JVC Th G30 Instructions

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Installation and Setup
Optional Equipment Connection
AUX IN connection (A)
Connect a Output of auxiliary device to the AUX
AUDIO Input (L/R) Connector.
OPTICAL IN connection (O)
Connect an optical output of DVD Player (or Digital
Device etc) to the OPTICAL IN connector.
AUDIO IN connection (D)
Connect a output of portable device (MP3 or PMP
etc) to the AUDIO input connector.
USB connection (U)
Connect the USB port of USB Memory (or MP3
player, etc.) to the USB port on the front of the unit.
If you want to opterate functions, see the operation
section.
Removing the USB Device from the unit
1. Choose a different function mode or press STOP
(x) twice in a row.
2. Remove the USB device from the unit.
Notes:

 
Don’t extract the USB device while operating.



Music files (MP3/WMA), image files (JPEG) and
video files can be played.

 
This unit can not use a USB HUB.



Recommended Memory Cards.
Compact Flash Card (CFC), Micro Drive (MD), Smart 
Media Card (SMC), Memory Stick (MS), Secure Digital 
Card (SD), Multi Media Card (MMC), Memory Stick Pro
(MS-Pro)
- Compatible with : FAT16, FAT32
- Only use the memory cards recommended.

 
Devices which require additional program
installation when you have connected the unit to a
computer are not supported.

 
In case of a USB HDD, make sure to connect an
auxiliary power cord to the USB HDD for proper
operation. Up to four primary partitions of a drive are
supported. If there is an extension partition, it will not
be supported.

 
If the drive of USB device is two or more, a drive
folder is displayed on the screen. If you want to
move to the initial menu after you select a folder,
press RETURN.

 
Digital cameras and mobile phones are not
supported.
Rear of DVD/CD Receiver
O
AAuxiliary device
DVD Player 
(or Digital 
Device, etc) To AUDIO OUT (L/R)
To AV IN AUDIO  (L/R)
D
Portable deviceTo AUDIO OUT
To AUDIO IN (not supplied)
(not supplied)
(not supplied)
U
USB Memory, MP3 Player (or 
Memory Card Reader, etc.)
VIDEO OUT IN
 AUDIO (L)
 AUDIO (R)OPTICAL
OUT       
						

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HDMI Connection
About HDMI
HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) supports
both video and audio on a single digital connection for an
easy all- digital output to an HDMI or DI-equipped TV.
Connection to an HDMI TV requires an HDMI cable
while connection to a DVI-equipped TV requires a DVI
adapter besides a HDMI cable.
HDMI has the capability to support standard,
enhanced, or high-definition video plus standard to
multi-channel surround-sound audio, HDMI features
include uncompressed digital video, a bandwidth of up
to 5 gigabytes per second, one connector (instead of
several cables and connector), and communication
between the AV source and AV devices such as DTVs.
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia
Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of
HDMI licensing LLC.
If you have a HDMI TV or monitor, you can connect
it to this DVD/CD Receiver using a HDMI cable.
1. Connect the HDMI OUT jack on the DVD/CD
Receiver to the HDMI jack on a HDMI compatible
TV or monitor (H).
2. Set the TV’s source to HDMI (refer to owner’s
manual for TV).
Notes:
•The arrow on the cable connector body should face
down for correct alignment with the connector on
the DVD/CD Receiver.
•If there is noise or there are lines 
on the screen, please check 
the HDMI cable.
•Not all HDCP-compatible 
DVI devices will work with 
this DVD/CD Receiver.
•If TV does not support HDCP, snow noise appears
on the screen, or picture may be vibrated.
If you play the multi-channel software such as Dolby
Digital or DTS, only PCM signals can be output via
an HDMI cable.
Resolution setting
You can change the resolution for component video
and HDMI output. 
To change the resolution using setup menu to select
the desired resolution - Auto, 480i (or 576i), 480p (or
576p), 720p, 1080i, 1080p.
Available resolution according to connection
HDMI OUT - Auto, 1080p, 1080i, 720p and 480p 
(or 576p)
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT - 480p (or 576p) and 480i
(or 576i)
VIDEO OUT - 480i (or 576i)
Note:
If your TV does not accept your resolution setting,
abnormal picture appears on the screen.
Please read owner’s manual for TV, and then set the
resolution that your TV can accept.
H
HDMI compatible TV
Rear of DVD/CD Receiver
  HDMI   
						

