Filename [XVC37U_02Cov1.fm] XVC37U_01.book Page 1 Wednesday, June 16, 2004 8:02 PM DVD PLAYER & VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER HR-XVC37U For Customer Use: INSTRUCTIONS Enter below the Model No. and Serial No. which are located on the rear of cabinet. Retain this information for future reference. Model No. Serial No.
Filename [XVC37U_03Safety.fm] Masterpage:Left0 XVC37U_01.book Page 2 Thursday, April 22, 2004 10:05 PM 2 EN Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing the JVC DVD player & VHS video cassette recorder. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions to ensure safe use of your new unit. CAUTIONS CAUTION: THIS PRODUCT USES A LASER SYSTEM. USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
Filename [XVC37U_03Safety.fm] XVC37U_01.book Page 3 Thursday, April 22, 2004 10:05 PM Masterpage:Right-No-Heading EN IMPORTANT PRODUCT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Electrical energy can perform many useful functions. But improper use can result in potential electrical shock or fire hazards. This product has been engineered and manufactured to assure your personal safety. In order not to defeat the built-in safeguards, observe the following basic rules for its installation, use and servicing.
Filename [XVC37U_03Safety.fm] Masterpage:Left-No-Heading XVC37U_01.book Page 4 Thursday, April 22, 2004 10:05 PM 4 EN USE SERVICING 1. Accessories To avoid personal injury: ● Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. It may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. ● Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product.
Filename [XVC37U_03Safety.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVC37U_01.book Page 5 Thursday, April 22, 2004 10:05 PM EN 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. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. ● “DTS” and “DTS 2.0 + Digital Out” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
Filename [XVC37U_04TOC.fm] Masterpage:Left XVC37U_04TOC.fm Page 6 Tuesday, May 18, 2004 2:25 PM 6 EN DISC INFORMATION CONTENTS 7 About Discs ......................................................... 7 EDITING (VCR DECK) 68 INDEX 10 Edit From A Camcorder ..................................... 68 Edit To Or From Another Video Recorder .......... 69 Dubbing (from DVD to VCR) ............................. 70 INSTALLING YOUR NEW UNIT 14 EDITING (DVD DECK) Basic Connections ...........................
Filename [XVC37U_05DiscInfo.fm] Masterpage:Right0 XVC37U_01.book Page 7 Friday, May 7, 2004 6:03 PM EN DISC INFORMATION About Discs Playable Discs You can use the discs with the following logos for playback only. DVD VIDEO (8 cm /12 cm disc) Video CD/Super Video CD (8 cm /12 cm disc) 7 Unplayable Discs The following types of discs cannot be played using this unit.
Filename [XVC37U_05DiscInfo.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVC37U_01.book Page 8 Friday, May 7, 2004 6:03 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.
Filename [XVC37U_05DiscInfo.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVC37U_05DiscInfo.fm Page 9 Monday, May 17, 2004 8:08 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.
Filename [XVC37U_06Index.fm] XVC37U_01.book Page 10 Friday, May 7, 2004 6:08 PM 10 EN Masterpage:Left0 INDEX FRONT VIEW A Power Button (POWER (1)) 墌 pg. 18 B VCR Indicator 墌 pg. 29, 34 C VHS Cassette Loading Slot D VCR/DVD Button 墌 pg. 29, 34, 42 E Disc Tray F Stop Button (STOP (8)) 墌 pg. 29, 34, 42 G DVD Indicator 墌 pg. 42 H Play Button (PLAY (4)) 墌 pg. 29, 42 I DVD Open/Close Button (OPEN/CLOSE (x)) 墌 pg. 42 J VHS Eject Button (EJECT (x)) 墌 pg.
Filename [XVC37U_06Index.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVC37U_06Index.fm Page 11 Monday, June 7, 2004 12:33 PM EN 11 REAR VIEW A B C D F G H 1 OPTICAL E A Region Number Label 墌 pg. 7 B AC Power Cord 墌 pg. 14 C S-video Output Connector (S VIDEO OUTPUT) 墌 pg. 15 D Antenna Input Connector (VHF/UHF IN) 墌 pg. 14 E Digital Audio Output Connectors (DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL/COAXIAL)) 墌 pg. 71 F Component Video Output Connectors (COMPONENT VIDEO OUT) 墌 pg.
