JVC UX-S77 manual

MICRO COMPONENT SYSTEM UX-S77 —Consists of CA-UXS77 and SP-UXS77 INSTRUCTIONS GVT0131-003A [UJ] DIGITAL 00-00_Cover[UJ].fm Page 1 Monday, April 5, 2004 10:21 AM[...]

G-1 Warnings, Cautions and Others CAUTION—STANDBY/ON button! Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely (all lamps and indications go off). The STANDBY/ON button in any position does not disconnect the mains line. • When the unit is on standby, the STANDBY/ON lamp lights in red. • When the unit is turned on, the STANDBY/ON lam[...]

G-2 CAUTION: Proper Ventilation To avoid risk of electric shock and fire, and to prevent damage, locate the apparatus as follows: 1. Front: No obstructions and open spacing. 2. Sides/ Top/ Back: No obstructions should be placed in the areas shown by the dimensions below. 3. Bottom: Place on a level surface. Maintain an adequate air path for ventila[...]

G-3 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 LA[...]

1 Contents Introduction ............................................................ 2 Precautions .......................................................................... 2 How to Read This Manual .................................................. 2 Getting Started ........................................................ 3 Step 1: Unpack .......[...]

2 Introduction Precautions Installation • Install in a place which is level, dry and neither too hot nor too cold—between 5°C and 35°C. • Install the System in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent internal heat buildup in the System. • Leave sufficient distance between the System and the TV. • Keep the speakers away from the [...]

3 Getting Started Step 1 : Unpack After unpacking, check to be sure that you have all the following items. The number in parentheses indicates the quantity of each piece supplied. • FM antenna (1) • AM loop antenna (1) • Remote control (1) • Composite video cord (1) • Batteries (2) • AC plug adaptor (1) If any item is missing, consult y[...]

4 Step 3 : Hook Up If you need more detailed information, see pages 6 and 7. TV AUX DECODER AUDIO OUT P B P R Y OPTICAL DIGITAL IN AV COMPU LINK VIDEO INPUT VIDEO INPUT VIDEO INPUT Illustrations of the input/output terminals below are typical examples. When you connect other components, refer also to their manuals since the terminal names actually [...]

5 LOW HIGH P USH OPEN AUTO REVERSE S-VIDEO VIDEO VOLT AGE SELECTOR 220V— 230V 127V 110V FM antenna (supplied) Extend it so that you can obtain the best reception. AM loop antenna Keep it connected. Vynile-covered wire (not supplied) Extend it horizontally. Disconnect the supplied FM antenna, and connect to an outdoor FM antenna using a 75 Ω wir[...]

6 To assemble and connect the AM loop antenna To assemble the AM loop antenna To connect the AM loop antenna • If the AM loop antenna wire or speaker cords are covered with vinyl, remove the vinyl to expose the tip of the antenna by twisting the vinyl. • Make sure the antenna conductors do not touch any other terminals, connecting cords and pow[...]

7 To connect the AV COMPU LINK cords This system allows you to use JVC’s TV with simple operations; by starting playing back a disc, the TV automatically turns on and changes the input mode to the appropriate position so that you can view the playback picture. To use AV COMPU LINK, you need to connect the System and the TV by using a cord with mo[...]

8 Before Operating the System Playable Disc Types This unit has been designed to play back the following discs: In addition to the above discs, this system can play back audio data recorded on CD Text, CD-G (CD Graphics), and CD-Extra. • The following discs cannot be played back: DVD-ROM, DVD-RAM, DVD+R, DVD+RW, CD-I (CD-I Ready), CD-ROM, Photo C[...]

9 Parts Index Refer to the pages to see how to use the buttons and controls. DISPLA Y SLEEP SET CLOCK/ TIMER FADE MUTING REPEAT A-B REPEA T REV .MODE BASS/ TREBLE RHYTHM AX RETURN CANCEL PAG E + DVD LEVEL 3D PHONIC ANGLE AUDIO SUB TITLE PROGRESSIVE TOP MENU ENTER ON SCREEN MENU SET UP FM/PLA Y MODE VOLUME 1 4 7 10 0 2 5 8 3 6 9 10 RM-SUXS77U REMOTE[...]

10 Display Indicators The indications on the display teach you a lot of things while you are operating the System. Before operating the System, be familiar with when and how the indicator illuminates on the display. 1 Disc tray indicators • 1-5: Disc tray number indicators. • (tray indicator): – Lights when the disc is detected. – Flashes w[...]

11 Indications on the main display while operating a disc • If Resume is turned “ON” (see page 40), “RESUME” appears when you stop playback (except for Audio CD and MP3/ WMA/JPEG discs). While playing back a disc: While disc play is stopped: • DVD Video: • By pressing DISPLAY, you can show the current title and chapter numbers for a f[...]

