JVC TH-S1 Instruction Manual
DVD DIGITAL CINEMA SYSTEM
TH-S1
Consists of XV-THS1, SP-WS1, SP-THS1F, and SP-THS1S
XV-THS1
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SP-WS1 SP-THS1F SP-THS1S
INSTRUCTIONS
GVT0141-003A
[US/UN/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-THS1)
Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely
(the STANDBY lamp goes off).
The button in any position does not disconnect the mains
line.
• 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
• 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
1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
2.
CAUTION: Do not open the top cover. There are no user
serviceable parts inside the unit; leave all servicing to qualified
service personnel.
3.
CAUTION: Visible and invisible laser radiation when open and
interlock failed or defeated. Avoid direct exposure to beam.
4. REPRODUCTION OF LABEL: CAUTION LABEL,
PLACED INSIDE THE UNIT.
G-1
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
XV-THS1
3 cm 3 cm
8 cm
15 cm
Front view Side view
Front
No
obstructions
Wall or obstructions
XV-THS1
10 cm
G-2
Table of contents
Introduction ..................................... 2
Notes on handling .................................................................2
Supplied accessories ............................................................2
About discs ..................................... 3
Playable disc types ...............................................................3
Index of parts and controls ............ 5
Connections .................................... 7
Connecting the FM and AM antennas ....................................7
Connecting the satellite (front, center, surround) speakers and
the subwoofer ......................................................................... 8
Speaker layout ......................................................................9
Connecting a TV ....................................................................9
Connecting to an analog component ...................................10
Connecting to a digital component .....................................10
Connecting the power cord .................................................10
Operating external components with
the remote control ........................ 11
Operating the TV .................................................................11
Operating the VCR ..............................................................12
Basic operations ........................... 13
Turning the system on/off ...................................................13
Selecting the source to play ................................................14
Adjusting the volume [VOLUME] ........................................14
Listening with headphones (not supplied) ..........................14
Turning off the sound temporarily [MUTING] .....................14
Adjusting the brightness of the indications [DIMMER] .......14
Sleep Timer [SLEEP] ...........................................................15
Adjusting the output level of the subwoofer and center/
surround speakers [S.WFR, CENTER, L-SURR.-R] .............15
Adjusting the treble sound [TREBLE] ..................................15
Changing the scan mode ....................................................15
Playback ........................................ 16
Basic playback ....................................................................16
One Touch Replay ...............................................................18
Fast-forward/fast-reverse search ........................................18
Skip to the beginning of a desired selection .......................18
Locating a desired title/group using number buttons .........19
Advanced operations .................... 20
Using the surround mode ...................................................20
Using the on-screen bar .....................................................21
Playing from a specified position on a disc .........................23
Using the file control display ..............................................24
Resume Playback ...............................................................25
Selecting a view angle .........................................................25
Selecting the subtitle ..........................................................26
Selecting the audio .............................................................26
Special picture playback .....................................................27
Program Playback ...............................................................28
Random Playback ...............................................................28
Repeat Playback .................................................................29
Tray lock .............................................................................30
Sound and other settings ....................................................30
Setting DVD preferences .............. 31
Using the setup menus .......................................................31
Menu description ................................................................31
Tuner operations ........................... 35
Setting the AM tuner interval spacing .................................35
Manual tuning .....................................................................35
Preset tuning ......................................................................36
Selecting the FM reception mode ........................................36
AV COMPU LINK remote control
system ........................................... 37
References .................................... 38
Maintenance .......................................................................38
Troubleshooting ..................................................................38
Specifications .....................................................................39
1
Introduction
Notes on handling
7 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.
• 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 is always consumed while the power
cord is connected to the wall outlet.
• 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.
7 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.
Label sticker
Sticker
Paste
Note about copyright laws
Check the copyright laws in your country before recording from the
discs. Recording of copyrighted material may infringe copyright
laws.
Note about copyguard system
The discs 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.
Supplied accessories
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)
• Composite video cord (1)
• AC plug adaptor (except for Hong Kong) (1)
2
About discs
Playable disc types
This system has been designed to play back the following discs:
DVD VIDEO, Video CD (VCD), Super Video CD (SVCD), Audio
CD (CD), CD-R and CD-RW.
• This system accommodates the NTSC and PAL system. Note that
an NTSC video signal on a disc is converted to the PAL60 signal
and output when the scanning mode (see page 15) is set to“PAL”.
