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XV-N412S/GNT0044-017A/English
XV-N412S(USUBUGUXUWA).book Page i Monday, April 5, 2004 7:40 PM
DVD PLAYER
Before operation 2
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Preparations 4
Basic playback 8
Various kinds of playback 11
VIDEO
MP3/WMA disc playback 20
JPEG disc playback 22
Region code of DVD VIDEO
DVD players and DVD VIDEO discs have their own Region Code
numbers. This player can play back DVD VIDEO discs whose
Region Code numbers include the player’s Region Code, which is Changing the initial settings 24
indicate
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XV-N412S/GNT0044-017A/English XV-N412S(USUBUGUXUWA).book Page 1 Monday, April 5, 2004 7:40 PM Warnings, Cautions and Others Caution: Proper Ventilation CAUTION To avoid risk of electric shock and fire and to protect from damage, locate the apparatus as follows: To reduce the risk of electrical shocks, fire, etc.: Front: No obstructions and open spacing. 1. Do not remove screws, covers or cabinet. Sides: No obstructions in 3 cm from the sides. 2. Do not expose this appliance to rain or moistur
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XV-N412S/GNT0044-017A/English XV-N412S(USUBUGUXUWA).book Page 1 Monday, April 5, 2004 7:40 PM Supplied accessories Table of contents Check that you have all the following accessories supplied to you. Supplied accessories................................................................1 If anything is missing, consult your dealer immediately. About this manual .....................................................................1 Precautions.....................................................
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XV-N412S/GNT0044-017A/English XV-N412S(USUBUGUXUWA).book Page 2 Monday, April 5, 2004 7:40 PM Digital audio formats Before operation The player supports the following digital audio formats (see page 33 “Glossary” for descriptions of each audio format): Linear PCM, Dolby Digital, DTS (Digital Theater Systems), MPEG Multichannel NOTE Depending on the player’s [DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT] setting, digital audio signals may not be output as they are recorded on the disc. See “DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT”
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S U E N T E U M P XV-N412S/GNT0044-017A/English XV-N412S(USUBUGUXUWA).book Page 3 Monday, April 5, 2004 7:40 PM Remote control unit Names of parts and controls $ Front panel 1 2 3 456789 1 STANDBY/ON OPEN /CLOSE DISPLAY 2 % 13 2 0 - 46 5 3 79 8 1 STANDBY/ON button (8) 10 0 +10 2 STANDBY/ON indicator (8) RETURN TITLE/GROUP CANCEL ^ 3 Disc tray (9) 4 & 4 0 button (9) 5 * 5 4 button (11, 12, 22) 6 ( 6 ¢ button (11, 12, 22) ENTER 7 7 button (9, 10) 7 ) 8 3 button (9, 10, 11) 8 9 8 button (9, 11)
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XV-N412S/GNT0044-017A/English XV-N412S(USUBUGUXUWA).book Page 4 Monday, April 5, 2004 7:40 PM Before making connections Do not connect the AC power cord until all other connections have been made. Preparations Connect VIDEO OUT of the player directly to the video input of your TV. Connecting VIDEO OUT of the player to a TV via a VCR may cause a monitor problem when playing back a copy-protected disc. You may also have a monitor problem when connecting the player to an integrated TV/
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XV-N412S/GNT0044-017A/English XV-N412S(USUBUGUXUWA).book Page 5 Monday, April 5, 2004 7:40 PM Hint C Connecting to a TV with component jacks Depending on the source material format, DVD VIDEO discs can You can enjoy picture of high-fidelity color reproduction by be classified into two types; film source and video source (note connecting the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks on the player to that some DVD VIDEO discs contain both film source and video your TV. source). Film sources are recorded a
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XV-N412S/GNT0044-017A/English XV-N412S(USUBUGUXUWA).book Page 6 Monday, April 5, 2004 7:40 PM Progressive scanning mode. In such a case, use the Interlaced NOTES scanning mode. To check the compatibility of your TV set, The Progressive scanning mode works only when you connect contact your local JVC customer service center. the player’s COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks to your TV. All JVC progressive TV and High-Definition TV sets are fully There are some progressive TV and High-Definition
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XV-N412S/GNT0044-017A/English XV-N412S(USUBUGUXUWA).book Page 7 Monday, April 5, 2004 7:40 PM Connecting the power cord Remote sensor When all the audio/video connections have been made, connect Point the top of the remote control unit toward the remote sensor the AC power plug to the wall outlet. Make sure that the plugs are as directly as possible. If you operate it from a diagonal position, inserted firmly. the operating range (approx. 5 m) may be shorter. The STANDBY/ON indicator lights
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XV-N412S/GNT0044-017A/English XV-N412S(USUBUGUXUWA).book Page 8 Monday, April 5, 2004 7:40 PM NOW READING (The player is reading the disc information.) REGION CODE ERROR! (The region code of the DVD VIDEO disc does not match the player. The disc cannot be played Basic playback back.) OPEN (The disc tray is opening.) CLOSE (The disc tray is closing.) NO DISC (No disc is loaded.) NOTE Even if you turn off the player, the player is not disconnected from the AC power source as long a
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XV-N412S/GNT0044-017A/English XV-N412S(USUBUGUXUWA).book Page 9 Monday, April 5, 2004 7:40 PM 5 Press ENTER. If a menu is shown on the TV screen The third page is shown, in which the pull-down menu of the When inserting a DVD VIDEO, SVCD or Video CD disc, a menu [DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT] is already open. may be shown on the TV screen. From the menu, you can select a desired item to be played back. DVD PLAYER SET UP For DVD VIDEO DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT DOLBY DIGITAL/PCM PCM ONLY ANALOG DOWN MIX
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XV-N412S/GNT0044-017A/English XV-N412S(USUBUGUXUWA).book Page 10 Monday, April 5, 2004 7:40 PM Changing the resume mode The player has three resume modes; ON, OFF and DISC RESUME. You can select the mode using the preference display (see 73 page 26). When the resume mode is “OFF” Playback always starts from the beginning. When the resume mode is “DISC RESUME” The player memorizes interrupted positions for the last 30 discs played. Storing a new interrupted position will erase the interr
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XV-N412S/GNT0044-017A/English XV-N412S(USUBUGUXUWA).book Page 11 Monday, April 5, 2004 7:40 PM x1.5 Quick Playback with sound Various kinds of playback When you select 1.5 times normal speed playback, the disc is played back with sound. For DVD VIDEO discs, the subtitle does not go off. At the x1.5 Quick Playback mode, the digital sound is output in stereo linear PCM format. To switch from rapid reverse playback to x1.5 Quick Playback, first press 3 (SELECT), then press ¡ once.
