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JVC TH-A10 Instructions Manual

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DVD DIGITAL THEATER SYSTEM
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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.
LVT0457-001A
[ J]

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  • Page 1 DVD DIGITAL THEATER SYSTEM TH-A10 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.
  • Page 2 Warnings, Cautions and Others 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 "dangerous voltage"...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    [DIGEST] ................27 To advance the picture one frame at a time ........ 28 COMPU LINK Remote Control System ..........54 Operating JVC’s Audio/Video Components ......... 55 Slow-Motion Playback [SLOW] ..........28 To display Continuous Photos [STROBE] ......... 28 Operating Other Manufacturers’ Video Equipment ......57 Troubleshooting ..................

  • Page 4: Getting Started

    Getting Started Important cautions Checking the supplied accessories Installation of the unit Check to be sure you have all of the following items, which are supplied with the unit. • Select a place which is level, dry and neither too hot nor too cold The number in the parentheses indicates quantity of the pieces between 5°C and 35°C (41°F and 95°F).

  • Page 5: System Outline

    It may also be used to operate JVC TVs, VTRs, MD system are available. recorders, and cassette decks, as well as TVs and VTRs from other manufacturers. Note that the remote control unit must be programmed with the correct settings when using products from other manufacturers.

  • Page 6: Installation

    Installation To attach non-slip rubbers to the center To hang satellite speakers from the wall speaker Use the supplied bracket to fix satellite speakers to the wall. Attach the supplied non-slip rubbers at three points on the bottom of the center speaker. CAUTION: ATTACHING THE BRACKETS ON THE WALL When attaching the brackets on the wall, have them attached to the wall by a qualified person.

  • Page 7: About Discs

    About discs Playable disc types Disc structure Playable and non-playable disc types are as follows: A DVD disc is comprised of “titles”, while an Audio CD or Video CD is comprised of “tracks”. Each title may be divided into some Playable discs ———————————————...

  • Page 8: Connections

    Connections Connecting the FM and AM antennas To connect the powered sub-woofer FM antenna connections ——————————— Use the supplied system cable to connect the powered sub-woofer (SP-PWA10). Center unit (XV-THA10) Ensure that the £ mark on the plug faces upwards. System A.

  • Page 9: To Connect Speakers

    To connect speakers Connect the satellite speakers and center speaker to the terminals on the powered sub-woofer using the speaker cords supplied. Labels are attached to the speaker cords to indicate the speaker and terminal to which each is to be connected. •...

  • Page 10: Connecting Audio/Video Components

    Connections Connecting Audio/Video Components Video component connections ————————— Use the cable with RCA pin plugs (not supplied). Connect the white plug to the audio left jack, the red plug to the You can connect the following audio/video components to this audio right jack, and the yellow plug to the composite video jack.
  • Page 11 Connections TV audio or DBS tuner TV sound DBS tuner 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 —————————————————————————————————————...

  • Page 12: Connecting The Power Cord

    Connections Connecting the power cord Putting batteries in the remote control Before plugging the center unit and powered sub-woofer into an AC Before using the remote control, put two supplied batteries first. outlets, make sure that all connections have been made. When using the remote control, aim the remote control directly at the remote sensor on the center unit.

  • Page 13: Parts Identification

    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 1 POWER buftton and STANDBY lamp (16) 2 Remote sensor (10) 3 Disc tray (22) 4 DVD CONTROL buttons (22~24) 5 VOLUME +/ –...
  • Page 14 Parts Identification Remote controls ——————————————————————————————————————— Primary remote control Secondary remote control 1 SLEEP button (20) 1 SLEEP button (20) 2 ANALOG/DIGITAL INPUT button (18) 2 Source selecting buttons (17) 3 TITLE button (24) 3 MENU button (24) 4 SUBTITLE button (29) 4 Cursor and ENTER buttons 5 MAIN ON SCREEN button (39) 5 THEATER POSITION button (31)

  • Page 15: Principles Of Operation

    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.

  • Page 16: To Operate Via The On-Screen Menu

    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.

  • Page 17: Preventing Screen Burn-Out With The Screen Saver [Screen Saver]

    Principles of operation On-screen menus —————————————— On-screen menus for using discs ———————— This system supports the following on-screen menus. The disc status and items are displayed as follows on the on-screen menus for using the disc. Opening screens DVD CONTROL display VCD CONTROL display for DVD (No disc inserted)

  • Page 18: Basic Operations

    The basic operations for this system are as follows. IMPORTANT JVC TVs may be used as is with the primary and secondary remote Check that remote control mode selector is set to the current controls. TVs from other manufacturers require changes to the...

