JVC Home Theater System TH A5R User Manual

DVD DIGITAL CINEMA SYSTEM  
TH-A5R  
Consists of XV-THA5R and SP-THA5R  
STANDBY/ON  
AUDIO  
VCR  
CONTROL  
TV  
VCR  
OFF  
ON  
TV CHANNEL  
TV VOLUME  
TOP MENU MENU  
AUDIO/  
SUBTITLE  
FM MODE  
STEP  
TV/VIDEO  
DISPLAY RETURN  
TUNER PRESET  
DOWN  
REW  
UP  
FF  
VCR CHANNEL  
TUNING  
B.SEARCH  
F.SEARCH  
ENTER  
VOLUME  
DVD  
FM/AM  
AUX  
MUTING  
COMPACT  
DIGITAL VIDEO  
STANDBY  
AUDIO/FM MODE  
DSP  
STANDBY/ON  
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VOLUME  
SOURCE  
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DVD CINEMA SYSTEM  
INSTRUCTIONS  
For Customer Use:  
Enter below the Model No. and Serial  
No. which are located either on the rear,  
bottom or side of the cabinet. Retain this  
information for future reference.  
Model No.  
Serial No.  
LVT0837-004A  
[B]  
 
IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS  
REPRODUCTION OF LABELS  
1
CLASSIFICATION LABEL, PLACED ON EXTERIOR SURFACE  
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT  
KLASSE 1 LASER PRODUKT  
LUOKAN 1 LASER LAITE  
KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT  
PRODUCTO LASER CLASE 1  
2
WARNING LABEL, PLACED INSIDE THE UNIT  
1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT  
2. CAUTION: Invisible laser radiation when open and interlocks  
defeated. Avoid exposure to beam.  
3. CAUTION: Do not open the top cover. There are no user  
serviceable parts inside the Unit; leave all servicing to  
qualified service personnel.  
Caution: Proper Ventilation  
To avoid risk of electric shock and fire and to protect from damage.  
Locate the apparatus as follows:  
Front:  
Sides:  
Top:  
Back:  
Bottom:  
No obstructions open spacing.  
No obstructions in 10 cm from the sides.  
No obstructions in 10 cm from the top.  
No obstructions in 15 cm from the back  
No obstructions, place on the level surface.  
In addition, maintain the best possible air circulation as illustrated.  
Spacing 15 cm or more  
XV-THA5R  
Wall or obstructions  
Front  
Stand height 15 cm or more  
Floor  
G-2  
 
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
SOME DOS AND DONTS ON THE SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENT”  
This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but, like any electrical equipment, care must be  
taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured.  
Do read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment.  
Do ensure that all electrical connections (including the mains plug, extension leads and interconnections between pieces of equipment) are  
properly made and in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Switch off and withdraw the mains plug when making or changing  
connections.  
Do consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt about the installation, operation or safety of your equipment.  
Do be careful with glass panels or doors on equipment.  
DON’T continue to operate the equipment if you are in any doubt about it working normally, or if it is damaged in any way–switch off, withdraw  
the mains plug and consult your dealer.  
DON’T remove any fixed cover as this may expose dangerous voltages.  
DON’T leave equipment switched on when it is unattended unless it is specifically stated that it is designed for unattended operation or has  
a standby mode.  
Switch off using the switch on the equipment and make sure that your family know how to do this.  
Special arrangements may need to be made for infirm or handicapped people.  
DON’T use equipment such as personal stereos or radios so that you are distracted from the requirements of traffic safety. It is illegal to watch  
television whilst driving.  
DON’T listen to headphones at high volume as such use can permanently damage your hearing.  
DON’T obstruct the ventilation of the equipment, for example with curtains or soft furnishings.  
Overheating will cause damage and shorten the life of the equipment.  
DON’T use makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs with wood screws — to ensure complete safety always fit the manufacturer’s approved  
stand or legs with the fixings provided according to the instructions.  
DON’T allow electrical equipment to be exposed to rain or moisture.  
ABOVE ALL  
— NEVER let anyone, especially children, push anything into holes, slots or any other opening in the case -this could result in a fatal  
electrical shock.;  
— NEVER guess or take chances with electrical equipment of any kind — it is better to be safe than sorry!  
