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 correctly according to the aspect ratio of your TV. See page 53.
7Selecting the color system
This system is compatible with the PAL and NTSC systems. Set the VIDEO OUT SELECT switch on
the rear panel in standby mode to match the color system of your TV. Also make sure that the color
system of a DVD, VCD, or SVCD disc labeled on the package matches your TV.
• If you use a multi-system TV, by setting “MONITOR TYPE” on the PICTURE menu to an appropriate
“MULTI” option, the system outputs a video signal by the same format recorded on the disc (i.e. if you
play an NTSC disc, the system outputs a signal by the NTSC format) regardless of the VIDEO OUT
SELECT switch setting. See page 53.
7Connecting a TV
Connect a TV using one of the following.
• You can get a better picture quality in the order—Component video > S-video > Composite video.
VIDEO OUT SELECT
PALNTSC
•Through the component video jacks
• Connect “Y” to “Y,” “P
B” to “PB,” and “PR” to “PR” correctly.
• If your TV supports the progressive video input, you can
enjoy a high quality picture by making the progressive
scanning mode active. See page 19.
Component
video cord
(not supplied)
To component input TV•Through the S-video jacks
Match the ∞
mark on the plug
to the one on the
center unit.
To S-video input
SPEAKERS SURROUND BACKVCR DBS
COAXIALAM  LOOP
(
DBS)
LEFT SPEAKER
VCR  IN
AV  COMPU
LINK-S-VIDEODIGITAL IN
ANTENNA
DBS  IN OUTAUDIO   IN
VIDEO RL RL
4       16  
FM 75  
AM  EXT
VIDEO OUT SELECTCOMPONENT VIDEO OUTPALNTSCY
PBPR
VIDEO OUT SELECTCOMPONENT VIDEO OUTPALNTSCY
PBPR
VCR DBS
COAXIALAM  LOOP
(DBS)VCR  IN
S-VIDEODIGITAL IN
ANTENNA
DBS  IN OUTAUDIO   IN
VIDEO RL RLFM 75  
AM  EXT
S-video
cord (not
supplied)
NOTES:
•If the component video input jacks of your TV are of the BNC type,
use a plug adapter to convert the pin plugs to BNC plugs (not
supplied).
•After connecting your TV, select the video output jack type you
watch the DVD playback (see page 25).
TV
•Through the composite video jacks
Composite
video cord
(supplied)
To composite video inputTV
VCR DBS
COAXIALAM  LOOP
(
DBS)VCR  IN
AV  COMPU
INK-S-VIDEODIGITAL IN
ANTENNA
DBS  IN OUTAUDIO   IN
VIDEO RL RL
FM 75  
AM  EXT
VIDEO OUT SELECTCOMPONENT VIDEO OUTPALNTSCY
PBPR
Red
Blue
Green
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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 antenna
Setting up AM loop antenna
Attach the AM loop to its base by snapping the tabs on the loop into
the slot in the base.
If the antenna cord is covered with vinyl, remove the
vinyl by twisting it as shown.
Single vinyl-covered wire (not supplied)
If reception is poor:
Connect a single vinyl-covered
wire to the AM EXT terminal
while keeping the AM loop
antenna connected.AM loop antenna
WireConnecting AM loop antenna
Press and hold the
terminal clamp.
Insert the antenna
cord.
Release your finger
from the clamp.
• Turn the loop until
you have the best
reception.
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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  
FM 75  
AM  EXTFRONT SPEAKERS
VIDEO OUT SELECTCOMPONENT VIDEO OUTPALNTSC
Y
PBPR
7FM antenna
Extend the supplied FM antenna horizontally.
If reception is poor:
Connect an outdoor FM antenna
with the standard type (coaxial)
connecter.Outdoor FM antenna
(not supplied)
Outdoor FM antenna cord (not supplied) Connecting the supplied FM antenna
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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 position, you can make adjustment as if those
speakers are placed at the best position. See pages 25 and 55.
• Place the subwoofer on the front right side of the television. If you place the subwoofer on the left side of the television, the
screen color on the television may be distorted.
NOTES:
•Although the satellite speakers and the subwoofer are magnetically shielded, the TV screen may be affected. In this case, place the speakers
at least 10 cm away from the TV.
•For safety reasons, always ensure sufficient space behind the subwoofer.
•When you place the satellite speakers on a relatively high position, such as on the top of your bookshelf, place them on a flat and level
surface.
7Before connecting the speaker cord7Inserting the speaker cord into the
speaker terminals
1Press and hold the
terminal clamp.
2Insert a speaker cord.
3Release your finger
from the terminal
clamp.
Getting started
Right front speaker
Left front speaker
Surround back speaker
Left surround speakerRight surround speaker
Center unit
STANDBYCOMPACTSUPER VIDEODIGITAL•EXPRO LOGICDVD DIGITAL CINEMA SYSTEMPROGRESSIVE
PHONES VOLUME SOURCE
Center speakerSubwoofer
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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 LEFT SPEAKER CENTER
RIGHT SUBWOOFER LEFT SPEAKER
CAUTION:SPEAKER  IMPEDANCE  4       16  
FRONT SPEAKERS
Left front speaker
Center speakerRight front speaker
Left surround
speaker
Right surround
speaker
Subwoofer
Surround back
speaker
Subwoofer:
Connect the white cord to the red (+) terminal and the black cord to the
black (–) terminals.
If the speaker
cord is covered
with vinyl,
remove the
vinyl by twisting
it as shown to
the right.
NOTES:
•The grills for the satellite speakers are removable. Do not apply any force to the satellite speaker grills to prevent damaging them.
