JVC CA-DXU20 User Manual

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Additional Information
Learning More about This System
Connections (see pages 3 to 6)
Changing the Color System and Scanning Mode:
• If you play back an NTSC disc/file with the color system
set to “PAL (PROG),” the disc/file will be reproduced
using “PAL 60” format; however, if the TV does not
support this format, the screen may not display properly.
• If you play back a PAL disc/file with the color system set
to “NTSC (PROG),” you can watch the playback pictures,
but the following symptoms may occur:
– The items on the menu will be blurred, and be shown
slightly shifted when highlighted.
– The aspect ratio of the picture may differ from the
original aspect ratio.
– The picture movement is not smooth.
• You cannot change the scanning mode to progressive in the
following cases:
– When your TV does not support the progressive video
input.
– When you have not connected your TV to the unit using
a component video cord.
• When you play back an NTSC disc/file in progressive
scanning mode either NTSC PROG or PAL PROG, the
System outputs the NTSC signal regardless of the color
system settings.
Daily Operations—Playback (see pages 8 to 12)
Listening to the Radio:
• If you store a new station into an occupied preset number,
the previously stored station in that number will be erased.
Playing Back a Disc/USB Mass Storage Class Device:
• When you change the source to “DVD/CD” or “USB,” it
may take a while to activate the source.
• While the System is reading a disc, the source may not
change to “USB MEMORY” correctly. In this case, press
7, then reactivate “USB MEMORY” as the source.
• On some discs/files, the actual operations may be different
from what is explained in this manual, due to the
programming and disc structure; such differences are not a
malfunction of this System.
• For playback of files in the USB mass storage class
device...
– When connecting a USB mass storage class device, refer
also to its manual.
– Connect one USB mass storage class device to the
System at a time. Do not use a USB hub.
– You cannot charge any USB mass storage class device
through the
(REC/PLAY) terminal of this System.
– While playing back a file in a USB mass storage class
device, do not disconnect the device. It may cause a
malfunction of both the System and the device.
– JVC bears no responsibility for any loss of data in the
USB mass storage class device while using this System.
– When connecting with a USB cable, use the cable whose
length is less than 1 m.
– This System is compatible with USB 2.0 Full Speed.
– You can play back the following types of files in a USB
mass storage class device (maximum data transfer rate: 2
Mbps):
– Audio: MP3, WMA, WAV
– Still picture: JPEG
– Video: MPEG-1, MPEG-2, ASF, DivX (maximum
frame rate of 30 fps for progressive)
– This System may not play back some files even though
their formats are listed above.
– You cannot play back a file larger than 2 Gigabyte.
– When playing a file which has a high transfer rate,
frames or sounds may be dropped during playback.
– This System cannot recognize a USB mass storage class
device whose rating is other than 5 V and does not
exceed 500 mA.
– This System may not play back some USB mass storage
class device and does not support DRM (Digital Rights
Management).
– It will take some time to start up a Digital Audio Player
(DAP) larger than 1 Gigabyte.
– You cannot send any data to your USB mass storage
class device from this System.
• For MP3/WMA/WAV playback...
– MP3/WMA/WAV discs require a longer readout time
than regular CDs. (It depends on the complexity of the
group/file configuration.)
– Some MP3/WMA/WAV files cannot be played back and
will be skipped. This results from their recording
processes and conditions.
– When making MP3/WMA/WAV discs, use ISO 9660
Level 1 or Level 2 for the disc format.
– This System can play back MP3/WMA/WAV files with
the extension code <.mp3>, <.wma> or <.wav>
(regardless of the letter case—upper/lower).
– It is recommended that you make each MP3/WMA/
WAV files at the following conditions:
– MP3/WMA: At a sampling rate of 44.1 kHz and bit
rate of 128 kbps.
– WAV: 44.1 kHz/16 bit Linear PCM.
– This System cannot play back files made at bit rate of
less than 64 kbps.
• For DVD-VR playback...
–
Original Program: The System can play back the
original picture in the recorded order.
–
Play List: The System can play back the play list edited
by the recording equipment.
– For details about DVD-VR format and play list, refer to
the manual of the recording equipment.
• For JPEG playback...
– This System can play back JPEG files with the extension
code <.jpg> or <.jpeg> (regardless of the letter case—
upper/lower).
– It is recommended that you record a file at 640 x 480
resolution. (If a file has been recorded at a resolution of
more than 640 x 480, it will take a long time to be shown.)
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JVC CA-DXU20 Specifications

