JVC XV-M556TN, XV-M557GD manual Display, Lt/Rt Dolby Digital disc only, L0/R0, Mode

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Initial settings

DOWN MIX

By setting DOWN MIX correctly, you can get the optimum stereo mix for your audio system from DVD discs recorded with Dolby Digital surround multichannel audio.

LANGUAGE

AUDIO

DISPLAY

SYSTEM

DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT

DIGITALDOLBY /PCM

DOWN MIX

 

Lo / Ro

COMPRESSION

 

ON

 

 

 

EXIT

PRESS

KEY

 

 

DISPLAY page

MONITOR TYPE

You can select the monitor type to match your TV when you playback DVD discs recorded for wide screen televisions.

•Lt/Rt (Dolby Digital disc only):

For monitoring the unit's 2-channel audio output signals via a Dolby Pro Logic decoder.

•L0/R0:

For monitoring the unit's 2-channel audio output signals via a TV or an amplifier without built-in Dolby Pro Logic decoder. This is also for recording DVD audio to a cassette tape, MD, etc.

NOTE

•The Down mix function does not work when the 3D PHONIC function is activated.

• 4:3 LB (Letter Box Conversion) When you connect a normal TV to the unit.

When you play a wide picture

recorded on a DVD disc, the picture is displayed with bands across the upper and lower portions of the screen.

•4:3 PS (Pan scan Conversion)

When you connect a normal TV to the unit. When you play a wide picture recorded on a DVD disc, a portion of the picture is automatically cut off

from the left and right sides of the image.

COMPRESSION

You can compress the dynamic range of the sound if needed. Using this function, you can listen to sound at low volumes easily.

LANGUAGE

AUDIO

DISPLAY

SYSTEM

DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT

DIGITALDOLBY /PCM

DOWN MIX

 

Lo / Ro

COMPRESSION

 

ON

 

 

 

EXIT

PRESS

KEY

 

 

Depending on the disc, it may not be possible to playback in this mode. In that case, the picture is played back as in 4:3

LB mode.

• 16:9 WIDE (Wide Television screen) When you connect a wide-screen TV to the unit.

•ON

Audio is played back with the dynamic range compressed.

•OFF

Audio is played back as it was recorded.

NOTES

•The Compression function works only when playing back a disc recorded with DOLBY DIGITAL 1CH or 2CH. The setting is not effective for other discs.

•The Compression function does not work when the 3D PHONIC function is activated.

SCREEN SAVER

A television monitor screen may be burned out if a

 

static picture is displayed

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

for a long time. To prevent

LANGUAGE

AUDIO

DISPLAY SYSTEM

 

this, the unit automatically

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MONITOR TYPE

 

4:3 LB

 

 

 

activates the screen saver

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SCREEN SAVER

 

MODE 1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ON SCREEN GUIDE

 

 

ON

 

function if a static picture,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

such as an on-screen

 

 

 

 

 

EXIT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

display or menu, is

 

PRESS

KEY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

displayed for over 5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

minutes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

•MODE 1

The current picture gets dark.

•MODE 2

The “screen saver” picture appears and its brightness changes.

•OFF

The screen saver function is off.

Initial

settings

 

 

NOTES

•The monitor screen of a projector or projection TV is easily burned out if the screen saver mode is set to OFF and a static picture is displayed for a long time.

•The screen saver function is not activated when the selected disc is an Audio CD.

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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

XV-M556TN, XV-M557GD specifications

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