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About This Manual
This manual is organized as follows:
• The manual mainly explains operations using the buttons and
controls on the unit. You can also use the buttons on the remote
control if they have the same or similar names (or marks) as those
on the unit.
If operation using the remote control is different from that using
the unit, it is then explained.
• Basic and common information that is the same for many functions
is grouped in one place, and is not repeated in each procedure.
For instance, we do not repeat the information about turning on/
off the unit, setting the volume, changing the sound effects, and
others, which are explained in the section “Common Operations”
on pages 7 to 9.
• The following marks are used in this manual:
Gives you warnings and cautions to prevent from
a damage or risk of fire/electric shock.
Also gives you information which is not good for
obtaining the best possible performance from the
unit.
Gives you information and hints you had better
know.
Precautions
Installation
• Install in a place which is level, dry and neither too hot nor too
cold — between 5˚C (41˚F) and 35˚C (95˚F).
• Install the unit in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent
internal heat built-up in the unit.
• Leave sufficient distance between the unit and the TV to avoid
interference.
• Keep the speakers away from the TV to avoid interference with
TV.
Power sources
• When unplugging from the wall outlet, always pull the plug, not
the AC power cord.
DO NOT handle the AC power cord with wet
hands.
Moisture condensation
Moisture may condense on the lens inside the unit in the following
cases:
• After starting heating in the room
• In a damp room
• If the unit is brought directly from a cold to a warm place
Should this occur, the unit may malfunction. In this case, leave the
unit turned on for a few hours until the moisture evaporates, unplug
the AC power cord, and then plug it in again.
Others
• Should any metallic object or liquid fall into the unit, unplug the
unit and consult your dealer before operating any further.
• If you are not going to operate the unit for an extended period of
time, unplug the AC power cord from the wall outlet.
DO NOT disassemble the unit since there are no
user serviceable parts inside.
If anything goes wrong, unplug the AC power cord and consult your
dealer.
Which compact discs can be used?
Many types of compact discs are sold for a variety of uses. The
player can play the following compact discs:
Super VCD (SVCD) discs
• Better video resolution using MPEG2 and VBR
(Variable Bit Rate) technologies.
• Up to four languages can be included as subtitles
or song lyrics.
• Up to four languages can be included as audio.
Video CD discs both with and without PBC
function.
Audio CD discs
Discs you cannot play back
Any other discs than listed above (such as CD-ROM, DVD, CD-G
or CD-I Discs) cannot be played. Playing back such discs may
generate noise and damage your speaker.
Even though a logo listed above is printed on the disc, it may not be
played if it is a non-standard disc.
DO NOT install the unit in a location near heat
sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight,
excessive dust or vibration.
We would like to thank you for purchasing one of our JVC products.
Before operating this unit, read this manual carefully and thoroughly to obtain the best possible
performance from your unit, and retain this manual for future reference.
Introduction
Introduction
COMPACT
SUPER VIDEO
COMPACT
DIGITAL VIDEO
COMPACT
DIGITAL AUDIO
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