JVC TH-A5 User Manual

DVD DIGITAL CINEMA SYSTEM

TH-A5

Consists of XV-THA5 and SP-THA5

STANDBY/ON

AUDIO

VCR

CONTROL

VCR

OFF

TV CHANNEL

TOP MENU

AUDIO/

SUBTITLE

TV VOLUME

FM MODE

TV/VIDEO

STEP

DISPLAY

RETURN

TUNER PRESET

DOWN UP

REW FF

VCR CHANNEL

TUNING

B.SEARCH F.SEARCH

ENTER

VOLUME

DVD FM/AM AUX MUTING

RM-STHA5U

DVD CINEMA SYSTEM

STANDBY

STANDBY/ON

COMPACT

DIGITAL VIDEO

AUDIO/FM MODE

DSP

VOLUME SOURCE

DVD DIGITAL CINEMA SYSTEM TH-A5

DIGITAL

SURROUND

DIGITAL

INSTRUCTIONS

For Customer Use:

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

Model No.

Serial No.

LVT0837-013A

[US, UB]

Warnings, Cautions and Others /

English

Caution –– STANDBY/ON switch!

Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely. The STANDBY/ON switch in any position does not disconnect the mains line. The power can be remote controlled.

CAUTION

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

1. Do not remove screws, covers or cabinet.

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

CAUTION

• Do not block the ventilation openings or holes. (If the ventilation openings or holes are blocked by a newspaper or cloth, etc., the heat may not be able to get out.)

• Do not place any naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, on the apparatus.

• When discarding batteries, environmental problems must be considered and local rules or laws governing the disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly.

• Do not expose this apparatus to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

STANDBY/ON

G-1

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.

Spacing 15 cm or more

Wall or obstructions

XV-THA5

Front

Stand height 15 cm or more

Floor

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IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS /

REPRODUCTION OF LABELS /

1 CLASSIFICATION LABEL, PLACED ON EXTERIOR

SURFACE

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT KLASSE 1 LASER PRODUKT LUOKAN 1 LASER LAITE KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT PRODUCTO LASER CLASE 1

1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

2. CAUTION: Invisible laser radiation when open and interlock failed or defeated. Avoid direct exposure to beam.

3. CAUTION: Do not open the top cover. There are no user serviceable parts inside the unit; leave all servicing to qualified service personnel.

2 WARNING LABEL, PLACED INSIDE THE UNIT

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

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

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

Getting Started ........................................... 4

Before Installation ...................................................................... 4

Checking the Supplied Accessories ........................................... 4

Adjusting the Voltage Selector ................................................... 4

Putting Batteries in the Remote Control .................................... 4

Connecting the FM and AM Antennas ....................................... 5

Speaker Layout Diagram ............................................................ 6

Connecting the Speakers ............................................................ 7

Connecting Audio/Video Component ........................................ 8

Basic DVD Operations ................................ 10

1 Turn On the Power ............................................................... 10

2 Load a DVD ......................................................................... 10

3 Start Playback ...................................................................... 10

4 Adjust the Volume ................................................................ 10

5 Activate Realistic Sound Field............................................. 11

6 Stop Playback ...................................................................... 11

Basic VCD/CD Operations .......................... 12

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

2 Load a VCD/CD .................................................................. 12

3 Start Playback ...................................................................... 12

4 Adjust the Volume ................................................................ 12

5 Activate Realistic Sound Field............................................. 13

6 Stop Playback ...................................................................... 13

Basic Tuner Operations .............................. 14

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

2 Select the Band .................................................................... 14

3 Adjust the Volume ................................................................ 14

4 Tune into a Station ............................................................... 14

Other Basic Operations .............................. 15

Enjoying Sounds from the External Equipment ....................... 15

Turning Off the Power with the Timer ..................................... 15

Speaker Settings ....................................... 16

Setting the Speaker Information ............................................... 16

Setting the Delay Time ............................................................. 17

Creating Realistic Sound Fields ................... 18

7 Dolby Digital and DTS Digital Surround ............................. 18

7 Dolby Surround .................................................................... 18

7 DSP (Digital Signal Processor) Modes ................................ 19

Adjusting Stereo Sound ............................................................ 20

Adjusting Dolby Digital and DTS Digital Surround ................ 21

Activating Dynamic Range Compression ................................ 21

Adjusting Dolby Surround ....................................................... 22

Adjusting DSP Modes .............................................................. 23

Adjusting DSP Sound Parameters ............................................ 24

Disc Introduction—DVD/VCD/CD ................ 25

Basic Disc Operations ................................ 26

DVD Playback ........................................... 27

Changing the Color System ..................................................... 27

Showing the On-Screen Bar ..................................................... 27

Selecting the Subtitles .............................................................. 28

Selecting the Audio Languages ................................................ 28

