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Filename [XVS20EK_03Safety.fm] Masterpage:Left0 XVS20EK_01.book Page 2 Friday, March 28, 2003 7:00 PM 2 Safety Precautions The rating plate and the safety caution are on the rear of the unit. WARNING: DANGEROUS VOLTAGE INSIDE WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION 8 When you are not using the unit for a long period of time, it is recommended that you disconnect the power cord from the mains outlet. 8 Dangerous voltage inside.
Filename [XVS20EK_03Safety.fm] XVS20EK_01.book Page 3 Friday, March 28, 2003 7:00 PM Masterpage:Right-No-Heading 3 The STANDBY/ON 1 button does not completely shut off mains power from the unit, but switches operating current on and off. “`” shows electrical power standby and “!” shows ON. Video tapes recorded with this unit in the LP/EP (Long Play/Extended Play) mode cannot be played back on a single-speed video recorder. (S-VHS deck only) Use only discs marked with the following.
Filename [XVS20EK_03Safety.fm] XVS20EK_01.book Page 4 Friday, March 28, 2003 7:00 PM 4 Masterpage:Left+ SAFETY FIRST (cont.) Some Do’s And Don’ts On The Safe Use Of Equipment This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but, like any electrical equipment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured. DO read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment.
Filename [XVS20EK_04TOC.fm] Masterpage:Right XVS20EK_04TOC.fm Page 5 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 2:43 PM 5 CONTENTS SAFETY FIRST 2 Safety Precautions ............................................... 2 Some Do’s And Don’ts On The Safe Use Of Equipment ........................................................ 4 DISC INFORMATION 6 About Discs ......................................................... 6 INDEX INSTALLING YOUR NEW UNIT 9 14 Check Contents .................................................
Filename [XVS20EK_05DiscInfo.fm] Masterpage:Left0 XVS20EK_01.book Page 6 Friday, March 28, 2003 7:00 PM 6 DISC INFORMATION The following discs also cannot be played back. ● Discs which have a region number other than “2” ● DVD+RW formatted discs ● DVD-RW formatted discs ● DVD-RAM ● DVD-R About Discs Playable Discs You can use the discs with the following logos for playback only. DVD VIDEO Video CD/Super Video CD Region Number The world is divided into 6 regions for DVD VIDEO discs.
Filename [XVS20EK_05DiscInfo.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVS20EK_01.book Page 7 Friday, March 28, 2003 7:00 PM 7 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 [XVS20EK_05DiscInfo.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVS20EK_01.book Page 8 Friday, March 28, 2003 7:00 PM 8 DISC INFORMATION (cont.) Placing a Disc Care and Handling of Discs 1 Open the disc tray. How to handle discs Press x on the DVD deck to open the disc tray. When handling a disc, do not touch the surface of the disc. Since discs are made of plastic, they are easily damaged.
Filename [XVS20EK_06Index.fm] XVS20EK_01.book Page 9 Friday, March 28, 2003 7:00 PM Masterpage:Right0 9 INDEX FRONT VIEW A S-VHS Eject Button (x) 墌 pg. 24, 28 B S-VHS Cassette Loading Slot C S-VHS Indicator 墌 pg. 24, 28 D DVD Indicator 墌 pg. 38 E Disc Tray F DVD Eject Button (x) 墌 pg. 38 G S-video/Video/Audio Input Connectors (S-VIDEO/VIDEO/AUDIO) 墌 pg. 60 H STANDBY/ON Button (1) 墌 pg. 16 I S-VHS/DVD Button 墌 pg. 24, 28, 38 J Infrared Beam Receiving Window K Front Display Panel 墌 pg.
Filename [XVS20EK_06Index.fm] XVS20EK_01.book Page 10 Friday, March 28, 2003 7:00 PM 10 Masterpage:Left+ INDEX (cont.) REAR VIEW A Mains Power Cord 墌 pg. 15 B L-1 Input/Output Connector (L-1 IN/OUT) 墌 pg. 15, 61, 68 C Region Number Label 墌 pg. 6 D Antenna Input Connector (ANTENNA IN) 墌 pg. 15 E Digital Audio Output Connector (DIGITAL AUDIO OUT) 墌 pg. 65 Page 10 F Remote Pause Connector (PAUSE) 墌 pg. 60 G L-2 Input/Decoder Connector (L-2 IN/DECODER) 墌 pg.
Filename [XVS20EK_06Index.fm] XVS20EK_01.book Page 11 Friday, March 28, 2003 7:00 PM Masterpage:Right-No-Heading 11 FRONT DISPLAY PANEL A Start Time Indicator ( V) (S-VHS deck only) 墌 pg. 34 B S-VHS Indicator (S-VHS deck only) 墌 pg. 71, 73 C Stop Time Indicator (v ) (S-VHS deck only) 墌 pg. 34 D VCR Indicator (S-VHS deck only) 墌 pg. 29 E Channel/Clock Remain Display (S-VHS deck only) 墌 pg. 30 Mode Display (L-1, L-2, F-1, S-1 or SAT*) (S-VHS deck only) * When “L-2 SELECT” is set to “SAT” (墌 pg.
