DVD PLAYER & VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER HR-XVC16BU HR-XVC17SU INSTRUCTIONS LPT1126-001A
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Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Moisture Condensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Symbols Used in this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . .5 About the Symbol Display . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Notes on Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Types of Playable Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Disc-related terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Regional Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
To ensure proper use of this product, please read this owner’s manual carefully and retain for future reference. This manual provides information on the operation and maintenance of your DVD+VCR. Should the unit require service, contact an Authorized Service Center. Moisture Condensation Never operate the DVD+VCR immediately after moving it from a cold location to a warm location. Leave it unplugged for two or three hours without operating it.
Types of Playable Discs 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 plays DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, and CD-R / CD-RW that contains audio titles, and/or JPEG files. Disc-related terms JPEG Joint Pictures Expert Group. JPEG is a compressed file format that allows you to save images with no limit on the number of colors. Title (DVD only) A title is generally a distinct section of a DVD disc.
Regional code About the Remote Control Operation Range 1 ALL Notes on Regional Codes • • Most DVD discs have a globe with one or more numbers in it clearly visible on the cover. This number must match your DVD+VCR’s regional code or the disc cannot play. Point the Remote Control at the remote sensor and press the buttons. Distance: About 23 ft (7 m) from the front of the remote sensor. Angle: About 30° in each direction of the front of the remote sensor.
Front Panel a Disc Tray (DVD deck) [P] Insert a disc here. b Cassette Compartment (VCR deck) Indicates when the Progressive scan is active. Indicates repeat mode. Insert a video cassette here. c DVD+VCR is in timer recording or a timer recording is programmed (VCR part only). POWER 1/: Switches the DVD+VCR ON and OFF. d A cassette is in the VCR deck. m) REW (m - DVD: Skip to beginning of current chapter or track, press twice in quick successions to go to previous chapter or track.
Remote Control Introduction DISPLAY Accesses On-Screen Display. Switches between the clock, tape counter and tape remaining modes on the display. DVD Select the DVD+VCR function mode to DVD. EJECT (Z) Ejects the tape in the VCR deck. ENTER/OK Confirms menu selections. Displays functions on the TV screen. MARKER Marks any point during playback. OPEN/CLOSE (Z) Opens and closes the disc tray. PAUSE (X) Pause playback or recording. Press repeatedly for frame-by-frame playback. N) Starts playback.
Rear Panel a a b c de g h ANT.IN f e Connect the VHF/UHF/CATV antenna to this terminal. b VCR IN LINE 1 (VIDEO/AUDIO (Left/Right)) Connect the audio/video output of an external source (Audio system, TV/Monitor, VCR, Camcorder). c d Connect to a TV or other equipment with audio inputs. f COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE SCAN VIDEO OUT (Y Pb Pr) (DVD OUT) AC Power Cord Plug into the power source. g DVD/VCR OUT (VIDEO/AUDIO (Left/Right)) Connect to a TV with video and audio inputs.
a Antenna: Disconnect the antenna from the rear of the TV and identify the antenna cable. If it is a round 75 ohm coaxial cable connect it directly to the jack marked ANT.IN on your DVD+VCR. If your antenna cable is flat connect it to a 300-ohm to 75-ohm antenna adaptor (not supplied) and slip the adaptor over the ANT.IN jack. Don’t attempt to screw it into to the DVD+VCR. b Cable TV: If your cable connection has no converter or descrambler, unscrew the cable from your TV and attach it to the ANT.
RF coaxial connection Optional TV Connections Connect the RF.OUT jack on the DVD+VCR to the antenna in jack on the TV using the supplied 75-ohm Coaxial Cable (R). These connections support only DVD playback. The tuner and VCR still output through the RF.OUT (R) or DVD/VCR OUT (A, V) jacks. How to set the DVD+VCR’s RF output channel Component Video / Progressive Scan connection 1. When the DVD+VCR is turned off, press and hold both CH - and CH + on the front panel for more than five seconds.
