Filename [XVC29UJ_02Cov1.fm] XVC29UJ_02Cov1.fm Page 1 Monday, June 14, 2004 3:48 PM DVD PLAYER & VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER HR-XVC29UJ For Customer Use: INSTRUCTIONS 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.
Filename [XVC29U_03Safety.fm] Masterpage:Left0 XVC29U_03Safety.fm Page 2 Monday, June 14, 2004 3:49 PM 2 EN Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing the JVC DVD player & VHS video cassette recorder. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions to ensure safe use of your new unit. CAUTIONS WARNING : DANGEROUS VOLTAGE INSIDE WARNING : TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
Filename [XVC29U_03Safety.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVC29U_03Safety.fm Page 3 Monday, June 14, 2004 3:49 PM EN Use only discs marked with the following. DVD (8 cm /12 cm disc) Video CDs (8 cm /12 cm disc) Audio CDs (8 cm /12 cm disc) SVCD (8 cm /12 cm disc) ● Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. ● “DTS” and “DTS 2.0 + Digital Out” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
Filename [XVC29U_04TOC.fm] Masterpage:Left XVC29U_04TOC.fm Page 4 Monday, June 14, 2004 3:50 PM 4 EN DISC INFORMATION CONTENTS 5 About Discs ......................................................... 5 INDEX INSTALLING YOUR NEW UNIT 8 12 Basic Connections ............................................. 12 S-VIDEO Connection (DVD deck only) ............. 13 Component Video Connection (DVD deck only) ............................................ 14 INITIAL SETTINGS 15 Plug & Play Set ...................
Filename [XVC29U_05DiscInfo.fm] Masterpage:Right0 XVC29U_05DiscInfo.fm Page 5 Monday, June 14, 2004 3:51 PM EN DISC INFORMATION About Discs Playable Discs You can use the discs with the following logos for playback only. DVD VIDEO (8 cm /12 cm disc) Video CD/Super Video CD (8 cm /12 cm disc) 5 Unplayable Discs The following types of discs cannot be played using this unit.
Filename [XVC29U_05DiscInfo.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVC29U_05DiscInfo.fm Page 6 Monday, June 14, 2004 3:51 PM 6 EN DISC INFORMATION (cont.) DVD VIDEO Marks File Structure of Discs Sometimes marks are printed on a DVD disc and/or on its packaging to indicate information regarding the contents and functions of a disc. Check marks indicating the contents and functions of a disc. Note, however, that in some cases a disc may not include a mark even for a function it supports.
Filename [XVC29U_05DiscInfo.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVC29U_05DiscInfo.fm Page 7 Monday, June 14, 2004 3:51 PM EN Placing a Disc Care and Handling of Discs 1 Open the disc tray. How to handle discs Press OPEN/CLOSE (x) on the DVD deck to open the disc tray. x 7 When handling a disc, do not touch the surface of the disc. Since discs are made of plastic, they are easily damaged.
Filename [XVC29U_06Index.fm] XVC29U_06Index.fm Page 8 Monday, June 14, 2004 3:52 PM 8 EN Masterpage:Left0 INDEX FRONT VIEW A Power Button (POWER (1)) 墌 pg. 16 B VCR Indicator 墌 pg. 26, 31 C VHS Cassette Loading Slot D VCR/DVD Button 墌 pg. 26, 31, 40 E Disc Tray F Stop Button (STOP (8)) 墌 pg. 26, 31, 40 G DVD Indicator 墌 pg. 40 H Play Button (PLAY (4)) 墌 pg. 26, 40 I DVD Open/Close Button (OPEN/CLOSE (x)) 墌 pg. 40 J VHS Eject Button (EJECT (x)) 墌 pg.
Filename [XVC29U_06Index.fm] XVC29U_06Index.fm Page 9 Monday, June 14, 2004 3:52 PM Masterpage:Right-No-Heading EN 9 REAR VIEW A Region Number Label 墌 pg. 5 B AC Power Cord 墌 pg. 12 C S-video Output Connector (S VIDEO OUTPUT)* 墌 pg. 13 D Audio/Video Output Connectors (AUDIO/ VIDEO OUTPUT) 墌 pg. 12, 13, 14, 67 E Antenna Input Connector (VHF/UHF IN) 墌 pg. 12 F Digital Audio Output Connector (DIGITAL AUDIO OUT)* 墌 pg. 69 G Component Video Output Connectors (COMPONENT VIDEO OUT)* 墌 pg.
Filename [XVC29U_06Index.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVC29U_06Index.fm Page 10 Monday, June 14, 2004 3:52 PM 10 EN INDEX (cont.) ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (VCR deck) If you press ON SCREEN on the Remote when “SUPERIMPOSE” is set to “ON” (墌 pg. 73), various operational indicators appear on the TV screen. For On-screen display for DVD deck, refer to “Using the on-screen bar” (墌 pg. 46). D Index number 墌 pg. 28 E Tape Remaining Time Indicator 墌 pg. 33 F Counter Display G Audio Mode Display 墌 pg. 30 H SAP Indicator 墌 pg.
