JVC TH-A30R, XV-THA30R User Manual

For Customer Use:

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

Model No.

Serial No.

DVD DIGITAL CINEMA SYSTEM

DIGITAL

SURROUND

DIGITAL

STANDBY

AUDIO/FM MODE

DSP

VOLUME SOURCE

DVD DIGITAL CINEMA SYSTEM TH-A30R

STANDBY/ON

DISPLAY

TV/VIDEO

TOP MENU

AUDIO

TUNING

ENTER

RDS

VCR CHANNEL

TUNER PRESET

DVD FM/AM AUX

MUTING

STANDBY/ON

VCR

CONTROL

AUDIO/ FM MODE

SUBTITLE

RETURN

STEP

TV VOLUME

TV CHANNEL

VOLUME

B.SEARCH F.SEARCH

DOWN UP

REW

RM-STHA30R

DVD CINEMA SYSTEM

DISPLAY

TH-A30R

Consists of XV-THA30R, SP-XA30, SP-XSA30 and SP-WA30

INSTRUCTIONS

LVT0945-010B

[B]

Warnings, Cautions and Others

IMPORTANT for the U.K.

DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment. If the plug

fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home or the cable is too short to reach a power point, then obtain an appropriate safety approved extension lead or consult your dealer.

BE SURE to replace the fuse only with an identical approved type, as originally fitted.

If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off ensure to remove the fuse and dispose of the plug immediately, to avoid a possible shock hazard by inadvertent connection to the mains supply.

If this product is not supplied fitted with a mains plug then follow the instructions given below:

IMPORTANT. DO NOT make any connection to the terminal which is marked

with the letter E or by the safety earth symbol or coloured green or green-and-yellow.

The wires in the mains lead on this product are coloured in accordance with the following code:

Blue : Neutral Brown : Live

As these colours may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows:

The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black.

The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red.

IF IN DOUBT - CONSULT A COMPETENT ELECTRICIAN.

CAUTION

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

1. Do not remove screws, covers or cabinet.

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

Caution ––STANDBY/ON switch!

Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely. The STANDBY/ON button in any position does not disconnect the mains line. 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.

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IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS

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

REPRODUCTION OF LABELS

1 CLASSIFICATION LABEL, PLACED ON EXTERIOR SURFACE

2 WARNING LABEL, PLACED INSIDE THE UNIT

1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

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

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

Caution: Proper Ventilation

To avoid risk of electric shock and fire and to protect from damage. Locate the apparatus as follows: Front: No obstructions open spacing. Sides: No obstructions in 10 cm from the sides. Top: No obstructions in 10 cm from the top. Back: No obstructions in 15 cm from the back Bottom: No obstructions, place on the level surface. In addition, maintain the best possible air circulation as illustrated.

Spacing 15 cm or more

Wall or obstructions

XV-THA30R

Front

Stand height 15 cm or more

Floor

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

“SOME DOS AND DON’TS ON THE SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENT”

This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but, like any electrical equipment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured.

Do read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment.

Do ensure that all electrical connections (including the mains plug, extension leads and interconnections between pieces of equipment) are properly made and in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Switch off and withdraw the mains plug when making or changing connections.

Do consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt about the installation, operation or safety of your equipment.

Do be careful with glass panels or doors on equipment.

DON’T continue to operate the equipment if you are in any doubt about it working normally, or if it is damaged in any way–switch off, withdraw the mains plug and consult your dealer.

DON’T remove any fixed cover as this may expose dangerous voltages.

DON’T leave equipment switched on when it is unattended unless it is specifically stated that it is designed for unattended operation or has a standby mode. Switch off using the switch on the equipment and make sure that your family know how to do this.

Special arrangements may need to be made for infirm or handicapped people.

DON’T use equipment such as personal stereos or radios so that you are distracted from the requirements of traffic safety. It is illegal to watch television whilst driving.

DON’T listen to headphones at high volume as such use can permanently damage your hearing.

DON’T obstruct the ventilation of the equipment, for example with curtains or soft furnishings.

Overheating will cause damage and shorten the life of the equipment.

DON’T use makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs with wood screws — to ensure complete safety always fit the manufacturer’s approved stand or legs with the fixings provided according to the instructions.

DON’T allow electrical equipment to be exposed to rain or moisture.

