JVC 1203-FOH-ID-VP Instructions Manual
JVC 1203-FOH-ID-VP Instructions Manual

JVC 1203-FOH-ID-VP Instructions Manual

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DIGITAL HD PLAYER
CU-VH1
Please visit our Homepage on the World Wide
Web for Digital Video Camera:
http://www.jvc.co.jp/english/cyber/
For Accessories:
http://www.jvc.co.jp/english/accessory/
INSTRUCTIONS
For Customer Use:
Enter below the Model No. and Serial No. which is
located on the bottom of the player. Retain this
information for future reference.
Model No.
Serial No.
GETTING STARTED
VIDEO PLAYBACK
DIGITAL STILL CAMERA
(D.S.C.) PLAYBACK
ADVANCED FEATURES
REFERENCES
TERMS
LYT1221-001A
ENGLISH
11
18
22
28
44
61
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  • Page 1 DIGITAL HD PLAYER CU-VH1 Please visit our Homepage on the World Wide Web for Digital Video Camera: http://www.jvc.co.jp/english/cyber/ For Accessories: http://www.jvc.co.jp/english/accessory/ INSTRUCTIONS For Customer Use: Enter below the Model No. and Serial No. which is located on the bottom of the player. Retain this information for future reference.
  • Page 2: Safety Precautions

    However, LCD monitor playback is possible anywhere. Use the JVC BN-V416U/V428U battery packs and, to recharge them or supply power to the player from an AC outlet, use the provided multi-voltage AC Power Adapter/Charger. (An...
  • Page 3 When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on a shelf, make sure that it has sufficient space on all sides to allow for ventilation (10 cm (3-15/16”) or more on both sides, on top and at the rear). Do not block the ventilation holes.
  • Page 4 IMPORTANT PRODUCT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Electrical energy can perform many useful functions. But improper use can result in potential electrical shock or fire hazards. This product has been engineered and manufactured to assure your personal safety. In order not to defeat the built-in safeguards, observe the following basic rules for its installation, use and servicing.
  • Page 5 1. Accessories To avoid personal injury: Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table. It may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product.
  • Page 6: Safety Precautions

    SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION! The following notes concern possible physical damage to the player and to the user. When carrying, be sure to always securely attach and use the provided strap. Carrying or holding the player by the LCD monitor can result in dropping the unit, or in a malfunction. Take care not to get your finger caught in the cassette holder cover.
  • Page 7 AC Power Adapter/ Charger AA-V40U S-Video Cable Component Video Cable Shoulder Strap RCA-BNC Adapter x 3 pg. 9 for attachment) Core Filter pg. 8 for attachment) • Large (A) x 2 • Large (B) x 1 • Medium x 2 •...
  • Page 8 DC cord Small Audio cable Optional (If you have an optional JVC i.LINK cable VC-VDV206U or VC-VDV204U with core filters, it is not necessary to attach the provided core filter. If you are going to use any other i.LINK cable, attach the provided core filter.) ** Attach two core filters to both ends of the cable.
  • Page 9 How To Attach The Strap Thread the strap through the eyelet a. Fold it back and thread it through the strap guide and the buckle. ● To adjust the length of the strap, loosen and then tighten the strap in the buckle. Repeat the procedure to attach the other end of the strap to the other eyelet b.
  • Page 10: Table Of Contents

    GETTING STARTED Power ...11 Operation Mode ...13 LCD Monitor ...14 Brightness Adjustment Of The Display ...14 Date/Time Settings ...15 Loading A Cassette /Unloading A Cassette ...16 Loading A Memory Card /Unloading A Memory Card ...17 VIDEO PLAYBACK Normal Playback ...18 Still Playback ...18 Frame-By-Frame Playback ...18 Shuttle Search ...19...
  • Page 11: Getting Started

    Power This player’s 2-way power supply system lets you choose the most appropriate source of power. Do not use provided power supply units with other equipment. Charging The Battery Pack Battery pack BN-V416U or BN-V428U POWER indicator AC Power Adapter/ Charger CHARGE indicator DC OUT connector Make sure you unplug the player’s DC cord from...
  • Page 12 Using AC Power Open the cover. To DC connector To AC outlet Power cord AC Power Adapter/ Charger To DC OUT connector DC cord Make sure you unplug the player’s DC cord from the AC Power Adapter/Charger. Connect the AC Power Adapter/Charger to the player as shown in the illustration above.
  • Page 13: Operation Mode

    Operation Mode To turn on the player, set the Power Switch to “ON” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. Video Output Mode Switch Power Switch Playback Mode Switch Lock Button Choose the appropriate operation mode according to your preference using Playback Mode Switch for playback and Video Output Mode Switch for signal output.
  • Page 14: Lcd Monitor

    LCD Monitor Press the Monitor Opening Button and open the LCD monitor fully. To view images on the LCD monitor, set the Video Output Mode Switch to “LCD MONITOR”. pg. 13) Monitor Opening Button NOTES: The image on the LCD monitor and the image on the TV screen may look differently in terms of the brightness and color.
  • Page 15: Date/Time Settings

    Date/Time Settings The date/time display can be turned on or off during playback. ( pg. 28, 31) R T Button MENU Button Power Switch Set the Power Switch to “ON” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. Open the LCD monitor fully.
  • Page 16: Loading A Cassette /Unloading A Cassette

    Loading A Cassette /Unloading A Cassette The player needs to be powered up to load or eject a cassette Cassette holder cover PUSH HERE OPEN/EJECT Switch Cassette holder Make sure the window side is facing up. Erase protection tab Slide and hold OPEN/EJECT in the direction of arrow, then pull the cassette holder cover open until it locks.
  • Page 17: Loading A Memory Card /Unloading A Memory Card

    Loading A Memory Card /Unloading A Memory Card Card Cover (MEMORY CARD) Memory card Clipped edge Label Make sure the player’s power is off. Slide to open the card cover (MEMORY CARD). To load a memory card, firmly insert it with its clipped edge first.
  • Page 18: Video Playback

    Normal Playback Fast-Forward Button (5) Play/Pause Button (4/9) Rewind Button (3) Stop Button (8) Speaker Power Switch Open the LCD monitor fully. Set the Video Output Mode Switch to “LCD MONITOR”. ( pg. 13) Load a cassette. ( pg. 16) Set the Playback Mode Switch to “VIDEO”.
  • Page 19: Shuttle Search

    Shuttle Search Allows high-speed search in either direction during video playback. 1) During playback, press 5 for forward search, or 3 for reverse search. 2) To resume normal playback, press 4/9. During playback, press and hold 5 or 3. The search continues as long as you hold the button.
  • Page 20: Connections To A Tv Or Vcr

    Connections To A TV Or VCR These are some basic types of connections. When making the connections, refer also to your VCR and TV instruction manuals. To Connect A Conventional TV or VCR COMPONENT COMPONENT VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO To S2 S-Video cable (provided) A To S-VIDEO IN*...
  • Page 21 Make sure all units are turned off. Connect the player to a TV or VCR as shown in the illustration. If using a VCR, go to step 3. If not, go to step 4. Connect the VCR output to the TV input, referring to your VCR’s instruction manual.
  • Page 22: Digital Still Camera (D.s.c.) Playback

    These thumbnail images cannot be transferred to a PC. Images shot with devices (such as JVC GR- DVM70) that are not compatible with DCF cannot MENU Button/ be viewed with this player; “UNSUPPORTED R T Button FILE!”...
  • Page 23: Index Playback Of Files

    Index Playback Of Files You can view several different files stored in the memory card at a time. This browsing capability makes it easy to locate a particular file you want. Perform steps 1 – 4 in “Normal Playback Of Images”...
  • Page 24: Protecting Files

