XV-521BK/XV-522SL/XV-523GD [B] EN LVT0435-004B DVD VIDEO PLAYER XV-521BK/XV-522SL/XV-523GD AUDIO ANGLE DIGEST STROBE ZOOM DVD TV/VIDEO 1 2 3 TV 1 TV 2 TV 3 4 5 TV 4 TV 9 0 +10 TV 0 TV -/-- AMP VOL B.SKIP PAUSE 12 Basic operations 17 Advanced operations 20 Initial settings 35 Additional information 41 TV ch TV VOL RETURN TIME CHOICE F.SEARC ARCH B.
XV-521BK/XV-523GD [B] EN LVT0435-004A Warnings, Cautions and Others IMPORTANT for the U.K. DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment. If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home or the cable is too short to reach a power point, then obtain an appropriate safety approved extension lead or consult your dealer. BE SURE to replace the fuse only with an identical approved type, as originally fitted.
XV-521BK/XV-523GD [B] EN LVT0435-004A Introduction English Table of contents Introduction Français Page 1 Features .................................................................... 1 Supplied accessories ............................................... 1 About this instruction manual ............................... 2 Notes on handling ................................................... 3 Preliminary knowledge Page 4 Names of parts and controls Front panel .........................................
XV-521BK/XV-523GD [B] EN LVT0435-002A Introduction Introduction Features Picture functions Supplied accessories • Audio/video cable (x 1) 7 Strobe function The unit can display nine continuous still pictures on the TV screen. Introduction 7 Digest function You can select the desired selection to be played from the opening scenes displayed on the TV screen. • S-video cable (x 1) 7 Angle function* You can select a desired angle from multiple camera angles recorded on the DVD VIDEO disc.
XV-521BK/XV-523GD [B] EN LVT0435-002A Introduction English About this instruction manual Français This instruction manual basically explains operations as follows: You can play titles or tracks in random order by using the Random function. TV OPEN THEATER /CLOSE 3D-PHONIC POSITION SUBTITLE AUDIO DIGEST STROBE DVD ZOOM 1 2 3 TV 2 TV 3 4 5 6 TV 4 TV 5 TV 6 7 8 9 TV 8 10 TV 9 0 +10 TV 0 TV -/-- AMP VOL SLOW TV ch TV VOL PLAY MODE DISPLAY 1 CANCEL SHIFT B.
XV-521BK/XV-522SL/XV-523GD [B] EN LVT0435-004B Introduction Introduction Notes on handling Important cautions Safety precautions Installation of the unit Avoid moisture, water and dust • Select a place which is level, dry and neither too hot nor too cold (between 5˚C and 35˚C, 41˚F and 95˚F). • Leave sufficient distance between the unit and the TV. • Do not use the player in a place subject to vibrations. Do not place the unit in moist or dusty places.
XV-521BK/XV-523GD [B] EN LVT0435-002A Preliminary knowledge Preliminary knowledge English Names of parts and controls Français Refer to the corresponding pages indicated in () for details. Front panel 5 0 (OPEN/CLOSE) button 6 7 (STOP) button button 7 # (PLAY) button 2 STANDBY indicator 8 8 (PAUSE) button 4 Disc tray 3 Remote sensor Preliminary Knowledge 1 = SHUTTLE knob SHUTTLE OPEN/CLOSE DVD PLAYER 1 PLAY STANDBY # 0 STOP PAUSE 7 TITLE CHAP.
XV-521BK/XV-523GD [B] EN LVT0435-002A Preliminary knowledge Remote control unit ! Infrared signal-emitting window 1 3D PHONIC button TV OPEN THEATER /CLOSE 3D-PHONIC POSITION 2 OPEN/CLOSE button Preliminary Knowledge 3 SUBTITLE - DIGEST button 4 AUDIO - STROBE button 5 Numeric buttons # DVD SUBTITLE AUDIO ANGLE DIGEST STROBE ZOOM 2 3 TV 2 TV 3 4 5 6 TV 4 TV 5 TV 6 7 8 9 TV 7 TV 8 TV 9 0 +10 TV 0 TV -/-- AMP VOL 7 AMP VOL button 8 SHIFT button 9 PLAY MODE - CANCEL button 0
XV-521BK/XV-523GD [B] EN LVT0435-002A Preliminary knowledge English Français Produces a simulated surround effect. 2 OPEN/CLOSE button (17) Opens and closes the disc tray. 3 SUBTITLE - DIGEST button (23, 31) Used to display the subtitle selection display on the TV screen, as well as used to turn the subtitle on or off (for DVD VIDEO). Pressing this button while holding down the SHIFT button displays beginning scenes of each title, chapter or track on the TV screen (for DVD VIDEO/Video CD).
