JVC TH-A30 User manual

For Customer Use:
Enter below the Model No. and Serial
No. which are located either on the rear,
bottom or side of the cabinet. Retain this
information for future reference.
Model No.
Serial No.
LVT0945-005A
[US, UB]
INSTRUCTIONS
DVD DIGITAL CINEMA SYSTEM
TH-A30
Consists of XV-THA30, SP-XA30, SP-XSA30 and SP-WA30
DIGITAL
STANDBY
AUDIO/FM MODE
DSP VOLUME SOURCE
DVD DIGITAL CINEMA SYSTEM TH-A30
STANDBY/ON
DISPLAY
TOP MENU
AUDIO
TUNING
ENTER
VCR CHANNEL
TUNER PRESET
DVD FM/AM AUX
MUTING
STANDBY/ON
VCR
VCR
CONTROL
MENU
TV
AUDIO/
FM MODE SUBTITLE
RETURN
STEP
TV VOLUME
TV CHANNEL
VOLUME
B.SEARCH F.SEARCH
DOWN UP
REW FF
RM-STHA30U
DVD CINEMA SYSTEM
TV/VIDEO PROGRESSIVE
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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.
Caution –– STANDBY/ON switch!
Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely. The
STANDBY/ON switch in any position does not disconnect the
mains line. The power can be remote controlled.
STANDBY/ON
STANDBY/ON
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 naked 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.
Warnings, Cautions and Others /
Caution: Proper Ventilation
To avoid risk of electric shock and fire and to protect from damage.
Locate the apparatus as follows:
Front: No obstructions open spacing.
Sides: No obstructions in 10 cm from the sides.
Top: No obstructions in 10 cm from the top.
Back: No obstructions in 15 cm from the back
Bottom: No obstructions, place on the level surface.
In addition, maintain the best possible air circulation as illustrated.
Stand height 15 cm or more
XV-THA30
Spacing 15 cm or more
Wall or obstructions Front
Floor
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1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
2. CAUTION: Invisible laser radiation when open
and interlock failed or defeated. Avoid direct
exposure to beam.
3. CAUTION: Do not open the top cover. There
are no user serviceable parts inside the unit;
leave all servicing to qualified service personnel.
IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS /
1 CLASSIFICATION LABEL, PLACED ON EXTERIOR
SURFACE
REPRODUCTION OF LABELS /
2 WARNING LABEL, PLACED INSIDE THE UNIT
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
KLASSE 1 LASER PRODUKT
LUOKAN 1 LASER LAITE
KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT
PRODUCTO LASER CLASE 1
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Table of Contents
Parts Identification ...................................... 2
Center Unit ................................................................................. 2
Remote Control .......................................................................... 3
Getting Started........................................... 5
Before Installation ...................................................................... 5
Checking the Supplied Accessories ........................................... 5
Adjusting the Voltage Selector ................................................... 5
Putting Batteries in the Remote Control .................................... 5
Connecting the FM and AM Antennas ....................................... 6
Speaker Layout Diagram ............................................................ 7
Connecting the Speakers ............................................................ 8
Connecting Audio/Video Component ........................................ 9
Basic DVD Operations ................................ 11
1 Turn On the Power ............................................................... 11
2 Select the source .................................................................. 11
3 Load a DVD ......................................................................... 11
4 Start Playback ...................................................................... 11
5 Adjust the Volume ................................................................ 11
6 Select an Appropriate Progressive Mode ............................. 12
7 Activate Surround or DSP Mode ......................................... 12
8 Stop Playback ...................................................................... 12
Basic VCD/CD Operations .......................... 13
1 Turn On the Power ............................................................... 13
2 Select the source .................................................................. 13
3 Load a VCD/CD .................................................................. 13
4 Start Playback ...................................................................... 13
5 Adjust the Volume ................................................................ 14
6 Activate DSP Mode ............................................................. 14
7 Stop Playback ...................................................................... 14
Basic Tuner Operations .............................. 15
1 Turn On the Power ............................................................... 15
2 Select the Band .................................................................... 15
3 Adjust the Volume ................................................................ 15
4 Tune in to a Station .............................................................. 15
Other Basic Operations .............................. 16
Enjoying Sounds from the External Component ..................... 16
Selecting an Appropriate Progressive Mode ............................ 16
Turning Off the Power with the Timer ..................................... 16
TV Settings ............................................... 17
Changing the Color System ..................................................... 17
Changing the Scanning Mode .................................................. 17
Speaker Settings ....................................... 18
Setting the Delay Time ............................................................. 18
Creating Realistic Sound Fields ................... 20
7Dolby Digital and DTS Digital Surround............................. 20
7Dolby Surround .................................................................... 20
7DSP (Digital Signal Processor) Modes ................................ 21
Adjusting Stereo Sound ............................................................ 22
Adjusting Dolby Digital and DTS Digital Surround ................ 23
Activating Dynamic Range Compression ................................ 24
Adjusting Dolby Surround ....................................................... 24
Adjusting DSP Modes .............................................................. 25
Disc Introduction—DVD/VCD/CD ................ 27
Basic Disc Operations ................................ 28
