DVD PLAYER XV-S500BK/XV-S502SL STANDBY/ON OPEN/ CLOSE TV-/-- MUTING TITLE/ TV/VIDEO GROUP CANCEL RETURN SUBTITLE VOL- VOL+ ENTER PREVIOUS NEXT CLEAR SELECT STROBE SLOW- SLOW+ REPEAT SUBTITLE AUDIO STANDBY PROGRESSSIVE SCAN STANDBY/ON DIGEST ANGLE ZOOM PHONIC AMP VOL RM-SXV008J REMOTE CONTROL...
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Warnings, Cautions and Others Mises en garde, précautions et indications diverses CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle is intended toalert...
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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 Before operation...12 Turning on/off the unit...12 The initial setup before using the unit ...13...
Notes on handling Important cautions Installation of the unit • Select a place which is level, dry and neither too hot nor too cold (between 5 C and 35 C, 41 • Leave sufficient distance between the unit and the TV. •...
Introduction About discs Playable disc types Playable and non-playable disc types are as follows: DVD VIDEO SVCD Video CD V I D E O The DVD Logo is a trademark. • CD-R and CD-RW discs recorded with the Audio CD, Video CD, SVCD, MP3 or JPEG format can be played back, though some may not be played back because of the disc characteristics or recording condition.
Disc structure (For DVD VIDEO) A DVD VIDEO disc is comprised of "titles" and each title may be divided into some "chapters". For example, if a DVD VIDEO disc contains some movies, each movie may have its own title number, and each movie may be divided into some chapters.
Getting started Connections *Before using the unit, you have to connect the unit to a TV and/or amplifier. Before making any connections • Do not connect the AC power cord until all other connections have been made. • Connect VIDEO OUT of the unit directly to the video input of your TV. Connecting VIDEO OUT of the unit to a TV via a VCR may cause a monitor problem when playing back a copy-protected disc.
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Connection to a TV equipped with component jacks You can enjoy high picture quality by connecting the unit's COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks to the COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks of your TV with the video cables. Green The unit PCM / STREAM RIGHT LEFT VIDEO...
To check the compatibility of your TV set, contact your local JVC customer service center. • All JVC progressive TV and High-Definition TV sets are fully compatible with the unit (Example : AV-61S902). To connect to a stereo audio amplifier/receiver You can enjoy high-quality audio by connecting the unit's audio output to your amplifier or receiver.
To connect to digital audio device You can enhance the sound quality by connecting either of the unit's DIGITAL OUT jacks to the digital input of an amplifier, MD, etc. by using an optical or a coaxal digital cable (optional). The digital audio signal from a disc is directly transferred.
Getting started Using the remote control unit Using the remote control, you can operate not only all the functions of the unit but also basic functions of your TV and amplifier/receiver. To install batteries in the remote control unit The battery compartment is located on the back of the remote control unit.
To control the volume of a JVC's 04, 11 34, 38, 39 amplifier or receiver 10, 17, 21 You can control the volume of a JVC's amplifier or receiver by using the AMP VOL +/– buttons on the remote control unit. 12, 33, 34, AMP VOL...
Basic operations In the following description, we assume that the buttons on the remote control unit are mainly used, however, you may use the corresponding buttons on the front panel if available. NOTE Make sure that the TV - DVD switch on the remote control unit is set to "DVD" when using the 5/∞/2/3 and numeric buttons for controlling the unit.
See "Changing the initial settings" on and after page 47 for details about each setting item. Press CHOICE for a few seconds to bring up the first page of the DVD PLAYER SET UP display. The pull-down menu of the "ON SCREEN LANGUAGE"...
Basic operations Basic playback This section describes basic operations for playback of DVD VIDEO, Audio CD, Video CD and SVCD discs. For MP3 and JPEG disc playback, see the separate chapter on and after pages 39 and 42. STANDBY/ON OPEN/ CLOSE OPEN/CLOSE TV-/--...
To start playback Press 3. The unit starts playback from the beginning. About screen saver function • A television monitor screen may be burned out if a static picture is displayed for a long time. To prevent this, the unit automatically activates the screen saver function if a static picture, such as an on-screen display or menu, is displayed for over 5 minutes.
Basic operations Resuming playback The unit can memorizes the position on a disc where you interrupt playback, and resume playback from that position later. There are two resume modes (DISC RESUME and ON) you can set on the preference display. See page 52 for details about how to set the resume mode.
To resume playback When the resume mode is set to "DISC RESUME" ¶ While stopped, or no disc is inserted Press 0 OPEN/CLOSE to insert a disc whose interrupted position is memorized. After loading the disc, the display window on the front panel shows "----RESUME." If a disc for which you want to resume playback is already set in the disc tray, you need not to follow the step 1.
