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DVD DIGITAL CINEMA SYSTEM
TH-A10R
Consists of XV-THA10R, SP-PWA10, SP-XCA10, and SP-XSA10.
SP-PWA10
SP-XSA10
SP-XCA10
XV-THA10R
INSTRUCTIONS
SP-XSA10
For Customer Use:
Enter below the Model No. and Serial
No. which are located either on the rear,
bottom or side of the cabinet. Retain this
information for future reference.
Model No.
Serial No.
LVT0516-001A
[ B ]
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- Page 1 DVD DIGITAL CINEMA SYSTEM TH-A10R Consists of XV-THA10R, SP-PWA10, SP-XCA10, and SP-XSA10. SP-PWA10 SP-XSA10 SP-XCA10 SP-XSA10 XV-THA10R INSTRUCTIONS For Customer Use: Enter below the Model No. and Serial No. which are located either on the rear, bottom or side of the cabinet. Retain this information for future reference.
- Page 2 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.
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Page 3: Simplified Connection
(19.7 ft) Black Rear right speaker Speaker cord (15 m) (49.2 ft) TH-A10R Please see INSTRUCTIONS from page 6 to page 10 as well. Digital input and S-video output and output terminals (9) input terminals (6, 8, 9) AC power cord (supplied) (10) - Page 4 Installation Example (front left stpeker) Powered sub-woofer Satellite speaker (rear left speaker) The rear speakers are placed behind the listening position. To hang satellite speakers from the wall Use the supplied bracket to fix satellite speakers to the wall. CAUTION: ATTACHING THE BRACKETS ON THE WALL When attaching the brackets on the wall, have them attached to the wall by a qualified person.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
To temporarily release the Parental lock ... 52 Care and handling of discs ... 53 How to handle discs ... 53 COMPU LINK Remote Control System ... 54 Operating JVC’s Audio/Video Components ... 55 Operating Other Manufacturers’ Video Equipment ... 57 Troubleshooting ... 59 Specifications ... 60... -
Page 6: Getting Started
Getting Started Important cautions Installation of the unit • Select a place which is level, dry and neither too hot nor too cold between 5°C and 35°C (41°F and 95°F). • Leave sufficient distance between the unit and the TV. •... -
Page 7: System Outline
This system is capable of most operations. As it is illuminated it may also be used in the dark. It may also be used to operate JVC TVs, VCRs, MD recorders, and cassette decks, as well as TVs and VCRs from other manufacturers. -
Page 8: Installation
Installation To attach non-slip rubbers to the center speaker Attach the supplied non-slip rubbers at three points on the bottom of the center speaker. The non-slip rubbers are adhesive. Peel off the seal before applying. Attach non-slip rubbers at the three points shown in the diagram. -
Page 9: About Discs
About discs Playable disc types Playable and non-playable disc types are as follows: Playable discs ——————————————— DVD VIDEO Video CD The DVD Logo is a trademark. Non-playable discs —————————————— • DVD-ROM • DVD-RAM • DVD-R • CD-R • CD-ROM • PHOTO CD •... -
Page 10: Connections
Connections Connecting the FM and AM (MW) antennas FM antenna connections ——————————— A. Using the supplied FM antenna The FM antenna provided can be connected to the FM 75 COAXIAL terminal as temporary measure. B. Using the standard type connector (Not supplied) A standard type connector should be connected to the FM 75 COAXIAL terminal. -
Page 11: To Connect Speakers
To connect speakers Connect the satellite speakers and center speaker to the terminals on the powered sub-woofer using the speaker cords supplied. Labels are attached to the speaker cords to indicate the speaker and terminal to which each is to be connected. •... -
Page 12: Connecting Audio/Video Components
Connections Connecting Audio/Video Components You can connect the following audio/video components to this system. Refer also to the manuals supplied with your components. Audio Components: Cassette deck or MD recorder* Video Components: TV or DBS tuner* VCRs * You can connect these components using the methods described in “Analog connections”... - Page 13 TV audio or DBS tuner TV sound Note: • When connecting the DBS tuner to the TV SOUND/DBS jacks, change the source name, which will be shown on the display when selected as the source, to “DBS”. See page 17 for details. Digital connections —————————————————————————————————————...
