JVC TH-A30R manual Basic DVD Operations, Press DVD, Load a DVD, Start Playback, Turn On the Power

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Basic DVD Operations

This manual mainly explains operations using the buttons on the remote control. You can also use the buttons on the center unit if they have the similar names (or marks) as those on the remote control.

If operations using the center unit are different from those using the remote control, they are then explained.

1 STANDBY/ON

AUDIO

STANDBY/ON

 

 

 

 

 

AUDIO

 

 

 

TV

TV

VCR

 

RDS

TV/VIDEO

TV/VIDEO DISPLAY

 

DISPLAY

STEP

TV CHANNEL

 

 

 

 

 

 

AUDIO/

SUBTITLE

TV VOLUME

 

2 DVD

FM MODE

 

DVD

FM/AM

AUX

VCR

 

CONTROL

 

7 7

 

TUNER PRESET

 

4 3/8

DOWN

 

 

UP

 

REW

 

 

FF

 

 

 

VCR CHANNEL

 

 

 

 

TUNING

 

 

 

B.SEARCH

 

 

F.SEARCH

 

 

 

ENTER

 

 

5 VOLUME –

 

VOLUME

 

5 VOLUME +

 

 

 

MUTING

 

TOP MENU MENU

RETURN MUTING

 

 

 

 

SOUND

 

 

1

2

3

 

 

 

PTY – PTY SEARCH PTY +

SETTING

 

 

4

5

6

 

 

 

 

 

 

PRO LOGIC

 

 

7

8

9

 

 

 

SLOW

 

SETUP

TEST

 

 

0

 

 

6 DSP MODE

ANGLE

ZOOM

D.R.C

DSP MODE

REPEAT A-B REPEAT PROGRAM

CLEAR SEARCH REMAIN SLEEP

2 Select the Source

Press DVD.

DVD

 

The source changes to DVD.

3 Load a DVD

On the front panel ONLY:

Press 0 to open the disc tray, then place a DVD correctly with its label side up.

CORRECT INCORRECT

4 Start Playback

Press 3/8.

TUNER PRESET

The disc tray closes. “LOADING” appears for a while.

You can also start playback by closing the disc tray using 0 on the front panel.

5 Adjust the Volume

To increase the volume, press and hold VOLUME +. To decrease the volume, press and hold VOLUME –.

VOLUME

For in-depth information about DVD operations, see pages 25 to 33.

1 Turn On the Power

Before turning on the system, turn on your TV and select the correct video input. (See the manual supplied with your TV.)

When you use a JVC’s TV, you can turn on your TV by pressing

TV on the remote control, and select the video input by pressing TV/VIDEO. (If your TV is not a JVC’s, see “Operating Other Manufacturers’ TV” on page 55.)

For changing the OSD messages—the information on the TV screen—into the desired language, see “Setting the Initial Languages” on pages 50 and 51.

Press STANDBY/ON

AUDIO (or

STANDBY/ON

STANDBY/ON

on the front panel).

AUDIO

The STANDBY lamp goes off and the illumination lamp on the center unit lights up. The source indication selected previously appears on the display.

CAUTION:

Always set the volume to the minimum before starting any source. If the volume is set at its high level, the sudden blast of sound energy can permanently damage your hearing and/or ruin your speakers.

Notes:

By pressing VOLUME + or – repeatedly, you can adjust the volume level step by step.

The volume level can be adjusted within 51 steps— “MIN (minimum),” 01 to 49, and “MAX (maximum).”

To turn off the sounds temporarily

From the remote control ONLY:

Press MUTING.

TOP MENU MENU RETURN MUTING

To restore the sound, press

MUTING again.

Pressing VOLUME + or – also restores the sound.

