JVC TH-A104, XV-THA10, SP-PWA10, SP-XCA10, SP-XSA10. Instructions Manual

DVD DIGITAL CINEMA SYSTEM
SYSTEMA DVD DIGITAL CINEMA

TH-A10

Consists of XV-THA10, SP-PWA10, SP-XCA10, and SP-XSA10.
Consta de XV-THA10, SP-PWA10, SP-XCA10, y SP-XSA10.

SP-XCA10SP-XSA10 SP-XSA10

SP-PWA10 XV-THA10

VIDEO CD

INSTRUCTIONS

INSTRUCCIONES

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.

LVT0516-006A

[ 4U ]

Warnings, Cautions and Others/Avisos, Precauciones y Varios

Caution –– button!

Disconnect the XV-THA10 and SP-PWA10 main plugs to shut
the power off completely. The button on the XV-THA10 in
any position do not disconnect the meins line. The power can be
remote controlled.

Precaución –– Botón

La forma de desconectar completamente el suministro
eléctrico para el XV-THA10 y el SP-PWA10 es desenchufándolo
de la red. El apagado mediante el botón mantiene ua
conexión de tensiónque permite el encendido del XV-THA10
utilizando el mando a distancia.

!

Caution: Proper Ventilation

T o av oide 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 3 cm from the sides.
Top: No obstructions in 5 cm from the top.
Back: No obstructions in 15 cm from the back
Bottom: No obstructions, place on the level surface.

Precaución: Ventilación Adecuada

Para evitar el riesgo de choque eléctrico e incendio y para proteger
el aparato contra daños.
Ubique el aparato de la siguiente manera:
Frente: Espacio abierto sin obstrucciones
Lados: 3 cm sin obstrucciones a los lados
Parte superior: 5 cm sin obstrucciones en la parte superior
Parte trasera: 15 cm sin obstrucciones en la parte trasera
Fondo: Sin obstrucciones, colóquelo sobre una superficie

nivelada

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.

PRECAUCIÓN

Para reducir el riesgo de descargas eléctricas, fuego, etc.:

1. No quitar los tornillos, tapas o caja.

2. No exponer el aparato a la lluvia ni a la húmedad.

XV-THA10

Wall or
obstructions
Pared u
obstrucciones

SP-PWA10

Spacing 15 cm or more
Espacio de 15 cm o más

XV-THA10

Spacing 15 cm or more
Espacio de 15 cm o más

SP-PWA10

Front
Frente

Stand height
5cm or more
Allura del
soporte 5 cm
o más

Floor
Piso

Front
Frente

Wall or
obstructions
Pared u
obstrucciones

IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS / IMPORTANTE PARA PRODUCTOS LASER
REPRODUCTION OF LABELS / REPRODUCCIÓN DE ETIQUETAS

1 CLASSIFICATION MARK, PLACED ON REAR ENCLOSURE
1 ETIQUETA DE CLASIFICACIÓN, COLOCADA EN PARTE

POSTERIOR

CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT

1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

2. DANGER: Visible and 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 service-
able parts inside the Unit; leave all servicing to qualified service
personnel.

2 WARNING LABEL, PLACED INSIDE THE UNIT
2 ETIQUETA DE AVISO, SITUADA EN EL INTERIOR DE LA

UNIDAD

CAUTION: Invisible laser
radiation when open and
interlock failed or defeated.
AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE
TO BEAM. (e)

1. PRODUCTO LÁSER DE CLASE 1

2. PELIGRO: Radiación láser visible cuando se abra un sistema de
bloqueo defectuoso o averiado. Evitar la exposición directa al haz.

3. PRECAUCIÓN: No abrir la tapa superior. No hay piezas reparables
por el usuario en el interior de la unidad; deje todo mantenimiento
o reparación al personal técnico cualificado.

VARNING: Osynlig laser­strålning när denna del är
öppnad och spärren är
urkopplad. Betrakta ej
strålen. (s)

Floor
Piso

ADVARSEL: Usynlig laser­stråling ved åbning, når
sikkerhedsafbrydere er ude
af funktion. Undgå udsæt­telse for stråling (d)

VARO: Avattaessa ja suo­jalukitus ohitettaessa olet
alttiina näkymättömälle
lasersäteilylle. Älä katso
säteeseen. (f)

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Table of Contents

Getting Started ........................................................................................... 2

Important cautions ........................................................................2

Safety precautions......................................................................... 2

Checking the supplied accessories................................................2

System outline ............................................................................................ 3

Installation .................................................................................................. 4

To attach non-slip rubbers to the center speaker........................... 4

To hang satellite speakers from the wall .......................................4

About discs ................................................................................................. 5

Playable disc types........................................................................ 5

Disc structure ................................................................................ 5

Video CDs or SVCDs with Playback Control function................5

Connections ................................................................................................ 6

Connecting the FM and AM antennas .......................................... 6

To connect the powered sub woofer .............................................6

Connecting the TV........................................................................ 6

VIDEO OUT SELECT ................................................................. 7

To connect speakers ......................................................................7

Connecting Audio/Video Components .........................................8

Connecting the power cord .........................................................10

Putting batteries in the remote control........................................ 10

Parts Identification .................................................................................. 11

Principles of operation ........................................................................... 13

Operation with the remote control ..............................................13

To operate via the on-screen menu .............................................14

Preventing screen burn-out with the screen saver

[SCREEN SAVER] .................................................................15

Basic operations ...................................................................................... 16

