22, 2003 3:20 PM EN 85 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.
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Filename [XVC33U_11Trouble.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVC33U_01.book Page 86 Tuesday, July 22, 2003 3:20 PM 86 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.
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Filename [XVC33U_11Trouble.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVC33U_01.book Page 87 Tuesday, July 22, 2003 3:20 PM EN 87 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.
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Filename [XVC33U_11Trouble.fm] Masterpage:Left0 XVC33U_01.book Page 88 Tuesday, July 22, 2003 3:20 PM 88 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.
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Filename [XVC33U_11Trouble.fm] Masterpage:Right0 XVC33U_11Trouble.fm Page 89 Wednesday, August 6, 2003 4:02 PM EN SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL TUNER Power requirement : AC 120 Vd, 60 Hz Power consumption Power on : 27 W Power off : 3.1 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 : 4.4 kg Format : VHS NTSC standard Maximum recording time (SP) : 210 min.
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Filename [XVC33U_12IX.fm] Masterpage:Left0 XVC33U_01.book Page 90 Tuesday, July 22, 2003 3:20 PM 90 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 ..............
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Filename [XVC33U_12IX.fm] Masterpage:Right-NoTitle0 XVC33U_01.book Page 91 Tuesday, July 22, 2003 3:20 PM EN 91 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) ....................................
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Filename [XVC33U_12IX.fm] Masterpage:Left0 XVC33U_01.book Page 92 Tuesday, July 22, 2003 3:20 PM 92 EN FOR SERVICING (Only in U.S.A.) HOW TO LOCATE YOUR JVC SERVICE CENTER TOLL FREE: 1-800-537-5722 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.
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Filename [XVC33U_12IX.fm] Masterpage:Right XVC33U_01.book Page 93 Tuesday, July 22, 2003 3:20 PM EN WARRANTY (Only in U.S.A.) 93 LIMITED WARRANTYCONSUMER 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.
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Filename [XVS44U_02Cov1.fm] XVS44U_02Cov1.fm Page 1 Thursday, September 4, 2003 11:08 AM DVD PLAYER & VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER HR-XVS44U 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.
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Filename [XVS44U_03Safety.fm] Masterpage:Left0 XVS44U_01.book Page 2 Monday, August 25, 2003 11:08 AM 2 EN Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing the JVC DVD player & S-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.
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Filename [XVS44U_03Safety.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVS44U_01.book Page 3 Monday, August 25, 2003 11:08 AM EN Use only discs marked with the following. DVD (8 cm /12 cm disc) Video CDs (8 cm /12 cm disc) Audio CDs (8 cm /12 cm disc) SVCD (8 cm /12 cm disc) DSSTM is an official trademark of DIRECTV, Inc., a unit of GM Hughes Electronics. DISH NetworkTM is a trademark of Echostar Communications Corporation. ● Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
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Filename [XVS44U_03Safety.fm] XVS44U_01.book Page 4 Monday, August 25, 2003 11:08 AM Masterpage:Left-No-Heading 4 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.
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Filename [XVS44U_03Safety.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVS44U_01.book Page 5 Monday, August 25, 2003 11:08 AM EN 5 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.
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Filename [XVS44U_04TOC.fm] Masterpage:Left XVS44U_01.book Page 6 Monday, August 25, 2003 11:08 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 .........................
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Filename [XVS44U_05DiscInfo.fm] Masterpage:Right0 XVS44U_01.book Page 7 Monday, August 25, 2003 11:08 AM EN DISC INFORMATION About Discs Playable Discs You can use the discs with the following logos for playback only. DVD VIDEO Video CD/Super Video CD Audio CD CD-DA files ● The following discs also can be played back. • DVD-R/RW discs recorded in DVD VIDEO format and finalized • CD-R/RW discs recorded in Super Video CD, Video CD or Audio CD format and finalized.
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Filename [XVS44U_05DiscInfo.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVS44U_01.book Page 8 Monday, August 25, 2003 11:08 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.
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Filename [XVS44U_05DiscInfo.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVS44U_01.book Page 9 Monday, August 25, 2003 11:08 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.