Filename [XVC29U_06Index.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVC29U_06Index.fm Page 11 Monday, June 14, 2004 3:52 PM EN REMOTE Buttons with a small dot on the left side of the name (POWER (1), TV/VCR, TV/VCR CH +/–, TV VOL+/–, MUTE) can also be used to operate a JVC’s TV after setting the TV/VCR/ DVD switch to the left. A VCR Button 墌 pg. 26, 31 B TV/VCR/DVD switch 墌 pg. 16 C Menu Button (MENU) 墌 pg. 41 D SP/EP Button 墌 pg. 31 Top Menu Button (TOP MENU) 墌 pg. 41 E Stop Time Button (STOP +/–) 墌 pg.
Filename [XVC29U_06Index.fm] Masterpage:Left0 XVC29U_06Index.fm Page 12 Monday, June 14, 2004 3:52 PM 12 EN INSTALLING YOUR NEW UNIT Basic Connections C Connect the unit to TV. The connection method you use depends on the type of TV you have. Antenna or Cable RF Connection Coaxial cable Flat feeder Matching transformer (not supplied) 8 To connect to a TV with NO AV input connectors — A Disconnect the TV antenna from the TV.
Filename [XVC29U_06Index.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVC29U_06Index.fm Page 13 Monday, June 14, 2004 3:52 PM EN 8 To connect to a TV with S-VIDEO/AUDIO input connectors . . . S-VIDEO Connection A Connect the unit to TV. A Connect the antenna, unit and TV as per “AV Connection”. (墌 pg. 12) B Connect the unit’s S VIDEO OUTPUT (DVD) connector to the TV’s S-VIDEO input connector.
Filename [XVC29U_06Index.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVC29U_06Index.fm Page 14 Monday, June 14, 2004 3:52 PM 14 EN INSTALLING YOUR NEW UNIT (cont.) Component Video Connection (DVD deck only) ATTENTION Be sure to connect the unit’s VIDEO OUTPUT (DVD/ VCR) connector to the TV’s VIDEO input connector. Coaxial cable A Connect the aerial, unit and TV as per “AV Connection”. (墌 pg. 12) B Connect the unit’s COMPONENT VIDEO OUT connectors to the TV’s component video input connectors.
Filename [XVC29U_06Index.fm] Masterpage:Right0 XVC29U_06Index.fm Page 15 Monday, June 14, 2004 3:52 PM EN INITIAL SETTINGS Plug & Play Set Auto Clock Set/Auto Tuner Set ATTENTION ● If you use a cable box, Plug&Play will not function; set the clock and tuner channels separately. (墌 pg. 22 – 25) ● Depending on areas or reception conditions, the unit may not receive the Auto clock setting data from the PBS channel.
Filename [XVC29U_06Index.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVC29U_06Index.fm Page 16 Monday, June 14, 2004 3:52 PM 16 EN INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) Monitor Set A Turn on the unit. (DVD deck) B Select the DVD deck. You can select the monitor type depending the TV used when you play back DVD VIDEO discs recorded for wide-screen TVs. ● Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel (or AV mode). ● Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch to the right. Press POWER (1).
Filename [XVC29U_06Index.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVC29U_06Index.fm Page 17 Monday, June 14, 2004 3:52 PM EN * The default setting is bold in the table below. 8 MONITOR TYPE 16:9 (Wide television conversion): Select this when the aspect ratio of your TV is fixed to 16:9 (wide TV). The unit automatically adjusts the screen width of the output signal correctly when playing back a picture whose aspect ratio is 4:3.
Filename [XVC29U_06Index.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVC29U_06Index.fm Page 18 Monday, June 14, 2004 3:52 PM 18 EN Language ● Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel (or AV mode). ● Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch to the right. INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) On-screen Language Set (VCR deck) This VCR deck offers you the choice to view on-screen messages in 3 different languages. A Turn on the unit. Press POWER (1). B Select the VCR deck. On the unit Press VCR/DVD repeatedly so that the VCR indicator lights up.
Filename [XVC29U_06Index.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVC29U_06Index.fm Page 19 Monday, June 14, 2004 3:52 PM EN 19 On-screen Language Set (DVD deck) This DVD deck offers you the choice to view on-screen messages in 3 different languages. You can change the language setting manually as required. A Turn on the unit. Press POWER (1). B Select the DVD deck. On the unit Press VCR/DVD repeatedly so that the DVD indicator lights up. On the Remote Press DVD so that the DVD indicator lights up.
Filename [XVC29U_06Index.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVC29U_06Index.fm Page 20 Monday, June 14, 2004 3:52 PM 20 EN INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) Menu/Audio/Subtitle Language Set (DVD deck only) Some DVD discs contain the DVD menu display, audio, subtitle in the multiple languages. With these discs, you can set the default language as you like. ● The procedure shows how to set “MENU LANGUAGE” on the DVD Set Up menu screen as an example. A Turn on the unit. Press POWER (1). B Select the DVD deck.
