background image

7

OPEN/
CLOSE

LIST

SET UP

CLEAR

–  SLOW +

DISPLAY ON SCREEN

ENTER

STANDBY/ON

VFP

I/P

CANCEL

RETURN

SOUND
EFFECT

TITLE/

GROUP

DIMMER

AUDIO

SUBTITLE

ANGLE

SLIDE EFFECT

ZOOM

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

0

THUMBNAIL/

TOP

MENU

MENU

NEXT

PREVIOUS

SELECT

Basic playback

Buttons To do

3

*

Start/resume normal Playback

7

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 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
PLAYBACK
/VARI-PLAY

(For DVD Video)

You can change the playback 
speed with the sound (except for 
DTS) and subtitles.
To playback 1.2 or 1.5 times faster, 
press VARIABLE PLAYBACK/
VARI-PLAY on the player or 

¡

on

the remote control.
To playback 0.8 or 0.6 times 
slower, press 

¡

on the remote 

control while playback is paused.

(For SVCD/VCD)

The disc is played back at about 
2 times faster than normal.

(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.

Changing the display brightness

Press

DIMMER

 to change the brightness of 

the display window.

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.

7

 For DVD

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.

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).

Turning on and off the player

Open/close the disc tray

Changing the display window 

contents

Each time you press 

DISPLAY

,

the display window contents 
changes.

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.

1

DVD PLAYER

XV-N340B
XV-N342S

INSTRUCTIONS

©2006 Victor Company of Japan, Limited

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.
3. The mains plug shall remain readily operable.

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.

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/or invisible class 1M laser 

radiation when open. Do not stare into beam or view 
directly with optical instruments.

4. REPRODUCTION OF LABEL: CAUTION LABEL, 

PLACED INSIDE THE UNIT.

5. This unit applies to the standard “IEC 60825-1: 2001” 

for laser products.

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 open 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 obstructions and open spacing.

Sides:

No obstructions in 3 cm from the sides.

Top:

No obstructions in 5 cm from the top.

Back:

No obstructions in 15 cm from the back.

Bottom: No obstructions, place on the level surface.

GNT0069-020A[AG/AH/AX/AS/AA/UM]

EN

0306KTC-MW-SC

Region code of DVD VIDEO

This player can play back DVD VIDEO discs 
whose region code numbers include the player’s 
Region Code, which is indicated on the region 
code symbol on the rear panel.
Examples of playable DVD VIDEO discs:

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

Note of Color system format

This player is compatible with the PAL and NTSC 
systems. Select the correct color system for your 
TV (see “Initial settings”).

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)
• AC power plug adapter (x 1)

 (Not supplied for HongKong, Saudi Arabia,

Australia, New Zealand)

V I D E O

®

(Not available for Central and South America)

ALL

2

5

2

4

2

3

1

2 3

1

5 6

4

XV-N340B/XV-N342S

Wall or 
obstructions

Floor

Spacing 15 cm or more

Stand height 
5 cm or more

Front

2

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.

• If the wall outlet does not match the AC plug, use the 

supplied AC power plug adapter (not for HongKong, 
Saudi Arabia, Australia, New Zealand).

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.

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.

Playable discs

• DVD VIDEO, Audio CD, Video CD, SVCD

• DVD-R/-RW, +R/+RW written and finalized in the DVD 

VIDEO format

CD-R/RW written in the SVCD, Video CD or Audio CD format

• DivX files on DVD-R/-RW written in the UDF format
• MP3/JPEG/DivX files on CD-R/RW written in the ISO 

9660 format

Supported Digital audio formats:

Linear PCM, MPEG Multichannel, Dolby Digital, DTS (Digital 
Theater Systems)*

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 DTS-

encoded 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-R/-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.

4

Connecting to a TV with component jacks

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,”“P

B

” to “P

B

(C

B

),”“P

R

” to “P

R

(C

R

)”

correctly.

• When using the component (Y, P

B

, P

R

) jacks, do not 

connect the S-VIDEO jack with the player.

About the scanning mode indicator

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.

Connecting to a stereo audio amplifier (receiver)

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.

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.”)

[PICTURE SOURCE] of 
the PICTURE menu

Source type of DVD VIDEO

Film source Vide

o source

AUTO

[DDP]

[P]

FILM

[DDP]

[DDP]

VIDEO(NORMAL)/

(ACTIVE)

[P]

[P]

OAXIAL

LEFT

RIGHT

REAM

OUT

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO OUT

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

PR

PB

Y

To component video input

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO OUT

IDEO

VIDEO

PR

PB

Y

LEFT

RIGHT

To analog audio input

COAXIAL

PCM/STREAM

DIGITAL OUT

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO OUT

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

PR

PB

Y

RIGHT

LEFT

To digital audio input

To analog 
audio input

3

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.

