JVC TH-A30 Instruction Manual

For Customer Use:

Enter below the Model No. and Serial No. which are located either on the rear, bottom or side of the cabinet. Retain this information for future reference.

Model No.

Serial No.

DVD DIGITAL THEATER SYSTEM

DIGITAL

SURROUND

DIGITAL

STANDBY

AUDIO/FM MODE

DSP

VOLUME SOURCE

DVD DIGITAL THEATER SYSTEM TH-A30

STANDBY/ON

DISPLAY

TV/VIDEO

TOP MENU

AUDIO

TUNING

ENTER

PROGRESSIVE

VCR CHANNEL

TUNER PRESET

DVD FM/AM AUX

MUTING

STANDBY/ON

VCR

CONTROL

AUDIO/ FM MODE

SUBTITLE

RETURN

STEP

TV VOLUME

TV CHANNEL

VOLUME

B.SEARCH F.SEARCH

DOWN UP

REW

RM-STHA30J

DVD THEATER SYSTEM

TH-A30

Consists of XV-THA30, SP-XA30, SP-XSA30 and SP-WA30

INSTRUCTIONS

LVT0945-002A

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CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

CAUTION

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

For U.S.A.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Warnings, Cautions and Others

Note to CATV system installer:

This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Section 820-40 of the NEC which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

CAUTION

To reduce the risk of electrical shocks, fire, etc.:

1. Do not remove screws, covers or cabinet.

2. Do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.

Caution –– STANDBY/ON switch!

Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely. The

STANDBY/ON switch in any position does not disconnect.

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.

G-1

IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS

1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

2. CAUTION: Visible 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

Wall or obstructions

Floor

XV-THA30

Front

Stand height 15 cm or more

Parts Identification ...................................... 2

Center Unit ................................................................................. 2

Remote Control .......................................................................... 3

Getting Started ........................................... 5

Before Installation ...................................................................... 5

Checking the Supplied Accessories ........................................... 5

Putting Batteries in the Remote Control .................................... 5

Connecting the FM and AM Antennas ....................................... 6

Speaker Layout Diagram ............................................................ 7

Connecting the Speakers ............................................................ 8

Connecting Audio/Video Component ........................................ 9

TV Preparation .......................................... 11

Changing the Scan Mode ......................................................... 11

Basic DVD Operations ................................ 12

1 Turn On the Power ............................................................... 12

2 Selecting the source ............................................................. 12

3 Load a DVD ......................................................................... 12

4 Start Playback ...................................................................... 12

5 Adjust the Volume ................................................................ 12

6 Select an Appropriate Progressive Mode ............................. 13

7 Activate Surround or DSP Mode ......................................... 13

8 Stop Playback ...................................................................... 13

Basic VCD/CD Operations .......................... 14

1 Turn On the Power ............................................................... 14

2 Selecting the source ............................................................. 12

3 Load a VCD/CD .................................................................. 14

4 Start Playback ...................................................................... 14

5 Adjust the Volume ................................................................ 15

6 Activate 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 in to a Station .............................................................. 16

Other Basic Operations .............................. 17

Enjoying Sounds from the External Component ..................... 17

Selecting an Appropriate Progressive Mode ............................ 17

Turning Off the Power with the Timer ..................................... 17

Speaker Settings ....................................... 18

Setting the Delay Time ............................................................. 18

Creating Realistic Sound Fields ................... 20

7 Dolby Digital and DTS Digital Surround ............................. 20

7 Dolby Surround .................................................................... 20

7 DSP (Digital Signal Processor) Modes ................................ 21

Adjusting Stereo Sound ............................................................ 22

Adjusting Dolby Digital and DTS Digital Surround ................ 23

Activating Dynamic Range Compression ................................ 24

Adjusting Dolby Surround ....................................................... 24

Adjusting DSP Modes .............................................................. 25

Disc Introduction—DVD/VCD/CD ................ 27

Basic Disc Operations ................................ 28

DVD Playback ........................................... 29

Showing the On-Screen Bar ..................................................... 29

Selecting the Subtitles .............................................................. 30

Selecting the Audio Languages ................................................ 30

Selecting the Multi-Angle Views ............................................. 30

Checking the Remaining Time ................................................. 31

Disc Menu-Driven Playback .................................................... 31

Moving to a Particular Portion Directly ................................... 32

Searching for a Particular Point ............................................... 32

Repeating Playback .................................................................. 33

7 Repeat Play ........................................................................... 33

7 A–B Repeat ........................................................................... 33

Programming the Playing Order of the Chapters

—Program Play .................................................................. 34

DVD Special Effect Playback .................................................. 36

7 Still Picture/Frame-by-Frame Playback ............................... 36

7 Slow Motion Playback ......................................................... 36

7 Zoom .................................................................................... 36

VCD/CD Playback ...................................... 37

Showing the On-Screen Bar ..................................................... 37

Checking the Remaining Time ................................................. 37

Disc Menu-Driven Playback (Only for VCD) .......................... 38

Moving to a Particular Portion Directly ................................... 38

Searching for a Particular Point ............................................... 38

Repeating Playback .................................................................. 39

7 Repeat Play ........................................................................... 39

7 A–B Repeat ........................................................................... 39

Programming the Playing Order of the Tracks

—Program Play .................................................................. 40

Selecting Playback Channel ..................................................... 41

VCD Special Effect Playback .................................................. 42

7 Still Picture/Frame-by-Frame Playback ............................... 42

7 Slow Motion Playback ......................................................... 42

7 Zoom .................................................................................... 42

MP3 Introduction ...................................... 43

MP3 Playback ........................................... 44

Starting Playback ..................................................................... 44

Operations Using the On-Screen Display ................................ 45

Moving to a Particular Track Directly ...................................... 46

Repeating Playback .................................................................. 46

Tuner Operations ....................................... 47

Tuning in Stations .................................................................... 47

Using Preset Tuning ................................................................. 48

Selecting the FM Reception Mode ........................................... 48

Setting up the DVD Preferences ................. 49

Setting the Initial Languages .................................................... 49

Introducing the DVD Preference (System) .............................. 50

Setting the Parental (Rating) Level .......................................... 52

Operating JVC’s Components ...................... 54

Operating Other Manufacturers’ TV ............ 55

Maintenance ............................................. 56

Troubleshooting ......................................... 57

Specifications ............................................ 58

Parts Identification

DIGITAL

SURROUND

DIGITAL

STANDBY

AUDIO/FM MODE

DSP

VOLUME SOURCE

DVD DIGITAL THEATER SYSTEM TH-A30

STANDBY/ON

1 2345 6 78

q wp9

12 34567

L C R

LFE

S RS

LINEAR PCM

TITLE

TUNED

PROGRAM PBC

MHz k

DSP

Center Unit

Front Panel

See pages in the parentheses for details.

Front Panel

1 STANDBY/ON button and STANDBY lamp (12 – 16) 2 AUDIO/FM MODE button (30, 41, 48) 3 Multi operation buttons

• 4, ¢, and 7

4 Disc tray (12, 14) 5 0 (open/close) button (12 – 15, 35, 40, 44)

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

6 Display window

7 Remote sensor 8 3/8 (play/pause) button (12, 13,14,15, 28, 44)

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

9 DSP button (13, 15, 22, 25) p VOLUME + and – buttons (12, 15, 16) q SOURCE button (16, 17, 47, 48) w Illumination lamp (12 – 16)

Display Window

See pages in the parentheses for details.