• This system can also play finalized DVD-R/-RWs recorded in
DVD VIDEO format. However, some discs may not be played
because of their disc characteristics or recording conditions.
Discs you can play:
DVD VIDEO Audio CD
VCD CD-R
SVCD CD-RW
Region code of DVD VIDEO
DVD VIDEO players and DVD VIDEO discs have their own
Region Code numbers. This system can play back DVD VIDEO
discs whose Region Code numbers include the system’s Region
Code, which is indicated on the rear panel.
Example of playable DVD:
If a DVD with an improper Region Code number is loaded,
“REGION CODE ERROR!” appears on the TV screen and
playback cannot start.
About files (tracks) and folders (groups) on the disc
This system can also play MP3 and JPEG files recorded on CD-Rs
and CD-RWs.
Files are sometimes grouped into folders on CD-Rs or CD-RWs by
genre, album, etc.
In this manual, “group” is also referred to as “folder”, and “track”
as “file”.
• This system recognizes up to 150 files per group, and 99 groups
per disc.
The total number of files this system can detect on a disc is up to
1000.
• The following discs cannot be played back:
DVD AUDIO, DVD-ROM, DVD-RAM, CD-ROM, CD-I (CD-I
Ready), Photo CD, SACD, etc.
Playing back these discs will generate noise and damage the
speakers.
• On some DVD VIDEOs, VCDs 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.
DVD Logo is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo Licensing
Corporation.
3
About discs
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”.
• When making your own disc, select ISO 9660 Level 1 or Level 2
for the disc format.
• This system supports “multi-session” discs (up to 20 sessions).
• This system cannot play “packet write” discs.
• Before playing 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.
• Some discs may not be played due to their disc characteristics,
recording conditions, or damage or stain on them.
• This system can play CD-Rs or CD-RWs recorded in the audio
CD format.
This system can also play CD-Rs or CD-RWs if MP3 or JPEG
files are recorded on them.
Especially, the configuration and characteristics of an MP3/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 tracks/files on an MP3/JPEG disc may be skipped or may
not be played normally.
• Some files on a JPEG disc may be played distortedly.
Notes on MP3/JPEG 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.)
• The system can only recognize files with one of the following
extensions, which can be in any combination of upper and lower
case:
MP3: “.MP3”, “.mp3”
JPEG: “.JPG”, “.JPEG”, “.jpg”, “.jpeg”
• If different kinds of the file are mixed on a disc, set the FILE
TYPE setting in the PICTURE menu to the appropriate setting
for the data to be read (“AUDIO” or “STILL PICTURE”). (See
page 32.)
Notes on MP3 files
• Tag information (album name, artist name, and track name) can
be shown on the TV. (See page 24.)
• The system can play back the MP3 files recorded at 32 kbps to
320 kbps as a bit rate, and at 16 kHz, 22.05 kHz, 24 kHz, 32 kHz,
44.1 kHz, 48 kHz as a sampling frequency.
• 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.
Notes on JPEG files
• 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.
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.
4
Index of parts and controls
The numbers in the figures indicate the pages where the details of the parts are described.
Front panel (center unit)
Display window
21 36 17 21
15
Disc tray (inside): 16
17 35 35 36 29
Rear panel (center unit)
See below (except for Hong Kong).
17 17
17
17
16
Remote sensor: 6
13
16 16
16
37
18
9
18
14
1413
9
14
10
8
10
Setting the VOLTAGE SELECTOR (except for Hong Kong)
Before plugging, set the correct voltage for your area with the
voltage selector on the rear panel of the center unit.
Voltage mark
Use a screwdriver to rotate the voltage selector so that the voltage
number the voltage mark is pointing at is the same as the voltage
where you are plugging in the center unit.
5
10
7
Index of parts and controls
Remote control Putting batteries in the remote control
16
11
14
26
26
11
11
23
16, 36
12, 18
19
25
27
13
11
12
14
17
21
14
11 – 36
16
18, 35
18
16, 36
23
15, 31
21
Number
buttons:
18
R6P (SUM-3)/AA (15F)
type dry-cell batteries
(supplied)
If the range or effectiveness of the remote control decreases,
replace both batteries.
CAUTION
• Do not expose batteries to heat or flame.
Operating the system from the remote
control
Aim the remote control directly to the front panel of the center unit.
• Do not hide the remote sensor.
29
29
31
30
14
15
15
15
28
28
23
15, 27
15
15
NOTE
• To use the buttons
under the cover , slide
down the cover.
