XV-N3SL(J).book Page i Friday, June 27, 2003 9:41 AM XV-N3SL/GNT0037-001A/English DVD VIDEO PLAYER XV-N3SL VIDEO INSTRUCTIONS Before operation 2 Preparations 3 Basic operations 6 Advanced operations 11 MP3 disc playback 19 Changing the initial settings 21 Additional information 26 For Customer Use: Enter below the Model No. and Serial No. which are located on the rear, bottom or side of the cabinet. Retain this information for future reference. Model No.
XV-N3SL(J).book Page 1 Friday, June 27, 2003 9:41 AM XV-N3SL/GNT0037-001A/English Warnings, Cautions and Others Mises en garde, précautions et indications diverses CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. CAUTION To reduce the risk of electrical shocks, fire, etc.: 1. Do not remove screws, covers or cabinet. 2.
XV-N3SL(J).book Page 1 Friday, June 27, 2003 9:41 AM XV-N3SL/GNT0037-001A/English Supplied accessories Table of contents Check that you have all the following accessories supplied to you. If anything is missing, consult your dealer immediately. Supplied accessories................................................................1 About this manual .....................................................................1 Precautions ...........................................................................
XV-N3SL/GNT0037-001A/English XV-N3SL(J).book Page 2 Friday, June 27, 2003 9:41 AM Before operation Digital audio formats About discs The unit supports the following digital audio formats (see page 31 “Glossary” for descriptions of each audio format): Playable disc types Linear PCM, Dolby Digital, DTS (Digital Theater Systems) Discs with the following marks can be played back on the unit. NOTES DVD VIDEO SVCD Video CD Audio CD Before operation VIDEO The DVD Logo is a trademark.
XV-N3SL/GNT0037-001A/English XV-N3SL(J).book Page 3 Friday, June 27, 2003 9:41 AM Preparations B Connecting to a TV with an S-video jack Before using the unit, connect the unit to a TV and/or amplifier. Before making connections If your TV has an S-VIDEO input, you can get better picture quality by connecting it with the S-VIDEO output of the unit using an S-video cable instead of connecting the video input of the TV to the VIDEO jack of the unit.
XV-N3SL/GNT0037-001A/English XV-N3SL(J).book Page 4 Friday, June 27, 2003 9:41 AM Preparations Connecting to optional audio equipment Connecting to a stereo audio amplifier/receiver Connect the unit’s AUDIO OUT (LEFT/RIGHT) jacks to any linelevel inputs (such as AUX, DVD, CD, etc.) of an audio amplifier or receiver. NOTE Sound recorded on DTS-encoded DVD VIDEO or DTS-encoded Audio CD discs are not output from the analog (AUDIO OUT LEFT/RIGHT) jacks of the unit.
XV-N3SL/GNT0037-001A/English XV-N3SL(J).book Page 5 Friday, June 27, 2003 9:41 AM Preparations When all the audio/video connections have been made, connect the AC power plug to the wall outlet. Make sure that the plugs are inserted firmly. Warning • Disconnect the power cord: - if you are not going to use the unit for a long time. - before cleaning the unit. - before moving the unit. • Do not: - connect or disconnect the power cord with wet hands.
XV-N3SL/GNT0037-001A/English XV-N3SL(J).book Page 6 Friday, June 27, 2003 9:41 AM Basic operations 0 7 3 Initial setup When you turn on the unit for the first time after purchase, the following message appears on the TV screen. EXECUTE DVD PLAYER SETUP? - BASIC PICTURE/AUDIO SETTING YES - PRESS ENTER NO - CANCEL STANDBY/ON STANDBY/ ON You can set the display language, TV monitor type and digital output before using the unit, by following the procedure below.
XV-N3SL/GNT0037-001A/English XV-N3SL(J).book Page 7 Friday, June 27, 2003 9:41 AM Basic operations 6 Press 5/∞ to select a desired digital output signal type. Set this item correctly when you connect the unit to an external surround decoder or D/A converter. (If you do not connect the unit to such a device, you do not have to set this item.) • When connecting to a Dolby Digital decoder, select [DOLBY DIGITAL/PCM]. • When connecting to a DTS decoder, select [STREAM/ PCM].
XV-N3SL/GNT0037-001A/English XV-N3SL(J).book Page 8 Friday, June 27, 2003 9:41 AM Basic operations To stop playback completely QUICK PLAYBACK 0 7 38 Press 7. Hint If you press 0 during playback, the unit stops playback and opens the disc tray. 4¢ To stop playback temporarily Press 8. To resume playback, press 3. (See the following item.) DISPLAY About On-screen guide icons You may see the following icons displayed over the picture. They have the following meanings.
