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DVD PLAYER & VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER HR-XVC16BU HR-XVC17SU INSTRUCTIONS LPT1126-001A...
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CAUTION: VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCKS DEFEATED. CAUTION: Changes or modifications not approved by JVC could void user’s authority to operate the equipment. REGULATORY INFORMATION: FCC Part 15...
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION: PLEASE READ AND OBSERVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS OWNER’S MANUAL. AND THOSE MARKED ON THE PRODUCT. RETAIN THIS BOOKLET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. This product has been designed and manufactured to assure personal safety. Improper use can result in electric shock or fire hazard.
Introduction To ensure proper use of this product, please read this owner’s manual carefully and retain for future reference. This manual provides information on the operation and maintenance of your DVD+VCR. Should the unit require service, contact an Authorized Service Center.
Types of Playable Discs (8 cm / 12 cm disc) Video CD (VCD) (8 cm / 12 cm disc) Audio CD (8 cm / 12 cm disc) In addition, this unit plays DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, and CD-R / CD-RW that contains audio titles, and/or JPEG files.
Regional code This DVD+VCR is designed and manufactured for playback of region “1” encoded DVD software. This unit can play only DVD discs labeled “1” or “ALL”. Notes on Regional Codes • Most DVD discs have a globe with one or more numbers in it clearly visible on the cover.
Front Panel Disc Tray (DVD deck) Insert a disc here. Cassette Compartment (VCR deck) Insert a video cassette here. POWER 1/: Switches the DVD+VCR ON and OFF. REW (m - DVD: Skip to beginning of current chapter or track, press twice in quick successions to go to previous chapter or track.
Remote Control Selects numbered options in a menu. b B v V Selects menu options. Fast forwards picture search through 30 seconds of recording. Selects the VCR deck’s source (Tuner, LINE 1, or LINE 2). A.MONITOR Selects an audio language (DVD) or an audio channel (VCD).
Rear Panel b c d e ANT.IN Connect the VHF/UHF/CATV antenna to this terminal. VCR IN LINE 1 (VIDEO/AUDIO (Left/Right)) Connect the audio/video output of an external source (Audio system, TV/Monitor, VCR, Camcorder). DVD/VCR OUT (VIDEO/AUDIO (Left/Right)) Connect to a TV with video and audio inputs. COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE SCAN VIDEO OUT (Y Pb Pr) (DVD OUT) Connect to a TV with Y Pb Pr inputs.
Connecting an Antenna Connecting an Antenna or Cab or Cab a Antenna Disconnect the antenna from the rear of the TV and identify the antenna cable. If it is a round 75 ohm coaxial cable connect it directly to the jack marked ANT.IN on your DVD+VCR.
RF coaxial connection Connect the RF.OUT jack on the DVD+VCR to the antenna in jack on the TV using the supplied 75-ohm Coaxial Cable (R). How to set the DVD+VCR’s RF output channel 1. When the DVD+VCR is turned off, press and hold both CH - and CH + on the front panel for more than five seconds.
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Connecting to an amplifier equipped with two channel digital stereo (PCM) or to an Audio/Video receiver equipped with a multi-channel decoder (Dolby Digital™, MPEG 2, or DTS) 1. Connect the DVD+VCR’s DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jacks (COAXIAL X) to the corresponding in jack on your amplifier.
Initial Settings - Initial Settings - By using the VCR Setup menu, you can make various adjustments to items such as clock setting, and timer recordings. Your DVD+VCR allows Remote Control adjustment of several features. General Operation 1. Press VCR on the Remote Control. 2.
TUNING This DVD+VCR is equipped with a frequency synthesized tuner capable of receiving up to 181 channels. These include VHF channels 2-13, UHF channels 14-69 and CATV channels 1-125. Auto Channel Programming 1. Choose the SOURCE SELECT option, then use b / B to select TUNER.
Initial Settings - D Initial Settings - D By using the DVD Setup menu, you can make vari- ous adjustments to items such as picture and sound. You can also set a language for the subtitles and the Setup menu, among other things. For details on each Setup menu item, see pages 16 to 19.
DISPLAY DISPLAY TV Aspect 4 : 3 Display Mode Letterbox Progressive Scan Move TV Aspect 4:3 : Select when a standard 4:3 TV is connected. 16:9 : Select when a 16:9 wide TV is connected. Display Mode Display Mode setting works only when the TV Aspect mode is set to “4:3”.
AUDIO Each DVD disc has a variety of audio output options. Set this unit’s AUDIO options according to the type of audio system you use. AUDIO Dolby Digital MPEG Sample Freq. Dolby Digital / DTS / MPEG Bitstream: Select “Bitstream” if you connect the DVD+VCR’s DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack to an amplifier or other equipment with a Dolby Digital, DTS or MPEG decoder.
Remote Control A/B/C Code Switching The remote control is capable of controlling three JVC video units independently. Each of the units can respond to one of three codes (A, B or C). The remote control is preset to send C code signal because your unit is initially set to respond to C code signal.