Selecting the Multi-Angle Views ............................................. 28

Checking the Remaining Time ................................................. 29

Disc Menu-Driven Playback .................................................... 29

Moving to a Particular Portion Directly ................................... 29

Searching for a Particular Point ............................................... 30

Repeating Playback .................................................................. 30

7 Repeat Play ........................................................................... 30

7 A–B Repeat ........................................................................... 30

Programming the Playing Order of the Chapters

—Program Play .................................................................. 31

DVD Special Effect Playback .................................................. 33

7 Still Picture/Frame-by-Frame Playback ............................... 33

7 Slow Motion Playback ......................................................... 33

7 Zoom .................................................................................... 33

VCD/CD Playback...................................... 34

Showing the On-Screen Bar ..................................................... 34

Checking the Remaining Time ................................................. 34

Disc Menu-Driven Playback (Only for VCD) .......................... 35

Moving to a Particular Portion Directly ................................... 35

Searching for a Particular Point ............................................... 35

Repeating Playback .................................................................. 36

7 Repeat Play ........................................................................... 36

7 A–B Repeat ........................................................................... 36

Programming the Playing Order of the Tracks

—Program Play .................................................................. 37

Selecting Playback Channel ..................................................... 38

VCD Special Effect Playback .................................................. 39

7 Still Picture/Frame-by-Frame Playback ............................... 39

7 Slow Motion Playback ......................................................... 39

7 Zoom .................................................................................... 39

MP3 Introduction ...................................... 40

MP3 Playback ........................................... 41

Starting Playback ..................................................................... 41

Operations Using the On-Screen Display ................................ 42

Moving to a Particular Track Directly...................................... 43

Repeating Playback .................................................................. 43

Tuner Operations ....................................... 44

Setting the AM Tuner Interval Spacing .................................... 44

Tuning in Stations .................................................................... 44

Using Preset Tuning ................................................................. 45

Selecting the FM Reception Mode ........................................... 45

Setting up the DVD Preferences ................. 46

Setting the Initial Languages .................................................... 46

Introducing the DVD Preference (System) .............................. 47

Setting the Parental (Rating) Level .......................................... 49

Operating JVC’s Components ...................... 50

Operating Other Manufacturers’ TV ............ 51

Maintenance ............................................. 52

Troubleshooting ......................................... 53

Specifications............................................ 54

English

Parts Identification

Center Unit

Front Panel

1 2345 6 78

COMPACT

STANDBY

STANDBY/ON

See pages in the parentheses for details.

Front Panel

1 STANDBY/ON button and STANDBY lamp (10 – 14) 2 AUDIO/FM MODE button (28, 38, 45) 3 Multi operation buttons

• 4, ¢, and 7

4 Disc tray (10, 12) 5 0 (open/close) button (10 – 13, 32, 37, 41)

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

6 Display window

DIGITAL VIDEO

AUDIO/FM MODE

DSP

VOLUME SOURCE

q wp9

DVD DIGITAL CINEMA SYSTEM TH-A5

DIGITAL

SURROUND

DIGITAL

7 Remote sensor 8 3/8 (play/pause) button (10, 12, 26, 41)

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

9 DSP button (11, 13, 23) p VOLUME + and – buttons (10, 12, 14) q SOURCE button (14, 15, 44, 45) w Illumination lamp (10, 12, 14)

Display window

12 34567

LINEAR PCM

L C R

LFE

S RS

See pages in the parentheses for details.

Display

1 Sound signal indicators (11, 13, 18)

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

2 TITLE indicator (26) 3 Tuner mode indicators (14, 44, 45)

• TUNED and ST (stereo)

4 PROGRAM indicator (31, 37, 45)

TITLE

TUNED

PROGRAM PBC

DSP

5 DSP indicator (23) 6 PBC (Play Back Control) indicator (34, 35) 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

MHz k

CLEAR

REMAIN

SLEEP

EFFECT

PROGRAM

REPEA

ANGLE

NTSC/P

DIGEST

DSP

MODE

SET

TEST

ONE

PRO LOGIC

SPK MODE

SOUND EDIT

SLOW

+10

ZOOM

<–> B

Remote Control

English

See pages in the parentheses for details.

1 2

3 4

5 6

7 8

9 p

Remote Control

STANDBY/ON

AUDIO

VCR

CONTROL

OFF

TV CHANNEL

TV VOLUME

STEP

TV/VIDEO

VCR

TOP MENU

AUDIO/

SUBTITLE

FM MODE

DISPLAY

RETURN

DOWN UP

B.SEARCH F.SEARCH

TUNER PRESET

REW

VCR CHANNEL

TUNING

ENTER

VOLUME

DVD FM/AM AUX MUTING

1 STANDBY/ON 2 VCR

button (54)

AUDIO button (10 – 14)

