DVD PLAYER/VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER HR-XV2EK VCR DVD POWER TV DVD MENU MEMORY SEARCH SUBTITLE ANGLE ZOOM TITLE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 PAL EJECT RETURN DISPLAY REPEATA-B REPEAT SHOWVIEW VIDEO Plus+ TV TV 0 TV/VCR TV/VCR PR + OK 0000 CANCEL TV/VCR PR AUX AUDIO MONITOR OM RAND PROG.
Safety Precautions / Important WARNING RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. This lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
Contents Introduction Preparation Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-12 Connecting to a TV (Satellite or Set Top Box) . . . 11 Connecting to Optional Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Important notes on controlling this unit. . . . . . . . 12 Before Operation - VCR part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-17 Tuning in a video channel on your TV . . . . . . . . 13 Initial preset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Setting the clock Manually . . . . . . .
Before Use Disc-related terms Playable Discs Title (DVD only) The main film content or accompanying feature content or additional feature content, or music album. Each title is assigned a title reference number enabling you to locate it easily. DVD (8 cm / 12 cm disc) Video CD (VCD) (8 cm / 12 cm disc) Audio CD (8 cm / 12 cm disc) In addition, this unit can play a CD-R or CD-RW that contains audio titles or MP3, WMA or JPEG files and SVCD also.
Before Use (Cont’d) Precautions Handling the unit When setting the unit The picture and sound of a nearby TV or radio may be distorted during playback. In this case, position the unit away from the TV or radio, or turn off the unit after removing the disc. After playing, store the disc in its case. Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or sources of heat, or leave it in a parked car exposed to direct sunlight, as there may be a considerable temperature increase inside the car.
Front Panel and Display Window DVD OPEN/CLOSE ( ) Opens or closes the disc tray. POWER Switches the unit to ON or OFF. STOP ( Á ) Stops playback. PLAY ( G ) Starts playback. Reverse Skip/Index, Rewind Go to beginning of current chapter/track or to PREVIOUS chapter/track. Press and hold for two seconds for a fast reverse search. Rewinds the tape. Forward Skip/Index, Fast-Forward Go to NEXT chapter/track. Press and hold for two seconds for a fast forward search. Winds the tape forwards.
Remote Control VCR DVD POWER TV DVD MENU MEMORY SEARCH SUBTITLE ANGLE REPEATA-B ZOOM TITLE 1 2 3 EJECT RETURN DISPLAY REPEAT SHOWVIEW VIDEO Plus+ 4 5 7 8 6 9 TV TV 0 TV/VCR TV/VCR PR + OK 0000 CANCEL TV/VCR PR AUDIO MONITOR Remote Control Operation Range PROG. • Reverse SKIP/INDEX ( ) Search backward* / go to beginning of current chapter or track or go to previous chapter or track. * Press and hold button for about two seconds.
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. On the remote control Keep pressing VCR down during steps 1 – 2. 1 Change the remote control code.
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. VCR DVD POWER TV POWER VCR Set the TV brand code. Keep pressing VCR down during step 1. Enter your TV’s brand code using the number keys, then press OK. Press POWER on the unit’s remote control to turn on the TV and try operations (-> step 2 ).
Rear Panel AUDIO OUT (Left/Right)(DVD OUT) Connect to an amplifier, receiver or stereo system. COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y Pb Pr) Connect to a TV With Y Pb Pr inputs. DVD/VCR AUDIO OUT (Left/Right) Connect to an amplifier, receiver or stereo system. EURO AV2 Connect to Set Top Box or another video recorder. Video Output Switch Select either COMPONENT, S-VIDEO or RGB depending on how you connect this unit to the TV. AERIAL Connect the aerial using this jack.
Connections Caution – Make sure this unit is connected directly to the TV. Set the TV to the correct video input channel. – Do not connect this unit’s AUDIO OUT jack to the phono in jack (record deck) of your audio system. Connecting to a TV (Satellite or Set Top Box) Make one of the following connections, depending on the capabilities of your existing equipment. When using the SCART’s RGB signal, set the video output switch to RGB.
Connections (Cont’d) / Important notes on controlling this unit Connecting to Optional Equipment Connecting to an amplifier equipped with two channel analog stereo or Dolby Surround Connect the Left and Right Audio out jacks on this unit to the audio left and right in jacks on your amplifier, receiver or stereo system, using the audio cables.
Before Operation - VCR part Tuning in a video channel on your TV 7 Notes The output frequency of this video recorder (VCR) is set at UHF channel 22. If channel 22 is already used by another TV station, or if the picture is distorted, you can change the transmitter channel of your VCR. Stages 5 ~ 8 will show you how to change the output frequency of your VCR. Your TV receives signals from the video recorder (VCR) like another TV station.
