DVD DIGITAL THEATER SYSTEM

TH-A10

INSTRUCTIONS
For Customer Use: Enter below the Model No. and Serial No. which are located either on the rear, bottom or side of the cabinet. Retain this information for future reference. Model No. Serial No.

LVT0457-001A

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Warnings, Cautions and Others

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

For U.S.A.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
Caution POWER switch! Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely. The POWER switch in any position does not disconnect the mains line. The power can be remote controlled.
IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS
1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT 2. DANGER: Visible laser radiation when open and interlock failed or defeated. Avoid direct exposure to beam. 3. CAUTION: Do not open the top cover. There are no user serviceable parts inside the Unit; leave all servicing to qualified service personnel. CAUTION To reduce the risk of electrical shocks, fire, etc.: 1. Do not remove screws, covers or cabinet. 2. Do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.

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Table of Contents
Getting Started... 2 Important cautions.. 2 Safety precautions... 2 Checking the supplied accessories.. 2 System outline.... 3 Installation... 4 To attach non-slip rubbers to the center.. 4 speaker... 4 To hang satellite speakers from the wall.. 4 About discs.... 5 Playable disc types.. 5 Disc structure... 5 Video CDs with Playback Control function.. 5 Connections... 6 Connecting the FM and AM antennas.. 6 To connect the powered sub-woofer.. 6 Connecting the TV.. 6 To connect speakers... 7 Connecting Audio/Video Components... 8 Connecting the power cord.. 10 Putting batteries in the remote control.. 10 Parts Identification.... 11 Principles of operation... 13 Operation with the remote control... 13 To operate via the on-screen menu.. 14 Preventing screen burn-out with the screen saver [SCREEN SAVER]... 15 Basic operations... 16 To turn the system power supply ON and OFF (standby).. 16 To turn TV power ON and OFF.. 16 Adjusting volume.. 16 Muting the sound.. 17 Selecting the source to play... 17 Changing the source name... 17 Selecting the analog or digital input mode.. 18 Changing the decode mode.. 18 Adjusting the Input Signal Level.. 19 Sub-woofer volume control and phase setting.. 19 Audio channel display lamp.. 19 Using the Sleep Timer... 20 Using the DSP Modes... 20 Using the DVD player... 22 To play a disc... 22 Pausing... 23 Fast forward and rewind... 23 Locating the beginning... 23 Resuming playback... 24 Selecting playback from the DVD menu. 24 Selecting the location to view from the video CD menu. 25 To specify the title or track number for playback.. 25 To play from the beginning of a title, chapter, or track. 26 To specify the chapter number for playback [CHAP. SEARCH]. 26 To specify the time for playback [TIME SEARCH]. 26 To select the screen for playback from the digest screen [DIGEST]... 27 To advance the picture one frame at a time.. 28 Slow-Motion Playback [SLOW].. 28 To display Continuous Photos [STROBE].. 28 Zooming a scene [ZOOM]... 29 Changing the Subtitle Language [SUB TITILE]. 29 Changing the audio language or sound [AUDIO].. 30 Changing the audio channel [AUDIO].. 30 Viewing from Multiple Angles [ANGLE].. 31 Selecting the Picture Character [THEATER POSITION].. 32 Repeating a current title, chapter or track, or all tracks [REPEAT]... 32 Repeating a desired part [A-B REPEAT].. 33 Sampling all tracks [INTRO].. 33 Checking the Disc Time [TIME SELECT].. 34 Programming the Playing Order of the Tracks [PROGRAM]. 34 Random Play [RANDOM].. 35 Receiving radio broadcasts.. 36 Tuning in stations manually... 36 Using preset tuning... 36 Selecting the FM reception mode.. 37 Beat cut.... 37 Performing miscellaneous settings... 38 AV amplifier settings on-screen display.. 38 DVD settings on-screen display.. 38 MAIN MENU Settings.... 39 Opening the MAIN MENU... 39 ON SCREEN LANGUAGE.. 39 Setting the SLEEP TIMER.. 39 Changing the DECODE MODE.. 40 Changing the DSP MODE... 40 Adjusting the volume... 40 SOUND MENU Settings... 41 Opening the SOUND MENU... 41 Adjusting the balance... 41 Using loudness... 41 Adjusting input signal... 42 Adjusting the sub-woofer output level.. 42 Adjusting the dynamic range.. 42 Adjusting the DSP effect.. 42 SPEAKER MENU Settings... 43 Opening the SPEAKER MENU.. 43 Switching speaker mode... 43 Playing a test tone... 44 Setting speaker size... 44 Setting speaker level.. 45 Adjusting delay time.. 45 DVD MENU Settings... 46 Opening the DVD MENU... 46 Choosing menu language.. 46 Choosing audio language.. 47 Choosing subtitle language.. 47 On-screen guide settings... 47 Select monitor type... 48 Screen saver settings.. 48 Limiting playback by children... 49 To set Parental Lock for the first time [PARENTAL LOCK].. 49 To temporarily release the Parental lock.. 50 Care and handling of discs... 51 How to handle discs... 51 AV COMPU LINK Remote Control System.. 52 COMPU LINK Remote Control System.. 54 Operating JVCs Audio/Video Components... 55 Operating Other Manufacturers Video Equipment.. 57 Troubleshooting... 59 Specifications... 60

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System outline

This system consists of the center unit containing a DVD player, a radio, and a pre-amp, as well as the powered sub-woofer, the center speaker, and four satellite speaker units. It provides a fully functional DVD theater system by simply connecting to a TV set. Center speaker (SP-XCA10)
Front left speaker Satellite speaker (SP-XSA10) TV
Front right speaker Satellite speaker (SP-XSA10)
Rear left speaker Satellite speaker (SP-XSA10)
The center unit and powered sub woofer are connected with the system cable.
Rear right speaker Satellite speaker (SP-XSA10)
The TV is connected to the center unit. The center speaker and the satellite speakers are connected to the powered sub-woofer.
Powerd sub-woofer (SP-PWA10)

Center unit (XV-THA10)

Contains a DVD player, radio, and preamp (volume control, tone control), together with a Dolby digital decoder and DTS digital surround decoder for Dolby Surround and DTS Digital Surround effects. For some music software, the DAP mode offers the expanded sound field. Only the most commonly used functions for this system are available.
This system is capable of most operations. As it is illuminated it may also be used in the dark. It may also be used to operate JVC TVs, VTRs, MD recorders, and cassette decks, as well as TVs and VTRs from other manufacturers. Note that the remote control unit must be programmed with the correct settings when using products from other manufacturers.
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Installation

To attach non-slip rubbers to the center speaker
Attach the supplied non-slip rubbers at three points on the bottom of the center speaker. The non-slip rubbers are adhesive. Peel off the seal before applying.
To hang satellite speakers from the wall
Use the supplied bracket to fix satellite speakers to the wall.
CAUTION: ATTACHING THE BRACKETS ON THE WALL
When attaching the brackets on the wall, have them attached to the wall by a qualified person. DO NOT attach the brackets on the wall by yourself to avoid an unexpected damage of their falling from the wall, caused by incorrect attachment or weakness in the wall.
Location of attachment to wall:
Attach non-slip rubbers at the three points shown in the diagram. Attach two rubbers at left and right at the front of the speaker, and one in the middle at the rear. 1 cm (7/16) 5 cm (2) Non-slip rubber Care is required in selecting a location for attaching satellite speakers to 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 bracket
Use the screw supplied to attach the speaker to the bracket.

Basic operations

The basic operations for this system are as follows.
To turn TV power ON and OFF
JVC TVs may be used as is with the primary and secondary remote controls. TVs from other manufacturers require changes to the transmittable signals before they can be used with the primary and secondary remote controls. See page 57 for details of changing the transmittable signals.
IMPORTANT Check that remote control mode selector is set to the current position when using the primary remote control: Set to AUDIO/TV/VCR to operate an audio system, TV, or VCR. Set to CATV/DBS to operate a CATV converter or DBS tuner. The system will not operate normally while in CATV/DBS mode.
To turn the system power supply ON and OFF (standby)
From the remote controls:

TV/CATV/DBS POWER

TV POWER
Press TV/CATV/DBS POWER (or TV POWER) to turn power ON.

