Jvc SP-THA35 User Manual

For Customer Use:Enter below the Model No. and Serial No. which are located either on the rear, bottom or side of the cabinet. Retain this information

6Getting StartedRight front speakerRight rearspeakerTo center speakerTo left front speakerTo right front speakerTo left rear speakerTo right rear spea

7Connecting the SpeakersConnect the satellite speakers and subwoofer to the terminals on therear panel using speaker cords supplied.Color labels are a

8Getting StartedConnecting Audio/Video ComponentTurn the power off to all components before connections.ANALOG VIDEO OUTCOAXIALFM 75 AVAM LOOPAMEXT

9ABCAC INSUBWOOFERCENTERSPEAKERREARSPEAKERSRIGHT LEFTFRONTSPEAKERSRIGHT LEFTANALOG VIDEO OUTCOAXIALFM 75 AVAM LOOPAMEXTVIDEOS-VIDEOINLROPTICALDIGIT

10Basic DVD OperationsThis manual mainly explains operations using the buttons onthe remote control. You can also use the buttons on the centerunit if

11– For in-depth information about DSP modes, see “CreatingRealistic Sound Fields” on pages 19 to 21.Note:Before activating the Surround or DSP mode,

12Basic VCD/CD Operations1 Turn On the PowerBefore turning on the system, turn on your TV if necessary andselect the correct video input. (See the man

13To turn off the sounds temporarilyFrom the remote control ONLY:Press MUTING.To restore the sound, press MUTING again.• Pressing AUDIO VOL + or – als

141 Turn On the PowerPress AUDIO (or STANDBY/ON on the frontpanel).The STANDBY lamp goes off and the illumination lamplights up on the center unit.T

15AUDIO5 Activate Surround or DSP ModeYou can enjoy Dolby Pro Logic II mode and DSP modes.Dolby Pro Logic II—Pro Logic II Movie and ProLogic II MusicT

G-1Warnings, Cautions and OthersIMPORTANT for the U.K.DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment. If the plugfitted is not suitable for the pow

16Other Basic OperationsEnjoying Sounds from the ExternalComponentYou can enjoy sounds from the external equipment connected to theOPTICAL DIGITAL IN

17PL II MUSIC PL II MOVIEPL II OFFSURROUND4Activate Surround or DSP ModeYou can enjoy three kinds of surround—Digital MultichannelSurround (Dolby Digi

182Press cursor 5/∞ repeatedly toselect a parameter you want toadjust.• Adjust gradually to show preferableappearance by confirming the picture.Bright

19Creating Realistic Sound Fields**“DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are registered trademarks ofDigital Theater Systems, Inc.*Manufactured under licen

20Creating Realistic Sound Fields DSP (Digital Signal Processor) ModesDSP modes have been designed to create important acousticsurround elements.The

21TVVCRSTANDBY/ONAUDIOVCRTVCENTERREAR-RREAR-LTESTDVD FM/AMCONTROLAUXTV/VIDEOMUTINGREC/MEMORYSEARCHTOPMENUMENUPTYPTYNEWS/INFOPTY SEARCHCHOICEDOWN - TUN

22Disc Introduction—DVD/VCD/CD• On some DVD or VCD/SVCD discs, their actual operationsmay be different from what is explained in this manual. This isd

23Basic Disc OperationsTo start playbackPress 3.The source is automatically changed to the DVDplayer.“READING” appears on the display for a while, the

24DVD Playback333Some DVDs contain several audio languages, subtitles, and multi-angle views.When you find the following marks on the DVD or its packa

25Selecting the Audio LanguagesWhile playing back a DVD containing audio languages (soundtrack), you can select the language (sound track) to listen t

G-2Caution: Proper VentilationTo avoid risk of electric shock and fire and to protect from damage.Locate the apparatus as follows:Front: No obstructio

26DVD Playback3/2/5/∞ENTERTOP MENUTVVCRSTANDBY/ONAUDIOVCRTVCENTERREAR-RREAR-LTESTDVD FM/AMCONTROLAUXTV/VIDEOMUTINGREC/MEMORYSEARCHTOPMENUMENUPTYPTYNEW

27Searching for a Particular PointYou can search for a particular portion while playing a disc—Variable Speed Forward/Reverse Search.• No sound comes

28DVD Playback3/2/5/∞ENTERON SCREEN7NumberbuttonsTVVCRSTANDBY/ONAUDIOVCRTVCENTERREAR-RREAR-LTESTDVD FM/AMCONTROLAUXTV/VIDEOMUTINGREC/MEMORYSEARCHTOPME

29TO BE CONTINUED ON THE NEXT PAGEProgramming the Playing Order of theChapters — Program PlayYou can arrange the chapter playback order before you sta

30DVD Special Effect Playback7 Still Picture/Frame-by-Frame PlaybackYou can advance the still picture frame by frame while playing aDVD.From the remot

317 Slow Motion PlaybackYou can enjoy slow motion playback while playing a DVD.From the remote control ONLY:1Press 8 at the point where you want tosta

32VCD/CD Playback• SVCD can be operated by using the VCD operationprocedure.• For basic disc operations such as inserting a disc, startingplayback, an

33PBC operationconceptSEARCHDisc SearchTrack SearchcanceledMoving to a Particular Portion DirectlyYou can move to a particular portion (scene) on the

