JVC TH-A35 User Manual

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DVD DIGITAL CINEMA SYSTEM

TH-A35

Consists of XV-THA35 and SP-THA35

SOUND

STANDBY/ON

 

 

 

 

AUDIO

 

 

 

TV

VCR

 

 

 

CENTER

SUBWOOFER

 

 

1

2

3

4

 

 

REAR-L

REAR-R

 

 

5

6

7

8

 

 

TEST

CLEAR

SETTING FM MODE

 

 

9

 

0

 

 

 

DVD

FM/AM

AUX PROGRESSIVE

 

 

CONTROL

TV/VIDEO SEARCH

 

 

TV

VCR

 

 

 

 

TVVOL

MUTING REC/MEMORY

 

 

 

AUDIOVOL

 

 

 

TOP

 

 

 

 

 

MENU

 

 

MENU

 

 

 

ENTER

 

 

 

CHOICE

 

 

ON SCREEN

 

 

DOWN -TUNING - UP

SLOW

VOLUME

 

 

 

 

 

 

STANDBY

 

 

AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE

ZOOM

 

PHONES

 

 

 

STANDBY/ON

 

 

RETURN DIMMER

DSP

SURROUND

 

 

 

 

 

D V D D I G I T A L C I N E M A S Y S T E M T H - A 3 5

 

 

 

SLEEP

 

 

 

 

RM-STHA35U

SOURCE

SURROUND

DSP

DVD CINEMA SYSTEM

 

 

INSTRUCTIONS

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.

LVT1009-012A

[A]

Warnings, Cautions and Others

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.

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

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.

IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS

REPRODUCTION OF LABELS

1 CLASSIFICATION LABEL, PLACED ON EXTERIOR SURFACE

CLASS 1

LASER PRODUCT

2 WARNING LABEL, PLACED INSIDE THE UNIT

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.

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.

Spacing 15 cm or more

XV-THA35

Front

Wall or obstructions

Stand height 15 cm or more

Floor

G-1

Table of Contents

Parts Identification ......................................

2

Center Unit .................................................................................

2

Remote Control ..........................................................................

3

Getting Started...........................................

4

Before Installation ......................................................................

4

Checking the Supplied Accessories ...........................................

4

Putting Batteries in the Remote Control ....................................

4

Connecting the FM and AM Antennas .......................................

5

Speaker Layout Diagram ............................................................

6

Connecting the Speakers ............................................................

7

Connecting Audio/Video Component ........................................

8

TV Setting ................................................

10

Changing the Color System .....................................................

10

Changing the Scanning Mode ..................................................

10

Adjusting the Pictures ..............................................................

11

Basic DVD Operations ................................

12

1

Turn On the Power ...............................................................

12

2

Select the Source ..................................................................

12

3

Load a DVD .........................................................................

12

4

Start Playback ......................................................................

12

5

Adjust the Volume ................................................................

12

6

Activate Surround or DSP Mode .........................................

13

7

Stop Playback ......................................................................

13

Basic VCD/CD Operations ..........................

14

1

Turn On the Power ...............................................................

14

2

Select the Source ..................................................................

14

3

Load a VCD/CD ..................................................................

14

4

Start Playback ......................................................................

14

5

Adjust the Volume ................................................................

14

6

Activate Surround or DSP Mode .........................................

15

7

Stop Playback ......................................................................

15

Basic Tuner Operations ..............................

16

1

Turn On the Power ...............................................................

16

2

Select the Band ....................................................................

16

3

Adjust the Volume ................................................................

16

4

Tune into a Station ...............................................................

16

5

Activate Surround or DSP Mode .........................................

17

Other Basic Operations ..............................

18

Enjoying Sounds from the External Component .....................

18

Listening with the Headphones ................................................

19

Adjusting the Brightness ..........................................................

19

Turning Off the Power with the Timer .....................................

20

Creating Realistic Sound Fields ...................

21

7 Dolby Surround ....................................................................

21

7 Dolby Digital ........................................................................

21

7 DTS Digital Surround ..........................................................

21

7 DSP (Digital Signal Processor) Modes ................................

22

Activating the Surround Mode .................................................

22

Adjusting the Sound .................................................................

23

Disc Introduction—DVD/VCD/CD ................

24

Basic Disc Operations ................................

25

DVD Playback ...........................................

26

Showing the On-Screen Menu .................................................

26

Showing the Information on the TV Screen .............................

26

Selecting the Subtitles ..............................................................

27

Selecting the Audio Languages ................................................

27

Selecting the Multi-Angle Views .............................................

27

Disc Menu-Driven Playback ....................................................