6
Connections
Connecting the FM and
AM antennas
7 AM loop antenna
Setting up supplied AM loop antenna
Do not connect the power cord until all other connections have been made.
If reception is poor
Center unit
AM loop antenna
Outdoor single vinyl-covered wire
antenna (not supplied)
If the antenna cord is covered with the insulation
coat, twist and pull the insulation coat off and
remove.
Connecting AM loop antenna
1
2
Antenna cord
3
7 FM antenna
Center unit
If reception is poor
Center unit
Standard type (75 C
coaxial) connector
NOTE
• We recommend that you use coaxial cable for the FM antenna as it is
well-shielded against interference.
FM antenna (supplied)
Extend the supplied FM antenna
horizontally.
Outdoor FM antenna
(not supplied)
Outdoor FM antenna cord
(not supplied)
• Turn the loop antenna until you have the best reception during
AM broadcast program reception.
NOTE
• Make sure the antenna conductors do not touch any other terminals,
connecting cords and power cords. This could cause poor reception.
7
Connections
Do not connect the power cord until all other connections have been made.
Connecting the satellite (front, center, surround)
speakers and the subwoofer
Front speakers
Center speaker
Speaker cord
• Connect the black cords to the black (-) terminals.
• Connect the white cords to the red (+) terminals.
Before connecting
the speaker cords;
Twist and pull the
insulation coat off
and remove.
Subwoofer
Surround speakers
CAUTION
• When you connect speakers other than the supplied ones, use
speakers of the same speaker impedance (SPEAKER IMPEDANCE)
indicated on the rear of the center unit.
• DO NOT connect more than one speaker to one speaker terminal.
• When installing the satellite speakers on the wall;
• 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.
8
Connections
Do not connect the power cord until all other connections have been made.
Speaker layout
Center speaker
Front left
speaker
Surround left
speaker
NOTE
• Although the satellite speakers and the subwoofer are magnetically
shielded, the TV screen may appear mottled. In this case, keep
enough distance between the speakers and the TV.
• The speakers are magnetically shielded to avoid color distortions on
TVs. However, if not installed properly, it may cause color
distortions. So, pay attention to the following when installing the
speakers.
- When placing the speakers near a TV set, turn off the TV’s
main power switch or unplug it before installing the speakers.
Then wait at least 30 minutes before turning on the TV’s main
power switch again.
Some TVs may still be affected even though you have followed
the above. If this happens, move the speakers away from the TV.
• Place the satellite speakers on a flat and level surface.
• Be sure to place the subwoofer to the TV’s right. If you place the
subwoofer to the TV’s left, keep sufficient distance between them to
prevent the TV screen from appearing mottled.
Front right
speaker
Subwoofer
Surround right
speaker
Connecting a TV
• Distortion of picture may occur when connecting 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. (See page 32.)
7 To connect a TV equipped with the component video
input jacks
Center unit
TV
To component
video input
Component video cord (not supplied)
NOTE
• If your TV supports progressive video input, you can enjoy a high
quality picture by setting the progressive scan mode to active. (See
page 15.)
• 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. (See page 14.)
7 To connect a TV equipped with the S-VIDEO and/or
the composite video input jacks
Center unit
Composite video cord
(supplied)
TV
S-VIDEO cord (not supplied)
NOTE
• Select the appropriate scan mode according to your TV. (See page
15.)
9
Connections
Do not connect the power cord until all other connections have been made.
Connecting to an analog
component
You can enjoy the sound of an analog component.
Center unit
RCA pin plug cord
(not supplied)
To audio output
VCR
TV
Cassette recorder
NOTE
• 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.
• When playing a video component such as a VCR;
• To listen to the sound, select “AUX” as the source to play. (See
page 14.)
• 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.
Connecting to a digital
component
You can enjoy the sound of a digital component.
Center unit
* tuner
DBS
MD recorder
Digital optical cord
(not supplied)
* DBS = Direct Broadcasting Satellite
NOTE
When playing a video component such as a DBS tuner;
• To listen to the sound, select “AUX DIGITAL” as the source to play.
(See page 14.)
• 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.
To digital optical
output
Connecting the power
cord
Make sure that all other connections have been completed.
Center unit
Power cord
Plug into AC outlets.
CAUTION
• Disconnect the power cord before cleaning or moving the system.
• 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
• 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.
• If the wall outlet does not match the AC plug, use the supplied AC
plug adaptor (except for Hong Kong).
10
Operating external components with the remote control
The buttons described below are used on pages 11 and
12.
