JVC TH-A85 User Manual

DVD DIGITAL CINEMA SYSTEM

TH-A85

Consists of XV-THA85, SP-PWA85, SP-THA85C and SP-THA85F

English

TH-A55

Consists of XV-THA55, SP-PWA55, SP-THA55C, SP-THA55F and SP-THA55S

INSTRUCTIONS

LVT1025-010B

[US, UB]

Warnings, Cautions and Others /

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 — . button! (XV-THA85/XV-THA55)

Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely (the STANDBY lamp goes off).

button in any position does not disconnect the mains line.

The

• When the system is on standby, the STANDBY lamp lights red.

• When the system is turned on, the STANDBY lamp goes off. The power can be remote controlled.

CAUTION (SP-PWA85/SP-PWA55)

The power supply to the subwoofer is linked to the center unit. The POWER ON lamp on the subwoofer lights green when the power is turned on.

CAUTION

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

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

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

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

IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS /

REPRODUCTION OF LABELS /

AAAA

CLASSIFICATION LABEL, PLACED ON EXTERIOR SURFACE

2222

WARNING LABEL, PLACED INSIDE THE UNIT

1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

CAUTION

interlock failed or defeated. Avoid direct exposure to beam.

CAUTION

serviceable parts inside the Unit; leave all servicing to qualified service personnel.

: Visible and invisible laser radiation when open and

: Do not open the top cover. There are no user

AAAA

2222

G-1

XV-THA85/XV-THA55

Wall or obstructions

10 cm

Front

No obstructions

SP-PWA85/SP-PWA55

15 cm

Wall or obstructions

Front

No obstructions

Warnings, Cautions and Others /

Caution: Proper Ventilation

To avoid risk of electric shock and fire and to protect from damage, place the apparatus on a level surface. The minimal clearances are shown below:

Wall or

obstructions

Wall or

XV-THA85/ XV-THA55

SP-PWA85/ SP-PWA55

15 cm 15 cm

8 cm

3 cm3 cm

15 cm

20 cm

G-2

Introduction...................................... 2

Notes on handling..................................................................2

Supplied accessories .............................................................2

English

About discs ......................................3

Playable disc types ................................................................3

Disc structure ........................................................................4

Playback Control function (PBC) — VCD and SVCD only ......4

Names of parts and controls ...........5

Getting started................................. 8

Connections...........................................................................8

Using the remote control .....................................................16

Basic operations ............................ 19

Turning the system on/off....................................................19

Selecting the source to play.................................................20

Adjusting the volume ...........................................................20

Listening with headphones ..................................................20

Turning off the sound temporarily .......................................20

Adjusting the brightness ......................................................21

Using the Sleep Timer..........................................................21

Adjusting the output level of the subwoofer.........................21

Changing the decode mode .................................................22

Changing the scan mode .....................................................22

Adjusting the bass/treble sound...........................................22

Playback......................................... 23

Basic playback .....................................................................23

Playback features.................................................................25

Tuner operations............................ 27

Setting the AM tuner interval spacing ..................................27

Manual tuning......................................................................27

Preset tuning .......................................................................27

Selecting the FM reception mode.........................................28

Reducing the noise of AM broadcast ...................................28

Creating realistic sound fields ......29

Using the surround mode ....................................................31

Adjusting the sound.............................................................32

Advanced operations ..................... 33

Using the on-screen bar ......................................................33

Playing from a specified position on a disc..........................34

Using the MP3 control display.............................................36

Using the JPEG control display............................................37

Selecting a view angle of DVD .............................................38

Selecting the subtitle/audio languages.................................39

Special picture playback ......................................................41

Program Playback................................................................43

Random Playback................................................................44

Repeat Playback ..................................................................44

Setting DVD preferences ...............46

Using the choice menus ......................................................46

Menu description.................................................................48

Parental Lock.......................................................................51

System setting ............................... 54

AV COMPU LINK remote control

system ............................................55

References ..................................... 56

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

Trouble shooting..................................................................56

Glossary...............................................................................59

Index....................................................................................60

Specifications ......................................................................61

Introduction

Notes on handling

Important cautions

Installation of the system

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

• Leave sufficient distance between the system and the TV.

• Do not use the system in a place subject to vibration.

Power cord

• Do not handle the power cord with wet hands!

• A small amount of power (2.5 watts) is always consumed while the power cord is connected to the wall outlet (center unit only).

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

To prevent malfunctions of the system

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

• Do not insert any metallic object into the system.

• Do not use any non-standard shape disc (like a heart, flower or credit card, etc.) available on the market, because it may damage the system.

• Do not use a disc with tape, stickers, or paste on it, because it may damage the system.

Label sticker

Safety precautions

Avoid moisture, water and dust

Do not place the system in moist or dusty places.

Avoid high temperatures

Do not expose the system to direct sunlight and do not place it near a heating device.

When you are away

When away on travel or for other reasons for an extended period of time, disconnect the power cord plug from the wall outlet.

Do not block the vents

Blocking the vents may damage the system.

Care of the cabinet

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

If water gets inside the system

Turn the system off and disconnect the power cord plug from the wall outlet, then call the store where you made your purchase. Using the system in this condition may cause fire or electrical shock.

Supplied accessories

English

Sticker

Paste

Note about copyright laws

Check the copyright laws in your country before recording from DVDs, Super Video CDs (SVCDs), Video CDs (VCDs) and Audio CDs. Recording of copyrighted material may infringe copyright laws.

Note about copyguard system

DVDs are protected by copyguard system. When you connect the system to your VCR directly, the copyguard system activates and the picture may not be played back correctly.

Check to be sure you have all of the supplied accessories. The number in parentheses is the quantity of the pieces supplied. If anything is missing, contact your dealer immediately.

• Remote control (1)

• Batteries (2)

• FM antenna (1)

• AM loop antenna (1)

•Power cord (1)

• System cord (1)

• Composite video cord (1)

• Speaker cords

5 m: For satellite (front left/right) and center speakers (3)

10 m: For satellite speakers (surround left/right) (2) (Length of speaker cords is approximate.)

• Screws (with washer) (TH-A85 only) M4 x 25 mm: For satellite speakers (16)

• AC plug adaptor (2) (not supplied for Hong Kong)

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

About discs

Playable disc types

This system has been designed to play back the following discs:

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DVD Video (DVD), Video CD (VCD), Super Video CD (SVCD), Audio CD, CD-R and CD-RW.

• This system can also play back MP3 and JPEG files recorded on CD-Rs and CD-RWs. (A pg. 23)

• This system can also play back finalized DVD-Rs recorded in DVD VIDEO format. However, some discs may not be played back because of their disc characteristics or recording conditions.

Discs you can play:

Disc Type Mark (Logo)

DVD

VCD

SVCD

Audio CD — —

CD-R — —

CD-RW — —

* Note on Region Code

DVD players and DVDs have their own Region Code numbers. This system can only play back DVDs recorded with the color system of NTSC or PAL whose Region Code number includes “3”.