28

Moving to a Particular Portion Directly ...................................

28

Searching for a Particular Point ...............................................

29

Repeating Playback ..................................................................

29

7 Repeat Play ...........................................................................

29

7A–B Repeat ...........................................................................

29

Playing Back Chapters in Random Order—Shuffle Play ........

30

Programming the Playing Order of the Chapters

 

—Program Play ..................................................................

31

DVD Special Effect Playback ..................................................

32

7 Still Picture/Frame-by-Frame Playback ...............................

32

7 Slow Motion Playback .........................................................

33

7 Zoom ....................................................................................

33

VCD/CD Playback......................................

34

Showing the On-Screen Menu .................................................

34

Showing the Information on the TV Screen .............................

34

Disc Menu-Driven Playback (Only for VCD) ..........................

35

Selecting Playback Channel .....................................................

35

Moving to a Particular Portion Directly ...................................

35

Searching for a Particular Point ...............................................

36

Repeating Playback ..................................................................

36

7 Repeat Play ...........................................................................

36

7A–B Repeat ...........................................................................

37

Playing Back Tracks in Random Order—Shuffle Play ............

37

Programming the Playing Order of the Tracks

 

—Program Play ..................................................................

38

VCD Special Effect Playback ..................................................

39

7 Still Picture/Frame-by-Frame Playback ...............................

39

7 Slow Motion Playback .........................................................

39

7 Zoom ....................................................................................

39

MP3 Playback ...........................................

40

Starting Playback .....................................................................

41

Operations Using the On-Screen Display ................................

42

Moving to a Particular Track Directly ......................................

42

Programming the Playing Order of the Tracks

 

—Program Play ..................................................................

42

JPEG Playback ..........................................

44

Loading the Disc ......................................................................

44

Operations Using the On-Screen Display ................................

45

Moving to a Particular File Directly ........................................

46

Programming the Playing Order of the Files

 

—Program Play ..................................................................

46

Tuner Operations .......................................

48

Tuning in Stations ....................................................................

48

Using Preset Tuning .................................................................

49

Selecting the FM Reception Mode ...........................................

49

Setting up the DVD Preferences .................

50

Using the Choice Menus ..........................................................

50

Language Menu ........................................................................

51

Picture Menu ............................................................................

52

Audio Menu .............................................................................

53

Setting Menu ............................................................................

53

Setting the Parental (Rating) Level ..........................................

55

Operating JVC’s Components ......................

56

Operating Other Manufacturers’ TV ............

57

Maintenance .............................................

58

Troubleshooting .........................................

59

Specifications............................................

60

1

Parts Identification

Center Unit

Front Panel

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

VOLUME

STANDBY

PHONES

STANDBY/ON

D V D D I G I T A L C I N E M A S Y S T E M

 

 

SOURCE SURROUND

DSP

8

9

p q

w

See pages in the parentheses for details.

Front Panel

1

STANDBY/ON

 

button and STANDBY lamp (12 – 17)

9

3/8, 7, 4, and ¢buttons

 

2

Disc tray (12, 14)

 

• Pressing 3/8also turns on the power and changes the

3

Illumination lamp

 

source to the DVD player.

4

Display window

p SOURCE button (12, 14, 16, 18, 48)

5

VOLUME control (12, 14, 16)

q SURROUND button (13, 15, 17, 19, 22)

6

Remote sensor

w DSP button (13, 15, 17, 19, 22)

7

PHONES jack (19)

 

 

80(open/close) button (12 – 15, 25, 41)

Pressing this button also turns on the power and changes the source to the DVD player.

Display Window

1

 

2

 

3

 

4

 

5

 

6

 

7

 

8

 

9

 

p

 

q

L

 

R

P–SCAN

8

 

 

 

3

C

TITLE TRK TUNED CHP

PROG

REPEAT 1

A–B

 

 

DIGITAL

3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

kHz

LS

S

RS

ProLogic II

CD

 

 

 

STEREO

VCD MP3

 

 

 

MHz

 

 

 

 

 

 

w e

r

t

See pages in the parentheses for details.

