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DVD DIGITAL CINEMA SYSTEM TH-A75 Consists of XV-THA75, SP-WA75, SP-XSA75, and SP-XCA75 VCR/DBS FM/AM AUDIO ANGLE SUBTITLE TOP MENU MENU RETURN SURROUND CONTROL S.WFR CENTER – SLEEP SETTING SURR-L S-BACK – ADJUST TV RETURN FM MODE SCREEN ENTER CHOICE TV VOL...
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Warnings, Cautions and Others Caution –– Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely. The power can be remote controlled. CAUTION To reduce the risk of electrical shocks, fire, etc.: 1. Do not remove screws, covers or cabinet. 2.
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IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS 1 CLASSIFICATION LABEL, PLACED ON EXTERIOR SURFACE 1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT 2. CAUTION: Visible and invisible laser radiation 3. CAUTION: Do not open the top cover. There REPRODUCTION OF LABELS 2 WARNING LABEL, PLACED INSIDE THE UNIT when open and interlock failed or defeated.
Table of contents Introduction ... 2 About this manual ... 2 Precautions ... 2 Checking the supplied accessories ... 2 Names of parts and controls ... 3 Center unit ... 3 Remote control ... 4 About discs ... 5 Playable disc types ... 5 Disc structure ...
Introduction About this manual This manual mainly explains operations using the buttons and controls on the remote control. You can also use the buttons on the center unit if they have the same or similar names (or marks) as those on the remote control. If operation using the remote control is different from that using the center unit, then it is explained.
Names of parts and controls See pages in the parentheses for details. Center unit Front panel STANDBY D V D D I G I T A L C I N E M A S Y S T E M COMPACT D I G I T A L •...
Names of parts and controls Remote control VCR/DBS FM/AM AUDIO ANGLE SUBTITLE TOP MENU MENU RETURN SURROUND CONTROL S.WFR CENTER – – SLEEP SURR-L S-BACK SETTING – – TV RETURN FM MODE ADJUST SCREEN ENTER CHOICE TV VOL CHANNEL/ZOOM VOLUME TV/VIDEO MUTING /REW...
About discs Playable disc types This system has been designed to play back the following types of discs: DVD Video (DVD), Video CD (VCD), Super Video CD (SVCD), Audio CD, CD-R, and CD-RW • This system can also play back MP3 and JPEG files recorded on CD-Rs and CD-RWs.
About discs Disc structure A DVD disc consists of “titles,” and each title may be divided into some “chapters.” For example, if a DVD disc contains some movies, each movie may have its own title number, and it may be further divided into chapters.
Getting started Connections • Do not connect the AC power cord until all other connections have been made. • Since different components often have different terminal names, carefully read the instructions supplied with the component you are going to connect. Connecting a TV To view pictures and on-screen displays, connect a TV to the center unit.
Getting started Connecting the AM and FM antennas • Make sure the antenna conductors do not touch any other terminals, connecting cords, and power cords. This could cause poor reception. 7 AM loop antenna Setting up AM loop antenna Attach the AM loop to its base by snapping the tabs on the loop into the slot in the base.
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7 FM antenna Connecting the supplied FM antenna If reception is poor: Connect an outdoor FM antenna with the standard type (coaxial) connecter. FRONT SPEAKERS CENTER SUBWOOFER RIGHT LEFT SPEAKER CAUTION:SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 4 NOTES: • Disconnect the supplied FM antenna before attaching a 75 Ω coaxial connector (the kind with a round wire going to an outdoor antenna). •...
Getting started Connecting the satellite speakers and subwoofer Connect the supplied satellite speakers and subwoofer. Speaker layout diagram Left front speaker Left surround speaker When placing the speakers, to obtain the best possible sound, you need to place all satellite speakers at the same distance from the listening position with the front of each speaker faced toward the listener.
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CAUTION: • When you do not use the supplied speakers but connect other (larger) speakers, use the speakers with the SPEAKER IMPEDANCE indicated by the speaker terminals on the rear panel of the center unit. • DO NOT connect more than one speaker to one speaker terminal. Satellite speakers: Insert mini plugs on the speaker cords into the jacks on the rear of each speaker.
