JVC XV-N420BEU
Owner's Manual

DVD PLAYER XV-N420B XV-N422S

Warnings, Cautions and Others

CAUTION: � 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. Caution: Proper Ventilation To avoid risk of electric shock and fire and to protect from damage, locate the apparatus as follows: Front: No obstrucitons and open spacing. Sides: Top: Back: No obstrucitons in 3 cm from the sides. No obstrucitons in 5 cm from the top. No obstrucitons in 15 cm from the back. Spacing 15 cm or more XV-N420B/XV-N422S

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. � Do not use benzene, thinner or other organic solvents and disinfectants. These may cause deformation or discoloring.

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. Connecting to a TV with SCART connector TV
SCART cable (not supplied)
IN IN S -VIDEO O

Connecting to a TV with component jacks
XIAL Y PB RIGHT

Connecting to a stereo audio amplifier (receiver)
Y VIDEO PB RIGHT PR LEFT

INSTRUCTIONS
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TREAM

VIDEO

PR

LEFT

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO OUT

L OUT

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO

NOTE The VIDEO jack, AV OUT terminal, and component (Y,PB, PR) jacks cannot be used at the same time.

To analog audio input

To analog audio input

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To component video input

Connecting to a digital audio device 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.
COAXIAL Y PB RIGHT

Playable discs
� DVD VIDEO, Audio CD, Video CD, SVCD
VIDEO

VIDE
LEFT RIGH

Region code of DVD VIDEO
This player can play back DVD VIDEO discs whose region code numbers include �2.� Examples of playable DVD VIDEO discs:

AUDI
T

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To switch the scanning mode between Progressive and Interlace, press and hold VFP-I/P on the remote control for a few seconds. NOTES � Connect to a TV with composite jacks and set [CONNECTIONS] to [VIDEO COMPONENT] before connecting with component jacks. (See �CONNECTIONS� in �Initial settings.�) � Connect �Y� to �Y,��PB� to �PB(CB),��PR� to �PR(CR)� correctly. � The VIDEO jack, AV OUT terminal, and component (Y,PB, PR) jacks cannot be used at the same time. About the scanning mode indicator
[PICTURE SOURCE] of Source type of DVD VIDEO Film source Video source [DDP] [P] [DDP] [DDP] [P] [P]

PCM/STREAM

LEFT VIDEO

Bottom: No obstrucitons, place on the level surface. � DVD-R/-RW written in the DVD VIDEO format � DivX files on DVD-R/-RW written in the UDF format � CD-R/RW written in the SVCD, Video CD or Audio CD format � CD-R/RW written in MP3/WMA/JPEG/DivX in accordance with the �ISO 9660� format Stand height 5 cm or more CAUTION 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 �� STANDBY/ON button! Floor Supported Digital audio formats:
Linear PCM, MPEG Multichannel, Dolby Digital, DTS (Digital Theater Systems)*
AV OUT

DIGITAL OUT

VIDEO OUT

PR

AUDIO OUT

To analog audio input

ALL

2

25

12 34

123 456
Wall or obstructions

Front

The player

To digital audio input

The player�s region code is printed on the rear of the player

Note of Color system format
This player accommodates the PAL system, and also can play back discs recorded with NTSC system. (NTSC video signals are converted to an PAL signal and output.)

Precautions
Notes on the power cord � 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. � Do not expose the player to direct sunlight or place it near a heating device. Notes on installation � Select a place which is level, dry and neither too hot nor too cold between 5�C and 35�C. � 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.

NOTES � 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 DTSencoded Audio CD discs correctly, connect the player to an amplifier with a built-in DTS decoder. Otherwise, playback sound will be distorted. Unplayable discs 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 � Unfinalized discs � 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. 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.

Connecting to a TV with composite jacks TV
I N VID EO

Supplied accessories
If anything is missing, consult your dealer immediately. � Remote control (x 1) � R6(SUM-3)/AA(15F) battery (x 2)

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. IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS 1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT 2. CAUTION: Do not open the top cover. There are no user serviceable parts inside the unit; leave all servicing to qualified service personnel. 3. CAUTION: Visible and invisible laser radiation when open and interlock failed or defeated. Avoid direct exposure to beam. 4. REPRODUCTION OF LABEL: CAUTION LABEL, PLACED INSIDE THE UNIT.