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Filename [XVS44U_06Index.fm] XVS44U_01.book Page 10 Monday, August 25, 2003 11:08 AM 10 EN Masterpage:Left0 INDEX FRONT VIEW A Power Button (POWER (1)) 墌 pg. 18 B VCR Indicator 墌 pg. 28, 32 C VHS Cassette Loading Slot D VCR/DVD Button 墌 pg. 28, 32, 42 E Disc Tray F Stop Button (STOP (8)) 墌 pg. 28, 32, 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.
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Filename [XVS44U_06Index.fm] XVS44U_01.book Page 11 Monday, August 25, 2003 11:08 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/Video/Audio Input Connectors (S-VIDEO/VIDEO/AUDIO INPUT (L-1)) 墌 pg. 41, 69 D S-Video/Video/Audio Output Connectors (S-VIDEO/VIDEO/AUDIO 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.
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Filename [XVS44U_06Index.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVS44U_01.book Page 12 Monday, August 25, 2003 11:08 AM 12 EN INDEX (cont.) ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (VCR deck) If you press DISPLAY on the Remote when “SUPERIMPOSE” is set to “ON” (墌 pg. 77), 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. 34 F Counter Display G Audio Mode Display 墌 pg. 31 H SAP Indicator 墌 pg.
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Filename [XVS44U_06Index.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVS44U_01.book Page 13 Monday, August 25, 2003 11:08 AM EN REMOTE 13 N Reverse Skip/Index Button (SKIP/INDEX (2)) 墌 pg. 30, 43 Review Button ( ) O rt Button 墌 pg. 18 TV/VCR Channel Button (TV/VCR CH +/–) 墌 pg. 73 P Set Up Menu Button (SET UP MENU) 墌 pg. 18 Q 3D-Phonic Button (3D-PHONIC) 墌 pg. 46 R TV Volume Button (TV VOL+/–) 墌 pg. 73 S DVD Button 墌 pg. 42 T Power Button (POWER (1)) 墌 pg. 18 U TV Muting Button (MUTE) 墌 pg.
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Filename [XVS44U_06Index.fm] Masterpage:Left0 XVS44U_06Index.fm Page 14 Tuesday, September 9, 2003 9:51 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.
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Filename [XVS44U_06Index.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVS44U_06Index.fm Page 15 Tuesday, September 9, 2003 9:51 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 “RF Connection”. (墌 pg. 14) B Connect an optional audio cable between the AUDIO OUTPUT connectors on the rear panel of the unit and the TV’s audio input connectors.
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Filename [XVS44U_06Index.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVS44U_06Index.fm Page 16 Tuesday, September 9, 2003 9:51 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) COMPONENT VIDEO OUT AC power cord A Connect the unit to TV. A Connect the aerial, unit and TV as per “AV Connection”. (墌 pg.
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Filename [XVS44U_06Index.fm] Masterpage:Right0 XVS44U_01.book Page 17 Monday, August 25, 2003 11:08 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.
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Filename [XVS44U_06Index.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVS44U_01.book Page 18 Monday, August 25, 2003 11:08 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).
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Filename [XVS44U_06Index.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVS44U_01.book Page 19 Monday, August 25, 2003 11:08 AM EN * The default setting is bold in the table below. 8 MONITOR TYPE 16:9 NORMAL (Wide television conversion): Select this when the aspect ratio of your TV is 16:9 (wide TV). 16:9 AUTO (Wide television conversion): Select this when the aspect ratio of your TV is fixed to 16:9 (wide TV).
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Filename [XVS44U_06Index.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVS44U_01.book Page 20 Monday, August 25, 2003 11:08 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.
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Filename [XVS44U_06Index.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVS44U_01.book Page 21 Monday, August 25, 2003 11:08 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.
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Filename [XVS44U_06Index.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVS44U_01.book Page 22 Monday, August 25, 2003 11:08 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 [XVS44U_06Index.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVS44U_01.book Page 24 Monday, August 25, 2003 11:08 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.
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Filename [XVS44U_06Index.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVS44U_01.book Page 25 Monday, August 25, 2003 11:08 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”.
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Filename [XVS44U_06Index.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVS44U_01.book Page 26 Monday, August 25, 2003 11:08 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.