Filename [XVS20EK_06Index.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVS20EK_01.book Page 12 Friday, March 28, 2003 7:00 PM 12 INDEX (cont.) ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (S-VHS deck) When “O.S.D.” is set to “ON” (墌 pg. 72), various operational indicators appear on the TV screen. For On-screen display for DVD deck, refer to “Checking the DVD function status” (墌 pg. 46). I PDC* Indicator 墌 pg. 33, 35 A Operation Mode Indicators B Tape Speed (SP/LP/EP) C Tape Direction D Index Mark Indicator (MARK) 墌 pg.
Filename [XVS20EK_06Index.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVS20EK_01.book Page 13 Friday, March 28, 2003 7:00 PM 13 REMOTE CONTROL The glow-in-the-dark buttons shown in grey on the illustration above are helpful when using the remote control in darkened rooms. Buttons with a small dot on the left side of the name can also be used to operate your TV. (墌 pg. 67) A S-VHS Button 墌 pg. 24, 28 B TV/S-VHS/DVD switch 墌 pg. 20 C Menu Button (MENU) 墌 pg. 39 D Auto Tracking Button (p) 墌 pg.
Filename [XVS20EK_06Index.fm] Masterpage:Left0 XVS20EK_01.book Page 14 Friday, March 28, 2003 7:00 PM 14 INSTALLING YOUR NEW UNIT Check Contents CHECK ALL THE CONTENTS SHOWN BELOW DVD Player and Video Cassette Recorder ? RF Cable “AA” Batteries (x 2) Infrared Remote Control Unit 4 You are now ready to install your unit. (墌 pg.
Filename [XVS20EK_06Index.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVS20EK_01.book Page 15 Friday, March 28, 2003 7:00 PM 15 Basic Connections Aerial connector It’s essential that your unit be properly connected. THESE STEPS MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE ANY VIDEO OPERATION CAN BE PERFORMED. A Situate the unit. Back of TV Place the unit on a stable, horizontal surface. B Connect the unit to TV. The connection method you use depends on the type of TV you have.
Filename [XVS20EK_06Index.fm] Masterpage:Left0 XVS20EK_01.book Page 16 Friday, March 28, 2003 7:00 PM 16 Auto Set Up Auto Channel Set/Auto Clock Set/ Auto Guide Program Number Set After the 1 button on the unit or remote control is pressed for the first time to power on the unit, the Auto Set Up function sets the tuner channels, clock and Guide Program numbers automatically. INITIAL SETTINGS Before starting, make sure of the following: ● The TV aerial cable should be connected to the unit.
Filename [XVS20EK_06Index.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVS20EK_06Index.fm Page 17 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 3:39 PM 17 C Confirm/Set video channel. With RF Connection The video channel that is shown on the display panel is your video channel. Press OK. ● To view picture signals from the unit, set your TV to the video channel. With AV Connection Press PR – until the display panel shows “CH – –”. Now the video channel is set to off. Then press OK.
Filename [XVS20EK_06Index.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVS20EK_06Index.fm Page 18 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 3:39 PM 18 Preset Download Auto Channel Set by Downloading from TV/Auto Clock Set/Auto Guide Program Number Set ATTENTION You can use this function only with a TV offering T-V Link, etc.* Be sure to use a fully-wired 21-pin SCART cable. * Compatible with TVs offering T-V Link, EasyLink, Megalogic, SMARTLINK, Q-Link or DATA LOGIC via fully-wired 21-pin SCART cable.
Filename [XVS20EK_06Index.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVS20EK_01.book Page 19 Friday, March 28, 2003 7:00 PM 19 Results of Auto Set Up/Preset Download appear on the front display panel If both Auto Channel Set and Auto Clock Set have been performed successfully, the correct current time is displayed. Turn on the TV and select its video channel or AV mode, then make sure that all necessary stations have been stored in the unit’s memory by using the PR button(s). ● If station names (ID – 墌 pg.
Filename [XVS20EK_06Index.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVS20EK_01.book Page 20 Friday, March 28, 2003 7:00 PM 20 Monitor Set INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) * The default setting is bold in the table below. 8 MONITOR TYPE 16:9 WIDE: (DVD deck) You can select the monitor type depending the TV used when you play back DVD VIDEO discs recorded for wide-screen TVs. 4:3PS: ● Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV mode). ● Slide the TV/S-VHS/DVD switch to the right. A Turn on the unit. Press 1.
Filename [XVS20EK_06Index.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVS20EK_01.book Page 21 Friday, March 28, 2003 7:00 PM 21 Language ● Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV mode). ● Slide the TV/S-VHS/DVD switch to the right. 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 1. B Select the DVD deck.
