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JVC TH-A55 User's Manual

1. X x LS ee Ox SX KAKA AA COCO S X xs x x KX sO RQ ne Le KS Front System cord connector F pg 10 Front speaker terminals FRONT SPEAKERS c pg 12 13 Center speaker terminals CENTER SPEAKER c pg 12 13 Surround speaker terminals SURROUND SPEAKERS amp pg 12 13 Power cord r pg 15 el la a oo ro Power lamp POWER ON c pg 19 Names of parts and controls Remote control CATV DBS 14 REPEAT A B REPEA ert Ge Wate CS 120 TEST DECODE Cc H S WFR CENTE DIMMER FLDISPLAY 1 AUDIO e To use buttons 9 23 and 33 41 slide down the remote control cover N N EN PO O1 D o gt Po N 2 CO 2 CO 3 oO 3 3 ND 3 W s 3 E 3 O1 3 CO 3 N 3 CO 3 CO 4 CO 4 Remote control mode selecting buttons CONTROL gt pg 17 47 CATV DBS TV VCR Source selecting buttons r pg
2. el IN oo or A foo ro 511611718119 Fees een I Ou amp G amp amp A PHONES Source button SOURCE c pg 20 Volume buttons VOLUME 1 pg 20 Disc tray lt pg 23 Illumination lamp cF pg 21 Stop button Ml 17 pg 23 Play button gt c pg 23 Pause button II c gt pg 23 Reverse skip button a lt c pg 26 Rear panel center unit ro O1 O E co j I e D oe D o1 TP Forward skip button gt 17 pg 26 Standby lamp STANDBY c pg 19 Standby on button O l c pg 19 Display window c pg 6 24 Remote sensor c pg 16 Headphones jack PHONES CG pg 20 Open close button 4 c pg 23 S PRVCR 1 AM LOOP iat p AM EXT COAXIAL VIDEO OUT r COMPONENT B System cord connector cF pg 10 Audio input jacks AUDIO IN VCR pg 14 Digital input jack DIGITAL IN DBS amp pg 14 Video output jacks VIDEO OUT amp pg 8 COMPONENT Y PB PR Video output jacks OUT c pg 8 VIDEO S VIDEO Antenna terminals ANTENNA amp pg 9 Video output signal switch VIDEO OUT SELECT r pg 8 PAL NTSC AV COMPU LINK II
3. ON SE OFF e BAL L 21 to L 1 27 CENTER Z R 1 to R 21 e D COMP MID Z MAX Z OFF Z back to the beginning e AUDIO POS 0 Z 2 Z q Z 6 Z back to the beginning e M OUT VIDEO Z S Z COMPNT Z back to the beginning 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to set other items NOTE e If you selected SML for the front speakers you cannot select LRG for the center and surround speakers e You can confirm your adjustment of speaker settings by listening to the test tone To output the test tone press TEST pg 32 Ad AV COMPU LINK remote control system The AV COMPU LINK remote control system allows you to operate JVC TVs and VCRs through the center unit This system is equipped with the AV COMPU LINK III which adds a function to operate JVC s video components via the video components terminals To use this remote control system you need to connect the video components you want to operate as follows e Refer also to the manuals supplied with your TV and video components Connecting a TV and VCR CAUTION s If you have already plugged your VCR TV and the center unit into the AC outlets unplug their AC power cords first Connect the center unit to a TV and VCR e For details see page 8 and 14 2 Connect the center unit to a TV and VCR using the optional AV COMPU LINK cords A CARAADII IIA FE ee i AVE
4. A Video CD or SVCD recorded with PBC has its vines re own menus such as a list of contained songs You 6152 VIN can locate a specific scene by using these menus gt pg 4 m When the menu appears on the TV screen during playback with PBC function Press number buttons 1 10 10 to select the number of the desired item The system starts playback from the selected item Example 1 2 3 TA AA To select the number Example To select 3 Press 3 To select 11 Press 10 then 1 To return to the menu Press RETURN When NEXT or PREVIOUS is shown on the TV screen e To go to the next page press gt P e To return to the previous page press L a NOTE e If you want to play a PBC compatible Video CD SVCD without using the PBC function perform any of the following e Start playback by pressing number buttons while stopped e Press DB repeatedly until the desired track number is displayed then start playback by pressing play button The track number appears on the display window instead of EBC e To activate the PBC function when playing a PBC compatible Video CD SVCD without using the PBC function perform any of the following Press TOP MENU or MENU e Press W twice to stop playback then press play button 39 Locating a desired chapter using the on screen bar When playing back a DVD you can locate the chapter number to be played using the on screen bar ovo
5. A disc cannot be played The center unit s and disc s Region Code numbers are Replace the disc lt pg 3 incompatible Parental Lock is in use Enter password to change the Parental Lock level c pg 51 A disc cannot be played The disc is loaded with its label and data sides inverted Load the disc correctly gt pg 23 and 0 00 is displayed The unplayable disc is loaded Replace the disc F pg 3 on the display window Video and audio are The disc is scratched or dirty Replace or clean the disc F pg 2 distorted A VCR is connected between the center unit and the Connect the center unit and TV directly pg 8 TV With some discs a picture may be blurred when setting Set PICTURE SOURCE to VIDEO NORMAL or PICTURE SOURCE to FILM or AUTO VIDEO ACTIVE c pg 49 The picture does not fit The monitor type is not set correctly Set MONITOR TYPE properly CG pg 49 the TV screen The TV is not set correctly Set the TV properly No subtitle appears on Some DVDs are programmed to always display no the TV screen though subtitle initially If this happens press SUBTITLE on you have selected a the remote control after starting play lt pg 39 certain language as your initial subtitle language Audio language is Some DVDs are programmed to always use the original different from the one language initially If this happens press AUDIO on the you
6. NOTE e When DVD is selected as the source to play the system can also turn off automatically if playback is not restarted within the length of time you have specified Auto Standby function c pg 51 e When both the Sleep Timer and Auto Standby function are activated if the shut off time set by the Auto Standby function comes earlier than the one set by the Sleep Timer the Auto Standby function controls shut off time Adjusting the output level of the subwoofer You can adjust the output level within the range from 10 to 10 On the remote control Press S WFR NOTE e You can also make adjustments using the choice menu shown on the TV screen gt pg 50 e The adjustments on a source take effect for the other sources Basic operations Adjusting the bass treble sound You can adjust each enhancement level from the front speakers within the range from 10 to 10 On the remote control Press BASS for bass sound Press TREBLE for treble sound NOTE e You can also make adjustments using the choice menu shown on the TV screen i pg 49 The adjustments on a source take effect for the other sources You can adjust bass treble enhancement level only for front left right channel However the supplied speakers cannot add the effective change to the bass sound because of their cutoff frequency even if the bass sound adjustment is made lt pg 50 To change the bass enhancemen
7. c pg 48 When using the on screen bar 1 Press ON SCREEN twice The on screen bar appears on the TV screen 2 Press Cursor lt to move I to 3 Press ENTER The following pop up window appears under the selected item Example ENGLISH is selected out of 3 audio languages recorded DVD VIDEO 6 1Mbps TITLE 1 CHAP 3 TIME 00 01 40 gt TIME gt OFF CHAP OD 1 3 C3 32 1 1 aay aes ENGLISH Advanced operations 4 Press Cursor V A to select the desired audio language Each time you press the button the audio language changes 5 Press ENTER The pop up window disappears To turn off the on screen bar Press ON SCREEN NOTE e Some audio languages are abbreviated in the pop up window See The language codes list c pg 48 Selecting the audio channel When you play certain karaoke Video CD SVCD you can enjoy karaoke by selecting the audio cp ven channel to play e The sound of each audio channel depends on the contents of the disc VIDEO ff SUPER E During playback When using the AUDIO button l Press AUDIO The following pop up window appears on the TV screen Example ST stereo is selected out of 3 audio channels recorded 2 Press AUDIO repeatedly to select the desired audio channel Each time you press the button the audio channel changes Example for Video CD gt ST gt L gt R gt back to the beginning e ST To listen to normal
8. If there is more than one code listed for your brand try each one until you enter the correct one NOTE e Manufacturers codes are subject to change without notice If they are changed this remote control cannot operate the equipment e Set the codes again after replacing the batteries of the remote control Operation IMPORTANT Before using the remote control to operate a DBS tuner or CATV converter e Press CATV DBS The following buttons are available CATV DBS OUT VCR DBS Turns DBS tuner or CATV converter on and off CHANNEL Changes the channels 1 10 0 10 100 Selects the channel For VCR operations You can operate your VCR using the remote control supplied with this system e Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with your VCR To set the manufacturer s code Press VCR Remote control mode selecting button 2 Press and hold VCR DBS 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 Philips VCR Press O then 9 For an NEC VCR Press 2 then 5 Code Code Manufacturer 25 Mitsubishi 18 19 20 Panasonic 07 17 5 Release OU VCR DBS 6 Try operating your VCR by pressing O I VCR DBS When your VCR turns on or off you have entered the correct code If there is more than one code listed for your brand try each one un
9. PL II MUSIC PL I MOVIE DOLBY D or DTS as the surround mode the SURROUND indicator lights e When selecting one of the DSP modes LIVE CLUB DANCE CLUB HALL PAVILION ALL CH ST as the surround mode the DSP indicator lights e For Dolby Digital 2 channel software you can select PL II MUSIC or PL II MOVIE Storing adjustments auto memory This system memorizes the surround mode settings for each source e When you turn the power off When turning the power on again the memorized settings for the current source are automatically recalled e When you change the source The memorized settings for the newly selected source are automatically recalled NOTE e Ifthe source is FM or AM you can assign a different setting for each band Creating realistic sound fields Adjusting the sound On the remote control l Press TEST Check 1f you can hear the sounds through all the speakers at the equal level TEST TONE and the corresponding signal indicator starts flashing on the display window and the test tone comes out of the speakers in the following order gt Front left speaker KM Center speaker al gt Front right speaker E Surround right speaker ES gt Surround left speaker I gt back to the beginning 2 Adjust the speaker output levels 10 to 10 Adjust the center speaker and surround speaker levels as much a
10. E During playback 1 Press ON SCREEN twice The on screen bar appears on the TV screen 2 Press Cursor gt lt to move K to CPs 3 Press ENTER The following pop up window appears under the selected item DVD VIDEO 6 1Mbps TIME 00 01 40 gt TIME gt OFF CHAP OD 1 8 G 32 amp 1 1 CHAPTER 4 Press number buttons 0 10 to enter the desired chapter number Example To select 8 Press 8 To select 10 Press 10 To select 20 Press 2 then O To select 37 Press 3 then 7 To correct a misentry Repeat step 4 until the correct number appears in the pop up window 5 press ENTER The system starts playback from the selected chapter To turn off the on screen bar Press ON SCREEN NOTE e The 10 button is not used by this function e You can select up to the 99th chapter desired title or group to be played using Locating a desired title group using number buttons When playing back a disc with more than RS number buttons Press GROUP TITLE _ is shown in the title group display area in the display one title or one group you can specify a window Example During DVD playback Advanced operations 2 Use number buttons 0 10 10 to enter NOTE the desired title or group number e You can also use the 10 button to enter 0 The system starts playback from the first chapter track file of e The 10 button is not used by this function e You can specify tim
11. References Specifications m Center unit XV THA85 XV THA55 Audio section Total Harmonic Distortion 0 01 NOTE This value is measured at System cord CONNECTOR for reference Audio input sensitivity Impedance at 1 kHz Analog input AUDIO IN VCR 360 mV 47 kQ Digital input DIGITAL IN DBS 21 dBm to 15 dBm OPTICAL 660 nm 30 nm Corresponding to Linear PCM Dolby Digital and DTS Digital Surround with sampling frequency 32 kHz 44 1 kHz 48 kHz Video section Color System NTSC PAL selectable Horizontal Resolution 500 lines Signal to Noise Ratio 64 dB Video output level Composite 1 0 V p p 75 Q S video Y 1 0 V p p 75 Q S video C 0 286 V p p 75 Q Component Y 1 0 V p p 75 Q Component PB PR 0 7 V p p 75 Q Video input sensitivity Impedance VCR IN m Subwoofer SP PWA85 SP PWA55 Amplifier section Front Center Surround Subwoofer Speaker section Speaker unit Frequency Range General Power Requirements Power Consumption 80 W per channel RMS at 6 Q at 1 kHz with 10 total harmonic distortion 120 W RMS at 4 Q at 100 Hz with 10 total harmonic distortion 20 cm Bass reflex Magnetically Shielded 25 Hz to 200 Hz AC 240 V 50 Hz 150 W at operation 0 W in standby mode Dimensions W X H X D 235 mm X 355 mm X 492 mm Mass 13 0 kg Satellite Speakers SP THA85F Speakers Power Handling Capacity Impedance Frequency Range
12. 5 5 cm X 2 Bass reflex Magnetically Shielded 80 W DO 90 Hz to 20 kHz Dimensions W X H X D 250 mm X 1 103 mm X 250 mm Mass 3 77 kg m Center Speaker SP THA85C Speakers 5 5 cm X 2 Composite 1 0 V p p 75 Q S video Y 1 0 V p p 75 Q S video C 0 286 V p p 75 Q Tuner section Tuning Range FM 87 50 MHz to 108 00 MHz AM 531 kHz to 1 602 kHz at 9 kHz intervals 530 kHz to 1 600 kHz at 10 kHz intervals General Power Requirements AC 240 V 50 Hz Power Consumption 20 W at operation 2 5 W in standby mode Dimensions W X H X D 398 mm X 70 mm X 265 mm Mass 2 7 kg Power Handling Capacity Impedance Frequency Range Bass reflex Magnetically Shielded 80 W 6Q 90 Hz to 20 kHz Dimensions W X H X D 258 mm X 75 mm X 81 mm Mass 0 95 kg References m Front Speakers SP THA55F Speakers 8 cm Bass reflex Magnetically Shielded Power Handling Capacity 80 W Impedance 6Q Frequency Range 80 Hz to 20 kHz Dimensions W X H X D 103 mm X 194 mm X 128 mm Mass 0 77 kg m Center Speaker SP THA55C Speakers 8 cm Bass reflex Magnetically Shielded Power Handling Capacity 80 W Impedance 6Q Frequency Range 80 Hz to 20 kHz Dimensions W X H X D 165 mm X 130 mm X 128 mm Mass 0 77 kg Surround Speakers SP THA55S Speakers 8 cm Bass reflex Magnetically Shielded Power Handling Capacity 80 W Impedance 6Q Frequency Range 80 Hz to 20 kHz Dimensions W X H X D
13. O O PROGRESSIVE TREBLE At BASS Adjusting the brightness You can dim the indications on the display window and the illumination lamp level on the center unit On the remote control Press DIMMER Each time you press the button the brightness level changes as follows gt OFF gt DIMMER1 gt DIMMER2 gt back to the beginning s OFF Returns to the normal level e DIMMERI Dims the display window and the illumination lamp e DIMMER2 Dims the display window more than DIMMER1 and turns off the illumination lamp 21 Using the Sleep Timer Using the Sleep Timer you can fall asleep while listening to music and know the system will turn off by itself rather than play all night On the remote control Press SLEEP Each time you press the button the shut off time changes as follows Omin cancelled gt 10min minutes gt 20min gt 30min 60min gt 90min gt 120min 150min gt back to the beginning To check the remaining time until the shut off time Press SLEEP once e The remaining time until the shut off time appears on the display window for a while To change the remaining time until the shut off time Press SLEEP repeatedly e Each time you press the button the shut off time changes To cancel the Sleep Timer Press SLEEP repeatedly until Omin appears on the display window e Turning off the power also cancels the Sleep Timer
14. SELECT ENTER USE AY TO SELECT USE ENTER TO CONFIRM A 42 TO EXIT PRESS CHOICE 4 Press Cursor V A repeatedly to move LS to COUNTRY CODE then press ENTER SELECT Zu USEAVTO SELECT USE ENTER TO CONFIRM enter 22 TOEXIT PRESS CHOICE 5 Press Cursor V A repeatedly to select the country code then press ENTER See Country Area codes list for Parental Lock lt pg 53 Example AU has been selected SELECT USE AV TO SELECT USE ENTER TO CONFIRM entep 22 TO EXIT PRESS CHOICE The LS moves to SET LEVEL Setting DVD preferences 6 Press ENTER SELECT S USE AV TO SELECT USE ENTER TO CONFIRM enter Z P TOEXIT PRESS CHOICE 7 Press Cursor w a repeatedly to select the level of restriction then press ENTER The WS moves to PASSWORD e Select NONE to cancel this function PARENTAL LOCK A y Be Ce eess SELECT p NEW PASSWORD PRESS 0 9 KEY ENTER A TO EXIT PRESS CHOICE 8 Press number buttons 0 9 to enter a four digit number as your password then press ENTER The LS moves to EXIT 9 Press ENTER The OTHERS menu resumes To return to the normal screen Press CHOICE NOTE e Remember your password or make a note of it Changing the Parental Lock setting 1 Press CHOICE 2 Press Cursor gt to display the OTHERS menu 3 Press Cursor V A repeatedly to move LS to PARENTAL LOCK then press ENTER
15. Total group number on Current file disc number JPEG CONTROL Group 01 03 File Bonito jpg Butterfly fish jpg Dolphin jpg Garden eel jpg Manta ray jpg Seal jpg Swordfish jpg Tuna jpg Turtle jpg Whale jpg Whale shark jpg Current group Current file Total file number on number disc Current group Mountain Sky 97 CO D CO COO O y play button CH MENU OI LC MENU ET Se O O ENTER Number buttons E While stopped 1 Press Cursor V A to select the desired group 2 Press Cursor to select the file list 3 Press Cursor V A to select the desired file 4 Press gt play button to start the slide show playback from the selected file To show only the selected file Press ENTER e When a still picture is completely shown on the TV screen you can zoom in on areas in the still picture pg 41 To select the other group Press Cursor a to return to the group list then press Cursor V A to select the desired group To start the slide show playback by specifying the file number Press number buttons 0 10 10 to enter the file number Example To select 3 Press 3 To select 14 Press 10 then 4 To select 20 Press 10 then 10 Or press 10 twice then O To select 24 Press 10 twice then 4 To select 110 Press 10 ten times then 10 The entered number appears in the file number indication and the Slide show playback starts from
