Changing the initial settings

SCREEN SAVER

You can set the screen saver function to ON or OFF. (See page 10.)

Setting options

ON, OFF

MP3&WMA/JPEG

The player can play MP3/WMA and JPEG files recorded on a CD-R/CD-RW disc. However, if a disc contains both MP3/WMA and JPEG files, you can only play files of the type selected in this menu item.

Setting options

MP3&WMA, JPEG

[MP3&WMA]: when selected, only MP3/WMA files can be played back.

[JPEG]: when selected, only JPEG files can be played back.

NOTE

If you have made a change to the [MP3&WMA/JPEG] setting, the change will be effective by opening and closing the disc tray, or turning off and on the player.

AUDIO menu

DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT

To connect the player’s digital output to an external device equipped with a digital input, this item must be set correctly. See “Appendix A: Digital output signal chart” on page 31 for details about the relation between the setting and output signals.

Setting options

PCM ONLY, DOLBY DIGITAL/PCM, STREAM/PCM

[PCM ONLY]: select when you connect the DIGITAL OUT jack of the player to the linear PCM digital input of other audio equipment.

[DOLBY DIGITAL/PCM]: select when you connect the digital input of a Dolby Digital decoder or an amplifier with a built-in Dolby Digital decoder.

When this option is selected, playing back a DTS-encoded disc or disc recorded by the MPEG Multichannel format outputs a linear PCM digital signal.

[STREAM/PCM]: select when you connect the digital input of an amplifier with a built-in DTS, MPEG Multichannel or Dolby Digital decoder, or the stand-alone unit of such a decoder.

NOTE

When [STREAM/PCM] is selected, note the following points:

-With some DVD VIDEO discs that are not fully copy-protected, a 20 or 24 bit digital signal may be output.

-A signal recorded with the 96 kHz or higher sampling frequency is output from the DIGITAL OUT jack with the 48 kHz sampling frequency.

-When playing a DVD VIDEO or Audio CD disc with DTS, use a DTS decoder to get correct signals from your speakers.

ANALOG DOWN MIX

To correctly play the audio on a DVD VIDEO disc recorded with surround multichannel audio, you must set this item properly according to your audio system configuration.

(This function does not work when 3D PHONIC function is activated.)

Setting options

DOLBY SURROUND, STEREO

[DOLBY SURROUND]: select when listening to multichannel surround audio with the player’s analog AUDIO OUT terminals connected to a surround decoder.

[STEREO]: select when listening to conventional two-channel stereo audio with the player’s AUDIO OUT terminals connected to a stereo amplifier/receiver or television set, or in case you want to record the audio from a DVD VIDEO disc to MiniDisc, cassette, etc.

D. RANGE CONTROL

This setting provides optimal audio quality from the analog AUDIO OUT terminals for listening to DVD VIDEO discs recorded in Dolby Digital format, at low or middle volume.

Setting options

WIDE RANGE, NORMAL, TV MODE

[WIDE RANGE]: when selected, audio is played back with the widest dynamic range so that you can enjoy powerful playback sound.

[NORMAL]: normally, select this option.

[TV MODE]: select if DVD VIDEO disc sound level is lower than TV program sound level. Thus you can hear sound at a lower volume clearly.

OUTPUT LEVEL

This setting allows you to attenuate the level of the signal output from the player’s analog AUDIO OUT jacks.

Setting options

STANDARD, LOW

• If the sound output from the speaker is distorted, select [LOW].

OTHERS menu

RESUME

You can select the resume playback mode.

See page 10 for details about the resume playback function.

Setting options

ON, OFF, DISC RESUME

[ON]: when selected, the player can resume playback of the disc from the position where playback was last interrupted, if the disc is still in the disc tray.

[OFF]: when selected, the resume function is deactivated.

[DISC RESUME]: when selected, the player can resume playback of the last 30 discs played. The player retains a memory of the interrupted positions of the last 30 discs played, even though they have been removed from the disc tray.

ON SCREEN GUIDE

The player can display “on-screen guide” icons or characters on the picture, which show what is happening to the disc or the player.

Example of “on-screen guide” icons: , ,

Setting options

ON, OFF

[ON]: when selected, the on-screen guide is activated.

AUTO STANDBY

When the player is stopped for more than 30 minutes or 60 minutes, the player enters standby mode automatically.

Setting options

60, 30, OFF

AV COMPULINK MODE

You must set this item correctly to use the AV COMPU LINK system.

Setting options

DVD1, DVD2, DVD3

• See page 29 for details about the AV COMPU LINK function.

To change the setting, see “How to set preferences” on page 24.

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JVC XV-N412S manual Audio menu, Others menu

XV-N412S specifications

The JVC XV-N412S is a versatile and robust DVD player that combines advanced technology with user-friendly features, making it a popular choice for home entertainment enthusiasts. This model is designed to deliver high-quality video and audio performance, catering to a wide range of media formats.

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An impressive characteristic of the XV-N412S is its progressive scan feature. This technology provides a clearer and sharper image by reducing flicker and enhancing detail in video playback. The progressive scan output is particularly noticeable when watching high-quality DVDs, making it a valuable asset for those who prioritize visual fidelity.

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