Filename [XVS20EK_06Index.fm] Masterpage:Left+ 3Column XVS20EK_06Index.fm Page 22 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 2:51 PM 22 INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.
Filename [XVS20EK_06Index.fm] XVS20EK_01.book Page 23 Friday, March 28, 2003 7:00 PM T-V LINK Masterpage:Right 23 T-V Link Functions When you connect the unit to your TV via a fully-wired 21-pin SCART cable (墌 pg. 15), the following functions are available. You can use these functions only with a TV offering T-V Link, etc.* For details, refer to the instruction manual of your TV.
Filename [XVS20EK_07S-VHS.fm] Masterpage:Left0 XVS20EK_01.book Page 24 Friday, March 28, 2003 7:00 PM 24 Basic Playback ● Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV mode). ● Slide the TV/S-VHS/DVD switch to the right. OPERATIONS ON S-VHS 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 [XVS20EK_07S-VHS.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVS20EK_01.book Page 25 Friday, March 28, 2003 7:00 PM 25 Playback Features ● Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV mode). ● Slide the TV/S-VHS/DVD switch to the right. Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame Playback 1 Pause during playback. Press 9. ● If there is vertical jitter, press PR +/– on the remote control to correct the picture. 2 Activate frame-by-frame playback. Press 9.
Filename [XVS20EK_07S-VHS.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVS20EK_01.book Page 26 Friday, March 28, 2003 7:00 PM 26 OPERATIONS ON S-VHS 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 2 or 6.
Filename [XVS20EK_07S-VHS.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVS20EK_01.book Page 27 Friday, March 28, 2003 7:00 PM 27 Repeat Playback Manual Tracking Your unit can automatically play back the whole tape 100 times repeatedly. Your unit is equipped with automatic tracking control. During playback, you can override this and adjust the tracking manually by pressing the PR buttons. 1 Start playback. Press 4. 2 Activate Repeat Playback. Press 4 and hold for over 5 seconds, then release.
Filename [XVS20EK_07S-VHS.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVS20EK_01.book Page 28 Friday, March 28, 2003 7:00 PM 28 Basic Recording ● Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV mode). ● Slide the TV/S-VHS/DVD switch to the right. OPERATIONS ON S-VHS DECK (cont.) 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 S-VHS deck.
Filename [XVS20EK_07S-VHS.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVS20EK_01.book Page 29 Friday, March 28, 2003 7:00 PM 29 Recording Features ● Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV mode). ● Slide the TV/S-VHS/DVD switch to the right. Record One Programme While Watching Another If your unit is connected to the TV via the AV connection, press TV/VCR. The unit’s VCR indicator and the TV broadcast being recorded disappear.
Filename [XVS20EK_07S-VHS.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVS20EK_01.book Page 30 Friday, March 28, 2003 7:00 PM 30 OPERATIONS ON S-VHS DECK (cont.) Receiving Stereo and Bilingual Programmes Your unit is equipped with a Digital stereo sound decoder (NICAM) making reception of stereo and bilingual broadcasts possible. When the channel is changed, the type of broadcast being received will be displayed on the TV screen for a few seconds.
Filename [XVS20EK_07S-VHS.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVS20EK_01.book Page 31 Friday, March 28, 2003 7:00 PM 31 B.E.S.T. Picture System The B.E.S.T. (Biconditional Equalised Signal Tracking) system checks the condition of the tape in use during playback and recording, and compensates to provide the highest-possible playback and recording pictures. You can set “B.E.S.T.” to “ON” or “OFF” to your preference. (墌 pg. 71) Recording The unit assesses the quality of the tape once you initiate recording.
Filename [XVS20EK_07S-VHS.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVS20EK_07S-VHS.fm Page 32 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 2:55 PM 32 OPERATIONS ON S-VHS DECK (cont.) VIDEO Plus+ Timer Programming ® With the VIDEO Plus+ system, timer programming is greatly simplified because each TV programme has a corresponding code number which your unit is able to recognize. Before performing the VIDEO Plus+ Timer Programming: ● Make sure that the unit’s built-in clock is set properly. ● Insert a cassette with the safety tab in place.
Filename [XVS20EK_07S-VHS.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVS20EK_01.book Page 33 Friday, March 28, 2003 7:00 PM 33 E Set the tape speed. Press SP/LP/EP (p). F Set the PDC mode. Press PDC (number key “7”) to select “ON” or “OFF”. ● If “VPS/PDC ON” is displayed on the TV screen, “PDC” is set to “ON”. ● If “VPS/PDC OFF” is displayed on the TV screen, “PDC” is set to “OFF”. 墌 “PDC Recording” on page 35. ● VPS (Video Programme System) recording is not currently available in the U.K.
Filename [XVS20EK_07S-VHS.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVS20EK_01.book Page 34 Friday, March 28, 2003 7:00 PM 34 Express Timer Programming If you do not know the PlusCode number for the programme you wish to record, use the following procedure to set your unit to timer-record the programme. 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.
