JVC Th P7 Instructions

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Playback
• The icon such as   shows the disc formats or file types 
the operation is available for.
7To play a disc
1Press 0 on the 
center unit.
The system turns on and the disc 
tray comes out.
2Place a disc.
3Press DVD 3 (play button).
7To play a file in a USB mass storage class device
Press USB MEMORY 3 (play button).
The operations of the files in a USB mass storage class 
device depend on the file types stored in the device.For MP3/WMA files
The file control display (see page 26) appears on the TV 
screen.
For JPEG files
Each file (still pictures) is shown on the TV screen for about 
3 seconds (slide-show). When stopping playback, the file 
control display (see page 26) appears on the TV screen.
For ASF/MPEG-2/MPEG-1 files
Pressing TOP MENU/PG or MENU/PL shows the file control 
display (see page 26) on the TV screen during playback.
For DivX files
During the readout time, “READING INDEX” may appear 
on the TV screen.
Pressing TOP MENU/PG or MENU/PL shows the file control 
display (see page 26) on the TV screen during playback.
NOTE
• When several types of files are recorded on a disc/device, 
select appropriate file type on the set up menu. (See page 34.)
7To pause
Press 8.
To continue playback, press play button for corresponding 
source (DVD 3 or USB MEMORY 3).
7To stop
Press 7.
7On-screen guide icons
During DVD VIDEO playback, the following guide icons 
may appear for a while on the TV screen;
• : appears at the beginning of a scene containing 
multi-subtitle languages.
• : appears at the beginning of a scene containing 
multi-audio languages.
• : appears at the beginning of a scene containing 
multi-angle views.
•  (Play),   (Pause),   /   (Fast 
forward/fast-reverse),   /   (Slow-
motion forward/reverse): appears when you perform 
each operation.
• : the disc cannot accept an operation you have tried 
to do.
NOTE
• (For JPEG) The system cannot accept operations even 
though you press any buttons before the entire picture 
appears on the TV screen.
• If you do not want the on-screen guide icons to appear, see 
page 35.
The buttons described below are used on pages 18 to 
21.
Basic Playback
Number
buttons
Cursor
(3/2/Y/5)/
ENTER
Label side upWhen placing an 8 cm (3 
inches) disc
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Playback
7Playback information on the display window
DVD VIDEO
Example: When a DVD VIDEO encoded with Dolby 
Digital 5.1ch is played 
DVD VR disc 
Example: During playback on the Original program*
1
Example: During playback on the Playlist*1 
*
1Pressing TOP MENU/PG or MENU/PL, you can change 
the play mode. (See page 21.)VCD/SVCD/CD
Example: When a CD is played back 
NOTE
• When a VCD or SVCD with PBC function is played, the 
elapsed playing time does not appear, but “PBC” appears.
MP3/WMA file
Example: When an MP3 file is played back
*
2WMA indicator lights for WMA file.
ASF/MPEG-2/MPEG-1/DivX file
Example: When an ASF file is played
Signal and speaker indicators (See page 23.) Chapter numberElapsed playing time
(hour:minute:second)
Surround mode and digital signal format (See page 23.)
Title number
Pressing FL DISPLAY
Chapter number
Title number
Pressing FL DISPLAY
Chapter numberElapsed playing time
(hour:minute:second)
Chapter number
Playlist number
Pressing FL DISPLAY
Chapter numberElapsed playing time
(hour:minute:second)
Chapter number
Track number
Elapsed playing time (hour:minute:second)Signal and speaker
indicators
Track number
Elapsed playing time
(hour:minute:second)
 (during playback only)
Group number
Track number
Pressing FL DISPLAY
Signal and speaker
indicators
MP3 indicator*
2
Signal and speaker indicators Group number Track numberElapsed playing time (hour:minute:second)
 (during playback only) Track number
Pressing FL DISPLAYSee page 18 for button locations.