Getting started Installing the satellite speakers on the wall Using the supplied satellite speaker wall brackets, you can fix the surround speakers on the wall. CAUTION: When attaching the brackets on the wall, have them attached on the wall by a qualified person. DO NOT attach the brackets on the wall by yourself to avoid an unexpected damage due to their falling from the wall, caused by incorrect attachment or weakness of the wall.
Connecting video components You can enjoy the picture and sound from VCR and DBS tuner through the system. 7 VCR connection FRONT SPEAKERS CENTER SURROUND SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK SUBWOOFER RIGHT LEFT SPEAKER RIGHT LEFT SPEAKER CAUTION:SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 4 1 Connect between video jacks. Connect S-video cord by matching the ∞...
Getting started Connecting the power cord Make sure that all connections have been made before plugging the power cord. FRONT SPEAKERS CENTER SURROUND SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK SUBWOOFER RIGHT LEFT SPEAKER RIGHT LEFT CAUTION:SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 4 CAUTIONS: • Disconnect the power cord before cleaning or moving the system. •...
Using the remote control Putting batteries in the remote control Before using the remote control, put in two supplied batteries first. On the back of the remote control, remove the battery cover. Insert batteries. • Make sure to match the polarity: (+) to (+) and (–) to (–). Replace the cover.
Basic operations This section mainly explains common basic operations. • Turn on your TV and select the correct input mode on the TV if necessary. • You can operate your TV using the remote control supplied with this system (see page 62). AUDIO VCR/DBS FM/AM...
DECODE AUDIO ANGLE SUBTITLE TOP MENU MENU RETURN DIGEST SURROUND SOUND CONTROL EFFECT S.WFR CENTER TEST – – SLEEP SURR-L S-BACK SURR-R SETTING – – – ADJUST TV RETURN FM MODE 100+ SCREEN AUDIO/ TV/VCR CATV/DBS ENTER CHOICE PROGRESSIVE TV VOL CHANNEL/ZOOM VOLUME TV/VIDEO...
Basic operations DECODE AUDIO ANGLE SUBTITLE TOP MENU MENU RETURN DIGEST SURROUND SOUND CONTROL EFFECT S.WFR CENTER TEST – – SLEEP SURR-L S-BACK SURR-R SETTING – – – ADJUST TV RETURN FM MODE 100+ SCREEN AUDIO/ TV/VCR CATV/DBS ENTER CHOICE PROGRESSIVE Turning off the power with the sleep timer...
DVD in the progressive scanning mode. In such a case, change the scanning mode to “INTERLACE.” To check the compatibility of your TV, contact your local JVC customer service center. • All JVC progressive TVs and High-Definition TVs are fully compatible with this system.
Basic DVD player operations For more details about DVD player operations, see pages 33 to 45. For MP3 playback, see pages 46 and 47. For JPEG disc playback, see pages 48 and 49. • Before using the remote control, press DVD to change the remote control operation mode.
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To select a particular title, chapter or track using number buttons Title on DVD :While stopped Chapter on DVD :During playback Track on VCD/SVCD :During playback with the PBC function deactivated or while stopped Track on Audio CD :During playback or while stopped From the remote control ONLY: Press the number buttons.
Tuner operations You can browse through all the stations or use the preset function to go immediately to a particular station. • Before using the remote control, press FM/AM to change the remote control operation mode. Setting the AM tuner interval spacing Some countries space AM stations 9 kHz apart, and other countries use 10 kHz spacing.
Press MEMORY. The channel number position starts flashing on the display for about 5 seconds. Press the number buttons (1–10, +10) to select a channel number while the channel number position is flashing. The channel number and the CH indicator start flashing. Ex.: •...
Basic settings Some of the following settings are required after connecting and positioning your speakers, while others will make operations easier. • You can also set following speakers setting using the choice menu except “EX/ES,” “PHASE” and “M.OUT” (see pages 55 and 56).
