JVC HR-XV1EK manual

DVD PLA YER Hi-Fi VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER USER’S GUIDE For model: HR-XV1EK DIGITAL VIDEO LPT0716-001A 2A77501B E Cover 5/30/02, 9:21 PM 1[...]

2 SAFETY FIRST The rating plate and the safety caution are on the rear of the unit. W ARNING: D ANGEROUS V OL T A GE INSIDE W ARNING: T O PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD , DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT T O RAIN OR MOISTURE. Safety Precautions CAUTION When you are not using the recorder for a long period of time, it is recommended that you disconnect the pow[...]

3 Safety Precautions When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or a shelf, make sure that it has sufficient space on all sides to allow for ventilation (10 cm or more on both sides, on top and at the rear .) When discarding batteries, environmental problems must be considered and the local rules or laws governing the disposal of these batteries [...]

4 Features Video Cassette Recorder • High Quality (HQ) Images • On-Screen Displays (OSD) • Nicam Hi-Fi Stereo Audio Recording and Playback • Auto TV Station T uning and Auto Clock Set • 80 Memory for presets • Auto T ime Setting • 30 Minute Back-Up in case of Power failure • 6 rotary Head (4 V ideo Head and 2 Hi-Fi Audio Head) • L[...]

5 * This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copy- right protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation or other rights owners and is intended f[...]

6 SCART -socket (for VCR/DECODER) SCART PRISE PERITEL Parts and functions Front STOP button Rear AC power cord PLA Y button OPEN/CLOSE button Disc tray Standby/On button DVD COAXIAL DIGIT AL AUDIO OUT jack RF IN jack PR +/ – buttons AUDIO (L/R)/ VIDEO IN jacks FF (Fast Forward) button Remote sensor EJECT button VCR indicator VCR/DVD mode selector[...]

7 No . Display Description VCR mode of TV/VCR switch 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 6 5 Display 7 8 9 10 VCR DVD CD 10 : 00 01 : 00 2 A1/A2/A3 TRK REC CH 2 Playback (lights) / Auto resume (flashes) Still picture DVD disc is inserted. CD is inserted. Clock display (colon[ : ] flashes) Counter display by hour/minute at VCR/DVD / by minute/second at CD T rack nu[...]

8 Remote control Pag e TV/VCR/DVD switch Switch to operate TV or VCR or DVD 14,37 Standby/On 14 T urn the connected TV on or off 8 DVD MENU Display menu of DVD software 45 MEMORY Index for DVD 42 RETURN Remove DVD set up menu 46 OPEN/CLOSE Open or Close the tray 38 DISPLA Y Change the front Display mode 22 A.TRK Digital AUTO TRACKING 20 SUB TITLE S[...]

9 Remote control 12 3 Replace the compartment cover . Install two "AA" batteries (not supplied), paying attention to the polarity diagram in the battery compartment. Open the battery compart- ment cover in the direction of the arrow . How to install the batteries Use micro batteries type AA . Distance of Remote Control Operation Battery p[...]

10 Connections and Installation Connect your DVD/VCR to your home's aerial and to your TV-set as shown in the illustration. When you have finished these connections you connect your DVD/VCR to the 230-240 V / 50 Hz mains. TV AC power cord 230V/50 Hz DVD/VCR Aerial-Input To Scart socket RF-Input (from house antenna) TV Scart Socket (A1) RF-Outp[...]

11 Playback connection The exact arrangement you use to interconnect various video and audio components to the DVD/VCR is dependent on the model and features of each component. Check the Owner's Manual provided with each component for the location of SCART socket. Connection to a Satellite Receiver If a Satellite Receiver is used, we recommend[...]

12 Connect to an A V Amplifier with built-in digital surround If you are using an Amplifier with a built-in digital surround as follows, you can enjoy the various audio systems such as Dolby Digital and DTS by using the Coaxial Digital Output. Use this connection to connect an: • A V amplifier with built-in *Dolby Digital decoder • A V amplifie[...]

13 Plug your DVD/VCR's plug into the mains supply . "Auto" will start to flash in the display . Y our DVD/VCR will auto- matically tune itself in and set the correct time and date (This may take approx. 4 minutes). Plug your DVD/VCR into the mains sup- ply and it will start to automatically tune itself in and set the correct date and[...]

