JVC CA-DXJ21 manual

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    COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM INSTRUCTIONS GVT0245-001A [US, UN, A, UG, UX] SUPER VIDEO CA-DXJ36 DXJ_Cover[U].fm Page 1 Wednesday, December 26, 2007 1:47 PM[...]

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    G-1 Warnings, Cautions and Others Caution–– (standby/on) button! Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely (the STANDBY lamp goes off). When installing the apparatus, ensure that the plug is easily accessible. The button in any position does not disconnect the mains line. • When the System is on standby, the STANDBY lamp ligh[...]

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    G-2 Caution: Proper Ventilation To avoid risk of electric shock and fire, and to prevent damage, locate the apparatus as follows: 1. Front: No obstructions and open spacing. 2. Sides/Top/Back: No obstructions should be placed in the areas shown by the dimensions below. 3. Bottom: Place on the level surface. Maintain an adequate air path for ventila[...]

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    1 Playable Disc/File Types The “ √ ” in the list below shows available disc/file types. *1 Recorded with “ISO 9660” format. *2 Recorded with “UDF-Bridge” format. *3 Not applicable for +R/+RW. In addition to the above discs/files, this System can play back audio data recorded on CD-Extra and DVD/CD Text. • The following discs cannot [...]

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    2 Precautions Installation • Install the System in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent internal heat build-up in the System. • Install in a place which is level, dry and neither too hot nor too cold—between 5°C and 35°C. • Leave sufficient distance between the System and the TV. • Keep the speakers away from the TV to avoid [...]

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    3 Connections • Connect VIDEO OUT directly to the video input of your TV. Connecting VIDEO OUT to a TV via a VCR may interfere with your viewing when playing back a copy- protected source. Connecting VIDEO OUT to an integrated TV/VCR system may interfere with your viewing. Do not connect the AC power cord until all other connections have been mad[...]

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    4 ~ TV/monitor • To select progressive scanning mode (see page 6), use COMPONENT jacks. • Connect the VIDEO jack, S-VIDEO jack, or COMPONENT jacks; whichever you want to use. • You can get better picture quality in the order— Composite video ] S-Video ] Component video. Ÿ AM/FM antenna To assemble the AM loop antenna To connect AM/FM anten[...]

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    5 ⁄ Speakers To connect the speaker cords • When connecting the speaker cords, match their polarity with that of the speaker terminals: red/grey/green to (+) and black to (–). • Use only speakers with the same speaker impedance as indicated by the speaker terminals on the rear of the System. • The front speakers and center speaker are mag[...]

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    6 # Power cord Plug the AC power cord to a wall outlet. Connecting a USB Mass Storage Class Device You can connect a USB mass storage class device such as a USB flash memory, hard disk drive, multimedia card reader, digital camera, etc. to this System. • You cannot connect a personal computer to the (USB MEMORY) terminal of the System. • When c[...]

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    7 Display Indication The indications on the display tell you a lot of things while you are operating the System. Before operating the System, be familiar with when and how the indicator illuminates on the display. 1 Source signal indicators • DTS: lights when DTS signals are detected. • DIGITAL: lights when Dolby Digital signals are detected. 2[...]

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    8 Daily Operations —Playback ¥ Turn on the power. The STANDBY Led on the main unit goes off. • Without pressing AUDIO, the System also turns on by pressing one of the source selecting buttons in the next step. ø Select the source. Playback automatically starts if the selected source is ready to start playback. • To listen to the sound of th[...]

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    9 Adjusting the Volume The volume level can be adjusted in 32 steps (VOLUME MIN, VOLUME 1 – VOLUME 30, and VOLUME MAX). To drop the volume in a moment Listening to the Radio To select the AM tuner interval spacing Some countries space AM stations 9 kHz apart, and other countries use 10 kHz spacing. 1 Select “TUNER AM,” then turn off (standby)[...]

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    10 4 Store the station. To tune in to a preset station 1 Select the band (FM or AM). 2 Select the preset number for the station you stored. Playing Back a Disc/USB Mass Storage Class Device • • For playback of AV files, see also “Operations Using the Control Screen” on page 27. To insert discs • When using an 8 cm disc, place it on the in[...]

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    11 To select a disc To select a title/group While playing... • To select a number, see “How to select a number” on page 8. To select a chapter/track While playing... • The first time you press 4 , you will go back to the beginning of the current chapter/track. • To select a number, see “How to select a number” on page 8. To locate a p[...]

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    12 7 For SVCD/VCD with PBC While playing a disc with PBC, “PBC” appears on the display instead of the playing time. When disc menu appears on the TV screen, select an item on the menu. Playback of the selected item starts. To cancel PBC, press 7 , then press ¢ . • You can also cancel PBC by pressing 7 , then pressing the number buttons. Play[...]

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    13 Daily Operations —Sound & Other Adjustments Adjusting the Speaker Output Level You can adjust the speaker output level from –6 (dB) to +6 (dB). Initial setting: +4 (dB). • You can also use the setup menu to adjust the speaker output level (see page 38). • The function is not available when the surround mode is set to “STEREO” or [...]

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    14 Applying an Optimal Bass Sound Effect —VARIO BASS You can adjust bass sound characteristics to create a sound suitable for the playback source to your preference. Selecting the Sound Modes You can select one of the preset Sound Modes—SEA (Sound Effect Amplifier) mode. • While one of the Sound Modes is activated, S.MODE indicator lights up.[...]

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    15 Selecting the Surround Modes • For “DVD/CD” and “USB” (multi-channel software): Initial setting: DOLBY D/DTS/PPCM/LPCM* 1 • For “DVD/CD” and “USB” (stereo software): Initial setting: ALL CH ST • For “TUNER AM” and “TUNER FM”, “TAPE” and “AUX”: Initial setting: ALL CH ST • While one of the Surround Modes is[...]

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    16 To adjust the picture tone 1 Select “USER1” or “USER2.” • Follow steps 1 and 2 on page 15. 2 Select a parameter you want to adjust. 3 Adjust the parameter. 4 Repeat steps 2 to 3 to adjust other parameters. To erase the VFP screen, press VFP again. Changing the Display Brightness Setting the Clock Without setting the built-in clock, you[...]

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    17 Unique Video Disc/File Operations Selecting the Audio Track For DVD Video/DivX: While playing back a chapter/file containing audio languages, you can select the language to listen to. For DVD Audio: While playing back a track containing audio channels, you can select the audio channel to listen to. For DVD-VR/SVCD/VCD: While playing back a chapt[...]

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    18 Selecting the Subtitle Language For DVD Video/DVD Audio/DivX: While playing back a chapter/file containing subtitles in different languages, you can select the subtitle language to display on the TV screen. For DVD-VR: While playing, you can turn the subtitle on or off. For SVCD: While playing, the SUB TITLE button functions even if no subtitles[...]