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Filename [XVC29U_06Index.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVC29U_06Index.fm Page 22 Monday, June 14, 2004 3:52 PM 22 EN Clock Set ● Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel (or AV mode). ● Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch to the right. INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) Perform clock setting only if the clock has not been set correctly by the Plug&Play setting. Preparations A Turn on the unit. Press POWER (1). B Select the VCR deck. On the unit Press VCR/DVD repeatedly so that the VCR indicator lights up.
Filename [XVC29U_06Index.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVC29U_06Index.fm Page 23 Monday, June 14, 2004 3:52 PM EN Semiauto Clock Set You can change the host channel/D.S.T. (Daylight Saving Time)/ time zone setting manually. First follow steps A to E in “Preparations” (墌 pg. 22), then go to the following steps. NOTE: The time set previously will be erased when “AUTO CLOCK”, “HOST CH”, “D.S.T.” or “TIME ZONE” setting is changed. A Set “AUTO CLOCK” to “ON”.
Filename [XVC29U_06Index.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVC29U_06Index.fm Page 24 Monday, June 14, 2004 3:52 PM 24 EN Tuner Set ● Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel (or AV mode). ● Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch to the right. INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) Auto Channel Set Perform Auto Channel Set only if channels have not been set correctly by the Plug&Play setting. A Turn on the unit. Press POWER (1). B Select the VCR deck. On the unit Press VCR/DVD repeatedly so that the VCR indicator lights up.
Filename [XVC29U_06Index.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVC29U_06Index.fm Page 25 Monday, June 14, 2004 3:52 PM EN 25 Manual Channel Set You can add the channels you want or delete the channels you do not want manually. A Turn on the unit. Press POWER (1). B Select the VCR deck. On the unit Press VCR/DVD repeatedly so that the VCR indicator lights up. On the Remote Press VCR so that the VCR indicator lights up. C Access the Main Menu screen. Press SET UP. D Access the Tuner Set screen.
Filename [XVC29U_07S-VHS.fm] Masterpage:Left0 XVC29U_07S-VHS.fm Page 26 Monday, June 14, 2004 3:53 PM 26 EN Basic Playback ● Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel (or AV mode). ● Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch to the right. OPERATIONS ON VCR DECK A Load a cassette. Make sure the window side is up, the rear label side is facing you and the arrow on the front of the cassette is pointed toward the unit. ● Do not apply too much pressure when inserting.
Filename [XVC29U_07S-VHS.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVC29U_07S-VHS.fm Page 27 Monday, June 14, 2004 3:53 PM EN Playback Features ● Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel (or AV mode). ● Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch to the right. CH +/– 27 Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame Playback 1 Pause during playback. Press PAUSE (9). ● If there is vertical jitter, press CH +/– on the Remote or on the unit to correct the picture. 2 Activate frame-by-frame playback. Press PAUSE (9) to advance a still picture.
Filename [XVC29U_07S-VHS.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVC29U_07S-VHS.fm Page 28 Monday, June 14, 2004 3:53 PM 28 EN OPERATIONS ON VCR DECK (cont.) Index Search Your unit automatically marks index codes at the beginning of each recording. This function gives you quick access to any one of 9 index codes in either direction. NOTE: Before starting, make sure the unit is in the Stop mode. Activate Index Search. Press INDEX (2) or INDEX (6).
Filename [XVC29U_07S-VHS.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVC29U_07S-VHS.fm Page 29 Monday, June 14, 2004 3:53 PM EN 29 Next Function Memory x The Next Function Memory “tells” the unit what to do after rewinding. Before continuing, make sure the unit is in the Stop mode. a- For Automatic Start Of Playback Press REW (3), then press PLAY (4) within 2 seconds. b- For Automatic Power Off Press REW (3), then press POWER (1) within 2 seconds.
Filename [XVC29U_07S-VHS.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVC29U_07S-VHS.fm Page 30 Monday, June 14, 2004 3:53 PM 30 EN OPERATIONS ON VCR DECK (cont.) CH +/– Manual Tracking Your unit is equipped with automatic tracking control. During playback, you can override this and adjust the tracking manually by pressing the CH buttons. 1 Override automatic tracking. During playback, press SP/EP on the Remote. 2 Adjust the tracking manually. Press CH + or – on the Remote or on the unit.
Filename [XVC29U_07S-VHS.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVC29U_07S-VHS.fm Page 31 Monday, June 14, 2004 3:53 PM EN Basic Recording ● Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel (or AV mode). ● Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch to the right. 31 A Load a cassette. Insert a cassette with the record safety tab intact. ● The unit’s power comes on automatically and the counter is reset to 0:00:00. B Select the VCR deck. On the unit Press VCR/DVD repeatedly so that the VCR indicator lights up.
Filename [XVC29U_07S-VHS.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVC29U_07S-VHS.fm Page 32 Monday, June 14, 2004 3:53 PM 32 EN OPERATIONS ON VCR DECK (cont.) Recording Features ● Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel (or AV mode). ● Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch to the right. Record One Program While Watching Another If your unit is connected to the TV via the AV connection, press TV/VCR. The VCR indicator on the front display panel and the TV broadcast being recorded disappear.
