DVD PLAYER & VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER HR-XVC14BU HR-XVC15SU 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. INSTRUCTIONS Model No. Serial No.
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Contents Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Moisture Condensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Symbol Used in this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 About the Symbol Display Notes on Discs . . . . . . . . . . . Types of Playable Discs . . . . Region Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . Notes on Copyrights . . . . . . . Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Display Windows . . . . . . . . . . Remote Control . . . . . . .
To 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. About the Introduction Introduction Symbol Display “ ” may appear on your TV display during operation and indicates that the function is not permitted by this unit or the disc.
Notes on Copyrights: Types of Playable Discs This indicates a product feature that is capable of playing DVD-RW discs recorded with Video Recording format. It is forbidden by law to copy, broadcast, show, broadcast via cable, play in public, or rent copyrighted material without permission. This product features the copy protection function developed by Macrovision. Copy protection signals are recorded on some discs. When recording and playing the pictures of these discs picture noise will appear.
Introduction Front Panel a Disc Tray (DVD deck) h Insert a disc here. b Cassette Compartment (VCR deck) Insert a video cassette here. c d Display Windows Refer to below for details. k Remote Sensor Point the unit Remote Control here. l Z) EJECT (Z Ejects the tape in the VCR deck. m TRACKING -/+ To adjust tracking. n z) REC (z To record normally or to activate One-touch Timer Recording by repeated presses.
Remote Control b / B / v / V : Selects menu options. TRACKING (-/+) : Adjusts manually the tape’s picture onscreen. SETUP/MENU : Accesses or removes DVD Setup menu and VCR menu. a ENTER (OK) : Confirms menu selections. Displays functions on the TV screen. O) : Removes the setup menu. RETURN (O b X (PAUSE/STEP) : Pause playback or recording temporarily. Press repeatedly for frame-by-frame playback. ./> (SKIP) (DVD only): b Go to next the chapter or track.
Introduction Rear Panel Caution Do not touch the inner pins of the jacks on the rear panel. Electrostatic discharge may cause permanent damage to the unit. a b cd e f 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 AC Power Cord Plug into the power source. f DVD/VCR OUT (VIDEO/AUDIO (Left/Right)) Connect to a TV with video and audio inputs.
Preparation 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 from each other or turn off the unit after removing the disc.
Cable/Satellite box Connection to unit Accessory Audio/Video (A/V) Connections to unit To 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 “Timer-Link Recording”.) Connect the VCR IN LINE 1 or LINE 2 jacks on the unit to the audio/video out jacks on your accessory component, using the optional audio/video cables. (Refer to page 19 for “Basic Recording”.
Connection to an Amplifier Rear of the unit You 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 on the unit to the audio left and right in jacks on your amplifier, receiver, or stereo system using the audio cables (A1, A2) supplied.
Initial Settings - VCR SETUP By using the VCR Setup menu, you can make various adjustments to items such as clock setting, and timer recordings. Your 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. FUNCTION OSD Preparation The on-screen display can be turned on or off. AUDIO MODE 3. Use v/V to select the desired menu, then press ENTER (OK). 4.
Displaying Disc Information on-screen You can display various information about the disc loaded on-screen. 1. Press DISPLAY to show various playback information. The displayed items differ depending on the disc type or playing status. Initial Settings - DVD By using the Setup menu, you can make various adjustments to items such as picture and sound. You can also set a language for the subtitles and the Setup menu, among other things. For details on each Setup menu item, see pages 15 to 16.
DISPLAY LANGUAGE DISPLAY LANGUAGE Menu Language English TV Aspect 16:9 Disc Audio Original Display Mode Widescree Disc Subtitle Original Progressive Scan Off Disc Menu Original Move Select Menu Language Select a language for the Setup menu and on-screen display. Select TV Aspect 4:3 – Select when a standard 4:3 TV is connected. 16:9 – Select when a 16:9 wide TV is connected.
AUDIO OTHERS 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. OTHERS PBC On B.L.E. On DivX(R) VOD Select AUDIO Dolby Digital Bitstream DTS Bitstream MPEG PCM Sample Freq. 48 kHz DRC On Vocal Off Move Move Select PBC Select VCD Set Playback Control (PBC) to On or Off.
Remote Control Function Remote Control A/B/C Code Switching Preparation 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. You can easily modify your unit to respond to A or B code signals. 1/ I B ENTER x 1-3 • Keep pressing ENTER (OK) down during step 1. 1.
Operation This chapter describes how to operate the VCR and DVD. VCR Tape Playback Press the VCR button to select the device to be operated. Basic Instructions 1. Turn 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 and the unit powers on automatically. 4. If a tape without a safety tab is inserted the unit starts playback automatically. If not, press N (PLAY). 5.