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Contents TH-A30R If in Doubt Consult a Competent Electrician Important for Laser Products Above ALL Table of Contents Display window Center UnitFront Panel DisplayInside of the Cover Remote ControlRemote Control Putting Batteries in the Remote Control Before InstallationChecking the Supplied Accessories AM antenna connection Connecting the FM and AM AntennasFM antenna connection Speaker Layout Diagram Getting StartedWhen setting the speakers Connecting the SpeakersConnecting speaker cords to the terminals Audio component connection Connecting Audio/Video ComponentTurn the power off to all components before connections TV connection Video cord suppliedPress DVD Turn On the PowerBasic DVD Operations Load a DVDStop Playback Basic VCD/CD Operations Volume Volume +Muting DSP Mode Load a VCD/CDActivate DSP Mode Select the Band Basic Tuner OperationsTune into a Station Enjoying Sounds from the External Component Turning Off the Power with the TimerOther Basic Operations Press 3 or 2 to adjust delay time Speaker SettingsSetting the Delay Time Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust the other delay timePress AUX to select the external For Dolby Pro Logic Before you start, rememberCreating Realistic Sound Fields DSP Digital Signal Processor Modes Available surround according to the input signal formatPress 3 or 2 to adjust the output level Press 3 or 2 to adjust the output balanceAdjusting Stereo Sound Sound PRO Logic DSP ModeFrom the remote control only Press D.R.C Adjusting Dolby Digital DTS Digital SurroundFollowing adjustment indications Appears on the display Activating Dynamic Range CompressionRepeat 1 and 2 for setting the other speakers Remote control to select Dolby Pro Logic Or Dolby 3 StereoAdjusting Dolby Surround Now, you are ready to start the adjustment Adjusting DSP ModesPanel repeatedly to select the desired DSP mode Press Sound repeatedly to select the Sound CEN, REAR, or SWRepeat 1 and 2 for setting the other speaker SoundALL If appears on the TV screen when pressing a buttonDisc Introduction-DVD/VCD/CD PALTo start playback Basic Disc OperationsTo go to another chapter or track To stop during playbackPress Display DVD PlaybackShowing the On-Screen Bar Selecting the Subtitles Selecting the Audio LanguagesSelecting the Multi-Angle Views Disc Menu-Driven Playback Checking the Remaining TimeMoving to a Particular Portion Directly Searching for a Particular Point Repeating PlaybackProgramming the Playing Order Chapters-Program Play To modify the program To check the program contentsTo erase the stored program To exit from program playPress Step repeatedly to advance DVD Special Effect PlaybackPress Step once during playback Picture frame by frameVCD/CD Playback Svcd can be operated by using the VCD operation procedureFrom the remote control only Press Display Disc Menu-Driven Playback Only for VCD Playing time you want to Search forRepeatone Repeatdisc Repeat OFF Press A-B Repeat again to selectEnd point Press 3 or 2 to select a track Number, then Enter Programming the Playing Order Tracks-Program PlayRepeat steps 3 and 4 to program other tracks you want To stop during playAudioleft Audioright Audiostereo Press AUDIO/FM Mode repeatedlySelecting Playback Channel VCD Special Effect Playback Press Zoom againMP3 File Compatibility What is MP3?MP3 Introduction Disc structure-How are MP3 files recorded and played back?Press 0 to load a disc Press 3/8 MP3 PlaybackStarting Playback Start playback or go into a directory Operations Using the On-Screen DisplayRepeat Search Select a track or directoryTo repeat playback-Repeat Play Moving to a Particular Track DirectlyPress the number buttons to Select a track number you Want System starts playback from Selected trackTuning in Stations Tuner OperationsUsing Preset Tuning Selecting the FM Reception ModeUsing the RDS Radio Data System To Receive FM Stations What information can RDS signals provide?Is still on the display Searching for a Program by PTY CodesPress PTY Search again, while Description of the PTY codes Memo Setup Setting up the DVD PreferencesSetting the Initial Languages Languages you can select on this menuPress Enter Press SetupPress ∞ or 5 to select highlight one of the language items Introducing the DVD Preference SystemSetting the TV screen size MenuTo change the password Setting the Parental Rating LevelPress the number buttons to enter the password 4 digits Press Setup againOperating JVC’s Components Turn on or off the VCRTry to operate your TV by pressing TV If there are more than one code listed for your brand of TVOperating Other Manufacturers’ TV Manufacturers’ codes for TV CodesGeneral Notes MaintenanceCleaning the unit Handling DiscsPress DVD or FM/AM to operate the system. See TroubleshootingVCR Control button has been pressed Video section SpecificationsAmplifier section Tuner sectionPage 0602KSMMDWSAM

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