JVC TH-A75 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

6Title 1Chapter 1Chapter 2Chapter 3 Title 2Chapter 1Chapter 2Track 1Track 2 Track 3Track 4 Track 5Disc structureA DVD disc consists of “titles,” and

7Getting startedConnections• Do not connect the AC power cord until all other connections have been made.• Since different components often have diffe

8SURROUND SPEAKERS SURROUND BACKVCR DBSCOAXIALAM LOOP(DBS)RIGHT LEFT SPEAKERVCR INAV COMPULINK-S-VIDEODIGITAL INANTENNADBS IN OUTAUDIO INVIDEORL

9NOTES:• Disconnect the supplied FM antenna before attaching a 75 Ω coaxial connector (the kind with a round wire going to an outdoor antenna).• We re

10If the speaker cord iscovered with vinyl, removethe vinyl by twisting it asshown to the right.Connecting the satellite speakers and subwooferConnect

11 CAUTION:• When you do not use the supplied speakers but connect other (larger) speakers, use the speakers with the SPEAKER IMPEDANCE indicatedby th

12Installing the satellite speakers on the wallUsing the supplied satellite speaker wall brackets, you can fix the surround speakers on the wall. CAUT

13RGB YCAV COMPULINK-S-VIDEOSURROUND SPEAKERS SURROUND BACKVCR DBSCOAXIALAM LOOP(DBS)RIGHT LEFT SPEAKERVCR INDIGITAL INANTENNADBS IN OUTAUDIO IN

14Connecting the power cordMake sure that all connections have been made before plugging the power cord.VIDEO OUT SELECTCOMPONENT VIDEO OUTPALNTSCYPBP

15Using the remote controlPutting batteries in the remote controlBefore using the remote control, put in two supplied batteries first.1 On the back of

G-1CAUTIONTo 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 mo

16Basic operationsThis section mainly explains common basic operations.• Turn on your TV and select the correct input mode on theTV if necessary.• You

17Adjusting the volumeYou can adjust the volume level within the range of “0”(minimum) to “70” (maximum).Press VOLUME +/–.• Press + to increase the vo

18Turning off the power with thesleep timerUsing the sleep timer, you can fall asleep while listening tomusic.From the remote control ONLY:Press SLEEP

19Set the remotecontrol modeselector to“AUDIO/TV/VCR.”Storing basic adjustments—auto memoryThis system stores sound settings for each source:• When yo

20Basic DVD player operationsFor more details about DVD player operations, see pages 33to 45.For MP3 playback, see pages 46 and 47. For JPEG discplayb

21LS.WFRLSRSCRLFEDIGITALSURROUNDLINEAR PCMLS.WFRRTo select a particular title, chapter or track using numberbuttonsTitle on DVD :While stoppedChapter

22From the remote control ONLY:1 Press FM/AM repeatedly to select the band.Each time you press the button, the band alternatesbetween FM and AM.The se

232 Press MEMORY.The channel number position starts flashing on thedisplay for about 5 seconds.3 Press the number buttons (1–10, +10) toselect a chann

24Some of the following settings are required after connectingand positioning your speakers, while others will makeoperations easier.• You can also se

25NOTES:• If you have selected “NO” for the surround back speaker (see page24), you cannot select this setting. 6.1-channel and 5.1-channelsoftware is

G-21. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT2. CAUTION: Visible and invisible laser radiationwhen open and interlock failed or defeated.Avoid direct exposure to beam.3

26Audio adjustmentsYou can adjust sound to your preference according yourlistening conditions or sources.• You can also adjust sound using the choice

27Surround modes7 Reproducing theater ambienceIn a movie theater, many speakers are located on the walls toreproduce impressive multi-surround sounds,

28Dolby Pro Logic II*Dolby Pro Logic II has a newly developed multi-channelplayback format to convert all 2-channel source includingDolby Surround int

29DSP modesDAP (Digital Acoustic Processor) modesThe sound heard in a concert hall, club, etc. consists ofdirect sound and indirect sound—early reflec

