JVC RX-DV31 User Manual

EnglishEspañolPortuguêsLVT1001-014A[UW]INSTRUCTIONSMANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONESINSTRUÇÕESRX-DV31SLFor Customer Use:Enter below the Model No. and Serial No.

5EnglishRear PanelParts IdentificationSee pages in the parentheses for details.1 VOLTAGE SELECTOR (1)2 Speaker terminals (7)• FRONT SPEAKERS 1, FRONT

6EnglishCAUTION:SPEAKERIMPEDANCE1 OR 2:16 32816CAUTION:SPEAKERIMPEDANCE8161 AND 2:VOLTAGESELECTOR110V127V230-240V220VANTENNAAM LOOPFM 75COAXIALAM EXTF

7EnglishÅ To right front speaker 1ı To left front speaker 1Ç To right front speaker 2Î To left front speaker 2‰ To center speakerÏ To right surround s

8EnglishFor audio connectionsConnect the external components to this unit with the audiocords.Use the cord supplied with the other components orpurcha

9EnglishCAUTION:SPEAKERIMPEDANCE1 OR 2:16 32816CAUTION:SPEAKERIMPEDANCE8161 AND 2:TV TAPE / CDR DBS VCRAUDIORIGHTLEFTIN INOUT(REC)IN(PLAY)OUT(REC)IN(P

10EnglishCAUTION:SPEAKERIMPEDANCE1 OR 2:16 32816CAUTION:SPEAKERIMPEDANCE8161 AND 2:TV TAPE / CDR DBS VCRAUDIORIGHTLEFTIN INOUT(REC)IN(PLAY)OUT(REC)IN(

11EnglishNow, you can plug the power cord of the unit into the AC outlet.CAUTIONS:• Do not touch the power cord with wet hands.• Do not pull on the po

12EnglishBasic OperationsTurning On the PowerPress STANDBY/ON on the front panel or AUDIO on the remote control.On the front panel From the remote c

13EnglishTo use both pairs of the speakersPress SPEAKERS 1 and 2 so that the SPK 1 and 2 indicatorslight up on the display.To use neither pairs of the

14EnglishTurning Off the Sound TemporarilyFrom the remote control ONLYPress MUTING to mute the sound.“MUTING” appears on the display and the volume tu

G-1Warnings, Cautions, and OthersAvisos, precauciones y otras notasAdvertêcias, precauções e outras notasCaution — STANDBY/ON button!Disconnect the

15EnglishDGTL AUTO Select for the digital input mode.The DIGITAL AUTO indicator lights up.The unit automatically detects theincoming signal format, th

16EnglishChanging the Scanning ModeThis unit supports the progressive scanning system (480p*)as well as the conventional interlaced scanning system(48

17EnglishFor details about DVD player operations, see pages 34 to48.• You can also play back MP3 and JPEG files. See pages 49to 52.• To change the col

18EnglishTo stop playbackPress 7.The unit memorizes the point where you stop playback andthe RESUME indicator lights up on the display (except whenan

19EnglishAbout Tray LockYou can prevent the disc tray from opening unintentionallyby using Tray Lock.On the front panel ONLYTo lock the disc tray, pre

20EnglishTuner OperationsSetting the AM Tuner Interval SpacingSome countries space AM stations 9 kHz apart, and othercountries use 10 kHz spacing.• 10

21EnglishUsing Preset TuningOnce a station is assigned to a channel number, the stationcan be tuned in quickly. You can preset up to 30 FM and 15AM st

22English7 Tuning in to a preset stationOn the front panel1Press FM/AM to select the band.The last received station of the selected band is tuned in.T

23English4Press CONTROL 3 (or 2) to select anappropriate number of the connectedspeakers.• Each time you press the button, the indication changesas fo

24English9Press MEMORY to finish the setting.“SETUP END” appears on the display for a while, thengoes back to the source indication.• Speaker configur

G-2CAUTION• Do not block the ventilation openings or holes.(If the ventilation openings or holes are blocked by a newspaper or cloth, etc., the heat m

25English7 Operating procedureEx.: When setting the digital input (DIGITAL IN) terminals.Before you start, remember...There is a time limit in doing t

26EnglishThe distance from your listening point to the speakers isanother important element to obtain the best possiblesurround sound from the Surroun