Basic operations Variable speed playback You can play back slowly or fast, or advance a picture frame by frame. STANDBY/ON OPEN/ CLOSE TV-/-- MUTING TITLE/ TV/VIDEO RETURN SUBTITLE GROUP CANCEL VOL- VOL+ ENTER 4/¢ PREVIOUS NEXT CLEAR SELECT STROBE SLOW- SLOW+ 1/¡...
To locate the beginning of the scene or song You can locate the desired title or chapter (for DVD VIDEO), or track (for Audio CD/Video CD/SVCD) from which the unit starts playback. CLOSE Numeric buttons TV-/-- MUTING TITLE/ TV/VIDEO RETURN SUBTITLE GROUP CANCEL...
Basic operations NOTES • You can also specify the desired title during DVD VIDEO playback. See page 23 for details. • During DVD VIDEO playback, if a menu is shown on the TV screen, the numeric buttons may be used for selecting an item in the menu.
The indication on the rightmost of the status bar shows the unit's transport status as follows: Icon Status Appears in the playback mode. Appears in the stop mode. Appears in the pause mode. Appears in the fast forward/backward playback mode. Appears in the slow-motion playback mode.
Advanced operations This chapter describes operations for various advanced functions of DVD VIDEO, Audio CD, Video CD and SVCD discs. For MP3 and JPEG disc playback, see the separate chapter on and after pages 39 and 42. NOTE Make sure that the TV - DVD switch on the remote control unit is set to "DVD"...
Use the numeric buttons to select the desired item. • To select a number between 1 and 10: Press the corresponding button for the number. • To select a number higher than 10: Use the +10 button. Examples: +10 → 3 To select 13: +10 →...
Advanced operations Use the numeric buttons (0 to 10) to enter the desired time. The specified time is displayed in the pull-down menu. • "10" button works as "0" and "+10" button is not used with this function. • You can specify the time in hour/minute/second format for DVD VIDEO discs, and in minute/second format for Audio and Video CD/SVCD discs.
Depending on the disc type and whether the disc is being played back or not, the contents shown on the TV screen differ. Disc type Unit status What is displayed While stopped The opening scene of each title During playback The opening scene of VIDEO each chapter in the...
Advanced operations Specify tracks in the desired order using the numeric buttons. • To select a number between 1 and 10: Press the corresponding button for the number. • To select a number higher than 10: Use the +10 button. Examples: +10 →...
Press ENTER. The unit starts random playback. With a Video CD/SVCD disc, the menu bar is automatically dismissed. While random playback, the RANDOM indicator lights in the display window on the front panel. After playing all tracks of the disc, the unit stops the disc and quits the random mode.
Advanced operations NOTES • You can also select the repeat mode via the menu bar. See pages 36 and 37. • When the program playback mode is active with an Audio CD, Video CD or SVCD, the repeat mode changes in the same manner.
Changing the language, sound and scene angle With some DVD VIDEO discs, you can choose a desired subtitle language and/or audio language/sound, as well as a desired camera angle. Similarly, you can choose a desired audio channel (or channel combination) of a Video CD/SVCD disc, as well as a subtitle channel of an SVCD disc.
Advanced operations To change the audio language or sound [AUDIO] Available : By audio selection, you can choose the audio language of movies or enjoy KARAOKE with or without the vocal. • At the beginning of the part where multiple audio sounds are recorded, appears on the TV screen (except when the "ON SCREEN GUIDE"...
To select a scene angle of DVD VIDEO [ANGLE] You can enjoy a variety of scene angles if the DVD VIDEO disc contains "multi-angle" parts, where multiple cameras were used to shoot the same scene from different angles. • At the beginning of a "multi-angle" part, TV screen (except when the "ON SCREEN GUIDE"...
Advanced operations Special picture playback and picture/sound effect You can see continuous still pictures or zoom in (or out) the picture. You can also adjust the picture character, as well as simulate surround sound using a stereo system. To display continuous still pictures [STROBE] Available : VOL-...
To adjust the picture character [VFP] Available : The VFP (Video Fine Processor) function allows you to adjust the picture character according to the type of programming, picture tone or personal preferences. STANDBY/ON OPEN/ CLOSE TV-/-- MUTING TITLE/ TV/VIDEO GROUP CANCEL RETURN SUBTITLE...
Advanced operations To simulate surround sound [3D PHONIC] Using the 3D PHONIC function, you can get a simulated surround effect from your stereo system. STANDBY/ON OPEN/ CLOSE TV-/-- MUTING TITLE/ TV/VIDEO RETURN SUBTITLE GROUP CANCEL VOL- VOL+ ENTER PREVIOUS NEXT CLEAR SELECT STROBE...
Menu bar functions This section describes the functions you can perform via the menu bar. The available menu bar functions differ depending on the disc type. To bring up the menu bar STANDBY/ON OPEN/ CLOSE TV-/-- MUTING TITLE/ TV/VIDEO RETURN SUBTITLE GROUP CANCEL...