Examples:

If a DVD with an improper Region Code number is loaded, “REGION CODE ERROR!” appears on the TV screen and playback cannot start.

• The following discs cannot be played back: DVD Audio, DVD-ROM, DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, CD-ROM, CD-I (CD-I Ready), Photo CD, etc. Playing back these discs will generate noise and damage the speakers.

• On some DVDs, Video CDs or SVCDs, their actual operation may be different from what is explained in this manual. This is due to the disc programming and disc structure, not a malfunction of this system.

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”.

• This system can play back CD-Rs or CD-RWs recorded on a personal computer if they have been recorded in the audio CD format. This system can also play back CD-Rs or CD-RWs if MP3 files or JPEG files are recorded on them. However, some discs may not be played back because of their disc characteristics, recording conditions, or damage or stain on them.

Video

Format

NTSC/

PA L

NTSC/

PA L

NTSC/

PA L

Region Code

Number

3/ALL

—

Especially, the configuration and characteristics of an MP3 disc or a JPEG disc are determined by the writing (encoding) software and hardware used for recording. Therefore, due to the software and hardware used, the following symptoms may occur:

Some discs may not be played back.

•

Some tracks on an MP3 disc may be skipped or may not be

•

played back normally. Some files on a JPEG disc may be played back distortedly.

•

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

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

About MP3 discs

MP3 is an abbreviation for Motion Picture Experts Group 1 (or MPEG-1) Audio Layer 3. MP3 is simply a compressed data file format. By using MP3 format, one CD-R or CD-RW can contain 10 times as much data as one regular CD.

About JPEG discs

A still-picture data compression system proposed by the Joint Photographic Expert Group, which features small decrease in image quality in spite of its high compression ratio.

Notes on MP3/JPEGs discs

• MP3/JPEG discs (either CD-R or CD-RW) require a longer readout time. (It differs due to the complexity of the directory/file configuration.)

• When making an MP3/JPEG disc, select ISO 9660 Level 1 or Level 2 for the disc format.

• This system supports “multi-session” discs (up to 5 sessions).

• This system cannot play “packet write” discs.

• The system can only play MP3/JPEG files with the following file extensions; MP3: “.MP3”, “.Mp3”, “.mP3” and “.mp3” JPEG: “.jpg”, “.jpeg”, “.JPG”, “.JPEG” and any uppercase and

lowercase combination (such as “.Jpg”)

• If both MP3 files and JPEG files are recorded on a disc, set the MP3/JPEG setting in the PICTURE menu to the appropriate setting for the data to be read (“MP3” or “JPEG”). (A pg. 49)

• Some MP3/JPEG discs may not be played back because of their disc characteristics or recording conditions.

Notes on MP3 discs only

• ID3* tags cannot be shown on the display. * An MP3 file can contain file information called an “ID3 Tag”

where its album name, performer, track title, etc. are recorded. There are two versions, ID3v1 (ID3 Tag version 1) and ID3v2 (ID3 Tag version 2).

• We recommend to record each piece of material (song) at a sample rate of 44.1 kHz and at a data transfer rate of 128 kbps.

• Some tracks on an MP3 disc may be skipped or may not be played back normally.

Notes on JPEG discs only

• We recommend to record a file at 640 x 480 resolution. (If a file has been recorded at a resolution of more than 640 x 480, it will take a longer time to be displayed.)

• This system can only play baseline JPEG files*. Progressive JPEG files* or lossless JPEG files* cannot be played. * Baseline JPEG format: Used for digital cameras, web, etc.

Progressive JPEG format:Used for web. Lossless JPEG format: An old type and rarely used now.

• Some files on a JPEG disc may be played back distortedly.

About discs

NOTE

Submenu

Menu screen

A: Moving picture B: Still picture

Press RETURN.

IMPORTANT

Before playing a disc, make sure of the following;

• Check the connection with the TV.

• Turn on your TV and select the correct input mode on the TV to view the pictures or on-screen information on the TV screen.

• For DVD playback, you can change the initial setting to your preference. (Apg. 46 – 53)

If B appears on the TV screen when pressing a button;

The disc cannot accept the operation you have tried to do, or the information required for that operation is not recorded on the disc. NOTICE: In some cases, without showing B, operations will not be accepted.

Disc structure

DVD

A DVD consists of “titles” and each title may be divided into “chapters”. For example, if a DVD contains movies, each movie may have its own title number and may be further divided into chapters.

Title 1 Title 2

Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 1 Chapter 2

Playback Control function (PBC) — VCD and SVCD only

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

High-resolution still image display

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

Menu-driven playback

A selection menu is displayed when you start playing a Video CD or SVCD with the Playback Control feature. The selection menu shows a list of numbers for selection. Some discs may show moving pictures or a divided screen. You can interact with the screen using a menu display to select and play an entry. See example illustration below about basic features of menu-driven playback (for details about the operation through the menu, also see page 35).

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Video CD/SVCD/Audio CD

A Video CD, SVCD, Audio CD consists of “tracks”. In general, each track has its own track number. (On some discs, each track may also be further divided by indexes.)

Track 1Track 2Track 3Track 4Track 5

MP3 discs

On an MP3 disc, each song is recorded as a track (file). Tracks are usually grouped into a group (folder). Groups can also include other groups, creating hierarchical group layers. This system can recognize up to 150 tracks per group and up to 99 groups per disc.

• If there is any type of file other than MP3 files in a group (folder), those files are also counted in the total number of 150.

Group 1 Group 2

Track 1 Track 2 Group 3 Group 4 Group 5

JPEG discs

On a JPEG disc, each still picture is recorded as a file. Files are usually grouped into a group (folder). Groups can also include other groups, creating hierarchical folder layers. This system can recognize up to 150 files per group and up to 99 groups per disc.

• If there is any type of file other than JPEG files in a group (folder), those files are also counted in the total number of 150.

Group 1 Group 2

• When operating a Video CD or SVCD using the menu, some functions such as Repeat Playback may not work.

File 1 File 2 Group 3 Group 4 Group 5

Names of parts and controls

The illustrations of the center unit and the subwoofer used in this manual are of TH-A85 unless otherwise noted.

