JVC Th A5 Instructions
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47 English Basic language selecting procedure Ex. : To select the desired language as the initial language for “AUDIO.” From the remote control ONLY: 1Press SETUP. Language selection menu of the Setup menu appears on the TV screen. 2Press ∞ (or 5) to select (highlight) one of the language items. 3Press ENTER. Pop-up window appears (where the language names are listed). 4Press ∞ (or 5) to select (highlight) the language you want, then press ENTER. The setting is stored (and the pop-up window goes off). • When you want to cancel the setting you have just made, press RETURN without pressing ENTER. (Pop-up menu also goes off.) 5Repeat steps 2 to 4 to select the other language items listed. To erase the Setup menu Press SETUP. SYSTEM LANGUAGES OSD LANGUAGE AUDIO SUBTITLE MENU LANGUAGEENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH » « | \ : Move Setup : Exit indicates that more languages are listed, but not shown. SYSTEM LANGUAGES OSD LANGUAGE AUDIO SUBTITLE MENU LANGUAGEENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH » « | \ : Move Setup : Exit ENGLISH CHINESE FRENCH GERMAN JAPANESE RUSSIAN indicates the current setting. Introducing the DVD Preference (System) You can set the DVD preference to match it to your usage and operating circumstances. On the system setting menu, you can set the following: TV SCREEN: Select the TV screen size for playing back a DVD recorded with 16:9 wide screen video signal. •4:3 LB: Select “4:3 LB (Letter Box)” when the aspect ratio of your TV is 4:3. While viewing a wide screen picture, the black bars appear on the top and the bottom of the screen. •4:3 PS: Select “4:3 PS (Pan-Scan)” when the aspect ratio of your TV is 4:3. While viewing a wide screen picture, the black bars do not appear, however, the left and right edge sides of the pictures will not be shown on the screen. •16:9: Select “16:9” when the aspect ratio of the TV is 16:9. (Set the screen size to full on your TV.) RATING LEVEL: You can select this to restrict playback of DVDs containing violent scenes and those not suitable for your family members. (See page 49 for detailed operations.) DIGITAL OUTPUT: Not used for this system. SYSTEMLANGUAGES TV SCREEN RATING LEVEL DIGITAL OUTPUT4 : 3 LBOFF BITSTREAM » « | \ : Move Setup : Exit SETUP ENTER SYSTEM LANGUAGES OSD LANGUAGE AUDIO SUBTITLE MENU LANGUAGEENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH » « | \ : Move Setup : Exit ENTER ENTER SETUP Not used for this system EN46-49TH-A5[U]f.pm601.11.27, 10:31 47
48 English Setting up the DVD Operations Setting the TV screen size From the remote control ONLY: 1Press SETUP. Language selection menu of the setup menu appears on the TV screen. 2Press ENTER (or 3/2) to select (highlight) the system setting menu. 3Press ∞ (or 5) to select (highlight) one of the system setting items listed on the menu. 4Press ENTER. Pop-up window appears (where the selectable settings are listed). 5Press ∞ (or 5) to select (highlight) the proper setting, then press ENTER. The setting is stored (and the pop-up window goes off). • When you want to cancel the setting you have just made, press RETURN without pressing ENTER. (Pop-up menu also goes off.) •Even if “4:3 PS” is selected, the screen size may become “4:3 LB” while playing some DVDs. This depends on how the DVD is programed and recorded. •If a disc (or some portions of the disc) is recorded with the video signals of 4:3 aspect ratio, this setting does not take effect. The pictures are displayed with full 4:3 aspect ratio or with 4:3 Letter Box. To erase the Setup menu Press SETUP. indicates the current setting. SYSTEMLANGUAGES TV SCREEN RATING LEVEL DIGITAL OUTPUT4:3 LB OFF » « | \ : Move Setup : Exit 4 : 3 LB 4 : 3 PS 16 : 9 SETUP SYSTEMLANGUAGES TV SCREEN RATING LEVEL DIGITAL OUTPUT4 : 3 LBOFF BITSTREAM » « | \ : Move Setup : Exit SYSTEMLANGUAGES TV SCREEN RATING LEVEL DIGITAL OUTPUT4 : 3 LBOFF BITSTREAM » « | \ : Move Setup : Exit ENTER ENTER ENTER SETUP SYSTEM LANGUAGES OSD LANGUAGE AUDIO SUBTITLE MENU LANGUAGEENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH » « | \ : Move Setup : Exit 3/2/5/∞ ENTER SETUP DISPLAY B.SEARCH DOWN REWUP FF F.SEARCH RETURN STEP TV/VIDEO TV VOLUME TV CHANNEL SUBTITLE TOP MENUTV STANDBY/ON AUDIO VCR OFF ONVCR CONTROL TUNER PRESET ENTER VOLUME AUDIO/ FM MODE VCR CHANNEL TUNING DVD FM/AM AUX MUTING REMAIN PROGRAM D.R.C SETUP CLEAR REPEATANGLESLOW SEARCH A-B REPEAT NTSC/PALZOOM SLEEP EFFECT DSP MODETEST PRO LOGICSETTINGSOUND MENU 123 456 789 0Number buttons ENTER RETURN EN46-49TH-A5[U]f.pm601.11.27, 10:31 48