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    19 Playing Back Bonus Group For DVD Audio only: Some DVD Audio discs have a special group called “bonus group” whose contents are not open to the public. • To play back a bonus group, you have to enter the specific “key number” (a kind of password) for the bonus group. The way of getting the key number depends on the disc. 1 Select the bo[...]

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    20 Advanced Playback Operations Programming the Playing Order —Program Play You can arrange the playing order of the chapters/tracks/ files (up to 99) before you start playback. • Program Play cannot be used for files in a USB mass storage class device, Video files/JPEG files on a disc and DVD-VR. 1 Before starting playback, activate Program Pl[...]

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    21 * Resume does not work for Program Play. To check the programmed contents Before or after playback... To modify the program Before or after playback... To exit from Program Play Before or after playback... Playing at Random—Random Play You can play the contents of all the loaded discs at random. • Random Play cannot be used for files in a US[...]

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    22 Playing Repeatedly—Repeat Play You can repeat playback. • You can also select the repeat mode using the on-screen bar (See page 25. Not applicable for AV files and JPEG file.) • For Video file/JPEG file and DVD-VR, see page 28. • The indicator(s) lights on the display as follows to indicate the current repeat mode. Repeat Play • For DV[...]

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    23 On-Screen Operations On-screen Bar Information You can check the playback information and use some functions through the on-screen bar. (Not applicable for Audio files and JPEG files.) On-screen bars REPEA T SHIFT PG PL ON SCREEN ZOOM D VD/CD USB MEMORY ENTER/SET ,, , , Remote control Number buttons DVD Video DVD Audio DVD-VR SVCD VCD CD Video f[...]

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    24 O perations Using the On-screen Bar Basic operation procedures through the on-screen bar are as follows: Ex.: Selecting a subtitle (French) for DVD Video: While a disc is selected as the source... 1 Display the on-screen bar with the pull-down menu. * This does not appear for Video files. 2 Select (highlight) the item you want. 3 Display the pop[...]

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    25 To change the time information You can change the time information in the on-screen bar and the display window on the main unit. 1 Display the on-screen bar with the pull-down menu. 2 Make sure is selected (highlighted). 3 Change the time indication. * Not applicable for DVD-VR. Repeat Play • For Audio files, see also page 22. • For Video fi[...]

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    26 6 Select the end point (B). To cancel A-B Repeat, repeat steps 1 to 3 , and select “OFF” in step 4 . Time Search You can move to a particular point by specifying the elapsed playing time from the beginning. 1 While playing a disc (without PBC for SVCD/VCD), display the on-screen bar with the pull-down menu. • All discs except DVD: Time Sea[...]

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    27 Operations Using the Control Screen For DVD-VR, JPEG file and AV files: You can search for and play the desired items through the control screen. Control screen for DVD-VR The control screen is superimposed on the TV screen when you call up Original Program (PG) or Play List (PL) screens. To select playback type * The title of the original progr[...]

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    28 To start playback • Once you start viewing a JPEG file or Video file, the control screen disappears. • To cancel slide-show for JPEG file, and display the current still picture, press 8 . To stop playback To repeat chapter/program/play list for DVD-VR While playing or before starting playback... * Not available before starting playback. To r[...]

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    29 Recording Operations Recording onto a Tape You can use type I tapes for recording. • To play a tape, see page 12. 1 Insert a recordable cassette into deck B. 2 Check the tape running direction and Reverse Mode settings on the display. To change the direction Change the Reverse Mode if necessary 3 Start playing the source—“TUNER FM,” “T[...]

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    30 4 Start recording. To stop recording Dubbing Tapes You can record a tape from deck A to deck B. 1 Change the source to “TAPE.” 2 Insert the source cassette in deck A, and a recordable cassette in deck B. 3 Check the tape running direction on the display. See step 2 of “Recording onto a Tape” on page 29. 4 Start dubbing. • When either t[...]

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    31 Enjoying Karaoke • When you activate the Mic Mixing or Vocal Masking, multi-channel surround modes you selected will be changed to “ALL CH ST” temporarily (“AUTO” will be changed to “ALL CH ST” and “STEREO” remain as “STEREO”). Singing Along (Karaoke) You can enjoy singing along (Karaoke) by using one or two microphones. ?[...]

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    32 Adjusting the Sound Track for Karaoke You can adjust the sound track for Karaoke. For stereo (2-channel) source: By selecting VOCAL MASK, you can reduce the lead vocal—Vocal Masking. For Karaoke disc: By selecting L CHANNEL or R CHANNEL, you can select the audio channel to play. While Mic Mixing is activated... To return to normal playback, se[...]

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    33 Changing the Karaoke Setting You can change five settings for Karaoke. • To exit from Karaoke setting, wait for several seconds after the setting is done. To apply an echo to your voice 1 * Appears only when “DVD/CD” or “USB” is selected as the source with Mic Mixing activated. 2 Adjust the echo level. • As the number increases, echo[...]

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    34 To change the mic volume 1 * Appears only when “DVD/CD” or “USB” is selected as the source with Mic Mixing activated. 2 Select the volume level. • The mic volume level can be adjusted in 16 steps (MICVOL 0 – 15). Reserving Karaoke Songs —Karaoke Program Play You can determine the playback order of the titles, chapters, tracks or fi[...]

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    35 Timer Operations Setting the Timer Using Daily Timer, you can wake up with your favorite song. On the other hand, with Recording Timer, you can make a tape of a radio broadcast automatically. • You cannot activate Daily Timer and Recording Timer at the same time. (Activating one timer deactivates the other timer.) • To correct a misentry dur[...]

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    36 3 Turn off the System (on standby) if you have set the timer with the System turned on. To turn off the Timer after the setting is done You can turn off the timer after it has been set. • Since Daily Timer works at the same time everyday, you may need to cancel it on some particular days. 1 Select the timer (REC TIMER or DAILYTIMER) you want t[...]

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    37 Setup Menu Operations Basic Procedure You can change the setting of the System. • The setup menu can be used only when “DVD/CD” or “USB” is selected as the source. 1 Press SET UP while playback is stopped. 2 Press ( or ) to select the menu. 3 Press ( or ) to select the item. 4 Press ENTER/SET. 5 Press ( or ) to select the options, then[...]

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    38 AUDIO menu Item Contents D. RANGE COMPRESSION You can enjoy a powerful sound at a low volume level while playing Dolby Digital software. AUTO: Select to apply the compression only to multi-channel encoded audio (except for 1-channel and 2-channel sources.) ON: Select this to always apply the compression. SPK. SETTING menu Item Contents LEVEL Sel[...]