DVD Playback ........................................... 29
Showing the On-Screen Bar ..................................................... 29
Selecting the Subtitles .............................................................. 30
Selecting the Audio Languages ................................................ 30
Selecting the Multi-Angle Views ............................................. 30
Checking the Remaining Time ................................................. 31
Disc Menu-Driven Playback .................................................... 31
Moving to a Particular Portion Directly ................................... 32
Searching for a Particular Point ............................................... 32
Repeating Playback .................................................................. 33
7Repeat Play ........................................................................... 33
7A–B Repeat ........................................................................... 33
Programming the Playing Order of the Chapters
—Program Play .................................................................. 34
DVD Special Effect Playback .................................................. 36
7Still Picture/Frame-by-Frame Playback ............................... 36
7Slow Motion Playback ......................................................... 36
7Zoom .................................................................................... 36
VCD/CD Playback ...................................... 37
Showing the On-Screen Bar ..................................................... 37
Checking the Remaining Time ................................................. 37
Disc Menu-Driven Playback (Only for VCD) .......................... 38
Moving to a Particular Portion Directly ................................... 38
Searching for a Particular Point ............................................... 38
Repeating Playback .................................................................. 39
7Repeat Play ........................................................................... 39
7A–B Repeat ........................................................................... 39
Programming the Playing Order of the Tracks
—Program Play .................................................................. 40
Selecting Playback Channel ..................................................... 41
VCD Special Effect Playback .................................................. 42
7Still Picture/Frame-by-Frame Playback ............................... 42
7Slow Motion Playback ......................................................... 42
7Zoom .................................................................................... 42
MP3 Introduction ...................................... 43
MP3 Playback ........................................... 44
Starting Playback ..................................................................... 44
Operations Using the On-Screen Display ................................ 45
Moving to a Particular Track Directly ...................................... 46
Repeating Playback .................................................................. 46
Tuner Operations ....................................... 47
Setting the AM Tuner Interval Spacing .................................... 47
Tuning in Stations .................................................................... 47
Using Preset Tuning ................................................................. 48
Selecting the FM Reception Mode ........................................... 48
Setting up the DVD Preferences ................. 49
Setting the Initial Languages .................................................... 49
Introducing the DVD Preference (System) .............................. 50
Setting the Parental (Rating) Level .......................................... 52
Operating JVC’s Components ...................... 54
Operating Other Manufacturers’ TV ............ 55
Maintenance ............................................. 56
Troubleshooting ......................................... 57
Specifications ............................................ 58
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Parts Identification
Front Panel
See pages in the parentheses for details.
Display Window
1Sound signal indicators (12, 14, 16, 20)
• PRO LOGIC, DOLBY DIGITAL, DTS,
and LINEAR PCM
2TITLE indicator (28)
3Tuner mode indicators (15, 47, 48)
• TUNED and ST (stereo)
4PROGRAM indicator (34, 40, 48)
DIGITAL
STANDBY
AUDIO/FM MODE
DSP VOLUME SOURCE
DVD DIGITAL CINEMA SYSTEM TH-A30
STANDBY/ON
12345 6 78
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See pages in the parentheses for details.
Front Panel
1STANDBY/ON button and STANDBY lamp (11 – 15)
2AUDIO/FM MODE button (30, 41, 48)
3Multi operation buttons
•4, ¢, and 7
4Disc tray (11, 13)
50(open/close) button (11 – 14, 35, 40, 44)
• Pressing this button also turns on the power and
changes the source to the DVD player.
6Display window
7Remote sensor
83/8(play/pause) button (11 – 14, 28, 44)
• Pressing this button also turns on the power and
changes the source to the DVD player.
9DSP button (12, 14, 22, 25)
pVOLUME + and – buttons (11, 14, 15)
qSOURCE button (15, 16, 47, 48)
wIllumination lamp (11 – 15)
5DSP indicator (21, 25)
6PBC (Play Back Control) indicator (37)
7Frequency unit indicators
• MHz (for FM station) and kHz (for AM station)
8Audio channel indicators
• Indicates audio channels currently being played back.
9Main display
Display Window
12 34567
L C R
LFE
LS SRS
LINEAR PCM
ST
TITLE
TUNED
PROGRAM PBC MHz
k Hz DSP
89
Center Unit
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Remote Control
See pages in the parentheses for details.
Remote Cotrol
1STANDBY/ON AUDIO button (11 – 15)
2VCR button (54)
3TV button (11, 13, 54, 55)
4STEP button (36, 42, 54)
5DISPLAY button (29, 37)
6AUDIO/FM MODE button (30, 41, 48)
7SUBTITLE button (30)
8Source selecting buttons (11, 13, 15, 16, 24, 47)
• DVD, FM/AM, AUX
• Pressing one of these buttons also turns on the power.
94, 7, 3/8, and ¢buttons
TUNER PRESET UP and DOWN buttons (48)
FF (Fast-forward) and REW (Rewind) buttons
pVCR CHANNEL + and – buttons (54)
TUNING + and – buttons (15, 47)
¡F. (Forward) SEARCH and 1B. (Back) SEARCH
buttons
qMenu operation buttons
•3, 2, 5, and ∞buttons
• ENTER button
wVOLUME + and – buttons (11, 14, 15)
eTOP MENU button (31)
rMENU button (31, 38)
tTV/VIDEO button (11, 13, 54, 55)
yPROGRESSIVE button (12, 16, 17)
uTV CHANNEL + and – buttons (54, 55)
iTV VOLUME + and – buttons (54, 55)
oVCR CONTROL button (54)
IMPORTANT:
If you press VCR CONTROL , this remote control will work
ONLY for the JVC’s VCR. When you want to operate the system
again, press DVD or FM/AM.