16. XX RIGHT e e CENTER Z XX e ee lt K XS S d CH Be El e a 7 Q XX TS Se Z Q OES RIGHT OD Se X de G LPS SURROUND SPEAKERS lt x S NZ ax e Se lt lt SS Z XX x CHOCO LR Q Zei Tilt adjustment screw SURROUND SPEAKERS Surround speakers SP THA55S CAUTION When installing the satellite speakers on the wall TH A55 only e 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 e 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 e Before installing the satellite speakers on the wall be sure to detach the speaker stands equipped with the satellite speakers by removing the tilt adjustment screws NOTE e You can attach the satellite speakers to the separately sold TV stand instead of th
17. if a signal encoded with another digital format comes in you cannot listen to the sound The DODIGITAL or ES indicator flashes e Changing the source returns the decode mode to AUTO PCM automatically Changing the scan mode This system supports the progressive scan system 525p as well as the conventional interlaced scan system 5251 If your TV equipped with component jacks supports the progressive video input you can enjoy a high quality picture by setting the progressive scan mode to active e Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with your TV s If your TV equipped with component jacks does not support the progressive video input do not change the scan mode to the progressive scan mode 525p and 5251 indicate the number of scanning lines and scanning format of an image signal e 525p indicates 525 scanning lines with progressive format e 5251 indicates 525 scanning lines with interlaced format E When DVD is selected as the source On the remote control l Press DVD 2 Press and hold PROGRESSIVE for 3 seconds Each time you perform this operation the scan mode changes as follows INTERLACE 27 PROGRESSIVE e INTERLACE Select this if your TV equipped with component jacks supports the interlaced video input only e PROGRESSIVE Select this if your TV equipped with component jacks supports the progressive video input When PROGRESSIVE is selected the PROGRESSIVE indicator l
18. indication does not appear 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 TOP MENU Cursor gt lt w a ENTER Locating a desired scene from the DVD menu DVDs generally have their own menus which show disc contents These menus contain various items such as titles of movies names of songs or artist information and you can display them on the TV screen You can locate a desired scene by using these menus m Whenever a DVD is loaded Press TOP MENU or MENU The menu appears on the TV screen Example UD 2 3 GI Normally a DVD which contains more than one title will have a title menu which lists the titles Press TOP MENU to show the title menu Some DVDs may also have a different menu which is shown by pressing MENU See the instructions for each DVD regarding its particular menu 2 Use Cursor amp lt w a to select a desired item 3 Press ENTER The system starts playback of the selected item e With some discs you can also select items by entering the corresponding number using number buttons 34 Advanced operations KK ki e CO Se CO CO Cursor m gt lt w A Ce ENTER T ON SCREEN ce O oD CAE Number buttons GROUP TITLE GROUP ee ME Woo0oo Locating a desired scene using a Video CD SVCD menu with PBC
19. 103 mm X 194 mm X 128 mm Mass 0 64 kg m Accessories e Remote control 1 e Batteries 2 e FM antenna 1 e AM loop antenna 1 e Power cord 1 e System cord 1 e Composite video cord 1 e Speaker cords 5m For satellite front left right and center speakers 3 10 m For satellite speakers surround left right 2 The length of the above speaker cords are approximate e Screws with washer TH A85 only M4 x 25 mm For the satellite speakers 16 Designs amp specifications are subject to change without notice 62 C o 2003 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LIMITED VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LIMITED T gt oO O1 T gt O1 O1 g lt g D gt IT lt m gt lt Oo m Vo 0703SKMIDEJEM
20. 60 This system turns off by itself if playback does not restart within 60 minutes e 30 This system turns off by itself if playback does not restart within 30 minutes e OFF Select this to deactivate the function When both the Auto Standby function and the Sleep Timer are activated if the shut off time set by the Sleep Timer comes earlier than the one set by the Auto Standby function the Sleep Timer controls shut off time E PARENTAL LOCK You can restrict playback of a DVD containing violent scenes that is not suitable for your other family members Accesses the PARENTAL LOCK sub menu See following Parental Lock Parental Lock Using this function you can restrict playback of a DVD containing violent scenes or scenes not suitable for your other family members Nobody can play such a disc unless this function is canceled e This setting takes effect only for DVDs containing the Parental Lock level information Level most restrictive to Level 8 least restrictive e You can set the Parental Lock only when playback is stopped Cursor m gt lt W a ENTER Number buttons CHOICE 51 Setting Parental Lock 1 Press CHOICE 2 Press Cursor gt to display the OTHERS menu 3 Press Cursor V A repeatedly to move LS to PARENTAL LOCK then press ENTER The PARENTAL LOCK sub menu appears on the TV screen AQ 0 7 PARENTAL LOCK COUNTRY CODE LE SET LEVEL NONE
21. DO Dominican Republic _ Republic of KW ZR EG Ee KZ Kazakhsin RO Romania 99 System setting You can adjust the sound and speaker settings of this system e The adjustments on a source take effect for the other sources Cursor m gt lt w A SETTING NOTE Before you start operation e There is a time limit when doing the following steps If the setting is cancelled before you finish start from step 1 again e When selecting DVD as the source the settings of the corresponding items in the choice menus also change On the remote control 1 Press SETTING The item you last selected appears on the display window Example BAL has been selected 2 Press Cursor V A repeatedly to select the item you want to set Each time you press the button the items shown on the display window change as follows FRNT SP 27 CNTR SP 27 SURR SP 27 FRNT D 2 CNTR D 7 SURR D 27 CROSS Z LFE ATT 7 BAL 7 D COMP 27 AUDIO POS 27 M OUT Z back to the beginning See the corresponding pages for details on the related adjustments except for AUDIO POS and M OUT e FRNT SP front speakers CNTR SP center speaker SURR SP surround speakers Select the size of each speaker r pg 50 e FRNT D front speakers distance CNTR D center speaker distance SURR D surround speakers distance Adjust distance from the listening position to the speakers c pg 50 e CROSS Selec
22. DVD player you can enjoy playback without manually setting other switches The TV automatically turns on and changes the input mode to the appropriate position so that you can view the playback picture Automatic selection of TV input mode When you select DVD or VCR as the source to play on the system the TV automatically changes the input mode to the appropriate position so that you can view the playback picture Automatic Power On Off The TV and VCR turn on and off along with the system When you turn on the system e Ifthe previously selected source is DVD only the TV will turn on automatically e Ifthe previously selected source is VCR the TV and VCR will turn on automatically When you turn off the system the TV and VCR will turn off NOTE e If you turn off the system while recording on the VCR the VCR will not turn off and will continue recording References To clean the disc M ainten ance Wipe the disc with a soft cloth in a straight line from center to edge e DO NOT use any solvent such as conventional record cleaner spray thinner or benzine to clean the disc To get the best performance out of this system keep your discs and mechanism clean General Notes In general you will have the best performance by keeping your discs and the mechanism clean e Store discs in their cases and keep them in cabinets or on shelves Cleaning the system e Stains on the system shoul
23. OTHERS PARENTAL LOCK SELECT 4 USE AV 4 gt TO SELECT USE ENTER TO CONFIRM A ENTER TO EXIT PRESS CHOICE 46 Setting DVD preferences Basic operation on the choice menus IMPORTANT Before using the remote control for the following Ss operation e Press DVD Cursor m gt lt w A ENTER CHOICE l Press CHOICE The language menu LANGUAGE appears on the TV screen LANGUAGE A y Bei VA SELECT 4 a p USE av 4PTO SELECT USE ENTER TO CONFIRM ENTER A TO EXIT PRESS CHOICE 2 Press Cursor gt lt repeatedly to display one of the choice menus Each time you press the button the choice menus change as follows A LANGUAGE z 4 PICTURE AUDIO wie SPK SETTING OTHERS Z back to the beginning Example When the picture menu PICTURE is selected PICTURE MONITOR TYPE 4318 SELECT a p USEAY lt P TO SELECT USE ENTER TO CONFIRM ENTER JA TO EXIT PRESS CHOICE 3 Press Cursor V A repeatedly to move LS to the item you want to set up Example When PICTURE SOURCE is selected PICTURE PICTURE SOURCE AUTOR MP3 JPEG MP3 SELECT 4 p USEAY lt gt TO SELECT USE ENTER TO CONFIRM ENTER Yat TO EXIT PRESS CHOICE 47 d Press ENTER The pop up window listing the selectable options appears on the choice menu PICTURE MONITOR TYPE 4 3LB PICTURE SOURCE A VIDEO NORMAL SCREEN SAVER PEU MP3 JPEG MAUTO z SELECT 4
24. TEST CENTER 51 SURR L R Using the surround mode The system 1s 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 On the remote control When playing back digital multichannel software The appropriate multichannel surround mode is automatically activated DOLBY D When a software encoded with Dolby Digital is played back DTS When a software encoded with DTS Digital Surround is played back In these cases you can only turn on or off SURR OFF the surround mode When playing back 2 channel source You can select either mode of Dolby Pro Logic II PL II MOVIE PL II MUSIC or one of the DSP modes LIVE CLUB DANCE CLUB HALL PAVILION ALL CH ST Press SURR 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 as follows gt PL II MOVIE gt PL II MUSIC gt LIVE CLUB gt DANCE CLUB gt HALL gt PAVILION gt ALL CH ST gt back to the beginning For details on each mode see pages 29 and 30 To turn off the surround mode Press SURR ON OFF Each time you press the button the surround mode turns on and off alternately SURR OFF surround off 7 current selected mode surround on NOTE e When selecting
25. The PARENTAL LOCK sub menu appears on the TV screen e You can only move W to PASSWORD or to EXIT before you enter your password A CIO 9 PARENTAL LOCK PASSWORD L SELECT p PASSWORD PRESS 0 9 KEY enter 22 TO EXIT PRESS CHOICE 4 Press number buttons 0 9 to enter your password then press ENTER e If you enter a wrong password WRONG RETRY appears under the PARENTAL LOCK sub menu You cannot go to the next steps before you enter the correct password 5 Press Cursor w a repeatedly to move LS to the item you want to change then press ENTER 6 Press Cursor v a repeatedly to change the setting then press ENTER 7 Press number buttons 0 9 to enter your password then press ENTER The new setting is stored NOTE e You cannot set the Parental Lock before you set your password If you go out of the PARENTAL LOCK sub menu before setting your password in step 6 the new country code and parental lock level will not become effective The old country code and parental level will remain in effect When you enter wrong passwords more than three times the WS moves to EXIT automatically and Cursor W A do not work Press ENTER to exit from the PARENTAL LOCK sub menu then repeat from step 1 If you forget your password enter 8888 Releasing Parental Lock temporarily When you set a strict parental level some discs may not be played back at all When you load such
26. Video CD SVCD Audio CD MP3 anal gt the current chapter for No Repeat mode is off CSTAR REPEAT small The system plays back the disc normally indication During playback of a JPEG disc REPEAT GROUP and REPEAT ALL do not appear on the TV screen To stop Repeat Playback Press W e When a disc except DVD is selected the system stops playback but does not quit the Repeat mode e When a DVD is set the system stops playback and quits the Repeat mode To quit the Repeat mode Press REPEAT until the Repeat mode indicator goes off from the display window e You can also clear the Repeat mode by changing the disc Continued on next page 44 Advanced operations NOTE e If you press REPEAT while stopped you need to press play button to start Repeat Playback e When the Program mode is active with a Video CD SVCD Audio CD the Repeat mode changes in the same manner Note that however in the G gt mode the system repeats all the programmed tracks instead of all tracks on the disc During playback in the Repeat mode of the title chapter group track if you skip the title chapter group track using P1 lt lt d ctc the destination title chapter group track is repeated e If appears when pressing REPEAT during DVD playback you cannot repeat the title or chapter because of disc contents When using the on screen bar except for MP3 JPEG disc 1 Press ON SCREEN
27. a disc and try to play it the following display appears on the TV screen You can temporarily release the Parental Lock PARENTAL LOCK A g P CS o oo o a SEC Apr PASSWORD PRESS 0 9 KEY ENTER e 1 Press Cursor w a repeatedly to move LS to TEMPORARY RELEASE then press ENTER The LS moves to PASSWORD e When selecting NOT RELEASE press amp on the center unit to remove the disc 2 Press number buttons 0 9 to enter your password Playback starts e If you enter a wrong password WRONG RETRY appears under the PARENTAL LOCK sub menu You cannot play the disc before you enter the correct password NOTE e When you enter wrong passwords more than three times the WS moves to NOT RELEASE automatically and Cursor W A do not work Press amp on the center unit to remove the disc 92 Setting DVD preferences Country Area codes list for Parental Lock AD Zenger re DIE Republic Anguilla Fi Liechtenstein of AS American Samoa BD Bangladesh GL Greenland MM Myanmar L Syrian Arab Republic South Georgia and the South BH Booms Sea Re a aes O O scha iere M aldnes Mme BR Brz OW Guinea Bissau MW Male IN fran O O Guyana Islands Islands CM Cameroon IR _ ran slamic Republic of NZ New Zealand VA Vatican City State Holy See N Cima IS fema OM Omma Siet Vincent and the CO Cooma IT my PA Panama Grenadines CU
28. an operation you have tried to do or information required for that operation is not recorded to the disc Using the on screen bar You can check disc information while the disc is loaded and you can use some functions using the on screen bar IMPORTANT Before using the remote control for the following operation e Press DVD DVD Cursor gt lt w A ENTER ON SCREEN Showing the on screen bar A D e SUPER H AUDIO Press ON SCREEN Each time you press the button the on screen bar changes as follows on the TV screen m Whenever a disc is loaded Example During DVD playback DVD VIDEO 6 1Mbps TITLE 1 CHAP 3 TIME 00 01 40 gt TITLE 1 CHAP 3 TIME 00 01 40 gt V TITLE 1 TIME 00 01 40 gt DVD VIDEO 6 1Mbps DVD VIDEO M 6 1Mbps TIME Fa OFF CHP OD 1 8 G 32 amp 1 1 OFF The on screen bar disappears back to the beginning 33 Contents of the on screen bar during playback 1 2 DVD 3 4 d DVD VIDEO 6 1Mbps TIME D OFF CHAP OD 1 8 G 32 amp 1 1 A e a M ZS Video CD a de VCD TIME 4 58 TIME D OFF PROG DND QD ST et o o a a M SVCD 1 4 SVCD TIME 4 58 d TIME_ gt OFF PROG DND Q ST1 EI 1 4 a J F4 mg CD a CD TIME 4 58 S TIME KS OFF E PROG RND 7 8 9 14 15 1 Shows disc type 2 Shows current transf
29. decode mode cece cceeesseesesseeeeeseeeenes 22 Changing the scan mode cesce 22 PIAYDAGK apgkrsgesisisisisiseeeegeeu epes 2 BASIC DIA VD ACK ee 23 Ritt LE 20 Tuner OPeratiONns enee KKK KKK KKK Kenne 7 setting the AM tuner interval Spacing ccnn 21 W IEE tr nl DEE 21 EISEM 21 Selecting the FM reception mode 28 Reducing the noise of AM broadcast ncnns 28 Creating realistic sound fields 29 Using the surround mode 31 Adjusting the SOU Gc cheers naine 32 Advanced operations smmmmmmnnnnnns 33 Using the on screen bar 33 Playing from a specified position on a disc 34 Using the MP3 control display 36 Using the JPEG control display 3 Selecting a view angle Of DVD ssssccecccncrrrrn 38 Selecting the subtitle audio Ianguages 39 Special picture playback 41 Heite Baku Te EE 43 Random P AV DAC EE 44 Repeat Vun Te 44 Setting DVD preferences 2 46 Using the choice menus nr 46 VT Reegel Le 48 RTR LOCK Re A eh ce 51 System Setting mmmmnnnnnnnnnnnnnnus D4 AV COMPU LINK remote control ECH dE 29 References smmmmmmmnnnnnnaunmaunnnunnnus OO SEENEN 56 alle Eier le msn 56 FOSS EE 59 Jus EE DU OPEC CALON SEE a a etat 61 Introduction Notes on handling m Important cautions Installation of the system e Select a place which is level dry and neither too hot nor too cold between 5 C and 35 C 41 F and 95 F e Leave sufficient distance between the system and t
30. front or surround speaker CAUTION e When you connect larger speakers other than the supplied ones only use speakers with the same speaker impedance SPEAKER IMPEDANCE as indicated by the speaker terminals on the rear of the powered subwoofer e DO NOT connect more than one speaker to one speaker terminal Before connecting the speaker cords a Yas ys if He QE E Twist and pull the insulation coat off and remove DO DO o Front speakers SP THA85F Press and hold Insert the bare end of the Release the the clamp speaker cord into the clamp terminal e Connect the white cords to the red terminals and black cords to the black terminals Center speaker SP THA85C CONNECTOR FROM XV THA55 85 i aE lt T ee FRONT 2 2 SPEAKER i A LEFT Wise mor SPEAKERS RIGHT e I OU TR CENTER SURROUND LEFT SURROUND RIGHT RSA SOS lt x SS Ki LEFT Mis X Q W Ke RIGHT H Ge lt LA 7 RS SURROUND SPEAKERS BOOS CS SURROUND SPEAKERS lt x os we se xX RIGHT CO K