ABOVE ALL

— NEVER let anyone, especially children, push anything into holes, slots or any other opening in the case -this could result in a fatal

electrical shock.;

— NEVER guess or take chances with electrical equipment of any kind — it is better to be safe than sorry!

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Table of Contents

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

2 Select the Source.................................................................. 10

3 Load a DVD ......................................................................... 10

4 Start Playback ...................................................................... 10

5 Adjust the Volume ................................................................ 10

6 Activate Surround or DSP Mode ......................................... 11

7 Stop Playback ...................................................................... 11

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

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

2 Select the Source.................................................................. 12

3 Load a VCD/CD .................................................................. 12

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

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

6 Activate DSP Mode ............................................................. 13

7 Stop Playback ...................................................................... 13

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

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

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

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

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

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

Enjoying Sounds from the External Component ..................... 15

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

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

Setting the Delay Time............................................................. 16

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Programming the Playing Order of the Chapters

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Programming the Playing Order of the Tracks

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Using the RDS (Radio Data System)

to Receive FM Stations ...................................................... 46

Searching for a Program by PTY Codes .................................. 47

7 Description of the PTY codes .............................................. 48

Setting up the DVD Preferences ................. 50

Setting the Initial Languages .................................................... 50

Introducing the DVD Preference (System) .............................. 51

Setting the Parental (Rating) Level .......................................... 53

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

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

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

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

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

Parts Identification

DIGITAL

SURROUND

DIGITAL

STANDBY

AUDIO/FM MODE

DSP

VOLUME SOURCE

DVD DIGITAL CINEMA SYSTEM TH-A30R

STANDBY/ON

1 2345 6 78

q wp9

12345678

L C R

LFE

S RS

LINEAR PCM

TITLE

TUNED

PROGRAM PBC

MHz k

RDS DSP

Center Unit

Front Panel

See pages in the parentheses for details.

Front Panel

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

• 4, ¢, and 7

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

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

6 Display window

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

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

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

Display window

See pages in the parentheses for details.

Display

1 Sound signal indicators (11, 13, 18)

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

2 TITLE indicator (26) 3 RDS indicator (46) 4 Tuner mode indicators (14, 44, 45)

• TUNED and ST (stereo)

5 PROGRAM indicator (31, 37, 45)

6 DSP indicator (23) 7 PBC (Play Back Control) indicator (34) 8 Frequency unit indicators

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

9 Audio channel indicators

• Indicates audio channels currently being played back.

p Main display

M/AM

AUX

TV V

OLUM

TUNER PRESET

VOLUME

VCR CHANNEL TUNING

TOP M

ENU

RETURN

MUTING

ENTER

CLEARCLEAR

GO GO TO

REMAINREMAIN

SLEEPSLEEP

EFFECTEFFECT

PROGRAMPROGRAM

REPEAREPEAT

ANGLEANGLE

NTSC/PNTSC/PALAL

DIGESTDIGEST

DSP

MODE

DSP MODE

SET UPSET UP

TEST TEST TONEONE

PRPRO LOG

O LOGIC

SETTINGSETTING

SOUNDSOUND

SLOSLOW

+10

ZOOMZOOM

A <–> BA <–> B

-STH A30R

DVD CINEMA SYSTEM

P T

PTY -

T Y SE

C H

PTY SEARCH

P T

PTY +

VCR

CONTROL

F.SEARCH

B.SEAR

DISPLAY

TV/VIDEO

TOP MENU

AUDIO

TUNING

ENTER

RDS

DISPLAY

VCR CHANNEL

TUNER PRESET

DVD FM/AM AUX

MUTING

STANDBY/ON

VCR

2 3

4 5

VCR

CONTROL

AUDIO/

FM MODE

SUBTITLE

RETURN

STEP

TV VOLUME

TV CHANNEL

6 7 8

t y

;

VOLUME

B.SEARCH F.SEARCH

DOWN UP

REW

RM-STHA30R

DVD CINEMA SYSTEM

CLEAR SLEEP

REPEAT

ANGLE ZOOM

D.R.C

DSP MODE

SETUP

TEST

PRO LOGIC

SETTINGPTY – PTY +PTY SEARCH

SOUND

TOP MENU

RETURN MUTING

2 3

4 5

6 7 8

A-B REPEAT

REMAIN

PROGRAM

SLOW

p q

w e r

t y

u i

Remote Control

See pages in the parentheses for details.