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Page 14: Connecting The Power Cord
Connections Connecting the power cord Before plugging the center unit and powered sub-woofer into an AC outlets, make sure that all connections have been made. Plug the power cord into an AC outlet. The red STANDBY lamp on the center unit lights when the power cord is plugged in. -
Page 15: Parts Identification
Parts Identification Become familiar with the buttons and controls on the unit before use. Refer to the pages in parentheses for details. Center unit ——————————————————————————————————————— Front panel Display window 1 Decord mode indicator (18) 2 Radio indicator (36) 3 Multi-information window Display time and status information. - Page 16 Parts Identification Remote controls ——————————————————————————————————————— Primary remote control 1 SLEEP button (20) 2 ANALOG/DIGITAL INPUT button (18) 3 TITLE button (24) 4 SUBTITLE button (29) 5 MAIN ON SCREEN button (41) 6 DVD ON SCREEN button (26, 48) 7 MENU button (24) 8 Cursor (EON SELECT, PTY +, PTY SEARCH, PTY –) and ENTER (EON) buttons 9 THEATER POSITION (RDS DISPLAY MODE)
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Page 17: Principles Of Operation
Principles of operation The system may be operated via the remote control or the buttons on the center unit, or via the menu on the screen. Operation with the remote control Select the appropriate mode for the remote control when using the primary or secondary remote control is used for operation. The remote control mode is selected by pressing the source selecting buttons. -
Page 18: To Operate Via The On-Screen Menu
Principles of operation To operate via the on-screen menu When using the on-screen menu, first display it and then use the primary or secondary remote control unit cursor buttons (2/3/5/∞), the number buttons, and the ENTER button. Displaying the on-screen menu ————————————————————————————————— The method and conditions for display differ with the on-screen menu. -
Page 19: Preventing Screen Burn-Out With The Screen Saver [Screen Saver]
On-screen menus —————————————— This system supports the following on-screen menus. Opening screens for DVD (No disc inserted) for Video CD for Audio CD On-screen menus for using and setting up the AV amp function On-screen menus for setting up the DVD On-screen menus for using the disc DVD CONTROL display VCD CONTROL display... -
Page 20: Basic Operations
To turn TV power ON and OFF JVC TVs may be used as is with the primary and secondary remote controls. TVs from other manufacturers require changes to the transmittable signals before they can be used with the primary and secondary remote controls. -
Page 21: Muting The Sound
Muting the sound Primary remote control only: Press MUTING to mute the sound through all speakers connected. “MUTING” appears on the display window and volume turns off. To restore the sound, press MUTING again so that “OFF” appears on the display. •... -
Page 22: Selecting The Analog Or Digital Input Mode
Basic operations Selecting the analog or digital input mode When you have connected some components such as MD recorder, the DBS tuner and so on, using digital terminals (see page 9), you need to change the input mode for these components to the digital input. You can choose digital sound from the following sources: “MD”, “DBS”, “AUX”. -
Page 23: Adjusting The Input Signal Level
When a decode mode which differs from the type of disc being played is selected Insert a DVD disc in the center unit to display the type of audio being played in the Decode mode indicator in the display window. Audio cannot be played if a decode mode which differs from the displayed mode is selected. -
Page 24: Using The Sleep Timer
Basic operations The lamp display indicates the type of disc (DVD or CD) currently playing as follows. Example: With Dolby digital 5.1 ch, DTS digital 5.1 ch, or MPEG Multichannel 5.1 ch surround With Dolby digital (Lt/Rt*) With stereo sound (eg Audio CD) * Lt/Rt refers to the downmix output when connected to a device that uses Dolby Pro Logic. -
Page 25: Dap Modes
DAP modes ————————————————— The sound heard in a concert hall or club consists of direct sound and indirect sound — early reflections and reflections from behind. Direct sounds reach the listener directly without any reflection. On the other hand, indirect sounds are delayed by the distances of the ceiling and walls. -
Page 26: Using The Dvd Player
Using the DVD player represent disc types. IMPORTANT Check that the remote control mode selector is set to ON SCREEN MENU before using DVD. To play a disc On the front panel: Switch the TV and display video on from this system. -
Page 27: Pausing