AUDIO POWER AUDIO POWER

Press AUDIO POWER to turn power ON.
The STANDBY lamp goes off, and the current source name (or station frequency) appears on the display window The center unit POWER button and 0 button will light up blue. Press AUDIO POWER again to turn power OFF (standby). The STANDBY lamp is lit.
Press TV/CATV/DBS POWER (or TV POWER) again to turn power OFF.

Adjusting volume

The volume level can be adjusted within the range of 0 (minimum) to 80 (maximum).
Common: On the front panel:
STANDBY lamp Primary remote control Secondary remote control

VOLUME + /

Press POWER to turn power ON.
The STANDBY lamp goes off, and the current source name (or station frequency) appears on the display window. The center unit POWER button and 0 button will light up blue. Press POWER again to turn power OFF (standby). The STANDBY lamp is lit.

On the front panel

Notes: The powered sub-woofer power supply is linked to the center unit. The green POWER ON lamp on the powered sub-woofer lights when power is turned on, and goes off when power is turned off. A small amount of power is consumed in the standby mode. Remove both AC power cords from the AC outlets to turn the center unit and powered sub-woofer off completely.

Press VOLUME + or.

Press VOLUME + to increase volume. Press VOLUME to decrease volume.
CAUTION: Always set the volume to the minimum before starting any source. If the volume is set at its high level, the sudden blast of sound energy can permanently damage your hearing and/or ruin your speakers.

Note: It is possible to select only SURROUND ON and SURROUND OFF when playing a Dolby digital audio or DTS digital audio DVD. On the front panel:

SURROUND

When playing a video with audio recorded in Dolby surround, Dolby

Using the DVD player

and represent disc types.

To play a disc

Switch the TV on and display video from this system.
Set the TV input to video 1 (or video 2 or 3).
Notes: The unit can playback DVD VIDEO, Audio CD, and Video CD discs only. Do not load other disc types. For details about playable disc types, see page 5. When loading a disc in the tray, be sure to position the disc inside the recess. Otherwise, the disc may be damaged when the tray is closed, and the disc may not be removed form the unit. Playback begins automatically with some discs. DVD or video CDs recorded with PBC (playback control), pressing PLAY may display the menu on the TV screen. You may select items from the menu screen thus displayed and call up the locations to be viewed (see pages 24 and 25 for details). You can also open and close the disc tray from the opening onscreen display. Use CURSOR 5/ to move pointer to ), then press ENTER to open or close the disc tray. Discs may be played back from the on-screen menu. Use the CURSOR 5/, move the pointer to #, and press ENTER to begin playback.
To stop playback competely From the remote controls: Press STOP. On the front panel: Press 7.

Insert the disc.

1 Press 0 *on the center unit to open the disc tray. Change the playback source to DVD. 2 Place the disc in the tray. With the playback side (non-label side) down. To insert an 8 cm disc, place it in the inner recess.
Display when a disc is inserted
When a DVD is inserted Display window:
READING=DVD Opening on-screen:
3 Press 0 to close the disc tray. Playback begins immediately a DVD auto-playback disc is inserted.
When a video CD has been inserted Display window:

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Opening on-screen:

Use CURSOR 5/ to move the pointer to [CHAP. SEARCH], then press ENTER.
The color of [CHAP. SEARCH] changes and GO TO CHAPTER: appears in the message area.

Common:

Message area
Use the number buttons (0~9) to enter the desired chapter number.
The selected chapter number appears in the message area. Example: To select chapter number 8: Press 8. To select chapter number 37: Press 3 = 7.

Press ENTER.

The unit starts playback from the selected chapter.
Press the required number of times to move to a later chapter or track. Press 4 the required number of times to return to the previous chapter or track. Press 4 once to return to the beginning of the chapter or track currently playing.
To return the regular display: Press DVD ON SCREEN.
Notes: This function may not work with some DVD discs. This function does not work during Video CD playback with PBC function. Press or 4 on the center unit for the same operation.
Notes: When the chapter number is incorrect in step 3: Overwrite the incorrect number with the correct number. When is displayed in the TV screen in step 4: The chapter you have selected is not contained in the disc, or chapter search does not work on the disc. With some discs, the unit automatically starts searching for the chapter after entering the chapter number in step 3.
To specify the chapter number for playback [CHAP. SEARCH]
If the current title of a DVD disc being played is divided into chapters, you can skip to a desired chapter by specifying the chapter number using the on-screen display. 7 During playback
To specify the time for playback [TIME SEARCH]
You can play a disc from the desired position by specifying the elapsed time from the beginning of the disc use the TIME SEARCH function. Note that some DVD discs do not contain time information, and the TIME SEARCH function cannot be used. 7 For DVD: During playback For Audio CD: While stopped For Video CD: While stopped without PBC function

Using the SUBTITLE button

Press ZOOM.

ZOOM appears on the TV screen. The unit zooms in to the center part of the scene to produce a double-sided image. ZOOM
Press SUBTITLE. Use CURSOR 2/3 to select the desired subtitle.
Use CURSOR 2/3/5/ to move the zoomed-in scene.
Turning subtitles ON/OFF Press SUBTITLE. Pressing the button toggles subtitle display ON and OFF.
Note: When appears on the TV screen: You cannot select the subtitle.
To change subtitle display using the on-screen display
To pause zoom play Press PAUSE. To resume zoom play, press PLAY. To return to normal playback Press ZOOM. 7 During playback

From remote control:

Note: During Zoom play, the picture may be garbled or noisy.
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Use CURSOR 5/ to move the pointer [SUBUTITLE]. Use CURSUR 2/3 to select the desired subtitle.
Each time you press CURSOR 2/3, the subtitle changes. Example: Total number
Use CURSOR 2/3 to select the desired audio language or sound.
Each time you press CURSOR 2/3, the audio language or sound changes. Example: Total number

Selected subtitle

Selected subtitle number
Selected auio umber Selected auio language To turn off the on-screen display Press DVD ON SCREEN.
To turn off the on-screen display Press DVD ON SCREEN.
Note: The selected language may abbreviated on the TV screen. See Appendix A: Table of languages and their abbreviations in this manual.
Note: When appears on the TV screen: You cannot select the audio.
Changing the audio channel [AUDIO]
For in some karaoke Video CDs, one of the audio channels includes a vocal while the other does not. With such discs, you can choose to enjoy karaoke without the vocal or with the vocal by selecting the audio channel to be played back. 7 During playback
Changing the audio language or sound [AUDIO]
Some DVD discs contain multiple audio tracks. With such discs, you can choose which audio track to listen to during playback. appears on At the beginning of multi-audio language parts, the TV screen. 7 During playback

1 1. 1 1. 2. 1 2. 3.

Use CURSOR 5/ to move the pointer to [AUDIO]. Select the audio channel(s) to be played back using CURSOR 2/3.
L/R: You hear normal stereo playback. L: You hear the L (Left) channel signal played back from both the left and right speakers. R: You hear the R (Right) channel signal played back from both the left and right speakers.

Speaker selection box

Setting speaker level

Adjusting delay time

The delay time for the center speaker and rear speakers is calculated by comparing the distance between the rear/center speakers and the listening point with the distance between the front speakers and the listening point.
Switch the speaker mode to EXPERT. Move the pointer to the speaker selection box using the 5/ cursors. Use the 2/3 cursors to select SPEAKER LEVEL.
Pressing the 2/3 cursors switches between the following settings. jSPEAKER SIZEjSPEAKER LEVELjDELAYj
Switch the speaker mode to EXPERT. Move the pointer to the speaker selection box using the 5/ cursors. Use the 2/3 cursors to select DELAY.
Play a test tone (only when the DSP mode is set to SURROUND ON or THEATER).
Using the 5/ cursors, move the pointer to TEST TONE and press ENTER.
Note: The speaker level can be set without playing a test tone. Speakers with speaker size set to OFF will not play a test tone.

