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JVC TH-A30 Instructions Manual

JVC TH-A30 Instructions Manual

Dvd digital theater system consists of xv-tha30, sp-xa30, sp-xsa30 and sp-wa30
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JVC
DVD DIGITAL THEATER SYSTEM
TH-A30
Consists of XV-THA30, SP-XA30, SP-XSA30 and SP-WA30
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SURROUND
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.
LVT0945-002A
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  • Page 1 DVD DIGITAL THEATER SYSTEM TH-A30 Consists of XV-THA30, SP-XA30, SP-XSA30 and SP-WA30 ooQo DIGITAL DIGITAL VIDEO SURROUND 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.
  • Page 2 Warnings, Cautions and Others Note to CATV system installer: This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to Section 820-40 of the NEC which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
  • Page 3 (System) ......Adjusting Stereo Sound ............Setting the Parental (Rating) Level .......... Adjusting Dolby Digital and DTS Digital Surround ....Operating JVC's Components ...... Activating Dynamic Range Compression ........ Adjusting Dolby Surround ............Operating Other Manufacturers' TV .... Adjusting DSP Modes ..............
  • Page 4 Parts identification LIjI_t_ Front Panel See pages in the parentheses for details FrontPanel Remote sensor STANDBY/ON ©11 button and STANDBY lamp (12 - 16) AUDIO/FM MODE button (30, 41, 48) I,-/11 (play/pause) button (12, 13,14,15, 28, 44) Multi operation buttons •...
  • Page 5 MENU RETURN MUTING IMPORTANT: lf you press VCR CONTROL, this remote control will work ONLY for the JVC's VCR. When you want to operate the system again, press DVD or FM/AM. MUTING button (12, 15) RETURN button (38, 50, 51)
  • Page 6 Inside the Cover Inside the Cover [_ Number buttons (31, 38, 46, 54, 55) [_ SLOW button (36, 42) TOP MENU MENU RETURN MUTING [_ ZOOM button (36, 42) [_ ANGLE button (30) [_ REPEAT button (33, 39, 46) [_ A-B REPEAT button (33, 39) [_ CLEAR...
  • Page 7 Getting Started I1_1_ General Precautions Before using the remote control, put two supplied batteries first. • When using the remote control, aim the remote control directly • DO NOT insert any metal object into the center unit. the remote sensor on the center unit. •...
  • Page 8 [.._j R.'_ i_'_m'_1 r±_,_l r±_ If AM reception is poor, connect single vinyl-covered wire (not supplied). AM loop antenna (supplied) If FM reception is poor, connect outdoor FM antenna (not supplied). CnA_IAL FM Snap the tabs on the loop into the slots of the base to assemble the AM loop antenna.
  • Page 9 Getting Started ,_'_r"d II_j_lfl ;lI,_j _..1 i__ I Center unit I Right front I Subwoofer speaker Left front speaker Center speaker] Leftreari Right rear speaker speaker ©...
  • Page 10 settingthe speakers When To obtain the best possible sound from this system, you need to place all the speakers except the subwoofer at the same distance Connect the satellite speakers and subwoofer to the terminals on the from the listening position with each front faced toward the listener.
  • Page 11 Getting Started Audio component connection Illustrations of the input/output terminals below are typical Connect another component to the center unit with the audio cords. examples. When you connect another component, refer also to its Use the cords supplied with another component or purchase manuals since the terminal name actually printed on the rear them at an electric appliance store.
  • Page 12 TV connection The S-video cord and the component video cord are not supplied with this system. Use the cords supplied with another components or purchase them at an electric appliance store. Component video cord (not supplied) Composite video cord (supplied) Blue S-video cord (not supplied)
  • Page 13 In such a case, change the scanning mode to "I-SCAN MODE" a video source is played back, the unit interleaves lines between To check the compatibility of your TV, contact your local JVC interlaced lines to create the pseudo uninterlaced picture and outputs customer service center.
  • Page 14 TV ©11 on the remote control, and select the video input by 01 to 49, and "MAX (maximum)." pressing TV/VIDEO. (If your TV is not a JVC's, see "Operating Other Manufacturers' TV" on page 55.) • For changing the OSD messages--the...