14 SELECT : CHANNEL SETUP ENTER EXIT : OK : MENU VCR SETUP AUTO REPEAT OFF SYSTEM SETUP TIMER REC SET SELECT : SYSTEM SETUP LANGUAGE/SPRACHE/LANGUE ENTER EXIT : OK : MENU CLOCK SET On-screen Language Selection Preparation • Press the button to turn on the DVD/VCR. • Make sure TV/VCR/DVD switch has been slided to VCR/DVD. Then press VCR to selec[...]

15 Setting the T ime and Date Manually • T urn on the TV , and select the VCR channel on TV . • Make sure TV/VCR/DVD switch has been slided to VCR/ DVD. Then press VCR to select the VCR mode. (The VCR indicator will light) Preparation 4 Set the month , year , hour and minute in the same way as in step 3 . Then press OK . 3 Press or repeatedly u[...]

16 This VCR has one built-in tuner to receive broadcasts. Before you record a TV broadcast, you must set and preset all channels. This VCR can preset up to 80 channels. T uning the TV Stations Manually • T urn on the TV , and select the VCR channel on TV . • Make sure TV/VCR/DVD switch has been slided to VCR/ DVD. Then press VCR to select the V[...]

17 • T urn on the TV , and select the VCR channel on TV . • Press the button to turn on the VCR. Preparation 1 The TV stations must be stored according to the tuning guide given on page 13, otherwise the VIDEO Plus+ feature will not work. If for any reason you did not select channels BBC1, BBC2, ITV, CH4, CH5 and Satellite in channel positions [...]

18 Automatic tape eject This VCR will automatically rewind the tape when the tape has ended. And when the tape is rewinded to its beginning, the cassette tape will be ejected automatically. Loading and Unloading a Cassette T ape To prevent accidental erasure Remove the erase prevention tab with a screwdriver. Cover the hole with a piece of adhesive[...]

19 Load a prerecorded tape (When loading a cassette tape without the erase prevention tab, playback will start auto- matically). 1 2 Press . Playback will start. If the cassette has not loaded yet, will blink for 4 seconds. T o start playback Press 3 . T o stop playback To rewind the tape or forward it rapidly Stop the playback or recording with 3 [...]

20 To return to the initial sharpness setting, press CANCEL while the sharpness setting screen is appearing. Note: Playback sharpness Adjust the sharpness of playback picture during playback. During slow motion, still picture and picture search, sharpness-adjusting is impossible. TIMER REC SET AUTO REPEAT CHANNEL SETUP SYSTEM SETUP SELECT : ENTER :[...]

21 Repeat Playback T o cancel the auto repeat mode, follow the above steps 1 and 2 , then select "OFF" and confirm by pressing SET UP MENU . Note: If the Repeat function is switched on, the playback will continue until it reaches the tape-end and then rewind to the beginning of the tape. This process will repeat until the unit is turned o[...]

22 Preparation: • T urn ON the TV and select the VCR channel on TV . • Make sure TV/VCR/DVD switch has been slided to VCR/DVD. Then press VCR to select the VCR mode. (The VCR indicator will light) 1 Press OSD . The counter display shows the tape running time during playback or recording. The Recorder will indicate REC during recording for itsel[...]

23 2 Video Index Search System 1 Recording several Index Marks Due to the system only one index mark will be recorded at the beginning of a recording. If you intend to set several index marks during a single recording, follow the procedure below: At the point of the recording where an index mark is to be set press 4 . The unit will switch to the re[...]

24 Preparation: • T urn ON the TV and select the VCR channel on TV . • Make sure TV/VCR/DVD switch has been slided to VCR/DVD. Then press VCR to select the VCR mode. (The VCR indicator will light) 1 Load a blank cassette tape with the erase prevention tab intact. (The DVD/VCR will automatically turn on.) 2 Select the program(e.g.29) you want to[...]

25 VCR Recording a TV Programme Recording with a SCART Lead: You can record a programme using the TV receiver of the DVD/VCR and at the same time watch another pro- gramme on the TV set using its re- ceiver. As the DVD/VCR automatically switches the TV set the following points should be observed: Auto Rewind Feature The DVD/VCR will automatically r[...]

