JVC Th A30 Instructions
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58 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 per channel, 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: 25 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: 25 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. EN54-58TH-A30[J]12.pm602.5.22, 7:27 PM 58
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS VALID ONLY IN THE FIFTY (50) UNITED STATES, THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AND IN COMMONWEALTH OF PUERTO RICO. 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. Parts used for replacement are warranted only for the remainder of the 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. WHAT YOU MUST DO FOR WARRANTY SERVICE: Return your product to a JVC authorized service center with a copy of your bill of sale. For your nearest JVC authorized service center, please call toll free: (800) 537-5722. If service is not available locally, box the product carefully, preferably in the original carton, and ship, insured, with a copy of your bill of sale plus a letter of explanation of the problem to the nearest JVC Factory Service Center, the name and location of which will be given to you by the toll-free number. If you have any questions concerning your JVC Product, please contact our Customer Relations Department. WHAT IS NOT COVERED: This limited warranty provided by JVC does not cover: 1. Products which have been subject to abuse, accident, alteration, modification, tampering, negligence, misuse, faulty installation, lack of reasonable care, or if repaired or serviced by anyone other than a service facility authorized by JVC to render such service, or if affixed to any attachment not provided with the products, or if the model number or serial number has been altered, tampered with, defaced or removed; 2. Initial installation and installation and removal for repair; 3. Operational adjustments covered in the Owners Manual, normal maintenance, video and audio head cleaning; 4. Damage that occurs in shipment, due to act of God, and cosmetic damage; 5. Signal reception problems and failures due to line power surge; 6. Video Pick-up Tubes/CCD Image Sensor, Cartridge, Stylus (Needle) are covered for 90 days from the date of purchase; 7. Accessories; 8. Batteries (except that Rechargeable Batteries are covered for 90 days from the date of purchase); There are no express warranties except as listed above. THE DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, IS LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY HEREIN. JVC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR THE LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT, INCONVENIENCE, LOSS OR ANY OTHER DAMAGES, WHETHER DIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGE TO TAPES, RECORDS OR DISCS) RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY. ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANT- ABILITY AND FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE. Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so these limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. LIMITED WARRANTY JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA warrants this product and all parts thereof, except as set forth below ONLY TO THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER AT RETAIL to be FREE FROM DEFECTIVE MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP from the date of original retail purchase for the period as shown below. (The Warranty Period) PARTS LABOR1 YR90 DAYS JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA DIVISION OF JVC AMERICAS CORP.1700 Valley Road Wayne, NJ 07470 REFURBISHED PRODUCTS CARRY A SEPARATE WARRANTY, THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY. FOR DETAILS OF REFURBISHED PRODUCT WARRANTY, PLEASE REFER TO THE REFURBISHED PRODUCT WARRANTY INFORMATION PACKAGED WITH EACH REFURBISHED PRODUCT. For customer use: Enter below the Model No. which is located either on the rear, bottom or side of the cabinet. Retain this information for future reference. Model No. : Serial No. : Purchase data : Name of dealer : CONSUMER VIDEO 1-90 BT-51005-5(0301)A4.pm602.5.17, 6:18 PM 2
BT-51005-5 (0301) QUALITY SERVICE HOW TO LOCATE YOUR JVC SERVICE CENTER 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 are necessary, please call 1 (800)537-5722 for your nearest authorized servicer or visit our website at www.JVC.com Remember to retain your Bill of Sale for Warranty Service. Do not service the television yourself Caution To prevent electrical shock,do not open the cabinet.There are no user serviceable parts inside.Please refer to qualified service personnel for repairs. Accessories To purchase accessories for your JVC product,please call toll free:1 (800)882-2345 or on the web at www.JVC.com TOLL FREE: 1 (800) 537-5722 http://www.jvc.com Authorized Service Centers ® BT-51005-5(0301)A4.pm602.5.17, 6:18 PM 3
