Brand: JVC
Category: DVD Player
Document Type: Manual
Language: EN
Available Languages: EN , ES
Manual for XV-K505GD/XV-K503TN
Uploaded: Nov. 21, 2025, 8:52 p.m.
Warranty Information
No warranty information is provided in this manual.
Using the instructions
The instructions basically explain operations as follows:
The number indicates the procedural step.
The on-screen display displayed during the operation.
You can operate from the front panel.
You can operate with the remote control unit.
Short cuts: Procedures that you can shorten.
Hints: Other convenient procedures.
Note: Additional supplemental remarks.
Changing the language and sound
You can choose the sub-title or audio language from among the languages included on a disc and select the sound from a variety of sounds included on a disc.
To select the subtitle language [SUBTITLE]
■During playback
1 Press ON SCREEN. The on-screen display appears on the TV screen.
2 Use ∇/▷ to move to [SUBTITLE].
3 Use ▲/∇ to select the desired Subtitle.
Each time you use ▲/∇ changes.
Example:
1/3 ENGLISH
2/3 FRENCH
3/3 SPANISH
-/3 (off)
Hints You can turn ON/OFF the subtitle by pressing SUBTITLE. Each time you press, the ON/OFF status is switched. When the subtitle function is ON, the subtitle language appears on the TV screen.
Hints When you select the language, if the abbreviation appears on the TV screen, select the abbreviation corresponding to the desired language. For details on abbreviations, see the end of this instruction.
The buttons used in steps are shown as illustrations.
NOTE When ◬ appears on the TV screen:
You cannot select the subtitle.
Troubleshooting and error codes
| Symptom | Possible case | Remedy |
|---|---|---|
| Power does not come on. | Power plug is not inserted securely. | Plug in securely. |
| Too far from the unit. | Come closer to the unit. | |
| Remote control does not work. | The tip of the remote unit is not pointed in the right direction. | Point the infrared light- emitting window toward the remote sensor on the front panel. |
| Batteries are exhausted. | Replace the batteries with new ones. | |
| Battery polarity is incorrect. | Take out the batteries and insert them again in the correct direction. | |
| No picture is displayed on the monitor. | Connection of video cable is incorrect. | Connect the cable correctly. |
| Input selection of TV is incorrect. | Select correctly. | |
| Picture is noisy. | Disc is not playable. | Use a playable disc. (See page 13.) |
| No audio is reproduced. | The unit is connected to a VCR directly and the copyguard function is activated. | Connect the unit so that the picture signal flow directly to the TV. |
| Connection to stereo system is incorrect. | Check connections. | |
| Input selection of amplifier is incorrect. | Select correctly. | |
| The unit is connected only using DIGITAL OUT jack. | Connect the unit using AUDIO OUT jack also. | |
| No sound from headphones. | PHONES LEVEL is too low. | Adjust the PHONES LEVEL. |
| The microphone signal cannot be monitored. | The microphone switch is set to off. | Turn the switch on. |
| The microphone level control is set to minimum (fully left). | Set the control to an appropriate position. | |
| Sound is distorted or noise is generated. | The Karaoke function is not activated. | Activate the Karaoke function. |
| Disc is dirty. | Wipe the disc surface. | |
| Picture is garbled. | The screen saver mode is set to MODE 1, and the screen saver function is activated. | Set the screen saver mode to the other mode. |
| Picture does not fit with the television screen. | MONITOR TYPE is not correctly set. | Select monitor type correctly. (See page 51). |
| Television is not correctly set. | Set the television correctly. | |
| Operation is not possible. | Microcomputer malfunctions due to lightning or static electricity. | Turn off the power and unplug the power cord, then connect the power cord again. |
| Moisture condensation occurs by a sudden change of temperature or humidity. | Turn off the power, then turn it on a few hours later. |