12 Daily Operations —Playback 1 Turn on the power. The STANDBY/ON lamp on the main unit lights in green. • Without pressing STANDBY/ON , the System turns on by pressing one of the source selecting buttons in the next step. 2 Select the source. Playback automatically starts if the selected source is ready to start. • If you press AUX, start pl[...]

13 Listening to the Radio To select the AM tuner interval spacing Some countries space AM stations 9 kHz spacing, and other countries use 10 kHz spacing. You can change the AM tuner intervals while the System is on stand by and the last selected source is AM. To select the band (FM or AM) To tune in to a station While FM or AM is selected... Freque[...]

14 Playing Back a Disc Before operating a disc, be familiar how a disc is recorded. • DVD Video comprises of “ Titles ” which includes “ Chapters ,” DVD Audio/MP3/WMA comprise of “ Groups ” which include “ Tracks ,” and CD/SVCD/VCD comprise of only “ Tracks .” • For JPEG playback, see “Operations on the CONTROL Screen” o[...]

15 To locate a particular portion While playing a disc except MP3/WMA... • No sound comes out while searching on DVD Video/ SVCD/VCD. To return to normal playback, press DVD/CD 3 . To locate an item directly You can select a title/chapter/track directly and start playback. • For DVD Video, you can select a title before starting playback , while[...]

16 7 For SVCD/VCD with PBC: While playing a disc with PBC, “PBC” appears on the display. When disc menu appears on the TV screen, select an item on the menu. Playback of the selected item starts. To cancel PBC • You can also cancel PBC function by pressing the number button to select a track. To reactivate PBC, press 7 , then press 4 . Playin[...]

17 Daily Operations —Sound&Other Adjustments Adjusting the Volume You can adjust the volume level from level 0 (VOL MIN) to level 50 (VOL MAX). To drop the volume in a moment Adjusting the Sound To emphasize rhythm feeling—RHYTHM AX This function emphasizes bass attack feeling. To adjust the tone You can adjust the bass and treble level fro[...]

18 Presetting Automatic DVD Sound Increase Level The DVD sound is sometimes recorded at a lower level than for other discs and sources. You can set the increase level for the currently loaded DVD, so you do not have to adjust the volume every time you change the source. • Once the current DVD is ejected, this setting is canceled and set automatic[...]

19 To adjust the picture tone 1 Select “USER1” or “USER2.” • Follow steps 1 and 2 explained on page 18. 2 Select a parameter you want to adjust. 3 Adjust the parameter. 4 Repeat steps 2 to 3 to adjust other parameters. To erase the screen, press VFP again while holding SHIFT. Setting the Clock Without setting the built-in clock, you canno[...]

20 Turning Off the Power Automatically To turn off the unit after playback is over—Auto Standby When Auto Standby is in use, the A.STANDBY indicator lights on the display. When disc or tape play stops, the A.STANDBY indicator starts flashing. If no operation is done for about 3 minutes while the indicator is flashing, the System turns off (stands[...]

21 Unique DVD/VCD Operations Selecting the Sound Track For DVD Video: While playing back a chapter containing audio languages, you can select the language to listen to. For DVD Audio: While playing back a track containing audio channels, you can select the audio channel to listen to. For SVCD/VCD: When playing back a track, you can select the audio[...]

22 Selecting the Subtitle Language For DVD Video: While playing back a chapter containing subtitles in different languages, you can select the subtitle language to display on the TV screen. For SVCD: While playing, you can select the subtitles even if no subtitles are recorded on the disc. • You can also select the subtitle language using the on-[...]

23 Selecting Browsable Still Pictures While playing back a track (of DVD Audio) linked to browsable still pictures (BSP), you can select the still picture (turn the page) to be shown on the TV screen. • If a track is linked to browsable still pictures (BSP), they are usually shown in turn automatically during playback. • You can also select the[...]

24 Advanced Disc Operations Programming the Playing Order— Program Play You can arrange the playing order of the chapters or tracks (up to 99) before you start playback. 1 Before starting playback, activate Program Play. 2 Select chapters or tracks you want for Program Play. • For DVD/MP3/WMA: 1 Select a disc number. 2 Select a title or group n[...]

25 4 Start playback. To check the programmed contents Before or after playback... To modify the program Before or after playback... To exit from Program Play Before or after playback... Playing at Random—Random Play You can play the chapters or tracks of all loaded discs at random. • Random Play cannot be used for some DVDs. 1 Before starting p[...]

