JVC TH-A10 manual Press Surround, Press DSP Mode, Digital, or DTS digital surround audio

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THEATER: Gives the feeling of a large theater.

LIVE CLUB: Gives the feeling of a live music club

with a low ceiling.

DANCE CLUB: Gives a throbbing bass beat.

HALL:Gives clear vocal and the feeling of a concert hall.

PAVILION: Give the spacious feeling of a pavilion with a high ceiling.

Notes:

The DSP modes have no effect on monaural sources.

The DOLBY DIGITAL indicator lights up when the signals encoded with Dolby Digital come into the system.

The PRO LOGIC indicator lights up when the signals encoded with Dolby Pro Logic decoder built in this system is activated.

The dts indicator lights up when the signals encoded with DTS Digital Surround come into the system.

The effects may be adjusted with “SOUND MENU settings” when the DAP mode is selected (see page 41).

IMPORTANT

Before recording a digital source, turn off the DSP mode.

To select the DSP mode ————————————

From the remote controls:

Primary remote control

Secondary remote control

Basic operations

digital, or DTS digital surround audio:

Press SURROUND.

The current status appears on the display when the button is pressed, and changes between SURROUND ON and SURROUND OFF each time the button is pressed subsequently.

When selecting DAP:

Press DSP MODE.

The currently selected DAP mode appears on the display when the button is pressed, and changes as follows each time the button is pressed subsequently.

=THEATER=LIVE CLUB=DANCE CLUB=HALL=PAVILION=

DSP OFF=(back to the beginning)

Notes:

“PRO LOGIC”, rather than “SURROUND ON”, is displayed when a source other than DVD is selected.

The down-mixed (Lo/Ro*) analog signal is output from the VCR OUT (REC) terminal and TAPE/MD OUT (REC) terminal at the rear of the center unit when “SURROUND OFF” is selected with Dolby digital or DTS digital surround audio.

When the DSP mode is ON, the VCR OUT (REC) jack and the TAPE/MD OUT (REC) jack will output surround sound to the front speakers only.

When recording, turn the DSP mode OFF.

*Lo/Ro refers to the downmix output when connected to a device that does not use a Dolby Pro Logic decoder.

DSP MODE

DSP MODE

Press DSP MODE.

The currently selected DSP mode appears on the display when the button is pressed, and changes as follows each time the button is pressed subsequently.

=SURROUND ON= THEATER= LIVE CLUB= DANCE CLUB

=HALL=PAVILION =DSP OFF = (back to the beginning)

SURROUND ON is selected when playing a video with audio recorded in Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby digital, or DTS digital surround audio.

Note:

It is possible to select only “SURROUND ON” and “SURROUND OFF” when playing a Dolby digital audio or DTS digital audio DVD.

On the front panel:

SURROUND

 

 

 

DSP MODE

 

 

 