  • Page 15 Basic DVD Operatiens ToactiuateDSPmodes Press DSP MODE (or DSP on the front panel). DSPMODE You can select the progressive mode according to the picture type The DSP indicator lights up and the current DSP mode (film or video source). appears on the display for a while.
  • Page 16 TV, you can turn on your TV by pressing TV Oil 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' TV" on page 55.) • For changing the OSD messages--the...
  • Page 17 Basic VCD/CD Operatiens Note: Before activating DSP mode, adjust the speaker setting to bring out the best performance from this system. To increase the volume, press and hold VOLUME For in-depth information about adjusting the speaker setting, see "Speaker Settings" on pages 18 and 19. To decrease the volume, press and hold VOLUME...
  • Page 18 Basic Tuner Operatiens To increase the volume, press and hold VOLUME To decrease the volume, press and hold VOLUME CAUTION: Always set the volume to the minimum before starting any source. If the volume is set at its high level, the sudden blast of sound energy can permanently damage your hearing and/or ruin your speakers.
  • Page 19 Other Basic Operatiens • When Dolby Surround activates, the PRO LOGIC indicator lights up on the display. - For in-depth information about Pro Logic modes, see "Creating Realistic Sound Fields" on pages 20 and 24. You can select an appropriate progressive mode according...
  • Page 20 Speaker Settings 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 21 Speaker Settings For Dolby Pro Logic: Left front Center speaker Right !ront speaker speaker Before you start, remember... There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the setting is canceled before you finish, start from step ! again. [ Press AUX to select the external component as the source.
  • Page 22 Dolby Pro LogicandDolbv3 Stereo You can use the following surround to reproduce a realistic sound field. Dolby Surround encoding format records the left front channel, • Digital Multichannel Surround--Dolby Digital and DTS Digital right front channel, center channel, and rear channel signals (total 4 Surround...
  • Page 23 Creating Realistic Seund Fields • DSP (Digital Signal Processor) Modes To check the speaker connections and settings using the test DSP modes have been designed to create important acoustic tone surround elements. 1. Select and play a DVD encoded with Dolby Digital or DTS Digital Surround.
  • Page 24 3 To adjust the output balance for the front speakers 1) Press SOUND repeatedly until the SOUND TUNING adjustment indication for the front speakers appears on the display. • Each time you press the button, the adjustment indication on the display changes as follows: 00F00 O0 :: '_...
  • Page 25 Creating Realistic Seund Fiemds • Each time you press the button, the adjustment indication on the display changes as follows: "_Jm_ "_JD_ I_Normal indication __ ,7_, _ _ _ (canceled) 00 F (Front) 00 : To adjust the output balance for the front speakers.
  • Page 26 4[ To adjust the output balance for the front speakers and the rear speakers You can enjoy a powerful sound even at a low volume level by 1) Press SOUND repeatedly until one of SOUND compressing the dynamic range (difference between the maximum the following...
  • Page 27 Creating Reamist c Sound Fiemds You can adjust the following settings while activating DSP modes. It is recommended that you make adjustments from your actual listening point while listening to reproduced sounds. - Output balance for the front speakers - Output balance for the rear speakers - Output...
  • Page 28 To adjust the output balance for the front 4[ To adjust the output level for the rear speakers speakers and the rear speakers 1) Press SOUND repeatedly until "REAR" SOUND 1) Press SOUND repeatedly until one of appears on the display. SOUND the following adjustment...
  • Page 29 IMPORTANT: This system has been designed to play back the following discs: DVD, Video CD, Super Video CD (SVCD), Audio CD, CD-R, and CD-RW. Before performing any operations, make sure of the following ..• Check the connection with the TV. •...
  • Page 30 Basic Disc Operatiens To stop playback for a moment Press I_/11. While pausing, minute and second digit of elapsed playing time flashes on the display. • To resume play, press I_/ll again. TVN]DEO PROGRESSIVE _(_D (Z) (Z) To go to another chapter or track DISPLAY...
  • Page 31 DVD Playback [-,-_J 1"11 ,_ [=]I'__ I:]_"_ You can show the following information on the TV screen while a disc is loaded. From the remote control ONLY: DISPLAY Press DISPLAY. • Each time you press the button, the following screen bar appears in sequence.