Basic Connection

VIDEO

PB

PR

Y

COAXIAL

PCM

/STREAM

DIG

ITAL OUT

AUDI

O O

UT

VIDE

O O

UT

RIG

HT

S-VIDEO

LEFT

RIG

HT

LEF

T

AU

DIO

VIDEO

IN

S-VIDE

O

S-video cable*
(not supplied)

Audio/video
cable*
(supplied)

White

Red

TV

Yellow

The player

NOTES

• Set the correct color system according to the color system your TV supports. (See “COLOUR SYSTEM” in “Initial 

settings.” )

• If your TV has a monaural audio input instead of stereo, use an optional audio cable which converts stereo audio 

output to monaural.

• If your TV is a HDTV or HD-ready TV, you can connect with component (Y, P

B

, P

R

) jacks. By connecting with 

component (Y, P

B

, P

R

) jacks, you can select the progressive scanning mode which provides the best picture 

quality.

* The S-VIDEO jack and the component (Y, P

B

, P

R

) jacks cannot be used at the same time.

When using the S-VIDEO jack, do not connect the component (Y, P

B

, P

R

) jacks with the player.

5

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.

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.

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.

Turning on and off the player

Press 

STANDBY/ON.

Initial setup

When you turn on the player for the first time after 
purchase, the following message appears on the TV 
screen.

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

1

Press ENTER.

2

Press

5

/

 to select the on-screen language for 

the preference displays, etc., then press ENTER.

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

.

4

Press

5

/

 to select a desired digital output 

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

.

To bring up the DVD PLAYER SETUP display later

Press SET UP for a few seconds until the DVD PLAYER 
SETUP display appears.

EXECUTE DVD PLAYER SETUP? - BASIC PICTURE/AUDIO 
SETTING
YES - PRESS ENTER    NO - PRESS CANCEL

MENU LANGUAGE

ENGLISH

AUDIO LANGUAGE

ENGLISH

SUBTITLE

ENGLISH

ON SCREEN LANGUAGE

ENGLISH

DVD PLAYER SETUP

ENGLISH

CHINESE

SPANISH

MONITOR TYPE

4:3 L.B.

PICTURE SOURCE

AUTO

SCREEN SAVER

COLOUR SYSTEM

ON

PAL

BACKGROUND

STANDARD

DVD PLAYER SETUP

16:9
4:3 LB
4:3 PS

DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT

DOLBY DIGITAL/PCM

ANALOG DOWNMIX

DOLBY PROLOGIC

D.RANGE CONTROL

ON

OUTPUT LEVEL

DVD PLAYER SETUP

PCM ONLY

DOLBY DIGITAL/PCM

STREAM/PCM

STANDARD

8

Advanced Operations

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.

1

Press VFP-I/P.

2

Press

2

/

3

 to select the desired 

preset.

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.

To adjust the picture tone

1

Select “USER1” or “USER2.”

2

Press

5

/

 to select a parameter, then press ENTER.

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.

USER 1

BRIGHTNESS

GAMMA

CONTRAST

SATURATION

TINT

SHARPNESS

Y DELAY

+  4

MID

+10

+10

+10

LOW

+  2

Selected
Preset

Parameter

GAMMA

Adjust this if the neutral color is bright or dark. The 
brightness of dark and bright portion is maintained 
(LOW/MID/HIGH).

BRIGHTNESS

Adjust this if the picture is bright or dark on the 
whole (–16 (darkest) to +16 (brightest)).

CONTRAST

Adjust this if the far and near position is unnatural 
(–12 to +12).

SATURATION

Adjust this if the picture is whitish or blackish
(–16 (blackest) to +16 (whitest)).

TINT

*

Adjust this if the appearance of flesh tone is 
unnatural (–16 to +16).

SHARPNESS

Adjust this if the picture is indistinct (LOW/HIGH).

Y DELAY

Adjust this if the picture looks separately/ 
overlapped (–2 to +2).

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.

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.

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.

SUBTITLE

select the subtitle.

ANGLE

select the view-angle.

* If you set “COLOUR SYSTEM” in the 

initial setting to “PAL,” you cannot 
select this item.

6

Basic Operations

With the label side up

Turning on and off the player

Insert a disc

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.

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

• Each indicator lights up when corresponding 

function/mode is activated, or corresponding 
information is on the main display.

Main display

About On-screen guide icons

: Playback.

: Pause.

/

: Slow-motion playback with the current 

speed.

/

: Fast forward/backward playback with the 

current speed.

: 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.”)

When playing a disc with low quality recording 
conditions or scratches

If the disc is poorly recorded or the disc is of poor quality, 
there may be problems with playback or discs cannot be 
played back at all.
TRACK ADJUST function allows you to play back such 
discs with better quality.
Each time you press 

TRACK ADJUST

, the mode of the 

function appears on the TV screen and changes as 
follows:

TRACK ADJUST OFF 

=

 TRACK ADJUST

MODE 1 

=

 TRACK ADJUST MODE 2

Select

TRACK ADJUST MODE 1

or

MODE 2

 which gives 

you better results.
To return to the normal playback mode, select 

TRACK

ADJUST OFF

.

• Opening the disc tray will set the function to off.
• This function is not available for some discs.
• If the disc cannot be played back, try to set the TRACK 

ADJUST mode before you close the tray.

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