3 TV button (10, 12, 50, 51) 4 MENU button (29, 35) 5 TOP MENU button (29) 6 AUDIO/FM MODE button (28, 38, 45)

7 SUBTITLE button (28) 8 DISPLAY button (27, 34, 41)

i o

9 RETURN button (35, 47, 48) p 4, 7, 3/

, and ¢ buttons

TUNER PRESET UP and DOWN buttons (45) FF (Fast-forward) and REW (Rewind) buttons

• Pressing 3/

also turns on the power.

q VCR CHANNEL + and – buttons (50)

TUNING + and – buttons (14, 44) ¡ F. (Forward) SEARCH and 1 B. (Back) SEARCH buttons

w Menu operation buttons

• 3, 2, 5, and ∞ buttons

• ENTER button

e VOLUME + and – buttons (10, 12, 14) r Source selecting buttons (14, 15, 44)

• DVD, FM/AM, AUX

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

;

t VCR CONTROL ON and OFF buttons (50)

IMPORTANT:

If you press VCR CONTROL ON, this remote control will work ONLY for the JVC’s VCR. When you want to operate the system again, press VCR CONTROL OFF.

2 3

4 5

6 7 8

RM-STHA5U

DVD CINEMA SYSTEM

Inside of the Cover

DVD AUX MUTING

FM/AM

SLOW

ANGLE NTSC/PAL

A-B REPEAT

CLEAR SLEEP

ZOOM

SETUP

D.R.C

PROGRAM

REMAIN

y TV CHANNEL + and – buttons (50, 51) u TV VOLUME + and – buttons (50, 51) i TV/VIDEO button (10, 12, 50, 51) o STEP button (33, 39) ; MUTING button (10, 12)

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

DVD

VOLUME

FM/AM

AUX

S O

+10

O / P

T E

–

F E

S L

E E

RM-STHA5U

V D

I N

E M

A S

Y S

T E

ETURN

TV VOLUME

STEP

TUNER PRESET

TV/VIDEO

VCR CHANNEL TUNING

ENTER

MUTE

E D

I T

Inside of the Cover

SOUND

SETTING

PRO LOGIC

TEST

DSP MODE

EFFECTREPEAT

p q

w e r

t y

u i o

(29, 35, 43, 50, 51)

2 SLOW button (33, 39) 3 NTSC/PAL button (27)

ZOOM button (33, 39)

4 ANGLE button (28) 5 REPEAT button (30, 36, 43) 6 A–B REPEAT button

(31, 36)

7 CLEAR button (29, 35, 38) 8 SEARCH button

(29, 35, 43)

9 SOUND button (20 – 24)

1 Number buttons

p SETTING button (16, 17) q PRO LOGIC button

(15, 17, 22)

w SETUP button (47 – 49) e TEST button (19) r D.R.C button (21) t DSP MODE button

(11, 13, 23, 24)

y EFFECT button (24) u PROGRAM button

(31, 32, 37, 45)

i SLEEP button (15) o REMAIN button (29, 34)

Getting Started

English

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.

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

battery cover.

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

(+) to (+) and (–) to (–).

3. Replace the cover.

Checking the Supplied Accessories

Check to be sure you have all of the following supplied accessories. The number in the parentheses indicates the quantity of the pieces supplied.

• Remote Control (1)

• Batteries (2)

• AM Loop Antenna (1)

• FM Antenna (1)

• AC Plug Adaptor (1)

• Video Cord (1)

• Speaker Cords 5 m (4)* : For left front speaker, right front speaker, center

speaker, and subwoofer

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

* The length of the speaker cords above are approximate.

If anything is missing, contact your dealer immediately.

Adjusting the Voltage Selector

Before connections, always do the following first if necessary.

Set the correct voltage for your area with the voltage selector switch on the rear panel. Slide the voltage selector using a screw driver, so the voltage number the voltage mark is set at is the same as the voltage where you are plugging in the system.

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.

Connecting the FM and AM Antennas

English

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

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

FM Antenna (supplied)

AM Loop Antenna (supplied)

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

MIN MIN MIN MIN

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.

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.

CONPONENT OUT

BCR

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.

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.)

Getting Started

Speaker Layout Diagram

English

COMPACT

DIGITAL VIDEO

STANDBY

STANDBY/ON

Center unit

AUDIO/FM MODE

VOLUME SOURCE

DSP

DVD DIGITAL THEATER SYSTEM TH-A5

DIGITAL

SURROUND

DIGITAL

Left front

speaker

Center speaker

Right front

speaker

Subwoofer

To right rear speaker

To left rear speaker

MIN MIN MIN

Left rear

speaker

To center speaker

To subwoofer

Right rear

speaker

CONPONENT OUT

MIN

To left front speaker

To right front speaker

Connecting the Speakers

Connect the satellite speakers, center speaker, and subwoofer to the terminals on the rear panel using speaker cords supplied. Labels are attached to the speaker cords to indicate the speaker and the terminal to which each is to be connected.