Display Window

1 Sound signal indicators (13, 15, 17, 20)

• PRO LOGIC, DOLBY DIGITAL, DTS, and LINEAR PCM

2 TITLE indicator (28) 3 Tuner mode indicators (16, 47, 48)

• TUNED and ST (stereo)

4 PROGRAM indicator (34, 40, 48)

5 DSP indicator (21, 25) 6 PBC (Play Back Control) indicator (37, 38) 7 Frequency unit indicators

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

8 Audio channel indicators

• Indicates audio channels currently being played back.

9 Main display

DISPLAY

TV/VIDEO

TOP MENU

AUDIO

TUNING

ENTER

PROGRESSIVE

VCR CHANNEL

TUNER PRESET

DVD FM/AM AUX

MUTING

STANDBY/ON

VCR

2 3

4 5

VCR

CONTROL

AUDIO/

FM MODE

SUBTITLE

RETURN

STEP

TV VOLUME

TV CHANNEL

6 7 8

t y

;

VOLUME

B.SEARCH F.SEARCH

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RM-STHA30J

DVD THEATER SYSTEM

Parts Identification

Remote Control

See pages in the parentheses for details.

Remote Control

Remote Cotrol

1 STANDBY/ON AUDIO button (12 – 16) 2 VCR 3 TV 4 STEP button (36, 42, 54) 5 DISPLAY button (29, 37) 6 AUDIO/FM MODE button (30, 41, 48) 7 SUBTITLE button (30) 8 Source selecting buttons (12, 14, 16, 17, 24, 47)

• DVD, FM/AM, AUX

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

9 4, 7, 3/8, and ¢ buttons

TUNER PRESET UP and DOWN buttons (48) FF (Fast-forward) and REW (Rewind) buttons

p VCR CHANNEL + and – buttons (54)

TUNING + and – buttons (16, 47) ¡ F. (Forward) SEARCH and 1 B. (Back) SEARCH buttons

q Menu operation buttons

• 3, 2, 5, and ∞ buttons

• ENTER button

w VOLUME + and – buttons (12, 15, 16) e TOP MENU button (31) r MENU button (31, 38) t TV/VIDEO button (12, 14, 54, 55) y PROGRESSIVE button (11, 13, 17) u TV CHANNEL + and – buttons (54, 55) i TV VOLUME + and – buttons (54, 55) o VCR CONTROL button (54)

; MUTING button (12, 15) a RETURN button (38, 50, 51)

button (54)

button (12, 14, 54, 55)

IMPORTANT:

If you press VCR CONTROL , this remote control will work ONLY for the JVC’s VCR. When you want to operate the system again, press DVD or FM/AM.

Inside the Cover

CLEAR SLEEP

REPEAT

ANGLE ZOOM

D.R.C

DSP MODE

SETUP

TEST

PRO LOGIC

SETTING

SOUND

TOP MENU RETURN MUTING

2 3

4 5

6 7 8

A-B REPEAT

REMAIN

PROGRAM

SLOW

p q

w e r

t y

u i

RETURN

STEP

TV/VIDEO

TV VOLUME

TUNER PRESET

VOLUME

VCR CHANNEL TUNING

TOP MENU MENU

RETURN

MUTING

ENTER

CLEAR

GO TO

R E

REMAIN

SLEEP

EFFECT

R O

A M

PROGRAM

R E

REPEAT

ANGLE

NTSC/PA

DIG

E S

DIGEST

P M

O DE

DSP MODE

T U

SET UP

TEST TO

N E

ONE

PRPRO

O LOGIC

TIN

SETTING

SOUND

SLOSLOW

+10

ZOOM

– >

A <–> B

RM-STHA30J

DVD THEATER SYSTEM

TOP MENU

MUTING

MENU RETURN

VOLUME

RM-STHA30J

DVD THEATER SYSTEM

Inside the Cover

1 Number buttons (31, 38, 46, 54, 55) 2 SLOW button (36, 42) 3 ZOOM button (36, 42) 4 ANGLE button (30) 5 REPEAT button (33, 39, 46) 6 A–B REPEAT button (33, 39) 7 CLEAR button (32, 38, 41) 8 SEARCH button (32, 38, 46) 9 SOUND button (22 – 26) p SETTING button (18, 19) q PRO LOGIC button (17, 19, 22, 24) w SETUP button (50 – 53) e TEST button (21) r D.R.C button (24) t DSP MODE button (13, 15, 22, 25) y PROGRAM button (34, 35, 40, 48) u SLEEP button (17) i REMAIN button (31, 37)

To open the cover of the remote control, push here then slide downward.

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 (41˚F and 95˚F).

• Make sure there is good ventilation around the center unit. Poor ventilation could cause overheating and damage the center unit.

Handling the center unit

• DO NOT touch the power cord with wet hands.

• DO NOT pull on the power cord to unplug the cord. When unplugging the cord, always grasp the plug so as not to damage the cord.

• Keep the power cord away from the connecting cords and the antenna. The power cord may cause noise or screen interference. It is recommended to use a coaxial cable for antenna connection, since it is well-shielded against interference.

• When a power failure occurs, or when you unplug the power cord, the preset settings such as preset FM/AM channels and sound adjustments may be erased in a few days.

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.

. On the back of the remote control, remove the

battery cover.

. Insert batteries. Make sure to match the polarity:

(+) to (+) and (–) to (–).

. Replace the cover.

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)

If anything is missing, contact your dealer immediately.

If the range or effectiveness of the remote control decreases, replace the batteries. Use two UM-4“AAA”/IEC “R03” type dry-cell batteries.

CAUTION:

Follow these precautions to avoid leaking or cracking cells:

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

to (+) and (–) to (–).

• Use the correct type of batteries. Batteries that look similar may

differ in voltage.

• Always replace both batteries at the same time.

• Do not expose batteries to heat or flame.

MIN MIN MIN MIN

COMPONENT OUT

BPR

Connecting the FM and AM Antennas

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

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

AM loop antenna (supplied)

FM antenna (supplied)

Cooling fan (See “About the cooling fan” below.)

FM antenna connection

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

• If reception is poor, connect an outdoor antenna. Before attaching a 75 Ω coaxial cable (with a standard type connector), disconnect the supplied FM antenna.

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

Center unit

AM antenna connection

Connect the supplied AM loop antenna to the AM and H terminals. Turn the loop until you have the best reception.

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

Note:

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

About the cooling fan

A cooling fan is mounted on the rear panel of the center unit to prevent abnormal temperature inside the center unit, thus assuring normal operation of the unit. The cooling fan automatically starts rotating to supply external cool air to the inside of the center unit when the internal temperature goes up.

For safety, observe the following carefully.

• Make sure there is good ventilation around the center unit. Poor ventilation could overheat and damage the center unit.

• DO NOT block the cooling fan and the ventilation openings or holes. (If they are blocked by a newspaper or cloth, etc., the heat may not be able to get out.)

• DO NOT touch the speaker cords to the cooling fan.

