JVC Th A5 Instructions

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EnglishSetting the Delay Time
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).”
* You can adjust the delay time only when the DOLBY DIGITAL
or DTS indicator is lit on the display.
** You can adjust the delay time only when the DOLBY DIGITAL,
DTS, or PRO...

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EnglishDolby Pro Logic and Dolby 3 Stereo
Dolby Surround encoding format records the left front channel,
right front channel, center channel, and rear channel signals (total 4
channels) into 2 channels.
The Dolby Pro Logic decoder built in this system decodes these 2
channel signals into original 4 channel signals—matrix-based
multichannel reproduction, and allows you to enjoy a realistic stereo
sound in your listening room.
When one of Dolby Surround is selected, the PRO LOGIC indicator
lights up on...

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 DSP (Digital Signal Processor) Modes
DSP modes have been designed to create important acoustic
surround elements.
The sound heard in a hall, a theater, a pavilion, a dance club, or a
live club 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.
These indirect sounds are important elements of the...

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Creating Realistic Sound Fields
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Adjusting Stereo Sound
You can adjust the following settings.
It is recommended that you make adjustments from your actual
listening point while listening to reproduced sounds.
– Output balance for the front speakers
–...

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EnglishAdjusting Dolby Digital and
DTS Digital Surround
You can adjust the following settings while activating Dolby Digital
or DTS Digital Surround.
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 level for the center speaker
– Output level for the rear speakers*
– Output level for the subwoofer
* The adjustment is separately memorized for Digital...

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Creating Realistic Sound Fields
Adjusting Dolby Surround
You can adjust the following settings while activating Dolby
Surround.
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 level for the rear speakers*
– Output level for the subwoofer
• When Dolby 3 Stereo is activated, you cannot adjust the rear
speakers and subwoofer levels.
* The...

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English5To adjust the output level for the center speaker,
the rear speakers, and the subwoofer
1) Press SOUND repeatedly to select the
“CEN,” “REAR,” or “SW.”
• Each time you press the button, the indication on
the display changes as follows:
CEN (Center) : To adjust the output level for center
speaker (from –06 dB to +06 dB).
REAR: To adjust the output level for rear
speakers (from –06 dB to +06 dB).
SW (Subwoofer) : To adjust the output level for subwoofer
(from –06 dB to +06 dB).
• When selecting...

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Creating Realistic Sound Fields
Adjusting DSP Sound Parameters
You can fine-adjust DSP modes more minutely by changing three
parameters—room, liveness, and reverberation.
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 
2 again.
1Press DSP MODE (or DSP on the front
panel) repeatedly to select the desired
DSP mode.
2Press SOUND repeatedly to select the
desired DSP sound parameter.
• Each time you...

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Disc Introduction—DVD/VCD/CD
•On some DVD or VCD discs, their actual operations may be
different from what is explained in this manual. This is due to
the disc programming and disc structure, but not a
malfunction of this system.
• The following discs cannot be played back:
– DVD-Audio, DVD-ROM, DVD-RAM, DVD-R,
DVD-RW, CD-ROM, CD-I, (CD-I Ready), Photo CD, etc.
Playing back these discs will generate noise and damage the
speakers.
* Note on Region Code
DVD players and DVD Video discs have their...

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Basic Disc Operations
To start playback
Press 3/8.
The source is automatically changed to the
DVD player.
“WAIT” appears on the display for a while,
then the detected disc type appears—DVD, VCD, CD, or MP3. (If
your TV is turned on, the mark corresponding to the detected disc
type appears on the TV screen.)
• When a disc is not loaded, “NO DISC” appears on the display.
Disc play starts from the first chapter or track of the selected disc.
• If a menu appears while playing a DVD or VCD with...