;MUTING button (11, 14)
aRETURN button (38, 50, 51)
DISPLAY
TV/VIDEO
TOP MENU
AUDIO
ENTER
PROGRESSIVE
TUNER PRESET
DVD FM/AM AUX
MUTING
1
STANDBY/ON
VCR
2
3
4
5
VCR
CONTROL
MENU
TV
AUDIO/
FM MODE SUBTITLE
RETURN
STEP
TV VOLUME
TV CHANNEL
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VCR CHANNEL
Remote Control
Parts Identification
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1Number buttons (32, 38, 46, 54, 55)
2SLOW button (36, 42)
3ZOOM button (36, 42)
4ANGLE button (30)
5REPEAT button (33, 39, 46)
6A–B REPEAT button (33, 39)
7CLEAR button (32, 38, 41)
8SEARCH button (32, 38, 46)
9SOUND button (22 – 26)
pSETTING button (18, 19)
qPRO LOGIC button (16, 19, 22, 24)
wSETUP button (50 – 53)
eTEST button (21)
rD.R.C button (24)
tDSP MODE button (12, 14, 22, 25)
yPROGRAM button (34, 35, 40, 48)
uSLEEP button (16)
iREMAIN button (31, 37)
Inside the Cover
Inside the Cover
1
4
7
3
6
9
2
5
8
0
CLEAR SLEEP
REPEAT
ANGLE ZOOM D.R.C DSP MODE
SETUP TEST
PRO LOGIC
SETTING
SOUND
TOP MENU RETURN MUTING
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
A-B REPEAT
SEARCH REMAIN
PROGRAM
MENU
SLOW
9
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DFM/AM AUX
TV VOLUME
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TUNER PRESET
VOLUME
VCR CHANNEL
TUNING
TOP MENU
MENU
RETURN MUTING
ENTER
CLEARCLEAR GOGOTO REMAINREMAIN SLEEPSLEEP
EFFECTEFFECT
PROGRAMPROGRAM
REPEAREPEAT
REPEAREPEAT
ANGLEANGLE NTSC/PNTSC/PALAL DIGESTDIGEST DSP MODEDSP MODE
SET UPSET UP TESTTEST TONEONE
PRPRO LOGICO LOGIC
SETTINGSETTING
SOUNDSOUND
SLOSLOW
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ZOOMZOOM
A <–> BA <–> B
RM-STHA30U
DVD CINEMA SYSTEM
VCR
CONTROL
F.SEARCH
B.SEARCH
To open the cover of the remote control, push here then
slide downward.
TOP MENU MUTING
MENU RETURN
VOLUME
RM-STHA30U
DVD CINEMA SYSTEM
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Getting Started
Putting Batteries in the Remote Control
Before using the remote control, put two supplied batteries first.
• When using the remote control, aim the remote control directly at
the remote sensor on the center unit.
1 . On the back of the remote control, remove the
battery cover.
2 . Insert batteries. Make sure to match the polarity:
(+) to (+) and (–) to (–).
3 . Replace the cover.
If the range or effectiveness of the remote control decreases, replace
the batteries. Use two UM-4“AAA”/IEC “R03” type dry-cell
batteries.
CAUTION:
Follow these precautions to avoid leaking or cracking cells:
•Place batteries in the remote control so they match the polarity: (+)
to (+) and (–) to (–).
•Use the correct type of batteries. Batteries that look similar may
differ in voltage.
•Always replace both batteries at the same time.
•Do not expose batteries to heat or flame.
Before Installation
General Precautions
• DO NOT insert any metal object into the center unit.
• DO NOT disassemble the center unit or remove screws, covers, or
cabinet.
• DO NOT expose the center unit to rain or moisture.
Locations
• Install the center unit in a location that is level and protected from
moisture.
• The temperature around the center unit must be between 5˚C and
35˚C.
• Make sure there is good ventilation around the center unit. Poor
ventilation could cause overheating and damage the center unit.
Handling the center unit
• DO NOT touch the power cord with wet hands.
• DO NOT pull on the power cord to unplug the cord. When
unplugging the cord, always grasp the plug so as not to damage
the cord.
• Keep the power cord away from the connecting cords and the
antenna. The power cord may cause noise or screen interference. It
is recommended to use a coaxial cable for antenna connection,
since it is well-shielded against interference.
• When a power failure occurs, or when you unplug the power cord,
the preset settings such as preset FM/AM channels and sound
adjustments may be erased in a few days.
Checking the Supplied Accessories
Check to be sure you have all of the following supplied accessories.
The number in the parentheses indicates the quantity of the pieces
supplied.
• Remote Control (1)
• Batteries (2)
• AM loop antenna (1)
• FM antenna (1)
• AC Plug Adaptor (1) (not supplied for Hong Kong)
• Video cord (1)
If anything is missing, contact your dealer immediately.
Adjusting the Voltage Selector
Before connections, always do the following first if necessary.
Set the correct voltage for your area with the voltage selector switch
on the rear panel. Slide the voltage selector using a screw driver, so
the voltage number the voltage mark is set at is the same as the
voltage where you are plugging in the system.
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123
MIN MIN MIN MIN
COMPONENT OUT
Y
PBPR
4
Connecting the FM and AM Antennas
FM antenna (supplied)
If FM reception is poor, connect
outdoor FM antenna (not supplied).
AM antenna connection
Connect the supplied AM loop antenna to the AM and Hterminals.
Turn the loop until you have the best reception.
• If reception is poor, connect an outdoor single vinyl-covered wire
to the AM terminal. (Keep the AM loop antenna connected.)
Note:
If the AM loop antenna wire is covered with vinyl, remove
the vinyl by twisting it as shown in the diagram.