31. have selected as remote control after starting play CG pg 39 your initial audio language o References MP3 Playback PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION A disc cannot be played No MP3 files are recorded to the disc Replace the disc MP3 files do not have the file extension in their file Add correct file extension mp3 Mp3 mP3 or MP3 names to their file names F pg 3 MP3 files are not recorded in a format compliant with Replace the disc Record MP3 files using a compliant ISO 9660 Level I or 2 application The different types of files are recorded to the disc The disc which contains the different types of files may not be played because of its disc characteristics or recording conditions Not MP3 files but JPEG The MP3 JPEG setting is set to JPEG When both MP3 files and JPEG files are recorded to a files are played disc set MP3 JPEG to MP3 to play MP3 files c pg 49 The MP3 control display No MP3 files or JPEG files are recorded to the disc or Replace the disc gt pg 3 appears on the TV the disc is an unplayable disc such as CD ROM screen but no operation can be performed JPEG Playback PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION A disc cannot be played No JPEG files are recorded to the disc Replace the disc JPEG files do not have the correct file extension in their Add correct file extension jpg jpeg JPG JPEG or file names any uppercase and lowercase
32. it near a heating device When you are away When away on travel or for other reasons for an extended period of time disconnect the power cord plug from the wall outlet Do not block the vents Blocking the vents may damage the system Care of the cabinet When cleaning the system use a soft cloth and follow the relevant instructions on the use of chemically coated cloths Do not use benzene thinner or other organic solvents including disinfectants These may cause deformation or discoloring If water gets inside the system Turn the system off and disconnect the power cord plug from the wall outlet then call the store where you made your purchase Using the system in this condition may cause fire or electrical shock Supplied accessories 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 e Remote control 1 e Batteries 2 e FM antenna 1 e AM loop antenna 1 e Power cord 1 e System cord 1 e Composite video cord 1 e Speaker cords 5m For satellite front left right and center speakers 3 10m For satellite speakers surround left right 2 Length of speaker cords is approximate e Screws with washer TH A85 only M4 x 25 mm For satellite speakers 16 This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U S patents and
33. m AUDIO LANGUAGE Some DVDs have multiple audio languages e Select the initial audio Language ENGLISH SPANISH FRENCH CHINESE GERMAN ITALIAN JAPANESE and language codes from AA to ZU see below The language codes list AA AB AF AN AR ss D AZ BA BE BG BH BI BN BO BR CA co cs cY DA D EL EO ET EU FA FI S FO FY GA GD mg SUBTITLE Some DVDs have multiple subtitle languages e Select the initial subtitle language OFF no indication of subtitles ENGLISH SPANISH FRENCH CHINESE GERMAN ITALIAN JAPANESE and language codes from AA to ZU see below m ON SCREEN LANGUAGE e Select the language shown on the TV screen when operating this system ENGLISH CHINESE and SPANISH When the language you have selected is not recorded to a disc the original language is automatically used as the initial language MO MR MS MT MY NA NL NO oc OM PA PL PS PT Qu RM RN RU RW SA sD sc SH si SK SL SM SN 48 Setting DVD preferences M Picture menu PICTURE MONITOR TYPE You can select the monitor type to match your TV when you play DVDs recorded in the picture s height width ratio of 16 9 e 16 9 NORMAL Wide television conversion Select this when the aspect ratio of your TV is fixed to 16 9 wide TV The system automatically adjusts the screen width of the output signal correctly when playing back a picture whose aspect
34. may look coarse while zoomed in e During slide show playback of a JPEG disc zooming in is not available In such a case press II or ENTER to pause slide show playback then perform the procedure above to zoom in Advanced operations Changing the VFP setting The VFP Video Fine Processor function VIDEO SUPER enables you to adjust the picture character IO GR Ven according to the type of programming picture tone or personal preference NOTE Before you start operation e The VFP setting screen disappears if no operations are done for more than about 10 seconds If the setting screen disappears before you finish start from step 1 again To select a VFP mode Press VFP during playback The current VFP settings appear on the TV screen Example When NORMAL is selected NORMAL SATURATION 0 TINT 0 SHARPNESS 3 Y DELAY 0 2 Press Cursor gt lt repeatedly to select the VFP mode Each time you press the button the VFP mode changes as follows NORMAL 27 CINEMA 27 USER 1 27 USER 2 Z back to the beginning e NORMAL Normally select this e CINEMA Suitable for movies e USER 1 and USER 2 You can adjust parameters that affect picture appearance and store settings Go to step 3 NOTE e You cannot adjust the parameters of NORMAL and CINEMA Press VFP to return to normal screen m To adjust picture appearance manually 3 Press Cursor gt lt repeatedly t
35. other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited About discs Playable disc types This system has been designed to play back the following discs DVD Video DVD Video CD VCD Super Video CD SVCD Audio CD CD R and CD RW e This system can also play back MP3 and JPEG files recorded on CD Rs and CD RWSsS F pg 23 e This system can also play back finalized DVD Rs recorded in DVD VIDEO format However some discs may not be played back because of their disc characteristics or recording conditions Discs you can play Video Region Code Mark Logo Number NTSC COMPACT IS VideoCD DIGITAL VIDEO COMPACT DIGITAL AUDIO Recordable COMPACT DIGITAL AUDIO Note on Region Code DVD players and DVDs have their own Region Code numbers This system can only play back DVDs recorded with the color system of NTSC or PAL whose Region Code number includes 4 Examples aA S If a DVD with an improper Region Code number is loaded REGION CODE ERROR appears on the TV screen and playback cannot start e The following discs cannot be played back DVD Audio DVD ROM DVD RAM DVD RW CD ROM CD I CD I Re
36. range from 10 to 10 by 2 step E TREBLE You can adjust the enhancement level for treble sound from the front speakers Within the range from 10 to 10 by 2 step NOTE e You can adjust bass treble enhancement level only for front left right channel However the supplied speakers cannot add the effective change to the bass sound because of their cutoff frequency even if the bass sound adjustment is made gt pg 50 To change the bass enhancement level more efficiently adjust the output level of the subwoofer F pg 21 When you change the front speakers to the larger ones and select LARGE for the front speakers in the SIZE sub menu F pg 50 the effective adjustment of bass sound is also possible m LFE ATT The Low Frequency Effect attenuater diminishes distortion of the bass sound from the subwoofer when playing back a disc with Dolby Digital or DTS Digital Surround e ON Select this to diminish distortion of the bass sound from the subwoofer e OFF Select this to deactivate the function m D RANGE COMPRESSION Dynamic range compression You can enjoy low level recorded sound clearly at night even at a low volume when listening to the sound with Dolby Digital e MAX Select this when you want to fully apply the compression effect useful at midnight e MID Select this when you want to reduce the dynamic range a little e OFF Select this when you want to enjoy surround sound with its full dynami
37. with liquids such as vases shall be placed on the apparatus Warnings Cautions and Others Caution Proper Ventilation To avoid risk of electric shock and fire and to protect from damage place the apparatus on a level surface The minimal clearances are shown below Wall or obstructions Wall or obstructions x XV THA85 8cm Front XV THA85 XV THA55 No obstructions Td 10 cm Wall or obstructions Wall or obstructions 20 cm SP PWA85 SP PWA55 Front SP PWA85 SP PWA55 No obstructions Table of contents INTrFOGUCTION ccncncncncnnnnnncnnnnnnencnnenenennan 2 Notes on handling eesssessesesninserrnsrrrrrsrrrrrsrnrrssrrrnserrrrserrnns 2 Supplied ACCESSO GCS eeben ee 2 About GISGS ciriinittendcnctcetsvecesannsessimen 9 Pla VAIS CISC LY DOS a dense 3 DISC STUC UI E 4 Playback Control function PBC VCD and SVCD only 4 Names of parts and controls nues DN Getting started ee 8 RBE 8 Using the remote control ss 16 Basic operations mmnnnnnnnnnnnnnus 19 Turning the system on off 19 Selecting the source to play 20 Adjusting the volume ceee 20 Listening with headphones ccc cesceceeessseceesessseeeeeeseaes 20 Turning off the sound temporarily cscs 20 Adjusting the brightness 21 Using the Sleep Timer EE 21 Adjusting the output level of the eubwoofer 21 Adjusting the bass treble goung 22 Changing the
38. 20 DVD FM AM VCR DBS Surround buttons SURR Mode MODE On Off ON OFF pg 31 TV volume buttons TV VOL c pg 17 Operating buttons e Play button gt c pg 24 e Forward reverse skip buttons b gt 1 lt lt 4 17 pg 26 e Fast forward reverse playback buttons bb lt lt lt gt pg 26 e Stop button Ml c pg 23 e Pause button II c gt pg 23 e Tuning buttons TUNING TUNING amp pg 27 e Memory button MEMORY c pg 28 e FM reception Beat Cut mode button FM MODE r pg 28 Top menu button TOP MENU pg 34 e Cursor buttons lt W A amp pg 34 e Enter button ENTER 1 pg 17 e One Touch Replay button pg 25 e Record button REC pg 18 Audio button AUDIO rc pg 39 40 Subtitle button SUBTITLE c pg 39 Angle button ANGLE r pg 38 Setting button SETTING amp pg 54 Choice menu button CHOICE c pg 46 Group title button GROUP TITLE 1 pg 35 Repeat button REPEAT r pg 44 A B repeat button A B REPEAT 1 pg 45 Dimmer button DIMMER 1 pg 21 Effect button EFFECT og 32 Sleep button SLEEP c pg 21 Decode mode button DECODE rc pg 22 Test tone button TEST c pg 32 Subwoofer adjustment buttons CG WER c pg 21 Center speaker adjustment buttons CENTER pg 32 Standby on button O l AUDIO pg 19 Standby on button O I TV pg 17 Standby on button OUT VCR DBS c pg 17 Muting button MUTING c pg 20 TV Video mod
39. 29 31 Pro Logic II Movie PL II MOVIE 29 31 Pro Logic II Music PL II MUSIC 29 31 PSP AMOS E 29 32 DFS Dis ASTON tee 29 31 DVD Video DVDs ii aie sn 3 4 Dynamic range compression DRANGE COMPRESSION ensure A 49 54 E Prame by frame leegent 41 G GOU Re ne ea eae ee 4 Interlace mode ONTERL ACEN 22 J TPE RSR in ne eee 3 4 37 L Left Right speaker balance L RBATANCEN 49 54 Low frequency effect attenuater LFE ATI 49 54 M Menu language MENU LANGUAGE 48 Monitor type MONITOR TYPE 49 e D AUTOS A At SN 49 TOS NORMA EE 49 AS E 49 WEE 49 EE 3 4 36 NEE geesde 20 O COMES CHC E EE 33 On screen guide icons ON SCREEN GUIDE 0 24 51 On screen language ON SCREEN LANGUAGE 4 48 d Parental Lock PARENTAL LOCK 51 Picture source PICTURE SOURCE ss 49 Playback Control function DPRC 4 35 Program Playback PROGRAM 43 Progressive mode PROGRESSIVE cccecccccccceeceeeeeeeeeeeeees 22 R Random Play e E 44 IERT 3 19 Repeat Play te E 44 Resume Playback RESUME metiers 24 51 S Screen saver SCREEN SANER 24 49 Sleep EE ee 21 SION Tel EEN 41 Subtitle language SUB TEL LE ue 39 48 Super Video CDS V CD EE 3 4 Ale Elo Kee EE 29 32 e TEE 8 T Test tone CUES T TONE ne 32 50 d Ee EE 4 dE EE 4 eege EE ec 25 Treble TREBLE Les en nu 22 49 V Video ED CV C DY EE 3 4 Video Fine Processor CV EP icisawiiuiwkenciuaminentiem erate 42 Z EEN 41 60
40. A p USEAY lt b gt TO SELECT USE ENTER TO CONFIRM ENTER A TO EXIT PRESS CHOICE 5 Press Cursor V A repeatedly to select the desired option Example When FILM is selected PICTURE MONITOR TYPE 4 3LB PICTURE SOURCE AVIDEO NORMAL SCREEN SAVER OVIDEO ACTIVE FILM MP3 JPEG M AUTO K SELECT sr USEAY lt P TO SELECT USE ENTER TO CONFIRM ENTER 2 TO EXIT PRESS CHOICE 6 Press ENTER Your choice is stored PICTURE PICTURE SOURCE FILM MP3 JPEG MP3 SELECT sr USE AY 4PTO SELECT USE ENTER TO CONFIRM ENTER ze 10 EXIT PRESS CHOICE To set other items on the same choice menu Repeat steps 3 to 6 To move to another choice menu Press Cursor lt 4 repeatedly to select a choice menu you want to set up To return to the normal screen Press CHOICE NOTE e Some items in the choice menus consist of sub menus to set up Selecting these items and pressing ENTER makes its related sub menu appear on the TV screen You can set submenus using Cursor p gt lt w a and ENTER as explained in this basic operation Setting DVD preferences Menu description NOTE e You can select MENU LANGUAGE AUDIO LANGUAGE and SUBTITLE only while playback is stopped E MENU LANGUAGE Some DVDs have their own menus in multiple languages e Select the initial language ENGLISH SPANISH FRENCH CHINESE GERMAN ITALIAN JAPANESE and language codes from AA to ZU see below
41. AL Suitable for playing back a video source disc with relatively a few movements e VIDEO ACTIVE Suitable for playing back a video source disc with relatively a lot of movements e FILM Suitable for playing back a film source disc e AUTO Used to play a disc containing both video and film source materials This system recognizes the source type video or film of the current disc according to the disc information e If the playback picture is unclear or noisy or the oblique lines of the picture are rough try to change to other modes m SCREEN SAVER You can activate or deactivate the screen saver function lt pg 24 e ON The picture on the TV screen becomes dark e OFF Select this to deactivate the function 49 E MP3 JPEG If both MP3 files and JPEG files are recorded on a disc you can select which files to play e MP3 Select this to play MP3 files e JPEG Select this to play JPEG files Audio menu AUDIO E L R BALANCE You can adjust the balance between the front left and front right speakers L 21 to L 1 2 CENTER Z R 1 to R 21 by 1 step e CENTER The levels of the front left and right speakers are identical e L 21 to L 1 and R 1 to R 21 As the number increases the level from one speaker lowered than that of the other speaker When you select 21 no sound comes out from the selected L or R speaker BASS You can adjust the enhancement level for bass sound from the front speakers Within the
42. I jacks r pg 55 Video input jacks VCR IN amp pg 14 VIDEO S VIDEO AC IN socket cr pg 15 Names of parts and controls Display window center unit ESSIVE RESUME ESCH 1 e Dolby Pro Logic II indicator DO PLII pg 29 e Source signal indicators EE KA Gi HE e Linear PCM indicator LPCM F pg 30 r pg 30 e Digital signal format indicators CG pg 30 e Subwoofer indicator MA c pg 30 Dolby Digital OO DIGITAL DTS ES e Sound reproducing speaker indicator __ F pg 30 2 MP3 indicator gt pg 24 9 Surround indicator SURROUND amp pg 31 3 Channel indicator CH cF pg 28 10 DSP indicator rc pg 29 31 4 Main display F pg 24 11 Progressive mode indicator PROGRESSIVE 7 pg 22 5 Stereo indicator ST lt pg 27 12 Resume indicator RESUME F pg 24 6 Tuning indicator TUNED pg 27 13 Repeat mode indicators cF pg 44 7 Auto muting indicator AUTO MUTING c pg 28 Powered subwoofer QW er XX de RS SSSS SSI Es lt gt 2S XAX A lt gt men x 2S Q LS TX KA OS Ge Co S Q Es LV AANI XK mee LS LS Q aS TX SS Sx SS ee xX se ON ON OK XXX KX SS S Q Ee X x LS LS x Se EN
43. ING When a program is broadcast in stereo you will hear stereo sound The ST indicator lights on the display window When in monaural you will hear monaural sound This mode is also useful to suppress static noise between stations The AUTO MUTING indicator lights on the display window e MONO Reception will be improved although you will lose the stereo effect The ST indicator goes off In this mode you will hear noise until you are tuned in to a station The AUTO MUTING indicator also goes off Reducing the noise of AM broadcast When listening to an AM broadcast with a lot of noise interference you can change the Beat Cut mode to reduce the noise m While listening to an AM station On the remote control Press FM MODE The current Beat Cut mode appears on the display window Each time you press the button the Beat Cut mode alternates between BEAT CUT 1 and BEAT CUT 2 e Choose BEAT CUT 1 or BEAT CUT 2 according to which gives clearer sound 28 Creating realistic sound fields You can use the following surround modes to reproduce a realistic sound field e Dolby Surround e Dolby Pro Logic H e Dolby Digital e DTS Digital Surround e DSP modes e DAP modes e All Channel Stereo m Dolby Surround Dolby Pro Logic Il Dolby Pro Logic II has a newly developed multichannel playback format to decode all 2 channel sources stereo source and Dolby Surround encoded source int
44. JVC MM DVD DIGITAL CINEMA SYSTEM TH A85 Consists of XV THA85 SP PWA85 SP THA85C and SP THA85F A EN Kid Ki Se sone o Ross Kai Se lt I See Kai RSS Se DG See Kai Kai Kai K Se sone Kai RSS Sa Sen See Kai Kai Kai K Se cone Ki Kai D Sen cote Ki Ka Gs By ys by es g SS ms Consists of XV THA55 SP PWA55 SP THA55C SP THA55F and SP THA55S TAL DIGI DVD ice QU potev DIGITAL e e e e vi 22 e e Gemma SURROUND AVY COMPU LINK Digital Direct Progressive Scan INSTRUCTIONS E LVT1 EE 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 ou button XV THA85 XV THASS Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely the STANDBY lamp goes off The OUT button in any position does not disconnect the mains line e When the system is on standby the STANDBY lamp lights red e When the system is turned on the STANDBY lamp goes off The power can be remote controlled CAUTION SP PWA85 SP PWA55 The power supply to the subwoofer is linked to the center unit The POWER ON lamp on the subwoofer lights green when the power is turned on IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS REPRODUCTION OF LABELS CLASSIFICATION LABEL PLACED ON EXTERIO
45. NOTE e This function works between chapters in the same title e This function may not work for some DVDs Playback Fast forward fast reverse search You can search for a particular point wpee PS e while playing a disc DVD cp vel cp E During playback On the remote control Press PP lt lt Each time you press the button the search speed changes as follows Forward Sin 3 CET Bunn C2 CHO Reverse gt CE CESS GED CE KED S and are only available for DVD To return to normal speed playback Press play button On the remote control and the center unit Press and hold Spil Continuously pressing B1 lt increases the fast forward reverse search speed as follows kv Bn on CED QE To return to normal speed playback Release the button NOTE e When a DVD Video CD or SVCD is played back no sound comes out during fast forward reverse search e When an Audio CD is played back sound is intermittent and low during fast forward reverse search e This function may not work for some DVDs Locating the beginning of a desired selection You can locate the beginning of a VIDEO SUPER AUDIO Ke chapter track or file E For DVD chapter During playback For Video CD SVCD track During playback without PBC function For Audio CD MP3 JPEG track file During playback or while stopped To skip chapters tracks or files forward Press gt gt