Display Window

1Audio channel indicators

Indicates audio channels currently source signal. 2 P-SCAN indicator (11)

3 Disc indicators (25)

DVD, CD, VCD, and MP3

4Playback indicators

3 (play) and 8 (pause)

5 TITLE indicator (25)

6 TRK (track) indicator (25)

7 TUNED indicator (16, 48)

8 CHP (chapter) indicator (25)

9 PROG (program) indicator (31, 38)

pRepeat mode indicators (29, 30, 36, 37)

• REPEAT, 1, and A–B

q Sleep indicator (20)

wSound signal indicators (21, 22)

DIGITAL, PRO LOGIC II, and DTS e STEREO indicator (49)

r Main display

t Frequency unit indicators

MHz (for FM station) and kHz (for AM station)

2

Remote Control

 

See pages in the parentheses for details.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Remote Control

1

STANDBY/ON buttons

 

 

• TV

 

 

 

 

button (12, 14, 56, 57)

 

 

 

 

 

• VCR

 

 

 

button (56)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• AUDIO

 

button (12 – 17)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2

SOUND button (23)

3• Number buttons (25, 28, 30, 35, 38, 42, 43, 46, 47, 49, 55–57)

CLEAR button (28, 32, 35, 39, 52)

Sound setting buttons (23) CENTER + and – buttons

1

SOUND

STANDBY/ON

 

 

SUBWOOFER + and – buttons

 

 

 

AUDIO

 

 

REAR-L + and – buttons

2

 

TV

VCR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

REAR-R + and – buttons

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CENTER

SUBWOOFER

 

 

TEST button

 

1

2

3

4

 

 

SETTING button

 

REAR-L

REAR-R

 

 

3

 

4

Source selecting buttons (10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 23, 48, 49)

5

6

7

8

 

 

TEST

CLEAR

SETTING FM MODE

 

 

• DVD, FM/AM, AUX

 

9

 

0

 

u

 

• Pressing one of these buttons also turns on the power.

4

DVD

FM/AM

AUX

PROGRESSIVE

i

5

CONTROL buttons

 

• TV CONTROL button (56, 57)

 

 

 

 

o

 

 

CONTROL

TV/VIDEO SEARCH

 

5

 

• VCR CONTROL button (56)

TV

VCR

 

 

;

 

6

TVVOL

MUTING REC/MEMORY

6 TV VOL + and – buttons (56, 57)

 

 

 

 

a

7

AUDIO VOL + and – buttons (12, 14, 16, 18)

 

 

 

 

 

 

7

 

AUDIOVOL

 

s

8

TOP MENU button (28)

 

 

 

 

9

Menu operation buttons

TOP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• cursor 3, 2, 5, and buttons

 

MENU

 

 

MENU

 

 

8

 

 

 

 

d

 

• ENTER button

 

 

 

 

p CHOICE button (11, 50–54)

9

 

 

 

 

 

 

ENTER

 

 

q 7, 3, and 8 buttons

 

 

 

 

p

 

 

 

 

f

w 4 and ¢buttons (25, 35, 41, 43, 45, 47, 56)

 

 

 

 

 

TUNING UP and DOWN buttons (16, 48)

 

CHOICE

 

 

ON SCREEN

 

 

 

 

 

 

e AUDIO button (27, 35)

q

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

r SUB TITLE button (27)

w

DOWN -TUNING - UP

SLOW

g

t RETURN button (35)

 

 

 

 

y DIMMER button (19)

e

 

 

 

 

h

AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE

ZOOM

 

SLEEP button (20)

r

 

 

 

 

j

 

RETURN DIMMER

DSP

SURROUND

u FM MODE button (49)

t

k

i PROGRESSIVE button (11)

 

 

 

 

y

 

SLEEP

 

l

o SEARCH button (28, 35)

 

 

 

 

; TV/VIDEO button (56, 57)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RM-STHA35U

 

 

a REC/MEMORY button (10, 49, 56)

 

DVD CINEMA SYSTEM

 

s MUTING button (13, 15, 16, 18)

 

 

 

 

 

 

d MENU button (28, 35)

f ON SCREEN button (26, 29–32, 34, 36–39) g 1 and ¡ buttons (29, 33, 36, 39, 49, 56, 57)

SLOW + and – buttons (33, 39) h ZOOM button (33, 39, 45, 47) j ANGLE button (27)

k SURROUND button (13, 15, 17, 19, 22) l DSP button (13, 15, 17, 19, 22)

3

Getting Started

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 antennas. 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)

Video cord (1)

Speaker cords

6 m (4)*: For left front speaker, right front speaker, center speaker, and subwoofer

10 m (2)*: For left rear speaker and right rear speaker

*The lengths of the speaker cords above are approximate. If anything is missing, contact your dealer immediately.

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 R6P (SUM-3)/AA(15F) 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.

4

Connecting the FM and AM Antennas

If AM reception is poor, connect single vinyl-covered wire (not supplied).

1

2

3

AM Loop Antenna (supplied)

If FM reception is poor, connect outdoor FM antenna (not supplied).

