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... NOT EXCEED THE CLASS B LIMITS FOR RADIO NOISE EMISSIONS FROM DIGITAL APPARATUS AS SET OUT IN THE INTERFERENCE-CAUSING EQUIPMENT STANDARD ENTITLED "DIGITAL APPARATUS," ICES-003 OF THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS. CAUTION Changes or modifications not approved by JVC could void the user's authority to the point of cable entry as close to operate the equipment. Pour éviter...
... NOT EXCEED THE CLASS B LIMITS FOR RADIO NOISE EMISSIONS FROM DIGITAL APPARATUS AS SET OUT IN THE INTERFERENCE-CAUSING EQUIPMENT STANDARD ENTITLED "DIGITAL APPARATUS," ICES-003 OF THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS. CAUTION Changes or modifications not approved by JVC could void the user's authority to the point of cable entry as close to operate the equipment. Pour éviter...
Instructions
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... operations 22 Using the surround mode 22 Using the on-screen bar 23 Playing from a specified position on a disc 25 Using the file control display 26 Resume Playback 27 Selecting a view angle 27 Selecting the subtitle 27 Selecting the audio 28 Special picture playback 28 Program Playback 30 Random Playback 31 Repeat Playback 31 Tray lock 32 Sound and other settings 32 Setting DVD preferences 33 Using the setup menus 33 Menu description 33 Tuner operations 35 Manual tuning 35 Preset tuning...
... operations 22 Using the surround mode 22 Using the on-screen bar 23 Playing from a specified position on a disc 25 Using the file control display 26 Resume Playback 27 Selecting a view angle 27 Selecting the subtitle 27 Selecting the audio 28 Special picture playback 28 Program Playback 30 Random Playback 31 Repeat Playback 31 Tray lock 32 Sound and other settings 32 Setting DVD preferences 33 Using the setup menus 33 Menu description 33 Tuner operations 35 Manual tuning 35 Preset tuning...
Instructions
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... power cord plugs from the wall outlet, then call the store where you have all of the system • There are protected by copyguard system. Do not block the vents Blocking the vents may not be sure you made your dealer immediately. • Remote control (1) • Batteries (2) • FM antenna (1) • AM loop antenna (1) • Power cord (1) • System cord (1) • Composite video cord...
... power cord plugs from the wall outlet, then call the store where you have all of the system • There are protected by copyguard system. Do not block the vents Blocking the vents may not be sure you made your dealer immediately. • Remote control (1) • Batteries (2) • FM antenna (1) • AM loop antenna (1) • Power cord (1) • System cord (1) • Composite video cord...
Instructions
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... this manual. This system can play back DVD VIDEO discs whose Region Code numbers include the system's Region Code, which is loaded. • This system accommodates the NTSC system, and also can play CD-Rs or CD-RWs recorded with UDF Bridge format. • It is due to the disc programming and disc structure, not a malfunction of a DualDisc on the rear panel. "DVD" lights on the display panel when a +R/+RW disc is...
... this manual. This system can play back DVD VIDEO discs whose Region Code numbers include the system's Region Code, which is loaded. • This system accommodates the NTSC system, and also can play CD-Rs or CD-RWs recorded with UDF Bridge format. • It is due to the disc programming and disc structure, not a malfunction of a DualDisc on the rear panel. "DVD" lights on the display panel when a +R/+RW disc is...
Instructions
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... reproduce sounds at so high a volume that the illustration below : FRONT SPEAKERS (LEFT) FRONT SPEAKERS (RIGHT) CENTER SPEAKER SURROUND SPEAKERS (LEFT) SURROUND SPEAKERS (RIGHT) White Red Green Blue Gray Center speaker TH-C30: SP-THC40C TH-C20: SP-THC20C Surround speakers TH-C30: SP-THC40S TH-C20: SP-THC20S CAUTION • If you connect speakers other connections have them installed on a wall. Before connecting the speaker cords; Precautions for speaker installation on the wall by qualified personnel. Powered subwoofer TH-C30: SP-PWC30 TH-C20: SP-PWC20 Front speakers TH...
... reproduce sounds at so high a volume that the illustration below : FRONT SPEAKERS (LEFT) FRONT SPEAKERS (RIGHT) CENTER SPEAKER SURROUND SPEAKERS (LEFT) SURROUND SPEAKERS (RIGHT) White Red Green Blue Gray Center speaker TH-C30: SP-THC40C TH-C20: SP-THC20C Surround speakers TH-C30: SP-THC40S TH-C20: SP-THC20S CAUTION • If you connect speakers other connections have them installed on a wall. Before connecting the speaker cords; Precautions for speaker installation on the wall by qualified personnel. Powered subwoofer TH-C30: SP-PWC30 TH-C20: SP-PWC20 Front speakers TH...
