JVC Th A30 Instructions

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❏To operate a JVC’s TV
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.
•To operate the other products, aim the remote control directly at the remote sensor on the target product.
3/8 VCR
4
7STEP
VCR CONTROL
VCR CHANNEL
 –VCR CHANNEL
+ ¢
DISPLAY
B.SEARCH DOWN
REWUP
FF
F.SEARCH
RETURN STEP
TV/VIDEO
TV VOLUME
TV CHANNEL
SUBTITLE
TOP MENUTV STANDBY/ON
AUDIO
VCR
VCR 
CONTROL
TUNER PRESET
ENTER
VOLUME
MENU
AUDIO/
FM MODE
VCR CHANNEL
TUNING
DVD FM/AM AUX
MUTING
REMAIN
PROGRAM
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You can perform the following operations on the TV.
TV : Turn on or off the TV.
TV VOLUME  +/–: Adjust the volume.
TV/VIDEO: Set the input mode (either TV or
VIDEO).
TV CHANNEL +/–: Change the channels.
After pressing VCR CONTROL on the remote
control, you can perform the following operations
on the VCR.
VCR: Turn on or off the VCR.
VCR CHANNEL +/–: Change the channels.
 1 – 9, 0: Select TV channel on the VCR.
3/8: Start playback.
7: Stop playback.
STEP: Pause playback. To release it,
press 3/8.
FF (¢): Fast-wind a tape.
REW (4): Rewind a tape.
After operating the VCR, press
DVD or FM/AM.
IMPORTANT:
When you press VCR CONTROL, some buttons on the
remote control cannot work for operating this unit.
To operate this unit, press DVD or FM/AM.
❏To operate a JVC’s VCR
Number
buttons
TVTV/VIDEO
TV VOLUME
+/– TV CHANNEL
+/–
DISPLAY
DOWN
REWUP
FF STEP
TV/VIDEO
TV VOLUME
TV CHANNEL
SUBTITLE
TV STANDBY/ON
AUDIO
VCR
VCR 
CONTROL
TUNER PRESET
AUDIO/
FM MODE
DVD FM/AM AUX
PROGRESSIVE
VCR 
CONTROL
FM/AMDV D
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English❏To change the transmittable signals for operating a
TV
1. Press and hold TV.
2. Enter manufacturer’s code using buttons 1–9, and 0.
3. Release TV
.
Now, you can perform the following operations on the TV.
TV : Turn on or off the TV.
TV VOLUME  +/–: Adjust the volume.
TV/VIDEO: Set the input mode (either TV or
VIDEO)
TV CHANNEL +/–: Change the channels.
4. Try to operate your TV by pressing TV
.
When your TV turns on or off, you have entered the correct
code.
If there are more than one code listed for your brand of TV,
try each one until the correct one is entered.
Manufacturers’ codes are subject to change without notice. If
they are changed, this remote control cannot operate the
equipment.
Manufacturer Codes
JVC 01
Hitachi 10
Magnavox 04
Mitsubishi 13
Panasonic 12, 24
RCA 07, 29
Samsung 11
Sanyo 05, 20
Sharp 02, 16, 22
Sony 03
Toshiba 09
Zenith 17
Manufacturers’ codes for 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.
Number
buttonsTV
TV/VIDEO
TV VOLUME
+/– TV CHANNEL
+/–
DISPLAY
B.SEARCH DOWN
REWUP
FF
F.SEARCH
RETURN STEP
TV/VIDEO
TV VOLUME
TV CHANNEL
SUBTITLE
TOP MENUTV STANDBY/ON
AUDIO
VCR
VCR 
CONTROL
TUNER PRESET
ENTER
VOLUME
MENU
AUDIO/
FM MODE
VCR CHANNEL
TUNING
DVD FM/AM AUX
MUTING
REMAIN
PROGRAM
D.R.C ZOOMSETUP
PROGRESSIVE
DSP MODE
SLEEP
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EnglishTo 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.
•Keep the disc tray closed when not in use.
Handling Discs
•Remove the disc from its case by
holding it at the edge while
pressing the center hole lightly.
•Do not touch the shiny surface of
the disc, or bend the disc.
•Put the disc back in its case after
use to prevent warping.
•Be careful not to scratch the
surface of the disc when placing it
back in its case.
•Avoid exposure to direct sunlight,
temperature extremes, and
moisture.
To clean the disc
Wipe the disc with a soft cloth in a
straight line from center to edge.
Maintenance
Cleaning the unit
•Stains on the unit
Should be wiped off with a soft cloth. If the unit is heavily stained,
wipe it with a cloth soaked in water-diluted neutral detergent and
wrung well, then wipe clean with a dry cloth.
•Since the unit may deteriorate in quality, become damaged or
get its paint peeled off, be careful about the following.
—DO NOT wipe it with a hard cloth.
—DO NOT wipe it strong.
—DO NOT wipe it with thinner or benzine.
—DO NOT apply any volatile substance such as insecticides to it.
—DO NOT allow any rubber or plastic to remain in contact with
it for a long time.
DO NOT use any solvent—such as conventional record
cleaner, spray, thinner, or benzine—to clean the disc.
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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.
No video.
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.
“WRONG DISC FORMAT” appears on the
TV screen.
Pictures and sounds are distorted.
Pictures are distorted when progressive mode
is selected.
The edge is missing on the picture image.
Continuous static during FM broadcasts.
The system does not work correctly.
The VCR cannot be operated using this
remote control.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
The power cord is not connected correctly.
•It is too far from the center unit, or is not
facing the center unit.
•There is something obstructing the remote
sensor.
•The VCR CONTROL button has been
pressed.
•The battery is flat.
•The battery has been inserted the wrong
way round (+/–).
•Sunlight is falling directly on the detector.
•There is a short in the speaker cord.