49 EnglishSetting the Parental (Rating) Level Using this function, you can restrict playback of DVD containing violent scenes and those not suitable for your family members. Nobody can play such a disc unless this function is canceled. (“WRONG PARENTAL CODE” appears on the display if you try to play back such a disc.) • This setting takes effect only for the DVDs containing the rating level information—Level 1 (most restrictive) to Level 8 (least restrictive). From the remote control ONLY: 1Press SETUP. Language selection menu of the setup menu appears on the TV screen. 2Press ENTER (or 3/2) to select (highlight) the system setting menu. 3Press ∞ (or 5) to select (highlight) “RATING LEVEL.” 4Press ENTER. “RATING LEVEL” now changes to “ENTER PASSWORD” on the menu. 5Press the number buttons to enter the password (4 digits). • When shipped from the factory, password is “7890.” • If you enter a wrong password, your setting will be canceled. SYSTEMLANGUAGES TV SCREEN RATING LEVEL DIGITAL OUTPUT4 : 3 LBOFF BITSTREAM » « | \ : Move Setup : Exit SYSTEMLANGUAGES TV SCREEN RATING LEVEL DIGITAL OUTPUT 4 : 3 LBOFF BITSTREAM » « | \ : Move Setup : Exit SYSTEMLANGUAGES TV SCREENENTER PASSWORD DIGITAL OUTPUT4 : 3 LB BITSTREAM » « | \ : Move Setup : Exit 6Press ∞ (or 5) to select (highlight) the level you want, then press ENTER. To erase the Setup menu Press SETUP again. To change the password Be sure to note down the new password you have made. 1Repeat steps 1 to 5 of “Setting the Parental (Rating) Level” procedure. 2Press ∞ (or 5) to select (highlight) “NEW PASSWORD,” then ENTER. • If “NEW PASSWORD” is the last item listed on the pop-up window and is not shown, pressing ∞ repeatedly will show it in the pop-up window. 3Press the number buttons to enter a new password, then ENTER. Your new password is now stored. To erase the Setup menu Press SETUP again. *** SYSTEMLANGUAGES TV SCREENENTER PASSWORDDIGITAL OUTPUT DIGITAL OUTPUT 4 : 3 LB BITSTREAM » « | \ : Move Setup : Exit SYSTEMLANGUAGES TV SCREEN RATING LEVEL DIGITAL OUTPUT4 : 3 LB OFF BITSTREAMOFF LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 LEVEL 4 LEVEL 5 » « | \ : Move Setup : Exit SETUP ENTER ENTER ENTER SETUP ENTER ENTER SETUP ENTER SYSTEMLANGUAGES TV SCREEN RATING LEVELRATING LEVELDIGITAL OUTPUT4 : 3 LB OFF BITSTREAMLEVEL 4 LEVEL 5 LEVEL 6 LEVEL 7 LEVEL 8 NEW PASSWORD » « | \ : Move Setup : Exit SYSTEMLANGUAGES TV SCREEN NEW PASSWORD DIGITAL OUTPUT4 : 3 LB ---- BITSTREAM » « | \ : Move Setup : Exit EN46-49TH-A5[U]f.pm601.11.27, 10:31 49
50 English ❏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. OFFON VCR CONTROL OFFON VCR CONTROL 3/8 VCR 4 7STEP VCR CONTROL ON/OFF 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 OFF ONVCR CONTROL TUNER PRESET ENTER VOLUME MENU AUDIO/ FM MODE VCR CHANNEL TUNING DVD FM/AM AUX MUTING REMAIN PROGRAM D. R . C SETUP SLEEP EFFECT DSP MODETEST PRO LOGICSETTINGSOUND CLEAR REPEATANGLESLOW SEARCH A-B REPEATNTSC/PAL 123 456 789 0 ZOOM 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 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 VCR CONTROL OFF. IMPORTANT: When you press VCR CONTROL ON, some buttons on the remote control cannot work for operating the system. To operate the system, press VCR CONTROL OFF. ❏To operate a JVC’s VCR Number buttons TV 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 OFF ONVCR CONTROL TUNER PRESET ENTER MENU AUDIO/ FM MODE VCR CHANNEL TUNING EN50-54TH-A5[U]f.pm601.11.27, 10:31 50
51 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 OFF ONVCR CONTROL TUNER PRESET ENTER VOLUME MENU AUDIO/ FM MODE VCR CHANNEL TUNING DVD FM/AM AUX MUTING REMAIN PROGRAM D. R . C SETUP SLEEP EFFECT DSP MODETEST PRO LOGICSETTINGSOUND CLEAR REPEATANGLESLOW SEARCH A-B REPEATNTSC/PAL 123 456 789 0 ZOOM EN50-54TH-A5[U]f.pm601.11.27, 10:31 51
52 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. EN50-54TH-A5[U]f.pm601.11.27, 10:31 52
