Problem with JVC player (1 Viewer)

[Garrett Lundy]

Problem: the video cuts-out on my JVC XV-S62 progressive scan DVD player. When the machine is first turned-on the screen turns black and says "reading disk", but then everything turns blue.

The progressive-scan light is on, and I have a SDTV. i think if the progressive-scan could be turned-off, I might be able to return to watching DVDs, But I can't find the instruction book and the "progressive scan" button on the remote isn't doing anything (maybe theres an on-screen menu I should be seeing?).

Any help out there?

 

[ChuckSolo]

The remote should have a button labeled "Setup" that allows you to enter the player's main setup menu. It is here that you can switch off progressive scan. Some older players had an on/off switch for the progressive scan mode in back but I doubt yours has that. You could check though. Your SDTV cannot display a progressive signal. To display a progressive signal you need an EDTV or HDTV capable set. You didn't mention it, but how is your player connected to the TV? A progressive signal cannot be transmitted over composite or S-Video. Progressive is possible over component connections, but, even if your TV has component inputs doesn't necessarily mean it can accept a progressive signal.

 

[Garrett Lundy]

My player is connected with an S-video cable, so maybe I just have a broken player? Oh well, been meaning to get a new player anyway.

 

[Jack Briggs]

Garrett, you can simply disable the progressive-scanning on your player — from, as Chuck notes, the setup menu or from the front- or back-panel control. Then you'll get your video.

 

[Garrett Lundy]

There is no button/switch on the machine itself. And I can't see any onscreen information to work the set-up menu with. :frowning:

Damn you modern technology!

 

[ChuckSolo]

Garrett, isn't there a button on the remote labeled "Setup?" Most if not all DVD players I have owned or seen have a "Setup" button on the remote that accesses the players setup screens.

 

[Adil M]

There is a button called "?VQP." Keep it held untill it switches from Progressive to Interlaced.

 

[Garrett Lundy]

huzzah! picture restored! I didn't know I had to hold the VFP button for several seconds. I am now in your debt and owe you a cold one should you ever stop by. now I'm off to watch a movie!

 

[Adil M]

Garret,
Next time you are considering a purchase just give me a call.
That way I can try to keep you in my debt .