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Installation and Setup
Speaker System Connection
Connect the speakers using the supplied speaker
cables.
To obtain the best possible surround sound, adjust the
speaker parameters (volume, distance, etc.).Notes:
•Be sure to match the speaker cable to the
appropriate terminal on the components: + to + and
– to –. If the cables are reversed, the sound will be
distorted and will lack base.
•If you use front speakers with low maximum input
rating, adjust the volume carefully to avoid
excessive output on the speakers.
Caution:
•The left and right speakers can be installed on a
wall.
•When installing the speakers on a wall, be sure to
have the speakers installed by qualified personnel.
•DO NOT install the speakers on the wall by yourself
to avoid unexpected damage from them falling off
the wall due to incorrect installation or weakness in
wall structure.
•Care must be taken in selecting a location for
speaker installation on a wall. Injury to personnel or
damage to devices may result if the installed
speakers interfere with daily activities.
Front speaker
      (Right)Front speaker
        (Left)Center speaker   Rear speaker
 (Right surround)
    Subwoofer       Rear speaker
      (Left surround)   
						

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Displaying Disc Information 
on-screen
You can display various information about the disc
loaded on-screen. 
1. Press DISPLAY to show various playback
information.
The displayed items differ depending on the disc
type or playing status. 
2. You can select an item by pressing v/ Vand
change or select the setting by pressing b/ B.



Title – Current title number/ total number of
titles.

 
Chapter – Current chapter number/total number
of chapters. 

 
Time – Elapsed playing time. 



Audio – Selected audio language or channel. 



Subtitle – Selected subtitle. 



Angle – Selected angle/total number of angles. 



Sound – Selected sound mode. 
Note:
If any button is not pressed for a few seconds, the on-
screen display disappears.
Initial Settings
By using the Setup menu, you can make various
adjustments to items such as picture and sound. 
You can also set a language for the subtitles and the
Setup menu, among other things. For details on each
Setup menu item, see pages 10 to 14.
OSD Initial language settings:
When the POWER is turned on for the first time, the
unit need to set the menu language. Follow the
descriptions below after the display connections. After
OSD Initial language setting, to set Area code (see
page 13)
1. Press POWER to turn the unit on. The language
setup menu will appear on the screen.
2. Use b/ B/ v/ Vto select a language then press
ENTER. The confirm menu will appear.
3. Use b/ Bto select the [Enter] then press ENTER
to finish the language setup.
To display and exit the Menu:
Press SETUP to display the menu. A second press of
SETUP will take you back to initial screen.
To go to the next level: 
Press Bon the remote control. 
To go back to the previous level:
Press bon the remote control.
     
						