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Playback
JPEG file
NOTE
• You can change the time information mode (except for MP3/
WMA/ASF/MPEG-2/MPEG-1/DivX). (See page 24.)
• You can also check the playback information on the TV 
screen. (See page 23.)
7Screen saver
An image may burn in on a TV screen if a static picture is 
displayed for a long time. To prevent this, the system 
automatically dims the screen if a static picture is displayed 
for over 5 minutes (the screen saver function).
• Pressing any button will cancel the screen saver function.
• If you do not want to use the screen saver function, see 
page 34.
You can move back the playback position by 
10 seconds from the current position.
7During playback
Press .
NOTE
• This function works in the same title.
• This feature may not work for some discs.
7During playback
Press y or 1.
Each time you press the button, the 
search speed changes (x2, x5, x10, x20, 
x60).
To return to normal speed playback
Press play button for corresponding source (DVD3 or 
USB MEMORY3).
NOTE
• When a CD or MP3/WMA is played back, sound is 
intermittent and low during fast-forward/reverse search.
• This feature may not work for some discs/files.
• For MP3/WMA,
 the search speed is not shown.
• The search speed for DivX is y1, y2, y3 for forward 
search, and 11, 12 and 13 for reverse search.
7Using x / 4 buttons
7For DVD VIDEO/DVD VR 
(chapter): During playback
7For VCD/SVCD (track): During 
playback without PBC function
7For CD/MP3/WMA/JPEG/ASF/
MPEG-2/MPEG-1/DivX 
(track/file): During playback or while stopped
Press x or 4 repeatedly.
NOTE
• When playing back an MP3/WMA/JPEG/ASF/MPEG-2/
MPEG-1/DivX, you can make operations using the file 
control display. (See page 26.)
• This feature may not work for some discs/files.
7Using number buttons on the remote control
7For DVD VIDEO/DVD VR (title, chapter):
While stopped, the title number is selected.
During playback, the chapter number is selected.
7For VCD/SVCD (track): 
During playback or while stopped without PBC function
7For CD/MP3/WMA/JPEG/ASF/
MPEG-2/MPEG-1/DivX 
(track/file): 
During playback or while stopped
Press number buttons (0-10, h10) to 
select the desired number.
• For details on using the number buttons, see “How to use 
the number buttons” below.
One Touch Replay
Fast-forward/fast-reverse 
search
Group numberFile number File number
Pressing FL DISPLAY
Skip to the beginning of a 
desired selection
How to use the number buttons
To select 3: Press 3.
To select 10: Press 10.
To select 14: Press h10, 1, then 4.
To select 24: Press h10, 2, then 4.
To select 40: Press h10, 4, then 0.
To select 114: Press h10, h10, 1, 1, then 4.
See page 18 for button locations.
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Playback
While playing back a long file, you can skip 
within the file at about 5-minute intervals.
7During playback
Press Cursor 3/2.
Each time you press the button, the playback position skips 
to the beginning of the previous or next interval.
NOTE
• Intervals are automatically assigned from the beginning of a 
file.
• This feature is available only within the same file.
• This feature may not work for some discs/files.
7During playback or while stopped.
1Press TITLE/GROUP.
“– –” is shown in the title/group 
display area in the display 
window.
Example: During DVD VIDEO playback
2While the display window shows 
“– –”, use number buttons (0-10, 
h10) to enter the desired title or 
group number.
The system starts playback from the first chapter/
track/file of the selected title/group.
• For details on using the number buttons, see “How to 
use the number buttons”. (See page 20.)
NOTE
• When locating a title of a DVD VR disc, PG or PL indicator 
may light on the display window.
• This feature may not work for some discs/files.
.
7During playback or while stopped.
1Press TOP MENU/PG or 
MENU/PL.
The control display is shown on the TV screen, and the 
system starts playback of the first title/playlist.
• The PLAY LIST is shown only when the playlist is on 
the DVD VR disc.
TOP MENU/PG: shows the ORIGINAL PROGRAM.
