XV-N340B
XV-N342S
INSTRUCTIONS
V I D E O (Not available for Central and South America)
| GNT0069-020A[AG/AH/AX/AS/AA/UM] |
EN | 0306KTC-MW-SC |
©2006 Victor Company of Japan, Limited
Region code of DVD VIDEO
This player can play back DVD VIDEO discs whose region code numbers include the player’s Region Code, which is indicated on the region code symbol on the rear panel.
Examples of playable DVD VIDEO discs:
The player’s region code is printed on the rear of the player
Note of Color system format
This player is compatible with the PAL and NTSC systems. Select the correct color system for your TV (see “Initial settings”).
Supplied accessories
If anything is missing, consult your dealer immediately.
•Audio/video cable (Yellow/White/Red) (x 1)
•Remote control (x 1)
•R6(SUM-3)/AA(15F) battery (x 2)
•AC power plug adapter (x 1)
(Not supplied for HongKong, Saudi Arabia, Australia, New Zealand)
1.Do not remove screws, covers or cabinet.
2.Do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
3.The mains plug shall remain readily operable.
Caution –– 
STANDBY/ON button!
Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off
completely. The 
STANDBY/ON button in any position does not disconnect the mains line. The power can be remote controlled.
IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS
1.CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
2.CAUTION: Do not open the top cover. There are no user serviceable parts inside the unit; leave all servicing to qualified service personnel.
3.CAUTION: Visible and/or invisible class 1M laser radiation when open. Do not stare into beam or view directly with optical instruments.
4.REPRODUCTION OF LABEL: CAUTION LABEL, PLACED INSIDE THE UNIT.
5.This unit applies to the standard “IEC 60825-1: 2001” for laser products.
CAUTION:
•Do not block the ventilation openings or holes. (If the ventilation openings or holes are blocked by a newspaper or cloth, etc., the heat may not be able to get out.)
•Do not place any open flame sources, such as lighted candles, on the apparatus.
•When discarding batteries, environmental problems must be considered and local rules or laws governing the disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly.
•Do not expose this apparatus to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
Caution: Proper Ventilation
To avoid risk of electric shock and fire and to protect from damage, locate the apparatus as follows:
Front: | No obstructions and open spacing. |
Sides: | No obstructions in 3 cm from the sides. |
Top: | No obstructions in 5 cm from the top. |
Back: | No obstructions in 15 cm from the back. |
Bottom: | No obstructions, place on the level surface. |
Spacing 15 cm or more
XV-N340B/XV-N342S |
Front |
Wall or |
obstructions |
Stand height |
5 cm or more |
Floor |
Notes on the power cord
•When you are away on travel or otherwise for an extended period of time, remove the plug from the wall outlet. A small amount of power (1.0 W) is always consumed while the power cord is connected to the wall outlet.
•When unplugging the player from the wall outlet, always pull the plug, not the power cord.
•Do not handle the power cord with wet hands.
•Disconnect the power cord before cleaning the player or moving the player.
•Do not alter, twist or pull the power cord, or put anything heavy on it, which may cause fire, electric shock, or other accidents.
•If the cord is damaged, consult a dealer and have the power cord replaced with a new one.
•If the wall outlet does not match the AC plug, use the supplied AC power plug adapter (not for HongKong, Saudi Arabia, Australia, New Zealand).
Avoid moisture, water, dust, and high temperatures
•Do not place the player in moist or dusty places.
•If water gets inside the player, turn off the power and remove the plug from the wall outlet, then consult your dealer. Using the player in this state may cause a fire or electrical shock.
•Do not expose the player to direct sunlight or place it near a heating device.
Notes on installation
•Select a place which is level, dry and neither too hot nor too cold between 5˚C and 35˚C.
•Leave sufficient distance between the player and the TV.
•Do not install the player in a place subject to vibrations.
•Do not put heavy objects on the player.
To prevent malfunction of the player
•There are no user-serviceable parts inside. If anything goes wrong, unplug the power cord and consult your dealer.