Filename [XVC37U_06Index.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVC37U_01.book Page 12 Friday, May 7, 2004 6:08 PM 12 EN INDEX (cont.) ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (VCR deck) If you press ON SCREEN on the Remote when “SUPERIMPOSE” is set to “ON” (墌 pg. 75), various operational indicators appear on the TV screen. For On-screen display for DVD deck, refer to “Using the on-screen bar” (墌 pg. 48). D Index number 墌 pg. 31 E Tape Remaining Time Indicator 墌 pg. 36 F Counter Display G Audio Mode Display 墌 pg. 33 H SAP Indicator 墌 pg.
Filename [XVC37U_06Index.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVC37U_06Index.fm Page 13 Wednesday, May 26, 2004 4:53 PM EN REMOTE Buttons with a small dot on the left side of the name (POWER (1), TV/VCR, TV/VCR CH +/–, TV VOL+/–, MUTE) can also be used to operate a JVC’s TV after setting the TV/VCR/ DVD switch to the left. A VCR Button 墌 pg. 29, 34 B TV/VCR/DVD switch 墌 pg. 18 C Menu Button (MENU) 墌 pg. 43 D SP/EP Button 墌 pg. 34 Top Menu Button (TOP MENU) 墌 pg. 43 E Stop Time Button (STOP +/–) 墌 pg.
Filename [XVC37U_06Index.fm] Masterpage:Left0 XVC37U_06Index.fm Page 14 Monday, May 17, 2004 9:31 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 8 To connect to a TV with NO AV input connectors — A Disconnect the TV antenna from the TV. B Connect the TV antenna cable to the VHF/UHF IN connector on the rear panel of the unit.
Filename [XVC37U_06Index.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVC37U_06Index.fm Page 15 Monday, May 31, 2004 2:30 PM EN 15 8 To connect to a TV with S-VIDEO/AUDIO input connectors . . . S-VIDEO Connection A Connect the unit to TV. ATTENTION Be sure to connect the unit’s VIDEO OUTPUT (DVD/ VCR) connector to the TV’s VIDEO input connector. A Connect the antenna, unit and TV as per “AV Connection”. (墌 pg. 14) B Connect the unit’s S VIDEO OUTPUT connector to the TV’s S-VIDEO input connector.
Filename [XVC37U_06Index.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVC37U_06Index.fm Page 16 Monday, May 31, 2004 2:30 PM 16 EN INSTALLING YOUR NEW UNIT (cont.) Component Video Connection ATTENTION Be sure to connect the unit’s VIDEO OUTPUT (DVD/ VCR) connector to the TV’s VIDEO input connector. A Connect the unit to TV. A Connect the aerial, unit and TV as per “AV Connection”. (墌 pg. 14) B Connect the unit’s COMPONENT VIDEO OUT connectors to the TV’s component video input connectors. B Connect the unit to power source.
Filename [XVC37U_06Index.fm] Masterpage:Right0 XVC37U_01.book Page 17 Thursday, April 22, 2004 10:05 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.
Filename [XVC37U_06Index.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVC37U_01.book Page 18 Thursday, June 17, 2004 9:31 AM 18 EN INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) Monitor Set A Turn on the unit. (DVD deck) B Select the DVD deck. You can select the monitor type depending the TV used when you play back DVD VIDEO discs recorded for wide-screen TVs. ● Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel (or AV mode). ● Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch to the right. Press POWER (1).
Filename [XVC37U_06Index.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVC37U_01.book Page 19 Thursday, April 22, 2004 10:05 PM EN * The default setting is bold in the table below. 8 MONITOR TYPE 16:9 (Wide television conversion): Select this when the aspect ratio of your TV is fixed to 16:9 (wide TV). The unit automatically adjusts the screen width of the output signal correctly when playing back a picture whose aspect ratio is 4:3.
Filename [XVC37U_06Index.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVC37U_01.book Page 20 Thursday, April 22, 2004 10:05 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.
Filename [XVC37U_06Index.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVC37U_01.book Page 21 Wednesday, June 16, 2004 8:04 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.
Filename [XVC37U_06Index.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVC37U_01.book Page 22 Wednesday, June 16, 2004 8:05 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 [XVC37U_06Index.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVC37U_01.book Page 24 Thursday, April 22, 2004 10:05 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.