Example:
*1:Title number
*2:Recording date
*3: Recording source (TV station, the input terminal of 
the recording equipment etc.)
*4: Start time of recording
*5: Title of the original program/playlist (The title may 
not be displayed depending on the recording 
equipment.)
*6: Current title
MENU/PL: shows the PLAY LIST.
Example:
*7:Playlist number
*8: Creating date of playlists
*9: Number of chapters
*10:Total playing time
*11:Current playlist
2Press Cursor Y/5 to select the 
desired title/playlist.
The system starts playback of the selected title/playlist.
To clear the control display
Press ENTER.
Skipping at about 5-minute 
intervals
Locating a desired title/
group using number buttons
Selecting the desired title/
playlist from the control 
display
About the play mode on a DVD VR disc
• Original program (ORIGINAL PROGRAM):
The system can play back the original picture in the 
recorded order.
•Playlist (PLAY LIST):
The system can play back the playlist edited by the 
recording equipment.
See page 18 for button locations.
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• The icon such as   shows the disc formats or file types 
the operation is available for.
You can enjoy more realistic sound field than a stereo sound 
by using the surround mode.
7Auto Surround (AUTO SUR)
This function automatically selects the appropriate 
surround mode according to the input signals. For example, 
a multichannel source is automatically reproduced in 
multichannel audio.
7Dolby Surround
Dolby Pro Logic II*1
Dolby Pro Logic II has a developed multichannel playback 
format to decode all 2 channel sources — stereo source and 
Dolby Surround encoded source — into a 5.1 channel.
Dolby Pro Logic II has two modes — Movie mode and 
Music mode:
• Pro Logic II Movie (MOVIE)
Suitable for reproduction of Dolby Surround encoded 
sources bearing the mark  .
• Pro Logic II Music (MUSIC)
Suitable for reproduction of any 2 channel stereo music 
sources.
Dolby Digital*
1
Used to reproduce multichannel soundtracks of the 
software encoded with Dolby Digital ( ).
• There are other encoding formats of digital surround 
introduced by Dolby Laboratories, such as Dolby Digital 
EX.
7DTS Digital Surround*2
Used to reproduce multichannel soundtracks of the 
software encoded with DTS Digital Surround ( ).
DTS Digital Surround (DTS) is another discrete 
multichannel digital audio format available on CD and 
DVD software.
• There are other encoding formats of multi-channel 
digital surround introduced by DTS, Inc., such as DTS-
ES, DTS 96/24. The buttons described below are used on pages 22 to 
32.
Using the surround mode
Cursor
(3/2/Y/5)/
ENTER Number
buttons
Available Surround modes for each input signal
The √ marks show available surround modes.  
*1Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of 
Dolby Laboratories.
*
2“DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are registered trademarks of DTS, Inc.
*3You can select these modes by pressing SURROUND. (See page 23.)
Mode Surround 
offAuto 
SurroundDolby SurroundDTS Digital 
SurroundDSP
Signal OFF AUTO SUR MOVIE*
3MUSIC*3DOLBY D DTSSTADIUM*3ALL ST*3
Dolby Digital
(Multichannel)√√——√———
Dolby Digital
(2 channel)√√√√——√√
DTS Digital Surround
(Multichannel)√√———√——
DTS Digital Surround
(2 channel)√√√√——√√
Analog or Linear PCM√√√√——√√
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7DSP
• STADIUM
STADIUM mode adds clarity and spreads the sound, like in 
an outdoor stadium.
• All Channel Stereo
All Channel Stereo (ALL ST) mode can reproduce a larger 
stereo sound field using all the connected (and activated) 
speakers.
All Channel Stereo can be used while reproducing 2 
channel stereo source.
7Indicators on the display window
Digital signal format indicators
LPCM: Lights when Linear PCM signal comes in.
GD: Lights when Dolby Digital signals come in.
C: Lights when DTS Digital (Surround) signals come in.
No indication: No digital signal indicator lights when 
analog signals come in.
