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OPEN/
CLOSE
LIST
SET UP
CLEAR
– SLOW
+
DISPLAYON SCREEN
ENTER
STANDBY/ON
VFP
I/P
CANCEL RETURN
SOUND
EFFECT
TITLE/
GROUP DIMMER
AUDIO
SUBTITLEANGLE
SLIDE EFFECT
ZOOM
123
456
789
0
THUMBNAIL/
TOP
MENU
MENU
NEXTPREVIOUS
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)
VIDEO
®
(Not available for Central and South America)
ALL
2
52
4
2
3
1
231
564
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 forma
t
• 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.
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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, PR) 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 Video source
AUTO [DDP] [P]
FILM [DDP] [DDP]
VIDEO(NORMAL)/
(ACTIVE)
[P] [P]
O
AXIAL
LEFT
RIGHT
R
EAM
O
UT
AUDIO OUT
VIDEO OUT
S-VIDEO
VIDEO
P
R
P
B
Y
To component video input
AUDIO OUT
VIDEO OUT
I
DEO
VIDEO
P
R
P
B
Y
LEFT
RIGHT
To analog audio input
COAXIAL
PCM/STREAM
DIGITAL OUT
AUDIO OUT
VIDEO OUT
S-VIDEO
VIDEO
P
R
P
B
Y
RIGHT
LEFT
To digital audio input
To analog
audio input
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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
P
B
P
R
Y
COAXIAL
PCM
/STREAM
DIG
ITAL OUT
AUDI
O O
UT
VIDE
O O
UT
RIG
HT
S-VIDEO
LEFT
RIG
H
T
LEF
T
AUD
IO
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, 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, 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.
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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.
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
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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.
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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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