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    39 Operating the TV You can operate JVC’s TV using the remote control supplied for this System. SHIFT TV VOL +,– TV/VIDEO TV CH +,– TV Remote control To turn on or off the TV : To select the input mode (either TV or VIDEO): To adjust TV volume: To select the TV channel: (while holding...) (while holding...) (while holding...) TV_op.fm Page 39[...]

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    40 Additional Information Learning More about This System Connections (see pages 3 to 6) Changing the Color System and Scanning Mode: • If you play back an NTSC disc/file with the color system set to “PAL (PROG),” the disc/file will be reproduced using “PAL 60” format; however, if the TV does not support this format, the screen may not di[...]

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    41 • For JPEG playback... – This System can play back JPEG files with the extension code <.jpg> or <.jpeg> (regardless of the letter case— upper/lower). – It is recommended that you record a file at 640 x 480 resolution. (If a file has been recorded at a resolution of more than 640 x 480, it will take a long time to be shown.) ?[...]

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    42 Advanced Playback Operations (see pages 20 to 22) Programming the Playing Order—Program Play: – While programming steps... Your entry will be ignored if you have tried to program an item number that does not exist on the disc (for example, selecting track 14 on a disc that only has 12 tracks). – For SVCD/VCD/CD loaded on the other tray tha[...]

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    43 Reserving Karaoke Songs—Karaoke Program Play: • You can use RESERVE button when a microphone is plugged in. However, you can cancel Karaoke Program Play using the button even if a microphone is not plugged in. In case you reactivate Karaoke Program Play, plug in a microphone. • If you have selected a disc tray on which a disc containing Vi[...]

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    44 Maintenance To get the best performance of the System, keep your discs, tapes and mechanism clean. Handling discs • Remove the disc from its case by holding it at the edge while pressing the center hole lightly. • Do not touch the shiny surface of the disc, or bend the disc. • Put the disc back in its case after use to prevent warping. •[...]

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    45 Disc/file Operations: The disc does not play. ] Y ou have inserted a D VD V ideo whose Region Code is not correct. (“REGION ERR” appears on the display .) ] The disc is placed upside down. Place the disc with the label side up. ID3 Tag on an MP3 disc cannot be shown. ] There are two types of ID3 T ag—V ersion 1 and V ersion 2. This System [...]

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    46 Language Code List AA Afar FA Persian KM Cambodian OC Occitan SV Swedish AB Abkhazian FI Finnish KN Kannada OM (Afan) Oromo SW Swahili AF Afrikaans FJ Fiji KO Korean (KOR) OR Oriya TA Tamil AM Ameharic FO Faroese KS Kashmiri PA Panjabi TE Telugu AR Arabic FY Frisian KU Kurdish PS Pashto, Pushto TG Tajik AS Assamese GA Irish KY Kirghiz PT Portugu[...]

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    47 Specifications Amplifier section Output Power: FRONT SPEAKERS: 125 W per channel, min. RMS, driven into 6 Ω at 1 kHz with no more than 10% total harmonic distortion. SURROUND SPEAKERS:50 W per channel, min. RMS, driven into 6 Ω at 1 kHz with no more than 10% total harmonic distortion. CENTER SPEAKER: 50 W, min. RMS, driven into 6 Ω at 1 kH[...]

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    48 Parts Index Remote control Main unit Button Page Button Page AUDIO a 8, 36 MIC MIX 6 31, 34 TV s 39 MENU/PL j 11, 27 7 7 7 7 w 10, 12, 21, 28, 32 ON SCREEN k 24 – 26 ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ , 1 1 1 1 c 9, 11, 12, 19 PAGE i 18 ¢ ¢ ¢ ¢ , 4 4 4 4 r 9, 11, 21 PREV., NEXT r 12 8 8 8 8 e 10, 19, 21 REPEAT y 22, 28 z 18 REPEAT A-B y 22 , , , , ENTER/SET 8 6,[...]

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    0108WMKMDCJMM EN © 2008 Victor Company of Japan, Limited Mains (AC) Line Instruction (not applicable for Europe, U.S.A., Canada, and U.K.) CAUTION for mains (AC) line BEFORE PLUGGING IN, do check that your mains (AC) line voltage corresponds with the position of the voltage selector switch provided on the outside of this equipment and, if differen[...]

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    COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM INSTRUCTIONS GVT0244-001A [US, UN, UG, UX, A, UW] SUPER VIDEO CA-DXJ30 CA-DXJ11/J21 CA-DXJ30 CA-DXJ11 CA-DXJ21 CA-DXJ30 CA-DXJ30 CA-DXJ21 CA-DXJ11 DXJ_Cover[U].fm Page 1 Thursday, December 27, 2007 5:38 PM[...]

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    G-1 Warnings, Cautions and Others Caution–– (standby/on) button! Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely (the STANDBY lamp goes off). When installing the apparatus, ensure that the plug is easily accessible. The button in any position does not disconnect the mains line. • When the System is on standby, the STANDBY lamp ligh[...]

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    G-2 Caution: Proper Ventilation To avoid risk of electric shock and fire, and to prevent damage, locate the apparatus as follows: 1. Front: No obstructions and open spacing. 2. Sides/Top/Back: No obstructions should be placed in the areas shown by the dimensions below. 3. Bottom: Place on the level surface. Maintain an adequate air path for ventila[...]

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    1 Playable Disc/File Types The “ √ ” in the list below shows available disc/file types. *1 CA-DXJ30 only *2 Recorded with “ISO 9660” format. *3 Recorded with “UDF-Bridge” format. *4 Not applicable for +R/+RW. In addition to the above discs/files, this System can play back audio data recorded on CD-Extra and DVD/CD Text. • The follow[...]

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    2 Precautions Installation • Install the System in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent internal heat build-up in the System. • Install in a place which is level, dry and neither too hot nor too cold—between 5°C and 35°C. • Leave sufficient distance between the System and the TV. • Keep the speakers away from the TV to avoid [...]

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    3 Connections • Connect VIDEO OUT directly to the video input of your TV. Connecting VIDEO OUT to a TV via a VCR may interfere with your viewing when playing back a copy- protected source. Connecting VIDEO OUT to an integrated TV/VCR system may interfere with your viewing. Do not connect the AC power cord until all other connections have been mad[...]

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    4 ~ TV/monitor • To select progressive scanning mode (see page 6), use COMPONENT jacks. • Connect the VIDEO jack, S-VIDEO jack, or COMPONENT jacks (CA-DXJ30 only); whichever you want to use. • You can get better picture quality in the order— Composite video ] S video ] Component video. Ÿ Digital audio component • Set “DIGITAL AUDIO OUT[...]