Adjusting delay time.

Use the 5/ cursors to move the pointer to the parameter you wish to set. Then adjust the delay time using the 2/3 cursors. The Note icon on the screen indicates the selected speaker.

Adjust speaker level.

Use the 5/ cursors to move the pointer to the parameter you wish to set. Then adjust the level using the 2/3 cursors. The Note icon on the screen indicates the selected speaker.

Note icon

Adjustable parameters
Note icon Adjustable parameters
C.SP R.L. SP R.R. SP SUB WOOFER

: : : :

Adjust center speaker level. Adjust left rear speaker level. Adjust right rear speaker level. Adjust sub-woofer level.
Each speaker level can be adjusted from 10 dB to +10 dB. Speakers marked with a cannot be adjusted. The F. SP (Front Speaker) level cannot be adjusted. You can save center speaker and rear speaker adjustments for each DSP mode and save them in memory.
C. SP : Adjusts the center speaker delay time. Delay time can be set between 0 ms and 5 ms. When the distance between the listening point and the center speaker is close to the distance to the front speakers, set the delay time to 0 ms. Increase the delay time when the distance to the center speaker is shorter. A 1ms increase/decrease of delay time is equivalent to a 30 cm change in distance. R. SP : Adjusts the rear speaker delay time. Delay time can be set between 0 ms and 15 ms. When the distance between the listening point and the rear speakers is close to the distance to the front speakers, set the delay time to 0ms. Increase the delay time when the distance to the rear speakers is shorter. A 1ms increase/decrease of delay time is equivalent to a 30 cm change in distance. Speakers marked with a cannot be adjusted. CROSS OVER has the same effect as setting with SPEAKER SIZE.

After adjusting speaker levels

Stop test tone playback.

Use the 5/ cursors to move the pointer to TEST TONE and press ENTER.

DVD MENU Settings

Use the primary or secondary remote control to perform DVD settings with the on-screen DVD MENU.

Opening the DVD MENU

DVD ON SCREEN, and the 2/3/5/ cursors. Primary remote control
Change source to DVD, and stop playback.
When a Video CD or Audio CD is inserted, press 0 on the center unit to open the disc tray.
The DVD MENU will be displayed.

DVD ON SCREEN

When you are finished with on-screen settings, press DVD ON SCREEN to close the DVD MENU.

Choosing menu language

Some DVD discs feature menu display in multiple languages. With these discs, it is possible to set the default language for menu display.

Open the DVD MENU.

See Opening the DVD MENU.
Move the pointer to MENU LANGUAGE using the 5/ cursors.
Use the 2/3 cursors to select a default menu language.
Pressing the cursors toggles between the following options. \ ENGLIGH \ SPANISH\ FRENCH \ CHINESE \ GERMAN \ ITALIA \ JAPANESE \ language code ( AA ~ ZU) \ (back to the beginning) (See Appendix A: Table of languages and their abbreviations.)
DVD ON SCREEN 2/3/5/ cursors
Note: When the selected language is not available on the disc, display will switch to an available language.

Choosing audio language

Some DVD discs feature audio playback in multiple languages. With these discs, it is possible to set the default language for audio playback.
Choosing subtitle language
Some DVD discs feature subtitle display in multiple languages. With these discs, it is possible to set the default language for subtitle display.
See page 46, Opening the DVD MENU.
Move the pointer to AUDIO LANGUAGE using the 5/ cursors.
Move the pointer to SUBTITLE using the 5/ cursors.
Use the 2/3 cursors to select a default audio language.
Use the 2/3 cursors to select a default subtitle display language.
Note: When the selected language is not available on the disc, audio playback will switch to an available language.
Note: When the selected language is not available on the disc, subtitle display will switch to an available language.

Notes: If your audio component has two COMPU LINK-3 (SYNCHRO) jacks, you can use either one. To operate the cassette deck or MD recorder using the COMPU LINK remote control system, set the source name correctly.(see page 17). Refer also to the manuals supplied with your audio components. This remote control system allows you to use three functions listed right. Synchro recording for the casette deck or MD recorder using the COMPU LINK remote control system is not compatible with the center unit.
Operating JVCs Audio/Video Components
You can operate JVCs audio and video components with this systems remote control, since control signals for JVCcomponents are preset in the remote control. IMPORTANT: To operate JVCs audio components using this remote control: You need to connect JVC audio components through the COMPU LINK-3 (SYNCHRO) jacks (see page 54) in addition to the connections using cables with RCA pin plugs (see pages 8 and 9). Aim the remote control directly at the remote sensor on the center unit. If you use the buttons on the front panel or the menu function to choose a source, the remote control will not operate that source. To operate a source with the remote control, the source must be selected using source selecting buttons on the remote control. To operate the cassette deck or MD recorder using the COMPU LINK remote control system, set the source name correctly (see page 17). Refer also to the manuals supplied with your components.
To operate JVCs video components using this remote control: You need to connect JVC video components through the AV COMPU LINK terminals (see page 52) in addition to the connections using cables with RCA pin plugs (see pages 8 and 9). Some JVC VCRs can accept two types of the control signals remote code A and B. Before using this remote control, make sure that the remote control code of the VCR is set to code A. When using the remote control: Aim the remote control directly at the remote sensor on each component, not on the center unit.
Check to see if its remote control mode selector is set to the correct position. To operate the audio system, TVs, and VCRs, set it to AUDIO/TV/VCR.

Cassette deck

After pressing TAPE/MD or TAPE/MD CONTROL (with the remote control mode selector set to AUDIO/TV/VCR), you can perform the following operations on a cassette deck: PLAY 1 STOP PAUSE REC : : : : : : Starts playing. Fast winds the tape from right to left. Fast winds the tape from left to right. Stops operations. Pauses playing. To release it, press PLAY. Press this button with the PLAY button to start recording. Press this button with the PAUSE button to enter recording pause.

To change the transmittable signals for operating another manufacturers TV
Set the remote control mode to AUDIO/TV/VCR. Press and hold TV/CATV/DBS POWER. Press TV/DBS. Enter manufacturers code (three digits) using buttons 1 9, and 0.
See the list on pages 59 and 60 to find the code. Examples: For a JVC product, press 0, 5, then 3. For a Hitachi product, press 0, 5, then 6.
Release TV/CATV/DBS POWER.
The following buttons can be used for operating the TV (with the remote control mode selector set to AUDIO/TV/VCR): TV/CATV/DBS POWER : Turns on and off the TV. TV VOL +/ : Adjusts the volume. TV/VIDEO : Sets the input mode (either TV or VIDEO).
Check to see if its remote control mode selector is set to the correct position. To operate the audio system, TVs, and VCRs, set it to AUDIO/TV/VCR. To operate the CATV converter and DBS tuner, set it to CATV/DBS.
After pressing TV/DBS (with the remote control mode selector set to AUDIO/TV/VCR), you can perform the following operations on a TV: CHANNEL +/ : Changes the channels. 1 10, 0, 100+ (+10) : Selects the channels. 100+ (+10) button will function as the ENTER button if your TV requires pressing ENTER after selecting a channel number.
Note: Refer to the manual supplied with your TV.
Try to operate your TV by pressing TV/CATV/DBS POWER.
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. Manufacturer JVC HITACHI MAGNAVOX MITSUBISHI PANASONIC RCA Code 04, Manufacturer Code SAMSUNG 12 SANYO 13 SHARP 06 SONY 07 TOSHIBA 08 ZENITH 09
Manufactures codes are subject to change without notice. If they are changed, this remote control cannot operate the equipment.
To change the transmittable signals for operating a CATV converter or DBS tuner
To change the transmittable signals for operating another manufacturers VCR
Set the remote control mode to CATV/DBS. Press and hold TV/CATV/DBS POWER. Press TV/DBS. Enter manufacturers code (three digits) using buttons 19, and 0.
See the list on page 60 to find the code. Examples: For a JVC product, press 7, 7, then 5. For a Pioneer product, press 1, 4, then 4.
Set the remote control mode to AUDIO/TV/VCR. Press and hold VCR POWER. Press VCR. Enter manufacturers code (three digits) using buttons 19, and 0.

