JVC Th A30 Instructions

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1Number buttons (31, 38, 46, 54, 55)
2SLOW button (36, 42)
3ZOOM button (36, 42)
4ANGLE button (30)
5REPEAT button (33, 39, 46)
6A–B REPEAT button (33, 39)
7CLEAR button (32, 38, 41)
8SEARCH button (32, 38, 46)
9SOUND button (22 – 26)
pSETTING button (18, 19)
qPRO LOGIC button  (17, 19, 22, 24)
wSETUP button (50 – 53)
eTEST button (21)
rD.R.C button (24)
tDSP MODE button  (13, 15, 22, 25)
yPROGRAM button  (34, 35, 40, 48)
uSLEEP button (17)
iREMAIN button (31, 37)
Inside the Cover
Inside the...

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Getting Started
Putting Batteries in the Remote Control
Before using the remote control, put two supplied batteries first.
• When using the remote control, aim the remote control directly at
the remote sensor on the center unit.
1. On the back of the remote control, remove the
battery cover.
2. Insert batteries. Make sure to match the polarity:
(+) to (+) and (–) to (–).
3. Replace the cover.
If the range or effectiveness of the remote control decreases, replace
the batteries. Use two...

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MIN MIN MINMIN
COMPONENT OUT
Y PBPR
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Connecting the FM and AM Antennas
FM antenna (supplied)If FM reception is poor, connect
outdoor FM antenna (not supplied).
AM antenna connection
Connect the supplied AM loop antenna to the AM and H terminals.
Turn the loop until you have the best reception.
• If reception is poor, connect an outdoor single vinyl-covered wire
to the AM terminal. (Keep the AM loop antenna connected.)
Note:
If the AM loop antenna wire is covered with vinyl, remove
the...

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Getting Started
Subwoofer
Left rear
speaker
Right front 
speaker
Right rear
speaker
To center speaker
To left front speaker
To right front speaker To left rear 
speaker To right rear
speaker
To subwoofer
Left front
speaker
DIGITAL
SURROUNDDIGITALSTANDBY
AUDIO/FM MODE
DSPVOLUME SOURCEDVD DIGITAL THEATER SYSTEM TH-A30STANDBY/ON
Center unit
Center speaker
MIN MIN MINMIN
COMPONENT OUT
Y PBPR
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Speaker Layout Diagram
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Connecting the Speakers
Connect the satellite speakers and subwoofer to the terminals on the
rear panel using speaker cords supplied.
Labels are attached to the speaker cords to indicate  the terminals to
be connected.
• Connect the red cord to the red (+) terminal, and the black cord to
the black (–) terminal respectively.
CAUTION:
Use speakers with the SPEAKER IMPEDANCE indicated by the
speaker terminals.
Connecting speaker cords to the terminals
1Press and hold the terminal clamp.
2Insert...

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Getting Started
Illustrations of the input/output terminals below are typical
examples.
When you connect another component, refer also to its
manuals since the terminal name actually printed on the rear
vary among the components.
If you connect a sound-enhancing device such as a
graphic equalizer between the source component and
the center unit, the sound output through this system
may be distorted.
Connecting Audio/Video Component
Turn the power off to all components before connections....

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You can select one of three connection types—A, B, and C.
•If your TV has S-video (Y/C-separation) and/or component video
(Y, P
R, PB) jacks, connect them using an S-video cord (not
supplied)B and/or component video cord (not supplied)C.
By using these jacks, you can get a better picture quality—in the
order : Component video > S-video > Composite video.
•If your TV supports the progressive video input, you can enjoy a
high quality picture by making the progressive scan mode active.
Note:
Keep...

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EnglishThis system supports the progressive scanning system (480p*) as
well as the conventional interlaced scanning system (480i*).
If your TV equipped with component video jacks supports the
progressive video input, you can enjoy a high quality picture by
activating the progressive scanning mode.
•Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with your TV.
•If your TV equipped with component video jacks does not support
the progressive video input, do not change the scanning mode to
the progressive...

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Basic DVD Operations
This manual mainly explains operations using the buttons on
the remote control. You can also use the buttons on the center
unit if they have the similar names (or marks) as those on the
remote control.
If operations using the center unit are different from those
using the remote control, they are then explained.
1 Turn On the Power
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...

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English6 Select an Appropriate Progressive Mode
You can select the progressive mode according to the picture type
(film or video source).
Press PROGRESSIVE repeatedly until the
progressive mode you want appears.
•Each time you press the button, the progressive
mode changes as follows:
Notes:
•This mode is available only when progressive scanning mode is
selected.
•For in-depth information about each progressive mode, see page 17.
7 Activate Surround or DSP Mode
You can enjoy two kinds of...