30Playing sourceDTS2-channelDTS2-channelDTS2-channelDTS2-channelDTS2-channelLinear PCMLinear PCMLinear PCMLinear PCMLinear PCMAnalogAnalogAnalogAnalog

31Using Surround modeThe system is so set up in its initial state that it automaticallyselects the optimal surround mode for each input signal —auto s

32Adjusting soundOnce you have adjusted the sound, the adjustment is storedfor each source.• You can also adjust the sound using the choice menuexcept

33DVD player operationsThis section explains advanced operations of the built-in DVDplayer using the remote control. For MP3 playback, seepages 46 and

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35Locating a particular scenefrom the disc menuUsing the disc menu, you can start playing a title, chapter, ortrack you specify.Locating a particular

36Selecting a view angleWhile playing back a DVD containing multi-view angles, youcan enjoy the same scene at different angles.• The icon appears at t

37Changing the subtitle and audiolanguagesSelecting the subtitlelanguageWhile playing back a DVD (or SVCD) containing the subtitlesin different langua

382 Press AUDIO or Cursor ∞/5 repeatedly toselect the desired audio language.Each time you press the button, the audio languageschange.• The pop-up wi

398.5MbpsDVD-VIDEOTITLE 14TIME 1:25:58CHAP 23OFF1/31/3 1/3TIMECHAP.CHAPTER _Playing from a particularpositionYou can start playing a title, chap

40Locating a particular scene—DIGESTThe system can display the opening scene of each title orchapter on a DVD or each track of a VCD/SVCD.You can sele

41Special picture playbackYou can use special picture playback functions includingframe-by-frame, strobe, slow-motion and zoom.Frame-by-frame playback

42Playing back in slow-motionZooming in and outZOOM x4 CHANNEL/ZOOMVOLUMETV VOLTUNINGSTOPDIMMERPAUSEFF//REWTV/VIDEO1MUTING¡RECPLAYDOWN UPMEMORYSTROBE

43Changing the VFP settingThe VFP (Video Fine Processor) function enables you toadjust the picture character according to the type ofprogramming, pict

44Playing back in the desiredorder—Program playYou can play up to 99 tracks in desired order.• You can program the same track repeatedly.• This functi

45Repeat playYou can repeat playback of the current title or chapter (forDVD) or track (for VCD/SVCD/Audio CD).You can also repeat playback of a parti

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46MP3 disc playbackThis system can play MP3 tracks (files) recorded on a CD-R or CD-RW. We call such a disc “MP3 disc” in this manual.• Before using t

477 OperationsMP3 CONTROLGroup : 01 / 03Time : 00:00:14Track : 01 / 14 (Total 41)BlueRedGreenCloudyFairFogHailIndian summerRainShowerSnowThunderTyp

48JPEG disc playbackThis system can play JPEG files recorded on a CD-R or CD-RW. We call such a disc a “JPEG disc” in this manual.• Before using the r

49JPEG CONTROLGroup : 01 / 03 File : 01 / 14 (Total 41)Anemone fishBonitoButterfly fishDolphinGarden eelManta raySealSwordfishTunaTurtleWhaleWhale s

50You can adjust and select the initial settings through thechoice menu on the TV.• Before using the remote control, press DVD to changethe remote con

51ENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHLANGUAGEMENU LANGUAGEON SCREEN LANGUAGEAUDIO LANGUAGESUBTITLEUSE TO SELECT. USE ENTER TO CONFIRM.TO EXIT, PRESS CH

52LANGUAGE menuYou can select “MENU LANGUAGE,” “AUDIO LANGUAGE,” and “SUBTITLE” as initial languagesonly before playback.• You can also select “AUDIO

53PICTURE menu¶ MONITOR TYPEYou can select the monitor type to match your TV when youplay DVDs recorded in the picture’s height/width ratio of16:9.Sel

54AUDIO menuYou can also adjust the following items using SETTING/ADJUST button on the remotecontrol (see page 26).CENTER00AUDIOL/R BALANCEBASSTREBLEL