See the list on pages 61 and 62 to find the code. Examples: For a JVC product, press 0, 0, then 8. For a Funai product, press 0, 0, then 0.
After setting the remote control mode selector to CATV/ DBS, you can perform the following operations on the CATV convertor or on the DBS tuner: TV/CATV/DBS POWER: Turns on and off the CATV converter or DBS tuner. CHANNEL +/ : Changes the channels. 1 10, 0, 100+ (+10) : Selects the channel. 100+ (+10) button will function as the ENTER button if your equipment requires pressing ENTER after selecting a channel number.

Release VCR POWER.

Following button can be used for operating the VCR (with the remote control mode selector set to AUDIO/TV/VCR): VCR POWER : Turns on and off the VCR. After pressing VCR or VCR CONTROL (with the remote control mode selector set to AUDIO/TV/VCR), you can perform the following operations on the VCR: PLAY 1 STOP PAUSE REC : : : : : : Starts playback. Rewinds a video tape. Fast winds a video tape. Stops operation. Pauses. Starts recording or enters recording pause.
Note: Refer to the manual supplied with your CATV converter or DBS tuner.
Try to operate your CATV converter or DBS tuner by pressing TV/CATV/DBS POWER.
When your CATV converter or DBS tuner turns on or off, you have entered the correct code. If there are more than one code listed for your brand of CATV converter or DBS tuner, try each one until the correct one is entered. Manufacturer ECHOSTAR GI JERROLD HAMLIN/REGAL PIONEER RCA SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA SONY ZENITH Code 21 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08 15, 16, 17, 18 13, 09, 11, 12
After pressing VCR: CHANNEL +/ : Changes the TV channels on the VCR. 1 10, 0, 100+ (+10) : Selects the TV channels. 100+ (+10) button will function as the ENTER button if your VCR requires pressing ENTER after selecting a channel number. Notes: Refer to the manual supplied with your VCR. You can use either VCR button or the VCR CONTROL button to activate the buttons listed above. If you press VCR, the playing source also changes. On the other hand, if you press VCR CONTROL, the playing source does not change.
Try to operate your VCR by pressing VCR POWER.
When your VCR turns on or off, you have entered the correct code. If there are more than one code listed for your brand of VCR, try each one until the correct one is entered. Manufacturer JVC EMERSON FISHER FUNAI GOLD STAR HITACHI MITSUBISHI NEC PANASONIC Code 01, 02, 03 11, 10, 14, 15, 25 07, 17 Manufacturer PHILIPS RCA SAMSUNG SANYO SHARP SHINTOM SONY ZENITH Code 09 05, 21, 22, 23 27, 18, 19, 20 08

Video and audio are distorted.
Clean the disc. Connect the center unit and TV directly. Run through initial setup again correctly. Set up the TV correctly. Connect an external FM antenna, or contact your dealer. Select another station. Check the connection. 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.

Specifications

Audio section Dynamic Range 97 dB Total Harmonic Distortion 0.007 % Output Level 2.0 V RMS Video section Horizontal Resolution 500 lines Signal-to-Noise Ratio 60 dB Output Level S-video-Y: 1.0 Vp-p/75 ohms S-video-C: 0.286 Vp-p/75 ohms Composite: 1.0 Vp-p/75 ohms Tuner section Tunig Range FM: 87.5 MHz to 108.0 MHz AM: 530 kHz to 1,710 kHz Usable Sensitivity FM: 12.8 dbf (1.2 V/75 ohms) AM loop antenna: 400 V/m Dimensions (W H D) Mass Power Requirements Power Comsumption 403 mm 85 mm 273.5 mm (15-15/16 inches 3-3/8 inches 10-13/16 inches) 5.0 kg (11 lbs) AC 120 V , 60 Hz 30 watts (at operation) 3 watts (in standby mode)
Powered Sub-woofer (SP-PWA10)
Amplifier section Output Level Front/Surround/Center: 20 watts 5, 4 ohms, 1 kHz, 0.7 % THD Woofer: 100 watts, 4 ohms, 100 Hz, 0.7 % THD Speaker section Speaker 10 inches (25 cm), bass-reflex Frequency Range 25 Hz to 200 Hz Dimensions (W H D) Mass Power Requirements Power Comsumption 280 mm 475 mm 506 mm (11-1/16 inches 18-3/4 inches 19-15/16 inches) 18.8 kg (41.3 lbs) AC 120 V , 60 Hz 125 watts
Satellite Speakers (SP-XSA10)
Speakers Power Handling Capacity Frequency Range Dimensions (W H D) Mass 7 cm 4 cm (2-13/16 inches 1-5/8 inches) bass-reflex, Magnetically Shielded 20 watts 110 Hz to 20 kHz 62 mm 102 mm 109 mm (2-1/2 inches 4-1/16 inches 4-5/16 inches) 440 g (0.98 lbs)
Center Speaker (SP-XCA10)
Speakers Power Handling Capacity Frequency Range Dimensions (W H D) Mass 7 cm 4 cm (2-13/16 inches 1-5/8 inches) bass-reflex, Magnetically Shielded 20 watts 100 Hz to 20 kHz 152 mm 62 mm 109 mm (6 inches 2-1/2 inches 4-5/16 inches) 475 g (1.1 lbs)
Designs & specifications are subject to change without notice.
Appendix A: Table of languages and their abbreviations
When you select the subtitle language or sound, the languages shown below are displayed as abbreviations. To select the desired language, select the abbreviation corresponding the language you want to.

QUALITY

SERVICE
HOW TO LOCATE YOUR JVC SERVICE CENTER
TOLL FREE : 1-800-537-5722 http://www.jvcservice.com
Dear customer: In order to receive the most satisfaction from your purchase, read the instruction booklet before operating the unit. In the event that repair is necessary, or for the address nearest your location, please refer to the factory service center list below or within the Continental United States, Call 1-800-537-5722 for your authorized servicer. Remember to retain you Bill of Sale for Warranty Service.
JVC SERVICE & ENGINEERING COMPANY OF AMERICA DIVISION OF JVC AMERICAS CORP.
FACTORY SERVICE CENTER LOCATIONS
10 New Maple Avenue Pine Brook, NJ 07058-9641 (973)396-Corporate Avenue Cypress, CA 90630-0024 (714) 229-Cummings Park Woburn, MA 01801 (781)376-Lakes Parkway Lawrenceville, GA 30243-5857 (770) 339-Mapunapuna Place Honolulu, HI 96819-2040 (808) 833-State Road 84 Davie, FL 33324 (954) 472-Enterprise Street Aurora, IL 60504-8149 (630) 851-Hammerly, Suite 110 Houston, TX 77043 (713) 935-Dubuque Avenue South San Francisco, CA 94080-1804 (650) 871-2666
Sophisticated electronic products may require occasional service. Just as quality is a keyword in the engineering and production of the wide array of JVC products, service is the key to maintaining the high level of performance for which JVC is world famous. The JVC service and engineering organization stands behind our products.
NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS JVC SERVICE & ENGINEERING COMPANY OF AMERICA DIVISION OF JVC AMRICAS CORP. 1700 Valley Road Wayne, NJ 07470

If you ship the product

Pack your JVC unit in the original carton or one of equivalent size and strength. Enclose, with the unit, a letter stating the problem or symptom that exists and also a copy of the receipt or bill of sale you received when you purchased your JVC unit. Print your home return address on the outside and the inside of the carton. Send to the appropriate JVC Factory Service Center as listed above.
Dont service it yourself. CAUTION
To prevent electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

DVD DIGITAL CINEMA SYSTEM SYSTEMA DVD DIGITAL CINEMA

TH-A10

Consists of XV-THA10, SP-PWA10, SP-XCA10, and SP-XSA10. Consta de XV-THA10, SP-PWA10, SP-XCA10, y SP-XSA10.

