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For model:
HR-XVC21UJ
DVD/CD PLAYER
Hi-Fi STEREO
VIDEO CASSETTE
RECORDER
USER'S GUIDE
LPT0872-001A
For Customer Use:
Model No.
Serial No.
Enter below the Model No. and Serial No. which are located on the rear of cabinet.
Retain this information for future reference.
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Dear Customer,
Thank you for purchasing the JVC DVD player video
cassette recorder. Before use, please read the safety
information and precautions to ensure safe use of your new
DVD/VCR.
CAUTIONS
WARNING: DANGEROUS VOLTAGE INSIDE
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.
The POWER
/l button does not completely shut off
mains power from the unit, but switches operating current
on and off.
"
" shows electrical power standby and " l " shows ON.
This unit is produced to comply with Standard IEC 60065.
Use the conversion plug (provided) depending on the type
of your AC WALL outlet.
The rating plate and safety caution are on the rear of the unit.
IMPORTANT:
It may be unlawful to record or play back copyrighted
material without the consent of the copyright owner.
POWER SYSTEM:
This set operates on voltage of AC 110 ­ 220V~, 50/60 Hz
with automatic switching.
· Cassettes marked "VHS" (or "S-VHS") can be used with
this DVD/VCR. However, S-VHS recording is not possible
with this model.
· This model is equipped with SQPB (S-VHS QUASI
PLAYBACK) that makes it possible to play back S-VHS
recordings with regular VHS resolution.
· HQ VHS is compatible with existing VHS equipment.
CAUTION
When you are not using the DVD/VCR for a long period
of time, it is recommended that you disconnect the
power cord from the AC outlet.
Dangerous voltage inside. Refer internal servicing to
qualified service personnel. To prevent electric shock or
fire hazard, remove the power cord from the AC outlet
prior to connecting or disconnecting any signal lead or
aerial.
Changes or modifications not approved by JVC could
void user's authority to operate the equipment.
CAUTION
A DVD/VCR IS A CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT.
HOWEVER THIS DVD/VCR USES A VISIBLE LASER
BEAM WHICH COULD CAUSE HAZARDOUS RADIATION
EXPOSURE IF DIRECTED. BE SURE TO OPERATE THE
UNIT CORRECTLY AS INSTRUCTED. WHEN THIS DVD/
VCR IS PLUGGED INTO THE WALL OUTLET, DO NOT
PLACE YOUR EYES CLOSE TO THE OPENING OF THE
DISC TRAY AND OTHER OPENINGS TO LOOK INTO THE
INSIDE OF THIS DVD/VCR.
USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PER-
FORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE
SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS
RADIATION EXPOSURE.
DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOUR-
SELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
CAUTION:
THIS DIGITAL VIDEO PLAYER EMPLOYS A LASER SYS-
TEM.
TO ENSURE PROPER USE OF THIS PRODUCT, PLEASE
READ THIS USER'S GUIDE CAREFULLY AND RETAIN
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. SHOULD THE UNIT RE-
QUIRE MAINTENANCE, CONTACT A JVC AUTHORIZED
SERVICE CENTER.
USE OF CONTROLS, ADJUSTMENTS OR THE PER-
FORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE
SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RA-
DIATION EXPOSURE.
TO PREVENT DIRECT EXPOSURE TO LASER BEAM,
DO NOT TRY TO OPEN THE ENCLOSURE. VISIBLE
LASER RADIATION MAY BE PRESENT WHEN THE EN-
CLOSURE IS OPENED. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM.
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When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or a shelf,
make sure that it has sufficient space on all sides to allow for
ventilation (10 cm or more on both sides, on top and at the
rear).
When discarding batteries, environmental problems must be
considered and the local rules or laws governing the
disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly.
Failure to heed the following precautions may result in
damage to the DVD/VCR, Remote or video cassette.
1. DO NOT place the DVD/VCR ...
... in an environment prone to extreme temperatures or humidity.
... in direct sunlight.
... in a dusty environment.
... in an environment where strong magnetic fields are generated.
... on a surface that is unstable or subject to vibration.
2. DO NOT block the DVD/VCR's ventilation openings or
holes.
(If the ventilation openings or holes are blocked by a
newspaper or cloth, etc., the heat may not be able to get out.)