To turn the system power supply ON and OFF (standby) ..........16

To turn TV power ON and OFF.................................................. 16

Adjusting volume........................................................................16

Muting the sound ........................................................................ 17

Selecting the source to play ........................................................ 17

Changing the source name.......................................................... 17

Selecting the analog or digital input mode .................................18

Changing the decode mode......................................................... 18

Adjusting the Input Signal Level ................................................19

Sub woofer volume control and phase setting ............................19

Audio channel display lamp .......................................................19

Using the Sleep Timer ................................................................20

Using the DSP Modes................................................................. 20

Using the DVD player .............................................................................. 22

To play a disc ..............................................................................22

Pausing........................................................................................ 23

Fast forward and rewind ............................................................. 23

Locating the beginning ...............................................................23

Resuming playback..................................................................... 24

Selecting playback from the DVD menu.................................... 24

Selecting the location to view from the video CD menu............ 25

To specify the title or track number for playback ....................... 25

To play from the beginning of a title, chapter, or track ..............26

To specify the cha pter number for playback [CHAP. SEARCH] .. 26

To specify the time for playback [TIME SEARCH] ..................26

To select the screen for playback from the digest screen

[DIGEST]................................................................................27

To advance the picture one frame at a time ................................28

Slow-Motion Playback [SLOW]................................................. 28

To display Continuous Photos [STROBE] .................................28

Zooming a scene [ZOOM]..........................................................29

Changing the Subtitle Language [SUB TITILE]........................ 29

Changing the audio language or sound [AUDIO] ...................... 30

Changing the audio channel [AUDIO] ....................................... 30

Viewing from Multiple Angles [ANGLE] ..................................31

Selecting the Picture Character [THEATER POSITION] .......... 32

Repeating a current title, chapter or track, or all tracks

[REPEAT] ...............................................................................32

Repeating a desired part [A-B REPEAT] ...................................33

Sampling all tracks [INTRO]......................................................33

Checking the Disc Time [TIME SELECT] ................................34

Programming the Playing Order of the Tracks [PROGRAM].... 34

Random Play [RANDOM] .........................................................35

Receiving radio broadcasts ................................................................... 36

Setting the AM tuner interval spacing ........................................36

Tuning in stations manually........................................................36

Using preset tuning .....................................................................36

Selecting the FM reception mode ............................................... 37

Beat cut ....................................................................................... 37

Performing miscellaneous settings ..................................................... 38

AV amplifier settings on-screen display ..................................... 38

DVD settings on-screen display .................................................38

MAIN MENU Settings ............................................................................. 39

Opening the MAIN MENU ........................................................39

ON SCREEN LANGUAGE .......................................................39

Setting the SLEEP TIMER .........................................................39

Changing the DECODE MODE .................................................40

Changing the DSP MODE.......................................................... 40

Adjusting the volume.................................................................. 40

SOUND MENU Settings .......................................................................... 41

Opening the SOUND MENU ..................................................... 41

Adjusting the balance .................................................................41

Using LOUDNESS .....................................................................41

Adjusting input signal................................................................. 42

Adjusting the sub-woofer output level........................................42

Adjusting the dynamic range ......................................................42

Adjusting the DSP effect ............................................................42

SPEAKER MENU Settings ....................................................................... 43

Opening the SPEAKER MENU ................................................. 43

Switching speaker mode .............................................................43

Playing a test tone .......................................................................44

Setting speaker size.....................................................................44

Setting speaker level ................................................................... 45

Adjusting delay time................................................................... 45

DVD MENU Settings ................................................................................ 46

Opening the DVD MENU ..........................................................46

Choosing menu language............................................................ 46

Choosing audio language............................................................ 47

Choosing subtitle language......................................................... 47

On-screen guide settings............................................................. 47

Select monitor type .....................................................................48

Screen saver settings................................................................... 48

Limiting playback by children ............................................................... 49

To set Parental Lock for the first time [PARENTAL LOCK] ..... 49

To temporarily release the Parental lock..................................... 50

Care and handling of discs .................................................................... 51

How to handle discs.................................................................... 51

AV COMPU LINK Remote Control System............................................ 52

COMPU LINK Remote Control System .................................................. 54

Operating JVC’s Audio/Video Components ......................................... 55

Operating Other Manufacturers’ Video Equipment ........................... 57

Troubleshooting........................................................................................ 59

Specifications .......................................................................................... 60

Appendix A: Table of languages and their abbreviations ................ 61

Appendix B: Country code list for parental lock ................................ 62

1

Getting Started

Important cautions

Installation of the unit

• Select a place which is level, dry and neither too hot nor too cold
between 5°C and 35°C (41°F and 95°F).

• Leave sufficient distance between the unit and the TV.

• Do not use the unit in a place subject to vibrations.

Power cord

• Do not handle the power cord with wet hands!

• A small amount of power (3 W) is always consumed while the
power cord is connected to the wall outlet.

• When unplugging the unit from the wall outlet, always pull the
plug, not the power cord.

To prevent malfunction of the unit

• There are no user-serviceable parts inside. If anything goes
wrong, unplug the power cord and consult your dealer.

• Do not insert any metallic object into the unit.

• Do not use any non-standard shape disc available on the market,
because it may damage the unit.

• Do not use a disc with tape, seals, or paste on it, because damage
to the unit may result.

Note about copyright laws

• Please check the copyright laws in your country before recording
from DVD VIDEO, Audio CD, Video CD, and SVCD discs.
Recording of copyrighted material may infringe copyright laws.