Front panel (center unit)

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Source button (SOURCE) Apg. 20

Volume buttons (VOLUME +/–) Apg. 20

Disc tray Apg. 23

Illumination lamp Apg. 21

Stop button (

Play button (

Pause button (

Reverse skip button (

) Apg. 23

) Apg. 26

Rear panel (center unit)

Forward skip button (

Standby lamp (STANDBY) Apg. 19

Standby-on button (

Display window Apg.6,24

Remote sensor Apg. 16

Headphones jack (PHONES) Apg. 20

Open/close button (

) Apg. 19

) Apg. 23

) Apg. 26

System cord connector Apg. 10

Audio input jacks (AUDIO IN VCR) Apg. 14

Digital input jack (DIGITAL IN (DBS)) Apg. 14

Video output jacks (VIDEO OUT) Apg. 8 COMPONENT (Y, P

Video output jacks (OUT) Apg. 8 VIDEO, S-VIDEO

Antenna terminals (ANTENNA) Apg. 9

Video output signal switch (VIDEO OUT SELECT)

pg. 8

PAL , N TSC

AV COMPU LINK-III jacks Apg. 55

Video input jacks (VCR IN) Apg. 14 VIDEO, S-VIDEO

AC IN socket Apg. 15

B,PR)

Names of parts and controls

Display window (center unit)

English

A •

Dolby Pro Logic II indicator (GPLII) Apg. 29

•

Linear PCM indicator (LPCM) Apg. 30

•

Digital signal format indicators Apg. 30 Dolby Digital (

MP3 indicator Apg. 24

Channel indicator (CH) Apg. 28

Main display Apg. 24

Stereo indicator (ST) Apg. 27

Tuning indicator (TUNED) Apg. 27

Auto muting indicator (AUTO MUTING) Apg. 28

DIGITAL), DTS (C)

Powered subwoofer

•

Source signal indicators (

pg. 30

•

Subwoofer indicator (

•

Sound reproducing speaker indicator ( ) Apg. 30

Surround indicator (SURROUND) Apg. 31

DSP indicator Apg.29–31

Progressive mode indicator (PROGRESSIVE) Apg. 22

Resume indicator (RESUME) Apg. 24

Repeat mode indicators Apg. 44

abcdghi

) Apg. 30

)

Rear Front

System cord connector Apg. 10

Front speaker terminals (FRONT SPEAKERS) Apg. 12, 13

Center speaker terminals (CENTER SPEAKER) Apg. 12, 13

Surround speaker terminals (SURROUND SPEAKERS) Apg. 12, 13

Voltage selector switch (VOLTAGE SELECTOR) (except for Hong Kong) Apg. 15

Power cord Apg. 15

Power lamp (POWER ON) Apg. 19

Names of parts and controls

Remote control

English

NOTE

• To use buttons 9 – and g – o, slide

down the remote control cover.

Remote control mode selecting buttons (CONTROL) Apg.17–47 CATV/DBS, TV, VCR

Source selecting buttons Apg. 20 DVD, FM/AM, VCR, DBS

Surround buttons (SURR) Mode (MODE), On/Off (ON/OFF) Apg. 31

TV volume buttons (TV VOL +/–) Apg. 17

Operating buttons

•

Play button (3) Apg. 24

•

Forward/reverse skip buttons (¢/4) Apg. 26

•

Fast-forward/reverse playback buttons (¡/1) Apg. 26

•

Stop button (7) Apg. 23

•

Pause button (8) Apg. 23

•

Tuning buttons (TUNINGª, TUNING·) Apg. 27

•

Memory button (MEMORY) Apg. 28

•

FM reception/Beat Cut mode button (FM MODE) Apg. 28

Top menu button (TOP MENU) Apg. 34

•

Cursor buttons (3/2///5) Apg. 34

•

Enter button (ENTER) Apg. 17

H •

One Touch Replay button ( ) Apg. 25

•

Record button (REC) Apg. 18

Audio button (AUDIO) Apg. 39, 40

Subtitle button (SUBTITLE) Apg. 39

Angle button (ANGLE) Apg. 38

Setting button (SETTING) Apg. 54

Choice menu button (CHOICE) Apg. 46

Group/title button (GROUP/TITLE) Apg. 35

Repeat button (REPEAT) Apg. 44

A-B repeat button (A-B REPEAT) Apg. 45

Dimmer button (DIMMER) Apg. 21

Effect button (EFFECT) Apg. 32

Sleep button (SLEEP) Apg. 21

Decode mode button (DECODE) Apg. 22

Test tone button (TEST) Apg. 32

Subwoofer adjustment buttons (S.WFR +/–) Apg. 21

Center speaker adjustment buttons (CENTER +/–) Apg. 32

Standby-on button (

Muting button (MUTING) Apg. 20

TV/Video mode button (TV/VIDEO) Apg. 17

Channel buttons (CHANNEL +/–) Apg. 17

Volume buttons (AUDIO VOL +/–) Apg. 20

Menu button (MENU) Apg. 34

On-screen button (ON SCREEN) Apg. 33

•

Number buttons Apg. 17, 26, 35

•

TV returning button (TV RETURN) Apg. 17

Return button (RETURN) Apg. 4, 35

Cancel button (CANCEL) Apg. 43

•

VFP setting button Apg. 42

•

Progressive mode button (PROGRESSIVE) Apg. 22

Zoom button (ZOOM) Apg. 41

Display window button (FL DISPLAY) Apg. 24

Bass adjustment buttons (BASS +/–) Apg. 22

Treble adjustment buttons (TREBLE +/–) Apg. 22

Surround speaker adjustment buttons (SURR) Apg. 32

AUDIO) Apg. 19

TV) Apg. 17

VCR/DBS) Apg. 17

Left (L +/–), Right (R +/–)

Getting started

Connections

• Do not connect the AC power cord until all other connections have been made.

• Since different components often have different terminal names, carefully read the instructions supplied with the components you are going to connect.

Connecting a TV

To view pictures and on-screen displays, connect the TV to the center unit.

• You can get better picture quality in the order — Component video > S-video > Composite video.

• Distortion of picture may occur when connecting to the TV via a VCR, or to a TV with a built-in VCR.

• You need to set “MONITOR TYPE” in the PICTURE menu correctly according to the aspect ratio of your TV. (A pg. 49)

To connect a TV through the component video input jacks

If your TV has component video input jacks, connect them using a component video cord (not supplied) to view a high quality picture.

• Connect “Y” to “Y”, “P

• If your TV supports progressive video input, you can enjoy a high quality picture by setting the progressive scan mode to active. (A pg. 22)

” to “PB”, “PR” to “PR” correctly.

To component video input

VIDEO OUT SELECT switch (See below.)

Green

Component video cord (not supplied)

Center unit

Red

English

Blue

NOTE

• If the component video input jacks of your TV are of the BNC type, use a plug adapter (not supplied) to convert the pin plugs to BNC plugs.

• The component video signals can be output only when you select “DVD” as the source to play. (Apg. 20)

To connect a TV through the composite or S-video jacks

Connect the TV using the composite video cord (supplied) or an S-video cord (not supplied). If your TV has an S-video (Y/C-separation) jack, you can get better picture quality than by using composite video connection.

• Connect the S-video cord by matching the / mark on the plug to the one on the rear of the center unit.

Selecting the color system

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

• If you use a multi-system TV, by setting “MONITOR TYPE” in the PICTURE menu to an appropriate “MULTI” option, the system outputs a video signal by the same format recorded on the disc (i.e. if you play an NTSC disc, the system outputs a signal by the NTSC format) regardless of the VIDEO OUT SELECT switch setting. (A pg. 49).