46. O IN ep dan To VCR L DIGITAL IN DBS el S AM LOOP AV NO COMPU weu MBO D i Maur DI PAL INTSC COAXIAL AMEXT Q Press and hold down the terminal clamp Insert the antenna cord e Turn the loop antenna until you have the best reception If reception is poor Connect an outdoor single vinyl covered wire antenna not supplied to the AM EXT terminal Keep the AM loop antenna connected s Twist together both wires AM loop antenna Outdoor single vinyl covered wire antenna not supplied m FM antenna Connecting supplied FM antenna Center unit TO AUDI IN SP PWA85 R VCR L DIGITA IN DBS i D ML COMP gt V U ANTENNA Si VIDEO OUT DI PAL LINTSC COA W AM EXT L L Extend the supplied FM antenna horizontally If reception is poor Connect an outdoor FM antenna with standard type 75 Q coaxial connector Bo NOTE e Disconnect the supplied FM antenna before attaching a 75 Q coaxial connector the kind with a round wire going to an outdoor antenna e We recommend that you use coaxial cable for the FM antenna as it is well shielded against interference Outdoor FM antenna not supplied Outdoor FM antenna cord not supplied Getting started Connecting the powered subwoofer Connect the supplied powered subwoofer SP PWA85 SP PWAS55 using the syste
47. R SURFACE CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT WARNING LABEL PLACED INSIDE THE UNIT CAUTION Visible and invisible ADVARSEL Synlig og usynlig VARNING Synlig och VARO Avattaessa ja suojalukitus laser radiation when open and laserstraling nar maskinen er osynlig laserstralning n r ohitettuna tai viallisena olet alttiina interlock failed or defeated ben eller interlocken fejler den ppnas och sp rren r n kyv lle ja n kym tt m lle AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO Undg direkte eksponering til urkopplad Betrakta ej lasersdteilylle V lt s teen str ling d str len s kohdistumista suoraan itseesi f 1 CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT 2 CAUTION Visible and 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 e 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 e 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
48. S SURROUND LEFT SURROUND Powered subwoofer Surround speakers SP THA85F White Insert the speaker cords into the speaker terminals Route the speaker cord as shown at right e Be sure to remove all slack from the cord so that the speaker cord lies flat 12 Getting started This page is for Connecting the satellite front center surround speakers TH A55 Be sure to identify each speaker SP THASS5SC SP THASSF SP THASSS and connect them to the corresponding terminals of the powered subwoofer CAUTION e When you connect larger speakers other than the supplied ones only use speakers with the same speaker impedance SPEAKER IMPEDANCE as indicated by the speaker terminals on the rear of the powered subwoofer e DO NOT connect more than one speaker to one speaker terminal Front speakers SP THA55F Before connecting the speaker cords Twist and pull the insulation coat off and remove Press and hold Insert the bare end of the Release the the clamp speaker cord into the clamp terminal e Connect the white cords to the red terminals and black cords to the black terminals Center speaker SP THA55C CONNECTOR FROM XV THA55 85 P d el j LEFT UR FRONT oll El x SPEAKERS of e RIGHT o GA el OI ZA GC X amp 7 d
49. T FM 75Q VIDEO OUT A L te Tea EE Kb 0 PAL NTSC aA COAXIAL AM EXT Center unit 1 CENTER SPEAKER TS 2S ex SN OUT YVCR IN X d lt lt Ss X SS d LLNS ee S lt lt ox be S lt lt X ex Se lt lt d SURROUND SPEAKERS KX XX BASSA ee SE be d e SEN RS ei LS CS Ge 2 Plug into AC outlets R Power cord supplied Powered subwoofer Power cord CAUTION e Disconnect the power cord before cleaning or moving the system e Do not touch the power cord with wet hands e 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 e Keep power cords away from other connected cords The power cords may cause noise or screen interference e Preset settings such as preset stations and surround mode adjustment may be erased in a few days in the following cases e If you unplug the power cord of the center unit e Ifa power failure occurs e The speakers will not produce any sound if the power cord of the powered subwoofer is removed from t
50. W EE WEN TO AUDIO IN sp PWass RVCR L DIGITAL IN DBS Gi A p AV VIDEO OUT RM E AM LOO ANTENNA MISO COAXIAL ae AV COMPU LINK cord not supplied AV COMPULINK 3 Plug the AC power cords of the VCR TV and the center unit into the AC outlets 4 Turn on the connected components first then turn on the center unit e When turning on the TV for the first time after the AV COMPU LINK connection turn the TV volume to minimum using the TV volume control on the TV e When turning on the VCR use the remote control supplied with this system Press O I VCR DBS 99 NOTE e To correctly use the automatic selection of TV input mode select the correct M OUT setting c pg 54 Available functions The AV COMPU LINK remote control system allows you to use the functions listed following One touch video play Simply by inserting a video cassette without its safety tab into the VCR you can enjoy video playback without manually setting other switches This system automatically turns on and changes the source to VCR The TV automatically turns on and changes the input mode to the appropriate position so that you can view the playback picture When you insert a video cassette with its safety tab in place press the play gt button on the VCR or on the remote control to get the same result One touch DVD play Simply by starting playback on the built in
51. While stopped 1 Press ON SCREEN twice The on screen bar appears on the TV screen 2 Press Cursor amp lt to move WS to PROG 3 Press ENTER The program menu appears on the TV screen e 10 orders appear at a time PROGRAM gt EE E RER E EN WR EN NE RER ES NN ES EN RE DEN ES D ES sl EE 4 4 Press number buttons 1 10 10 to specify selections by track e At each program order use number buttons to specify track number Example To specify track 3 Press 3 5 Repeat step 4 to program following orders Each time you enter a track number in the order at the bottom of the program menu the program menu scrolls and the following orders appear To erase an order Press Cursor W A to move W to the order to be erased then press CANCEL 43 6 Press play button to start Program Playback When all of the programmed tracks have been played back playback stops and the program menu appears again Note that program setting remains When playing back an Audio CD The program menu remains on the TV screen during Program Playback To check the program contents During playback press W Playback stops and the program menu appears To bring up the menu without stopping playback carry out steps 1 to 3 e You can also check playback status in the on screen bar by pressing ON SCREEN To stop Program Playback Press W Note that program setting remains To clear the progra
52. ady Photo CD etc Playing back these discs will generate noise and damage the speakers e On some DVDs Video CDs or SVCDs their actual operation may be different from what is explained in this manual This is due to the disc programming and disc structure not a malfunction of this system Notes on CD R and CD RW e User edited CD Rs Recordable and CD RWs Rewritable can be played back only if they are already finalized e This system can play back CD Rs or CD RWs recorded on a personal computer if they have been recorded in the audio CD format This system can also play back CD Rs or CD RWs if MP3 files or JPEG files are recorded on them However some discs may not be played back because of their disc characteristics recording conditions or damage or stain on them Especially the configuration and characteristics of an MP3 disc or a JPEG disc are determined by the writing encoding software and hardware used for recording Therefore due to the software and hardware used the following symptoms may occur e Some discs may not be played back e Some tracks on an MP3 disc may be skipped or may not be played back normally e Some files on a JPEG disc may be played back distortedly e Before playing back CD Rs or CD RWs read their instructions or cautions carefully e CD RWs may require a longer readout time This is caused by the fact that the reflectance of CD RWs is lower than that of regular CDs About MP3 disc
53. an only use the remote control for choice menu operations e You can change the language used in the choice menus c pg 48 e You cannot show the choice menus when an MP3 disc or a JPEG disc is accessed Choice menus Language menu LANGUAGE c pg 48 You can select the initial languages for the disc menu audio and subtitles You can also select the language used on the TV screen while operating this system LANGUAGE SELECT USE AV lt gt TO SELECT USE ENTER TO CONFIRM ENTER TO EXIT PRESS CHOICE Cl Picture menu PICTURE c7 pg 49 You can select the desired options concerning a picture or monitor screen PICTURE SELECT _ USEAW lt 4 TO SELECT USE ENTER TO CONFIRM ENTER TO EXIT PRESS CHOICE Audio menu AUDIO c pg 49 You can adjust sound settings SELECT 4 USE AY 4 gt TO SELECT USE ENTER TO CONFIRM A ENTER lt 2 TOEXIT PRESS CHOICE w l Speaker setting menu SPK SETTING c pg 50 You can make speaker settings according to the size and layout of your speakers You can also adjust the output level of the subwoofer center speaker and surround speakers SPK SETTING m O S OVE _ 150Hz RETURN TO INITIAL SELECT ENTER USE AY 4 gt TO SELECT USE ENTER TO CONFIRM A 9 e is TO EXIT PRESS CHOICE A Other setting menu OTHERS c pg 51 You can change settings for some of the functions Also use this menu to set Parental Lock
54. as many times as required To skip to the beginning of the current chapter track or file Press lt lt once To skip chapters tracks or files backward Press lt as many times as required NOTE e This function may not work for some DVDs e When playing a Video CD or SVCD with the PBC function gt and Lea may be used for the operations of menu driven playback c pg 4 35 e When playing back an MP3 JPEG disc you can make operations using the MP3 JPEG control display F pg 36 37 Locating a desired selection using number buttons You can locate the VIDEO I SUPER ff AUDIO desired title chapter wes track or file by selecting its number E For DVD title chapter While stopped the title number is selected During playback the chapter number is selected For Video CD SVCD track During playback without PBC function For Audio CD MP3 JPEG track file During playback or while stopped On the remote control Press number buttons 1 10 10 to select the desired title chapter or track number Examples To select 3 Press 3 To select 14 Press 10 then 4 To select 24 Press 10 twice then 4 To select 40 Press 10 three times then 10 The specified title chapter track or file number appears on the display window and playback begins from that location NOTE e While playing a DVD if a menu is shown on the TV screen number buttons may be used for selecting an ite
55. ber 14 Press 10 then 4 For FM stations only For channel number 24 Press 10 twice then 4 For channel number 30 Press 10 twice then 10 While the selected number is flashing 4 Press MEMORY again The selected number stops flashing The station is assigned to the selected preset number 5 Repeat steps 1 to 4 until you store all the stations you want To erase a stored preset station Storing a new station to a used number erases the previously stored one m To tune in to a preset station On the remote control 1 Press FM AM repeatedly to select the band Each time you press the button the band alternates between FM and AM 2 Press number button s 1 10 10 to select a preset channel number Examples For channel number 3 Press 3 For channel number 14 Press 10 then 4 For FM stations only For channel number 24 Press 10 twice then 4 For channel number 30 Press 10 twice then 10 Selecting the FM reception mode When the stereo FM program currently tuned in is noisy you can change the FM reception mode to improve the reception e You can store the FM reception mode for each preset station See Preset tuning F pg 27 m While listening to an FM station On the remote control Press FM MODE The FM reception mode appears on the display window Each time you press the button the FM reception mode alternates between AUTO MUTING and MONO e AUTO MUT
56. c the system stops playback and quits the Random mode To stop and quit Random Playback Press W You can also clear the Random mode by turning off the system NOTE e The same track will not be played back more than once during Random Playback e To return to normal playback without stopping playback carry out steps 1 to 3 above Repeat Playback You can repeat playback of the currently selected title or chapter for DVD track for Video CD SVCD Audio CD current group for MP3 JPEG or track for MP3 You can also repeat playback of a desired part Cursor m gt lt w A ENTER GC O CO CD REPEAT A B REPEAT gt OD CO CD REPEAT i A B REPEAT Repeating the current selection m For DVD Audio CD MP3 JPEG During playback without PBC function DI CD JPEG When using the REPEAT button For Video CD SVCD 1 Press REPEAT Each time you press REPEAT the Repeat mode changes cyclically e Repeat mode indicators appear on the display window and a repeat mode indication appears on the TV screen Repeat mode indicator Followings are the description of indicators on the display window and indications on the TV screen REPEAT GROUP Repeats the current group for MP3 JPEG disc Repeats the current title for DVD em Repeats all tracks files for mg Raves CD SVCD Audio CD MP3 a ALL REPEAT ALL JPEG Repeats the current track for
57. c range no effect applied Setting DVD preferences A Speaker setting menu SPK SETTING m SIZE Accesses the SIZE sub menu speaker size setting menu See following mE LEVEL Accesses the LEVEL sub menu speaker level setting menu See following mg DISTANCE Accesses the DISTANCE sub menu speaker distance setting menu See following m CROSS OVER Small speakers cannot reproduce bass sounds efficiently If you use a small speaker in any position this system automatically reallocates the bass sound elements assigned to the small speaker to one of the large speakers To use this function properly set crossover frequency level according to the size of the smallest speaker connected e 200 Hz Select this when the cone speaker unit in the smallest speaker connected is about 4 cm in diameter e 150 Hz Select this when using the supplied speakers Select this when the cone speaker unit in the smallest speaker connected is about 6 cm in diameter e 120 Hz Select this when the cone speaker unit in the smallest speaker connected is about 8 cm in diameter e 100 Hz Select this when the cone speaker unit in the smallest speaker connected is about 10 cm in diameter e 80 Hz Select this when the cone speaker unit in the smallest speaker connected is about 12 cm in diameter Tf you have selected LARGE for all speakers in the SIZE menu this function will not take effect m RETURN TO INITIAL Resets all sp
58. combination such as Jpg to their file names F pg 3 JPEG files are not recorded in a format compliant with Replace the disc Record JPEG files using a compliant ISO 9660 Level 1 or 2 application Not JPEG files but MP3 The MP3 JPEG setting is set to MP3 When both MP3 files and JPEG files are recorded to a files are played disc set MP3 JPEG to JPEG to play JPEG files gt pg 49 FM AM Hard to listen to Antennas are disconnected Antennas are disconnected disconnected Reconnect Reconnect the antennas correctly and securely antennas Reconnect the antennas correctly and securely and securely broadcast because of The AM loop antenna is too close to the center unit Change the position and direction of the AM loop noise antenna The supplied FM antenna is not properly extended and Extend the FM antenna to the best position positioned Beat Cut mode is not set properly while listening to an Try to change the Beat Cut mode F pg 28 AM broadcast Continuous static during The received signal is too weak Connect an external FM antenna F pg 9 or contact FM broadcasts your dealer The station is too far away Select another station Others PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION One touch DVD play The video output jack type to watch the DVD playback Set M OUT properly to watch the DVD playback does not work though is not set correctly you have connect
59. d be wiped off with a soft cloth If the system is heavily stained wipe it with a cloth soaked in water diluted neutral detergent and wrung well then wipe clean with a m Handling Discs dry EE E E D e Since the system may deteriorate in quality become damaged or the edge while pressing the center hole lightly get its paint peeled off be careful about the following e Do not touch the shiny surface of the disc or DO NC ADC Wall nar clon e DO NOT wipe it strong bend the disc e DO NOT wipe it with thinner or benzine e Put the disc back in its case after use to Si prevent warping e DO NOT apply any volatile substance such as insecticides to it i e DO NOT allow any rubber or plastic to remain in contact with it for a long time e Be careful not to scratch the surface of the disc when placing it back in its case e Avoid exposure to direct sunlight temperature extremes and moisture Trouble shooting Use this chart to help you solve daily operational problems If there is any problem you cannot solve contact your JVC service center General PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION on AC outlet the powered subwoofer AC outlet AC outlet and turn on the system again 7 pg 15 19 The system cord is not connected The system does not Lightning or electronic noise interferes with operation Switch the power off then disconnect reconnect the work correctly of the microcomputer power plug Immediately after begi