Remote control
mode selector
(play button)
Number
buttons
NOTE
• Manufacturers’ codes are subject to change without notice.
• Set the codes again after replacing the batteries of the remote control.
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
5 Release TV.
If there is more than one code listed for corresponding brand,
try each one until you enter the correct one.
7 Operation
Aim the remote control at the TV.
IMPORTANT
Before using the remote control to operate a TV;
• Set the remote control mode selector to TV.
The following buttons are available:
TV:Turns TV on and off.
TV VOL +/–:Adjusts the volume.
TV/VIDEO:Selects the input mode (either TV or VIDEO).
CHANNEL +/–:Changes the channels.
1-10, 0, +10 (100+):Selects the channel.
TV RETURN:Alternates between the previously selected channel
and the current channel.
Operating the TV
7 To set the manufacturer’s code
You can operate a JVC TV without setting the manufacturer’s code.
1 Slide the remote control mode selector
to TV.
2 Press and hold TV.
Keep the button pressed until step 4 is finished.
3 Press ENTER.
11
Operating external components with the remote control
Operating the VCR
7 To set the manufacturer’s code
1 Slide the remote control mode selector
to VCR.
2 Press and hold VCR.
Keep the button pressed until step 4 is finished.
3 Press ENTER.
4 Press number buttons (1-9, 0) to enter
the manufacturer’s code (2 digits).
Examples:
For a Panasonic VCR:
Press 1, then 7.
For an Philips VCR:
Press 0, then 9.
Manufacturer Code Manufacturer Code
JVC 01, 02, 03 Philips 09
Emerson 11, 26 RCA 05, 06
Fisher 29 Samsung 24
Funai 10, 14-16 Sanyo 21-23
Gold Star 12 Sharp 27, 28
Hitachi 04 Shintom 30
Mitsubishi 13 Sony 18-20
NEC 25 Zenith 08
Panasonic 07, 17
See page 11 for button locations.
7 Operation
Aim the remote control at the VCR.
IMPORTANT
Before using the remote control to operate a VCR;
Set the remote control mode selector to VCR.
The following buttons are available:
VCR:Turns VCR on and off.
3 (play button):Starts playback.
7:Stops operation.
8:Pauses playback.
¡:Fast forwards video tape.
1:Rewinds video tape.
REC:Press this button together with 3 (play button) to start
recording or together with 8 to pause recording.
CHANNEL +/–:Changes the TV channels on the VCR.
VCR
5 Release VCR.
If there is more than one code listed for your brand, try each
one until you enter the correct one.
12
Basic operations
The buttons on the remote control are used to explain most of the
operations in this manual. You can use the buttons on the center
unit same as on the remote control for operations unless
otherwise noted.
IMPORTANT
Before using the remote control for the following
operation,
• Set the remote control mode selector to AUDIO.
The buttons described below are used on
pages 13 to 15.
Source
selecting
buttons
Remote control
mode selector
AUDIO
Turning the system on/off
On the remote control:
Press AUDIO.
On the center unit:
Press .
When DVD is selected as the source (see page 14), the following
messages will appear on the TV screen.
• “OPEN”/“CLOSE”:
Appears when opening or closing the disc tray.
• “NOW READING”:
Appears when the system is reading the disc information.
• “REGION CODE ERROR!”:
Appears when the Region Code of the DVD VIDEO does not
match the code the system supports. The disc cannot be
played back.
• “NO DISC”:
Appears when no disc is loaded.
• “CANNOT PLAY THIS DISC”:
Appears when unplayable disc is loaded.
NOTE
• The STANDBY lamp goes off when the power is turned on, and the
lamp lights when the power is turned off.
• A small amount of the power is consumed even when the power is
turned off. 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;
• OPEN/CLOSE on the remote control or 0 on the center unit
• One of the source selecting buttons on the remote control
• 3 on the center unit. You can use the same buttons on the remote
control except after pressing FM/AM.
13
Basic operations
See page 13 for button locations.
Selecting the source to
play
On the remote control:
Press one of the source selecting buttons
(DVD, FM/AM, AUX or AUX DIGITAL).
DVD : To play back a disc (DVD VIDEO, VCD etc.). (See
page 16.)
FM/AM: To tune in an FM or AM station. (See page 35.)
Each time you press the button, the band alternates
between FM and AM.
AUX: To select the source from a component connected to
the AUX IN jacks. (See page 10.)
AUX DIGITAL:To select the source from a component connected to
the DIGITAL IN jack. (See page 10.)