Getting Started

Subwoofer

Left rear

speaker

Right front

speaker

Right rear

speaker

To center speaker

To left front speaker

To right front speaker

To left rear speaker

To right rear speaker

To subwoofer

Left front

speaker

DIGITAL

SURROUND

DIGITAL

STANDBY

AUDIO/FM MODE

DSP

VOLUME SOURCE

DVD DIGITAL THEATER SYSTEM TH-A30

STANDBY/ON

Center unit

Center speaker

MIN MIN MIN

MIN

COMPONENT OUT

Speaker Layout Diagram

Connecting the Speakers

Left front

speaker

Right front

speaker

Right rear

speaker

Subwoofer

Left rear

speaker

Center speaker

132

Connect the satellite speakers and subwoofer to the terminals on the rear panel using speaker cords supplied. Labels are attached to the speaker cords to indicate the terminals to be connected.

• Connect the red cord to the red (+) terminal, and the black cord to the black (–) terminal respectively.

CAUTION:

Use speakers with the SPEAKER IMPEDANCE indicated by the speaker terminals.

Connecting speaker cords to the terminals

Press and hold the terminal clamp.

Insert the speaker cord.

Release the finger from the clamp.

When setting the speakers

To obtain the best possible sound from this system, you need to place all the speakers except the subwoofer at the same distance from the listening position with each front faced toward the listener. Since bass sound is non-directional, you can place a subwoofer wherever you like. Normally place it in front of you.

If your speakers cannot be placed at the same distance from the listening position

You can adjust the delay time of the center speaker and rear speakers. For in-depth information about adjusting the delay time, see “Setting the Delay Time” on page 18 and 19.

Note:

You can change the phase of subwoofer sounds by connecting the speaker cords to the terminals inversely—the red cord to the black terminal, and the black cord to the red terminal. You may get the more effective bass sounds by changing the phase.

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.

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.

Getting Started

DBS Tuner

Center unit

MD Recorder

Cassette Deck

OUT

LEFT

RIGHT

AUDIO

VCR

MIN

COMPONENT OUT

BPR

Connecting Audio/Video Component

Turn the power off to all components before connections.

Audio component connection

Connect another component to the center unit with the audio cords.

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

Audio cord (not supplied)

Illustrations of the input/output terminals below are typical examples. When you connect another component, refer also to its manuals since the terminal name actually printed on the rear vary among the components.

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

TV connection

MINMIN

MIN

Center unit

CONPONENT OUT

BPR

CONPONENT OUT

R/CR

PB/C

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.

Composite video cord (supplied)

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, PR, PB) jacks, connect them using an S-video cord (not supplied)B and/or component video cord (not supplied)C. By using these jacks, you can get a better picture quality—in the order : Component video > S-video > Composite video.

• If your TV supports the progressive video input, you can enjoy a high quality picture by making the progressive scan mode active.

Component video cord (not supplied)

Red

Blue

Green

Illustrations below are typical examples. When you connect the TV, refer also to its manual since the terminal names actually printed on the rear vary among the components.

Green

Red

Blue

Green

Blue

Red

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

Note:

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

PROGRESSIVE

TV Preparation

DVD

TUNER PRESET

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.

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-persecond 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.

Changing the Scan Mode

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

From the remote control ONLY:

Press DVD.

You can change the scan mode only when DVD is selected as the source and playback stops. If a disc is no loaded, go to step 3.

Press 7.

Playback stops.

Press and hold PROGRESSIVE for a while.

• Each time you press and hold the button, the scan mode alternates between “I–SCAN MODE” and “P–SCAN MODE”.

I (Interlace)–SCAN MODE

: Select this if your TV equipped with component video jacks does

not support the progressive video input (conventional TV).

P (Progressive)–SCAN MODE

: Select this if your TV equipped with component video jacks

supports the progressive video input.

Notes

• Some progressive TVs and High-Definition TVs are not fully compatible with this system, resulting in the unnatural picture when playing back a DVD in the progressive scanning mode. In such a case, change the scanning mode to “I–SCAN MODE” To check the compatibility of your TV, contact your local JVC customer service center.

• All JVC progressive TVs and High-Definition TVs are fully compatible with this system.

To select an appropriate progressive mode for playback pictures, see “Selecting an Appropriate Progressive Mode” on page 17.

Basic DVD Operations

STANDBY/ON

AUDIO

DISPLAY

B.SEARCH

DOWN

REW

F.SEARCH

RETURN

STEP

TV/VIDEO

TV VOLUME

TV CHANNEL

SUBTITLE

TOP MENU

STANDBY/ON

AUDIO

VCR

CONTROL

TUNER PRESET

ENTER

VOLUME

AUDIO/

FM MODE

VCR CHANNEL

TUNING

DVD FM/AM AUX

MUTING

123

REMAIN

PROGRAM

D.R.CZOOM

SETUP

PROGRESSIVE

DSP MODE

SLEEP

TEST

PRO LOGIC

SETTING

SOUND

CLEAR

REPEAT

ANGLE

SLOW

A-B REPEAT

TOP MENU MENU RETURN MUTING

VOLUME

TUNER PRESET

DVD

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.

STANDBY/ON

AUDIO

DVD

PROGRESSIVE

TV/VIDEO

3/8

Select the Source

Press DVD.

The source changes to DVD.

Load a DVD

On the front panel ONLY: Press 0 to open the disc tray, then place a DVD correctly with its label side up.

CORRECT INCORRECT

VOLUME –

For in-depth information about DVD operations, see pages 27 to 36.

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

Turn On the Power

on the remote control, and select the video input by pressing TV/VIDEO. (If your TV is not a JVC’s, see “Operating Other Manufacturers’ TV” on page 55.)

• For changing the OSD messages—the information on the TV

screen—into the desired language, see “Setting the Initial Languages” on pages 49 and 50.

Press STANDBY/ON STANDBY/ON

The STANDBY lamp goes off and the illumination lamp on the center unit lights up. The source indication selected previously appears on the display.

AUDIO (or

on the front panel).

VOLUME +

MUTING

DSP MODE

Start Playback

Press 3/8.

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

• You can also start playback by closing the

disc tray using 0 on the front panel.

Adjust the Volume

To increase the volume, press and hold VOLUME +. To decrease the volume, press and hold VOLUME –.

CAUTION:

Always set the volume to the minimum before starting any source. If the volume is set at its high level, the sudden blast of sound energy can permanently damage your hearing and/or ruin your speakers.

Notes:

• By pressing VOLUME + or – repeatedly, you can adjust the volume level step by step.

• The volume level can be adjusted within 51 steps—“MIN (minimum),” 01 to 49, and “MAX (maximum).”

To turn off the sounds temporarily

From the remote control ONLY:

Press MUTING.

To restore the sound, press

MUTING again.

• Pressing VOLUME + or – also restores the sound.

Basic DVD Operations

VIDEO MODE FILM MODE

AUTO MODE

PROGRESSIVE

STANDBY/ON

AUDIO

DSP MODE

TUNER PRESET

HALLTHEATER

Normal

indication

(canceled)

LIVE CLUB

DANCE CLUB

Select an Appropriate Progressive Mode

You can select the progressive mode according to the picture type (film or video source).