LEFT R

NOTES � If your TV has a monaural audio input instead of stereo, use an optional audio cable which converts stereo audio output to monaural. � The VIDEO jack, AV OUT terminal, and component (Y,PB, PR) jacks cannot be used at the same time.

the PICTURE menu AUTO FILM VIDEO(NORMAL)/ (ACTIVE)

NOTES � Depending on the disc, no signal may be outputted from the DIGITAL OUT. Make an analog connection in this case. � Set [DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT] in the [AUDIO] preference display correctly according to the connected digital audio equipment. (See �DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT� in �Initial settings.�)

AUD

IGHT

IO

NOTE 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.

COAXIA

L Y PR T

Yellow Audio/video cable (not supplied)

PCM/S
DIGITA

TREAM

L OUT

VID EO

RIGH

VID

EO O

P

B

LEF

T

UT

AUD

IO

OUT

The player

White Red

1

2

3

4

Turning on the power
Inserting the AC power plug
After all other connections have been made, insert the AC power plug to the wall outlet firmly.

Initial setup
When you turn on the player for the first time after purchase, the following message appears on the TV screen.
EXECUTE DVD PLAYER SETUP? - BASIC PICTURE/AUDIO SETTING YES - PRESS ENTER NO - PRESS CANCEL

Basic Operations
Turning on and off the player

Advanced Operations

Insert a disc
Turning on and off the player 1 Press 0 to open the disc tray. 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.

Changing the display window contents
OPEN/ CLOSE
STANDBY/ON

Changing the language, sound and scene angle 1 Press the button. 2 Press the button repeatedly or
5/� to select the desired item.
OPEN/ CLOSE
STANDBY/ON

Changing the picture tone (VFP)
The VFP (Video Fine Processor) function allows you to adjust the picture character according to the type of programming, picture tone or personal preferences.

Open/close the disc tray Basic playback
Buttons To do 3* 7 Start/resume normal Playback Stop � When RESUME is ON or DISC RESUME, this player memorizes the position on the disc where you interrupted playback. � To resume playback, press 3. � To stop playback completely, press 7 again. 8* Pause � Each time you press the button, the still picture advances to the
� SLOW +

Each time you press DISPLAY, the display window contents changes.

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.

� SLOW +

DISPLAY ON SCREEN

DISPLAY ON SCREEN

Before enjoying this player, make the initial settings as follows:

3 Press ENTER to finish the Locating the beginning of a scene or song
You can select a title/chapter/ track directly and start playback. For DVD Video: (While stopped) select title. (While playing back) select chapter. For SVCD/VCD/CD: Select track. To select 5: press 5. 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. setting. Buttons AUDIO To do For DVD Video: select audio languages. For SVCD/VCD: select the audio channel. select the subtitle.

TOP MENU

THUMBNAIL/ LIST

TOP MENU

THUMBNAIL/ LIST

1 Press ENTER.
DVD PLAYER SETUP MENU LANGUAGE AUDIO LANGUAGE SUBTITLE ON SCREEN LANGUAGE ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH

ENTER
MENU
PREVIOUS SELECT

1 Press VFP-I/P. 2 Press 2/3 to select the desired
preset.
USER 1
GAMMA MID +4 +10 +10 +10 LOW +2

ENTER
MENU
PREVIOUS SELECT CLEAR

SET UP
NEXT

SET UP
NEXT

Selected Preset

CLEAR

BRIGHTNESS CONTRAST

ENGLISH FRENCH GERMAN

SUBTITLE ANGLE

1

2 5 8 0

3 6 9
RETURN

SATURATION TINT

1 4 7
CANCEL

2 5 8 0

3 6 9
RETURN

select the view-angle.
4 7

2 Press 5/� to select the on-screen language for
the preference displays, etc., then press ENTER.
DVD PLAYER SETUP MONITOR TYPE PICTURE SOURCE SCREEN SAVER CONNECTIONS

SHARPNESS Y DELAY

Changing the Sound Field
Each time you press SOUND EFFECT, the Sound Effect mode changes. � As the value becomes bigger, the Sound Effect works stronger.

CANCEL

Parameter NORMAL For watching TV in a general room. CINEMA For watching a movie software in a room with suppressed light. USER1 USER2 You can adjust parameters that affect the picture character and store the settings as a user preset. See below.