Filename [XVS20EK_07S-VHS.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVS20EK_01.book Page 35 Friday, March 28, 2003 7:00 PM 35 G Enter the channel position. Press PR +/–. NOTES: ● You can programme this unit to timer-record as many as 8 programmes. If you try to programme the unit to record a ninth, “PROGRAM FULL” appears on the TV screen and “FULL” appears on the front display panel. To record the extra programme, you must first cancel any unnecessary programmes. (墌 pg.
Filename [XVS20EK_07S-VHS.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVS20EK_01.book Page 36 Friday, March 28, 2003 7:00 PM 36 OPERATIONS ON S-VHS DECK (cont.) C Access the Programme screen/display. Press " again to check more information. Each time you press ", the next programme’s information appears. The front display panel shows the programme number. Pressing OK changes the display to the programme start time, the stop time, the date, the tape speed then the channel position.
Filename [XVS20EK_07S-VHS.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVS20EK_01.book Page 37 Friday, March 28, 2003 7:00 PM 37 Automatic Satellite Programme Recording This function allows you to automatically record a satellite programme which is timer-programmed on your external satellite receiver. Connect a satellite receiver to the unit’s L-2 IN/DECODER connector and programme the timer on the satellite receiver. The unit starts or stops recording by the signals input from the satellite receiver.
Filename [XVS20EK_08DVD.fm] Masterpage:Left0 XVS20EK_01.book Page 38 Friday, March 28, 2003 7:00 PM 38 Basic Playback OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK To play back a MP3 disc, see pages 56 – 59. A Load the disc. A Press x on the DVD deck to open the disc tray. ● The unit’s power comes on automatically. B Place the disc in the disc tray. ● Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV mode). ● Slide the TV/S-VHS/DVD switch to the right. ● For details, refer to “Placing a Disc” (墌 pg. 8).
Filename [XVS20EK_08DVD.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVS20EK_01.book Page 39 Friday, March 28, 2003 7:00 PM 39 Playback Features ● Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV mode). ● Slide the TV/S-VHS/DVD switch to the right. 2 Start playback. Press the appropriate number keys. ● The unit starts playback of the selected item. ● When “NEXT” or “PREVIOUS” appears on the TV screen: Pressing 6 advances to the next page. Pressing 2 returns to the previous page.
Filename [XVS20EK_08DVD.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVS20EK_01.book Page 40 Friday, March 28, 2003 7:00 PM 40 OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK (cont.) Locating the start point of the item or skip the item Press 2 or 6 during playback. Example: To locate the beginning of item B from the current position, press 2 twice. To locate the beginning of item D from the current position, press 6 once. Current position The number you press the button ● When the specified item is located, playback begins automatically.
Filename [XVS20EK_08DVD.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVS20EK_01.book Page 41 Friday, March 28, 2003 7:00 PM 41 Slow Motion Strobe Playback — To display continuous still pictures During still picture, press 3 or 5. ● The speed changes for each direction by pressing 3 or 5repeatedly. ● To resume normal playback, press 4. Resume Function It is possible to memorize the position where you stop playback and resume playback from that position. ● Be sure to set “RESUME” to “ON”. (墌 pg.
Filename [XVS20EK_08DVD.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVS20EK_01.book Page 42 Friday, March 28, 2003 7:00 PM 42 OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK (cont.) Angle Selection (A) 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”. 1 Access the selection menu.
Filename [XVS20EK_08DVD.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVS20EK_01.book Page 43 Friday, March 28, 2003 7:00 PM 43 Audio Selection Zooming Some DVD discs contain the multiple audio. You can select the audio language of movies (DVD VIDEO) or select to enjoy karaoke with or without the vocal (Video CD). Press ZOOM during playback. 1 Access the selection menu. ● The unit zooms in to the centre part of the scene to produce a double-sized image. ● While zoomed, the picture may look coarse or distorted.
Filename [XVS20EK_08DVD.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVS20EK_01.book Page 44 Friday, March 28, 2003 7:00 PM 44 OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK (cont.) Digest The unit can display the opening scene of each title or chapter (DVD VIDEO) or each track (Video CD). You can select a desired scene from those displayed on the TV screen. For DVD VIDEO In stop mode or during playback For Video CD In stop mode or during playback without PBC function 1 Access the digest screen. Press DIGEST. ● Up to 9 opening scenes appear.
Filename [XVS20EK_08DVD.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVS20EK_01.book Page 45 Friday, March 28, 2003 7:00 PM 45 3D Phonic Theater Mode — Adjusting the picture quality 3D Phonic function allows you to get a simulated surround effect from your stereo system. You can enjoy the vertical surround sound with your 2-channel stereo system. 1 Access the selection menu. Press 3D-PHONIC during playback. ● The current setting appears on the top left corner of the TV screen. 2 Select the mode.