Remote Control

1 STANDBY/ON 2 VCR

button (54)

AUDIO button (10 – 14)

3 TV button (10, 12, 54, 55) 4 STEP button (33, 39) 5 DISPLAY button (27, 34) 6 AUDIO/FM MODE button (28, 38, 45) 7 SUBTITLE button (28) 8 Source selecting buttons (14, 15, 44)

• DVD, FM/AM, AUX

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

9 4, 7, 3/

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

p VCR CHANNEL + and – buttons (54)

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

q Menu operation buttons

• 3, 2, 5, and ∞ buttons

• ENTER button

w VOLUME + and – buttons (10, 12, 14) e TOP MENU button (29) r MENU button (29, 35) t TV/VIDEO button (10, 12, 54, 55) y RDS DISPLAY button (46) u TV CHANNEL + and – buttons (54, 55) i TV VOLUME + and – buttons (54, 55) o VCR CONTROL buttons (54)

IMPORTANT:

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

; MUTING button (10, 13) a RETURN button (35, 51, 52)

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

Inside of the Cover

1 Number buttons

(29, 35, 43, 54, 55) PTY + and – buttons (47) PTY SEARCH button (47)

2 SLOW button (33, 39) 3 ZOOM button (33, 39) 4 ANGLE button (28) 5 REPEAT button (30, 36, 43) 6 A–B REPEAT button

(31, 36)

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

(29, 35, 43)

9 SOUND button (20 – 24)

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

(15, 17, 22)

w SETUP button (51 – 53) e TEST button (19) r D.R.C button (21) t DSP MODE button

(11, 13, 20, 23)

y PROGRAM button

(31, 32, 37, 45)

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

Getting Started

Before Installation

General Precautions

• DO NOT insert any metal object into the center unit.

• DO NOT disassemble the center unit or remove screws, covers, or cabinet.

• DO NOT expose the center unit to rain or moisture.

Locations

• Install the center unit in a location that is level and protected from moisture.

• The temperature around the center unit must be between 5˚C and 35˚C (41˚F and 95˚F).

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

Handling the center unit

• DO NOT touch the power cord with wet hands.

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

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

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

Putting Batteries in the Remote Control

Before using the remote control, put two supplied batteries first.

• When using the remote control, aim the remote control directly at the remote sensor on the center unit.

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

battery cover.

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

(+) to (+) and (–) to (–).

3. Replace the cover.

Checking the Supplied Accessories

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

• Remote Control (1)

• Batteries (2)

• AM Loop Antenna (1)

• FM Antenna (1)

• Video cord (1)

If anything is missing, contact your dealer immediately.

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

CAUTION:

Follow these precautions to avoid leaking or cracking cells:

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

to (+) and (–) to (–).

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

differ in voltage.

• Always replace both batteries at the same time.

• Do not expose batteries to heat or flame.

Y/C

COMP.

MIN MIN MIN MIN

Connecting the FM and AM Antennas

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

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

AM Loop Antenna (supplied)

FM Antenna (supplied)

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

FM antenna connection

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

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

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

Center unit

AM antenna connection

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

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

Note:

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

About the cooling fan

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

For safety, observe the following carefully.

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

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

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

Getting Started

Subwoofer

Left rear

speaker

Right front

speaker

Right rear

speaker

To center speaker

To left front speaker

To right front speaker

To left rear speaker

To right rear speaker

To subwoofer

Left front

speaker

DIGITAL

SURROUND

DIGITAL

COMPACT

DIGITAL VIDEO

STANDBY

AUDIO/FM MODE

DSP

VOLUME SOURCE

DVD DIGITAL CINEMA SYSTEM TH-A30R

STANDBY/ON

Center unit

Y/C

COMP.

Center speaker

MIN MIN MIN

MIN

Speaker Layout Diagram

Connecting the Speakers

Left front

speaker

Right front

speaker

Right rear

speaker

Subwoofer

Left rear

speaker

Center speaker

132

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

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

CAUTION:

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

Connecting speaker cords to the terminals

Press and hold the terminal clamp.

When setting the speakers

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

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

You can adjust the delay time of the center speaker and rear speakers. For in-depth information about adjusting the delay time, see “Setting the Delay Time” on page 16 and 17.

Insert the speaker cord.

Release the finger from the clamp.

Notes:

• If the speaker cord is covered with vinyl, remove the

vinyl by twisting it as shown in the diagram.