When playing a video with audio recorded in Dolby surround, Dolby

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Contents TH-A10 For U.S.A Table of Contents Important cautions Checking the supplied accessoriesSafety precautions Getting StartedFront right speaker System outlineCenter speaker SP-XCA10 Front left speaker Rear left speakerTo hang satellite speakers from the wall InstallationAdjusting the angle of the satellite speakers SpeakerVideo CDs with Playback Control function About discsPlayable disc types Disc structureFM antenna connections Connecting the TVConnections AM antenna connectionsConneceting the front speakers Connecting the rear and center speakersTo connect speakers If your audio components have a Compu LINK-3 terminal Analog connectionsVideo component connections Analog component connectionsTV sound Digital connectionsCenter unit Power sub-woofer Connecting the power cordLight up the primary remote control buttons Plug the power cord into an AC outletDisplay window Powered sub-wooferParts Identification Center unitPrimary remote control Remote controlsPrinciples of operation Operation with the remote controlBasic operation with the on-screen menu To operate via the on-screen menuDisplaying the on-screen menu On-screen menu componentsFor DVD On-screen menus On-screen menus for using discsPreventing screen burn-out with Screen saver Screen Saver Opening screens DVD Control display VCD Control displayBasic operations To turn the system power supply On and OFF standbyTo turn TV power on and OFF Adjusting volumePress one of the source selecting buttons Muting the soundSelecting the source to play Changing the source nameChanging the decode mode Selecting the analog or digital input ModeAudio channel display lamp Adjusting the Input Signal LevelSub-woofer volume control Phase setting Using the DSP Modes Using the Sleep TimerPress Surround Press DSP ModeBefore recording a digital source, turn off the DSP mode When selecting DAPTo play a disc Using the DVD playerLocating the beginning PausingFast forward and rewind Press Resume during playback Resuming playbackSelecting playback from the DVD menu Press ¢orTo specify the title or track number for Playback Video CD menuPress DVD on Screen To play from the beginning of a title Chapter, or trackTo specify the chapter number for Playback CHAP. Search To specify the time for playbackUse the number buttons 0~9 to enter the time To select the screen for playback from Digest screen DigestSEARCH, then press Enter Press DigestPress Pause at the section you wish to view in slow motion To display Continuous Photos StrobeSlow-Motion Playback Slow Hold down FF/¢or 4/REW for more than 2 secondsChanging the Subtitle Language Zooming a scene ZoomUse Cursor 5/∞to move the pointer to Audio Changing the audio channel AudioUse Cursor 5/∞to move the pointer Subutitle Use Cursor 2/3to select the desired audio language or soundNumber Use Cursor 2/3/5/∞to select the desired angle Press EnterSelecting a scene angle from the on-screen display Selecting an angle from the angle list displayOr all tracks Repeat Selecting the Picture CharacterUse Cursor 5/∞to move the pointer to Sampling all tracks IntroUse Cursor 5/∞to move the pointer Program and press Enter Programming the Playing Order Tracks ProgramUse Cursor 5/∞to move the pointer to Time Select Quitting programmed playback Random Play RandomPress Play to start program play Use Cursor 5/∞to move the pointer RandomReceiving radio broadcasts Using preset tuningTuning in stations manually Beat cut Selecting the FM reception modeWhen an FM stereo broadcast is hard to receive or noisy Press FM ModeSound Menu Speaker Menu Performing miscellaneous settingsDVD settings on-screen display Main MenuOpening the Main Menu Main Menu SettingsSetting the Sleep Timer When the source is not DVD or Tuner Changing the DSP ModeAdjusting the volume When the source is DVDOpening the Sound Menu Sound Menu SettingsAdjusting the balance Using loudnessAdjusting the DSP effect Adjusting input signalOpening the Speaker Menu Speaker Menu SettingsSwitching speaker mode Speaker parameters Setting speaker sizeUse the 2/3cursors to select Speaker Size Set speaker sizeAfter adjusting speaker levels Adjusting delay timeAdjust speaker level Adjusting delay timeChange source to DVD, and stop playback DVD Menu SettingsOpening the DVD Menu Choosing menu languageChoosing subtitle language On-screen guide settingsMove the pointer to Audio Language using Choosing audio languagePS Pan-scan Conversion Screen saver settingsSelect monitor type LB Letter Box ConversionLimiting playback by children To temporarily release the Parental lock To change the settingsEnter your 4-digit password using the number buttons 0 to Label side How to handle discsMaintenance of discs Care and handling of discsTo Video input AV Compu Link Remote Control SystemConnections When system power is on Automatic Selection of TV’s Input ModeAutomatic Power On/Off Remote control of the TV and VCR using this remote controlAutomatic Source Selection Compu Link Remote Control SystemRemote Control through the Remote Sensor on the center unit Operating JVC’s Audio/Video Components To operate JVC’s audio components using this remote controlTo operate JVC’s video components using this remote control TV VOL + Cassette deckMD recorder VCR10, 0, 100+ +10 Selects the channels Enter manufacturer’s code three digits using buttons 1 9,Release TV/CATV/DBS Power Try to operate your TV by pressing TV/CATV/DBS Power10, 0, 100+ +10 Selects the channel Enter manufacturer’s code three digits using buttons 1-9,Release VCR Power Try to operate your VCR by pressing VCR PowerProblem Possible Cause Solution TroubleshootingSatellite Speakers SP-XSA10 SpecificationsPowered Sub-woofer SP-PWA10 Center unit XV-THA10Appendix a Table of languages and their abbreviations Appendix B Country code list for parental lock Page HOW to Locate Your JVC Service Center Limited Warranty Consumer Video 0200TNMNATSAN

TH-A10 specifications

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Moreover, the TH-A10 is energy-efficient, drawing minimal power while still delivering quality sound. This makes it an excellent choice for eco-conscious consumers who want to reduce their energy consumption without compromising on audio performance.

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