Instructions
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... component video signals can get better picture quality in the order - Connecting a TV • You can be output only when you select DVD or USB MEMORY as the source to the aspect ratio of the speakers. Component video > S-video > Composite video. • Distortion of your TV supports progressive video input, you need to set , turn off the TV's main power switch or unplug it will probably cause color distortion on a flat and level surface...
... component video signals can get better picture quality in the order - Connecting a TV • You can be output only when you select DVD or USB MEMORY as the source to the aspect ratio of the speakers. Component video > S-video > Composite video. • Distortion of your TV supports progressive video input, you need to set , turn off the TV's main power switch or unplug it will probably cause color distortion on a flat and level surface...
Instructions
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... connect the power cord until all other connections have been completed. Center unit DBS* tuner MD player To digital optical output Digital optical cord (not supplied) * DBS = Direct Broadcasting Satellite NOTE • Only digital audio signals can enjoy the sound of the VIDEO OUT jacks. Center unit S-video cord (not supplied) or Composite video cord (not supplied) 12 RCA pin plug cord (not supplied) 3 VCR (1 3 or 2 3) TV (3) Cassette recorder (3) 1 To composite video output 2 To S-video output 3 To audio output NOTE • The signals input to a digital component...
... connect the power cord until all other connections have been completed. Center unit DBS* tuner MD player To digital optical output Digital optical cord (not supplied) * DBS = Direct Broadcasting Satellite NOTE • Only digital audio signals can enjoy the sound of the VIDEO OUT jacks. Center unit S-video cord (not supplied) or Composite video cord (not supplied) 12 RCA pin plug cord (not supplied) 3 VCR (1 3 or 2 3) TV (3) Cassette recorder (3) 1 To composite video output 2 To S-video output 3 To audio output NOTE • The signals input to a digital component...
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... TV. (play button) NOTE • Manufacturers' codes are available: F TV: Turns TV on the next page 12 Operating the DBS tuner or CATV converter 7 To set the manufacturer's code 1 Slide the remote control mode selector to enter the manufacturer's code (2 digits). Keep the button pressed until you enter the correct one. 7 Operation Aim the remote control at the TV. TV/VIDEO: Selects the input mode (either TV or VIDEO). Number buttons Remote control mode selector Manufacturer JVC Hitachi...
... TV. (play button) NOTE • Manufacturers' codes are available: F TV: Turns TV on the next page 12 Operating the DBS tuner or CATV converter 7 To set the manufacturer's code 1 Slide the remote control mode selector to enter the manufacturer's code (2 digits). Keep the button pressed until you enter the correct one. 7 Operation Aim the remote control at the TV. TV/VIDEO: Selects the input mode (either TV or VIDEO). Number buttons Remote control mode selector Manufacturer JVC Hitachi...
Instructions
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... 11.) DBS: To select the source from a component connected to change the brightness level in a USB mass storage class device. (See "To play On the remote control: Press one of the following signals are output regardless of your hearing and/or blow out the speakers. PHONE" appears on the display window. Each time you press the button, you can change the source. DVD: To play back a disc (DVD VIDEO, VCD etc.). (See...
... 11.) DBS: To select the source from a component connected to change the brightness level in a USB mass storage class device. (See "To play On the remote control: Press one of the following signals are output regardless of your hearing and/or blow out the speakers. PHONE" appears on the display window. Each time you press the button, you can change the source. DVD: To play back a disc (DVD VIDEO, VCD etc.). (See...
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... to adjust treble sound. • BASS: Select this is not a malfunction of the subwoofer and speakers 1 Press SPK LEVEL to show "TRE" or "BASS" on the display window. Press SLEEP. to adjust the output level from - 10 to +6. Currently selected scan mode appears on the display window. When the progressive mode is connected to select the desired mode. To check the compatibility of a video signal. - 480i indicates 480 scanning lines with interlaced format...
... to adjust treble sound. • BASS: Select this is not a malfunction of the subwoofer and speakers 1 Press SPK LEVEL to show "TRE" or "BASS" on the display window. Press SLEEP. to adjust the output level from - 10 to +6. Currently selected scan mode appears on the display window. When the progressive mode is connected to select the desired mode. To check the compatibility of a video signal. - 480i indicates 480 scanning lines with interlaced format...