General

CD Player	Yes
Number of Discs	1
Remote Control	Yes
Tuner Bands	FM, AM
Connectivity	AUX
Speakers	2-way speakers
Type	Mini System

Summary

Warnings, Cautions and Others

General Cautions

Provides safety precautions regarding electrical shock, fire, moisture, and ventilation.

Important for Laser Products

Highlights safety information related to Class 1 laser products and handling.

Caution: Proper Ventilation

Precautions

Installation

Provides guidelines for installing the system to prevent heat build-up and ensure proper ventilation.

Power sources

Instructs on safely handling the AC power cord and unplugging the system.

Internal heat

Emphasizes the importance of ventilation to prevent system damage from overheating.

Connections

1 TV/monitor

2 Digital audio component

3 Auxiliary equipment

4 AM/FM antenna

5 Speakers

Explains how to connect speaker cords, noting polarity and precautions for TV interference.

Speaker layout

6 Voltage selector (not applicable for Australian models)

Instructs on setting the voltage selector to match the local power supply.

7 Power cord

Details the final step of plugging the AC power cord into a wall outlet.

Display Indication

Daily Operations—Playback

Turn on the power

Select the source

Guides on selecting playback sources like DVD/CD, USB, TAPE, TUNER/AUX.

Adjust the volume

Explains how to adjust the volume level using the remote or main unit.

To turn off (standby) the System

Adjusting the Volume

Listening to the Radio

To preset stations

Playing Back a Disc/USB Mass Storage Class Device

Playing Back a Tape

Daily Operations—Sound & Other Adjustments

Adjusting the Speaker Output Level

Guides on adjusting the output level for individual speakers.

Reinforcing the Bass Sound

Instructions for adjusting the subwoofer level to enhance bass.

Applying an Optimal Bass Sound Effect—VARIO BASS

Creating Your Own Sound Modes—User Mode

Selecting the Sound Modes

Selecting the Surround Modes

Changing the Picture Tone

To select a preset picture tone

To adjust the picture tone

Unique Video Disc/File Operations

Selecting the Audio Track

How to choose different audio languages or channels for playback.

Selecting the Subtitle Language

Selecting the View Angle

Special Picture Playback

Pause playback

Frame-by-frame playback

Slow-motion playback

Advanced Playback Operations

Programming the Playing Order—Program Play

How to arrange the playback order of tracks/files (up to 99) before starting playback.

Playing at Random—Random Play

Playing Repeatedly—Repeat Play

Repeat Play

Details on repeating playback of tracks, discs, or files.

A-B Repeat

How to set a specific portion (A to B) for continuous playback.

Prohibiting Disc Ejection—Child Lock

How to lock the disc trays to prevent them from being ejected.

On-Screen Operations

On-screen Bar Information

Explains the information displayed on the on-screen playback bar.

On-screen bars

Operations Using the On-screen Bar

Repeat Play

A-B Repeat

Time Search

Chapter/Track Search

Operations Using the Control Screen

Control screen for DVD-VR

Describes the control screen for DVD-VR playback and program selection.

Control screen for AV files/JPEG files

Explains the control screen for AV and JPEG files, including source and file information.

To start playback

For JPEG file:

To repeat slide-show for JPEG file

To play for Video files

To repeat chapter/program/play list for DVD-VR

How to set repeat playback for DVD-VR content.