53 English 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. A disc cannot be played. Video and audio are distorted. The edge is missing on the video 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. • 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 ON 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 speaker cord is not connected correctly. • Left-right balance is incorrect. • The video cord is not connected properly. • TV input selection is incorrect. • The system and disc region code numbers are incompatible. • The disc causes the parental (rating) error. • The disc is dirty. • A VCR is connected between the center unit and the TV. • The zoom function is activated when DVD playback stops. • 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 beginning to heat 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 VCR CONTROL OFF to operate the system. (See page 50.) • Replace the battery. • Insert the battery correctly. • Shade the remote control from direct sunlight. • Reconnect the speaker cord. • Connect the cord properly. (See page 8.) • Select the correct source. (See pages 10 to 15.) • Press MUTING to cancel muting. • Connect the cord properly. (See page 7.) • Adjust balance. (See pages 20 to 23.) • Connect the cord properly. (See page 9.) • Select the correct input. • Replace the disc. (See page 25.) • Enter password to change the parental (rating) level. (See page 49.) • Clean the disc. • Connect the center unit and TV directly. • Press ZOOM to deactivate the zoom function when DVD playback stops. • Set TV screen size correctly. (See pages 47 and 48.) • Connect an external FM antenna (see page 5), or contact your dealer. • Select another station. • Check the connection. (See page 5.) • Switch power off, and remove and re-insert the power plug in the socket. • Switch power off and leave the unit a few hours before switching power on again. • Press VCR CONTROL ON to operate the VCR. (See page 50.) • This remote control can operate a JVC’s VCR whose remote control code is set to A code. EN50-54TH-A5[U]f.pm601.11.27, 10:31 53
54 English Specifications Center unit (XV-THA5) Amplifier section Front/Center/Rear: 35 watts per channel, min. RMS at 6 ohms as 1 kHz, with no more than 10 % total harmonic distortion. Subwoofer: 60 watts per channel, min. RMS at 3 ohms as 100 Hz, with no more than 10 % total harmonic distortion. Audio section Audio input sensitivity/Impedance (at 1 kHz) Analog input: AUX (“AUX IN”): 500 mV/47 kΩ Video section Color System: NTSC/PAL Horizontal Resolution: 480 lines Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 68 dB Output Level Composite: 1.0 V(p-p)/75 Ω S-video-Y: 1.0 V(p-p)/75 Ω S-video-C: 0.286 V(p-p)/75 Ω Component-Y: 1.0 V(p-p)/75 Ω Component-C B/CR: 0.7 V(p-p)/75 Ω Tuner section Tuning Range FM: 87.5 MHz – 108.0 MHz AM: 531 kHz – 1 602 kHz (at 9 kHz intervals) 530 kHz – 1 600 kHz (at 10 kHz intervals) Usable Sensitivity FM: 8.0 dBf (0.9 µV/75 Ω) AM loop antenna: 650 µV/m General Power Requirements: AC 110 V – 127 V/220 V – 240 V , adjustable with the voltage selector, 50 Hz/60 Hz Power Consumption: 120 W (at operation) 2 W (in standby mode) Dimensions (W × H × D): 350 mm × 80 mm × 300 mm Mass: 6.3 kgSubwoofer (SP-WA5) Speaker: 20 cm Bass-reflex, Magnetically Shielded Power Handling Capacity: 60 W Impedance: 3 Ω Frequency Range: 25 Hz to 200 Hz Dimensions (W × H × D) 219 mm × 324 mm × 320 mm Mass: 6.2 kg Satellite Speakers (SP-XSA5) Speakers: 7 cm × 4 cm Bass-reflex, Magnetically Shielded Power Handling Capacity: 35 W Impedance: 6 Ω Frequency Range: 90 Hz to 20 kHz Dimensions (W × H × D): 65 mm × 144 mm × 105 mm Mass: 420 g Center Speaker (SP-XCA5) Speakers: 7 cm × 4 cm Bass-reflex, Magnetically Shielded Power Handling Capacity: 35 W Impedance: 6 Ω Frequency Range: 90 Hz to 20 kHz Dimensions (W × H × D): 143 mm × 67 mm × 106 mm Mass: 420 g Designs & specifications are subject to change without notice. EN50-54TH-A5[U]f.pm601.11.27, 10:31 54
VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED EN, CH1101KSMMDWSAMJVC Mains (AC) Line Instruction (not applicable for Europe, U.S.A., Canada, Australia and U.K.) MIN MIN MINMIN CONPONENT OUT Y CBCR CAUTION for mains (AC) line BEFORE PLUGGING IN, do check that your mains (AC) line voltage corresponds with the position of the voltage selector switch provided on the outside of this equipment and, if different, reset the voltage selector switch, to prevent from a damage or risk of fire/electric shock. TH-A5[U]cover_f.pm601.11.27, 10:27 2