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DVD DIGITAL CINEMA SYSTEM
TH-A75R
Consists of XV-THA75R, SP-WA75, SP-XSA75, and SP-XCA75
SP-XSA75 and SP-XCA75
TV AUDIO
VIDEO/
TV SOUND FM/AM DVD VCR 1 VCR
AUDIO ANGLE SUBTITLE DECODE
TOP MENU MENU RETURN DIGEST
SURROUND DSP OFF
SOUND
CONTROL EFFECT
VCR
12 3
+ +
S.WFR CENTER
TEST
– –
TV 45 6
SLEEP
78 9
+ + +
SETTING SURR-L S-BACK SURR-R
– – –
10 0 +10
ADJUST TV RETURN FM MODE 100+
TA/NEWS/INFO
ON
SCREEN
DVD
RDS
PTY( PTY9
ENTER
CHOICE VFP
RDS DISPLAY
PTY SEARCH
TV VOL CHANNEL/ZOOM VOLUME
TV/VIDEO
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Warnings, Cautions and Others IMPORTANT for the U.K. DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment. If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home or the cable is too short to reach a power point, then obtain an appropriate safety approved extension lead or consult your dealer. BE SURE to replace the fuse only with an identical approved type, as originally fitted. If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off ensure to remove the fuse and dispose of the plug immediately, to
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IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS REPRODUCTION OF LABELS 1 CLASSIFICATION LABEL, PLACED ON EXTERIOR SURFACE 2 WARNING LABEL, PLACED INSIDE THE UNIT 1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT 2. CAUTION: Visible and invisible laser radiation when open and interlock failed or defeated. Avoid direct exposure to beam. 3. CAUTION: Do not open the top cover. There are no user serviceable parts inside the unit; leave all servicing to qualified service personnel. Caution: Proper Ventilation To avoid risk of electric shock and
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS “SOME DOS AND DON’TS ON THE SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENT” This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but, like any electrical equipment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured. Do read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment. Do ensure that all electrical connections (including the mains plug, extension leads and interconnections between pieces of equipment) are pro
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Table of contents Introduction ........................................... 2 Creating realistic sound fields .............. 31 About this manual ............................................................. 2 Surround modes .............................................................. 31 Precautions ........................................................................ 2 DSP modes ....................................................................... 33 Checking the supplied accessories ....
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Introduction 7 Safety precautions About this manual Avoid moisture, water and dust This manual mainly explains operations using the buttons and Do not place the system in moist or dusty places. controls on the remote control. You can also use the buttons Avoid high temperatures on the center unit if they have the same or similar names (or Do not expose the system to direct sunlight and do not place marks) as those on the remote control. it near a heating device. If operation using the remote con
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Names of parts and controls See pages in the parentheses for details. Center unit Front panel 3 4 5 6 8 9pq 1 2 7 w STANDBY RGB SOURCE − VOLUME + DVD DIGITAL CINEMA SYSTEM PHONES COMPACT DIGITAL • EX SUPER VIDEO PRO LOGIC e r t 1 STANDBY lamp (17) 6 7 (stop) button (20, 50, 52, 53) q SOURCE button (17) 2 (standby/on) button (17) 7 3 (play) button (20, 50, 52, 53) w VOLUME +/– buttons (18) 3 Disc tray (20) 8 8 (pause) button (20, 45, 50, 52) e Display (see below) 4 0 (open/close) button (20) 9 4
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Names of parts and controls Remote control 1 Source selecting buttons (17) VIDEO/TV SOUND, FM/AM, DVD 2 AUDIO button (41, 42) 3 ANGLE button (40) i 4 TOP MENU button (39) TV AUDIO o 5 MENU button (39, 53) VIDEO/ ; TV SOUND FM/AM DVD VCR 1 VCR 1 6 Surround and DSP operation buttons a 2 DECODE AUDIO ANGLE SUBTITLE SURROUND (20, 35), DSP (20, 35), OFF (35) 3 s 7 CONTROL buttons TOP MENU MENU RETURN DIGEST 4 d VCR (64), TV (16) 5 f SURROUND DSP OFF 8 SLEEP button (19) SOUND 6 g 9 • SETTING button (2
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About discs • On some DVD, VCD, or SVCD discs, the actual Playable disc types operations may be different from what is explained in this manual. This is due to the disc programming and This system has been designed to play back the following disc structure, and this is not a malfunction of this types of discs: system. DVD Video (DVD), Video CD (VCD), Super Video CD • Notes on CD-R and CD-RW (SVCD), Audio CD, CD-R, and CD-RW • This system can also play back MP3 and JPEG files –User-edited CD-Rs (
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About discs Disc structure Playback Control function (PBC) —Only for VCD and SVCD A DVD disc consists of “titles,” and each title may be divided into some “chapters.” The Playback Control function allows you to enjoy menu- For example, if a DVD disc contains some movies, each driven operation and high-resolution still images with a movie may have its own title number, and it may be further resolution four times greater than moving pictures. divided into chapters. • High-resolution still image di