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Filename [XVS20EK_08DVD.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVS20EK_01.book Page 47 Friday, March 28, 2003 7:00 PM 47 Playback Features with Play Set Up Menu Play Set Up Menu allows you the various playback operations. Press REPEAT to access the Play Set Up menu while the disc is in the disc tray. ● Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV mode). ● Slide the TV/S-VHS/DVD switch to the right.
Filename [XVS20EK_08DVD.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVS20EK_01.book Page 48 Friday, March 28, 2003 7:00 PM 48 OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK (cont.) Repeat Playback You can repeat playback as you like according to the type of disc. A Access the Play Set Up menu. Press REPEAT during playback of the item you want to repeat. B Select the mode. A Press w e to move the arrow to “REPEAT”, then press OK. B Press OK repeatedly to select the appropriate mode.
Filename [XVS20EK_08DVD.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVS20EK_01.book Page 49 Friday, March 28, 2003 7:00 PM 49 A-B Repeat Playback Chapter Search You can repeat the desired part. You can start playback the desired chapter. A Access the Play Set Up menu. A Access the Play Set Up menu. B Select the mode. B Select the mode. Press REPEAT during playback of the item you want to repeat. Press REPEAT during playback. Press w e to move the arrow to “CHAP. SEARCH”, then press OK.
Filename [XVS20EK_08DVD.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVS20EK_01.book Page 50 Friday, March 28, 2003 7:00 PM 50 OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK (cont.) C Enter the time. Press the appropriate number keys to enter the desired time, then press OK. ● The DVD deck starts playback from the selected point. Selected time Examples: To play back from 1(H):30(M):00(S): Press the number key “1”, “3”, “0”, “0”, “0” then press OK. ● To clear the Play Set Up menu, press REPEAT.
Filename [XVS20EK_08DVD.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVS20EK_01.book Page 51 Friday, March 28, 2003 7:00 PM 51 Programme Playback Random Playback You can play back up to 99 tracks in the desired order. You can play back all the tracks on the disc in random order. A Access the Play Set Up menu. A Access the Play Set Up menu. B Select the mode. B Select the mode. Press REPEAT in stop mode. Press w e to move the arrow to “PROGRAM”, then press OK. Press REPEAT in stop mode.
Filename [XVS20EK_08DVD.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVS20EK_01.book Page 52 Friday, March 28, 2003 7:00 PM 52 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 video channel (or AV mode).
Filename [XVS20EK_08DVD.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVS20EK_01.book Page 53 Friday, March 28, 2003 7:00 PM 53 To change the settings You can change the Parental lock settings later. A Access the Parental Lock screen. Press and hold 8 in stop mode, then press OK. B Enter the password. Press the appropriate number keys to enter 4-digit password, then press OK. ● The arrow moves to “Country Code” if you enter the correct password. ● If you enter the wrong password, “WRONG! RETRY...
Filename [XVS20EK_08DVD.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVS20EK_01.book Page 54 Friday, March 28, 2003 7:00 PM 54 OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK (cont.
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Filename [XVS20EK_08DVD.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVS20EK_01.book Page 56 Friday, March 28, 2003 7:00 PM 56 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 [XVS20EK_08DVD.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVS20EK_01.book Page 57 Friday, March 28, 2003 7:00 PM 57 Basic Playback ● Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV mode). ● Slide the TV/S-VHS/DVD switch to the right. ● You can skip a track across a group. Press 6 to skip to the first track of the next group when the last track of the current group is selected. D Start playback. Press 4. E Pause playback. Press 9. ● To resume normal playback, press 4. F Stop playback. Press 8.
Filename [XVS20EK_08DVD.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVS20EK_01.book Page 58 Friday, March 28, 2003 7:00 PM 58 Playback Features with Play Set Up menu ● Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV mode). ● Slide the TV/S-VHS/DVD switch to the right. OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK (cont.) Programme Playback You can play back groups on an MP3 disc in the desired order. A Access the Play Set Up menu. Press REPEAT in stop mode. B Select the mode. Press w e to move the arrow to “PROGRAM”, then press OK.
Filename [XVS20EK_08DVD.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVS20EK_01.book Page 59 Friday, March 28, 2003 7:00 PM 59 Random Playback Repeat Playback You can playback groups on an MP3 disc in random order. You can repeat playback of the current group or all groups. A Access the Play Set Up menu. A Access the Play Set Up menu. B Select the mode. B Select the mode. Press REPEAT in stop mode. Press w e to move the arrow to “RANDOM”, then press OK. Playback starts in random order.
Filename [XVS20EK_09Editing.fm] Masterpage:Left0 XVS20EK_01.book Page 60 Friday, March 28, 2003 7:00 PM 60 EDITING (S-VHS DECK) You can use a camcorder as the source player and your unit as the recording deck. Edit From A Camcorder Slide the TV/S-VHS/DVD switch to the right.
Filename [XVS20EK_09Editing.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVS20EK_01.book Page 61 Friday, March 28, 2003 7:00 PM 61 You can use your unit as the source player or as the recording deck. Edit To Or From Another Video Recorder Slide the TV/S-VHS/DVD switch to the right. A Make connections. Connect the player’s 21-pin SCART connector to the unit’s 21-pin SCART connector as illustrated.