Note about the copyguard system

• The DVD VIDEO disc is protected by the copyguard system.
When you connect the unit to your VCR directly, the coryguard
system activates and the picture may not be played back correctly.

Checking the supplied accessories

Check to be sure you have all of the following items, which are
supplied with the unit.
The number in the parentheses indicates quantity of the pieces
supplied.

Primary

remote

control (1)

Secondary

remote

control (1)

AM Loop

Antenna (1)

FM Antenna (1)

Batteries (4)

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is
protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other
intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and
other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology
must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended
for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise
authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or
disassembly is prohibited.

Safety precautions

Avoid moisture, water and dust

Do not place your unit in moist or dusty places.

Avoid high temperatures

Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight or place it near a heating
device.

When you’re away

When away on travel or otherwise for an extended period of time,
remove the plug from the wall outlet.

Do not block the vents

Blocking the vents may damage the unit.

Care of the cabinet

When cleaning the unit, use a soft cloth and follow the relevant
instructions on the use of chemically-coated cloths. Do not use
benzene, thinner or other organic solvents and disinfectants. These
may cause deformation or discoloring.

If water gets inside the unit

Turn off the power switch and remove the plug from the wall outlet,
then call the store where you made your purchase. Using the unit in
this state may cause a fire or electrical shock.

2

Video Cable (1)

Speaker Cord 6 m (19.7 ft)

Satellite speaker

wall bracket (4)

Non-slip rubbers (3)

AC Power Cord (1)

Compulink Cord (1)

(3)

System Cable (1)

Speaker Cord 15 m (49.2 ft)

(2)

Screws (4)

System outline

This system consists of the center unit containing a DVD player, a radio, and a pre-amp, as well as the powered sub woofer, the center
speaker, and four satellite speaker units.
It provides a fully functional DVD theater system by simply connecting to a TV set.

Center speaker

(SP-XCA10)

Front left speaker Front right speaker

Satellite speaker

(SP-XSA10)

Rear left speaker

Satellite speaker

(SP-XSA10)

The center speaker and the
satellite speakers are
connected to the powered
sub-woofer.

Powerd sub woofer

(SP-PWA10)

TV

The center unit and
powered sub woofer are
connected with the system
cable.

Satellite speaker
(SP-XSA10)

Rear right speaker

Satellite speaker
(SP-XSA10)

The TV is connected to the center unit.

Center unit
(XV-THA10)

Only the most
commonly used
functions for this
system are available.

Contains a DVD player, radio, and preamp (volume
control, tone control), together with a Dolby digital
decoder, DTS digital surround decoder and MPEG
Multichannel decoder for Dolby Surround, DTS Digital
Surround and MPEG Multichannel Surround effects.
For some music software, the DAP mode offers the
expanded sound field.

This system is capable of most operations. As it is
illuminated it may also be used in the dark.
It may also be used to operate JVC TVs, VCRs, MD
recorders, and cassette decks, as well as TVs and VCRs
from other manufacturers. Note that the remote control
unit must be programmed with the correct settings when
using products from other manufacturers.

3

Installation

To attach non-slip rubbers to the center
speaker

Attach the supplied non-slip rubbers at three points on the bottom of
the center speaker.

The non-slip rubbers are adhesive.
Peel off the seal before applying.

Attach non-slip rubbers at the three
points shown in the diagram.
Attach two rubbers at left and right at
the front of the speaker, and one in the
middle at the rear.

1 cm (7/16”)

Non-slip rubber

Front side

5 cm (2”)

Bottom

To hang satellite speakers from the wall

Use the supplied bracket to fix satellite speakers to the wall.

CAUTION: ATTACHING THE BRACKETS ON THE WALL

When attaching the brackets on the wall, have them attached
to the wall by a qualified person.
DO NOT attach the brackets 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.

Location of attachment to wall:

Care is required in selecting a location for attaching satellite
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.

Attaching speakers to the bracket ————————

1. Use the screw supplied to attach the speaker to

the bracket.

Example ——————————————————

Satellite speaker

(front left speaker)

Powered
sub woofer

Center unit

Satellite speaker
(rear left speaker)

The rear speakers are
placed behind the
listening position.

CAUTIONS:

• For safety reasons, always ensure that there is sufficient place
behind the powered sub woofer.

• If the front and rear speakers are placed on the floor, always
ensure that they are level.

Center speaker

TV

Satellite speaker
(front right speaker)

Satellite speaker
(rear right speaker)

Bracket

Screw

2. Adjusting the angle of the satellite speakers

The angle of the speaker may be adjusted in the front-rear and
left-right directions along the channel in the bracket.
When adjusting the angle, loosen the screw slightly, make the
adjustment, and then tighten the screw firmly.

Tilting the speaker to the front

CAUTION:

If the screw is not tightened
firmly, it may cause injury to
personnel or damage to
equipment.

Tilting left-right

4

About discs

Playable disc types

Playable and non-playable disc types are as follows:

Playable discs ———————————————

VIDEO CD

DVD VIDEO Video CD SVCD Audio CD

The DVD Logo is a trademark.

Non-playable discs——————————————

• DVD-ROM • DVD-RAM • DVD-R • DVD-RW

• CD-R • CD-ROM • PHOTO CD • CD-RW

• Playing back discs list as “Non-playable discs” above may
generate noise and damage speakers.

Notes on DVD VIDEO discs

• DVD players and DVD VIDEO discs have their own Region Code
numbers. This unit only can play back DVD discs whose Region
Code numbers include the unit’s Region Code, which is indicated
on the region code symbol on the rear panel of the center unit.