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Filename [XVS44U_06Index.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVS44U_01.book Page 27 Monday, August 25, 2003 11:08 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 MENU. D Access the Tuner Set screen.
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Filename [XVS44U_07S-VHS.fm] Masterpage:Left0 XVS44U_01.book Page 28 Monday, August 25, 2003 11:08 AM 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.
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Filename [XVS44U_07S-VHS.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVS44U_01.book Page 29 Monday, August 25, 2003 11:08 AM EN Playback Features ● Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel (or AV mode). ● Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch to the right. 29 Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame Playback 1 Pause during playback. Press PAUSE (9). ● If there is vertical jitter, press CH +/– on the Remote to correct the picture. 2 Activate frame-by-frame playback. Press PAUSE (9) to advance a still picture.
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Filename [XVS44U_07S-VHS.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVS44U_01.book Page 30 Monday, August 25, 2003 11:08 AM 30 EN OPERATIONS ON VCR DECK (cont.) x 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).
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Filename [XVS44U_07S-VHS.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVS44U_01.book Page 31 Monday, August 25, 2003 11:08 AM EN 31 Next Function Memory Manual Tracking The Next Function Memory “tells” the unit what to do after rewinding. Before continuing, make sure the unit is in the Stop mode. Your unit is equipped with automatic tracking control. During playback, you can override this and adjust the tracking manually by pressing the CH buttons.
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Filename [XVS44U_07S-VHS.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVS44U_01.book Page 32 Monday, August 25, 2003 11:08 AM 32 EN Basic Recording ● 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.) 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.
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Filename [XVS44U_07S-VHS.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVS44U_01.book Page 33 Monday, August 25, 2003 11:08 AM EN Recording Features ● Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel (or AV mode). ● Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch to the right. 33 Record One Program While Watching Another If your unit is connected to the TV via the AV connection, press TV/VCR. The unit’s VCR indicator on the front display panel and the TV broadcast being recorded disappear.
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Filename [XVS44U_07S-VHS.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVS44U_01.book Page 34 Monday, August 25, 2003 11:08 AM 34 EN OPERATIONS ON VCR DECK (cont.) 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.
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Filename [XVS44U_07S-VHS.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVS44U_01.book Page 35 Monday, August 25, 2003 11:08 AM EN Active Video Calibration The Video Calibration checks the condition of the tape in use during playback and recording, and compensates to provide the highest-possible playback and recording pictures. You can set “VIDEO CALIBRATION” to “ON” or “OFF” to your preference. (墌 pg. 76) Playback The unit assesses the quality of the tape once you initiate playback.
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Filename [XVS44U_07S-VHS.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVS44U_01.book Page 36 Monday, August 25, 2003 11:08 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.
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Filename [XVS44U_07S-VHS.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVS44U_01.book Page 37 Monday, August 25, 2003 11:08 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 OK. “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. ● Repeat steps B – H for each additional program.
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Filename [XVS44U_07S-VHS.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVS44U_01.book Page 38 Monday, August 25, 2003 11:08 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.
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Filename [XVS44U_07S-VHS.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVS44U_01.book Page 39 Monday, August 25, 2003 11:08 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.
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Filename [XVS44U_07S-VHS.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVS44U_01.book Page 40 Monday, August 25, 2003 11:08 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.
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Filename [XVS44U_07S-VHS.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVS44U_01.book Page 41 Monday, August 25, 2003 11:08 AM 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 (L-1) connectors and program the timer on the DBS receiver. The unit starts or stops recording by the signals input from the DBS receiver.
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Filename [XVS44U_08DVD.fm] Masterpage:Left XVS44U_01.book Page 42 Monday, August 25, 2003 11:08 AM 42 EN Basic Playback OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK To play back a MP3/WMA/JPEG disc, see pages 62 – 67. A Load the disc. A Press OPEN/CLOSE (x) on the DVD deck to open the disc tray. ● The unit’s power comes on automatically. ● Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel (or AV mode). ● Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch to the right. B Place the disc in the disc tray. ● For details, refer to “Placing a Disc” (墌 pg.
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Filename [XVS44U_08DVD.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVS44U_01.book Page 43 Monday, August 25, 2003 11:08 AM 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.