Press PROGRESSIVE repeatedly until the progressive mode you want appears.

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

Notes:

• This mode is available only when progressive scanning mode is

selected.

• For in-depth information about each progressive mode, see page 17.

Activate Surround or DSP Mode

You can enjoy two kinds of surround—Digital Multichannel Surround (Dolby Digital and DTS Digital Surround) and DSP modes.

Digital Multichannel Surround—Dolby Digital and DTS Digital Surround

Dolby Digital or DTS Digital Surround takes effect only when you enjoy a disc encoded with its signals—the DOLBY DIGITAL or DTS indicator lights up on the display.

Sound signal indicators on the display

To activate Dolby Digital or DTS Digital Surround

When a disc encoded with the Dolby Digital or DTS Digital Surround is loaded, the system detects it and starts playing the disc automatically with Multichannel Surround activated. – For in-depth information about surround modes, see “Creating

Realistic Sound Fields” on pages 20 and 25 .

DSP modes—THEATER, HALL, LIVE CLUB, DANCE CLUB

DSP modes take effect only when you enjoy a disc recorded using Linear PCM—the LINEAR PCM indicator lights up on the display.

Sound signal indicators on the display

To activate DSP modes

Press DSP MODE (or DSP on the front panel).

The DSP indicator lights up and the current DSP mode appears on the display for a while.

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

— For in-depth information about DSP modes, see “Creating

Realistic Sound Fields” on pages 21, 25, and 26.

Note:

Before activating surround or DSP mode, adjust the speaker setting to bring out the best performance from this system. For in-depth information about adjusting the speaker setting, see “Speaker Settings” on pages 18 and 19.

Stop Playback

Press 7 twice.

Playback stops completely and “DVD” appears on the display. (The DVD player goes on working for 3 minutes after playback stops.)

• This system can memorize the end point even when you press 7 once. When you start playback again by pressing 3/8, playback begins from where it has been stopped— Resume play.

To remove the loaded disc

Press 0.

“OPEN” appears on the display and the disc tray comes out.

To close the disc tray, press 0 again.

• If you do not press the button, the disc tray closes automatically after 3 minutes.

To turn off the power (into standby)

Press STANDBY/ON AUDIO (or STANDBY/ON

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

• If you press 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.

on the front panel).

AUDIO (or STANDBY/ON

Basic VCD/CD Operations

STANDBY/ON

AUDIO

TUNER PRESET

DISPLAY

B.SEARCH

DOWN

REW

F.SEARCH

RETURN

STEP

TV/VIDEO

TV VOLUME

TV CHANNEL

SUBTITLE

TOP MENU

STANDBY/ON

AUDIO

VCR

CONTROL

TUNER PRESET

ENTER

VOLUME

AUDIO/

FM MODE

VCR CHANNEL

TUNING

DVD FM/AM AUX

MUTING

123

REMAIN

PROGRAM

D.R.CZOOM

SETUP

PROGRESSIVE

DSP MODE

SLEEP

TEST

PRO LOGIC

SETTING

SOUND

CLEAR

REPEAT

ANGLE

SLOW

A-B REPEAT

DVD

STANDBY/ON

AUDIO

Select the Source

Press DVD.

TV/VIDEO

DVD

VOLUME –

VOLUME +

MUTING

DSP MODE

• SVCD can be operated by using the VCD operation procedure.

• For in-depth information about VCD/CD operations, see pages 27, 28, and 37 to 42.

3/8

Load a VCD/CD

On the front panel ONLY: Press 0 to 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.

Start Playback

Press 3/8.

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

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

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 pressing TV/VIDEO. (If your TV is not a JVC’s, see “Operating Other Manufacturers’ TV” on page 55.)

• For changing the OSD messages—the information on the TV

on the remote control, and select the video input by

screen—into the desired language, see “Setting the Initial Languages” on pages 49 and 50.

Press STANDBY/ON AUDIO (or STANDBY/ON

The STANDBY lamp goes off and the illumination

on the front panel).

lamp on the center unit lights up. The source indication selected previously appears on the display.

STANDBY/ON

AUDIO

DSP MODE

TUNER PRESET

Basic VCD/CD Operations

TOP MENU MENU RETURN MUTING

VOLUME

HALLTHEATER

Normal

indication

(canceled)

LIVE CLUB

DANCE CLUB

Adjust the Volume

To increase the volume, press and hold VOLUME +. To decrease the volume, press and hold VOLUME –.

CAUTION:

Notes:

• By pressing VOLUME + or – repeatedly, you can adjust the volume

level step by step.

• The volume level can be adjusted within 51 steps—“MIN (minimum),”

01 to 49, and “MAX (maximum).”

To turn off the sounds temporarily

From the remote control ONLY:

Press MUTING.

Note:

Before activating DSP mode, adjust the speaker setting to bring out the best performance from this system. For in-depth information about adjusting the speaker setting, see “Speaker Settings” on pages 18 and 19.

Stop Playback

Press 7 twice.

Playback stops completely and “VCD” or “CD” appears on the display. (The DVD player goes on working for 3 minutes after playback stops.)

• This system can memorize the end point even when you press 7 once. When you start playback again by pressing 3/8, playback begins from where it has been stopped—Resume play.

To remove the loaded disc

Press 0.

“OPEN” appears on the display and the disc tray comes out.

To close the disc tray, press 0 again.

• If you do not press the button, the disc tray closes automatically after 3 minutes.

To restore the sound, press MUTING again.

• Pressing VOLUME + or – also restores the sound.

Activate DSP Mode

You can enjoy DSP modes.

DSP modes—HALL, THEATER, LIVE CLUB, DANCE CLUB

DSP modes take effect only when you enjoy a disc recorded using Linear PCM—the LINEAR PCM indicator lights up on the display.

Sound signal indicators on the display

To activate DSP modes

Press DSP MODE (or DSP on the front panel).

The DSP indicator lights up and the current DSP mode appears on the display for a while.

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

To turn off the power (into standby)

Press STANDBY/ON AUDIO (or STANDBY/ON

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

• If you press 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.

on the front panel).

AUDIO (or STANDBY/ON

— For in-depth information about DSP modes, see “Creating

Realistic Sound Fields” on pages 21, 25, and 26.

Basic Tuner Operations

STANDBY/ON

AUDIO

FM/AM

DVD player* AUX IN

FMAM

SOURCE

B.SEARCH F.SEARCH

VCR CHANNEL

TUNING

STANDBY/ON

AUDIO

VOLUME

DISPLAY

B.SEARCH

DOWN

REW

F.SEARCH

RETURN

STEP

TV/VIDEO

TV VOLUME

TV CHANNEL

SUBTITLE

TOP MENU

STANDBY/ON

AUDIO

VCR

CONTROL

TUNER PRESET

ENTER

VOLUME

AUDIO/

FM MODE

VCR CHANNEL

TUNING

DVD FM/AM AUX

MUTING

PROGRESSIVE

STANDBY/ON

AUDIO

Adjust the Volume

To increase the volume, press and hold VOLUME +. To decrease the volume, press and hold VOLUME –.

FM/AM

TUNING –

VOLUME –

TUNING +

VOLUME +

MUTING

For in-depth information about tuner operations, see “Tuner Operations” on pages 47 and 48.