Examples of playable DVD discs if the center unit’s Region Code is “2”:

Disc structure

A DVD disc is comprised of “titles”, while an Audio CD, Video CD
or SVCD is comprised of “tracks”. Each title may be divided into
some “chapters”. For example, if a DVD disc contains some movies,
each movie, each movie may have its own title number, and each
movie may be divided into some chapters. In a DVD karaoke disc,
each song usually has its own title number and does not have
chapters. In general, each title has independent content, while each
chapter in the same title has continuity.

Example: DVD disc

Example: Audio CD/Video CD/SVCD

Video CDs or SVCDs with Playback Control function

What is Playback Control function? ———————————————————————————————

The Playback Control function, allows you to enjoy menu-driven operation and high-resolution still images which have a resolution four
times greater than moving pictures.

• Menu-driven playback

You can interact with the screen using a menu display to select and play an entry.

• High-resolution still image display

You can display high-quality images four times clearer than moving pictures.

A selection menu is displayed when you
start playing a Video CD or SVCD disc with
the Playback Control feature. The selection
menu shows a list of numbers for selection.
Some discs may show moving pictures or a
divided screen.

1. When a list of numbers is displayed,
selecting a number shows its contents.

2. When “3” or “SELECT” is displayed on
the television screen, pressing this button
jumps to the specific picture.

3. When the selection menu is redisplayed after you have played your selection, selecting a number again replays its contents.

(Some discs may show the menu screen several times.)
When ¢ and 4 are shown, pressing “NEXT” or “PREV” can change the selection menu.

4. After playback, press RETURN to go back to the previous screen.

To stop playback, press STOP.

Note:

• When a menu is displayed for a long time (about ten minutes), the screen background automatically fades out to prevent screen burn-in
while the setting is suspended.

5

Connections

Connecting the FM and AM antennas

FM antenna connections ———————————

A. Using the supplied FM antenna

The FM antenna provided can be connected to the FM 75 Ω
COAXIAL terminal as temporary measure.

B. Using the standard type connector (Not supplied)

A standard type connector should be connected to the FM 75 Ω
COAXIAL terminal.

Note:

• If reception is poor, connect the outdoor antenna.
Before attaching the 75 Ω coaxial cable (the kind with a round
wire going to an outdoor antenna), disconnect the supplied FM
antenna.

To connect the powered sub woofer

Use the supplied system cable to connect the powered sub woofer
(SP-PWA10).

Center unit (XV-THA10)

Ensure that the
£ mark on
the plug faces
upwards.

System
cable
(supplied)

Ensure that the £
mark on the plug
faces to the right.

CAUTION:

• Use the system cable provided for attaching the center unit and
the sub woofer.

Powered sub woofer (SP-PWA10)

Connecting the TV

AM antenna connections ———————————

Turn the loop until you have the best reception.

Notes:

• If the AM loop antenna wire is covered with
vinyl, remove the vinyl by twisting it as shown
in the diagram.

• Make sure the antenna conductors do not touch any other
terminals, connecting cords and power cord. This could cause
poor reception.

• If reception is poor, connect an outdoor single vinyl-covered wire
to the AM EXT terminal. (Keep the AM loop antenna connected.)

6

Connect the TV to view video images from the center unit.

S-video cable (not supplied)

Connect to the TV if it has an S-video input
(for higher image quality). Connect the cables
with the £ mark facing down.

Center unit (XV-THA10)

To S-video
input

To composite

Video cable
(supplied)

Note:

• When connecting the TV to the TV SOUND/DBS jacks, DO NOT
connect the TV’S-video output to these video input terminals.

video input

Connections

VIDEO OUT SELECT

This unit is compatible with the PAL and NTSC color systems. Set the VIDEO OUT SELECT on the rear
panel to match the color system of your TV in standby mode.
Make sure that the color system of DVD/Video CD/SVCD disc labeled on the package matches your TV.

To connect speakers

Connect the satellite speakers and center speaker to the terminals on the powered sub-woofer using the speaker cords supplied.
Labels are attached to the speaker cords to indicate the speaker and terminal to which each is to be connected.

• The four satellite speakers may be used at either front or rear.

• Ensure that the left and right speakers are connected to left and right respectively, and that they are connected with the correct polarity
(+ve, –ve). The white speaker cord connects to the + terminal, and the black speaker cord connects to the – terminal.

Twist and remove the insulation
at the end of each speaker cord.

Conneceting the front speakers —————————

Connect the right speaker to the FRONT SPEAKERS RIGHT
terminal.
Connect the left speaker to the FRONT SPEAKERS LEFT terminal.

Front right speaker Front left speaker

Speaker cord (6 m)

(19.7 ft)

White

Black

Note:

• Mixing up the polarity of the
speaker cords can reduce the
stereo effect and sound quality.

Connecting the rear and center speakers —————

Connect the right rear speaker to the REAR SPEAKERS RIGHT
terminals.
Connect the left rear speaker to the REAR SPEAKERS LEFT terminals.
Connect the center speaker to the CENTER SPEAKER terminals.

Center speaker

White

Black

Rear left speakerRear right speaker

Speaker cord
(15 m) (49.2 ft)

7

Connections

Connecting Audio/Video Components

You can connect the following audio/video components to this
system.
Refer also to the manuals supplied with your components.

Audio Components: Cassette deck or MD recorder*
Video Components: TV or DBS tuner*

VCRs

* You can connect these components using the methods described

in “Analog connections” (see below) or in “Digital connections”
(see page 9).