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Table of Contents  
Parts Identification...................................... 2  
Center Unit ................................................................................. 2  
Remote Control .......................................................................... 3  
Moving to a Particular Portion Directly ................................... 29  
Searching for a Particular Point ............................................... 30  
Repeating Playback .................................................................. 30  
7 Repeat Play ........................................................................... 30  
7 A–B Repeat........................................................................... 30  
Programming the Playing Order of the Chapters  
—Program Play.................................................................. 31  
DVD Special Effect Playback .................................................. 33  
7 Still Picture/Frame-by-Frame Playback ............................... 33  
7 Slow Motion Playback ......................................................... 33  
7 Zoom .................................................................................... 33  
Getting Started........................................... 4  
Before Installation ...................................................................... 4  
Checking the Supplied Accessories ........................................... 4  
Putting Batteries in the Remote Control .................................... 4  
Connecting the FM and AM Antennas ....................................... 5  
Speaker Layout Diagram............................................................ 6  
Connecting the Speakers ............................................................ 7  
Connecting Audio/Video Component ........................................ 8  
VCD/CD Playback...................................... 34  
Showing the On-Screen Bar ..................................................... 34  
Checking the Remaining Time ................................................. 34  
Disc Menu-Driven Playback (Only for VCD).......................... 35  
Moving to a Particular Portion Directly ................................... 35  
Searching for a Particular Point ............................................... 35  
Repeating Playback .................................................................. 36  
7 Repeat Play ........................................................................... 36  
7 A–B Repeat........................................................................... 36  
Programming the Playing Order of the Tracks  
Basic DVD Operations................................ 10  
1 Turn On the Power ............................................................... 10  
2 Load a DVD ......................................................................... 10  
3 Start Playback ...................................................................... 10  
4 Adjust the Volume................................................................ 10  
5 Activate Realistic Sound Field............................................. 11  
6 Stop Playback ...................................................................... 11  
Basic VCD/CD Operations .......................... 12  
1 Turn On the Power ............................................................... 12  
2 Load a VCD/CD .................................................................. 12  
3 Start Playback ...................................................................... 12  
4 Adjust the Volume................................................................ 12  
5 Activate Realistic Sound Field............................................. 13  
6 Stop Playback ...................................................................... 13  
—Program Play.................................................................. 37  
Selecting Playback Channel ..................................................... 38  
VCD Special Effect Playback .................................................. 39  
7 Still Picture/Frame-by-Frame Playback ............................... 39  
7 Slow Motion Playback ......................................................... 39  
7 Zoom .................................................................................... 39  
Basic Tuner Operations .............................. 14  
MP3 Introduction ...................................... 40  
1 Turn On the Power ............................................................... 14  
2 Select the Band .................................................................... 14  
3 Adjust the Volume................................................................ 14  
4 Tune into a Station ............................................................... 14  
MP3 Playback........................................... 41  
Starting Playback ..................................................................... 41  
Operations Using the On-Screen Display ................................ 42  
Moving to a Particular Track Directly...................................... 43  
Repeating Playback .................................................................. 43  
Other Basic Operations .............................. 15  
Enjoying Sounds from the External Equipment....................... 15  
Turning Off the Power with the Timer ..................................... 15  
Tuner Operations....................................... 44  
Tuning in Stations .................................................................... 44  
Using Preset Tuning ................................................................. 45  
Selecting the FM Reception Mode ........................................... 45  
Using the RDS (Radio Data System)  
Speaker Settings....................................... 16  
Setting the Speaker Information............................................... 16  
Setting the Delay Time ............................................................. 17  
Creating Realistic Sound Fields ................... 18  
7 Dolby Digital and DTS Digital Surround............................. 18  
7 Dolby Surround .................................................................... 18  
7 DSP (Digital Signal Processor) Modes ................................ 19  
Adjusting Stereo Sound............................................................ 20  
Adjusting Dolby Digital and DTS Digital Surround................ 21  
Activating Dynamic Range Compression ................................ 21  
Adjusting Dolby Surround ....................................................... 22  
Adjusting DSP Modes .............................................................. 23  
Adjusting DSP Sound Parameters ............................................ 24  
to Receive FM Stations ...................................................... 46  
Searching for a Program by PTY Codes .................................. 47  
Switching to a Traffic Announcement Temporarily ................. 48  
7 How the Enhanced Other Network function  
actually works .................................................................... 48  
7 Description of the PTY codes .............................................. 49  
Setting up the DVD Preferences ................. 50  
Setting the Initial Languages .................................................... 50  
Introducing the DVD Preference (System) .............................. 51  
Setting the Parental (Rating) Level .......................................... 53  
Disc Introduction—DVD/VCD/CD ................ 25  
Basic Disc Operations ................................ 26  
Operating JVC’s Components...................... 54  
Operating Other Manufacturers’ TV ............ 55  
Maintenance ............................................. 56  
Troubleshooting......................................... 57  
Specifications............................................ 58  
DVD Playback ........................................... 27  
Showing the On-Screen Bar ..................................................... 27  
Selecting the Subtitles .............................................................. 28  
Selecting the Audio Languages ................................................ 28  
Selecting the Multi-Angle Views ............................................. 28  
Checking the Remaining Time ................................................. 29  
Disc Menu-Driven Playback .................................................... 29  
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Parts Identification  
Center Unit  
Front Panel  
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5
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7
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COMPACT  
DIGITAL VIDEO  
STANDBY  
AUDIO/FM MODE  
STANDBY/ON  
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VOLUME  
SOURCE  
DSP  
SURROUND  
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See pages in the parentheses for details.  