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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. LVT0945-003A[C] INSTRUCTIONS TH-A30 DIGITAL SURROUND DIGITAL STANDBY AUDIO/FM MODE DSPVOLUME SOURCE DVD DIGITAL THEATER SYSTEM TH-A30 STANDBY/ON DISPLAYTV/VIDEO TOP MENUAUDIO TUNING ENTER PROGRESSIVE VCR CHANNEL TUNER PRESET DVD FM/AM AUX MUTING STANDBY/ON VCR VCR CONTROL MENU TVAUDIO/ FM MODESUBTITLE RETURN STEPTV VOLUME TV CHANNEL VOLUME B.SEARCH F.SEARCH DOWN UP REWFF RM-STHA30JDVD THEATER SYSTEM Consists of XV-THA30, SP-WA30, SP-XA30 and SP-XSA30 Se compose de XV-THA30, SP-WA30, SP-XA30 et SP-XSA30 DVD DIGITAL THEATER SYSTEM SYSTéME CINéMA NUMƒRIQUE DVD MANUEL DÕINSTRUCTIONS TH-A30[C]cover.pm602.6.7, 0:12 PM 1
G-1 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. RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the products enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. CAUTION CAUTION To reduce the risk of electrical shocks, fire, etc.: 1. Do not remove screws, covers or cabinet. 2. Do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. ATTENTION Afin d’éviter tout risque d’électrocution, d’incendie, etc.: 1. Ne pas enlever les vis ni les panneaux et ne pas ouvrir le coffret de l’appareil. 2. Ne pas exposer l’appareil à la pluie ni à l’humidité. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. Caution––STANDBY/ON switch! Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely. The STANDBY/ON switch in any position does not disconnect the mains line. The power can be remote controlled. Attention –– Commutateur STANDBY/ON ! Déconnecter la fiche de secteur pour couper complètement le courant. Le commutateur STANDBY/ON ne coupe jamais complètement la ligne de secteur, quelle que soit sa position. Le courant peut être télécommandé. For U.S.A.This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. 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 the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical. Warnings, Cautions and Others/ Mises en garde, précautions et indications diverses For Canada/pour Le Canada THIS DIGITAL APPARATUS DOES NOT EXCEED THE CLASS B LIMITS FOR RADIO NOISE EMISSIONS FROM DIGITAL APPARATUS AS SET OUT IN THE INTERFERENCE-CAUSING EQUIPMENT STANDARD ENTITLED “DIGITAL APPARATUS,” ICES-003 OF THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS. CET APPAREIL NUMERIQUE RESPECTE LES LIMITES DE BRUITS RADIOELECTRIQUES APPLICABLES AUX APPAREILS NUMERIQUES DE CLASSE B PRESCRITES DANS LA NORME SUR LE MATERIEL BROUILLEUR; “APPAREILS NUMERIQUES”, NMB-003 EDICTEE PAR LE MINISTRE DES COMMUNICATIONS. For Canada/pour le Canada CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT ATTENTION: POUR EVITER LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQUAU FOND TH-A30[C]Safety.pm602.6.6, 0:24 PM 1
G-2 Caution: Proper Ventilation To avoid risk of electric shock and fire and to protect from damage. Locate the apparatus as follows: Front: No obstructions open spacing. Sides: No obstructions in 10 cm from the sides. Top: No obstructions in 10 cm from the top. Back: No obstructions in 15 cm from the back Bottom: No obstructions, place on the level surface. In addition, maintain the best possible air circulation as illustrated. Front Avant XV-THA30 Spacing 15 cm or more Dégagement de 15 cm ou plus Wall or obstructions Mur, ou obstruction Floor PlancherStand height 15 cm or more Hauteur du socle: 15 cm ou plus IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS 1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT 2.CAUTION: Invisible laser radiation when open and interlock failed or defeated. Avoid direct exposure to beam. 3.CAUTION: Do not open the top cover. There are no user serviceable parts inside the Unit; leave all servicing to qualified service personnel. 1. PRODUIT LASER CLASSE 1 2.ATTENTION: Radiation laser invisible quand lappareil est ouvert ou que le verrouillage est en panne ou désactivé. Eviter une exposition directe au rayon. 3.ATTENTION: Ne pas ouvrir le couvercle du dessus. Il ny a aucune pièce utilisable à lintérieur. Laisser à un personnel qualifié le soin de réparer votre appareil Attention: Ventilation Correcte Pour éviter les chocs électriques, l’incendie et tout autre dégât. Disposer l’appareil en tenant compte des impératifs suivants Avant: Rien ne doit gêner le dégagement Flancs: Laisser 10 cm de dégagement latéral Dessus: Laisser 10 cm de dégagement supérieur Arrière: Laisser 15 cm de dégagement arrière Dessous: Rien ne doit obstruer par dessous; poser l’appareil sur une surface plate. Veiller également à ce que l’air circule le mieux possible comme illustré. English Français TH-A30[C]Safety.pm602.6.6, 0:24 PM 2