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    5 ⁄ Speakers To connect the speaker cords • When connecting the speaker cords, match their polarity with that of the speaker terminals: blue/red to (+) and black to (–). For CA-DXJ30 For CA-DXJ 21 For CA-DXJ1 1 • Use only speakers with the same speaker impedance as indicated by the speaker terminals on the rear of the System. • The front [...]

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    6 Connecting a USB Mass storage class device You can connect a USB mass storage class device such as a USB flash memory, hard disk drive, multimedia card reader, digital camera, etc. to this System. • You cannot connect a personal computer to the (USB MEMORY) terminal of the System. • When connecting with a USB cable, use the USB 2.0 cable whos[...]

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    7 Display Indication The indications on the display tell you a lot of things while you are operating the System. Before operating the System, be familiar with when and how the indicator illuminates on the display. 1 Source signal indicators • DTS: lights when DTS signals are detected. • DIGITAL: lights when Dolby Digital signals are detected. 2[...]

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    8 Daily Operations —Playback ¥ Turn on the power. The STANDBY lamp on the main unit goes off. • Without pressing AUDIO, the System also turns on by pressing one of the source selecting buttons in the next step. ø Select the source. Playback automatically starts if the selected source is ready to start playback. • To listen to the sound of t[...]

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    9 Adjusting the Volume The volume level can be adjusted in 32 steps (VOLUME MIN, VOLUME 1 – VOLUME 30, and VOLUME MAX). To drop the volume in a moment Listening to the Radio To select the AM tuner interval spacing Some countries space AM stations 9 kHz apart, and other countries use 10 kHz spacing. 1 Select “TUNER AM,” then turn off (standby)[...]

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    10 4 Store the station. To tune in to a preset station 1 Select the band (FM or AM). 2 Select the preset number for the station you stored. Playing Back a Disc/USB Mass Storage Class Device • • For playback of AV files, see also “Operations Using the Control Screen” on page 27. To insert discs • When using an 8 cm disc, place it on the in[...]

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    11 To select a disc To select a title/group While playing... • To select a number, see “How to select a number” on page 8. To select a chapter/track While playing... • The first time you press 4 , you will go back to the beginning of the current chapter/track. • To select a number, see “How to select a number” on page 8. To locate a p[...]

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    12 7 For SVCD/VCD with PBC While playing a disc with PBC, “PBC” appears on the display instead of the playing time. When disc menu appears on the TV screen, select an item on the menu. Playback of the selected item starts. To cancel PBC, press 7 , then press ¢ . • You can also cancel PBC by pressing 7 , then pressing the number buttons. Play[...]

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    13 Daily Operations —Sound & Other Adjustments Adjusting the Speaker Output Balance You can adjust the speaker output balance. Reinforcing the Bass Sound You can adjust the Active Bass level from level 1 (minimum) to level 4 (maximum). Initial setting: 4 • This function is not available when VARIO BASS is set to “OFF” or headphones are [...]

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    14 Selecting the Sound Modes You can select one of the preset Sound Modes. * Surround elements are added to the SEA elements to create being-there feel in your room. • While one of the Sound Modes is activated, S.MODE indicator lights up. • While one of the Sound Modes with surround effect is activated, “ ” lights up. To cancel the Sound Mo[...]

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    15 Creating 3-Dimensional Sound Field—3D Phonic This function is available only for disc/USB mass storage class device playback. • This function is not available for DivX files. While playing a disc/USB mass storage class device... Presetting Automatic DVD Video Sound Increase Level The DVD Video sound is sometimes recorded at a lower level tha[...]

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    16 3 Adjust the parameter. 4 Repeat steps 2 to 3 to adjust other parameters. To erase the VFP screen, press VFP again. Changing the Display Brightness Setting the Clock Without setting the built-in clock, you cannot use any timers except the Sleep timer. • To exit from the clock setting, press CLOCK/TIMER as required. • To correct a misentry du[...]

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    17 Unique Video Disc/File Operations Selecting the Audio Track For DVD Video/DivX: While playing back a chapter/file containing audio languages, you can select the language to listen to. For DVD Audio (CA-DXJ30 only): While playing back a track containing audio channels, you can select the audio channel to listen to. For DVD-VR/SVCD/VCD: While play[...]

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    18 Selecting the Subtitle Language For DVD Video/DVD Audio/DivX: While playing back a chapter/file containing subtitles in different languages, you can select the subtitle language to display on the TV screen. For DVD-VR: While playing, you can turn the subtitle on or off. For SVCD: While playing, the SUB TITLE button functions even if no subtitles[...]

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    19 Playing Back Bonus Group (CA-DXJ30 only) For DVD Audio only: Some DVD Audio discs have a special group called “bonus group” whose contents are not open to the public. • To play back a bonus group, you have to enter the specific “key number” (a kind of password) for the bonus group. The way of getting the key number depends on the disc.[...]

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    20 Advanced Playback Operations Programming the Playing Order —Program Play You can arrange the playing order of the chapters/tracks/ files (up to 99) before you start playback. • Program Play cannot be used for files in a USB mass storage class device, Video files/JPEG files on a disc and DVD-VR. 1 Before starting playback, activate Program Pl[...]

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    21 * Resume does not work for Program Play. To check the programmed contents Before or after playback... To modify the program Before or after playback... To exit from Program Play Before or after playback... Playing at Random—Random Play You can play the contents of all the loaded discs at random. • Random Play cannot be used for files in a US[...]

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    22 Playing Repeatedly—Repeat Play You can repeat playback. • You can also select the repeat mode using the on-screen bar (See page 25. Not applicable for AV files and JPEG file.) • For Video file/JPEG file and DVD-VR, see page 28. • The indicator(s) lights on the display as follows to indicate the current repeat mode. Repeat Play • For DV[...]

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    23 On-Screen Operations On-screen Bar Information You can check the playback information and use some functions through the on-screen bar. (Not applicable for Audio files and JPEG files.) On-screen bars REPEA T SHIFT PG PL ON SCREEN ZOOM D VD/CD USB MEMORY ENTER/SET ,, , , Remote control Number buttons DVD Video DVD Audio (CA-DXJ30 only) DVD-VR SVC[...]

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    24 O perations Using the On-screen Bar Basic operation procedures through the on-screen bar are as follows: Ex.: Selecting a subtitle (French) for DVD Video: While a disc is selected as the source... 1 Display the on-screen bar with the pull-down menu. * This does not appear for Video files. 2 Select (highlight) the item you want. 3 Display the pop[...]

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    25 To change the time information You can change the time information in the on-screen bar and the display window on the main unit. 1 Display the on-screen bar with the pull-down menu. 2 Make sure is selected (highlighted). 3 Change the time indication. * Not applicable for DVD-VR. Repeat Play • For Audio files, see also page 22. • For Video fi[...]