Front Panel  
1 STANDBY/ON  
button and STANDBY lamp (10 – 14)  
7 Remote sensor  
2 AUDIO/FM MODE button (28, 38, 45)  
3 Multi operation buttons  
4, ¢, and 7  
4 Disc tray (10, 12)  
8 3/8 (play/pause) button (10, 12, 26, 41)  
• Pressing this button also turns on the power and  
changes the source to the DVD player.  
9 DSP button (11, 13, 23)  
5 0 (open/close) button (10 – 13, 32, 37, 41)  
• Pressing this button also turns on the power and  
changes the source to the DVD player.  
6 Display window  
p VOLUME + and – buttons (10, 12, 14)  
q SOURCE button (14, 15, 44, 45)  
w Illumination lamp (10, 12, 14)  
Display window  
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TUNED  
PROGRAM PBC MHz  
DSP Hz  
RDS TA  
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TITLE  
LINEAR PCM  
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RS  
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See pages in the parentheses for details.  
Display  
1 Sound signal indicators (11, 13, 18)  
6 PROGRAM indicator (31, 37, 45)  
7 DSP indicator (23)  
8 PBC (Play Back Control) indicator (34, 35)  
9 Frequency unit indicators  
• PRO LOGIC, DOLBY DIGITAL, DTS,  
and LINEAR PCM  
2 TITLE indicator (26)  
3 RDS indicator (46)  
• MHz (for FM station) and kHz (for AM station)  
p Audio channel indicators  
• Indicates audio channels currently being played back.  
q Main display  
4 Tuner mode indicators (14, 44, 45)  
• TUNED and ST (stereo)  
5 TA indicator (48)  
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Remote Control  
See pages in the parentheses for details.  
Remote Control  
1 STANDBY/ON  
2 VCR  
3 TV  
AUDIO button (10 – 14)  
button (54)  
button (10, 12, 54, 55)  
STANDBY/ON  
AUDIO  
4 MENU button (29, 35)  
5 TOP MENU button (29)  
6 AUDIO/FM MODE button (28, 38, 45)  
7 SUBTITLE button (28)  
8 DISPLAY button (27, 34, 41)  
9 RETURN button (35, 51, 52)  
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VCR  
CONTROL  
2
3
4
TV  
VCR  
OFF  
ON  
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TV CHANNEL  
TV VOLUME  
TOP MENU MENU  
AUDIO/  
5
SUBTITLE  
FM MODE  
p 4, 7, 3/8, and ¢ buttons  
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9
TUNER PRESET UP and DOWN buttons (45)  
FF (Fast-forward) and REW (Rewind) buttons  
STEP  
TV/VIDEO  
DISPLAY RETURN  
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• Pressing 3/ also turns on the power.  
8
TUNER PRESET  
DOWN  
REW  
UP  
FF  
q VCR CHANNEL + and – buttons (54)  
TUNING + and – buttons (14, 44)  
¡ F. (Forward) SEARCH and 1 B. (Back) SEARCH  
buttons  
p
VCR CHANNEL  
TUNING  
q
B.SEARCH  
F.SEARCH  
w Menu operation buttons  
3, 2, 5, and buttons  
• ENTER button  
ENTER  
w
e VOLUME + and – buttons (10, 12, 14)  
r Source selecting buttons (14, 15, 44)  
• DVD, FM/AM, AUX  
• Pressing one of these buttons also turns on the power.  
t VCR CONTROL ON and OFF buttons (54)  
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VOLUME  
DVD  
FM/AM  
AUX  
MUTING  
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IMPORTANT:  
If you press VCR CONTROL ON, this remote control will work  
ONLY for the JVC’s VCR. When you want to operate the system  
again, press VCR CONTROL OFF.  
y TV CHANNEL + and – buttons (54, 55)  
u TV VOLUME + and – buttons (54, 55)  
i TV/VIDEO button (10, 12, 54, 55)  
o STEP button (33, 39)  
; MUTING button (10, 12)  
To open the cover of the remote control, push here, then  
RM-STHA5R  
DVD CINEMA SYSTEM  
slide downward.  
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TUNING  
ENTER  
DVD  
VOLUME  
AUX  
FM/AM  
MUTE  
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