1 English Table of Contents Parts Identification ...................................... 2 Center Unit ................................................................................. 2 Remote Control .......................................................................... 3 Getting Started ........................................... 5 Before Installation ...................................................................... 5 Checking the Supplied Accessories ........................................... 5 Putting Batteries in the Remote Control .................................... 5 Connecting the FM and AM Antennas ....................................... 6 Speaker Layout Diagram ............................................................ 7 Connecting the Speakers ............................................................ 8 Connecting Audio/Video Component ........................................ 9 TV Preparation .......................................... 11 Changing the Scan Mode ......................................................... 11 Basic DVD Operations ................................ 12 1 Turn On the Power ............................................................... 12 2 Selecting the source ............................................................. 12 3 Load a DVD ......................................................................... 12 4 Start Playback ...................................................................... 12 5 Adjust the Volume ................................................................ 12 6 Select an Appropriate Progressive Mode ............................. 13 7 Activate Surround or DSP Mode ......................................... 13 8 Stop Playback ...................................................................... 13 Basic VCD/CD Operations .......................... 14 1 Turn On the Power ............................................................... 14 2 Selecting the source ............................................................. 12 3 Load a VCD/CD .................................................................. 14 4 Start Playback ...................................................................... 14 5 Adjust the Volume ................................................................ 15 6 Activate DSP Mode ............................................................. 15 7 Stop Playback ...................................................................... 15 Basic Tuner Operations .............................. 16 1 Turn On the Power ............................................................... 16 2 Select the Band .................................................................... 16 3 Adjust the Volume ................................................................ 16 4 Tune in to a Station .............................................................. 16 Other Basic Operations .............................. 17 Enjoying Sounds from the External Component ..................... 17 Selecting an Appropriate Progressive Mode ............................ 17 Turning Off the Power with the Timer ..................................... 17 Speaker Settings ....................................... 18 Setting the Delay Time ............................................................. 18 Creating Realistic Sound Fields ................... 20 7 Dolby Digital and DTS Digital Surround ............................. 20 7 Dolby Surround .................................................................... 20 7 DSP (Digital Signal Processor) Modes ................................ 21 Adjusting Stereo Sound ............................................................ 22 Adjusting Dolby Digital and DTS Digital Surround ................ 23 Activating Dynamic Range Compression ................................ 24 Adjusting Dolby Surround ....................................................... 24 Adjusting DSP Modes .............................................................. 25 Disc Introduction—DVD/VCD/CD ................ 27Basic Disc Operations ................................ 28 DVD Playback ........................................... 29 Showing the On-Screen Bar ..................................................... 29 Selecting the Subtitles .............................................................. 30 Selecting the Audio Languages ................................................ 30 Selecting the Multi-Angle Views ............................................. 30 Checking the Remaining Time ................................................. 31 Disc Menu-Driven Playback .................................................... 31 Moving to a Particular Portion Directly ................................... 32 Searching for a Particular Point ............................................... 32 Repeating Playback .................................................................. 33 7 Repeat Play ........................................................................... 33 7 A–B Repeat ........................................................................... 33 Programming the Playing Order of the Chapters —Program Play .................................................................. 34 DVD Special Effect Playback .................................................. 36 7 Still Picture/Frame-by-Frame Playback ............................... 36 7 Slow Motion Playback ......................................................... 36 7 Zoom .................................................................................... 36 VCD/CD Playback ...................................... 37 Showing the On-Screen Bar ..................................................... 37 Checking the Remaining Time ................................................. 37 Disc Menu-Driven Playback (Only for VCD) .......................... 