26 Playing Repeatedly • You can also select the repeat mode using the on-screen bar (see page 28). Repeat Play You can repeat playback. • For DVD Video: While playing... Before starting playback... • For DVD Audio: While playing or before playback... • For MP3/WMA: While playing or before playback... • For CD/SVCD/VCD: While playing (with[...]

27 On-Screen Disc Operations On-screen Bar Information You can check the disc information (except for MP3/WMA/ JPEG disc) and use some functions through the on-screen bar. 2 OFF 1/3 1/3 1/3 TIME 4 TITLE 14 TOT AL 1:25:58 CHAP 23 DVD-VIDEO TITLE 2 TIME OFF CHAP . 1 / 31 / 31 / 1 TIME 1:01:58 CHAP 3 8.5Mbps 1 3 DISC 2 ON SCREEN 7 REPEAT ENTER 8 DVD/C[...]

28 Operations Using the On-screen Bar Ex.: Selecting a subtitle (French) for DVD Video: While a disc is selected as the source... 1 Display the on-screen bar with the pull-down menu. 2 Select (highlight) the item you want. 3 Display the pop-up window. 4 Select the desired option in the pop-up window. 5 Finish the setting. To erase the on-screen bar[...]

29 4 Select the repeat mode you want. * During Program Play and Random Play, “STEP” appears. 5 Finish the setting. A-B Repeat • See also page 26. 1 While playing, display the on-screen bar with the pull- down menu. 2 Select . 3 Display the pop-up window. 4 Select “A-B”. 5 Select the start point (A). 6 Select the end point (B). Time Search[...]

30 4 Enter the desired chapter/track number. • To correct a misentry, press the 10 keys until the desired number shown in the pop-up window. 5 Finish the setting. Operations on t he CONTROL Screen The CONTROL screen automatically appears on the TV screen when you load an MP3, WMA, or JPEG disc. You can search for and play the desired tracks throu[...]

31 To move the highlight bar between group list and track list To select a group/track in the list To start playback • Once you start playing back a JPEG track, the CONTROL screen goes off. • To cancel slide-show, and display the current still picture, press ENTER. To repeat slide-show for JPEG While playing or before starting playback... • F[...]

32 Advanced Tape Operations Recording on a Tape You can use type I tapes for recording. • To play a tape, see page 16. 1 Insert a recordable cassette. 2 Check the tape running direction and Reverse mode settings on the display. To change the direction To change the Reverse mode if necessary 7 SHIFT REV.MODE FM/AM/AUX TAPE 23 DISC REC MODE DVD/CD [...]

33 3 Select and start playing the source—“FM,” “AM,” “DVD/CD,” or “AUX.” • When recording a disc, you can also use “Synchronized Disc Recording” (see below). 4 Start recording. • While recording a disc, recording stops automatically after the disc player plays back the disc. Synchronized Disc Recording You can start and st[...]

34 To record only your favorite track You can specify tracks to be recorded on the tape while listening to a disc. • This function is not available for DVD Video. 1 Start playing a disc. 2 While a track you want to record on the tape is playing... 3 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to record other tracks you want. • You can exchange the discs if necessary.[...]

35 Timer Operations Setting the Timer Using Daily Timer, you can wake up with your favorite music. On the other hand, with Recording Timer, you can make a tape of a radio broadcast automatically. • You can store three Daily Timer settings and one Recording Timer setting; however, you can activate only one of Daily Timers or Recording Timer at the[...]

36 3 For Daily Timers: Select the playback source— “TUNER FM,” “TUNER AM,” “TAPE,” “DISC” or “AUX.” For Recording Timer: Select the playback source—“TUNER FM,”“TUNER AM” or “AUX.” 4 For “TUNER FM” and “TUNER AM”: Select a preset channel. For “DISC”: Select the disc number, group/title number, then the[...]

37 Setup Menu Operations . Operating Procedure You can use the Setup Menus only when a disc is selected as the source and its playback is not yet started. Ex.: Selecting “STILL PICTURE” for “FILE TYPE”: 1 Display the Setup Menu. 2 Select one of the Setup Menus. 3 Select the item you want to adjust. 4 Display the pop-up window. 5 Select the [...]

38 6 Finish the setting. 7 Repeat steps 3 to 4 to set other items on the same Setup Menu. Repeat steps 2 to 4 to set other items on another Setup Menu. To erase the Setup Menu 7 LANGUAGE Setup Menu You can select the initial languages for disc playback. You can also select the language shown on the TV screen while operating this System. MENU LANGUA[...]

