JVC TH-45 Instructions Manual

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  • Page 60 DVD DIGITAL CINEMA SYSTEM SYSTÈME CINÈMA NUMÉRIQUE DVD TH-A5 STANDBY/ON AUDIO CONTROL TV CHANNEL TOP MENU MENU AUDIO/ FM MODE SUBTITLE TV VOLUME DISPLAY RETURN STEP TV/VIDEO TUNER PRESET DOWN VCR CHANNEL TUNING B.SEARCH F.SEARCH ENTER VOLUME FM/AM MUTING COMPACT DIGITAL VIDEO STANDBY AUDIO/FM MODE...
  • Page 61 Warnings, Cautions and Others/ Mises en garde, précautions et indications diverses CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated...
  • Page 62 1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT 2. CAUTION: Invisible laser radiation when open and interlock 3. CAUTION: Do not open the top cover. There are no user 1. PRODUIT LASER CLASSE 1 2. ATTENTION: Radiation laser invisible quand l'appareil est 3. ATTENTION: Ne pas ouvrir le couvercle du dessus. Il n'y a Caution: Proper Ventilation To avoid risk of electric shock and fire and to protect from damage.
  • Page 63: Table Of Contents

    Setting up the DVD Preferences ... 46 Setting the Initial Languages ... 46 Introducing the DVD Preference (System) ... 47 Setting the Parental (Rating) Level ... 49 Operating JVC’s Components ... 50 Operating Other Manufacturers’ TV ... 51 Maintenance ... 52 Troubleshooting ... 53...
  • Page 64: Parts Identification

    Parts Identification Center Unit Front Panel COMPACT DIGITAL VIDEO STANDBY AUDIO/FM MODE STANDBY/ON See pages in the parentheses for details. Front Panel 1 STANDBY/ON button and STANDBY lamp (10 – 14) 2 AUDIO/FM MODE button (28, 38, 45) 3 Multi operation buttons •...
  • Page 65: Remote Control

    VCR CONTROL ON and OFF buttons (50) 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 (50, 51) u TV VOLUME + and –...
  • Page 66: Getting Started

    Getting Started Before Installation General Precautions • DO NOT insert any metal object into the center unit. • DO NOT disassemble the center unit or remove screws, covers, or cabinet. • DO NOT expose the center unit to rain or moisture. Locations •...
  • Page 67: Connecting The Fm And Am Antennas

    Connecting the FM and AM Antennas If FM reception is poor, connect outdoor FM antenna (not supplied). FM Antenna (supplied) Cooling fan (See “About the cooling fan” below.) FM antenna connection Connect the supplied FM antenna to the FM 75 Ω COAXIAL terminal as temporary measure.
  • Page 68: Speaker Layout Diagram

    Getting Started Speaker Layout Diagram Center unit COMPACT DIGITAL VIDEO STANDBY AUDIO/FM MODE STANDBY/ON VOLUME SOURCE DVD DIGITAL THEATER SYSTEM TH-A5 To right rear speaker To left rear speaker D I G I T A L S U R R O U N D D I G I T A L Left front speaker...
  • Page 69: Connecting The Speakers

    Connecting the Speakers Connect the satellite speakers, center speaker, and subwoofer to the terminals on the rear panel using speaker cords supplied. Labels are attached to the speaker cords to indicate the speaker and the terminal to which each is to be connected. •...
  • Page 70: Connecting Audio/Video Component

    Getting Started Connecting Audio/Video Component Turn the power off to all components before connections. Audio component connection Connect the other component to the center unit with the audio cord. Use the cord supplied with the other component or purchase it at an electric appliance store. Optical digital cord (not supplied) Audio cord (not supplied) Before connecting an optical...
  • Page 71 TV connection The S-video cord and the component video cord are not supplied with this system. Use the cords supplied with the other component or purchase them at an electric appliance store. Composite video cord (supplied) S-video cord (not supplied) You can select one of three connection types—...
  • Page 72: Basic Dvd Operations

    Before turning on the system, turn on your TV and select the correct video input. (See the manual supplied with your TV.) • When you use a JVC’s TV, you can turn on your TV by pressing on the remote control, and select the video input by pressing TV/VIDEO.
  • Page 73: Activate Realistic Sound Field

    ctivate Realistic Sound Field You can enjoy two kinds of surround—Digital Multichannel Surround (Dolby Digital and DTS Digital Surround) and DSP modes. Digital Multichannel Surround—Dolby Digital and DTS Digital Surround Dolby Digital or DTS Digital Surround takes effect only when you enjoy a disc encoded with its signals—the DOLBY DIGITAL or DTS indicator lights up on the display.
  • Page 74: Basic Vcd/Cd Operations