FM Antenna (supplied)

A

 

 

N

 

 

T

 

 

E

 

 

N

COAXIAL

AM

N

AM LOOP EXT

A

FM 75

 

Snap the tabs on the loop into the slots of the base to assemble the AM loop antenna.

CENTER

 

REAR

FRONT

 

 

 

 

A

 

 

 

SUBWOOFER SPEAKER

SPEAKERS

SPEAKERS

 

ANALOG

VIDEO OUT

N

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

T

 

 

 

 

RIGHT

LEFT

RIGHT

LEFT

 

IN

 

E

 

 

 

AC IN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

N

COAXIAL

 

AM

 

 

 

 

 

 

L

VIDEO

N

 

AM LOOP EXT

 

 

 

 

 

 

A

FM 75

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OPTICAL

R

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

S-VIDEO

 

Y

PB

PR

 

 

 

 

DIGITAL DIGITAL

AUX

 

 

CONPONENT VIDEO OUT

 

 

 

 

IN

OUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

FM antenna connection

Connect the supplied FM antenna to the COAXIAL FM 75 terminal as temporary measure.

Extend the supplied FM antenna horizontally.

If reception is poor, connect an outdoor antenna.

Before attaching a 75 coaxial cable (with a standard type connector), disconnect the supplied FM antenna.

Center unit

AM antenna connection

Connect the supplied AM loop antenna to the AM LOOP terminals. Connect the white cord to the AM EXT terminal, and the black cord to terminal.

Turn the loop until you have the best reception.

If reception is poor, connect an outdoor single vinyl-covered wire to the AM EXT 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.

5

Getting Started

Speaker Layout Diagram

 

Left front

 

Center speaker

Right front

 

speaker

 

speaker

Center unit

Subwoofer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Left rear

 

 

 

 

Right rear

 

speaker

 

 

 

 

speaker

 

CENTER

 

REAR

FRONT

 

 

 

SUBWOOFER SPEAKER

SPEAKERS

SPEAKERS

 

 

AC IN

RIGHT

LEFT

RIGHT

LEFT

 

 

 

 

 

CAUTION

 

 

 

 

 

 

SUBWOOFER IMPEDANCE

 

IMPEDANCE

 

 

 

 

10 OHMS

 

OHMS

 

 

 

To subwoofer

 

 

 

 

To left front speaker

 

To center speaker

 

 

 

To right front speaker

 

To right rear speaker

 

To left rear speaker

6

 

 

 

 

 

 

Connecting the Speakers

Connect the satellite speakers and subwoofer to the terminals on the rear panel using speaker cords supplied.

Color labels are attached to the speaker cords to indicate the speaker and the terminal to which each is to be connected.

The five satellite speakers can be used for any positions—center, front left and right, and rear left and right.

Connect the color labeled cord to the color (+) terminal, and the other 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

2

3

1Open the terminal clamp.

2Insert the speaker cord.

3Close 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 less-directional, but normally place it in between right and left front speaker shown as below.

Subwoofer

Center speaker

Right front Left front speaker speaker

Left rear

Right rear

speaker

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 Menu” on pages 53 and 54.

Note:

Subwoofer phase is closely related with the distance from the listening position to the front speakers and subwoofer. You can change the phase to obtain better bass sound by connecting the speaker cords to the terminals of the subwoofer inversely—the color labeled cord to the black terminal, and the black cord to the color terminal.

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.

7

JVC TH-A35 User Manual

Getting Started

Connecting Audio/Video Component

Turn the power off to all components before connections.

Audio Component connection

Connect the other component to the center unit with the audio cord.

Use the cords supplied with the other component or purchase them at an electric appliance store.

A

Optical digital cord (not supplied)

B

Audio cord (not supplied)

Illustrations of the input/output terminals below are typical examples.

When you connect the other 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.

DBS Tuner

Input Terminals

 

 

 

Before connecting an

 

 

 

optical digital cord, unplug

DIGITAL

 

 

the protective plug.

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DIGITAL

 

 

 

 

 

 

OPTICAL OUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

A

 

Center unit

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A

 

 

 

 

ANALOG

VIDEO OUT

N

 

 

 

 

T

 

 

 

 

IN

 

E

 

 

 

 

 

 

N

COAXIAL

 

AM

 

L

 

N

 

AM LOOP EXT

 

VIDEO

A

FM 75

 

 

 

 

OPTICAL

R

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

S-VIDEO

 

Y

PB

PR

 

 

 

 

 

 

DIGITAL DIGITAL

AUX

 

 

CONPONENT VIDEO OUT

IN OUT

 

 

 

 

 

AUDIO

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LEFT

 

ANALOG

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN

 

 

 

RIGHT

 

 

L

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OUT

R

B

MD Recorder

DBS Tuner

MD Recorder

Cassette Deck

VCR

TV

Output Terminal

 

Before connecting an

DIGITAL

optical digital cord, unplug

the protective plug.