•Do not insert any metallic objects, such as wires, hairpins, coins, etc. into the player.
•Do not block the vents. Blocking the vents may damage the player.
To clean the cabinet
•Use a soft cloth. Follow the relevant instructions on the use of chemically-coated cloths.
•Do not use benzene, thinner or other organic solvents and disinfectants. These may cause deformation or discoloring.
•DVD VIDEO, Audio CD, Video CD, SVCD
•DVD-R/-RW, +R/+RW written and finalized in the DVD VIDEO format
•CD-R/RW written in the SVCD, Video CD or Audio CD format
•DivX files on DVD-R/-RW written in the UDF format
•MP3/JPEG/DivX files on CD-R/RW written in the ISO 9660 format
Supported Digital audio formats:
Linear PCM, MPEG Multichannel, Dolby Digital, DTS (Digital Theater Systems)*
NOTES
•If a disc gets dirty, scratched or warped, or due to the disc characteristics or recording conditions, the player may not be able to play back such discs.
•The player can play back audio signals recorded in MIX-MODE CD, CD-G, CD-EXTRA and CD TEXT.
•With some discs, operations may not be possible.
*To play back DTS-encoded DVD VIDEO or DTS- encoded Audio CD discs correctly, connect the player to an amplifier with a built-in DTS decoder. Otherwise, playback sound will be distorted.
Unplayable discs
If you try to play back discs listed below, noise may be generated and causes damage to speakers.
•DVD-R/-RW written in the VR format
•DVD-ROM, DVD-RAM, DVD AUDIO, CD-ROM,
PHOTO CD, SACD
•Unfinalized discs
•Discs of irregular shape or discs with tape, seals or paste on either the label side or playback side. Playing back these discs may damage the player.
The Non-DVD side of a “DualDisc” does not comply with the “Compact Disc Digital Audio” standard.
Therefore, the use of Non-DVD side of a DualDisc on this product may not be recommended.
Before making connections:
•Do not connect the AC power cord until all other connections have been made.
•Connect VIDEO OUT of the player directly to the video input of your TV. Connecting VIDEO OUT of the player to a TV via a VCR/an integrated TV/Video system may cause a monitor problem.
Basic Connection
S-video cable* | | | | | | | TV |
(not supplied) | | | | | | IN | |
| | | | | | |
| | | | S- | | |
| | | | | VIDEO | |
| | | | | | | VIDEO |
| | | | | | | RIG |
| | | | | | | HT |
| | | | | | | AUD |
| | | | | | | IO |
| | | | | | | LEFT |
| PCM | COAXIAL | | | | | The player |
| | /STREAM | Y | | | PR |
Yellow | DIG | OUT | S- | | | | LEFT |
| | | | |
Audio/video | | | | UT | | RIGHT |
| | | O | P |
cable* | | | | | | | AUDIO O |
(supplied) | | | | | | | UT |
| | | | | | |
| | | | | Red |
| White | | | | | |
NOTES
•Set the correct color system according to the color system your TV supports. (See “COLOUR SYSTEM” in “Initial settings.” )
•If your TV has a monaural audio input instead of stereo, use an optional audio cable which converts stereo audio output to monaural.
•If your TV is a HDTV or HD-ready TV, you can connect with component (Y, PB, PR) jacks. By connecting with component (Y, PB, PR) jacks, you can select the progressive scanning mode which provides the best picture quality.
* The S-VIDEO jack and the component (Y, PB, PR) jacks cannot be used at the same time. When using the S-VIDEO jack, do not connect the component (Y, PB, PR) jacks with the player.
Connecting to a TV with component jacks
| | LEFT |
S-VIDEO | VIDEO | PR |
OUT | VIDEO OUT | AUDIO OUT |
To component video input
To switch the scanning mode between Progressive and Interlace, press and hold VFP-I/P on the remote control for a few seconds.