Turn On the Power

Press STANDBY/ON AUDIO (or STANDBY/ON

on the front panel).

The STANDBY lamp goes off and the illumination lamp lights up on the center unit. The source indication selected previously appears on the display.

Select the Band

From the remote control:

Press FM/AM.

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

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

On the front panel:

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

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

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

* “WAIT” appears on the display.

CAUTION:

Notes:

• By pressing VOLUME + or – repeatedly, you can adjust the volume level step by step.

• The volume level can be adjusted within 51 steps—“MIN (minimum),” 01 to 49, and “MAX (maximum).”

• You can turn off the sounds temporarily by pressing MUTING.

Tune in to a Station

From the remote control:

Press and hold TUNING + or – until the station frequency starts changing continuously on the display.

The system starts searching for a station.

On the front panel:

1) Press 7 so that “MANUAL” appears on the display.

2) Press and hold ¢ or 4 until the station frequency starts

changing continuously on the display.

The system starts searching for a station.

Notes:

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

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

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

To turn off the power (into standby)

Press STANDBY/ON AUDIO (or STANDBY/ON

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.

on the front panel) again.

Other Basic Operations

10 20 30 60

150 120 90

OFF

(Canceled)

SLEEP

DVD player* AUX IN

FMAM

AUX

SOURCE

SLEEP

DISPLAY

B.SEARCH

DOWN

REW

F.SEARCH

RETURN

STEP

TV/VIDEO

TV VOLUME

TV CHANNEL

SUBTITLE

TOP MENU

TV VCR

VCR

CONTROL

TUNER PRESET

ENTER

VOLUME

AUDIO/

FM MODE

VCR CHANNEL

TUNING

DVD FM/AM AUX

MUTING

123

REMAIN

PROGRAM

D.R.CZOOM

SETUP

PROGRESSIVE

DSP MODE

SLEEP

TEST

PRO LOGIC

SETTING

SOUND

CLEAR

REPEAT

ANGLE

SLOW

A-B REPEAT

PRO LOGIC

3 STEREO

STEREO

(canceled)

PRO LOGIC

VIDEO MODE FILM MODE

AUTO MODE

PROGRESSIVE

AUX

• When Dolby Surround activates, the PRO LOGIC indicator lights up on the display.

– For in-depth information about Pro Logic modes, see “Creating

Realistic Sound Fields” on pages 20 and 24.

Selecting an Appropriate Progressive Mode

You can select an appropriate progressive mode according to the picture type (film or video source).

From the remote control ONLY:

Press PROGRESSIVE repeatedly during playback until the progressive mode you want appears.

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

Enjoying Sounds from the External Component

You can enjoy sounds from the external component connected to the AUX IN jacks on the rear panel of the center unit.

Select AUX as the source.

From the remote control:

Press AUX.

Source changes to the external component connected to the AUX IN jacks.

On the front panel:

Press SOURCE repeatedly until “AUX IN” appears on the display.

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

* “WAIT” appears on the display.

When you listen to analog sounds encoded with Dolby

Start playback on the external component.

• For in-depth information about the external equipment, see the manual supplied for it.

Surround, you can enjoy Dolby Surround.

Press PRO LOGIC to activate Dolby Surround.

• Each time you press the button, Dolby Surround mode changes as follows:

PRO LOGIC

SLEEP

VIDEO MODE : Suitable for playing back a video source disc. FILM MODE : Suitable for playing back a film or progressive

source disc.

AUTO MODE : Normally select this. Used to play a disc

containing both video and film source materials. This system recognizes the picture type (film or video source) of the current chapter.

• If the playback picture is unclear or noisy, or the oblique lines of the picture are rough, try to change to other modes.

Notes:

• This mode is available only when progressive scanning mode is

selected (see page 11).

• For VCD/SVCD playback, VIDEO MODE is selected automatically

and cannot be changed.

Turning Off the Power with the Timer

You can fall asleep while listening to music—Sleep Timer.

From the remote control ONLY:

Press SLEEP.

• Each time you press the button, the shut-off time changes as follows:

When the shut-off time comes, the system turns off automatically.

To check or change the time remaining until the shut-off time

Press SLEEP once.

The remaining time (in minutes) appears on the display.

• By pressing SLEEP, you can change the shut-off time.

To cancel the Sleep Timer

Press SLEEP repeatedly until “OFF” appears on the display.

• Turning off the power also cancels the Sleep Timer.

Speaker Settings

DISPLAY

B.SEARCH

DOWN

REW

F.SEARCH

RETURN

STEP

TV/VIDEO

TV VOLUME

TV CHANNEL

SUBTITLE

TOP MENU

STANDBY/ON

AUDIO

VCR

CONTROL

TUNER PRESET

ENTER

VOLUME

AUDIO/

FM MODE

VCR CHANNEL

TUNING

DVD FM/AM AUX

MUTING

123

REMAIN

PROGRAM

D.R.CZOOM

SETUP

PROGRESSIVE

DSP MODE

SLEEP

TEST

PRO LOGIC

SETTING

SOUND

CLEAR

REPEAT

ANGLE

SLOW

A-B REPEAT

R–DLYC–DLY

Normal indication

(canceled)

ENTER

SETTING

Setting the Delay Time

Adjust the delay time of the sounds from the center speaker and the rear speakers, comparing to that of the sounds from the front speakers. If the distance to the center speaker* and/or the rear speakers** from your listening point is almost the same as from the front speakers, select “00 MS (msec).” * You can adjust the delay time only when the DOLBY DIGITAL

or DTS indicator is lit on the display.

** You can adjust the delay time only when the DOLBY DIGITAL,

DTS, or PRO LOGIC indicator is lit on the display.

For Dolby Digital or DTS Digital Surround:

Before you start, remember...

There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the setting is

canceled before you finish, start from step

Select and play a DVD encoded with Dolby

again.

Digital or DTS Digital Surround.

SETTING

PRO LOGIC

Press SETTING repeatedly until one of delay time indications (with the current setting*) appears on the display.

• Each time you press the button, the indication in the main display changes as follows:

C–DLY (Center delay) : To register delay time for center

speaker—from 0 msec to 5 msec

R–DLY (Rear delay) : To register delay time for rear

speakers—from 0 msec to 15 msec

* The initial setting for the center speaker is “00 MS.”

The initial setting for the rear speakers is “00 MS.” If you have already changed the setting, a different value will be shown.

Press 3 or 2 to adjust delay time.

• 3 : Increases delay time.

• 2 : Decreases delay time.

• 1 msec increase (or decrease) in delay

time corresponds to 30 cm increase (or decrease) in distance.

Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust the other delay time.

2.1 m

2.4 m

2.7 m

3.0 m

Left front

speaker

Right front

speaker

Subwoofer

Center speaker

Left rear speaker

Right rear

speaker

ENTER

SETTING

Speaker Settings

PRO LOGIC

AUX

R–DLY

Normal indication

(canceled)

For Dolby Pro Logic:

Before you start, remember...

There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the setting is canceled before you finish, start from step

Press AUX to select the external component as the source.

Start playing a source encoded with Dolby Surround.

Press PRO LOGIC repeatedly on the remote control to select Dolby Pro Logic.