Analog connections —————————————

Analog component connections

Use the cable with RCA pin plugs (not supplied).
Connect the white plug to the audio left jack, and the red plug to the
audio right jack.

CAUTION:

If you connect a sound-enhancing device such as a graphic
equalizer between the source components and the center unit, the
sound output through this system may be distorted.

Cassette deck or MD recorder

MD recorder

To audio input

To audio output

Video component connections —————————

Use the cable with RCA pin plugs (not supplied).
Connect the white plug to the audio left jack, the red plug to the
audio right jack, and the yellow plug to the composite video jack.
If your video components have S-video (Y/C-separation) terminals,
connect them using S-video cable (not supplied).
Connecting these video components through the S-video input/
output terminal will give you better picture playback (or recording)
quality.

IMPORTANT

This system is equipped with both the composite video and S-video
input/output terminals for connecting video components.
You do not have to connect both the composite video and S-video
terminals.

However, remember that the video signals from the composite video
input terminals are output only through the composite video out
terminals, while the ones from the S-video input terminals are
output only through the S-video output terminals.

Therefore, if a recording video component and a playing video
component are connected to the center unit through the different
video terminals, you cannot record the picture from the playing
component on the recording component. In addition, if the TV and a
playing video component are connected to the center unit through
the different video terminals, you cannot view the playback picture
from the playing component on the TV.

VCR

To left/right
channel audio
input

S-VHS (or VHS) VCR

To composit
video output

To audio input

Cassette deck

Notes:

• When the DSP mode is ON, the VCR OUT (REC) jack and the
TAPE/MD OUT (REC) jack will output surround sound to the
front speakers only.
When recording, turn the DSP mode OFF (see page 21).

• You can connect either a cassette deck or a MD recorder to the
TAPE/MD jacks. When connecting a MD recorder to the TAPE/
MD jacks, change the source name, which will be shown on the
display when selected as the source, to “MD”. See page 17 for
details.

If your audio components have a COMPU LINK-3 terminal

• See also page 54 for detailed information about the connection
and the COMPU LINK-3 remote control system.

To audio output

To left/right
channel audio
output

To S-video
input

To composit
video input

To S-video
output

8

TV audio or DBS tuner

Connections

TV sound

To audio output

TV

DBS tuner

To audio
output

DBS tuner

To S-video
output

To composite
video output

Note:

• When connecting the DBS tuner to the TV SOUND/DBS jacks, change the source name, which will be shown on the display when
selected as the source, to “DBS”. See page 17 for details.

Digital connections —————————————————————————————————————

The center unit has three digital input terminals (one digital coaxial terminal and two digital optical terminals) and one digital output terminal
(a single digital optical terminal).

• The DVD and audio signals from the center unit, and the digital signals input from the digital input terminals, are output from the digital
output terminal.

IMPORTANT

• When connecting the DBS tuner using the digital terminal, you also need to connect it to the video jack (either composite video terminal
or S-video terminal) on the rear. Without connecting it to the video jack, you can view no playback picture.

• After connecting the components using the DIGITAL IN terminal, set the following correctly if necessary.

- Select the digital input mode correctly. For details, see “Selecting the analog or digital input mode” on page 18.

Notes:

• When you want to operate the MD
recorder using the COMPU LINK remote
control system, connect the MD recorder
also as described in “Analog
connections” (see pages 8).

• When an MD record or other digital
sound recording device is connected to
the DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL terminal,
you will be unable to record signals in
Dolby Digital or DTS Digital Sound.

• The DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL jack does
not output DSP mode sound effects.
Do not change DSP mode during digital
recording.

To digital output
(optical)

When the component has a digital
coaxial output terminal, connect it
to the AUX COAXIAL terminal,
using the digital coaxial cable
(not supplied).

To digital output
(optical)

MD recorder

Before connecting a digital
optical cable, unplug the
protective plug.

To digital output
(optical)

DBS tuner

Audio/Video control amplifier

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Connections

Connecting the power cord

Before plugging the center unit and powered sub-woofer into an AC
outlets, make sure that all connections have been made.

Plug the power cord into an AC outlet.

The red STANDBY lamp on the center unit lights when the power
cord is plugged in.

Keep the power cord away from the connecting cables and the antenna
cable. The power cord may cause noise or screen interference.
We recommend that y ou use a coaxial cable to connect the FM outdoor
antenna, since it is well-shielded against interference.

Center unit

Power sub woofer

AC power cord

Connect to
AC outlet.

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.

Primary remote control

Secondary remote control

1. On the back of the remote control, remove the

battery cover.

2. Insert batteries. Make sure to match the polarity:

(+) to (–).

3. Replace the cover.

CAUTIONS:

• 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.

Notes:

• The preset settings such as preset channel and sound adjustment
may be erased in a few days in the following cases:

- When you unplug the power cord.

- When a power failure occurs.

• The speakers will not produce any sound if the powered sub woofer
power cord is removed from the AC outlet while the center unit is
turned on.
In this case power will not come on even when the powered sub­woofer power cord is plugged in the AC outlet.
Press
to turn power on. This will turn the powered sub-woofer on and
sound will be emitted from the speakers.

on the center unit, or AUDIO on the remote control

• If the range or effectiveness of the remote control decreases,
replace the batteries. Use two R6P (SUM-3)/AA (15F) type dry­cell batteries.

CAUTIONS:

Follow these precautions to avoid leaking or cracking cells:

• Place batteries in the remote control so they match the polarity:
(+) 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.