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Installation and Setup
General Operation
1. Press SETUP. 
The Setup menu appears.
2. Use v/Vto select the desired option then press
Bto move to the second level. The screen shows
the current setting for the selected item, as well as
alternate setting(s).
3. Use v/Vto select the second desired option and
then press Bto move to the third level.
4. Use v/Vto select the desired setting then press
ENTER to confirm your selection. 
Some items require additional steps.
5. Press SETUP or PLAY (N)to exit the Setup
menu.
LANGUAGE
OSD
Select a language for the Setup menu and then on-
screen display.
Disc Audio / Subtitle / Menu
Select the language you prefer for the audio track
(disc audio), subtitles, and the disc menu.
Original –Refers to the original language in which
the disc was recorded.
Other –To select another language, press
numeric buttons and then ENTER to enter the
corresponding 4-digit number according to the
language code list on the page 24. If you enter the
wrong language code, press CLEAR.
DISPLAY
TV Aspect 
4:3 – Select when a standard 4:3 TV is connected.
16:9 – Select when a 16:9 wide TV is connected.
Display Mode
The Display Mode setting works only when the TV
Aspect mode is set to 4:3.
Letterbox – Displays a wide picture with bands on
the upper and lower portions of the screen.
Panscan – Automatically displays the wide picture
on the entire screen and cuts off the portions that
do not fit. (If the disc/file is not compatible with
Pan Scan, the picture is displayed at Letterbox
ratio.)
TV Output Select
Select an option according to the TV connection type.
YPbPr - When your TV is connected with the
COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE
SCAN jacks on the unit.
RGB - When your TV is connected with the
SCART jack.
Note:
S-Video Signal thruogh the SCART jack is not
supported.
       
						

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Video Resolution
Use vVto select the desired resolution then press
ENTER to confirm your selection.
Full HD up-scalingconvert SD(Standard Definition)
resolution into HD (High Definition) resolution.
The number in 480p (or 576p), 720p, 1080p and
1080i indicates the number of lines of video. The “i”
and “p” indicate interlaced and progressive scan,
respectively.
Auto - If you HDMI jack is connected for TVs
providing display information (EDID), automatically
selects the resolution best suited to the connected
TV (1080p, 1080i, 720p or 480p (or 576p)). (only for
HDMI connection)
1080p - Outputs 1080 lines of progressive video.
(only for HDMI connection)
1080i - Outputs 1080 lines of interlaced video.
720p - Outputs 720 lines of progressive video.
480p (or 576p) - Outputs 480 (or 576) lines
progressive video.
480i (or 576i) - Outputs 480 (or 576) lines of
interlaced video.
Notes on Video Resolution
•Only resolutions supported by the TV are available.
•Depending on your TV, certain HDMI output
resolutions may not work.
•If your TV does not accept your resolution setting, an
abnormal picture appears on the screen. Please
read TV’s owner’s manual then set the resolution
that your TV can accept.
•If the HDMI jack is connected for TVs providing
display information (EDID), you can not select
resolutions that the TV does not accept. AUDIO
Each DVD disc has a variety of audio output options.
Set the player’s AUDIO options according to the type
of audio system you use. 
Dynamic Range Control (DRC)
With the DVD*
1format, you can hear a program’s
soundtrack in the most accurate and realistic
presentation, thanks to digital audio technology.
However, you may wish to compress the dynamic
range of the audio output (the difference between the
loudest sounds and the quietest ones). Then, you may
listen to a movie at a lower volume without losing
clarity of sound. Set DRC to On for this effect.
*1: Dolby Digital only
Vocal
Set Vocal to On only when a multi-channel karaoke
DVD is playing. The karaoke channels on the disc will
mix into normal stereo sound.
HD AV Sync 
When using Digital TV. 
Sometimes AV signal could not be transmitted
simultaneously because of later transmission of video
signal compared to audio signal. 
Because it takes some time to convert analogue video
signal to digital one in the Digital TV. 
And It means that you may not enjoy picture on the
screen and sound from speaker at the same time
even though it is one scene.
In the HD AV Sync menu, you could adjust delay time
to audio signal for simultaneous AV signal
transmission

 
Delay time could be set up with 10msec unit. 
(0 ~ 300ms)

 
Delay time is different according to each TV Brand.
So you need to adjust optimal delay time complying
with your TV.
   