On-screen guide icons ———————————— During DVD playback, you may see icons displayed over the picture. These have the following meanings. Displayed at the beginning of a scene recorded from multiple angles (see page 30). Displayed at the beginning of a scene recorded with multiple audio languages (see page 32). -
Page 28: Resuming Playback
Using the DVD player On the front panel: 4, ¢ Press ¢ or 4. Press 4 to locate the beginning of the current chapter, title, or track, and press ¢ to locate the beginning of the next chapter, title, or track. Note: •... -
Page 29: Selecting The Location To View From The Video Cd Menu
Selecting the location to view from the video CD menu When playing back Video CDs recorded with PBC (playback control), a list of the recorded contents may appear on the TV screen as a menu. The location to view may be conveniently called up from this menu screen. 7 When the menu appears on the TV screen during playback with PBC. -
Page 30: To Play From The Beginning Of A Title, Chapter, Or Track
Using the DVD player To play from the beginning of a title, chapter, or track The beginning of previous or later chapters or tracks may be skipped. 7 For DVD: During playback For Audio CD: Any time For Video CD: During playback without PBC function From the remote controls: Primary remote control Secondary remote control... -
Page 31: To Select The Screen For Playback From The Digest Screen [Digest]
Press DVD ON SCREEN. The on-screen display appears on the TV screen. Use 5/∞ cursors to move the pointer to [TIME SEARCH], then press ENTER. The color of [TIME SEARCH] changes and “GO TO:” appears in the message area. (for DVD) (for Audio CD or Video CD) Message area Message area... -
Page 32: To Advance The Picture One Frame At A Time
Using the DVD player Press ENTER. The unit starts playback from the selected title, chapter or track. To return to the regular display: Press DIGEST. Note: • With some discs, depending on the contents, it may take some time until all the scenes appear on the screen. To advance the picture one frame at a time Advancing a paused still picture one frame at a time. -
Page 33: Zooming A Scene [Zoom]
Zooming a scene [ZOOM] 7 During playback or while paused From primary remote control only: Press ZOOM. “ZOOM” appears on the TV screen. The unit zooms in to the center part of the scene to produce a double-sided image. Use 2/3/5/∞ cursors to move the zoomed-in scene. -
Page 34: Changing The Audio Language Or Sound [Audio]
Using the DVD player Use 5/∞ cursors to move the pointer [SUBTITLE]. Use 2/3 cursors to select the desired subtitle. Each time you press 2/3 cursors, the subtitle changes. Example: Selected subtitle To turn off the on-screen display Press DVD ON SCREEN. Note: •... -
Page 35: Viewing From Multiple Angles [Angle]
Viewing from Multiple Angles [ANGLE] You can enjoy a variety of scene angles if the DVD disc contains “multi-angle” parts, where multiple cameras were used to shoot the same scene from different angles. You can select one of these viewing angles from the normal screen or on-screen display. -
Page 36: Selecting The Picture Character [Theater Position]
Using the DVD player Selecting the Picture Character [THEATER POSITION] You can select the quality of the image from among four options (OFF, 1, 2, and 3) according to the type of programming, picture tone or personal preferences. 7 During playback From the remote controls: Primary remote control Press THEATER POSITION to select the desired... -
Page 37: Repeating A Desired Part [A-B Repeat]
To quit repeat playback Move the pointer to [REPEAT] and press ENTER repeatedly until the [REPEAT] display turns off. Tu turn off the on-screen display Press DVD ON SCREEN. Notes: • Repeat play function cannot be used during Video CD playback with PBC function. -
Page 38: Checking The Disc Time [Time Select]
Using the DVD player Checking the Disc Time [TIME SELECT] You can choose the displayed time mode for an Audio CD or Video CD disc in the display on the front panel and in the on-screen display. 7 For Audio CD: Any time For Video CD: While stopped From the remote controls: Primary remote control... -
Page 39: Random Play [Random]
Press PLAY to start program play. When all of the programmed tracks have finished playback, the unit stops but the program remains. To turn off the on-screen display Press DVD ON SCREEN. Quitting programmed playback Move the pointer to [PROGRAM] and press ENTER. [PROGRAM] will turn to its original color, and the program contents will be deleted. -
Page 40: Receiving Radio Broadcasts
Receiving radio broadcasts You can browse through all the stations or use the preset function to go immediately to a particular station. Tuning in stations manually From the remote controls: Primary remote control Secondary remote control Press FM/AM to select the band. •... -
