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DVD DIGITAL CINEMA SYSTEM SYSTEMA DVD DIGITAL CINEMA TH-A10 Consists of XV-THA10, SP-PWA10, SP-XCA10, and SP-XSA10. Consta de XV-THA10, SP-PWA10, SP-XCA10, y SP-XSA10. SP-PWA10 SP-XSA10 SP-XCA10 SP-XSA10 XV-THA10 VIDEO CD INSTRUCTIONS INSTRUCCIONES For Customer Use: Enter below the Model No. and Serial No.
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Warnings, Cautions and Others/Avisos, Precauciones y Varios Caution –– button! Disconnect the XV-THA10 and SP-PWA10 main plugs to shut the power off completely. The button on the XV-THA10 in any position do not disconnect the meins line. The power can be remote controlled.
How to handle discs ... 51 AV COMPU LINK Remote Control System ... 52 COMPU LINK Remote Control System ... 54 Operating JVC’s Audio/Video Components ... 55 Operating Other Manufacturers’ Video Equipment ... 57 Troubleshooting ... 59 Specifications ... 60 Appendix A: Table of languages and their abbreviations ...
Getting Started Important cautions Installation of the unit • Select a place which is level, dry and neither too hot nor too cold between 5°C and 35°C (41°F and 95°F). • Leave sufficient distance between the unit and the TV. •...
This system is capable of most operations. As it is illuminated it may also be used in the dark. It may also be used to operate JVC TVs, VCRs, MD recorders, and cassette decks, as well as TVs and VCRs from other manufacturers.
Installation To attach non-slip rubbers to the center speaker Attach the supplied non-slip rubbers at three points on the bottom of the center speaker. The non-slip rubbers are adhesive. Peel off the seal before applying. Attach non-slip rubbers at the three points shown in the diagram.
About discs Playable disc types Playable and non-playable disc types are as follows: Playable discs ——————————————— VIDEO CD DVD VIDEO Video CD SVCD The DVD Logo is a trademark. Non-playable discs —————————————— • DVD-ROM • DVD-RAM • DVD-R • CD-R •...
Connections Connecting the FM and AM antennas FM antenna connections ——————————— A. Using the supplied FM antenna The FM antenna provided can be connected to the FM 75 COAXIAL terminal as temporary measure. B. Using the standard type connector (Not supplied) A standard type connector should be connected to the FM 75 COAXIAL terminal.
VIDEO OUT SELECT This unit is compatible with the PAL and NTSC color systems. Set the VIDEO OUT SELECT on the rear panel to match the color system of your TV in standby mode. Make sure that the color system of DVD/Video CD/SVCD disc labeled on the package matches your TV. To connect speakers Connect the satellite speakers and center speaker to the terminals on the powered sub-woofer using the speaker cords supplied.
Connections Connecting Audio/Video Components You can connect the following audio/video components to this system. Refer also to the manuals supplied with your components. Audio Components: Cassette deck or MD recorder* Video Components: TV or DBS tuner* VCRs * You can connect these components using the methods described in “Analog connections”...
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TV audio or DBS tuner TV sound To audio output Note: • When connecting the DBS tuner to the TV SOUND/DBS jacks, change the source name, which will be shown on the display when selected as the source, to “DBS”. See page 17 for details. Digital connections —————————————————————————————————————...
Connections Connecting the power cord Before plugging the center unit and powered sub-woofer into an AC outlets, make sure that all connections have been made. Plug the power cord into an AC outlet. The red STANDBY lamp on the center unit lights when the power cord is plugged in.
Parts Identification Become familiar with the buttons and controls on the unit before use. Refer to the pages in parentheses for details. Center unit ——————————————————————————————————————— Front panel Display window 1 Decord mode indicator (18) 2 Radio indicator (36) 3 Multi-information window Display time and status information.