Snap the tabs on the loop into
the slots of the base to
assemble the AM loop antenna.
If AM reception is poor, connect single vinyl-covered
wire (not supplied).
AM loop antenna
(supplied)
FM antenna connection
Connect the supplied FM antenna to the FM 75 ΩCOAXIAL
terminal as temporary measure.
Extend the supplied FM antenna horizontally.
• If reception is poor, connect an outdoor antenna. Before attaching
a 75 Ωcoaxial cable (with a standard type connector), disconnect
the supplied FM antenna.
Center unit
About the cooling fan
A cooling fan is mounted on the rear panel of the center unit to
prevent abnormal temperature inside the center unit, thus assuring
normal operation of the unit. The cooling fan automatically starts
rotating to supply external cool air to the inside of the center unit
when the internal temperature goes up.
For safety, observe the following carefully.
• Make sure there is good ventilation around the center unit. Poor
ventilation could overheat and damage the center unit.
• DO NOT block the cooling fan and the ventilation openings or
holes. (If they are blocked by a newspaper or cloth, etc., the
heat may not be able to get out.)
• DO NOT touch the speaker cords to the cooling fan.
Cooling fan
(See “About the cooling fan”below.)
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Getting Started
Subwoofer
Left rear
speaker
Right front
speaker
Right rear
speaker
To center speaker To left front speaker
To right front speaker
To left rear
speaker
To right rear
speaker
To subwoofer
Left front
speaker
DIGITAL
SURROUND
DIGITAL
STANDBY
AUDIO/FMMODE
DSP VOLUME SOURCE
DVDDIGITAL CINEMA SYSTEM TH-A30
STANDBY/ON
Center unit
Center speaker
MIN MIN MIN MIN
COMPONENT OUT
Y
P
B P R
4
Speaker Layout Diagram
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Connecting the Speakers
Connect the satellite speakers and subwoofer to the terminals on the
rear panel using speaker cords supplied.
Labels are attached to the speaker cords to indicate the terminals to
be connected.
• Connect the red cord to the red (+) terminal, and the black cord to
the black (–) terminal respectively.
CAUTION:
Use speakers with the SPEAKER IMPEDANCE indicated by the
speaker terminals.
Connecting speaker cords to the terminals
1 Press and hold the terminal clamp.
2 Insert the speaker cord.
3 Release the finger from the clamp.
Notes:
• If the speaker cord is covered with vinyl, remove the
vinyl by twisting it as shown in the diagram.
• Make sure the core wire of speaker cords do not expose
to out of the terminals.This could cause short-circuit.
When setting the speakers
To obtain the best possible sound from this system, you need to
place all the speakers except the subwoofer at the same distance
from the listening position with each front faced toward the listener.
Since bass sound is non-directional, you can place a subwoofer
wherever you like. Normally place it in front of you.
Left front
speaker
Right front
speaker
Right rear
speaker
Subwoofer
Left rear
speaker
Center speaker
If your speakers cannot be placed at the same distance from the
listening position
You can adjust the delay time of the center speaker and rear
speakers. For in-depth information about adjusting the delay time,
see “Setting the Delay Time” on page 18 and 19.
Note:
You can change the phase of subwoofer sounds by connecting the
speaker cords to the terminals inversely—the red cord to the black
terminal, and the black cord to the red terminal. You may get the more
effective bass sounds by changing the phase.
CAUTION:
•When attaching the satellite speakers on the wall, have them
attached to the wall by a qualified person.
DO NOT attach the satellite speakers on the wall by yourself to
avoid an unexpected damage of their falling from the wall, caused
by incorrect attachment or weakness in the wall.
•Care is required in selecting a location for attaching speakers to the
wall. Injury to personnel, or damage to equipment, may result if the
speakers are attached in a location which interferes with daily
activities.
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Getting Started
Illustrations of the input/output terminals below are typical
examples.
When you connect another component, refer also to its
manuals since the terminal name actually printed on the rear
vary among the components.
If you connect a sound-enhancing device such as a
graphic equalizer between the source component and
the center unit, the sound output through this system
may be distorted.
Connecting Audio/Video Component
Turn the power off to all components before connections.
Connect another component to the center unit with the
audio cords.
Use the cords supplied with another component or purchase
them at an electric appliance store.
Audio cord (not supplied)
DBS Tuner
Center unit
MD Recorder
Cassette Deck
OUT
LEFT
RIGHT
AUDIO
VCR
TV
MIN
COMPONENT OUT
Y
P
B P R
Audio component connection
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You can select one of three connection types—
A
,
B
, and
C
.
•If your TV has S-video (Y/C-separation) and/or component video
(Y, P R , P B ) jacks, connect them using an S-video cord (not
supplied)
B
and/or component video cord (not supplied)
C
.
By using these jacks, you can get a better picture quality—in the
order : Component video > S-video > Composite video.
•If your TV supports the progressive video input, you can enjoy a
high quality picture by making the progressive scanning mode
active (see page 17.)
Note:
Keep the power cord away from the connecting cords and the antenna
cables. The power cord may cause noise or screen interference.
Now, you can plug the power cord of the center unit into the AC outlet.
A
B
C
S-video cord (not supplied)
Composite video cord (supplied) Component video cord (not supplied)
TV connection
The S-video cord and the component video cord are not supplied with this system.
Use the cords supplied with another components or purchase them at an electric appliance store.
Illustrations below are typical examples.
When you connect the TV, refer also to its manual since the
terminal names actually printed on the rear vary among the
components.
