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DVD PLAYER & VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER HR-XVC32SUJ INSTRUCTIONS LPT1042-001A...
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Enjoy Playback of DVD & Video Cassette Enjoy Playback of DVD & Video Cassette Region code of DVD VIDEO This unit can play back DVD VIDEO discs whose region code numbers include “1.” Examples of playable DVD VIDEO discs: The unit’s region code is printed on the rear of the unit. Supplied accessories If anything is missing, consult your dealer immediately.
Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing the JVC DVD player & VHS video cassette recorder. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions to ensure safe use of your new unit. SAFETY FIRST CAUTIONS WARNING: DANGEROUS VOLTAGE INSIDE WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
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• Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. • “DTS” and “DTS 2.0 + Digital Out” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. • Cassettes marked “VHS” (or “S-VHS”) can be used with this unit.
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Usable cassette Full-Size VHS T-30 (ST-30**) T-60 (ST-60**) T-120 (ST-120**) T-160 (ST-160**) ST-210** Compact VHS* TC-20 (ST-C20**) TC-30 (ST-C30**) TC-40 (ST-C40**) * Compact VHS camcorder recordings can be played on this unit. Simply place the recorded cassette into a VHS Cassette Adapter and it can be used just like any full-sized VHS cassette.
Buttons, Connectors, and Indicators Front View POWER Cassette loading slot 0 EJECT VIDEO/AUDIO input connectors (Cassette) Front Display Panel Operation Mode Indicator VHS Indicator VCR Indicator * You can change the information by pressing DISPLAY on the Remote as follows: For VCR deck: Channel/auxiliary input/clock/tape counter information will be displayed.
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TV sets of JVC. Buttons with a small dot on the left side of the name (TV POWER ( VOL+/–, TV CH +/–, MUTE) can also be used to operate a JVC’s TV after setting the TV/VCR/DVD switch to the left.
Connections Basic Connections Antenna or Cable Coaxial cable Flat feeder Matching transformer (not supplied) AC Outlet VIDEO OUTPUT AC Power Cord Back of unit Audio/video cable (not supplied) To Audio/video input connectors Place the unit on a stable, horizontal surface. Ÿ...
Component Video Connection (For high-quality DVD pictures) Antenna or Cable Coaxial cable Flat feeder Matching transformer (not supplied) AC Outlet AUDIO OUTPUT AC Power Cord VIDEO OUTPUT AUDIO OUTPUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Back of unit Component Audio cable Video cable (not supplied) (not supplied) To Component...
Scan Mode Set (DVD deck only) This unit supports the progressive scan system as well as the conventional interlaced scan system. If your TV equipped with component video connectors supports the progressive video input, you can enjoy a high quality picture by setting the progressive scan mode to active.
Initial Settings (continued) Monitor Set (DVD deck) You can select the monitor type depending the TV used when you playback DVD VIDEO disc recorded for wide- screen TVs. • Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel (or AV mode).
On-screen Language Set (DVD deck) This DVD deck offers you the choice to view on- screen messages in 3 different languages. Select the DVD deck. Press DVD on the Remote so that the DVD indicator lights up on the front display panel. Ÿ...
Initial Settings (continued) Clock Set Perform clock setting only if the clock has not been set correctly by the Plug&Play setting. • Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel (or AV mode). • Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch on the Remote to the right.
Tuner Set • Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel (or AV mode). • Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch on the Remote to the right. Auto Channel Set Perform Auto Channel Set only if channels have not been set correctly by the Plug&Play setting. Select the VCR deck.
Playback on VCR Deck Basic Playback • Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel (or AV mode). • Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch on the Remote to the right. Load a cassette. Make sure the window side is up, the rear label side is facing you and the arrow on the front of the cassette is pointing towards the recorder.
On-Screen Display (VCR deck) If you press ON SCREEN on the Remote when “SUPERIMPOSE” is set to “ON” (☞ pg. 32), various operational indicators appear on the TV screen. Press ON SCREEN again to clear the display. 1 Channel Position Number/Auxiliary Input Indicator (F-1) 2 Day/Clock Display 3 Stereo Program Indicator...
Playback on VCR Deck (continued) Playback Features Skip Search During playback, press (Skip Search) 1 to 6 times to skip over unwanted sections. Each press initiates a 30-second period of fast-motion playback. Normal playback resumes automatically. • To resume normal playback during a Skip Search, press 3 PLAY.
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Repeat Playback During playback, press and hold 3 PLAY for more than 5 seconds. “3” on the front display panel starts blinking slowly. To stop playback, press 7 STOP. NOTE: Pressing 3 PLAY, 1 REW, FF ¡ or 8 PAUSE also stops Repeat Playback.
Recording Basic Recording • Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel (or AV mode). • Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch on the Remote to the right. Load a cassette. Make sure the record safety tab is intact. If not, cover the hole with adhesive tape before inserting the cassette.
