JVC xv-n212s User Manual

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XV-N212S/XV-N312S/GNT0041-004A/English

Discs with the following marks can be played back on the player.

The DVD Logo is a trademark.
The player can also play back the following discs:
• DVD-R and DVD-RW discs written in the DVD VIDEO format 

and finalized

• CD-R and CD-RW discs written in the SVCD, Video CD or 

Audio CD format and finalized

• CD-R and CD-RW discs written in MP3/JPEG/MPEG-4 in 

accordance with the “ISO 9660” format (See page 20 for 
details.)

If a disc gets dirty, scratched or warped, or due to the disc 
characteristics or recording conditions, it may take considerable 
time for the player to read the content, or 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.

This player is compatible with the PAL and NTSC systems. You 
can select “PAL” or “NTSC” using the VIDEO SIGNAL 
SELECTOR on the rear panel.

The player does not play back discs listed below. If you try to play 
back these discs, noise may generate causing damage to 
speakers.

• DVD-RW discs written in the VR format
• DVD-ROM, DVD-RAM, DVD AUDIO, CD-ROM, PHOTO CD, 

SACD

In addition, the player does not play:
• 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 player supports the following digital audio formats (see page 
33 “Glossary” for descriptions of each audio format):

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

Depending on the player’s [DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT] setting, 
digital audio signals may not be output as they are recorded on 
the disc. See “DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT” on page 26 for details.

• With some DVD VIDEO discs, the player starts playback 

automatically after inserting the disc.

• The image may be sometimes poor or noisy due to defects in 

the disc itself.

• With some discs, operations described in this manual may not 

be possible.

If a disc gets dirty, dusty, scratched or warped, playback sound 
and picture may be deteriorated. Take proper precautions when 
handling discs.

Handling
• Do not touch the surface of the disc.
• Do not damage, stick paper to, or use any adhesive on either 

the label side or playback side.

Storing discs
• Keep discs in their cases. If discs are piled on top of one 

another without their protective cases, they can be damaged.

• Do not put discs in a location where they may be exposed to 

direct sunlight, or where the humidity or temperature is high. 
Avoid leaving discs in a car!

Cleaning discs
• Wipe with a soft dry cloth, moving from the center outwards. If a 

disc is difficult to clean, wipe with a cloth moistened with water.

• Never use record cleaners, petrol, alcohol or any anti-static 

agents.

Notes on copyright
Check the copyright laws in your country before recording from 
DVD VIDEO, SVCD, Video CD, Audio CD, MP3, JPEG, and  
MPEG-4 discs.
Recording of copyrighted material may infringe copyright laws.

DVD VIDEO

SVCD

Video CD

 

Audio CD

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