Light up the primary remote control buttons ————

The buttons on the primary remote control may be lit for a few
seconds for use in the dark.

Press LIGHT to illuminate
the buttons in red for a few
seconds.

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Parts Identification

Become familiar with the buttons and controls on the unit before use. Refer to the pages in parentheses for details.

Center unit ———————————————————————————————————————

Front panel

1 2 3

Display window

1 2 3

1 Decord mode indicator (18)
2 Radio indicator (36)
3 Multi-information window

Display time and status information.

4 Time selection indicator (34)
5 PROGRAM indicator (34)

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4

5678p

4 5

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6 RESUME indicator (24)
7 Radio reception mode indicator (37)
8 ATT. indicator (19)
9 DSP indicator (20)

1 button and STANDBY

lamp (16)

2 Remote sensor (10)
3 Disc tray (22)
4 DVD CONTROL buttons

(22~24)

5 VOLUME +/ – button (16)
6 DSP MODE/INPUT ATT.

(19, 20, 21)

7 SURROUND/SOURCE

NAME (17, 21)

8 SOURCE (17)
9 Display window
p Audio channel lamp (19)

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Powered sub woofer —————————————————————————————————————

1

2

1 POWER ON lamp (16)
2 Speaker

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Parts Identification

Remote controls ———————————————————————————————————————

Secondary remote controlPrimary remote control

1
2

3
4
5
6

7
8

9

p

q

w

e
r

t

y
u
i

o

;

a

s

1

2

3
4

5

6

7

8

9

p

1 SLEEP button (20)
2 ANALOG/DIGITAL INPUT button (18)
3 TITLE button (24)
4 SUBTITLE button (29)
5 MAIN ON SCREEN button (39)
6 DVD ON SCREEN button (26, 46)
7 MENU button (24)
8 Cursor and ENTER buttons
9 THEATER POSITION button (31)
p TV VOL +, – buttons (56)
q TV/VIDEO button (56)

buttons

w

AUDIO button (16)
TV/CATV/DBS button (56)
VCR button (56)

e Source selecting buttons (17)

DVD, TV/DBS, VCR, TAPE/MD, AUX, FM/AM

r DVD operating buttons

RESUME (24)
RETURN (25)
ANGLE (30)
ZOOM (29)
DIGEST (27)

t Number buttons
y Remote control mode selector (55, 56)
u DSP MODE button (21)
i CHANNEL +/ – buttons (56)
o VOLUME +/ – buttons (16)
; MUTING button (17)
a Operating buttons
s LIGHT button (10)

1 SLEEP button (20)
2 Source selecting buttons (17)
3 MENU button (24)
4 Cursor and ENTER buttons
5 THEATER POSITION button (31)
6 Operating buttons
7 VOLUME +/ – buttons (16)

buttons

8

AUDIO button (16)
TV button (56)

9 DVD ON SCREEN button (26, 46)
p DSP MODE button (21)

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Principles of operation

The system may be operated via the remote control or the buttons on the center unit, or via the menu on the screen.

Operation with the remote control

Select the appropriate mode for the remote control when using the primary or secondary remote control is used for operation.
The remote control mode is selected by pressing the source selecting buttons.

Press DVD : The number buttons and operating buttons operate in the DVD mode, enabling operation of the DVD, audio CD,

Video CD, and SVCD.

Press FM/AM : The number buttons and operating buttons operate in the radio mode.

Source

selecting

buttons

DVD button

FM/AM button

Number buttons

To operate this
center unit, set
it to “AUDIO/
TV/VCR”
(except when
selecting the
DBS tuner as
the source).

Operating
buttons

Source

selecting

buttons

DVD button

FM/AM button

Operating
buttons

Note:

• Pressing the source selecting buttons on the remote control also
changes the remote control mode.
When using the remote control, always press the source selecting
buttons on the equipment to suit the appropriate remote control
mode.

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Principles of operation

To operate via the on-screen menu

When using the on-screen menu, first display it and then use the primary or secondary remote control unit cursor buttons (2/3/5/∞), the
number buttons, and the ENTER button.

Displaying the on-screen menu —————————————————————————————————

The method and conditions for display differ with the on-screen menu. The individual functions are described below.

Number buttons

Cursor and ENTER

Cursor and ENTER
buttons

buttons

On-screen menu components

Referred to as a ”tag“.

This arrow is referred to as a ”pointer“.

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Items

Basic operation with the on-screen menu —————

1. Move the pointer to the desired item using the remote control

buttons.

• Use the 2/3 cursor to select a tag.

• Use the 5/∞ cursor to select an item.

2. Use the items.

• Use the 2/3 cursor to change the details of a selected item.

• Press ENTER to use the selected item.

• Follow the method of use explained in the message field.

• Use the number buttons to enter numerals.

See each function description for details of use.

Principles of operation

On-screen menus ——————————————

This system supports the following on-screen menus.

Opening screens

(No disc inserted)

for Video CD/SVCD

On-screen menus for using and setting up the AV amp function

for DVD

for Audio CD

On-screen menus for using discs ————————

The disc status and items are displayed as follows on the on-screen
menus for using the disc.