Filename [XVC37U_06Index.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVC37U_01.book Page 25 Thursday, April 22, 2004 10:05 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”.
Filename [XVC37U_06Index.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVC37U_06Index.fm Page 26 Thursday, May 6, 2004 9:11 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.
Filename [XVC37U_06Index.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVC37U_01.book Page 27 Thursday, April 22, 2004 10:05 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. D Access the Tuner Set screen.
Filename [XVC37U_06Index.fm] Masterpage:Left XVC37U_01.book Page 28 Wednesday, June 16, 2004 8:06 PM 28 EN PROGRESSIVE SCAN MODE SET Progressive Scan Mode Set (VCR deck/DVD deck) This unit supports the progressive scan system (eg. 480p*) as well as the conventional interlaced scan system (eg. 480i*).
Filename [XVC37U_07S-VHS.fm] Masterpage:Right0 XVC37U_01.book Page 29 Wednesday, June 16, 2004 8:07 PM EN OPERATIONS ON VCR DECK Basic Playback ● Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel (or AV mode). ● Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch to the right. 29 A Load a cassette. Make sure the window side is up, the rear label side is facing you and the arrow on the front of the cassette is pointed toward the unit. ● Do not apply too much pressure when inserting.
Filename [XVC37U_07S-VHS.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVC37U_01.book Page 30 Friday, May 7, 2004 6:22 PM 30 EN OPERATIONS ON VCR DECK (cont.) Playback Features ● Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel (or AV mode). ● Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch to the right. CH +/– Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame Playback 1 Pause during playback. Press PAUSE (9). ● If there is vertical jitter, press CH +/– on the Remote or on the unit to correct the picture. 2 Activate frame-by-frame playback.
Filename [XVC37U_07S-VHS.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVC37U_01.book Page 31 Friday, May 7, 2004 6:22 PM EN 31 Index Search Your unit automatically marks index codes at the beginning of each recording. This function gives you quick access to any one of 9 index codes in either direction. NOTE: Before starting, make sure the unit is in the Stop mode. Activate Index Search. Press INDEX (2) or INDEX (6).
Filename [XVC37U_07S-VHS.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVC37U_01.book Page 32 Friday, May 7, 2004 6:22 PM 32 EN OPERATIONS ON VCR DECK (cont.) Next Function Memory x The Next Function Memory “tells” the unit what to do after rewinding. Before continuing, make sure the unit is in the Stop mode. a- For Automatic Start Of Playback Press REW (3), then press PLAY (4) within 2 seconds. b- For Automatic Power Off Press REW (3), then press POWER (1) within 2 seconds.
Filename [XVC37U_07S-VHS.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVC37U_07S-VHS.fm Page 33 Monday, May 17, 2004 9:10 PM EN CH +/– 33 Manual Tracking Your unit is equipped with automatic tracking control. During playback, you can override this and adjust the tracking manually by pressing the CH buttons. 1 Override automatic tracking. During playback, press SP/EP on the Remote. 2 Adjust the tracking manually. Press CH + or – on the Remote or on the unit. ● Press SP/EP again to return to automatic tracking.
Filename [XVC37U_07S-VHS.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVC37U_01.book Page 34 Friday, May 7, 2004 6:22 PM 34 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. On the unit Press VCR/DVD repeatedly so that the VCR indicator lights up.
Filename [XVC37U_07S-VHS.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVC37U_01.book Page 35 Friday, May 7, 2004 6:22 PM EN Recording Features ● Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel (or AV mode). ● Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch to the right. 35 Record One Program While Watching Another If your unit is connected to the TV via the AV connection, press TV/VCR. The VCR indicator on the front display panel and the TV broadcast being recorded disappear.
Filename [XVC37U_07S-VHS.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVC37U_07S-VHS.fm Page 36 Monday, May 17, 2004 9:09 PM 36 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.
Filename [XVC37U_07S-VHS.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVC37U_01.book Page 37 Friday, May 7, 2004 6:22 PM 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.