Dolby Surround mode indicator
GPLII: Lights when Dolby Pro Logic II mode is activated.
Surround indicator
SURR: Lights when the surround mode is activated.
Source signal indicators, etc.
Light to indicate the incoming signals.
a: Lights when the front left channel 
signal comes in.
b: Lights when the center channel signal comes in.
c: Lights when the front right channel signal comes in.
d: Lights when the LFE channel signal comes in.
g: Lights when the surround left channel signal comes in.
i: Lights when the surround right channel signal comes 
in.
h: Lights when the monaural surround channel signal or 
2 channel Dolby Surround signal comes in.
SW : Always lights.
The channel with “ ” shows that the corresponding 
speakers are reproducing the channels’ sound.
If the channels’ sound decoded into 5.1 channel is 
reproduced, only “ ” lights.
Selecting the surround mode
The system is set up to automatically select the optimal 
surround mode for input signal from digital multichannel 
software.
When playing back a 2 channel source, you can select the 
desired surround mode manually.
NOTE
• This function also takes effect for the sources other than 
DVD.
• For ASF, MPEG-2, MPEG-1 and DivX (except DivX version 
6), the surround mode takes no effects.
7When playing back digital multichannel software 
(except while OFF is selected)
The appropriate multichannel surround mode (Dolby 
Digital or DTS Digital Surround) is automatically selected.
7When playing back a 2 channel source
You can select either Dolby Pro Logic II (MOVIE/MUSIC) 
or the DSP mode.
Press SURROUND repeatedly to 
select the desired mode.
The surround mode is turned on and the current surround 
mode appears on the display window. 
Each time you press the button, the surround mode 
changes.
For details on each mode, see “Available Surround modes 
for each input signal”. (See page 22.)
To turn off the surround mode
Press SURROUND repeatedly until 
“OFF” appears on the display 
window.
Storing adjustments — auto memory
When you turn the power off, the system memorizes the 
current surround mode. The memorized mode is 
automatically recalled when you turn the power on.
You can check disc information and you can use some 
functions using the on-screen bar.
Showing the on-screen bar
7Whenever a disc is loaded
Press ON SCREEN.
Each time you press the button, the on-
screen bar changes as follows on the TV 
screen.
Normal stereo sound All Channel Stereo
Using the on-screen bar
Advanced operationsSee page 22 for button locations.
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Advanced operations
Example: During DVD VIDEO playback
• The currently selected item shows green.
7Contents of the on-screen bar during playback
DVD VIDEO
DVD VR disc
VCD
SVCD
CD
ASF/MPEG-2/MPEG-1/DivX
AShows disc type.
BShows audio information.
CFor DVD VIDEO: Shows current title number.
For DVD VR: Shows current play mode (PG: for 
Original program, PL: for Playlist) and title number.
DFor DVD VIDEO and DVD VR: Shows current chapter 
number.
For other type of discs: Shows current track number.
EShows time information. See “Changing the time 
information”.FShows playback status.
: appears during playback.
 /  : appears during fast forward/reverse.
 /  : appears during playback in forward slow-
motion/reverse slow-motion.
: appears when paused.
: appears when stopped.
GSelect this to change time information (E). See 
“Changing the time information”.
HSelect this for Repeat Playback. (See page 31.)
ISelect this for time search function. (See page 26.)
JSelect this for chapter search function. (See page 25.)
KSelect this to change audio language or channel. (See 
page 28.)
LSelect this to change subtitle language. (See page 28.)
MSelect this to change view angle. (See page 27.)
NShows Playback mode status.
PROGRAM: appears during Program Playback. (See 
page 30.)
RANDOM: appears during Random Playback. (See page 
30.)
OShows Repeat mode status. (See page 31.)
Changing the time information
You can change the time information in the 
on-screen bar on the TV screen and the 
display window of the center unit.
7During playback
1Press ON SCREEN twice.
The on-screen bar appears on the TV screen.
