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Table of Contents
Introduction
Page 2
Supplied accessories..........................................................2
Notes on handling..............................................................3
Important cautions...................................................................3
Safety precautions...................................................................3
About discs.........................................................................4
Playable disc types...................................................................4
Non-playable discs...................................................................4
Audio formats...........................................................................4
Disc structure............................................................................5
Video CDs and SVCDs with Playback Control function........5
Care and handling of discs......................................................5
Getting started
Page 6
Connections........................................................................6
Before making any connections.............................................6
To connect to a TV...................................................................6
To connect to a stereo audio amplifier/receiver....................8
To connect to digital audio device..........................................9
To connect the power cord.....................................................9
Using the remote control unit.........................................10
To install batteries in the remote control unit.....................10
Remote sensor.......................................................................10
To use the remote control unit for TV operation.................11
To control the volume of a JVC's amplifier or receiver......11
Basic operations
Page 12
Before operation...............................................................12
Turning on/off the unit...........................................................12
The initial setup before using the unit.................................13
Basic playback..................................................................14
Inserting and removing discs................................................14
To start playback....................................................................15
To stop playback completely................................................15
To stop playback temporarily...............................................15
Resuming playback..........................................................16
To memorize the interrupted position.................................16
To resume playback...............................................................17
Variable speed playback..................................................18
To advance or reverse playback rapidly
while monitoring................................................................18
To advance a still picture frame-by-frame ........................... 18
To playback in slow-motion..................................................18
To locate the beginning of the scene or song...............19
To locate a desired selection using 4 or ¢...................19
To locate a desired selection using the numeric buttons.... 19
Other convenient functions.............................................20
To check the playback status................................................20
To move back the playback position while DVD VIDEO
playback [One touch replay function]...............................21
To change the brightness of the display window...............21
Advanced operations
Page 22
Playing from a specific position on a disc......................22
To locate a desired scene from the DVD menu...................22
To locate a desired scene from the menu of the
Video CD/SVCD with PBC...................................................22
To specify a desired title........................................................23
To locate a desired position in the current title or track
[Time search].......................................................................23
To locate a desired scene from the display [DIGEST].........24
Changing the playback order..........................................25
To playback in the desired order [Program playback]........25
To playback in random order [Random playback]..............26
Repeat playback...............................................................27
To repeat the current selection or all tracks
[Repeat playback]...............................................................27
To repeat a desired part [A-B repeat pla yback]................... 28
Changing the language, sound and scene angle..........29
To select the subtitle language [SUBTITLE] ........................29
To change the audio language or sound [AUDIO]..............30
To select a scene angle of DVD VIDEO [ANGLE ]................. 31
Special picture playback and picture/sound effect......32
To display continuous still pictures [STROBE]....................32
To zoom in/out pictures [ZOOM]..........................................32
To adjust the picture character [VFP]...................................33
To simulate surround sound [3D PHONIC]..........................34
Menu bar functions......................................................... 35
To bring up the menu bar.....................................................35
Basic operation procedure....................................................35
Menu bar functions for DVD VIDEO.....................................36
Menu bar functions for Audio CD/Vide o CD/SVCD........ .....37
MP3 disc playback
Page 39
About MP3 disc................................................................39
Operations........................................................................39
Basic operations.....................................................................39
Selecting the desired Group and Track................................40
Direct selection.......................................................................41
Repeat playback.....................................................................41
JPEG disc playback
Page 42
About JPEG disc.............................................................. 42
Basic operations.............................................................. 43
To see a desired picture........................................................43
To zoom in/out the picture [ZOOM].....................................44
To see pictures continuously [slide-show mode].........44
Playback pictures from the beginning of the disc...............44
Selecting the start point of the slide show..........................45
Repeat function......................................................................46
Changing the initial settings
Page 47
Selecting preferences......................................................47
About the Preference display................................................47
How to set preferences..........................................................47
LANGUAGE page...................................................................48
PICTURE page........................................................................49
AUDIO page............................................................................50
OTHERS page.........................................................................52
Limiting playback by children........................................ 53
To set Parental Lock for the first time
[PARENTAL LOCK]..............................................................53
To change the settings [PARENTAL LOCK].........................54
To temporarily release the Parental Lock
[PARENTAL LOCK]..............................................................55
Additional information
Page 56
Names of parts and controls.......................................... 56
Front panel.............................................................................56
Display window......................................................................56
Rear panel...............................................................................56
Remote control unit...............................................................57
AV COMPU LINK remote control system......................58
Connection and setup............................................................58
Operation................................................................................58
Troubleshooting.............................................................. 59
Frequently Asked Questions.......................................... 61
Specifications...................................................................62
Appendix A: Country code list for Parental Lock..........63
Appendix B: Glossary......................................................64
Appendix C: Index............................................................66
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