On the center unit:
Press SOURCE repeatedly until the source
name you want appears on the display
window.
NOTE
• When a source except DVD is selected, this system does not output
video signals.
• It may take time to change the source.
Listening with headphones
(not supplied)
CAUTION
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.
While connecting a pair of headphones to the PHONES jack on the
center unit, the system automatically cancels the surround mode
(see page 20) currently selected, deactivates the speakers, and
activates the headphone mode. “HEADPHONE” appears on the
display window.
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 from the headphones.
• Multi-channel signals are down-mixed and output from the
headphones.
Turning off the sound
temporarily [MUTING]
Adjusting the volume
[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.
On the remote control:
Press AUDIO VOL + or –.
On the center unit:
Turn VOLUME.
Press MUTING.
To restore the sound
Perform one on the following:
• Press MUTING again.
• Press AUD IO VOL +/– (or turn VOLUME on the center unit).
Adjusting the brightness
of the indications
[DIMMER]
Press DIMMER.
Each time you press the button, the brightness level changes.
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Basic operations
See page 13 for button locations.
Sleep Timer [SLEEP]
The system turns off automatically when the specified period of
time has passed.
Press SLEEP.
Each time you press the button, the shut-off time changes.
Example:
minutes
SLEEP 60mi n
To check the remaining time
Press SLEEP once.
To change the remaining time
Press SLEEP repeatedly.
To cancel
Press SLEEP repeatedly until “SLEEP OFF” appears.
• Turning off the power also cancels the Sleep Timer.
Adjusting the output level
of the subwoofer and
center/surround speakers
[S.WFR, CENTER,
L-SURR.-R]
Press S.WFR +/– to adjust the subwoofer.
Press CENTER +/– to adjust the center
speaker.
Press SURR.-L +/– to adjust the surround
left speaker.
Press SURR.-R +/– to adjust the surround
right speaker.
Changing the scan mode
The system can be accommodated to your TV’s scan mode.
• To use the system in progressive mode, it is required that the
center unit is connected to the TV using a component video cord
(not supplied) in advance. (See page 9.)
7 While DVD is selected as the source and before playback
1 Press and hold SCAN MODE for
2 seconds.
The current setting appears on the display window.
2 Press Cursor 3/2 to select the desired
mode.
• PAL: Select when your TV supports the PAL
interlaced video input only.
• NTSC: Select when your TV supports the NTSC
interlaced video input only.
• NTSC PROG.: Select when your TV equipped with
component jacks supports the NTSC
progressive video input.
You can get better picture quality in “NTSC PROG.” mode
than in “PAL” or “NTSC” mode.
3 Press ENTER while the selected mode
is shown on the display window.
When “NTSC PROG.” is selected, the PROGRESSIVE
indicator lights on the display window.
NOTE
• Although the picture may be distorted when you press ENTER, this
is not a malfunction of the system.
• 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 VIDEO in the progressive scan
mode. In such a case, change the scan mode to
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.
“PAL” or “NTSC.”
NOTE
• You can also make adjustments by using the setup menu shown on the
TV screen. (See page 32.)
• The adjustments take effect for all sources.
• You cannot make this adjustment when FM or AM is selected as the
source.
Adjusting the treble
sound [TREBLE]
Press TREBLE +/–.
NOTE
• The adjustments take effect for all sources.
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Playback
• The mark shows the types of discs the operation is available
for.
IMPORTANT
Before using the remote control for the
following operation;
1 Set the remote control mode selector to
AUDIO.
2Press DV D.
The buttons described below are used on pages 16 to 19.
(play button)
AUDIO
Remote control
mode selector
Basic playback
1 Press OPEN/CLOSE.
• The system turns on and the disc
tray comes out.
•
0 on the center unit functions same
as OPEN/CLOSE on the remote
control.
2 Place a disc.
When placing an 8 cm
Label side up
(3 inches) disc
3 Press 3 (play button).
For MP3
The file control display (see page 24) appears on the TV screen.
For JPEG
Each file (still pictures) is shown on the TV screen for about 3
seconds (slide-show). When stopping playback, the file control
display (see page 24) appears on the TV screen.
Number buttons
7 To pause
Press 8.
To return to playback, press 3 (play button).
7 To stop
Press 7.
7 On-screen guide icons
During DVD VIDEO playback, the following guide icons may
appear for a while on the TV screen;
• : appears at the beginning of a scene containing multisubtitle 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.
• : the disc cannot accept an operation you have tried to do.
