JVC HR-XVC14BU manual

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    HR-XVC14BU HR-XVC15SU DVD PLA YER & VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER INSTRUCTIONS LPT1 148-001A For customer use: Enter below the Model No. and Serial No. which are located on the rear of cabinet. Retain this information for future reference. Model No. Serial No.[...]

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    2 This lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within an equilateral trian- gle is intended to alert[...]

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    3 1. Read these instructions. - All these safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. 2. Keep these instructions. - The safety , operating and use instructions should be retained for future reference. 3. Heed all warnings. - All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. 4. F[...]

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    4 Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Moisture Condensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Symbol Used in this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 About the Symbol Display . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Notes on Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 T ypes of Playable Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

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    5 T o ensure proper use of this product, please read this owner ’s manual carefully and retain it for future reference. This manual provides information on the operation and maintenance of your unit. Should the unit require service, contact an authorized service location. Moisture Condensation Never operate the unit immediately after moving it fr[...]

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    6 T ypes of Playable Discs DVD (8 cm / 12 cm disc) Video CD (VCD) (8 cm / 12 cm disc) Audio CD (8 cm / 12 cm disc) In addition, this unit plays DVD± R/RW , CD- R/RW and SVCD, Dual disc that contains audio titles, DivX, and/or JPEG files. This indicates a product feature that is capable of playing DVD-RW discs recorded with V ideo Recording format.[...]

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    7 Introduction The DVD deck is selected. A disc is in the DVD deck. (Lights when a disc is in the DVD deck and Flashes when no disc.) Indicates when the Progressive scan is active. Indicates repeat mode. The unit is in timer recording or a timer recording is programmed (VCR part only). This indicator will flash when the unit is set to standby mode [...]

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    8           a           1 1 / / I (POWER) : Switches unit ON and OFF . * : This button is not available. Z Z (OPEN/CLOSE) : Opens and closes the disc tray . DVD : Select the unit function mode to DVD. VCR : Select the unit function mode to VCR. AUX : Selects the VCR deck’s source (LINE 1[...]

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    9 Introduction a VCR IN LINE 1 (VIDEO/AUDIO (Left/Right)) Connect the audio/video output of an external source (Cable/Satellite box, Audio system, TV/Monitor , VCR, Camcorder). b DVD/VCR OUT (VIDEO/AUDIO (Left/Right)) Connect to a TV with video and audio inputs. c COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE SCAN VIDEO OUT (Y Pb Pr) (DVD EXCLUSIVE OUT) Connect to a TV wi[...]

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    10 Depending on your TV and other equipment there are various ways you can connect the player . Please refer to the manuals of your TV , VCR, stereo system or other devices as necessary for additional connection information. Notes: • The picture and sound of a nearby TV , VCR, or radio may be distorted during playback. Position the units away fro[...]

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    11 Cable/Satellite box Connection to unit T o use Timer-Link Recording, connect the VCR IN LINE 1 jacks on the unit to the audio/video out jacks on your Cable/Satellite box, using the optional audio/video cables. (Refer to page 21 for “T imer-Link Recording”.) Accessory Audio/Video (A/V) Connections to unit Connect the VCR IN LINE 1 or LINE 2 j[...]

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    12 Connection to an Amplifier Y ou can only listen to DVD playback using COAXIAL (X) and AUDIO OUT (A2) connections. The VCR will still be heard through the DVD/VCR AUDIO OUT (A1) jack. Connecting to an amplifier equipped with two channel analog stereo or Dolby Pro Logic II/Pro Logic Connect the Left and Right AUDIO OUT (or DVD/VCR AUDIO OUT) jacks[...]

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    13 Preparation Initial Settings - VCR By using the VCR Setup menu, you can make various adjustments to items such as clock setting, and timer recordings. Y our unit allows remote control adjustment of several features. General Operation 1. Press VCR on the Remote Control. 2. Press SETUP MENU and the MAIN menu will appear . 3. Use v / V to select th[...]

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    14 Displaying Disc Information on-screen Y ou can display various information about the disc loaded on-screen. 1. Press DISPLA Y to show various playback information. The displayed items differ depending on the disc type or playing status. 2. Y ou can select an item by pressing v / V and change or select the setting by pressing b / B . • T itle ([...]

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    15 Preparation LANGUAGE Menu Language Select a language for the Setup menu and on-screen display . Disc Audio / Subtitle / Menu Select the language you prefer for the audio track (disc audio), subtitles, and the disc menu. Original – Refers to the original language in which the disc was recorded. Other – T o select another language, press num- [...]

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    16 AUDIO Each DVD disc has a variety of audio output options. Set the player ’s AUDIO options according to the type of audio system you use. Dolby Digital / DTS / MPEG Bitstream – Select “Bitstream” if you connect this DVD player ’s DIGIT AL OUT jack to an amplifier or other equipment with a Dolby Digital, DTS or MPEG decoder . PCM (for D[...]

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    17 Preparation Remote Control Function Remote Control A/B/C Code Switching The remote control is capable of controlling three JVC video units independently . Each of the units can respond to one of three codes (A, B or C). The remote control is preset to send C code signals because your unit is initially set to respond to C code signals. Y ou can e[...]

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    18 This chapter describes how to operate the VCR and DVD. VCR T ape Playback Press the VCR button to select the device to be oper- ated. Basic Instructions 1. T urn on the TV . 2. Direct VIDEO/AUDIO connection is made between the unit and the TV , set the TV’s source selector to VIDEO. 3. Insert a pre-recorded video cassette. The indicator lights[...]