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

• Connect the white 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

When setting the speakers

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

Left front

speaker

Center speaker

Right front

speaker

Subwoofer

English

132

Press and hold the terminal clamp.

Insert the speaker cord.

Release the finger from the clamp.

Note:

If the speaker cord is covered with vinyl, remove the vinyl by twisting it as shown in the diagram.

Left rear speaker

Right rear

speaker

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

You can adjust the delay time of the center speaker and rear speakers. For in-depth information about adjusting the delay time, see “Setting the Delay Time” on page 17.

Note:

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

CAUTION:

• When attaching the satellite speakers on the wall, have them attached to the wall by a qualified person. DO NOT attach the satellite speakers on the wall by yourself to avoid an unexpected damage of their falling from the wall, caused by incorrect attachment or weakness in the wall.

• Care is required in selecting a location for attaching speakers to the wall. Injury to personnel, or damage to equipment, may result if the speakers are attached in a location which interferes with daily activities.

Getting Started

English

Connecting Audio/Video Component

Turn the power off to all components before connections.

Audio component connection

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

Use the cord supplied with the other component or purchase it at an electric appliance store.

Audio cord (not supplied)

Center unit

CONPONENT OUT

BCR

MIN

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

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

DBS Tuner

MD Recorder

Cassette Deck

AUDIO

LEFT

OUT

RIGHT

VCR

TV connection

The S-video cord and the component video cord are not supplied with this system. Use the cords supplied with the other component or purchase them at an electric appliance store.

Video cord (supplied) Component video cord (not supplied)

S-video cord (not supplied)

English

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, CR, CB) 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.

CONPONENT OUT

BCR

MIN

MINMIN

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.

CONPONENT OUT

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.

Basic DVD Operations

VOLUME

English

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

STANDBY/ON

TOP MENU

AUDIO/

FM MODE

DISPLAY

DOWN

REW

B.SEARCH

AUDIO

VCR

CONTROL

VCR OFF ON

TV CHANNEL

TV VOLUME

SUBTITLE

RETURN STEP TV/VIDEO

TUNER PRESET

VCR CHANNEL

TUNING

F.SEARCH

ENTER

TV/VIDEO

3/8

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

Start Playback

Press 3/8.

TUNER PRESET

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.

VOLUME –

VOLUME

DVD FM/AM AUX MUTING

123

ZOOM

A-B REPEAT

SETUP

D.R. CNTSC/PAL

PROGRAM

REMAIN

SLOW

ANGLE

REPEAT

CLEAR

SOUND

SETTING

PRO LOGIC

TEST

DSP MODE

EFFECT

SLEEP

VOLUME +

MUTING

DSP MODE

For in-depth information about DVD operations, see pages 25 to 33.

Turn On the Power

Before turning on the system, turn on your TV and select the correct video input. (See the manual supplied with your TV.)

• When you use a JVC’s TV, you can turn on your TV by pressing on the remote control, and select the video input by

TV pressing TV/VIDEO. (If your TV is not a JVC’s, see “Operating Other Manufacturers’ TV” on page 51.)

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

screen—into the desired language, see “Setting the Initial Languages” on pages 46 and 47.

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 71 steps—“MIN (minimum),” 01 to 69, 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.

DVD FM/AM AUX MUTING

Press STANDBY/ON STANDBY/ON

AUDIO (or

on the front panel).

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

STANDBY/ON

AUDIO

Activate Realistic Sound Field

Stop Playback

English

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 18 and 21.

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

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

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.

TUNER PRESET

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 35 seconds.

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

STANDBY/ON 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

on the front panel) while the disc tray is kept

STANDBY/ON

AUDIO

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:

HALL

PAVILIONTHEATER

DSP MODE

Normal

indication

LIVE CLUB

DANCE CLUB

(canceled)

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

Realistic Sound Fields” on pages 19, 23, and 24.

Note:

Before activating the realistic sound field, 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 16 and 17.

English

VOLUME

Basic VCD/CD Operations

STANDBY/ON

AUDIO

STANDBY/ON

TOP MENU

AUDIO/

FM MODE

DISPLAY

AUDIO

VCR

CONTROL

VCR OFF ON

TV CHANNEL

TV VOLUME

SUBTITLE

RETURN STEP TV/VIDEO

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

TV/VIDEO

Load a VCD/CD

VOLUME –

TUNER PRESET

DOWN

REW

VCR CHANNEL

TUNING

B.SEARCH

ENTER

VOLUME

DVD FM/AM AUX MUTING

123

SLOW

ANGLE

ZOOM

A-B REPEAT

PROGRAM

REPEAT

CLEAR

SETUP

D.R. CNTSC/PAL

REMAIN

F.SEARCH

SOUND

SETTING

PRO LOGIC

TEST

DSP MODE

EFFECT

SLEEP

3/8

VOLUME +

MUTING

DSP MODE

For in-depth information about VCD/CD operations, see pages 25, 26, and 34 to 39.