Filename [XVC29U_07S-VHS.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVC29U_07S-VHS.fm Page 33 Monday, June 14, 2004 3:53 PM EN 33 Elapsed Recording Time Indication 1 Set the counter display. Press DISPLAY until a counter reading appears on the front display panel. 2 Reset the counter. Press C.RESET before starting recording or playback. ● The counter is reset to “0:00:00” and shows the exact elapsed time as the tape runs. You can check the exact time of a recording or playback.
Filename [XVC29U_07S-VHS.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVC29U_07S-VHS.fm Page 34 Monday, June 14, 2004 3:53 PM 34 EN Express Timer Programming Before performing Express Timer Programming: ● Make sure that the unit’s built-in clock is set properly. ● Insert a cassette with the safety tab in place. The unit will come on automatically. ● Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel (or AV mode). ● Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch to the right. OPERATIONS ON VCR DECK (cont.
Filename [XVC29U_07S-VHS.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVC29U_07S-VHS.fm Page 35 Monday, June 14, 2004 3:53 PM EN F Enter the channel position. Press CH +/–. G Set the tape speed. Press SP/EP. H Return to the normal screen. Press PROG. or ENTER. “PROGRAM COMPLETED” appears on the TV screen for about 5 seconds, then the normal screen appears. If “PROGRAM NOT COMPLETED PROGRAM OVERLAP” appears on the TV screen, see page 38.
Filename [XVC29U_07S-VHS.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVC29U_07S-VHS.fm Page 36 Monday, June 14, 2004 3:53 PM 36 EN OPERATIONS ON VCR DECK (cont.) Check, cancel and change programs A Disengage the timer mode. Press TIMER, then press POWER (1). B Access the Program Check screen. Press PROG. CHECK. C Access the Program screen. Press PROG. CHECK again to check more information. Each time you press PROG. CHECK, the next program’s information appears.
Filename [XVC29U_07S-VHS.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVC29U_07S-VHS.fm Page 37 Monday, June 14, 2004 3:53 PM EN 37 To cancel or change a program D Cancel or change a program. Press CANCEL to cancel a program. To change program settings, press the appropriate button: START +/–, STOP +/–, DATE +/–, CH +/–, DAILY (number key “8”), WEEKLY (number key “9”) and/or SP/EP. E Return to the normal screen. Press PROG. CHECK as many times as necessary.
Filename [XVC29U_07S-VHS.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVC29U_07S-VHS.fm Page 38 Monday, June 14, 2004 3:53 PM 38 EN OPERATIONS ON VCR DECK (cont.) When programs overlap each other If “PROGRAM NOT COMPLETED PROGRAM OVERLAP” appears, you have another program overlapping the program you have just made. The Program Check screen appears and conflicting programs will start blinking. Example: Program 1 (you have just made) and Program 4 overlap each other. A Confirm the overlapping programs.
Filename [XVC29U_07S-VHS.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVC29U_07S-VHS.fm Page 39 Monday, June 14, 2004 3:53 PM EN Satellite Auto Recording This function allows you to automatically record a satellite program which is timer-programmed on your external DBS receiver. Connect a DBS receiver to the unit’s AUDIO/VIDEO input (F-1) connector and program the timer on the DBS receiver. The unit starts or stops recording by the signals input from the DBS receiver.
Filename [XVC29U_08DVD.fm] Masterpage:Left XVC29U_08DVD.fm Page 40 Monday, June 14, 2004 3:54 PM 40 EN Basic Playback ● Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel (or AV mode). ● Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch to the right. OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK C Press OPEN/CLOSE (x) on the DVD deck to close the disc tray. ● Pressing PLAY (4) also close the disc tray. ● Playback begins automatically if the auto-playback DVD disc is loaded.
Filename [XVC29U_08DVD.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVC29U_08DVD.fm Page 41 Monday, June 14, 2004 3:54 PM EN Playback Features ● Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel (or AV mode). ● Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch to the right. Playback Control (PBC) Function — Locating a desired scene using the menu of the Video CD with PBC Some Video CD discs supports the PBC function. PBC is an abbreviation of “PlayBack Control”.
Filename [XVC29U_08DVD.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVC29U_08DVD.fm Page 42 Monday, June 14, 2004 3:54 PM 42 EN OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK (cont.) Locating the start point of the item or skip the item Press SKIP (2) or SKIP (6) during playback. Example: To locate the beginning of item B from the current position, press SKIP (2) twice. To locate the beginning of item D from the current position, press SKIP (6) once.
Filename [XVC29U_08DVD.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVC29U_08DVD.fm Page 43 Monday, June 14, 2004 3:54 PM EN Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame Playback 1 Pause during playback. 43 NOTES: ● Resume Function does not work on the Audio CD. It also may not work depending on the discs. ● If you stop the playback of a disc for which an resume point has already been memorized, the memory will be updated with the new resume point.