Filename [XVS20EK_09Editing.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVS20EK_01.book Page 62 Friday, March 28, 2003 7:00 PM 62 Output/Input Set ● Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV mode). ● Slide the TV/S-VHS/DVD switch to the right. EDITING (S-VHS DECK) (cont.) B Access the Main Menu screen. Press SET UP MENU. C Access the Output/Input Set screen. Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “OUTPUT/INPUT SET”, then press OK or e. the output mode for the L-1 IN/OUT D Select connector.
Filename [XVS20EK_09Editing.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVS20EK_01.book Page 63 Friday, March 28, 2003 7:00 PM 63 L-2 Select and L-2 Input Setting (L-2 SELECT and L-2 INPUT) Set “L-2 SELECT” to the appropriate mode depending on the type of appliance connected to the unit’s L-2 IN/DECODER connector. Set “L-2 INPUT” to the appropriate mode depending on the output signals of the connected appliance. Perform steps A and C of “L-1 Output Setting (L-1 OUTPUT)” on page 62.
Filename [XVS20EK_09Editing.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVS20EK_01.book Page 64 Friday, March 28, 2003 7:00 PM 64 Dubbing (from DVD to S-VHS) ● Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV mode). ● Slide the TV/S-VHS/DVD switch to the right. EDITING (S-VHS DECK) (cont.) 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. A Load a cassette and place a disc.
Filename [XVS20EK_09Editing.fm] Masterpage:Right0 XVS20EK_01.book Page 65 Friday, March 28, 2003 7:00 PM 65 EDITING (DVD DECK) 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 video channel (or AV mode). ● Slide the TV/S-VHS/DVD switch to the right. Connect the optical cable between the unit and the digital audio device.
Filename [XVS20EK_09Editing.fm] Masterpage:Left0 XVS20EK_01.book Page 66 Friday, March 28, 2003 7:00 PM 66 Remote Control Functions Remote A/B/C/D Code Switching The remote control 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 [XVS20EK_09Editing.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVS20EK_01.book Page 67 Friday, March 28, 2003 7:00 PM 67 TV Multi-Brand Remote Control Your remote control can operate the basic functions of your TV set. In addition to JVC TVs, other manufacturer’s TVs can also be controlled. Before performing the following steps: ● Turn off the TV using its remote control. ● Slide the TV/S-VHS/DVD switch to the left. A Set the TV brand code. Keep pressing S-VHS down during step A.
Filename [XVS20EK_09Editing.fm] Masterpage:Left0 XVS20EK_01.book Page 68 Friday, March 28, 2003 7:00 PM 68 SYSTEM CONNECTIONS Connecting To A Satellite Receiver Connect the satellite receiver to the L-2 IN/DECODER connector, then connect the L-1 IN/OUT connector to the TV’s connector. Outdoor unit Aerial NOTES: ● Set “L-2 SELECT” to “A/V”. (墌 pg. 63) ● You can use Automatic Satellite Programme Recording function (墌 pg. 37) with this connection.
Filename [XVS20EK_09Editing.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVS20EK_01.book Page 69 Friday, March 28, 2003 7:00 PM 69 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.
Filename [XVS20EK_10Subsidiary.fm] Masterpage:Left0 XVS20EK_01.book Page 70 Friday, March 28, 2003 7:00 PM 70 Mode Set (S-VHS deck) ● Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV mode). ● Slide the TV/S-VHS/DVD switch to the right. SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS You can change various mode settings on the Mode Set screen by following the procedure described below. ● For each mode setting, see pages 71 to 73. A Turn on the unit. Press 1. B Select the S-VHS deck.
Filename [XVS20EK_10Subsidiary.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVS20EK_01.book Page 71 Friday, March 28, 2003 7:00 PM 71 * The default setting is bold in the table below. 8 S-VHS ET ON OFF You can record in SP mode on VHS cassettes with S-VHS picture quality. You can play back a tape recorded using the S-VHS ET function on most of S-VHS recorders and of VHS recorders equipped with SQPB (S-VHS QUASI PLAYBACK) function. (Notice some recorders are not compatible with the S-VHS ET function.
Filename [XVS20EK_10Subsidiary.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVS20EK_01.book Page 72 Friday, March 28, 2003 7:00 PM 72 SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.) * The default setting is bold in the table below. 8 O.S.D. ON OFF When this function is set to “ON”, various operational indicators appear on the TV screen. NOTES: ● When you use this unit as the source player for editing, be sure to set “O.S.D.” to “OFF” before starting.
Filename [XVS20EK_10Subsidiary.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVS20EK_01.book Page 73 Friday, March 28, 2003 7:00 PM 73 * The default setting is bold in the table below. 8 POWER SAVE ON OFF When this function is set to “ON”, you can reduce the power consumption while the unit is turned off. NOTES: ● During Power Save mode: — the front display panel will be turned off. — the Just Clock function (墌 pg. 86) does not work. — the picture may be distorted momentarily when you turn on/off the unit.