To zoom in the JPEG/ASF file

Recording Operations

IMPORTANT

Recording onto a Tape:

Instructions for recording audio onto Type I cassette tapes.

Synchronized Recording onto a Tape:

How to start playback and tape recording simultaneously.

Recording from a CD onto a USB device

Recording onto a Tape

Dubbing Tapes

Synchronized Recording onto a Tape

For recording desired tracks/files from discs:

Editing Operations

Giving (Editing) Titles to Tracks/Groups

How to assign or edit titles for tracks and groups on a USB device.

To give a title to a new group before recording

How to enter titles

Erasing Tracks or Groups

Enjoying Karaoke

Singing Along (Karaoke)

Instructions for singing along using one or two microphones.

Adjusting the Sound Track for Karaoke

Scoring Your Karaoke Skill

To apply an echo to your voice

To adjust the key

Changing the Karaoke Setting

To change the scoring level

How to adjust the scoring level for Karaoke Scoring.

To change the mic volume

How to adjust the microphone volume.

To turn on/off the fanfare

Reserving Karaoke Songs

Karaoke Program Play

How to program a sequence of songs for karaoke playback.

Timer Operations

Setting the Timer

Instructions for setting up Daily Timer or Recording Timer.

How Recording Timer works

How Daily Timer works

Additional Information

Changing the Color System and Scanning Mode:

Playing Back a Disc/USB Mass Storage Class Device:

Details on source activation, disc reading, and file playback differences.

For playback of files in the USB mass storage class device...

Guidelines for connecting and using USB mass storage devices.

For MP3/WMA/WAV playback...

For DVD-VR playback...

For JPEG playback...

Troubleshooting

General:

Covers issues like canceled settings, disabled operations, and remote control problems.

No sound is heard

Troubleshooting steps for no audio output, checking connections and headphones.

No picture appears on the screen

Steps to resolve no video output, checking connections and TV compatibility.

Radio Operations:

Disc/file Operations:

Troubleshooting for discs not playing, ID3 tags, file order, AV files, and sound issues.

Tape Operations:

Recording Operations:

Unable to record into the USB device

Reasons why recording to USB may fail: full capacity, track limits, or write protection.

Unable to record onto the tape

Troubleshooting steps for tape recording failures, like missing tabs.

Editing Operations:

Unable to assign title to tracks on the USB device

Solutions for not being able to edit track titles on USB devices.

Karaoke Operations:

Karaoke function cannot be activated

Ensures microphone and Mic Mixing are connected for karaoke functions.

Karaoke Scoring cannot be activated

Notes when Karaoke Scoring cannot be activated, like during playback or menu display.

Scoring result seems wrong (or “– –” appears)

Tips for obtaining correct karaoke scoring results, focusing on singing duration.

Timer Operations:

Daily Timer or Recording Timer does not work

Troubleshooting for timers not functioning, usually related to system power state.

Display Messages for Recording or Editing Operations

Maintenance

Handling discs

Handling cassette tapes

To keep the best recording and playback sound quality:

OPTICAL DIGITAL OUTPUT Signals

Specifications

Amplifier section

Technical details of the amplifier, including output power and speaker impedance.

Output Power:

Specific output power ratings for front, center, and surround speakers.

CENTER SPEAKER:

Output power specifications for the center speaker.

SURROUND SPEAKERS:

Output power specifications for the surround speakers.

SUBWOOFERS:

Output power specifications for the subwoofers.

OPTICAL DIGITAL OUTPUT:

Technical parameters for the optical digital audio output.

VIDEO OUT:

Speaker Terminals:

Tuner section

Disc/file player section

Details on playable disc types, file formats, and region codes.

Playable disc:

Playable file:

USB storage section

Cassette deck section

General

Power requirement:

Mains (AC) Line Instruction (not applicable for Europe, U.S.A., Canada, and U.K.)