Filename [XVC29U_08DVD.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVC29U_08DVD.fm Page 44 Monday, June 14, 2004 3:54 PM 44 EN OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK (cont.) ● Each time you press 3D-PHONIC, the setting changes as follows: OFF]ACTION]DRAMA]THEATER](Back to the beginning) OFF: ACTION: DRAMA: THEATER: No effect Suitable for action movies and sports programs in which sounds dynamically move. Provides the natural and warm sound. You can enjoy movies in a relaxed mood. You can enjoy sound effects like in a major theater.
Filename [XVC29U_08DVD.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVC29U_08DVD.fm Page 45 Monday, June 14, 2004 3:54 PM EN 45 4 Select the parameter. VFP function — Adjusting the picture quality Press rt repeatedly to select a parameter you want to adjust, then press ENTER. ● Adjust gradually and confirm picture appearance results are as preferred.
Filename [XVC29U_08DVD.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVC29U_08DVD.fm Page 46 Monday, June 14, 2004 3:54 PM 46 EN OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK (cont.) Using the onscreen bar How to Access the on-screen bar You can check disc information while the disc is loaded and you can use some functions using the on-screen bar. The on-screen bar allows you the various playback operations. Example: During Video CD playback Press ON SCREEN twice whenever a disc is loaded.
Filename [XVC29U_08DVD.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVC29U_08DVD.fm Page 47 Monday, June 14, 2004 3:54 PM EN Basic operation on the on-screen bar 47 Change the time information Example: When selecting the Repeat mode of DVD During playback A Access the on-screen bar. Press ON SCREEN twice. The on-screen bar appears on the TV screen. ● The currently selected item is highlighted. You can change the time information in the on-screen bar on the TV screen and the front display panel of the unit.
Filename [XVC29U_08DVD.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVC29U_08DVD.fm Page 48 Monday, June 14, 2004 3:54 PM 48 EN OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK (cont.) C Select the repeat mode. Press rt repeatedly to select the Repeat mode, then press ENTER. ● The mode changes as follows: DVD VIDEO CHAPTER]TITLE]A-B]OFF](Back to the beginning) CHAPTER: The current chapter is played back repeatedly. TITLE: The current title is played back repeatedly. A-B: The desired part is played back repeatedly. (墌 pg.
Filename [XVC29U_08DVD.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVC29U_08DVD.fm Page 49 Monday, June 14, 2004 3:54 PM EN 49 A-B Repeat Playback You can repeat the desired part. A Access the on-screen bar. Press ON SCREEN twice. The on-screen bar appears on the TV screen. B Select menu item. Press w e to move the highlight to ENTER. , then press ● The following pop-up window appears under the selected item. C Select the repeat mode. Press rt repeatedly to select “A-B”. D Select the start point.
Filename [XVC29U_08DVD.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVC29U_08DVD.fm Page 50 Monday, June 14, 2004 3:54 PM 50 EN OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK (cont.) Time Search You can play back a disc from the desired point by specifying the elapsed time from the beginning of the current title (for DVD VIDEO) or the disc (for Audio CD/Video CD) using the Time Search.
Filename [XVC29U_08DVD.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVC29U_08DVD.fm Page 51 Monday, June 14, 2004 3:54 PM EN 51 Chapter Search You can start playback the desired chapter using the on-screen bar. A Access the on-screen bar. Press ON SCREEN twice. The on-screen bar appears on the TV screen. B Select menu item. Press w e to move the highlight to ENTER. , then press ● The following pop-up window appears under the selected item. C Select the chapter.
Filename [XVC29U_08DVD.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVC29U_08DVD.fm Page 52 Monday, June 14, 2004 3:54 PM 52 EN OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK (cont.) C Select the subtitle language. Press rt repeatedly to select the desired subtitle language, then press ENTER. ● Each time you press the button, the subtitle language changes. To clear the on-screen bar Press ON SCREEN. NOTES: ● It is impossible to select “OFF” when using the on-screen bar.
Filename [XVC29U_08DVD.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVC29U_08DVD.fm Page 53 Monday, June 14, 2004 3:54 PM EN Angle Selection 53 When using the ANGLE button: A Access the menu. You can enjoy a variety of scene angles if the DVD VIDEO disc contains “multi-angle” parts, where multiple cameras were used to shoot the same scene from different angles. If the disc contains “multi-angle” parts, “ ” appears on the TV screen at the beginning of the “multi-angle” part when “ON SCREEN GUIDE” is set to “ON”.
Filename [XVC29U_08DVD.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVC29U_08DVD.fm Page 54 Monday, June 14, 2004 3:54 PM 54 EN OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK (cont.) B Select menu item. Press w e to move the highlight to ENTER. , then press ● The following pop-up window appears under the selected item. Example: “ENGLISH” is selected out of 4 audio languages recorded. C Select the audio language. Press rt repeatedly to select the desired audio language, then press ENTER.