26 Preparation: • T urn ON the TV and select the VCR channel on TV . • Make sure TV/VCR/DVD switch has been slided to VCR/DVD. Then press VCR to select the VCR mode. (The VCR indicator will light) 1 Load a blank cassette tape with the erase prevention tab intact. (The DVD/VCR will automatically turn on.) 2 Select the program (e.g.29) you want t[...]

27 PLUSCODE NO. DATE START END CH SPEED PDC 15 FRI 17:30 18:00 3 SP OFF SELECT SET EXIT : : : MENU 57378 OK : OK Look up the PlusCode Number in an appropriate TV programme magazine. Select the desired TV programme for recording and refer to the PlusCode Number next to it. VIDEO Plus+ ® Recording Preparation • T urn on the TV and select the VCR c[...]

28 TIMER REC SET DATE START END CH SPEED PDC 15 FRI 17:30 18:00 3 LP ON SELECT SET EXIT : : : MENU OK : OK • As long as the timer is activated (clock symbol indicated on the display), you cannot use the VCR. If you want to use the VCR, first press • to deactivate the timer . • Not all TV Stations transmit PDC signal all of the time, therefore[...]

29 SELECT : TIMER REC SET START DATE 23 FRI END SET EXIT : : MENU CH SPEED 19:30 3 LP PDC OFF OK : OK 21:30 Note: • When the power supply is interrupted for more than 30 minutes, the preset programme is cleared. In this case, you have to set the timer again. • If you want to set the timer with the PDC function, see "To record with the PDC [...]

30 SUN-SAT MON-SAT MON-FRI WKL-THU WKL-WED WKL-TUE DATE-DAY WKL-FRI WKL-SAT WKL-SUN WKL-MON T imer Recording Manually 5 6 Although the data is stored in the timer , it is not ready for recording. T o start timer recording, press • to turn it on. When no video cassette is loaded, the clock symbol does not appear . Press OK to accept them. To enter[...]

31 T imer Recording Manually Press ▲ or ▼ to select the timer programme you wish to cancel. Then press CANCEL . This line is now cancelled. T o cancel a Timer programme. 1 If the T imer has been activated, now press • to deacti- vate the timer . The clock symbol will disappear . Then press VCR to change to VCR mode. 3 4 Press SET UP MENU (or [...]

32 NICAM OFF NICAM M1/2 NICAM M1 NICAM ST TIMER REC SET AUTO REPEAT CHANNEL SETUP SYSTEM SETUP SELECT : ENTER : OK MENU EXIT : VCR SETUP [OFF] NICAM Stereo Recording and Playback Note: This DVD/VCR is capable of recording sound in Hi-Fi system. The recording will be performed automatically . NICAM STEREO broadcasts are recorded in its original soun[...]

33 When playing HiFi cassette tapes recorded on another VCR, the sound output may be distorted. This is normal and no indication of a unit malfunction. Try to minimize sound distortions by using SET +/ – or change to MONO by pressing of A.MONITOR . NICAM Stereo Recording and Playback Playback Use A.MONITOR to select under stereo/mono or bilingual[...]

34 TIMER REC SET AUTO REPEAT CHANNEL SETUP SYSTEM SETUP SELECT : ENTER : OK MENU EXIT : VCR SETUP [OFF] Audio Mixing You can listen to both sound tracks (Hi- Fi and MONO), by setting AUDIO MIX- ING mode. 1 Press SET UP MENU . Press or to select VCR SETUP . Then press OK . Press or to select AUDIO MIX. Press / or OK to select [ON]. If you select [ON[...]

35 Before starting the duplicating process, select the proper tape speed using . For a pre-recorded tape the correct tape speed will be set automatically during playback. Duplicating a V ideo T ape When you try to connect with a cable, make sure the power of both units have been turned off. Connect the recording unit with the TV. Therefore you can [...]

36 Disc This unit applies to DVD discs from Region 2 only . The loaded Disc (DVD, Video-CD, Audio-CD and MP3-CD) will be recognized automatically . The suitable Disc-formats are: DVD, CD-R and CD-RW . Some CD-R/RW discs may be incompatible. This DVD/VCR uses the P AL color system. The NTSC-DVDs can be playback on P AL 60Hz. Do not play DVD-ROM, DVD[...]

37 English Espa ol Fran ais A B C Language Subtitle Language ENG Audio Language ENG Disc Menu Language ENG On-Screen Language ENG : Select : Enter A B C Language Subtitle Language ENG Audio Language ENG Disc Menu Language ENG On-Screen Language ENG : Select : Enter 4 Setting setup language The setup language can be selected. Press / to select desir[...]