SP-XSA10

SP-XCA10

SP-PWA10

XV-THA10

VIDEO CD

INSTRUCTIONS INSTRUCCIONES
For Customer Use: Enter below the Model No. and Serial No. which are located either on the rear, bottom or side of the cabinet. Retain this information for future reference. Model No. Serial No.

LVT0516-006A

[ 4U ]
Warnings, Cautions and Others/Avisos, Precauciones y Varios

Caution button! CAUTION

To reduce the risk of electrical shocks, fire, etc.: 1. Do not remove screws, covers or cabinet. 2. Do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. Disconnect the XV-THA10 and SP-PWA10 main plugs to shut the power off completely. The button on the XV-THA10 in any position do not disconnect the meins line. The power can be remote controlled.

Precaucin Botn

PRECAUCIN
Para reducir el riesgo de descargas elctricas, fuego, etc.: 1. No quitar los tornillos, tapas o caja. 2. No exponer el aparato a la lluvia ni a la hmedad.
La forma de desconectar completamente el suministro elctrico para el XV-THA10 y el SP-PWA10 es desenchufndolo de la red. El apagado mediante el botn mantiene ua conexin de tensinque permite el encendido del XV-THA10 utilizando el mando a distancia.
Caution: Proper Ventilation
To avoide risk of electric shock and fire and to protect from damage. Locate the apparatus as follows: Front: No obstructions open spacing. Sides: No obstructions in 3 cm from the sides. Top: No obstructions in 5 cm from the top. Back: No obstructions in 15 cm from the back Bottom: No obstructions, place on the level surface.
Spacing 15 cm or more Espacio de 15 cm o ms

Front Frente

Wall or obstructions Pared u obstrucciones
Precaucin: Ventilacin Adecuada
Para evitar el riesgo de choque elctrico e incendio y para proteger el aparato contra daos. Ubique el aparato de la siguiente manera: Frente: Espacio abierto sin obstrucciones Lados: 3 cm sin obstrucciones a los lados Parte superior: 5 cm sin obstrucciones en la parte superior Parte trasera: 15 cm sin obstrucciones en la parte trasera Fondo: Sin obstrucciones, colquelo sobre una superficie nivelada
Stand height 5cm or more Allura del soporte 5 cm o ms Floor Piso Front Frente

Floor Piso

IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS / IMPORTANTE PARA PRODUCTOS LASER REPRODUCTION OF LABELS / REPRODUCCIN DE ETIQUETAS
1 CLASSIFICATION MARK, PLACED ON REAR ENCLOSURE 1 ETIQUETA DE CLASIFICACIN, COLOCADA EN PARTE POSTERIOR 2 WARNING LABEL, PLACED INSIDE THE UNIT 2 ETIQUETA DE AVISO, SITUADA EN EL INTERIOR DE LA UNIDAD
CAUTION: Invisible laser radiation when open and interlock failed or defeated. AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM. (e) VARNING: Osynlig laserstrlning nr denna del r ppnad och sprren r urkopplad. Betrakta ej strlen. (s) ADVARSEL: Usynlig laserstrling ved bning, nr sikkerhedsafbrydere er ude af funktion. Undg udsttelse for strling (d) VARO: Avattaessa ja suojalukitus ohitettaessa olet alttiina nkymttmlle lasersteilylle. l katso steeseen. (f)

CLASS LASER

1 PRODUCT
1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT 2. DANGER: Visible and invisible laser radiation when open and interlock failed or defeated. Avoid direct exposure to beam. 3. CAUTION: Do not open the top cover. There are no user serviceable parts inside the Unit; leave all servicing to qualified service personnel.
1. PRODUCTO LSER DE CLASE 1 2. PELIGRO: Radiacin lser visible cuando se abra un sistema de bloqueo defectuoso o averiado. Evitar la exposicin directa al haz. 3. PRECAUCIN: No abrir la tapa superior. No hay piezas reparables por el usuario en el interior de la unidad; deje todo mantenimiento o reparacin al personal tcnico cualificado.

Table of Contents

Getting Started... 2 Important cautions.. 2 Safety precautions... 2 Checking the supplied accessories.. 2 System outline.... 3 Installation... 4 To attach non-slip rubbers to the center speaker.. 4 To hang satellite speakers from the wall.. 4 About discs.... 5 Playable disc types.. 5 Disc structure... 5 Video CDs or SVCDs with Playback Control function. 5 Connections... 6 Connecting the FM and AM antennas.. 6 To connect the powered sub woofer.. 6 Connecting the TV.. 6 VIDEO OUT SELECT... 7 To connect speakers... 7 Connecting Audio/Video Components... 8 Connecting the power cord.. 10 Putting batteries in the remote control.. 10 Parts Identification.... 11 Principles of operation... 13 Operation with the remote control... 13 To operate via the on-screen menu.. 14 Preventing screen burn-out with the screen saver [SCREEN SAVER]... 15 Basic operations... 16 To turn the system power supply ON and OFF (standby).. 16 To turn TV power ON and OFF.. 16 Adjusting volume.. 16 Muting the sound.. 17 Selecting the source to play... 17 Changing the source name... 17 Selecting the analog or digital input mode.. 18 Changing the decode mode.. 18 Adjusting the Input Signal Level.. 19 Sub woofer volume control and phase setting.. 19 Audio channel display lamp.. 19 Using the Sleep Timer... 20 Using the DSP Modes... 20 Using the DVD player... 22 To play a disc... 22 Pausing... 23 Fast forward and rewind... 23 Locating the beginning... 23 Resuming playback... 24 Selecting playback from the DVD menu. 24 Selecting the location to view from the video CD menu. 25 To specify the title or track number for playback.. 25 To play from the beginning of a title, chapter, or track. 26 To specify the chapter number for playback [CHAP. SEARCH]. 26 To specify the time for playback [TIME SEARCH]. 26 To select the screen for playback from the digest screen [DIGEST]... 27 To advance the picture one frame at a time.. 28 Slow-Motion Playback [SLOW].. 28 To display Continuous Photos [STROBE].. 28 Zooming a scene [ZOOM]... 29 Changing the Subtitle Language [SUB TITILE]. 29 Changing the audio language or sound [AUDIO].. 30 Changing the audio channel [AUDIO].. 30 Viewing from Multiple Angles [ANGLE].. 31 Selecting the Picture Character [THEATER POSITION].. 32 Repeating a current title, chapter or track, or all tracks [REPEAT]... 32 Repeating a desired part [A-B REPEAT].. 33 Sampling all tracks [INTRO].. 33 Checking the Disc Time [TIME SELECT].. 34 Programming the Playing Order of the Tracks [PROGRAM]. 34 Random Play [RANDOM].. 35 Receiving radio broadcasts.. 36 Setting the AM tuner interval spacing.. 36 Tuning in stations manually... 36 Using preset tuning... 36 Selecting the FM reception mode.. 37 Beat cut.... 37 Performing miscellaneous settings... 38 AV amplifier settings on-screen display.. 38 DVD settings on-screen display.. 38 MAIN MENU Settings.... 39 Opening the MAIN MENU... 39 ON SCREEN LANGUAGE.. 39 Setting the SLEEP TIMER.. 39 Changing the DECODE MODE.. 40 Changing the DSP MODE... 40 Adjusting the volume... 40 SOUND MENU Settings... 41 Opening the SOUND MENU... 41 Adjusting the balance... 41 Using LOUDNESS... 41 Adjusting input signal... 42 Adjusting the sub-woofer output level.. 42 Adjusting the dynamic range.. 42 Adjusting the DSP effect.. 42 SPEAKER MENU Settings... 43 Opening the SPEAKER MENU.. 43 Switching speaker mode... 43 Playing a test tone... 44 Setting speaker size... 44 Setting speaker level.. 45 Adjusting delay time.. 45 DVD MENU Settings... 46 Opening the DVD MENU... 46 Choosing menu language.. 46 Choosing audio language.. 47 Choosing subtitle language.. 47 On-screen guide settings... 47 Select monitor type... 48 Screen saver settings.. 48 Limiting playback by children... 49 To set Parental Lock for the first time [PARENTAL LOCK].. 49 To temporarily release the Parental lock.. 50 Care and handling of discs... 51 How to handle discs... 51 AV COMPU LINK Remote Control System.. 52 COMPU LINK Remote Control System.. 54 Operating JVCs Audio/Video Components... 55 Operating Other Manufacturers Video Equipment.. 57 Troubleshooting... 59 Specifications... 60 Appendix A: Table of languages and their abbreviations. 61 Appendix B: Country code list for parental lock.. 62