Advanced operations Menu bar functions for DVD VIDEO TITLE 33 CHAP 33 8.5Mbps O FF CHAP. Selected Icon Press ENTER to select the time mode among the followings. Time mode selection TOTAL (During playback only) Selects the time mode shown in the display window on the front panel and in the status bar.
Selected Icon 1 Press ENTER to open the pull-down window. 2 Use 5/∞ to select a scene angle. Angle selection Example: (during playback only) 1/3 j 2/3 j 3/3 Selects a desired scene angle in 3 Press ENTER to playback with the selected the multi-angle part.
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Advanced operations Selected Icon RND. Random (While stopped only) Activates random playback. Audio selection (During Video CD/SVCD playback only) Selects the audio channel(s). Subtitle selection (During SVCD playback only) Selects the subtitle. Operation 1 Press ENTER to activate random playback. (See page 26 for details.) 1 Press ENTER to open the pull-down window.
MP3 disc playback The unit can play back MP3 files on a private CD-R/RW disc or commercial CD. We refer to a disc that contains MP3 file as an "MP3 disc" in this manual. Though available functions with MP3 discs are limited, operations for the available functions are similar to those with Audio CD discs.
MP3 disc playback NOTES • The current Group and Track number are shown on the display window in the following manner. LPCM VCDVD GROUP TITLE TRACK CHAP MPEG DOLBY PROGRAM DIGITAL RANDOM Current Group Current Track number number • You cannot advance or reverse playback of an MP3 disc rapidly.
Direct selection You can select a desired Group directly by specifying the Group number. STANDBY/ON OPEN/ CLOSE TV-/-- MUTING TITLE/ TV/VIDEO RETURN SUBTITLE GROUP CANCEL VOL- VOL+ ENTER PREVIOUS NEXT CLEAR SELECT STROBE SLOW- SLOW+ REPEAT SUBTITLE AUDIO PROGRESSSIVE SCAN DIGEST ANGLE ZOOM...
JPEG disc playback The unit can play back JPEG files on a private CD-R/RW disc. We refer to a disc that contains JPEG files as a "JPEG disc" in this manual. Note that, if a disc contains both of MP3 and JPEG files, you can only play back files of either type selected by the MP3/JPEG setting in the PICTURE preference display (See page 50).
Basic operations To see a desired picture When loading a JPEG disc, after the disc contents are read, the JPEG CONTROL display automatically appears on the TV screen. JPEG CONTROL Group : 01 / 10 File : 01 / 06 (Total 28) spring begonia.jpg sumer...
Selecting the start point of the slide show STANDBY/ON OPEN/ CLOSE TV-/-- MUTING TITLE/ TV/VIDEO RETURN SUBTITLE GROUP CANCEL 5/∞ VOL- VOL+ ENTER PREVIOUS NEXT CLEAR SELECT STROBE SLOW- SLOW+ REPEAT SUBTITLE AUDIO PROGRESSSIVE SCAN DIGEST ANGLE ZOOM PHONIC AMP VOL RM-SXV008J REMOTE CONTROL From the JPEG CONTROL display...
JPEG disc playback Repeat function In the slide-show mode, you can repeat playback of JPEG files in a Group or on the disc. STANDBY/ON OPEN/ CLOSE TV-/-- MUTING TITLE/ TV/VIDEO RETURN SUBTITLE GROUP CANCEL VOL- VOL+ ENTER PREVIOUS NEXT CLEAR SELECT STROBE SLOW-...
Changing the initial settings NOTE Make sure that the TV - DVD switch on the remote control unit is set to "DVD" when using the 5/∞/2/3 and numeric buttons for controlling the unit. Selecting preferences This chapter refers to the settings which are already made when you purchase the unit (when the machine is shipped from the factory).
Changing the initial settings LANGUAGE page LANGUAGE MENU LANGUAGE ENGLISH AUDIO LANGUAGE ENGLISH SUBTITLE ENGLISH ON SCREEN LANGUAGE ENGLISH SELECT USE 5∞23 TO SELECT, USE ENTER TO CONFIRM TO EXET, PRESS CHOICE. ENTER Menu item MENU LANGUAGE You can select the default menu language to be displayed if it is contained on a DVD VIDEO disc.
PICTURE page PICTURE MONITOR TYPE 4:3 L.B. PROGRESSIVE MODE AUTO SCREEN SAVER MP3/JPEG SELECT USE 5∞23 TO SELECT, USE ENTER TO CONFIRM TO EXET, PRESS CHOICE. ENTER Menu item MONITOR TYPE You can select the monitor type to match your TV when you playback DVD VIDEO discs recorded for wide screen televisions.