Filename [XVC37U_07S-VHS.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVC37U_01.book Page 38 Friday, May 7, 2004 6:22 PM 38 EN F Enter the channel position. Press CH +/–. G Set the tape speed. Press SP/EP. H Return to the normal screen. Press PROG. or ENTER. “PROGRAM COMPLETED” appears on the TV screen for about 5 seconds, then the normal screen appears. If “PROGRAM NOT COMPLETED PROGRAM OVERLAP” appears on the TV screen, see page 40. OPERATIONS ON VCR DECK (cont.
Filename [XVC37U_07S-VHS.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVC37U_01.book Page 39 Friday, May 7, 2004 6:22 PM EN 39 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. To cancel or change a program D Cancel or change a program.
Filename [XVC37U_07S-VHS.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVC37U_01.book Page 40 Friday, May 7, 2004 6:22 PM 40 EN OPERATIONS ON VCR DECK (cont.) When programs overlap each other If “PROGRAM NOT COMPLETED PROGRAM OVERLAP” appears, you have another program overlapping the program you have just made. The Program Check screen appears and conflicting programs will start blinking. Example: Program 1 (you have just made) and Program 4 overlap each other. A Confirm the overlapping programs.
Filename [XVC37U_07S-VHS.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVC37U_01.book Page 41 Friday, May 7, 2004 6:22 PM EN Satellite Auto Recording This function allows you to automatically record a satellite program which is timer-programed on your external DBS receiver. Connect a DBS receiver to the unit’s AUDIO/VIDEO input (F-1) connector and program the timer on the DBS receiver. The unit starts or stops recording by the signals input from the DBS receiver.
Filename [XVC37U_08DVD.fm] Masterpage:Left XVC37U_08DVD.fm Page 42 Tuesday, May 18, 2004 2:14 PM 42 EN Basic Playback ● Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel (or AV mode). ● Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch to the right. OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK C Press OPEN/CLOSE (x) on the DVD deck to close the disc tray. ● Pressing PLAY (4) also closes the disc tray. ● While the VCR deck is selected, playback does not begin automatically even if the auto-playback DVD disc is loaded.
Filename [XVC37U_08DVD.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVC37U_01.book Page 43 Friday, May 7, 2004 6:22 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. ATTENTION When the unit is switched to the VCR deck during playback mode on the DVD deck, the unit enters Resume Stop mode on the DVD deck. (墌 pg.
Filename [XVC37U_08DVD.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVC37U_01.book Page 44 Friday, May 7, 2004 6:22 PM 44 EN OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK (cont.) Locating the start point of the item or skip the item Press SKIP (2) or SKIP (6) during playback. Example: To locate the beginning of item B from the current position, press SKIP (2) twice. To locate the beginning of item D from the current position, press SKIP (6) once.
Filename [XVC37U_08DVD.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVC37U_08DVD.fm Page 45 Monday, May 17, 2004 9:38 PM EN Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame Playback 1 Pause during playback. Press PAUSE (9). 2 Activate frame-by-frame playback. 45 NOTES: ● Resume Function does not work on the Audio CD. It also may not work depending on the discs. ● If you stop the playback of a disc for which an resume point has already been memorized, the memory will be updated with the new resume point.
Filename [XVC37U_08DVD.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVC37U_08DVD.fm Page 46 Monday, May 17, 2004 9:38 PM 46 EN OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK (cont.) 3D Phonic 3D Phonic function allows you to get a simulated surround effect from your stereo system. You can enjoy the vertical surround sound with your 2-channel stereo system. 1 Access the selection menu. Press 3D-PHONIC during playback. ● The current setting appears on the right bottom corner of the TV screen. 2 Select the mode. Press 3D-PHONIC repeatedly.
Filename [XVC37U_08DVD.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVC37U_08DVD.fm Page 47 Wednesday, June 2, 2004 5:16 PM EN 4 Select the parameter. VFP function — Adjusting the picture quality Press rt repeatedly to select a parameter you want to adjust, then press ENTER. ● Adjust gradually and confirm picture appearance results are as preferred. 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.
Filename [XVC37U_08DVD.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVC37U_01.book Page 48 Thursday, June 17, 2004 9:10 AM 48 EN OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK (cont.) Using the on-screen bar How to Access the on-screen bar You can check disc information while the disc is loaded and you can use some functions using the on-screen bar. The on-screen bar allows you the various playback operations. Example: During Video CD playback Press ON SCREEN twice whenever a disc is loaded.