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. Instant Timer Recording With this feature you can record for a preset length without using the program timer. Note: Instant Timer recording is not available when the external timer record is in progress. 1.
Manual Timer Programming • If the power fails or the unit is unplugged the clock and timer settings are kept in memory for only 3 seconds. Otherwise you must reset the clock and timer. • If the tape indicator is blinking, no tape is loaded. • When you are playing DVD at programmed Recording time, the unit automatically change to VCR mode and start recording. • The unit will automatically power off when Timer Recording ends. 1. Press SETUP MENU and the main menu appears. 2.
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 device using the audio/video cables. 2. Set the timer reservation setting of the external device. 3. Turn off the external device. 4.
Copying from DVD to VCR You 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. Each press of the ENTER (OK) changes the TV screen in the following sequence. STOP SP JAN 1 , MON 2:15 PM 2:15 PM 3. Find the place on the DVD from which you want to start dubbing using the PLAY, FF, REW and PAUSE functions. For best results, pause playback at the point from which you want to record.
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 cassette in its protective sleeve to protect it from dust. It is not necessary to rewind the cassette before removing it, but if you do, it is ready to play or record the next time you use it.
DVD Disc Playback (General Features) Buttons Operations Z (OPEN / CLOSE) Opens or closes the disc tray. ALL X (PAUSE) During playback, press X to pause playback. ALL Press X repeatedly to play Frame-by-Frame. DVD During playback, press . or > to go to the next chapter/track or to return to the beginning of the current chapter/track. ALL Press . twice briefly to step back to the previous chapter/track. ACD During playback, press m or M repeatedly to select the required scan speed.
Notes on general features: Last Scene Memory • If you press > once during Repeat Chapter (Track) 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 that angle switching is possible. • The A-B repeat function is available only in the current track.
Playing an Audio CD Repeat Programmed Tracks Press REPEAT to select a desired repeat mode. 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 (PLAY) or ENTER (OK) and playback starts. You can use variable playback functions. Refer to page 24-25. • Track: repeats the current track • All: repeats all the tracks on programmed list. • Off(No display): does not play repeatedly.
Moving to another File Viewing a JPEG file This unit can play JPEG files. 1. Insert a disc of JPEG files. The PHOTO menu appears on the TV screen. Press . or > or cursor (b or B) once while viewing a picture to advance to the next or previous file. Zoom During watching pictures, press ZOOM to enlarge the video image (3 steps). You can move through the zoomed picture using b B v V buttons. Rotating the picture 3.
Playing a DivX Movie file Using this DVD Player you can play DivX file. DivX disc compatibility with this player is limited as follows: 1. Insert a disc of DivX files. The MOVIE menu appears on the TV screen. • Available resolution size of the DivX file is under 720x576 (W x H) pixel. • The file name of the DivX subtitle is available by 56 characters. • If there is impossible code to express in the DivX file, it may be displayed as “ _ ” mark on the display. 2.
Playing a DVD VR format Disc Maintenance and Service This unit will play DVD-R/RW discs that are recorded using the DVD-Video format that have been finalized using a DVD-recorder. Refer to the information in this chapter before contacting a service technician. 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 move to the list menu.
Reference Language Codes Use this list to input your desired language for the following initial settings: Disc Audio, Disc Subtitle, Disc Menu.
Troubleshooting Check the following guide for the possible cause of a problem before contacting service. Cause Correction No power. The AC power plug is disconnected from the AC outlet. Connect the AC power plug to the AC outlet securely. Abnormal or no picture The TV is not set to receive unit signal output. Insert a disc or tape. (Check that the disc or tape indicator in the display window is lit.) The video cable is not connected securely.
Cause Symptom Video tape cannot be inserted. The cassette tape is already loaded. Eject the cassette tape. No Hi-Fi sound Audio mode is not set properly. Select STEREO by repeatedly pressing A.MONITOR on the Remote Control. The Remote Control does not work properly. There is an obstacle in the path of the Remote Control and this unit. Remove the obstacle. The batteries in the Remote Control are exhausted. Replace the batteries with new ones.
Specifications General Power requirements Power consumption Dimensions (approx.) Net Weight (approx.) Operating temperature Operating humidity Signal system 120V, 60 Hz 16 W 16.9" X 3.1" X 10.2" (430 X 79 X 260 mm) (w x h x d) 8.8 lbs (4.0 kg) 5˚C to 40˚C (41˚F to 104˚F) 5 % to 90 % NTSC Inputs VHS VIDEO IN(LINE1, 2) VHS AUDIO IN(LINE1, 2) 1 V (p-p) 75 ohms, sync negative, RCA jack x 2 -6.
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