27EnglishBasic SettingsMPEG-2 AACTA NEWS INFOANALOGSDIGITAL AUTO DSP SLEEP REPEAT RANDOM RDS INPUT ATTSPK 1 2AUTO MODEA.POSITIONPROGRESSIVE1A-BDIGIT

28EnglishYou can make sound adjustments to your preference aftercompleting basic setting.Adjustment items:• Front speaker output balance*1• Tone*1• Sp

29English7 Tone¶ For bass sound—“BASS”¶ For treble sound—“TREBLE”You can adjust the bass and treble sounds as you like.Adjust the tone within a range

30English**“DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are registered trademarks ofDigital Theater Systems, Inc.*Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratori

31EnglishDAP modes can be used when the front and surroundspeakers are connected to this unit (without respect tothe center speaker connection: no sou

32EnglishPress SURROUND MODE.• Each time you press the button, Surround mode changesas illustrated below.When 5 or 4 speakers (except center speaker)

33EnglishAdjusting Surround ModeUsing Remote ControlWhen playing back the source with Surround mode, you canadjust the speaker output levels for Surro

34EnglishNote on Region CodeDVD players and DVD VIDEO have their own Region Codenumbers. This unit can play back only DVD VIDEO recordedwith the color

G-3IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS/IMPORTANTE PARA LOS PRODUCTOS LÁSER/IMPORTANTE PARA PRODUCTOS LASERREPRODUCTION OF LABELS/REPRODUCCIÓN DE ETIQUETAS/RE

35EnglishOn a JPEG disc, each still picture is recorded as a file. Filesare usually grouped into a folder. Folders can also includeother folders, crea

36English1 Disc type2 Playback informationIndication Meanings Available discsMbps shows the current transferrate (Megabits persecond).TITLE 14shows th

37EnglishChanging the Time IndicationYou can change the time information in the on-screen barand the display window on the center unit.& During pl

38EnglishLocating a Desired Scene fromthe Disc MenuUsing the disc menu, you can start playing a title, chapter, ortrack you specify.• Before using the

39EnglishSelecting the Subtitle LanguageWhile playing back a DVD VIDEO/DVD AUDIO/SVCDcontaining subtitles in different languages, you can select thesu

40EnglishUsing the on-screen bar1Press ON SCREEN repeatedly until the on-screen barwith pull-down menu appears on the TV.2Press cursor 3 (or 2) repeat

41EnglishPlaying from a Specified Position ona DiscYou can start playing a title, chapter, group, or track youspecify.You can also play a disc from th

42English7 Locating a desired chapter/trackWhen playing back DVD VIDEO/DVD AUDIO, you can searchfor the chapter/track number to be played.& During

43EnglishSpecial Picture PlaybackThis unit provides special picture playback functions includingstill picture, frame-by-frame, slow-motion, and zoom.B

44English7 Zooming in& During playback orwhile pausedPress ZOOM.• Each time you press the button, the magnification changesas follows: x 1.8 ] x 4

G-4Caution: Proper VentilationTo avoide risk of electric shock and fire and to protect from damage.Locate the apparatus as follows:Front: No obstructi

45EnglishDVD Player OperationsChanging the VFP SettingThe VFP (Video Fine Processor) function enables you toadjust the picture based on the picture to

46English3Press the number buttons (1 – 10, +10) toenter a track/group you want to program.Ex.: To select the track/group number 3, press 3.To select

47EnglishRandom PlaybackYou can play tracks on DVD AUDIO/VCD/SVCD/CD inrandom order.• You cannot use Resume play for random playback.Before using the

48English3Press cursor ∞ (or 5) repeatedly to selectthe repeat mode, then press ENTER.• Each time you press cursor ∞ (or 5), the repeat modechanges as

49EnglishBefore using the remote control, press DVD to change theremote control operation mode.Basic OperationsYou can also use the buttons on the fro

50EnglishMP3 CONTROLGroup : 02 / 03Time : 00:00:14Track : 05 / 14 (Total 41)BlueRedGreenCloudy.mp3Fair.mp3Fog.mp3Hail.mp3Indian summer.mp3Rain.mp3S

51EnglishBefore using the remote control, press DVD to change theremote control operation mode.Slide-show PlaybackYou can play back the still pictures