Connecting to an amplifier equipped with two channel digital stereo (PCM) or to an Audio/Video receiver equipped with a multi-channel decoder (Dolby Digital™, MPEG 2, or DTS) 1. Connect the DVD+VCR’s DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jacks (COAXIAL X) to the corresponding in jack on your amplifier. Use a digital (COAXIAL X) audio cable.
Initial Settings - VCR By using the VCR Setup menu, you can make various adjustments to items such as clock setting, and timer recordings. Your DVD+VCR allows Remote Control adjustment of several features. General Operation 1. Press VCR on the Remote Control. 2. Press SETUP MENU and the MAIN menu will appear. • AUTO CLOCK SET The Auto Clock Set feature is set to ON at the factory. In the ON setting, the DVD+VCR looks for a channel carrying XDS (Extended Data Services) information.
TUNING SETUP This DVD+VCR is equipped with a frequency synthesized tuner capable of receiving up to 181 channels. These include VHF channels 2-13, UHF channels 14-69 and CATV channels 1-125. Auto Channel Programming FUNCTION OSD Preparation The on-screen display can be turned on or off. AUDIO MODE 1. Choose the SOURCE SELECT option, then use b / B to select TUNER. Use b / B to switch among TUNER, LINE1, and LINE2. 2. Choose the AUTO CHANNEL SET option, then use b / B to find channels.
Initial Settings - DVD By using the DVD Setup menu, you can make various adjustments to items such as picture and sound. You can also set a language for the subtitles and the Setup menu, among other things. For details on each Setup menu item, see pages 16 to 19. LANGUAGE LANGUAGE Menu Language English Disc Audio Original Disc Subtitle Original Disc Menu Original To display and exit the Menu: Press SETUP MENU to display the menu. A second press of SETUP MENU will take you back to initial screen.
DISPLAY 4. When the confirm menu appears on your screen “Cancel” is highlighted as default. Use the b button to highlight “Enter”. DISPLAY TV Aspect 4 : 3 Display Mode Letterbox Progressive Scan Off Move 5. Pressing ENTER / OK will set this unit to progressive scan mode. DVD 4:3 : Select when a standard 4:3 TV is connected. 16:9 : Select when a 16:9 wide TV is connected. Display Mode Notes: • If you set Progressive Scan to ON in error, you must reset the DVD+VCR.
AUDIO DRC (Dynamic Range Control) Each DVD disc has a variety of audio output options. Set this unit’s AUDIO options according to the type of audio system you use. With the DVD format, you can hear a program’s soundtrack in the most accurate and realistic presentation possible, thanks to digital audio technology. However, you may wish to compress the dynamic range of the audio output (the difference between the loudest sounds and the quietest ones).
OTHERS REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTION The Auto Play, and B.L.E. settings can be changed. Remote Control A/B/C Code Switching The remote control is capable of controlling three JVC video units independently. Each of the units can respond to one of three codes (A, B or C). The remote control is preset to send C code signal because your unit is initially set to respond to C code signal. You can easily modify your unit to respond to A or B code signal. OTHERS PBC On Auto Play On B.L.E.
Operation This chapter describes how to operate the VCR and DVD. VCR Tape Pla ybac k Press the VCR button to select the device to be operated. Manual Tracking To manually adjust the tracking use the CH -/+ buttons during playback. Notes: • Vertical jitter requires a very fine adjustment. • Tracking is automatically reset to normal when the tape is ejected or the power cord is unplugged for more than 3 seconds. Basic Instructions 1. Turn on the TV. 2.
Slow Motion 1. While in still mode, press FF (M). The tape is played at a speed 1/19 times slower than the normal speed. 2. Use CH -/+ on the Remote Control if necessary to adjust the tracking. 3. To return to the normal speed, press PLAY (N). Notes: • During slow motion, audio is muted and horizontal lines • 2. Set the AUDIO OUTPUT option to STEREO so that the left channel sound (L) is heard from the left speaker and the right channel sound (R) is heard from the right speaker.