Page 41: Selecting The Fm Reception Mode
To tune in a preset station ——————————— From primary remote control: Press FM/AM. • Each time you press the button, the band alternates between FM and AM (MW). Press the number buttons (1~10, +10) to select a preset channel number. •... -
Page 42: Using The Rds (Radio Data System) To Receive Fm Stations
Receiving radio broadcasts Using the RDS (Radio Data System) to receive FM stations RDS allows FM stations to send an additional signal along with their regular program signals. For example, the stations send their station names, as well as information about what type of program they broadcast, such as sports or music, etc. -
Page 43: Switching To A Broadcast Program Of Your Choice Temporarily
PTY codes Switching to a broadcast program of your choice temporarily Another convenient RDS service is called “EON (Enhanced Other Network)”. The EON indicator lights up while receiving a station with the EON code. This allows the center unit to switch temporarily to a broadcast program of your choice (NEWS, TA, and/or INFO) from a different station except in the following cases: •... -
Page 44: Performing Miscellaneous Settings
Performing miscellaneous settings It is possible to perform a variety of settings from the on-screen display. The two on-screen displays used for settings are the AV amplifier settings on-screen display and the DVD settings on-screen display. Only the primary remote control can be used on the MAIN MENU, SOUND MENU, and SPEAKER MENU found on AV amplifier settings screen. -
Page 45: Main Menu Settings
MAIN MENU Settings Use the primary remote control to perform MAIN MENU settings. Buttons used ———————————————— MAIN ON SCREEN and the 2/3/5/∞ cursors. Opening the MAIN MENU Stop DVD image playback on the TV screen. Select a playback source other than the tuner. If the playback source is set to DVD, press STOP to quit playback. -
Page 46: Changing The Decode Mode
MAIN MENU Settings Changing the DECODE MODE (See page 18) This option is used to change the digital audio decode mode. The default setting of [AUTO/PCM] is recommended for regular use. When the playback source is DVD, you may select a DECODE MODE. -
Page 47: Sound Menu Settings
SOUND MENU Settings Use the primary remote control to perform SOUND MENU settings. Buttons used ———————————————— MAIN ON SCREEN and the 2/3/5/∞ cursors. Opening the SOUND MENU Stop DVD image playback on the TV screen. Select a playback source other than the tuner. If the playback source is set to DVD, press STOP to quit playback. -
Page 48: Adjusting Input Signal
SOUND MENU Settings Adjusting input signal (See page 19) When using the DSP mode effect during playback from an analog device, the sound will occasionally be distorted due to a overly- strong input signal. In these instances, it is possible to adjust the level of the input signal. -
Page 49: Speaker Menu Settings
SPEAKER MENU Settings Use the primary remote control to perform speaker settings with the on-screen SPEAKER MENU. Buttons used ———————————————— MAIN ON SCREEN, the 2/3/5/∞ cursors, and ENTER. MAIN ON SCREEN ON SCREEN/MENU selected 2/3/5/∞ cursors, and ENTER Before performing speaker settings ——————— There are two speaker modes, STANDARD and EXPERT. -
Page 50: Playing A Test Tone
SPEAKER MENU Settings Playing a test tone When you wish to play a test tone, make sure the sound mode is set to “SURROUND ON” or “THEATER.” The test tone will not play in other modes. Open the SPEAKER MENU. See page 45, “Opening the SPEAKER MENU”. -
Page 51: Setting Speaker Level
Setting speaker level Open the SPEAKER MENU. See page 45, “Opening the SPEAKER MENU”. Switch the speaker mode to EXPERT. Move the pointer to the speaker selection box using the 5/∞ cursors. Use the 2/3 cursors to select SPEAKER LEVEL. Pressing the 2/3 cursors switches between the following settings. -
Page 52: Dvd Menu Settings
DVD MENU Settings Use the primary or secondary remote control to perform DVD settings with the on-screen DVD MENU. Buttons used ———————————————— DVD ON SCREEN, and the 2/3/5/∞ cursors. Primary remote control Secondary remote control Opening the DVD MENU Change source to DVD, and stop playback. When a Video CD or Audio CD is inserted, press 0 on the center unit to open the disc tray. -
Page 53: Choosing Audio Language
Choosing audio language Some DVD discs feature audio playback in multiple languages. With these discs, it is possible to set the default language for audio playback. Open the DVD MENU. See page 48, “Opening the DVD MENU”. Move the pointer to AUDIO LANGUAGE using the 5/∞... -
Page 54: Select Monitor Type
DVD MENU Settings Select monitor type Most movie DVD discs are recorded for wide-screen TVs with a height/width ratio of 16:9. It is possible to optimize playback of these wide-screen TV images for viewing on a regular TV with a height/width ratio of 4:3. -