XV-521BK/XV-523GD [B] EN LVT0435-002A Preliminary knowledge Display window 3 Disc indicator 4 Function indicator 1 Title/chapter/track indicator Displays title/chapter, or track number. PROGRAM RANDOM REPEAT 1A-B RESUME THEATER TITLE CHAP. TRACK DVD VCD 3D-PHONIC EACH REMAIN Shows the cumulative or remaining time of the track or disc, or the total disc time. 3 Disc indicator Indicates the type of the disc set in the tray. When a DVD VIDEO or Video CD disc is set, “DVD” or “VCD” is indicated.
XV-521BK/XV-523GD [B] EN LVT0435-002A Preliminary knowledge English Operational Principles Français On-screen displays The unit provides several on-screen displays. With some displays, you can set or select preferences or functions, while the others are display-only. Opening displays Preliminary Knowledge Opening display The Opening display appears automatically in some conditions. At the bottom, the following information are indicated depending on the unit’s status.
XV-521BK/XV-523GD [B] EN LVT0435-002A Preliminary knowledge Play mode displays Pressing the PLAY MODE button accesses the play mode display in which you can control playback functions. Different displays appear depending on the disc type and the unit’s status. While stopped During DVD VIDEO playback DVD CONTROL REPEAT PROGRAM RANDOM During Audio CD playback CD CONTROL CHAP.
XV-521BK/XV-523GD [B] EN LVT0435-002A Preliminary knowledge On-screen guide icons English Français During DVD playback, you may see icons displayed over the picture. These have the following meanings. : Displayed at the beginning of a scene recorded from multiple angles. (See page 30.) : Displayed at the beginning of a scene recorded with multiple audio languages. (See page 31.) You can set the unit not to display on-screen icons above via the preference settings described on page 38.
XV-521BK/XV-523GD [B] EN LVT0435-002A Preliminary knowledge About discs Playable disc types Playable and non-playable disc types are as follows: Playable discs Preliminary Knowledge DVD VIDEO Video CD Audio CD CD-R CD-RW The DVD VIDEO Logo is a trademark. • CD-R and CD-RW discs recorded with the audio CD format can be played back, though some may not be played back because of the disc characteristics or recording condition. • DVD VIDEO players and DVD discs have their own Region Code numbers.
XV-521BK/XV-523GD [B] EN LVT0435-002A Getting started Getting started English Connections Français *In the following description, “TV” may be substituted with “monitor” or “projector.” *Before using the unit, you have to connect the unit to a TV and/or amplifier. Before making any connections • Do not connect the AC power cord until all other connections have been made.
XV-521BK/XV-523GD [B] EN LVT0435-002A Getting started To connect to a TV with the SCART connector You can enjoy using the unit by simply connecting it to your television set with a 21-pin SCART cable. To hear audio sound with better quality, connect the audio output to your audio equipment. SCART cable (not supplied) The unit DIGITAL OUT PCM/STREAM COAXIAL AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO AV COMPU LINK AV OUT Y/C OPTICAL R AV COMP.
XV-521BK/XV-523GD [B] EN LVT0435-002A Getting started English To connect to audio equipment with a digital input Français You can enhance the sound quality by connecting the unit’s DIGITAL OUT to the digital input of an amplifier, DAT or MD by using an optional digital cable. The digital audio signal from a disc is directly transferred.
XV-521BK/XV-523GD [B] EN LVT0435-002A Getting started Using the remote control unit Using the remote control, you can operate not only all the functions of the unit but also basic functions of your TV. To install batteries in the remote control unit The battery compartment is located on the back of the remote control unit. Press down on the point shown by the arrow at the top of the compartment cover, and pull up the cover to open the compartment.
XV-521BK/XV-523GD [B] EN LVT0435-002A Getting started English To use the remote control unit for TV operation Français You can operate your TV from the remote control unit. Setting the remote control signal for operating your TV. 1 Holding down TV/VIDEO, enter the manufacturer code of your TV listed below by using the numeric buttons (0 - 9). Do not release TV/VIDEO. Keep holding it until the next step is completed. Manufacturer code list 2 No. Manufacturer No. Manufacturer No.