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Getting started Connections • Do not connect the AC power cord until all other connections have been made. • Since different components often have different terminal names, carefully read the instructions supplied with the component you are going to connect. Connecting a TV To view pictures and on-screen displays, connect a TV to the center unit. • Distortion of picture may occur when connecting to a TV through a VCR, or to a TV with a built-in VCR. • You need to set “MONITOR TYPE” on the PICTUR
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Getting started Connecting the AM (MW) and FM antennas • Make sure the antenna conductors do not touch any other terminals, connecting cords, and power cords. This could cause poor reception. 7 AM (MW) loop antenna Setting up AM (MW) loop antenna Connecting AM (MW) loop antenna Attach the AM (MW) loop to its base by snapping the tabs on the loop 1 into the slot in the base. Press and hold the terminal clamp. 2 Insert the antenna cord. If the antenna cord is covered with vinyl, remove the 3 Relea
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7 FM antenna Connecting the supplied FM antenna Extend the supplied FM antenna horizontally. Outdoor FM antenna If reception is poor: (not supplied) Connect an outdoor FM antenna with the standard type (coaxial) connecter. Outdoor FM antenna cord (not supplied) VCR AUDIO IN STB FRONT SPEAKERS CENTER SURROUND SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK FM 75 SUBWOOFER RIGHT LEFT SPEAKER RIGHT LEFT SPEAKER AM LOOP RL RL DIGITAL IN (STB) VCR IN STB IN OUT COAXIAL AM EXT ANTENNA VIDEO AV CAUTION:SPEAKER IMPEDAN
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Getting started Connecting the satellite speakers and subwoofer Connect the supplied satellite speakers and subwoofer. Speaker layout diagram Right front speaker Left front speaker STANDBY PROGRESSIVE SOURCE VOLUME DVD DIGITAL CINEMA SYSTEM COMPACT PHONES SUPER VIDEO DIGITAL PRO LOGIC • EX Subwoofer Center unit Center speaker Left surround speaker Right surround speaker Surround back speaker When placing the speakers, to obtain the best possible sound, you need to place all satellite speakers at
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CAUTION: • When you do not use the supplied speakers but connect other (larger) speakers, use the speakers with the SPEAKER IMPEDANCE indicated by the speaker terminals on the rear panel of the center unit. • DO NOT connect more than one speaker to one speaker terminal. Satellite speakers: 1 Insert mini plugs on the speaker cords into the jacks on the rear of each speaker. 2 Connect the white cord to the red (+) terminal and the black cord to the black (–) terminals. Left front speaker Right fr
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Getting started Installing the satellite speakers on the wall Using the supplied satellite speaker wall brackets, you can fix the surround speakers on the wall. CAUTION: When attaching the brackets on the wall, have them attached on the wall by a qualified person. DO NOT attach the brackets on the wall by yourself to avoid an unexpected damage due to their falling from the wall, caused by incorrect attachment or weakness of the wall. Location of attachment to the wall: Take care when selecting
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Connecting video components You can enjoy the picture and sound from VCR and Set Top Box (STB) through the system. 7 VCR connection VCR AUDIO IN STB FRONT SPEAKERS CENTER SURROUND SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK FM 75 SUBWOOFER RIGHT LEFT SPEAKER RIGHT LEFT SPEAKER AM LOOP RL RL DIGITAL IN (STB) VCR IN STB IN OUT AM EXT COAXIAL ANTENNA VIDEO AV RGB YC CAUTION:SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 4 16 RGB Y/C AV COMPU LINK- S-VIDEO Video Audio connection connection 1 Connect between video jacks. Compos
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Getting started Connecting the power cord Make sure that all connections have been made before plugging the power cord. VCR STB FRONT SPEAKERS CENTER SURROUND SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK AUDIO IN FM 75 SUBWOOFER RIGHT LEFT SPEAKER RIGHT LEFT SPEAKER AM LOOP RL RL DIGITAL IN (STB) VCR IN STB IN OUT COAXIAL AM EXT ANTENNA VIDEO AV CAUTION:SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 4 16 RGB Y/C AV COMPU S-VIDEO LINK- Plug into AC outlet. Power cord CAUTIONS: • Disconnect the power cord before cleaning or mov
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Using the remote control Putting batteries in the remote control Before using the remote control, put in two supplied batteries first. 1 On the back of the remote control, remove the battery cover. 2 Insert batteries. • Make sure to match the polarity: (+) to (+) and (–) to (–). 3 Replace the cover. 12 3 If the range or effectiveness of the remote control decreases, replace the batteries. Use two R6S (SUM-3)/AA (15F) type dry- cell batteries. CAUTION: Follow these precautions to avoid leaking or
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Getting started Operating a TV using the remote control You can operate your TV using the remote control. 7 Setting the transmittable signal for your • Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with your TV. TV You can operate a JVC TV without setting the remote control signal setting. TV AUDIO VIDEO/ TV SOUND FM/AM DVD VCR 1 VCR 1 Set the remote control mode selector to DECODE AUDIO ANGLE SUBTITLE “DVD.” TOP MENU MENU RETURN DIGEST SURROUND DSP OFF 2 Press and hold TV . SOUND • Keep it pre