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Filename [XVS44U_08DVD.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVS44U_01.book Page 44 Monday, August 25, 2003 11:08 AM 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.
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Filename [XVS44U_08DVD.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVS44U_08DVD.fm Page 45 Monday, August 25, 2003 3:23 PM EN Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame Playback 45 2 Resume playback. Press PLAY (4). The unit start playback from the resume point. ● “RESUME PLAY” appears on the front display panel. 1 Pause during playback. Press PAUSE (9). 2 Activate frame-by-frame playback. Press PAUSE (9) to advance a still picture. ● To resume normal playback, press PLAY (4).
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Filename [XVS44U_08DVD.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVS44U_01.book Page 46 Monday, August 25, 2003 11:08 AM 46 EN OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK (cont.) ● Each time you press w e, the setting changes as follows: NONE]ACTION]DRAMA]THEATER](Back to the beginning) NONE: 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.
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Filename [XVS44U_08DVD.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVS44U_01.book Page 47 Monday, August 25, 2003 11:08 AM EN 4 Select the parameter. VFP function — Adjusting the picture quality Press rt repeatedly to select a parameter you want to adjust, then press OK. ● Adjust gradually and confirm picture appearance results are as preferred. GAMMA The VFP (Video Fine Processor) function enables you to adjust the picture character according to the type of programing, picture tone or personal preference.
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Filename [XVS44U_08DVD.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVS44U_01.book Page 48 Monday, August 25, 2003 11:08 AM 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 PLAY SETUP twice whenever a disc is loaded.
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Filename [XVS44U_08DVD.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVS44U_01.book Page 49 Monday, August 25, 2003 11:08 AM EN Basic operation on the on-screen bar 49 Change the time information Example: When selecting the Repeat mode of DVD During playback or while stopped A Access the on-screen bar. Press PLAY SETUP twice. The on-screen bar appears on the TV screen. ● The currently selected item is highlighted.
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Filename [XVS44U_08DVD.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVS44U_01.book Page 50 Monday, August 25, 2003 11:08 AM 50 EN OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK (cont.) C Select the repeat mode. Press rt repeatedly to select the Repeat mode, then press OK. ● 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.
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Filename [XVS44U_08DVD.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVS44U_01.book Page 51 Monday, August 25, 2003 11:08 AM EN 51 A-B Repeat Playback Time Search You can repeat the desired part. 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.
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Filename [XVS44U_08DVD.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVS44U_01.book Page 52 Monday, August 25, 2003 11:08 AM 52 EN OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK (cont.) Chapter Search You can start playback the desired chapter using the on-screen bar. A Access the on-screen bar. Press PLAY SETUP twice. The on-screen bar appears on the TV screen. B Select menu item. Press w e to move 0 to , then press OK. ● The following pop-up window appears under the selected item. C Select the chapter.
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Filename [XVS44U_08DVD.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVS44U_08DVD.fm Page 53 Wednesday, August 27, 2003 3:46 PM EN 53 Program Playback Random Playback You can play back up to 99 tracks in the desired order. You can play back all the tracks on the disc in random order. A Access the on-screen bar. A Access the on-screen bar. B Select the menu item. B Select the menu item. Press PLAY SETUP twice in stop mode. Press w e to move 0 to Press PLAY SETUP twice in stop mode. , then press OK.
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Filename [XVS44U_08DVD.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVS44U_01.book Page 54 Monday, August 25, 2003 11:08 AM 54 EN OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK (cont.) C Select the subtitle language. Press rt repeatedly to select the desired subtitle language, then press OK. ● Each time you press the button, the subtitle language changes. To clear the on-screen bar Press PLAY SETUP. NOTES: ● For DVD VIDEO Some subtitle languages are abbreviated in the pop-up window. See “Language Code List” (墌 pg. 23).
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Filename [XVS44U_08DVD.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVS44U_01.book Page 55 Monday, August 25, 2003 11:08 AM 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. If the disc contains “multi-angle” parts, “ ” appears on the TV screen at the beginning of the “multi-angle” part when “ON SCREEN GUIDE” is set to “ON”.
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Filename [XVS44U_08DVD.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVS44U_01.book Page 56 Monday, August 25, 2003 11:08 AM 56 EN OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK (cont.) B Select menu item. Press w e to move 0 to , then press OK. ● 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 OK. ● Each time you press the button, the audio language changes.
