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DVD PLAYER
XV-M557GD/XV-M556TN
DVD
DISC 1
DISC 2
DISC 3
TV
SLOW (–)
SLOW (+)
TM
PREVIOUS
SELECT
NEXT
TITLE
MENU
ENTER
RETURN
DISPLAY
STANDBY
CHOICE
TIME
STANDBY/ON
PLAY MODE SUBTITLE
AUDIO
ANGLE
DIGEST STROBE
ZOOM
CANCEL
MIC1
MIC2
KARAOKE KARAOKE MENU RESERVE
1
2
3
4
MIN
MAX
MIN
MAX
5
6
7
8
MIC1
MIC2
+ 10
9
10
0
THEATER
3D PHONIC
POSITION
+
+
SHIFT
TV ch
TV VOL.
TV/VIDEO
–
–
RM-SXVM557U REMOTE CONTROL
VIDEO CD
DVD PLAYER
3
DVD
2
DVD
1
DVD
PLAY & EXCHANGE
KARAOKE
RESERVE
ON/OFF
DISC TITLE CHAP
RESUME
DVD
EACH
DOLBY
CANCEL
D I G I T A L
DVD / SUPER VIDEO CD / VIDEO CD / CD
INSTRUCTIONS
SHUTTLE
3
2
1
STOP PAUSE
PLAY
1
2
3
4
5
0
SKIP
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7
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10
+10
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 informa-
tion for future reference.
Model No.
Serial No.
Introduction
Preliminary knowledge
Getting started
Basic operations
Advanced operations
Karaoke operation
Initial settings
Additional information
LVT0391-016A
[UX, 3U, 4U, US, UT, UB]
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4
12
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20
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42
48
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Summary of Contents for JVC XV-M556TN
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Page 1: Dvd Player
DVD PLAYER XV-M557GD/XV-M556TN DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 SLOW (–) SLOW (+) VIDEO CD PREVIOUS SELECT NEXT TITLE MENU DVD PLAYER ENTER RETURN DISPLAY STANDBY CHOICE TIME STANDBY/ON PLAY MODE SUBTITLE AUDIO ANGLE DIGEST STROBE ZOOM CANCEL MIC1 MIC2... - Page 2 Warnings, Cautions and Others CAUTION To reduce the risk of electrical shocks, fire, etc.: 1. Do not remove screws, covers or cabinet. 2. Do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS REPRODUCTION OF LABELS 1 CLASSIFICATION LABEL, PLACED ON REAR ENCLOSURE CLASS LASER PRODUCT...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of contents Introduction Features ... 1 Supplied accessories ... 1 About this instruction manual ... 2 Notes on handling ... 3 Preliminary Knowledge Names of parts and controls Front panel ... 4 Remote control unit ... 5 Display window ... 7 Rear panel ... -
Page 4: Introduction
Introduction Introduction Features Picture functions Strobe function The unit can display nine continuous still pictures on the TV screen. Digest function You can select the desired title from the opening scenes displayed on the TV screen. Angle function* You can select a desired angle from multiple camera angles recorded on the DVD disc. -
Page 5: About This Instruction Manual
About this instruction manual This instruction manual basically explains operations as follows: The number indicates the procedural step. Other convenient procedures, etc. Additional supplemental remarks Advanced operations To playback titles or tracks in random order [RANDOM] You can play titles or tracks on the discs inserted in random order by using the Random function. -
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˚C, 41˚F and 95˚F). • 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 button 2 STANDBY indicator 3 Key control buttons ( , , ) DVD PLAYER STANDBY STANDBY/ON MIC1 MIC2 MIC1 MIC2 DOLBY... -
Page 8: Remote Control Unit
Preliminary knowledge Remote control unit 1 DISC 1 through DISC 3 buttons 2 1/¡ (SLOW(–)/SLOW(+)) buttons 3 7(STOP) button 4 4/¢ (PREVIOUS/NEXT) buttons 5 TITLE button (For DVD) 6 5/∞/3/2 (Cursor) buttons 7 RETURN - CHOICE button 8 PLAY MODE button 9 SUBTITLE button (for DVD) 0 DIGEST - KARAOKE button (for DVD/Video CD/SVCD) - Page 9 1 DISC 1 through DISC 3 buttons (18) Used to start playback of the disc in the corresponding tray. Function the same as the 1 through 3 buttons on the front panel. 2 1/¡ (SLOW(-)/SLOW(+)) buttons (19, 25) Perform rapid advance/reverse playback operations. Also used for slow-motion playback of a picture (for DVD/Video CD/SVCD).