Filename [XVC29U_08DVD.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVC29U_08DVD.fm Page 55 Monday, June 14, 2004 3:54 PM EN Audio Channel Selection 55 When using the A.MONITOR button: A Access the menu. When you play certain karaoke (Video CD/SVCD), you can enjoy karaoke by selecting the audio channel to play. ● The sound of each audio channel depends on the contents of the disc. ● During playback Press A.MONITOR. ● The following pop-up window appears on the TV screen.
Filename [XVC29U_08DVD.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVC29U_08DVD.fm Page 56 Monday, June 14, 2004 3:54 PM 56 EN Parental Lock This function restricts playback of DVD VIDEO discs which contain violent (and other) scenes according to the level set by the user. For example, if a movie which includes violent scenes supports the parental lock feature, such scenes which you do not want to let children view can be cut or replaced with other scenes. ● Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel (or AV mode).
Filename [XVC29U_08DVD.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVC29U_08DVD.fm Page 57 Monday, June 14, 2004 3:54 PM EN H Enter the password. Press the number keys to enter a four-digit number as your password, then press ENTER. E Enter your new password. PARENTAL LOCK COUNTRY CODE US SET LEVEL 4 PASSWORD ____ EXIT ● The highlight moves to “EXIT”. SELECT ENTER NEW PASSWORD ? ••• PRESS 0 ~ 9 KEY TO EXIT, PRESS [SET UP]. I Return to the OTHERS menu screen. Press ENTER. ● The “ OTHERS” menu resumes.
Filename [XVC29U_08DVD.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVC29U_08DVD.fm Page 58 Monday, June 14, 2004 3:54 PM 58 EN OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK (cont.
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Filename [XVC29U_08DVD.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVC29U_08DVD.fm Page 60 Monday, June 14, 2004 3:54 PM 60 EN OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK (cont.) About MP3 Disc This unit can playback CD discs recorded by the MP3 format (we refer to those discs as MP3 discs in this manual). Operations for MP3 discs are similar to those for Audio CD discs, though there are some restrictions and differences. What is MP3? MP3 is the abbreviation of “MPEG1 Audio Layer 3”.
Filename [XVC29U_08DVD.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVC29U_08DVD.fm Page 61 Monday, June 14, 2004 3:54 PM EN MP3 Playback 61 Using the MP3 control display A Turn on the unit. Press POWER (1). You can search and play back desired groups and tracks using the MP3 control display. ● Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel (or AV mode). ● Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch to the right. B Select the DVD deck. On the unit Press VCR/DVD repeatedly so that the DVD indicator lights up.
Filename [XVC29U_08DVD.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVC29U_08DVD.fm Page 62 Monday, June 14, 2004 3:54 PM 62 EN OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK (cont.) Repeat Playback You can repeat playback of the current group, track or all groups. ● While MP3 control display is on the TV: A Select the mode. Press REPEAT to select the desired repeat mode. ● Each time you press REPEAT, the mode changes as follows: TRACK]GROUP]ALL]OFF (No indication)](Back to the beginning) TRACK: The current track is played back repeatedly.
Filename [XVC29U_08DVD.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVC29U_08DVD.fm Page 63 Monday, June 14, 2004 3:54 PM EN About JPEG Disc This unit can playback CD discs recorded by the JPEG format (we refer to those discs as JPEG discs in this manual). Operations for JPEG discs are similar to those for Audio CD discs, though there are some restrictions and differences. What is JPEG? JPEG is the abbreviation of “Joint Photographic Expert Group”. JPEG is a still-picture data compression system.
Filename [XVC29U_08DVD.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVC29U_08DVD.fm Page 64 Monday, June 14, 2004 3:54 PM 64 EN JPEG Playback OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK (cont.) Using the JPEG control display A Turn on the unit. Press POWER (1). You can search and play back desired groups and files using the JPEG control display. ● Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel (or AV mode). ● Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch to the right. B Select the DVD deck. On the unit Press VCR/DVD repeatedly so that the DVD indicator lights up.
Filename [XVC29U_08DVD.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVC29U_08DVD.fm Page 65 Monday, June 14, 2004 3:54 PM EN 65 Repeat Playback You can repeat playback of the current group, file or all groups. ● While JPEG control display is on the TV: A Select the mode. Press REPEAT to select the desired repeat mode. ● Each time you press REPEAT, the mode changes as follows: GROUP]ALL]OFF (No indication)](Back to the beginning) GROUP: All files of the current group are played back repeatedly.
Filename [XVC29U_09Editing.fm] Masterpage:Left0 XVC29U_09Editing.fm Page 66 Monday, June 14, 2004 3:55 PM 66 EN EDITING (VCR DECK) You can use a camcorder as the source player and your unit as the recording deck. Edit From A Camcorder Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch to the right. A Make connections. Connect the camcorder’s AUDIO OUT and VIDEO OUT connectors to the unit’s front panel AUDIO and VIDEO input connectors.