  • Page 32 While playing back a DVD containing subtitles in different While playing back a DVD containing multi-angle views, you can languages, you can select the subtitle to be displayed on the TV view the same scene at different angles. • When you play back the DVD containing multi-angle views, screen.
  • Page 33 DVD PlaVback I_]'_ I_V_l'_ _ I'.Jh"_),'_'_ R Disc menu-driven playback is possible while playing back a DVD with menu (menu may be still pictures or moving pictures depending on the disc). • When operating a disc using the disc menu, refer also to the instructions supplied...
  • Page 34 [-_ji_ hll__'l"al_ You can move to another title, chapter, or particular scene in the You can search for a particular point while playing a disc--Variable chapter directly. Speed Forward/Reverse Search. ° No sound comes out during Variable Speed Forward/Reverse Search. From the remote control ONLY:...
  • Page 35 DVD Plavback • A-B Repeat While playing, you can also select a portion you want to repeat. • A-B repeat is not performed between different titles. • An interval of more than 5 seconds is required between point A and point B. Example: "L[ R EPEAT A t_REPEAT A-B...
  • Page 36 5 Press _ or < to select a chapter number, then ENTER. • _ : Increases the number. You can arrange the chapter playback order before you start playing. • a : Decreases the number. You can program up to 20 steps. •...
  • Page 37 DVD Pmavback To erase stored program Press A to eject the disc. • If you turn off the system or change the source, the program is also erased. To check program contents You can check the program contents by pressing PROGRAM. The PROGRAM MENU screen appears on the TV screen.
  • Page 38 Zoom • ,,],v4 , ,] _']_ II ::Ii t'_',_ I"J h'T._ ,'I_'__q You can zoom in on the picture while playing back a DVD. • Still Picture/Frame-by-Frame Playback From the remote control ONLY: You can advance the still picture frame by frame while playing Press ZOOM to zoom in.
  • Page 39 VCD/CD Playback ® P@; 1_:_,#01_:I;@00:12 On-screen bar goes off. Appears only when a VCD is loaded. ** Appears only when a VCD is played back. Disc type SVCD _ _ CD @ : Current track and total number of the tracks the disc , Ex.: 1st track is playing out of 35 tracks recorded.
  • Page 40 I_V_[_i l_l e..1 I'.,-VlI"<['O1Bll I _ The Play Back Control function (PBC) allows you to operate You can move to a particular portion (scene) on the track directly. VCD using menus. • PBC function is canceled when you use this function. When you start playing a VCD with PBC function, a menu...
  • Page 41 VCD/CD P avback Note: When the on-screen bar is shown on the screen, Repeat mode indication also changes as follows: REPEAT:ONE REPEAT:DISC REPEAT OFF • A-B Repeat While playing, you can also select a portion you want to repeat. • An interval of more than 5 seconds is required between...
  • Page 42 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to program other tracks you want. • After 10 steps are programed, "NEXT _[" is selected You can arrange the track playback order before you start playing. (highlighted). If you want to program more steps, press ENTER.
  • Page 43 VCD/CD Plavback When you play back a karaoke VCD or CD, you can only select either the left channel or fight channel to listen to. Press AUDIO/FM MODE repeatedly. AUDIOI FM MODE The on-screen bar appears on the screen for a while. °...
  • Page 44 Zoom • lifo] g_l t=l_t,4_ I-J_,),'h'r4 n You can zoom in on the picture while playing a VCD. • Still Picture/Frame-by-Frame Playback From the remote control ONLY: You can advance the still picture frame by frame while playing Press ZOOM to zoom in.
  • Page 45 introduction This system is incorporated with an MP3 decoder. You can play back MP3 tracks (files) recorded on CD-Rs, and CD-RWs. ° 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 46 Playback The on-screen It is recommended to turn on your TV when playing back an MP3 disc. 128_ _" '_ @00:22/03:48 I Press _ to load a disc. ® Disc type DVD _"_ SVCD '_"_ 2 Press I_/11. @_- Current track (file) and total number of the tracks After detecting the disc, playback starts.
