XV-521BK [J] EN LVT0435-001B DVD VIDEO PLAYER XV-521BK/XV-523GD/XV-525BK XV-421BK AUDIO ANGLE DIGEST STROBE ZOOM 1 2 3 TV 2 TV 3 4 5 6 TV 5 TV 6 8 9 TV 8 TV 9 10 0 +10 TV RETURN TV 0 TV 100+ AMP VOL SLOW TV VOL CANCEL RETURN TIME CHOICE Basic operations 17 Advanced operations 20 Initial settings 35 Additional information 41 XV-521BK/XV-523GD/XV-525BK models H PLAY B.SKIP F.
XV-521BK [J] EN LVT0435-001A Warnings, Cautions and Others Mises en garde, précautions et indications diverses CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
XV-521BK [J] EN LVT0435-001A Introduction Table of contents Introduction 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 [J] EN LVT0435-001A 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 title 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 [J] EN LVT0435-001A Introduction About this instruction manual This instruction manual basically explains operations as follows: You can play titles or tracks in random order by using the Random function. TV POWER OPEN THEATER /CLOSE 3D-PHONIC POSITION SUBTITLE AUDIO ANGLE DIGEST STROBE ZOOM DVD POWER 1 2 3 TV 2 TV 3 4 5 6 TV 4 TV 5 TV 6 7 8 TV 8 9 TV 9 10 0 +10 TV RETURN TV 0 TV 100+ AMP VOL SLOW TV ch TV VOL PLAY MODE DISPLAY 1 CANCEL SHIFT B.
XV-521BK [J] EN LVT0435-001B 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 [J] EN LVT0435-001A Preliminary knowledge Preliminary knowledge Names of parts and controls Refer to the corresponding pages indicated in () for details. Front panel (For XV-521BK/523GD/525BK) 5 0 (OPEN/CLOSE) button 6 7 (STOP) button 1 POWER button 7 # (PLAY) button 2 STANDBY indicator 3 Remote sensor 8 8 (PAUSE) button 4 Disc tray SHUTTLE OPEN/CLOSE DVD PLAYER 1 PLAY STANDBY POWER # 0 STOP TITLE CHAP.
XV-521BK [J] EN LVT0435-001A Preliminary knowledge Remote control unit ! Infrared signal-emitting window 1 3D PHONIC button TV POWER OPEN THEATER /CLOSE 3D-PHONIC POSITION 2 OPEN/CLOSE button Preliminary Knowledge 3 SUBTITLE - DIGEST button 4 AUDIO - STROBE button 5 Numeric buttons 6 SLOW button # DVD POWER - TV POWER button SUBTITLE AUDIO ANGLE DIGEST STROBE ZOOM - 8 (PAUSE) button = TITLE button $ TV/VIDEO button % ANGLE - ZOOM button 1 2 3 TV 2 TV 3 4 5 6 TV 4 TV 5 TV 6 7 8
XV-521BK [J] EN LVT0435-001A Preliminary knowledge 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 [J] EN LVT0435-001A 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 2 Time display 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-M555BK [J] EN LVT0391-001A Preliminary knowledge Operational Principles 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-M555BK [J] EN LVT0391-001A 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-M555BK [J] EN LVT0391-001A Preliminary knowledge On-screen guide icons 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-M555BK [J] EN LVT0391-001A 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 VIDEO discs have their own Region Code numbers.
XV-521BK [J] EN LVT0435-001A Getting started Getting started Connections *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. *In the following connection examples, the rear panel drawing of the unit is based on XV-521BK/523GD/525BK. The XV-421BK rear panel looks different. Before making any connections • Do not connect the AC power cord until all other connections have been made.
XV-521BK [J] EN LVT0435-001A Getting started To connect to a TV with the component video input jacks You can enjoy high picture quality by connecting the unit’s COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks to the COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks of your TV with the video cables.
XV-521BK [J] EN LVT0435-001A Getting started To connect to audio equipment with a digital input 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 XV-521BK/523GD/525BK provides both the optical and coaxial jacks while the XV-421BK only provides the coaxial jack). The digital audio signal from a disc is directly transferred.
XV-521BK [J] EN LVT0435-001A 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 [J] EN LVT0435-001A Getting started To use the remote control unit for TV operation 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. 2 No. Manufacturer No.
XV-521BK [J] EN LVT0435-001A 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 POWER on the front panel or press DVD POWER - TV POWER on the remote control unit. TV POWER OPEN THEATER /CLOSE 3D-PHONIC POSITION POWER POWER DVD POWER OPEN/CLOSE DVD PLAYER STANDBY 0 3D PHONIC TITLE CHAP.
XV-521BK [J] EN LVT0435-001A Basic operations Basic playback Now you can play a disc. First, let’s enjoy simple playback according to following procedure. To start playback Press PLAY. TV POWER OPEN THEATER /CLOSE 3D-PHONIC POSITION The unit starts playback from the beginning.
XV-521BK [J] EN LVT0435-001A Basic operations 1/¡ (SEARCH) button (For XV-421BK) Press 1 or ¡. OPEN/CLOSE PLAY Each press of 1 or ¡ increases the playback speed from 2x to 60x the normal speed. STOP RESUME THEATER EACH SEARCH PAUSE 7 LE CHAP. Pressing PLAY returns the unit to normal playback. # 0 8 1 ¡ SKIP 4 ¢ DVD / VDEO CD / CD Holding down the 4 or ¢ button on the front panel also advances or reverses playback rapidly.
XV-521BK [J] EN LVT0435-001A Advanced operations Advanced operations NOTES 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 The disc does not have a menu listing the titles.
