JVC XV-M556TN, XV-M557GD manual Preliminary knowledge, Names of parts and controls, Front panel

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Preliminary knowledge

Preliminary knowledge

Names of parts and controls

Refer to the corresponding pages indicated in () for details.

Front panel

1 button

2 STANDBY indicator

4 DVD 1 to DVD 3 trays

5 0(OPEN/CLOSE) buttons

 

 

 

 

 

3 Key control buttons

6 1 through 3 (DISC) buttons

( ,

 

 

 

, )

with indicators

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7 SHUTTLE knob

 

 

DVD PLAYER

 

 

 

 

SHUTTLE

 

 

 

 

 

STANDBY

DVD3

 

3

 

 

 

 

 

STANDBY/ON

 

DVD2

 

2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MIC1

MIC2

DVD1

PLAY & EXCHANGE

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

STOP PAUSE PLAY

 

 

 

 

 

MIN

MAX MIN

MAX

RESERVE

KARAOKE

1

2

3

4

5

 

ON/OFF

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DISC TITLE CHAP

RESUME

 

 

 

 

0

 

 

MIC1

MIC2

DVD

 

SKIP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EACH

 

7

8

9

10

+10

 

 

 

 

 

6

 

 

DOLBY

CANCEL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

D I G I T A L

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DVD / SUPER VIDEO CD / VIDEO CD / CD

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

~ KARAOKE ON/OFF

 

 

 

8 Numeric buttons

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$ MIC 1/2 jacks

 

 

 

 

button

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

9 #(PLAY) button

% MIC 1/2 level controls

! Display window

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

# CANCEL button

 

= 4/¢(SKIP) buttons

 

 

 

 

0 8(PAUSE) button

 

 

 

 

@ RESERVE button

 

 

 

 

- 7(STOP) button

 

 

 

 

 

Preliminary

Knowledge

 

 

1 button (17)

Turns the unit on or off (standby).

2STANDBY indicator

Lights when the power cord is connected and the unit is on standby. When the unit is turned on, the STANDBY indicator goes off.

3Key control buttons (40)

Used to shift the musical key of a song being played to match

with your voice.

 

 

# raises the key, and lowers the key.

 

returns to the origi-

nal (normal) key.

 

 

4DVD 1 to DVD 3 trays (17)

Used to load discs. To insert/remove discs, press the 0 (OPEN/CLOSE) button located on the right of the tray corresponding to disc number.

5 0 (OPEN/CLOSE) buttons (17)

Used to open and close disc trays 1 to 3 respectively. When, after opening the DVD1 tray, another 0(OPEN/CLOSE) button is pressed, the DVD1 tray is first closed, then the other DVD tray selected is opened.

61 through 3 (DISC) buttons with indicators (18)

Used to start playback of the disc in the tray corresponding with the number indicated on the button (these function the same as the DISC 1 through 3 buttons on the remote control unit). While playing, the corresponding indicator blinks.

In this manual, they are sometimes called “DISC” buttons.

7SHUTTLE knob (19, 25)

Performs rapid advance/reverse playback operations. Also used for slow-motion playback of a picture (for DVD/ Video CD/SVCD).

8Numeric buttons

Mainly used to select title/track numbers when reserving songs for karaoke or starting from a desired title/track.

9 # (PLAY) button (18)

Starts playback. Also used as a SELECT button for the PBC of Video CDs/SVCDs.

Functions the same as the # (SELECT) button on the remote control unit.

08 (PAUSE) button (18)

Pauses playback

-7 (STOP) button (18)

Stops playback.

=4/¢ (SKIP) button (19)

Used to skip chapter, title or track.

Also used for the page selection of a menu screen (for Video CD/SVCD).

~KARAOKE ON/OFF button (35)

Turns the karaoke function on or off.

!Display window

Indicates the current status of the unit.

@RESERVE button (36)

Used to reserve songs to be played back for karaoke.

#CANCEL button (36)

Cancels reserved songs.

$MIC 1/2 jacks (35)

Used to connect microphones.

%MIC 1/2 level controls (35)

Used to control the input level of microphones connected to the MIC 1/2 jacks.

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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 When you’re away Installation of the unitPower cord Avoid high temperaturesNames of parts and controls Preliminary knowledgeFront panel ¢ 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 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 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 locate the beginning of the scene or song To advance or reverse play rapidly while monitoringTo resume playback 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 SlowTo playback titles/tracks in the desired order Program Changing the playback orderPress #to start program play 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 audio tracks Audio Selecting audioSelecting Karaoke sound Karaoke Sound 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 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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