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Parts Identification Remote controls ——————————————————————————————————————— Primary remote control 1 SLEEP button (20) 2 ANALOG/DIGITAL INPUT button (18) 3 TITLE button (24) 4 SUBTITLE button (29) 5 MAIN ON SCREEN button (39) 6 DVD ON SCREEN button (26, 46) 7 MENU button (24) 8 Cursor and ENTER buttons 9 THEATER POSITION button (31) p TV VOL +, –...
Principles of operation The system may be operated via the remote control or the buttons on the center unit, or via the menu on the screen. Operation with the remote control Select the appropriate mode for the remote control when using the primary or secondary remote control is used for operation. The remote control mode is selected by pressing the source selecting buttons.
Principles of operation To operate via the on-screen menu When using the on-screen menu, first display it and then use the primary or secondary remote control unit cursor buttons (2/3/5/∞), the number buttons, and the ENTER button. Displaying the on-screen menu ————————————————————————————————— The method and conditions for display differ with the on-screen menu.
On-screen menus —————————————— This system supports the following on-screen menus. Opening screens for DVD (No disc inserted) for Video CD/SVCD for Audio CD On-screen menus for using and setting up the AV amp function On-screen menus for setting up the DVD On-screen menus for using the disc VCD CONTROL display DVD CONTROL display...
To turn TV power ON and OFF JVC TVs may be used as is with the primary and secondary remote controls. TVs from other manufacturers require changes to the transmittable signals before they can be used with the primary and secondary remote controls.
Muting the sound From primary remote control only: Press MUTING to mute the sound through all speakers connected. “MUTING” appears on the display window and volume turns off. To restore the sound, press MUTING again so that “OFF” appears on the display. •...
Basic operations Selecting the analog or digital input mode When you have connected some components such as MD recorder, the DBS tuner and so on, using digital terminals (see page 9), you need to change the input mode for these components to the digital input. You can choose digital sound from the following sources: “MD”, “DBS”, “AUX”.
When a decode mode which differs from the type of disc being played is selected Insert a DVD disc in the center unit to display the type of audio being played in the Decode mode indicator in the display window. Audio cannot be played if a decode mode which differs from the displayed mode is selected.
Basic operations The lamp display indicates the type of disc (DVD or CD) currently playing as follows. Example: With Dolby digital 5.1 ch, DTS digital 5.1 ch, or MPEG Multichannel 5.1 ch surround With Dolby digital (Lt/Rt *) With stereo sound (eg Audio CD) * Lt/Rt refers to the downmix output when connected to a device that uses Dolby Pro Logic.
DAP modes ————————————————— The sound heard in a concert hall or club consists of direct sound and indirect sound — early reflections and reflections from behind. Direct sounds reach the listener directly without any reflection. On the other hand, indirect sounds are delayed by the distances of the ceiling and walls.
Using the DVD player represent disc types. To play a disc On the front panel Switch the TV and display video on from this system. Set the TV input to video 1 (or video 2 or video 3). Insert the disc. 1 Press 0 *on the center unit to open the disc tray.
On-screen guide icons ———————————— During DVD playback, you may see icons displayed over the picture. These have the following meanings. Displayed at the beginning of a scene recorded from multiple angles (see page 31). Displayed at the beginning of a scene recorded with multiple audio languages (see page 30).
Using the DVD player On the front panel: 4, ¢ Press ¢ or 4. Press 4 to locate the beginning of the current chapter, title, or track, and press ¢ to locate the beginning of the next chapter, title, or track. Note: •...
Selecting the location to view from the video CD menu When playing back Video CDs or SVCDs recorded with PBC (playback control), a list of the recorded contents may appear on the TV screen as a menu. The location to view may be conveniently called up from this menu screen.
Using the DVD player To play from the beginning of a title, chapter, or track The beginning of previous or later chapters or tracks may be skipped. 7 For DVD: During playback For Audio CD: Any time For Video CD/SVCD: During playback without PBC function From the remote controls: Primary remote control Secondary remote control...