Before Operation - VCR part Setting the clock Manually The clock in your VCR controls time and date settings for your VCR. The clock is set automatically during ACMS (Automatic Channel Memory System) when your VCR detects a channel that broadcasts a Teletext signal. If the broadcast signal is weak the clock will not be set and will require setting manually. 1 Press MENU. Press 1 or 2 to select TIME DATE. Press OK. To set the colour system 1 Press MENU. 2 The main menu will appear on the TV screen.
Before Operation - VCR part Tuning in TV Stations Automatically This VCR can easily be programmed by using the menus displayed on screen. The menus are controlled from the Remote Control Handset. If the TV broadcast signal is weak your VCR may not detect the necessary information and will be unable to identify station names and sort them correctly. To overcome this problem please turn to the MANUAL TUNING section on page 16. on your TV set and video recorder by pressing 1 Switch the POWER button.
Before Operation - VCR part Tuning in TV Stations Manually In certain areas of the country broadcast signals may be too weak for your VCR’s automatic tuning process to find or assign TV stations correctly. You must tune in these weaker broadcast stations manually in order for your VCR to store them. 1 Press MENU. The main menu will appear on the TV screen. Press 1 or 2 to select the PR SET. Press OK. Press 2 to select STATION so that you may name 5 your TV station. Press OK.
Before Operation - VCR part Deleting TV Stations After tuning TV stations into your VCR you may wish to change the order in which they are stored without having to retune them. The instructions given on this page will show you how you can simply move them into your desired order. After tuning TV stations into your VCR you may wish to delete a station. The instructions given on this page will show you how easily delete any unwanted TV stations. 1 Press MENU. The main menu will appear on the TV screen.
Before Operation - DVD part Temporary Feedback Field Icons General Explanation This manual gives the basic instructions for operating this unit. Some DVDs require specific operation or allow only limited operation during playback. When this occurs, the symbol appears on the TV screen, indicating that the operation is not permitted by this unit or is not available on the disc.
Before Operation (Continued) - DVD part Initial Settings Menu Language You can set your own Personal Preferences on this unit. Select a language for the setup menu. This is the menu you see when you press SETUP. 1 Press SETUP. The setup menu appears.
Before Operation (Continued) - DVD part Sound Others Digital Audio Output The DRC, Vocal and PBC settings can be changed. 4 to select the desired item and press OK. Press 3/4 The setting of the selected item is changed between On and Off. Each DVD disc has a variety of audio output options. Set the player’s Digital Audio Output according to the type of audio system you use.
Before Operation (Continued) - DVD part Parental Control Country Code Rating Enter the code of a country/area whose standards were used to rate the DVD video disc, referring to the list (See “Country Code List”, page 39).
Operation with tape Playing a tape You will only be able to load and eject video cassettes when your VCR is plugged into the mains. Your VCR may also playback recordings from NTSC tapes (on PAL TV). Getting a better picture When a cassette is inserted and playback started, the automatic tracking function works to get the best possible picture automatically.
Operation with tape Instant Timer Recording (ITR) Your VCR incorporates Long Play (LP) which enables you to record up to twice the amount of time on a video cassette. For example an E-180 will record up to 180 minutes using Standard Play (SP); using LP you will be able to record up to 360 minutes. Please note there will be a slight loss in picture and sound quality when using LP. 1 however LP will provide twice as much recording time as SP.
Operation with tape VIDEO Plus+ recording VIDEO Plus+ greatly simplifies entering the date, channel, start and end times of a Timer Recording by simply entering a PlusCode. PlusCodes are published in most TV guide magazines; they can vary one to nine numbers in length. VIDEO Plus+ and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. The VIDEO Plus+ system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation. 1 Make sure that TV channels have been tuned and stored.
Operation with tape Timer recording using On Screen Display 6 Note PR PR-01 ------- Before setting the timer make sure that you have set the VCR clock correctly and you know which stations you have tuned TV stations on your VCR. 1 2 3 Insert a video cassette with protection tab into your VCR. The video cassette should have the window side facing up and the arrow facing away from you. Press MENU. Press 1 or 2 to select REC. Press OK. Press OK to start setting the timer record event.
Operation with DVD and Video CD Playing a DVD and Video CD Playback Setup DVD VCD2.0 VCD1.1 Turn on the TV and select the video input source connected to the DVD with no label player. Audio system: Turn on the audio system and select the input source connected to the DVD player. Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray. 1 your chosen disc in the tray, with the label 2 Load facing up. When a double-sided DVD is inserted, make sure the side you want to play is facing down. OPEN/CLOSE to close the tray.
Operation with DVD and Video CD General Features (continued) Still Picture and Frame-by-frame playback DVD VCD2.0 VCD1.1 Search DVD VCD2.0 VCD1.1 1 Press and hold SKIP/INDEX . or > for about two seconds during playback. The Repeat Track icon appears on the TV screen. 2 To repeat the disc currently playing, press REPEAT a second time. The Repeat All icon appears on the TV screen. 3 To exit Repeat mode, press REPEAT a third time. The Repeat Off icon appears on the TV screen.