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    19 Operation CM SKIP (Commercial Skip) This feature is useful for skipping commercials or short program segments. 1. Press in playback mode. The unit performs a fast forward picture search through 30 seconds of recording. 2. Press again to extend the search time by an addition 30 seconds. The maximum search time is 3 minutes. 3. When the search is [...]

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    20 Manual Timer Programming 1. Press SETUP MENU and the main menu appears. 2. Use v / V to choose the PROGRAM option and press ENTER (OK). If eight programs are already entered, the FULL Y PROGRAMMED message appears for a moment and then PROGRAM 1 appears on the TV screen. 3. Use the v / V buttons to switch between the program options, and the b / [...]

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    21 Timer-Link Recording (External Timer Recording) If the external device such as Cable/Satellite box that is connected to this unit has the timer reservation function, this unit can record the input signal from external device via the timer LINE1 jack. 1. Connect the LINE1 input jacks on this unit to the AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUT jack on the external dev[...]

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    22 Copying from DVD to VCR Y ou can copy the contents of a DVD to a VHS tape. 1. Insert the disc you wish to copy into the DVD deck and close the disc tray . 2. Insert a blank VHS video tape into the VCR deck. 3. Find the place on the DVD from which you want to start dubbing using the PLA Y , FF , REW and P AUSE functions. For best results, pause p[...]

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    Operation 23 Additional VCR Information • During manual recording playback, or fast forward modes, the unit automatically starts rewinding the tape at the end of the tape. The cassette stops at the beginning of the tape and is ejected. • After you have finished using the unit, rewind, eject, and remove the cassette. Place the cas- sette in its [...]

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    24 DVD Disc Playback (General Features) Buttons Operations Z (OPEN / CLOSE) Opens or closes the disc tray . X (P AUSE) During playback, press X to pause playback. Press X repeatedly to play Frame-by-Frame. . / > (SKIP) During playback, press . or > to go to the next chapter/track or to return to the beginning of the current chapter/track. Pre[...]

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    25 Operation Notes on general features: • If you press > once during Repeat Chapter (T rack) playback, the repeat playback cancels. • Zoom may not work on some DVDs. • When you are playing a DVD disc that contains scenes recorded different camera angles, the angle indicator will blink on the TV screen during the operations as an indication[...]

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    26 Playing an Audio CD This unit can play Audio CDs. Audio CD Once you insert an Audio CD, a menu appears on the TV screen. Press v / V to select a track/file then press N (PLA Y) or ENTER (OK) and playback starts. Y ou can use variable playback functions. Refer to page 24-25. Programmed Playback The program function enables you to store your favor[...]

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    27 Operation Viewing a JPEG file This unit can play JPEG files. 1. Insert a disc of JPEG files. The PHOT O menu appears on the TV screen. 2. Press v / V to select a folder, and press ENTER (OK). A list of files in the folder appears. 3. If you want to view a particular file, press v / V to highlight a file and press ENTER (OK) or N (PLA Y). 4. T o [...]

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    28 Playing a DivX Movie file Using this DVD Player you can play DivX file. 1. Insert a disc of DivX files. The MOVIE menu appears on the TV screen. 2. Press v / V to select a folder, and press ENTER (OK). A list of files in the folder appears. 3. If you want to view a particular file, press v / V to highlight a file and press ENTER (OK) or N (PLA Y[...]

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    29 Operation Playing a DVD VR format Disc This unit will play DVD-R/RW discs that are recorded using the DVD-Video format that have been finalized using a DVD-recorder . This unit will play DVD-RW discs that are recorded using the Video Recording (VR) format. 1. Insert a disc and close the tray , and playback start automatically . 2. Press TITLE to[...]

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    30 Reference Language Code Abkhazian 6566 Afar 6565 Afrikaans 6570 Albanian 8381 Ameharic 6577 Arabic 6582 Armenian 7289 Assamese 6583 Aymara 6588 Azerbaijani 6590 Bashkir 6665 Basque 6985 Bengali; Bangla 6678 Bhutani 6890 Bihari 6672 Breton 6682 Bulgarian 6671 Burmese 7789 Byelorussian 6669 Cambodian 7577 Catalan 6765 Chinese 9072 Corsican 6779 Cr[...]

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    31 Reference T roubleshooting Symptom No power . Abnormal or no picture Distorted or no sound. The playback picture is poor . The unit does not start playback. Cause  The AC power plug is disconnected from the AC outlet.  The TV is not set to receive unit signal output.  The video cable is not connected securely .  Unit output setting. [...]

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    32 Symptom Video tape cannot be inserted. No Hi-Fi sound The Remote Control does not work properly . Camcorder image is not shown. Camcorder image via A V input to unit is not shown on TV screen. Cause  The cassette tape is already loaded.  Audio mode is not set properly .  There is an obstacle in the path of the Remote Control and this un[...]

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    33 Reference General Power requirements 120V , 60 Hz Power consumption 16 W Dimensions (approx.) 16.9" X 3.1" X 10.2" (430 X 79 X 260 mm) (w x h x d) Net Weight (approx.) 8.8 lbs (4.0 kg) Operating temperature 5 ˚ C to 40 ˚ C (41 ˚ F to 104 ˚ F) Operating humidity 5 % to 90 % Signal system NTSC Inputs VHS VIDEO IN(LINE1, 2) 1 V ([...]

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    34 W arranty (Only in U.S.A.)[...]

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    35 MEMO[...]

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    US HR-XVC14BU / HR-XVC15SU Printed in Indonesia 0207MNH-OT -OT P/N: MFL37329833[...]