Press SETTING repeatedly until one of delay time indications (with the current setting*) appears on the display.

again.

1 msec increase (or decrease) in delay time corresponds to 30 cm increase (or decrease) in distance.

• Each time you press the button, the indication in the main display changes as follows:

R–DLY (Rear delay) : To register delay time for rear

speakers—from 15 msec to 30 msec.

* The initial setting for the rear speakers is “15 MS.”

If you have already changed the setting, a different value will be shown.

Press 3 or 2 to adjust delay time.

• 3 : Increases delay time.

• 2 : Decreases delay time.

• 1 msec increase (or decrease) in delay

time corresponds to 30 cm increase (or decrease) in distance.

Ex. : In this case, set C–DLY to “01 MS” and R–DLY to

“03 MS”

Creating Realistic Sound Fields

DOLBY SURROUND

You can use the following surround to reproduce a realistic sound field.

• Digital Multichannel Surround—Dolby Digital and DTS Digital Surround

• Dolby Surround

• DSP (Digital Signal Processor) modes

■ Dolby Digital and DTS Digital Surround

To enjoy surround effectively, all the speakers need to be connected and activated.

Dolby Digital*

Used to reproduce multichannel sound tracks of the software encoded with Dolby Digital (

Dolby Digital encoding method (so-called discrete 5.1 channel digital audio format) records and digitally compresses the left front channel, right front channel, center channel, left rear channel, right rear channel, and LFE channel signals (total 6 channels, but LFE channel is counted as 0.1 channel. Therefore, called 5.1 channel). Since each channel is completely independent from the other channel signals to avoid interference, you can obtain much better sound quality with much stereo and surround effects. In addition, Dolby Digital enables stereo rear sounds, and sets the cutoff frequency of the rear treble at 20 kHz, compared to 7 kHz for Dolby Pro Logic. These facts enhance the sound movement and being-there feelings much more than Dolby Pro Logic.

Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby 3 Stereo

Dolby Surround encoding format records the left front channel, right front channel, center channel, and rear channel signals (total 4 channels) into 2 channels. The Dolby Pro Logic decoder built in this system decodes these 2 channel signals into original 4 channel signals—matrix-based multichannel reproduction, and allows you to enjoy a realistic stereo sound in your listening room.

When one of Dolby Surround is selected, the PRO LOGIC indicator lights up on the display.

Indications on the display for each surround

• Dolby Digital

• DTS Digital Surround

• Dolby Pro Logic

When the system detects Dolby Digital signals, the DOLBY DIGITAL indicator lights up on the display.

DTS Digital Surround**

Used to reproduce multichannel sound tracks of the software encoded with DTS Digital Surround (

DTS Digital Surround is another discrete 5.1 channel digital audio format available on CD, LD, and DVD software. Compared to Dolby Digital, audio compression rate is relatively low. This fact allows DTS Digital Surround format to add breadth and depth to the reproduced sounds. As a result, DTS Digital Surround features natural, solid and clear sound.

When the system detects DTS Digital Surround signals, the DTS indicator lights up on the display.

■ Dolby Surround*

Used to reproduce sound tracks of the VCR tapes encoded with Dolby Surround ( This is only used for the sound sources coming through the AUX IN jacks.

• Dolby 3 Stereo

• DSP*

* When you select FM/AM or AUX as the source, the Linear

PCM indicator (

— According to the speaker settings, some speaker indicators do

not light up. In this case, set the speaker setting appropriately (see page 18.)

) does not light up.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby,” “Pro Logic,” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential Unpublished Works. ©1992–1997 Dolby Laboratories. All rights reserved.

Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. US Pat. No. 5,451,942 and other world-wide patents issued and pending. “DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. ©1996 Digital Theater Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.

TEST

Creating Realistic Sound Fields

■ DSP (Digital Signal Processor) Modes

DSP modes have been designed to create important acoustic surround elements.

The sound heard in a hall, a theater, a pavilion, a dance club, or a live club consists of direct sound and indirect sound—early reflections and reflections from behind. Direct sounds reach the listener directly without any reflection. On the other hand, indirect sounds are delayed by the distances of the ceiling and walls. These indirect sounds are important elements of the acoustic surround effects.

The following DSP modes are provided with this unit.

THEATER : Gives the feeling of a theater.

HALL : Gives clear vocal and the feeling of a concert

hall.

LIVE CLUB : Gives the feeling of a live music club with a low

ceiling.

DANCE CLUB : Gives a throbbing bass beat.

These DSP modes can be used to add the acoustic surround effects while reproducing stereo analog software or Linear PCM digital software, and can give you a real “being there” feeling.

When one of the DSP modes is selected, the DSP indicator lights up on the display.

To check the speaker connections and settings using the test tone

1. Select and play a DVD encoded with Dolby Digital or DTS Digital Surround.

2. Press TEST on the remote control. The test tone comes out from the speakers (except the subwoofer) in the order.

• If there is a speaker from which no sounds comes out, check

the speaker’s connection (see pages 7 and 8).

3. Press TEST again to stop the test tone.

Available surround according to the input signal format

Surround

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Dolby Digital Multichannel

Dolby Surround

Input Signal format

DTS Digital

Surround

* You can use Pro Logic mode for all 2 channel sources, but surround effect does not work sufficiently except Dolby Surround

encoded source.

Multichannel

Surround

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Pro Logic* DSP (canceled)

Pro Logic 3 Stereo

THEATER HALL

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LIVE CLUB DANCE CLUB

STEREO

B.SEARCH

REW FF

F.SEARCH

RETURN

TOP MENU

ENTER

VOLUME

VCR CHANNEL

TUNING

MUTING

123

REMAIN

PROGRAM

D.R.CZOOM

SETUP

DSP MODE

SLEEP

TEST

PRO LOGIC

SETTING

SOUND

CLEAR

REPEAT

ANGLE

SLOW

A-B REPEAT

2 3

00 F 00

00 R 00 CEN

Normal indication

(canceled)

REAR

00 F 00

00 R 00 CEN

Normal indication

(canceled)

REAR

DSP MODE

PRO LOGIC

SOUND

ENTER

SOUND

To adjust the output balance for the front speakers

1) Press SOUND repeatedly until the adjustment indication for the front speakers appears on the display.

• Each time you press the button, the adjustment indication

on the display changes as follows:

PRO LOGIC

DSP MODE

Adjusting Stereo Sound

You can adjust the following settings. It is recommended that you make adjustments from your actual listening point while listening to reproduced sounds.

– Output balance for the front speakers – Output level for the subwoofer

Once you adjust these items, the adjustments take effect for all the surround modes.

Before you start, remember...

• There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the setting is canceled before you finish, start from step 2 again.

Select and play any source except Dolby Digital or DTS Digital Surround.

Cancel Dolby Surround or DSP modes if they are activated.

For deactivating Dolby Surround:

Press PRO LOGIC on the remote control until “STEREO” appears on the display.

For deactivating DSP modes:

Press DSP MODE (or DSP on the front panel) until the DSP indicator goes off from the display.

2) Press 3 or 2 to adjust the

output balance.

3 : Decreases the left speaker

output, or restores the right speaker output.

2 : Decreases the right speaker

output, or restores the left speaker output.

• The output balance changes from OFF (silence), –06 (most reduction) to 00 (no reduction).