VCR Tape Recor ding Basic Instructions 1. Turn on the DVD+VCR and TV. 2. Tune the TV to the DVD+VCR output channel (CH 3 or 4) or if a direct VIDEO/AUDIO connection is made between the DVD+VCR and the TV, set the TV’s source selector to VIDEO. 3. Insert a video cassette with the safety tab intact. 4. Select the desired channel using CH -/+. 5. If you are recording from another source via audio/video input jacks (at the rear or front panel), select LINE1 or LINE2 using AUX, CH + or CH -. 6.
Channel: Select a TV channel, LINE1 or LINE2. If you have CABLE TV and use a cable box (converter) you must set the channel to match the cable box output channel (usually CH 3 or 4). Change channels on the cable box instead of with the DVD+VCR. If you use a cable converter, you can program multiple recordings only on the converter box output channel. This is because the converter determines what channel you view through your DVD+VCR.
Instant Timer Recording Extending the Recording Time With this feature you can record for a preset length without using the program timer. 1. Turn on DVD+VCR and the TV. The recording time can be extended anytime by pressing REC (z). Subsequent presses result in advancing the recording time by 30-minute increments. 2. Be sure the TV is tuned to the DVD+VCR output channel (CH 3 or 4). If a direct VIDEO/AUDIO connection is made between the DVD+VCR and the TV, set the TV’s source selector to VIDEO.
Copying from DVD to VCR Each press of ENTER/OK changes the TV screen in the following sequence. You can copy the contents of a DVD to a VHS tape. STOP 1. Insert the disc you wish to copy into the DVD deck and close the disc tray. CH 4 SP STEREO APR 30 , SAT 2. Insert a blank VHS video tape into the VCR deck. 2:15 PM 2:15 PM 3. Find the place on the DVD from which you want to start dubbing using the PLAY, FF, REW and PAUSE functions.
Ad ditional VCR Inf ormation S-VHS Quasi Playback (SQPB) • During manual recording, timer recording, Instant Timer Recording, playback, or fast forward modes, the DVD+VCR automatically starts rewinding the tape at the end of the tape. The cassette stops at the beginning of the tape and is ejected. • This DVD+VCR can play back S-VHS recorded tapes, however, it cannot record video on S-VHS format. • SQPB is an abbreviation for S-VHS Quasi Playback.
Pla ying a DVD or Video CD General Features Playback Setup Note: 1. Turn on the TV and select the video input source connected to the DVD+VCR. Unless stated otherwise, all operations described use the Remote Control. Some features may also be available on the Setup menu. 2. Turn on the audio system (if applicable) and select the input source connected to the DVD+VCR. Moving to another TITLE 4. Press OPEN/CLOSE (Z) to close the tray. Playback starts automatically.
Still Picture and Frame-by-Frame Playback DVD VCD 1. Press PAUSE (X) during playback. Advance the picture frame-by-frame by pressing PAUSE (X) repeatedly. 2. To exit still motion mode, press PLAY (N). Search DVD VCD 1. Press REW (m) or FF (M) during playback. 2. Press REW (m) or FF (M) repeatedly to select the required speed. DVD: X2, X4, X16 or X100 VCD: X2, X4 or X8 3. To exit SEARCH mode, press PLAY (N). Time Search DVD VCD To start playing at any chosen time on the disc: 1.
Special DVD Features VCD Press A.MONITOR repeatedly during playback to hear a different audio channel (Stereo, Left, Right). Last Scene Memory DVD VCD CD This player memorizes last scene from the last disc that is viewed. The last scene remains in memory even if you remove the disc from the player or switch off the player. If you load a disc that has the scene memorized, the scene is automatically recalled.
