JVC GVT0244-008A manual

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    COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM INSTRUCTIONS GVT0244-008A [J] SUPER VIDEO For Customer Use: Enter below the Model No . and Serial 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 DX-J21[J].book Page 1 Tu[...]

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    G-1 For U .S.A. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to pro vide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency ener gy and, if [...]

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    G-2 CA UTION To reduce the risk of electrical shocks, fire, etc.: 1. Do not remov e screws, cov ers or cabinet. 2. Do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. A TTENTION Afin d’éviter tout risque d’électrocution, d’incendie, etc.: 1. Ne pas enlev er les vis ni les panneaux et ne pas ouvrir le coffret de l’appareil. 2. Ne pas expos[...]

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    G-3 CA UTION! To 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 [European Union only] [Union eu[...]

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    G-4 Caution: Proper V entilation To av oid risk of electric shock and fire, 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 lev el surface. Maintain an adequate air path for ve[...]

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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[...]

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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[...]

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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 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 v olume: To select the TV channel: (while holding...) (while holding...) (while holding...) DX-J21[J].book [...]

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    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[...]

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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—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[...]

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    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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    0408WMKMDWJMM EN © 2008 Victor Company of Japan, Limited DX-J21 COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM DX-J21[J].book Page 2 Tuesday, April 8, 2008 11:32 AM[...]