Page 55: Limiting Playback By Children
Limiting playback by children This function restricts playback of DVD discs which contain violent (and other) scenes according to the level set by the user. For example, if a movie which includes violent scenes supports the parental lock feature, such scenes which you do not want to let children view can be cut or replaced with other scenes. -
Page 56: To Temporarily Release The Parental Lock
Limiting playback by children To change the settings ———————————— 7 While a DVD disc is stopped or no disc is inserted 1. Press ENTER while holding down STOP. The Parental Lock on-screen display appears on the TV screen. 2. Enter your current 4-digit password using the number buttons (0 ~ 9) and press ENTER. -
Page 57: Care And Handling Of Discs
Care and handling of discs How to handle discs When handling a disc, do not touch the surface of the disc. Since discs are made of plastic, they are easily damaged. If a disc gets dirty, dusty, scratched or warped, the imagesand sound will not be picked up correctly, and such a discmay cause the player to malfunction. -
Page 58: Compu Link Remote Control System
The COMPU LINK remote control system allows you to operate JVC audio components through the remote sensor on the center unit. To use this remote control system, you need to connect JVC audio components through the COMPU LINK-3 (SYNCHRO) jacks (see below) in addition to the connections using cables with RCA pin plugs (see pages 8 and 9). -
Page 59: Operating Jvc's Audio/Video Components
To operate JVC’s video components using this remote control: • Some JVC VCRs can accept two types of the control signals — remote code “A” and “B.” Before using this remote control, make sure that the remote control code of the VCR is set to code “A.”... - Page 60 Operating JVC’s Audio/Video Components Cassette deck ———————————————— After pressing TAPE/MD or TAPE/MD CONTROL, you can perform the following operations on a cassette deck: PLAY : Starts playing. : Fast winds the tape from right to left. ¡ : Fast winds the tape from left to right.
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Page 61: Operating Other Manufacturers' Video Equipment
Enter manufacturer’s code (two digits) using buttons 1 ~ 9, and 0. See the list on page 58 to find the code. Examples: For a JVC product, press 0 then 1. For a Magnavox product, press 1 then 0. Release The following buttons can be used for operating the TV: : Turns on and off the TV. - Page 62 Enter manufacturer’s code (two digits) using buttons 1 ~ 9, and 0. See the list on page 58 to find the code. Examples: For a JVC product, press 0 then 1. For a Loewe product, press 1 then 0. Release VCR.
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Page 63: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Use this chart to help you solvi daily operational problems. If there is anyproblem you cannot solve, conect your JVC service center. PROBLEM Power does not come on. Power is not supplied to the powered sub-woofer The remote control does not work. -
Page 64: Specifications
Specifications Center unit (XV-THA10R) Audio section Dynamic Range 97 dB Total Harmonic Distortion 0.007% Output Level 2.0 V RMS Video section Horizontal Resolution 500 lines Signal-to-Noise Ratio 60 dB Output Level S-video-Y: 1.0 V(p-p)/75 Tuner section Tunig Range FM: 87.5 MHz to 108.0 MHz Usable Sensitivity FM: 12.8 dbf (1.2 µV/75 ) Dimensions (W Power Requirements AC 230 V... - Page 65 Appendix A: Table of languages and their abbreviations When you select the subtitle language or sound, the languages shown below are displayed as abbreviations. To select the desired language, select the abbreviation corresponding the language you want to. Afar Abkhazian Afrikaans Ameharic Arabic...
- Page 66 Appendix B: Country code list for parental lock This list is used for the parental Lock operation. For details, see page 51. Andorra United Arab Emirates Afghanistan Antigua and Barbuda Anguilla Albania Armenia Netherlands Antilles Angola Antarctica Argentina American Samoa Austria Australia Aruba...
- Page 67 Liechtenstein Sri Lanka Liberia Lesotho Lithuania Luxembourg Latvia Libyan Arab Jamahiriya Morocco Monaco Moldova, Republic of Madagascar Marshall Islands Mali Myanmar Mongolia Macau Northern Mariana Islands Martinique Mauritania Montserrat Malta Mauritius Maldives Malawi Mexico Malaysia Mozambique Namibia New Caledonia Niger Norfolk Island Nigeria Nicaragua...
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Page 68: Safety Instructions
“SOME DOS AND DON’TS ON THE SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENT” This equipment has been disigned 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.