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Page 10: Display Window
3 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (Y/P Outputs component video signals. 4 AV COMPU LINK jacks (48) Connects with other JVC equipment supporting the AV Compulink function to facilitate integrated operations. 5 ATTENUATOR (ON/OFF) switch (12) Attenuates the output level when it is set to ON. -
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 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. Status displays Pressing the DISPLAY-TIME button during playback accesses the status display.
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Page 13: To Prevent The Monitor From Burning Out [Screen Saver]
To prevent the monitor from burning out [SCREEN SAVER] DVD/Super VCD/Video CD/CD PLAYER On-screen guide icons How to use numeric buttons A television monitor screen may be burned out if a static picture is displayed for a long time. To prevent this, the unit automatically activates the screen saver function if a static picture, such as an on-screen display or menu, is displayed for over 5 minutes. -
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 • DVD players and DVD discs have their own Region Code numbers. This unit only can play back DVD discs whose Region Code numbers include the unit’s Region Code, which is indicated on the region code symbol on the rear panel. -
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 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. Green Blue The unit VIDEO OUT... -
Page 17: To Connect To Audio Equipment With A Digital Input
To connect to audio equipment with a digital input You can enhance the sound quality by connecting the unit’s DIGITAL OUT (optical) to the digital input of an amplifier, DAT or MD by using an optional digital cable. The digital stereo audio signal from a disc is directly transferred. If you connect the unit to a Dolby Digital, DTS or MPEG Multichannel decoder or an amplifier with a built-in decoder by using an optional digital cable, you can enjoy high-quality surround sound. -
Page 18: Using The Remote Control Unit
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. -
Page 19: To Use The Remote Control Unit For Tv Operation
If your TV turns on or off, you have successfully set the control signal. NOTES • The remote control unit is initially set for operating a JVC TV. • If there is more than one code listed for the manufacturer of your TV, try them one by one until you succeed. -
Page 20: Basic Operations
In the following description, the buttons on the remote control unit are used, however, you may use the corresponding buttons on the front panel of the unit if available. Turning on/off the unit Press on the front panel or press DVD DVD PLAYER STANDBY STANDBY/ON MIC1 MIC2... -
Page 21: Basic Playback
Basic playback Now you can play a disc. First, let’s enjoy simple playback according to following procedure. To start playback Press #, press one of the DISC buttons (1 through 3) on the front panel or DISC 1 through 3 on the remote control unit. The unit starts playback from: •... -
Page 22: To Advance Or Reverse Play Rapidly While Monitoring
Basic operations To advance or reverse play rapidly while monitoring During playback From the remote control unit Press ¡ or 1. Pressing ¡ advances playback rapidly, while pressing 1 reverses playback rapidly. Each time you press the button, advance or reverse playback speed increases. To return to normal playback, press #. From the front panel Use the SHUTTLE knob. -
Page 23: Advanced Operations
Advanced operations When you operate the functions described below while stopped, make sure that the desired disc number is selected by checking the the disc indicator in the display window. If it is not selected, press the corresponding DISC button to start playback and then press 7. -
Page 24: To Locate A Desired Title Or Track Directly
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 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 Opening Scene Digest Display [Digest]
Advanced operations Press ENTER. The unit starts playback from the specified time. (for DVD) (for Audio CD) DVD CONTROL REPEAT A-B REPEAT TIME SEARCH CHAP. SEARCH REPEAT A-B REPEAT TIME SEARCH GO TO 2 : 3 4 : 0 0 GO TO Message Message... -
Page 27: Special Picture Playback
