JVC CA-DXU8 manual

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    COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM INSTRUCTIONS GVT0210-001A [US, UN, UG, UX, A, UW] SUPER VIDEO CA-DXU10 CA-DXU8 CA-DXU10 CA-DXU8 DX-U10_8[U]c&s.book Page 1 Friday, March 2, 2007 11:22 AM[...]

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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. • This System can also play b[...]

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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 of— Composite video ] S-video ] Component video. Ÿ Digital audio component • Set “DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT” in the[...]

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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/green/white to (+) and black to (–). For CA-DXU10 For CA-DX U8 • Use only speakers with the same speaker impedance as indicated by the speaker terminals on the rear of the System. • The front and c[...]

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    6 ¤ Voltage selector (not applicable for Australian models) # 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 computer to t[...]

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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 Audio signal indicators • L/R/C/LS/RS/LFE: lights to indicate the incoming audio channel signals. •: lights to indicate the speake[...]

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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 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 39). • This 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 of 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 Mode 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), “TAPE” and “AUX”: Initial setting: ALL CH ST • For “TUNER AM” and “TUNER FM”: Initial setting: ALL CH ST • While Surround Mode is activated, [...]

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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 * Excluding the KARAOKE SCORING lamp and VARIO BASS lamp [...]

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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, SUB TITLE button functions even if no subtitles are[...]

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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 23. 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 file and JPEG file.) On-screen bars 123 456 789 10 0 10 D VD/CD 3 REPEA T ZOOM ENTER/SET ON SCREEN PL PG ,,, , A UDIO TV USB MEMOR Y 3 AUDIO TV Remote control Number buttons DVD Video D[...]

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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 disc except DVD: Time Sear[...]

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    27 Operations Using the Control Screen For DVD-VR, AV files and JPEG 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 prog[...]

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    28 To start playback • Once you start viewing a JPEG file or Video file, the control screen disappears. To stop playback To repeat chapter/program/play list for DVD-VR While playing or before starting playback... * Not available before starting playback. To repeat slide-show for JPEG file While playing or before starting playback... • When repe[...]

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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 and Reverse Mode settings on the display. See step 2 of “Recording onto a Tape” on page 29. 4 Start [...]

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

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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 R CHANNEL or L 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 After the song ends, playback stops and the score board appears on the TV screen with fanfare. • When you press 8 , Karaoke Scoring is canceled. When playback starts again, Karaoke Scoring restarts. • If you do not sing for about 2 minutes after Karaoke Scoring starts, Karaoke Scoring is canceled. If you sing a song too quietly for the Syste[...]

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    34 To change the scoring level You can change the scoring level of Karaoke Scoring. • This function is available only for disc/USB mass storage class device playback. 1 Select “DVD/CD” or “USB” as the source. 2 Connect the microphone(s) (not supplied) to the MIC1 and/or MIC2 jack. Mic Mixing will be automatically activated. • If a micro[...]

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    35 Reserving Karaoke Songs —Karaoke Program Play You can determine the playback order of the titles, chapters, tracks or files on the disc player. You can program up to 12 steps. • This function is not available for files in a USB mass storage class device. 1 Select “DVD/CD” as the source. 2 Turn the MIC LEVEL to “0”. 3 Connect the micr[...]

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    36 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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    37 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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    38 Setup Menu Operations Basic Procedure You can change the settings 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 3 ( or 2 ) to select the menu. 3 Press ∞ ( or 5 ) to select the item. 4 Press ENTER/SET. 5 Press ∞ ( or 5 ) to select [...]

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    39 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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    40 Operating the TV Operating the TV You can operate JVC’s or other manufacturers’ TV using the remote control supplied for this System. 1 Slide the AUDIO/TV selector to “TV.” 2 Press and hold until the following steps are completed. 3 4 Enter the 2-digit manufacturer’s code number. 5 Release TV. To operate the TV 123 456 789 10 0 10 TV T[...]

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    41 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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    42 – 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.) – This System can play only baseline JPEG files*. Progressive JPEG files* or lossless JPEG files* cannot be played. * Baseline JPEG format: Used for digital cameras, w[...]

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    43 • The programmed contents will remain until you erase it. • While the PROGRAM indicator is on, you cannot change the disc to play. (DISC 1 – DISC 5 on the remote control and 3 on the main unit do not work.) 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[...]

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    44 Timer Operations (see pages 36 to 37) 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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    45 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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    46 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. Language Code List DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT Output Signals Playback disc/file STREAM/PCM DOLBY DIGITAL/PCM PCM ONLY DVD Video with[...]

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    47 Specifications Amplifier section Output Power: FRONT SPEAKERS: 150 W per channel, min. RMS, driven into 4 Ω at 1 kHz with no more than 10% total harmonic distortion. CENTER SPEAKER: CA-DXU10: 140 W per channel, min. RMS, driven into 6 Ω at 1 kHz with no more than 10% total harmonic distortion. CA-DXU8: 50 W per channel, min. RMS, driven into[...]

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    48 Parts Index Remote control Main unit Button Page Button Page AUDIO l 8, 37 MENU/PL P 11, 27 TV / 40 MIC MIX j 31 7 7 7 7 7 10, 12, 19, 21, 28, 32 MIC VOL +, – D 31, 33, 34 ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ . 9, 11, 12, 19, 22, 25 ON SCREEN W 24 PAGE i 18 1 1 1 1 , 9, 11, 12, 19 REPEAT Y 22, 28 4 4 4 4 , PREV 9 9-12, 21, 32 REPEAT A-B U 22 ¢ ¢ ¢ ¢ , NEXT p 9-12,[...]