Filename [XVC37U_08DVD.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVC37U_01.book Page 49 Friday, May 7, 2004 6:22 PM EN Basic operation on the on-screen bar 49 Change the time information Example: When selecting the Repeat mode of DVD During playback A Access the on-screen bar. Press ON SCREEN twice. The on-screen bar appears on the TV screen. ● The currently selected item is highlighted. You can change the time information in the on-screen bar on the TV screen and the front display panel of the unit.
Filename [XVC37U_08DVD.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVC37U_01.book Page 50 Thursday, June 17, 2004 9:12 AM 50 EN OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK (cont.) C Select the repeat mode. Press rt repeatedly to select the Repeat mode, then press ENTER. ● The mode changes as follows: DVD VIDEO CHAPTER]TITLE]A-B]OFF](Back to the beginning) CHAPTER: The current chapter is played back repeatedly. TITLE: The current title is played back repeatedly. A-B: The desired part is played back repeatedly. (墌 pg.
Filename [XVC37U_08DVD.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVC37U_01.book Page 51 Friday, May 7, 2004 6:22 PM EN 51 A-B Repeat Playback You can repeat the desired part. A Access the on-screen bar. Press ON SCREEN twice. The on-screen bar appears on the TV screen. B Select menu item. Press w e to move the highlight to ENTER. , then press ● The following pop-up window appears under the selected item. C Select the repeat mode. Press rt repeatedly to select “A-B”. D Select the start point.
Filename [XVC37U_08DVD.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVC37U_01.book Page 52 Friday, May 7, 2004 6:22 PM 52 EN OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK (cont.) Time Search You can play back a disc from the desired point by specifying the elapsed time from the beginning of the current title (for DVD VIDEO) or the disc (for Audio CD/Video CD) using the Time Search.
Filename [XVC37U_08DVD.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVC37U_01.book Page 53 Thursday, June 17, 2004 9:13 AM EN 53 Chapter Search You can start playback the desired chapter using the on-screen bar. A Access the on-screen bar. Press ON SCREEN twice. The on-screen bar appears on the TV screen. B Select menu item. Press w e to move the highlight to ENTER. , then press ● The following pop-up window appears under the selected item. C Select the chapter.
Filename [XVC37U_08DVD.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVC37U_01.book Page 54 Friday, May 7, 2004 6:22 PM 54 EN OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK (cont.) C Select the subtitle language. Press rt repeatedly to select the desired subtitle language, then press ENTER. ● Each time you press the button, the subtitle language changes. To clear the on-screen bar Press ON SCREEN. NOTES: ● It is impossible to select “OFF” when using the on-screen bar.
Filename [XVC37U_08DVD.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVC37U_01.book Page 55 Friday, May 7, 2004 6:22 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”.
Filename [XVC37U_08DVD.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVC37U_01.book Page 56 Thursday, June 17, 2004 9:14 AM 56 EN OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK (cont.) B Select menu item. Press w e to move the highlight to ENTER. , then press ● The following pop-up window appears under the selected item. Example: “ENGLISH” is selected out of 4 audio languages recorded. C Select the audio language. Press rt repeatedly to select the desired audio language, then press ENTER.
Filename [XVC37U_08DVD.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVC37U_01.book Page 57 Friday, May 7, 2004 6:22 PM EN Audio Channel Selection 57 When using the A.MONITOR button: A Access the menu. When you play certain karaoke (Video CD/SVCD), you can enjoy karaoke by selecting the audio channel to play. ● The sound of each audio channel depends on the contents of the disc. ● During playback Press A.MONITOR. ● The following pop-up window appears on the TV screen.
Filename [XVC37U_08DVD.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVC37U_01.book Page 58 Thursday, June 17, 2004 9:15 AM 58 EN Parental Lock This function restricts playback of DVD VIDEO discs which contain violent (and other) scenes according to the level set by the user. For example, if a movie which includes violent scenes supports the parental lock feature, such scenes which you do not want to let children view can be cut or replaced with other scenes. ● Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel (or AV mode).
Filename [XVC37U_08DVD.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVC37U_01.book Page 59 Friday, May 7, 2004 6:22 PM EN H Enter the password. Press the number keys to enter a four-digit number as your password, then press ENTER. E Enter your new password. PARENTAL LOCK COUNTRY CODE US SET LEVEL 4 PASSWORD ____ EXIT ● The highlight moves to “EXIT”. SELECT ENTER NEW PASSWORD ? ••• PRESS 0 ~ 9 KEY TO EXIT, PRESS [SET UP]. I Return to the OTHERS menu screen. Press ENTER. ● The “ OTHERS” menu resumes.