NOTES
•Connect “Y” to “Y,”“PB” to “PB(CB),”“PR” to “PR(CR)” correctly.
•When using the component (Y, PB, PR) jacks, do not connect the S-VIDEO jack with the player.
About the scanning mode indicator
| [PICTURE SOURCE] of | Source type of DVD VIDEO |
| the PICTURE menu | Film source | Video source |
| AUTO | [DDP] | [P] |
| FILM | [DDP] | [DDP] |
| VIDEO(NORMAL)/ | [P] | [P] |
| (ACTIVE) |
| | |
NOTE
Some progressive TV and High-Definition TV sets are not fully compatible with the player. To check the compatibility of your TV, contact your local JVC customer service center.
Connecting to a stereo audio amplifier (receiver)
| PB | | |
| Y | | |
| | | LEFT |
IDEO | VIDEO | PR | RIGHT |
| VIDEO OUT | | AUDIO OUT |
To analog audio input
Connecting to a digital audio device
To enjoy high-quality surround sound, connect the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack to a Dolby Digital or DTS decoder or an amplifier with a built-in decoder.
| PB | | |
COAXIAL | Y | | |
PCM/STREAM | | | LEFT |
| | |
S-VIDEO | VIDEO | PR | RIGHT |
DIGITAL OUT | VIDEO OUT | | AUDIO OUT |
To analog audio input
To digital audio input
NOTES
•Depending on the disc, no signal may be outputted from the DIGITAL OUT. Make an analog connection in this case.
•Set [DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT] in the [AUDIO] preference display correctly according to the connected digital audio equipment. (See “DIGITAL
AUDIO OUTPUT” in “Initial settings.”)
Installing the batteries in the remote control
Open the compartment cover, and place the two supplied R6(SUM-3)/AA(15F) batteries in the remote control according to the polarity markings (“+” and “–”) inside the compartment. Then replace the cover.
The batteries will last about six months with normal use. If the functions of the remote control become erratic, replace the batteries.
Precautions of the safe use of batteries
Observe the following precautions for the safe use of batteries. If they are used improperly their lives will be shortened, they may burst or their contents may leak.
• Remove the batteries from the remote control if it is |
not going to be used for a long period of time. |
SETTING
YES - PRESS ENTER NO - PRESS CANCEL
Before enjoying this player, make the initial settings as follows:
1Press ENTER.
DVD PLAYER SETUP | |
MENU LANGUAGE | ENGLISH |
AUDIO LANGUAGE | ENGLISH |
SUBTITLE | ENGLISH |
ON SCREEN LANGUAGE | ENGLISH |
| ENGLISH |
| CHINESE |
| SPANISH |
2Press 5/∞ to select the on-screen language for the preference displays, etc., then press ENTER.
DVD PLAYER SETUP | |
MONITOR TYPE | 4:3 L.B. |
PICTURE SOURCE | 16:9 |
4:3 LB |
SCREEN SAVER | 4:3 PS |
ON |
COLOUR SYSTEM | PAL |
BACKGROUND | STANDARD |
3Press 5/∞ to select the monitor type, then press
ENTER.
•For a normal (conventional) TV, select “4:3 LB” or “4:3 PS.” (See “MONITOR TYPE” in “Initial settings.”)
•For a wide-screen TV, select “16:9.”
Turning on and off the player
With the label side up
Main display
•Each indicator lights up when corresponding function/mode is activated, or corresponding information is on the main display.
2 Place a disc in the disc tray. |
• To insert an 8-cm disc, place it in the inner |
recess. |
3Press 0 to close the disc tray.
Point toward the remote sensor directly as possible (the operating range is approx. 5 m.)
Basic playback
Buttons To do
3* Start/resume normal Playback
7Stop
•When RESUME is ON or DISC RESUME, this player memorizes the position on the disc where you interrupted playback.
–To resume playback, press 3.
–To stop playback completely, press 7 again.
