JVC XV-M556TN Disc 1 through Disc 3 buttons, Á SLOW-/SLOW+ buttons 19, ¢ PREVIOUS/NEXT buttons

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Preliminary knowledge

1DISC 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/Á (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).

3 7 (STOP) button (18)

Stops playback.

Also used to erase all the programmed tracks for program play.

44/¢ (PREVIOUS/NEXT) buttons (19)

Performs skipping a chapter, title or track.

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

5TITLE button (for DVD) (20)

Displays a DVD title menu on the TV screen or monitor.

65/°/3/2 (CURSOR) buttons

Used to select an item from a menu or on-screen display, or to change the setting of an item in the on-screen display.

7RETURN - CHOICE button (20, 42)

Returns to the previous menu (for DVD/Video CD/SVCD). When pressed while holding down the SHIFT button, the Preference on-screen display appears on the TV screen.

8PLAY MODE button

Displays an on-screen display for controlling the advanced playback functions.

9SUBTITLE button (for DVD/SVCD) (30)

Used to display the Subtitle selection display on the TV screen, as well as used to turn the subtitle on or off (for DVD) or select the subtitle (for SVCD).

0DIGEST - KARAOKE button

(for DVD/Video CD/SVCD) (23, 35)

Displays beginning scenes of each title, chapter, or track on the TV screen.

Pressing this button while holding down the SHIFT button turns the karaoke function on or off.

-STROBE - KARAOKE MENU button (for DVD/Video CD/SVCD) (24, 37)

Displays nine continuous still pictures.

Pressing this button while holding down the SHIFT button displays the karaoke menu on the TV screen.

=Numeric buttons (10)

Mainly used to select a title/track number, or a TV channel. Also used to enter a time for the Time search and a chapter number for the Chapter search.

~3D PHONIC button (32)

Produces a simulated surround effect.

!THEATER POSITION button (31)

Selects a picture character from 4 settings.

@SHIFT button (16, 33, 35, 42, 45)

Used together with other keys for activating their second functions.

#TV/VIDEO button (16)

Switches the TV input mode.

$Infrared signal-emitting window

Point this window toward the remote sensor on the front panel when pressing buttons.

%DVD - TV button (16, 17)

Turns the unit on or off (standby). Pressing this button while holding down the SHIFT button turns the TV on or off.

^8 (PAUSE) button (18)

Pauses playback.

&# (SELECT) button (18)

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

Functions the same as the # (PLAY) button on the front panel.

*MENU button (for DVD) (20)

Displays a DVD menu on the TV screen or monitor.

(ENTER button

Executes the selected item in a menu or on-screen display when pressing the button.

)DISPLAY - TIME button (33)

Displays the status information (only for DVD) or the time information (for all types of discs) when the karaoke function is off. When the time information is displayed, pressing this button while holding down the SHIFT button changes the time mode. When the karaoke function is on, pressing this button displays the karaoke menu.

_ANGLE button (for DVD) (29)

Changes camera angles during playback of a DVD containing multiple camera angles.

+AUDIO button (31)

Selects the audio (for DVD/Video CD/SVCD).

ÁCANCEL button (26)

Cancels the previous settings.

ªZOOM-RESERVE button

(for DVD/Video CD/SVCD) (25, 36)

Zoom-in for a close-up view of the scene.

Pressing this button while holding down the SHIFT button displays the karaoke reservation table on the TV screen.

£TV VOL buttons (16)

Adjust the TV volume.

¢TV ch buttons (16)

Changes the TV channels.

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Contents XV-M557GD/XV-M556TN Class Laser Product Table of contents Features Supplied accessoriesIntroduction To playback titles or tracks in random order Random Power cord Installation of the unitAvoid high temperatures When you’re awayPreliminary knowledge Names of parts and controlsFront 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 displaysPlay mode displays Karaoke setting displaysStatus displays How to use numeric buttons To prevent the monitor from burning out Screen SaverOn-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 advance or reverse play rapidly while monitoring To locate the beginning of the scene or songTo 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 SlowChanging the playback order To playback titles/tracks in the desired order ProgramPress #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 Selecting audio tracks 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 Limiting playback by children To set Parental Lock for the first timePress Enter while holding down Shift Use the Cursor 5/to move Enter your 4-digit password using the numeric buttons 0 toAV Compu Link remote control system Connection and setupAdditional information Operation Care and handling of discsSymptom Possible case Remedy TroubleshootingSpecifications Appendix B Country code list for parental lock 1099RIMUBNSAN

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