Filename [XVC29U_09Editing.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVC29U_09Editing.fm Page 67 Monday, June 14, 2004 3:55 PM EN Edit To Or From Another Video Recorder A TV receiver Player Your unit 67 You can use your unit as the source player or as the recording deck. Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch to the right. A Make connections. A When using your unit as the source player ... ... connect its AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUT connectors to the audio/video input connectors on another recorder.
Filename [XVC29U_09Editing.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVC29U_09Editing.fm Page 68 Monday, June 14, 2004 3:55 PM 68 EN EDITING (VCR DECK) (cont.) Dubbing You can dub selected scenes from the DVD disc to a cassette, starting and stopping wherever you wish. However, it is not possible to dub the copy-protected disc. In such case, “ERROR” appears on the front display panel. (from DVD to VCR) A Load a cassette and place a disc. ● Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel (or AV mode).
Filename [XVC29U_09Editing.fm] Masterpage:Right XVC29U_09Editing.fm Page 69 Monday, June 14, 2004 3:55 PM EN EDITING (DVD DECK) 69 You can dub selected audio from the DVD or Audio CD disc to a MD etc. However, it is not possible to dub the copy-protected disc. Digital Audio Dubbing Example: Dubbing to a MD A Make connections. ● Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel (or AV mode). ● Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch to the right. Connect the coaxial cable between the unit and the digital audio device.
Filename [XVC29U_09Editing.fm] Masterpage:Left0 XVC29U_09Editing.fm Page 70 Monday, June 14, 2004 3:55 PM 70 EN Remote Control Functions Remote A/B/C/D Code Switching The Remote is capable of controlling four JVC video units independently. Each of units can respond to one of four codes (A, B, C or D). The remote control is preset to send A code signals because your unit is initially set to respond to A code signals. You can easily modify your unit to respond to B, C or D code signals.
Filename [XVC29U_09Editing.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVC29U_09Editing.fm Page 71 Monday, June 14, 2004 3:55 PM EN 71 Connecting To A Dolby Digital Decoder or An Amplifier With A Built-in DTS (DVD deck only) These instructions enable you to connect your unit to dolby digital decoder or amplifier with a built-in DTS. DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Back of unit To DIGITAL AUDIO input Dolby Digital decoder or amplifier with a built-in DTS Coaxial cable (not supplied) Make connections.
Filename [XVC29U_10Subsidiary.fm] Masterpage:Left XVC29U_10Subsidiary.fm Page 72 Monday, June 14, 2004 3:55 PM 72 EN Mode Set (VCR deck) SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS You can change various mode settings on the Function Set screen by following the procedure described below. ● For each mode setting, see pages 73 to 74. A Turn on the unit. Press POWER (1). ● Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel (or AV mode). ● Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch to the right. B Select the VCR deck.
Filename [XVC29U_10Subsidiary.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVC29U_10Subsidiary.fm Page 73 Monday, June 14, 2004 3:55 PM EN 73 * The default setting is bold in the table below. 8 PICTURE CONTROL NORM EDIT SOFT SHARP This feature helps you to adjust the playback picture quality according to your preference. Normally select “NORM”. NORM: Picture quality is adjusted automatically. EDIT: Minimizes picture degradation during editing (recording and playback).
Filename [XVC29U_10Subsidiary.fm] XVC29U_10Subsidiary.fm Page 74 Monday, June 14, 2004 3:55 PM 74 EN Masterpage:Left+ SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.) * The default setting is bold in the table below. 8 VIDEO STABILIZER ON OFF When this function is set to “ON”, you can automatically correct vertical vibration in the picture when playing back unstable recordings made on another recorder. NOTES: ● When you finish viewing a tape, be sure to set this function to “OFF”.
Filename [XVC29U_10Subsidiary.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVC29U_10Subsidiary.fm Page 75 Monday, June 14, 2004 3:55 PM EN Mode Set (DVD deck) 75 ● The procedure shows how to set “RESUME” to “ON” on the DVD Set Up menu screen as an example. A Turn on the unit. Press POWER (1). ● Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel (or AV mode). ● Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch to the right. B Select the DVD deck. On the unit Press VCR/DVD repeatedly so that the DVD indicator lights up.
Filename [XVC29U_10Subsidiary.fm] XVC29U_10Subsidiary.fm Page 76 Monday, June 14, 2004 3:55 PM 76 EN SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.) Picture Settings 8 MONITOR TYPE 16:9 4:3 LB 4:3 PS 8 PICTURE SOURCE AUTO FILM VIDEO 8 SCREEN SAVER ON OFF 8 FILE TYPE AUDIO STILL PICTURE Masterpage:Left+ * The default setting is bold in the table below. You can select the monitor type depending the TV used when you play back DVD VIDEO discs recorded for wide-screen TVs.
Filename [XVC29U_10Subsidiary.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVC29U_10Subsidiary.fm Page 77 Monday, June 14, 2004 3:55 PM EN 8 DOWN MIX DOLBY SURROUND STEREO 77 Set to the appropriate mode according to your audio system when you play back a DVD VIDEO disc recorded with surround multichannel audio. This setting affects only the analog audio output signal from the AUDIO OUTPUT connectors (DVD) when playing back a DVD VIDEO disc recorded with surround multichannel audio.