Press DVD ON SCREEN. The on-screen display appears on the TV screen. Use the 5/∞ cursors to move the pointer to [TIME SEARCH], then press ENTER. The color of [TIME SEARCH] changes and “GO TO:” appears in the message area. (for DVD) (for Audio CD/Video CD/SVCD) Message area...
Using the DVD player Press ENTER. The unit starts playback from the selected title, chapter or track. To return to the regular display: Press DIGEST. Note: • With some discs, depending on the contents, it may take some time until all the scenes appear on the screen. To advance the picture one frame at a time Advancing a paused still picture one frame at a time.
Zooming a scene [ZOOM] 7 During playback or while paused. From primary remote control only: Press ZOOM. “ZOOM” appears on the TV screen. The unit zooms in to the center part of the scene to produce a double-sided image. Use the 5/∞/2/3 cursors to move the zoomed-in scene.
Using the DVD player Use the 5/∞ cursors to move the pointer [SUBUTITLE]. Use the 2/3 cursors to select the desired subtitle. Each time you press the 2/3 cursors, the subtitle changes. Example: (for DVD) Selected subtitle Note: • The selected language may abbreviated on the TV screen. See “Appendix A: Table of languages and their abbreviations”...
Notes: • An SVCD disc has a pair of stereo channels; Sound 1 and Sound 2. In the above options, “1” indicates “Sound 1”, while “2” indicates “Sound 2”. • Some SVCD discs may not contain audio on Sound 2. When playing back such a disc, no audio is reproduced by selecting “2 L/R”, “2 L”...
Using the DVD player Selecting the Picture Character [THEATER POSITION] You can select the quality of the image from among four options (OFF, 1, 2, and 3) according to the type of programming, picture tone or personal preferences. 7 During playback From the remote controls: Primary remote control Press THEATER POSITION to select the desired...
To quit repeat playback Move the pointer to [REPEAT] and press ENTER repeatedly until the [REPEAT] display turns off. Tu turn off the on-screen display Press DVD ON SCREEN. Notes: • Repeat play function cannot be used during Video CD playback with PBC function.
Using the DVD player Checking the Disc Time [TIME SELECT] You can choose the displayed time mode for an Audio CD, Video CD or SVCD disc in the display on the front panel and in the on-screen display. 7 For Audio CD: Any time For Video CD/SVCD: While stopped From the remote controls: Primary remote control...
Press PLAY to start program play. When all of the programmed tracks have finished playback, the unit stops but the program remains. To turn off the on-screen display Press DVD ON SCREEN. Quitting programmed playback Move the pointer to [PROGRAM] and press ENTER. [PROGRAM] will turn to its original color, and the program contents will be deleted.
Receiving radio broadcasts You can browse through all the stations or use the preset function to go immediately to a particular station. Setting the AM tuner interval spacing Some countries space AM stations 9 kHz apart, and other countries use 10 kHz spacing. When shipped, the spacing is set to 9 kHz. On the front panel only: To select the 10 kHz interval Be sure the center unit is turned off, but is plugged into an AC...
To erases a stored preset station Storing a new station on a used number erases the previously stored one. To tune in a preset station ——————————— From primary remote control: Press FM/AM. • Each time you press the button, the band alternates between FM and AM.
Performing miscellaneous settings It is possible to perform a variety of settings from the on-screen display. The two on-screen displays used for settings are the AV amplifier settings on-screen display and the DVD settings on-screen display. Only the primary remote control can be used on the MAIN MENU, SOUND MENU, and SPEAKER MENU found on AV amplifier settings screen.
MAIN MENU Settings Use the primary remote control to perform MAIN MENU settings. Buttons used ———————————————— MAIN ON SCREEN and the 5/∞/2/3 cursors. MAIN ON SCREEN 5/∞/2/3 cursors Opening the MAIN MENU Stop DVD image playback on the TV screen. Select a playback source other than the tuner.