Operation This chapter describes how to operate the VCR and DVD. ape Pla ybac ape Pla ybac Press the VCR button to select the device to be operated. Basic Instructions 1. Turn on the TV. 2. Tune the TV to the DVD+VCR output channel (CH 3 or 4) or if a direct VIDEO/AUDIO connection is made between the DVD+VCR and the TV, set the TV’s source selector to VIDEO.
Slow Motion 1. While in still mode, press FF (M). The tape is played at a speed 1/19 times slower than the normal speed. 2. Use CH -/+ on the Remote Control if necessary to adjust the tracking. 3. To return to the normal speed, press PLAY (N). Notes: •...
ape Recor ding ape Recor ding Basic Instructions 1. Turn on the DVD+VCR and TV. 2. Tune the TV to the DVD+VCR output channel (CH 3 or 4) or if a direct VIDEO/AUDIO connec- tion is made between the DVD+VCR and the TV, set the TV’s source selector to VIDEO.
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Channel: Select a TV channel, LINE1 or LINE2. If you have CABLE TV and use a cable box (converter) you must set the channel to match the cable box output channel (usually CH 3 or 4). Change channels on the cable box instead of with the DVD+VCR.
Instant Timer Recording With this feature you can record for a preset length without using the program timer. 1. Turn on DVD+VCR and the TV. 2. Be sure the TV is tuned to the DVD+VCR output channel (CH 3 or 4). If a direct VIDEO/AUDIO connection is made between the DVD+VCR and the TV, set the TV’s source selector to VIDEO.
Copying from DVD to VCR You can copy the contents of a DVD to a VHS tape. 1. Insert the disc you wish to copy into the DVD deck and close the disc tray. 2. Insert a blank VHS video tape into the VCR deck. 3.
ditional VCR Inf ditional VCR Inf • During manual recording, timer recording, Instant Timer Recording, playback, or fast forward modes, the DVD+VCR automatically starts rewinding the tape at the end of the tape. The cassette stops at the beginning of the tape and is ejected.
ying a D VD or Video CD ying a D VD or Video CD Playback Setup 1. Turn on the TV and select the video input source connected to the DVD+VCR. 2. Turn on the audio system (if applicable) and select the input source connected to the DVD+VCR.
Still Picture and Frame-by-Frame Playback 1. Press PAUSE (X) during playback. Advance the picture frame-by-frame by pressing PAUSE (X) repeatedly. 2. To exit still motion mode, press PLAY (N). Search 1. Press REW (m) or FF (M) during playback. 2. Press REW (m) or FF (M) repeatedly to select the required speed.
Changing the Audio Channel Press A.MONITOR repeatedly during playback to hear a different audio channel (Stereo, Left, Right). Last Scene Memory This player memorizes last scene from the last disc that is viewed. The last scene remains in memory even if you remove the disc from the player or switch off the player.
On-Screen Displa On-Screen Displa You can display the general playback status on the TV screen. Some items can be changed using the menu. To use the on-screen display: 1. Press DISPLAY during playback. 2. Press v / V to select an item. The selected item is highlighted.
ying an A udio CD Disc ying an A udio CD Disc Audio CD Once you insert an Audio CD a menu appears on the TV screen. Press v / V to select a track then press PLAY (N) or ENTER / OK and playback starts. udio CD Disc Features udio CD Disc Features Pause...
Search 1. Press REW ( ) or FF ( 2. Press REW ( ) or FF ( the required speed: X2, X4 and X8 backward or forward. 3. To exit SEARCH mode, press PLAY (N). Random 1. Press RANDOM during playback. Random Playback begins immediately and “Random”...
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Repeat Programmed Tracks 1. Press REPEAT when playing a disc. The repeat icon appears. 2. Press REPEAT to select a desired repeat mode. • Track: repeats the current track • All: repeats all the tracks on programmed list. • Off(No display): does not play repeatedly. Note: If you press SKIP (>) once during Repeat Track playback, the repeat playback will be cancelled.
wing a JPEG Disc wing a JPEG Disc Using this DVD+VCR you can view discs with JPEG files. 1. Insert a disc and close the tray. The PHOTO menu appears on the TV screen. 2. Press v / V to select a folder, and press ENTER / OK.
Reference Language Codes List Use this list to input your desired language for the following initial settings: Disc Audio, Disc Subtitle, Disc Menu. Language Code Language Abkhazian 6566 Fiji Afar 6565 Finnish Afrikaans 6570 French Albanian 8381 Frisian Ameharic 6577 Galician Arabic 6582...
leshooting leshooting Check the following guide for the possible cause of a problem before contacting service. Symptom The power cord is disconnected. No power. The power is on, but DVD or VCR button is not switched the DVD+VCR does properly. not work.
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The Remote Control is too far from the DVD+VCR. This Remote Control use the same buttons for VCR and DVD functions (ex.PLAY). The Remote Control of a JVC TV or Receiver cannot operate the DVD+ VCR. Camcorder image is Camcorder is off.
Specifications Specifications General Power requirements Power consumption Dimensions (approx.) Weight (approx.) Operating temperature Operating humidity Signal system Inputs ANTENNA IN VHS VIDEO IN(LINE1, 2) VHS AUDIO IN(LINE1, 2) Outputs VIDEO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (PROGRESSIVE SCAN) Audio output (digital audio) Audio output (analog audio) RF OUT VCR Specifications...