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    26 6 Select the end point (B). To cancel A-B Repeat, repeat steps 1 to 3 , and select “OFF” in step 4 . Time Search You can move to a particular point by specifying the elapsed playing time from the beginning. 1 While playing a disc (without PBC for SVCD/VCD), display the on-screen bar with the pull-down menu. • All discs except DVD: Time Sea[...]

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    27 Operations Using the Control Screen For DVD-VR, JPEG file and AV files: You can search for and play the desired items through the control screen. Control screen for DVD-VR The control screen is superimposed on the TV screen when you call up Original Program (PG) or Play List (PL) screens. To select playback type * The title of the original progr[...]

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    28 To start playback • Once you start viewing a JPEG file or Video file, the control screen disappears. • To cancel slide-show for JPEG file, and display the current still picture, press 8 . To stop playback To repeat chapter/program/play list for DVD-VR While playing or before starting playback... * Not available before starting playback. To r[...]

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    29 Recording Operations Recording onto a Tape You can use type I tapes for recording. • To play a tape, see page 12. 1 Insert a recordable cassette into deck B. 2 Check the tape running direction and Reverse Mode settings on the display. To change the direction Change the Reverse Mode if necessary 3 Start playing the source—“TUNER FM,” “T[...]

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    30 4 Start recording. To stop recording Dubbing Tapes You can record a tape from deck A to deck B. 1 Change the source to “TAPE.” 2 Insert the source cassette in deck A, and a recordable cassette in deck B. 3 Check the tape running direction on the display. See step 2 of “Recording onto a Tape” on page 29. 4 Start dubbing. • When either t[...]

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    31 Enjoying Karaoke Singing Along (Karaoke) You can enjoy singing along (Karaoke) by using one or two microphones. • By pressing REC START/STOP, you can record your singing-along. 1 Turn MIC LEVEL to “0”. 2 Connect the microphone(s) (not supplied) to the MIC 1 and/or MIC 2 jack. Mic Mixing will be automatically activated. 3 Start playing a so[...]

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    32 Adjusting the Sound Track for Karaoke You can adjust the sound track for Karaoke. For stereo (2-channel) source: By selecting VOCAL MASK, you can reduce the lead vocal—Vocal Masking. For Karaoke disc: By selecting L CHANNEL or R CHANNEL, you can select the audio channel to play. While Mic Mixing is activated... To return to normal playback, se[...]

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    33 Changing the Karaoke Setting You can change five settings for Karaoke. • To escape from Karaoke setting, wait for several seconds after the setting is done. To apply an echo to your voice 1 * Appears only when “DVD/CD” or “USB” is selected as the source with Mic Mixing activated. 2 Adjust the echo level. • As the number increases, ec[...]

  • Page 89

    34 To change the mic volume 1 * Appears only when “DVD/CD” or “USB” is selected as the source with Mic Mixing activated. 2 Select the volume level. • The mic volume level can be adjusted in 16 steps (MICVOL 0 – 15). Reserving Karaoke Songs —Karaoke Program Play You can determine the playback order of the titles, chapters, tracks or fi[...]

  • Page 90

    35 Timer Operations Setting the Timer Using Daily Timer, you can wake up with your favorite song. On the other hand, with Recording Timer, you can make a tape of a radio broadcast automatically. • You cannot activate Daily Timer and Recording Timer at the same time. (Activating either timer deactivates the other timer.) • To correct a misentry [...]

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    36 3 Turn off the System (on standby) if you have set the timer with the System turned on. To turn off the Timer after the setting is done You can turn off the timer after it has been set. • Since Daily Timer works at the same time everyday, you may need to cancel it on some particular days. 1 Select the timer (REC TIMER or DAILYTIMER) you want t[...]

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    37 Setup Menu Operations Basic Procedure You can change the setting of the System. • The setup menu can be used only when “DVD/CD” or “USB” is selected as the source. 1 Press SET UP while playback is stopped. 2 Press ( or ) to select the menu. 3 Press ( or ) to select the item. 4 Press ENTER/SET. 5 Press ( or ) to select the options, then[...]

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    38 AUDIO menu Item Contents DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT Set this item correctly when using the OPTICAL DIGITAL OUTPUT terminal on the rear. PCM ONLY: When connecting to audio equipment which is compatible with only linear PCM signals. DOLBY DIGITAL/PCM: When connecting to a Dolby Digital decoder or an amplifier with built-in Dolby Digital decoder. STREAM/[...]

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    39 Operating the TV You can operate JVC’s TV using the remote control supplied for this System. SHIFT TV VOL +,– TV/VIDEO TV CH +,– TV Remote control To turn on or off the TV : To select the input mode (either TV or VIDEO): To adjust TV volume: To select the TV channel: (while holding...) (while holding...) (while holding...) TV_op.fm Page 39[...]

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    40 Additional Information Learning More about This System Connections (see pages 3 to 6) Changing the Color System and Scanning Mode: • If you play back an NTSC disc/file with the color system set to “PAL (PROG*),” the disc/file will be reproduced using “PAL 60” format; however, if the TV does not support this format, the screen may not d[...]

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    41 • For JPEG playback... – This System can play back JPEG files with the extension code <.jpg> or <.jpeg> (regardless of the letter case— upper/lower). – It is recommended that you record a file at 640 x 480 resolution. (If a file has been recorded at a resolution of more than 640 x 480, it will take a long time to be shown.) ?[...]

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    42 On-Screen Operations (see pages 23 to 28) Operations Using the On-screen Bar: • A-B Repeat is possible only within the same title or within the same track. Recording Operations (see pages 29 to 30) General: • You cannot change the source during recording. • There is leader tape which cannot be recorded onto at the start and the end of cass[...]

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    43 Timer Operations (see pages 35 to 36) Setting the Timer: • If you do not specify the preset station or track number correctly while setting a timer, the currently selected station or the first track will be played when timer is activated. • When you unplug the AC power cord or if a power failure occurs, the timer will be canceled. You need t[...]

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    44 Troubleshooting If you are having a problem with your System, check this list for a possible solution before calling for service. General: Adjustments or settings are suddenly canceled before you finish. ] There is a time limit. Repeat procedure again. Operations are disabled. ] The built-in microprocessor may malfunction due to external electri[...]

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    45 OPTICAL DIGITAL OUTPUT Signals * While playing some DVDs, digital signals may be emitted at 20 bits or 24 bits (at their original bit rate) through the OPTICAL DIGITAL OUTPUT terminal if the discs are not copy-protected. DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT Output Signals Playback disc/file STREAM/PCM DOLBY DIGITAL/PCM PCM ONLY DVD Video with 48 kHz, 16/20/24 b[...]