XV-N3SL/GNT0037-001A/English XV-N3SL(J).book Page 9 Friday, June 27, 2003 9:41 AM Basic operations To resume playback When the resume mode is “ON” While the disc you interrupted playback is still on the disc tray, press 3. The unit resumes playback from the position where playback was interrupted. The TV screen shows “RESUME PLAY.” To play back from the beginning Press 7 before pressing 3 to start playback. NOTES • x1.5 Quick Playback can also be achieved by pressing ¡ once. (See next section.
XV-N3SL/GNT0037-001A/English XV-N3SL(J).book Page 10 Friday, June 27, 2003 9:41 AM Basic operations Locating the beginning of a scene or song 4¢ Numeric buttons For DVD VIDEO: During playback, you can skip a chapter or title, depending on the disc configuration. For SVCD/Video CD: During playback without PBC function, you can skip a track. For Audio CD: During playback or while in stop mode, you can skip a track. To skip forward, press ¢. To skip backward, press 4.
XV-N3SL/GNT0037-001A/English XV-N3SL(J).book Page 11 Friday, June 27, 2003 9:41 AM Advanced operations Locating a desired scene from the menu of a SVCD/Video CD with PBC TITLE/GROUP RETURN Numeric buttons TOP MENU 5/∞/2/3 MENU ENTER 4 3 ¢ Some SVCD/Video CD discs support the PBC function. PBC is an abbreviation of “Playback Control.” Some SVCD/Video CD discs recorded with PBC have their own menus, such as a list of the songs of the disc. You can locate a specific scene by using the PBC menu.
XV-N3SL/GNT0037-001A/English XV-N3SL(J).book Page 12 Friday, June 27, 2003 9:41 AM Advanced operations 3 Press the numeric buttons (0 to 9) to enter the desired time. The specified time is displayed in the pull-down menu. CANCEL Example (for DVD VIDEO) To play back from 2(H):34(M):00(S) Press 2, 3, then 4. Numeric buttons TIME 2:34: __ 5/∞/2/3 Example (for SVCD/Video CD/Audio CD) To play back from 23(M):40(S) Press 2, 3, then 4.
XV-N3SL/GNT0037-001A/English XV-N3SL(J).book Page 13 Friday, June 27, 2003 9:41 AM Advanced operations 4 Press the numeric buttons to specify tracks in the desired order. To play back in random order (Random play) To select 5: press 5. To select 23: press +10, +10, then 3. To select 40: press +10, +10, +10, then 10. The total program time 1 In stop mode, press ON SCREEN twice. The menu bar appears on the TV screen. Total Program Time PROGRAM No.
XV-N3SL/GNT0037-001A/English XV-N3SL(J).book Page 14 Friday, June 27, 2003 9:41 AM Advanced operations To repeat a desired part (A-B repeat playback) SUB TITLE First make sure: AUDIO ANGLE 5/∞/2/3 ENTER • The unit is in playback mode except SVCD/Video CD playback with PBC. 1 Press ON SCREEN twice. The menu bar appears on the TV screen. ON SCREEN 2 Press 2/3 to move ENTER. to , then press The pull-down menu for repeat mode selection appears.
XV-N3SL/GNT0037-001A/English XV-N3SL(J).book Page 15 Friday, June 27, 2003 9:41 AM Advanced operations 2 Changing the language, sound and scene angle Press 5/∞ or AUDIO to select the desired audio. Each time you press 5/∞ or AUDIO, the audio changes. For DVD VIDEO (example) 1/3 ENGLISH To select the subtitle language (SUBTITLE) 2/3 FRENCH 3/3 SPANISH For SVCD ST1 Some DVD VIDEO and SVCD discs contain more than one subtitle language. You can choose a desired one from them.
XV-N3SL/GNT0037-001A/English XV-N3SL(J).book Page 16 Friday, June 27, 2003 9:41 AM Advanced operations 2 Press 2/3 to select the desired preset. Each time you press the button, the VFP mode changes as follows. Set the video type most suitable to the current program or the room conditions.
XV-N3SL/GNT0037-001A/English XV-N3SL(J).book Page 17 Friday, June 27, 2003 9:41 AM Advanced operations To dismiss the VFP mode selection window Menu bar functions Press VFP. NOTES • The window for VFP mode selection and parameter setting disappear if no operation is made for about 10 seconds. • While zoomed, the VFP function cannot be used. To bring up the menu bar 1 A status bar for the type of disc inserted will appear on the TV screen. See page 8 for details about the status bar.
XV-N3SL/GNT0037-001A/English XV-N3SL(J).book Page 18 Friday, June 27, 2003 9:41 AM Advanced operations Menu bar functions for DVD VIDEO Menu bar functions for SVCD/Video CD/ Audio CD Time mode selection During playback, selects the time mode shown in the display window and in the status bar. Press ENTER to select the time mode from the following. • TOTAL: Current title elapsed time • T.
