Jvc DVD DIGITAL CINEMA SYSTEM TH-A30R 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 StartedSubwooferLeft rearspeakerRight front speakerRight rearspeakerTo center speakerTo left front speakerTo right front speakerTo left rear

7Connecting the SpeakersConnect the satellite speakers, center speaker, and subwoofer to theterminals on the rear panel using speaker cords supplied.L

8Getting StartedIllustrations of the input/output terminals below are typicalexamples.When you connect the other component, refer also to itsmanuals s

9Y/CCOMP.Y/CCOMP.MINMINMINMIN1TVABC4You can select one of three connection types—A, B, and C.For using the composite video cord or S-video cord• If yo

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

116 Activate Surround or DSP ModeYou can enjoy two kinds of surround—Digital MultichannelSurround (Dolby Digital and DTS Digital Surround) and DSPmode

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, pressMUTING again.• Pressing VOLUME + or – alsores

141 Turn On the PowerPress STANDBY/ON AUDIO (orSTANDBY/ON on the front panel).The STANDBY lamp goes off and theillumination lamp lights up on the cen

15Other Basic Operations10 20 30 60150 120 90OFF (Canceled)SLEEPEnjoying Sounds from the ExternalComponentYou can enjoy sounds from the external compo

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

16Speaker SettingsDISPLAYB.SEARCHDOWNREWUPFFF.SEARCHRETURNSTEPTV/VIDEOTV VOLUMETV CHANNELSUBTITLETOP MENUTVSTANDBY/ONAUDIOVCRVCR CONTROLTUNER PRESETEN

172.1 m2.4 m2.7 m3.0 mLeft frontspeakerRight frontspeakerSubwooferCenter speakerLeft rearspeakerRight rearspeakerEx. : In this case, set C–DLY to “01

18Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby 3 StereoDolby Surround encoding format records the left front channel,right front channel, center channel, and rear channe

19 DSP (Digital Signal Processor) ModesDSP modes have been designed to create important acousticsurround elements.The sound heard in a theater, a hal

20Creating Realistic Sound FieldsB.SEARCHREW FFF.SEARCHRETURNTOP MENUENTERVOLUMEMENUVCR CHANNELTUNINGMUTING1234567890REMAINPROGRAMD.R.CZOOMSETUPDSP MO

21Adjusting Dolby Digital andDTS Digital SurroundYou can adjust the following settings while activating Dolby Digitalor DTS Digital Surround.It is rec

22Creating Realistic Sound FieldsAdjusting Dolby SurroundYou can adjust the following settings while activating DolbySurround.It is recommended that y

235To adjust the output level for the center speaker,the rear speakers, and the subwoofer.1) Press SOUND repeatedly to select the“CEN,” “REAR,” or “SW

24Creating Realistic Sound FieldsB.SEARCHREW FFF.SEARCHRETURNTOP MENUENTERVOLUMEMENUVCR CHANNELTUNINGMUTING1234567890REMAINPROGRAMD.R.CZOOMSETUPDSP MO

25Disc 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

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

26Basic Disc OperationsTo start playbackPress 3/8.The source is automatically changed to theDVD player.“WAIT” appears on the display for a while,then

27DVD Playback3331 : Disc typeDVD VCD SVCD CD MP32 : Current title and total number of the titles on thedisc• Ex.: 1st title is playing out of 3 title

28Selecting the Audio LanguagesWhile playing back a DVD containing audio languages (soundtrack), you can select the language (sound track) to listen t

29TOP MENU MENU RETURN MUTINGTOP MENU MENU RETURN MUTINGENTERMoving to a Particular Portion DirectlyYou can move to another title, chapter, or particu

30Example:REPEAT:A–REPEAT:A–BDVD PlaybackSearching for a Particular PointYou can search for a particular portion while playing a disc—Variable Speed F

31Title numbers you can select in the next stepChapter numbers you can select in thenext step PROGRAM MENUSELECT: ENTER TITLE CHAPT 1 – –

32To stop during playbackPress 7 or PROGRAM on the remotecontrol.The PROGRAM MENU screen appears on theTV screen.• If you press 3/8 while this screen

33DVD Special Effect Playback7 Still Picture/Frame-by-Frame PlaybackYou can advance the still picture frame by frame while playing aDVD.From the remot