Red
Blue
Green
Red
Blue
Green
Red
Blue
Green
MINMIN
MIN
MIN
TV
Center unit
A
B
C
CONPONENT OUT
Y
P
B P R
CONPONENT OUT
Y
P
B
Y
P
R /C R
P B /C B
P R
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Basic DVD Operations
This manual mainly explains operations using the buttons on
the remote control. You can also use the buttons on the center
unit if they have the similar names (or marks) as those on the
remote control.
If operations using the center unit are different from those
using the remote control, they are then explained.
1 Turn On the Power
Before turning on the system, turn on your TV and select the correct
video input. (See the manual supplied with your TV.)
•When you use a JVC’s TV, you can turn on your TV by pressing
TV on the remote control, and select the video input by
pressing TV/VIDEO. (If your TV is not a JVC’s, see “Operating
Other Manufacturers’TV”on page 55.)
•For changing the OSD messages—the information on the TV
screen—into the desired language, see “Setting the Initial
Languages”on pages 49 and 50.
Press STANDBY/ON AUDIO (or
STANDBY/ON on the front panel).
The STANDBY lamp goes off and the illumination
lamp on the center unit lights up. The source
indication selected previously appears on the display.
2 Select the Source
Press DVD.
The source changes to DVD.
3 Load a DVD
On the front panel ONLY:
Press 0to open the disc tray, then place a DVD correctly
with its label side up.
4 Start Playback
Press 3/8.
The disc tray closes. “LOADING”appears for
a while.
•You can also start playback by closing the
disc tray using 0on the front panel.
5 Adjust the Volume
To increase the volume, press and hold VOLUME +.
To decrease the volume, press and hold VOLUME –.
CAUTION:
Always set the volume to the minimum before starting any source. If
the volume is set at its high level, the sudden blast of sound energy
can permanently damage your hearing and/or ruin your speakers.
Notes:
•By pressing VOLUME + or –repeatedly, you can adjust the volume
level step by step.
•The volume level can be adjusted within 51 steps—“MIN (minimum),”
01 to 49, and “MAX (maximum).”
To turn off the sounds temporarily
From the remote control ONLY:
Press MUTING.
To restore the sound, press
MUTING again.
•Pressing VOLUME + or –also restores the sound.
STANDBY/ON
AUDIO
DISPLAY
B.SEARCH
DOWN
REW
UP
FF
F.SEARCH
RETURN
STEP
TV/VIDEO
TV VOLUME
TV CHANNEL
SUBTITLE
TOP MENU
TV
STANDBY/ON
AUDIO
VCR
VCR
CONTROL
TUNER PRESET
ENTER
VOLUME
MENU
AUDIO/
FM MODE
DVD FM/AM AUX
MUTING
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REMAIN
PROGRAM
D.R.CZOOM
SETUP
PROGRESSIVE
DSP MODE
SLEEP
TEST
PRO LOGIC
SETTING
SOUND
CLEAR
REPEAT
ANGLE
SLOW
SEARCH
A-B REPEAT
TUNING
VCR CHANNEL
1 STANDBY/ON
AUDIO
TV
5 VOLUME –
5 VOLUME +
TV/VIDEO
7 DSP MODE
8 7
MUTING
4 3/8
6 PROGRESSIVE
2 DVD
CORRECT INCORRECT
TOP MENU MENU RETURN MUTING
VOLUME
TUNER PRESET
DVD
•Before playing the disc, select the color system to
match the your TV. See “Changing the Color System”
on page 17.
•For in-depth information about DVD operations, see
pages 27 to 36.
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6 Select an Appropriate Progressive Mode
You can select the progressive mode according to the picture type
(film or video source).
Press PROGRESSIVE repeatedly until the
progressive mode you want appears.
•Each time you press the button, the progressive
mode changes as follows:
Notes:
•This mode is available only when progressive scanning mode is
selected.
•For in-depth information about each progressive mode, see page 16.
7 Activate Surround or DSP Mode
You can enjoy two kinds of surround—Digital Multichannel
Surround (Dolby Digital and DTS Digital Surround) and DSP
modes.
Digital Multichannel Surround—Dolby Digital
and DTS Digital Surround
Dolby Digital or DTS Digital Surround takes effect only when you
enjoy a disc encoded with its signals—the DOLBY DIGITAL or
DTS indicator lights up on the display.
To activate Dolby Digital or DTS Digital Surround
When a disc encoded with the Dolby Digital or DTS Digital
Surround is loaded, the system detects it and starts playing the disc
automatically with Multichannel Surround activated.
–For in-depth information about surround modes, see “Creating
Realistic Sound Fields”on pages 20 and 23 .
DSP modes—THEATER, HALL, LIVE CLUB,
DANCE CLUB
DSP modes take effect only when you enjoy a disc recorded using
Linear PCM—the LINEAR PCM indicator lights up on the display.
To activate DSP modes
Press DSP MODE (or DSP on the front panel).
The DSP indicator lights up and the current DSP mode
appears on the display for a while.
•Each time you press the button, DSP mode changes
as follows:
—For in-depth information about DSP modes, see “Creating
Realistic Sound Fields”on pages 21, 25, and 26.
Note:
Before activating surround or DSP mode, adjust the speaker setting to
bring out the best performance from this system.
For in-depth information about adjusting the speaker setting, see
“Speaker Settings”on pages 18 and 19.
8 Stop Playback
Press 7twice.
Playback stops completely and “DVD”appears
on the display. (The DVD player goes on
working for 3 minutes after playback stops.)