    (See the manual supplied with your TV.) • When you use a JVC’s TV, you can turn on your TV by pressing on the remote control, and select the video input by pressing TV/VIDEO. (If your TV is not a JVC’s, see “Operating Other Manufacturers’...
  • Page 75: Activate Realistic Sound Field

    ctivate Realistic Sound Field You can enjoy DSP modes. DSP modes—HALL, THEATER, PAVILION, DANCE CLUB, LIVE CLUB DSP modes take effect only when you enjoy a disc recorded using Linear PCM—the LINEAR PCM indicator lights up on the display. To activate DSP modes Press DSP MODE (or DSP on the front panel).
  • Page 76: Basic Tuner Operations

    Basic Tuner Operations STANDBY/ON AUDIO STANDBY/ON AUDIO CONTROL TV CHANNEL TOP MENU MENU AUDIO/ SUBTITLE TV VOLUME FM MODE DISPLAY RETURN STEP TV/VIDEO TUNER PRESET DOWN TUNING – VCR CHANNEL TUNING B.SEARCH F.SEARCH ENTER VOLUME – VOLUME FM/AM FM/AM MUTING For in-depth information about tuner operations, see “Tuner Operations”...
  • Page 77: Other Basic Operations

    Other Basic Operations ENTER VOLUME FM/AM MUTING SOUND SETTING PRO LOGIC SLOW SETUP TEST ANGLE ZOOM D.R.C DSP MODE REPEAT A-B REPEAT PROGRAM EFFECT CLEAR SEARCH REMAIN SLEEP Enjoying Sounds from the External Equipment You can enjoy sounds from the external equipment connected to the DIGITAL IN OPTICAL terminal or AUX IN jacks on the rear panel of the center unit.
  • Page 78: Speaker Settings

    Speaker Settings STANDBY/ON AUDIO CONTROL TV CHANNEL TOP MENU MENU AUDIO/ SUBTITLE TV VOLUME FM MODE DISPLAY RETURN STEP TV/VIDEO TUNER PRESET DOWN VCR CHANNEL TUNING B.SEARCH F.SEARCH ENTER VOLUME FM/AM MUTING SOUND SETTING PRO LOGIC SETUP SLOW TEST ANGLE ZOOM D.R.C.
  • Page 79: Setting The Delay Time

    Setting the Delay Time Adjust the delay time of the sounds from the center speaker and the rear speakers, comparing to that of the sounds from the front speakers. If the distance to the center speaker* and/or the rear speakers** from your listening point is almost the same as from the front speakers, select “00 MS (msec).”...
  • Page 80: Creating Realistic Sound Fields

    Creating Realistic Sound Fields You can use the following surround to reproduce a realistic sound field. • Digital Multichannel Surround—Dolby Digital and DTS Digital Surround • Dolby Surround • DSP (Digital Signal Processor) modes I Dolby Digital and DTS Digital Surround To enjoy surround effectively, all the speakers need to be connected and activated.
  • Page 81: Dsp (Digital Signal Processor) Modes

    I DSP (Digital Signal Processor) Modes DSP modes have been designed to create important acoustic surround elements. The sound heard in a hall, a theater, a pavilion, a dance club, or a live club consists of direct sound and indirect sound—early reflections and reflections from behind.
  • Page 82: Adjusting Stereo Sound

    Creating Realistic Sound Fields VCR CHANNEL TUNING B.SEARCH F.SEARCH ENTER VOLUME FM/AM MUTING SOUND SETTING PRO LOGIC SLOW SETUP TEST D.R.C D.R.C ANGLE ZOOM DSP MODE REPEAT A-B REPEAT PROGRAM EFFECT CLEAR SEARCH REMAIN SLEEP Adjusting Stereo Sound You can adjust the following settings. It is recommended that you make adjustments from your actual listening point while listening to reproduced sounds.
  • Page 83: Adjusting Dolby Digital And Dts Digital Surround