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.

TUNER PRESET

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 –.

Turn On the Power

Before turning on the system, turn on your TV if necessary and select the correct video input. (See the manual supplied with your TV.)

• When you use a JVC’s TV, you can turn on your TV by pressing TV on the remote control, and select the video input by pressing TV/VIDEO. (If your TV is not a JVC’s, see “Operating Other Manufacturers’ TV” on page 51.)

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

screen—into the desired language, see “Setting the Initial Languages” on pages 46 and 47.

Press STANDBY/ON STANDBY/ON

AUDIO (or

on the front panel).

STANDBY/ON

AUDIO

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

CAUTION:

Notes:

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

• The volume level can be adjusted within 71 steps—“MIN (minimum),” 01 to 69, 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.

DVD FM/AM AUX MUTING

Activate Realistic Sound Field

Stop Playback

English

You can enjoy DSP modes.

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

HALL

PAVILIONTHEATER

DSP MODE

Normal

indication

LIVE CLUB

DANCE CLUB

(canceled)

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

Realistic Sound Fields” on pages 19, 23, and 24.

Note:

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.

TUNER PRESET

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 35 seconds.

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 STANDBY/ON 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

on the front panel) while the disc tray is kept

STANDBY/ON

AUDIO

English

VOLUME

Basic Tuner Operations

STANDBY/ON

AUDIO

TUNING –

VOLUME –

FM/AM

STANDBY/ON

AUDIO

VCR OFF ON

TOP MENU

AUDIO/

SUBTITLE

FM MODE

DISPLAY

RETURN STEP TV/VIDEO

TUNER PRESET

DOWN

REW

VCR CHANNEL

TUNING

B.SEARCH

ENTER

VOLUME

DVD FM/AM AUX MUTING

VCR

CONTROL

TV CHANNEL

TV VOLUME

F.SEARCH

TUNING +

VOLUME +

MUTING

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 71 steps—“MIN

(minimum),” 01 to 69, and “MAX (maximum).”

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

Tune into a Station

• For in-depth information about tuner operations see “Tuner Operations” on pages 44 and 45.

• 9 kHz interval spacing is the initial setting for AM tuner. You can change the interval spacing. See “Setting the AM Tuner Interval Spacing” on page 44.

Turn On the Power

Press STANDBY/ON AUDIO (or STANDBY/ON

on the front panel).

STANDBY/ON

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.

DVD FM/AM AUX MUTE

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

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

On the front panel:

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

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

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

DVD player* AUX IN

AUDIO

SOURCE

From the remote control:

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

The system starts searching

B.SEARCH F.SEARCH

VCR CHANNEL

TUNING

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

on the front panel) again.

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

• A small amount of power is consumed even in

standby mode. To turn the power off completely, unplug the AC power cord.

STANDBY/ON

AUDIO

* “WAIT” appears on the display.

FMAM

Other Basic Operations

ENTER

VOLUME

DVD FM/AM AUX MUTING

123

NTSC/PAL

ZOOM

A-B REPEAT

SETUP

D.R. C

PROGRAM

REMAIN

SLOW

ANGLE

REPEAT

CLEAR

SOUND

SETTING

PRO LOGIC

TEST

DSP MODE

EFFECT

SLEEP

PRO LOGIC

AUX

SLEEP

Enjoying Sounds from the External Equipment

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

• When you listen to sounds encoded with Dolby Surround, you can enjoy Dolby Surround.

Select AUX as the source.

From the remote control:

Press AUX.

DVD FM/AM AUX MUTE

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:

10 20 30 60

OFF

(Canceled)

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

150 120 90

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.

SLEEP

English

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:

DVD player* AUX IN

FMAM

* “WAIT” appears on the display.

Start playback on the external equipment.

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

Press PRO LOGIC to activate Dolby Surround.

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

PRO LOGIC

STEREO

(canceled)

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

3 STEREO

SOURCE

PRO LOGIC

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

Realistic Sound Fields” on pages 18 and 22.

Speaker Settings

F–SP SW–SPC–SP R–SP

(R–DEL) (C–DEL)

Normal indication

(canceled)

English

STANDBY/ON

AUDIO

VCR OFF ON

TOP MENU

AUDIO/

SUBTITLE

FM MODE

DISPLAY

RETURN STEP TV/VIDEO

TUNER PRESET

DOWN

REW

VCR CHANNEL

TUNING

B.SEARCH

ENTER

VOLUME

DVD FM/AM AUX MUTING

123

SLOW

ANGLE

NTSC/PAL

ZOOM

A-B REPEAT

REPEAT

CLEAR

CONTROL

TV CHANNEL

TV VOLUME

SETUP

D.R.C.

