Table of Contents

Getting Started

2

Important cautions

2

Safety precautions

2

Checking the supplied accessories

2

System outline

3

Installation

4

To attach non-slip rubbers to the center speaker

4

To hang satellite speakers from the wall

4

About discs

5

Playable disc types

5

Disc structure

5

Video CDs or SVCDs with Playback Control function

5

Connections

6

Connecting the FM and AM antennas

6

To connect the powered sub woofer

6

Connecting the TV

6

VIDEO OUT SELECT

7

To connect speakers

7

Connecting Audio/Video Components

8

Connecting the power cord

10

Putting batteries in the remote control

10

Parts Identification

11

Principles of operation

13

Operation with the remote control

13

To operate via the on-screen menu

14

Preventing screen burn-out with the screen saver

 

[SCREEN SAVER]

15

Basic operations

16

To turn the system power supply ON and OFF (standby)

16

To turn TV power ON and OFF

16

Adjusting volume

16

Muting the sound

17

Selecting the source to play

17

Changing the source name

17

Selecting the analog or digital input mode

18

Changing the decode mode

18

Adjusting the Input Signal Level

19

Sub woofer volume control and phase setting

19

Audio channel display lamp

19

Using the Sleep Timer

20

Using the DSP Modes

20

Using the DVD player

22

To play a disc

22

Pausing

23

Fast forward and rewind

23

Locating the beginning

23

Resuming playback

24

Selecting playback from the DVD menu

24

Selecting the location to view from the video CD menu

25

To specify the title or track number for playback

25

To play from the beginning of a title, chapter, or track

26

To specify the chapter number for playback [CHAP. SEARCH] ..

26

To specify the time for playback [TIME SEARCH]

26

To select the screen for playback from the digest screen

 

[DIGEST]

27

To advance the picture one frame at a time

28

Slow-Motion Playback [SLOW]

28

To display Continuous Photos [STROBE]

28

Zooming a scene [ZOOM]

29

Changing the Subtitle Language [SUB TITILE]

29

Changing the audio language or sound [AUDIO]

30

Changing the audio channel [AUDIO]

30

Viewing from Multiple Angles [ANGLE]

31

Selecting the Picture Character [THEATER POSITION]

32

Repeating a current title, chapter or track, or all tracks

 

[REPEAT]

32

Repeating a desired part [A-B REPEAT]

33

Sampling all tracks [INTRO]

33

Checking the Disc Time [TIME SELECT]

34

Programming the Playing Order of the Tracks [PROGRAM] ....

34

Random Play [RANDOM]

35

Receiving radio broadcasts

36

Setting the AM tuner interval spacing

36

Tuning in stations manually

36

Using preset tuning

36

Selecting the FM reception mode

37

Beat cut

37

Performing miscellaneous settings

38

AV amplifier settings on-screen display

38

DVD settings on-screen display

38

MAIN MENU Settings

39

Opening the MAIN MENU

39

ON SCREEN LANGUAGE

39

Setting the SLEEP TIMER

39

Changing the DECODE MODE

40

Changing the DSP MODE

40

Adjusting the volume

40

SOUND MENU Settings

41

Opening the SOUND MENU

41

Adjusting the balance

41

Using LOUDNESS

41

Adjusting input signal

42

Adjusting the sub-woofer output level

42

Adjusting the dynamic range

42

Adjusting the DSP effect

42

SPEAKER MENU Settings

43

Opening the SPEAKER MENU

43

Switching speaker mode

43

Playing a test tone

44

Setting speaker size

44

Setting speaker level

45

Adjusting delay time

45

DVD MENU Settings

46

Opening the DVD MENU

46

Choosing menu language

46

Choosing audio language

47

Choosing subtitle language

47

On-screen guide settings

47

Select monitor type

48

Screen saver settings

48

Limiting playback by children

49

To set Parental Lock for the first time [PARENTAL LOCK]

49

To temporarily release the Parental lock

50

Care and handling of discs

51

How to handle discs

51

AV COMPU LINK Remote Control System

52

COMPU LINK Remote Control System

54

Operating JVC’s Audio/Video Components

55

Operating Other Manufacturers’ Video Equipment

57

Troubleshooting

59

Specifications

60

Appendix A: Table of languages and their abbreviations

61

Appendix B: Country code list for parental lock

62

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