• Make sure the core wire of speaker cords do not

expose to out of the terminals. This could cause short-circuit.

Note:

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

CAUTION:

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

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

Getting Started

Y/C

COMP.

DBS Tuner

Center unit

MD Recorder

Cassette Deck

OUT

LEFT

RIGHT

AUDIO

VCR

MIN

Connecting Audio/Video Component

Turn the power off to all components before connections.

Audio component connection

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

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

Audio cord (not supplied)

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

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

Y/C

COMP.

Y/C

COMP.

MINMIN

MIN

Y/C

COMP.

Y/C

COMP.

TV connection

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

Video cord (supplied) SCART cable (not supplied)

S-video cord (not supplied)

You can select one of three connection types—A, B, and C.

For using the composite video cord or S-video cord

• If your TV has S-video (Y/C-separation) jack, connect it using an S-video cord (not supplied)B. By using this jack, you can get a better picture quality than using composite video cord connection A.

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

For using the SCART cable ( C)

• If S-Video (Y/C-separation) is equipped for your TV, set Y/C–COMP. selector of the center unit to Y/C. You can get a better picture quality by using S-Video (Y/C-separation) setting.

• If S-Video (Y/C-separation) is not equipped for your TV, set Y/C–COMP. selector to COMP.

Y/C–COMP. selector

Note:

On the rear panel SCART cable is indicated as “AV OUT.” However, this terminal is designed as video output. So, no sound comes out.

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

Note:

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

Basic DVD Operations

STANDBY/ON

AUDIO

TOP MENU MENU RETURN MUTING

VOLUME

TUNER PRESET

DISPLAY

B.SEARCH

DOWN

REW

F.SEARCH

RETURN

STEP

TV/VIDEO

TV VOLUME

TV CHANNEL

SUBTITLE

TOP MENU

STANDBY/ON

AUDIO

VCR

CONTROL

TUNER PRESET

ENTER

VOLUME

AUDIO/

FM MODE

VCR CHANNEL

TUNING

DVD FM/AM AUX

MUTING

123

REMAIN

PROGRAM

D.R.CZOOM

SETUP

DSP MODE

SLEEP

TEST

PRO LOGIC

SETTING

SOUND

CLEAR

REPEAT

ANGLE

SLOW

A-B REPEAT

PTY – PTY +PTY SEARCH

RDS

DISPLAY

DVD

This manual mainly explains operations using the buttons on the remote control. You can also use the buttons on the center unit if they have the similar names (or marks) as those on the remote control. If operations using the center unit are different from those using the remote control, they are then explained.

STANDBY/ON

AUDIO

2 DVD

TV/VIDEO

3/8

Select the Source

Press DVD.

The source changes to DVD.

Load a DVD

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

CORRECT INCORRECT

VOLUME –

VOLUME +

MUTING

DSP MODE

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

Turn On the Power

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

• When you use a JVC’s TV, you can turn on your TV by pressing TV pressing TV/VIDEO. (If your TV is not a JVC’s, see “Operating

on the remote control, and select the video input by

Other Manufacturers’ TV” on page 55.)

• For changing the OSD messages—the information on the TV screen—into the desired language, see “Setting the Initial Languages” on pages 50 and 51.

Start Playback

Press 3/8.

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

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

Adjust the Volume

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

CAUTION:

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

Notes:

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

level step by step.

• The volume level can be adjusted within 51 steps—

“MIN (minimum),” 01 to 49, and “MAX (maximum).”

To turn off the sounds temporarily

From the remote control ONLY:

Press MUTING.

Press STANDBY/ON STANDBY/ON

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

AUDIO (or

on the front panel).

To restore the sound, press

MUTING again.

• Pressing VOLUME + or – also restores the sound.

STANDBY/ON

AUDIO

HALLTHEATER

Normal

indication

(canceled)

LIVE CLUB

DANCE CLUB

DSP MODE

TUNER PRESET

Activate Surround or DSP Mode

Stop Playback

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

Digital Multichannel Surround—Dolby Digital and DTS Digital Surround

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

Sound signal indicators on the display

To activate Dolby Digital or DTS Digital Surround

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

Realistic Sound Fields” on pages 18 and 21.

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

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

Press 7 twice.

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

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

To remove the loaded disc

Press 0.

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

To close the disc tray, press 0 again.