  • Page 19: Muting The Sound

    Basic operations Muting the sound On the front panel: Primary remote control only: MUTING SOURCE Press SOURCE until the source name you want appears on the display. Press MUTING to mute the sound through all speakers The source changes as shown below each time the button is pressed. connected.

  • Page 20: Selecting The Analog Or Digital Input Mode

    Basic operations Selecting the analog or digital input To return to analog audio 1. Select a digital source to return to analog audio. mode Select from “MD DIGITAL”, “AUX DIGITAL”, or “DBS DIGITAL”. 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 2.

  • Page 21: Adjusting The Input Signal Level

    Basic operations When a decode mode which differs from the type of Sub-woofer volume control and disc being played is selected phase setting 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. Use the VOLUME knob and PHASE button at the rear of the Audio cannot be played if a decode mode which differs from the powered sub-woofer.

  • Page 22: Using The Sleep Timer

    Basic operations Using the DSP Modes The lamp display indicates the type of disc (DVD or CD) currently playing as follows. The built-in Surround Processor provides two types of the DSP With Dolby digital 5.1 ch or DTS digital 5.1 ch surround (Digital Signal Processor) mode —...
  • Page 23 Basic operations THEATER: Gives the feeling of a large theater. digital, or DTS digital surround audio: LIVE CLUB: Press SURROUND. Gives the feeling of a live music club with a low ceiling. The current status appears on the display when the button is pressed, DANCE CLUB: Gives a throbbing bass beat.

  • Page 24: Using The Dvd Player

    Using the DVD player Notes: represent disc types. • The unit can playback DVD VIDEO, Audio CD, and Video CD To play a disc discs only. Do not load other disc types. For details about playable disc types, see page 5. •...

  • Page 25: Pausing

    On-screen guide icons ———————————— Fast forward and rewind During DVD playback, you may see icons displayed over the picture. These have the following meanings. 7 During playback Displayed at the beginning of a scene recorded from From the remote controls: multiple angles (see page 30).

  • Page 26: Resuming Playback

    Using the DVD player On the front panel: Selecting playback from the DVD menu 4, ¢ DVD discs generally have their own menus which show the disc contents. These menus contain various items such as titles of a movie, names or songs, or artist information, and display them on the TV screen.

  • Page 27: Selecting The Location To View From The Video Cd Menu

    Using the DVD player Selecting the location to view from the To specify the title or track number for video CD menu playback When playing back Video CDs recorded with Use the number buttons to specify the title PBC (playback control), a list of the recorded (DVDs) or track number (CDs) to begin contents may appear on the TV screen as a menu.

  • Page 28: To Play From The Beginning Of A Title, Chapter, Or Track

    Using the DVD player To play from the beginning of a title, Use CURSOR 5/∞ to move the pointer to chapter, or track [CHAP. SEARCH], then press ENTER. The color of [CHAP. SEARCH] changes and “GO TO CHAPTER:” The beginning of previous or later chapters appears in the message area.

  • Page 29: To Select The Screen For Playback From The Digest Screen [Digest]

    Using the DVD player To select the screen for playback from Press DVD ON SCREEN. the digest screen [DIGEST] The on-screen display appears on the TV screen. Use CURSOR 5/∞ to move the pointer to [TIME The unit can display the opening scene of each title or chapter on a DVD or each track of a Video CD.

  • Page 30: To Advance The Picture One Frame At A Time

    Using the DVD player ¢ Press ENTER. Hold down FF/ /REW for more than 2 seconds. The unit starts playback from the selected title, chapter or track. ¢ Hold down FF/ will playback your selection in slow To return to the regular display: motion, starting from the pause frame.

  • Page 31: Zooming A Scene [Zoom]

    Using the DVD player Zooming a scene [ZOOM] Changing the Subtitle Language [SUB TITILE] 7 During playback or while paused. Some DVD discs contain subtitles. With such discs, you From primary remote control only: can choose which kind of subtitles to display (or turn off subtitles entirely).

  • Page 32: Changing The Audio Language Or Sound [Audio]

    Using the DVD player Use CURSOR 5/∞ to move the pointer Use CURSOR 2/3 to select the desired audio [SUBUTITLE]. language or sound. Each time you press CURSOR 2/3, the audio language or sound changes. Use CURSUR 2/3 to select the desired subtitle. Each time you press CURSOR 2/3, the subtitle changes.

  • Page 33: Viewing From Multiple Angles [Angle]

    Using the DVD player Viewing from Multiple Angles [ANGLE] Use CURSOR 2/3/5/∞ to select the desired angle. You can enjoy a variety of scene angles if the DVD disc contains “multi-angle” parts, where multiple cameras Press ENTER. were used to shoot the same scene from different angles. You can select one of these viewing angles from the The selected angle appears on the TV screen.