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    46 Language Code List AA Afar FA Persian KM Cambodian OC Occitan SV Swedish AB Abkhazian FI Finnish KN Kannada OM (Afan) Oromo SW Swahili AF Afrikaans FJ Fiji KO Korean (KOR) OR Oriya TA Tamil AM Ameharic FO Faroese KS Kashmiri PA Panjabi TE Telugu AR Arabic FY Frisian KU Kurdish PS Pashto, Pushto TG Tajik AS Assamese GA Irish KY Kirghiz PT Portugu[...]

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    47 Specifications Amplifier section Output Power: FRONT SPEAKERS: (for CA-DXJ30)100 W per channel, min. RMS, driven into 6 Ω at 1 kHz with no more than 10% total harmonic distortion. (for CA-DXJ21)120 W per channel, min. RMS, driven into 6 Ω at 1 kHz with no more than 10% total harmonic distortion. (for CA-DXJ11)125 W per channel, min. RMS, dri[...]

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    48 Parts Index Remote control Main unit Button Page Button Page AUDIO a 8, 36 MIC MIX 6 31, 34 TV s 39 MENU/PL j 11, 27 7 7 7 7 w 10, 12, 21 ON SCREEN k 24 – 26 ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ , 1 1 1 1 c 9, 11, 12, 19 NTSC/PAL (DX-J10/20) b 6 ¢ ¢ ¢ ¢ , 4 4 4 4 r 11, 21 8 8 8 8 e 10, 19, 21 PAGE (CA-DXJ30) i 18 z 18 PREV., NEXT r 12 , , , , ENTER/SET 8 6, 11, 14[...]

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    0108WMKMDCJMM EN © 2008 Victor Company of Japan, Limited Mains (AC) Line Instruction (not applicable for Europe, U.S.A., Canada, and U.K.) CAUTION for mains (AC) line BEFORE PLUGGING IN, do check that your mains (AC) line voltage corresponds with the position of the voltage selector switch provided on the outside of this equipment and, if differen[...]

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    COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM INSTRUCTIONS GVT0244-008B [J,C] SUPER VIDEO For Customer Use: Enter below the Model No . and Ser ial No . which are located either on the rear , bottom or side of the cabinet. Retain this information f or future reference. Model No . Ser ial No . DX-J21 —Consists of CA-DXJ21, SP-DXJ21F, and SP-DXJ21W DXJ_Cover[J_C].fm Pag[...]

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    G-1 W ARNING: T O PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARDS, DO NO T EXPOSE THIS APP ARA TUS T O RAIN OR MOISTURE. A VERTISSEMENT : POUR PRÉVENIR LES RISQUES D’INCENDIE OU DE CHOCS ÉLECTRIQUES, NE P AS EXPOSER CE APP AREIL À LA PLUIE OU À L ’HUMIDITÉ. For U .S.A. Caution: Changes or modi fi cations not expressly approv ed by party responsible for com[...]

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    G-2 CA UTION T o reduce the risk of electrical shocks, fi re, etc.: 1. Do not remove scre ws, covers or cabinet. 2. Do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. A TTENTION A fi n d’éviter tout risque d’électrocution, d’incendie, etc.: 1. Ne pas enlever les vis ni les panneaux et ne pas ouvrir le coffret de l’appareil. 2. Ne pas exp[...]

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    G-3 CA UTION! T o av oid personal injury or accidentally dropping the unit, hav e two persons unpack, carry , and install the unit. A TTENTION! Pour éviter toute blessure personnelle ou toute chute accidentelle de l’appareil, celui-ci doit être déballé, transporté et installé par deux personnes. 23.2 kg/52 lbs CA UTION Battery shall not be [...]

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    G-4 Caution: Proper V entilation T o av oid risk of electric shock and fi re, and to prev ent damage, locate the apparatus as follows: 1. Front:No obstructions and open spacing. 2. Sides/T op/Back:No obstructions should be placed in the areas shown by the dimensions belo w . 3. Bottom:Place on the level surf ace. Maintain an adequate air path for [...]

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    1 Playable Disc/File Types The “ √ ” in the list below shows available disc/file types. *1 Recorded with “ISO 9660” format. *2 Recorded with “UDF-Bridge” format. *3 Not applicable for +R/+RW. In addition to the above discs/files, this System can play back audio data recorded on CD-Extra and DVD/CD Text. • The following discs cannot [...]

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    2 Precautions Installation • Install the System in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent internal heat build-up in the System. • Install in a place which is level, dry and neither too hot nor too cold—between 5°C and 35°C (41˚F and 95˚F) . • Leave sufficient distance between the System and the TV. • Keep the speakers away fr[...]

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    3 Connections • Connect VIDEO OUT directly to the video input of your TV. Connecting VIDEO OUT to a TV via a VCR may interfere with your viewing when playing back a copy- protected source. Connecting VIDEO OUT to an integrated TV/VCR system may interfere with your viewing. Do not connect the AC power cord until all other connections have been mad[...]

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    4 ~ TV/monitor • Connect the VIDEO jack or S-VIDEO jack; whichever you want to use. – You can get better picture quality by connecting with S video cord. Ÿ Digital audio component • Set “DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT” in the “AUDIO” menu correctly according to the connected digital audio equipment (see page 38). • The digital signal through[...]

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    5 ⁄ Auxiliary equipment @ Speakers and the subwoofer To connect the speaker cords • When connecting the speaker cords, match their polarity with that of the speaker terminals: blue/red to (+) and black to (–). • Use only speakers with the same speaker impedance as indicated by the speaker terminals on the rear of the System. • The main sp[...]

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    6 Connecting a USB Mass storage class device You can connect a USB mass storage class device such as a USB flash memory, hard disk drive, multimedia card reader, digital camera, etc. to this System. • You cannot connect a personal computer to the (USB MEMORY) terminal of the System. • When connecting with a USB cable, use the USB 2.0 cable whos[...]

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    7 Display Indication The indications on the display tell you a lot of things while you are operating the System. Before operating the System, be familiar with when and how the indicator illuminates on the display. 1 Source signal indicators • DTS: lights when DTS signals are detected. • DIGITAL: lights when Dolby Digital signals are detected. 2[...]

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    8 Daily Operations —Playback ¥ Turn on the power. The STANDBY lamp on the main unit goes off. • Without pressing AUDIO, the System also turns on by pressing one of the source selecting buttons in the next step. ø Select the source. Playback automatically starts if the selected source is ready to start playback. • To listen to the sound of t[...]

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    9 Adjusting the Volume The volume level can be adjusted in 32 steps (VOLUME MIN, VOLUME 1 – VOLUME 30, and VOLUME MAX). To drop the volume in a moment Listening to the Radio To select the band (FM/AM) To tune in to a station While FM or AM is selected... Frequency starts changing on the display. When a station (frequency) with sufficient signal s[...]