Use CURSOR 2/3/5/∞ or 4/¢ 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 CURSOR 3 or ¢ when selecting the lower right scene advances to the next page, while pressing CURSOR 2 or 4 when selecting the upper left scene returns to the previous page. -
Page 28: To Playback In Slow-Motion [Slow]
Advanced operations • Pressing 8 when the nine still pictures appear will advance to the next nine still pictures. • To cancel strobe play Press STROBE. NOTES • Pressing and holding 8 for more than 1 second also activates the Strobe function. •... -
Page 29: Changing The Playback Order
Changing the playback order You can play titles and tracks on the discs inserted in the desired order or in random order. To playback titles/tracks in the desired order [PROGRAM] You can play titles or tracks on the discs inserted in the desired order by using the Program function. -
Page 30: To Playback Titles Or Tracks In Random Order [Random]
Advanced operations To playback titles or tracks in random order [RANDOM] You can play titles or tracks on the discs inserted in random order by using the Random function. DISC 3 DISC 1 DISC 2 SLOW (–) SLOW (+) PREVIOUS SELECT NEXT TITLE... -
Page 31: To Repeat A Desired Part [A-B Repeat]
• During Audio/Video CD/SVCD playback (for Audio CD) (for Video CD/SVCD) CD CONTROL VCD CONTROL REPEAT A-B REPEAT TIME SEARCH REPEAT A-B REPEAT TIME SEARCH PBC CALL REPEAT ALL REPEAT ALL Selected repeat mode Selected repeat mode REPEAT ALL (all disc repeat) REPEAT 1 (current track repeat) No indication (off) -
Page 32: Viewing From Multiple Angles
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 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] DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 SLOW (–) SLOW (+) PREVIOUS SELECT NEXT TITLE MENU 2, 3 ENTER RETURN DISPLAY CHOICE TIME PLAY MODE SUBTITLE AUDIO ANGLE DIGEST STROBE ZOOM CANCEL KARAOKE KARAOKE MENU RESERVE... -
Page 34: To Change The Audio Language Or Sound [Audio]
Advanced operations 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 guide vocal. DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 SLOW (–) SLOW (+) PREVIOUS SELECT... -
Page 35: Enjoying Virtual Surround Sound
Enjoying virtual surround sound Using the 3D Phonic function, you can get a simulated surround effect from your stereo system. To simulate surround sound [3D PHONIC] DIGEST STROBE ZOOM CANCEL KARAOKE KARAOKE MENU RESERVE + 10 THEATER 1, 2 3D PHONIC POSITION TV ch TV VOL. -
Page 36: Checking The Status
Advanced operations Checking the status You can check the disc/time information, as well as the DVD functions, of the current disc. To check the disc/time information DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 SLOW (–) SLOW (+) PREVIOUS SELECT TITLE MENU ENTER RETURN DISPLAY... -
Page 37: To Check The Dvd Function Status
To check the DVD function status During DVD playback DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 SLOW (–) SLOW (+) PREVIOUS SELECT NEXT TITLE MENU ENTER RETURN DISPLAY CHOICE TIME PLAY MODE SUBTITLE AUDIO ANGLE DIGEST STROBE ZOOM CANCEL KARAOKE KARAOKE MENU RESERVE Press DISPLAY –... -
Page 38: Karaoke Function
KARAOKE KARAOKE MENU RESERVE + 10 THEATER 3D PHONIC POSITION TV ch TV VOL. SHIFT TV/VIDEO – – RM-SXVM557U REMOTE CONTROL (From the front panel) DVD PLAYER STANDBY STANDBY/ON MIC1 MIC2 RESERVE DISC TITLE CHAP RESUME MIC1 MIC2 EACH DOLBY CANCEL... -
Page 39: Reserving Songs
KARAOKE KARAOKE MENU RESERVE + 10 THEATER 3D PHONIC POSITION TV ch TV VOL. SHIFT TV/VIDEO – – RM-SXVM557U REMOTE CONTROL (From the front panel) DVD PLAYER STANDBY STANDBY/ON MIC1 MIC2 PLAY & EXCHANGE RESERVE KARAOKE ON/OFF DISC TITLE CHAP RESUME MIC1 MIC2... -
Page 40: Selecting Audio
KARAOKE operation Selecting audio Most Karaoke discs have the capability of adding a “Guide vocal” or “Guide melody” to the Karaoke accompaniment. Selecting audio track(s) [AUDIO] With most DVD or SVCD Karaoke discs, you can choose audio track(s) some options such as “with guide vocal,” “with guide melody”... -
Page 41: Masking The Vocal Recorded On A Disc [Vocal Mask]
With guide vocal (1) With guide vocal (2) With guide vocal (1+2) Only accompaniment With guide melody “2” and “1+2” above appear only with materials for vocal duet. Example 2: A Video CD, SVCD or Audio CD with Karaoke Pressing CURSOR 5 button cycles the sound as follows. -
Page 42: Playing Back The Guide Vocal Only When You Stop Singing [Vocal Replace]