•The grill for the subwoofer is not removable.
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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 attaching the surround speakers on the wall. Injury to personnel or damage to
equipment may result if the speakers are attached in a location which interferes with daily activities.
Attaching speakers to the brackets
1Attach the brackets to the surround speakers
using the supplied screws.
2Adjust the angle of the speakers.
Loosen the screw slightly, make an adjustment, and then
tighten the screw firmly.
 CAUTION:
Failures to tighten the screws firmly may cause injury to personnel or damage to the components.
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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-
S-VIDEO
SURROUND SPEAKERS SURROUND BACKVCR DBS
COAXIALAM  LOOP
(
DBS)
RIGHT LEFT SPEAKER
VCR  INDIGITAL IN
ANTENNADBS  IN OUTAUDIO   IN
VIDEO RL RL
MPEDANCE  4       16  
FM 75  
AM  EXT
Audio
cord
To
audio
output To
S-video 
outputS-video 
cord Composite
video cord
To
composite
video output Video
connection
DBS tunerOptical 
digital
cord
To
optical 
digital
output
Audio
connection
or
VIDEO OUT SELECTCOMPONENT VIDEO OUTPALNTSC
Y
PBPR
Connecting video components
You can enjoy the picture and sound from VCR and DBS tuner through the system.
7VCR connection
1Connect between video jacks.
Connect S-video cord by
matching the ∞ mark on the plug
to the one on the center unit.
7DBS tuner connection
2Connect between audio jacks.
Connect the white plug to the
left audio jack (“L”), the red to
the right audio jack (“R”).
Before connecting a
optical digital cord,
unplug the protective
plug.
1Connect between video
jacks.
Connect S-video cord by
matching the ∞ mark on
the plug to the one on
the center unit.
2Connect between
audio jacks or optical
digital terminals.
Connect the white plug
to the left audio jack
(“L”), the red to the right
audio jack (“R”).
• Connecting through
optical digital
terminals gives you
better sound.
NOTES:
•Signal input through the S-video jacks is output from the composite video jacks and S-video jacks, and the signal input through the composite
video jacks is only output from the composite video jacks. To watch the picture from the VCR and the DBS tuner, you also need to connect
your TV to the appropriate video output jack—the composite video jack or S-video jack. You cannot see the picture from the VCR and the DBS
tuner when connecting your TV to the component video output jacks only.
•When connecting through both the composite video jacks and S-video jacks, S-video signal is selected as the video signal.
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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 cleaning or moving the system.
• Do not touch the power cord with wet hands.
• Do not pull on the power cord to unplug the cord.
When unplugging the cord, always grasp the plug so as not to damage the cord.
NOTES:
•Keep the power cord away from the connecting cords. The power cord may cause noise or screen interference.
•The preset settings such as preset stations, and sound adjustment may be erased within a few days in the following cases:
– When you unplug the power cord.
– When a power failure occurs.
Getting started
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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 batteries:
•Place batteries in the remote control so they match the polarity: (+) to (+) and (–) to (–).
•Use the correct type of batteries. Batteries that look similar may differ in voltage.
•Always replace both batteries at the same time.
•Do not expose batteries to heat or flame.
Operating the system using the remote control
Aim the remote control directly at the remote sensor on the center unit. The effective distance between the remote control and
the remote sensor on the center unit is about 7 m.
• You can also operate other components using the remote control.
– To operate your TV, see page 62.
– To operate your VCR, CATV converter or DBS tuner, see pages 63 and 64.
To control other components, aim the remote control directly at the remote sensor on each target component.
Refer also to their instruction manuals.
• To operate the remote control properly, do not hide the remote sensor by placing any obstruction.
123
STANDBY
COMPACTSUPER VIDEODIGITAL•EXPRO LOGIC
DVD DIGITAL CINEMA SYSTEMPROGRESSIVE
PHONES
SOURCE− VOLUME +
Remote sensor
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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 the system.
To turn off the system
Press AUDIO  on the remote control or 
(standby/on) on the center unit again.
The STANDBY lamp lights up.
 NOTES:
• A small amount of power is consumed even though the power is
turned off (standby mode). Remove the power cord from the AC
outlet to turn off the power supply completely.
• The STANDBY lamp continues to light up for a while after
unplugging the power cord. This is not a malfunction of the system.
Selecting the source to play
From the remote control:
Press one of the source selecting buttons
(DVD, FM/AM or VCR/DBS).
DVD:Select the DVD player.
FM/AM:Select an FM or AM broadcast.
• Each time you press the button, the
band alternates between FM and
AM.
VCR/DBS:Select a VCR connected to the VCR IN
jacks or DBS tuner connected to the DBS
IN jacks.
• Each time you press the button, VCR
and DBS changes alternately.
On the center unit:
Press SOURCE repeatedly.
Each time you press the button, the source changes as
follows.
DVD ] AM ] FM ] VCR ] DBS (DBS DIGITAL) ]
] (back to the beginning)
Ex.: When “AM” is selected.
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DIMMERPAUSE
FF//REW
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PLAYDOWN UP
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DVDVCR 1
AUDIO ANGLEFM/AM
SUBTITLEDECODE
RETURN DIGEST
VFP TOP MENU
MENU
CONTROLEFFECT
S.WFR
TEST
SLEEPTV VCR
SETTING
TV RETURN
ENTER
ON
SCREEN
CHOICEFM MODE
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VCR/DBS
AUDIO/
TV/VCR
CATV/DBS
PROGRESSIVE
Set the remote
control mode
selector to
“AUDIO/TV/VCR.”
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