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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.
LVT0945-005A
[US, UB]
INSTRUCTIONS
DVD DIGITAL CINEMA SYSTEM
TH-A30
Consists of XV-THA30, SP-XA30, SP-XSA30 and SP-WA30
DIGITAL
STANDBY
AUDIO/FM MODE
DSP
VOLUME
SOURCE
DVD DIGITAL CINEMA SYSTEM TH-A30
STANDBY/ON
DISPLAY
TOP MENU
AUDIO
TUNING
ENTER
VCR CHANNEL
TUNER PRESET
DVD
FM/AM
AUX
MUTING
STANDBY/ON
VCR
VCR
CONTROL
MENU
TV
AUDIO/
FM MODE SUBTITLE
RETURN
STEP
TV VOLUME
TV CHANNEL
VOLUME
B.SEARCH
F.SEARCH
DOWN
UP
REW
FF
RM-STHA30U
DVD CINEMA SYSTEM
TV/VIDEO PROGRESSIVE
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CAUTION
To reduce the risk of electrical shocks, fire, etc.:
1.
Do not remove screws, covers or cabinet.
2.
Do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
Caution ­­ STANDBY/ON
switch!
Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely. The
STANDBY/ON
switch in any position does not disconnect the
mains line. The power can be remote controlled.
STANDBY/ON
STANDBY/ON
CAUTION
·
Do not block the ventilation openings or holes.
(If the ventilation openings or holes are blocked by a
newspaper or cloth, etc., the heat may not be able to
get out.)
·
Do not place any naked flame sources, such as
lighted candles, on the apparatus.
·
When discarding batteries, environmental problems
must be considered and local rules or laws governing
the disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly.
·
Do not expose this apparatus to rain, moisture,
dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with
liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the
apparatus.
Warnings, Cautions and Others /
Caution: Proper Ventilation
To avoid risk of electric shock and fire and to protect from damage.
Locate the apparatus as follows:
Front:
No obstructions open spacing.
Sides:
No obstructions in 10 cm from the sides.
Top:
No obstructions in 10 cm from the top.
Back:
No obstructions in 15 cm from the back
Bottom:
No obstructions, place on the level surface.
In addition, maintain the best possible air circulation as illustrated.
Stand height 15 cm or more
XV-THA30
Spacing 15 cm or more
Wall or obstructions
Front
Floor
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1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
2. CAUTION: 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.
IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS /
1
CLASSIFICATION LABEL, PLACED ON EXTERIOR
SURFACE
REPRODUCTION OF LABELS /
2
WARNING LABEL, PLACED INSIDE THE UNIT
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
KLASSE 1 LASER PRODUKT
LUOKAN 1 LASER LAITE
KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT
PRODUCTO LASER CLASE 1
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Table of Contents
Parts Identification ...................................... 2
Center Unit ................................................................................. 2
Remote Control .......................................................................... 3
Getting Started ........................................... 5
Before Installation ...................................................................... 5
Checking the Supplied Accessories ........................................... 5
Adjusting the Voltage Selector ................................................... 5
Putting Batteries in the Remote Control .................................... 5
Connecting the FM and AM Antennas ....................................... 6
Speaker Layout Diagram ............................................................ 7
Connecting the Speakers ............................................................ 8
Connecting Audio/Video Component ........................................ 9
Basic DVD Operations ................................ 11
1 Turn On the Power ............................................................... 11
2 Select the source .................................................................. 11
3 Load a DVD ......................................................................... 11
4 Start Playback ...................................................................... 11
5 Adjust the Volume ................................................................ 11
6 Select an Appropriate Progressive Mode ............................. 12
7 Activate Surround or DSP Mode ......................................... 12
8 Stop Playback ...................................................................... 12
Basic VCD/CD Operations .......................... 13
1 Turn On the Power ............................................................... 13
2 Select the source .................................................................. 13
3 Load a VCD/CD .................................................................. 13
4 Start Playback ...................................................................... 13
5 Adjust the Volume ................................................................ 14
6 Activate DSP Mode ............................................................. 14
7 Stop Playback ...................................................................... 14
Basic Tuner Operations .............................. 15
1 Turn On the Power ............................................................... 15
2 Select the Band .................................................................... 15
3 Adjust the Volume ................................................................ 15
4 Tune in to a Station .............................................................. 15
Other Basic Operations .............................. 16
Enjoying Sounds from the External Component ..................... 16
Selecting an Appropriate Progressive Mode ............................ 16
Turning Off the Power with the Timer ..................................... 16
TV Settings ............................................... 17
Changing the Color System ..................................................... 17
Changing the Scanning Mode .................................................. 17
Speaker Settings ....................................... 18
Setting the Delay Time ............................................................. 18
Creating Realistic Sound Fields ................... 20
7 Dolby Digital and DTS Digital Surround............................. 20