To change the source name to TAPE or TV SOUND, repeat the same procedure above in step 1, select MD or DBS then press and hold SOURCE NAME.
Notes: When connecting an MD recorder (to TAPE/MD jacks), and a DBS tuner (to the TV SOUND/DBS jacks), change the source name shown on the display window. For details, Changing the source name. When you press one of the source selecting buttons on the remote control marked above with an asterisk (*), the system automatically turns on.
Note: Without changing the source name, you can still use the connected components, there may be some inconvenience. TAPE or TV SOUND will appear on the display window when you select the MD recorder or DBS tuner. You cannot use the digital input (see page 9) for the MD recorder and the DBS tuner. You cannot use the COMPU LINK remote control system (see page 54) operate the MD recorder.
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Selecting the analog or digital input mode
When you have connected some components such as MD recorder, the DBS tuner and so on, using digital terminals (see page 9), you need to change the input mode for these components to the digital input. You can choose digital sound from the following sources: MD, DBS, AUX.
To return to analog audio 1. Select a digital source to return to analog audio.
Select from MD DIGITAL, AUX DIGITAL, or DBS DIGITAL.
2. Press ANALOG/DIGITAL INPUT to select [ANALOG].
Analog audio is selected and the source name also returns to analog.
Note: When selecting a digital source, press ANALOG/DIGITAL INPUT once to display the currently selected mode.

Changing the decode mode

Press the source selecting button (TAPE/MD, AUX, or TV/DBS) for which you want to change the input mode from analog input to digital input.
Example: Selecting MD recorder as the source for digital audio.
Press DVD to select DVD as the source. Press ANALOG/DIGITAL INPUT to select the decode mode.
The display changes as shown below each time the button is pressed. = AUTO/PCM = DOLBY DGTL (DOLBY DIGITAL) = DTS = (back to the beginning) AUTO/PCM Optimized for all discs playable on this system. (Default) Select this mode when playing a disc recorded in Dolby Digital Surround. Select this mode when playing a DVD disc recorded in DTS Surround. The DTS decoder will be selected as the internal decoder. Select this mode when playing a disc recorded in MPEG Multicahnnel Surround. The MPEG decoder will be selected as the internal decoder.
Press ANALOG/DIGITAL INPUT.
The display changes as shown below each time the button is pressed. = AUTO/PCM = DOLBY DGTL (DOLBY DIGITAL) = DTS = ANALOG = (back to the beginning)
Press ANALOG/DIGITAL INPUT to select [AUTO/PCM].

DOLBY DGTL DTS

After approximately 3 seconds

Adjusting the Input Signal Level
When using the DSP mode effect during playback from an analog device, the sound will occasionally be distorted due to a overlystrong input signal. In these instances, it is possible to adjust the level of the input signal. Only input signals from analog devices (TV SOUND, VCR, TAPE, AUX, FM, AM, MD, DBS) may be adjusted in this way.
Volume control Turn the VOLUME knob.
Adjust to a volume appropriate for balance with the other speaker(s). The mark indicates the volume position in normal use. Adjust when the volume from the sub-woofer is too high or too low in relation to the volume from the front speaker.

On the front panel only:

Phase setting Play sound through the sub-woofer and adjust the PHASE button to a position (_ REVERSE or NORMAL) at which the lowest frequency is heard best.
Note: Phase is closely related to the distance from the listening position to the front speaker and sub woofer. While listening, adjust until the lowest frequency is heard best.
Press and hold INPUT ATT. (DSP MODE).
Release the button when the display window shows INPUT ATT ON, or INPUT NORMAL. Pressing and holding the INPUT ATT. button further cycles through the following modes: INPUT NORMAL: Playback source without adjusting the input signal level. This is the default setting. J INPUT ATT ON: Lower the input level and playback source.
Audio channel display lamp
Uses lamps to display the audio channel configuration for the disc currently playing. The audio channel display lamp is not an indicator of which speakers are producing sound.
The ATT mark will light up. To change the input signal level, press and hold INPUT ATT. until INPUT NORMAL or INPUT ATT ON is displayed.
Notes: When in INPUT ATT ON mode, ATT will light up in the display window. However, when the playback source is digital (DVD, etc.) it will go off. Lighting up will resume if playback is switched to an analog device. Even while in INPUT ATT ON mode, if the DSP mode is turned off (DSP OFF), playback will continue without any reduction of the input signal.
The lamps refer to the speaker channel as follows. L: Left front speaker channnel R: Right front speaker channel C: Center speaker channel RS: Right surround speaker channel LS: Left surround speaker channel S: Rear speaker channel (monaural) LFE: Sub woofer channel
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The lamp display indicates the type of disc (DVD or CD) currently playing as follows. Example: With Dolby digital 5.1 ch, DTS digital 5.1 ch, or MPEG Multichannel 5.1 ch surround

Using the DSP Modes

The built-in Surround Processor provides two types of the DSP (Digital Signal Processor) mode Surround mode and DAP (Digital Acoustic Processor) mode.

Surround modes

With this system, you can use two types of the Surround mode. With Dolby digital (Lt/Rt *) Dolby Surround (Dolby Digital and Dolby Pro Logic)* Used to watch the soundtracks of software encoded with Dolby Digital (bearing the mark ) or with Dolby Surround ). (bearing the mark Dolby Digital and Dolby Pro Logic can be selected automatically according to software played back. DTS Digital Surround** DTS Digital Surround is a discrete 5.1 channel digital audio format available on CD and DVD software. To watch the soundtracks of video software bearing the mark , the system can provide you with DTS Digital Surround decoder. DTS Digital Surround is automatically selected according to software played back. MPEG Multichannel MPEG Multichannel is another discrete 5.1 channel digital audio format available on DVD software, and uses encoding method called MPEG2-Audio. (MPEG stands for Motion Picture Expert Group and has been originally developed for compressing video signals.) To watch the soundtracks of video software bearing the mark , the center unit can provide you with MPEG Multichannel decoder.
With stereo sound (eg Audio CD)
* Lt/Rt refers to the downmix output when connected to a device that uses Dolby Pro Logic.

Using the Sleep Timer

Using the Sleep Timer, you can fall asleep to music and know the system will turn off by itself rather than play all night.
Note: Change the decode mode from AUTO/PCM to DTS before playing an audio CD recorded with DTS Digital Surround.
* Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Pro Logic, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential Unpublished Works. 1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved. ** Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. US Pat. No. 5,451,942 and other world-wide patents issues and pending. DTS and DTS Digital Surround are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. 1996 Digital Theater Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.

Press SLEEP repeatedly.

The shut-off time changes as follows (in minutes): =10=20=30=60=90=120=150=OFF (Canceled)= (back to the beginning) When the shut-off time comes The system turns off automatically.
To check or change the time remaining until the shut-off time
Press SLEEP once. The remaining time until the shut-off time appears in minutes. To change the shut-off time, press SLEEP repeatedly.
To cancel the Sleep Timer
Press SLEEP repeatedly until SLEEP OFF appears on the display window. Turning off the power also cancels the Sleep Timer.

