JVC Th A75 Instructions

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Getting started
Connections
•Do not connect the AC power cord until all other connections have been made.
• Since different components often have different terminal names, carefully read the instructions supplied with the component
you are going to connect.
Connecting a TV
To view pictures and on-screen displays, connect a TV to the center unit.
• Distortion of picture may occur when connecting to a TV through a VCR, or to a TV with a built-in VCR.
• You need to set “MONITOR TYPE” on the PICTURE menu...

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SURROUND SPEAKERS SURROUND BACKVCR DBS
COAXIALAM  LOOP
(
DBS)
RIGHT LEFT SPEAKER
VCR  IN
AV  COMPU
LINK-S-VIDEODIGITAL IN
ANTENNA
DBS  IN OUTAUDIO   IN
VIDEO RL RL
CENTER
RIGHT SUBWOOFER LEFT SPEAKER
CAUTION:SPEAKER  IMPEDANCE  4       16  
FM 75  
AM  EXTFRONT SPEAKERS
VIDEO OUT SELECTCOMPONENT VIDEO OUTPALNTSC
Y
PBPR
1
2
3
Connecting the AM and FM antennas
• Make sure the antenna conductors do not touch any other terminals, connecting cords, and power cords. This could cause
poor reception.
7AM loop...

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NOTES:
•Disconnect the supplied FM antenna before attaching a 75 
Ω coaxial connector (the kind with a round wire going to an outdoor antenna).
•We recommend that you use a coaxial cable (not supplied) to the FM antenna, since it is well-shielded against interference.
SURROUND SPEAKERS SURROUND BACKVCR DBS
COAXIALAM  LOOP
(
DBS)
RIGHT LEFT SPEAKER
VCR  IN
AV  COMPU
LINK-S-VIDEODIGITAL IN
ANTENNA
DBS IN OUTAUDIO   IN
VIDEO RL RL
CENTER
RIGHT SUBWOOFER LEFT SPEAKER
CAUTION:SPEAKER  IMPEDANCE  4       16...

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If the speaker cord is
covered with vinyl, remove
the vinyl by twisting it as
shown to the right.
Connecting the satellite speakers and subwoofer
Connect the supplied satellite speakers and subwoofer.
Speaker layout diagram
When placing the speakers, to obtain the best possible sound, you need to place all satellite speakers at the same distance
from the listening position with the front of each speaker faced toward the listener.
When you cannot place them at the same distance from the listening...

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 CAUTION:
•When you do not use the supplied speakers but connect other (larger) speakers, use the speakers with the SPEAKER IMPEDANCE indicated
by the speaker terminals on the rear panel of the center unit.
•DO NOT connect more than one speaker to one speaker terminal.
Satellite speakers:
1Insert mini plugs on the speaker cords into the jacks on the rear of each speaker.
2Connect the white cord to the red (+) terminal and the black cord to the black (–) terminals.
SURROUND SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK
RIGHT...

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Installing the satellite speakers on the wall
Using the supplied satellite speaker wall brackets, you can fix the surround speakers on the wall.
 CAUTION:
When attaching the brackets on the wall, have them attached on the wall by a qualified person.
DO NOT attach the brackets on the wall by yourself to avoid an unexpected damage due to their falling from the wall, caused by incorrect
attachment or weakness of the wall.
Location of attachment to the wall:
Take care when selecting a location for...

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RGB YC
AV  COMPU
LINK-
S-VIDEO
SURROUND SPEAKERS SURROUND BACKVCR DBS
COAXIALAM  LOOP
(DBS)
RIGHT LEFT SPEAKER
VCR  INDIGITAL IN
ANTENNADBS  IN OUTAUDIO   IN
VIDEO RL RL
CENTER
RIGHT SUBWOOFER LEFT SPEAKER
CAUTION:SPEAKER  IMPEDANCE  4       16  
FM 75  
AM  EXTFRONT SPEAKERS
Audio cord
To audio 
output To
S-video 
output S-video 
cord Composite
video cord
To
composite
video outputAudio
connection Video
connection    
VCR or
VIDEO OUT SELECTCOMPONENT VIDEO OUTPALNTSC
Y
PBPR
RGB YC
AV  COMPU
LINK-...

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Connecting the power cord
Make sure that all connections have been made before plugging the power cord.
VIDEO OUT SELECTCOMPONENT VIDEO OUTPALNTSCY
PBPR
SURROUND SPEAKERS SURROUND BACKVCR DBS
COAXIALAM  LOOP
(
DBS)
RIGHT LEFT SPEAKER
VCR  IN
AV  COMPU
LINK-S-VIDEODIGITAL IN
ANTENNA
DBS  IN OUTAUDIO   IN
VIDEO RL RL
CENTER
RIGHT SUBWOOFER LEFT SPEAKER
CAUTION:SPEAKER  IMPEDANCE  4       16  
FM 75  
AM  EXTFRONT SPEAKERS
Plug into
AC outlet.
Power cord
 CAUTIONS:
• Disconnect the power cord before...

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Using the remote control
Putting batteries in the remote control
Before using the remote control, put in two supplied batteries first.
1On the back of the remote control, remove the battery cover.
2Insert batteries.
• Make sure to match the polarity: (+) to (+) and (–) to (–).
3Replace the cover.
If the range or effectiveness of the remote control decreases, replace the batteries. Use two R6S (SUM-3)/AA (15F) type dry-
cell batteries.
CAUTION:
Follow these precautions to avoid leaking or cracking...

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Basic operations
This section mainly explains common basic operations.
• Turn on your TV and select the correct input mode on the
TV if necessary.
• You can operate your TV using the remote control supplied
with this system (see page 62).
Turning on the system
Press AUDIO  on the remote control or
 (standby/on) on the center unit.
The STANDBY lamp goes off and the last selected source
activates.
• Pressing 0 on the center unit or one of the source selecting
buttons on the remote control also turns on...