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

To turn off the power (into standby)

Press STANDBY/ON AUDIO (or STANDBY/ON

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

• If you press STANDBY/ON STANDBY/ON open, the disc tray closes automatically, then the system is turned off.

• A small amount of power is consumed even in standby mode. To turn the power off completely, unplug the AC power cord.

on the front panel).

AUDIO (or

on the front panel) while the disc tray is kept

Sound signal indicators on the display

To activate DSP modes

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

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

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

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

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

Note:

Before activating the Surround or DSP mode, adjust the speaker setting to bring out the best performance from this system. For in-depth information about adjusting the speaker setting, see “Speaker Settings” on pages 16 and 17.

Basic VCD/CD Operations

STANDBY/ON

AUDIO

VOLUME

TUNER PRESET

DISPLAY

B.SEARCH

DOWN

REW

F.SEARCH

RETURN

STEP

TV/VIDEO

TV VOLUME

TV CHANNEL

SUBTITLE

TOP MENU

STANDBY/ON

AUDIO

VCR

CONTROL

TUNER PRESET

ENTER

VOLUME

AUDIO/

FM MODE

VCR CHANNEL

TUNING

DVD FM/AM AUX

MUTING

123

REMAIN

PROGRAM

D.R.CZOOM

SETUP

DSP MODE

SLEEP

TEST

PRO LOGIC

SETTING

SOUND

CLEAR

REPEAT

ANGLE

SLOW

A-B REPEAT

PTY – PTY +PTY SEARCH

RDS

DISPLAY

DVD

STANDBY/ON

AUDIO

Select the Source

Press DVD.

TV/VIDEO

2 DVD

VOLUME –

VOLUME +

MUTING

DSP MODE

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

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

3/8

Load a VCD/CD

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

CORRECT INCORRECT

• When using a CD single (8 cm), place it on the inner circle of the disc tray.

• Continued use of irregular shape CDs (heart-shape, octagonal, etc.) can damage the center unit.

Start Playback

Press 3/8.

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

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

Turn On the Power

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

• When you use a JVC’s TV, you can turn on your TV by pressing TV pressing TV/VIDEO. (If your TV is not a JVC’s, see “Operating Other Manufacturers’ TV” on page 55.)

• For changing the OSD messages—the information on the TV screen—into the desired language, see “Setting the Initial

on the remote control, and select the video input by

Languages” on pages 50 and 51.

Press STANDBY/ON STANDBY/ON

The STANDBY lamp goes off and the illumination lamp on the center unit lights up. The source

AUDIO (or

on the front panel).

indication selected previously appears on the display.

Adjust the Volume

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

CAUTION:

Notes:

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

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

To turn off the sounds temporarily

STANDBY/ON

AUDIO

TOP MENU MENU RETURN MUTING

HALLTHEATER

Normal

indication

(canceled)

LIVE CLUB

DANCE CLUB

DSP MODE

TUNER PRESET

From the remote control ONLY:

Press MUTING.

To restore the sound, press

MUTING again.

• Pressing VOLUME + or – also restores the sound.

Stop Playback

Press 7 twice.

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

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

Activate DSP Mode

You can enjoy DSP modes.

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

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

Sound signal indicators on the display

To activate DSP modes

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

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

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

To remove the loaded disc

Press 0.

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

To close the disc tray, press 0 again.

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

To turn off the power (into standby)

Press STANDBY/ON AUDIO (or STANDBY/ON

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

• If you press STANDBY/ON STANDBY/ON open, the disc tray closes automatically, then the system is turned off.

• A small amount of power is consumed even in standby mode. To turn the power off completely, unplug the AC power cord.

on the front panel).

AUDIO (or

on the front panel) while the disc tray is kept

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

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

Note:

Before activating the DSP mode, adjust the speaker setting to bring out the best performance from this system. For in-depth information about adjusting the speaker setting, see “Speaker Settings” on pages 16 and 17.