OUT

MD Recorder

DIGITAL

OPTICAL IN

A

• If you use the OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT to connect the external component, you

select the output signal type correctly. See “Audio Menu” on page 53.

 

8

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.

A

Video cord (supplied)

C

Component video cord (not supplied)

B

S-video cord (not supplied)

 

 

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, PB, PR) 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 you use the S-video cord to connect the TV, you select the video signal type correctly. See “Picture Menu” on page 52.

If your TV supports the progressive video input, you can enjoy a high quality picture by making the progressive scanning mode active (see page 11.)

A

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

B

TV

CENTER

 

REAR

FRONT

 

 

 

 

A

 

 

SUBWOOFER SPEAKER

SPEAKERS

SPEAKERS

 

ANALOG

VIDEO OUT

N

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

T

 

 

 

RIGHT

LEFT

RIGHT

LEFT

 

IN

 

E

 

 

AC IN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

N

COAXIAL

AM

 

 

 

 

 

L

VIDEO

N

AM LOOP EXT

 

 

 

 

 

 

A

FM 75

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OPTICAL

R

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PB

PR

 

 

 

 

DIGITAL DIGITAL

AUX

 

 

CONPONENT VIDEO OUT

 

 

 

 

IN

OUT

 

 

 

 

 

Y PB PR

CONPONENT VIDEO OUT

Y

C

PB/CB

PR/CR

Now, you can plug the power cord of the center unit into the AC outlet.

Notes:

Keep the power cord away from the connecting cords and the antenna cords. The power cord may cause noise or screen interference.

Connecting to a TV through a VCR, or to a TV with a built-in VCR, may cause distortion of picture.

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TV Setting

STANDBY/ON

SOUND

 

AUDIO

 

TV

VCR

CENTER

SUBWOOFER

1

2

3

4

 

REAR-L

 

REAR-R

5

6

7

8

Changing the Color System

This system is compatible with the PAL and NTSC systems. Select the color system 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.

 

TEST

CLEAR SETTINGFM MODE

 

From the remote control ONLY:

 

9

 

0

 

1 Press DVD.

DVD

DVD

FM/AM

AUX PROGRESSIVE

PROGRESSIVE

The source changes to DVD.

 

 

 

 

 

 

CONTROL

TV/VIDEO SEARCH

 

If a disc is not loaded, go to step 3.

 

TV

VCR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TVVOL

MUTING REC/MEMORY

REC/MEMORY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AUDIOVOL

 

2 Press 7.

 

 

 

 

 

 

TOP

 

MENU

 

Playback stops.

 

MENU

 

3/2/5/∞

 

 

 

 

 

 

CHOICE

 

 

 

ENTER

3 Press REC/MEMORY REC/MEMORY

 

ENTER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

and ENTER at once.

 

CHOICE

 

ON SCREEN

 

• Each time you press the

7

 

 

 

 

both buttons, the TV

 

DOWN -TUNING - UP

SLOW

 

system alternates between “NTSC” and

 

 

 

 

 

“PAL.”

 

AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE ZOOM

 

 

DVD

ENTER

RETURN DIMMER DSP SURROUND

SLEEP

NTSC: Select this when the color system of your TV is NTSC. PAL: Select this when the color system of your TV is PAL.

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Note:

You can also select the TV system in the choice menu. See “Picture Menu” on page 52.

Changing the Scanning Mode

This system supports the progressive scanning system (480p*) as well as the conventional interlaced scanning system (480i*).

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.)

*480p and 480i indicate the number of scanning lines and scanning format of a video signal.

480p indicates 480 scanning lines with progressive format.

480i indicates 480 scanning lines with interlaced format.

You can select the scanning mode if your TV equipped with component video jacks supports the progressive video input.

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From the remote control ONLY:

1 Press DVD.

DVD

2 Press PROGRESSIVE.

PROGRESSIVE

• Each time you press the button, the scanning mode alternates between “INTERLACE” and “P–SCAN.”

INTERLACE:

Select this if your TV does not support the progressive video input (conventional TV).

P(Progressive)–SCAN:

Select this if your TV equipped with component video jacks supports the progressive video input.

When you select the “P-SCAN”, P-SCAN indicator lights up on the display.

Notes:

If you press PROGRESSIVE while playing back a disc, playing back stops.

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 “INTERLACE.”

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.

Adjusting the Pictures

You can adjust parameters that affect the appearance of picture.