MAIN MENU Settings Changing the DECODE MODE (See page 18) This option is used to change the digital audio decode mode. The default setting of [AUTO/PCM] is recommended for regular use. When the playback source is DVD, you may select a DECODE MODE.
SOUND MENU Settings Use the primary remote control to perform SOUND MENU settings. Buttons used ———————————————— MAIN ON SCREEN and the 2/3/5/∞ cursors. Opening the SOUND MENU Stop DVD image playback on the TV screen. Select a playback source other than the tuner. If the playback source is set to DVD, press STOP to quit playback.
SOUND MENU Settings Adjusting input signal (See page 19) When using the DSP mode effect during playback from an analog device, the sound will occasionally be distorted due to a overly- strong input signal. In these instances, it is possible to adjust the level of the input signal.
SPEAKER MENU Settings Use the primary remote control to perform speaker settings with the on-screen SPEAKER MENU. Buttons used ———————————————— MAIN ON SCREEN, the 2/3/5/∞ cursors, and ENTER. MAIN ON SCREEN 2/3/5/∞ cursors, and ENTER Before performing speaker settings ——————— There are two speaker modes, STANDARD and EXPERT.
SPEAKER MENU Settings Playing a test tone When you wish to play a test tone, make sure the sound mode is set to “SURROUND ON” or “THEATER.” The test tone will not play in other modes. Open the SPEAKER MENU. See page 43, “Opening the SPEAKER MENU”.
Setting speaker level Open the SPEAKER MENU. See page 43, “Opening the SPEAKER MENU”. Switch the speaker mode to EXPERT. Move the pointer to the speaker selection box using the 5/∞ cursors. Use the 2/3 cursors to select SPEAKER LEVEL. Pressing the 2/3 cursors switches between the following settings.
DVD MENU Settings Use the primary or secondary remote control to perform DVD settings with the on-screen DVD MENU. Buttons used ———————————————— DVD ON SCREEN, and the 2/3/5/∞ cursors. Primary remote control Secondary remote control Opening the DVD MENU Change source to DVD, and stop playback. When a Video CD or Audio CD is inserted, press 0 on the center unit to open the disc tray.
Choosing audio language Some DVD discs feature audio playback in multiple languages. With these discs, it is possible to set the default language for audio playback. Open the DVD MENU. See page 46, “Opening the DVD MENU”. Move the pointer to AUDIO LANGUAGE using the 5/∞...
DVD MENU Settings Select monitor type Most movie DVD discs are recorded for wide-screen TVs with a height/width ratio of 16:9. It is possible to optimize playback of these wide-screen TV images for viewing on a regular TV with a height/width ratio of 4:3.
Limiting playback by children This function restricts playback of DVD discs which contain violent (and other) scenes according to the level set by the user. For example, if a movie which includes violent scenes supports the parental lock feature, such scenes which you do not want to let children view can be cut or replaced with other scenes.
Limiting playback by children To change the settings ———————————— 7 While a DVD disc is stopped or no disc is inserted 1. Press ENTER while holding down STOP. The Parental Lock on-screen display appears on the TV screen. 2. Enter your current 4-digit password using the number buttons (0 ~ 9) and press ENTER.
Care and handling of discs How to handle discs When handling a disc, do not touch the surface of the disc. Since discs are made of plastic, they are easily damaged. If a disc gets dirty, dusty, scratched or warped, the imagesand sound will not be picked up correctly, and such a discmay cause the player to malfunction.
AV COMPU LINK Remote Control System The AV COMPU LINK remote control system allows you to operate JVC video components (TV and VCR) through the center unit. To use this remote control system, you need to connect the video components you want to operate, follow the diagrams below and the procedure on the next page.
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If you have already plugged your VCR, TV, and center unit into the AC outlets, unplug their AC power cords first. Connect your VCR, TV, and center unit as follows, using the cables with the monaural mini-plugs. • See “CONNECTIONS 1” on the previous page. Connect the audio input/output jacks on VCR, TV, and center unit using the cables with RCA pin plug •...