38 4 Playback procedure Press or OPEN/CLOSE . The disc tray closes automati- cally . On the screen, changes to “ ” and then playback will commence. • A menu screen may appear on the TV screen, if the disc has a menu feature. In this case, press , , , or OK to operate a menu feature. 1 Press OPEN/CLOSE . The disc tray will open. 2 Place a disc[...]

39 Special playback Press during normal playback. Each press of will increase the speed of the search x2 ( ), x8 ( ), x30 ( ), x100 ( ). (in case of Audio-CD: x4 ( ) and x8 ( ) are available) • To resume normal playback, press . Fast Forward Playback Press during normal playback. Each press of will increase the speed of the search x2 ( ), x8 ( ),[...]

40 DVD Picture Signal Selection/Zooming Note: • Picture Signal Selection is only available for connecting with a 21 pin Scart Cable. • Depending on your TV , NTSC disc may not playback correctly in colour . In this case, it is recommended to select the Picture Signal RGB on step 2 . • Only use RGB setting if your TV is RGB compatible. You can[...]

41 A - NOTES: Some discs may not work with the repeat operation. In A-B repeat mode, subtitles near point A or B may not appear . During the A-B Repeat Playback the ANGLE feature will not operate. Y ou may not be able to set A-B Re- peat, depending on the scenes of the DVD. A-B repeat does not work with an in- teractive DVD and MP3-CD. Random playb[...]

42 1 T: - - CT: - - - 2 T: - - CT: - - - 3 T: - - CT: - - - 4 T: - - CT: - - - 5 T: - - CT: - - - 6 T: - - CT: - - - 7 T: - - CT: - - - : Select 0-9 : Input : Play Memory Memory playback/Random playback 1 Press MEMORY . 2 Press / to select “ T ” Title number or “ CT ” Chapter or Track number. Use numbe keys to Input the favorite number. 3 P[...]

43 EAM : Select : Enter T 1 000:23 MP3 PCM 4 3 MP3 Playback This player can play back the MP3-data which has been recorded on CD-R or CD- RW. To produce the MP3-data, you need a Windows-PC with CD-ROM drive and a MP3- encoding Software (not supplied). The Apple-HFS-System can not be played. Press OSD . Then press / to select MP3 and press OK (Enter[...]

44 : Select : Return Audio:ENG1 2CH 2CH ENG2 5.1CH FRE1 2CH ENG1 2CH : Select : Return Audio:FRE1 2CH 2CH ENG2 5.1CH FRE1 2CH ENG1 2CH Changing soundtrack language / Changing Subtitles language 1 Press A.MONITOR during play- back. The current soundtrack language is displayed. 2 Press A.MONIT OR repeatedly until the desired language is se- lected. T[...]

45 Changing angles / T itle selection / DVD menu Two or more titles are recorded on some discs. If the title menu is recorded on the disc, you can select the desired title. 1 Press TITLE during playback. Title menu appears on the screen. • Press TITLE again to resume playback at the scene when you pressed TITLE . 2 Press / or / to select the desi[...]

46 A B C Operation Title Stop Off Parental Lock Off PBC On Pause/Still Auto On Off : Select : Enter A B C Operation Title Stop Off Parental Lock Off PBC On Pause/Still Auto On Off : Select : Enter Parental control 1 Press SET UP MENU in the stop mode. Press or to select “ Opera- tion ” . 2 Press or to select “ Parental Lock ” , then press O[...]

47 Parental control T o change the parental lock level Follow steps 1 - 6 . 6 Press / to select the paren- tal lock level, then press OK (En- ter). You cannot play DVD discs rated higher than the level you selected unless you cancel the parental lock function. For example, when you select level 7, discs rated higher than level 7 are locked out and [...]

48 A B C Language Subtitle Language ENG Audio Language ENG On-Screen Language ENG German Others Code E N French : Select : Enter Disc Menu Language EN English Setting menu language Press OK (ENTER). Press or to select your desired language, then press OK (ENTER). 1 2 3 T o make the SETUP screen disappear , press SET UP MENU . Others: Other language[...]