NOTES: • If you have selected “NO” for the surround back speaker (see page 24), you cannot select this setting. 6.1-channel and 5.1-channel software is played back in the same way as “OFF” is selected for above setting. • When the sound is not output from the surround back speaker even though playing back Dolby Digital EX software (bearing the mark ) setting “EX/ES”...
Audio adjustments You can adjust sound to your preference according your listening conditions or sources. • You can also adjust sound using the choice menu except “AUDIO POS” and “B.BOOST” (see page 54). Operating procedure 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 1 again.
Creating realistic sound fields This system activates a variety of Surround modes and DSP (Digital Signal Processor) modes. To use Surround or DSP modes properly, speakers required for creating each Surround and DSP mode should be activated. Surround modes 7 Reproducing theater ambience In a movie theater, many speakers are located on the walls to reproduce impressive multi-surround sounds, reaching you from all directions.
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Creating realistic sound fields Dolby Pro Logic II* Dolby Pro Logic II has a newly developed multi-channel playback format to convert all 2-channel source including Dolby Surround into 5-channel (plus subwoofer) reproduction. Matrix-based conversion method for Dolby Pro Logic II makes no limitation for the cutoff frequency of the surround treble and enables stereo surround sound unavailable with conventional Dolby Pro Logic.
DSP modes DAP (Digital Acoustic Processor) modes The sound heard in a concert hall, club, etc. 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 (see the diagram below).
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Creating realistic sound fields Speaker and signal indicators According to the incoming signal, speaker and signal indicators light up as follow. Available Playing source Surround or DSP mode DOLBY D EX Dolby Digital EX 6.1-channel DOLBY D* Dolby Digital EX 6.1-channel DAP modes Dolby Digital EX...
Using Surround mode The system is so set up in its initial state that it automatically selects the optimal surround mode for each input signal — auto surround mode. Only when you want to change a surround mode selected automatically, perform the following procedure. •...
Creating realistic sound fields Adjusting sound Once you have adjusted the sound, the adjustment is stored for each source. • You can also adjust the sound using the choice menu except the DSP effect level (see page 55). Before you start, remember... There is a time limit in doing the following steps.
DVD player operations This section explains advanced operations of the built-in DVD player using the remote control. For MP3 playback, see pages 46 and 47, and for JPEG playback, see pages 48 and • Before using the remote control, press DVD to change the remote control operation mode.
DVD player operations Basic operation through the on-screen bar See the corresponding pages for details of each function. ADJUST TV RETURN FM MODE 100+ SCREEN AUDIO/ TV/VCR CATV/DBS ENTER CHOICE PROGRESSIVE 7 When a disc is loaded Ex.: To select “TITLE” for the repeat mode during DVD play: Press ON SCREEN twice.
Locating a particular scene from the disc menu Using the disc menu, you can start playing a title, chapter, or track you specify. Locating a particular scene from the DVD menu DVD discs generally have their own menus which show the disc contents.
DVD player operations Selecting a view angle While playing back a DVD containing multi-view angles, you can enjoy the same scene at different angles. • The icon appears at the beginning of the playback when the current scene has multi-view angles. AUDIO ANGLE SUBTITLE...
Changing the subtitle and audio languages Selecting the subtitle language While playing back a DVD (or SVCD) containing the subtitles in different languages, you can select the subtitle language to be displayed on the TV. • The icon appears at the beginning of the playback when the current scene has several subtitles.
DVD player operations Press AUDIO or Cursor ∞/5 repeatedly to select the desired audio language. Each time you press the button, the audio languages change. • The pop-up window goes off if no operation is done for about 5 seconds. Using the on-screen bar: Press ON SCREEN twice.
Playing from a particular position You can start playing a title, chapter, or track you specify. You can also play a disc from the specified time. Locating a particular chapter —Chapter search When playing back a DVD disc, you can locate the chapter number to be played.
DVD player operations Locating a particular scene —DIGEST The system can display the opening scene of each title or chapter on a DVD or each track of a VCD/SVCD. You can select a desired one from the opening scenes shown on the TV screen.
