DVD PLAYER Warnings, Cautions and Others

XV-N330B

XV-N332S

INSTRUCTIONS

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

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.

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.

Connecting to a TV with SCART connector
Connecting to a TV with component jacks

 

 

PB

XIAL

Y

LEFT

TREAM

 

RIGHT

 

 

 

VIDEO

PR

Connecting to a stereo audio amplifier (receiver)

 

PB

 

Y

 

LEFT

 

 

RIGHT

VIDEO

PR

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO OUT

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V I D E O

 

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©2006 Victor Company of Japan, Limited

Region code of DVD VIDEO

This player can play back DVD VIDEO discs whose region code numbers include “2.” Examples of playable DVD VIDEO discs:

ALL

2

2 5

1

2

1 2 3

3

4

4 5 6

 

 

 

The player’s region code is printed on the rear of the player

Note of Color system format

This player accommodates the PAL system, and

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-N330B/XV-N332S

 

 

Front

Wall or

 

 

obstructions

Stand height

 

 

 

 

5 cm or more

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.

Playable discs
• DVD VIDEO, Audio CD, Video CD, SVCD

V I D E O

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

CD-R/RW written in MP3/JPEG in accordance with the “ISO 9660” format

Supported Digital audio formats:

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

TV

 

NOTE

 

The VIDEO jack, AV OUT terminal, and

SCART cable

 

(not supplied)

 

component (Y, PB, PR) jacks cannot be

IN

 

used at the same time.

IN

 

 

S-

 

 

VIDEO

 

VIDE

 

 

O

 

L

 

 

EFT

 

 

A

 

 

UDI

O

 

R

 

 

IGHT

 

AV

 

 

OUT

 

 

The player

L OUT

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO OUT

To analog

 

 

 

audio input

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 to a TV with composite jacks and set [CONNECTIONS] to [VIDEO COMPONENT] before connecting with component jacks. (See “CONNECTIONS” in “Initial settings.”)

Connect “Y” to “Y,”“PB” to “PB(CB),”“PR” to “PR(CR)” correctly.

The VIDEO jack, AV OUT terminal, and component (Y, PB, PR) jacks cannot be used at the same time.

About the scanning mode indicator

[PICTURE SOURCE] of

Source type of DVD VIDEO

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

 

LEFT

PCM/STREAM

 

 

RIGHT

DIGITAL OUT

VIDEO

PR

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO 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]

also can play back discs recorded with NTSC system. (NTSC video signals are converted to a PAL signal and output.)

Supplied accessories

If anything is missing, consult your dealer immediately.

Remote control (x 1)

R6(SUM-3)/AA(15F) battery (x 2)

Information for Users on Disposal of Old Equipment

[European Union Only]

This symbol indicates that product with this symbol should not be disposed as general household waste.If you want to dispose of this equipment, please do not use the ordinary dust bin! There is a separate collection System for these products.

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.

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.

Floor

PrecautionsNotes 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.

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.

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.

Connecting to a TV with composite jacks

TV

 

NOTES

 

 

• If your TV has a monaural audio input

IN

 

instead of stereo, use an optional audio

VIDEO

cable which converts stereo audio

output to monaural.

 

 

RIG

 

• The VIDEO jack, AV OUT terminal, and

HT

component (Y, PB, PR) jacks cannot be

AUD

IO

 

used at the same time.

LEFT

 

 

COAXIAL

 

 

 

 

 

 

PCM

 

Y

 

PR

 

 

Yellow

/STREAM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DIGIT

AL

 

 

 

LEFT

 

Audio/video cable

 

OU

 

O

 

RIGHT

 

 

 

 

PB

 

(not supplied)

 

 

 

 

 

AUDI

The player

 

 

 

 

 

 

O OUT

Red

White

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.

preference display correctly according to the

connected digital audio equipment. (See “DIGITAL

AUDIO OUTPUT” in “Initial settings.”)

1

2

3

4

Turning on the power
Initial setup
Basic Operations
Advanced Operations
Inserting the AC power plug

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

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

Insert a disc

Turning on and off the player
Changing the display windowcontents
Changing the language, soundand scene angle

OPEN/

STANDBY/ON

Changing the picture tone (VFP)

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

EXECUTE DVD PLAYER SETUP? - BASIC PICTURE/AUDIO

1 Press 0 to open the disc tray.
Open/close the disc tray

OPEN/

STANDBY/ON

Each time you press DISPLAY, the display window contents

2 Press the button repeatedly or

CLOSE

picture character according to 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.

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

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

 

FRENCH

 

GERMAN

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

CONNECTIONS

SCART RGB

BACKGROUND

STANDARD

3 Press 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.”)

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 playbackButtons 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.

CLOSE

– SLOW + DISPLAY ON SCREEN

TOP

THUMBNAIL/

MENU

LIST

 

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

changes.

Locating the beginning of a sceneor 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

5/to select the desired item.
3Press ENTER to finish the setting.
ButtonsTo 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

– SLOW + DISPLAY ON SCREEN

TOP

THUMBNAIL/

MENU

LIST

 

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

To adjust the picture tone

type of programming, picture tone or personal preferences.

1Press VFP-I/P.2Press 2/3 to select the desired preset.

USER 1

Selected

GAMMA

Preset

MID

BRIGHTNESS

+ 4

CONTRAST

+10

SATURATION

+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.

shortened, they may burst or their contents may leak.

• For a wide-screen TV, select “16:9.

VARIABLE (For DVD Video)

for SVCD/VCD by using the disc

magnification changes.

1Select “USER1” or “USER2.”

Remove the batteries from the remote control if it is not going to be used for a long period of time.

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 2Select 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.

PLAYBACK You can change the playback speed with the sound (except for DTS) and subtitles.

To playback 1.2 or 1.5 times faster, press VARIABLE PLAYBACK 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.

menu.

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.

*Adjustable when setting [CONNECTION] in the initial setting to [VIDEO COMPONENT] or [SCART S-VIDEO].

2Press 5/to select a parameter, then press ENTER.
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)).

 

 

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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7

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