CAUTION
Notes on installation
Connections
Before making connections:
• Do not connect the AC power cord until all other connections have been made.
• Connect VIDEO OUT of the player directly to the video input of your TV. Connecting VIDEO OUT of the
player to a TV via a VCR/an integrated TV/Video system may cause a monitor problem.
DVD PLAYER
XV-N420B
XV-N422S
Warnings, Cautions and Others
To reduce the risk of electrical shocks, fire, etc.:
1. Do not remove screws, covers or cabinet.
2. Do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
Caution ––
Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off
completely. The STANDBY/ON button in any
position does not disconnect the mains line. The power
can be remote controlled.
CAUTION
THIS PRODUCT USES A LASER SYSTEM.
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
• Select a place which is level, dry and neither too hot
nor too cold between 5˚C and 35˚C (41˚F and 95˚F).
• Leave sufficient distance between the player and the TV.
• Do not install the player in a place subject to vibrations.
• Do not put heavy objects on the player.
To prevent malfunction of the player
• There are no user-serviceable parts inside. If anything goes
wrong, unplug the power cord and consult your dealer.
• Do not insert any metallic objects, such as wires,
hairpins, coins, etc. into the player.
• Do not block the vents. Blocking the vents may
damage the player.
To clean the cabinet
• Use a soft cloth. Follow the relevant instructions on
the use of chemically-coated cloths.
Connecting to a stereo audio amplifier (receiver)
EX. 1
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
To AV COMPU LINK (II, EX, or III)
PB
Y
STANDBY/ON button!
RIGHT
CAUTION:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)
LEFT
IDEO
VIDEO
VIDEO OUT
PR
TV
AUDIO OUT
INSTRUCTIONS
Basic Connection
The player
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
To analog audio input
®
S-video cable*
(not supplied)
TV
NOTES
• Set the player’s AV COMPU LINK setting as follows:
– When connecting to the VIDEO-1 input terminal of
the television: DVD2
– When connecting to the VIDEO-2 input terminal of
the television: DVD3
Connecting to a digital audio device
The lightning flash with arrowhead
symbol, within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence
of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within
the products enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.
V I D E O
• If your TV has a monaural audio input
instead of stereo, use an optional audio
cable which converts stereo audio output to
monaural.
I
N
To enjoy high-quality surround sound, connect the
DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack to a Dolby Digital or DTS
decoder or an amplifier with a built-in decoder.
S-VIDEO
VIDEO
PB
• If your TV is a HDTV or HD-ready TV, you can
connect with component (Y, PB, PR) jacks. By
connecting with component (Y, PB, PR) jacks,
you can select the progressive scanning
mode which provides the best picture quality.
* The S-VIDEO jack and the component (Y,
PB, PR) jacks cannot be used at the same
time.
GNT0060-001A[US]
0105MOC-MW-SC
©2005 Victor Company of Japan, Limited
Y
COAXIAL
L
E
F
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EX. 2
PCM/STREAM
RIGHT
AU
EN
DIO
DIGITAL OUT
To AV COMPU LINK
(II, EX, or III)
To AV
COMPU LINK
RI
G
H
T
LEFT
S-EO
VIDEO
VIDEO OUT
PR
• Do not use benzene, thinner or other organic solvents and
disinfectants. These may cause deformation or discoloring.
AUDIOOUT
.
To analog
Region code of DVD VIDEO
This player can play back DVD VIDEO discs whose
region code numbers include “1.”
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
REPRODUCTION OF LABELS
WARNING LABEL INSIDE OF THE UNIT
audio input
TV
Playable discs
• DVD VIDEO, Audio CD, Video CD, SVCD
P
C
COAXIA
M
Examples of playable DVD VIDEO discs:
The player
/
S
TREAM
L
The player
VCR
DIGITA
PR
L
OUT
To digital audio input
When using the S-VIDEO jack, do not
connect the component (Y, PB, PR) jacks
with the player.
1 2
3 4
1 2 3
4 5 6
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
Yellow
• Set the VCR’s Remote Control Code and the player’s
AV COMPU LINK setting as follows:
– When connecting to the VIDEO-1 input terminal of
the television:
The player’s AV COMPU LINK setting: DVD2
VCR’s Remote Control Code: B
– When connecting to the VIDEO-2 input terminal of
the television:
ALL
S-
VIDEO
1 5
1
RI
GH
VID
VIDEO UT
T
NOTES
PB
V I D E O
Audio/video
cable*
(supplied)
L
EF
T
The player’s region code is printed on the rear of the player
Note of Color system format
This player accommodates the NTSC system, and also
can play back discs recorded with PAL system. (PAL video
signals are converted to an NTSC signal and output.)