DAP modes

The sound heard in a concert hall or club consists of direct sound and indirect sound early reflections and reflections from behind. Direct sounds reach the listener directly without any reflection. On the other hand, indirect sounds are delayed by the distances of the ceiling and walls. These direct sounds and indirect sounds are the most important elements of the acoustic surround effects. The DAP mode can create these important elements, and gives you a real being there feeling.

Press DSP MODE.

The currently selected DSP mode appears on the display when the button is pressed, and changes as follows each time the button is pressed subsequently. =SURROUND ON= THEATER= LIVE CLUB= DANCE CLUB =HALL=PAVILION = DSP OFF = (back to the beginning) SURROUND ON is selected when playing a video with audio recorded in Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Digital, DTS digital, or MPEG Multichannel surround audio.
Note: It is possible to select only SURROUND ON and SURROUND OFF when playing a Dolby Digital audio, DTS digital audio, or MPEG Multichannel audio DVD. On the front panel:
THEATER: LIVE CLUB: DANCE CLUB: HALL: PAVILION:
Gives the feeling of a large theater. Gives the feeling of a live music club with a low ceiling. Gives a throbbing bass beat. Gives clear vocal and the feeling of a concert hall. Give the spacious feeling of a pavilion with a high ceiling.

SURROUND

DSP MODE
When playing a video with audio recorded in Dolby surround, Dolby digital, or DTS digital surround audio:

Press SURROUND.

The current status appears on the display when the button is pressed, and changes between SURROUND ON and SURROUND OFF each time the button is pressed subsequently. When selecting DAP:
Notes: The DSP modes have no effect on monaural sources. indicator lights up when the signals encoded with The Dolby Digital come into the system. The indicator lights up when the signals encoded with Dolby Pro Logic decoder built in this system is activated. indicator lights up when the signals encoded with DTS The Digital Surround come into the system. The indicator lights up when the signals encoded with MPEG Multichannnel Surround come into the system. The effects may be adjusted with SOUND MENU settings when the DAP mode is selected (see page 41). IMPORTANT Before recording a digital source, turn off the DSP mode.

The currently selected DAP mode appears on the display when the button is pressed, and changes as follows each time the button is pressed subsequently. =THEATER=LIVE CLUB=DANCE CLUB=HALL=PAVILION= DSP OFF=(back to the beginning)

To select the DSP mode

Notes: PRO LOGIC, rather than SURROUND ON, is displayed when a source other than DVD is selected. The down-mixed (Lo/Ro*) analog signal is output from the VCR OUT (REC) terminal and TAPE/MD OUT (REC) terminal at the rear of the center unit when SURROUND OFF is selected with Dolby digital, DTS digital, or MPEG Multichannel surround audio. When the DSP mode is ON, the VCR OUT (REC) jack and the TAPE/MD OUT (REC) jack will output surround sound to the front speakers only. When recording, turn the DSP mode OFF.
* Lo/Ro refers to the downmix output when connected to a device that does not use a Dolby Pro Logic decoder.
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Using the DVD player

and represent disc types.

To play a disc

On the front panel
Switch the TV and display video on from this system.
Set the TV input to video 1 (or video 2 or video 3).
Notes: The unit can playback DVD VIDEO, Audio CD, Video CD, and SVCD discs only. Do not load other disc types. For details about playable disc types, see page 5. When loading a disc in the tray, be sure to position the disc inside the recess. Otherwise, the disc may be damaged when the tray is closed, and the disc may not be removed form the unit. Playback begins automatically with some discs. DVD or Video CDs/SVCDs recorded with PBC (playback control), pressing PLAY may display the menu on the TV screen. You may select items from the menu screen thus displayed and call up the locations to be viewed (see pages 24 and 25 for details). You can also open and close the disc tray from the opening onscreen display. Use the 5/ cursors to move pointer to ), then press ENTER to open or close the disc tray. Discs may be played back from the on-screen menu. Use the 5/ cursors, move the pointer to #, and press ENTER to begin playback.
To stop playback competely From the remote controls: Press STOP. On the front panel: Press 7.

About menu Normally, a DVD disc which contains more than one title may have a title menu which lists the titles. In this case, the menu appears on the TV screen by pressing TITLE. Some DVD discs may also have a different menu which appears by pressing MENU. See the instructions of each DVD disc for its particular menu.
Playback begins from the stored position. The unit will also resume playback when RESUME is pressed in the standby mode.
Notes: When appears on the TV screen by pressing TITLE in step 1: The disc does not have a menu listing the titles. appears on the TV screen by pressing MENU in step 1: When The disc does not have a menu.
Note: When you press RESUME during playback of a Video CD or SVCD disc with the PBC function, the unit may resume playback from a point slightly earlier than the resume point you stored.
To clear the stored position Open the disc tray. The RESUME indicator in the display window goes off.
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Selecting the location to view from the video CD menu
When playing back Video CDs or SVCDs recorded with PBC (playback control), a list of the recorded contents may appear on the TV screen as a menu. The location to view may be conveniently called up from this menu screen. 7 When the menu appears on the TV screen during playback with PBC.
To specify the title or track number for playback
Use the number buttons to specify the title (DVDs) or track number (CDs) to begin playback from the desired location. 7 For DVD: While stopped For Audio CD: During playback or while stopped For Video CD/SVCD: During playback without PBC function or while stopped
From primary remote control only: From primary remote control only:

RETURN

Use the number buttons (1~10, +10) to select the desired number of the item.
To select 3 on menu: Press 3. To select 11 on menu : Press +10 = 1. Playback starts from the selected item. Example:
Use the number buttons (1~10, +10) to select the desired title or track number.
Selecting numbers Selecting 1~10: Press the relevant button between 1 and 10. Selecting 11 or higher: To select 13: Press +10 = 3. To select 24: Press +10 = +10 = 4. To select 40: Press +10 = + 10 = +10 = 10. The specified title or track number appears in the display window, and playback begins from that location. You can also see the selected title or track number on the onscreen display.
Press RETURN to return to the menu screen. When NEXT or PREVIOUS appears on the TV screen, the unit generally works as follows: Pressing turns to the next page. Pressing 4 returns to the previous page. The method of the operation is different depending on the disc. To activate the PBC function when a PBC-compatible Video CD or SVCD disc is being played back without the PBC function, press STOP then press PLAY. You can also activate the PBC function using the on-screen display as follows. 1. Press DVD ON SCREEN. 2. Use the 5/ cursors to move the pointer to [PBC CALL], then press ENTER. If you want to playback a PBC-compatible Video CD or SVCD disc without activating the PBC function, start playback by using the number buttons instead of the PLAY button.

Notes: When appears on the TV screen. The title or track you have selected is not contained in the disc. This function does not work during Video CD or SVCD playback with PBC function.
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To play from the beginning of a title, chapter, or track
The beginning of previous or later chapters or tracks may be skipped. 7 For DVD: During playback For Audio CD: Any time For Video CD/SVCD: During playback without PBC function
Use the 5/ cursors to move the pointer to [CHAP. SEARCH], then press ENTER.
The color of [CHAP. SEARCH] changes and GO TO CHAPTER: appears in the message area.

Message area

Use the number buttons (0~9) to enter the desired chapter number.
The selected chapter number appears in the message area. Example: To select chapter number 8: Press 8. To select chapter number 37: Press 3 = 7.

Press ENTER.

