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DVD PLAYER &
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
INSTRUCTIONS
LPT0757-001A
HR-XVS20E
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SAFETY FIRST
Safety Precautions
The rating plate and the safety caution are on the rear of
the unit.
WARNING: DANGEROUS VOLTAGE INSIDE
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
Use only discs marked with the following.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Confidential unpublished works.
"DTS" and "DTS Digital Out" are trademarks of Digital Theater System, Inc.
Cassettes marked "S-VHS" and "VHS" can be used with this unit. However, S-VHS recordings are possible only with cassettes
marked "S-VHS".
By using the S- VHS ET function, it is possible to record and play back with S-VHS picture quality on VHS cassettes with this unit.
SHOWVIEW is a registered trademark of Gemstar Development Corporation. The SHOWVIEW system is manufactured under licence
from Gemstar Development Corporation.
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claimes 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.
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 mains 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 mains outlet prior to connecting or
disconnecting any signal lead or aerial.
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.
WARNING (S-VHS deck only)
There are two different types of SECAM colour
systems: SECAM-L, used in FRANCE (also called
SECAM-West), and SECAM-B, used in Eastern
European countries (also called SECAM-East).
1. This unit can also receive SECAM-B colour
television signals for recording and playback.
2. Recordings made of SECAM-B television signals
produce monochrome pictures if played back on a
video recorder of SECAM-L standard, or do not
produce normal colour pictures if played back on a
PAL video recorder with SECAM-B system
incorporated (even if the TV set is SECAM-
compatible).
3. SECAM-L prerecorded cassettes or recordings made
with a SECAM-L video recorder produce
monochrome pictures when played back with this
unit.
4. This unit cannot be used for the SECAM-L standard.
Use a SECAM-L recorder to record SECAM-L
signals.
IMPORTANT
8 Please read the various precautions on pages 2 and
3 before installing or operating the unit.
8 It should be noted that it may be unlawful to re-
record pre-recorded tapes, DVDs, or discs without
the consent of the owner of copyright in the sound
or video recording, broadcast or cable programme
and in any literary, dramatic, musical, or artistic
work embodied therein.
DVD
(8 cm /12 cm disc)
Video CDs
(8 cm /12 cm disc)
Audio CDs
(8 cm /12 cm disc)
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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 unit, remote control 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
control.
4. DO NOT place anything which might spill on top of
the unit or remote control.
(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.
For Italy:
"It is declared that this product, brand JVC, conforms
to the Ministry Decree n. 548 of 28 Aug.'95 published
in the Official Gazette of the Italian Republic n. 301 of
28 Dec.'95"
The STANDBY/ON 1 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.
Video tapes recorded with this unit in the LP/EP (Long
Play/Extended Play) mode cannot be played back on a
single-speed video recorder. (S-VHS deck only)
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
SAFETY FIRST
2
Safety Precautions ............................................... 2
DISC INFORMATION
5
About Discs ......................................................... 5
INDEX
8
INSTALLING YOUR NEW UNIT
12
Basic Connections ............................................. 12
INITIAL SETTINGS
13
Auto Set Up ....................................................... 13
Preset Download ............................................... 15
Monitor Set (DVD deck) .................................... 17
Language ........................................................... 18
T-V LINK
21
T-V Link Functions ............................................ 21
OPERATIONS ON S-VHS DECK
22
Basic Playback .................................................. 22
Playback Features .............................................. 23
Basic Recording ................................................ 26
Recording Features ............................................ 27
B.E.S.T. Picture System ...................................... 29
SHOWVIEW® Timer Programming ....................... 30
Express Timer Programming .............................. 32
Automatic Satellite Programme Recording ......... 35
OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK
36
Basic Playback .................................................. 36
Playback Features .............................................. 37
Playback Features with Play Set Up Menu ......... 45
Parental Lock .................................................... 50
About MP3 Disc ................................................ 54
Basic Playback .................................................. 55
Playback Features with Play Set Up menu ......... 56
EDITING (S-VHS DECK)
58
Edit From A Camcorder ..................................... 58
Edit To Or From Another Video Recorder .......... 59
Output/Input Set ................................................ 60
Dubbing (from DVD to S-VHS) .......................... 62
EDITING (DVD DECK)
63
Digital Audio Dubbing ...................................... 63
REMOTE CONTROL
64
Remote Control Functions ................................. 64
SYSTEM CONNECTIONS
66
Connecting To A Satellite Receiver .................... 66
Connecting/Using A Decoder ............................ 68
Connecting To A Dolby Digital Decoder or
An Amplifier With A Built-in DTS
(DVD deck only) ............................................ 69
SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS
70
Mode Set (S-VHS deck) ...................................... 70
Mode Set (DVD deck) ........................................ 75
Tuner Set ........................................................... 78
Clock Set ........................................................... 84
Video Channel Set ............................................. 86
TROUBLESHOOTING
87
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
91
SPECIFICATIONS
92
LIST OF TERMS
93
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DISC INFORMATION
About Discs
Playable Discs
You can use the discs with the following logos for playback only.
Discs other than the above cannot be played back.
DVD video discs have a region number. Discs whose region
number includes "ALL" or "2" can be played back on this unit.
Operation and audio quality of this unit is 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 and CD-G)
DVD AUDIO discs
Super Audio CDs (SACD)
1.3-GB double density CDs (DDCD)
High density CDs (HDCD)
The following discs also cannot be played back.
Discs which have a region number other than "2"
DVD+RW formatted discs
DVD-RW formatted discs
DVD-RAM
DVD-R
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 "2". Only discs
whose region number includes "2" 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
Video CD
Music CD
CD-DA
files
CD-R
CD-DA/
MP3 files
CD-RW
CD-DA/
MP3 files
CD-ROM
MP3 files
Allows operation
with a DVD VIDEO
disc.
Allows operation
with a CD-R/RW
disc.
Allows operation
with a Video CD
disc.
Allows operation
with a disc
including MP3 files.
Allows operation
with a Audio CD
disc.
Allows operation
with a CD-ROM
disc.
ALL
2
5
2
5
3
4
2
3
2
1
6
5
4
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