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DVD PLAYER &
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
INSTRUCTIONS
LPT0967-001A
HR-XVC27UM
¡ATENCION!
Antes de operar su equipo, lea cuidadosamente este instructivo.
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CAUTIONS
WARNING : DANGEROUS VOLTAGE INSIDE
WARNING : TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
REPRODUCTION OF LABELS
WARNING LABEL INSIDE OF THE UNIT
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.
The POWER `/! button does not completely shut off
mains power from the unit, but switches operating
current on and off. "`" shows electrical power
standby and " ! " shows ON.
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
PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN
THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN
HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR
YOURSELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
PERSONNEL.
IMPORTANT
It may be unlawful to record or play back copyrighted
material without the consent of the copyright owner.
CAUTION
8 When you are not using the unit for a long period
of time, it is recommended that you disconnect the
power cord from the AC outlet.
8 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.
8 Changes or modifications not approved by JVC
could void user's authority to operate the
equipment.
The rating plate and safety caution are on the rear of
the unit.
This unit is produced to comply with Standard IEC
60065.
POWER SYSTEM:
This set operates on voltage of AC 110 ­ 220Vd, 50/60
Hz with automatic switching.
Use the conversion plug (provided) depending on the
type of your AC WALL outlet.
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Use only discs marked with the following.
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. 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.
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, and is intended for home and other limited
viewing users only unless otherwise authorized by
Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly
is prohibited.
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 unit, Remote or video cassette.
1. DO NOT place the unit --
-- 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 unit'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 unit or Remote.
4. DO NOT place anything which might spill on top of
the unit 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 unit during transport.
MOISTURE CONDENSATION
Moisture in the air will condense on the unit when you
move it from a cold place to a warm place, or under
extremely humid conditions--just as water droplets form
in 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 unit turned on for a few hours to let the moisture dry.
DVD
(8 cm /12 cm disc)
Video CDs
(8 cm /12 cm disc)
Audio CDs
(8 cm /12 cm disc)
SVCD
(8 cm /12 cm disc)
ATTENTION
To mobile phone users:
Using a mobile phone in the vicinity of the unit may
cause picture vibration on the TV screen or change
the screen to a blue back display.
On placing the unit:
Some TVs or other appliances generates strong
magnetic fields. Do not place such appliance on top
of the unit as it may cause picture disturbance.
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CONTENTS
DISC INFORMATION
5
About Discs ......................................................... 5
INDEX
8
INSTALLING YOUR NEW UNIT
12
Basic Connections ............................................. 12
S-VIDEO Connection (DVD deck only) ............. 13
Component Video Connection
(DVD deck only) ............................................ 14
INITIAL SETTINGS
15
Plug & Play Set .................................................. 15
Monitor Set (DVD deck) .................................... 16
Language ........................................................... 18
Clock Set ........................................................... 22
Tuner Set ........................................................... 24
OPERATIONS ON VCR DECK
26
Basic Playback .................................................. 26
Playback Features .............................................. 27
Basic Recording ................................................ 31
Recording Features ............................................ 32
Express Timer Programming .............................. 34
Satellite Auto Recording .................................... 39
OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK
40
Basic Playback .................................................. 40
Playback Features .............................................. 41
Using the on-screen bar .................................... 46
Parental Lock .................................................... 56
About MP3 Disc ................................................ 60
MP3 Playback ................................................... 61
About JPEG Disc ............................................... 63
JPEG Playback ................................................... 64
EDITING (VCR DECK)
66
Edit From A Camcorder ..................................... 66
Edit To Or From Another Video Recorder .......... 67
Dubbing (from DVD to VCR) ............................. 68
EDITING (DVD DECK)
69
Digital Audio Dubbing ...................................... 69
REMOTE
70
Remote Control Functions ................................. 70
Connecting To A Dolby Digital Decoder
or An Amplifier With A Built-in DTS
(DVD deck only) ............................................ 71
SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS
72
Mode Set (VCR deck) ......................................... 72
Mode Set (DVD deck) ........................................ 75
Child Lock ......................................................... 78
Scan Mode Set (DVD deck) ............................... 78
TROUBLESHOOTING
79
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
84
SPECIFICATIONS
85
LIST OF TERMS
86
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DISC INFORMATION
About Discs
Playable Discs
You can use the discs with the following logos for playback
only.
The following discs also can be played back.
· DVD-R/RW discs recorded in DVD VIDEO format and
finalized
· CD-R/RW discs recorded in Super Video CD, Video CD or
Audio CD format and finalized.
· CD-R/RW discs recorded in MP3 format in accordance with
the "ISO 9660" format. (See page 60 for details.)
· CD-R/RW discs recorded in JPEG format in accordance with
the "ISO 9660" format. (See page 63 for details.)
Discs other than the above cannot be played back.
Operation and audio quality of this unit are not guaranteed for
discs that do not conform to the Compact Disc specification
(CD-DA).
Before you play back a CD, check for the CD logo and read
the notes on the package to confirm that it conforms to the
Compact Disc specification.
Depending on the intentions of the author of the software,
recording conditions of DVD discs and Video CD discs may
be restricted. Since this unit plays back discs according to the
intentions of the author of the software as indicated on the
disc, some functions may not operate as commanded.
When switching from the first layer to the second layer of
double-layered DVD VIDEO discs, the image and sound may
be momentarily distorted. This is not a malfunction.
Unplayable Discs
The following types of discs cannot be played using this unit.
Do not attempt to play back any kind of disc that is damaged
(cracked, warped, or repaired with adhesive tape) or discs in
unusual shapes (heart-shaped, octagonal, or other forms). If such
discs are accidentally played back, it may cause noise that can
lead to speaker damage.
CD-ROM discs (including PHOTO-CD)
DVD AUDIO discs
Super Audio CDs (SACD)
DVD-RW discs recorded in VR format
DVD-RAM
Discs which have a region number other than "4"
Region Number
The world is divided into 6 regions for DVD VIDEO discs. DVD
VIDEO discs are assigned a region number to indicate which
region they may be played back in. A disc cannot be played
back on this unit unless the region number of the disc matches
that of the unit. The region number for this unit is "4". Only discs
whose region number includes "4" can be played back such as
shown below.
Examples of DVD VIDEO labels which can be played back
using this unit.
Marks of discs in this instruction manual
DVD VIDEO
(8 cm /12 cm disc)
Video CD/Super Video CD
(8 cm /12 cm disc)
Audio CD
(8 cm /12 cm disc)
CD-DA
files
VIDEO CD
DIGITAL VIDEO
Allows operation
with a DVD VIDEO
disc.
Allows operation
with a Audio CD
disc.
Allows operation
with a Video CD
disc.
Allows operation
with a SVCD disc.
Allows operation
with a disc
including MP3 files.
Allows operation
with a disc
including JPEG files.
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