•“00 F 00” is the initial setting (the output balance is at the center position). If you have already changed the setting, another value will appear.

To adjust the output level for the subwoofer

1) Press SOUND repeatedly to select “SW.”

• Each time you press the button, the adjustment

indication on the display changes as follows:

2) Press 3 or 2 to adjust the output level.

3 : Increases the output level. 2 : Decreases the output level.

• To adjust the output level for

subwoofer (from –6 dB to +6 dB).

•“SW 0dB” is the initial setting. If

you have already changed the settings, another value will appear.

Now, you are ready to start adjustments.

• To adjust the output balance for the front speakers, go to the next step.

• To adjust the output level for the subwoofer, go to step

00 F 00

00 R 00 CEN

Normal indication

(canceled)

REAR

SOUND

ENTER

00 F 00

00 R 00 CEN

Normal indication

(canceled)

REAR

SOUND

ENTER

Creating Realistic Sound Fields

B.SEARCH

DOWN

REW

F.SEARCH

RETURN

TOP MENU

VCR

CONTROL

TUNER PRESET

ENTER

VOLUME

VCR CHANNEL

TUNING

DVD FM/AM AUX

MUTING

123

REMAIN

PROGRAM

D.R.CZOOM

SETUP

DSP MODE

SLEEP

TEST

PRO LOGIC

SETTING

SOUND

CLEAR

REPEAT

ANGLE

SLOW

A-B REPEAT

AUX

• Each time you press the button, the adjustment indication on the display changes as follows:

2 3

D.R.C

Adjusting Dolby Digital and

DTS Digital Surround

You can adjust the following settings while activating Dolby Digital or DTS Digital Surround. It is recommended that you make adjustments from your actual listening point while listening to reproduced sounds.

– Output balance for the front speakers – Output balance for the rear speakers – Output level for the center speaker – Output level for the rear speakers* – Output level for the subwoofer

* The adjustment is separately memorized for Digital Multichannel

Surround (Dolby Digital and DTS Digital Surround), and for Dolby Pro Logic.

Before you start, remember...

• There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the setting is canceled before you finish, start from step

Select and play a DVD encoded with Dolby Digital or DTS Digital Surround.

Now, you are ready to start adjustments.

• To adjust the output balance for the front speakers and the rear speakers, go to the next step.

• To adjust the output level for the center speaker, the rear speakers, and the subwoofer, go to step

To adjust the output balance for the front speakers and the rear speakers

1) Press SOUND repeatedly until one of

PRO LOGIC

again.

the following adjustment indications appears on the display.

SOUND

DSP MODE

00 F (Front) 00 : To adjust the output balance for the front

speakers.

00 R (Rear) 00 : To adjust the output balance for the rear

speakers.

•“00 F 00” and “00 R 00” are the initial setting (the output balances are at the center position). If you have already changed the setting, another value will appear.

2) Press 3 or 2 to adjust the

output balance.

3 : Decreases the left speaker

output, or restores the right speaker output.

2 : Decreases the right speaker

output, or restores the left speaker output.

• Each output balance changes from OFF (silence), –06 (most reduction) to 00 (no reduction).

3) Repeat 1) and 2) for setting the other speaker.

To adjust the output levels for the center speaker, the rear speakers, and the subwoofer

1) Press SOUND repeatedly to select the “CEN,” “REAR,” or “SW.”

• Each time you press the button, the adjustment

indication on the display changes as follows:

CEN (Center) : To adjust the output level for center

speaker (from –6 dB to +6 dB).

REAR : To adjust the output level for rear

speakers (from –6 dB to +6 dB).

SW (Subwoofer) : To adjust the output level for subwoofer

(from –6 dB to +6 dB).

•“CEN 0dB,” “REAR 0dB,” and “SW 0dB” are the initial

settings. If you have already changed the settings, another value will appear.

2) Press 3 or 2 to adjust the output level.

3 : Increases the output level. 2 : Decreases the output level.

3) Repeat 1) and 2) for setting the other speakers.

PRO LOGIC

3 STEREO

STEREO

(canceled)

00 F 00

00 R 00 CEN

Normal indication

(canceled)

REAR

SOUND

ENTER

AUX

D.R.C

Activating Dynamic Range Compression

You can enjoy a powerful sound even at a low volume level by compressing the dynamic range (difference between the maximum and minimum sounds).

• This function takes effect only when Dolby Digital is activated.

From the remote control ONLY:

Press D.R.C.

• Each time you press the button, the dynamic range compression mode alternates between on and off. Select “DRC ON” while watching the DVD at night. (You can obtain a powerful sound at a low volume.)

Adjusting Dolby Surround

To adjust the output balance for the front speakers and the rear speakers

1) Press SOUND repeatedly until one of the following adjustment indications appears on the display.

• Each time you press the button, the adjustment indication

on the display changes as follows:

00 F (Front) 00 : To adjust the output balance for the front

speakers.

00 R (Rear) 00 : To adjust the output balance for the rear

speakers.

You can adjust the following settings while activating Dolby Surround. It is recommended that you make adjustments from your actual listening point while listening to reproduced sounds.

– Output balance for the front speakers – Output balance for the rear speakers – Output level for the rear speakers* – Output level for the subwoofer

• When Dolby 3 Stereo is activated, you cannot adjust the rear

speakers.

* The adjustment is separately memorized for Digital Multichannel

Surround (Dolby Digital and DTS Digital Surround), and for Dolby Pro Logic.

• Dolby Surround cannot be used with DSP modes. Once one of Dolby Surround is activated, DSP modes in use will be canceled.

Before you start, remember...

• There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the setting is

canceled before you finish, start from step

Press AUX to select the external

again.

component as the source.

Start playing a source encoded with Dolby Surround.

• When selecting “3 STEREO,” you cannot adjust the output balance for the rear speakers.

•“00 F 00” and “00 R 00” are the initial settings (the output balances are at the center position). If you have already changed the setting, another value will appear.

2) Press 3 or 2 to adjust the

output balance.

3 : Decreases the left speaker

output, or restores the right speaker output.

2 : Decreases the right speaker

output, or restores the left speaker output.

• Each output balance changes from OFF (silence), –06 (most reduction) to 00 (no reduction).

3) Repeat 1) and 2) for setting the other speakers.

Press PRO LOGIC repeatedly on the remote control to select Dolby Pro Logic or Dolby 3 Stereo.

The PRO LOGIC indicator lights up on the display.

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

Now, you are ready to start adjustments.

• To adjust the output balance for the front speakers and the rear speakers, go to the next step.

• To adjust the output level for the center speaker, the rear speakers, and the subwoofer, go to step

on the next page.

TO BE CONTINUED ON THE NEXT PAGE

ENTER

HALLTHEATER

Normal

indication

(canceled)

LIVE CLUB

DANCE CLUB

DSP MODE

Creating Realistic Sound Fields

B.SEARCH

REW FF

F.SEARCH

RETURN

TOP MENU

ENTER

VOLUME

VCR CHANNEL

TUNING

MUTING

123

REMAIN

PROGRAM

D.R.CZOOM

SETUP

DSP MODE

SLEEP

TEST

PRO LOGIC

SETTING

SOUND

CLEAR

REPEAT

ANGLE

SLOW

A-B REPEAT

00 F 00

00 R 00 CEN

Normal indication

(canceled)

REAR

SOUND

2 3

SOUND

DSP MODE

Adjusting DSP Modes

You can adjust the following settings while activating DSP modes. It is recommended that you make adjustments from your actual listening point while listening to reproduced sounds.