Filename [XVC37U_08DVD.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVC37U_01.book Page 60 Friday, May 7, 2004 6:22 PM 60 EN OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK (cont.
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Filename [XVC37U_08DVD.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVC37U_08DVD.fm Page 62 Wednesday, June 2, 2004 5:15 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.
Filename [XVC37U_08DVD.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVC37U_08DVD.fm Page 63 Monday, May 17, 2004 9:41 PM EN MP3 Playback 63 Using the MP3 control display A Turn on the unit. Press POWER (1). You can search and play back desired groups and tracks using the MP3 control display. ● Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel (or AV mode). ● Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch to the right. B Select the DVD deck. On the unit Press VCR/DVD repeatedly so that the DVD indicator lights up.
Filename [XVC37U_08DVD.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVC37U_01.book Page 64 Thursday, June 17, 2004 9:16 AM 64 EN OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK (cont.) Track selection To start playback by specifying the track number the number keys (0-10, +10) to enter A Press the track number. ● The entered number appears in the track number indication and playback starts from the track you have specified. Example: To select 3: To select 14: To select 20: To select 24: To select 110: To select 150: Press 3. Press +10, then 4.
Filename [XVC37U_08DVD.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVC37U_01.book Page 65 Friday, May 7, 2004 6:22 PM EN About JPEG Disc This unit can playback CD discs recorded by the JPEG format (we refer to those discs as JPEG discs in this manual). Operations for JPEG discs are similar to those for Audio CD discs, though there are some restrictions and differences. What is JPEG? JPEG is the abbreviation of “Joint Photographic Expert Group.” JPEG is a still-picture data compression system.
Filename [XVC37U_08DVD.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVC37U_08DVD.fm Page 66 Monday, May 17, 2004 9:42 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.
Filename [XVC37U_08DVD.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVC37U_01.book Page 67 Thursday, June 17, 2004 9:17 AM EN 67 File selection To start slide-show playback by specifying the file number the number keys (0-10, +10) to enter A Press the file number. ● The slide-show playback starts from the file you have specified. ● To display only the selected file, then press ENTER. To start slide-show playback from that file, press ENTER again.
Filename [XVC37U_09Editing.fm] Masterpage:Left0 XVC37U_09Editing.fm Page 68 Monday, May 17, 2004 8:44 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.
Filename [XVC37U_09Editing.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVC37U_01.book Page 69 Friday, May 7, 2004 6:22 PM EN Edit To Or From Another Video Recorder Player Your unit 69 You can use your unit as the source player or as the recording deck. Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch to the right. A Make connections. A When using your unit as the source player ... ... connect its AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUT connectors to the audio/video input connectors on another recorder. B When using your unit as the recording deck ... .
Filename [XVC37U_09Editing.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVC37U_09Editing.fm Page 70 Wednesday, May 26, 2004 4:57 PM 70 EN EDITING (VCR DECK) (cont.) Dubbing You can dub selected scenes from the DVD disc to a cassette, starting and stopping wherever you wish. However, it is not possible to dub the copy-protected disc. In such case, “ERROR” appears on the front display panel. (from DVD to VCR) A Load a cassette and place a disc. ● Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel (or AV mode).
Filename [XVC37U_09Editing.fm] Masterpage:Right XVC37U_01.book Page 71 Thursday, June 17, 2004 9:41 AM EN EDITING (DVD DECK) You can dub selected audio from the unit to a digital audio device. However, it is not possible to dub copy-protected discs. Digital Audio Dubbing Example: Dubbing to an 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. Recorder Digital audio device (MD deck etc.
Filename [XVC37U_09Editing.fm] Masterpage:Left0 XVC37U_01.book Page 72 Thursday, June 17, 2004 9:18 AM 72 EN Remote Control Functions Remote A/B/C/D Code Switching The Remote is capable of controlling four JVC video units independently. Each of units can respond to one of four codes (A, B, C or D). The remote control is preset to send A code signals because your unit is initially set to respond to A code signals. You can easily modify your unit to respond to B, C or D code signals.