Basic Tuner Operations

STANDBY/ON

AUDIO

FM/AM

DVD player* AUX IN

FMAM

SOURCE

B.SEARCH F.SEARCH

VCR CHANNEL

TUNING

STANDBY/ON

AUDIO

VOLUME

DISPLAY

B.SEARCH

DOWN

REW

F.SEARCH

RETURN

STEP

TV/VIDEO

TV VOLUME

TV CHANNEL

SUBTITLE

TOP MENU

STANDBY/ON

AUDIO

VCR

CONTROL

TUNER PRESET

ENTER

VOLUME

AUDIO/

FM MODE

VCR CHANNEL

TUNING

DVD FM/AM AUX

MUTING

RDS

DISPLAY

STANDBY/ON

AUDIO

Adjust the Volume

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

FM/AM

TUNING –

VOLUME –

TUNING +

VOLUME +

MUTING

For in-depth information about tuner operations, see “Tuner Operations” on pages 44 to 49.

Turn On the Power

Press STANDBY/ON AUDIO (or STANDBY/ON

on the front panel).

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

Select the Band

From the remote control:

Press FM/AM.

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

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

On the front panel:

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

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

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

* “WAIT” appears on the display.

CAUTION:

Notes:

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

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

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

Tune into a Station

From the remote control:

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

The system starts searching for a station.

On the front panel:

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

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

changing continuously on the display.

The system starts searching for a station.

Notes:

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

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

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

To turn off the power (into standby)

Press STANDBY/ON AUDIO (or STANDBY/ON

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

• A small amount of power is consumed even in

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

on the front panel) again.

Other Basic Operations

10 20 30 60

150 120 90

OFF

(Canceled)

SLEEP

DVD player* AUX IN

FMAM

AUX

SOURCE

SLEEP

DISPLAY

B.SEARCH

DOWN

REW

F.SEARCH

RETURN

STEP

TV/VIDEO

TV VOLUME

TV CHANNEL

SUBTITLE

TOP MENU

STANDBY/ON

AUDIO

VCR

CONTROL

TUNER PRESET

ENTER

VOLUME

AUDIO/

FM MODE

VCR CHANNEL

TUNING

DVD FM/AM AUX

MUTING

123

REMAIN

PROGRAM

D.R.CZOOM

SETUP

DSP MODE

SLEEP

TEST

PRO LOGIC

SETTING

SOUND

CLEAR

REPEAT

ANGLE

SLOW

A-B REPEAT

PTY – PTY +PTY SEARCH

RDS

DISPLAY

PRO LOGIC

3 STEREO

STEREO

(canceled)

PRO LOGIC

AUX

Start playback on the external component.

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

Press PRO LOGIC to activate Dolby Surround.

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

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

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

Realistic Sound Fields” on pages 18 and 22.

Turning Off the Power with the Timer

PRO LOGIC

SLEEP

Enjoying Sounds from the External Component

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

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

enjoy Dolby Surround.

Select AUX as the source.

From the remote control:

Press AUX.

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

From the remote control ONLY:

Press SLEEP.

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

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

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

Press SLEEP once.

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

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

To cancel the Sleep Timer

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

• Turning off the power also cancels the Sleep Timer.

On the front panel:

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

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

* “WAIT” appears on the display.

Speaker Settings

DISPLAY

B.SEARCH

DOWN

REW

F.SEARCH

RETURN

STEP

TV/VIDEO

TV VOLUME

TV CHANNEL

SUBTITLE

TOP MENU

STANDBY/ON

AUDIO

VCR

CONTROL

TUNER PRESET

ENTER

VOLUME

AUDIO/

FM MODE

VCR CHANNEL

TUNING

DVD FM/AM AUX

MUTING

123

REMAIN

PROGRAM

D.R.CZOOM

SETUP

DSP MODE

SLEEP

TEST

PRO LOGIC

SETTING

SOUND

CLEAR

REPEAT

ANGLE

SLOW

A-B REPEAT

RDS

DISPLAY

PTY – PTY +PTY SEARCH

R–DLYC–DLY

Normal indication

(canceled)

ENTER

SETTING

Setting the Delay Time

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

or DTS indicator is lit on the display.

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

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

For Dolby Digital or DTS Digital Surround:

Before you start, remember...

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

canceled before you finish, start from step

Select and play a DVD encoded with Dolby

again.

Digital or DTS Digital Surround.

SETTING

Press SETTING repeatedly until one of delay time indications (with the current

PRO LOGIC

setting*) appears on the display.

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

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

speaker—from 0 msec to 5 msec

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

speakers—from 0 msec to 15 msec

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

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

Press 3 or 2 to adjust delay time.

• 3 : Increases delay time.

• 2 : Decreases delay time.

• 1 msec increase (or decrease) in delay

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

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

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