Special picture playback You can use special picture playback functions including frame-by-frame, strobe, slow-motion and zoom. SURR-L S-BACK SURR-R SETTING – – – ADJUST TV RETURN FM MODE 100+ SCREEN AUDIO/ TV/VCR CATV/DBS ENTER CHOICE PROGRESSIVE TV VOL CHANNEL/ZOOM VOLUME TV/VIDEO MUTING ¡...
DVD player operations Playing back in slow-motion SURR-L S-BACK SURR-R SETTING – – – ADJUST TV RETURN FM MODE 100+ SCREEN AUDIO/ TV/VCR CATV/DBS ENTER CHOICE PROGRESSIVE TV VOL CHANNEL/ZOOM VOLUME TV/VIDEO MUTING ¡ /REW PLAY DOWN TUNING O.T. STOP PAUSE REPLAY MEMORY...
Changing the VFP setting The VFP (Video Fine Processor) function enables you to adjust the picture character according to the type of programming, picture tone or personal preferences. ADJUST TV RETURN FM MODE 100+ SCREEN AUDIO/ TV/VCR CATV/DBS ENTER CHOICE PROGRESSIVE TV VOL CHANNEL/ZOOM...
DVD player operations Playing back in the desired order—Program play You can play up to 99 tracks in desired order. • You can program the same track repeatedly. • This function is not available for DVD. SOUND CONTROL EFFECT S.WFR CENTER TEST –...
Repeat play You can repeat playback of the current title or chapter (for DVD) or track (for VCD/SVCD/Audio CD). You can also repeat playback of a particular part. Repeating title, chapter, or tracks SCREEN AUDIO/ TV/VCR CATV/DBS ENTER CHOICE PROGRESSIVE 7 For DVD :During playback 7 For VCD/SVCD...
MP3 disc playback This system can play MP3 tracks (files) recorded on a CD-R or CD-RW. We call such a disc “MP3 disc” in this manual. • Before using the remote control, press DVD to change the remote control operation mode for the MP3 disc operations.
Operating through the MP3 CONTROL screen You can search and play the desired groups and tracks through the MP3 CONTROL screen. 7 MP3 CONTROL screen The following screen appears on the TV when loading an MP3 disc. Current track no./ Current group total track no.
JPEG disc playback This system can play JPEG files recorded on a CD-R or CD-RW. We call such a disc a “JPEG disc” in this manual. • Before using the remote control, press DVD to change the remote control operation mode for the JPEG disc operations.
Operating through the JPEG CONTROL screen You can search and show the desired groups and files through the JPEG CONTROL screen. 7 JPEG CONTROL screen Current file no./ Current group total file no. in the group name (total file no. on the Current group no./ loaded disc) total group no.
Using the choice menus You can adjust and select the initial settings through the choice menu on the TV. • Before using the remote control, press DVD to change the remote control operation mode. • When selecting any source other than DVD, you cannot use the choice menu.
Basic operating procedure Before operating the choice menus, press DVD on the remote control to change the source to DVD. ADJUST TV RETURN FM MODE 100+ SCREEN AUDIO/ TV/VCR CATV/DBS ENTER CHOICE PROGRESSIVE TV VOL CHANNEL/ZOOM VOLUME Ex.: When setting screen saver function on the PICTURE menu.
Using the choice menus LANGUAGE menu You can select “MENU LANGUAGE,” “AUDIO LANGUAGE,” and “SUBTITLE” as initial languages only before playback. • You can also select “AUDIO LANGUAGE” and “SUBTITLE” temporarily during playback (see page 37). Select your favorite language for “ON SCREEN LANGUAGE”...
PICTURE menu ¶ MONITOR TYPE You can select the monitor type to match your TV when you play DVDs recorded in the picture’s height/width ratio of 16:9. Select one of the following settings: 16:9 NORMAL (Wide television conversion) : : Select when the aspect ratio of your TV is fixed to 16:9 (wide TV).
Using the choice menu AUDIO menu You can also adjust the following items using SETTING/ADJUST button on the remote control (see page 26). ¶ L/R BALANCE If the sounds through the front speakers are not well- balanced, adjust the front speaker output balance. Adjust the front speakers’...