38 Moving to a Particular Portion Directly ................................... 38 Searching for a Particular Point ............................................... 38 Repeating Playback .................................................................. 39 7 Repeat Play ........................................................................... 39 7 A–B Repeat ........................................................................... 39 Programming the Playing Order of the Tracks —Program Play .................................................................. 40 Selecting Playback Channel ..................................................... 41 VCD Special Effect Playback .................................................. 42 7 Still Picture/Frame-by-Frame Playback ............................... 42 7 Slow Motion Playback ......................................................... 42 7 Zoom .................................................................................... 42 MP3 Introduction ...................................... 43 MP3 Playback ........................................... 44 Starting Playback ..................................................................... 44 Operations Using the On-Screen Display ................................ 45 Moving to a Particular Track Directly ...................................... 46 Repeating Playback .................................................................. 46 Tuner Operations ....................................... 47 Tuning in Stations .................................................................... 47 Using Preset Tuning ................................................................. 48 Selecting the FM Reception Mode ........................................... 48 Setting up the DVD Preferences ................. 49 Setting the Initial Languages .................................................... 49 Introducing the DVD Preference (System) .............................. 50 Setting the Parental (Rating) Level .......................................... 52 Operating JVC’s Components ...................... 54 Operating Other Manufacturers’ TV ............ 55 Maintenance ............................................. 56 Troubleshooting ......................................... 57 Specifications ............................................ 58 EN01-10TH-A30[C].pm602.6.6, 11:44 AM 1
2 English Parts Identification Front Panel See pages in the parentheses for details. Display Window 1Sound signal indicators (13, 15, 17, 20) • PRO LOGIC, DOLBY DIGITAL, DTS, and LINEAR PCM 2TITLE indicator (28) 3Tuner mode indicators (16, 47, 48) • TUNED and ST (stereo) 4PROGRAM indicator (34, 40, 48) DIGITAL SURROUND DIGITAL STANDBY AUDIO/FM MODE DSPVOLUME SOURCE DVD DIGITAL THEATER SYSTEM TH-A30 STANDBY/ON 12345 6 78 qw p 9 See pages in the parentheses for details. Front Panel 1STANDBY/ON button and STANDBY lamp (12 – 16) 2AUDIO/FM MODE button (30, 41, 48) 3Multi operation buttons •4, ¢, and 7 4Disc tray (12, 14) 50 (open/close) button (12 – 15, 35, 40, 44) • Pressing this button also turns on the power and changes the source to the DVD player. 6Display window7Remote sensor 83/8 (play/pause) button (12, 13,14,15, 28, 44) • Pressing this button also turns on the power and changes the source to the DVD player. 9DSP button (13, 15, 22, 25) pVOLUME + and – buttons (12, 15, 16) qSOURCE button (16, 17, 47, 48) wIllumination lamp (12 – 16) 5DSP indicator (21, 25) 6PBC (Play Back Control) indicator (37) 7Frequency unit indicators • MHz (for FM station) and kHz (for AM station) 8Audio channel indicators • Indicates audio channels currently being played back. 9Main display Display Window 1234567 LCR LFE LSSRS LINEAR PCM ST TITLETUNED PROGRAM PBCMHz kHzDSP 89 Center Unit EN01-10TH-A30[C].pm602.6.6, 11:44 AM 2
3 English Remote Control See pages in the parentheses for details. Remote Cotrol 1STANDBY/ON AUDIO button (12 – 16) 2VCR button (54) 3TV button (12, 14, 54, 55) 4STEP button (36, 42, 54) 5DISPLAY button (29, 37) 6AUDIO/FM MODE button (30, 41, 48) 7SUBTITLE button (30) 8Source selecting buttons (12, 14, 16, 17, 24, 47) • DVD, FM/AM, AUX • Pressing one of these buttons also turns on the power. 94, 7, 3/8, and ¢ buttons TUNER PRESET UP and DOWN buttons (48) FF (Fast-forward) and REW (Rewind) buttons pVCR CHANNEL + and – buttons (54) TUNING + and – buttons (16, 47) ¡ F. (Forward) SEARCH and 1 B. (Back) SEARCH buttons qMenu operation buttons •3, 2, 5, and ∞ buttons • ENTER button wVOLUME + and – buttons (12, 15, 16) eTOP MENU button (31) rMENU button (31, 38) tTV/VIDEO button (12, 14, 54, 55) yPROGRESSIVE button (11, 13, 17) uTV CHANNEL + and – buttons (54, 55) iTV VOLUME + and – buttons (54, 55) oVCR CONTROL button (54) IMPORTANT: If 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) aRETURN button (38, 50, 51) DISPLAY TV/VIDEO TOP MENUAUDIO TUNING ENTER PROGRESSIVE VCR CHANNEL TUNER PRESET DVD FM/AM AUX MUTING 1 STANDBY/ON VCR2 3 4 5 VCR CONTROL MENU TV AUDIO/ FM MODESUBTITLE RETURN STEP TV VOLUME TV CHANNEL6 7 8 r9 p qt y u i o ; VOLUMEw B.SEARCH F.SEARCH DOWN UP REWFF RM-STHA30JDVD THEATER SYSTEM e a Remote Control Parts Identification EN01-10TH-A30[C].pm602.6.6, 11:44 AM 3