JVC XV-M556TN, XV-M557GD manual Advanced operations, Playing from a specific position on a disc

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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.

Playing from a specific position on a disc

NOTES

When appears on the TV screen by pressing TITLE in step 1:

The disc does not have a menu listing the titles.

When appears on the TV screen by pressing MENU in step 1:

The disc does not have a menu.

The MENU button does not work while stopped.

You can play a disc from the selected track, title or chapter, or from the specified time.

To locate a desired scene from the DVD menu

DVD discs generally have their own menus which show the disc contents. These menus contain various items such as titles of a movie, names of songs, or artist information, and display them on the TV screen. You can locate a desired scene by using the menu.

To locate a desired scene from the menu of the Video CD with PBC

Some Video CD discs are compatible with the PBC function. PBC is an abbreviation of “PlayBack Control.” A Video CD disc recorded with PBC has its own menus, such as a list of the songs of the disc and items recorded on the disc. You can also locate a specific scene by using the menu.

 

DISC 1

DISC 2

DISC 3

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SLOW (–)

 

 

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NEXT

 

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RETURN

 

 

DISPLAY

 

 

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SUBTITLE

AUDIO

ANGLE

 

DIGEST STROBE ZOOM CANCEL

KARAOKE KARAOKE MENU RESERVE

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7Whenever a DVD disc is loaded

1 Press MENU or TITLE.

The menu appears on the TV screen.

About menu

Normally, a DVD disc which Example contains more than one title

may have a "title" menu which lists the titles. In this case, the menu appears on the TV screen by pressing the TITLE button. Some DVD discs may also have a different menu which appears by pressing the MENU button.

See the instructions of each DVD disc for its particular menu.

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DISC 3

DVD

 

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DISC 2

 

 

 

 

 

 

TV

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MENU

 

 

 

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RETURN

 

 

DISPLAY

 

 

CHOICE

TIME

 

 

 

PLAY MODE

SUBTITLE

AUDIO

ANGLE

 

 

DIGEST

STROBE

ZOOM

CANCEL

 

 

KARAOKE KARAOKE MENU RESERVE

 

 

 

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7When a Video CD disc with PBC is stopped

1Press #or the corresponding DISC (1-3) button.

A disc menu appears on the TV screen (The PBC function is activated).

Example:

Advanced

operations

 

 

2 Use CURSOR 2/3/5/°to select a desired item, then press ENTER.

The unit starts playback of the selected item.

With some discs, you can also select items by entering the corresponding number using the numeric buttons, which may cause the unit to automatically start playback.

“Pbc” is indicated in the display window on the front panel.

2 Use the numeric buttons to select the desired number of the item.

See page 10 for details about how to use the numeric buttons.

Playback starts from the selected item.

You can return to the menu by pressing RETURN.

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Contents XV-M557GD/XV-M556TN Class Laser Product Table of contents Introduction FeaturesSupplied accessories To playback titles or tracks in random order Random When you’re away Installation of the unitPower cord Avoid high temperaturesFront panel Preliminary knowledgeNames of parts and controls ¢ PREVIOUS/NEXT Remote control unitDisc 1 through Disc 3 buttons Play Mode button$ Infrared signal-emitting window Cancel buttonRear panel Preference displays Operational PrinciplesOn-screen displays Opening displaysStatus displays Play mode displaysKaraoke setting displays On-screen guide icons How to use numeric buttonsTo prevent the monitor from burning out Screen Saver Playable discs About discsPlayable disc types Disc structureTo connect to a TV Getting startedConnections Before making any connectionsRed White To connect to a TV with the component video input jacksTo connect to an audio amplifier or receiver Red Connect Y to Y, PB to PB, and PR to PR correctlyWhite To connect the power cordTo connect to audio equipment with a digital input UnitPrecaution Using the remote control unitTo install batteries in the remote control unit Precautions for the safe use of batteriesExample To use the remote control unit for TV operationSetting the remote control signal for operating your TV Manufacturer code listPress 0 OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc tray Basic operationsTurning on/off the unit Inserting and removing discsTo stop playback temporarily Basic playbackTo start playback To stop playback completelyTo resume playback To advance or reverse play rapidly while monitoringTo locate the beginning of the scene or song Press #or the corresponding Disc 1-3 button Advanced operationsPlaying from a specific position on a disc Press Menu or TitleUnit starts playback from the selected title or track ¢ orUse the numeric buttons 0 ~ 9 to enter the time Press Play ModePress Enter Use Cursor 2/ 3 to moveFor DVD For Audio CD Press Digest KaraokePress Strobe Karaoke Menu Special picture playbackTo display still pictures Strobe Use Cursor 2/3/5/ or 4/¢to select the desired sceneTo zoom a scene Zoom To playback in slow-motion SlowPress #to start program play Changing the playback orderTo playback titles/tracks in the desired order Program Use Cursor 2/3to move Repeat playbackTo playback titles or tracks in random order Random Use Cursor 2/ 3to moveTo quit repeat playback To repeat a desired part A-B Repeat7During playback Unit locates a and starts repeat playback between a and BTo quit A-B repeat playback Viewing from multiple anglesTo select a scene angle from the normal screen Angle Press Angle or Cursor 2/3to select the desired angleTo select a scene angle from the angle list display Angle Changing the language and soundPress Audio Selecting the picture characterTo change the audio language or sound Audio To select the picture character Theater PositionTo simulate surround sound 3D Phonic Enjoying virtual surround soundTo turn off the disc/time display Checking the statusTo check the disc/time information Press Display Time while holding downTo turn off the DVD function status display To check the DVD function statusPress Display Time DVD function status display appears on the TV screenConnect microphones to the MIC 1/2 jacks on the front panel Connecting microphones Turning on the Karaoke functionKaraoke operation PreparationReserving songs While stopped, when the Karaoke function is onSelecting Karaoke sound Karaoke Sound Selecting audioSelecting audio tracks Audio 1+2 above appear only with materials for vocal duet Masking the vocal recorded on a discUse Cursor 2/3 to move to Vocal Use Cursor 5/ to select MaskUse Cursor 5/to select Replace 7When the Karaoke function is onAdding an effect to your voice Adding an echo effect EchoOperating from the front panel Shifting the musical keyUse Cursor 5/to shift the musical key Operating from the remote control unitLanguage Initial settingsHow to set preferences Selecting preferencesAudio Mode DisplayLt/Rt Dolby Digital disc only L0/R0System Press Enter while holding down Shift Limiting playback by childrenTo set Parental Lock for the first time Use the Cursor 5/to move Enter your 4-digit password using the numeric buttons 0 toAdditional information AV Compu Link remote control systemConnection and setup Operation Care and handling of discsSymptom Possible case Remedy TroubleshootingSpecifications Appendix B Country code list for parental lock 1099RIMUBNSAN

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