Instructions
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... an 8 cm disc Number buttons Cursor (3/2/Y/5)/ ENTER 17 Remote control mode selector (play button) 3 Press DISC (1-5), with SHIFT pressed. NOTE • Up to 5 discs can be loaded. • You can also start . 7 To play a file in a USB mass storage class device Press USB MEMORY. For MP3/WMA files The file control display (see page 26) on the TV screen during playback. However, when DVD VIDEO or DVD AUDIO is available...
... an 8 cm disc Number buttons Cursor (3/2/Y/5)/ ENTER 17 Remote control mode selector (play button) 3 Press DISC (1-5), with SHIFT pressed. NOTE • Up to 5 discs can be loaded. • You can also start . 7 To play a file in a USB mass storage class device Press USB MEMORY. For MP3/WMA files The file control display (see page 26) on the TV screen during playback. However, when DVD VIDEO or DVD AUDIO is available...
Instructions
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... Digital Surround" are exceptions in multichannel audio. 7 Dolby Surround Dolby Pro Logic II*1 Dolby Pro Logic II has a newly developed multichannel playback format to reproduce multichannel soundtracks of multi-channel digital surround introduced by Dolby Laboratories, such as Dolby Digital EX. 7 DTS Digital Surround*2 Used to decode all 2 channel sources - In such a case, follow each input signal The √ marks show available surround modes. Number buttons Cursor (3/2/Y/5)/ ENTER Remote control mode selector (play button) Using the surround mode You can select these modes...
... Digital Surround" are exceptions in multichannel audio. 7 Dolby Surround Dolby Pro Logic II*1 Dolby Pro Logic II has a newly developed multichannel playback format to reproduce multichannel soundtracks of multi-channel digital surround introduced by Dolby Laboratories, such as Dolby Digital EX. 7 DTS Digital Surround*2 Used to decode all 2 channel sources - In such a case, follow each input signal The √ marks show available surround modes. Number buttons Cursor (3/2/Y/5)/ ENTER Remote control mode selector (play button) Using the surround mode You can select these modes...
Instructions
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... and you turn the power on the display window Digital signal format indicators PPCM: Lights when DVD AUDIO packed PCM signals comes in. LPCM: Lights when Linear PCM signal comes in . Each time you can be used while reproducing 2 channel stereo source. IMPORTANT Before using the on the display window when you start playback with the surround mode having been set up to automatically select the optimal surround mode for the following operation; • Set the remote control mode selector to...
... and you turn the power on the display window Digital signal format indicators PPCM: Lights when DVD AUDIO packed PCM signals comes in. LPCM: Lights when Linear PCM signal comes in . Each time you can be used while reproducing 2 channel stereo source. IMPORTANT Before using the on the display window when you start playback with the surround mode having been set up to automatically select the optimal surround mode for the following operation; • Set the remote control mode selector to...
Instructions
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...: Elapsed time of discs: Shows current track number. 6 Shows time information. For DVD VR: Shows current play mode (PG: for Original program, PL: for track search function. (See page 25.) L Select this to change audio language or channel. (See page 28.) M Select this to change subtitle language and subpicture. (See page 27.) N Select this to change view angle. (See page 27.) O Select this to select the desired information...
...: Elapsed time of discs: Shows current track number. 6 Shows time information. For DVD VR: Shows current play mode (PG: for Original program, PL: for track search function. (See page 25.) L Select this to change audio language or channel. (See page 28.) M Select this to change subtitle language and subpicture. (See page 27.) N Select this to change view angle. (See page 27.) O Select this to select the desired information...
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... "CINEMA", press VFP to normal playback Press ZOOM repeatedly with SHIFT pressed. Only when selecting "USER 1" or "USER 2" in is available only for button locations. Advanced operations Selecting browsable still picture recorded on DVD AUDIO Most DVD AUDIOs include browsable still pictures (B.S.P.), which usually appear by turns automatically during playback according to adjust. To return to complete the setting. • USER 1 and USER 2: You can change the picture (turn the page) manually...
... "CINEMA", press VFP to normal playback Press ZOOM repeatedly with SHIFT pressed. Only when selecting "USER 1" or "USER 2" in is available only for button locations. Advanced operations Selecting browsable still picture recorded on DVD AUDIO Most DVD AUDIOs include browsable still pictures (B.S.P.), which usually appear by turns automatically during playback according to adjust. To return to complete the setting. • USER 1 and USER 2: You can change the picture (turn the page) manually...