Filename [XVC37U_09Editing.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVC37U_09Editing.fm Page 73 Tuesday, May 18, 2004 2:16 PM EN 73 Connecting To A Dolby Digital Decoder or An Amplifier With Built-in DTS (DVD deck only) These instructions enable you to connect your unit to a Dolby Digital Decoder or an amplifier with built-in DTS.
Filename [XVC37U_10Subsidiary.fm] Masterpage:Left XVC37U_01.book Page 74 Monday, May 17, 2004 9:47 PM 74 EN Mode Set (VCR deck) SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS You can change various mode settings on the Function Set screen by following the procedure described below. ● For each mode setting, see pages 75 to 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.
Filename [XVC37U_10Subsidiary.fm] XVC37U_01.book Page 75 Thursday, June 17, 2004 9:43 AM Masterpage:Right-No-Heading EN 75 * The default setting is bold in the table below. 8 PICTURE CONTROL NORM EDIT SOFT SHARP This feature helps you to adjust the playback picture quality according to your preference. Normally select “NORM”. NORM: Picture quality is adjusted automatically. EDIT: Minimizes picture degradation during editing (recording and playback).
Filename [XVC37U_10Subsidiary.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVC37U_01.book Page 76 Thursday, June 17, 2004 9:18 AM 76 EN SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.) * The default setting is bold in the table below. 8 AUTO SP]EP TIMER ON OFF When this function is set to “ON”, the unit automatically switches to EP mode to allow complete recording if there is not enough tape to record the entire program while timer-recording in SP mode.
Filename [XVC37U_10Subsidiary.fm] XVC37U_01.book Page 77 Monday, May 17, 2004 9:47 PM Masterpage:Right-No-Heading EN 77 * 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.
Filename [XVC37U_10Subsidiary.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVC37U_01.book Page 78 Thursday, June 17, 2004 9:19 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.
Filename [XVC37U_10Subsidiary.fm] XVC37U_01.book Page 79 Thursday, June 17, 2004 10:01 AM Masterpage:Right-No-Heading EN Picture Settings 8 MONITOR TYPE 16:9 4:3 LB 4:3 PS 8 PICTURE SOURCE AUTO FILM VIDEO 8 SCREEN SAVER ON OFF 8 FILE TYPE AUDIO STILL PICTURE 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. For more details, refer to “Monitor Set (DVD deck)” (墌 pg. 18).
Filename [XVC37U_10Subsidiary.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVC37U_01.book Page 80 Monday, May 17, 2004 9:47 PM 80 EN 8 DOWN MIX DOLBY SURROUND STEREO 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 analog audio output signal from the AUDIO OUTPUT connectors (DVD) when playing back a DVD VIDEO disc recorded with surround multichannel audio.
Filename [XVC37U_10Subsidiary.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVC37U_01.book Page 81 Thursday, June 17, 2004 9:20 AM EN Others Settings 8 RESUME ON OFF 81 * The default setting is bold in the table below. When this function is set to “ON”, you can use the resume function. (墌 pg. 45) ON: You can start playback from the resume point of the placed disc. OFF: You cannot use the resume function. NOTE: This function is not available for Audio CDs and MP3 discs.
Filename [XVC37U_11Trouble.fm] Masterpage:Left XVC37U_01.book Page 82 Thursday, June 17, 2004 9:20 AM 82 EN TROUBLESHOOTING Before requesting service for a problem, use this chart and see if you can repair the trouble yourself. Small problems are often easily corrected, and this can save you the trouble of sending your unit off for repair. POWER SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION 1. No power is supplied to the unit. ● The AC power cord is disconnected. Connect the AC power cord. 2.
Filename [XVC37U_11Trouble.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVC37U_01.book Page 83 Monday, May 17, 2004 9:47 PM EN 83 PLAYBACK (DVD deck) SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION 1. The button do not work. ● The operation is prohibited on the placed disc. 2. The DVD deck can not be operated. ● The DVD deck is not selected. 3. “X” appears on the TV screen. ● The operation is prohibited on the placed disc. 4. “REGION CODE ERROR!” appears on the TV screen.