Filename [XVC29U_10Subsidiary.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVC29U_10Subsidiary.fm Page 78 Monday, June 14, 2004 3:55 PM 78 EN SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.) Others Settings 8 RESUME ON OFF * The default setting is bold in the table below. When this function is set to “ON”, you can use the resume function. (墌 pg. 43) ON: You can start playback from the resume point of the placed disc. OFF: You cannot use the resume function. NOTE: This function is not available for Audio CDs and MP3 discs.
Filename [XVC29U_11Trouble.fm] Masterpage:Right XVC29U_11Trouble.fm Page 79 Monday, June 14, 2004 3:56 PM EN TROUBLESHOOTING 79 Before requesting service for a problem, use this chart and see if you can repair the trouble yourself. Small problems are often easily corrected, and this can save you the trouble of sending your unit off for repair. POWER SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION 1. No power is supplied to the unit. ● The AC power cord is disconnected. Connect the AC power cord. 2.
Filename [XVC29U_11Trouble.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVC29U_11Trouble.fm Page 80 Monday, June 14, 2004 3:56 PM 80 EN TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.) PLAYBACK (DVD deck) SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION 1. The button do not work. ● The operation is prohibited on the placed disc. 2. The DVD deck can not be operated. ● The DVD deck is not selected. 3. “X” appears on the TV screen. ● The operation is prohibited on the placed disc. 4. “REGION CODE ERROR!” appears on the TV screen.
Filename [XVC29U_11Trouble.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVC29U_11Trouble.fm Page 81 Monday, June 14, 2004 3:56 PM EN 81 MP3 Playback (DVD deck) SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION ● No MP3 files are recorded to the disc. Replace the disc. ● MP3 files do not have the correct file extension in their file names. Add correct file extension (.mp3, .MP3 or any uppercase and lowercase combination such as “.Mp3”) to their file names.
Filename [XVC29U_11Trouble.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVC29U_11Trouble.fm Page 82 Monday, June 14, 2004 3:56 PM 82 EN TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.) TIMER RECORDING (VCR deck) SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION ● The clock and/or the timer have been set incorrectly. Re-perform the clock and/or timer settings. ● The timer is not engaged. Press TIMER and confirm that “#” is displayed on the front display panel. 2. Timer programming is not possible. ● Timer recording is in progress.
Filename [XVC29U_11Trouble.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVC29U_11Trouble.fm Page 83 Monday, June 14, 2004 3:56 PM EN 83 OTHER PROBLEMS SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION 1. The image of TV broadcast appears distorted on the TV screen. ● The unit leaves turned on and the DVD deck is selected. Turn off the unit, or press VCR to select the VCR deck, then press TV/VCR so that the VCR indicator disappears from the front display panel. 2.
Filename [XVC29U_11Trouble.fm] Masterpage:Left0 XVC29U_11Trouble.fm Page 84 Monday, June 14, 2004 3:56 PM 84 EN QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS PLAYBACK TIMER RECORDING Q. What happens if the end of the tape is reached during playback or search? A. The tape is automatically rewound to the beginning. Q. “䡬” and “#” remain lit on the front display panel. Is there a problem? A. No. This is a normal condition for a timer recording in progress. Q.
Filename [XVC29U_11Trouble.fm] Masterpage:Right0 XVC29U_11Trouble.fm Page 85 Wednesday, June 16, 2004 10:22 AM EN SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL TUNER Power requirement : AC 110 - 220 Vd, 50 Hz/60 Hz Power consumption Power on : 23 W Power off : 5.2 W Temperature Operating : 5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F) Storage : –20°C to 60°C (–4°F to140°F) Operating position : Horizontal only Dimensions (WxHxD) : 435 mm x 93 mm x 272 mm Weight : 4.1 kg Format : VHS NTSC standard Maximum recording time (SP) : 210 min.
Filename [XVC29U_12IX.fm] Masterpage:Left XVC29U_12IX.fm Page 86 Monday, June 14, 2004 3:57 PM 86 EN LIST OF TERMS A L A-B Repeat Playback ............................................ 49 About Discs JPEG .............................................................. 63 MP3 .............................................................. 60 Placing a Disc .................................................. 7 Playable Discs .................................................. 5 Region Number ................
Filename [XVC29U_12IX.fm] Masterpage:Right XVC29U_12IX.fm Page 87 Monday, June 14, 2004 3:57 PM EN 87 P T Pan&Scan ........................................................... 17 Parental Lock Country/Area Code List .................................... 58 To change the settings ..................................... 57 To set Parental Lock for the first time .................. 56 To temporarily release the Parental Lock ............ 57 Playback (DVD deck) ....................................
Filename [XVC29U_13Cov4.fm] XVC29U_13Cov4.fm Page 88 Monday, June 14, 2004 3:58 PM EN HR-XVC29UJ COPYRIGHT© 2004 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD.