JVC XV-S40BK Instructions Manual

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Page 1: Table Of Contents
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Page 3 Table of Contents Introduction Features...2 Supplied accessories...2 About this instruction manual ...3 Notes on handling ...4 Preliminary knowledge Names of parts and controls ...5 Front panel...5 Remote control unit ...6 Display window...8 Rear panel...8 Operational Principles...9 On-screen displays...9 To prevent the monitor from burning out [SCREEN SAVER] ...10 On-screen guide icons ...11 How to use numeric buttons...11...
Page 4: Introduction
Introduction Features Picture functions 7Strobe function The unit can display nine continuous still pictures on the TV screen. 7Digest function You can select the desired selection to be played from the opening scenes displayed on the TV screen. 7Angle function* You can select a desired angle from multiple camera angles recorded on the DVD VIDEO disc.
Page 5: About This Instruction Manual
About this instruction manual • This instruction manual basically explains operations according to the format as below. • For operations for MP3 CD discs, see “MP3 CD playback” on and after page 36. The other sections of this manual do not refer to MP3 CD playback.
Page 6: Notes On Handling
Introduction Notes on handling Important cautions Installation of the unit • Select a place which is level, dry and neither too hot nor too cold (between 5 C and 35 • Leave sufficient distance between the unit and the TV. •...
Page 7: Preliminary Knowledge
Preliminary knowledge Names of parts and controls Refer to the corresponding pages indicated in () for details. Front panel 1 STANDBY indicator 3 Remote sensor 2 STANDBY/ON button STANDBY STANDBY ON DOLBY D I G I T A L 1 STANDBY indicator Lights when the power cord is connected and the unit is on standby.
Page 8: Remote Control Unit
Preliminary knowledge Remote control unit 1 OPEN/CLOSE button 2 PLAY MODE button 3 3D PHONIC button 4 Numeric buttons 5 ANGLE button 6 SUBTITLE button 7 DIGEST button 8 4/PREVIOUS button 9 7/CLEAR button 0 1/SLOW– button - TITLE button = 5 UP, ∞...
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Page 10: Display Window
Otherwise, the changed setting will not be effective. 7 AV COMPU LINK jacks (47) Connects with other JVC equipment supporting the AV Compulink function to facilitate integrated operations. AC IN connector (16) Connects to the wall outlet using the suppplied AC power cord.
Page 11: Operational Principles
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 The Opening display appears automatically in some conditions. At the bottom, the following information are indicated depending on the unit’s status.
Page 12: To Prevent The Monitor From Burning Out [Screen Saver]
Preliminary knowledge Play mode displays Pressing the PLAY MODE button brings up the play mode display in which you can control playback functions. Different displays appear depending on the disc type and the unit’s status. Status displays Pressing the DISPLAY button during playback brings up the status display.
Page 13: On-Screen Guide Icons
On-screen guide icons During DVD VIDEO 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 32.) : Displayed at the beginning of a scene recorded with multiple subtitle languages.
Page 14: About Discs
Preliminary knowledge About discs Playable disc types Playable and non-playable disc types are as follows: Playable discs DVD VIDEO Video CD VIDEO CD The DVD VIDEO Logo is a trademark. • CD-R and CD-RW discs recorded with the Audio CD or MP3 format can be played back, though some may not be played back because of the disc characteristics or recording condition.
Page 15: 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. Before making any connections • Do not connect the AC power cord until all other connections have been made. •...
Page 16: To Connect To A Tv With The Component Video Input Jacks
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. Note that the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks are not active in the initial (factory preset) condition.
Page 17: To Connect To An Audio Amplifier Or Receiver
To connect to an audio amplifier or receiver You can enjoy high-quality audio by connecting the unit's audio output to your amplifier or receiver. The unit DIGITAL OUT VIDEO OUT PCM / STREAM COMPONENT COAXIAL OPTICAL RIGHT LEFT S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO OUT White Audio cable...
Page 18: To Connect The Power Cord
Getting started To connect the power cord When all the audio/video connections have been made, insert the smaller plug of the supplied AC power cord to the unit’s AC IN connector, then insert the other end to the wall outlet. Make sure that plugs are inserted firmly. The STANDBY indicator lights and setup is completed.
Page 19: To Install Batteries In The Remote Control Unit
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. Place the two accessory R6P (SUM-3)/AA(15F) batteries in the remote control according to the polarity markings (“+”...
Page 20: 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 STANDBY/ON on the remote control unit or press OPEN STANDBY/ON /CLOSE...
Page 21: Basic Playback
Basic playback Now you can play a disc. First, let's enjoy simple playback using a DVD VIDEO, Audio CD, Video CD or SVCD disc according to the following procedure. For basic operations with an MP3 CD disc, see pages 36. To start playback Press 3.
Page 22: To Locate The Beginning Of The Scene Or Song
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.
Page 23: Advanced Operations
Advanced operations In this section, we describe advanced operations for playback of a DVD VIDEO, Audio CD, Video CD or SVCD disc. For operations with an MP3 CD disc, see pages 36 and 37. Playing from a specific position on a disc You can play a disc from the selected track, title or chapter, or from the specified time.
Page 24: To Locate A Desired Selection Using The Numeric Buttons
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.
Page 25: To Locate A Desired Scene By Specifying The Chapter Number [Chap.search]
To locate a desired scene by specifying the chapter number [CHAP.SEARCH] 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.
Page 26: To Locate A Desired Scene From The Display [Digest]
Advanced operations Use the numeric buttons (0 to 9) to enter the time. You can specify the elapsed time of the current title or track to set the location which you want to playback from. Press ENTER. The unit starts playback from the specified time. (for DVD VIDEO) (for Audio CD) DVD CONTROL...
Page 27: Special Picture Playback
Use CURSOR 5/∞/2/3 to select the desired scene. The selected scene is indicated by If there are more than 9 scenes, the digest screen will have more than one page. In this case, pressing ¢ advances to the next page, while pressing 4 returns to the previous page.
Page 28: To Playback In Slow-Motion [Slow]
Advanced operations • Pressing 8 when the nine still pictures is shown will advance to the next nine still pictures. • Pressing 3 when the nine still pictures is shown will advance pictures in normal playback speed. • To cancel strobe play Press and hold 8 for more than 1 second.
Page 29: Changing The Playback Order
Changing the playback order You can play titles or tracks on a disc inserted in the desired order or in random order. To playback in the desired order [PROGRAM] You can play titles or tracks on a disc inserted in the desired order by using the Program function.
Page 30: To Playback In Random Order [Random]
Advanced operations To playback in random order [RANDOM] You can play titles or tracks on a disc inserted in random order by using the Random function. OPEN STANDBY/ON /CLOSE PLAY MODE PHONIC CANCEL RETURN THEATER ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO POSITION DIGEST ZOOM SELECT ENTER...
Page 31: To Repeat A Desired Part [A-B Repeat]
• Audio CD/Video CD/SVCD (for Video CD/SVCD) (for Audio CD) VCD CONTROL CD CONTROL REPEAT A-B REPEAT TIME SEARCH PBC CALL REPEAT A-B REPEAT TIME SEARCH REPEAT ALL REPEAT ALL Selected repeat mode Selected repeat mode REPEAT ALL (all track repeat) REPEAT 1 (current track repeat) No indication (off)
Page 32: Selecting A Scene Angle Of Dvd Video
Advanced operations • To quit A-B repeat playback Press 7 . The unit stops playback and quits A-B repeat mode. • During playback, pressing ENTER when [A-B REPEAT] quits A-B repeat mode and continues playback. • You can also quit A-B repeat mode by pressing 4 or ¢. NOTES •...
Page 33: To Select A Scene Angle From The Angle List Display [Angle]
To select a scene angle from the angle list display [ANGLE] OPEN STANDBY/ON /CLOSE PLAY MODE PHONIC CANCEL RETURN THEATER ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO POSITION DIGEST ZOOM SELECT ENTER ∞ REMOTE CONTROL 7 During DVD VIDEO playback Press and hold ANGLE for more than 1 second.
Page 34: To Change The Audio Language Or Sound [Audio]
Advanced operations • For SVCD Pressing CURSOR 2/3 cycles among the four subtitle channels as follows regardless of whether the subtitle is recorded or not. You can also select the subtitle by pressing SUBTITLE. NOTES • For DVD VIDEO, the selected language may be abbreviated on the TV screen.
Page 35: Selecting The Picture Character
OPEN STANDBY/ON /CLOSE PLAY MODE PHONIC CANCEL RETURN 1, 2 THEATER ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO POSITION DIGEST ZOOM SELECT ENTER ∞ RM-SXVB40A REMOTE CONTROL THEATER 1 Selected picture character THEATER 1 THEATER 2 THEATER 3 THEATER OFF OPEN STANDBY/ON /CLOSE PLAY MODE PHONIC CANCEL 1, 2...
Page 36: Checking The Status
Advanced operations • THEATER You can enjoy sound effects like in a major theater in Hollywood. When you play a DVD VIDEO disc recorded in Dolby Digital which contains more than 3 channels, ACTION does not appear. NOTES • The 3D Phonic display will automatically disappear if you do not change the 3D PHONIC for 5 seconds.
Page 37: To Check The Dvd Function Status
To check the DVD function status OPEN STANDBY/ON /CLOSE PLAY MODE PHONIC CANCEL RETURN THEATER ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO POSITION DIGEST ZOOM SELECT ENTER ∞ REMOTE CONTROL 7 During DVD VIDEO playback Press DISPLAY. The DVD function status display appears on the TV screen.
Page 38: Mp3 Cd Playback
MP3 CD playback This unit can palyback CD discs recorded by the MP3 format (we refer to those discs as MP3 CD discs in this manual). Operations for MP3 CD discs are similar to those for Audio CD discs, though there are some restrictions and differences.
Page 39: Track/Group Selection Using The Numeric Buttons
Buttons Functions 3 3 3 3 Starts playback 7 7 7 7 Stops playback completely 8 8 8 8 Pauses playback temporarily 4 / / / / ¢ ¢ ¢ ¢ Skips back or forward a Track*. 1 / / / / ¡ ¡...
Page 40: Random Playback
MP3 CD playback Specify the groups in the desined order using the numeric buttons. See page 11 for details about how to use the numeric buttons. Up to 18 groups can be programmed. You may select the same group more than once. REPEAT PROGRAM The programmed group...
Page 41: Repeat Playback
Repeat playback You can repeat playback of the current Group or all Groups. OPEN STANDBY/ON /CLOSE PLAY MODE PHONIC CANCEL RETURN THEATER ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO POSITION DIGEST ZOOM SELECT ENTER ∞ REMOTE CONTROL 7 During playback or while stopped Press PLAY MODE. The play mode menu appears on the TV screen.
Page 42: Open/Close
Initial settings Selecting preferences You can set various preferences for playback via four dedicated displays. How to set preferences Note that you cannot bring up a preference display during playback or when an Audio CD is loaded in the tray. OPEN STANDBY/ON /CLOSE...
Page 43: Audio Page
SUBTITLE You can select the default subtitle language to be displayed if it is contained on the disc. Each time you press LANGUAGE CURSOR 3, the language MENU LANGUAGE AUDIO LANGUAGE setting changes in the SUBTITLE ON SCREEN LANGUAGE following order: PRESS ENGLISH →...
Page 44: Display Page
Initial settings DOWN MIX To playback a DVD VIDEO disc recorded with surround multichannel audio correctly, the DOWN MIX setting must 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.
Page 45: System Page
ON SCREEN GUIDE The unit can display “on- screen guide” icons or LANGUAGE MONITOR TYPE characters on the picture, SCREEN SAVER ON SCREEN GUIDE which show what is happening to the disc or the unit. PRESS • ON The on-screen guide will be displayed. •...
Page 46: Limiting Playback By Children
Initial settings Limiting playback by children 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.
Page 47: To Change The Settings [Parental Lock]
To change the settings [PARENTAL LOCK] You can change the Parental lock settings later. OPEN STANDBY/ON /CLOSE PLAY MODE PHONIC CANCEL RETURN THEATER ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO POSITION DIGEST ZOOM 1, 2 SELECT ENTER ∞ REMOTE CONTROL 7 While a DVD VIDEO disc is stopped or no disc is inserted Press ENTER while holding down 7 on the remote control unit.
Page 48: To Temporarily Release The Parental Lock [Parental Lock]
Initial settings To temporarily release the Parental lock [PARENTAL LOCK] When you set the parental level strictly, some discs may not be played back at all. When you insert such a disc and try to play it, the following Parental Lock on-screen display appears on the TV screen, asking you whether you want the parental lock to be temporarily released or not.
Page 49: Additional Information
• When connecting to VIDEO-2 input terminal of the television: DVD3 To AV COMPU LINK (II or EX) • If you connect a DVD player to a television and VCR via AV COMPU LINK, set the VCR’s Remote Control Code and DVD player’s AV COMPU LINK setting as follows.
Page 50: Operation
S-VIDEO connection. 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.
Page 51: Care And Handling Of Discs
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.
Page 52: Troubleshooting
Additional information Troubleshooting What appears to be a malfunction may not always be serious. Please go through the following list before requesting service. Symptom Power does not come on. Remote control does not work. No picture is displayed on the monitor.
Page 53: Specifications
Specifications General Readable discs: DVD VIDEO, Audio CD, Video CD, SVCD, MP3 CD Video format: NTSC/PAL Selectable Other Power requirements: AC 110 V–240 V Power consumption: 16 W (POWER ON), 2.7 W (STANDBY mode) Mass: 2.6 kg (5.8 lbs) Dimensions (W x H x D): 435 mm x 68 mm x 267.5 mm (17-3/16 inch x 2-11/16 inch x 10-9/16 inch) Video output...
Page 54: Table Of Languages And Their Abbreviations
Additional information Appendix A:Table of languages and their abbreviations 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. Afar Abkhazian Afrikaans Ameharic...
Page 55: Country Code List For Parental Lock
Appendix B:Country code list for parental lock This list is used for the parental Lock operation. For details, see page 44. Andorra United Arab Emirates Afghanistan Antigua and Barbuda Anguilla Albania AM Armenia Netherlands Antilles Angola Antarctica Argentina American Samoa Austria Australia AW Aruba...

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