PICTURE SOURCE

This mode selects whether the content on the disc is processed by field (video source) or by frame (film source). You can obtain optimal picture quality according to the source type to be played back by selecting an appropriate option. This setting is available for both the interlaced mode and progressive scanning mode.

Setting options

VIDEO(NORMAL), VIDEO(ACTIVE), FILM, AUTO [VIDEO(NORMAL)]: select when playing back a video source

disc with relatively a few movements.

[VIDEO(ACTIVE)]: select when playing back a video source disc with relatively a lot of movements.

[FILM]: select when playing back a film source disc.

[AUTO]: select when playing back a disc containing both video and film source materials.

The player recognizes the picture type (film or video source) of the current disc according to the disc information. Normally, select this option.

SCREEN SAVER

You can set the screen saver function to ON or OFF. (See page 13.)

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.

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 42 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 OUT

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

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

Setting options

2-CH DOLBY SURROUND, 2-CH STEREO, MULTI CHANNEL [2-CH DOLBY SURROUND]: select when you enjoy

multichannel surround audio by connecting the player’s AUDIO OUT jacks to a surround decoder.

[2-CH STEREO]: select when you enjoy conventional 2-channel stereo audio by connecting the player’s AUDIO OUT jacks to a stereo amplifier/receiver or TV, or when you duplicate audio of a DVD VIDEO disc recorded with surround audio to your MD, cassette, etc.

[MULTI CHANNEL]: select when you enjoy multichannel surround audio by connecting the player’s 5.1-channel audio outputs to an amplifier equipped with 5.1-channel inputs.

NOTE

With some DVD AUDIO discs, the track is prohibited from down- mixing to 2-channel stereo audio. With such discs, even if you select [2-CH DOLBY SURROUND] or [2-CH STEREO], down- mixing function does not work. In this case, [MULTI CH] appears on the display window for about 2 to 3 seconds.

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].

Changing the initial settings

To change the setting, see “How to set preferences” on page 33.

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XV-N512S specifications

The JVC XV-N512S is an advanced DVD player that exemplifies the brand's commitment to high-quality video and audio performance. As a versatile multimedia player, the XV-N512S supports a wide array of formats, making it an ideal choice for home entertainment enthusiasts. One of its key features is its ability to play DVD, CD, and VCD formats, providing flexibility for users with diverse media collections.

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