KARAOKE operation Playing back the guide vocal only when you stop singing [VOCAL REPLACE] You may have experiences where you could not sing in the middle of a Karaoke song because you forgot the melody, etc. In such cases, by using the vocal replace function, the guide vocal automatically replaces your voice when you stop singing. -
Page 43: Adding Various Effects To The Vocal [Vocal Effect]
• While an Audio CD disc is selected (not only during playback but also while stopped), the key control function does not affect the output signal from the DIGITAL OUT jack. KARAOKE operation SHUTTLE DVD PLAYER PLAY & EXCHANGE STOP PAUSE PLAY KARAOKE RESERVE... -
Page 44: Operating The Front Remote Control Unit
KARAOKE operation Operating from the remote control unit DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 SLOW (–) SLOW (+) PREVIOUS SELECT NEXT TITLE MENU 2, 3 ENTER RETURN DISPLAY CHOICE TIME PLAY MODE SUBTITLE AUDIO ANGLE DIGEST STROBE ZOOM CANCEL KARAOKE KARAOKE MENU RESERVE When the KARAOKE function is on Press DISPLAY-TIME. -
Page 45: Initial Settings
Initial settings Selecting preferences You can set various preferences for playback via four dedicated displays. How to set preferences DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 SLOW (–) SLOW (+) PREVIOUS SELECT NEXT TITLE MENU ENTER RETURN DISPLAY CHOICE TIME PLAY MODE SUBTITLE AUDIO ANGLE DIGEST STROBE... -
Page 46: Audio Page
Initial settings SUBTITLE You can select the default subtitle language to be displayed when it is contained on a playback disc. Each time you press CURSOR 3, the language setting changes in the following order: ENGLISH = SPANISH = FRENCH = CHINESE = GERMAN = ITALIAN = JAPANESE = language code from AA to ZU (See “Table of languages and their abbreviations”... -
Page 47: Display Page
DOWN MIX By setting DOWN MIX LANGUAGE correctly, you can get the DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT optimum stereo mix for DOWN MIX COMPRESSION your audio system from DVD discs recorded with Dolby Digital surround PRESS multichannel audio. • Lt/Rt (Dolby Digital disc only): For monitoring the unit's 2-channel audio output signals via a Dolby Pro Logic decoder. -
Page 48: System Page
Initial settings ON SCREEN GUIDE The unit can display “on- screen guide” icons or characters on the picture, which show what is happening to the disc or the unit. • ON The guide display is turned on. • OFF The guide display is turned off. Examples of “on-screen guide”... -
Page 49: Limiting Playback By Children
Limiting playback by children This function restricts playback of DVD 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 50: To Change The Settings [Parental Lock]
Initial settings To change the settings [PARENTAL LOCK] DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 SLOW (–) SLOW (+) PREVIOUS SELECT NEXT TITLE MENU ENTER RETURN DISPLAY CHOICE TIME PLAY MODE SUBTITLE AUDIO ANGLE DIGEST STROBE ZOOM CANCEL KARAOKE KARAOKE MENU RESERVE + 10 THEATER 3D PHONIC... -
Page 51: Additional Information
Using the AV COMPU LINK cable, connect the AV COMPU LINK terminals of each component to one another. To AV COMPU LINK (II or EX) • If you connect a DVD player to a television via AV COMPU LINK, set the DVD player’s AV COMPU LINK setting as follows. -
Page 52: Operation
You can enjoy pictures and/or sound by just putting a source component (which plays back the pictures and/or sound such as a DVD player or VCR) into play mode. You do not have to operate the TV and receiver, including not having to perform power switching. -
Page 53: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting What appears to be a malfunction may not always be serious. Please go through the following list before requesting service. Symptom Possible case Power does not come on. Power plug is not inserted securely. Remote control does not work. Too far from the unit. -
Page 54: Specifications
Additional information Specifications General Readable discs: Video format: Other Power requirements: Power consumption: Mass: Dimensions (W x H x D): Video output COMPONENT (pin jack): VIDEO OUT (pin jack): S-VIDEO OUT (S jack): Horizontal resolution: Signal to noise ratio: Audio output ANALOG OUT (pin jack): DIGITAL OUT (optical): Audio intput... -
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 46. Andorra United Arab Emirates Afghanistan Antigua and Barbuda Anguilla Albania Armenia Netherlands Antilles Angola Antarctica Argentina American Samoa Austria Australia Aruba... - Page 56 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED Printed in Japan 1099RIMUBNSAN...