52EnglishJPEG CONTROLGroup : 02 / 03 FILE : 05 / 14 (Total 41)MountainSeaSkyAnemone fish.jpgBonito.jpgButterfly fish.jpgDolphin.jpgGarden eel.jpgMan

53EnglishYou can adjust the initial settings through the choice menu onthe TV.Before operating the choice menu, select the source youwant to adjust by

54English7 Operating procedureEx.: When setting the picture source.Before operating the choice menu, press DVD to changethe source to “DVD.”1Press CHO

1EnglishPrecautionsGeneral Precautions• DO NOT insert any metal object into the unit.• DO NOT disassemble the unit or remove screws, covers, orcabinet

55English7 Language selection menu—LANGUAGEYou can select “MENU LANGUAGE,” “AUDIO LANGUAGE,”and “SUBTITLE” only before playback.¶ MENU LANGUAGESome di

56English¶ SCREEN SAVERYou can activate or deactivate the screen saver function.Select one of the following settings:ON The picture on the TV becomes

57English7 Speaker setting menu—SPK. SETTING¶ SIZESelect this to enter the SIZE submenu.FRONT SPEAKER, CENTER SPEAKER, andSURROUND SPEAKERSelect one o

58EnglishSetting DVD preferences¶ CROSS OVERWhen you use a small speaker in any position, this unitautomatically reallocates the bass sound elementsas

59EnglishRestricting Playback by Parental LockYou can restrict playback of DVD VIDEO containing violentscenes and those not suitable for your family m

60English7 Changing the Parental Lock setting1Press CHOICE, then press cursor 3 (or 2)to display the OTHERS menu.2Press cursor ∞ (or 5) repeatedly to

61EnglishSetting DVD preferencesCountry/Area codes list for Parental LockAD AndorraAE United Arab EmiratesAF AfghanistanAG Antigua and BarbudaAI Angui

62EnglishGlossary for DVD PlayerAspect ratioThe ratio of vertical and horizontal sizes of a displayedimage. The horizontal vs. vertical ratio of conve

63EnglishThe AV COMPU LINK remote control system allows you to operate JVC’s video components (TV and VCR) through theunit.This unit is equipped with

64English1If you have already plugged your VCR, TV, and this unitinto the AC outlets, unplug their AC power cords first.2Connect your VCR, TV, and thi

2EnglishTable of ContentsParts Identification ... 3Front Panel ...

65EnglishOperating JVC’s Audio/Video ComponentsYou can operate JVC’s audio and video components with this unit’s remote control, since control signals

66English7 CD recorderAfter pressing CDR, you can perform the following operationson a CD player and a CD recorder:3 Starts playing.4 Returns to the b

67English5Try to operate your TV by pressing TV .When your TV turns on or off, you have entered the correctcode.If there is more than one code listed

68EnglishManufactures’ codes for DBS tunerManufacturer CodesEchostar 40Gemini 02General Instrument 01*, 41Hamlin 03 – 06Hitachi 42Hughes 43Jerrold 07

69EnglishTo change the transmittable signals foroperating other manufacturers’ VCR1Press and hold VCR .2Press VCR.3Enter the manufacturer’s code usin

70EnglishCleaning DiscsWipe the disc with a soft cloth in a straight line from center toedge.DO NOT use any solvent—such as conventionalrecord cleaner

71EnglishTroubleshootingUse this chart to help you solve daily operational problems. If there is any problem you cannot solve, contact your JVC‘sservi

72EnglishPOSSIBLE CAUSEThe video cord is not connectedcorrectly.TV input selection is incorrect.The disc is not playable.The scanning mode is set to“P

73English7 For TunerPROBLEMHard to listen to broadcast becauseof noise.Continuous hiss or buzzing duringFM reception.Occasional cracking noise duringF

74EnglishSpecificationsAmplifierOutput Power At Stereo operation:Front channels: 80 W per channel, min. RMS, both channels driven into 8 Ωat 1 kHz, wi

3EnglishParts IdentificationFront PanelSee pages in the parentheses for details.1 STANDBY/ON button and STANDBY lamp (12, 20)2 Disc tray and illumina

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4EnglishSee pages in the parentheses for details.1 OPEN/CLOSE button (17)2 TV/VIDEO button (17, 66, 67)3 Source selecting buttons (12)• DVD, VCR, DBS,