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Filename [XVS44U_08DVD.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVS44U_01.book Page 57 Monday, August 25, 2003 11:08 AM EN Audio Channel Selection When you play certain karaoke (DVD/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 57 When using the A.MONITOR button: A Access the menu. Press A.MONITOR. ● The following pop-up window appears on the TV screen.
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Filename [XVS44U_08DVD.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVS44U_08DVD.fm Page 58 Monday, August 25, 2003 3:24 PM 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).
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Filename [XVS44U_08DVD.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVS44U_01.book Page 59 Monday, August 25, 2003 11:08 AM EN H Enter the password. Press the number keys to enter a four-digit number as your password, then press OK. E Enter your new password. PARENTAL LOCK COUNTRY CODE US SET LEVEL 4 PASSWORD ____ EXIT ● The 0 moves to “EXIT”. SELECT OK NEW PASSWORD ? ••• PRESS 0 ~ 9 KEY TO EXIT, PRESS [SET UP MENU]. I Return to the OTHERS menu screen. Press OK. ● The “ OTHERS” menu resumes.
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Filename [XVS44U_08DVD.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVS44U_01.book Page 60 Monday, August 25, 2003 11:08 AM 60 EN OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK (cont.
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Filename [XVS44U_08DVD.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVS44U_08DVD.fm Page 62 Wednesday, September 3, 2003 3:52 PM 62 EN OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK (cont.) About MP3/WMA Disc This unit can playback CD discs recorded by the MP3/WMA format (we refer to those discs as MP3/WMA discs in this manual). Operations for MP3/WMA 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.
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Filename [XVS44U_08DVD.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVS44U_01.book Page 63 Monday, August 25, 2003 11:08 AM EN 63 MP3/WMA Playback Using the MP3/WMA control display You can search and play back desired groups and tracks using the MP3/WMA control display. On the unit Press VCR/DVD repeatedly so that the DVD indicator lights up. ● Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel (or AV mode). ● Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch to the right. A Turn on the unit. Press POWER (1). B Select the DVD deck.
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Filename [XVS44U_08DVD.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVS44U_01.book Page 64 Monday, August 25, 2003 11:08 AM 64 EN OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK (cont.) Repeat Playback You can repeat playback of the current group, track or all groups. ● While MP3/WMA control display is on the TV: A Access the repeat mode. Press PLAY SETUP during playback. ● The current repeat mode is displayed on the MP3/WMA control display. B Select the mode. Press rt to select the desired repeat mode, then press OK.
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Filename [XVS44U_08DVD.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVS44U_01.book Page 65 Monday, August 25, 2003 11:08 AM 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.
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Filename [XVS44U_08DVD.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVS44U_01.book Page 66 Monday, August 25, 2003 11:08 AM 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.
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Filename [XVS44U_08DVD.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVS44U_01.book Page 67 Monday, August 25, 2003 11:08 AM 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 Access the repeat mode. Press PLAY SETUP while the JPEG Control screen is displayed. ● The current repeat mode is displayed on the JPEG control display. B Select the mode. Press rt to select the desired repeat mode, then press OK.
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Filename [XVS44U_09Editing.fm] Masterpage:Left0 XVS44U_09Editing.fm Page 68 Monday, August 25, 2003 3:27 PM 68 EN EDITING (VCR DECK) You can use a camcorder as the source player and your unit as the recording deck. Edit From A Camcorder Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch to the right. A If the camcorder has no S-VIDEO output connector: Recorder A Make connections.
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Filename [XVS44U_09Editing.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVS44U_09Editing.fm Page 69 Monday, August 25, 2003 3:27 PM EN Edit To Or From Another Video Recorder A TV receiver Your unit Player AV mode Audio/video cable Another recorder Recorder B Your unit Recorder 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 ... ...
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Filename [XVS44U_09Editing.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVS44U_01.book Page 70 Monday, August 25, 2003 11:08 AM 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).
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Filename [XVS44U_09Editing.fm] Masterpage:Right XVS44U_01.book Page 71 Monday, August 25, 2003 11:08 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. Connect the optical cable between the unit and the digital audio device.