2Press Cursor 3/2 to highlight 
.
3Press ENTER repeatedly to select 
the desired information.
Example: When elapsed playing time of disc is selected.
7DVD VIDEO/DVD VR
• TIME: Elapsed playing time of current chapter
• REM: Remaining time of current chapter
• TOTAL: Elapsed time of Title/Program
• T. REM: Remaining time of Title/Program
7VCD/SVCD/CD
• TIME: Elapsed playing time of current track
• REM: Remaining time of current track
• TOTAL: Elapsed time of disc
• T. REM: Remaining time of disc
4Press ON SCREEN.
The on-screen bar disappears.
NOTE
• When playing back DVD VR, “TIME” and “REM” cannot be 
shown.
OFF
(The on-screen bar disappears)
(back to the beginning)
See page 22 for button locations.
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Advanced operations
You can start playing a title, chapter or track you specify. 
You can also play a disc from specified time.
Locating a desired scene from the DVD menu
DVD VIDEOs generally have their own menus 
which show disc contents and you can display them 
on the TV screen. You can locate a desired scene by using 
these menus.
7Whenever a DVD VIDEO is loaded
1Press TOP MENU/PG or MENU/PL.
The menu appears on the TV screen.
Normally, a DVD VIDEO which contains more than 
one title will have a “top” menu which lists the titles. 
Press TOP MENU/PG to show the title menu.
Some DVD VIDEO may also have a different menu 
which is shown by pressing MENU/PL.
See the instructions for each DVD VIDEO regarding 
its particular menu.
2Use Cursor 3/2/Y/5 to select a 
desired item.
3Press ENTER.
• With some discs, you can also select items by entering 
the corresponding number using number buttons.
NOTE
• This feature may not work for some discs.
Locating a desired scene using a VCD/SVCD 
menu with PBC
A VCD or SVCD recorded with PBC has its 
own menus such as a list of contained songs. 
You can locate a specific scene by using these menus. 
7During playback with PBC function
1Press RETURN repeatedly, with 
SHIFT pressed until the menu 
appears on the TV screen.
2Press number buttons (1-10, 
h10) to select the number of the 
desired item.
• For details on using the number buttons, see “How to 
use the number buttons”. (See page 20.)
To return to the menu
Press RETURN, with SHIFT pressed repeatedly until the 
menu screen appears.
When “NEXT” or “PREVIOUS” is shown on the TV 
screen:
• To go to the next page, press x.
• To return to the previous page, press 4.
NOTE
• If you want to play a PBC-compatible VCD/SVCD without 
using the PBC function, perform any of the following:
– Start playback by pressing number buttons while stopped.
– Press x repeatedly until the desired track number is 
displayed, then start playback by pressing DVD 3 (play 
button). The track number appears on the display window 
instead of “PBC”.
• To activate the PBC function when playing a PBC-
compatible VCD/SVCD without using the PBC function, 
perform any of the following:
– Press TOP MENU/PG or MENU/PL.
– Press 7 twice to stop playback, then press DVD 3 (play 
button).
Locating a desired chapter using the on-
screen bar
7During playback
1Press ON SCREEN twice.
The on-screen bar appears on the TV screen.
2Press Cursor 3/2 to highlight 
.
3Press ENTER.
Example: During DVD VIDEO playback
4Press number buttons (0-9) to 
enter the desired chapter number.
Example:
To select 8: Press 8.
To select 10: Press 1, then 0.
To select 20: Press 2, then 0.
To select 37: Press 3, then 7.
To correct a misentry
Repeat step 4.
Playing from a specified 
position on a disc
Example:
Example:
See page 22 for button locations.
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5Press ENTER.
6Press ON SCREEN.
The on-screen bar disappears.
NOTE
• You can select up to the 99th chapter.
Locating a desired position by specifying the 
time
You can locate a desired position by specifying the time 
from the beginning the disc (while stopped) or the current 
title/track (during playback).
