JVC TH-A55 AV Compu Link remote control system, Connecting a TV and VCR, Available functions

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AV COMPU LINK remote control system

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The AV COMPU LINK remote control system allows you to operate

JVC TVs and VCRs through the center unit. This system is equipped with the AV COMPU LINK-III, which adds a function to operate JVC’s video components via the video components terminals. To use this remote control system, you need to connect the video components you want to operate as follows.

Refer also to the manuals supplied with your TV and video components.

Connecting a TV and VCR

CAUTION

Before connecting;

If you have already plugged your VCR, TV and the center unit into the AC outlets, unplug their AC power cords first.

1 Connect the center unit to a TV and VCR.

• For details, see page 8 and 14.

2 Connect the center unit to a TV and VCR using the optional AV COMPU LINK cords.

AV COMPU LINK cord (not supplied)

TV

VCR

3 Plug the AC power cords of the VCR, TV and the center unit into the AC outlets.

4 Turn on the connected components first, then turn on the center unit.

When turning on the TV for the first time after the AV COMPU LINK connection, turn the TV volume to minimum using the TV volume control on the TV.

When turning on the VCR, use the remote control supplied with this system. (Press F VCR/DBS.)

NOTE

To correctly use the automatic selection of TV input mode, select the correct “M. OUT” setting. (A pg. 54)

Available functions

The AV COMPU LINK remote control system allows you to use the functions listed following.

One-touch video play

Simply by inserting a video cassette without its safety tab into the VCR, you can enjoy video playback without manually setting other switches. This system automatically turns on and changes the source to VCR.

The TV automatically turns on and changes the input mode to the appropriate position so that you can view the playback picture. When you insert a video cassette with its safety tab in place, press the play (3) button on the VCR or on the remote control to get the same result.

One-touch DVD play

Simply by starting playback on the built-in DVD player, you can enjoy playback without manually setting other switches. The TV automatically turns on and changes the input mode to the appropriate position so that you can view the playback picture.

Automatic selection of TV input mode

When you select DVD or VCR as the source to play on the system, the TV automatically changes the input mode to the appropriate position so that you can view the playback picture.

Automatic Power On/Off

The TV and VCR turn on and off along with the system. When you turn on the system;

If the previously selected source is “DVD”, only the TV will turn on automatically.

If the previously selected source is “VCR”, the TV and VCR will turn on automatically.

When you turn off the system, the TV and VCR will turn off.

NOTE

If you turn off the system while recording on the VCR, the VCR will not turn off and will continue recording.

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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 Introduction Supplied accessoriesSafety precautions Important cautionsDiscs you can play About discsPlayable disc types 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 Speaker layout Connecting the powered subwooferConnecting the satellite speakers TH-A85Fix the stand to the speaker section Connect the speaker connectors to the stand connectorsJoin 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 Operating the system from the remote control Using the remote controlPutting batteries in the remote control Replace the coverFor TV operations For DBS tuner or Catv converter operationsRelease F VCR/DBS Try operating your VCR by pressing Press VCR Remote control mode selecting buttonFor VCR operations Press and hold F VCR/DBSBasic operations Turning the system on/offSelecting the source to play Adjusting the volumeListening with headphones Turning off the sound temporarilyUsing the Sleep Timer Adjusting the brightnessAdjusting the output level of the subwoofer Changing the scan mode Adjusting the bass/treble soundChanging the decode 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 Press and hold 7, then press Playback featuresOne Touch Replay Tray lockFast-forward/fast-reverse search Locating a desired selection using number buttonsLocating the beginning of a desired selection Preset tuning Manual tuningSetting the AM tuner interval spacing Tuner operationsSelecting the FM Reception modeReducing the noise of AM broadcast DTS Digital Surround Creating realistic sound fieldsDolby Surround DSP modesAvailable Surround modes for each input signal Indicators on the display windowDigital signal format indicators Creating sound fieldWhen playing back 2 channel source Using the surround modeWhen playing back digital multichannel software Press SURR-MODEPress Test Adjusting the soundAdjust the speaker output levels -10 to +10 Press Test again to stop the test toneAdvanced operations Using the on-screen barContents of the on-screen bar during playback Showing the on-screen barChanging the time information Playing from a specified position on a discBasic operation on the on-screen bar 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 Locating a desired position by specifying the time Using the MP3 controlDisplay Use number buttons 0-9 to enter the timePress number buttons 0-10, +10 to enter the file number Using the Jpeg control displayPress number buttons 0-10, +10 to enter the track number Press MenuPress Angle Selecting a view angleSelecting a view angle Press Angle repeatedly to select the desired view angleSelecting the subtitle language Selecting the subtitle/ audio languagesSelecting the audio language Audio language Selecting the audio channelAdvanced operations Press Cursor To select the desired Press Audio repeatedly to select the desired audio channelFrame-by-frame playback Special picture playbackZooming Playing back in slow-motionChanging the VFP setting Advanced operations Press 3 play button to start Program Program PlaybackRepeat to program following orders Repeating the current selection Random PlaybackRepeat Playback 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 This item is fixed to USE Speaker setting menuAdjust the output level of related speakers This case, set the distance of each speaker as followsParental Lock Other setting menu OthersSetting Parental 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 Press Cursor 3/2 to make an adjustment or selection System settingPress Setting Repeat steps 2 and 3 to set other itemsAvailable functions AV Compu Link remote control systemConnecting a TV and VCR Connect the center unit to a TV and VCRReferences MaintenanceTrouble shooting GeneralDVD Playback Jpeg Playback MP3 PlaybackOthers Glossary Refers to individual chapters included in a titleAll Channel Stereo ALL CH ST Surround modeIndex Choice menuSubwoofer SP-PWA85/SP-PWA55 SpecificationsCenter unit XV-THA85/XV-THA55 Satellite Speakers SP-THA85FCenter Speaker SP-THA55C AccessoriesFront Speakers SP-THA55F Surround Speakers SP-THA55STH-A85/TH-A55 DVD Digital Cinema System