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Filename [XVS44U_09Editing.fm] Masterpage:Left0 XVS44U_01.book Page 72 Monday, August 25, 2003 11:08 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.
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Filename [XVS44U_09Editing.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVS44U_01.book Page 73 Monday, August 25, 2003 11:08 AM EN TV Multi-Brand Remote Control Your Remote can operate the basic functions of your TV set. In addition to JVC TVs, other manufacturer’s TVs can also be controlled. Before performing the following steps: ● Turn off the TV using its Remote. ● Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch to the left. 73 A Set the TV brand code. Keep pressing VCR down during step A.
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Filename [XVS44U_09Editing.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVS44U_01.book Page 74 Monday, August 25, 2003 11:08 AM 74 EN REMOTE (cont.) 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 Optical cable (not supplied) Make connections.
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Filename [XVS44U_10Subsidiary.fm] Masterpage:Right XVS44U_01.book Page 75 Monday, August 25, 2003 11:08 AM EN SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS Mode Set (VCR deck) 75 You can change various mode settings on the Function Set screen by following the procedure described below. ● For each mode setting, see pages 76 to 79. 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.
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Filename [XVS44U_10Subsidiary.fm] XVS44U_10Subsidiary.fm Page 76 Monday, August 25, 2003 3:29 PM 76 EN Masterpage:Left+ SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.) * The default setting is bold in the table below. 8 S-VHS ET ON OFF You can record in SP mode on VHS cassettes with S-VHS picture quality. You can play back a tape recorded using the S-VHS ET function on most of S-VHS recorders and of VHS recorders equipped with SQPB (S-VHS QUASI PLAYBACK) function.
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Filename [XVS44U_10Subsidiary.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVS44U_01.book Page 77 Monday, August 25, 2003 11:08 AM EN 77 * The default setting is bold in the table below. 8 SUPERIMPOSE ON OFF When this function is set to “ON”, various operational indicators appear on the TV screen. Messages appear in the selected language. (墌 pg. 20) NOTES: ● When you use this unit as the source player for editing, be sure to set “SUPERIMPOSE” to “OFF” before starting.
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Filename [XVS44U_10Subsidiary.fm] XVS44U_01.book Page 78 Monday, August 25, 2003 11:08 AM 78 EN Masterpage:Left+ SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.) * The default setting is bold in the table below. 8 2ND AUDIO RECORD ON OFF ● When this function is set to “ON”; If a SAP program is received, the SAP audio is recorded on both the normal and Hi-Fi tracks. The main audio is not recorded. If a non-SAP program is received, the main audio is recorded on both the Hi-Fi and normal tracks.
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Filename [XVS44U_10Subsidiary.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVS44U_01.book Page 79 Monday, August 25, 2003 11:08 AM EN 79 * The default setting is bold in the table below. 8 S-VHS MODE ON OFF Your unit can record in S-VHS (Super VHS), S-VHS ET or VHS. ● To record in S-VHS: Set “S-VHS MODE” to “ON”. Then, insert a cassette marked “S-VHS”. The S-VHS indicator lights up on the front display panel. The S-VHS recording mode is selected. ● To record in S-VHS ET on a VHS cassette: Set “S-VHS ET” to “ON”.
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Filename [XVS44U_10Subsidiary.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVS44U_01.book Page 80 Monday, August 25, 2003 11:08 AM 80 EN SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.) Mode Set (DVD deck) ● 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.
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Filename [XVS44U_10Subsidiary.fm] XVS44U_01.book Page 81 Monday, August 25, 2003 11:08 AM Masterpage:Right-No-Heading EN Picture Settings 8 MONITOR TYPE 16:9 NORMAL 16:9 AUTO 4:3 LB 4:3 PS 8 PICTURE SOURCE VIDEO (NORMAL) VIDEO (ACTIVE) FILM AUTO 8 SCREEN SAVER ON OFF 81 * 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. For more details, refer to “Monitor Set (DVD deck)” (墌 pg.