7 Dolby Surround .................................................................... 20
7 DSP (Digital Signal Processor) Modes ................................ 21
Adjusting Stereo Sound ............................................................ 22
Adjusting Dolby Digital and DTS Digital Surround ................ 23
Activating Dynamic Range Compression ................................ 24
Adjusting Dolby Surround ....................................................... 24
Adjusting DSP Modes .............................................................. 25
Disc Introduction--DVD/VCD/CD ................ 27
Basic Disc Operations ................................ 28
DVD Playback ........................................... 29
Showing the On-Screen Bar ..................................................... 29
Selecting the Subtitles .............................................................. 30
Selecting the Audio Languages ................................................ 30
Selecting the Multi-Angle Views ............................................. 30
Checking the Remaining Time ................................................. 31
Disc Menu-Driven Playback .................................................... 31
Moving to a Particular Portion Directly ................................... 32
Searching for a Particular Point ............................................... 32
Repeating Playback .................................................................. 33
7 Repeat Play ........................................................................... 33
7 A­B Repeat........................................................................... 33
Programming the Playing Order of the Chapters
--Program Play .................................................................. 34
DVD Special Effect Playback .................................................. 36
7 Still Picture/Frame-by-Frame Playback ............................... 36
7 Slow Motion Playback ......................................................... 36
7 Zoom .................................................................................... 36
VCD/CD Playback ...................................... 37
Showing the On-Screen Bar ..................................................... 37
Checking the Remaining Time ................................................. 37
Disc Menu-Driven Playback (Only for VCD) .......................... 38
Moving to a Particular Portion Directly ................................... 38
Searching for a Particular Point ............................................... 38
Repeating Playback .................................................................. 39
7 Repeat Play ........................................................................... 39
7 A­B Repeat........................................................................... 39
Programming the Playing Order of the Tracks
--Program Play .................................................................. 40
Selecting Playback Channel ..................................................... 41
VCD Special Effect Playback .................................................. 42
7 Still Picture/Frame-by-Frame Playback ............................... 42
7 Slow Motion Playback ......................................................... 42
7 Zoom .................................................................................... 42
MP3 Introduction ...................................... 43
MP3 Playback ........................................... 44
Starting Playback ..................................................................... 44
Operations Using the On-Screen Display ................................ 45
Moving to a Particular Track Directly ...................................... 46
Repeating Playback .................................................................. 46
Tuner Operations ....................................... 47
Setting the AM Tuner Interval Spacing .................................... 47
Tuning in Stations .................................................................... 47
Using Preset Tuning ................................................................. 48
Selecting the FM Reception Mode ........................................... 48
Setting up the DVD Preferences ................. 49
Setting the Initial Languages .................................................... 49
Introducing the DVD Preference (System) .............................. 50
Setting the Parental (Rating) Level .......................................... 52
Operating JVC's Components ...................... 54
Operating Other Manufacturers' TV ............ 55
Maintenance ............................................. 56
Troubleshooting ......................................... 57
Specifications ............................................ 58
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Parts Identification
Front Panel
See pages in the parentheses for details.
Display Window
1 Sound signal indicators (12, 14, 16, 20)
· PRO LOGIC, DOLBY DIGITAL, DTS,
and LINEAR PCM
2 TITLE indicator (28)
3 Tuner mode indicators (15, 47, 48)
· TUNED and ST (stereo)
4 PROGRAM indicator (34, 40, 48)
DIGITAL
STANDBY
AUDIO/FM MODE
DSP
VOLUME
SOURCE
DVD DIGITAL CINEMA SYSTEM TH-A30
STANDBY/ON
1
23
4
5
6
7
8
q
w
p
9
See pages in the parentheses for details.
Front Panel
1 STANDBY/ON
button and STANDBY lamp (11 ­ 15)
2 AUDIO/FM MODE button (30, 41, 48)
3 Multi operation buttons
·
4, ¢, and 7
4 Disc tray (11, 13)
5
0 (open/close) button (11 ­ 14, 35, 40, 44)
· Pressing this button also turns on the power and
changes the source to the DVD player.
6 Display window
7 Remote sensor
8
3/8 (play/pause) button (11 ­ 14, 28, 44)
· Pressing this button also turns on the power and
changes the source to the DVD player.
9 DSP button (12, 14, 22, 25)
p VOLUME + and ­ buttons (11, 14, 15)
q SOURCE button (15, 16, 47, 48)
w Illumination lamp (11 ­ 15)
5 DSP indicator (21, 25)
6 PBC (Play Back Control) indicator (37)
7 Frequency unit indicators
· MHz (for FM station) and kHz (for AM station)
8 Audio channel indicators
· Indicates audio channels currently being played back.
9 Main display
Display Window
12
34
5
6
7
L
C
R
LFE
LS
S
RS
LINEAR PCM
ST
TITLE
TUNED
PROGRAM
PBC MHz
kHz
DSP
89
Center Unit
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