• Depending on the disc, no signal may be outputted
from the DIGITAL OUT. Make an analog connection
in this case.
AUDIO OUT
• DVD-R/-RW written in the DVD VIDEO format
• CD-R/RW written in the SVCD, Video CD or Audio CD
format
• CD-R/RW written in MP3/WMA/JPEG in accordance
with the “ISO 9660” format
CAUTION:
AV
CO
For U.S.A.
MP
U
LI
NK
• Do not block the 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.)
• Do not place any naked flame sources, such as
lighted candles, on the apparatus.
• When discarding batteries, environmental problems
must be considered and local rules or laws governing
the disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly.
• Do not expose this apparatus to rain, moisture, dripping
or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such
as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
part 15 of the FCC Rules.
White
• Set [DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT] in the [AUDIO]
preference display correctly according to the
connected digital audio equipment. (See “DIGITAL
AUDIO OUTPUT” in “Initial settings.”)
Red
These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will
not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment
does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
Supported Digital audio formats:
Linear PCM, Dolby Digital, DTS (Digital Theater Systems)*
NOTES
Supplied accessories
The player’s AV COMPU LINK setting: DVD3
VCR’s Remote Control Code: A
Connecting to a TV with component jacks
About the scanning mode indicator
If anything is missing, consult your dealer immediately.
• Audio/video cable (Yellow/White/Red) (x 1)
• Remote control (x 1)
[PICTURE SOURCE] of
the PICTURE menu
AUTO
FILM
VIDEO(NORMAL)/
(ACTIVE)
Source type of DVD VIDEO
Film source
[DDP]
Video source
[P]
EX. 3
Using the AV COMPU LINK system
The JVC COMPU LINK system allows you to enjoy
video and/or audio by simply pressing Play on the
source component (the component which plays back
the video or audio, such as a DVD player or VCR). You
do not even have to switch on power on the TV or
receiver.
• If a disc gets dirty, scratched or warped, or due to the
disc characteristics or recording conditions, the
player may not be able to play back such discs.
• The player can play back audio signals recorded in
MIX-MODE CD, CD-G, CD-EXTRA and CD TEXT.
• With some discs, operations may not be possible.
* To play back DTS-encoded DVD VIDEO or DTS-
encoded Audio CD discs correctly, connect the
player to an amplifier with a built-in DTS decoder.
Otherwise, playback sound will be distorted.
To AV COMPU LINK
(II, EX, or III)
To AV
COMPU LINK
PB
• R6(SUM-3)/AA(15F) battery (x 2)
[DDP]
[DDP]
Y
COAXIAL
/STREAM
RIGHT
TV
• Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
• “DTS” and “DTS Digital Out” are trademarks of
Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
• This product incorporates copyright protection
technology that is protected by U.S. patents and
other intellectual property rights. Use of this
copyright protection technology must be authorized
by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other
limited viewing uses only unless otherwise
authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or
disassembly is prohibited.
[P]
[P]
TAL OUT
LEFT
S-VIDEO
VIDEO
VIDEO OUT
PR
AUDIO OUT
Precautions
NOTE
To component video input
Receiver
The player
Notes on the power cord
Some progressive TV and High-Definition TV sets are
not fully compatible with the player. To check the
compatibility of your TV, contact your local JVC
customer service center.
• When you are away on travel or otherwise for an extended
period of time, remove the plug from the wall outlet. A
small amount of power (1.0 W) is always consumed while
the power cord is connected to the wall outlet.
• When unplugging the player from the wall outlet,
always pull the plug, not the power cord.
• Do not handle the power cord with wet hands!
• Disconnect the power cord before cleaning the
player or moving the player.
• Do not alter, twist or pull the power cord, or put
anything heavy on it, which may cause fire, electric
shock, or other accidents.
• If the cord is damaged, consult a dealer and have the
power cord replaced with a new one.
Avoid moisture, water, dust, and high temperatures
• Do not place the player in moist or dusty places.