From the remote control ONLY:

1 Press CHOICE while playing back a disc.

Video Enhance menu appears on TV-screen.

CHOICE

Video Enhance

 

Brightness

 

Edges

 

Color

 

Contrast

 

2 Press cursor 5/repeatedly to

 

select a parameter you want to

 

adjust.

ENTER

• Adjust gradually to show preferable appearance by confirming the picture.

Brightness: Controls the brightness of the screen.

Edges: Controls the sharpness of the screen.

Color: Controls the color of the screen.

Contrast: Controls the contrast of the screen.

3Press cursor 3/2 repeatedly to change the setting.

ENTER

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.

4 Press CHOICE.

Video Enhance menu disappears.

CHOICE

Note:

If you turn off the unit, the video enhance setting return to initial setting.

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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.

 

SOUND

STANDBY/ON

 

 

 

 

AUDIO

1 AUDIO

TV

 

TV

VCR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CENTER

SUBWOOFER

 

 

1

2

3

4

 

 

REAR-L

 

REAR-R

 

 

5

6

7

8

 

 

TEST

CLEAR SETTINGFM MODE

 

 

9

 

0

 

 

2 DVD

DVD

FM/AM

AUX PROGRESSIVE

 

 

 

 

 

TV/VIDEO

 

CONTROL

TV/VIDEO SEARCH

 

TV

VCR

 

 

 

TVVOL

MUTING REC/MEMORY

MUTING

5 AUDIO VOL

 

AUDIOVOL

 

+/–

 

 

 

TOP

MENU

 

MENU

 

ENTER

7 7

CHOICE

 

ON SCREEN

4 3

 

 

 

 

DOWN -TUNING - UP

SLOW

 

 

AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE

ZOOM

 

6 DSP

RETURN DIMMER

DSP

SURROUND

6 SURROUND

 

SLEEP

 

 

 

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For in-depth information about DVD operations, see pages 24 to 33.

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 57.)

For changing the OSD messages—the information on the TV screen—into the desired language, see “ Language Menu” on pages 51.

Press AUDIO

(or

STANDBY/ON on the front

panel).

 

AUDIO

 

 

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.

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.

CORRECT INCORRECT

• DO NOT use the disc stabilizer.

4 Start Playback

Press 3.

The disc tray closes. “READING” appears for a while.

You can also start playback by closing the disc tray using 0on the front panel.

5 Adjust the Volume

From the remote control :

To increase the volume,

AUDIOVOL

press and hold AUDIO VOL +.

To decrease the volume, press and hold AUDIO VOL –.

On the front panel :

VOLUME

To increase the volume,

turn VOLUME control clockwise.

To decrease the volume,

turn VOLUME control counterclockwise.

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 AUDIO VOL + or – repeatedly, you can adjust the volume level step by step.

The volume level can be adjusted within 64 steps— “MIN (minimum),” 01 to 62, and “MAX (maximum).”

If you have turned off the unit with the volume level set at more than level “25,” the volume level will be automatically set at level “25” next time you turn on the unit.

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To turn off the sounds temporarily

From the remote control ONLY:

MUTING

Press MUTING.

To restore the sound, press MUTING again.

• Pressing AUDIO VOL + or – also restores the sound.

6Activate Surround or DSP Mode

You can enjoy three kinds of surround—Digital Multichannel Surround (Dolby Digital and DTS Digital Surround), Dolby Pro Logic II 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.

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 21 to 22.

Dolby Pro Logic II—Pro Logic II Music and Pro Logic II Movie

To activate Pro Logic II modes

Press SURROUND. SURROUND

The current Pro Logic II mode appears on the display for a while.

Each time you press the button, Pro Logic II mode changes as follows:

PL II MUSIC PL II MOVIE

PL II OFF

• When Dolby Pro Logic II mode is activated, the PRO LOGIC

II indicator lights up on the display.

For in-depth information about Dolby Pro Logic II modes, see “Creating Realistic Sound Fields” on pages 21 to 22.

DSP modes—CONCERT, STADIUM, HALL, THEATER, LIVE HOUSE

To activate DSP modes

Press DSP.

DSP

The current DSP mode appears on the display for a while.

Each time you press the button, DSP mode changes as follows:

LIVE HOUSE HALL CONCERT

DSP OFF THEATER STADIUM

For in-depth information about DSP modes, see “Creating Realistic Sound Fields” on pages 21 to 22.

Note:

Before activating the 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

“Setting Menu” on pages 53.

7 Stop Playback

Press 7twice.

Playback stops completely.

This system can memorize the end point even when you press 7 once. When you start playback again by

pressing 3, 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.