  • Page 34: Selecting The Picture Character [Theater Position]

    Using the DVD player Selecting the Picture Character Repeating a current title, chapter or track, [THEATER POSITION] or all tracks [REPEAT] 7 For DVD: During playback You can select the quality of the image from among four options (OFF, 1, 2, and 3) according For Audio CD: Any time to the type of programming, picture tone or For Video CD: During playback without PBC function.

  • Page 35: Repeating A Desired Part [A-B Repeat]

    Using the DVD player To quit repeat playback To quit A-B repeat playback Move the pointer to [REPEAT] and press ENTER repeatedly until Press STOP. The unit stops playback and quits A-B repeat mode. the [REPEAT] display turns off. Quitting A-B repeat mode without stopping playback Tu turn off the on-screen display Move the pointer to [A-B REPEAT] and press ENTER.

  • Page 36: Checking The Disc Time [Time Select]

    Using the DVD player Checking the Disc Time [TIME SELECT] Programming the Playing Order of the Tracks [PROGRAM] You can choose the displayed time mode for an Audio or Video CD disc in the display on the front You can play tracks on an Audio CD or Video CD panel and in the on-screen display.

  • Page 37: Random Play [Random]

    Using the DVD player 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.

  • Page 38: Receiving Radio Broadcasts

    Receiving radio broadcasts You can browse through all the stations or use the preset function to go immediately to a particular station. IMPORTANT Using preset tuning When using the primary remote control, check to see if its remote control mode selector is set to the correct position: Once a station is asssigne to a channel number, the station can be To operate this center unit, set it to “AUDIO/TV/VCR”...

  • Page 39: Selecting The Fm Reception Mode

    To tune in a preset station ——————————— Selecting the FM reception mode From primary remote control: When an FM stereo broadcast is hard to receive or noisy You can change the FM reception mode while receiving an FM broadcast. • You can store the FM reception mode for each preset station. From primary remote control: Press FM/AM.

  • Page 40: Performing Miscellaneous Settings

    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.

  • Page 41: Main Menu Settings

    MAIN MENU Settings ON SCREEN LANGUAGE Use the primary remote control to perform MAIN MENU settings. Buttons used ———————————————— The on-screen language is the language used in the display for the MAIN ON SCREEN and the 2/3/5/∞ cursors. MAIN MENU, SOUND MENU, SPEAKER MENU, and DVD MENU.

  • Page 42: Changing The Decode Mode

    MAIN MENU Settings Changing the DECODE MODE Use the 2/3 cursors to set the DSP mode. (See page 18) When the source is DVD: This option is used to change the digital audio decode mode. You may choose between “SURROUND” j “OFF” The default setting of [AUTO/PCM] is recommended for regular use.

  • Page 43: Sound Menu Settings

    SOUND MENU Settings Adjusting the balance Use the primary remote control to perform SOUND MENU settings. Buttons used ———————————————— Adjusting the front speaker balance. MAIN ON SCREEN and the 2/3/5/∞ cursors. Open the SOUND MENU. See “Opening the SOUND MENU”. Move the pointer to BALANCE using the 5/∞...

  • Page 44: Adjusting Input Signal

    SOUND MENU Settings Adjusting input signal Adjusting the dynamic range (See page 19) It is possible to compress the dynamic range (the difference between When using the DSP mode effect during playback from an analog the loudest and quietest audio signals). device, the sound will occasionally be distorted due to a overly- This is useful when enjoying surround sound at nighttime.

  • Page 45: Speaker Menu Settings

    SPEAKER MENU Settings Opening the SPEAKER MENU Use the primary remote control to perform speaker settings with the on-screen SPEAKER MENU. Buttons used ———————————————— Stop DVD image playback on the TV screen. MAIN ON SCREEN, the 2/3/5/∞ cursors, and ENTER. Select a playback source other than the tuner.

  • Page 46: Playing A Test Tone

    SPEAKER MENU Settings Playing a test tone Use the 2/3 cursors to select SPEAKER SIZE. Pressing the 2/3 cursors toggles between the following When you wish to play a test tone, make sure the sound mode is set settings. jSPEAKER SIZEjSPEAKER LEVELjDELAYj to “SURROUND ON”...

  • Page 47: Setting Speaker Level

    SPEAKER MENU Settings Setting speaker level Adjusting delay time The delay time for the center speaker and rear speakers is calculated Open the SPEAKER MENU. by comparing the distance between the rear/center speakers and the See page 43, “Opening the SPEAKER MENU”. listening point with the distance between the front speakers and the listening point.

  • Page 48: Dvd Menu Settings

    DVD MENU Settings Opening the DVD MENU Use the primary or secondary remote control to perform DVD settings with the on-screen DVD MENU. Buttons used ———————————————— Change source to DVD, and stop playback. DVD ON SCREEN, and the 2/3/5/∞ cursors. When a Video CD or Audio CD is inserted, press 0 on the center unit to open the disc tray.