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Filename [XVS44U_10Subsidiary.fm] XVS44U_01.book Page 82 Monday, August 25, 2003 11:08 AM 82 EN 8 ANALOG DOWN MIX DOLBY SURROUND STEREO Masterpage:Left+ SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.) 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 analogue audio output signal from the AUDIO OUTPUT connectors (DVD) when playing back a DVD VIDEO disc recorded with surround multichannel audio.
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Filename [XVS44U_10Subsidiary.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVS44U_01.book Page 83 Monday, August 25, 2003 11:08 AM EN 83 Output Playback discs STREAM/PCM DVD VIDEO with 48 kHz, 16/20/24 bit linear PCM DVD VIDEO with DTS DVD VIDEO with Dolby Digital PCM ONLY 48 kHz, 16 bit linear PCM DTS bitstream 44.1 kHz, 16 bit stereo linear PCM 48 kHz, 16 bit stereo linear PCM Dolby Digital bitstream Audio CD/Video CD Audio CD with DTS DOLBY DIGITAL/PCM 44.
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Filename [XVS44U_10Subsidiary.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVS44U_01.book Page 84 Monday, August 25, 2003 11:08 AM 84 EN Child Lock ● Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel (or AV mode). ● Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch to the right. You can disable the unit’s operation. A Set the Child Lock. Press and hold POWER (1) on the Remote for more than 10 seconds while the unit is turned on. The unit turns off, and “CL“ appears on the front display panel.
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Filename [XVS44U_11Trouble.fm] Masterpage:Right XVS44U_01.book Page 85 Monday, August 25, 2003 11:08 AM EN TROUBLESHOOTING 85 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.
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Filename [XVS44U_11Trouble.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVS44U_01.book Page 86 Monday, August 25, 2003 11:08 AM 86 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.
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Filename [XVS44U_11Trouble.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVS44U_01.book Page 87 Monday, August 25, 2003 11:08 AM EN 87 2. Not MP3/WMA files but JPEG files are played. ● The MP3&WMA/JPEG setting is set to “JPEG”. When both MP3/WMA files and JPEG files are recorded to a disc, set “MP3&WMA/ JPEG” to “MP3&WMA” to play MP3/WMA files. (墌 pg. 81) 3. The MP3/WMA control display appears on the TV screen, but no operation can be performed.
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Filename [XVS44U_11Trouble.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVS44U_01.book Page 88 Monday, August 25, 2003 11:08 AM 88 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.
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Filename [XVS44U_11Trouble.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVS44U_01.book Page 89 Monday, August 25, 2003 11:08 AM EN 89 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.
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Filename [XVS44U_11Trouble.fm] Masterpage:Left0 XVS44U_01.book Page 90 Monday, August 25, 2003 11:08 AM 90 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.
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Filename [XVS44U_11Trouble.fm] Masterpage:Right0 XVS44U_01.book Page 91 Monday, August 25, 2003 11:08 AM EN SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL TUNER Power requirement : AC 120 Vd, 60 Hz Power consumption Power on : 28 W Power off : 3.1 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 : 4.4 kg Format : S-VHS/VHS NTSC standard Maximum recording time (SP) : 210 min.
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Filename [XVS44U_12IX.fm] Masterpage:Left0 XVS44U_12IX.fm Page 92 Monday, August 25, 2003 3:30 PM 92 EN LIST OF TERMS A J A-B Repeat Playback ............................................ 51 About Discs JPEG .............................................................. 65 MP3/WMA ..................................................... 62 Placing a Disc .................................................. 9 Playable Discs .................................................. 7 Region Number ..................
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Filename [XVS44U_12IX.fm] Masterpage:Right-NoTitle0 XVS44U_12IX.fm Page 93 Monday, August 25, 2003 3:30 PM EN 93 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) ....................................
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Filename [XVS44U_12IX.fm] Masterpage:Left0 XVS44U_01.book Page 94 Monday, August 25, 2003 11:08 AM 94 EN FOR SERVICING (Only in U.S.A.) HOW TO LOCATE YOUR JVC SERVICE CENTER TOLL FREE: 1-800-537-5722 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.
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Filename [XVS44U_12IX.fm] Masterpage:Right XVS44U_01.book Page 95 Monday, August 25, 2003 11:08 AM EN WARRANTY (Only in U.S.A.) 95 LIMITED WARRANTYCONSUMER 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.
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