DVD CONTROL display

VCD CONTROL display
(for SVCD)

VCD CONTROL display
(for Video CD)

CD CONTROL display

On-screen menus for setting up the DVD

On-screen menus for using the disc

DVD CONTROL display

VCD CONTROL display
(for SVCD)

VCD CONTROL display
(for Video CD)

CD CONTROL display

Preventing screen burn-out with
the screen saver [SCREEN SAVER]

A television monitor screen may be
burned out if a static picture is displayed
for a long time. T o prev ent this, the unit
automatically activates the screen sav er
function if a static picture, such as an
on-screen display or menu, is displayed
for over 5 minutes.

• Pressing any button on the unit or the remote control unit will
release the screen saver function and return to the previous
display.

• You can select one of several screen saver modes available (see
page 48).

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Basic operations

The basic operations for this system are as follows.

To turn the system power supply
ON and OFF (standby)

From the remote controls:

Primary remote control Secondary remote control

AUDIO

Press AUDIO to turn power ON.

The STANDBY lamp goes off, and the current source name (or
station frequency) appears on the display window.
The center unit

Press AUDIO again to turn power OFF (standby).

The STANDBY lamp is lit.

On the front panel:

button and 0 button will light up blue.

STANDBY lamp

AUDIO

To turn TV power ON and OFF

JVC TVs may be used as is with the primary and secondary remote
controls. TVs from other manufacturers require changes to the
transmittable signals before they can be used with the primary and
secondary remote controls. See page 57 for details of changing the
transmittable signals.

From the remote controls:

Primary remote control Secondary remote control

TV/CATV/DBS

TV

Press TV/CATV/DBS (or TV) to turn power ON.

Press TV/CATV/DBS (or TV) again to turn power OFF.

Adjusting volume

The volume level can be adjusted within the range of “0” (minimum)
to “80” (maximum).

Press to turn power ON.

The STANDBY lamp goes off, and the current source name (or
station frequency) appears on the display window.
The center unit button and 0 button will light up blue.

Press again to turn power OFF (standby).

The STANDBY lamp is lit.

Notes:

• The powered sub-woofer power supply is linked to the center unit.
The green POWER ON lamp on the powered sub woofer lights
when power is turned on, and goes off when power is turned off.

• A small amount of power is consumed in the standby mode.
Remove both AC power cords from the AC outlets to turn the
center unit and powered sub woofer off completely.

From the remote controls:

Primary remote control Secondary remote control

VOLUME + /– VOLUME + /–

On the front panel:

VOLUME + /–

Press VOLUME + or –.

Press VOLUME + to increase volume.
Press VOLUME – to decrease 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.

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Basic operations

Muting the sound

From primary remote control only:

MUTING

Press MUTING to mute the sound through all speakers
connected.

“MUTING” appears on the display window and volume turns off.

To restore the sound, press MUTING again so that “OFF” appears
on the display.

• Pressing VOLUME +/– also restores the sound.

Selecting the source to play

Selected source name appears

On the front panel:

SOURCE

Press SOURCE until the source name you want appears
on the display.

The source changes as shown below each time the button is pressed.

= DVD = TAPE (or MD) = VCR = AM = FM =
TV SOUND (or DBS) = AUX = (back to the beginning)

Changing the source name

When you have connected an MD recorder to the TAPE/MD jacks
or the DBS tuner to the TV SOUND/DBS jacks on the rear panel,
change the source name shown on the display window when you
select the MD recorder or DBS tuner as the source.

On the front panel:

From the remote controls:

Primary remote control Secondary remote control

Source selecting buttons

Source selecting buttons

Press one of the source selecting buttons.

DVD* Select the DVD player.
VCR Select the video component connected to the

VCR jacks.

TV/DBS Select TV sounds or DBS tuner.
TAPE/MD* Select the cassette deck (or the MD recorder).
AUX* Select a component connected to the AUX jack.
FM/AM* Select an FM or AM broadcast.

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

Notes:

• When connecting an MD recorder (to TAPE/MD jacks), and a
DBS tuner (to the TV SOUND/DBS jacks), change the source
name shown on the display window. For details, “Changing the
source name”.

• When you press one of the source selecting buttons on the remote
control marked above with an asterisk (*), the system automatically
turns on.

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1. When changing the source name from “TAPE “ to

“MD”:
Press SOURCE until “TAPE” appears.
When changing the source name from “TV SOUND”
to “DBS”:
Press SOURCE until “TV SOUND” appears.

2. Press and hold SOURCE NAME until “ASSGN. MD”

or “ASSGN. DBS” appears on the display window.

To change the source name to “TAPE” or “TV SOUND”, repeat the

same procedure above — in step 1, select “MD” or “DBS” then
press and hold SOURCE NAME.

Note:

Without changing the source name, you can still use the connected
components, there may be some inconvenience.

• “TAPE” or “TV SOUND” will appear on the display window
when you select the MD recorder or DBS tuner.

• You cannot use the digital input (see page 9) for the MD recorder
and the DBS tuner.

• You cannot use the COMPU LINK remote control system (see
page 54) operate the MD recorder.

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Basic operations

Selecting the analog or digital input
mode

When you have connected some components such as MD recorder, the
DBS tuner and so on, using digital terminals (see page 9), you need to
change the input mode for these components to the digital input.
You can choose digital sound from the following sources: “MD”,
“DBS”, “AUX”.

From primary remote control only:

2

1

1. Press the source selecting button (TAPE/MD, AUX,

or TV/DBS) for which you want to change the input
mode from analog input to digital input.

Example: Selecting MD recorder as the source for digital audio.

To return to analog audio

1. Select a digital source to return to analog audio.

Select from “MD DIGITAL”, “AUX DIGITAL”, or “DBS
DIGITAL”.