•This system can memorize the end point even
when you press 7once. When you start playback again by
pressing 3/8, playback begins from where it has been stopped—
Resume play.
To remove the loaded disc
Press 0.
“OPEN”appears on the display and the disc tray comes out.
To close the disc tray, press 0again.
•If you do not press the button, the disc tray closes
automatically after 3 minutes.
To turn off the power (into standby)
Press STANDBY/ON AUDIO (or
STANDBY/ON on the front panel).
The illumination lamp goes off and the STANDBY
lamp lights up.
•If you press STANDBY/ON AUDIO (or STANDBY/ON
on the front panel) while the disc tray is kept open, the disc tray
closes automatically, then the system is turned off.
•A small amount of power is consumed even in standby mode. To
turn the power off completely, unplug the AC power cord.
ns
VIDEO MODE FILM MODE
AUTO MODE
PROGRESSIVE
STANDBY/ON
AUDIO
DSP MODE
Sound signal
indicators on the
display
Sound signal
indicators on the
display
TUNER PRESET
HALLTHEATER
Normal
indication
(canceled)
LIVE CLUB
DANCE CLUB
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Basic VCD/CD Operations
1 Turn On the Power
Before turning on the system, turn on your TV if necessary and
select the correct video input. (See the manual supplied with your
TV.)
•When you use a JVC’s TV, you can turn on your TV by pressing
TV on the remote control, and select the video input by
pressing TV/VIDEO. (If your TV is not a JVC’s, see “Operating
Other Manufacturers’TV”on page 55.)
•For changing the OSD messages—the information on the TV
screen—into the desired language, see “Setting the Initial
Languages”on pages 49 and 50.
Press STANDBY/ON AUDIO (or
STANDBY/ON on the front panel).
The STANDBY lamp goes off and the illumination
lamp on the center unit lights up. The source
indication selected previously appears on the display.
2 Select the Source
Press DVD.
3 Load a VCD/CD
On the front panel ONLY:
Press 0to open the disc tray, then place a disc correctly
with its label side up.
•When using a CD single (8 cm), place it on the inner circle of the
disc tray.
•Continued use of irregular shape CDs (heart-shape, octagonal,
etc.) can damage the center unit.
4 Start Playback
Press 3/8.
The disc tray closes. “LOADING”appears for
a while.
•You can also start playback by closing the
disc tray using 0on the front panel.
STANDBY/ON
AUDIO
CORRECT INCORRECT
TUNER PRESET
DISPLAY
B.SEARCH
DOWN
REW
UP
FF
F.SEARCH
RETURN
STEP
TV/VIDEO
TV VOLUME
TV CHANNEL
SUBTITLE
TOP MENU
TV
STANDBY/ON
AUDIO
VCR
VCR
CONTROL
TUNER PRESET
ENTER
VOLUME
MENU
AUDIO/
FM MODE
DVD FM/AM AUX
MUTING
123
456
789
0
REMAIN
PROGRAM
D.R.CZOOM
SETUP
PROGRESSIVE
DSP MODE
SLEEP
TEST
PRO LOGIC
SETTING
SOUND
CLEAR
REPEAT
ANGLE
SLOW
SEARCH
A-B REPEAT
TUNING
VCR CHANNEL
1 STANDBY/ON
AUDIO
TV
5 VOLUME –
5 VOLUME +
TV/VIDEO
6 DSP MODE
7 7
MUTING
4 3/8
DVD
2 DVD
•Before playing the disc, select the color system to
match the your TV. See “Changing the Color System”
on page 17.
•SVCD can be operated by using the VCD operation
procedure.
•For in-depth information about VCD/CD operations,
see pages 27, 28, and 37 to 42.
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5 Adjust the Volume
To increase the volume, press and hold VOLUME +.
To decrease the volume, press and hold VOLUME –.
CAUTION:
Always set the volume to the minimum before starting any source. If
the volume is set at its high level, the sudden blast of sound energy
can permanently damage your hearing and/or ruin your speakers.
Notes:
•By pressing VOLUME + or –repeatedly, you can adjust the volume
level step by step.
•The volume level can be adjusted within 51 steps—“MIN (minimum),”
01 to 49, and “MAX (maximum).”
To turn off the sounds temporarily
From the remote control ONLY:
Press MUTING.
To restore the sound, press
MUTING again.
•Pressing VOLUME + or –also restores the sound.
6 Activate DSP Mode
You can enjoy DSP modes.
DSP modes—THEATER, HALL, LIVE CLUB,
DANCE CLUB
DSP modes take effect only when you enjoy a disc recorded using
Linear PCM—the LINEAR PCM indicator lights up on the display.
To activate DSP modes
Press DSP MODE (or DSP on the front panel).
The DSP indicator lights up and the current DSP mode
appears on the display for a while.
•Each time you press the button, DSP mode changes as follows:
—For in-depth information about DSP modes, see “Creating
Realistic Sound Fields”on pages 21, 25, and 26.
Note:
Before activating DSP mode, adjust the speaker setting to bring out
the best performance from this system.
For in-depth information about adjusting the speaker setting, see
“Speaker Settings”on pages 18 and 19.
7 Stop Playback
Press 7twice.
Playback stops completely and “VCD”or “CD”
appears on the display. (The DVD player goes
on working for 3 minutes after playback stops.)
•This system can memorize the end point even when you press 7
once. When you start playback again by pressing 3/8, playback
begins from where it has been stopped—Resume play.
To remove the loaded disc
Press 0.
“OPEN”appears on the display and the disc tray comes out.