Changing the initial settings Menu item SCREEN SAVER You can select the screen saver function ON or OFF . See page 15 for details about screen saver function. MP3/JPEG The unit can playback MP3 and JPEG files recorded on a CD-R/CD- RW disc, however, if a disc contains both of MP3 and JPEG files, you can only playback files of either type...
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Menu item ANALOG DOWN MIX To playback a DVD VIDEO disc recorded with surround multichannel audio correctly, this setting must be properly made according to your audio system. D. RANGE COMPRESSION When enjoying a DVD VIDEO disc recorded with the Dolby Digital format at low or middle volume, this setting makes you hear sound comfortably...
Changing the initial settings OTHERS page OTHERS RESUME ON SCREEN GUIDE AUTO STANDBY AV COMPULINK MODE DVD1 PARENTAL LOCK SELECT USE 5∞23 TO SELECT, USE ENTER TO CONFIRM TO EXET, PRESS CHOICE. ENTER Menu item RESUME You can select the resume playback mode.
Limiting playback by children This function restricts playback of DVD VIDEO discs which contain violent (and other) scenes according to the level set by the user. For example, if a movie which includes violent scenes supports the parental lock feature, such scenes which you do not want to let children view can be cut or replaced with other scenes.
Changing the initial settings While points [LEVEL], press ENTER to bring up the pull-down menu. In the pull-down menu, “NONE” and level "1" through "8" are available. "NONE" does not restrict playback. Level "1" is the strictest level. Discs rated higher than the selected level are restricted.
To change the "COUNTORY CODE" or "LEVEL", press ENTER to bring up the associated pull-down menu while the appropriate item. To select the item to be set, use 5/∞ when no pull- down menu is shown. Use 5/∞ to select a desired option and press ENTER.
Additional information AV COMPU LINK remote control system The JVC AV COMPU LINK system allows you to enjoy video or audio with the simplest operation.If your video/audio player (such as a DVD player, CD player and VCR) and television or/and amplifier/receiver support the JVC AV COMPU LINK system and are tied...
Troubleshooting What appears to be a malfunction may not always be serious. Please go through the following list before requesting service. POWER Symptom Power does not come on. OPERATION Symptom The remote control unit does not work. The TV/VIDEO - CANCEL, 5/∞/2/3 or numeric buttons do not work.
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Additional information PICTURE Symptom No picture is displayed on the monitor. No picture is displayed on the monitor or the screen is blurred or divided into two parts. A picture is noisy or blurred. A picture does not fit the television screen. The upper and lower parts of the preference display are cut off when using wide-aspect TV.
Frequently Asked Questions Question Can I play back DVD VIDEO and Video CD purchased abroad? Can I play back a DVD VIDEO disc without any Region Code number? Can I play back a CD-R/RW disc with still pictures in other than the JPEG format? Can I play back audio on a disc labeled "Dolby Digital EX"?
Additional information Specifications *Specifications and appearance subject to change without prior notice. General Readable discs: DVD VIDEO, Audio CD, Video CD, SVCD Video format: NTSC, 480i (Interlaced scan)/480p (Progressive scan) selectable Other Power requirements: AC 120 V Power consumption: 14 W (POWER ON), 1.3 W (STANDBY mode) Mass: 2.6 kg (5.8 lbs) Dimensions (W x H x D):...
Appendix A: Country code list for Parental Lock This list is used for the Parental Lock operation. For details, see page 53. Andorra United Arab Emirates Afghanistan Antigua and Barbuda Anguilla Albania AM Armenia Netherlands Antilles Angola Antarctica Argentina American Samoa Austria Australia AW Aruba...
Downmix Internal stereo mix of multichannel surround audio by a DVD player. The downmix signals are output from stereo output connectors. A Digital Surround audio encoding format configured with six (5.1) channels, similar to Dolby Digital. It requires a decoder, either in the player or in an external receiver.
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Progressive scan displays all the horizontal lines of a picture at one time, as a single frame. A progressive- scan DVD player converts the interlaced (480i) video from DVD into progressive (480p) format for connection to a progressive display. It dramatically increases the vertical resolution.
Down mix ... 7 , 8, 51 DTS ...3, 4, 9, 13, 50, 62 DVD menu ... 22 DVD PLAYER SET UP ...13 Extension ... 39, 42 Finalize ... 4, 39, 42 Group ... 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 45, 46 ID3 tag ...
To prevent electrical shock,do not open the cabinet.There are no user serviceable parts inside.Please refer to qualified service personnel for repairs. Accessories To purchase accessories for your JVC product,please call toll free:1 (800)882-2345 or on the web at www.JVC.com BT-51005-5...
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If service is not available locally, box the product carefully, preferably in the original carton, and ship, insured, with a copy of your bill of sale plus a letter of explanation of the problem to the nearest JVC Factory Service Center, the name and location of which will be given to you by the toll-free number.
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