JVC TH-A5 - page 5

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Table of Contents

Parts Identification....................................... 2

Center Unit ................................................................................. 2

Remote Control .......................................................................... 3

Getting Started........................................... 4

Before Installation ...................................................................... 4

Checking the Supplied Accessories ........................................... 4

Adjusting the Voltage Selector ................................................... 4

Putting Batteries in the Remote Control .................................... 4

Connecting the FM and AM Antennas ....................................... 5

Speaker Layout Diagram ............................................................ 6

Connecting the Speakers ............................................................ 7

Connecting Audio/Video Component ........................................ 8

Basic DVD Operations ................................ 10

1 Turn On the Power ............................................................... 10

2 Load a DVD ......................................................................... 10

3 Start Playback ...................................................................... 10

4 Adjust the Volume ................................................................ 10

5 Activate Realistic Sound Field............................................. 11

6 Stop Playback ...................................................................... 11

Basic VCD/CD Operations .......................... 12

1 Turn On the Power ............................................................... 12

2 Load a VCD/CD .................................................................. 12

3 Start Playback ...................................................................... 12

4 Adjust the Volume ................................................................ 12

5 Activate Realistic Sound Field............................................. 13

6 Stop Playback ...................................................................... 13

Basic Tuner Operations .............................. 14

1 Turn On the Power ............................................................... 14

2 Select the Band .................................................................... 14

3 Adjust the Volume ................................................................ 14

4 Tune into a Station ............................................................... 14

Other Basic Operations .............................. 15

Enjoying Sounds from the External Equipment ....................... 15

Turning Off the Power with the Timer ..................................... 15

Speaker Settings ....................................... 16

Setting the Speaker Information ............................................... 16

Setting the Delay Time ............................................................. 17

Creating Realistic Sound Fields ................... 18

7 Dolby Digital and DTS Digital Surround............................. 18

7 Dolby Surround .................................................................... 18

7 DSP (Digital Signal Processor) Modes ................................ 19

Adjusting Stereo Sound ............................................................ 20

Adjusting Dolby Digital and DTS Digital Surround ................ 21

Activating Dynamic Range Compression ................................ 21

Adjusting Dolby Surround ....................................................... 22

Adjusting DSP Modes .............................................................. 23

Adjusting DSP Sound Parameters ............................................ 24

Disc Introduction—DVD/VCD/CD ................ 25

Basic Disc Operations ................................ 26

DVD Playback ........................................... 27

Changing the Color System ..................................................... 27

Showing the On-Screen Bar ..................................................... 27

Selecting the Subtitles .............................................................. 28

Selecting the Audio Languages ................................................ 28

Selecting the Multi-Angle Views ............................................. 28

Checking the Remaining Time ................................................. 29

Disc Menu-Driven Playback .................................................... 29

Moving to a Particular Portion Directly ................................... 29

Searching for a Particular Point ............................................... 30

Repeating Playback .................................................................. 30

7 Repeat Play ........................................................................... 30

7 A–B Repeat ........................................................................... 30

Programming the Playing Order of the Chapters

—Program Play .................................................................. 31

DVD Special Effect Playback .................................................. 33

7 Still Picture/Frame-by-Frame Playback ............................... 33

7 Slow Motion Playback ......................................................... 33

7 Zoom .................................................................................... 33

VCD/CD Playback...................................... 34

Showing the On-Screen Bar ..................................................... 34

Checking the Remaining Time ................................................. 34

Disc Menu-Driven Playback (Only for VCD) .......................... 35

Moving to a Particular Portion Directly ................................... 35

Searching for a Particular Point ............................................... 35

Repeating Playback .................................................................. 36

7 Repeat Play ........................................................................... 36

7 A–B Repeat ........................................................................... 36

Programming the Playing Order of the Tracks

—Program Play .................................................................. 37

Selecting Playback Channel ..................................................... 38

VCD Special Effect Playback .................................................. 39

7 Still Picture/Frame-by-Frame Playback ............................... 39

7 Slow Motion Playback ......................................................... 39

7 Zoom .................................................................................... 39

MP3 Introduction ...................................... 40

MP3 Playback ........................................... 41

Starting Playback ..................................................................... 41

Operations Using the On-Screen Display ................................ 42

Moving to a Particular Track Directly ...................................... 43

Repeating Playback .................................................................. 43

Tuner Operations ....................................... 44

Setting the AM Tuner Interval Spacing .................................... 44

Tuning in Stations .................................................................... 44

Using Preset Tuning ................................................................. 45

Selecting the FM Reception Mode ........................................... 45

Setting up the DVD Preferences ................. 46

Setting the Initial Languages .................................................... 46

Introducing the DVD Preference (System) .............................. 47

Setting the Parental (Rating) Level .......................................... 49

Operating JVC’s Components ...................... 50

Operating Other Manufacturers’ TV ............ 51

Maintenance ............................................. 52

Troubleshooting ......................................... 53

Specifications............................................ 54

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