55SPK. SETTING menu200HzSPK. SETTINGCROSS OVERLEVELSIZEDISTANCERETURN TO INITIALUSE TO SELECT, USE ENTER TO CONFIRM.TO EXIT, PRESS CHOICE

2About this manualThis manual mainly explains operations using the buttons andcontrols on the remote control. You can also use the buttonson the cente

56¶ CROSS OVERSmall speakers cannot reproduce the bass soundsefficiently. If you use a small speaker in any position, thissystem automatically realloc

57USE TO SELECT. USE ENTER TO CONFIRM.TO EXIT, PRESS CHOICE.ENTERSELECTAUPARENTAL LOCKCOUNTRY CODESET LEVELPASSWORDNONE_ _ _ _EXITUSE T

58PARENTAL LOCKPASSWORD_ _ _ _TEMPORARY RELEASEPASSWORD? ••• PRESS 0 ~ 9 KEYENTERSELECTNOT RELEASEPASSWORD? ••• PRESS 0 ~ 9 KEYTO EXIT, PRESS CHOICE

59Country/area codes list for Parental LockAD AndorraAE United Arab EmiratesAF AfghanistanAG Antigua and BarbudaAI AnguillaAL AlbaniaAM ArmeniaAN Neth

60AV COMPU LINK remote control systemThe AV COMPU LINK remote control system allows you to operate JVC TVs and VCRs throughthe center unit.This system

61Procedure for connection1 If you have already plugged your VCR, TVand the center unit into the AC outlets,unplug their AC power cords first.2 Connec

62By changing the remote control signals from preset ones tothe other manufacturers’, you can use the remote controlsupplied for this system to operat

637 Operating CATV converter or DBS tunerRM–STHA75UDVD CINEMA SYSTEMCHANNEL/ZOOMVOLUMETV VOLTUNINGSTOPDIMMERPAUSEFF//REWTV/VIDEO1MUTING¡RECPLAYDOWN UP

647 Operating VCR• You can operate a JVC VCR without setting the remotecontrol signal.RM–STHA75UDVD CINEMA SYSTEMCHANNEL/ZOOMVOLUMETV VOLTUNINGSTOPDIM

65MaintenanceTo get the best performance of the system, keep your discs and mechanism clean.MaintenanceDO NOT use any solvent—such as conventionalreco

3Names of parts and controlsSee pages in the parentheses for details.Center unitFront panelLINEAR PCMLS.WFRLSRSCRSLFEDSPSBPRO LOGICDIGITAL EXCHMP3RESU

66Use this chart to help you solve daily operational problems. If there is any problem you cannot solve, contact your JVC servicecenter.• Refer also t

67SOLUTIONConnect the cord correctly.(See page 7.)Select the correct input mode onthe TV.Change the scanning mode to“INTERLACE.” (See page 19.)Use a p

68PROBLEMA disc cannot be played.Not MP3 files but JPEG files areplayed.The MP3 control screen appearson the TV screen, but anyoperation cannot be per

69GlossaryAspect ratioThe ratio of vertical and horizontal sizes of a displayedimage. The horizontal vs. vertical ratio of conventional TVs is4:3, and

70Specifications7 Center unit (XV-THA75)Output PowerFRONT/CENTER/SURROUND/SURROUND BACK:20 W × 6, 4 Ω, 1 kHz, 0.7% THD30 W × 6, 4 Ω, 1 kHz, 10% THDSUB

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4Remote controlRM–STHA75UDVD CINEMA SYSTEMCHANNEL/ZOOMVOLUMETV VOLTUNINGSTOPDIMMERPAUSEFF//REWTV/VIDEO1MUTING¡RECPLAYDOWN UPMEMORYSTROBEDVDVCR 1AUDIOV

55423454About discsPlayable disc typesThis system has been designed to play back the followingtypes of discs:DVD Video (DVD), Video CD (VCD), Super Vi