NOTE
• (For JPEG) The system cannot accept operations even though you
press any buttons before the entire picture appears on the TV screen.
• If you do not want the on-screen guide icons to appear, see page 33.
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Playback
See page 16 for button locations.
7 Playback information on the display window
DVD VIDEO
Example:
When a DVD VIDEO encoded with Dolby Digital 5.1ch is played
Elapsed playing time
Chapter number
(hour:minute:second)
C10:02:31
Signal and speaker indicators (See page 21.)
Surround mode and digital signal format (See page 21.)
Pressing FL DISP.
Title number
Chapter number
DVD T 1 C 1
VCD/SVCD/CD
Example:
When a CD is played back
Signal and speaker
Track number
Elapsed playing time (minute:second)
indicators
MP3 disc
Track number
Signal and speaker
indicators
TR123 12 : 34
MP3 indicator
Pressing FL DISP.
Elapsed playing time (minute:second)
(during playback only)
Group number
MP3 G12T123
Track number
JPEG disc
Group number File number
JPG G12F123
NOTE
• You can change the time information mode (except for MP3/JPEG).
(See page 22.)
• You can also check the playback information on the TV screen. (See
page 21.)
NOTE
• “VCD” appears instead of “CD” when loading a VCD or SVCD.
• When a VCD or SVCD with PBC function is played, the elapsed
playing time does not appear, but “PBC” appears.
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Playback
7 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 32.
One Touch Replay
You can move back the playback position by 10 seconds
from the current position.
7 During playback
On the remote control:
Press .
NOTE
• This function works in the same title.
• This feature may not work for some discs.
Fast-forward/fast-reverse
search
7 During playback
On the remote control:
Press ¡ or 1.
Each time you press the button, the search speed changes ( x 2, x 5,
x 10, x 20, x 60).
To return to normal speed playback
Press
3 (play button).
On the center unit:
Press and hold ¢ or 4.
Continuously pressing ¢ or 4 increases the fast-forward/
reverse search speed ( x 5 → x 20).
NOTE
• When a DVD VIDEO, VCD, or SVCD is played back, no sound
comes out during fast-forward/reverse search.
• When a CD is played back, sound is intermittent and low during fastforward/reverse search.
• This feature may not work for some discs.
See page 16 for button locations.
Skip to the beginning of a
desired selection
7 Using ¢/4 buttons
7 For DVD VIDEO (chapter): During
playback
For VCD/SVCD (track):
During playback without PBC function
For CD/MP3/JPEG (track/file): During playback or while
stopped
Press ¢ or 4 repeatedly.
NOTE
• When playing back an MP3/JPEG disc, you can make operations
using the file control display. (See page 24.)
• This feature may not work for some discs.
7 Using number buttons on the remote control
7 For DVD VIDEO (title, chapter):
While stopped, the title number is selected.
During playback, the chapter number is selected.
For VCD/SVCD (track):
During playback without PBC function
For CD/MP3/JPEG (track/file):
During playback or while stopped
Press number buttons (0-10, +10) to select
the desired number.
• For details on using the number buttons, see “How to use the
number buttons” below.
How to use the number buttons
To select 3: Press 3.
To select 14: Press +10, then 4.
To select 24: Press +10 twice, then 4.
To select 40: Press +10 three times, then 10.
Or press +10 four times, then 0.
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Playback
Locating a desired title/
group using number
buttons
7 During playback or while stopped.
1 Press TITLE/GROUP.
“_ _” or “_” is shown in the title/group display area in the
display window.
Example:
During DVD VIDEO playback
__
T
1:23:45
2 While the display window shows “_ _”
or “_”, use number buttons (0-10, +10)
to enter the desired title or group
number.
The system starts playback from the first chapter/track/file of
the selected title/group.
• For details on using the number buttons, see “How to use the
number buttons”. (See page 18.)
NOTE
• This feature may not work for some discs.
See page 16 for button locations.
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Advanced operations
• The mark shows the types of discs the operation is available
for.
The buttons described below are used on pages 20 to 30.
(play button)
Cursor
(3/2/Y/5)/
ENTER
Remote control
mode selector
Number buttons
Using the surround mode
7 Auto Surround (AUTO SURR)
This function automatically selects the appropriate surround mode
according to the input signals. For example, a multichannel source
is automatically reproduced in multichannel audio.
7 Dolby Surround
Dolby Pro Logic II*
Dolby Pro Logic II has a developed multichannel playback format
to decode all 2 channel sources — stereo source and Dolby
Surround encoded source — into a 5.1 channel.