  • Page 49: Choosing Audio Language

    Choosing audio language Choosing subtitle language Some DVD discs feature audio playback in multiple languages. Some DVD discs feature subtitle display in multiple languages. With these discs, it is possible to set the default language for audio With these discs, it is possible to set the default language for subtitle playback.

  • Page 50: Select Monitor Type

    DVD MENU Settings Select monitor type Screen saver settings Most movie DVD discs are recorded for wide-screen TVs with a Set the screen saver to prevent screen burn. 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 Open the DVD MENU.

  • Page 51: Limiting Playback By Children

    Limiting playback by children This function restricts playback of DVD discs which contain violent Use CURSOR 5/∞ to move the pointer to (and other) scenes according to the level set by the user. “Set Level”, then use CURSOR 2/3 to select the For example, if a movie which includes violent scenes supports the parental lock level.

  • Page 52: To Temporarily Release The Parental Lock

    Limiting playback by children To change the settings ———————————— To temporarily release the Parental lock 7 While a DVD disc is stopped or no disc is inserted When you set the parental level strictly, some discs may not be played back at all. When you insert such a disc and try to play it, the 1.

  • Page 53: Care And Handling Of Discs

    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.

  • Page 54: Av Compu Link Remote Control System

    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.
  • Page 55 Automatic Selection of TV’s Input Mode ————— If you have already plugged your VCR, TV, and • When you select “TV SOUND” as the source to play on the center unit into the AC outlets, unplug their AC center unit, the TV automatically changes the input mode to the power cords first.

  • Page 56: Compu Link Remote Control System

    ————————————————— You can control the connected audio components through the remote To use this remote control system, you need to connect JVC audio sensor on the center unit using this remote control. Aim the remote components through the COMPU LINK-3 (SYNCHRO) jacks (see control directly at the remote sensor on the center unit.

  • Page 57: Operating Jvc's Audio/Video Components

    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.”...
  • Page 58 Operating JVC’s Audio/Video Components Cassette deck ———————————————— TV ———————————————————— After pressing TAPE/MD or TAPE/MD CONTROL (with the You can always perform the following operations (with the remote remote control mode selector set to “AUDIO/TV/VCR”), you can control mode selector set to “AUDIO/TV/VCR”): perform the following operations on a cassette deck: TV/CATV/DBS POWER : Turns on or off the TV.

  • Page 59: Operating Other Manufacturers' Video Equipment

    1 – 9, and 0. See the list on pages 59 and 60 to find the code. Examples: For a JVC product, press 0, 5, then 3. For a Hitachi product, press 0, 5, then 6. Release TV/CATV/DBS POWER.
  • Page 60 See the list on page 60 to find the code. See the list on pages 61 and 62 to find the code. Examples: For a JVC product, press 7, 7, then 5. Examples: For a JVC product, press 0, 0, then 8.

  • Page 61: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Use this chart to help you solvi daily operational problems. If there is anyproblem you cannot solve, conect your JVC service center. POSSIBLE CAUSE PROBLEM SOLUTION The power cord. Power does not come on. Insert the plug into the socket.

  • Page 62: Specifications

    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 Vp-p/75 ohms S-video-C: 0.286 Vp-p/75 ohms Composite: 1.0 Vp-p/75 ohms Tuner section Tunig Range FM: 87.5 MHz to 108.0 MHz...
  • Page 63 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. Kirundi Afar Inupiak Rumanian Abkhazian...
  • Page 64 Appendix B: Country code list for parental lock This list is used for the parental Lock operation. For details, see page 49. Andorra Cameroon Greece United Arab Emirates China South Georgia and the Afghanistan Colombia South Sandwich Islands Antigua and Barbuda Costa Rica Guatemala Anguilla...
  • Page 65 Liechtenstein Peru Tajikistan Sri Lanka French Polynesia Tokelau Liberia Papua New Guinea Turkmenistan Lesotho Philippines Tunisia Lithuania Pakistan Tonga Luxembourg Poland East Timor Latvia Saint Pierre and Turkey Libyan Arab Jamahiriya Miquelon Trinidad and Tobago Morocco Pitcairn Tuvalu Monaco Puerto Rico Taiwan, Province of Moldova, Republic of Portugal...
  • Page 66 Sophisticated electronic products may require occasional service. Just as quality is a keyword in the engineering and production of the wide array of JVC products, service is the key to maintaining the high level of performance for which JVC is world famous.
  • Page 67 WHAT WE WILL DO: If this product is found to be defective, JVC will repair or replace defective parts at no charge to the original owner. Such repair and replacement services shall be rendered by JVC during normal business hours at JVC authorized service centers.
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