– Output balance for the front speakers – Output balance for the rear speakers – Output level for the rear speakers – Output level for the subwoofer

• DSP modes cannot be used with Dolby Surround. Once one of

DSP modes is activated, Dolby Surround in use will be canceled.

• When you play back a DVD encoded with Dolby Digital or DTS Digital Surround, DSP MODE button (or DSP button on the center unit) does not work.

Before you start, remember...

• There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the setting is canceled before you finish, start from step 2 again.

Select and play any source except Dolby Digital or DTS Digital Surround.

To adjust the output level for the center speaker, the rear speakers, and the subwoofer

1) Press SOUND repeatedly to select the “CEN,” “REAR,” or “SW.”

• Each time you press the button, the adjustment

indication on the display changes as follows:

CEN (Center) : To adjust the output level for center

speaker (from –6 dB to +6 dB).

REAR : To adjust the output level for rear

speakers (from –6 dB to +6 dB).

SW (Subwoofer) : To adjust the output level for subwoofer

(from –6 dB to +6 dB).

• When selecting “3 STEREO,” you cannot adjust the output

levels for the rear speakers.

•“CEN 0dB,” “REAR 0dB,” and “SW 0dB” are the initial

settings. If you have already changed the settings, another value will appear.

Press DSP MODE (or DSP on the front panel) repeatedly to select the desired DSP mode.

The DSP indicator lights up on the display while the DSP modes are activated.

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

Now, you are ready to start the adjustment.

• To adjust the output balance for the front speakers and the rear speakers, go to the next step.

• To adjust the output level for the rear speakers, go to step next page.

on the

2) Press 3 or 2 to adjust the

3) Repeat 1) and 2) for setting

output level.

3 : Increases the output level. 2 : Decreases the output level.

the other speakers.

00 F 00

00 R 00 CEN

Normal indication

(canceled)

REAR

SOUND

00 F 00

00 R 00 CEN

Normal indication

(canceled)

REAR

SOUND

ENTER

To adjust the output balance for the front speakers and the rear speakers

1) Press SOUND repeatedly until one of the following adjustment indications appears on the display.

• Each time you press the button, the adjustment

indication on the display changes as follows:

00 F (Front) 00 : To adjust the output balance for the front

speakers.

00 R (Rear) 00 : To adjust the output balance for the rear

speakers.

•“00 F 00” and “00 R 00” are the initial setting (the output

balances are at the center position). If you have already changed the setting, another value will appear.

2) Press 3 or 2 to adjust the output balance.

3 : Decreases the left speaker

output, or restores the right speaker output.

2 : Decreases the right speaker

output, or restores the left speaker output.

• Each output balance changes from

OFF (silence), –06 (most reduction) to 00 (no reduction).

To adjust the output level for the rear speakers

1) Press SOUND repeatedly until “REAR” appears on the display.

• Each time you press the button, the adjustment

indication on the display changes as follows:

REAR : To adjust the output level for rear speakers

(from –6 dB to +6 dB).

•“REAR 0dB” is the initial setting. If you have already

changed the setting, another value will appear.

2) Press 3 or 2 to adjust the output level.

3 : Increases the output level. 2 : Decreases the output level.

3) Repeat 1) and 2) for setting the other speaker.

Disc Introduction—DVD/VCD/CD

COMPACT

DIGITAL AUDIO

This system has been designed to play back the following discs: DVD, Video CD, Super Video CD (SVCD), Audio CD, CD-R, and CD-RW.

• This system can also play back MP3 files recorded on CD-Rs and CD-RWs. For in-depth information about what MP3, see “MP3 Introduction” on page 43.

Discs you can play:

Disc Mark Video Region Code

Type (Logo) Format* Number**

DVD

Video

Super

Video

Audio

CD-R

NTSC

ALL

IMPORTANT:

Before performing any operations, make sure of the following....

• Check the connection with the TV.

• Turn on the TV and select the correct input on the TV to view the

pictures or on-screen indications on the TV screen.

• For DVD playback, you can change the Setup menu setting to your preference. (See pages 49 to 53.)

If “ ” appears on the TV screen when pressing a button, the disc cannot accept an operation you have tried to do, or information required for that operation is not recorded in the disc.

NOTICE : In some cases, without showing “

will not be accepted.

Disc structure—DVD, Video CD (VCD/SVCD) and Audio CD (CD)

A DVD disc consists of Titles, and each title may be divided into some Chapters. (See Example 1.) For example, if a DVD disc contains some movies, each movie may have its own title number, and it may be further divided into some chapters. On the other hand, a VCD/SVCD or CD consists of Tracks. (See Example 2.) In general, each song has its own track number. (On some discs, each track may also be divided by Indexes.) When playing back a VCD/SVCD with Playback Control (PBC) function, you can select what to view using the menu shown on the TV screen. (While operating a Video CD using the menu, some of the functions such as Repeat and Track Search may not work.)

,” operations

CD-RW

• On some DVD or VCD/SVCD discs, their actual operations

may be different from what is explained in this manual. This is due to the disc programming and disc structure, but not a malfunction of this system.

• The following discs cannot be played back: – DVD-Audio, DVD-ROM, DVD-RAM, DVD-R,

DVD-RW, CD-I, (CD-I Ready), Photo CD, etc. Playing back these discs will generate noise and damage the speakers.

* Note on Video Format

This unit accommodates the color system of NTSC. Note that the unit cannot playback the disc recorded with the color system of PAL.

If a DVD recorded with the color system of PAL is loaded, “WRONG DISC” appears on the display and playback cannot start.

** Note on Region Code

DVD players and DVD Video discs have their own Region Code numbers. This system only can play back DVD discs whose Region Code numbers include “1.”

Examples:

If a DVD with the inadequate Region Code numbers is loaded, “REGION ERR” appears on the display and playback cannot start.

Example 1: DVD disc

Example 2 : Video CD/Audio CD

Notes on CD-R and CD-RW

User-edited CD-Rs (Recordable) and CD-RWs (Rewritable) can be played back only if they are already “finalized.”

• The system can play back CD-Rs or CD-RWs recorded on a personal computer if they have been recorded in the audio CD format or recorded in MP3 format (see page 43). However, they may not be played back depending on their characteristics or recording conditions.

• Before playing back CD-Rs or CD-RWs, read their instructions or cautions carefully.

• Some CD-Rs or CD-RWs may not be played back on this unit because of their disc characteristics, damage or stain on them, or if the built-in lens is dirty.

• CD-RWs may require a longer readout time. This is caused by the fact that the reflectance of CD-RWs is lower than for regular CDs.

+ 96 hidden pages

JVC TH-A30 Instruction Manual

Warnings, Cautions and Others

Table of Contents

Parts Identification

Getting Started

TV Preparation

Basic DVD Operations

Basic VCD/CD Operations

Basic Tuner Operations

Other Basic Operations

Speaker Settings