XV-521BK/XV-523GD [B] EN LVT0435-004A Basic operations Basic operations In the following description, the buttons on the remote control unit are mainly used, however, you may use the corresponding buttons on the front panel of the unit if available. Turning on/off the unit Press on the front panel or press DVD - TV on the remote control unit. TV OPEN THEATER /CLOSE 3D-PHONIC POSITION / DVD OPEN/CLOSE DVD PLAYER STANDBY 0 TITLE CHAP.
XV-521BK/XV-523GD [B] EN LVT0435-004A Basic operations English Basic playback Français Now you can play a disc. First, let’s enjoy simple playback according to following procedure. To start playback Press PLAY. TV OPEN THEATER /CLOSE 3D-PHONIC POSITION The unit starts playback from the beginning.
XV-521BK/XV-523GD [B] EN LVT0435-004A Basic operations To locate the beginning of the scene or song 7 During playback Press 4 or ¢. Press 4 to locate the beginning of the current chapter, title, or track, and press ¢ to locate the beginning of the next chapter, title, or track. NOTE When you play a Video CD disc with the PBC function or a DVD VIDEO disc, the unit may locate a different place, but it will generally locate the beginning of the title or chapter or track.
XV-521BK/XV-523GD [B] EN LVT0435-004A Advanced operations Advanced operations NOTES English Playing from a specific position on a disc • When step 1: You can play a disc from the selected track, title or chapter, or from the specified time. • When appears on the TV screen by pressing MENU in step 1: appears on the TV screen by pressing TITLE in Français The disc does not have a menu listing the titles.
XV-521BK/XV-523GD [B] EN LVT0435-004A Advanced operations When “NEXT” or “PREVIOUS” appears on the TV screen, the unit generally works as follows: • Pressing ¢ advances to the next page. • Pressing 4 returns to the previous page. * The method of the operation is different depending on the disc. • To activate the PBC function when a PBC-compatible Video CD disc is being played back without the PBC function, press STOP then press PLAY.
XV-521BK/XV-523GD [B] EN LVT0435-004A Advanced operations To locate a desired scene by specifying the chapter number [CHAP. SEARCH] NOTES English • When the chapter number is incorrect in step 3: Français Overwrite the incorrect number with the correct number. • When If the current title of a DVD VIDEO disc being played is divided into chapters, you can skip to a desired chapter by specifying the chapter number using the on-screen display.
XV-521BK/XV-523GD [B] EN LVT0435-004A Advanced operations 4 Press ENTER. The unit starts playback from the specified time. (for DVD VIDEO) (for Audio CD) CD CONTROL DVD CONTROL REPEAT A-B REPEAT TIME SEARCH GO TO To locate a desired scene from the digest display [DIGEST] REPEAT A-B REPEAT TIME SEARCH CHAP. SEARCH GO TO 2:34:00 02:34 The unit can display the opening scene of each title or chapter on a DVD VIDEO or each track of a Video CD.
XV-521BK/XV-523GD [B] EN LVT0435-004A Advanced operations Special picture playback English Français The unit provides special picture playback functions including Frame-by-frame, Strobe, Slow-motion and Zoom. • When the lower right scene is selected, pressing CURSOR 3 advances to the next page if available. Similarly, when the upper left scene is selected, pressing CURSOR 2 returns to the previous page (if available).
XV-521BK/XV-523GD [B] EN LVT0435-004A Advanced operations • To cancel strobe play Press AUDIO - STROBE while holding down SHIFT. NOTES • Pressing and holding PAUSE for more than 1 second also activates the Strobe function. • If you press AUDIO - STROBE while holding down SHIFT during playback, nine still pictures also appear but they advance in realtime. • To return to normal playback Press PLAY. • To pause slow-motion playback Press PAUSE. NOTES • The sound is muted during slow-motion playback.
XV-521BK/XV-523GD [B] EN LVT0435-004A Advanced operations To zoom a scene [ZOOM] 1 AUDIO DIGEST STROBE DVD ZOOM 1 2 3 TV 2 TV 3 4 5 6 TV 4 TV 5 TV 6 7 8 9 TV 7 TV 8 TV 9 10 0 TV -/-- TV ch TV VOL PLAY MODE DISPLAY CANCEL B.SKIP 4 PAUSE 8 RETURN TIME CHOICE F.SEA RCH B.SEA PLAY 3 STOP 7 RCH F.SKIP ¢ You can play titles or tracks in the desired order by using the Program function.