PROGRAM

REMAIN

VCR

F.SEARCH

SOUND

SETTING

PRO LOGIC

TEST

DSP MODE

EFFECT

SLEEP

SETTING

PRO LOGIC

Setting the Speaker Information

To obtain best possible surround, register the center speaker (C–SP) and rear speakers (R–SP) settings after completing all the connections.

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 1 again.

From the remote control ONLY:

Press SETTING repeatedly until one of

SETTING

following speakers (with the current setting*) appears on the display.

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

C–SP (Center speaker) : To register the center speaker

information.

R–SP (Rear speakers) : To register the rear speakers

information.

Front speaker setting and subwoofer setting are fixed. Even you can select these items by pressing SETTING, you cannot change their settings.

* “SMALL” is the initial setting.

If you have already changed the setting, “NONE” will be shown.

Press 3 (or 2) repeatedly to select the appropriate speaker information.

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

SMALL

SMALL : Normally select this.

NONE : Select this when you do not want to use the

corresponding speaker.

Repeat steps 1 and 2 to select the appropriate

NONE

ENTER

information for the other speaker.

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.

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.

English

ENTER

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

Activate Surround modes—Dolby Digital or DTS

again.

Digital Surround—or Dolby Pro Logic.

For Dolby Digital or DTS Digital Surround:

Prepare a DVD encoded with Dolby Digital or DTS Digital Surround, then start playback.

For Dolby Pro Logic:

1 Press AUX to select “ANALOG IN.” 2 Prepare a source encoded with Dolby surround, then start

playback.

3 Press PRO LOGIC on the remote control so that

“PRO LOGIC” appears on the display.

Press SETTING repeatedly until one of

PRO LOGIC

SETTING

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:

Left front

speaker

Left rear

speaker

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

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

“02 MS”

Center speaker

Right front

2.4 m

2.1 m

Right rear

speaker

Subwoofer

3.0 m

2.7 m

F–SP SW–SPC–SP R–SP

Normal indication

(canceled)

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

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

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

The initial setting for the rear speakers is “00 MS” for Dolby Digital and DTS Digital Surround, “15 MS” for Dolby Pro Logic. If you have already changed the setting, a different value will be shown.

R–DEL C–DEL

speaker—from 0 msec to 5 msec (not selectable for Dolby Pro Logic).

speakers—from 0 msec to 15 msec for Dolby Digital and DTS Digital Surround, and from 15 msec to 30 msec for Dolby Pro Logic.

Creating Realistic Sound Fields

English

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 SURROUND

• 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.

) 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, Inc. 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.

■ 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.

HALL : Gives clear vocal and the feeling of a concert

hall.

THEATER : Gives the feeling of a theater.

PAVILION : Gives the spacious feeling of a pavilion with a

high ceiling.

DANCE CLUB : Gives a throbbing bass beat.

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

ceiling.

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.

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.

TEST

The test tone comes out from the speakers in the order.

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

the speaker’s connection (see pages 6 and 7) and setting (see page 16).

3. Press TEST again to stop the test tone.

English

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

Available surround according to the input signal format

Surround

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Linear PCM ⳯䡬䡬䡬䡬䡬䡬

Dolby Digital 䡬⳯⳯⳯⳯⳯⳯

DTS 䡬⳯⳯⳯⳯⳯⳯

Input Signal format

Multichannel

Surround

HALL THEATER

䡬: Possible ⳯: Impossible

DSP (canceled)

PAVILION

DANCE CLUB LIVE CLUB

STEREO

Creating Realistic Sound Fields

00 F 00

00 R 00 CEN

Normal indication

(canceled)

REAR

English

REW FF

VCR CHANNEL

TUNING

B.SEARCH

2 3

ENTER

VOLUME

DVD FM/AM AUX MUTING

123

SLOW

D.R.C

ANGLE

REPEAT

CLEAR

NTSC/PAL

ZOOM

A-B REPEAT

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.

SETUP

D.R.C

PROGRAM

REMAIN

F.SEARCH

SOUND

SETTING

PRO LOGIC

TEST

DSP MODE

EFFECT

SLEEP

SOUND

PRO LOGIC

DSP MODE

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:

00 F 00

Normal indication

(canceled)

00 R 00 CEN

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 indication on

the display changes as follows:

SOUND

REAR

ENTER

SOUND

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.

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

PRO LOGIC

DSP MODE

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

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

• The output level changes from –06

to +06.

• “SW –06dB” is the initial setting.

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

ENTER

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...

• Make sure that you have set the speaker information correctly (see page 16). You cannot adjust the speaker output balance and level when you set the speaker settings to “NONE.”

• 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.

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

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).

ENTER

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 indication on

the display changes as follows:

00 F 00

Normal indication

(canceled)

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

REAR : To adjust the output level for rear

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

00 R 00 CEN

speaker (from –06 dB to +06 dB).

speakers (from –06 dB to +06 dB).

(from –06 dB to +06 dB).

