JVC XV-501BK User Manual

XV-501BK [J]LET0145-001BLET0145-001B[J ]INSTRUCTIONSXV-501BKDVD PLAYER'For Customer Use:Enter below the Model No. and Serial No.which are located

6Preliminary knowledgeXV-501BK [J]LET0145-001BNames of parts and controlsRefer to the corresponding pages indicated in () for details.Front panel3D PH

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XV-501BK [J]LET0145-001BJVCVICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITEDPrinted in Japan1198FTYUBNPRIEN.

7Preliminary knowledgePreliminaryknowledgeXV-501BK [J]LET0145-001BPCM/STREAMOPTICALVIDEO S-VIDEOYAV COMPU LINKPBPRVIDEO OUTCOMPONENT1AUDIO OUTLEFTRIGH

8Preliminary knowledgeXV-501BK [J]LET0145-001BRemote control unitCATV/SAT POWER buttonOPEN/CLOSE buttonDVD/TV/CATV switchSET buttonNumeric buttonsCH R

9Preliminary knowledgePreliminaryknowledgeXV-501BK [J]LET0145-001B3D PHONIC button (31)Produces a simulated surround effect.ANGLE button (for DVD) (44

10Preliminary knowledgeXV-501BK [J]LET0145-001BDisplay informationThe unit provides several on-screen displays and on-screen guide icons to helpyou op

11Preliminary knowledgePreliminaryknowledgeXV-501BK [J]LET0145-001BThe DVD on-screen display during playbackYou can select and set various function fo

12Preliminary knowledgeXV-501BK [J]LET0145-001BOn-screen guide iconsDuring DVD playback, you may see icons displayed over the picture. These havethe

13Preliminary knowledgePreliminaryknowledgeXV-501BK [J]LET0145-001BPreliminary knowledge about discsPlayable disc typesPlayable and non-playback disc

14Preliminary knowledgeXV-501BK [J]LET0145-001BDisc constructionIn general, a disc comprises of “units” which separate recorded audio and/orvideo mate

15Getting startedGetting startedXV-501BK [J]LET0145-001BGetting startedBefore you can enjoy DVD VIDEO, Audio CD, and Video CD playback,you have to pre

XV-501BK [J]LET0145-001BWarnings, Cautions and OthersMises en garde, précautions et indications diverses CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECT

16Getting startedXV-501BK [J]LET0145-001BBefore making any connections• Do not connect the AC power cord until all other connections have been made.•

17Getting startedGetting startedXV-501BK [J]LET0145-001BTo connect to a TV, monitor, or projector with the component video input jacksYou can enjoy hi

18Getting startedXV-501BK [J]LET0145-001B• Connect the unit's AUDIO OUT to any line-level inputs (such as AUX, DVD, CD, etc.) of an audio amplifi

19Getting startedGetting startedXV-501BK [J]LET0145-001BTo connect to audio equipment with a digital inputConnection to an amplifier/receiver with dig

20Getting startedXV-501BK [J]LET0145-001BTurn on the unitTo connect the power cordWhen all the connections have been made, insert the power plug into

21Getting startedGetting startedXV-501BK [J]LET0145-001BTo install batteries in the remote control unitThe battery compartment is located on the back

22Getting startedXV-501BK [J]LET0145-001BTo turn on/off the unitPress POWER on the front panel or press DVDPOWER on the remote control unit.NOTE¶Even

23Getting startedGetting startedXV-501BK [J]LET0145-001BTo use the remote control unit for TV operationYou can operate a JVC TV with the remote contro

24Getting startedXV-501BK [J]LET0145-001BTo use the remote control unit for CATV converter orsatellite tuner operationYou can operate the CATV convert

25BasicoperationsBasic OperationsXV-501BK [J]LET0145-001BBasic operationsThis chapter explains how to perform basic common DVD, Audio CDand Video CD p

XV-501BK [J]LET0145-001B• Audio/video cable (x 1)• AV compulink cord (x 1)• Remote Control Unit (x 1)• R6P(SUM-3)/AA(15F) batteries (x 2)• S-video cab

26Basic operationsXV-501BK [J]LET0145-001BTo turn on your TV and the unitTo operate your TV from the remote control unit, you have to set the remoteco

27BasicoperationsBasic OperationsXV-501BK [J]LET0145-001BTo insert or remove discs1Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray.2Place the disc in the tray.

