JVC XV-N422SUS
Owner's Manual

DVD PLAYER XV-N420B XV-N422S

Warnings, Cautions and Others
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN

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! 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. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT REPRODUCTION OF LABELS WARNING LABEL INSIDE OF THE UNIT

Notes on installation � 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. � 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 stereo audio amplifier (receiver)
PB Y RIGHT PR LEFT

EX. 1
To AV COMPU LINK (II, EX, or III)

INSTRUCTIONS
®

CAUTION:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

IDEO

Basic Connection
S-video cable* (not supplied) TV
IN S-V IDEO VIDE
LEF

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO

AUDIO OUT

TV
To analog audio input

The player

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

VIDEO

GNT0060-001A[US] EN 0105MOC-MW-SC ©2005 Victor Company of Japan, Limited

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.

NOTES � If your TV has a monaural audio input instead of stereo, use an optional audio
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Region code of DVD VIDEO
This player can play back DVD VIDEO discs whose region code numbers include �1.� Examples of playable DVD VIDEO discs:

Playable discs
P

ALL

1

15

12 34

123 456

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

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. For U.S.A. 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. 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. For Canada CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT For Canada THIS DIGITAL APPARATUS DOES NOT EXCEED THE CLASS B LIMITS FOR RADIO NOISE EMISSIONS FORM DIGITAL APPARATUS AS SET OUT IN THE INTERFERENCE-CAUSING EQUIPMENT STANDARD ENTITLED �DIGITAL APPARATUS,� ICES-003 OF THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS. 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.

� DVD VIDEO, Audio CD, Video CD, SVCD Yellow
VIDEO

DIGIT

CM/STCOAXIA REAM L AL O UT
S-VID EO

The player
Y PR RIGH T

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.)

� 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 Supported Digital audio formats:
Linear PCM, Dolby Digital, DTS (Digital Theater Systems)*

Audio/video cable* (supplied)

VID

EO

VIDEO

OUT

P

B

A

UDIO

LEFT

cable which converts stereo audio output to monaural. � 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. When using the S-VIDEO jack, do not connect the component (Y, PB, PR) jacks with the player.

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.
PCM/STREAM
COAXIAL Y PB RIGHT S-VIDEO

� 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 EX. 2

DIGITAL OUT

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO

PR

AUDIO OUT

LEFT

To analog audio input

To AV COMPU LINK (II, EX, or III)

To AV COMPU LINK

TV The player VCR

To digital audio input

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.�)

� 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: The player�s AV COMPU LINK setting: DVD3 VCR�s Remote Control Code: A EX. 3 TV
To AV COMPU LINK (II, EX, or III) To AV COMPU LINK

OUT

COM AV PU LIN

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White Red Connecting to a TV with component jacks About the scanning mode indicator
[PICTURE SOURCE] of the PICTURE menu AUTO FILM VIDEO(NORMAL)/ (ACTIVE) To component video input Source type of DVD VIDEO Film source Video source [DDP] [P] [DDP] [DDP] [P] [P]

Supplied accessories
If anything is missing, consult your dealer immediately. � Audio/video cable (Yellow/White/Red) (x 1) � Remote control (x 1) � R6(SUM-3)/AA(15F) battery (x 2)
� 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. For customer use
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. Serial No.:

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

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.

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. Connection and setup 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.

TAL OUT

/STREAM
S-VIDEO

COAXIAL

Y

PB RIGHT

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO

PR

LEFT

AUDIO OUT

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.

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 �Y� to �Y,��PB� to �PB(CB),��PR� to �PR(CR)� correctly. � When using component (Y, PB, PR) jacks, do not connect S-VIDEO jack with the player.

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.

Receiver

The player

� Set the player�s AV COMPU LINK setting to DVD1. Notes for connection � 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. Operation 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). � Setting the source of the receiver to the component which has started playback.

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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. 3 Press ENTER to finish the setting. Buttons To do AUDIO For DVD Video: select audio languages. For SVCD/VCD: select the audio channel. select the subtitle. select the view-angle.
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 MODE 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. Pause � Each time you press 8 on the remote control, the still picture advances to the 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.
TITLE/ GROUP SOUND EFFECT � SLOW +

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.

DISPLAY ON SCREEN

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

� SLOW

+

DISPLAY ON SCREEN

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

TOP MENU

THUMBNAIL/ LIST

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.

TOP MENU

THUMBNAIL/ LIST

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

ENTER
MENU
PREVIOUS SELECT

ENTER
MENU
PREVIOUS SELECT CLEAR

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

SET UP
NEXT

SET UP
NEXT

Selected Preset

CLEAR

ENGLISH FRENCH SPANISH

SUBTITLE ANGLE

1 4 7
CANCEL

2 5 8 0

3 6 9
RETURN

SATURATION TINT SHARPNESS Y DELAY

1 4 7
CANCEL

2 5 8 0

3 6 9
RETURN

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 BACKGROUND

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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.

16:9 4:3 LB AUTO

4:3 L.B.

TITLE/ GROUP

SOUND EFFECT

VFP I/P AUDIO

DIMMER

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.

VFP I/P

DIMMER

4:3 PS ON
STANDARD

ANGLE SUBTITLE SLIDE EFFECT

ZOOM

ANGLE SUBTITLE SLIDE EFFECT

AUDIO

ZOOM

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.

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.

With the label side up

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 OUTPUT LEVEL D.RANGE CONTROL 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. To adjust the picture tone

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

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

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

VARI-PLAY (For DVD Video) (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). (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.

7 For DVD

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). BRIGHTNESS CONTRAST SATURATION TINT SHARPNESS Y DELAY 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).

1 Press TOP MENU or MENU to show the disc menu. 2 Press 5/�/2/3 to select a desired item, then press
ENTER or 3 (SELECT). � With some discs, you can also select items by entering the number using the numeric buttons. 7 For SVCD/VCD 1 While stopped, press TOP MENU or 3 (SELECT) to show the menu.

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.

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 toor 4. or previous page of the current menu, press ¢ the next � 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 multiangle views. : At the beginning of a scene containing multiaudio sounds. : At the beginning of a scene containing multisubtitles. 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.�)

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

To bring up the DVD PLAYER SETUP display later Press SET UP for a few seconds until the DVD PLAYER SETUP display appears.

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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