JVC TH-A55, TH-A85 manual Table of contents

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Table of contents

Introduction	2
Notes on handling	2
Supplied accessories	2
About discs	3
Playable disc types	3
Disc structure	4
Playback Control function (PBC) — VCD and SVCD only	4
Names of parts and controls	5
Getting started	8
Connections	8
Using the remote control	16
Basic operations	19
Turning the system on/off	19
Selecting the source to play	20
Adjusting the volume	20
Listening with headphones	20
Turning off the sound temporarily	20
Adjusting the brightness	21
Using the Sleep Timer	21
Adjusting the output level of the subwoofer	21
Adjusting the bass/treble sound	22
Changing the decode mode	22
Changing the scan mode	22
Playback	23
Basic playback	23
Playback features	25
Tuner operations	27
Setting the AM tuner interval spacing	27
Manual tuning	27
Preset tuning	27
Selecting the FM reception mode	28
Reducing the noise of AM broadcast	28

Creating realistic sound fields	29
Using the surround mode	31
Adjusting the sound	32
Advanced operations	33
Using the on-screen bar	33
Playing from a specified position on a disc	34
Using the MP3 control display	36
Using the JPEG control display	37
Selecting a view angle of DVD	38
Selecting the subtitle/audio languages	39
Special picture playback	41
Program Playback	43
Random Playback	44
Repeat Playback	44
Setting DVD preferences	46
Using the choice menus	46
Menu description	48
Parental Lock	51
System setting	54
AV COMPU LINK remote control
system	55
References	56
Maintenance	56
Trouble shooting	56
Glossary	59
Index	60
Specifications	61

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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 onlyFront panel center unit Names of parts and controlsRear panel center unit Display window center unit Powered subwooferNames of parts and controls Remote control Getting started Connecting a TVConnections AM loop antenna Connecting the FM and AM antennasFM 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 temporarilyUsing the Sleep Timer Adjusting the brightnessAdjusting 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 playbackOn-screen guide icons Resume Playback DVD/Video CD/SVCD onlyPlayback information on the display window Playback features One Touch ReplayPress and hold 7, then press Tray lockFast-forward/fast-reverse search Locating a desired selection using number buttonsLocating the beginning of a desired selection Manual tuning Setting the AM tuner interval spacingPreset tuning Tuner operationsSelecting the FM Reception modeReducing 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 title/group using number buttons Locating a desired chapter using the on- screen barPress 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 language Selecting the subtitle/ audio languagesSelecting 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 Advanced operations Press 3 play button to start Program Program PlaybackRepeat to program following orders Random Playback Repeat PlaybackRepeating the current selection Press RepeatRepeating a desired part Using the choice menus Setting DVD preferencesChoice menus Press Choice Basic operation on the choice menusPress Cursor //5 repeatedly to select the desired option Menu description Language codes listLanguage menu Language Audio menu Audio Picture menu PictureCenter 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 screenPress number buttons 0-9 to enter your password Changing the Parental Lock settingReleasing 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 Jpeg Playback MP3 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