60. deo CD etc F pg 23 25 FM AM To tune in an FM or AM station c pg 27 Each time you press the button the band alternates between FM and AM VCR To select the source from a component connected to the VCR IN jacks and AUDIO IN VCR jacks F pg 14 DBS To select the source from a component connected to the DIGITAL IN DBS jack pg 14 On the center unit Press SOURCE repeatedly until the source name you want appears on the display window Each time you press the button the source changes as follows Go DVD gt AM gt FM gt VCR gt DBS gt back to the beginning The selected source name appears on the display window Example When VCR is selected NOTE e When AM FM or DBS is selected as the source this system does not output video signals Adjusting the volume CAUTION e Always set the volume to minimum level before starting any source If the volume is set at its high level the sudden blast of sound could permanently damage your hearing and or blow out the speakers You can adjust the volume level within the range from 0 minimum to 60 maximum On the remote control Press AUDIO VOL or e Press to increase volume e Press to decrease volume On the center unit Press VOLUME or e Press to increase volume e Press to decrease volume The volume level appears on the display window Listening with headphones CAUTION Be sure to turn d
61. direct sounds The following DAP modes are provided with this system Gives the feeling of a live music club with a low ceiling DANCE CLUB Gives a throbbing bass beat LIVE CLUB HALL Gre clear vocal and the feeling of a concert Gives the spacious feeling of a pavilion with a PAVESI high ceiling These DAP modes can be used to add the acoustic surround effects while reproducing 2 channel stereo source and can give you a real being there feeling e When one of the DAP modes is selected the DSP indicator lights on the display window DTS and DTS Digital Surround are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems Inc Creating realistic sound fields Creating sound field Reflections from behind Early reflections Direct sounds All Channel Stereo 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 e When All Channel Stereo is selected the DSP indicator lights on the display window All Channel Stereo reproduction Normal stereo sound All Channel Stereo CA EN ae Available Surround modes for each input signal The V marks show available surround modes You can select these modes by pressing SURR MODE c pg 31 Mode Dolby Surround Surround off Signal SEA PL Il PL Il Dolby g MOVIE MUSIC Digital Do
62. e 36 Advanced operations To select the other group Press Cursor a to return to the group list then press Cursor V A to select the desired group To skip groups tracks during playback Press Cursor W repeatedly for forward skip Press Cursor A repeatedly for reverse skip To start playback by specifying the track number Press number buttons 0 10 10 to enter the track number Example To select 3 Press 3 To select 14 Press 10 then 4 To select 20 Press 10 then 10 Or press 10 twice then O To select 24 Press 10 twice then 4 To select 110 Press 10 ten times then 10 The entered number appears in the track number indication and playback starts from the track you have specified NOTE e You can also check playback information on the display window gt pg 24 e Some group and track names may not be displayed correctly depending on recording conditions e The order of groups and tracks on an MP3 disc may be displayed differently from the order displayed on your personal computer e Upto 12 groups and tracks are displayed at once Pressing Cursor W A repeatedly scrolls the display to show the hidden groups and tracks one by one Using the JPEG control display You can search and show desired groups and files using the JPEG control display m JPEG control display The JPEG control display appears on the TV screen when stopping playback of a JPEG disc Total file number in current group
63. e button TV VIDEO c pg 17 Channel buttons CHANNEL 1 pg 17 Volume buttons AUDIO VOL amp pg 20 Menu button MENU CG pg 34 On screen button ON SCREEN 1 pg 33 e Number buttons c pg 17 26 35 e TV returning button TV RETURN amp pg 17 Return button RETURN amp pg 4 35 Cancel button CANCEL 1 pg 43 e VFP setting button lt gt pg 42 e Progressive mode button PROGRESSIVE c pg 22 Zoom button ZOOM c pg 41 Display window button FL DISPLAY F pg 24 Bass adjustment buttons BASS pg 22 Treble adjustment buttons TREBLE rc pg 22 Surround speaker adjustment buttons SURR c pg 32 Left L Right R Getting started Connections e Do not connect the AC power cord until all other connections have been made e Since different components often have different terminal names carefully read the instructions supplied with the components you are going to connect Connecting a TV To view pictures and on screen displays connect the TV to the center unit e You can get better picture quality in the order Component video gt S video gt Composite video e Distortion of picture may occur when connecting to the TV via a VCR or to a TV with a built in VCR e You need to set MONITOR TYPE in the PICTURE menu correctly according to the aspect ratio of your TV F pg 49 m To connect a TV through the component video input jacks If your TV has component vide
64. e center unit for operations unless otherwise noted When loading an MP3 disc The MP3 control display lt pg 36 appears on the TV screen and playback starts from the first track in the first group after pressing gt play button in step 3 When all tracks in a group have been played the system starts playback of tracks in the next group When loading a JPEG disc The slide show playback starts from the first file in the first group after pressing play button in step 3 When stopping playback of a JPEG disc the JPEG control display c pg 37 appears on the TV screen Slide show Each file still picture is shown on the TV screen for about 3 seconds then changed to the next file one after another automatically When all files in a group have been played the system starts playback of files in the next group m To pause playback Press II To return to normal playback press play button w To stop playback Press E To remove a disc Press amp on the center unit Playback NOTE e You can check playback information on the display window and the TV screen gt pg 33 e Some tracks on an MP3 disc may be skipped or may not be played back normally e When you play back a JPEG disc press buttons after the whole picture appears on the TV screen The system cannot accept operations even though you press buttons while showing a picture e Some files on a JPEG disc may be played back distortedly e fa b
65. e in hours minutes seconds for DVD and in the selected title group Sroup minutes seconds for Video CD SVCD Audio CD Example To select 8 Press 8 To select 10 Press 10 Or press 10 then O Using the MP3 control To select 20 Press 10 then 10 Or press 10 twice then O To select 25 Press 10 twice then 5 e Specify the number within 5 seconds after pressing GROUP TITLE i e while the display window shows __ display You can search and play desired groups and tracks using the MP3 control display for the title group number instead of the current number m MP3 control display e You can also specify the desired chapter track file by using The MP3 control display appears on the TV screen and playback number button pg 26 starts when a MP3 disc is selected NOTE Total group number on Current track Total track number in e This function may not work for some DVDs disc number current T Locating a desired position by specifying MPs core Gime 00 00 19 the time Group 01 03 Track a OO 01 Cloudy 01 Cloudy mp3 Il You can start playing at your desired T D kee ee position by specifying the elapsed 04 Hail mp3 playing time from the beginning of 05 Indian summer mp3 the current title for DVD or from the beginning of the disc for ER Video CD SVCD Audio CD EN E For DVD 09 Thunder mp3 During playback 10 Typhoon mp3 11 Wind mp3 For Video CD SVCD 12 Winter sky mp3 While stop
66. e stands attached to them at your purchase For assembling the TV stand and speakers be sure to use the screws supplied with the TV stand Using the screws attached to the speakers may damage the speakers For details refer to the instructions manual supplied with the TV stand e You can tilt the satellite speakers and center speaker Loosen the tilt adjustment screw adjust the angle then tighten the screw 13 Getting started Connecting to an analog component You can enjoy the sound of an analog component such as a VCR TV or Cassette recorder with this system Use RCA pin plug cords not supplied for connection Center unit DIGITAL IN DBS AL VCR IN Lei i comPu gt lt D WH LINK T L S VIDEO To composite video output To S video output To audio output Cassette recorder RCA pin plug cord Composite video cord not supplied not supplied Mme S video cord not supplied NOTE s The signals input to the VIDEO jack of the VCR IN jacks will be output only from the VIDEO jack of the VIDEO OUT jacks not from the S VIDEO jack of the VIDEO OUT jacks e 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 Connecting to a digital component You can enjoy the sound of a digital component such as a DBS Direct Broadcast Satell
67. eaker except the center speaker has been divided into two parts for shipment Before connecting the satellite speakers first assemble them by following the procedure below Speaker section Stand Before assembling e Prepare a Phillips screwdriver e Take care not to drop the stand while assembling otherwise it may cause damage to the floor or injury e Ensure enough space exists for assembly and installation e Spread a large thick cloth on the floor where you assemble the speakers so you can protect the floor and the speaker itself 1 Connect the speaker connectors to the stand connectors e Be sure to connect the speaker connectors by matching their sizes U es SE A Speaker connectors Speaker section Rear 2 Join the stand to the speaker section Speaker section 17 3 Fix the stand to the speaker section e Be sure to tighten the screws firmly Speaker section Stand y Pa Screws 4 supplied M4 x 25 mm Repeat the procedure from step 1 to assemble the other satellite speakers NOTE e Use the speaker after assembly is fully and correctly done e Itis recommended to place a cushion under the speaker section You can tighten the screws easily by placing the speaker section horizontally Cushion not supplied Ba Getting started This page is for Connecting the satellite front center surround speakers TH A85 Each speaker SP THA85F can be used as a
68. eaker settings to the initial settings m Size menu SIZE CAUTION e When using the supplied speakers select SMALL for each Selecting LARGE may damage the speakers NOTE e When SMALL is selected for the front speakers you cannot select LARGE for the center speaker and surround speakers FRONT SPEAKER CENTER SPEAKER SURROUND SPEAKER Select the speaker size according to the actual size of your speakers es LARGE Select this when the cone speaker unit in the speaker is larger than 12 cm in diameter e SMALL Select this when using the supplied speakers Select this when the cone speaker unit in the speaker is smaller than 12 cm in diameter SUB WOOFER USE This item is fixed to USE RETURN Returns to the SPK SETTING menu m Level menu LEVEL CENTER SPEAKER SURROUND LEFT SPEAKER SURROUND RIGHT SPEAKER SUB WOOFER Adjust the output level of related speakers Within the range from 10 dB to 10 dB TEST TONE Outputs the test tone RETURN Returns to the SPK SETTING menu e You cannot select CENTER SPEAKER when one of the DAP modes lt pg 29 is selected as the surround mode c pg 31 e You cannot select CENTER SPEAKER SURROUND LEFT SPEAKER and SURROUND RIGHT SPEAKER when the surround mode is off stereo c pg 31 The test tone comes out of all of the activated speakers in the following sequence Front left speaker Center speake
69. ed AV COMPU LINK cord correctly The system suddenly The Sleep Timer or Auto Standby function is activated Turn the functions off 7 pg 21 51 turns off by itself NOTE e Problems may be caused by components connected to the center unit so also read all manuals for the connected components carefully 96 References Glossary Aspect ratio The ratio of vertical and horizontal sizes of a displayed image The horizontal vs vertical ratio of conventional TVs is 4 3 and that of wide screens is 16 9 Chapter Refers to individual chapters included in a title Composite video signal Refers to video signal comprised of three kinds of signals combined an image signal made up of luminance and chrominance signals using the frequency multiplication technique burst signal providing the basis for color reproduction and synchronization signal Component video signal A video signal system where parts of information necessary for reproducing image signal comprised of the three primary colors of light are transmitted via separate signal lines Types of signal such as R G B Y P8 PR etc are available Disc menu A screen display prepared for allowing selection of images sounds subtitles multiangles etc recorded on a DVD Interlaced scan In the conventional video system a picture is shown on the display monitor in two halves The Interlaced scan system places lines of the second half of the picture in be
70. effects NOTE e Dolby Digital software can be roughly grouped into two categories multichannel up to 5 1 channel and 2 channel software To enjoy surround sounds while playing Dolby Digital 2 ch software you can use Dolby Pro Logic II Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby Pro Logic and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories 29 m DTS Digital Surround Used to reproduce multichannel soundtracks of the software DTS Digital Surround DTS is another discrete multichannel digital audio format available on CD LD and DVD software Compared to Dolby Digital audio compression ratio is relatively low This fact allows DTS Digital Surround format to add breadth and depth to the reproduced sounds As a result DTS Digital Surround features natural solid and clear sound m DSP modes DAP Digital Acoustic Processor modes DAP modes have been designed to create important acoustic surround elements The sound heard in a live club dance club hall or pavilion consists of direct sound and indirect sound early reflections and reflections from behind Direct sounds reach the listener directly without any reflection On the other hand indirect sounds are delayed by the distances of the ceiling and walls see the diagram below These indirect sounds are important elements of the acoustic surround effects The DAP mode can reproduce a realistic sound field by adding these in
71. enter the correct one NOTE e Manufacturers codes are subject to change without notice If they are changed this remote control cannot operate the equipment e Set the codes again after replacing the batteries of the remote control m Operation IMPORTANT Before using the remote control to operate a TV TV e Press TV The following buttons are available OI 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 For DBS tuner or CATV converter operations You can operate your DBS tuner or CATV converter using the remote control supplied with this system e Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with your DBS tuner or CATV converter To set the manufacturer s code 1 Press CATV DBS 2 Press and hold VCR DBS Keep the button pressed until step 4 is finished 3 Press ENTER Getting started 4 Press number buttons 1 9 0 to enter the manufacturer s code 2 digits Examples For a GI Jerrold product Press O then 1 For a Sony product Press 2 then 0 Inten Je ES 5 Release VCR DBS 6 Try operating your DBS tuner or CATV converter by pressing O VCR DBS When your DBS tuner or CATV converter turns on or off you have entered the correct code
72. er rate Megabits per second 3 Shows current title for DVD 4 Shows current chapter number for DVD or track number for other type of discs Shows time information F pg 34 Shows playback status hl g appears during fast forward reverse 2 oi appears during playback D CD appears during playback in forward slow motion reverse slow motion D appears when paused appears when stopped Select this to change time information 5 7 pg 34 Select this for Repeat Playback F pg 44 Select this for time search function gt pg 36 Select this for chapter search function F pg 35 Select this to change audio language or channel F pg 39 40 Select this to change subtitle language F pg 39 Select this to change view angle lt pg 38 Select this for Program Playback t pg 43 Select this for Random Playback F pg 44 ke ei N fo Ja fa gt j oo Po isch ere O1 Advanced operations Basic operation on the on screen bar Example When selecting the Repeat mode of DVD m During playback or while stopped Press ON SCREEN twice The on screen bar appears on the TV screen s The currently selected item shows green DVD VIDEO 6 1Mbps TITLE 1 CHAP 3 TIME 00 01 40 gt TIME Ee OFF CHP OD 1 8 G 32 amp 1 1 2 Press Cursor lt to move IX to 3 Press ENTER The pop up window appears under the selected item e The c
73. he AC outlet while the center unit is turned on In this case press O 1 AUDIO on the remote control or O 1 on the center unit to turn the power off plug in the powered subwoofer then press OTT AUDIO or O l again 19 Getting started Using the remote control The remote control makes it easy to use many of the system functions from a distance of up to 7 m away e You can also use the remote control supplied for this system to operate other manufacturers TVs c pg 17 VCRs pg 18 and DBS tuners CATV converters lt pg 17 Putting batteries in the remote control Before using the remote control first put in the 2 supplied batteries 1 Remove the battery cover on the back of the remote control 2 insert the batteries e Make sure to match polarity to and to 3 Replace the cover z5 If the range or effectiveness of the remote control decreases replace the batteries Use two R6P SUM 3 AA 15F type dry cell batteries CAUTION e Follow these precautions to avoid leaking or cracking batteries Use the correct type of batteries Batteries that look similar may differ in voltage e Always replace both batteries at the same time Do not expose batteries to heat or flame Operating the system from the remote control Aim the remote control directly at the remote sensor on the center unit e To control other components aim the remote control directly at the remote se
74. he TV e Do not use the system in a place subject to vibration Power cord e Do not handle the power cord with wet hands e A small amount of power 2 5 watts is always consumed while the power cord is connected to the wall outlet center unit only s When unplugging the power cord from the wall outlet always pull on the plug not the power cord To prevent malfunctions of the system e There are no user serviceable parts inside If anything goes wrong unplug the power cord and consult your dealer e Do not insert any metallic object into the system e 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 e Do not use a disc with tape stickers or paste on it because it may damage the system Label sticker A Sticker Z Paste Note about copyright laws Check the copyright laws in your country before recording from DVDs Super Video CDs SVCDs Video CDs VCDs and Audio CDs Recording of copyrighted material may infringe copyright laws Note about copyguard system DVDs are protected by copyguard system When you connect the system to your VCR directly the copyguard system activates and the picture may not be played back correctly m 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