    Adjusting Dolby Digital and DTS Digital Surround You can adjust the following settings while activating Dolby Digital or DTS Digital Surround. It is recommended that you make adjustments from your actual listening point while listening to reproduced sounds. – Output balance for the front speakers –...
  • Page 84: Adjusting Dolby Surround

    Creating Realistic Sound Fields VCR CHANNEL TUNING B.SEARCH F.SEARCH ENTER VOLUME FM/AM MUTING SOUND SETTING PRO LOGIC SETUP SLOW TEST D.R.C ANGLE ZOOM DSP MODE REPEAT A-B REPEAT PROGRAM EFFECT CLEAR SEARCH REMAIN SLEEP Adjusting Dolby Surround You can adjust the following settings while activating Dolby Surround.
  • Page 85: Adjusting Dsp Modes

    To 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.” • Each time you press the button, the indication on the display changes as follows: 00 F 00 00 R 00 Normal indication...
  • Page 86: Adjusting Dsp Sound Parameters

    Creating Realistic Sound Fields VCR CHANNEL TUNING B.SEARCH F.SEARCH ENTER VOLUME FM/AM MUTING SOUND SETTING PRO LOGIC SLOW SETUP TEST ANGLE ZOOM D.R.C DSP MODE REPEAT A-B REPEAT PROGRAM EFFECT CLEAR SEARCH REMAIN SLEEP To adjust the output level for the rear speakers 1) Press SOUND repeatedly until “REAR”...
  • Page 87: Disc Introduction-Dvd/Vcd/Cd

    Disc Introduction—DVD/VCD/CD This system has been designed to play back the following discs: DVD, Video CD, Audio CD, CD-R, and CD-RW. • This system can also play back MP3 files recorded on CD-Rs and CD-RWs. For in-depth information about what MP3 is, see “MP3 Introduction”...
  • Page 88: Basic Disc Operations

    Basic Disc Operations STANDBY/ON AUDIO CONTROL TV CHANNEL TOP MENU MENU AUDIO/ SUBTITLE TV VOLUME FM MODE DISPLAY DISPLAY RETURN STEP TV/VIDEO TUNER PRESET DOWN VCR CHANNEL TUNING B.SEARCH F.SEARCH ENTER To start playback Press 3/8. The source is automatically changed to the DVD player.
  • Page 89: Dvd Playback

    DVD Playback Some DVDs contain several audio languages, subtitles, and multi- angle views. When you find the following marks on the DVD or its package, you can select these elements recorded on the DVD. Subtitles are recorded on the disc. The number inside the mark indicates the total number of the recorded subtitles.
  • Page 90: Selecting The Subtitles

    DVD Playback STANDBY/ON AUDIO CONTROL TOP MENU TV CHANNEL TOP MENU MENU AUDIO/ SUBTITLE TV VOLUME FM MODE AUDIO/ FM MODE DISPLAY RETURN STEP TV/VIDEO TUNER PRESET DOWN VCR CHANNEL TUNING B.SEARCH F.SEARCH 3/2/5/∞ ENTER ENTER VOLUME FM/AM MUTING Number SOUND buttons SETTING...
  • Page 91: Checking The Remaining Time

    Checking the Remaining Time While playing back a DVD, you can check the remaining time to be played back. From the remote control ONLY: Press REMAIN. The on-screen bar and the current play time indication appear on the TV screen for a while. •...
  • Page 92: Searching For A Particular Point

    DVD Playback STANDBY/ON AUDIO CONTROL TV CHANNEL TOP MENU MENU AUDIO/ SUBTITLE TV VOLUME FM MODE DISPLAY RETURN STEP TV/VIDEO TUNER PRESET DOWN VCR CHANNEL TUNING B.SEARCH F.SEARCH ENTER ENTER VOLUME FM/AM MUTING SOUND SETTING PRO LOGIC SLOW SETUP TEST ANGLE ZOOM D.R.C...
  • Page 93: Programming The Playing Order Of The Chapters-Program Play

    From the remote control ONLY: Press A–B REPEAT to select the start point. “REPEAT A” appears on the display. Press A–B REPEAT again to select the end point. “REPEAT A” changes to “REPEAT A–B,” then A–B repeat begins. The unit automatically locates point A and starts repeated playback between points A and B.
  • Page 94 DVD Playback STANDBY/ON AUDIO CONTROL TV CHANNEL TOP MENU MENU AUDIO/ SUBTITLE TV VOLUME FM MODE DISPLAY RETURN STEP TV/VIDEO TUNER PRESET DOWN VCR CHANNEL TUNING B.SEARCH F.SEARCH 3/2/5/∞ ENTER ENTER VOLUME FM/AM MUTING SOUND SETTING PRO LOGIC SLOW SLOW SETUP TEST ANGLE...
  • Page 95: Dvd Special Effect Playback