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    10 Playing Back a Disc/USB Mass Storage Class Device • • For playback of AV files, see also “Operations Using the Control Screen” on page 27. To insert discs • When using an 8 cm (3-3/16 inches) disc, place it on the inner circle of the disc tray. To close the disc tray, press the same 0 button again. • If you press # for the same tray,[...]

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    11 To select a disc To select a title/group While playing... • To select a number, see “How to select a number” on page 8. To select a chapter/track While playing... • The first time you press 4 , you will go back to the beginning of the current chapter/track. • To select a number, see “How to select a number” on page 8. To locate a p[...]

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    12 7 For SVCD/VCD with PBC While playing a disc with PBC, “PBC” appears on the display instead of the playing time. When disc menu appears on the TV screen, select an item on the menu. Playback of the selected item starts. To cancel PBC, press 7 , then press ¢ . • You can also cancel PBC by pressing 7 , then pressing the number buttons. Play[...]

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    13 Daily Operations —Sound & Other Adjustments Adjusting the Speaker Output Balance You can adjust the speaker output balance. Reinforcing the Bass Sound You can adjust the Active Bass level from level 1 (minimum) to level 4 (maximum). Initial setting: 4 • This function is not available when VARIO BASS is set to “OFF” or headphones are [...]

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    14 Selecting the Sound Modes You can select one of the preset Sound Modes. * Surround elements are added to the SEA elements to create being-there feel in your room. • While one of the Sound Modes is activated, S.MODE indicator lights up. • While one of the Sound Modes with surround effect is activated, “ ” lights up. To cancel the Sound Mo[...]

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    15 Creating 3-Dimensional Sound Field—3D Phonic This function is available only for disc/USB mass storage class device playback. While playing a disc/USB mass storage class device... Presetting Automatic DVD Video Sound Increase Level The DVD Video sound is sometimes recorded at a lower level than other discs and sources. You can set the increase[...]

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    16 To adjust the picture tone 1 Select “USER1” or “USER2.” • Follow steps 1 and 2 on page 15. 2 Select a parameter you want to adjust. 3 Adjust the parameter. 4 Repeat steps 2 to 3 to adjust other parameters. To erase the VFP screen, press VFP again. Changing the Display Brightness Setting the Clock Without setting the built-in clock, you[...]

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    17 Unique Video Disc/File Operations Selecting the Audio Track For DVD Video: While playing back a chapter containing audio languages, you can select the language to listen to. For DVD-VR/SVCD/VCD: While playing back a chapter/ track, you can select the audio channel to play. • You can also select the audio track using the on-screen bar (see page[...]

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    18 Selecting the Subtitle Language For DVD Video: While playing back a chapter containing subtitles in different languages, you can select the subtitle language to display on the TV screen. For DVD-VR: While playing, you can turn the subtitle on or off. For SVCD: While playing, the SUB TITLE button functions even if no subtitles are recorded on the[...]

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    19 Special Picture Playback Pause playback While playing... To resume normal playback, press DVD/CD 3 or USB MEMORY 3 . Frame-by-frame playback • This function is not available for ASF file. 1 While playing... 2 Advance the still picture frame by frame. To resume normal playback, press DVD/CD 3 or USB MEMORY 3 . Slow-motion playback • This func[...]

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    20 Advanced Playback Operations Programming the Playing Order —Program Play You can arrange the playing order of the chapters/tracks/ files (up to 99) before you start playback. • Program Play cannot be used for files in a USB mass storage class device, Video files/JPEG files on a disc and DVD-VR. 1 Before starting playback, activate Program Pl[...]

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    21 * Resume does not work for Program Play. To check the programmed contents Before or after playback... To modify the program Before or after playback... To exit from Program Play Before or after playback... Playing at Random—Random Play You can play the contents of all the loaded discs at random. • Random Play cannot be used for files in a US[...]

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    22 Playing Repeatedly—Repeat Play You can repeat playback. • You can also select the repeat mode using the on-screen bar (except when playing back AV files or JPEG files). For on- screen operations, see page 25. • For Video file/JPEG file and DVD-VR, see page 28. • The indicator(s) lights on the display as follows to indicate the current re[...]

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    23 On-Screen Operations On-screen Bar Information You can check the playback information and use some functions through the on-screen bar (except when playing back Audio files or JPEG files). On-screen bars REPEA T SHIFT PG PL ON SCREEN ZOOM D VD/CD USB MEMORY ENTER/SET ,, , , Remote control Number buttons DVD Video DVD-VR SVCD VCD CD Video file on[...]

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    24 O perations Using the On-screen Bar Basic operation procedures through the on-screen bar are as follows: Ex.: Selecting a subtitle (French) for DVD Video: While a disc is selected as the source... 1 Display the on-screen bar with the pull-down menu. * This does not appear for Video files. 2 Select (highlight) the item you want. 3 Display the pop[...]

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    25 To change the time information You can change the time information in the on-screen bar and the display window on the main unit. 1 Display the on-screen bar with the pull-down menu. 2 Make sure is selected (highlighted). 3 Change the time indication. * Not selectable for DVD-VR. Repeat Play • For Audio files, see also page 22. • For Video fi[...]

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    26 6 Select the end point (B). To cancel A-B Repeat, repeat steps 1 to 3 , and select “OFF” in step 4 . Time Search You can move to a particular point by specifying the elapsed playing time from the beginning. 1 While playing a disc (without PBC for SVCD/VCD), display the on-screen bar with the pull-down menu. • All discs except DVD: Time Sea[...]

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    27 Operations Using the Control Screen For DVD-VR, JPEG file and AV files: You can search for and play the desired items through the control screen. Control screen for DVD-VR The control screen is superimposed on the TV screen when you call up Original Program (PG) or Play List (PL) screens. To select playback type * The title of the original progr[...]

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    28 To start playback • Once you start viewing a JPEG file or Video file, the control screen disappears. • To cancel slide-show for JPEG file, and display the current still picture, press 8 . To stop playback To repeat chapter/program/play list for DVD-VR While playing or before starting playback... * Not available before starting playback. To r[...]

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    29 Recording Operations Recording onto a Tape You can use type I tapes for recording. • To play a tape, see page 12. 1 Insert a recordable cassette into deck B. 2 Check the tape running direction and Reverse Mode settings on the display. To change the direction Change the Reverse Mode if necessary 3 Start playing the source—“TUNER FM,” “T[...]

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    30 4 Start recording. To stop recording Dubbing Tapes You can record a tape from deck A to deck B. 1 Change the source to “TAPE.” 2 Insert the source cassette in deck A, and a recordable cassette in deck B. 3 Check the tape running direction on the display. See step 2 of “Recording onto a Tape” on page 29. 4 Start dubbing. • When either t[...]