39 PICTURE SOURCE You can obtain optimal picture quality by selecting an appropriate option—picture source type (either video source or film source). Select one of the following: SCREEN SAVER You can activate or deactivate screen saver while operating the built-in disc player. Select one of the following: FILE TYPE If both audio tracks (MP3 or WM[...]

40 D. RANGE COMPRESSION You can compress the dynamic range (the difference between the loudest sound and the softest sound) to enjoy a powerful sound even at a low volume level when listening to Dolby Digital software. This is useful at night. • The effectiveness varies depends on a software. Select one of the following: 7 OTHERS Setup Menu You c[...]

41 Restricting the Review —Parental Lock You can restrict playback of DVD Video containing violent scenes and those unsuitable for your family members. Once you have set the rating level, such violent scenes (for which a higher level than you set is assigned) may be skipped or changed to another scene (depending on how the disc is programmed). To[...]

42 To change the setting 1 Display the PARENTAL LOCK sub menu. • Follow steps 1 to 4 of “To set Parental Lock”. “PASSWORD” is automatically selected. • You cannot select any item other than “EXIT” until you enter the correct password. 2 Enter your password. • If you enter a wrong password, “– – – –” appears again. • [...]

43 Additional Information Learning More about This System Getting Started (see pages 3 to 7) Changing the Scanning Mode: • To enjoy the progressive video picture, connect a TV with the progressive video input using component video cord. Daily Operations—Playback (see pages 12 to 16) Listening to the Radio: • If you store a new station into an[...]

44 Playing at Random—Random Play: • The 4 button does not work for skipping chapters or tracks, but only work for going back to the beginning of the current chapter or track. On-Screen Disc Operations (see pages 27 to 31) • For JPEG files playback... – It is recommended that you record a file at 640 x 480 resolution. (If a file has been rec[...]

45 Maintenance To get the best performance of the System, keep your discs and mechanism clean. Handling discs • When removing the disc from its case, hold it at the edge while pressing the center hole lightly. • Do not touch the shiny surface of the disc, or bend the disc. • Put the disc back in its case after use to prevent warping. • Be c[...]

46 Troubleshooting If you are having a problem with your System, check this list for a possible solution before calling for service. General: Adjustments or settings are suddenly canceled before you finish. ] There is a time limit. Repeat the procedure again. Operations are disabled. ] The built-in microprocessor may malfunction due to external ele[...]

47 Language Code List AA Afar AB Abkhazian AF Afrikaans AM Ameharic AR Arabic AS Assamese AY Aymara AZ Azerbaijani BA Bashkir BE Byelorussian BG Bulgarian BH Bihari BI Bislama BN Bengali, Bangla BO Tibetan BR Breton CA Catalan CO Corsican CS Czech CY Welsh DA Danish DZ Bhutani EL Greek EO Esperanto ET Estonian EU Basque FA Persian FI Finnish FJ Fij[...]

48 Country/Area Codes List AD Andorra AE United Arab Emirates AF Afghanistan AG Antigua and Barbuda AI Anguilla AL Albania AM Armenia AN Netherlands Antilles AO Angola AQ Antarctica AR Argentina AS American Samoa AT Austria AU Australia AW Aruba AZ Azerbaijan BA Bosnia and Herzegovina BB Barbados BD Bangladesh BE Belgium BF Burkina Faso BG Bulgaria[...]

49 NP Nepal NR Nauru NU Niue NZ New Zealand OM Oman PA Panama PE Peru PF French Polynesia PG Papua New Guinea PH Philippines PK Pakistan PL Poland PM Saint Pierre and Miquelon PN Pitcairn PR Puerto Rico PT Portugal PW Palau PY Paraguay QA Qatar RE Réunion RO Romania RU Russian Federation RW Rwanda SA Saudi Arabia SB Solomon Islands SC Seychelles S[...]

50 Specifications Amplifier section Output Power: HIGH: 40 W (20 W+ 20 W) at 4 Ω (10% THD) 50 W (25 W+ 25 W) at 4 Ω (10% MAX) LOW: 40 W (20 W+ 20 W) at 4 Ω (10% THD) 50 W (25 W+ 25 W) at 4 Ω (10% MAX) Analog input: AUX: Sensitivity/Impedance (at 1 kHz) 400 mV/47 k Ω (at “AUX LEVEL 1”) 200 mV/47 k Ω (at “AUX LEVEL 2”) Digital out[...]

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VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED 0404AIMMDWJEM EN © 2004 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED Mains (AC) Line Instruction (not applicable for Europe, U.S.A., Canada, Australia, and U.K.) CAUTION for mains (AC) line BEFORE PLUGGING IN, do check that your mains (AC) line voltage corresponds with the position of the voltage selector switch provided on th[...]