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Warnings, Cautions and Others
Mises en garde, précautions et indications diverses
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.
ATTENTION
Afin d'éviter tout risque d'électrocution, d'incendie, etc.:
1. Ne pas enlever les vis ni les panneaux et ne pas ouvrir le coffret
de l'appareil.
2. Ne pas exposer l'appareil à la pluie ni à l'humidité.
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.
ATTENTION
- Ne bloquez pas les orifices ou les trous de ventilation.
(Si les orifices ou les trous de ventilation sont bloqués par un
journal un tissu, etc., la chaleur peut ne pas être évacuée
correctement de l'appareil.)
- Ne placez aucune source de flamme nue, telle qu'une bougie, sur
l'appareil.
- Lors de la mise au rebut des piles, veuillez prendre en
considération les problèmes de l'environnement et suivre
strictement les règles et les lois locales sur la mise au rebut des
piles.
- N'exposez pas cet appareil à la pluie, à l'humidité, à un
égouttement ou à des éclaboussures et ne placez pas des objets
remplis de liquide, tels qu'un vase, sur l'appareil.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPENCAUTION
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,
within an equilateral triangle is intended
toalert the user to the presence of
uninsulated dangerous voltage within the
product's 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.
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.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE
OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
For Canada/pour le Canada
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE
BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT
ATTENTION: POUR EVITER LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES,
INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS
LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER
JUSQUAU FOND
For Canada/pour le Canada
THIS DIGITAL APPARATUS DOES NOT EXCEED THE CLASS
B LIMITS FOR RADIO NOISE EMISSIONS FROM DIGITAL
APPARATUS AS SET OUT IN THE INTERFERENCE-CAUSING
EQUIPMENT STANDARD ENTITLED DIGITAL APPARATUS,
ICES-003 OF THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS.
CET APPAREIL NUMERIQUE RESPECTE LES LIMITES DE
BRUITS RADIOELECTRIQUES APPLICABLES AUX
APPAREILS NUMERIQUES DE CLASSE B PRESCRITES
DANS LA NORME SUR LE MATERIEL BROUILLEUR:
APPAREILS NUMERIQUES, NMB-003 EDICTEE PAR LE
MINISTRE DES COMMUNICATIONS.
Caution -“-“ STANDBY/ON switch!
Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely. The
STANDBY/ON switch in any position does not disconnect
the mains line. The power can be remote controlled.
Attention -“-“ Commutateur STANDBY/ON !
Déconnecter la fiche de secteur pour couper complètement le
courant.
Le commutateur STANDBY/ON ne coupe jamais complètement
la ligne de secteur, quelle que soit sa position. Le courant peut être
télécommandé.
IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS
IMPORTANT POUR LES PRODUITS LASER
1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
2.DANGER: Visible laser radiation when open and interlock
failed or defeated. Avoid direct exposure to beam.
3.CAUTION: Do not open the top cover. There are no user
service-able parts inside the Unit; leave all servicing to
qualified service personnel.
1. PRODUIT LASER CLASSE 1
2.ATTENTION: Radiation laser visible quand l'appareil est
ouvert ou que le verrouillage est en panne ou désactivé. Eviter
une exposition directe au rayon.
3.ATTENTION: Ne pas ouvrir le couvercle du dessus. Il n'y a
aucune pièce utilisable à l'intérieur. Laisser à un personnel
qualifié le soin de réparer votre appareil.