XV-521BK [J] EN LVT0435-001A 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 [J] EN LVT0435-001A Advanced operations To locate a desired scene by specifying the chapter number [CHAP. SEARCH] NOTES • When the chapter number is incorrect in step 3: 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 [J] EN LVT0435-001A 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 [J] EN LVT0435-001A Advanced operations Special picture playback 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 [J] EN LVT0435-001A Advanced operations • To cancel strobe play Press AUDIO - STROBE while holding down SHIFT. From the front panel (for XV-421BK) OPEN/CLOSE PLAY NOTES # 0 STOP • Pressing and holding PAUSE for more than 1 second also activates the Strobe function. CHAP.
XV-521BK [J] EN LVT0435-001A Advanced operations To zoom a scene [ZOOM] 1 AUDIO DIGEST STROBE DVD POWER TV/VIDEO ANGLE ZOOM 1 2 3 TV 1 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 RETURN TV 100+ TV VOL TV ch PLAY MODE DISPLAY CANCEL SHIFT 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 [J] EN LVT0435-001A 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 [J] EN LVT0435-001A 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 [J] EN LVT0435-001A Advanced operations To repeat a desired part [A-B REPEAT] TV POWER OPEN THEATER /CLOSE 3D-PHONIC POSITION SUBTITLE AUDIO DIGEST STROBE DVD POWER 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 10 0 +10 TV RETURN TV 0 TV 100+ AMP VOL TV VOL TV ch PLAY MODE DISPLAY 1 CANCEL SHIFT B.SKIP 4 PAUSE 8 RETURN TIME NOTES CHOICE F.SEA RCH B.
XV-521BK [J] EN LVT0435-001A 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. At the beginning of “multi-angle” parts, screen.
XV-521BK [J] EN LVT0435-001A 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 [J] EN LVT0435-001A 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 [J] EN LVT0435-001A 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 [J] EN LVT0435-001A Advanced operations 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 [J] EN LVT0435-001B 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 [J] EN LVT0435-001A Initial settings You can select the default subtitle language to be displayed if it is contained on the disc.
XV-521BK [J] EN LVT0435-001A 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 DOWN EXIT MIX setting must be PRESS KEY 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 [J] EN LVT0435-001A Initial settings ON SCREEN GUIDE SYSTEM page LANGUAGE AUDIO DISPLAY MONITOR TYPE SYSTEM 4:3 LB SCREEN SAVER OFF ON SCREEN GUIDE ON EXIT PRESS KEY • ON The on-screen guide will be displayed. • OFF The on-screen guide will not be displayed. Examples of “on-screen guide” icons or characters: , , AUTO STANDBY When the unit is stopped for more than 30 minutes or 60 minutes, the unit enters standby mode automatically.
XV-521BK [J] EN LVT0435-001A Initial settings Limiting playback by children 4 PARENTAL LOCK AUDIO DIGEST STROBE EXIT PRESS 1 3 TV 3 5 6 TV 4 – TV 5 TV 6 6 7 8 TV 7 TV 8 TV 9 10 0 +10 TV RETURN TV 0 TV 100+ 9 TV VOL CANCEL 4 8 CHOICE F.SEA RCH PLAY F.SKIP 3 ¢ STOP 7 1, 3, 5, 7 ENTE R MENU TITLE 2, 4 Discs rated higher than the selected level are restricted. RETURN TIME RCH B.SKIP “1” is the strictest level. “–” means no restriction.
XV-521BK [J] EN LVT0435-001A 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 [J] EN LVT0435-001A Additional information Additional information AV COMPU LINK remote control system (not available with XV-421BK) 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 [J] EN LVT0435-001A 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 [J] EN LVT0435-001A Additional information Troubleshooting 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 [J] EN LVT0435-001A Additional information Specifications General Readable discs: Video format: DVD VIDEO, Audio CD, Video CD NTSC Other Power requirements: Power consumption: Mass: Dimensions (W x H x D): AC 120V , 60Hz 16 W (POWER ON), 3.0 W (STANDBY mode) 3.2 kg (7.
XV-521BK [J] EN LVT0435-001A Additional information Appendix A: Table of languages and their abbreviations Additional information When you select the subtitle language or sound, the languages shown below are displayed as abbreviations. To select the desired language, select the abbreviation corresponding the language you want to.
XV-521BK [J] EN LVT0435-001A Additional information Appendix B: Country code list for parental lock This list is used for the parental Lock operation. For details, see page 39.
XV-521BK [J] EN LVT0435-001A QUALITY SERVICE HOW TO LOCATE YOUR JVC SERVICE CENTER TOLL FREE : 1-800-537-5722 http://www.jvcservice.com Dear customer: In order to receive the most satisfaction from your purchase, read the instruction booklet before operating the unit. In the event that repair is necessary, or for the address nearest your location, please refer to the factory service center list below or within the Continental United States, Call 1-800-537-5722 for your authorized servicer.
XV-521BK [J] EN LVT0435-001A LIMITED WARRANTY CONSUMER VIDEO 1-90 JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA warrants this product and all parts thereof, except as set forth below ONLY TO THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER AT RETAIL to be FREE FROM DEFECTIVE MATERIAL AND WORKMANSHIP from the date of original retail purchase for the period as shown below. (“The Warranty Period.”) PARTS LABOR 1 YR 90 DAYS THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS VALID ONLY IN THE FIFTY(50) UNITED STATES, THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AND IN COMMONWEALTH OF PUERTO RICO.
XV-521BK [J] EN LVT0435-001B VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED V J EN. EN XV-521BK[J]COVER-B 2 00.4.