75. her or not to reproduce particular DVD software by comparing its parental level a measure of undesirability of scenes etc from educational viewpoint set for the software beforehand with that set on this system by the user if the software s level is less restrictive than the user set level it will be reproduced Playback control PBC Refers to the signal recorded on video CDs or SVCDs for controlling reproduction By using menu screens recorded on a Video CD or SVCD that supports PBC you can enjoy interactive type software as well as software having a search function Progressive scan Progressive scan displays all the horizontal lines of a picture at one time as a single frame This system can convert the interlaced video from DVD into progressive format for connection to a progressive display It dramatically increases the vertical resolution Region Code A system for allowing discs to be played back only in the regions designated beforehand All the countries in the world are divided into six regions each region being identified by a specified Region Code or region number If the Region Code given to a disc includes a numeral which matches one in the Region Code of a player the player can play back the disc Sampling frequency Frequency of sampling data when analog data is converted to digital data Sampling frequency numerically represents how many times the original analog signal is sampled per second Surround A sy
76. ide icons may appear for a while on the TV screen appears at the beginning of a scene containing multi subtitle languages appears at the beginning of a scene containing multi audio languages appears at the beginning of a scene containing multi angle views O Play Pause CE CHD Fast forward fast reverse C2 4 Slow motion forward reverse appears when you perform each operation e If appears on the TV screen when pressing a button the disc cannot accept an operation you have tried to do or information required for that operation is not recorded to the disc NOTE e In some cases without showing O operations will not be accepted e If you do not want the on screen guide icons to appear see page 51 m Playback information on the display window DVD Example When a DVD encoded with Dolby Digital 5 1ch is played Elapsed playing time hour minute second DODIGITAL SE SURROUND Signal and speaker indicators Surround mode and digital signal format Chapter number Each time FL DISPLAY is pressed the indications alternate between those shown above and below Title number Chapter number DODIGITAL BEO A Ee SURROUND Video CD SVCD Audio CD Example When a Video CD is played back Signal and speaker indicators Track number la Be Elapsed playing time minute second NOTE e When a Video CD or SVCD with PBC function is played the elap
77. ights NOTE e When PAL is selected on the VIDEO OUT SELECT switch c pg 8 the scan mode is fixed to INTERLACE So the scan mode cannot be changed e There are some progressive TVs and High Definition TVs that are not fully compatible with this system resulting in an unnatural picture when playing back a DVD in the progressive scan mode In such a case change the scan mode to INTERLACE To check the compatibility of your TV contact your local JVC customer service center e All JVC progressive TVs and High Definition TVs are fully compatible with this system 22 Playback This section explains basic operations of DVD player For more details about DVD player operations see pages 33 to 45 BS a shows the types of discs the operation is available for s Turn on your TV and select the correct input mode on the TV IMPORTANT Before using the remote control for the following DVD operation e Press DVD lay button FL DISPLAY 23 Basic playback m To load a disc VIDEO SUPER AUDIO pels Fest Press 4 on the center unit to open the disc tray The system turns on and the disc tray comes out 2 Place a disc on the disc tray With the label side up When placing an 8 cm disc w To start playback 3 Press play button The system starts playback after closing the disc tray You can use the same buttons on th
78. ion called an ID3 Tag where its album name performer track title etc are recorded There are two versions ID3v1 ID3 Tag version 1 and ID3v2 ID3 Tag version 2 e 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 e Some tracks on an MP3 disc may be skipped or may not be played back normally Notes on JPEG discs only e 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 e This system can only play baseline JPEG files Progressive JPEG files or lossless JPEG files cannot be played Baseline JPEG format Used for digital cameras web etc Progressive JPEG format Used for web Lossless JPEG format An old type and rarely used now e Some files on a JPEG disc may be played back distortedly About discs IMPORTANT Before playing a disc make sure of the following e Check the connection with the TV s Turn on your TV and select the correct input mode on the TV to view the pictures or on screen information on the TV screen e For DVD playback you can change the initial setting to your preference F pg 46 53 If appears on the TV screen when pressing a button The disc cannot accept the operation you have tried to do or the information required for that operation is not recorded on the disc NOTICE In some cases with
79. irectional you do not need to place it at the Center speaker Powered subwoofer same distance as the other speakers gt Front left Front right NOTE e Although the satellite speakers and the powered subwoofer are magnetically shielded the TV screen may appear mottled In this case keep the distance between them to the TV to over 10 cm lt e e For safety reasons always ensure that there is sufficient space behind Saou Pte eee f Surround right the powered subwoofer left RSR a e When you position the satellite speakers in a relatively high place such as the top of your bookshelf place them on a flat and level NOTE surface ii _ _ _ _ _ _ e Speaker grilles are not removable except SP THASSC SP THASSF Only for TH A85 and SP THA55S Trying to remove them by force may damage e Do not lean against the satellite speakers as the speakers could fall them down or break possibly causing injury Especially be careful not to e Besure to place the powered subwoofer to the TV s right If you place let children lean against them the powered subwoofer to the TV s left keep sufficient distance TH A55 between them to prevent the TV from appearing mottled Front left K right s g ch sg Center Powered _ 4 speaker subwoofer 10 Getting started This page is for m Assembling the satellite speakers TH A85 only Each sp
80. ite tuner or MD recorder with this system Use digital optical cord not supplied for connection TO CAUDIDIN SP PWA85 R VCR L DUT HR IN C el VIDEO OUT AM LOOP EE on Eo B R PAL Hl A NA Center unit Digital optical cord not supplied pga N DBs Before connecting a digital optical cord unplug the protective plug DBS tuner NOTE When playing a video component such as a DBS tuner e To listen to the sound select DBS as the source to play pg 20 e 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 14 Getting started Connecting the power cord Make sure that all connections have been completed before plugging in the power cords of the center unit and powered subwoofer l Firmly insert the supplied power cord into the AC IN socket on the rear of the center 4 CONNECTOR bay FROM XV THA55 85 unit Lee j RSLS YQ LX ee S LEFT Mie Plug both power cords into AC outlets lt lt X d Zei FRONT SPEAKERS RIGHT i E i i ee SS bes SC lt lt d XK SN GE O Q LX 0 AUDIO IN ep Z A VER L DIGITAL IN DBS VIDEO OUT e e VIDEO AMI LOOP SS T COMPONEN
81. lack screen continuously appears in the slide show playback the file currently being played may be a non baseline JPEG file In this case select a playable file a baseline JPEG file For example press E or MENU to open the JPEG control display etc Note that it may take a long time to select another file m Resume Playback DVD Video CD SVCD only When Resume Playback is set to ON c pg 51 and you stop playback by the following operations the position where playback has been stopped is stored The RESUME indicator lights e Turning off the power lt pg 19 e Pressing E e Changing the source F pg 20 To start playback from the stored position The RESUME indicator goes off e Press gt play button on the remote control or the center unit e Select DVD as the source again if you changed the source To clear the stored position Press W again or open the disc tray e When the stored position has been cleared playback starts from the beginning of the disc To prevent screen burn out with the screen saver A TV screen may burn out if a static picture is displayed for a long time To prevent this the system automatically dims the screen if a static picture is displayed for over 5 minutes the screen saver function e Pressing any button will cancel the screen saver function e If you do not want to use the screen saver function see page 49 m On screen guide icons During DVD playback the following gu
82. lby Digital Multichannel Dolby Digital DTS Digital Surround d Multichannel DTS Digital Surround y d d 2 channel Analog VCR FM N N AM or Linear PCM CEECEE Sia pv fe fei ef SES ie w Indicators on the display window Digital signal format indicators LPCM Lights when Linear PCM signal comes in DODIGITAL Lights when Dolby Digital signals come in ETS Lights when DTS Digital Surround signals come in No indication No digital signal indicator lights when analog signals come in Source signal indicators etc rLI CTR Light to indicate the incoming signals LFETS WER Lights when the left channel signal comes EGS in Lights when the center channel signal comes in PI Lights when the right channel signal comes in Lights when the LFE channel signal comes in Lights when the surround left channel signal comes in GS Lights when the surround right channel signal comes in EJ Lights when the monaural surround channel signal or 2 channel Dolby Surround signal comes in auaa 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 DSP mode DAP mode ALL CH DTS ENE RONCE HALL PAVILION SI DTS Digital Surround ESENE 3 Creating realistic sound fields SURR MODE SURR ON OFF EFFECT
83. m While stopped and the program menu is shown on the TV screen press W All of the programmed tracks are erased You can also clear the program by turning off the system To quit the Program mode After clearing all programmed tracks press play button The program menu disappears NOTE e During Program Playback you cannot edit program contents e During Program Playback pressing gt skips to the next program selection Pressing Lea returns playback to the beginning of the current selection e The Resume function cannot be used with Program Playback e To close the program menu Press ON SCREEN The program menu is closed and the on screen bar is shown s To turn off the on screen bar Press ON SCREEN repeatedly e Program Playback function cannot be used during Video CD SVCD playback with PBC function e If you want to repeat the programmed tracks set the Repeat mode during Program Playback lt pg 44 e Program Playback may not work for some discs Advanced operations Random Playback You can play tracks on a disc in random VIDEO i SUPER ff AUDIO oer CD Aoin Kon a Cursor gt a V 4 ENTER ON SCREEN m While stopped 1 Press ON SCREEN twice The on screen bar appears on the TV screen 2 Press Cursor ka to move LS to AND Example For Audio CD CD TIME 4 58 gt TIME CDOFF PROG BND i 3 Press ENTER The system starts Random Playback After playing all tracks on the dis
84. m cord supplied e Connect the system cord by matching the A marks on the plugs to the ones on the center unit and powered subwoofer ON SA Ze TA D d CONNECTOR FROM XV THA55 85 System cord supplied d LX Se b s g pd a 28 ES 3 S 4 2e E eo zz ZS ES IEEE SS A Ed E E 1 L E 1 Pi 1 L 1 SX SSeS SOE K Ensure that the A mark on the plug faces down 00 xX EE E NZ L XX SX KEX d Zei SPEAKERS x CS Lee EX OO KXK BEEK Ee Gg SS DUT CR IN o O VIDEO OUT e e VIDEO CE REG AM LOOP gan ST COMPONENT i Ka i e EES lan O QO v Powered e EE subwoofer Center unit Connecting the satellite speakers m Speaker layout TH A85 When positioning the speakers to obtain the best possible sound from this system you need to place all satellite speakers at the same distance from the listening position with the front of each speaker facing toward the listener When you cannot place them at the same distance from the listening position you can make adjustment so that speakers operate as if they are placed at the best position pg 50 e Normally place the powered subwoofer in front of you Since bass sound is non d
85. m in the menu F pg 34 e While playing a Video CD or SVCD with the PBC function if a menu is Shown on the TV screen number buttons are used for selecting an item in the menu lt pg 35 26 Tuner operations You can browse through all the stations or use the preset function to go immediately to a particular station IMPORTANT Before using the remote control for the following a e Press FM AM FM AM O 000 O O O O O O O OTUNING TUNING TUNING FM MODE Number buttons Setting the AM tuner interval spacing Some countries space AM stations 9 kHz apart and other countries use 10 kHz spacing e 9 kHz interval spacing is the initial setting On the center unit ONLY E When AM is selected as the source To select the 10 kHz interval Press and hold HE then press gt 10k STEP appears on the display window Now the 10 kHz interval is selected To select the 9 kHz interval Press and hold W then press gt 9k STEP appears on the display window Now the 9 kHz interval is selected 2 On the remote control 1 Press FM AM repeatedly to select the band Each time you press the button the band alternates between FM and AM The selected band appears on the display window then the last received station appears Example When AM is selected J After a few seconds 2 Press TUNING or TUNING repeatedly until yo
86. n JPEG files in a group folder those files are also counted in the total number of 150 et Group 1 Group 2 IS pi Group 3 Group 4 Group 5 Pei 1 File 2 ER gt lt lt 7 lt lt Playback Control function PBC VCD and SVCD only The Playback Control function allows you to enjoy menu driven operation and high resolution still images which have a resolution four times greater than moving pictures High resolution still image display You can display high quality images which are four times clearer than moving pictures Menu driven playback A selection menu is displayed when you start playing a Video CD or SVCD with the Playback Control feature The selection menu shows a list of numbers for selection Some discs may show moving pictures or a divided screen You can interact with the screen using a menu display to select and play an entry See example illustration below about basic features of menu driven playback for details about the operation through the menu also see page 35 Menu screen 123 Hd d E Si A Press RETURN A Moving picture B Still picture NOTE e When operating a Video CD or SVCD using the menu some functions such as Repeat Playback may not work Names of parts and controls The illustrations of the center unit and the subwoofer used in this manual are of TH A85 unless otherwise noted Front panel center unit
87. ng messages may appear in the message area depending on the status of this system e OPEN CLOSE Appears when opening or closing the disc tray e NOW READING Appears when the system is reading the disc information e REGION CODE ERROR Appears when the Region Code of the DVD does not match the code the center unit supports The DVD cannot be played back e NO DISC Appears when no disc is loaded to the disc tray JVG NOW READING Message area To turn the power off On the remote control Press OH AUDIO again On the center unit Press O I again The STANDBY lamp lights NOTE e The power supply to the subwoofer is linked to the center unit The POWER ON lamp on the subwoofer lights green when the power is turned on e A small amount of the power is consumed even when the power is turned off center unit only This is called standby mode and the STANDBY lamp lights in this mode Unplug the power cord from the AC outlet to turn the power off completely e You can also turn on the system by pressing the following buttons The center unit s e One of the source selecting buttons on the remote control pb on the remote control except after pressing FM AM or on the center unit Basic operations Selecting the source to play On the remote control Press one of the source selecting buttons DVD FM AM VCR or DBS DVD To play back a disc DVD Vi
88. nning to heat the room the Switch the power off and leave the system a few hours system was moved to a cold location causing before switching the power on again condensation to form inside The remote control does It is too far from the center unit or is not facing the Move closer to the center unit Operate the remote not work center unit control within 7 m of the center unit pg 16 There is something obstructing the remote sensor Remove any obstacles lt pg 16 The remote control is not aimed at the remote sensor on Aim the remote control at the remote sensor on the the center unit or components equipment you want to operate lt pg 16 The source equipment to be operated is not selected on Select the desired source equipment with one of the the remote control buttons among the remote control mode selecting buttons and the source selecting buttons c pg 17 18 20 The batteries are exhausted Replace the batteries c pg 16 The batteries have been inserted the wrong way round Insert the batteries correctly pg 16 The remote control is not set to operate the DVD player For the DVD player press DVD before you perform the or tuner FM AM operations F pg 23 For the tuner press FM AM before you perform the operations F pg 27 Sunlight is falling directly on the remote sensor Hide the remote sensor from direct sunlight The remote control signals are not set correctly Enter