To prohibit disc ejection

On the front panel ONLY:

Press and hold 6and 4 for more than 3 seconds.

“LOCKED” appears on the display, and the disc tray is locked.

To cancel the prohibition, press and hold

6and 4for more than 3 seconds. “UNLOCK” appears on the display, and the disc tray is unlocked.

To turn off the power (into standby)

Press AUDIO

(or STANDBY/ON on the front AUDIO

panel).

The illumination lamp goes off and the STANDBY lamp lights up.

If you press 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.

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Basic VCD/CD Operations

 

SOUND

STANDBY/ON

 

 

 

 

AUDIO

1 AUDIO

TV

 

TV

VCR

 

 

 

 

 

CENTER

SUBWOOFER

 

 

1

2

3

4

 

 

REAR-L

 

REAR-R

 

 

5

6

7

8

 

 

TEST

CLEAR SETTINGFM MODE

 

 

9

 

0

 

 

2 DVD

DVD

FM/AM

AUX PROGRESSIVE

 

 

 

 

 

TV/VIDEO

 

CONTROL

TV/VIDEO SEARCH

 

TV

VCR

 

 

 

5 AUDIO VOL

TVVOL

MUTING REC/MEMORY

MUTING

 

AUDIOVOL

 

 

+/–

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TOP

MENU

MENU

 

ENTER

CHOICE

ON SCREEN

7 7

 

 

 

4 3

 

DOWN -TUNING - UP

SLOW

 

 

AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE

ZOOM

 

6 DSP

RETURN DIMMER

DSP

SURROUND

6 SURROUND

 

SLEEP

 

 

 

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DVD CINEMA SYSTEM

 

SVCD can be operated by using the VCD operation procedure.

For in-depth information about VCD/CD operations, see pages 24, 25, and 34 to 39.

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 57.)

For changing the OSD messages—the information on the TV screen—into the desired language, see “ Language Menu” on pages 51.

Press AUDIO

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.

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.

CORRECT INCORRECT

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.

DO NOT use the disc stabilizer.

4 Start Playback

Press 3.

The disc tray closes. “READING” appears for a while.

You can also start playback by closing the disc tray using 0on the front panel.

5 Adjust the Volume

From the remote control :

To increase the volume, press and hold AUDIO VOL +.

To decrease the volume, press and hold AUDIO VOL –.

On the front panel :

To increase the volume,

turn VOLUME control clockwise.

To decrease the volume,

turn VOLUME control counterclockwise.

AUDIOVOL

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 AUDIO VOL + or – repeatedly, you can adjust the volume level step by step.

The volume level can be adjusted within 64 steps—

“MIN (minimum),” 01 to 62 and “MAX (maximum).”

If you have turned off the unit with the volume level set at more than level “25,” the volume level will be automatically set at level “25” next time you turn on the unit.

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To turn off the sounds temporarily

From the remote control ONLY:

Press MUTING.

MUTING

To restore the sound, press MUTING again.

 

• Pressing AUDIO VOL + or – also restores the sound.

 

6 Activate Surround or DSP Mode

You can enjoy Dolby Pro Logic II mode and DSP modes.

Dolby Pro Logic II—Pro Logic II Movie and Pro Logic II Music

To activate Pro Logic II modes

Press SURROUND.

SURROUND

The current Pro Logic II mode appears on the display for a while.

Each time you press the button, Pro Logic II mode changes as follows:

PL II MUSIC PL II MOVIE

PL II OFF

• When Dolby Pro Logic II mode is activated, the PRO LOGIC

II indicator lights up on the display.

For in-depth information about Dolby Pro Logic II modes, see “Creating Realistic Sound Fields” on pages 21 to 22.

DSP modes—CONCERT, STADIUM, HALL, THEATER, LIVE HOUSE

DSP modes take effect only when you enjoy a disc recorded using Linear PCM.

To activate DSP modes

Press DSP. DSP

The current DSP mode appears on the display for a while.

Each time you press the button, DSP mode changes as follows:

LIVE HOUSE HALL CONCERT

DSP OFF THEATER STADIUM

For in-depth information about DSP modes, see “Creating Realistic Sound Fields” on pages 21 to 22.

Note:

Before activating the 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

“Setting Menu” on pages 53.

7 Stop Playback

Press 7twice.

Playback stops completely.

This system can memorize the end point even when you press 7 once. When you start playback again by

pressing 3, 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.

To prohibit disc ejection

On the front panel ONLY:

Press and hold 6and 4 for more than 3 seconds.

“LOCKED” appears on the display, and the disc tray is locked.