Operation with DVD and Video CD General Features (continued) Special DVD Features Zoom Checking the contents of DVD Video discs: Menus DVD VCD2.0 VCD1.1 The Zoom function allows you to enlarge the video image and to move through the enlarged image. 1 Press ZOOM during playback or still playback to activate the Zoom function. If you press ZOOM repeatedly, the magnification level increases up to six times. 2 Use the 1 2 3 4 buttons to move through the zoomed picture.
Operation with Audio CD and MP3/WMA Disc Playing an Audio CD and MP3/WMA Disc CD MP3 About MP3 WMA Insert a disc and close the tray. Audio CD; Audio CD menu appears on the TV screen go to step 3. MP3/WMA disc; The MP3/WMA/JPEG choice menu appears on the TV screen. Go to step 2 MP3 JPEG 4 to select the MP3 or WMA then press Press 3/4 OK. The MP3 or WMA menu appears on the TV screen Press RETURN to move to the MP3/WMA/JPEG choice menu. 4 to select a track then press PLAY 2 Press 3/4 or OK.
Operation with Audio and MP3/WMA Disc (Continued) Pause CD MP3 Repeat A-B WMA 1 Press ; during playback. 2 To return to playback, press PLAY 2 or press ; again. Moving to another Track CD MP3 WMA Press SKIP/INDEX . or > briefly during playback to go to the next track or to return to the beginning of the current track. Press SKIP/INDEX . twice briefly to step back to the previous track.
Operation with JPEG Disc Viewing a JPEG disc Moving to another File JPEG 1 Insert a disc and close the tray. The MP3/WMA/JPEG choice menu appears on the TV screen. Press SKIP/INDEX . or > once during viewing a picture to advance to the next file or to the previous file. Repeat All/Off 1 To repeat all files on a disc, press REPEAT when the JPEG menu appears. The Repeat All icon appears on the menu screen. 2 Press PLAY B or OK to start repeat playback.
Programmed Playback VCD2.0 CD Programmed Playback with Audio CD and MP3/WMA/JPEG Disc The Program function enables you to store your favorite tracks (or files) from any disc in the player memory. Program can contain 32 tracks (Audio CD) or 60 tracks (MP3/JPEG/WMA disc). 1 Press PROG. during playback (Audio CD, MP3 and WMA only) or in the stop mode to enter the Program Edit mode. VCD1.
Additional Operation - VCR part Child Lock You may easily display the current time or tape counter, amount of tape left, day, month, year, day of week, programme channel, tape speed and operational mode of your VCR will appear on the TV screen. If a recording is taking place these On Screen Displays will not be recorded onto the tape. The control buttons on the front of the VCR can be switched off so that your VCR can only be operated using the remote control. 1 1 Press .
Additional Operation - VCR part Hi-Fi Stereo Sound System D Your VCR will record and playback Hi-Fi stereo sound. In addition it has a stereo NICAM digital stereo sound decoder. This allows you to record and playback the sound in several different ways. Video cassettes recorded on your VCR will have a normal mono audio track and two VHS Hi-Fi stereo audio tracks.
Additional Operation - DVD part Last Condition Memory DVD CD VCD1.1 OPERATION This player memorizes the last condition for the last disc you have watched. Settings remain in memory even if you remove the disc from the player or switch off the player. If you load a disc that has its settings memorized, the latest stop position is automatically recalled. Notes – Settings are stored in memory for use any time.
Special Recording Copying from DVD To VCR This unit allows you to copy the contents of a DVD to a VHS. Note If the DVD you are attempting to copy is copy protected, you may not be able to copy the disc. “Lock” will blink on the display window. 1 Insert Disc Insert the disc you wish to copy in the DVD deck and close the disc tray. Recording from another video recorder With this video recorder you can make recordings from an external source, such as copying from another video recorder or a camcorder.
Troubleshooting Check the following guide for the possible cause of a problem before contacting service. Cause Symptom Correction DVD or VCR button is not switched properly. Refer to page 2. No power. The power cord is disconnected. Plug the power cord into the wall outlet securely. The power is on, but the DVD player does not work. No disc is inserted. Insert a disc. (Check that the DVD or, audio CD indicator in the display window is lit.) No picture.
Language Code List Enter the appropriate code number for the initial settings “Disc Audio”, “Disc Subtitle” and/or “Disc Menu” (See page 19).
Country Code List Enter the appropriate code number for the initial setting “Country Code” (See page 21).
Specification General Power requirements AC 200-240V, 50/60 Hz Power consumption Operation mode : 23W Standby mode : 6.7W Dimensions (approx.) 430 X 97.5 X 293 mm (w/h/d) Mass (approx.) 4.8 kg Operating temperature 5˚C to 35˚C (41˚F to 95˚F) Operating humidity 5 % to 90 % Timer 24 hours display tape Program capacity 1 month 7 program RF Modulator UHF 22-68 (Adjustable) System Laser Semiconductor laser, wavelength 650 nm Video Head system Double azimuth 4 heads, helical scanning.
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