34VCD/CD Playback3/2/5/∞ENTERON SCREENTVVCRSTANDBY/ONAUDIOVCRTVCENTERREAR-RREAR-LTESTDVD FM/AMCONTROLAUXTV/VIDEOMUTINGREC/MEMORYSEARCHTOPMENUMENUPTYPT

352Press cursor 5/∞ to select“Repeat A–B.”3Press ENTER to select the startpoint.“A–” appears on the display and “ A–”appears on the TV.4Press ENTER ag

G-3SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS“SOME DOS AND DON’TS ON THE SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENT”This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety

36VCD/CD Playback3/2/5/∞ENTER3NumberbuttonsON SCREENTVVCRSTANDBY/ONAUDIOVCRTVCENTERREAR-RREAR-LTESTDVD FM/AMCONTROLAUXTV/VIDEOMUTINGREC/MEMORYSEARCHTO

37VCD Special Effect Playback7 Still Picture/Frame-by-Frame PlaybackYou can advance the still picture frame by frame while playing aVCD.From the remot

38MP3 PlaybackThis system is incorporated with an MP3 decoder. You can playbackMP3 tracks (files) recorded on CD-Rs, CD-RWs, and CD-ROMs.• Notice that

391 : Track number2 : Current folder name3 : Current track (file) and total number of the tracksin the current folder• Ex.: 1st track is playing out o

40ENTERMP3 PlaybackMoving to a Particular Track DirectlyYou can move to a particular track on the current folder directly.From the remote control ONLY

413Press ENTER.The selected track is marked (highlight).• If you press ENTER again, the marked track is canceled.4Repeat steps 2 to 3 to program other

42What is JPEG?A still-picture data compression system proposed by the JointPhotographic Expert Group, which features small decrease in imagequality i

43From the remote control ONLY:To select the file.Press cursor 3/2/5/∞.Note:Only 10 files can be shown on the TV.To move to next 10 files, press curso

44ENTERENTERProgramming the Playing Order of theFiles — Program PlayYou can arrange the file playback order before you start playing.From the remote c

455Press cursor 3/2/5/∞ to select“Crea Prog,” then pressENTER.“Crea Prog (Create Program)” changesto “Brow Prog (Browse Program),” andselected files

1Table of ContentsParts Identification ... 2Center Unit ...

46Tuner OperationsFor basic tuner operations, see “Basic Tuner Operations” on page14.FM/AMNumberbuttons 1 / ¡TUNINGUP/DOWNFM MODEPROGRAMTuning in Stat

47Using Preset TuningOnce a station is assigned to a channel number, the station can bequickly tuned. You can preset up to 30 FM and 15 AM stations.To

48Tuner OperationsRDS allows FM stations to send an additional signal along with theirregular program signals. For example, the stations send their st

49PTY codesSearching for a Program by PTY CodesOne of the advantages of the RDS service is that you can locate aparticular kind of program from the pr

50Tuner OperationsSwitching to a Selected ProgramYou can locate a particular kind of program from an FM RDSstation.From the remote control ONLY:Make s

51 Description of the PTY codes:NEWS: News.AFFAIRS: Topical program expanding or enlarging upon thenews—debate, or analysis.INFO: Programs the purpos

52Using the Choice MenusYou can adjust the initial setting of DVD playback according to yourpreference or needs through five choice menus.• You need t

53Language MenuYou can select your favorite language you listen to or read on the TVscreen.When you operate this system or watch a DVD, you will be ab

54Picture MenuYou can select the desired options concerning a picture or monitorscreen.On the Picture menu, you can set the following:LanguageMonitor

55Audio MenuThe Audio menu is not used for this system.D DigitalDTSMP3CDOffOffOffOffNext PageLanguagePicture Audio Setting RatingSetting MenuYou can m

2Parts IdentificationFront PanelSee pages in the parentheses for details.Display Window1 Audio channel indicators• Indicates audio channels currently

567 Setting the delay timeAdjust the delay time of the sounds from the center speaker and therear speakers, comparing to that of the sounds from the f

57Setting the Parental (Rating) LevelUsing this function, you can restrict playback of DVD containingviolent scenes and those not suitable for your fa

58❏ To operate a JVC’s VCROperating JVC’s ComponentsYou can use the remote control to operate not only this unit but also other JVC products.• Refer a

59❏ To change the transmittable signals for operating aTV1. Press CONTROL TV.2. Press and hold TV .3. Enter manufacturer’s code using buttons 1–9, and

60To get the best performance of the unit, keep your discs andmechanism clean.General NotesIn general, you will have the best performance by keeping y

61TroubleshootingUse this chart to help you solve daily operational problems. If there is any problem you cannot solve, contact your JVC service cente

62SpecificationsCenter unit (XV-THA35)Amplifier sectionFront/Center/Rear:45 watts per channel, min. RMS at 6 ohms as 1 kHz,with no more than 10 % tota

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3Remote ControlSee pages in the parentheses for details.1 STANDBY/ON buttons•TV button (10, 12, 58, 59)• VCR button (58)• AUDIO button (10–15)2 SOUN

4Getting StartedPutting Batteries in the Remote ControlBefore using the remote control, put two supplied batteries first.• When using the remote contr

5AC INSUBWOOFERCENTERSPEAKERREARSPEAKERSRIGHT LEFTFRONTSPEAKERSRIGHT LEFTANALOG VIDEO OUTCOAXIALFM 75 AVAM LOOPAMEXTVIDEOS-VIDEOINLROPTICALDIGITAL