JVC TH-A55, TH-A85 manual Adjusting the brightness, Using the Sleep Timer

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Basic operations

Adjusting the brightness

You can dim the indications on the display window and the illumination lamp level on the center unit.

On the remote control:

Press DIMMER.

Each time you press the button, the brightness level changes as follows;

]OFF ] DIMMER1 ] DIMMER2 ] (back to the beginning)

• OFF:

Returns to the normal level.

DIMMER1: Dims the display window and the illumination lamp.

DIMMER2: Dims the display window more than DIMMER1

and turns off the illumination lamp.

Using the Sleep Timer

Using the Sleep Timer, you can fall asleep while listening to music and know the system will turn off by itself rather than play all night.

On the remote control:

Press SLEEP.

Each time you press the button, the shut-off time changes as follows;

]0min (cancelled) ] 10min (minutes) ] 20min ] 30min

]60min ] 90min ] 120min ] 150min ] (back to the beginning)

To check the remaining time until the shut-off time

Press SLEEP once.

The remaining time until the shut-off time appears on the display window for a while.

To change the remaining time until the shut-off time

Press SLEEP repeatedly.

• Each time you press the button, the shut-off time changes.

To cancel the Sleep Timer

Press SLEEP repeatedly until “0min” appears on the display window.

• Turning off the power also cancels the Sleep Timer.

NOTE

When DVD is selected as the source to play, the system can also turn

off automatically if playback is not restarted within the length of time you have specified (Auto Standby function). (A pg. 51)

When both the Sleep Timer and Auto Standby function are activated, if the shut-off time set by the Auto Standby function comes earlier than the one set by the Sleep Timer, the Auto Standby function controls shut-off time.

Adjusting the output level of the subwoofer

You can adjust the output level within the range from –10 to +10.

On the remote control:

Press S.WFR +/–.

NOTE

You can also make adjustments using the choice menu shown on the TV screen. (A pg. 50)

The adjustments on a source take effect for the other sources.

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Contents TH-A55 Consists of XV-THA85, SP-PWA85, SP-THA85C and SP-THA85FImportant for Laser Products Class 1 Laser ProductXV-THA85 XV-THA55 Table of contents Supplied accessories Safety precautionsIntroduction Important cautionsAbout discs Playable disc typesDiscs you can play About MP3 discsDisc structure Playback Control function PBC VCD and Svcd onlyNames of parts and controls Front panel center unitRear panel center unit Powered subwoofer Display window center unitNames of parts and controls Remote control Connecting a TV Getting startedConnections Connecting the FM and AM antennas AM loop antennaFM antenna Connecting the powered subwoofer Connecting the satellite speakersSpeaker layout TH-A85Connect the speaker connectors to the stand connectors Join the stand to the speaker sectionFix the stand to the speaker section Assembling the satellite speakers TH-A85 onlyBefore connecting the speaker cords Twist and pull the insulation coat off and removeSP-THA55S Connecting to an analog component Connecting to a digital componentConnecting the power cord Using the remote control Putting batteries in the remote controlOperating the system from the remote control Replace the coverFor TV operations For DBS tuner or Catv converter operationsPress VCR Remote control mode selecting button For VCR operationsRelease F VCR/DBS Try operating your VCR by pressing Press and hold F VCR/DBSBasic operations Turning the system on/offAdjusting the volume Listening with headphonesSelecting the source to play Turning off the sound temporarilyAdjusting the brightness Using the Sleep TimerAdjusting the output level of the subwoofer Adjusting the bass/treble sound Changing the decode modeChanging the scan mode Press Decode to select the decode modePlayback Basic playbackResume Playback DVD/Video CD/SVCD only On-screen guide iconsPlayback information on the display window Playback features One Touch ReplayPress and hold 7, then press Tray lockLocating a desired selection using number buttons Fast-forward/fast-reverse searchLocating the beginning of a desired selection Manual tuning Setting the AM tuner interval spacingPreset tuning Tuner operationsReception mode Selecting the FMReducing the noise of AM broadcast Creating realistic sound fields Dolby SurroundDTS Digital Surround DSP modesIndicators on the display window Digital signal format indicatorsAvailable Surround modes for each input signal Creating sound fieldUsing the surround mode When playing back digital multichannel softwareWhen playing back 2 channel source Press SURR-MODEAdjusting the sound Adjust the speaker output levels -10 to +10Press Test Press Test again to stop the test toneUsing the on-screen bar Contents of the on-screen bar during playbackAdvanced operations Showing the on-screen barPlaying from a specified position on a disc Basic operation on the on-screen barChanging the time information Locating a desired scene from the DVD menuLocating a desired chapter using the on- screen bar Locating a desired title/group using number buttonsPress GROUP/TITLE Using the MP3 control DisplayLocating a desired position by specifying the time Use number buttons 0-9 to enter the timeUsing the Jpeg control display Press number buttons 0-10, +10 to enter the track numberPress number buttons 0-10, +10 to enter the file number Press MenuSelecting a view angle Selecting a view anglePress Angle Press Angle repeatedly to select the desired view angleSelecting the subtitle/ audio languages Selecting the subtitle languageSelecting the audio language Selecting the audio channel Advanced operations Press Cursor To select the desiredAudio language Press Audio repeatedly to select the desired audio channelSpecial picture playback ZoomingFrame-by-frame playback Playing back in slow-motionChanging the VFP setting Program Playback Advanced operations Press 3 play button to start ProgramRepeat to program following orders Random Playback Repeat PlaybackRepeating the current selection Press RepeatRepeating a desired part Setting DVD preferences Using the choice menusChoice menus Basic operation on the choice menus Press ChoicePress Cursor //5 repeatedly to select the desired option Language codes list Menu descriptionLanguage menu Language Picture menu Picture Audio menu AudioCenter Speaker setting menu Adjust the output level of related speakersThis item is fixed to USE This case, set the distance of each speaker as followsOther setting menu Others Setting Parental LockParental Lock Parental Lock sub-menu appears on the TV screenChanging the Parental Lock setting Press number buttons 0-9 to enter your passwordReleasing Parental Lock temporarily Country/Area codes list for Parental Lock System setting Press SettingPress Cursor 3/2 to make an adjustment or selection Repeat steps 2 and 3 to set other itemsAV Compu Link remote control system Connecting a TV and VCRAvailable functions Connect the center unit to a TV and VCRMaintenance Trouble shootingReferences GeneralDVD Playback MP3 Playback Jpeg PlaybackOthers Glossary Refers to individual chapters included in a titleSurround mode IndexAll Channel Stereo ALL CH ST Choice menuSpecifications Center unit XV-THA85/XV-THA55Subwoofer SP-PWA85/SP-PWA55 Satellite Speakers SP-THA85FAccessories Front Speakers SP-THA55FCenter Speaker SP-THA55C Surround Speakers SP-THA55STH-A85/TH-A55 DVD Digital Cinema System