VIDEO OUT SELECT switch (See below.)

To composite video input

To S-video input

Composite

video cord

(supplied)

S-video cord (not supplied)

Center unit

Getting started

NOTE

Outdoor single vinyl-covered wire antenna (not supplied)

AM loop antenna

Extend the supplied FM antenna horizontally.

Center unit

Outdoor FM antenna

(not supplied)

Outdoor FM antenna cord

(not supplied)

Connecting the FM and AM antennas

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

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AM loop antenna

Setting up supplied AM loop antenna

Attach the AM loop to its base by snapping the tabs on the loop into the slot on the base.

If the antenna cord is covered with the insulation coat, twist and pull the insulation coat off and remove.

Connecting AM loop antenna

Center unit

If reception is poor

Connect an outdoor single vinyl-covered wire antenna (not supplied) to the AM EXT terminal. (Keep the AM loop antenna connected.)

• Twist together both wires.

FM antenna

Connecting supplied FM antenna

Press and hold down the terminal clamp.

Insert the antenna cord.

Release finger from the clamp.

• Turn the loop antenna until you have the best reception.

If reception is poor

Connect an outdoor FM antenna with standard type (75 C coaxial) connector.

• Disconnect the supplied FM antenna before attaching a 75 C coaxial connector (the kind with a round wire going to an outdoor antenna).

• We recommend that you use coaxial cable for the FM antenna as it is well-shielded against interference.

Getting started

NOTE

Front rightFront left

Center speaker

Powered subwoofer

Surround left

Surround right

TH-A85

Front rightFront left

Center

speaker

Powered

subwoofer

Surround left Surround right

TH-A55

Connecting the powered subwoofer

Connect the supplied powered subwoofer (SP-PWA85/SP-PWA55) using the system cord (supplied).

• Connect the system cord by matching the 5 marks on the plugs to the ones on the center unit and powered subwoofer.

System cord (supplied)

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Ensure that the on the plug faces down.

mark

Connecting the satellite speakers

Speaker layout

When positioning the speakers, to obtain the best possible sound from this system you need to place all satellite speakers at the same distance from the listening position with the front of each speaker facing toward the listener.

When you cannot place them at the same distance from the listening position, you can make adjustment so that speakers operate as if they are placed at the best position. (

pg. 50)

AAAA

• Normally place the powered subwoofer in front of you. (Since bass sound is non-directional, you do not need to place it at the same distance as the other speakers.)

NOTE

• Although the satellite speakers and the powered subwoofer are magnetically shielded, the TV screen may appear mottled. In this case, keep the distance between them to the TV to over 10 cm.

• For safety reasons, always ensure that there is sufficient space behind the powered subwoofer.

• When you position the satellite speakers in a relatively high place, such as the top of your bookshelf, place them on a flat and level surface.

• Speaker grilles are not removable (except SP-THA55C, SP-THA55F, and SP-THA55S). Trying to remove them by force may damage them.

• Be sure to place the powered subwoofer to the TV’s right. If you place the powered subwoofer to the TV’s left, keep sufficient distance between them to prevent the TV from appearing mottled.

Powered

subwoofer

Center unit

Only for TH-A85

• Do not lean against the satellite speakers, as the speakers could fall down or break, possibly causing injury. Especially be careful not to let children lean against them.

Getting started

NOTE

Speaker section

Stand

Screws (4) (supplied, M4 x 25 mm)

Cushion (not supplied)

Assembling the satellite speakers (TH-A85 only)

Each speaker (except the center speaker) has been divided into two parts for shipment. Before connecting the satellite speakers, first assemble them by following the procedure below.

English

This page is for

3 Fix the stand to the speaker section.

• Be sure to tighten the screws firmly.

Speaker section

Before assembling —

• Prepare a Phillips screwdriver.

• Take care not to drop the stand while assembling; otherwise, it may cause damage to the floor or injury.

• Ensure enough space exists for assembly and installation.

• Spread a large, thick cloth on the floor where you assemble the speakers, so you can protect the floor and the speaker itself.

Stand

1 Connect the speaker connectors to the

stand connectors.

• Be sure to connect the speaker connectors by matching their sizes.

Front

Speaker connectors

Front

Repeat the procedure from step 1 to assemble the other satellite speakers.

• Use the speaker after assembly is fully and correctly done.

• It is recommended to place a cushion under the speaker section. You can tighten the screws easily by placing the speaker section horizontally.

Stand

Speaker section

Rear

2 Join the stand to the speaker section.

Stand

Speaker section

Getting started

Connecting the satellite (front, center, surround) speakers (TH-A85)

Each speaker (SP-THA85F) can be used as a front or surround speaker.

CAUTION

• When you connect (larger) speakers other than the supplied ones, only use speakers with the same speaker impedance (SPEAKER IMPEDANCE) as indicated by the speaker terminals on the rear of the powered subwoofer.

• DO NOT connect more than one speaker to one speaker terminal.

Before connecting the speaker cords;

This page is for

English

Twist and pull the insulation coat off and remove.

Center speaker

(SP-THA85C)

Red

Black

White

Black

Front speakers

(SP-THA85F)

Press and hold the clamp.

• Connect the white cords to the red (ª) terminals and black cords to the black (·) terminals.

Insert the bare end of the speaker cord into the terminal.

Release the clamp.

Surround speakers

(SP-THA85F)

Black

Red

White

Insert the speaker cords into the speaker terminals.

Black

Powered subwoofer

Route the speaker cord as shown at right.

• Be sure to remove all slack from the cord so that the speaker cord lies flat.

Getting started

Connecting the satellite (front, center, surround) speakers (TH-A55)

Be sure to identify each speaker (SP-THA55C/SP-THA55F/SP-THA55S) and connect them to the corresponding terminals of the powered subwoofer.

English

CAUTION

• DO NOT connect more than one speaker to one speaker terminal.

Front speakers (SP-THA55F)

Before connecting the speaker cords;

Twist and pull the insulation coat off and remove.

Center speaker

(SP-THA55C)

Press and hold the clamp.

• Connect the white cords to the red (ª) terminals and black cords to the black (·) terminals.

Insert the bare end of the speaker cord into the terminal.

This page is for

Release the clamp.

Tilt adjustment screw

Powered subwoofer

Surround speakers

(SP-THA55S)

CAUTION

When installing the satellite speakers on the wall (TH-A55 only);

• Be sure to have them installed on the wall by a qualified personnel. DO NOT install the satellite speakers on the wall by yourself to avoid unexpected damage from their falling off the wall due to incorrect installation or weakness in wall structure.

• Care must be taken in selecting a location for speaker installation on a wall. Injury to personnel or damage to equipment may result if the speakers installed interfere with daily activities.

• Before installing the satellite speakers on the wall, be sure to detach the speaker stands equipped with the satellite speakers by removing the tilt adjustment screws.