On-Screen Display - DVD Maintenance and Ser vice You can display the general playback status on the TV screen. Some items can be changed using the menu. To use the on-screen display: Refer to the information in this chapter before contacting a service technician. 1. Press DISPLAY during playback. Handling the Unit 2. Press v / V to select an item. The selected item is highlighted. When shipping the unit 3. Press b / B to change the setting. You can also use the number buttons if appropriate (e.g.
Audio CD Once you insert an Audio CD a menu appears on the TV screen. Press v / V to select a track then press PLAY (N) or ENTER / OK and playback starts. Audio CD Disc Features Pause CD 1. Press PAUSE (X) during playback. 2. To return to playback, press PLAY (N) or press PAUSE (X) again. Moving to another Track CD 1. Press SKIP (> or .) briefly during playback to go to the next track or to return to the beginning of the current track. 2. Press SKIP (.
Search Pr ogrammed Playbac k CD 1. Press REW (m) or FF (M) during playback. 2. Press REW (m) or FF (M) repeatedly to select the required speed: X2, X4 and X8 backward or forward. 3. To exit SEARCH mode, press PLAY (N). Random The program function enables you to store your favorite tracks from any disc in the player memory. A program can contain 30 tracks. 1. Insert a disc. AUDIO CD menu appears. 2. Press PROGRAM.
Repeat Programmed Tracks 1. Press REPEAT when playing a disc. The repeat icon appears. 2. Press REPEAT to select a desired repeat mode. • Track: repeats the current track • All: repeats all the tracks on programmed list. • Off(No display): does not play repeatedly. Note: If you press SKIP (>) once during Repeat Track playback, the repeat playback will be cancelled. Erasing a Track from “Program” List 1. During STOP mode, press PROGRAM and mark will appear. E 2.
Vie wing a JPEG Disc Slide Show Using this DVD+VCR you can view discs with JPEG files. Use v V b B to highlight the press ENTER / OK. 1. Insert a disc and close the tray. The PHOTO menu appears on the TV screen. Still Picture JPEG (Slide Show) then JPEG 1. Press PAUSE (X) during slide show. The player will now go into PAUSE mode. 2. To return to the slide show, press PLAY (N) or press PAUSE (X) a gain. Moving to another File JPEG Press SKIP (> or .
Reference Language Codes List Use this list to input your desired language for the following initial settings: Disc Audio, Disc Subtitle, Disc Menu.
Tr oub leshooting Check the following guide for the possible cause of a problem before contacting service. Cause Symptom No power. The power cord is disconnected. Plug the power cord into the wall outlet securely. The power is on, but the DVD+VCR does not work. DVD or VCR button is not switched properly. Refer to page 7. No disc is inserted. No tape is inserted. Insert a disc or tape. (Check that the disc or tape indicator in the display window is lit.
An unplayable disc is inserted. Insert a playable disc. (Check the disc type and Regional code.) The disc is placed upside down. Place the disc with the playback side down. The disc is not placed within the guide. Place the disc on the disc tray correctly inside the guide. The disc is dirty. Clean the disc. Video tape cannot be inserted. Is the cassette compartment empty? Eject the tape in. No Hi-Fi sound Audio mode is not set properly.
Specifications General Power requirements Power consumption Dimensions (approx.) Weight (approx.) Operating temperature Operating humidity Signal system 120 V, 60 Hz 16 W (POWER ON) 0.8 W (STANDBY mode) 16.9" X 3.1" X 10.4" (430 X 78.5 X 265 mm) (w x h x d) 9.24 lbs (4.2 kg) 5˚C to 40˚C (41˚F to 104˚F) 5 % to 90 % NTSC Inputs ANTENNA IN VHS VIDEO IN(LINE1, 2) VHS AUDIO IN(LINE1, 2) 75 ohms (VHF/UHF/CATV) 1 V (p-p) 75 ohms, sync negative, RCA jack x 2 -6.
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