Timer Recording Express Timer Programming Select the VCR deck. Press VCR on the Remote so that the VHS indicator lights up on the front display panel. Ÿ Access the Program screen. Press PROG. (If you’re just starting out, “PROGRAM 1” appears.) Enter the program start time.
Timer Recording (continued) Check, cancel and change programs Disengage the timer mode. Press TIMER, then press POWER. Ÿ Access the Program Check screen. Press PROG. CHECK. Access the Program screen. Press PROG. CHECK again to check more information. Each time you press PROG. CHECK, the next program’s information appears.
Satellite Auto Recording This function allows you to automatically record a satellite program which is timer-programed on your external DBS receiver or the cable box if it has a timer. ATTENTION Be sure not to turn on the DBS receiver before the program is executed;...
Playback on DVD Deck Basic Playback • Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel (or AV mode). • Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch on the Remote to the right. Load a disc. 1 Press 0 OPEN/CLOSE on the unit to open the disc tray. 2 Place the disc in the disc tray with the label side up.
Changing the language, sound, and scene angle 1 Press the corresponding button. SUBTITLE: select audio language for DVD VIDEO. A.MONITOR: select audio language for DVD VIDEO. select audio channel for SVCD/VCD. ANGLE: select the view-angle. 2 Press %fi to select the desired setting, then press ENTER.
Playback on DVD Deck (continued) Menu Bar Functions You can use various functions from the menu bar. To Bring Up the Menu Bar When a disc is inserted, press ON SCREEN twice. A menu bar for the type of disc inserted will appear under the status bar.
MP3/JPEG Files Playback You can play back MP3/JPEG files on a CD/CD- R/RW. Precautions • Use “ISO 9660” as the disc format. • The unit does not support “packet writing (UDF format)” discs. • The unit supports discs recorded with up to fi ve multiple sessions.
Editing Editing with another video recorder or a camcorder You can use your recorder as the source player or the recording deck. You can use a camcorder as the source player and your recorder as the recording deck. Refer also to the other components’ instruction manuals for connection and its operations.
Dubbing from DVD to VCR • Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel (or AV mode). • Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch on the Remote to the right. Load a cassette and place a disc. Ÿ Prepare the VCR deck for dubbing. 1 Press VCR.
System Connections Connecting To A Dolby Digital Decoder or An Amplifier With A Built-in DTS (DVD deck only) To Digital audio input Coaxial digital audio cable Your unit DIGITAL AUDIO OUT These instructions enable you to connect your unit to dolby digital decoder or amplifier with a built-in DTS.
Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch on the Remote to the right. Remote A/B/C/D Code Switching The Remote is capable of controlling four JVC video units independently. Each of units can respond to one of four codes (A, B, C or D). The preset code is On the Remote Keep pressing VCR down during steps ~ - Ÿ.
Subsidiary Settings Mode Set (VCR deck) • Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel (or AV mode). • Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch on the Remote to the right. You can change various mode settings on the Function Set screen. Select the VCR deck.
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VIDEO STABILIZER When this function is set to “ON,” you can automatically correct vertical vibration in the picture when playing back unstable recordings made on another recorder. NOTES: • When you fi nish viewing a tape, be sure to set this function to “OFF.” •...
Subsidiary Settings (continued) Mode Set (DVD deck) • Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel (or AV mode). • Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch on the Remote to the right. Select the DVD deck. Press DVD on the Remote so that the DVD indicator lights up on the front display panel.
Audio Settings DIGITAL AUDIO Set to the appropriate mode according to the type of the device connected to DIGITAL AUDIO OUT connector on the rear of unit. OUTPUT Set this item correctly according to the logo on the device. PCM ONLY It is not necessary to set this mode when you connect no device to DIGITAL AUDIO OUT DOLBY DIGITAL/PCM connector.
Troubleshooting Power SYMPTOM No power is supplied to the unit. The Remote does not function. Playback SYMPTOM The VCR deck cannot be operated. The playback picture does not appear on the TV screen. The button do not work. The DVD deck cannot be operated.
Questions & Answers PLAYBACK Q. What happens if the end of the tape is reached during playback or search? =A. The tape is automatically rewound to the beginning. Q. During search, slow, still and frame-by-frame playback, I can’t hear any audio. What’s the problem? =A.
List of Terms Buttons, Connectors, and Indicators Front View ...7 Front Display Panel ...7 Rear View ...7 Remote ...8 Check, cancel and change programs ...22 Child Lock ...31 Clock Set ...14 Connections Basic Connections ...9 Component Video Connection ...10 Connecting To A Dolby Digital Decoder or An Amplifier With A Built-in DTS (DVD deck only) ...30 Dubbing from DVD to VCR ...29 Editing with another video recorder...