89. nsor on each component Refer also to their instruction manuals e To operate the remote control properly do not hide the remote sensor by placing any obstructions in front of it Remote sensor 16 Getting started bus CONTROL TV _ TV VCR DBS dai VCR DBS VCR 0 Q OIT itv CHANNEL d S i S O O O Q TV VIDEO TV VOL i JG p aa play button op le buglee O SX O KC ENTER Oxo eo Number buttons 2e ol Ge TV RETURN Oooo O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O For TV operations You can operate your TV using the remote control supplied with this system e Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with your TV To set the manufacturer s code You can operate a JVC TV without setting the remote control signal 1 Press TV 2 Press and hold TV Keep the button pressed until step 4 is finished 3 Press ENTER 17 4 Press number buttons 1 9 0 to enter the manufacturer s code 2 digits Examples For a Hitachi TV Press 1 then O For a Toshiba TV Press O then 8 Manufacturer Code Manufacturer code mewo fo Shaw Jo pea fo foem o 5 Release I TV 6 Try operating your TV by pressing O l TV When your TV turns on or off you have entered the correct code If there is more than one code listed for corresponding brand try each one until you
90. o a 5 1 channel The matrix based encoding decoding method used by Dolby Pro Logic II makes no limitation for the cutoff frequency of the treble from surround channel and enables stereo surround sound compared to conventional Dolby Pro Logic Dolby Pro Logic II enables to reproduce spacious sound from original sound without adding any new sounds and tonal coloration Dolby Pro Logic II has two modes Movie mode and Music mode e Pro Logic Il Movie PL II MOVIE Suitable for reproduction of Dolby Surround encoded sources bearing the mark DO poeysurrounn You can enjoy soundfield very close to the one created with discrete 5 1 channel sounds e Pro Logic Il Music PL II MUSIC Suitable for reproduction of any 2 channel stereo music sources You can enjoy wide and deep sound by using this mode e When Dolby Pro Logic II is activated the DO PLII indicator lights on the display window Dolby Digital Used to reproduce multichannel soundtracks of the software encoded with Dolby Digital QO bol Dolby Digital 5 1 ch DOLBY D encoding method so called discrete multichannel digital audio format records and digitally compresses the front left channel front right channel center channel surround left channel surround right channel and LFE channel signals Since each channel is completely independent from the other channel signals to avoid interference you can obtain much better sound quality with much stereo and surround
91. o input jacks connect them using a component video cord not supplied to view a high quality picture e Connect Y to Y PB to PB Pr to Pr correctly e If your TV supports progressive video input you can enjoy a high quality picture by setting the progressive scan mode to active 7 pg 22 TO AUDIO IN sp pwass R VER L DIGITAL IN DBS 86 00 D OUT VCR IN r 0 O e e VIDEO ce AMLOOP comey FM 75Q VIDEO OUT ANTENNA D SELECT Dan my ACIN E PAL NTSC AI COAXIAL AM EXT TV VIDEO OUT Center unit VIDEO OUT SELECT switch See below To component video input NOTE e 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 e The component video signals can be output only when you select DVD as the source to play F pg 20 m To connect a TV through the composite or S video jacks Connect the TV using the composite video cord supplied or an S video cord not supplied If your TV has an S video Y C separation jack you can get better picture quality than by using composite video connection e Connect the S video cord by matching the W mark on the plug to the one on the rear of the center unit r TO AUDIO IN sp pwass Te VCR L DIGITAL IN DBS KO
92. o select USER 1 or USER 2 USER 1 SHARPNESS 3 Y DELAY 0 4 Press Cursor w a repeatedly to select a parameter you want to adjust Adjust gradually and confirm picture appearance results are as preferred e GAMMA 4 to 4 Controls brightness of neutral tints while maintaining brightness of dark and bright portions e BRIGHTNESS 16 to 16 Controls screen brightness e CONTRAST 16 to 16 Controls screen contrast e SATURATION 16 to 16 Controls screen color depth e TINT 16 to 16 Controls screen tint e SHARPNESS 0 to 3 Controls screen sharpness e Y DELAY 2 to 2 Controls screen color gap 5 press ENTER VFP menu disappears and the following pop up window appears on the TV screen 6 Press Cursor V A repeatedly to change the setting 7 Press ENTER The current VFP settings appear again 8 Repeat steps 4 to 7 to adjust other parameters To return to the normal screen Press VFP To activate your setting Press VFP then press Cursor lt 4 repeatedly to select USER 1 or USER 2 that you have changed the parameters 42 Advanced operations Program Playback You can play up to 99 tracks in any order You may program the same track more than cp Ilvcpll cp once VIDEO jf SUPER H AUDIO Le E P p gt COW CO play button Cursor O O gt a V 4 ENTER oN QO ON SCREEN Number buttons Es CANCEL E
93. out showing Q operations will not be accepted DVD A DVD consists of titles and each title may be divided into chapters For example if a DVD contains movies each movie may have its own title number and may be further divided into chapters Title 1 Title 2 ee eee VM ep Chapter 3 Chapter 1 Chapter 2 ae 1 oo 2 ke men Gl Video CD SVCD Audio CD A Video CD SVCD Audio CD consists of tracks In general each track has its own track number On some discs each track may also be further divided by indexes PAU 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 Track 5 a lc EC St EC _ gt MP3 discs On an MP3 disc each song is recorded as a track file Tracks are usually grouped into a group folder Groups can also include other groups creating hierarchical group layers This system can recognize up to 150 tracks per group and up to 99 groups per disc e If there is any type of file other than MP3 files in a group folder those files are also counted in the total number of 150 Group 1 Group 2 lt gt OR Een 1 Track 2 Group 3 Group 4 Group 5 p tO IDUc_i gl E Reg pi JPEG discs On a JPEG disc each still picture is recorded as a file Files are usually grouped into a group folder Groups can also include other groups creating hierarchical folder layers This system can recognize up to 150 files per group and up to 99 groups per disc e If there is any type of file other tha
94. own the volume e Before connecting or putting on headphones as high volume may damage both the headphones and your hearing e Before disconnecting headphones as high volume may be suddenly output from the speakers Connect a pair of headphones to the PHONES jack on the center unit This cancels the surround mode lt gt pg 31 currently selected deactivates the speakers turns the subwoofer s power off and activates the headphone mode HEADPHONE appears on the display window e Disconnecting a pair of headphones from the PHONES jack cancels the headphone mode and activates the speakers at the previously selected surround mode Headphone mode When using the headphones the following signals are output regardless of your speaker setting e For 2 channel sources the front left and right channel signals are output directly from the left and right headphones e For multi channel sources the front left and right center and surround channel signals are down mixed and then output from the headphones You can enjoy the down mixed multi channel sound source using the headphones Turning off the sound temporarily On the remote control Press MUTING MUTING appears on the display window and the sound turns off To restore the sound Press MUTING again e Pressing AUDIO VOL or VOLUME on the center unit also restores the sound 20 Basic operations O00 0 CO ED ED COCO O CD
95. peat Playback When using the on screen bar 1 Press ON SCREEN twice The on screen bar appears on the TV screen 2 Press Cursor lt to move IX to 3 Press ENTER The following pop up window appears under the selected item DVD VIDEO 6 1Mbps TIME CD CHAP OD 1 8 G 32 amp 1 1 OFF 4 Press Cursor w a repeatedly to select A B 5 Press ENTER at the beginning of the part you want to repeat point A The following display appears in the on screen bar DVD VIDEO 6 1Mbps TITLE 1 CHAP 3 TIME 00 01 40 TIME C gt A CHP OD 1 8 EU amp 1 1 6 Press ENTER at the end of the part you want to repeat point B A B Repeat Playback starts The selected part of the disc between point A and B is played repeatedly To turn off the on screen bar Press ON SCREEN To cancel A B Repeat Playback Repeat from step 1 select OFF in step 4 then press ENTER NOTE e When playing back a DVD A B Repeat Playback is possible only within the same title e A B cannot be selected during Program and Random Playback e A B cannot be selected while stopped Setting DVD preferences You can adjust the initial settings for DVD playback according to your preference or needs using 5 choice menus shown on the TV screen e Adjustments are possible only when selecting DVD as the source Using the choice menus e Turn on your TV and select the correct input mode on the TV e You c
96. ped or during playback without PBC function a ForAudo CD Current group Current track Total track number on During playback or while stopped number disc Current group l Press ON SCREEN twice Elapsed playing time of current track The on screen bar appears on the TV screen Elapsed playing time is only shown during playback 2 Press Cursor lt to move to Os 3 Press ENTER The following pop up window appears under the selected item DVD VIDEO 6 1Mbps TITLE 1 CHAP 3 TIME 00 01 40 gt Cursor TIME gt OFF CHAP OD 1 8 32 My 1 1 gt lt v A TETE ENTER K 4 Use number buttons 0 9 to enter the time Example To play back from a point 2 hours 34 minutes 08 seconds elapsed gt play button Number buttons E During playback gt VER gt Press 2 Press 3 Press Cursor w a to select the desired TIME 2 3_ __ gt TIME 2 34 __9 group ES MESSY 2 Press Cursor to select the track list EE 3 Press Cursor w a to select the desired To correct a misentry track Press Cursor lt 4 repeatedly until the wrong number is erased The playback starts from the selected track then press number buttons to enter the correct numbers If you select the track while stopped 5 Press ENTER SE ENTER or gt play button to start playback of the selected The system starts playback from the specified time To turn off the on screen bar Press ON SCREEN Continued on next pag
97. r gt Front right speaker Surround right speaker Surround left speaker back to the beginning x Distance menu DISTANCE Example Center speaker Subwoofer ont right In this case set the distance of each speaker as follows e Distance of front speakers 3 0 m e Distance of center speaker 2 7m e Distance of surround speakers 2 4 m FRONT SPEAKER CENTER SPEAKER SURROUND SPEAKER Adjust the distance from the listening position to the speakers Within the range from 0 3 m to 9 0 m by 0 3 m TEST TONE Outputs the test tone RETURN Returns to the SPK SETTING menu The test tone comes out of all of the activated speakers in the following sequence Front left speaker gt Center speaker gt Front right speaker Surround right speaker Surround left speaker gt back to the beginning O Setting DVD preferences AS Other setting menu OTHERS NOTE e You can select PARENTAL LOCK only while playback is stopped E RESUME You can activate or deactivate Resume Playback function s ON Select this to activate the function e OFF Select this to deactivate the function E ON SCREEN GUIDE You can activate or deactivate the on screen guide icons F pg 24 e ON Select this to activate the function e OFF Select this to deactivate the function E AUTO STANDBY When playback ends and does not restart for more than the time you specify this system turns off by itself e
98. r Loor COMPU Y B Be 0 d ST LNK 1 VIDEO OUT SELECT switch See below VIDEO OUT SELECT PAL DI NTSC bm Composite video cord To composite video input Supplied lt or den S video cord not supplied To S video input Selecting the color system The center unit is compatible with the PAL and NTSC systems Set the VIDEO OUT SELECT switch on the rear panel in standby mode to match the color system of your TV Make sure that the color system of a DVD Video CD or SVCD disc labeled on the package matches your TV e If you use a multi system TV by setting MONITOR TYPE in the PICTURE menu to an appropriate MULIT option the system outputs a video signal by the same format recorded on the disc 1 e if you play an NTSC disc the system outputs a signal by the NTSC format regardless of the VIDEO OUT SELECT switch setting CG pg 49 Getting started Connecting the FM and AM antennas Make sure the antenna conductors do not touch any other terminals connecting cords and power cords This could cause poor reception m AM loop antenna Setting up supplied AM loop antenna Attach the AM loop to its base by snapping the tabs on the loop into the slot on the base 7 If the antenna cord is covered with the insulation coat twist and pull the insulation coat off and remove Connecting AM loop antenna Center unit r AUDI
99. ratio is 4 3 e 16 9 AUTO Wide television conversion Select this when the aspect ratio of your TV is 16 9 wide TV e 4 3 LB Letter Box conversion Select this when the aspect ratio of your TV is 4 3 conventional TV While viewing a wide screen picture the black bars appear on the top and the bottom of the screen e 4 3 PS Pan Scan conversion Select this when the aspect ratio of your TV is 4 3 conventional TV While viewing a wide screen picture the black bars do not appear however the left and right edges of the pictures will not be shown on the screen Ex 4 3 LB Ex 16 9 e 16 9 MULTI NORMAL e 16 9 MULTI AUTO e 4 3 MULTI LB e 4 3 MULTI PS These MULTT options should be selected when you connect the system to a multi color system TV If you select one of these options the system outputs a PAL or NTSC video signal according to the disc regardless of the VIDEO OUT SELECT switch setting F pg 8 NOTE e Even if 4 3 PS is selected the screen size may become 4 3 LB with some DVDs This depends on how DVDs are recorded e When you select 16 9 NORMAL for a picture whose aspect ratio is 4 3 the picture slightly changes due to the process for converting the picture width m PICTURE SOURCE You can obtain optimal picture quality by selecting whether the content on the disc is processed by field video source or by frame film source Normally set to AUTO e VIDEO NORM
100. s MP3 is an abbreviation for Motion Picture Experts Group 1 or MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3 MP3 is simply a compressed data file format By using MP3 format one CD R or CD RW can contain 10 times as much data as one regular CD About JPEG discs A still picture data compression system proposed by the Joint Photographic Expert Group which features small decrease in image quality in spite of its high compression ratio Notes on MP3 JPEG discs e 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 e When making an MP3 JPEG disc select ISO 9660 Level 1 or Level 2 for the disc format e This system supports multi session discs up to 5 sessions e This system cannot play packet write discs e The system can only play MP3 JPEG files with the following file extensions MP3 MP3 Mp3 mP3 and mp3 JPEG jpg jpeg JPG JPEG and any uppercase and lowercase combination such as Jpg e If both MP3 files and JPEG files are recorded on a disc set the MP3 JPEG setting in the PICTURE menu to the appropriate setting for the data to be read MP3 or JPEG F pg 49 e Some MP3 JPEG discs may not be played back because of their disc characteristics or recording conditions Notes on MP3 discs only e D3 tags cannot be shown on the display An MP3 file can contain file informat
101. s the sound from the front speakers Use one of the following buttons to adjust each speaker level e CENTER for the center speaker e SURR L for the surround left speaker e SURR R for the surround right speaker 3 Press TEST again to stop the test tone m For DAP modes c pg 29 only 4 Press EFFECT to select the effect level 1 to 5 you want Each time you press the button the effect level changes as follows CG DSP EFFECT 1 gt DSP EFFECT 2 gt DSP EFFECT 3 gt DSP EFFECT 4 gt DSP EFFECT 5 gt back to the beginning As the number increases the selected mode will be more effective Normally set the level to DSP EFFECT 3 NOTE e You cannot adjust the center speaker output level for the DAP modes and the effect level for All Channel Stereo e You can output the test tone in any surround mode or even when surround mode is not activated e Speaker output levels whose source signal indicator is lit can be adjusted without pressing TEST e When selecting DVD as the source you can also adjust the speaker output levels using the choice menu gt pg 50 32 Advanced operations This section explains advanced operations for disc playback using the remote control HUES Ss Kl SS shows the types of discs an operation is available for s Turn on your TV and select the correct input mode on the TV NOTE e If appears on the TV screen when pressing a button the disc cannot accept
102. sed playing time does not appear but PBC appears MP3 disc Signal and speaker Track number indicators MP3 indicator Elapsed playing time minute second during playback only Each time FL DISPLAY is pressed the indications alternate between those shown above and below Track number Group number JPEG disc Group number Continued on next page 24 Playback NOTE e You can change the time information mode pg 34 e You can also check the playback information on the TV screen c pg 33 m Tray lock You can lock the tray and prohibit the unwanted disc ejection by children On the center unit ONLY While the system 1s turned off Press and hold m then press 4 A e The system turns on and LOCKED appears on the display window s If you try to eject a disc LOCKED appears and indicates that the tray is locked To unlock the tray When the system is turned off press and hold W then press e The system turns on and UNLOCKED appears on the display window 29 Playback features IMPORTANT Before using the remote control for the following e Press DVD Y play button vY Number buttons 0000000 0 YAY Ca 000 000 One Touch Replay You can move back the playback position by 10 seconds from the current position ovo m During playback On the remote control Press