NOTE

• You can attach the satellite speakers to the separately sold TV stand instead of the stands attached to them at your purchase. For assembling the TV stand and speakers, be sure to use the screws supplied with the TV stand. Using the screws attached to the speakers may damage the speakers. For details, refer to the instructions manual supplied with the TV stand.

• You can tilt the satellite speakers and center speaker. Loosen the tilt adjustment screw, adjust the angle, then tighten the screw.

Black

White

Red

Getting started

Connecting to an analog component

You can enjoy the sound of an analog component such as a VCR, TV, or Cassette recorder with this system. Use RCA pin plug cords (not supplied) for connection.

Center unit

English

Cassette recorder

Red

White

RCA pin plug cord (not supplied)

A To composite video output B To S-video output C To audio output

Composite video cord

(not supplied)

VCR

NOTE

• The signals input to the VIDEO jack of the VCR IN jacks will be output only from the VIDEO jack of the VIDEO OUT jacks, not from the S-VIDEO jack of the VIDEO OUT jacks.

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

S-video cord (not supplied)

Connecting to a digital component

You can enjoy the sound of a digital component such as a DBS (Direct Broadcast Satellite) tuner or MD recorder with this system. Use digital optical cord (not supplied) for connection.

Center unit

MD recorder

Digital optical cord (not supplied)

To digital optical output

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

NOTE

When playing a video component such as a DBS tuner;

• To listen to the sound, select “DBS” as the source to play. (Apg. 20)

• To see the picture, connect the video output jack of the component to the video input jack of the TV directly, and select the correct input mode on the TV.

DBS tuner

Getting started

Setting the VOLTAGE SELECTOR switch

To avoid damaging the powered subwoofer, set the VOLTAGE SELECTOR switch on the rear panel to the correct voltage for your area. When you change the position of the VOLTAGE SELECTOR switch, use a tool such as a slotted screwdriver, etc.

English

CAUTION

DO NOT plug the power cord of the powered subwoofer before setting the VOLTAGE SELECTOR switch to the correct voltage.

Except for Hong Kong

Powered subwoofer

Connecting the power cord

Make sure that all connections have been completed, before plugging in the power cords of the center unit and powered subwoofer.

1 Firmly insert the supplied power cord into the

unit.

AC IN socket on the rear of the center

2 Plug both power cords into AC outlets.

Center unit

Plug into AC outlets.

Power cord (supplied)

Power cord

CAUTION

• Disconnect the power cord before cleaning or moving the system.

• 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 and pull the plug so as not to damage the cord.

NOTE

• Keep power cords away from other connected cords. The power cords may cause noise or screen interference.

• Preset settings, such as preset stations and surround mode adjustment, may be erased in a few days in the following cases;

If you unplug the power cord of the center unit.

•

If a power failure occurs.

•

• The speakers will not produce any sound if the power cord of the powered subwoofer is removed from the AC outlet while the center unit is turned on. In this case, press

AUD IO

• If the AC outlets do not match the AC plugs, use the supplied AC plug adaptors (not supplied for Hong Kong).

again.

on the remote control or

AUD IO

on the center unit to turn the power off, plug in the powered subwoofer, then press

Powered subwoofer

Getting started

Remote sensor

Using the remote control

The remote control makes it easy to use many of the system functions from a distance of up to 7 m away.

• You can also use the remote control supplied for this system to operate other manufacturers’ TVs (A pg. 17), VCRs (A pg. 18) and DBS tuners/CATV converters (A pg. 17).

Putting batteries in the remote control

Before using the remote control, first put in the 2 supplied batteries.

1 Remove the battery

cover on the back of the remote control.

2 Insert the batteries.

• Make sure to match polarity: (+) to (+) and (–) to (–).

Operating the system from the remote control

Aim the remote control directly at the remote sensor on the center unit.

• To control other components, aim the remote control directly at the remote sensor on each component. Refer also to their instruction manuals.

• To operate the remote control properly, do not hide the remote sensor by placing any obstructions in front of it.

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3 Replace the cover.

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

CAUTION

• Follow these precautions to avoid leaking or cracking batteries; 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.

•

Getting started

NOTE

IMPORTANT

English

(play button)

4 Press number buttons (1-9, 0) to enter

the manufacturer’s code (2 digits).

Examples: For a Hitachi TV: Press 1, then 0.

For a Toshiba TV: Press 0, then 8.

Manufacturer Code Manufacturer Code

JVC 01 Samsung 12

Hitachi 10 Sanyo 13

Magnavox 02 Sharp 06

Mitsubishi 03 Sony 07

Panasonic 04, 11 Toshiba 08

RCA 05 Zenith 09

Number buttons

For TV operations

You can operate your TV using the remote control supplied with this system.

• Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with your TV.

To set the manufacturer’s code

You can operate a JVC TV without setting the remote control signal.

1 Press TV. 2 Press and hold

Keep the button pressed until step 4 is finished.

TV.

3 Press ENTER.

5 Release

TV.

6 Try operating your TV by pressing

TV.

When your TV turns on or off, you have entered the correct code. If there is more than one code listed for corresponding brand, try each one until you enter the correct one.

• Manufacturers’ codes are subject to change without notice. If they are changed, this remote control cannot operate the equipment.

• Set the codes again after replacing the batteries of the remote control.

Operation

Before using the remote control to operate a TV;

• Press TV.

The following buttons are available:

: Turns TV on and off.

TV VOL +/– TV/VIDEO

CHANNEL +/– 1-10, 0, +10 (100+) TV RETURN

: Adjusts the volume.

: Selects the input mode (either TV or

VIDEO).

: Changes the channels.

: Selects the channel.

: Alternates between the previously selected

channel and the current channel.

For DBS tuner or CATV converter operations

You can operate your DBS tuner or CATV converter using the remote control supplied with this system.

• Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with your DBS tuner or CATV converter.

To set the manufacturer’s code

1 Press CATV/DBS.

2 Press and hold

Keep the button pressed until step 4 is finished.

VCR/DBS.

3 Press ENTER.

Getting started

NOTE

IMPORTANT

4 Press number buttons (1-9, 0) to enter

the manufacturer’s code (2 digits).

Examples: For a GI Jerrold product:Press 0, then 1.

For a Sony product: Press 2, then 0.

Manufacturer Code

Echostar 21

GI Jerrold 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08

Hamin/Regal 15, 16, 17, 18

Pioneer 13, 14

RCA 19

Scientific Atlanta 09, 10

Sony 20

Zenith 11, 12

5 Release

VCR/DBS.

6 Try operating your DBS tuner or CATV

converter by pressing

When your DBS tuner or CATV converter turns on or off, you have entered the correct code. If there is more than one code listed for your brand, try each one until you enter the correct one.

NOTE

• Manufacturers’ codes are subject to change without notice. If they are changed, this remote control cannot operate the equipment.

• Set the codes again after replacing the batteries of the remote control.