•The audio cord is not connected properly.
•An incorrect source has been selected.
•Muting is on.
•The disc is copy–protected CD.
•The speaker cord is not connected correctly.
•Left-right balance is incorrect.
•The video cord is not connected properly.
•TV input selection is incorrect.
•The scan mode is set to “P–SCAN MODE”
though the system is connected to the TV
which does not support the progressive
video input such as a conventional TV.
•The system and disc region code numbers
are incompatible.
•The disc causes the parental (rating) error.
•The disc is recorded with color system of
PAL.
•The CD–R/CD–RW does not contain any
MP3 files.
•The disc is dirty.
•A VCR is connected between the center unit
and the TV.
•“Progressive Mode ” may not be set
appropriately for the current disc.
•Initial setup (TV screen size) was incorrect.
•The received signal is too weak.
•The station is too far away.
•The antenna is not connected correctly.
•Lightning or electronic noise interferes with
operation of the microcomputer.
•Immediately after heating the room, the unit
was moved to a cold location causing
condensation to form inside.
•The remote control is not set for VCR
operations.
•The VCR is not a JVC’s product.
SOLUTION
Insert the plug into the socket.
•Come close to the center unit.
•Avoid any obstacles.
•Press DVD or FM/AM to operate the
system. (See page 54.)
•Replace the battery.
•Insert the battery correctly.
•Shade the remote control from direct
sunlight.
•Reconnect the speaker cord.
•Connect the cord properly. (See page 9.)
•Select the correct source.
(See pages 12 to 17.)
•Press MUTING to cancel muting.
•Replace the disc.
•Connect the cord properly. (See page 8.)
•Adjust balance. (See pages 22 to 26.)
•Connect the cord properly. (See page 10.)
•Select the correct input.
•Change the scan mode to “I–SCAN
MODE.” (See page 11.)
•Replace the disc. (See page 27.)
•Enter password to change the parental
(rating) level. (See page 52.)
•Replace the disc. (See page 27.)
•Replace the disc.
•Clean the disc.
•Connect the center unit and TV directly.
•Change  “Progressive Mode”
 (See page 17.)
•Set TV screen size correctly.
(See pages 50 and 51.)
•Connect an external FM antenna
(see page 6), or contact your dealer.
•Select another station.
•Check the connection. (See page 6.)
•Switch power off, and remove and re-insert
the power plug in the socket.
•Turn  off the power, plug off and leave the
unit a few hours before switching power on
again.
•Press VCR CONTROL to operate the VCR.
(See page 54.)
•This remote control can operate a JVC’s
VCR whose remote control code is set to A
code.
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Specifications
Center unit (XV-THA30 )
Amplifier section
Front/Center/Rear:
25 watts per channel, min. RMS at 6 ohms as 1 kHz,
with no more than 10 % total harmonic distortion.
Subwoofer:
110 watts, min. RMS at 4 ohms as 100 Hz,
with no more than 10 % total harmonic distortion.
Audio section
Audio input sensitivity/Impedance (at 1 kHz)
AUX IN: 500 mV/47 kΩ
Video section
Color System: NTSC
Horizontal Resolution: 480 lines
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 68 dB
Output Level VIDEO OUT
VIDEO (Composite): 1.0 V(p-p)/75 Ω
S-VIDEO (Y): 1.0 V(p-p)/75 Ω
 (C): 0.286 V(p-p)/75 Ω
COMPONENT OUT
Y: 1.0 V(p-p)/75 Ω
P
B/PR: 0.7 V(p-p)/75 Ω
Tuner section
Tuning Range FM : 87.5 MHz – 108.0 MHz
AM : 530 kHz – 1 710 kHz
Usable Sensitivity FM: 8.0 dBf (0.9 µV/75 Ω)
AM loop antenna: 650 µV/m
General
Readable discs: DVD VIDEO, Video CD,
Super Video CD, Audio CD,
CD–R/RW (Audio CD, Video CD,
Super Video CD, MP3 disc),
DVD–R (Video format)
Power Requirements: AC 120 V
, 60 Hz
Power Consumption: 120 W (at operation)
2 W (in standby mode)
Dimensions (W × H × D): 350 mm × 80 mm × 365mm
(13 
13/16  in. × 3 3/16 in. × 14 3/8 in.)
Mass: 6.5 kg (14.4lbs)Subwoofer (SP-WA30)
Speaker: 20 cm
Bass-reflex, Magnetically Shielded
Power Handling Capacity: 110 W
Impedance: 4 Ω (min)
Frequency Range: 25 Hz to 200 Hz
Dimensions (W × H × D): 249 mm × 404 mm × 335 mm
(9 
13/16 in. × 15 15/16 in. × 13 1/4 in.)
Mass: 6.5 kg (14.4 lbs) (except cords)
Satellite Speakers (SP-XA30)
Speakers: 8 cm
Bass-reflex, Magnetically Shielded
Power Handling Capacity: 35 W
Impedance: 6 Ω (min)
Frequency Range: 90 Hz to 20 kHz
Length of cords: 6 m
Dimensions (W × H × D): 105 mm × 119 mm × 126 mm
(4 
3/16 in. × 4 11/16 in. × 5 in.)
Mass: 600 g (1.4 lbs) (except cords)
Rear Satellite Speakers (SP-XSA30)
Speakers: 8 cm
Bass-reflex, Magnetically Shielded
Power Handling Capacity: 35 W
Impedance: 6 Ω (min)
Frequency Range: 90 Hz to 20 kHz
Length of cords: 10 m
Dimensions (W × H × D): 105 mm × 119 mm × 126 mm
(4 
3/16 in. × 4 11/16 in. × 5 in.)
Mass: 600 g (1.4 lbs) (except cords)
Designs & specifications are subject to change without notice.
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