REAR

English

SOUND

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 00

Normal indication

(canceled)

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

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

• “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.

00 R 00 CEN

speakers.

REAR

SOUND

• “CEN –06dB,” “REAR –06dB,” and “SW –06dB” 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.

ENTER

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

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 or DTS Digital Surround 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 “D.R.C. ON” while watching the DVD at night. (You can obtain a powerful sound at a low volume.)

D.R.C

Creating Realistic Sound Fields

English

REW FF

B.SEARCH

2 3

Adjusting Dolby Surround

VCR CHANNEL

TUNING

ENTER

VOLUME

DVD FM/AM AUX MUTING

123

NTSC/PAL

ZOOM

A-B REPEAT

SETUP

D.R.C

PROGRAM

REMAIN

SLOW

ANGLE

REPEAT

CLEAR

F.SEARCH

SOUND

SETTING

PRO LOGIC

TEST

DSP MODE

EFFECT

SLEEP

AUX

SOUND

PRO LOGIC

DSP MODE

Press PRO LOGIC repeatedly on the

PRO LOGIC

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:

PRO LOGIC

3 STEREO

STEREO

(canceled)

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

SOUND

the following adjustment indications appears on the display.

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

00 F 00

00 R 00 CEN

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 and subwoofer levels.

* 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...

• Make sure that you have set the speaker information correctly (see page 16). You cannot adjust the speaker output balance and levels when you have set the speaker settings to “NONE.”

• 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

again.

DVD FM/AM AUX MUTE

external component as the source.

Start playing a source encoded with Dolby Surround.

Normal indication

(canceled)

REAR

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.

• 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).

ENTER

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

HALL

PAVILIONTHEATER

Normal

indication

(canceled)

LIVE CLUB

DANCE CLUB

00 F 00

00 R 00 REAR

Normal

indication

(canceled)

ROOMLIVEREVERB

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 indication on

the display changes as follows:

00 F 00

Normal indication

(canceled)

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

REAR : To adjust the output level for rear

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

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

levels for the rear speakers and subwoofer.

• “CEN –06dB,” “REAR –06dB,” and “SW –06dB” are the

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

00 R 00 CEN

speaker (from –06 dB to +06 dB).

speakers (from –06 dB to +06 dB).

(from –06 dB to +06 dB).

REAR

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

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

ENTER

SOUND

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

Press DSP MODE (or DSP on the front

DSP MODE

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.

• To adjust the overall level of DSP effect, go to step 5 on the next page.

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

1) Press SOUND repeatedly until one of

on the

SOUND

the following adjustment indications appears on the display.

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

English

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

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 – Overall level of DSP effect

• 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...

• Make sure that you have set the speaker information correctly (see page 16). You cannot adjust the speaker output balance and levels when you have set the speaker settings to “NONE.”

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

canceled before you finish, start from step

again.

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).

ENTER

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

TO BE CONTINUED ON THE NEXT PAGE

Creating Realistic Sound Fields

00 F 00

00 R 00 REAR

Normal

indication

(canceled)

ROOMLIVEREVERB

English

REW FF

VCR CHANNEL

TUNING

2 3

B.SEARCH

ENTER

VOLUME

DVD FM/AM AUX MUTING

123

SLOW

NTSC/PAL

ANGLE

ZOOM

REPEAT

A-B REPEAT

CLEAR

SETUP

D.R.C

PROGRAM

REMAIN

F.SEARCH

SOUND

SETTING

PRO LOGIC

TEST

DSP MODE

EFFECT

SLEEP

SOUND

DSP MODE

EFFECT

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 indication on

the display changes as follows:

00 F 00

Normal

indication

00 R 00 REAR

ROOMLIVEREVERB

(canceled)

REAR : To adjust the output level for rear speakers

(from –06 dB to +06 dB).

• “REAR –06dB” 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.

SOUND

Adjusting DSP Sound Parameters

You can fine-adjust DSP modes more minutely by changing three parameters—room, liveness, and reverberation.

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.

Press DSP MODE (or DSP on the front

DSP MODE

panel) repeatedly to select the desired DSP mode.

Press SOUND repeatedly to select the

SOUND

desired DSP sound parameter.

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

ROOM : To adjust the resonance based on the room size.

The larger this value is, the more effective the resonance is (from 04 to 16 by 2 steps).

LIVE (Liveness) : To adjust the liveness. The larger this

value is, the more liveness is obtained (from 04 to 16 by 2 steps).

REVERB (Reverberation) : To adjust the reverberation

time of the sound (from 0.0 msec to 1.6 msec by

0.2 msec steps).

• The following diagram shows the “DEFAULT (initial)” settings of the DSP sound parameters for each DSP mode.