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XV-N412S/GNT0044-017A/English XV-N412S(USUBUGUXUWA).book Page 12 Monday, April 5, 2004 7:40 PM Playing from a specific position Numeric buttons To locate a desired scene from the DVD menu RETURN TITLE/GROUP TOP MENU MENU 5/∞/2/3 ON SCREEN ENTER DVD VIDEO discs generally have their own menus which show ¢ 4 the disc contents. These menus contain various items such as 3 (SELECT) 7 titles of movies, names of songs, or artist information, and display them on the TV screen. You can locate a des
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XV-N412S/GNT0044-017A/English XV-N412S(USUBUGUXUWA).book Page 13 Monday, April 5, 2004 7:40 PM 3 Press the numeric buttons (0 to 9) to enter About PBC (Playback Control) the desired time. Some SVCD/Video CD discs support the PBC function. The specified time is displayed in the pull-down menu. The PBC function allows you to enjoy menu-driven operation and high-resolution still images which have a resolution four Example (for DVD VIDEO) times greater than moving pictures. To play back from 2
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XV-N412S/GNT0044-017A/English XV-N412S(USUBUGUXUWA).book Page 14 Monday, April 5, 2004 7:40 PM To check the program contents During playback, press 7. Playback stops and the program table is shown. Numeric buttons During playback, you can check the program contents via the menu bar. To stop program playback CANCEL Press 7. 5/∞/2/3 ON SCREEN ENTER To clear the program 7 While stopped and the program table is shown, press 7. 3 (SELECT) REPEAT To exit the program mode SUBTITLE After clearing
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XV-N412S/GNT0044-017A/English XV-N412S(USUBUGUXUWA).book Page 15 Monday, April 5, 2004 7:40 PM 4 Press ENTER at the beginning of the part you want to repeat (point A). Repeat playback The pull down menu disappears. A- The repeat icon shows . To repeat the current selection or all tracks 5 Press ENTER at the end of the part you want to repeat (point B). A-B The repeat icon shows . For DVD VIDEO: During playback The player locates “A” and starts repeat playback between For SVCD/Video CD/Audi
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XV-N412S/GNT0044-017A/English XV-N412S(USUBUGUXUWA).book Page 16 Monday, April 5, 2004 7:40 PM To select a scene angle of DVD VIDEO (ANGLE) You can enjoy a variety of scene angles if the DVD VIDEO disc contains “multi-angle” parts, where multiple cameras were used 5/∞/2/3 to shoot the same scene from different angles. ENTER Hint At the beginning of a “multi-angle” part, appears on the TV VFP - PROGRESSIVE SCAN screen (except when the [ON SCREEN GUIDE] preference is set 3D PHONIC to [OF
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XV-N412S/GNT0044-017A/English XV-N412S(USUBUGUXUWA).book Page 17 Monday, April 5, 2004 7:40 PM 4 Press ENTER. To adjust the picture character (VFP) A window for setting parameters appears. SATURATION + 4 The VFP (Video Fine Processor) function allows you to adjust the Selected parameter picture character according to the type of programming, picture tone or personal preferences. 5 Press 5/∞ to adjust the level of the 1 During playback, press VFP - PROGRESSIVE parameter. SCAN. The higher
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XV-N412S/GNT0044-017A/English XV-N412S(USUBUGUXUWA).book Page 18 Monday, April 5, 2004 7:40 PM Basic operation procedure 1 Press 2/3 to select the icon you want to work with. The selected icon is pointed by . Numeric buttons 2 Press ENTER. With many icons, an appropriate pull-down window appears, 5/∞/2/3 however, there are some exceptions. ON SCREEN ENTER NOTES A mark or text on the menu icon for the function or mode currently selected is shown in green. Some functions are not availabl