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    31 Enjoying Karaoke Singing Along (Karaoke) You can enjoy singing along (Karaoke) by using one or two microphones. • By pressing REC START/STOP, you can record your singing-along. 1 Turn MIC LEVEL to “0”. 2 Connect the microphone(s) (not supplied) to the MIC 1 and/or MIC 2 jack. Mic Mixing will be automatically activated. 3 Start playing a so[...]

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    32 Adjusting the Sound Track for Karaoke You can adjust the sound track for Karaoke. For stereo (2-channel) source: By selecting VOCAL MASK, you can reduce the lead vocal—Vocal Masking. For Karaoke disc: By selecting L CHANNEL or R CHANNEL, you can select the audio channel to play. While Mic Mixing is activated... To return to normal playback, se[...]

  • Page 142

    33 Changing the Karaoke Setting You can change five settings for Karaoke. • To escape from Karaoke setting, wait for several seconds after the setting is done. To apply an echo to your voice 1 * Appears only when “DVD/CD” or “USB” is selected as the source with Mic Mixing activated. 2 Adjust the echo level. • As the number increases, ec[...]

  • Page 143

    34 To change the mic volume 1 * Appears only when “DVD/CD” or “USB” is selected as the source with Mic Mixing activated. 2 Select the volume level. • The mic volume level can be adjusted in 16 steps (MICVOL 0 – 15). Reserving Karaoke Songs —Karaoke Program Play You can determine the playback order of the titles, chapters, tracks or fi[...]

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    35 Timer Operations Setting the Timer Using Daily Timer, you can wake up with your favorite song. On the other hand, with Recording Timer, you can make a tape of a radio broadcast automatically. • You cannot activate Daily Timer and Recording Timer at the same time. (Activating either timer deactivates the other timer.) • To correct a misentry [...]

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    36 3 Turn off the System (on standby) if you have set the timer with the System turned on. To turn off the Timer after the setting is done You can turn off the timer after it has been set. • Since Daily Timer works at the same time everyday, you may need to cancel it on some particular days. 1 Select the timer (REC TIMER or DAILYTIMER) you want t[...]

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    37 Setup Menu Operations Basic Procedure You can change the setting of the System. • The setup menu can be used only when “DVD/CD” or “USB” is selected as the source. 1 Press SET UP while playback is stopped. 2 Press ( or ) to select the menu. 3 Press ( or ) to select the item. 4 Press ENTER/SET. 5 Press ( or ) to select the options, then[...]

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    38 AUDIO menu Item Contents DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT Set this item correctly when using the OPTICAL DIGITAL OUTPUT terminal on the rear. PCM ONLY: When connecting to audio equipment which is compatible with only linear PCM signals. DOLBY DIGITAL/PCM: When connecting to a Dolby Digital decoder or an amplifier with built-in Dolby Digital decoder. STREAM/[...]

  • Page 148

    39 Operating the TV You can operate JVC’s TV using the remote control supplied for this System. SHIFT TV VOL +,– TV/VIDEO TV CH +,– TV Remote control To turn on or off the TV : To select the input mode (either TV or VIDEO): To adjust TV volume: To select the TV channel: (while holding...) (while holding...) (while holding...) DX-J21[J].book P[...]

  • Page 149

    40 Additional Information Learning More about This System Connections (see pages 3 to 6) Changing the Color System: • If you play back an NTSC disc/file with the color system set to “PAL,” the disc/file will be reproduced using “PAL 60” format; however, if the TV does not support this format, the screen may not display properly. • If yo[...]

  • Page 150

    41 • For JPEG playback... – This System can play back JPEG files with the extension code <.jpg> or <.jpeg> (regardless of the letter case— upper/lower). – It is recommended that you record a file at 640 x 480 resolution. (If a file has been recorded at a resolution of more than 640 x 480, it will take a long time to be shown.) ?[...]

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    42 On-Screen Operations (see pages 23 to 28) Operations Using the On-screen Bar: • A-B Repeat is possible only within the same title or within the same track. Recording Operations (see pages 29 to 30) General: • You cannot change the source during recording. • There is leader tape which cannot be recorded onto at the start and the end of cass[...]

  • Page 152

    43 Timer Operations (see pages 35 to 36) Setting the Timer: • If you do not specify the preset station or track number correctly while setting a timer, the currently selected station or the first track will be played when timer is activated. • When you unplug the AC power cord or if a power failure occurs, the timer will be canceled. You need t[...]

  • Page 153

    44 Troubleshooting If you are having a problem with your System, check this list for a possible solution before calling for service. General: Adjustments or settings are suddenly canceled before you finish. ] There is a time limit. Repeat procedure again. Operations are disabled. ] The built-in microprocessor may malfunction due to external electri[...]

  • Page 154

    45 OPTICAL DIGITAL OUTPUT Signals * While playing some DVDs, digital signals may be emitted at 20 bits or 24 bits (at their original bit rate) through the OPTICAL DIGITAL OUTPUT terminal if the discs are not copy-protected. DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT Output Signals Playback disc/file STREAM/PCM DOLBY DIGITAL/PCM PCM ONLY DVD Video with 48 kHz, 16/20/24 b[...]

  • Page 155

    46 Language Code List AA Afar FA Persian KM Cambodian OC Occitan SV Swedish AB Abkhazian FI Finnish KN Kannada OM (Afan) Oromo SW Swahili AF Afrikaans FJ Fiji KO Korean (KOR) OR Oriya TA Tamil AM Ameharic FO Faroese KS Kashmiri PA Panjabi TE Telugu AR Arabic FY Frisian KU Kurdish PS Pashto, Pushto TG Tajik AS Assamese GA Irish KY Kirghiz PT Portugu[...]

  • Page 156

    47 Specifications Amplifier section—CA-DXJ21 Output Power: MAIN SPEAKERS: 105 W per channel, min. RMS, driven into 6 Ω at 1 kHz with no more than 10% total harmonic distortion. SUBWOOFER: 105 W, min. RMS, driven into 6 Ω at 63 Hz with no more than 10% total harmonic distortion. Digital output: OPTICAL DIGITAL OUTPUT: –21 dBm to –15 dBm (6[...]

  • Page 157

    48 Parts Index Remote control Main unit Button Page Button Page AUDIO a 8, 36 KARAOKE SETTING + , – 8 33, 34 TV s 39 7 7 7 7 w 10, 12, 21, 28, 32 MIC MIX 6 31, 34 ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ , 1 1 1 1 c 9, 11, 12 MENU/PL j 11, 27 ¢ ¢ ¢ ¢ , 4 4 4 4 r 11, 21 ON SCREEN k 24 – 26 8 8 8 8 e 10, 19, 21 NTSC/PAL b 6 z 18 PREV., NEXT r 12 , , , , ENTER/SET 8 6, 9,[...]

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    Do not attempt to service the product yourself[...]

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