The COMPU LINK remote control system allows you to operate JVC audio components through the remote sensor on the center unit. To use this remote control system, you need to connect JVC audio components through the COMPU LINK-3 (SYNCHRO) jacks (see below) in addition to the connections using cables with RCA pin plugs (see pages 8 and 9).
RCA pin plugs (see pages 8 and 9). • Some JVC VCRs can accept two types of the control signals — remote code “A” and “B.” Before using this remote control, make sure that the remote control code of the VCR is set to code “A.”...
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Operating JVC’s Audio/Video Components Cassette deck ———————————————— After pressing TAPE/MD or TAPE/MD CONTROL (with the remote control mode selector set to “AUDIO/TV/VCR”), you can perform the following operations on a cassette deck: PLAY : Starts playing. : Fast winds the tape from right to left.
Enter manufacturer’s code (two digits) using buttons 1 ~ 9, and 0. See the list on below to find the code. Examples: For a JVC product, press 0 then 1. For a Hitachi product, press 1 then 0. Release TV/CATV/DBS.
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Enter manufacturer’s code (two digits) using buttons 1 ~ 9, and 0. See the list on below to find the code. Examples: For a JVC product, press 0 then 1. Release Following button can be used for operating the VCR (with the remote control mode selector set to “AUDIO/TV/VCR”):...
Troubleshooting Use this chart to help you solvi daily operational problems. If there is anyproblem you cannot solve, conect your JVC service center. PROBLEM Power does not come on. Power is not supplied to the powered sub-woofer The remote control does not work.
Specifications Center unit (XV-THA10) Audio section Dynamic Range 97 dB Total Harmonic Distortion 0.007% Output Level 2.0 V RMS Video section Horizontal Resolution 500 lines Signal-to-Noise Ratio 60 dB Output Level S-video-Y: 1.0 V (p-p)/75 Tuner section Tunig Range FM: 87.5 MHz to 108.0 MHz Usable Sensitivity FM: 12.8 dbf (1.2 µV/75 Dimensions (W Power Requirements AC 230 V...
Appendix A: Table of languages and their abbreviations When you select the subtitle language or sound, the languages shown below are displayed as abbreviations. To select the desired language, select the abbreviation corresponding the language you want to. Afar Abkhazian Afrikaans Ameharic Arabic...
Appendix B: Country code list for parental lock This list is used for the parental Lock operation. For details, see page 49. Andorra United Arab Emirates Afghanistan Antigua and Barbuda Anguilla Albania Armenia Netherlands Antilles Angola Antarctica Argentina American Samoa Austria Australia Aruba...
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Liechtenstein Sri Lanka Liberia Lesotho Lithuania Luxembourg Latvia Libyan Arab Jamahiriya Morocco Monaco Moldova, Republic of Madagascar Marshall Islands Mali Myanmar Mongolia Macau Northern Mariana Islands Martinique Mauritania Montserrat Malta Mauritius Maldives Malawi Mexico Malaysia Mozambique Namibia New Caledonia Niger Norfolk Island Nigeria Nicaragua...
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DVD DIGITAL THEATER SYSTEM Simplified connection manual English LVT0517-006A FM and AM antenna terminals (6) XV-THA10 S-video output and (Center unit) input terminals (6, 8, 9) COMPU LINK terminals (52, 54) Analog audio input and output terminals (8, 9) VIDEO OUT SELECT (7) Video cable (supplied) (6) Connect the MONITOR OUT terminal to composit video...
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SISTEMA DE CINE DIGITAL DVD Manual de conexión simplificado Por favor lea también las INSTRUCCIONES desde la página 6 hasta la 10. Español Terminales de antena FM y AM (6) XV-THA10 Terminales S-video de (Unidad central) entrada y salida (6, 8, 9) Terminales Terminales analógicos de entrada y salida COMPU LINK (52, 54)