XV-521BK/XV-523GD [B] EN LVT0435-004A Advanced operations • When you specify a wrong selection Press PLAY MODE - CANCEL while holding down the SHIFT. The last selection programmed is erased. • To clear the program Press STOP. 4 To playback in random order [RANDOM] You can play titles or tracks in random order by using the Random function. Press PLAY to start program play. When all of the programmed titles/tracks have finished playback, the unit stops but the program remains.
XV-521BK/XV-523GD [B] EN LVT0435-004A Advanced operations • For Audio/Video CD Repeat playback (for Video CD) (for Audio CD) You can repeat playback of the current selection or all disc contents. You can also repeat playback of a desired part.
XV-521BK/XV-523GD [B] EN LVT0435-004A Advanced operations To repeat a desired part [A-B REPEAT] TV OPEN THEATER /CLOSE 3D-PHONIC POSITION SUBTITLE AUDIO DIGEST STROBE DVD TV/VIDEO ANGLE 2 3 TV 2 TV 3 4 5 6 TV 4 TV 5 TV 6 7 8 9 TV 7 TV 8 TV 9 0 +10 TV 0 TV -/-- AMP VOL SLOW TV ch TV VOL PLAY MODE DISPLAY 1 CANCEL SHIFT B.SKIP 4 PAUSE 8 RETURN TIME CHOICE NOTES F.SEA RCH B.
XV-521BK/XV-523GD [B] EN LVT0435-004A Advanced operations Selecting a scene angle of DVD VIDEO To select a scene angle from the angle list display [ANGLE] 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.
XV-521BK/XV-523GD [B] EN LVT0435-004A Advanced operations Changing the language and sound For DVD VIDEO discs, you can select the subtitle language, as well as the audio language/sound included on a disc. For Video CD discs, you can select the audio channel(s). To change the audio language or sound [AUDIO] By AUDIO selection, you can choose the audio language of movies or choose to enjoy karaoke with or without the vocal.
XV-521BK/XV-523GD [B] EN LVT0435-004A Advanced operations Selecting the picture character Enjoying virtual surround sound You can select the quality of the image from among four options (OFF, 1, 2 and 3) according to the type of programming, picture tone or personal preferences. Using the 3D Phonic function, you can get a simulated surround effect from your stereo system.
XV-521BK/XV-523GD [B] EN LVT0435-004A Advanced operations * When you play a DVD VIDEO disc recorded in Dolby Digital which contains more than 2 channels, ACTION does not appear. NOTES • With a Video CD disc, if the AUDIO setting is set to L or R, you cannot activate the 3D Phonic function (i.e. the 3D Phonic mode is fixed to OFF). Checking the status You can check the disc/time information, as well as the DVD functions, of the disc.
XV-521BK/XV-523GD [B] EN LVT0435-004A Advanced operations 2 To change the time display mode (only for Audio CD or Video CD without PBC), press DISPLAY - TIME while holding down SHIFT. The time display mode cycles as below.
XV-521BK/XV-523GD [B] EN LVT0435-004A Initial settings Initial settings 3 Selecting preferences You can set various preferences for playback via four dedicated displays. Press CURSOR 2/3 to select the setting you want. • To turn off the preference display, press RETURN-CHOICE while holding down SHIFT, or move to [EXIT] and press ENTER.
XV-521BK/XV-523GD [B] EN LVT0435-004A Initial settings You can select the default subtitle language to be displayed if it is contained on the disc.
XV-521BK/XV-523GD [B] EN LVT0435-004A Initial settings DOWN MIX To playback a DVD VIDEO AUDIO DISPLAY SYSTEM LANGUAGE disc recorded with /PCM DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT Lo / Ro DOWN MIX surround multichannel ON COMPRESSION audio correctly, the EXIT DOWN MIX setting must PRESS KEY be properly made according to your audio system. Note that this setting affects the output signal from the AUDIO (both DIGITAL and ANALOG) output jacks when playing back a DVD VIDEO disc recorded with surround multichannel audio.
XV-521BK/XV-523GD [B] EN LVT0435-004A Initial settings The unit can display “onscreen guide” icons or characters on the picture, which show what is happening to the disc or the unit. LANGUAGE AUDIO DISPLAY MODE 2 SCREEN SAVER ON SCREEN GUIDE ON EXIT PRESS KEY • OFF The on-screen guide will not be displayed. Examples of “on-screen guide” icons or characters: , Français SYSTEM 4:3 LB MONITOR TYPE • ON The on-screen guide will be displayed.