16:9 4:3 LB AUTO

4:3 L.B.

4:3 PS ON
SCART RGB STANDARD

The batteries will last about six months with normal use. If the functions of the remote control become erratic, replace the batteries. 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.

BACKGROUND

With the label side up

next frame. ¡/1 Fast forward/backward (While paused) Slow-motion playback � Each time you press the button, the playback speed changes. ¢/4 Skip chapter/track � If you press and hold the button during playback, playback is advanced/reversed at 5 times normal speed. VARIABLE (For DVD Video) PLAYBACK The disc is played back at about 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). (For SVCD/VCD) The disc is played back at about 2 times (FAST)/0.5 times (SLOW) normal speed. (Only for DVD Video) The playback position moves back 10 seconds before the current position (only within the same title). * 38 on the player starts/pauses playback.

TITLE/ GROUP

SOUND EFFECT VFP I/P AUDIO DIMMER

TITLE/ GROUP

SOUND EFFECT

VFP I/P AUDIO

DIMMER ZOOM

ANGLE SUBTITLE

ANGLE SUBTITLE SLIDE EFFECT

ZOOM

SLIDE EFFECT

Using the disc menu
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.

3 Press 5/� to select the monitor type, then press
ENTER. � For a normal (conventional) TV, select �4:3 LB� or �4:3 PS.� (See �MONITOR TYPE� in �Initial settings.�) � For a wide-screen TV, select �16:9.�
DVD PLAYER SETUP DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT ANALOG DOWNMIX DOLBY DIGITAL/PCM

Zooming the picture
Each time you press ZOOM, the magnification changes. � You can use 5/�/2/3 button to move the zoomed position. To return to the normal playback, select the normal size by pressing ZOOM repeatedly.

Point toward the remote sensor directly as possible (the operating range is approx. 5 m.)

7 For DVD Press 5/�/2/3 to select ENTER or 3 (SELECT). a desired item, then press � With some discs, you can also select items by entering the number using the numeric buttons. 7 For SVCD/VCD

To adjust the picture tone 1 Select �USER1� or �USER2.� 2 Press 5/� to select a parameter, then press ENTER. GAMMA Adjust this if the neutral color is bright or dark. The brightness of dark and bright portion is maintained (LOW/MID/HIGH). Adjust this if the picture is bright or dark on the whole (�16 (darkest) to +16 (brightest)). Adjust this if the far and near position is unnatural (�12 to +12). Adjust this if the picture is whitish or blackish (�16 (blackest) to +16 (whitest)). Adjust this if the appearance of flesh tone is unnatural (�16 to +16). Adjust this if the picture is indistinct (LOW/HIGH). Adjust this if the picture looks separately/ overlapped (�2 to +2).

PCM ONLY DOLBYPROLOGIC DOLBY DIGITAL/PCM STREAM/PCM ON
STANDARD

About On-screen guide icons
: Playback. : Pause.

D.RANGE CONTROL OUTPUT LEVEL

1 Press TOP MENU or MENU to show the disc menu. 2

BRIGHTNESS CONTRAST SATURATION TINT SHARPNESS Y DELAY

4 Press 5/� to select a desired digital output

Turning on and off the player
Press STANDBY/ON.

signal type, then press ENTER. 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.�

Main display � Each indicator lights up when corresponding function/mode is activated, or corresponding information is on the main display.

/ /

: Slow-motion playback with the current speed. : Fast forward/backward playback with the current speed.

1 While stopped, press TOP MENU or 3 (SELECT) to
show the menu.

2 Press the numeric buttons to select a desired item.
To select 5: press 5. To select 23: press 2, then 3. To select 40: press 4, then 0. � To move to the next or previous page of the current menu, press ¢ or 4. � To return to the previous menu, press RETURN. To play back without PBC While stopped, press the numeric buttons instead of 3 (SELECT) to start playback. To reactivate PBC � Press TOP MENU or MENU. � Press 7 to stop playback, then 3 (SELECT).

: At the beginning of a scene containing multi-angle views. : At the beginning of a scene containing multi-audio sounds. : 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 bring up the DVD PLAYER SETUP display later Press SET UP for a few seconds until the DVD PLAYER SETUP display appears.

Changing the display brightness
Press DIMMER to change the brightness of the display window.

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.

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6

7

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