3. DO NOT place heavy objects on the DVD/VCR or
Remote.
4. DO NOT place anything which might spill on top of the
DVD/VCR or Remote.
(If water or liquid is allowed to enter this equipment, fire or
electric shock may be caused.)
5. DO NOT expose the apparatus to dripping or splashing.
6. DO NOT use this equipment in a bathroom or places with
water. Also DO NOT place any containers filled with water
or liquids (such as cosmetics or medicines, flower vases,
potted plants, cups, etc.) on top of this unit.
7. DO NOT place any naked flame sources, such as lighted
candles, on the apparatus.
8. AVOID violent shocks to the DVD/VCR during transport.
MOISTURE CONDENSATION
Moisture in the air will condense on the DVD/VCR when you
move it from a cold place to a warm place, or under
extremely humid conditions--just as water droplets form on
the surface of a glass filled with cold liquid. Moisture
condensation on the head drum will cause damage to the
tape. In conditions where condensation may occur, keep the
DVD/VCR's power turned on for a few hours to let the
moisture dry.
How to use the Remote
Before use, insert two AAA size batteries into the Remote
with the polarity (
and
) matched correctly as indicated
on the battery compartment or on the lid.
Point the Remote toward the remote sensor on the target
component.
The maximum operating distance of the remote control is
about 5 m.
NOTE:
If the Remote does not work properly, remove its batteries,
wait for a few seconds, replace the batteries and then try
again.
Video heads cleaning
The heads get dirty in the following cases:
in an environment prone to extreme temperature or humidity.
in a dusty environment
flaw, dirt or mold on video tapes
continuous usage for a long time
Use a dry cleaning cassette -- TCL-2 -- when:
Rough, poor picture appears while a tape is played back.
The picture is unclear or no picture appears.
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S.
patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners.
Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation or other rights
owners and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by
Macrovision Corporation or other rights owners. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of
Dolby Laboratories. Confidential unpublished works. © 1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories, Inc. All rights re-
served.
"DTS" and "DTS Digital Out" are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
Certain audio features of this product manufactured under license from Desper Products, Inc. Spatializer
and the circle-in-square device are trademarks owned by Desper Products, Inc.
Unauthorized recording of copyrighted television programs, films, video cassettes and other materials may
infringe the rights of copyright owners and be contrary to copyright laws.
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Features
DVD/CD Player/Video Cassette Recorder
· DVD/CD player with Video Cassette Recorder - Unique space saving design combines a DVD/CD player and a Hi-Fi Video
cassette recorder. The DVD disc has much more capacity, but is the same size as the audio CD disc. Picture quality is higher
than Super VHS. Audio quality is higher than audio CD.
· High Quality Picture - More than 500 lines (VCR mode: 230 lines) of Horizontal Resolution. It exceeds Super VHS (400
lines) or Laser Disc (430 lines) in resolution.
VCR Section
· Stereo/SAP Reception - This VCR is designed to receive stereo and separate audio program (SAP) broadcasts where
available.
· SQPB - Tapes recorded in the S-VHS system can be played back simply on this VCR.
· 4 Video Heads - Provides optimal picture quality for special effects playback.
· 19
µm HEAD - For superior picture quality even in EP mode, 19micron width technology helps to avoid crosstalk and
boost EP picture quality to near SP levels. With precision technology, ghosts and color beats are virtually eliminated.
· Hi-Fi Stereo Sound - With a frequency response of 20 to 20,000 Hz and a dynamic range of better than 90dB, this
VCR provides a level of excellence that rivals compact discs.
· Instant Timer Recording (ITR) - Simply by pressing the REC and PLAY buttons, the VCR can be programmed for up
to 6 hours of recording with an immediate start.
· Skip Search - When the SKIP SEARCH button is pressed during playback, the VCR will automatically search forward
in 30 seconds increments to a maximum of 3 minutes with each press of the SKIP SEARCH button, and then return to
normal playback.
DVD Section
· Compatible with a wide range of DVD audio outputs
Digital Audio Jack (Optical or Coaxial):
· When a component with a built-in Dolby Digital decoder is connected, Dolby Digital sound can produce the effect of
being in a movie theater or a concert hall.