49 A B C : Select : Enter Picture TV Shape 4:3LB Video Out Select Video A B C Language Subtitle Language ENG Audio Language EN Disc Menu Language ENG On-Screen Language ENG : Select : Enter German Others Code E N French English A B C Language Subtitle Language ENG Audio Language ENG Disc Menu Language ENG On-Screen Language ENG : Select : Enter Set[...]

50 A B C Language Subtitle Language EN Audio Language ENG Disc Menu Language ENG On-Screen Language ENG : Select : Enter German No Subtitle Others Code E N French English A B C Language Subtitle Language ENG Audio Language ENG Disc Menu Language ENG On-Screen Language ENG : Select : Enter A B C : Select : Enter Picture TV Shape 4:3LB Video Out Sele[...]

51 A B C : Select : Enter Picture TV Shape 4:3LB Video Out Select Video Setting the aspect ratio of TV screen / Setting on Screen display Press OK (Enter). Press or to select your desired screen type. 1 Press SET UP MENU in the stop mode. Press or to select “ Picture ” , then press or to select “ TV shape ” . 2 T o make the SETUP screen dis[...]

52 A B C Audio Karaoke Vocal On Dynamic Range Control On Audio Out Select Bitstream Analog 2ch PCM Bitstream : Select : Enter Setting Audio 1 Press SET UP MENU in the stop mode. Press or to select “ Audio ” . 2 NOTES: • The Dynamic Range Control function works only during playback of Dolby Digital recorded discs. • The level of Dynamic Rang[...]

53 Setting Operation • T urn ON the TV and set to the video input mode. • Make sure TV/VCR/DVD switch has been slided to VCR/DVD. Then press DVD to select the DVD mode. (The DVD indicator will light) Preparation: Title Stop Turn on or off a feature that automatically stops playback after a title has been viewed. 1 Press SET UP MENU in the stop [...]

54 Selecting the sound enhancement (E.A.M.)/Setting Background/ Setting Screen Saver • T urn ON the TV and set to the video input mode. • Make sure TV/VCR/DVD switch has been slided to VCR/DVD. Then press DVD to select the DVD mode. (The DVD indicator will light) Preparation: 1 Press OSD twice. Selecting the sound enhancement (E.A.M.*) Y ou can[...]

55 Fran ç ais Espa ñ ol A B C Initial Setup Audio Out Select Bitstream TV Shape 4:3LB On-Screen Language ENG English : Select : Enter Deutsch A B C : Select : Enter Picture TV Shape 4:3LB Video Out Select Video 1 Press SET UP MENU in the stop mode. Press or to select “ Initial Setup ” . 2 Press OK , then press or to select “ On-Screen Langu[...]

56 DVD Status display of Disc Y ou can view information on the operation status and access and settings. With each press of OSD , the status of the disc will appear on the screen and change as follows. 1 Press or to select the desired symbol mark, then press OK (Enter). 2 T : Title number (Track number) Press / or number keys to locate a title or t[...]

57 T able of languages Enter the appropriate code for the initial settings"Menu", "Audio" and/or "Subtitle" (see pages 48~50). Language No alternate language Chinese Dutch English French German ltalian Japanese Korean Malay Spanish Afar Abkhazian Afrikaans Amharic Arabic Assamese Aymara Azerbaijani Bashkir Belorussian [...]

58 SYMPTOMS POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS • Make sure the power cord is plugged in. • Try another AC outlet. • Power is off, check fuse or circuit breaker. • Unplug unit, then plug it back in. • Select the DVD or VCR mode before operating. DVD/VCR does not operate. Problems and troubleshooting Use the following check list for troubleshooting when yo[...]

59 No subtitle • Some discs have no subtitles. • Subtitles are cleared. Press SUB TITLE. Angle cannot be changed. • Multi-angles are not recorded on the DVD disc. • The function is prohibited with the unit or the disc. appears on the screen. 50 44 45 – SYMPTOMS POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS P AGE Problems and troubleshooting / V ideo head cleaning G[...]

GENERAL Power supply: Power consumption: Weight: Dimensions: Input Level: Output Level: Hi-Fi Frequency Response: Hi-Fi Dynamic Range: VCR section Video Head: Audio T rack: Channel covevage: RF Channel Output: F .FWD/REW Time at 25 ˚ C: DVD section Signal system: Applicable disc: Audio characteristics: Frequency response: S/N Ratio: Harmonic disto[...]