2. Press ANALOG/DIGITAL INPUT to select [ANALOG].

Analog audio is selected and the source name also returns to
analog.

Note:

• When selecting a digital source, press ANALOG/DIGITAL
INPUT once to display the currently selected mode.

Changing the decode mode

From primary remote control only:

1
2

1. Press DVD to select DVD as the source.

2. Press ANALOG/DIGITAL INPUT.

The display changes as shown below each time the button is
pressed.

= AUTO/PCM = DOLBY DGTL (DOLBY DIGITAL) = DTS =
ANALOG = (back to the beginning)

3. Press ANALOG/DIGITAL INPUT to select

[AUTO/PCM].

« After approximately 3 seconds

• The source name changes from “MD” to “MD DIGITAL”.

When other than [AUTO/PCM] is selected

When “DOLBY DGTL”, “DTS”, or “MPEG” is selected the source
name changes to digital (“MD” = “MD DIGITAL”) and audio is
not played.
The decode mode indicator “DOLBY DGTL”, “DTS”, or “MPEG”
in the display window flashes to indicate that the correct mode has
not been selected.

Example: Selecting “DOLBY DGTL” when listening to MD

with digital audio.

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Flashes

2. Press ANALOG/DIGITAL INPUT to select the

decode mode.

The display changes as shown below each time the button is
pressed.

= AUTO/PCM = DOLBY DGTL (DOLBY DIGITAL) = DTS
= (back to the beginning)

AUTO/PCM Optimized for all discs playable on this

system. (Default)

DOLBY DGTL Select this mode when playing a disc

recorded in Dolby Digital Surround.

DTS Select this mode when playing a DVD disc

recorded in DTS Surround.
The DTS decoder will be selected as the
internal decoder.

MPEG Select this mode when playing a disc

recorded in MPEG Multicahnnel Surround.
The MPEG decoder will be selected as the
internal decoder.

When to try changing the decode mode

When the decode mode is set to the default AUTO/PCM setting and
a DVD recorded in Dolby Digital Surround, DTS Digital Surround,
or MPEG Multichannel Surround is played, the internal decoder will
be automatically selected before audio playback begins. Depending
on the disc, this may result in a brief loss of audio after playback
starts. This is due to lost audio signals that were inputted during
internal decoder selection.
In these instances, lost audio can be prevented by manually selecting
the decode mode appropriate for the disc you wish to play.

However, please note that when the decode mode is set to other
than AUTO/PCM, you will be unable to playback audio from discs
recorded in a mode other than the set mode.

After changing the decode mode and playing back a disc, return the
decode mode to “ AUTO/PCM”.
Changing the playback source will automatically set the decode
mode to “AUTO/PCM”.

Basic operations

When a decode mode which differs from the type of
disc being played is selected

Insert a DVD disc in the center unit to display the type of audio
being played in the Decode mode indicator in the display window.
Audio cannot be played if a decode mode which differs from the
displayed mode is selected.
The selected decode mode flashes to indicate that the selected
decode mode does not allow audio playback.

Example: When DTS is selected as the decode mode for Dolby

digital audio.

Flashes

Adjusting the Input Signal Level

When using the DSP mode effect during playback from an analog
device, the sound will occasionally be distorted due to a overly­strong input signal. In these instances, it is possible to adjust the
level of the input signal. Only input signals from analog devices (TV
SOUND, VCR, TAPE, AUX, FM, AM, MD, DBS) may be adjusted
in this way.

On the front panel only:

Sub woofer volume control and
phase setting

Use the VOLUME knob and PHASE button at the rear of the
powered sub woofer.

VOLUME knob

Mark

PHASE button

Volume control ———————————————
Turn the VOLUME knob.

Adjust to a volume appropriate for balance with the other speaker(s).
The mark indicates the volume position in normal use.

• Adjust when the volume from the sub-woofer is too high or too
low in relation to the volume from the front speaker.

Phase setting ————————————————
Play sound through the sub-woofer and adjust the
PHASE button to a position (_ REVERSE or — NORMAL)
at which the lowest frequency is heard best.

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1. Press and hold INPUT ATT. (DSP MODE).

Release the button when the display window shows “INPUT
ATT ON,” or “INPUT NORMAL.”

Pressing and holding the INPUT ATT. button further cycles
through the following modes:

INPUT NORMAL: Playback source without adjusting the input

signal level. This is the default setting.

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INPUT ATT ON: Lower the input level and playback source.

The ATT mark will light up.
To change the input signal level, press and hold INPUT ATT.
until “INPUT NORMAL” or “INPUT ATT ON” is displayed.

Notes:

• When in “INPUT ATT ON” mode, ATT will light up in the
display window. However, when the playback source is digital
(DVD, etc.) it will go off. Lighting up will resume if playback is
switched to an analog device.

• Even while in “INPUT ATT ON” mode, if the DSP mode is
turned off (“DSP OFF”), playback will continue without any
reduction of the input signal.

Note:

• Phase is closely related to the distance from the listening position
to the front speaker and sub woofer.
While listening, adjust until the lowest frequency is heard best.

Audio channel display lamp

Uses lamps to display the audio channel configuration for the disc
currently playing.

• The audio
channel display
lamp is not an
indicator of
which speakers
are producing
sound.

The lamps refer to the speaker channel as follows.

L: Left front speaker channnel
R: Right front speaker channel
C: Center speaker channel
RS: Right surround speaker channel
LS: Left surround speaker channel
S: Rear speaker channel (monaural)
LFE: Sub woofer channel

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