DSP MODE ROOM LIVE REVERB

HALL 08 16 0.4

THEATER 04 10 1.0

PAVILION 08 04 0.2

DANCE CLUB 04 08 1.6

LIVE CLUB 08 16 1.4

To adjust the overall level of DSP effect

EFFECT

Press EFFECT repeatedly to adjust the overall level.

“EFFECT (with the current setting)” or “DEFAULT” appears on the display.

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

EFFECT 1 EFFECT 2

EFFECT 3DEFAULT

As the number increases, DSP effect becomes stronger.

• “DEFAULT” is the initial setting. For in-depth information about “DEFAULT (initial)” setting, see the table to the right.

Press 3 or 2 to adjust the DSP sound parameter.

3 : Increases the value. 2 : Decreases the value.

Repeat 2 and 3 for setting the other DSP sound parameters.

Note:

Pressing EFFECT to adjust overall level of DSP effect will change your fine-adjustments to the fixed level.

Disc Introduction—DVD/VCD/CD

This system has been designed to play back the following discs: DVD, Video CD, 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 is, see “MP3 Introduction” on page 40.

Discs you can play:

Disc Mark Video Region Code Type (Logo) Format Number*

DVD

Video

Audio

CD-R

NTSC

PAL

COMPACT

DIGITAL AUDIO

ALL

Disc structure—DVD, Video CD (VCD) 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 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 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.)

Example 1: DVD disc

English

CD-RW

• On some DVD or VCD 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-ROM, CD-I, (CD-I Ready), Photo CD, etc. Playing back these discs will generate noise and damage the speakers.

* Note on Region Code

DVD players and DVD Video discs have their own Region Code numbers. This system can play back DVD discs recorded with the color system of NTSC and PAL whose Region Code numbers include “3.”

Examples:

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

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 46 to 49.)

” appears on the TV screen when pressing a button,

If “

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.

,” operations

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 40). 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.

Basic Disc Operations

English

STANDBY/ON

AUDIO

VCR

TOP MENU

AUDIO/

FM MODE

DISPLAY

DOWN

REW

B.SEARCH

To start playback

Press 3/8.

The source is automatically changed to the DVD player. “WAIT” appears on the display for a while, then the detected disc type appears—DVD, VCD, CD, or MP3. (If your TV is turned on, the mark corresponding to the detected disc type appears on the TV screen.)

• When a disc is not loaded, “NO DISC” appears on the display.

Disc play starts from the first chapter or track of the selected disc.

• If a menu appears while playing a DVD or VCD with PBC function, see “Disc Menu-Driven Playback” (for DVD) on page 29 or “Disc Menu-Driven Playback (Only for VCD)” on page 35.

Note:

If “WRONG PARENTAL CODE” appears on the TV screen, Parental Lock is in use. You cannot play back a DVD containing violent scenes or those not suitable for your family members. To play back such a disc, cancel the Parental Lock. (See page 49.)

Playback information on the display

DVD

CONTROL

VCR OFF ON

TV CHANNEL

TV VOLUME

SUBTITLE

RETURN STEP TV/VIDEO

TUNER PRESET

VCR CHANNEL

TUNING

F.SEARCH

TUNER PRESET

3/8

To stop playback for a moment

TUNER PRESET

Press 3/8.

While pausing, “PAUSE” appears on the display.

• To resume play, press 3/8.

To go to another chapter or track (except MP3)

Press ¢ or 4 repeatedly during playback.

• ¢ : Skips to the beginning of the next or succeeding chapter or

track.

• 4 : While a DVD or a VCD with PBC is played back

Goes back to the beginning of the previous chapter or track.

While a CD or a VCD without PBC is played back

Goes back to the beginning of the current or previous track.

To go to another title (only possible on a DVD) or track (only possible on a CD and VCD) directly using the number buttons

Pressing the number buttons before or during play allows you to start playing the title/track number you want. (If your TV is turned on, the on-screen bar is pulled down automatically on the TV screen.)

• To select number 1 to 9, press the corresponding number button (then press ENTER or wait for 5 seconds).

• To select number 15, press 1, 5.

• To select number 23, press 2, 3.

To stop during playback

Press 7.

(If your TV is turned on, “

STOP” appears

on the TV screen.)

• When an MP3 disc is played back, playback stops completely.

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

• To stop completely, press 7 twice. (“7 STOP” appears on the TV screen.) The disc type appears on the display. The DVD player goes on working for 3 minutes after playback stops.

TUNER PRESET

To remove the disc

Press 0 on the front panel.

The disc tray comes out.

VCD/CD

MP3

Title No. Elapsed playing

Chapter No.

Track No.

time

Elapsed playing

time

Elapsed playing

time

To close the disc tray, press 0 again.

• If you do not press the button, the disc tray closes automatically 35 seconds after.

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JVC TH-A5 User Manual

Table of Contents

Parts Identification

Getting Started

Basic DVD Operations

Basic VCD/CD Operations

Basic Tuner Operations

Speaker Settings

Basic Disc Operations