Filename [XVS20EK_10Subsidiary.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVS20EK_01.book Page 74 Friday, March 28, 2003 7:00 PM 74 Mode Set (DVD deck) ● Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV mode). ● Slide the TV/S-VHS/DVD switch to the right. SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.) You can change various mode settings on the Mode Set screen by following the procedure described below. ● For each mode setting, see pages 75 to 77. LANGUAGE MENU LANGUAGE (墌 pg. 21) AUDIO LANGUAGE (墌 pg. 21) SUBTITLE (墌 pg.
Filename [XVS20EK_10Subsidiary.fm] XVS20EK_01.book Page 75 Friday, March 28, 2003 7:00 PM Masterpage:Right-No-Heading 75 Audio Settings 8 DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT PCM ONLY DOLBY DIGITAL/PCM STREAM/PCM 8 DOWN MIX Lt/Rt Lo/Ro * The default setting is bold in the table below. Set to the appropriate mode according to the type of the device connected to DIGITAL AUDIO OUT connector on the rear of unit. It is not necessary to set this mode when you connect no device to DIGITAL AUDIO OUTconnector.
Filename [XVS20EK_10Subsidiary.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVS20EK_01.book Page 76 Friday, March 28, 2003 7:00 PM 76 SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.) Output Playback discs STREAM/PCM DVD VIDEO with 48/44.1 kHz, 16/20/24 bit linear PCM DVD VIDEO with Dolby Digital PCM ONLY 48/44.1 kHz, 16/20/24 bit linear PCM DVD VIDEO with 96/88.2 kHz linear PCM DVD VIDEO with DTS DOLBY DIGITAL/PCM No output DTS bitstream 48 kHz, 16 bit stereo linear PCM Dolby Digital bitstream Audio CD/Video CD 44.
Filename [XVS20EK_10Subsidiary.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVS20EK_01.book Page 77 Friday, March 28, 2003 7:00 PM 77 Display Settings 8 SCREEN SAVER ON OFF * The default setting is bold in the table below. The TV screen may be burned out if a static picture is displayed for a long time. When this function is set to “ON”, the unit automatically activates the screen saver function if a static picture, such as an onscreen display or menu is displayed for over 5 minutes.
Filename [XVS20EK_10Subsidiary.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVS20EK_01.book Page 78 Friday, March 28, 2003 7:00 PM 78 Tuner Set ● Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV mode). ● Slide the TV/S-VHS/DVD switch to the right. SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.) IMPORTANT Perform the following steps only if — — Auto Channel Set has not been set correctly by Auto Set Up or by Preset Download. (墌 pg. 16, 18) — you have moved to a different area or if a new station starts broadcasting in your area.
Filename [XVS20EK_10Subsidiary.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVS20EK_10Subsidiary.fm Page 79 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 3:12 PM 79 E View the Confirmation screen. After “SCAN COMPLETED” is displayed on the TV screen for about 5 seconds, the Confirmation screen looking like the one to the right appears. The stations your unit located appear on a Confirmation screen — channel positions (PR), channels (CH) and station names (ID – 墌 pg. 84).
Filename [XVS20EK_10Subsidiary.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVS20EK_10Subsidiary.fm Page 80 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 3:12 PM 80 SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.) D Select the band. Press rt to change the band between CH (regular) and CC (cable), then press e. E Input the channel. Press the number keys to input the channel number you want to store. ● Input “0” before any single number entries. ● To input the registered station name (ID – 墌 pg. 84), press e until “– – – –” (ID setting) begins blinking, then press rt.
Filename [XVS20EK_10Subsidiary.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVS20EK_10Subsidiary.fm Page 81 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 3:12 PM 81 Delete A Channel Perform steps A and B of “Manual Channel Set” on page 80 to access the Confirmation screen before continuing. Change Station Channel Position Perform steps A and B of “Manual Channel Set” on page 80 to access the Confirmation screen before continuing. A Select the item. A Select the item. B Delete a channel. B Select the new position.
Filename [XVS20EK_10Subsidiary.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVS20EK_01.book Page 82 Friday, March 28, 2003 7:00 PM 82 SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.) Set Stations (A) Set station names that are registered in your unit. Perform steps A and B of “Manual Channel Set” on page 80 to access the Confirmation screen before continuing. A Select the item. Press rt w e until the item you want begins blinking. B Access the Manual Channel Set screen. Press OK twice. C Select the new station.
Filename [XVS20EK_10Subsidiary.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVS20EK_01.book Page 83 Friday, March 28, 2003 7:00 PM 83 Set Stations (B) Fine-Tuning Channels Already Stored Set station names other than the ones registered in your unit. Perform steps A and B of “Manual Channel Set” on page 80 to access the Confirmation screen and then perform steps A and B of “Set Stations (A)” above before continuing. A Select the character for station name.