Dolby Pro Logic II has two modes — Movie mode and Music
mode:
• Pro Logic II Movie (PL II MOVIE)
Suitable for reproduction of Dolby Surround encoded sources
bearing the mark .
• Pro Logic II Music (PL II MUSIC)
Suitable for reproduction of any 2 channel stereo music sources.
Dolby Digital*
Used to reproduce multichannel soundtracks of the software
encoded with Dolby Digital ( ).
7 DTS Digital Surround*
Used to reproduce multichannel soundtracks of the software
encoded with DTS Digital Surround ( ).
DTS Digital Surround (DTS) is another discrete multichannel
digital audio format available on CD and DVD software.
1
1
2
IMPORTANT
Before using the remote control for the following
operation;
1 Set the remote control mode selector to
AUDIO
AUDIO.
2Press DV D.
Available Surround modes for each input signal
The B marks show available surround modes.
Signal
Dolby Digital
(Multichannel)
Dolby Digital
(2 channel)
DTS Digital
Surround
(Multichannel)
DTS Digital
Surround
(2 channel)
Analog (VCR) or
Linear PCM
Mode
Surround
off
SURR
OFF
Auto
Surround
AUTO
SURR
PL II
MOVIE
Dolby Surround
3
*
BB——B ——
BBBB—— B
BB——— B —
BBBB—— B
BBBB—— B
PL II
MUSIC
DTS Digital
Surround
Dolby
3
Digital
*
DTS
DSP
ALL CH
ST.
*1
Manufactured under license from
Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”,
“Pro Logic”, and the double-D
3
*
symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories.
*2
“DTS” and “DTS Digital
Surround” are registered
trademarks of Digital Theater
Systems, Inc.
*3
You can select these modes by
pressing SURR. (See page 21.)
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Advanced operations
See page 20 for button locations.
7 All Channel Stereo (DSP)
All Channel Stereo (ALL CH ST.) mode can reproduce a larger
stereo sound field using all the connected (and activated) speakers.
All Channel Stereo can be used while reproducing 2 channel stereo
source.
Normal stereo sound All Channel Stereo
7 Indicators on the display window
Digital signal format indicators
LPCM: Lights when Linear PCM signal comes in.
GD: Lights when Dolby Digital signals come in.
C: Lights when DTS Digital (Surround) signals
come in.
No indication: No digital signal indicator lights when analog
signals come in.
Dolby Surround/DSP mode indicators
GPLII: Lights when Dolby Pro Logic II mode is activated.
DSP: Lights when All Channel Stereo mode is activated.
Source signal indicators, etc.
Light to indicate the incoming signals.
a: Lights when the front left channel signal
comes in.
b: Lights when the center channel signal comes in.
c: Lights when the front right channel signal comes in.
d: Lights when the LFE channel signal comes in.
g: Lights when the surround left channel signal comes in.
i: Lights when the surround right channel signal comes in.
h: Lights when the monaural surround channel signal or 2
channel Dolby Surround signal comes in.
SW : Always lights.
The channel with “ ” shows that the corresponding speakers are
reproducing the channels’ sound.
If the channels’ sound decoded into 5.1 channel is reproduced, only
“ ” lights.
7 When playing back 2 channel source
You can select either mode of Dolby Pro Logic II (PL II MOVIE/
PL II MUSIC) or the DSP (ALL CH ST.) mode.
Press SURR. repeatedly to select the
desired mode.
The surround mode is turned on and the current surround mode
appears on the display window.
Each time you press the button, the surround mode changes.
For details on each mode, see page 20.
To turn off the surround mode
Press SURR. repeatedly until SURR OFF
appears on the display window.
Storing adjustments — auto memory
When you turn the power off, the system memorizes the current
surround mode. The memorized mode is automatically recalled
when you turn the power on.
NOTE
• When FM or AM is selected as the source, you cannot select any
surround mode.
Using the on-screen bar
You can check disc information and you can use some functions
using the on-screen bar.
Showing the on-screen bar
7 Whenever a disc is loaded
Press ON SCREEN.
Each time you press the button, the on-screen bar changes as
follows on the TV screen.
Example:
During DVD VIDEO playback
Selecting the surround mode
The system is set up to automatically select the optimal surround
mode for input signal from digital multichannel software.
When playing back 2 channel source, you can select the desired
surround mode manually.
NOTE
• This function also takes effect for the sources other than DVD.