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    0407JSKMDCJMM EN © 2007 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 GVT0209-001A [US, UN, UG, UX, A, UW] SUPER VIDEO CA-DXU6 CA-DXU6 DX-U6[U]c&s.book Page 1 Friday, March 2, 2007 12:42 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. • This System can also play b[...]

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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 of— Composite video ] S-video ] Component video. Ÿ Digital audio component • Set “DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT” in the[...]

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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/white 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 supplied speakers and subwoofer are magneti[...]

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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 computer to the (USB memory) terminal of the System. Preparing the Remote Control If the range or effectiveness of the remote [...]

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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 Disc indicators •1 – 5: lights to indicate the current disc tray. •: lights when a disc is detected on the disc tray; rotates du[...]

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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 subwoofer level from level 1 (minimum) to level 4 (maximum). Initial setting: 4 • This function is not available when the headphones are plugged in. Applying an Optimal [...]

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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 feeling 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, indicator lights up. To cancel the So[...]

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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 file. 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 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 * Excluding the KARAOKE SCORING lamp and VARIO BASS lamp [...]

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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, SUB TITLE button functions even if no subtitles are[...]

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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 23. 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 file and JPEG file.) On-screen bars 123 456 789 10 0 10 D VD/CD 3 REPEA T ZOOM ENTER/SET ON SCREEN PL PG ,,, , A UDIO TV USB MEMOR Y 3 AUDIO TV Remote control Number buttons DVD Video D[...]

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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 disc except DVD: Time Sear[...]

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    27 Operations Using the Control Screen For DVD-VR, AV files and JPEG 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 prog[...]

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    28 To start playback • Once you start viewing a JPEG file or Video file, the control screen disappears. To stop playback To repeat chapter/program/play list for DVD-VR While playing or before starting playback... * Not available before starting playback. To repeat slide-show for JPEG file While playing or before starting playback... • When repe[...]

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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 and Reverse Mode settings on the display. See step 2 of “Recording onto a Tape” on page 29. 4 Start [...]

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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 MIC1 and/or MIC2 jack. Mic Mixing will be automatically activated. 3 Start playing a sour[...]

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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 R CHANNEL or L 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 After the song ends, playback stops and the score board appears on the TV screen with fanfare. • When you press 8 , Karaoke Scoring is canceled. When playback starts again, Karaoke Scoring restarts. • If you do not sing for about 2 minutes after Karaoke Scoring starts, Karaoke Scoring is canceled. If you sing a song too quietly for the Syste[...]

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    34 To change the scoring level You can change the scoring level of Karaoke Scoring. • This function is available only for disc/USB mass storage class device playback. 1 Select “DVD/CD” or “USB” as the source. 2 Connect the microphone(s) (not supplied) to the MIC1 and/or MIC2 jack. Mic Mixing will be automatically activated. • If a micro[...]

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    35 Reserving Karaoke Songs —Karaoke Program Play You can determine the playback order of the titles, chapters, tracks or files on the disc player. You can program up to 12 steps. • This function is not available for files in a USB mass storage class device. 1 Select “DVD/CD” as the source. 2 Turn the MIC LEVEL to “0”. 3 Connect the micr[...]

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    36 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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    37 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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    38 Setup Menu Operations Basic Procedure You can change the settings 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 3 ( or 2 ) to select the menu. 3 Press ∞ ( or 5 ) to select the item. 4 Press ENTER/SET. 5 Press ∞ ( or 5 ) to select [...]

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    39 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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    40 Operating the TV Operating the TV You can operate JVC’s or other manufacturers’ TV using the remote control supplied for this System. 1 Slide the AUDIO/TV selector to “TV.” 2 Press and hold until the following steps are completed. 3 4 Enter the 2-digit manufacturer’s code number. 5 Release TV. To operate the TV 123 456 789 10 0 10 TV T[...]

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    41 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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    42 • 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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    43 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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    44 Timer Operations (see pages 36 to 37) 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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    45 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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    46 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. Language Code List DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT Output Signals Playback disc/file STREAM/PCM DOLBY DIGITAL/PCM PCM ONLY DVD Video with[...]

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    47 Specifications Amplifier section Output Power: FRONT SPEAKERS: 150 W per channel, min. RMS, driven into 4 Ω at 1 kHz with no more than 10% total harmonic distortion. SUBWOOFER: 150 W, min. RMS, driven into 4 Ω at 63 Hz with no more than 10% total harmonic distortion. Digital output: OPTICAL DIGITAL OUTPUT: –21 dBm to –15 dBm (660 nm ±30[...]

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    48 Parts Index Remote control Main unit Button Page Button Page AUDIO l 8, 37 KARAOKE SETTING F 33, 34 TV / 40 L/R BALANCE I 13 7 7 7 7 7 10, 12, 19, 21, 28, 32 MENU/PL P 11, 27 MIC MIX j 31 ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ . 9, 11, 12, 19, 22, 25 MIC VOL +, – D 31, 33, 34 1 1 1 1 , 9, 11, 12, 19 ON SCREEN W 24 4 4 4 4 , PREV 9 9-12, 21, 32 PAGE i 18 ¢ ¢ ¢ ¢ , NE[...]

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    0407JSKMDCJMM EN © 2007 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[...]