SPK. SETTING menu ¶ SIZE SIZE Select this to enter the SIZE sub- menu. • You can also set the speaker sizes using SETTING/ADJUST buttons on the remote control (see page 24). Select one of the sizes for each speaker. LARGE : Select when the cone speaker size is larger than 12 cm.
Using the choice menu ¶ CROSS OVER Small speakers cannot reproduce the bass sounds efficiently. If you use a small speaker in any position, this system automatically reallocates the bass sound elements assigned to the small speaker to the large speakers. To use this function properly, set the crossover frequency level according to the size of the small speaker connected.
Restricting playback—Parental Lock You can restrict playback of a DVD containing violent scenes and those not suitable for your family members. Nobody can play such a disc unless this function is canceled. • This setting takes effect only for the DVDs containing parental lock level information–Level 1 (most restrictive) to Level 8 (least restrictive).
Using the choice menu Changing the setting of Parental Lock CONTROL EFFECT S.WFR CENTER TEST – – SLEEP S-BACK SURR-R SETTING SURR-L – – – TV RETURN FM MODE ADJUST 100+ SCREEN AUDIO/ TV/VCR CATV/DBS ENTER CHOICE PROGRESSIVE Press CHOICE, then press Cursor 3/2 to display the OTHERS menu.
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Country/area codes list for Parental Lock Eritrea Andorra United Arab Emirates Spain Afghanistan Ethiopia Antigua and Barbuda Finland Anguilla Fiji Falkland Islands (Malvinas) Albania Armenia Micronesia Netherlands Antilles (Federated States of) Angola Faroe Islands Antarctica France France, Metropolitan Argentina American Samoa Gabon Austria United Kingdom...
AV COMPU LINK remote control system The AV COMPU LINK remote control system allows you to operate JVC TVs and VCRs through the center unit. This system is equipped with the AV COMPU LINK-III, which adds a function to operate JVC’s video components through the video components terminals.
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Procedure for connection If you have already plugged your VCR, TV and the center unit into the AC outlets, unplug their AC power cords first. Connect the VCR, TV and the center unit using AV COMPU LINK cords (one cord is supplied).
Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with your equipment. 7 Operating TV • You can operate a JVC TV without setting the remote control signal setting. AUDIO VCR/DBS FM/AM...
7 Operating CATV converter or DBS tuner AUDIO VCR/DBS FM/AM VCR 1 AUDIO ANGLE SUBTITLE DECODE TOP MENU MENU RETURN DIGEST SURROUND SOUND CONTROL EFFECT S.WFR CENTER TEST – – SLEEP SURR-L S-BACK SURR-R SETTING – – – TV RETURN FM MODE ADJUST 100+...
Operating other manufacturers’ video equipment 7 Operating VCR • You can operate a JVC VCR without setting the remote control signal. AUDIO VCR/DBS FM/AM VCR 1 DECODE AUDIO ANGLE SUBTITLE TOP MENU MENU RETURN DIGEST SURROUND SOUND CONTROL EFFECT S.WFR...
Maintenance To get the best performance of the system, keep your discs and mechanism clean. Maintenance 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.
Troubleshooting Use this chart to help you solve daily operational problems. If there is any problem you cannot solve, contact your JVC service center. • Refer also to the manuals supplied with the components you connect to this system. PROBLEM Power does not come on.
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PROBLEM No picture is displayed on the TV screen. No picture is displayed on the TV screen, the picture is blurred, or the picture is divided into two parts. A disc cannot be played. A disc cannot be played and “0:00” is displayed on the display window.
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Troubleshooting PROBLEM A disc cannot be played. Not MP3 files but JPEG files are played. The MP3 control screen appears on the TV screen, but any operation cannot be performed. A disc cannot be played. Not JPEG files but MP3 files are played.
Glossary Aspect ratio The ratio of vertical and horizontal sizes of a displayed image. The horizontal vs. vertical ratio of conventional TVs is 4:3, and that of wide-screen TVs is 16:9. Chapter See “Titles and chapters.” Component video signal A video signal system where parts of information necessary for reproducing image signal comprised of the three primary colors of light are transmitted via separate signal lines.