						

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Installation and Setup
5.1 Speaker Setup
Make the following settings for the built-in 5.1 channel
surround decoder.
1. Press ENTER, and the 5.1 Speaker Setup menu
appears.
2. Use b/Bto select the desired speaker.
3. Adjust options using v/V/b/Bbuttons.
4. Press ENTER to confirm your selection. Returns to
the previous menu.
Speaker selection
Select a speaker that you want to adjust. [Front
speaker (Front L), Front speaker (Front R), Center
Speaker (Center), Subwoofer (SubWoofer), Rear
speaker (Rear L), Rear speaker (Rear R)]
Note:
Certain speaker settings are prohibited by the Dolby
Digital licensing agreement.
Size
Since the speaker settings are fixed, you cannot
change the settings.
Vo lume
Press b/Bto adjust the output level of the selected
speaker. (-5dB ~ 5dB)
Distance
After you connected speakers to your DVD Receiver,
set the Distance between the speakers and your
listening point if the distance of Center or Rear
speakers is bigger than the distance of Front
speakers. This allows the sound from each speaker to
reach the listener at the same time. 
Press b/Bto adjust the Distance of the selected
speaker. This distance is equivalent to a difference of
the distance between Center or Rear speaker and
Front speakers.
Note:
You can’t adjust Front/Woofer speakers.
The distance of Front speaker is considered to be the
standard.Test 
Press b/Bto test the signals of each speaker. Adjust
the volume to match the volume of test signals
memorized in the system.
Front Left (Front L) →Center→Front Right (Front R)
→Rear Right (Rear R) →Rear Left (Rear L) →
SubWoofer
LOCK (Parental Control)
Initial Setting the Area Code:
See the Area Codes on page 24.
1. Select the LOCK menu and then press B. 
2. To access the LOCK options, you must input the
password you have created. Input a password and
press ENTER. Enter it again and press ENTER to
verify. If you make a mistake before pressing
ENTER, press CLEAR.
3. Select the first character using v/Vbuttons.
4. Press Band select the second character using 
v/Vbuttons.
5. Press ENTER to confirm your Area code selection.
       
						

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Rating
Blocks playback of rated DVDs based on their
contents. Not all discs are rated.
1. Select “Rating” on the LOCK menu then press B.
2. Input a password and press ENTER. 
3. Select a rating from 1 to 8 using the v/Vbuttons. 
Rating 1-8: Rating one (1) has the most restrictions
and rating eight (8) is the least restrictive.
Unlock: If you select unlock, parental control is
not active and the disc plays in full.
4. Press ENTER to confirm your rating selection, then
press SETUP to exit the menu.
Password
You can enter or change password.
1. Select Password on the LOCK menu and then
press B. 
2. Follow the step 2 as shown above (Rating).
To change the password, press ENTER when the
“Change” option is highlighted. Input a password
and press ENTER. Enter it again and press
ENTER to verify.
3. Press SETUP to exit the menu.
If you forget your password
If you forget your password, you can clear it using the
following steps:
1. Press SETUP to display the Setup menu.
2. Input the 6-digit number “210499” and press 
ENTER. The password is cleared. 
Area Code 
Enter the code of the area whose standards were
used to rate the DVD video disc, based on the list on
page 24.
1. Select “Area Code” on the LOCK menu then 
press B.
2. Follow the step 2 as shown previous paragraph
(Rating).
3. Select the first character using v/Vbuttons.
4. Press Band select the second character using 
v/Vbuttons.
5. Press ENTER to confirm your Area code selection.
OTHERS
PBC
Set Playback Control (PBC) to On or Off.
On:Video CDs with PBC are played according to 
the PBC.
Off:Video CDs with PBC are played in the same
way as Audio CDs.
DivX(R) Registration
We provide you the DivX®VOD (Video On Demand)
registration code that allows you to rent and purchase
videos based on the DivX
®VOD service. For more
information, visit www.divx.com/vod.
1. Select “DivX(R) Registration” option and then
press B.
2. Press ENTER while “Select” is selected and the
registration code will appear. 
Use the registration code to purchase or rent the
videos from DivX
®VOD service at
www.divx.com/vod. Follow the instructions and
download the video onto a disc for playback on
this unit.
3. Press ENTER to exit.
Note:
All the downloaded videos from DivX
®VOD can only
be played back on this unit.
   