Operation

IMPORTANT

Before using the remote control to operate a DBS tuner or CATV converter;

CATV/DBS

• Press

The following buttons are available:

VCR/DBS

CHANNEL +/– 1-10, 0, +10 (100+)

: Turns DBS tuner or CATV converter on and

off.

: Changes the channels.

: Selects the channel.

For VCR operations

You can operate your VCR using the remote control supplied with this system.

• Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with your VCR.

To set the manufacturer’s code

VCR/DBS.

4 Press number buttons (1-9, 0) to enter

the manufacturer’s code (2 digits).

Examples: For a Philips VCR: Press 0, then 9.

For an NEC VCR: Press 2, then 5.

Manufacturer Code Manufacturer Code

JVC 01, 02, 03 Philips 09

Emerson 11, 26 RCA 05, 06

Fisher 29 Samsung 24

Funai 10, 14, 15, 16 Sanyo 21, 22, 23

Gold Star 12 Sharp 27, 28

Hitachi 04 Shintom 30

Mitsubishi 13 Sony 18, 19, 20

NEC 25 Zenith 08

Panasonic 07, 17

5 Release

VCR/DBS.

6 Try operating your VCR by pressing

VCR/DBS.

When your VCR turns on or off, you have entered the correct code. If there is more than one code listed for your brand, try each one until you enter the correct one.

• Manufacturers’ codes are subject to change without notice. If they are changed, this remote control cannot operate the equipment.

• Set the codes again after replacing the batteries of the remote control.

Operation

Before using the remote control to operate a VCR;

• Press

The following buttons are available:

F 3 7 8 ¢ 4

REC

CHANNEL +/– 1-10, 0

VCR

(Remote control mode selecting

button).

VCR/DBS

(play button): Starts playback.

: Stops operation. : Pauses playback.

: Fast forwards video tape. : Rewinds video tape.

: Press this button together with 3 (play button) to

: Turns VCR on and off.

start recording or together with 8 to pause recording.

: Changes the TV channels on the VCR.

: Selects the channel. (for the JVC’s VCR only)

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1 Press VCR (Remote control mode

2 Press and hold

3 Press ENTER.

selecting button).

VCR/DBS.

Keep the button pressed until step 4 is finished.

Basic operations

NOTE

Message area

This section mainly explains operations commonly used when you enjoy this system.

• Turn on your TV and select the correct input mode on the TV.

English

Source

selecting

buttons

Turning the system on/off

To turn the power on

On the remote control:

Press

On the center unit:

Press F.

The STANDBY lamp goes off.

When DVD is selected as the source (A pg. 20), the opening screen* appears on the TV screen.

* Opening screen The following messages may appear in the message area depending on the status of this system.

• “OPEN”/“CLOSE”:

• “NOW READING”:

• “REGION CODE ERROR!”:

•“NO DISC”:

AUDIO.

Appears when opening or closing the disc tray.

Appears when the system is reading the disc information.

Appears when the Region Code of the DVD does not match the code the center unit supports. The DVD cannot be played back.

Appears when no disc is loaded to the disc tray.

To turn the power off

On the remote control:

Press

On the center unit:

AUDIO again.

Press F again.

The STANDBY lamp lights.

• The power supply to the subwoofer is linked to the center unit. The POWER ON lamp on the subwoofer lights green when the power is turned on.

• A small amount of the power is consumed even when the power is turned off (center unit only). This is called standby mode and the STANDBY lamp lights in this mode. Unplug the power cord from the AC outlet to turn the power off completely.

• You can also turn on the system by pressing the following buttons;

The center unit’s

•

One of the source selecting buttons on the remote control

•

on the remote control (except after pressing

•

center unit

) or on the

FM/AM

Basic operations

CAUTION

Selecting the source to play

On the remote control:

Press one of the source selecting buttons (DVD, FM/AM, VCR or DBS).

DVD

: To play back a disc (DVD, Video CD etc.). (A pg. 23, 25)

FM/AM

: To tune in an FM or AM station. (A pg. 27)

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

VCR

: To select the source from a component connected to the

VCR IN jacks and AUDIO IN (VCR) jacks. (A pg. 14)

DBS

: To select the source from a component connected to the

DIGITAL IN (DBS) jack. (A pg. 14)

On the center unit:

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

Each time you press the button, the source changes as follows;

DVD ] AM ] FM ] VCR ] DBS ] (back to the

]

beginning)

The selected source name appears on the display window.

Example:When “VCR” is selected.

NOTE

• When AM, FM or DBS is selected as the source, this system does not output video signals.

Adjusting the volume

CAUTION

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

You can adjust the volume level within the range from “0” (minimum) to “60” (maximum).

On the remote control:

Press AUDIO VOL + or –.

• Press + to increase volume.

• Press – to decrease volume.

Listening with headphones

Be sure to turn down the volume;

• Before connecting or putting on headphones as high volume may damage both the headphones and your hearing.

• Before disconnecting headphones as high volume may be suddenly output from the speakers.

Connect a pair of headphones to the PHONES jack on the center unit. This cancels the surround mode (A pg. 31) currently selected, deactivates the speakers, turns the subwoofer’s power off, and activates the headphone mode. “HEADPHONE” appears on the display window.

• Disconnecting a pair of headphones from the PHONES jack cancels the headphone mode and activates the speakers at the previously selected surround mode.

Headphone mode

When using the headphones, the following signals are output regardless of your speaker setting;

• For 2 channel sources, the front left and right channel signals are output directly from the left and right headphones.

• For multi-channel sources, the front left and right, center and surround channel signals are down-mixed and then output from the headphones. You can enjoy the down-mixed multi-channel sound source using the headphones.

Turning off the sound temporarily

On the remote control:

Press MUTING.

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

To restore the sound

MUTING

Press

• Pressing also restores the sound.

again.

AUD IO VOL +/–

VOLUME +/–

(or

on the center unit)

English

On the center unit:

Press VOLUME + or –.

• Press + to increase volume.

• Press – to decrease volume.

The volume level appears on the display window.

Basic operations

NOTE

Using the Sleep Timer

English

Using the Sleep Timer, you can fall asleep while listening to music and know the system will turn off by itself rather than play all night.

On the remote control:

Press SLEEP.

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

0min (cancelled) ] 10min (minutes) ] 20min ] 30min

]

60min ] 90min ] 120min ] 150min ] (back to the

]

beginning)

To check the remaining time until the shut-off time

SLEEP

Press

• The remaining time until the shut-off time appears on the display window for a while.

To change the remaining time until the shut-off time

Press

• Each time you press the button, the shut-off time changes.

To cancel the Sleep Timer

Press window.

• Turning off the power also cancels the Sleep Timer.

• When DVD is selected as the source to play, the system can also turn off automatically if playback is not restarted within the length of time you have specified (Auto Standby function). (Apg. 51)

• When both the Sleep Timer and Auto Standby function are activated, if the shut-off time set by the Auto Standby function comes earlier than the one set by the Sleep Timer, the Auto Standby function controls shut-off time.

once.