8* | Pause |
| • Each time you press the button, the still |
| picture advances to the next frame. |
|
¡/1 Fast forward/backward |
| (While paused) |
| Slow-motion playback |
| • Each time you press the button, |
| the playback speed changes. |
|
¢/4 Skip chapter/track |
| • If you press and hold the button during |
| playback, playback is advanced/ |
| reversed at 5 times normal speed. |
| |
VARIABLE | (For DVD Video) |
PLAYBACK You can change the playback |
/VARI-PLAYspeed with the sound (except for |
| DTS) and subtitles. |
CLOSE
– SLOW + DISPLAY ON SCREEN
PREVIOUS SELECT NEXT
CLEAR
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
CANCELRETURN
0
TITLE/ SOUND
GROUP EFFECT VFP DIMMER
I/P
ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO ZOOM
SLIDE EFFECT
changes.
Locating the beginning of a scene
or song
You can select a title/chapter/ track directly and start playback. For DVD Video:
(While stopped) select title. (While playing back) select chapter.
For SVCD/VCD/CD: Select track.
To select 5: press 5.
To select 23: press 2, then 3.
To select 40: press 4, then 0.
•If you press TITLE/GROUP before entering the number, you can select the title instead of the chapter.
Using the disc menu
You can operate a disc—SVCD/ VCD with Playback Control* (PBC)—using the disc menu shown on the TV screen.
*A method of controlling disc play for SVCD/VCD by using the disc menu.
5/∞ to select the desired item. |
3Press ENTER to finish the setting.
Buttons | To do |
| |
AUDIO | For DVD Video: |
| select audio languages. |
| For SVCD/VCD: |
| select the audio |
| channel. |
| |
SUBTITLE | select the subtitle. |
| |
ANGLE | select the view-angle. |
| |
Changing the Sound Field
Each time you press SOUND EFFECT, the Sound Effect mode changes.
•As the value becomes bigger, the Sound Effect works stronger.
Zooming the picture
Each time you press ZOOM, the magnification changes.
• You can use 5/∞/2/3 button to |
of programming, picture tone or personal preferences.
1 Press VFP-I/P.
2Press 2/3 to select the desired
preset.
USER 1 | | Selected |
GAMMA | Preset |
MID |
BRIGHTNESS | + 4 |
CONTRAST | +10 |
SATURATION | +10 |
TINT | | +10 |
SHARPNESS | LOW |
Y DELAY | + 2 |
| | Parameter |
NORMAL | For watching TV in a general |
| room. |
CINEMA For watching a movie |
| software in a room with |
| suppressed light. |
USER1 | You can adjust parameters |
USER2 | that affect the picture |
| character and store the |
| settings as a user preset. |
| See below. |
To adjust the picture tone
1Select “USER1” or “USER2.”
2Press 5/∞ to select a parameter, then press ENTER.
• Remove dead batteries and dispose of them |
properly. |
• Never leave dead batteries lying around, take them |
apart, mix them with other refuse, or throw them into |
an incinerator. |
• Never touch liquid that has leaked out of a battery. |
• Do not mix new and old batteries, or batteries of |
different types, when placing them. |
Turning on and off the player
Press 
STANDBY/ON.
DVD PLAYER SETUP | |
DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT | DOLBY DIGITAL/PCM |
ANALOG DOWNMIX | PCM ONLY |
DOLBY PROLOGIC |
| DOLBY DIGITAL/PCM |
D.RANGE CONTROL | STREAM/PCM |
OUTPUT LEVEL | STANDARD |
4Press 5/∞ to select a desired digital output signal type, then press ENTER.
Set this item correctly according to the logo on your receiver or decoder.
(If you do not connect the player to such a device, press ENTER to finish the setting.)
•Receiver/decoder bearing Dolby Digital logo and no DTS, select “DOLBY DIGITAL/PCM.”
•Receiver/decoder bearing both Dolby Digital and DTS logos, select “STREAM/PCM.”
•Receiver/decoder bearing neither Dolby Digital nor DTS logo, or digital recorder, select “PCM ONLY.”