  • Page 47 MP3 Playback LU_'_]r_j Pl_ [,_"T",T"Z_'_ I,]-_"tj,_'_ It is recommended to turn on your TV when playing back an MP3 disc. When the loaded MP3 disc is recognized, the following on-screen display appears on the TV screen. (The contents of this on-screen display varies according to the disc--the...
  • Page 48 You can move to a particular track on the disc directly. On an MP3 disc, A-B Repeat cannot be used. You can enjoy only Repeat play. From the remote control ONLY: To repeat playback--Repeat Play I Press SEARCH during playback or pause.
  • Page 49 TuneP OpePations From the remote control: I Press FM/AM repeatedly to select the FM/AM band. TV/VIDEO 9ROGRESSIVE The last received station of the selected band is tuned in. DISPLAY STEP r-TV CHANNEL3 C_ CD • Each time you press the button, the band alternates AUDIO/ FM MODE...
  • Page 50 To tune in a preset station tL_]:[_ I_ ItKWal_ From the remote control: Once a station is assigned to a channel number, the station can be Press FM/AM repeatedly to select the FM/AM quickly tuned. You can preset up to 15 FM and 15 AM stations. band.
  • Page 51 [.._j ['4,_ I I11R'h"ll __-_ You can select your favorite language you listen to or read on the TV screen. When you operate this system or watch a DVD, you will be able to operate the system or to enjoy a DVD in the language you have selected and stored.
  • Page 52 • Basic language selecting procedure ITl_i, i, l! [,] ti [ !i ;Ii [:..-a _'[VJu'l :,,i i :..] _[:.-] i:.-]i [,.[;1 I_v_-l___ li i i Ex. : To select the desired language as the initial language "AUDIO." You can set the DVD preference to match it to your usage and operating circumstances.
  • Page 53 Setting up the DVD Preferences 3 Press • (or A) to select (highlight) one of the system setting items listed on the menu. TV SCREEN 4 : 3 LB RATING LEVEL _ _ _ : Move Setup : Exit 4 Press ENTER. Pop-up window appears (where selectable...
  • Page 54 5 Press the number buttons to enter the password (4 digits). • When shipped from the factory, password is "7890." Using this function, you can restrict playback of DVD containing • If you enter a wrong password, your setting will be canceled. violent scenes and those not suitable...
  • Page 55 Setting up the DVD Preferences TVSCREEN 4:3LB RATING LEVEL $ _ _ : Move Setup : Exit TV SCREEN NEW PASSWORD ..• If "NEW PASSWORD" is the last item listed on the pop-up window and is not shown, pressing •...
  • Page 56 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 57 To change the transmittable signals for operating a 1. Press and hold TV ©/I. 2. Enter manufacturer's code using buttons 1-9, and 0. 3. Release TV ©/I. Now, you can perform the following operations on the TV. "IV VOLUME +[- : Adjust the volume.
  • Page 58 Maintenance To get the best performance of the unit, keep your discs and mechanism clean. General Notes Cleaning the unit • Stains on the unit In general, you will have the best performance by keeping your discs, and the mechanism clean.
  • Page 59 VCR The VCR cannot be operated using this (See page 54.) remote control. operations. ° This remote control can operate a JVC's ° The VCR is not a JVC's product. VCR whose remote control code is set to A code.
  • Page 60 Specifications Center unit (XV-THA30) Subwoofer (SP-WA30) 20 cm Amplifier section Speaker: Bass-reflex, Magnetically Shielded Front/Center.ear: ll0W 25 watts per channel, min. RMS at 6 ohms as 1 kHz, Power Handling Capacity: with no more than 10 % total harmonic distortion. Impedance: 4 _ (min) Subwoofer:...
  • Page 61 Warranty Period. All products and parts ._ thereof may be brought to a JVC authorized service center on a carry-in basis except for Television sets having a screen * size 25 inches and above which are covered on an in-home basis.
  • Page 62 Authorized Service Centers oo ,,t JVI ® HOW TO LOCATE YOUR JVC SERVICE CENTER TOLL FREE: 1 (808) 537-5722 http://www.jvc.com Dear Customer, In order to receive the most satisfaction from your purchase,please read the instruction booklet before operating the unit.In the event that repairs...
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