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Table of Contents
Introduction Page 2
Supplied accessories ..........................................................2
Notes on handling ..............................................................3
Important cautions ...................................................................3
Safety precautions ...................................................................3
About discs .........................................................................4
Playable disc types...................................................................4
Non-playable discs...................................................................4
Audio formats...........................................................................4
Disc structure............................................................................5
Video CDs and SVCDs with Playback Control function ........5
Care and handling of discs ......................................................5
Getting started Page 6
Connections ........................................................................6
Before making any connections .............................................6
To connect to a TV ...................................................................6
To connect to a stereo audio amplifier/receiver ....................8
To connect to digital audio device..........................................9
To connect the power cord .....................................................9
Using the remote control unit.........................................10
To install batteries in the remote control unit .....................10
Remote sensor .......................................................................10
To use the remote control unit for TV operation.................11
To control the volume of a JVC's amplifier or receiver ......11
Basic operations Page 12
Before operation ...............................................................12
Turning on/off the unit...........................................................12
The initial setup before using the unit .................................13
Basic playback ..................................................................14
Inserting and removing discs................................................14
To start playback ....................................................................15
To stop playback completely ................................................15
To stop playback temporarily ...............................................15
Resuming playback ..........................................................16
To memorize the interrupted position .................................16
To resume playback ...............................................................17
Variable speed playback ..................................................18
To advance or reverse playback rapidly
while monitoring................................................................18
To advance a still picture frame-by-frame ...........................18
To playback in slow-motion ..................................................18
To locate the beginning of the scene or song ...............19
To locate a desired selection using 4
or ¢
...................19
To locate a desired selection using the numeric buttons.... 19
Other convenient functions .............................................20
To check the playback status ................................................20
To move back the playback position while DVD VIDEO
playback [One touch replay function] ...............................21
To change the brightness of the display window ...............21
Advanced operations Page 22
Playing from a specific position on a disc ......................22
To locate a desired scene from the DVD menu ...................22
To locate a desired scene from the menu of the
Video CD/SVCD with PBC ...................................................22
To specify a desired title........................................................23
To locate a desired position in the current title or track
[Time search].......................................................................23
To locate a desired scene from the display [DIGEST].........24
Changing the playback order ..........................................25
To playback in the desired order [Program playback] ........25
To playback in random order [Random playback] ..............26
Repeat playback ...............................................................27
To repeat the current selection or all tracks
[Repeat playback] ............................................................... 27
To repeat a desired part [A-B repeat playback] ................... 28
Changing the language, sound and scene angle .......... 29
To select the subtitle language [SUBTITLE] ........................ 29
To change the audio language or sound [AUDIO] .............. 30
To select a scene angle of DVD VIDEO [ANGLE] ................. 31
Special picture playback and picture/sound effect ...... 32
To display continuous still pictures [STROBE] .................... 32
To zoom in/out pictures [ZOOM] .......................................... 32
To adjust the picture character [VFP] ................................... 33
To simulate surround sound [3D PHONIC] .......................... 34
Menu bar functions ......................................................... 35
To bring up the menu bar ..................................................... 35
Basic operation procedure .................................................... 35
Menu bar functions for DVD VIDEO ..................................... 36
Menu bar functions for Audio CD/Video CD/SVCD ............. 37
MP3 disc playback Page 39
About MP3 disc................................................................ 39
Operations........................................................................ 39
Basic operations..................................................................... 39
Selecting the desired Group and Track................................ 40
Direct selection....................................................................... 41
Repeat playback ..................................................................... 41
JPEG disc playback Page 42
About JPEG disc .............................................................. 42
Basic operations .............................................................. 43
To see a desired picture ........................................................ 43
To zoom in/out the picture [ZOOM] ..................................... 44
To see pictures continuously [slide-show mode] ......... 44
Playback pictures from the beginning of the disc ............... 44
Selecting the start point of the slide show .......................... 45
Repeat function ...................................................................... 46
Changing the initial settings Page 47
Selecting preferences...................................................... 47
About the Preference display................................................ 47
How to set preferences.......................................................... 47
LANGUAGE page ................................................................... 48
PICTURE page ........................................................................ 49
AUDIO page............................................................................ 50
OTHERS page ......................................................................... 52
Limiting playback by children ........................................ 53
To set Parental Lock for the first time
[PARENTAL LOCK].............................................................. 53
To change the settings [PARENTAL LOCK] ......................... 54
To temporarily release the Parental Lock
[PARENTAL LOCK].............................................................. 55
Additional information Page 56
Names of parts and controls .......................................... 56
Front panel ............................................................................. 56
Display window...................................................................... 56
Rear panel............................................................................... 56
Remote control unit ............................................................... 57
AV COMPU LINK remote control system ...................... 58
Connection and setup............................................................ 58
Operation ................................................................................ 58
Troubleshooting .............................................................. 59
Frequently Asked Questions .......................................... 61
Specifications ................................................................... 62
Appendix A: Country code list for Parental Lock.......... 63
Appendix B: Glossary ...................................................... 64
Appendix C: Index............................................................ 66
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