JVC XV-M556TN manual To prevent the monitor from burning out Screen Saver, On-screen guide icons

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Preliminary knowledge

To prevent the monitor from burning out [SCREEN SAVER]

DVD/Super VCD/Video CD/CD PLAYER

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.

Pressing any button on the unit or the remote control unit will release the screen saver function and return to the previous display.

You can select one of several screen saver modes available (see page 44).

The screen saver function is not activated during Audio CD playback or after stopping Audio CD playback.

On-screen guide icons

During DVD 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 29.)

:Displayed at the beginning of a scene recorded with multiple audio languages. (See page 31.)

:Displayed at the beginning of a scene recorded with multiple subtitle

languages. (See page 30.)

You can set the unit not to display on-screen icons above via the preference settings described on page 44.

About invalid operation icon

When you press a button, if the unit does not accept its operation, appears on your television screen. Operations are occasionally unacceptable even if is not displayed.

Note that some operations may not be accepted. For example, some discs may not allow rapid advance/reverse or slow-motion playback.

How to use numeric buttons

To select a track/title number

To select a number between 1 and 10

Press the corresponding button for the number.

To select a number higher than 10 Use the +10 button.

Examples:

To select 13 +10 3

To select 34 +10 +10 +10 4

To select 40 +10 +10 +10 10

To enter a time or chapter number

The method for entering a time for Time search or chapter number for Chapter search is different from above. See the corresponding sections in this manual for the details.

To select a TV channel.

Press the corresponding numeric buttons (between 0 and 9) while holding down the SHIFT button.

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Contents XV-M557GD/XV-M556TN Class Laser Product Table of contents Supplied accessories FeaturesIntroduction To playback titles or tracks in random order Random Power cord Installation of the unitAvoid high temperatures When you’re awayNames of parts and controls Preliminary knowledgeFront panel ¢ PREVIOUS/NEXT Remote control unit$ Infrared signal-emitting window Play Mode buttonCancel button Disc 1 through Disc 3 buttonsRear panel On-screen displays Operational PrinciplesOpening displays Preference displaysKaraoke setting displays Play mode displaysStatus displays To prevent the monitor from burning out Screen Saver How to use numeric buttonsOn-screen guide icons Playable disc types About discsDisc structure Playable discsConnections Getting startedBefore making any connections To connect to a TVTo connect to an audio amplifier or receiver To connect to a TV with the component video input jacksRed Connect Y to Y, PB to PB, and PR to PR correctly Red WhiteTo connect to audio equipment with a digital input To connect the power cordUnit WhiteTo install batteries in the remote control unit Using the remote control unitPrecautions for the safe use of batteries PrecautionSetting the remote control signal for operating your TV To use the remote control unit for TV operationManufacturer code list ExampleTurning on/off the unit Basic operationsInserting and removing discs Press 0 OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc trayTo start playback Basic playbackTo stop playback completely To stop playback temporarilyTo locate the beginning of the scene or song To advance or reverse play rapidly while monitoringTo resume playback Playing from a specific position on a disc Advanced operationsPress Menu or Title Press #or the corresponding Disc 1-3 buttonUnit starts playback from the selected title or track ¢ orPress Enter Press Play ModeUse Cursor 2/ 3 to move Use the numeric buttons 0 ~ 9 to enter the timeFor DVD For Audio CD Press Digest KaraokeTo display still pictures Strobe Special picture playbackUse Cursor 2/3/5/ or 4/¢to select the desired scene Press Strobe Karaoke MenuTo zoom a scene Zoom To playback in slow-motion SlowTo playback titles/tracks in the desired order Program Changing the playback orderPress #to start program play To playback titles or tracks in random order Random Repeat playbackUse Cursor 2/ 3to move Use Cursor 2/3to move7During playback To repeat a desired part A-B RepeatUnit locates a and starts repeat playback between a and B To quit repeat playbackTo select a scene angle from the normal screen Angle Viewing from multiple anglesPress Angle or Cursor 2/3to select the desired angle To quit A-B repeat playbackTo select a scene angle from the angle list display Angle Changing the language and soundTo change the audio language or sound Audio Selecting the picture characterTo select the picture character Theater Position Press AudioTo simulate surround sound 3D Phonic Enjoying virtual surround soundTo check the disc/time information Checking the statusPress Display Time while holding down To turn off the disc/time displayPress Display Time To check the DVD function statusDVD function status display appears on the TV screen To turn off the DVD function status displayKaraoke operation Connecting microphones Turning on the Karaoke functionPreparation Connect microphones to the MIC 1/2 jacks on the front panelReserving songs While stopped, when the Karaoke function is onSelecting audio tracks Audio Selecting audioSelecting Karaoke sound Karaoke Sound Use Cursor 2/3 to move to Vocal Masking the vocal recorded on a discUse Cursor 5/ to select Mask 1+2 above appear only with materials for vocal duetAdding an effect to your voice 7When the Karaoke function is onAdding an echo effect Echo Use Cursor 5/to select ReplaceOperating from the front panel Shifting the musical keyUse Cursor 5/to shift the musical key Operating from the remote control unitHow to set preferences Initial settingsSelecting preferences LanguageAudio Lt/Rt Dolby Digital disc only DisplayL0/R0 ModeSystem To set Parental Lock for the first time Limiting playback by childrenPress Enter while holding down Shift Use the Cursor 5/to move Enter your 4-digit password using the numeric buttons 0 toConnection and setup AV Compu Link remote control systemAdditional information Operation Care and handling of discsSymptom Possible case Remedy TroubleshootingSpecifications Appendix B Country code list for parental lock 1099RIMUBNSAN

XV-M556TN, XV-M557GD specifications

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