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
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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
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CLEAR SLEEP
REPEAT
ANGLE ZOOM D.R.C DSP MODE
SETUP TEST
PRO LOGIC
SETTING
SOUND
TOP MENU RETURN MUTING
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
A-B REPEAT
SEARCH REMAIN
PROGRAM
MENU
SLOW
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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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MIN MIN MIN MIN
COMPONENT OUT
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PBPR
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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
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Speaker Layout Diagram
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