To close the disc tray, press 0again.
•If you do not press the button, the disc tray closes
automatically after 3 minutes.
To turn off the power (into standby)
Press STANDBY/ON AUDIO (or
STANDBY/ON on the front panel).
The illumination lamp goes off and the STANDBY
lamp lights up.
•If you press STANDBY/ON AUDIO (or STANDBY/ON
on the front panel) while the disc tray is kept open, the disc tray
closes automatically, then the system is turned off.
•A small amount of power is consumed even in standby mode. To
turn the power off completely, unplug the AC power cord.
STANDBY/ON
AUDIO
DSP MODE
Sound signal
indicators on the
display
TUNER PRESET
TOP MENU MENU RETURN MUTING
VOLUME
HALLTHEATER
Normal
indication
(canceled)
LIVE CLUB
DANCE CLUB
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1 Turn On the Power
Press STANDBY/ON AUDIO (or
STANDBY/ON on the front panel).
The STANDBY lamp goes off and the
illumination lamp lights up on the center unit.
The source indication selected previously appears
on the display.
2 Select the Band
From the remote control:
Press FM/AM.
The last received station of the selected band is tuned in.
•Each time you press the button, the band alternates
between FM and AM.
On the front panel:
Press SOURCE repeatedly until the desired band (FM or AM)
appears on the display.
The last received station of the selected band is tuned in.
•Each time you press the button, the source changes as
follows:
*“WAIT”appears on the display.
3 Adjust the Volume
To increase the volume, press and hold VOLUME +.
To decrease the volume, press and hold VOLUME –.
CAUTION:
Always set the volume to the minimum before starting any source. If
the volume is set at its high level, the sudden blast of sound energy
can permanently damage your hearing and/or ruin your speakers.
Notes:
•By pressing VOLUME + or –repeatedly, you can adjust the volume
level step by step.
•The volume level can be adjusted within 51 steps—“MIN (minimum),”
01 to 49, and “MAX (maximum).”
•You can turn off the sounds temporarily by pressing MUTING.
4 Tune in to a Station
From the remote control:
Press and hold TUNING +
or –until the station
frequency starts changing
continuously on the display.
The system starts searching
for a station.
On the front panel:
1) Press 7so that “MANUAL”appears on the display.
2) Press and hold ¢or 4until the station frequency starts
changing continuously on the display.
The system starts searching for a station.
Notes:
•When a station of sufficient signal strength is tuned in, the system
stops searching, and the indicator lights up on the display.
•When an FM stereo program is received, the indicator also
lights up.
•When you press the button repeatedly, the frequency changes step
by step.
To turn off the power (into standby)
Press STANDBY/ON AUDIO (or
STANDBY/ON on the front panel) again.
The illumination lamp goes off and the STANDBY
lamp lights up.
•A small amount of power is consumed even in
standby mode. To turn the power off completely, unplug the AC
power cord.
Basic Tuner Operations
STANDBY/ON
AUDIO
FM/AM
DVD player*AUX IN
FMAM
SOURCE
B.SEARCH F.SEARCH
VCR CHANNEL
TUNING
STANDBY/ON
AUDIO
VOLUME
•For in-depth information about tuner operations, see
“Tuner Operations”on pages 47 and 48.
•9 kHz interval spacing is the initial setting for AM
tuner. You can change the interval spacing. See
“Setting the AM Tuner Interval Spacing”on page 47.
DISPLAY
B.SEARCH
DOWN
REW
UP
FF
F.SEARCH
RETURN
STEP
TV/VIDEO
TV VOLUME
TV CHANNEL
SUBTITLE
TOP MENU
TV
STANDBY/ON
AUDIO
VCR
VCR
CONTROL
TUNER PRESET
ENTER
VOLUME
MENU
AUDIO/
FM MODE
DVD FM/AM AUX
MUTING
PROGRESSIVE
TUNING
VCR CHANNEL
1 STANDBY/ON
AUDIO
3 VOLUME – 3 VOLUME +
2 FM/AM
4 TUNING – 4 TUNING +
MUTING
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Other Basic Operations
10 20 30 60
150 120 90
OFF
(Canceled)
SLEEP
Enjoying Sounds from the External
Component
You can enjoy sounds from the external component connected to the
AUX IN jacks on the rear panel of the center unit.
1 Select AUX as the source.
From the remote control:
Press AUX.
Source changes to the external component connected
to the AUX IN jacks.
On the front panel:
Press SOURCE repeatedly until “AUX IN”
appears on the display.
•Each time you press the button, the source
changes as follows:
*“WAIT”appears on the display.
2 Start playback on the external component.
•For in-depth information about the external equipment, see the
manual supplied for it.
When you listen to analog sounds encoded with Dolby
Surround, you can enjoy Dolby Surround.
To activate Dolby Surround, go to step
3 .
3 Press PRO LOGIC to activate Dolby
Surround.
•Each time you press the button, Dolby Surround
mode changes as follows:
DVD player*AUX IN
FMAM
AUX
SOURCE
SLEEP
SLEEP
DISPLAY
B.SEARCH
DOWN
REW
UP
FF
F.SEARCH
RETURN
STEP
TV/VIDEO
TV VOLUME
TV CHANNEL
SUBTITLE
TOP MENU
TV VCR
VCR
CONTROL
TUNER PRESET
ENTER
VOLUME
MENU
AUDIO/
FM MODE
DVD FM/AM AUX
MUTING
123
456
789
0
REMAIN
PROGRAM
D.R.CZOOM
SETUP
PROGRESSIVE
DSP MODE
SLEEP
TEST
PRO LOGIC
SETTING
SOUND
CLEAR
REPEAT
ANGLE
SLOW
SEARCH
A-B REPEAT
TUNING
VCR CHANNEL
AUX
SLEEP
PRO LOGIC 3 STEREO
STEREO
(canceled)
PRO LOGIC
PRO LOGIC
VIDEO MODE FILM MODE
AUTO MODE
PROGRESSIVE
•When Dolby Surround activates, the PRO LOGIC indicator
lights up on the display.