The unit starts playback from the selected chapter.
Press the required number of times to move to a later chapter or track. Press 4 the required number of times to return to the previous chapter or track. Press 4 once to return to the beginning of the chapter or track currently playing.
To return the regular display: Press DVD ON SCREEN.
Notes: This function may not work with some DVD discs. This function does not work during Video CD or SVCD playback with PBC function. Press or 4 on the center unit for the same operation.
Notes: When the chapter number is incorrect in step 3: Overwrite the incorrect number with the correct number. When is displayed in the TV screen in step 4: The chapter you have selected is not contained in the disc, or chapter search does not work on the disc. With some discs, the unit automatically starts searching for the chapter after entering the chapter number in step 3.
To specify the chapter number for playback [CHAP. SEARCH]
If the current title of a DVD disc being played is divided into chapters, you can skip to a desired chapter by specifying the chapter number using the on-screen display. 7 During playback
To specify the time for playback [TIME SEARCH]
You can play a disc from the desired position by specifying the elapsed time from the beginning of the disc use the TIME SEARCH function. Note that some DVD discs do not contain time information, and the TIME SEARCH function cannot be used. 7 For DVD: During playback For Audio CD: While stopped For Video CD/SVCD: While stopped without PBC function

Hold down FF/ or 4/REW for more than 2 seconds. Hold down FF/ will playback your selection in slow
motion, starting from the pause frame. Hold down 4/REW will playback your selection in reverse slow motion (DVD only). Each time you hold down either button during slow-motion, the playback speed will increase as follows: Forward: 1/32 = 1/16 = 1/8 = 1/4 = 1/3 = 1/2 Reverse: 1/16 = 1/12 = 1/8 = 1/4 = 1/3 Pausing slow-motion playback Press the PAUSE button to pause slow-motion playback. Restoring regular playback Press the PLAY button to resume normal playback.
Note: With some discs, depending on the contents, it may take some time until all the scenes appear on the screen.
To advance the picture one frame at a time
Advancing a paused still picture one frame at a time. 7 During playback

12 1. 2.

Press PAUSE at the location at which the picture is to be advanced.

The picture is paused.

Notes: Audio is automatically muted during slow-motion playback. Video CDs or SVCDs cannot be played in reverse slow-motion. You can perform the above operations using 8, , and 4 buttons on the center unit.
To display Continuous Photos [STROBE]
Nine still pictures may be displayed one after the other. 7 During playback
Each time you press PAUSE, the still picture advances to the next frame.
Press PLAY to return to normal playback.
Press PAUSE continuously to display continuous photos.
When the screen appears displaying the nine pictures, release the PAUSE button. The screen plays back the nine pictures in strobe-like action.
Note: You can perform the above operation using 8 button on the center unit.
Slow-Motion Playback [SLOW]
Press PAUSE at the section you wish to view in slow motion.

The image will pause.

Press PAUSE during strobe playback to pause. Press PAUSE to display the next nine still pictures. Press PLAY to resume strobe playback. To clear the strobe screen, press PAUSE continuously until the normal screen appears.
Note: Audio is not played during strobe playback.
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Zooming a scene [ZOOM]

7 During playback or while paused.
Changing the Subtitle Language [SUB TITILE]
Some DVD and SVCD discs contain subtitles. With such discs, you can choose which kind of subtitles to display (or turn off subtitles entirely). At the beginning appears on the TV screen. of subtitled parts,
Using the SUBTITLE button

Press ZOOM.

ZOOM appears on the TV screen. The unit zooms in to the center part of the scene to produce a double-sided image. ZOOM

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To erases a stored preset station Storing a new station on a used number erases the previously stored one.
Selecting the FM reception mode
When an FM stereo broadcast is hard to receive or noisy
You can change the FM reception mode while receiving an FM broadcast. You can store the FM reception mode for each preset station.
To tune in a preset station
From primary remote control:

Press FM/AM.

Press FM MODE.
Each time you press the button, the FM reception mode alternates between AUTO and MONO. AUTO: When a program is broadcasted in stereo, you will hear stereo sound; when in monaural, you will hear monaural sounds. This mode is also useful to suppress static noise between stations. The AUTO MUTING indicator lights up on the display. MONO: Reception will be improved although you will lose the stereo effect. In this mode, you will hear noise while tuning into the stations. The AUTO MUTING indicator goes off on the display.
Press the number buttons (1~10, +10) to select a preset channel number.
From secondary remote control:

Beat cut

When listening to an AM broadcast with a lot of noise interference, you can change the BEAT CUT mode by pressing FM MODE. Each time you press FM MODE, operation toggles between BEAT CUT 1 and BEAT CUT 2. Choose the setting that gives the clearest sound.
Press PRESET UP (+) or PRESET DOWN () to select the desired preset number.
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Performing miscellaneous settings
It is possible to perform a variety of settings from the on-screen display. The two on-screen displays used for settings are the AV amplifier settings on-screen display and the DVD settings on-screen display. Only the primary remote control can be used on the MAIN MENU, SOUND MENU, and SPEAKER MENU found on AV amplifier settings screen. Either the primary or secondary remote can be used on the DVD MENU found on the DVD settings screen.
AV amplifier settings on-screen display

Test tones will be played in the following order: Left Front Speaker = Center Speaker = Right Front Speaker Left Rear Speaker+Right Rear Speaker The note icon on the screen moves to the active speaker. On the center unit, the audio channel display lamp also moves to the active speaker, and the name of the active speaker appears in the display window, reflecting the configuration of the audio channel display lamps. The test tone is 6. To stop the test tone, move the pointer to TEST TONE and press ENTER.
Note: The test tone stops when the pointer moves from TEST TONE while the speaker selection box displays SPEAKER SIZE or DELAY. Settings may be Speaker entered while the tone selection is sounded only if the box speaker selection box displays SPEAKER LEVEL.

Setting speaker size

Switch the speaker mode to EXPERT. Move the pointer to the speaker selection box using the 5/ cursors.

Speaker selection box

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Setting speaker level

Adjusting delay time
The delay time for the center speaker and rear speakers is calculated by comparing the distance between the rear/center speakers and the listening point with the distance between the front speakers and the listening point.
Switch the speaker mode to EXPERT. Move the pointer to the speaker selection box using the 5/ cursors. Use the 2/3 cursors to select SPEAKER LEVEL.
Pressing the 2/3 cursors switches between the following settings. jSPEAKER SIZEjSPEAKER LEVELjDELAYj
Switch the speaker mode to EXPERT. Move the pointer to the speaker selection box using the 5/ cursors. Use the 2/3 cursors to select DELAY.
Play a test tone (only when the DSP mode is set to SURROUND ON or THEATER).
Using the 5/ cursors, move the pointer to TEST TONE and press ENTER.
Notes: The speaker level can be set without playing a test tone. Speakers with speaker size set to OFF will not play a test tone.

Adjusting delay time.

Use the 5/ cursors to move the pointer to the parameter you wish to set. Then adjust the delay time using the 2/3 cursors. The Note icon on the screen indicates the selected speaker.

Adjust speaker level.

Use the 5/ cursors to move the pointer to the parameter you wish to set. Then adjust the level using the 2/3 cursors. The Note icon on the screen indicates the selected speaker.

Note icon

Adjustable parameters
Note icon Adjustable parameters
C.SP R.L. SP R.R. SP SUB WOOFER

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Adjust center speaker level. Adjust left rear speaker level. Adjust right rear speaker level. Adjust sub-woofer level.
Each speaker level can be adjusted from 10 dB to +10 dB. Speakers marked with a cannot be adjusted. The F. SP (Front Speaker) level cannot be adjusted. You can save center speaker and rear speaker adjustments for each DSP mode and save them in memory.

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VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED

EN. SP

0900TNMNATJSC
DVD DIGITAL THEATER SYSTEM
Please see the reverse page.
Example Satellite speaker (front left stpeker) Center speaker
Simplified connection manual

English

Attach the supplied non-slip rubbers at three points on the bottom of the center speaker.
Please see INSTRUCTIONS from page 6 to page 10 as well.
The non-slip rubbers are adhesive. Peel off the seal before applying. Attach non-slip rubbers at the three points shown in the diagram. Attach two rubbers at left and right at the front of the speaker, and one in the middle at the rear. Non-slip rubber

1 cm (7/16) 5 cm (2)

LVT0517-006A

Powered sub-woofer

FM and AM antenna terminals (6) S-video cable (not supplied) Connect to the TV if it has an S-video input (for higher image quality). Connect the cables with the mark facing down.