341 : Disc typeDVD VCD SVCD CD MP32 : Current track and total number of the tracks onthe disc• Ex.: 1st track is playing out of 35 tracks recorded.3 :

35TIME – – : – –: Select this to move to a particular portion onthe current disc.TRACK TIME – – : – –: Select this to move to a particular portion ont

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

36From the remote control ONLY:1Press A–B REPEAT to select the startpoint.“RPT A–” appears on the display and “REPEAT:A–”appears on the TV screen.2Pre

37Programming the Playing Order of theTracks—Program PlayYou can arrange the track playback order before you start playing.You can program up to 20 st

38Selecting Playback ChannelWhen you play back a karaoke VCD or CD, you can only selecteither the left channel or right channel to listen to.Press AUD

39VCD Special Effect Playback7 Still Picture/Frame-by-Frame PlaybackYou can advance the still picture frame by frame while playing aVCD.From the remot

40MP3 IntroductionThis system is incorporated with an MP3 decoder. You can playback MP3 tracks (files) recorded on CD-Rs and CD-RWs.• Notice that “fil

41Starting PlaybackIt is recommended to turn on your TV when playing back an MP3disc.1Press 0 to load a disc.2Press 3/8.After detecting the disc, play

42Operations Using the On-Screen DisplayIt is recommended to turn on your TV when playing back an MP3disc.When the loaded MP3 disc is recognized, the

43Repeating PlaybackOn an MP3 disc, A–B repeat cannot be used. You can enjoy onlyrepeat play.From the remote control ONLY:To repeat playback—Repeat Pl

44Tuner OperationsFor basic tuner operations, see “Basic Tuner Operations” on page14.FM/AMB.SEARCH F.SEARCHVCR CHANNELTUNINGSOURCEDVD player* AUX INFM

45Using Preset TuningOnce a station is assigned to a channel number, the station can bequickly tuned. You can preset up to 15 FM and 15 AM stations.To

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46Tuner OperationsRDS allows FM stations to send an additional signal along with theirregular program signals. For example, the stations send their st

47PTY 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

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

49FM 1FM 2FM 3FM 4FM 5FM 6FM 7FM 8FM 9FM 10FM 11FM 12FM 13FM 14FM 15AM 1AM 2AM 3AM 4AM 5AM 6AM 7AM 8AM 9AM 10AM 11AM 12AM 13AM 14AM 15MEMOEN44-49TH-A3

50Setting up the DVD PreferencesOn the Setup menu, you can do the two main important settings—language selection (LANGUAGES) menu and system setting(S

51 Basic language selecting procedureEx. : To select the desired language as the initial language for“AUDIO.”From the remote control ONLY:1Press SETU

52Setting up the DVD Preferences Setting the TV screen sizeFrom the remote control ONLY:1Press SETUP.Language selection menu of the setup menu appear

53Setting the Parental (Rating) LevelUsing this function, you can restrict playback of DVD containingviolent scenes and those not suitable for your fa

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

55❏ To change the transmittable signals for operating aTV1. Press and hold TV .2. Enter manufacturer’s code using buttons 1–9, and 0.3. Release TV.Now

2Parts IdentificationFront PanelSee pages in the parentheses for details.Display1 Sound signal indicators (11, 13, 18)• PRO LOGIC, DOLBY DIGITAL, DTS,

56To get the best performance of the unit, keep your discs andmechanism clean.General NotesIn general, you will have the best performance by keeping y

57TroubleshootingUse this chart to help you solve daily operational problems. If there is any problem you cannot solve, contact your JVC service cente

58SpecificationsCenter unit (XV-THA30R)Amplifier sectionFront/Center/Rear:25 watts per channel, min. RMS at 6 ohms as 1 kHz,with no more than 10 % tot

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3Remote ControlSee pages in the parentheses for details.1 STANDBY/ON AUDIO button (10 – 14)2 VCR button (54)3 TV button (10, 12, 54, 55)4 STEP button

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

5Y/CCOMP.123MIN MIN MIN MINConnecting the FM and AM AntennasFM Antenna (supplied)If FM reception is poor, connectoutdoor FM antenna (not supplied).AM