Filename [XVC37U_11Trouble.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVC37U_01.book Page 84 Monday, May 17, 2004 9:47 PM 84 EN TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.) MP3 Playback (DVD deck) SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION ● No MP3 files are recorded to the disc. Replace the disc. ● MP3 files do not have the correct file extension in their file names. Add correct file extension (.mp3, .MP3 or any uppercase and lowercase combination such as “.Mp3”) to their file names.
Filename [XVC37U_11Trouble.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVC37U_01.book Page 85 Monday, May 17, 2004 9:47 PM EN 85 TIMER RECORDING (VCR deck) SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION ● The clock and/or the timer have been set incorrectly. Re-perform the clock and/or timer settings. ● The timer is not engaged. Press TIMER and confirm that “#” is displayed on the front display panel. 2. Timer programing is not possible. ● Timer recording is in progress.
Filename [XVC37U_11Trouble.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVC37U_01.book Page 86 Monday, May 17, 2004 9:47 PM 86 EN TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.) OTHER PROBLEMS SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION 1. The image of TV broadcast appears distorted on the TV screen. ● The unit leaves turned on and the DVD deck is selected. Turn off the unit, or press VCR to select the VCR deck, then press TV/VCR so that the VCR indicator disappears from the front display panel. 2.
Filename [XVC37U_11Trouble.fm] Masterpage:Right0 XVC37U_01.book Page 87 Monday, May 17, 2004 9:47 PM EN QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 87 PLAYBACK TIMER RECORDING Q. What happens if the end of the tape is reached during playback or search? A. The tape is automatically rewound to the beginning. Q. “䡬” and “#” remain lit on the front display panel. Is there a problem? A. No. This is a normal condition for a timer recording in progress. Q.
Filename [XVC37U_11Trouble.fm] Masterpage:Left0 XVC37U_11Trouble.fm Page 88 Friday, June 25, 2004 4:05 PM 88 EN SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL TUNER Power requirement : AC 120 Vd, 60 Hz Power consumption Power on : 26 W Power off : 2.0 W Temperature Operating : 5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F) Storage : –20°C to 60°C (–4°F to140°F) Operating position : Horizontal only Dimensions (WxHxD) : 435 mm x 93 mm x 272 mm (17.12 in x 3.66 in x 10.71 in) Weight : 4.1 kg (9.
Filename [XVC37U_12IX.fm] Masterpage:Right0 XVC37U_12IX.fm Page 89 Friday, June 25, 2004 2:55 PM EN LIST OF TERMS 89 A J A-B Repeat Playback ............................................ 51 About Discs JPEG .............................................................. 65 MP3 .............................................................. 62 Placing a Disc .................................................. 9 Playable Discs .................................................. 7 Region Number .............
Filename [XVC37U_12IX.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVC37U_12IX.fm Page 90 Friday, June 25, 2004 2:55 PM 90 EN LIST OF TERMS (cont.) N S Next Function Memory ......................................... 32 Satellite Auto Recording ........................................ 41 Second Audio Recording ....................................... 36 Semiauto Clock Set ............................................... 25 Skip Search .......................................................... 31 Slow Motion ....................
Filename [XVC37U_12IX.fm] Masterpage:Right XVC37U_01.book Page 91 Monday, May 17, 2004 9:47 PM EN WARRANTY (Only in U.S.A.) LIMITED WARRANTY ONLY FOR PRODUCT PURCHASED IN U.S.A. 91 USA ONLY CONSUMER VIDEO 1-90 JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA warrants this product and all parts thereof, except as set forth below ONLY TO THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER AT RETAIL to be FREE FROM DEFECTIVE MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP from the date of original retail purchase for the period as shown below.
Filename [XVC37U_13Cov4.fm] XVC37U_01.book Page 92 Thursday, June 17, 2004 9:24 AM EN TO OUR VALUED CUSTOMER NEED HELP ON HOW TO HOOK UP? NEED ASSISTANCE ON HOW TO OPERATE? NEED TO LOCATE A JVC SERVICE CENTER? LIKE TO PURCHASE ACCESSORIES? HR-XVC37U THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING THIS JVC PRODUCT. WE WANT TO HELP YOU ACHIEVE A PERFECT EXPERIENCE. IS HERE TO HELP! TOLL FREE: 1 (800) 252-5722 http://www.jvc.com Remember to retain your Bill of Sale for Warranty Service.