–For in-depth information about Pro Logic modes, see “Creating
Realistic Sound Fields”on pages 20 and 24.
Selecting an Appropriate Progressive Mode
You can select an appropriate progressive mode according to the
picture type (film or video source).
From the remote control ONLY:
Press PROGRESSIVE repeatedly during playback
until the progressive mode you want appears.
•Each time you press the button, the progressive mode
changes as follows:
VIDEO MODE : Suitable for playing back a video source disc.
FILM MODE : Suitable for playing back a film or progressive
source disc.
AUTO MODE : Normally select this. Used to play a disc
containing both video and film source
materials.
This system recognizes the picture type (film or
video source) of the current chapter.
•If the playback picture is unclear or noisy, or the oblique lines of
the picture are rough, try to change to other modes.
Notes:
•This mode is available only when progressive scanning mode is
selected (see page 17).
•For VCD/SVCD playback, VIDEO MODE is selected automatically
and cannot be changed.
Turning Off the Power with the Timer
You can fall asleep while listening to music—Sleep Timer.
From the remote control ONLY:
Press SLEEP.
•Each time you press the button, the shut-off time
changes as follows:
When the shut-off time comes, the system turns off automatically.
To check or change the time remaining until the
shut-off time
Press SLEEP once.
The remaining time (in minutes) appears on the display.
•By pressing SLEEP, you can change the shut-off time.
To cancel the Sleep Timer
Press SLEEP repeatedly until “OFF”appears on the
display.
•Turning off the power also cancels the Sleep Timer.
PROGRESSIVE
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Changing the Scanning Mode
This system supports the progressive scanning system (525p*) as
well as the conventional interlaced scanning system (525i*).
If your TV equipped with component video jacks supports the
progressive video input, you can enjoy a high quality picture by
activating the progressive scanning mode.
•Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with your TV.
•If your TV equipped with component video jacks does not support
the progressive video input, do not change the scanning mode to
the progressive scanning mode (P–SCAN MODE.)
* 525p and 525i indicate the number of scanning lines and scanning
format of a video signal.
•525p indicates 525 scanning lines with progressive format.
•525i indicates 525 scanning lines with interlaced format.
From the remote control ONLY:
1 Press DVD.
You can change the scanning mode only when DVD is
selected as the source and playback stops.
If a disc is no loaded, go to step 3 .
2 Press 7.
Playback stops.
3 Press and hold PROGRESSIVE for a
while.
•Each time you press and hold the button, the
scanning mode alternates between “I–SCAN MODE”
and “P–SCAN MODE”.
I (Interlace)–SCAN MODE
: Select this if your TV equipped with component video jacks does
not support the progressive video input (conventional TV).
P (Progressive)–SCAN MODE
: Select this if your TV equipped with component video jacks
supports the progressive video input.
PROGRESSIVE
TV Settings
To select an appropriate progressive mode for playback pictures, see
“Selecting an Appropriate Progressive Mode”on page 16.
DVD
TUNER PRESET
Changing the Color System
This system is compatible with the PAL and NTSC systems. Select
the color sytem to match the color system of your TV. Make sure
that the color system of a DVD, Video CD, or SVCD disc labeled on
the package matches your TV.
•You can change the color system only when the unit is on
standby.
On the front panel ONLY:
1 Press and hold ¢for a while.
•During holding the button, the color system
alternates between “NTSC”and “PAL.”
2 Release ¢to select the color system you want.
Notes
•Progressive scanning mode is available only when color system of
NTSC is selected.
•Some progressive TVs and High-Definition TVs are not fully
compatible with this system, resulting in the unnatural picture when
playing back a DVD in the progressive scanning mode.
In such a case, change the scanning mode to “I–SCAN MODE.”
To check the compatibility of your TV, contact your local JVC
customer service center.
•All JVC progressive TVs and High-Definition TVs are fully
compatible with this system.
About scanning system
The conventional scanning method to display video signals on
the TV screen is called “Interlaced scanning.”With this method,
only half of the horizontal lines (called a “field”) are displayed at
a time. So two fields complete a single picture (frame); i.e., the
first field, containing all the odd-numbered lines, is followed by
the second field, containing all the even-numbered lines.
On the other hand, the Progressive scanning system scans all
horizontal lines at a time, so you can double the number of
scanning lines displayed at a time, resulting in a flicker-free,
high-density picture.
To enjoy the progressive scanned picture, a monitor (or TV or
projector) connected to the system must support the progressive
video inputs.
Depending on the material source format, DVD video can be
classified into two types; film source and video source (note that
some DVD video contain both film source and video source).
Film sources are recorded as 24-frame-per-second data, while
(NTSC) video sources are recorded as 30-frame-per-second (60-
field-per-second interlaced).
When this system plays back a film source data, uninterlaced
progressive output signals are created using the original data.
When a video source is played back, the unit interleaves lines
between the interlaced lines to create the pseudo uninterlaced
picture and outputs as the progressive signals.
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