XV-521BK/XV-523GD [B] EN LVT0435-004A Initial settings Limiting playback by children 4 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.
XV-521BK/XV-523GD [B] EN LVT0435-004A Initial settings Even if you want to change only the country code and/or parental level, do not forget to enter the password after changing the country code and/or parental level. Otherwise, the new country code and/or parental level will not become effective. Pressing ENTER again returns to the opening display.
XV-521BK/XV-523GD [B] EN LVT0435-004A Additional information Additional information Care and handling of discs How to handle discs When handling a disc, do not touch the surface of the disc. Since discs are made of plastic, they are easily damaged. If a disc gets dirty, dusty, scratched or warped, the images and sound will not be picked up correctly, and such a disc may cause the player to malfunction. Label side Do not damage the label side, stick paper to or use any adhesive on its surface.
XV-521BK/XV-523GD [B] EN LVT0435-004A Additional information English AV COMPU LINK remote control system Français When you buy a separate TV, VCR, DVD player, receiver, or other component and connect them to each other, you have to operate each component individually. JVC’s AV COMPU LINK remote control system meets the demands of a system made up of single components and has the ease of operation of a single unit.
XV-521BK/XV-523GD [B] EN LVT0435-004A Additional information Notes for connection • If you connect a DVD player to a receiver via AV COMPU LINK in a system including a Dolby digital decoder, some functions may not be performed automatically. • The AV COMPU LINK terminal on some televisions indicates “II.” Do not connect the terminal indicating “II” with the AV COMPU LINK terminal on a receiver. If connected, the system will not work correctly.
XV-521BK/XV-523GD [B] EN LVT0435-004A Additional information English Troubleshooting Français What appears to be a malfunction may not always be serious. Please go through the following list before requesting service. Symptom Possible case Remedy Power does not come on. Power plug is not inserted securely. Plug in securely. Remote control does not work. Too far from the unit. More closer to the unit. The tip of the remote unit is not pointed in the right direction.
XV-521BK/XV-523GD [B] EN LVT0435-004A Additional information Specifications General Readable discs: Video format: DVD VIDEO, Audio CD, Video CD PAL Other Power requirements: Power consumption: Mass: Dimensions (W x H x D): AC 230V , 50Hz 17 W (POWER ON), 3.0 W (STANDBY mode) 3.2 kg (7.1 lbs) 435 mm x 95 mm x 297 mm (17-3/16'in x 3-3/4'in x 11-3/4'in) Video output 1.0 Vp-p (75 Ω) Y Output: 1.
XV-521BK/XV-523GD [B] EN LVT0435-004A Additional information Appendix A: Table of languages and their abbreviations English Français AA AB AF AM AR AS AY AZ BA BE BG BH BI BN BO BR CA CO CS CY DA DZ EL EO ET EU FA FI FJ FO FY GA GD GL GN GU HA HI HR HU HY IA IE Afar Abkhazian Afrikaans Ameharic Arabic Assamese Aymara Azerbaijani Bashkir Byelorussian Bulgarian Bihari Bislama Bengali, Bangla Tibetan Breton Catalan Corsican Czech Welsh Danish Bhutani Greek Esperanto Estonian Basque Persian Finnish Fiji Fa
XV-521BK/XV-523GD [B] EN LVT0435-004A Additional information Appendix B: Country code list for parental lock Additional information This list is used for the parental Lock operation. For details, see page 39.
XV-521BK/XV-523GD [B] EN LVT0435-004A Additional information English Français Liechtenstein PE Peru TJ LK Sri Lanka LR Liberia LS LT LU Luxembourg LV Latvia Tajikistan PF French Polynesia TK Tokelau PG Papua New Guinea TM Turkmenistan Lesotho PH Philippines TN Tunisia Lithuania PK Pakistan TO Tonga PL Poland TP East Timor PM Saint Pierre and TR Turkey Miquelon TT Trinidad and Tobago Pitcairn TV Tuvalu TW Taiwan, Province of LY Libyan Arab Jamahiriya MA Mo
XV-521BK/XV-522SL/XV-523GD [B] EN LVT0435-004B SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS “SOME DOS AND DON’TS ON THE SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENT” This equipment has been disigned 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.