• If water gets inside the player, turn off the power and
remove the plug from the wall outlet, then consult
your dealer. Using the player in this state may cause
a fire or electrical shock.
To switch the scanning mode between Progressive and
Interlace, press and hold VFP-I/P on the remote control
for a few seconds.
• Set the player’s AV COMPU LINK setting to DVD1.
Connection and setup
Notes for connection
Using an AV COMPU LINK cable, connect the AV
COMPU LINK terminals of each component to one
another.
• The player’s AV COMPU LINK setting is controlled
using the OTHERS menu in the preference display.
See “AV COMPULINK MODE” in “Initial settings.”
• See also the instruction manual of the other device.
• If you connect the player to a receiver via AV COMPU
LINK in a system including a Dolby Digital decoder,
some functions may not be performed automatically.
• Connect the AUDIO OUT jacks of the player to the
audio input jacks of a receiver indicating “DVD.”
Otherwise, the system will not work correctly.
NOTES
Unplayable discs
• Connect “Y” to “Y,”“PB” to “PB(CB),”“PR” to “PR(CR)”
correctly.
If you try to play back discs listed below, noise may be
generated and causes damage to speakers.
• DVD-RW written in the VR format
• DVD-ROM, DVD-RAM, DVD AUDIO, CD-ROM,
PHOTO CD, SACD
• When using component (Y, PB, PR) jacks, do not
connect S-VIDEO jack with the player.
For customer use
Operation
Enter below the Model No. and Serial No. which are
located either on the rear, bottom or side of the cabinet.
Retain this information for future reference.
Model No.
• Unfinalized discs
For Canada
1. Turn on the main power of the television.
2. Insert a disc (or tape) into the source component.
3. Press 3 of the source component.
The following actions are performed automatically:
• Turning on the television and/or receiver.
• Setting the source of the television to the external
input (VIDEO-1 or VIDEO-2).
• Discs of irregular shape or discs with tape, seals or
paste on either the label side or playback side.
Playing back these discs may damage the player.
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH
WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY
INSERT
Serial No.:
For Canada
The Non-DVD side of a “DualDisc” does not comply with
the “Compact Disc Digital Audio” standard.
Therefore, the use of Non-DVD side of a DualDisc on
this product may not be recommended.
THIS DIGITAL APPARATUS DOES NOT EXCEED THE
CLASS B LIMITS FOR RADIO NOISE EMISSIONS
FORM DIGITAL APPARATUS AS SET OUT IN THE
INTERFERENCE-CAUSINGEQUIPMENTSTANDARD
ENTITLED “DIGITAL APPARATUS,” ICES-003 OF
THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS.
• Setting the source of the receiver to the component
which has started playback.
• Do not expose the player to direct sunlight or place it
near a heating device.
1
2
3
4
Turning on the power
Initial setup
Basic Operations
Advanced Operations
When you turn on the player for the first time after
purchase, the following message appears on the TV
screen.
Turning on and off the player
Open/close the disc tray
Changing the display window
contents
Changing the language, sound
Changing the picture tone (VFP)
Inserting the AC power plug
and scene angle
After all other connections have been made, insert the
AC power plug to the wall outlet firmly.
Insert a disc
The VFP (Video Fine Processor)
function allows you to adjust the
picture character according to the
type of programming, picture tone or
personal preferences.
STANDBY/ON
OPEN/
Each time you press DISPLAY,
the display window contents
changes.
CLOSE
1 Press the button.
STANDBY/ON
EXECUTE DVD PLAYER SETUP? - BASIC PICTURE/AUDIO
SETTING
YES - PRESS ENTER NO - PRESS CANCEL
OPEN/
CLOSE
1 Press 0 to open the disc tray.
2 Press the button repeatedly or
+
–
SLOW
DISPLAY ON SCREEN
2 Place a disc in the disc tray.
• To insert an 8-cm disc, place it in the inner
recess.
3 Press 0 to close the disc tray.
Turning on and off the player
Installing the batteries in the remote control
Open the compartment cover, and place the two
supplied R6(SUM-3)/AA(15F) batteries in the remote
control according to the polarity markings (“+” and “–”)
inside the compartment. Then replace the cover.
5/∞ to select the desired item.
3 Press ENTER to finish the
setting.
Basic playback
+
–
SLOW
DISPLAY ON SCREEN
TOP
MENU
THUMBNAIL/
LIST
Before enjoying this player, make the initial settings as
follows:
Buttons To do
TOP
MENU
THUMBNAIL/
LIST
Locating the beginning of a scene
or song
1 Press VFP-I/P.
3* Start/resume normal Playback
2 Press 2/3 to select the desired
Buttons
To do
ENTER
1 Press ENTER.
preset.
You can select a title/chapter/
track directly and start playback.
For DVD Video:
(While stopped) select title.
(While playing back) select
chapter.
ENTER
7
Stop
AUDIO
For DVD Video:
select audio languages.
For SVCD/VCD:
select the audio
channel.
MENU
SET UP
NEXT
• When RESUME MODE is ON or
DISC RESUME, this player
memorizes the position on the
disc where you interrupted
playback.
DVD PLAYER SETUP
Selected
Preset
USER 1
PREVIOUS SELECT
MENU
SET UP
NEXT
MENU LANGUAGE
AUDIO LANGUAGE
SUBTITLE
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
OFF
GAMMA
MID
PREVIOUS SELECT
CLEAR
BRIGHTNESS
CONTRAST
+
4
CLEAR
+10
ON SCREEN LANGUAGE
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
SUBTITLE select the subtitle.
ANGLE select the view-angle.
1
4
2
5
8
0
3
6
SATURATION +10
For SVCD/VCD/CD:
Select track.
– To resume playback, press 3.
– To stop playback completely,
press 7 again.
FRENCH
SPANISH
TINT
+10
1
4
2
5
8
0
3
6
SHARPNESS
Y DELAY
LOW
To select 5: press 5.
2 Press 5/∞ to select the on-screen language for
7
9
+
2
To select 23: press 2, then 3.
To select 40: press 4, then 0.
• If you press TITLE/GROUP
before entering the number, you
can select the title instead of the
chapter.
8*
Pause
the preference displays, etc., then press ENTER.
CANCEL
RETURN
Changing the Sound Field
7
9
• Each time you press
8
on the
Parameter
CANCEL
RETURN
DVD PLAYER SETUP
remote control, the still picture
advances to the next frame.
Each time you press SOUND
EFFECT, the Sound Effect mode
changes.
• As the value becomes bigger, the
Sound Effect works stronger.
TITLE/
GROUP
SOUND
EFFECT
NORMAL For watching TV in a
VFP DIMMER
I/P
MONITOR TYPE
PICTURE SOURCE
SCREEN SAVER
BACKGROUND
4:3 L.B.
16:9
4:3 LB
general room.
TITLE/
GROUP
SOUND
EFFECT
VFP DIMMER
I/P
ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO ZOOM
SLIDE EFFECT
4:3 PS
¡/1 Fast forward/backward
(While paused)
CINEMA For watching a movie
software in a room with
suppressed light.
STANDARD
ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO ZOOM
SLIDE EFFECT
Slow-motion playback
The batteries will last about six months with normal use.
If the functions of the remote control become erratic,
replace the batteries.
Using the disc menu
• Each time you press the button,
With the label side up
USER1
USER2
You can adjust
the playback speed changes.
You can operate a disc—SVCD/
VCD with Playback Control*
(PBC)—using the disc menu
shown on the TV screen.
* A method of controlling disc play
for SVCD/VCD by using the disc
menu.
parameters that affect the
picture character and
store the settings as a user
preset. See below.
3 Press 5/∞ to select the monitor type, then press
ENTER.
¢/4 Skip chapter/track
• If you press and hold the button
during playback, playback is
advanced/reversed at 5 times
normal speed.
Precautions of the safe use of batteries
Observe the following precautions for the safe use of
batteries. If they are used improperly their lives will be
shortened, they may burst or their contents may leak.
• Remove the batteries from the remote control if it is
not going to be used for a long period of time.
• Remove dead batteries and dispose of them
properly.
• Never leave dead batteries lying around, take them
apart, mix them with other refuse, or throw them into
an incinerator.
• Never touch liquid that has leaked out of a battery.
• Do not mix new and old batteries, or batteries of
different types, when placing them.
• For a normal (conventional) TV, select “4:3 LB” or
“4:3 PS.” (See “MONITOR TYPE” in “Initial
settings.”)
Zooming the picture
Each time you press ZOOM, the
magnification changes.
To adjust the picture tone
Point toward the remote sensor directly as possible
(the operating range is approx. 5 m.)
• For a wide-screen TV, select “16:9.”
1 Select “USER1” or “USER2.”
2 Press 5/∞ to select a parameter, then press ENTER.
VARI-PLAY (For DVD Video)
• You can use 5/∞/2/3 button to
DVD PLAYER SETUP
7 For DVD
(variable The disc is played back at about
playback) 1.2 or 1.5 times (FAST)/0.8 or 0.6
times (SLOW) normal speed.
The sound is not muted, and the
subtitle does not go off (except for
DTS).
move the zoomed position.
DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT
DOLBY DIGITAL/PCM
PCM ONLY
1 Press TOP MENU or MENU to show the disc menu.
2 Press 5/∞/2/3 to select a desired item, then press
To return to the normal playback,
select the normal size by pressing
ZOOM repeatedly.
ANALOG DOWNMIX
D.RANGE CONTROL
OUTPUT LEVEL
About On-screen guide icons
GAMMA
Adjust this if the neutral color is bright or dark.
The brightness of dark and bright portion is
maintained (LOW/MID/HIGH).
DOLBY DIGITAL/PCM
STREAM/PCM
: Playback.
ENTER or 3 (SELECT).
STANDARD
• With some discs, you can also select items by entering the
number using the numeric buttons.
: Pause.
BRIGHTNESS Adjust this if the picture is bright or dark on the
whole (–16 (darkest) to +16 (brightest)).
/
: Slow-motion playback with the current
speed.
Main display
7 For SVCD/VCD
(For SVCD/VCD)
4 Press 5/∞ to select a desired digital output
signal type, then press ENTER.
The disc is played back at about 2
times (FAST)/0.5 times (SLOW)
normal speed.
• Each indicator lights up when corresponding
function/mode is activated, or corresponding
information is on the main display.
1 While stopped, press TOP MENU or 3 (SELECT) to
CONTRAST
Adjust this if the far and near position is unnatural
(–12 to +12).
show the menu.
/
: Fast forward/backward playback with the
current speed.
Set this item correctly according to the logo on your
receiver or decoder.
(If you do not connect the player to such a device,
press ENTER to finish the setting.)
• Receiver/decoder bearing Dolby Digital logo and
no DTS, select “DOLBY DIGITAL/PCM.”
• Receiver/decoder bearing both Dolby Digital and
DTS logos, select “STREAM/PCM.”
• Receiver/decoder bearing neither Dolby Digital nor
DTS logo, or digital recorder, select “PCM ONLY.”
2 Press the numeric buttons to select a desired item.
To select 5: press 5.
Turning on and off the player
SATURATION Adjust this if the picture is whitish or blackish
(Only for DVD Video)
Press
STANDBY/ON.
(–16 (blackest) to +16 (whitest)).
To select 23: press 2, then 3.
To select 40: press 4, then 0.
: At the beginning of a scene containing multi-
angle views.
The playback position moves back
10 seconds before the current
position (only within the same title).
TINT
Adjust this if the appearance of flesh tone is
unnatural (–16 to +16).
• To move to the next or previous page of the current menu,
press ¢ or 4.
: At the beginning of a scene containing multi-
audio sounds.
*
38 on the player starts/pauses playback.
SHARPNESS Adjust this if the picture is indistinct (LOW/HIGH).
• To return to the previous menu, press RETURN.
: At the beginning of a scene containing multi-
subtitles.
You can change the setting so that the on-screen
guide icons do not appear on the TV screen. (See
“ON SCREEN GUIDE” in “Initial settings.”)
To play back without PBC
Y DELAY
Adjust this if the picture looks separately/
overlapped (–2 to +2).
While stopped, press the numeric buttons instead of 3
(SELECT) to start playback.
To reactivate PBC
Changing the display brightness
3 Press 5/∞ to adjust the parameter, then press ENTER.
4 Repeat step 2 and 3 to adjust other parameters.
5 Press VFP-I/P to finish the setting.
To bring up the DVD PLAYER SETUP display later
Press SET UP for a few seconds until the DVD PLAYER
SETUP display appears.
Press DIMMER to change the brightness of
the display window.
• Press TOP MENU or MENU.
• Press 7 to stop playback, then 3 (SELECT).
5
6
7
8
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