To cancel the prohibition, press and hold

6and 4for more than 3 seconds. “UNLOCK” appears on the display, and the disc tray is unlocked.

To turn off the power (into standby)

Press AUDIO

(or

AUDIO

STANDBY/ON on the front panel).

The illumination lamp goes off and the STANDBY lamp lights up.

If you press 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.

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Basic Tuner Operations

STANDBY/ON

SOUND

 

 

AUDIO

1 AUDIO

 

TV

VCR

 

 

 

 

CENTER

SUBWOOFER

 

1

2

3

4

 

REAR-L

 

REAR-R

 

5

6

7

8

 

TEST

CLEAR SETTING FM MODE

 

9

 

0

 

 

2 FM/AM

DVD

FM/AM

AUX PROGRESSIVE

 

 

 

 

CONTROL

TV/VIDEO SEARCH

 

TV

VCR

 

3 AUDIO VOL

TVVOL

MUTING REC/MEMORY

MUTING

AUDIOVOL

 

+ / –

 

 

 

 

 

TOP

MENU

 

 

MENU

 

 

ENTER

 

4 TUNING

CHOICE

ON SCREEN

 

 

 

 

DOWN/UP

DOWN -TUNING - UP

SLOW

 

 

AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE

ZOOM

 

5 DSP

RETURN DIMMER DSP

SURROUND

5 SURROUND

 

SLEEP

 

 

 

RM-STHA35U

 

 

 

DVD CINEMA SYSTEM

 

For in-depth information about tuner operations, see “Tuner Operations” on pages 48 to 49.

1 Turn On the Power

Press AUDIO

(or

STANDBY/ON on the front

AUDIO

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.

FM/AM

The last received station of the selected band is tuned into.

Each time you press the button, the band alternates between FM and AM.

On the front panel:

SOURCE

 

Press SOURCE repeatedly until the desired band (TUNER FM or TUNER AM) appears on the display.

The last received station of the selected band is tuned into.

• Each time you press the button, the source changes as follows:

DVD TUNER FM TUNER AM

DIGITAL IN ANALOG IN

3 Adjust the Volume

From the remote control :

AUDIOVOL

To increase the volume,

 

press and hold AUDIO VOL +.

To decrease the volume, press and hold AUDIO VOL –.

On the front panel :

VOLUME

To increase the volume,

turn VOLUME control clockwise.

To decrease the volume,

turn VOLUME control counterclockwise.

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 AUDIO VOL + or – repeatedly, you can adjust the volume level step by step.

The volume level can be adjusted within 64 steps— “MIN (minimum),” 01 to 62 and “MAX (maximum).”

If you have turned off the unit with the volume level set at more than level “25,” the volume level will be automatically set at level “25” next time you turn on the unit.

To turn off the sounds temporarily

 

From the remote control ONLY:

 

Press MUTING.

MUTING

 

To restore the sound, press MUTING again.

 

• Pressing AUDIO VOL + or – also restores the sound.

 

4 Tune into a Station

From the remote control:

Press and hold TUNING UP or DOWN until DOWN -TUNING - UP the station frequency starts changing continuously on the display.

The system starts searching for a station.

When a station of sufficient signal strength is tuned in, the system stops searching, and the TUNED indicator lights up on the display.

On the front panel:

Press and hold 4 or ¢ until the station frequency starts changing continuously on the display.

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Notes:

When an FM stereo program is received, the STEREO indicator also lights up.

When you press the button repeatedly, the frequency changes step by step.

5 Activate Surround or DSP Mode

You can enjoy Dolby Pro Logic II mode and DSP modes.

Dolby Pro Logic II—Pro Logic II Movie and Pro Logic II Music

To activate Pro Logic II modes

Press SURROUND.

SURROUND

The current Pro Logic II mode appears on the display for a while.

Each time you press the button, Pro Logic II mode changes as follows:

PL II MUSIC PL II MOVIE

PL II OFF

• When Dolby Pro Logic II mode is activated, the PRO LOGIC

II indicator lights up on the display.

For in-depth information about Dolby Pro Logic II modes, see “Creating Realistic Sound Fields” on pages 21 to 22.

AUDIO

To turn off the power (into standby)

Press 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.

DSP modes—CONCERT, STADIUM, HALL, THEATER, LIVE HOUSE

To activate DSP modes

Press DSP.

DSP

The current DSP mode appears on the display for a while.

Each time you press the button, DSP mode changes as follows:

LIVE HOUSE HALL CONCERT

DSP OFF THEATER STADIUM

For in-depth information about DSP modes, see “Creating Realistic Sound Fields” on pages 21 to 22.

Note:

Before activating the 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

“Setting Menu” on pages 53.

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