    DVD Special Effect Playback 7 Still Picture/Frame-by-Frame Playback You can advance the still picture frame by frame while playing a DVD. From the remote control ONLY: Press STEP once during playback. A still picture appears on the TV screen. P A U S E Press STEP repeatedly to advance the picture frame by frame.
  • Page 96: Vcd/Cd Playback

    VCD/CD Playback STANDBY/ON AUDIO CONTROL TV CHANNEL TOP MENU MENU RETURN AUDIO/ SUBTITLE TV VOLUME FM MODE DISPLAY DISPLAY RETURN STEP TV/VIDEO TUNER PRESET DOWN VCR CHANNEL TUNING B.SEARCH F.SEARCH ENTER ENTER VOLUME FM/AM MUTING Number SOUND buttons SETTING PRO LOGIC SLOW SETUP TEST...
  • Page 97: Disc Menu-Driven Playback (Only For Vcd)

    Disc Menu–Driven Playback (Only for VCD) The Play Back Control function (PBC) allows you to operate the VCD using menus. When you start playing a VCD with PBC function, a menu will automatically appear on the TV screen. (“MENU” will also appear on the display.) •...
  • Page 98: Repeating Playback

    VCD/CD Playback STANDBY/ON AUDIO CONTROL TV CHANNEL TOP MENU MENU AUDIO/ SUBTITLE TV VOLUME FM MODE DISPLAY RETURN STEP TV/VIDEO TUNER PRESET DOWN VCR CHANNEL TUNING B.SEARCH F.SEARCH ENTER ENTER VOLUME FM/AM MUTING SOUND SETTING PRO LOGIC SLOW SETUP TEST ANGLE ZOOM D.R.C...
  • Page 99: Programming The Playing Order Of The Tracks-Program Play

    Programming the Playing Order of the Tracks—Program Play You can arrange the track playback order before you start playing. You can program up to 20 steps. • Before making a program, make sure that the TV is turned on and the correct input is selected on the TV. From the remote control ONLY: Load a disc.
  • Page 100: Selecting Playback Channel

    VCD/CD Playback STANDBY/ON AUDIO CONTROL TV CHANNEL TOP MENU MENU AUDIO/ FM MODE AUDIO/ SUBTITLE TV VOLUME FM MODE DISPLAY RETURN STEP TV/VIDEO TUNER PRESET DOWN VCR CHANNEL TUNING B.SEARCH F.SEARCH 3/2/5/∞ ENTER ENTER VOLUME FM/AM MUTING SOUND SETTING PRO LOGIC SLOW SLOW SETUP...
  • Page 101: Vcd Special Effect Playback

    VCD Special Effect Playback 7 Still Picture/Frame-by-Frame Playback You can advance the still picture frame by frame while playing a VCD. From the remote control ONLY: Press STEP once during playback. A still picture appears on the TV screen. P A U S E Press STEP repeatedly to advance the picture frame by frame.
  • Page 102: Mp3 Introduction

    MP3 Introduction This system is incorporated with an MP3 decoder. You can play back MP3 tracks (files) recorded on CD-Rs, CD-RWs, and CD- ROMs. • Notice that “files” and “tracks” are used interchangeably. What is MP3? MP3 is an abbreviation of Motion Picture Experts Group (or MPEG) Audio Layer 3.
  • Page 103: Mp3 Playback

    MP3 Playback Starting Playback It is recommended to turn on your TV when playing back an MP3 disc. Press 0 to load a disc. Press 3/8. After detecting the disc, playback starts. • The on-screen bar and the contents recorded on the MP3 disc will be shown on the TV if it is turned on.
  • Page 104: Operations Using The On-Screen Display

    MP3 Playback STANDBY/ON AUDIO CONTROL TV CHANNEL TOP MENU MENU AUDIO/ SUBTITLE TV VOLUME FM MODE DISPLAY RETURN STEP TV/VIDEO TUNER PRESET DOWN VCR CHANNEL TUNING B.SEARCH F.SEARCH ∞ 5 ENTER ENTER VOLUME FM/AM MUTING Number SOUND buttons SETTING PRO LOGIC SLOW SETUP TEST...
  • Page 105: Moving To A Particular Track Directly