SLEEP

repeatedly.

SLEEP

repeatedly until “0min” appears on the display

Adjusting the brightness

You can dim the indications on the display window and the illumination lamp level on the center unit.

On the remote control:

Press DIMMER.

Each time you press the button, the brightness level changes as follows;

OFF ] DIMMER1 ] DIMMER2 ] (back to the

]

beginning)

• OFF: Returns to the normal level.

• DIMMER1: Dims the display window and the illumination lamp.

• DIMMER2: Dims the display window more than DIMMER1 and turns off the illumination lamp.

Adjusting the output level of the subwoofer

You can adjust the output level within the range from –10 to +10.

On the remote control:

Press S.WFR +/–.

• You can also make adjustments using the choice menu shown on the TV screen. (Apg. 50)

• The adjustments on a source take effect for the other sources.

Basic operations

NOTE

Adjusting the bass/treble sound

You can adjust each enhancement level from the front speakers within the range from –10 to +10.

On the remote control:

Press BASS +/– for bass sound. Press TREBLE +/– for treble sound.

NOTE

• You can also make adjustments using the choice menu shown on the TV screen. (Apg. 49)

• The adjustments on a source take effect for the other sources.

• You can adjust bass/treble enhancement level only for front left/right channel. However, the supplied speakers cannot add the effective change to the bass sound because of their cutoff frequency even if the bass sound adjustment is made. (Apg. 50) To change the bass enhancement level more efficiently, adjust the output level of the subwoofer. (A “Adjusting the output level of the subwoofer”) (When you change the front speakers to the larger ones and select “LARGE” for the front speakers in the SIZE sub-menu (Apg. 50), the effective adjustment of bass sound is also possible by pressing

BASS +/–

Changing the decode mode

When you play a disc (or software) encoded with Dolby Digital or DTS Digital Surround, the following symptoms may occur;

• Sound does not come out at the beginning of playback.

• Noise comes out while searching for or skipping chapters or tracks.

In these cases, change the decode mode to “DOLBY D” (for Dolby Digital) or “DTS” (for DTS Digital Surround).

When DVD or DBS is selected as the source

On the remote control:

Press DECODE to select the decode mode.

The current decode mode appears on the display window.

Example:When “AUTO/PCM” is selected.

Changing the scan mode

This system supports the progressive scan system (525p*) as well as the conventional interlaced scan system (525i*). If your TV equipped with component jacks supports the progressive video input, you can enjoy a high quality picture by setting the progressive scan mode to active.

• Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with your TV.

• If your TV equipped with component jacks does not support the progressive video input, do not change the scan mode to the progressive scan mode.

* 525p and 525i indicate the number of scanning lines and

scanning format of an image signal.

525p indicates 525 scanning lines with progressive format.

•

525i indicates 525 scanning lines with interlaced format.

•

When DVD is selected as the source

On the remote control:

1 Press DVD. 2 Press and hold PROGRESSIVE for

3 seconds.

Each time you perform this operation, the scan mode changes as follows;

INTERLACE O PROGRESSIVE

• INTERLACE: Select this if your TV equipped with component jacks supports the interlaced video input only.

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

When “PROGRESSIVE” is selected, the PROGRESSIVE indicator lights.

• When “PAL” is selected on the (Apg. 8), the scan mode is fixed to “INTERLACE”. So the scan mode cannot be changed.

• There are some progressive TVs and High-Definition TVs that are not fully compatible with this system, resulting in an unnatural picture when playing back a DVD in the progressive scan mode. In such a case, change the scan mode to “INTERLACE”. To check the compatibility of your TV, contact your local JVC customer service center.

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

VIDEO OUT SELECT

switch

English

Each time you press the button, the decode mode changes as follows;

AUTO/PCM ] DOLBY D ] DTS ] (back to the

]

beginning)

• AUTO/PCM: Normally select this. The system automatically detects the incoming signals.

• DOLBY D: Select this if the symptoms above occur when playing a disc (or software) encoded with Dolby Digital.

• DTS: Select this if the symptoms above occur when playing a disc (or software) encoded with DTS Digital Surround.

NOTE

• When “DOLBY D” or “DTS” is selected, if a signal encoded with

another digital format comes in, you cannot listen to the sound. (The

DIGITAL or C indicator flashes.)

• Changing the source returns the decode mode to “AUTO/PCM”

automatically.

Playback

With the label side up

When placing an 8 cm disc

This section explains basic operations of DVD player. For more details about DVD player operations, see pages 33 to 45.

• shows the types of discs the operation is

available for.

English

• Turn on your TV and select the correct input mode on the TV.

IMPORTANT

Before using the remote control for the following operation;

DVD

• Press

(play button)

Basic playback

To load a disc

1 Press

on the center unit to open the

disc tray.

The system turns on and the disc tray comes out.

2 Place a disc on the disc tray.

To start playback

3 Press

The system starts playback after closing the disc tray. You can use the same buttons on the center unit for operations unless otherwise noted.

When loading an MP3 disc

The MP3 control display (A pg. 36) appears on the TV screen and playback starts from the first track in the first group after pressing

(play button) in step 3. When all tracks in a group have been

played, the system starts playback of tracks in the next group.

When loading a JPEG disc

The slide-show* playback starts from the first file in the first group after pressing 3 (play button) in step 3. When stopping playback of a JPEG disc, the JPEG control display (A pg. 37) appears on the TV screen. * Slide-show Each file (still picture) is shown on the TV screen for about 3 seconds, then changed to the next file one after another automatically. When all files in a group have been played, the system starts playback of files in the next group.

To pause playback

(play button).

Press 8.

To return to normal playback, press 3 (play button).

To stop playback

Press 7.

To remove a disc

Press 0 on the center unit.

Playback

NOTE

Signal and speaker indicators

Chapter number

Elapsed playing time

(hour:minute:second)

Surround mode and digital signal format

Title number

Each time

FL DISPLAY

is pressed, the indications

alternate between those shown above and below.

Chapter number

Track number

Elapsed playing time (minute:second)

Signal and speaker

indicators

Track number

Elapsed playing time (minute:second)

(during playback only)

Group number Track number

Each time

FL DISPLAY

is pressed, the indications

alternate between those shown above and below.

Signal and speaker

indicators

MP3 indicator

Group number

File number

Continued on next page

NOTE

• You can check playback information on the display window and the

TV screen. (Apg. 33)

• Some tracks on an MP3 disc may be skipped or may not be played

back normally.

• When you play back a JPEG disc, press buttons after the whole

picture appears on the TV screen. The system cannot accept operations even though you press buttons while showing a picture.

• Some files on a JPEG disc may be played back distortedly.

• If a black screen continuously appears in the slide-show playback, the

file currently being played may be a non-baseline JPEG file. In this case, select a playable file (a baseline JPEG file). For example, press

take a long time to select another file.