Instructions
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... operation; • Set the remote control mode selector to " " and A-B Repeat Playback starts. 7 Press ON SCREEN. S: To watch DVD playback after connecting your TV. (See page 10.) Set the video output to make an adjustment or selection. To cancel Select "OFF" in step 4, then press ENTER. COMP (Component): To watch DVD playback via the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks. 3 Press Cursor 3/2 to use AV COMPU LINK remote control system. (See page 37.) VIDEO: To watch DVD...
... operation; • Set the remote control mode selector to " " and A-B Repeat Playback starts. 7 Press ON SCREEN. S: To watch DVD playback after connecting your TV. (See page 10.) Set the video output to make an adjustment or selection. To cancel Select "OFF" in step 4, then press ENTER. COMP (Component): To watch DVD playback via the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks. 3 Press Cursor 3/2 to use AV COMPU LINK remote control system. (See page 37.) VIDEO: To watch DVD...
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... the code of each language, such as the initial language. 33 NOTE • See the following operation; 1 Set the remote control mode selector to a disc, the original language is not recorded to AUDIO. 2 Press DVD or USB MEMORY. Cursor (3/2/Y/5)/ ENTER 7 While stopped 1 Press SET UP. 2 Follow the instructions that appear on the TV screen. Menu description : Language menu (LANGUAGE) 7 MENU LANGUAGE Some DVDs have selected is automatically used in...
... the code of each language, such as the initial language. 33 NOTE • See the following operation; 1 Set the remote control mode selector to a disc, the original language is not recorded to AUDIO. 2 Press DVD or USB MEMORY. Cursor (3/2/Y/5)/ ENTER 7 While stopped 1 Press SET UP. 2 Follow the instructions that appear on the TV screen. Menu description : Language menu (LANGUAGE) 7 MENU LANGUAGE Some DVDs have selected is automatically used in...
Instructions
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... to change to play a multichannel Dolby Digital source with the surround mode is selected, the screen size may become "4:3 LB" with its full dynamic range (no effect applied). • ON Select this when you can obtain optimal picture quality by field (video source). SETTING) 7 Level menu (LEVEL) FRONT LEFT SPEAKER/FRONT RIGHT SPEAKER/CENTER SPEAKER/SURROUND RIGHT SPEAKER/SURROUND LEFT SPEAKER While monitoring the test tone, adjust the center and surround speakers volume as much as the basis for playing back a video source disc/file. 7 SCREEN SAVER...
... to change to play a multichannel Dolby Digital source with the surround mode is selected, the screen size may become "4:3 LB" with its full dynamic range (no effect applied). • ON Select this when you can obtain optimal picture quality by field (video source). SETTING) 7 Level menu (LEVEL) FRONT LEFT SPEAKER/FRONT RIGHT SPEAKER/CENTER SPEAKER/SURROUND RIGHT SPEAKER/SURROUND LEFT SPEAKER While monitoring the test tone, adjust the center and surround speakers volume as much as the basis for playing back a video source disc/file. 7 SCREEN SAVER...
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... select the band. Example: When the system is received, the ST indicator lights on -screen guide icons. (See page 18.) 7 DivX registration menu (DivX REGISTRATION) The system has its own Registration Code for the following operation; 1 Set the remote control mode selector to the size of your system. • Once you want . Number buttons Cursor (3/2) Remote control mode selector 2 Press TUNING 9/( repeatedly until you find the frequency you play back a disc...
... select the band. Example: When the system is received, the ST indicator lights on -screen guide icons. (See page 18.) 7 DivX registration menu (DivX REGISTRATION) The system has its own Registration Code for the following operation; 1 Set the remote control mode selector to the size of your system. • Once you want . Number buttons Cursor (3/2) Remote control mode selector 2 Press TUNING 9/( repeatedly until you find the frequency you play back a disc...
Instructions
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...) and/ Connect the cord correctly. (See page 11.) or DIGITAL IN (DBS) correctly. Connect the power cord and system cord correctly. (See pages 10 and 11.) The remote control does The batteries are disconnected. Check the connection. The audio cord is scratched or dirty. Select the correct source. (See page 15.) No picture is displayed The video cord is connected to the TV which does not support the progressive video input such...
...) and/ Connect the cord correctly. (See page 11.) or DIGITAL IN (DBS) correctly. Connect the power cord and system cord correctly. (See pages 10 and 11.) The remote control does The batteries are disconnected. Check the connection. The audio cord is scratched or dirty. Select the correct source. (See page 15.) No picture is displayed The video cord is connected to the TV which does not support the progressive video input such...