    Protecting Files The Protect mode helps prevent the accidental erasure of files. RT Button MENU Button Rewind Button (3) Power Switch Fast-Forward Button (5) Open the LCD monitor fully. Set the Video Output Mode Switch to “LCD MONITOR”. ( pg. 13) Load a memory card.
  • Page 25: Deleting Files

    To remove protection from all files stored in the memory card Press R or T to select “CANC.ALL”, and press MENU. The PROTECT screen appears. Press R or T to select “EXECUTE”, and press MENU. To cancel selection, select “RETURN”. Deleting Files Previously stored files can be deleted either one at a time or all at once.
  • Page 26: Resetting The File Name

    Resetting The File Name By resetting the file name, a new folder will be made. The new files you are going to make will be stored in the new folder. It is convenient to separate the new files from previously made files. Open the LCD monitor fully.
  • Page 27: Initializing A Memory Card

    To Print By Selecting Still Images And Number Of Prints Perform steps 1 – 6 in “To Print All Still Images (One Print For Each)” ( pg. 26). Press R or T to select “CURRENT”, and press MENU. The DPOF screen appears.
  • Page 28: Advanced Features

    Changing The Menu Settings This player is equipped with an easy-to-use, on- screen menu system that simplifies many of the more detailed player settings. ( RT Button MENU Button Power Switch Open the LCD monitor fully. Set the Video Output Mode Switch to “LCD MONITOR”.
  • Page 29: Playback Menus

    PLAYBACK MENUS Video Menu VIDEO Playback sound During tape playback, the player detects the sound mode in which the recording was made, and plays the sound back. Select the type of sound to accompany your playback picture. According to the menu access explanation on page 28, select “SOUND MODE”...
  • Page 30: System Menu

    System Menu SYSTEM Beep and melody sound BEEP OFF: The beep does not sound even when the operation is performed. BEEP: The beep sounds when the operation is performed. MELODY: Instead of a beep, a melody sounds when any operation is performed. Remote control setting For details, refer to “USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT”...
  • Page 31: Display Menu

    Display Menu DISPLAY Display setting ON SCREEN (Factory-preset: LCD) OFF: The player’s display disappears. LCD: Keeps the player’s display (except the date, time and time code) from appearing on the connected TV screen. LCD/TV: Makes the player’s display appear on screen when the player is connected to a TV.
  • Page 32: Navigation

    NAVIGATION Function The Navigation Function helps you check tape contents by making thumbnail images on a memory card. RT Button MENU Button Play/Pause Button (4/9) Rewind Button (3) Stop Button (8) NAVI Button NAVI STORE Button Power Switch To find scenes on tape using thumbnail images (NAVIGATION Search) Load a cassette.
  • Page 33 To delete thumbnail images Load a memory card. ( pg. 17) Set the Playback Mode switch to “VIDEO”. Set the Power Switch to “ON” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears. Press R or T to select “t”...
  • Page 34: Dubbing

    Dubbing To Or From A VCR COMPONENT COMPONENT VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO To S2 S-video cable (provided) A To S-VIDEO* IN or OUT B Yellow to VIDEO IN or OUT C White to AUDIO L IN or OUT D Red to AUDIO R IN or OUT Connect when your TV/VCR has an S-VIDEO IN/OUT connector.
  • Page 35: Dubbing To Or From A Video Unit Equipped With An I.link Connector (Digital Dubbing)

    When using an i.LINK cable, be sure to use the optional JVC VC-VDV204U i.LINK cable. If the remote control is used when both the player and recorder are JVC video units, both units will perform the same operation. To prevent this from happening, press the buttons on both units.
  • Page 36: Recording From The Middle Of A Tape

    To use this player as a recorder Dubbing from other devices in MPEG2 format is possible if the connected device is another same model of this unit. It is also possible to dub in MPEG2 format from a D-VHS VCR, if the source tape (D-VHS) has been originally dubbed from this digital HD player in MPEG2 format.
  • Page 37 Recording Mode DV (480i): The player records signals in the interlace scan mode (half of 525 scanning lines at 1/60th of a second). The image will be recorded in an aspect ratio of 4:3. The DV mode is suitable for playback on a conventional 4:3-screen TV.
  • Page 38: Dubbing Still Images Recorded On A Tape To A Memory Card