Filename [XVS20EK_10Subsidiary.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVS20EK_01.book Page 84 Friday, March 28, 2003 7:00 PM 84 SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.
Filename [XVS20EK_10Subsidiary.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVS20EK_01.book Page 85 Friday, March 28, 2003 7:00 PM 85 TV Station Channel Number Guide Only the main stations are listed. There are in addition many relay stations, and full lists are available from the BBC and ITV. BBC1 BBC2 ITV London & South-East Bluebell Hill.........................40 46 43 Crystal Palace .......................26 33 23 Dover ...................................50 56 66 Heathfield ............................
Filename [XVS20EK_10Subsidiary.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVS20EK_01.book Page 86 Friday, March 28, 2003 7:00 PM 86 Clock Set ● Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV mode). ● Slide the TV/S-VHS/DVD switch to the right. SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.) IMPORTANT If you performed Auto Set Up (墌 pg. 16) or Preset Download (墌 pg. 18), without ever having set the clock previously, the unit’s built-in clock is also set automatically.
Filename [XVS20EK_10Subsidiary.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVS20EK_01.book Page 87 Friday, March 28, 2003 7:00 PM 87 E Set the date and time. Press rt to set the time, then press OK or e. The “DATE” display begins blinking. Repeat the same procedure to set the date and year. ● When you set the time, press and hold rt to change the time by 30 minutes. ● When you set the date, press and hold rt to change the date by 15 days. F Set Just Clock. The default setting is “OFF”.
Filename [XVS20EK_10Subsidiary.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVS20EK_10Subsidiary.fm Page 88 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 3:15 PM 88 SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.) Video Channel Set Video channel (RF output channel) is the channel on which your TV receives picture and sound signals from the unit through the RF cable. IMPORTANT Perform the following steps only if — — Video Channel Set has not been done correctly by the Auto Set Up function (墌 pg.
Filename [XVS20EK_11Trouble.fm] Masterpage:Right0 XVS20EK_01.book Page 89 Friday, March 28, 2003 7:00 PM 89 TROUBLESHOOTING 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 mains power cord is disconnected. Connect the mains power cord. 2.
Filename [XVS20EK_11Trouble.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVS20EK_01.book Page 90 Friday, March 28, 2003 7:00 PM 90 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 [XVS20EK_11Trouble.fm] Masterpage:Right-No-Heading XVS20EK_01.book Page 91 Friday, March 28, 2003 7:00 PM 91 RECORDING (S-VHS deck) SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION 1. Recording cannot be started. ● There is no cassette loaded, or the cassette loaded has had its record safety tab removed. Insert a cassette, or using adhesive tape, cover the hole where the tab was removed. 2. TV broadcasts cannot be recorded. ● “L-1”, “L-2”, “F-1” or “S-1” has been selected as the input mode.
Filename [XVS20EK_11Trouble.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVS20EK_01.book Page 92 Friday, March 28, 2003 7:00 PM 92 TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.) TIMER RECORDING (S-VHS deck) (cont.) SYMPTOM 8. “N”, “䡬” and “$” on the front display panel won’t stop blinking. POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION ● The loaded cassette has had its record safety tab removed. Remove the cassette and cover the hole with adhesive tape, or insert a cassette with the record safety tab intact.
Filename [XVS20EK_11Trouble.fm] Masterpage:Right0 XVS20EK_01.book Page 93 Friday, March 28, 2003 7:00 PM 93 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 [XVS20EK_11Trouble.fm] Masterpage:Left0 XVS20EK_11Trouble.fm Page 94 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 3:16 PM 94 SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL VIDEO/AUDIO (DVD deck) Power requirement : AC 220 V – 240 Vd, 50 Hz/60 Hz Power consumption Power on : 28 W Power off : 5.0 W Temperature Operating : 5°C to 40°C Storage : –20°C to 60°C Operating position : Horizontal only Dimensions (WxHxD) : 435 mm x 98 mm x 357 mm Weight : 4.8 kg Format : S-VHS/VHS PAL standard Maximum recording time (SP) : 240 min.
Filename [XVS20EK_12IX.fm] Masterpage:Right XVS20EK_01.book Page 95 Friday, March 28, 2003 7:00 PM 95 LIST OF TERMS A L A-B Repeat Playback ............................................ 49 About Discs MP3 .............................................................. 56 Placing a Disc .................................................. 8 Playable Discs .................................................. 6 Region Number ................................................ 6 Unplayable Discs ...................
Filename [XVS20EK_12IX.fm] Masterpage:Left+ XVS20EK_12IX.fm Page 96 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 3:18 PM 96 LIST OF TERMS (cont.) P T Pan&Scan ........................................................... 20 Parental Lock Country/Area Code List .................................... 54 To change the settings ..................................... 53 To set Parental Lock for the first time .................. 52 To temporarily release the Parental Lock ............ 53 PDC Recording ................................
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