XV-N3SL/GNT0037-001A/English XV-N3SL(J).book Page 19 Friday, June 27, 2003 9:41 AM MP3 disc playback Basic operations Use the following buttons to control MP3 disc playback. ENTER: Starts playback while stopped. 3: Starts playback while stopped or paused. 7: Stops playback. 8: Pauses playback. 4/¢: Skips back or forward a track during playback. Selects the previous or next track while stopped.
XV-N3SL/GNT0037-001A/English XV-N3SL(J).book Page 20 Friday, June 27, 2003 9:41 AM MP3 disc playback 2 Press the numeric buttons to specify a desired group number. To select 5: press 5. To select 23: press +10, +10, then 3. To select 40: press +10, +10, +10, then 10. TITLE/GROUP Specify the Group number within several seconds after pressing TITLE/GROUP (i.e. while the display window shows [--]). The unit starts playback from track 1 of the selected group.
XV-N3SL/GNT0037-001A/English XV-N3SL(J).book Page 21 Friday, June 27, 2003 9:41 AM Changing the initial settings How to set preferences 1 Press CHOICE. One of the preference on-screen displays appears on the TV screen. You can see four icons at the top right of the on-screen display for the settings. 5/∞/2/3 : LANGUAGE menu CHOICE ENTER : PICTURE menu : AUDIO menu : OTHERS menu 2 Press 2/3 to select the appropriate icon. The appropriate display appears on the TV screen.
XV-N3SL/GNT0037-001A/English XV-N3SL(J).book Page 22 Friday, June 27, 2003 9:41 AM Changing the initial settings LANGUAGE menu MENU LANGUAGE You can select the default menu language to be displayed if it is contained on a DVD VIDEO disc. Setting options ENGLISH, SPANISH, FRENCH, CHINESE, GERMAN, ITALIAN, JAPANESE, language code from AA to ZU • If the disc does not have a menu in the selected language, the disc’s default language will be used.
XV-N3SL/GNT0037-001A/English XV-N3SL(J).book Page 23 Friday, June 27, 2003 9:41 AM Changing the initial settings DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT OUTPUT LEVEL This setting allows you to attenuate the level of the signal output from the unit’s analog AUDIO OUT terminals. Setting options To connect the unit’s digital output to an external device equipped with a digital input, this item must be set correctly.
XV-N3SL/GNT0037-001A/English XV-N3SL(J).book Page 24 Friday, June 27, 2003 9:41 AM Changing the initial settings 4 Press 5/∞ to select the country code. Select the code of the country whose standards were used to rate the DVD VIDEO disc content. See “Appendix A: Country/Area code list for Parental Lock” on page 29.
XV-N3SL/GNT0037-001A/English XV-N3SL(J).book Page 25 Friday, June 27, 2003 9:41 AM Changing the initial settings To change the settings To temporarily release the Parental Lock You can change the parental lock settings later. Press 5/∞ to move to select [PARENTAL LOCK] and press ENTER. If the parental level is set to a strict value, some discs may not play at all.
XV-N3SL/GNT0037-001A/English XV-N3SL(J).
XV-N3SL/GNT0037-001A/English XV-N3SL(J).
XV-N3SL/GNT0037-001A/English XV-N3SL(J).book Page 28 Friday, June 27, 2003 9:41 AM Additional information Troubleshooting Power Power does not come on. \ Power plug is not inserted securely. Plug in securely. Operation Specifications and appearance are subject to change without prior notice.
XV-N3SL/GNT0037-001A/English XV-N3SL(J).
XV-N3SL/GNT0037-001A/English XV-N3SL(J).
XV-N3SL(J).book Page 31 Friday, June 27, 2003 9:41 AM XV-N3SL/GNT0037-001A/English Additional information Appendix D: Glossary Aspect ratio A ratio which defines the shape of the rectangular picture in a TV. It is the width of the picture relative to the height. A conventional TV picture is 4:3 in aspect ratio. PAL (Phase Alternation by Line) A color television system format used extensively in Western Europe. Bitstream The digital form of multichannel audio data (e.g., 5.
XV-N3SL/GNT0037-001A/English XV-N3SL(J).book Page 32 Friday, June 27, 2003 9:41 AM 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 MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP from the date of original retail purchase for the period as shown below.
XV-N3SL/GNT0037-001A/English XV-N3SL(J).book Page 33 Friday, June 27, 2003 9:41 AM Authorized Service Centers ® QUALITY SERVICE HOW TO LOCATE YOUR JVC SERVICE CENTER TOLL FREE: 1 (800) 537-5722 http://www.jvc.com Dear Customer, In order to receive the most satisfaction from your purchase,please read the instruction booklet before operating the unit.In the event that repairs are necessary, please call 1 (800)537-5722 for your nearest authorized servicer or visit our website at www.JVC.
XV-N3SL/GNT0037-001A/English XV-N3SL(J).book Page 34 Friday, June 27, 2003 9:41 AM VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED EN.