28Basic operationsXV-501BK [J]LET0145-001BNow, you can play a DVD VIDEO or a CD disc. First, let’s enjoy simple playbackaccording to following proced

29BasicoperationsBasic OperationsXV-501BK [J]LET0145-001BYou can also advance or reverseplay rapidly with the SHUTTLEknob on the front panel. Toadvan

30Basic operationsXV-501BK [J]LET0145-001BThe unit stores the position on a disc you want to interrupt playback at, andresumes playback from that posi

31BasicoperationsBasic OperationsXV-501BK [J]LET0145-001BTo simulate the surround sound [3D PHONIC]7 During playback1Press 3D PHONIC.2Within 10 second

32Basic operationsXV-501BK [J]LET0145-001BSummary of basic operationsToTurn on/off the unitPlayStopPauseAdvance or reverseplay rapidly whilemonitoring

33DVD VIDEO OperationsDVD VIDEOoperationsXV-501BK [J]LET0145-001BDVD VIDEO operationsThis chapter explains all the functions of the player for playing

34DVD VIDEO OperationsXV-501BK [J]LET0145-001BTo locate the desired scene from the menuDVD discs generally have their own menus which show the disc co

35DVD VIDEO OperationsDVD VIDEOoperationsXV-501BK [J]LET0145-001BTo locate the desired scene by specifying the title numberEach title is usually assig

XV-501BK [J]LET0145-001BTable of contentsFeaturesUsing the instructionsNotes on care and handlingNames of parts and controlsFront panel ...

36DVD VIDEO OperationsXV-501BK [J]LET0145-001BTo locate the desired scene by specifying the chapternumber [CHAP. SEARCH]Each chapter is usually assign

37DVD VIDEO OperationsDVD VIDEOoperationsXV-501BK [J]LET0145-001BTo locate the desired scene by specifying the time[TIME SEARCH]If the DVD disc contai

38DVD VIDEO OperationsXV-501BK [J]LET0145-001BNOTESPress 0.Press ENTERPress 0.Press 2.Press 3.Press 4.Press .Press 4.Example 2:To select playback fro

39DVD VIDEO OperationsDVD VIDEOoperationsXV-501BK [J]LET0145-001BTo locate a desired scene by watching the opening scenedigest display [DIGEST]The uni

40DVD VIDEO OperationsXV-501BK [J]LET0145-001BNOTES¶To cancel slow-motion playPress PLAY.¶ The sound is muted during slow-motion play.To display still

41DVD VIDEO OperationsDVD VIDEOoperationsXV-501BK [J]LET0145-001BTo playback a scene close-up [ZOOM]7 During playback or pause1Press ZOOM.[ZOOM] appe

42DVD VIDEO OperationsXV-501BK [J]LET0145-001BTo repeat a title or chapter [REPEAT]7 During playback1Press ON SCREEN.The on-screen display appears on

43DVD VIDEO OperationsDVD VIDEOoperationsXV-501BK [J]LET0145-001BTo repeat a desired part [A-B REPEAT]7 During playback1Press ON SCREEN.The on-screen

44DVD VIDEO OperationsXV-501BK [J]LET0145-001BTo select a scene angle from the normal screen [ANGLE]7 During playback1Press ANGLE.2Press ANGLE or to

45DVD VIDEO OperationsDVD VIDEOoperationsXV-501BK [J]LET0145-001BTo select a scene angle from the angle list display [ANGLE]7 During playback1Press an

XV-501BK [J]LET0145-001BPlaying a specific scene on a DVD disc ... 34Playing in slow-motio

46DVD VIDEO OperationsXV-501BK [J]LET0145-001B1/3 ENGLISH2/3 FRENCH–/3 (off)3/3 SPANISHTo select the subtitle language [SUBTITLE]7 During playback1Pre

47DVD VIDEO OperationsDVD VIDEOoperationsXV-501BK [J]LET0145-001BTo change the audio language or sound selection [AUDIO]7 During playback1Press ON SCR

48DVD VIDEO OperationsXV-501BK [J]LET0145-001BTo adjust the picture quality [VFP]7 During playback1Press VFP or VIDEO FINEPROCESSOR on the front panel

49Setting and adjustmentSetting the unitXV-501BK [J]LET0145-001BSetting and adjustmentThis chapter explains unit settings for playing back DVD discs.