To bring up the DVD PLAYER SETUP display later
Press SET UP for a few seconds until the DVD PLAYER SETUP display appears.
About On-screen guide icons
: Playback.
: Pause.
/ 
: Slow-motion playback with the current speed.
/
: Fast forward/backward playback with the current speed.
: At the beginning of a scene containing multi- angle views.
: At the beginning of a scene containing multi- audio sounds.
: At the beginning of a scene containing multi- subtitles.
You can change the setting so that the on-screen guide icons do not appear on the TV screen. (See “ON SCREEN GUIDE” in “Initial settings.”)
When playing a disc with low quality recording conditions or scratches
If the disc is poorly recorded or the disc is of poor quality, there may be problems with playback or discs cannot be played back at all.
TRACK ADJUST function allows you to play back such discs with better quality.
Each time you press TRACK ADJUST, the mode of the function appears on the TV screen and changes as follows:
TRACK ADJUST OFF = TRACK ADJUST MODE 1 = TRACK ADJUST MODE 2
Select TRACK ADJUST MODE 1 or MODE 2 which gives you better results.
To return to the normal playback mode, select
TRACK ADJUST OFF.
•Opening the disc tray will set the function to off.
•This function is not available for some discs.
•If the disc cannot be played back, try to set the TRACK ADJUST mode before you close the tray.
To playback 1.2 or 1.5 times faster, |
press VARIABLE PLAYBACK/ |
VARI-PLAY on the player or ¡ on |
the remote control. |
To playback 0.8 or 0.6 times |
slower, press ¡ on the remote |
control while playback is paused. |
(For SVCD/VCD) |
The disc is played back at about |
2 times faster than normal. |
(Only for DVD Video) |
The playback position moves |
back 10 seconds before the |
current position (only within the |
same title). |
* 38 on the player starts/pauses playback.
Changing the display brightness
Press DIMMER to change the brightness of the display window.
7 For DVD
1Press TOP MENU or MENU to show the disc menu.
2 Press 5/∞/2/3 to select a desired item, then press ENTER or 3 (SELECT).
•With some discs, you can also select items by entering the number using the numeric buttons.
7 For SVCD/VCD
1While stopped, press TOP MENU or 3 (SELECT) to show the menu.
2Press the numeric buttons to select a desired item. To select 5: press 5.
To select 23: press 2, then 3.
To select 40: press 4, then 0.
•To move to the next or previous page of the current menu, press ¢ or 4.
•To return to the previous menu, press RETURN.
To play back without PBC
While stopped, press the numeric buttons instead of 3 (SELECT) to start playback.
To reactivate PBC
•Press TOP MENU or MENU.
•Press 7 to stop playback, then 3 (SELECT).
move the zoomed position. |
To return to the normal playback, select the normal size by pressing ZOOM repeatedly.
*If you set “COLOUR SYSTEM” in the initial setting to “PAL,” you cannot select this item.
GAMMA | Adjust this if the neutral color is bright or dark. The |
| brightness of dark and bright portion is maintained |
| (LOW/MID/HIGH). |
| |
BRIGHTNESS | Adjust this if the picture is bright or dark on the |
| whole (–16 (darkest) to +16 (brightest)). |
| |
CONTRAST | Adjust this if the far and near position is unnatural |
| (–12 to +12). |
| |
SATURATION | Adjust this if the picture is whitish or blackish |
| (–16 (blackest) to +16 (whitest)). |
| |
TINT* | Adjust this if the appearance of flesh tone is |
| unnatural (–16 to +16). |
| |
SHARPNESS | Adjust this if the picture is indistinct (LOW/HIGH). |
| |
Y DELAY | Adjust this if the picture looks separately/ |
| overlapped (–2 to +2). |
| |
3Press 5/∞ to adjust the parameter, then press ENTER.
4 Repeat step 2 and 3 to adjust other parameters. 5 Press VFP-I/P to finish the setting.