7For DVD VIDEO/DVD VR: During 
playback
7For VCD/SVCD: While stopped or 
during playback without PBC function
7For CD: During playback or while stopped
7When specifying the elapsed playing time from the 
beginning of the disc
Perform the following procedure while stopped.
7When specifying the elapsed playing time from the 
beginning of current title/track
Perform the following procedure during playback.
1Press ON SCREEN twice.
The on-screen bar appears on the TV screen.
2Press Cursor 3/2 to highlight 
.
3Press ENTER.
4Use number buttons (0-9) to enter 
the time.
You can specify the elapsed playing time from the 
beginning of the disc (while stopped) or from the 
beginning of the current title/track (during playback).
Example: To play back from a point 2 (hours): 34 
(minutes): 08 (seconds) elapsedTo cancel a misentry
Press Cursor 2 repeatedly.
5Press ENTER.
6Press ON SCREEN.
The on-screen bar disappears.
You can search and play desired groups 
and tracks/files using the file control 
display on the TV screen.
Example: When the source is DVD.
*
1(For JPEG/ASF/MPEG-2/MPEG-1/DivX) The Program 
and Random mode are not available.
*
2When the source is USB MEMORY, “USB” appears.
The file control display appears automatically during 
playback (for MP3/WMA) or while stopped.
Press 2 Press 3
Press 4
Press 8Press 0
Using the file control display
Current group / total 
group number
Current track (file) Track information
(for MP3/WMA only)Playback mode*
1 (PROGRAM, 
RANDOM, REPEAT)
Elapsed playing time of
current track (except for JPEG)
Current track (file) / total track
(file) number on current group
Current group
Total track (file) number
on disc
Playback status *
2
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7For MP3/WMA: During playback or while stopped
7For JPEG/ASF/MPEG-2/MPEG-1/DivX: While stopped
1Press Cursor 3/2/Y/5 to select 
the desired group/track/file.
• For MP3/WMA, playback starts from the selected 
track.
• For JPEG, proceed to perform the following 
operation.
2Press play button for 
corresponding source (DVD3 or 
USB MEMORY3) or ENTER.
• Track playback/slide-show starts from the selected 
track/file.
• When you press ENTER for JPEG, only the selected 
file is played back.
To skip the file during playback
Press x/4 or Cursor 5/Y. 
NOTE
• You can also check playback information on the display 
window. (See page 19.)
• Some group, track and file names may not be displayed 
correctly depending on recording conditions.
• The order of groups, tracks, and files may be displayed 
differently from the order displayed on your personal 
computer.
When Resume Playback is set to “ON” (see 
page 35) and you stop playback by the 
following operations, the position where 
playback has been stopped is stored. 
(RESUME indicator lights on the display 
window.)
• Turning off the power (see page 15)
• Pressing 7 once
• Changing the source (see page 16)
To start playback from the stored position
• Press play button for corresponding source (DVD3 or 
USB MEMORY3) on the remote control or 3 (play 
button) on the center unit.
• Select DVD or USB MEMORY as the source again if you 
changed the source.
To clear the stored position
Press 7 again.
• Opening the disc tray or disconnecting the USB mass 
storage class device also clears the stored position.
NOTE
• (For DivX) The beginning of a scene where playback has 
been stopped may be stored.
7During playback of a disc containing multi-view 
angles
When using the ANGLE button:
1Press ANGLE with SHIFT pressed.
Example: The first view angle is selected out of 3 view 
angles recorded.
.
2Press ANGLE repeatedly with 
SHIFT pressed, or Cursor Y/5 to 
select the desired view angle.
When using the on-screen bar:
1Press ON SCREEN twice.
The on-screen bar appears on the TV screen.
2Press Cursor 3/2 to highlight 
.
3Press ENTER.
4Press Cursor Y/5 to select the 
desired view angle.
5Press ENTER.
6Press ON SCREEN.
The on-screen bar disappears.
Resume Playback
Selecting a view angle
See page 22 for button locations.
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