50Setting and adjustmentXV-501BK [J]LET0145-001BHow to set preferences on the “PREFERENCE” display1Press STOP to stop the unit.If the current disc is

51Setting and adjustmentSetting the unitXV-501BK [J]LET0145-001BTo set the language and display preference itemsThe PREFERENCE 1 can be set as follows

52Setting and adjustmentXV-501BK [J]LET0145-001BSUBTITLEYou can select the default subtitlelanguage to be displayed when it iscontained on a playback

53Setting and adjustmentSetting the unitXV-501BK [J]LET0145-001BON SCREEN GUIDEThe unit can display “on screen guide”icons or characters on the pictur

54Setting and adjustmentXV-501BK [J]LET0145-001BTo set other preference itemsThe PREFERENCE 2 can be set as follows:DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUTTo connect the

55Setting and adjustmentSetting the unitXV-501BK [J]LET0145-001BDOWN MIXBy setting DOWN MIX correctly, you canget the optimum stereo mix for youraudio

2IntroductionXV-501BK [J]LET0145-001BFeatures7 Strobe functionThe unit can display a list of still pictures on the TV screen.7 Digest functionYou can

56Setting and adjustmentXV-501BK [J]LET0145-001BSCREEN SAVERA television monitor screen may beburned out if a static picture is displayedfor a long ti

57Setting and adjustmentSetting the unitXV-501BK [J]LET0145-001BAUTO STANDBYWhen the unit is not operated or in stopmode for more than 30 minutes or 6

58Setting and adjustmentXV-501BK [J]LET0145-001BTo set Parental Lock for the first time [PARENTAL LOCK]1Press ENTER while holding down STOP.If the cur

59Setting and adjustmentSetting the unitXV-501BK [J]LET0145-001BNOTES¶When you enter the wrong password more than 3 times in step 2 above,moves to <

60Setting and adjustmentXV-501BK [J]LET0145-001BTo temporarily release the Parental lock [PARENTAL LOCK]When you set the parental level strictly, some

61Audio CD operationsAudio CDoperationsXV-501BK [J]LET0145-001BAudio CD operationsThis chapter explains all the unit functions for playing back Audio

62Audio CD operationsXV-501BK [J]LET0145-001BTo locate a desired track using NEXT or PREVIOUS7 During playback1Press NEXT or PREVIOUS.• To skip to a s

63Audio CD operationsAudio CDoperationsXV-501BK [J]LET0145-001B10 and +10 are not used forthis function.To locate a desired position by specifying the

64Audio CD operationsXV-501BK [J]LET0145-001BNOTESPress Press 4¶ When you make a mistake in step 3:Move the cursor to the mistaken value, then press t

65Audio CD operationsAudio CDoperationsXV-501BK [J]LET0145-001BTo playback in the desired order [PROGRAM]By creating a program, you can enjoy listenin

3IntroductionIntroductionXV-501BK [J]LET0145-001BUsing the instructionsThe instructions basically explain operations as follows:The number indicates t

66Audio CD operationsXV-501BK [J]LET0145-001BTo playback tracks in random order [RANDOM]The unit can play tracks in random order.7 During stop mode1Pr

67Audio CD operationsAudio CDoperationsXV-501BK [J]LET0145-001BTo repeat a current track or all tracks [REPEAT]7 During playback1Press ON SCREEN.The o

68Audio CD operationsXV-501BK [J]LET0145-001BTo repeat a desired part [A-B REPEAT]7 During playback1Press ON SCREEN.The on-screen display appears on t

69Audio CD operationsAudio CDoperationsXV-501BK [J]LET0145-001BTo playback only the beginning of each track [INTRO]7 During stop1Press ON SCREEN.The o

70Audio CD operationsXV-501BK [J]LET0145-001BTo select the time display mode [TIME SELECT]You can choose the time mode in the display on the front pan

71Audio CD operationsAudio CDoperationsXV-501BK [J]LET0145-001BInformation about CD TEXTThe unit is compatible with the CD TEXT function. CD TEXT dis