Resume Playback (DVD/Video CD/SVCD only)

When Resume Playback is set to “ON” (A pg. 51) and you stop playback by the following operations, the position where playback has been stopped is stored. (The RESUME indicator lights.)

• Turning off the power (A pg. 19)

• Pressing

• Changing the source (A pg. 20)

To start playback from the stored position

(The RESUME indicator goes off.)

• Press 3 (play button) on the remote control or the center unit.

• Select DVD as the source again if you changed the source.

to open the JPEG control display, etc. Note that it may

Playback information on the display window

DVD

Example:When a DVD encoded with Dolby Digital 5.1ch is played

Video CD/SVCD/Audio CD

Example:When a Video CD is played back

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To clear the stored position

Press 7 again or open the disc tray.

• When the stored position has been cleared, playback starts from

the beginning of the disc.

To prevent screen burn-out with the screen saver

A TV screen may burn out if a static picture is displayed for a long time. To prevent this, the system automatically dims the screen if a static picture is displayed for over 5 minutes (the screen saver function).

• Pressing any button will cancel the screen saver function.

• If you do not want to use the screen saver function, see page 49.

On-screen guide icons

During DVD playback, the following guide icons may appear for a while on the TV screen;

• : appears at the beginning of a scene containing multi-

subtitle languages.

• : appears at the beginning of a scene containing multi-audio

languages.

• : appears at the beginning of a scene containing multi-angle

views.

• (Play), (Pause), / (Fast forward/

fast-reverse), / (Slow-motion forward/ reverse): appears when you perform each operation.

• If “B” 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 to the disc.

NOTE

• In some cases, without showing “B”, operations will not be accepted.

• If you do not want the on-screen guide icons to appear, see page 51.

• When a Video CD or SVCD with PBC function is played, the elapsed playing time does not appear, but “PBC” appears.

MP3 disc

JPEG disc

Playback

IMPORTANT

NOTE

Number buttons

(play button)

NOTE

• You can change the time information mode. (Apg. 34)

• You can also check the playback information on the TV screen.

English

(Apg. 33)

Tray lock

You can lock the tray and prohibit the unwanted disc ejection by children.

On the center unit ONLY:

While the system is turned off

Press and hold 7, then press 0.

• The system turns on and “LOCKED” appears on the display window.

• If you try to eject a disc, “LOCKED” appears and indicates that the tray is locked.

To unlock the tray

When the system is turned off, press and hold 7, then press 0.

• The system turns on and “UNLOCKED” appears on the display window.

Playback features

Before using the remote control for the following operation;

• Press

DVD

One Touch Replay

You can move back the playback position by 10 seconds from the current position.

During playback

On the remote control:

Press .

• This function works between chapters in the same title.

• This function may not work for some DVDs.

Playback

NOTE

Fast-forward/fast-reverse search

You can search for a particular point while playing a disc.

During playback

On the remote control:

Press

Each time you press the button, the search speed changes as follows; Forward:

Reverse:

* and are only available for DVD.

To return to normal speed playback

Press 3 (play button).

On the remote control and the center unit:

Press and hold

Continuously pressing ¢/4 increases the fast-forward/reverse search speed as follows;

¡/1

¢/4

To return to normal speed playback

Release the button.

NOTE

• When a DVD, Video CD or SVCD is played back, no sound comes out during fast-forward/reverse search.

• When an Audio CD is played back, sound is intermittent and low during fast-forward/reverse search.

• This function may not work for some DVDs.

Locating a desired selection using number buttons

You can locate the desired title, chapter, track or file by selecting its number.

For DVD (title, chapter): While stopped (the title number is selected.) During playback (the chapter number is selected.)

For Video CD/SVCD (track): During playback without PBC function For Audio CD/MP3/JPEG (track/file): During playback or while stopped

On the remote control:

Press number buttons (1-10, +10) to select the desired title, chapter or track number.

Examples: To select 3: Press 3.

To select 14: Press To select 24: Press To select 40: Press The specified title, chapter, track or file number appears on the display window and playback begins from that location.

• While playing a DVD, if a menu is shown on the TV screen, number buttons may be used for selecting an item in the menu. (Apg. 34)

• While playing a Video CD or SVCD with the PBC function, if a menu is shown on the TV screen, number buttons are used for selecting an item in the menu. (Apg. 35)

+10

, then 4.

+10

twice, then 4.

+10

three times, then 10.

English

Locating the beginning of a desired selection

You can locate the beginning of a chapter, track or file.

For DVD (chapter): During playback For Video CD/SVCD (track): During playback without PBC function For Audio CD/MP3/JPEG (track/file): During playback or while stopped

To skip chapters, tracks or files forward

Press

To skip to the beginning of the current chapter, track or file

Press

To skip chapters, tracks or files backward

Press

NOTE

• This function may not work for some DVDs.

• When playing a Video CD or SVCD with the PBC function,

• When playing back an MP3/JPEG disc, you can make operations

as many times as required.

once.

as many times as required.

may be used for the operations of menu-driven playback.

(Apg. 4, 35)

using the MP3/JPEG control display. (Apg. 36, 37)

and

Tuner operations

NOTE

After a few seconds

You can browse through all the stations or use the preset function to go immediately to a particular station.

IMPORTANT

English

Before using the remote control for the following operation;

• Press FM/AM.

Manual tuning

On the remote control:

1 Press FM/AM repeatedly to select the

band.

Each time you press the button, the band alternates between FM and AM. The selected band appears on the display window, then the last received station appears.

Example:When AM is selected

Number buttons

Setting the AM tuner interval spacing

Some countries space AM stations 9 kHz apart, and other countries use 10 kHz spacing.

• 9 kHz interval spacing is the initial setting.

On the center unit ONLY:

2 Press TUNING

or TUNING·

repeatedly until you find the frequency you want.

When you hold down the button until the system starts searching for stations and then release it, the system stops searching automatically when a station of sufficient signal strength is tuned in to.

• TUNING ª: Increases frequency.

• TUNING ·: Decreases frequency.

• When a station of sufficient signal strength is tuned in, the TUNED indicator lights on the display window.

• When an FM stereo program is received, the ST indicator lights on the display window.

Preset tuning

Once a station is assigned to a channel number, the station can be quickly tuned in. You can preset 30 FM and 15 AM stations.

To preset the stations

Before you start operation;

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

7 When AM is selected as the source

To select the 10 kHz interval

Press and hold 8, then press ¢. “10k STEP” appears on the display window. Now the 10 kHz interval is selected.

To select the 9 kHz interval

Press and hold 7, then press ¢. “9k STEP” appears on the display window. Now the 9 kHz interval is selected.

1 Tune in the station you want to preset.

• For the detailed procedure, see “Manual tuning”.

• If you want to store the FM reception mode for an FM station, select the reception mode you want. See “Selecting the FM reception mode” (A pg. 28).

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JVC TH-A85 User Manual

Table of contents

Introduction

About discs

Names of parts and controls

Getting started

Basic operations

Playback

Tuner operations