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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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
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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
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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
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
“SOME DOS AND DON’TS 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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DIGITAL VIDEO
STANDBY
AUDIO/FM MODE
STANDBY/ON
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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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LINEAR PCM
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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
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VCR
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TV CHANNEL
TV VOLUME
TOP MENU MENU
AUDIO/
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SUBTITLE
FM MODE
p 4, 7, 3/8, and ¢ buttons
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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.
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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
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VCR CHANNEL
TUNING
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B.SEARCH
F.SEARCH
w Menu operation buttons
• 3, 2, 5, and ∞ buttons
• ENTER button
ENTER
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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
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