						

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Operation 
Operation
General features
Buttons Operations
Z (OPEN / CLOSE)  Opens or closes the disc tray.
X (PAUSE) During playback, press Xto pause playback.
Press Xrepeatedly to play Frame-by-Frame. 
SKIP (./ >)During playback, press SKIP (.or >) to go to the next
chapter/track or to return to the beginning of the current
chapter/track.
Press SKIP.twice briefly to step back to the previous
chapter/track.
SCAN (m/ M)During playback, press SCAN (mor M)repeatedly to
select the required scan speed. 
DVD :bb, bbb, bbbb, bbbbb, bbbbbb 
or 
BB, BBB, BBBB, BBBBB, BBBBBB
DivX disc, Video CD :bb, bbb, bbbb, bbbbb 
or 
BB, BBB, BBBB, BBBBB
WMA/MP3, Audio CD : m (X2, X4,  X8) or M (X2, X4, X8)
REPEAT During playback, press REPEAT repeatedly to select a
desired repeat mode.
DVD Video discs: Chapter/Title/Off
Video CD, Audio CD, DivX/MP3/WMA discs: Track/All/Off
TOPMENU If the current DVD title has a menu, the title menu appears
on the screen. Otherwise, the disc menu may appears.
MENU The disc menu appears on the screen.
(SUBTITLE) During playback, press SUBTITLE repeatedly to select a
desired subtitle language.
SLOWIn the pause mode, press SCAN (mor M) to select the
required speed.
DVD : t (1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/16) or T (1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/16)
Video CD : T (1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/16)
Discs
VCDDVD
DivXDVD
DVD
DVD
ALL
WMAMP3ACD
DivXVCDDVD
ALL
DivXVCDDVD
ALL
ALL
   
						

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Additional features
Time Search 
To start playing at any chosen time on the disc:
1. Press DISPLAY during playback. 
2. Press v/Vto select the time clock icon and 
“--:--:--” appears.
3. Input the required start time in hours, minutes, and
seconds from left to right. If you enter the wrong
numbers, press CLEAR to remove the numbers
you entered. Then input the correct numbers.
4. Press ENTER to confirm. Playback starts from the
selected time.
1.5 times speed playback 
You can play at 1.5 times speed.
The 1.5 speed allows you to watch the pictures and
listen to the sound quicker than playing at a normal
speed on the disc.
1. During playback, press PLAY(B) to play at 1.5
times speed. “BX1.5” appears on the screen.
2. Press PLAY(B) again to exit.
Screen Saver
The screen saver appears when you leave the unit in
Stop mode for about five minutes. To cancel the
Screen Saver, press any button and then operate the
unit.
Last Scene Memory 
This receiver memorizes the last scene from the last
disc that is viewed. The last scene remains in the
memory even if you remove the disc from the receiver
or switch off the receiver. If you load a disc that has
the scene memorized, the scene is automatically
recalled.
Note:
This receiver does not memorize the scene of a disc if you
switch off the receiver before commencing to play the disc.
Mixed disc or USB Flash drive – MP3/WMA and
JPEG
When playing a disc or USB Flash drive contained with
MP3/WMA and JPEG files together, you can select
which menu of files you would like to play by pressing
TOPMENU.System Select
You must select the an appropriate system mode for
your TV system. If NO DISC appears in the display
window, press and hold PAUSE/STEP (X) remote
control for more than 5 seconds to be able to select a
system (PAL, NTSC).

 
When the selected system is not compatible with
the system of your TV, normal colour picture may not
be displayed.
NTSC:Select when DVD/CD Receiver is connected 
with NTSC-TV.
PAL:Select when DVD/CD Receiver is connected 
with PAL-TV.
DVD
WMAMP3ACDVCDDVD
DVD