· Surround standard different from Dolby Digital. This format is already in use in many theaters. By connecting this unit
to a DTS decoder or an AV amplifier with a built-in DTS decoder, the DTS audio of DVD discs recorded in this format
can be enjoyed. However, audio will not be output from the analog audio output jacks.
· The MPEG audio of DVD discs recorded in this format can be enjoyed.
· The Linear PCM sound of a 48 kHz/16 bit through 96 kHz/24 bit exceeds audio CD sound.
· Surround audio - This DVD equipped with a "SPATIALIZER N-2-2". It can produce the effect of being in a cinema or a
concert hall.
· Multi-Language - Since this DVD matches with 124 language-subtitles/-soundtracks, you can enjoy selecting a favorite
one. (You can not select the language that is not recorded on the disc.)
· Multi-Angle - Pictures of Sports or a Live Concert are recorded with many cameras. When you play such a disc, you
can change the angles during playback. (If a Multi-Angle is not recorded on the disc, you can not change the angle.)
· Repeat Playback - You can repeat chapter, track, title, sides or material between two selected points.
· Program/Random Playback (CD) - You can play back tracks in programmed or random-selected sequences.
· Zoom - You can zoom in on the selected subject on the screen during playback.
· Video Aspect Ratio - You can change the aspect ratio of the screen for your monitor/television on a suitable disc.
· Parental Control - You can limit the playback of scenes or sounds of adult DVD discs which have a parental level rating.
· MP3/WMA/JPEG file Compatibility - This DVD can play back MP3/WMA/JPEG file recorded on the CD-R/RW and
FUJICOLOR CD and Kodak Picture CD formats.
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Contents
Features ........................................................... 4
Contents ........................................................... 5
Parts and functions .......................................... 6
Display ............................................................. 7
Remote control ................................................. 8
TV multi-brand remote control ........................ 10
Control four JVC VCRs .................................. 11
Basic connections .......................................... 12
CATV (CABLE TV) connections ..................... 14
Playback connections .................................... 16
Before using your unit
Recording a TV program ................................ 28
Instant Timer Recording (ITR) ........................ 30
Timer recording .............................................. 31
Recording
Stereo recording and playback ...................... 33
Second Audio Program (SAP) ........................ 33
Duplicating a video tape ................................. 34
Duplicating a disc material onto a video tape ..... 34
Advanced function of VCR section
Cassette tape playback .................................. 25
Special playback ............................................ 26
ZERO RETURN function ................................ 27
Video Index Search system ........................... 27
Tape playback operation
Setting the video channel ............................... 18
Setting the language ...................................... 18
Tuner setting .................................................. 19
To ADD/DELETE channels ............................. 20
Noise elimination ............................................ 20
Auto clock setting ........................................... 21
Manual clock setting ....................................... 23
Loading and Unloading a cassette tape ......... 24
Setting up the VCR section
Disc ................................................................ 35
Setting setup language .................................. 36
Playback procedure ....................................... 37
Special playback ............................................ 38
Zooming ......................................................... 39
Locating desired scene .................................. 39
Repeat playback ............................................ 40
Program playback (CD) .................................. 41
Random playback (CD) .................................. 41
MP3/WMA/JPEG playback ............................ 42
Setting the JPEG Interval ............................... 44
Setting the Select Files .................................. 45
Zooming (JPEG CD) ...................................... 46
Changing angles (JPEG CD) ......................... 46
Marking desired scenes ................................. 47
Changing soundtrack language ..................... 48
Karaoke playback ........................................... 48
Subtitles ......................................................... 49
Changing angles ............................................ 49
Title selection ................................................. 49
DVD menu ...................................................... 49
Disc Playback operation
Parental control .............................................. 50
Temporary disabling of rating level by DVD
disc ................................................................. 51
Setting menu language .................................. 52
Setting subtitle language ................................ 53
Setting audio soundtrack language ................ 54
Setting surround sound .................................. 54
Setting the aspect ratio of TV screen ............. 55
Setting on screen display ............................... 56
Status display of disc ..................................... 56
Dynamic Range Control ................................. 57
Language code list ......................................... 58
Advanced Function of DVD section
Problems and troubleshooting ....................... 59
Video head cleaning ....................................... 60
Specifications ................................................. 61
Additional information
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