JVC TH-A85, TH-A55 manual Disc structure, Playback Control function PBC VCD and Svcd only

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About discs

IMPORTANT

Before playing a disc, make sure of the following;

Check the connection with the TV.

Turn on your TV and select the correct input mode on the TV to view the pictures or on-screen information on the TV screen.

For DVD playback, you can change the initial setting to your preference. (A pg. 46 – 53)

If B appears on the TV screen when pressing a button; The disc cannot accept the operation you have tried to do, or the information required for that operation is not recorded on the disc.

NOTICE: In some cases, without showing B, operations will not be accepted.

Disc structure

DVD

A DVD consists of “titles” and each title may be divided into “chapters”.

For example, if a DVD contains movies, each movie may have its own title number and may be further divided into chapters.

 

 

 

 

Title 1

 

 

 

 

 

 

Title 2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chapter 1

 

Chapter

2

 

 

Chapter 3

 

Chapter 1

 

Chapter 2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Video CD/SVCD/Audio CD

A Video CD, SVCD, Audio CD consists of “tracks”.

In general, each track has its own track number. (On some discs, each track may also be further divided by indexes.)

Track 1

 

Track 2

 

Track 3

 

Track 4

 

Track 5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MP3 discs

On an MP3 disc, each song is recorded as a track (file). Tracks are usually grouped into a group (folder). Groups can also include other groups, creating hierarchical group layers. This system can recognize up to 150 tracks per group and up to 99 groups per disc.

If there is any type of file other than MP3 files in a group (folder), those files are also counted in the total number of 150.

 

Group 1

 

 

 

 

 

Group 2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Track 1

 

 

Track 2

 

 

Group 3

 

Group 4

 

Group 5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

JPEG discs

On a JPEG disc, each still picture is recorded as a file. Files are usually grouped into a group (folder). Groups can also include other groups, creating hierarchical folder layers. This system can recognize up to 150 files per group and up to 99 groups per disc.

If there is any type of file other than JPEG files in a group (folder), those files are also counted in the total number of 150.

 

Group 1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Group 2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

File 1

 

 

 

File 2

 

 

Group 3

 

Group 4

 

Group 5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Playback Control function (PBC) — VCD and SVCD only

The Playback Control function allows you to enjoy menu-driven operation and high-resolution still images which have a resolution four times greater than moving pictures.

High-resolution still image display

You can display high-quality images which are four times clearer than moving pictures.

Menu-driven playback

A selection menu is displayed when you start playing a Video CD or SVCD with the Playback Control feature. The selection menu shows a list of numbers for selection. Some discs may show moving pictures or a divided screen.

You can interact with the screen using a menu display to select and play an entry.

See example illustration below about basic features of menu-driven playback (for details about the operation through the menu, also see page 35).

Menu screen

Submenu

Press RETURN.

Press

RETURN.

Press RETURN.

A:Moving picture

B:Still picture

NOTE

When operating a Video CD or SVCD using the menu, some functions such as Repeat Playback may not work.

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Contents Consists of XV-THA85, SP-PWA85, SP-THA85C and SP-THA85F TH-A55Class 1 Laser Product Important for Laser ProductsXV-THA85 XV-THA55 Table of contents Important cautions Supplied accessoriesSafety precautions IntroductionAbout MP3 discs About discsPlayable disc types Discs you can playPlayback Control function PBC VCD and Svcd only Disc structureFront 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 TH-A85 Connecting the powered subwooferConnecting the satellite speakers Speaker layoutAssembling the satellite speakers TH-A85 only Connect the speaker connectors to the stand connectorsJoin the stand to the speaker section Fix the stand to the speaker sectionTwist and pull the insulation coat off and remove Before connecting the speaker cordsSP-THA55S Connecting to a digital component Connecting to an analog componentConnecting the power cord Replace the cover Using the remote controlPutting batteries in the remote control Operating the system from the remote controlFor DBS tuner or Catv converter operations For TV operationsPress and hold F VCR/DBS Press VCR Remote control mode selecting buttonFor VCR operations Release F VCR/DBS Try operating your VCR by pressingTurning the system on/off Basic operationsTurning off the sound temporarily Adjusting the volumeListening with headphones Selecting the source to playUsing the Sleep Timer Adjusting the brightnessAdjusting the output level of the subwoofer Press Decode to select the decode mode Adjusting the bass/treble soundChanging the decode mode Changing the scan modeBasic playback PlaybackOn-screen guide icons Resume Playback DVD/Video CD/SVCD onlyPlayback information on the display window Tray lock Playback featuresOne Touch Replay Press and hold 7, then pressFast-forward/fast-reverse search Locating a desired selection using number buttonsLocating the beginning of a desired selection Tuner operations Manual tuningSetting the AM tuner interval spacing Preset tuningSelecting the FM Reception modeReducing the noise of AM broadcast DSP modes Creating realistic sound fieldsDolby Surround DTS Digital SurroundCreating sound field Indicators on the display windowDigital signal format indicators Available Surround modes for each input signalPress SURR-MODE Using the surround modeWhen playing back digital multichannel software When playing back 2 channel sourcePress Test again to stop the test tone Adjusting the soundAdjust the speaker output levels -10 to +10 Press TestShowing the on-screen bar Using the on-screen barContents of the on-screen bar during playback Advanced operationsLocating a desired scene from the DVD menu Playing from a specified position on a discBasic operation on the on-screen bar Changing the time informationLocating a desired title/group using number buttons Locating a desired chapter using the on- screen barPress GROUP/TITLE Use number buttons 0-9 to enter the time Using the MP3 controlDisplay Locating a desired position by specifying the timePress Menu Using the Jpeg control displayPress number buttons 0-10, +10 to enter the track number Press number buttons 0-10, +10 to enter the file numberPress Angle repeatedly to select the desired view angle Selecting a view angleSelecting a view angle Press AngleSelecting the subtitle language Selecting the subtitle/ audio languagesSelecting the audio language Press Audio repeatedly to select the desired audio channel Selecting the audio channelAdvanced operations Press Cursor To select the desired Audio languagePlaying back in slow-motion Special picture playbackZooming Frame-by-frame playbackChanging the VFP setting Advanced operations Press 3 play button to start Program Program PlaybackRepeat to program following orders Press Repeat Random PlaybackRepeat Playback Repeating the current selectionRepeating 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 case, set the distance of each speaker as follows Speaker setting menuAdjust the output level of related speakers This item is fixed to USEParental Lock sub-menu appears on the TV screen Other setting menu OthersSetting Parental Lock Parental LockPress number buttons 0-9 to enter your password Changing the Parental Lock settingReleasing Parental Lock temporarily Country/Area codes list for Parental Lock Repeat steps 2 and 3 to set other items System settingPress Setting Press Cursor 3/2 to make an adjustment or selectionConnect the center unit to a TV and VCR AV Compu Link remote control systemConnecting a TV and VCR Available functionsGeneral MaintenanceTrouble shooting ReferencesDVD Playback Jpeg Playback MP3 PlaybackOthers Refers to individual chapters included in a title GlossaryChoice menu Surround modeIndex All Channel Stereo ALL CH STSatellite Speakers SP-THA85F SpecificationsCenter unit XV-THA85/XV-THA55 Subwoofer SP-PWA85/SP-PWA55Surround Speakers SP-THA55S AccessoriesFront Speakers SP-THA55F Center Speaker SP-THA55CTH-A85/TH-A55 DVD Digital Cinema System