103. stem for creating three dimensional sound fields full of realism by arranging multiple speakers around the listener Transfer rate The rate of transferring digital data Usually the measure is in baud per second The DVD system applies a variable transfer rate system for high efficiency References AaB Repeat PAS BAC Sete is tn Lie ele 45 All Channel Stereo ALL CH ST 228 30 32 A E 38 e tee CD oe saa cv ne en sack sais ana dons 3 4 Audio language AUDIO LANGUAGE ee eeeeeeeeeeeees 39 48 Auto standby AUTO STANDBY ec eceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 51 ATO es Gs WEE 22 E ERR EE 55 B Bass eege es 22 49 Beavcut mode BEAT CUT EE 28 C CDR ee 3 CDERW oer ON te EO RE Tere RD 3 CHADI R Ee 4 Choice MENU seire AN En A Re nr 46 52 Audio ment AUDIO ne 49 Distance menu DISTANCE 50 Language menu LANGUAGE 48 Tee Veet LEVEL Es Nes 50 Other setting menu OTHERS ce eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 51 Picture menu PICTURE ss 49 SIZ MCU SIZE E a 50 Speaker setting menu SPK SERIIINOG eee 50 Component E EE 8 COMPOS Vde maikn O tee lies 8 Crossover CROSS OVER nine N inde 50 54 D DAP Digital Acoustic Processor mode eeeeeeeeee 29 32 Dance club DANCE CLUB 29 32 HA HAL E EE 29 32 Liveclub LIVE CLUB EE 29 32 Pavilon PAVILION Es nan nn eue 29 32 Decode MO ia anna 22 Rut 21 Dolby DIS HAL sn haha 29 31 Dolby Pro Losie ls ns eene
104. stereo playback e L To listen to L left audio channel only e R To listen to R right audio channel only Example for SVCD gt STI ST2 gt L195 R195 L2 gt R2 gt back to the beginning e ST I ST 2 To listen to normal stereo playback of ST 1 or 2 channel e LI L2 To listen to L left 1 or 2 audio channel e RI R2 To listen to R right 1 or 2 audio channel The pop up window disappears 1f no operation is done for about 5 seconds When using the on screen bar 1 Press ON SCREEN twice The on screen bar appears on the TV screen 2 Press Cursor lt to move K to 3 Press ENTER The following pop up window appears under the selected item Example ST stereo is selected out of 3 audio channels recorded VCD TRACK 14 TIME 4 58 gt TIME CDOFF PROG RND GD ST ST 2 4 Press Cursor V A to select the desired audio channel s Each time you press the button the audio channel changes 5 Press ENTER The pop up window disappears To turn off the on screen bar Press ON SCREEN 40 Advanced operations Special picture playback This system provides special picture playback functions including frame by frame slow motion and zoom gt CY amp D Co play button KE DO gt gt Cursor m gt lt w A ENTER CO CO OO CO eee eee O O O O DO f EES Frame by frame playback m During playback Press Il repeatedl
105. t level more efficiently adjust the output level of the subwoofer c Adjusting the output level of the subwoofer When you change the front speakers to the larger ones and select LARGE for the front speakers in the SIZE sub menu F pg 50 the effective adjustment of bass sound is also possible by pressing BASS Changing the decode mode When you play a disc or software encoded with Dolby Digital or DTS Digital Surround the following symptoms may occur e Sound does not come out at the beginning of playback e Noise comes out while searching for or skipping chapters or tracks In these cases change the decode mode to DOLBY D for Dolby Digital or DTS for DTS Digital Surround E When DVD or DBS is selected as the source On the remote control Press DECODE to select the decode mode The current decode mode appears on the display window Example When AUTO PCM is selected Each time you press the button the decode mode changes as follows GC AUTO PCM gt DOLBY D gt DTS gt back to the beginning e AUTO PCM Normally select this The system automatically detects the incoming signals e DOLBY D Select this if the symptoms above occur when playing a disc or software encoded with Dolby Digital e DTS Select this if the symptoms above occur when playing a disc or software encoded with DTS Digital Surround NOTE s When DOLBY D or DTS is selected
106. t the cutoff frequency of the subwoofer lt pg 50 e LFE ATT Diminish the distortion of the bass sound from the subwoofer while playing back a disc with Dolby Digital or DTS Digital Surround F pg 49 e BAL You can adjust the balance between the front left and front right speakers pg 49 e D COMP Dynamic Range Compression You can enjoy low level recorded sound clearly at night even at a low volume level when listening to the sound with Dolby Digital F pg 49 e AUDIO POS Audio Position Set the audio position of subwoofer so that the subwoofer level can be automatically adjusted properly The smaller the number becomes the more the level decreases automatically when listening in stereo e M OUT Monitor Out Select the video output jack type by which you watch DVD playback after connecting your TV F pg 8 Set the video output to use AV COMPU LINK remote control system lt pg 55 VIDEO To watch DVD playback via the VIDEO jack S To watch DVD playback via the S VIDEO jack COMPNT component To watch DVD playback via the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks 3 Press Cursor lt to make an adjustment or selection Example FRNT SP CNTR SP SURR SP SML small LRG large e FRNT D CNTR D SURR D Within the range between 0 3 m and 9 0 m by 0 3 m step e CROSS 80Hz Z 100Hz 27 120Hz Z 150Hz 27 200Hz Z back to the beginning e LFE ATT
107. ted out of 3 view angles recorded DVD VIDEO 6 1Mbps TITLE 1 CHAP 3 TIME 00 01 40 gt TIME gt OFF CHAP OD 1 8 32 Gu 1 3 pV EE 4 Press Cursor w a repeatedly to select the desired view angle Each time you press the button the angle of the scene changes 5 Press ENTER The pop up window disappears To turn off the on screen bar Press ON SCREEN 36 Advanced operations Selecting the subtitle audio languages When playing back a DVD or SVCD containing subtitles in several languages you can select the subtitle language to be displayed on the TV screen When a DVD contains audio sound track in several languages you can also select the language sound track to listen to e You can also select specific audio channel s on Video CDs SVCDs Cursor m gt lt w A ENTER ON SCREEN AUDIO SUBTITLE Selecting the subtitle language m During playback When using the SUBTITLE button 1 Press SUBTITLE The following pop up window appears on the TV screen Example DVD ENGLISH is selected out of 3 subtitle languages recorded SUPER lov ep EJ 1 3 a SEE BUS Ee 2 Press SUBTITLE repeatedly to select the desired subtitle language Each time you press the button the subtitle language changes For SVCD e An SVCD can contain up to four subtitles Pressing SUBTITLE changes the subtitles regardless of whether the subtitles are recorded or not Subti
108. the correct manufacturer s code lt pg 17 18 96 References PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION No sound The system cord and or speaker cord is not connected Check the connection gt pg 10 13 There is a short in the speaker cord Reconnect the speaker cord The audio cord is not connected to AUDIO IN VCR Connect the cord correctly 7 pg 14 and or DIGITAL IN DBS correctly An incorrect source has been selected Select the correct source c pg 20 Press MUTING to cancel muting pe 20 The decode mode is not set correctly Select the proper decode mode F pg 22 Sound from one front The speaker cord is not connected correctly Connect the speaker cord correctly gt pg 10 speaker only Left right balance is not set properly Adjust the balance properly c pg 49 54 No sound from the The speaker setting is incorrect Set the speaker setting properly CG pg 50 54 center and or surround speakers Bass sound is heard Appropriate bass level for stereo sound is not selected Set AUDIO POS properly F pg 54 reinforced when listening in stereo DVD Playback No picture is displayed The scan mode is set to PROGRESSIVE though the Change the scan mode to INTERLACE F pg 22 on the TV screen the center unit is connected to the TV which does not picture is blurred or the support the progressive video input such as a picture is divided into conventional TV two parts
109. the file you have specified To return to the JPEG control display Press MENU NOTE e Some group and file names may not be displayed correctly depending on recording conditions e The order of groups and files on a JPEG disc may be displayed differently from the order displayed on your personal computer e Upto 12 groups and files are displayed at once Pressing Cursor W A repeatedly scrolls the display to show the hidden groups and files one by one Advanced operations Selecting a view angle of DVD While playing back a DVD containing multi view angles you can enjoy the same scene at different angles Cursor m gt lt w A ENTER ON SCREEN ANGLE Selecting a view angle E During playback When using the ANGLE button 1 Press ANGLE The following pop up window appears on the TV screen Example The first view angle is selected out of 3 view angles recorded 2 Press ANGLE repeatedly to select the desired view angle Each time you press the button the angle of the scene changes Example gt 1 3 gt 2 3 gt 3 3 gt back to the beginning N The pop up window disappears 1f no operation is done for about 5 seconds When using the on screen bar 1 Press ON SCREEN twice The on screen bar appears on the TV screen 2 Press Cursor lt to move K to amp 3 Press ENTER The following pop up window appears under the selected item Example The first view angle is selec
110. til you enter the correct one NOTE e Manufacturers codes are subject to change without notice If they are changed this remote control cannot operate the equipment e Set the codes again after replacing the batteries of the remote control Operation IMPORTANT Before using the remote control to operate a VCR VCR e Press VCR Remote control mode selecting button The following buttons are available OUT VCR DBS Turns VCR on and off gt play button Starts playback E Stops operation IR Pauses playback P Fast forwards video tape La Rewinds video tape REC Press this button together with play button to start recording or together with Il to pause recording CHANNEL Changes the TV channels on the VCR 1 10 O Selects the channel for the JVC s VCR only 18 Basic operations This section mainly explains operations commonly used when you enjoy this system e Turn on your TV and select the correct input mode on the TV OTT AUDIO Source selecting buttons MUTING AUDIO VOL STANDBY VOLUME O l SOURCE PHONES 19 Turning the system on off w To turn the power on On the remote control Press dout AUDIO On the center unit Press OU The STANDBY lamp goes off When DVD is selected as the source pg 20 the opening screen appears on the TV screen Opening screen The followi
111. tles will not change if no subtitle is recorded The pop up window disappears if no operation is done for about 5 seconds NOTE e Some subtitle languages are abbreviated in the pop up window See The language codes list c pg 48 39 When using the on screen bar 1 Press ON SCREEN twice The on screen bar appears on the TV screen 2 Press Cursor lt to move W to 3 Press ENTER The following pop up window appears under the selected item Example DVD ENGLISH is selected out of 3 subtitle languages recorded DVD VIDEO 6 1Mbps TITLE 1 CHAP 3 TIME 00 01 40 TIME CD OFF CHP OD 1 8 G 1 3 amp 1 1 a cas ENGLISH 4 Press Cursor w a repeatedly to select the desired subtitle language Each time you press the button the subtitle language changes 5 Press ENTER The pop up window disappears To turn off the on screen bar Press ON SCREEN Selecting the audio language E During playback When using the AUDIO button ovo 1 Press AUDIO The following pop up window appears on the TV screen Example ENGLISH is selected out of 3 audio languages recorded O 1 3 a SES Ei 2 Press AUDIO repeatedly to select the desired audio language Each time you press the button the audio languages change The pop up window disappears if no operation is done for about 5 seconds NOTE e Some audio languages are abbreviated in the pop up window See The language codes list
112. tween lines of the first half of the picture JPEG A still picture data compression system proposed by the Joint Photographic Expert Group which features small decrease in image quality in spite of its high compression ratio Letter box A method of displaying wide images like movies in the center of a 4 3 TV screen with no part of the image deleted by placing black bands on the top and bottom of the screen This name has resulted from the screen form looking literally like a letter box Linear PCM PCM Pulse Code Modulation A system for converting analog sound signal to digital signal for later processing with no data compression used in conversion MP3 A file format with a sound data compression system MP3 is the abbreviation of Motion Picture Experts Group 1 or MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3 By using MP3 format one CD R or CD RW can contain about 10 times as much data volume as a regular CD can Multiangle By recording multiple scenes progressing at the same time in a single title the user can select view angles This feature is called the multiangle function 99 Multichannel DVD is specified to have each sound track constitute one sound field Multichannel refers to a structure of sound tracks having three or more channels Multilanguage When a title is created to cope with multiple languages it is generally called a multilanguage title Parental Lock A feature of this system to automatically determine whet
113. twice The on screen bar appears on the TV screen 2 Press Cursor lt to move IX to 3 Press ENTER The following pop up window appears under the selected item DVD VIDEO 6 1Mbps TITLE 1 CHAP 3 TIME 00 01 40 E TIME CD CHP 1 8 E 32 amp 1 1 OFF 4 Press Cursor w a repeatedly to select the Repeat mode e You can select the Repeat modes as follows For DVD CHAPTER Z TITLE Z A B 27 OFF Z back to the beginning For Video CD SVCD Audio CD TRACK Z ALL Z A B Z OFF Z back to the beginning 5 Press ENTER To turn off the on screen bar Press ON SCREEN To cancel Repeat Playback Repeat from step 1 select OFF in step 4 then press ENTER Repeating a desired part You can repeat playback of a desired vipEo super H aupio part by specifying the beginning DVD cp Len cp point A and ending point B m During playback When using the A B REPEAT button Press A B REPEAT at the beginning of the part you want to repeat point A The repeat mode indicator e A lt gt appears on the display window 49 2 Press A B REPEAT again at the end of the part you want to repeat point B The repeat mode indicator on the display window changes to Ge lt gt B and A B Repeat Playback starts The selected part of the disc between point A and B is played repeatedly AEE F 1 To cancel A B Repeat Playback Press A B REPEAT during A B Re
114. u find the frequency you want When you hold down the button until the system starts searching for stations and then release it the system stops searching automatically when a station of sufficient signal strength is tuned in to e TUNING Increases frequency e TUNING Decreases frequency NOTE e When a station of sufficient signal strength is tuned in the TUNED indicator lights on the display window e When an FM stereo program is received the ST indicator lights on the display window Preset tuning Once a station is assigned to a channel number the station can be quickly tuned in You can preset 30 FM and 15 AM stations m To preset the stations NOTE Before you start operation e There is a time limit when doing the following steps If the setting is cancelled before you finish start from step 2 again 1 Tune in the station you want to preset e For the detailed procedure see Manual tuning e If you want to store the FM reception mode for an FM station select the reception mode you want See Selecting the FM reception mode F pg 28 Tuner operations 2 Press MEMORY The channel number position starts flashing on the display window for about 5 seconds While the channel number position 1s flashing 3 Press number button s 1 10 10 to select a channel number The channel number and the CH indicator start flashing Examples For channel number 3 Press 3 For channel num
115. urrent setting appears DVD VIDEO 6 1Mbps TITLE 1 CHAP 3 TIME 00 01 40 gt TIME CD CHAPe OD 1 8 G 32 amp 1 1 OFF 4 Press Cursor w a to select the desired option Each time you press the button the options change DVD VIDEO 6 1Mbps TITLE 1 ICHAP 3 TIME 00 01 40 gt TIME CD CHAP OD 1 8 GJ 32 amp 1 1 TITLE e 5 Press ENTER The setting changes and the pop up window disappears DVD VIDEO 6 1Mbps TITLE 1 CHAP 3 TIME 00 01 40 TIME GT CHAP OD 1 8 GJ 32 amp 1 1 To turn off the on screen bar Press ON SCREEN NOTE e See the corresponding pages for details on each function Changing the time information VIDEO f SUPER ff AUDIO m During playback or while stopped 1 Press ON SCREEN twice The on screen bar appears on the TV screen 2 Press Cursor lt to move IX to tive 3 Press ENTER Each time you press the button the time information changes as follows You can change the time information in the on screen bar on the TV screen and the display window of the center unit Example During DVD playback gt MINE CARO CNES Loir ZT gt EEE gt back to the beginning s TIME Elapsed playing time of current chapter track e REM Remaining time of current chapter track e TOTAL Elapsed time of disc s T REM Remaining time of disc To turn off the on screen bar Press ON SCREEN NOTE e While playing a Video CD SVCD or Audio CD the hour digit
116. y Each time you press the button the still picture advances by one frame VIDEO jf SUPER pve co fic To return to normal playback Press play button NOTE e You can perform the above operation using the buttons on the center unit Playing back in slow motion E During playback lov VIDEO ff SUPER Press II at the point CD Vie where you want to start playback in slow motion from The system pauses playback 2 Press PP e Playback in forward slow motion starts For DVD only s To play back in reverse slow motion press da Each time you press the button the playback speed become faster and on screen guide icon changes as follows Forward gt CIE CAD CAT CZ Ca Reverse gt CRE CED CRIER COIS CRIS To pause slow motion playback Press Il 41 To return to normal playback Press play button NOTE e Sound cannot be heard during slow motion playback Zooming in m During playback or while paused VIDEO ER l DVD JPEG Press ZOOM CD VCD Each time you press ZOOM scene magnification changes as follows X 1 normal size gt x 1 8 gt x4 gt x8 gt x16 gt x 32 gt x 64 gt back to the beginning Example When x4 zoom is selected Current A magnification j a Ze Ja Zoomed in area 2 While zoomed in press Cursor gt v A to move zoom in area To return to normal playback Press ENTER NOTE e Picture

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