    Dubbing Still Images Recorded On A Tape To A Memory Card Still images can be dubbed from a tape to a memory card. SNAP SHOT Button RT Button MENU Button Play/Pause Button (4/9) Power Switch Load a cassette. ( pg. 16) Load a memory card.
  • Page 39: Using The Remote Control Unit

    USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT The Full-Function Remote Control Unit can operate this player from a distance. It also makes additional playback functions possible. ( Installing The Battery The remote control uses one lithium battery (CR2025). Pull out the battery holder by inserting a pointed instrument into the slot.
  • Page 40 SLOW Rewind Button Left Button Down Button or STOP SHIFT Slow-Motion Playback (DV mode only) Allows slow-speed search in either direction during video playback. During normal video playback, press SLOW (YI or IU) more than approx. 2 seconds. After approx. 5 minutes (approx. 20 seconds with an 80-minute cassette) in Slow Rewind or approx.
  • Page 41 Playback Zoom (DV mode only) Magnifies the recorded image up to 10X at any time during video playback and D.S.C. playback. 1) Press PLAY (U) to start video playback. Or perform normal playback of images. 2) At the point you want to zoom in, press the Zoom Button (T).
  • Page 42: Audio Dubbing (Dv Mode Only)

    Audio Dubbing (DV mode only) The audio track of a tape recorded in DV format can be customized only when recorded in the 12-bit and SP modes. ( pg. 29) Microphone Speaker Open the cover. Headphone Connector Play back the tape to locate the point where editing will start, then press PAUSE (9).
  • Page 43: System Connections

    (optional) When using an i.LINK cable, be sure to use the optional JVC VC-VDV206U or VC-VDV204U i.LINK cable depending on the type of i.LINK connector (4 or 6 pins) on the PC. If the PC connected to the player via the USB cable is not powered, the player does not enter the USB mode.
  • Page 44: References

    ITEMS V Power ( pg. 11) Perform charging where the temperature is between 10°C and 35°C (50°F and 95°F). 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F) is the ideal temperature range for charging. If the environment is too cold, charging may be incomplete. Charging times are for a fully discharged battery pack.
  • Page 45: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING If, after following the steps in the chart below, the problem still exists, please consult your nearest JVC dealer. The player is a microcomputer-controlled device. External noise and interference (from a TV, a radio, etc.) might prevent it from functioning properly. In such cases, first disconnect its power supply unit (battery pack, AC Power Adapter/Charger, etc.) and wait a few minutes;...
  • Page 46 Advanced features SYMPTOM 9. During recording, the date/ time does not appear. 10. During recording, sound cannot be heard. 11. Cannot record signals from a device which is connected to the i.LINK connector. POSSIBLE CAUSES 9. • “DATE/TIME” is set to “OFF”. 9. • Set “DATE/TIME” to “ON”. 10.
  • Page 47 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F). pg. 52) 13. • Consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacement. 14. • Turn the player’s power off and on again. ( pg. 13) 15.
  • Page 48 20. The indicators and the image color on the LCD monitor are not clear. 21. The cassette will not load properly. 22. The memory card cannot be removed from the player. 23. Picture does not appear on the LCD monitor. 24.
  • Page 49 Warning Indications Indications Displays the battery remaining power. Remaining power level: high Remaining power level: exhausted As the battery power comes close to nil, the battery indicator blinks. When the battery power is exhausted, power turns off automatically. Appears when no tape is loaded. Appears if the erase protection tab is set to “SAVE”...
  • Page 50 Warning Indications Indications Appears when an i.LINK cable is connected but not detected. Disconnect the i.LINK CONNECTION ERROR! CHECK cable once and connect it again, or disconnect other connected cables. CABLE CONNECTION Appears when you attempt to change the i.LINK output mode while an i.LINK TO CHANGE i.LINK cable is connected.
  • Page 51 MODE REMOVE AND to clear. When it does, you can resume using the player. If the indication remains, REATTACH BATTERY consult your nearest JVC dealer. The error indications (E03 or E04) show what type of malfunction has occurred. E03 or E04 When an error indication appears, the player turns off automatically.
  • Page 52: Cautions