7 When playing back digital multichannel software
(except during SURR OFF mode)
The appropriate multichannel surround mode (Dolby Digital, DTS
Digital Surround or Linear PCM) is automatically selected.
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(The on-screen bar disappears)
OFF
(back to the beginning)
• The currently selected item shows green.
Advanced operations
See page 20 for button locations.
7 Contents of the on-screen bar during playback
DVD VIDEO
VCD
SVCD
CD
A Shows disc type.
B Shows current transfer rate (Megabits per second).
C Shows current title number.
D Shows current chapter number (for DVD VIDEO) or track
number (for other type of discs).
E Shows time information. See “Changing the time information”.
F Shows playback status.
: appears during playback.
/ : appears during fast forward/reverse.
/ : appears during playback in forward slow-motion/
reverse slow-motion.
: appears when paused.
: appears when stopped.
G Select this to change time information (E). See “Changing the
time information”.
H Select this for Repeat Playback. (See page 29.)
I Select this for time search function. (See page 24.)
J Select this for chapter search function. (See page 23.)
K Select this to change audio language, channel, or stream. (See
page 26.)
L Select this to change subtitle language. (See page 26.)
M Select this to change view angle. (See page 25.)
N Shows Playback Mode status.
PROGRAM:appears during Program Playback. (See page 28.)
RANDOM:appears during Random Playback. (See page 28.)
Changing the time information
You can change the time
information in the on-screen bar on
the TV screen and the display
window of the center unit.
7 During playback
1 Press ON SCREEN twice.
The on-screen bar appears on the TV screen.
2 Press Cursor 3/2 to highlight .
3 Press ENTER repeatedly to select the
desired information.
Example:
When elapsed playing time of disc is selected.
• TIME: Elapsed playing time of current chapter/track
• REM: Remaining time of current chapter/track
• TOTAL: Elapsed time of disc
• T. REM: Remaining time of disc
4 Press ON SCREEN.
The on-screen bar disappears.
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Advanced operations
Playing from a specified
position on a disc
You can start playing a title, chapter or track you specify. You can
also play a disc from specified time.
Locating a desired scene from the DVD
menu
DVD VIDEOs generally have their own menus which show
disc contents and you can display them on the TV screen.
You can locate a desired scene by using these menus.
7 Whenever a DVD VIDEO is loaded
1 Press TOP MENU or MENU.
The menu appears on the TV screen.
Example:
See page 20 for button locations.
2 Press number buttons (1-10, +10) to
select the number of the desired item.
• For details on using the number buttons, see “How to use the
number buttons”. (See page 18.)
To return to the menu
Press RETURN repeatedly until the menu screen appears.
When “NEXT” or “PREVIOUS” is shown on the TV
screen:
• To go to the next page, press x.
• To return to the previous page, press 4.
NOTE
• If you want to play a PBC-compatible VCD/SVCD without using the
PBC function, perform any of the following:
• Start playback by pressing number buttons while stopped.
• Press x repeatedly until the desired track number is displayed,
then start playback by pressing 3 (play button).
The track number appears on the display window instead of
“PBC”.
• To activate the PBC function when playing a PBC-compatible VCD/
SVCD without using the PBC function, perform any of the following:
• Press TOP MENU or MENU.
• Press 7 twice to stop playback, then press 3 (play button).
Normally, a DVD VIDEO which contains more than one title
will have a “top” menu which lists the titles. Press
TOP MENU to show the title menu.
Some DVD VIDEO may also have a different menu which is
shown by pressing MENU.
See the instructions for each DVD VIDEO regarding its
particular menu.
2 Use Cursor 3/2/Y/5 to select a
desired item.
3 Press ENTER.
• With some discs, you can also select items by entering the
corresponding number using number buttons.
Locating a desired scene using a VCD/
SVCD menu with PBC
A VCD or SVCD recorded with PBC has its own
menus such as a list of contained songs. You can
locate a specific scene by using these menus.
7 During playback with PBC function
1 Press RETURN repeatedly until the
menu appears on the TV screen.
Example:
Locating a desired chapter using the onscreen bar
7 During playback
1 Press ON SCREEN twice.
The on-screen bar appears on the TV screen.
2 Press Cursor 3/2 to highlight .
3 Press ENTER.
4 Press number buttons (0-9) to enter the
desired chapter number.
Example:
To select 8: Press 8.
To select 10: Press 1, then 0.
To select 37: Press 3, then 7.
To correct a misentry
Repeat step 4.
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