JVC TH-S3 TH-S2 manual Selecting browsable still picture recorded on DVD Audio, Zooming

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Advanced operations

See page 20 for button locations.

Selecting browsable still picture recorded on DVD AUDIO

Most DVD AUDIOs include browsable still pictures (B.S.P), which usually appear by turns automatically during playback according to the playback sequence. You can change the picture (turn the page) manually when the current group/track has selectable pictures (pages).

7During playback and while the B.S.P. indicator lights up on the display window

When using the PAGE button:

Press PAGE repeatedly to select a desired still picture.

When using the on-screen bar:

1 Press ON SCREEN twice.

The on-screen bar appears on the TV screen.

2 Press Cursor 3/2 to highlight . 3 Press ENTER.

4 Press Cursor 5/Yto select the desired still picture.

5 Press ENTER.

6 Press ON SCREEN.

The on-screen bar disappears.

Zooming in

7During playback or

while paused

1 Press ZOOM.

Each time you press ZOOM, scene magnification changes.

2 While zoomed in, press Cursor 3/2/Y/

5to move zoom-in area.

To return to normal playback

Press ZOOM repeatedly to select OFF.

NOTE

The number of the magnification steps varies depending on the disc type.

During slide-show playback of a JPEG disc, zooming in is not available. In such a case, press 8to pause slide-show playback, then zoom in.

During playback of DVD AUDIO, this feature is available only for the video part.

During playback of JPEG/MPEG4, there may be a case where Cursor (3/2/Y/5) does not work in step 2.

Changing the VFP setting

The VFP (Video Fine

Processor) function enables you to adjust

the picture character according to the type of programming, picture tone or personal preference.

7During playback

1 Press VFP.

The current VFP settings appear on the TV screen.

Example:

2 Press Cursor 3/2repeatedly to select the VFP mode.

NORMAL: Normally select this.

CINEMA: Suitable for movies.

When you select “NORMAL” or “CINEMA”, press VFP to complete the setting.

USER 1 and USER 2:

You can adjust parameters that affect picture appearance.

Only when selecting “USER 1” or “USER 2” in step 2, proceed to perform the following operation;

3 Press Cursor Y/5repeatedly to select a parameter you want to adjust.

Adjust gradually and confirm picture appearance results are as preferred.

GAMMA:

Controls brightness of neutral tints while maintaining brightness of dark and bright portions.

BRIGHTNESS:

Controls screen brightness.

CONTRAST:

Controls screen contrast.

SATURATION:

Controls screen color depth.

TINT:

Controls screen tint.

SHARPNESS:

Controls screen sharpness.

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Contents Consists of XV-THS3, SP-WS3, SP-THS3F, Consists of XV-THS2, SP-WS3, and, SP-THS3FImportant for Laser Products Page Table of contents Introduction Supplied accessoriesSafety precautions Important cautionsDiscs you can play About discsPlayable disc types Region code of DVD VideoWith the MPEG-4 Visual Standard is Prohibited Except for USE by a Consumer EngagingPersonal and NON-COMMERCIAL Activities Index of parts and controls Front panel center unitRear panel center unit Remote control Operating the system from the remote controlIndex of parts and controls AM loop antenna Connecting the FM and AM antennasConnections FM antennaFront speakers Center speaker Speaker cord Connecting a TV Speaker layoutConnecting to an analog component Connecting to a digital componentConnecting the power cord Release TV Operating external components with the remote controlOperating the TV To set the manufacturer’s codeOperating the VCR Operating external components with the remote controlSlide the remote control mode selector to VCR Press and hold VCRPress Audio Basic operationsTurning the system on/off PressAdjusting the brightness of the indications Dimmer Listening with headphones not suppliedAdjusting the volume Volume Selecting the source to playChanging the scan mode Sleep Timer SleepAdjusting the treble sound Treble E E P 6 0 m i nPress Open PlaybackBasic playback Place a disc3 G 1 2 T 1 2 0 0 2 31 2 G G 1 2 F 1 2One Touch Replay Fast-forward/fast-reverse searchSkip to the beginning of a desired selection 2 3 4 Locating a desired title/ group using number buttonsPlaying back a bonus group Press TitleAuto Surround Auto Surr Using the surround modeAdvanced operations Dolby SurroundPress SURR. repeatedly to select the desired mode Using the on-screen barSelecting the surround mode Showing the on-screen barContents of the on-screen bar during playback Changing the time informationPress on Screen twice Playing from a specified position on a disc Locating a desired scene using a VCD/ Svcd menu with PBCLocating a desired chapter/track using the on-screen bar Locating a desired scene from the DVD menuPress Enter Press on Screen Using the file control displayLocating a desired position by specifying the time Beginning of the discResume Playback Selecting a view angleSelecting the subtitle Frame-by-frame playback Selecting the audioSpecial picture playback Playing back in slow-motionChanging the VFP setting Selecting browsable still picture recorded on DVD AudioZooming Program Playback Press Cursor Y/5 to change the setting Press EnterRepeat steps 3 to 6 to adjust other parameters Press VFP Random PlaybackRepeating a desired part A-B Repeat Repeat PlaybackRepeating the current selection 1 3 1 0L C E N T E R Sound and other settingsTray lock L RSetting DVD preferences Using the setup menusMenu description Speaker setting menu Picture menu PictureAudio menu Audio Other setting menu Others This case, set the distance of each speaker as followsYou can activate or deactivate Resume Playback function Country/Area codes list for Parental Lock Tuner operations Manual tuningPreset tuning 0 kSelecting the FM reception mode Press FM ModeOperation AV Compu Link remote control systemConnection and setup Refer also to the instruction supplied with your TV or VCRCleaning the system MaintenanceTroubleshooting ReferencesSpecifications Center unit XV-THS2 Surround Speakers SP-THS3FEN, FR Victor Company of JAPAN, Limited 0404TMMMDWJEM

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