    American National Standard C73 series type use an AC plug adapter, called a “Siemens Plug”, as shown. For this AC plug adapter, consult your nearest JVC dealer. Caution on Replaceable lithium battery The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated.
  • Page 53 Also refer to the cleaning cassette’s instructions. If, after using the cleaning cassette, the problems still exist, consult your nearest JVC dealer. Mechanical moving parts used to move the video heads and video tape tend to become dirty and worn out over time.
  • Page 54 Serious malfunctioning If malfunctioning occurs, stop using the unit immediately and consult your local JVC dealer. The player is a microcomputer-controlled device. External noise and interference (from a TV, a radio, etc.) might prevent it from functioning properly.
  • Page 55: User Maintenance

    USER MAINTENANCE After Use Turn off the player. Slide and hold OPEN/EJECT in the direction of the arrow, then pull the cassette holder cover open until it locks. The cassette holder opens automatically. Remove the cassette. Press “PUSH HERE” to close the cassette holder. Once the cassette holder is closed, it recedes automatically.
  • Page 56: Specifications

    For General Power supply Power consumption Dimensions (W x H x D) Weight Operating temperature Operating humidity Storage temperature LCD monitor Speaker For Video Playback Signal format Cassette Tape speed Maximum recording time (using 80 min. cassette) For D.S.C. Playback Storage media Compression system File size...
  • Page 57 For Connectors S-Video input S-Video output VIDEO Video input Video output AUDIO Audio input Audio output Headphone output Microphone input i.LINK Input/output Y/Pb/Pr output For General Power requirement U.S.A. and Canada Other countries Power consumption Output Charge Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise indicated. E & O.E. Design and specifications subject to change without notice.
  • Page 58: Index

    MPEG2 MPEG2 I.LINK OUT I.LINK OUT COMPONENT COMPONENT VIDEO VIDEO INDEX Controls, Connectors And Indicators INDEX E F G H I VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO COMPONENT SNAP SHOT VIDEO OUT LCD MONITOR MENU BLANK SEARCH PLAY MODE VIDEO INFO NAVI NAVI STORE MEMORY...
  • Page 59 Controls a Menu Button [MENU] b Rewind Button [3] c Stop Button [8] d Play/Pause Button [4/9] e Index Button [INDEX] f Information Button [INFO] g Navigation Button [NAVI] h Thumbnail Storing Button [NAVI STORE] i Recording Start/Stop Button [REC (7)] j Playback Mode Switch [VIDEO/MEMORY] k Blank Search Button [BLANK SEARCH] l Fast-Forward Button [5]...
  • Page 60 LCD Monitor Indications During Video Playback BLANK SEARCH PUSH "STOP" BUTTON TO CANCEL a Video Playback Mode Indicator b Sound Mode Indicator c Blank Search Indicator d Thumbnail Storing Indicator (Appears while the captured image is being stored as a thumbnail image in the memory card.) e Tape Speed f •U : Playback...
  • Page 61: Terms

    TERMS AC Power Adapter/Charger ...11, 12 Audio Dubbing ...42 Auto Playback Of Images ...22 Battery Pack ...11, 12, 52 Beep (BEEP) ...30 Blank search ...19 Brightness Adjustment Of The Display ...14 Changing The Menu Settings ...28 Channels (Left/Right) ...29 Charging The Battery Pack ...11 Cleaning The Player ...55 Clock adjustment (CLOCK ADJ.) ...15 Component video output setting (Y/Pb/Pr) ...20...
  • Page 64 Printed in Japan COPYRIGHT© 2003 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD. 1203-FOH-ID-VP...

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