72Audio CD operationsXV-501BK [J]LET0145-001B

73Video CD OperationsVideo CDoperationsXV-501BK [J]LET0145-001BVideo CD operationsThis chapter explains all the functions of the unit for playing back

74Video CD OperationsXV-501BK [J]LET0145-001BPlaying a specific scene on a Video CDTo use the menu of the Video CD recorded on PBCSome Video CD discs

75Video CD OperationsVideo CDoperationsXV-501BK [J]LET0145-001BTo locate a desired track using NEXT or PREVIOUS7 During playback without the PBC funct

4IntroductionXV-501BK [J]LET0145-001BNotes on care and handlingImportant cautionsInstallation of the unit• Select a place which is level, dry and neit

76Video CD OperationsXV-501BK [J]LET0145-001BTo locate a desired position by specifying the time[TIME SEARCH]You can playback a disc from the desired

77Video CD OperationsVideo CDoperationsXV-501BK [J]LET0145-001BNOTES¶ When you make a mistake in step 3:Move the cursor to the mistaken value, then pr

78Video CD OperationsXV-501BK [J]LET0145-001BTo locate a desired scene by watching the opening scenedigest display [DIGEST]The unit can display the op

79Video CD OperationsVideo CDoperationsXV-501BK [J]LET0145-001BThe unit can display a list of the still pictures, and playback a disc in slow-motion.Y

80Video CD OperationsXV-501BK [J]LET0145-001BThe unit can zoom in a part of the scene. You can view any part of the sceneclose-up.Playing a scene clo

81Video CD OperationsVideo CDoperationsXV-501BK [J]LET0145-001BYou can play tracks on a Video CD in the desired order or in random order.Changing the

82Video CD OperationsXV-501BK [J]LET0145-001B• When all tracks have been playedonce, random play ends.• The same track will not be playedback more tha

83Video CD OperationsVideo CDoperationsXV-501BK [J]LET0145-001BRepeat playbackThe unit can repeat playback the current title or current chapter and yo

84Video CD OperationsXV-501BK [J]LET0145-001BTo repeat a desired part [A-B REPEAT]7 During playback1Press ON SCREEN.The on-screen display appears on t

85Video CD OperationsVideo CDoperationsXV-501BK [J]LET0145-001BTo playback only the beginning of each track[INTRO]7 During stop mode1Press ON SCREEN.T

5Preliminary knowledgePreliminaryknowledgeXV-501BK [J]LET0145-001BPreliminary knowledgeThis chapter explains names of parts and controls of the unit a

86Video CD OperationsXV-501BK [J]LET0145-001BAdjusting the picture and sound to suit preferencesYou can change the picture quality and select the pref

87Video CD OperationsVideo CDoperationsXV-501BK [J]LET0145-001BTo change the audio channel [AUDIO]In some karaoke discs, one of the audio channels inc

88Video CD OperationsXV-501BK [J]LET0145-001BTo select the time display mode [TIME SELECT]7 During stop mode1Press ON SCREEN.The on-screen display app

89Additional informationAdditionalinformationXV-501BK [J]LET0145-001BAdditional informationThis chapter explains additional information about the unit

90Additional informationXV-501BK [J]LET0145-001BCare and handling of discsHow to handle discsWhen handling a disc, do not touch the surface of the dis

91Additional informationAdditionalinformationXV-501BK [J]LET0145-001BTroubleshootingWhat appears to be a malfunction may not always be serious. Please

92Additional informationXV-501BK [J]LET0145-001BAV COMPU LINK remote control systemConnection and Setup• Using the AV COMPU LINK cable, connect the AV

93Additional informationAdditionalinformationXV-501BK [J]LET0145-001BNotes for connection¶ If you connect a DVD player with a receiver via AV COMPU LI

94Additional informationXV-501BK [J]LET0145-001BSpecificationsGeneralReadable discs: DVD VIDEO, Audio CD, Video CDVideo format: NTSC colorOtherPower r

95Additional informationAdditionalinformationXV-501BK [J]LET0145-001BTable of languages and their abbreviationsAA AfarAB AbkhazianAF AfrikaansAM Ameha