JVC XV-N328S Class 1 Laser Product, Reproduction of Label Caution Label, Placed Inside the Unit

DVD PLAYER

XV-N328S

INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION

To reduce the risk of electrical shocks, fire, etc.:

1.Do not remove screws, covers or cabinet.

2.Do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.

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

Precautions

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.

Playable discs

• DVD VIDEO, Audio CD, Video CD, SVCD

• DVD-R/-RW written in the DVD VIDEO format

• CD-R/RW written in the SVCD, Video CD or Audio CD format

• CD-R/RW written in MP3/JPEG in accordance with

Connections

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

Connecting to a stereo audio amplifier (receiver)

	PB
	Y
			RIGHT
IDEO	VIDEO	PR	LEFT
	VIDEO OUT		AUDIO OUT

To analog audio input

EX. 1

To AV COMPU LINK (II, EX, or III)

TV

The player

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

• 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

the “ISO 9660” format

Supported Digital audio formats:

Linear PCM, MPEG Multichannel, Dolby Digital, DTS (Digital Theater Systems)*

NOTES

S-video cable*	TV
(not supplied)	I
	N
	S-
	VIDEO

VIDEO

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

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.

• Set the player’s AV COMPU LINK setting as follows:

– When connecting to the VIDEO-1 input terminal of

the television: DVD2

– When connecting to the VIDEO-2 input terminal of

the television: DVD3

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©2005 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

servicing to qualified service personnel.

3. CAUTION: Visible and invisible laser radiation when

open and interlock failed or defeated. Avoid direct

exposure to beam.

4. REPRODUCTION OF LABEL: CAUTION LABEL,

PLACED INSIDE THE UNIT.

shock, or other accidents.

• If the cord is damaged, consult a dealer and have the

power cord replaced with a new one.

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

•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-

LEFT

AUDIO RIGHT

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

		PB
COAXIAL		Y
PCM/STREAM				RIGHT
S-	EO	VIDEO	PR	LEFT
DIGITAL OUT		VIDEO OUT		AUDIO OUT

To analog audio input

EX. 2

To AV COMPU LINK	To AV
(II, EX, or III)	COMPU LINK

TV

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

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 naked flame sources, such as

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.

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-RW written in the VR format

• DVD-ROM, DVD-RAM, DVD AUDIO, CD-ROM,

PHOTO CD, SACD

PCM/	COAXIAL
S
	TREAM

Yellow

S-

Audio/video cable* (supplied)

Red

The player

Y	PR
	RI
		GHT
	PB
	L
	EFT
	AUDIO	OUT		AV
			CO
				MPU	LI
					NK

White

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.

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

The player VCR

• Set the VCR’s Remote Control Code and the player’s

AV COMPU LINK setting as follows:

– When connecting to the VIDEO-1 input terminal of

the television:

The player’s AV COMPU LINK setting: DVD2

VCR’s Remote Control Code: B

– When connecting to the VIDEO-2 input terminal of

the television:

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 adaptor (x 1) (Only for Singapore)

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-N328S

Front

Wall or

obstructions

Stand height

5 cm or more

Floor

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.

• 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.

Connecting to a TV with component jacks

	PB
COAXIAL	Y
/STREAM			RIGHT
S-VIDEO	VIDEO	PR	LEFT
TAL 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.

AUDIO OUTPUT” in “Initial settings.”)

Using the AV COMPU LINK system

The AV COMPU LINK system allows you to enjoy video and/or audio by simply pressing Play on the source component (the component which plays back the video or audio, such as a DVD player or VCR). You

do not even have to switch on power on the TV or receiver.

Connection and setup

Using an AV COMPU LINK cable, connect the AV COMPU LINK terminals of each component to one another.

•The player’s AV COMPU LINK setting is controlled using the OTHERS menu in the preference display. See “AV COMPULINK MODE” in “Initial settings.”

•See also the instruction manual of the other device.

The player’s AV COMPU LINK setting: DVD3

VCR’s Remote Control Code: A

EX. 3

	To AV COMPU LINK		To AV
TV	(II, EX, or III)		COMPU LINK
		Receiver	The player

• Set the player’s AV COMPU LINK setting to DVD1.

Notes for connection

•If you connect the player to a receiver via AV COMPU LINK in a system including a Dolby Digital decoder, some functions may not be performed automatically.

•Connect the AUDIO OUT jacks of the player to the audio input jacks of a receiver indicating “DVD.” Otherwise, the system will not work correctly.

Operation

1.Turn on the main power of the television.

2.Insert a disc (or tape) into the source component.

3.Press 3 of the source component.

The following actions are performed automatically:

•Turning on the television and/or receiver.

•Setting the source of the television to the external input (VIDEO-1 or VIDEO-2).

•Setting the source of the receiver to the component which has started playback.

1 2

3 4

Turning on the power

Inserting the AC power plug

After all other connections have been made, insert the AC power plug to the wall outlet firmly.

Initial setup

When you turn on the player for the first time after purchase, the following message appears on the TV screen.

Basic Operations

Insert a disc

Turning on and off the player

Changing the display window

contents

Advanced Operations

Changing the language, sound

and scene angle

OPEN/

STANDBY/ON

Changing the picture tone (VFP)

The VFP (Video Fine Processor) function allows you to adjust the

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.

EXECUTE DVD PLAYER SETUP? - BASIC PICTURE/AUDIO SETTING

YES - PRESS ENTER NO - PRESS CANCEL

Before enjoying this player, make the initial settings as follows:

1Press ENTER.

Turning on and off the player

1Press 0 to open the disc tray.

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.

Open/close the disc tray

Basic playback

Buttons To do

3* Start/resume normal Playback

	STANDBY/ON	Each time you press DISPLAY,
OPEN/		the display window contents
CLOSE
		changes.
– SLOW +	DISPLAY ON SCREEN
TOP	THUMBNAIL/	Locating the beginning of a
MENU	LIST	scene or song

2Press the button repeatedly or 5/∞ to select the desired item.

3Press ENTER to finish the setting.

Buttons To do

CLOSE

– SLOW + DISPLAY ON SCREEN

TOP	THUMBNAIL/
MENU	LIST

ENTER

picture character according to the type of programming, picture tone or personal preferences.

1Press VFP-I/P.

2 Press 2/3 to select the desired

preset.

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.

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.”

With the label side up

Point toward the remote sensor directly as possible (the operating range is

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 8 on the remote control, 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.

ENTER

MENU SET UP

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

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

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

MENU SET UP

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

To adjust the picture tone

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
USER2	parameters that affect the
	picture character and
	store the settings as a user
	preset. See below.

• Remove the batteries from the remote control if it is

not going to be used for a long period of time.

approx. 5 m.)

VARIABLE (For DVD Video)

disc menu.

magnification changes.

1Select “USER1” or “USER2.”

• 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.”)

Main display

•Each indicator lights up when corresponding function/mode is activated, or corresponding information is on the main display.

PLAYBACK The disc is played back at about

1.2or 1.5 times (FAST)/0.8 or 0.6 times (SLOW) normal speed. The sound is not muted, and the subtitle does not go off (except for DTS).

(For SVCD/VCD)

The disc is played back at about 2 times (FAST)/0.5 times (SLOW) normal speed.

(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).

• You can use 5/∞/2/3 button to

move the zoomed position.

To return to the normal playback, select the normal size by pressing ZOOM repeatedly.

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.

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