    Moving to a Particular Track Directly You can move to a particular track on the disc directly. From the remote control ONLY: Press SEARCH during playback or pause. “TRACK – – – – ” appears on the TV screen. Press the number buttons to select a track number you want.
  • Page 106: Tuner Operations

    Tuner Operations STANDBY/ON AUDIO CONTROL TV CHANNEL TOP MENU MENU AUDIO/ FM MODE AUDIO/ SUBTITLE TV VOLUME FM MODE DISPLAY RETURN STEP TV/VIDEO TUNER PRESET TUNER PRESET DOWN DOWN TUNING – VCR CHANNEL TUNING B.SEARCH F.SEARCH ENTER VOLUME FM/AM FM/AM MUTING SOUND SETTING...
  • Page 107: Using Preset Tuning

    Using Preset Tuning Once a station is assigned to a channel number, the station can be quickly tuned. You can preset up to 20 FM and 10 AM stations. To store the preset stations From the remote control ONLY: Tune in the station you want to preset (see “Tuning in Stations”).
  • Page 108: Setting Up The Dvd Preferences

    Setting up the DVD Preferences STANDBY/ON AUDIO CONTROL TV CHANNEL TOP MENU MENU AUDIO/ SUBTITLE TV VOLUME FM MODE RETURN DISPLAY RETURN STEP TV/VIDEO TUNER PRESET DOWN VCR CHANNEL TUNING B.SEARCH F.SEARCH ∞ 5 ENTER ENTER VOLUME FM/AM MUTING SOUND SETTING PRO LOGIC SLOW...
  • Page 109: Introducing The Dvd Preference (System)

    I Basic language selecting procedure Ex. : To select the desired language as the initial language for “AUDIO.” From the remote control ONLY: Press SETUP. Language selection menu of the Setup menu appears on the TV screen. LANGUAGES SYSTEM OSD LANGUAGE ENGLISH AUDIO ENGLISH...
  • Page 110 Setting up the DVD Preferences STANDBY/ON AUDIO CONTROL TV CHANNEL TOP MENU MENU AUDIO/ SUBTITLE TV VOLUME FM MODE RETURN DISPLAY RETURN STEP TV/VIDEO TUNER PRESET DOWN VCR CHANNEL TUNING B.SEARCH F.SEARCH 3/2/5/∞ ENTER ENTER VOLUME FM/AM MUTING Number SOUND buttons SETTING PRO LOGIC...
  • Page 111: Setting The Parental (Rating) Level

    Setting the Parental (Rating) Level Using this function, you can restrict playback of DVD containing violent scenes and those not suitable for your family members. Nobody can play such a disc unless this function is canceled. (“WRONG PARENTAL CODE” appears on the display if you try to play back such a disc.) •...
  • Page 112: Operating Jvc's Components

    Operating JVC’s Components You can use the remote control to operate not only this unit but also other JVC products. • Refer also to the manuals supplied for the other products. – This remote control can operate a VCR whose remote control code is set to A code.
  • Page 113: Operating Other Manufacturers' Tv

    Operating Other Manufacturers’ TV You can use the remote control to operate other manufactures’ TV. • Refer also to the manuals supplied for the other products. • To operate the other products, aim the remote control directly at the remote sensor on the target product. STANDBY/ON AUDIO CONTROL...
  • Page 114: Maintenance

    Maintenance To get the best performance of the unit, keep your discs and mechanism clean. General Notes In general, you will have the best performance by keeping your discs, and the mechanism clean. • Store discs in their cases, and keep them in cabinets or on shelves. •...
  • Page 115: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Use this chart to help you solve daily operational problems. If there is any problem you cannot solve, contact your JVC service center. PROBLEM Power does not come on. The remote control does not work. No sound. Sound is emitted from only one speaker.
  • Page 116: Specifications

    Specifications Center unit (XV-THA5) Amplifier section Front/Center/Rear: 35 watts per channel, min. RMS at 6 ohms as 1 kHz, with no more than 10 % total harmonic distortion. Subwoofer: 60 watts per channel, min. RMS at 3 ohms as 100 Hz, with no more than 10 % total harmonic distortion.
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