DVD DIGITAL CINEMA SYSTEM TH-A30R Consists of XV-THA30R, SP-XA30, SP-XSA30 and SP-WA30 STANDBY/ON AUDIO TV VCR DISPLAY STEP TV/VIDEO DVD RDS DISPLAY TV CHANNEL AUDIO/ FM MODE SUBTITLE TV VOLUME FM/AM AUX VCR CONTROL TUNER PRESET DOWN UP FF REW VCR CHANNEL TUNING B.SEARCH F.
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.
IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS REPRODUCTION OF LABELS 1 CLASSIFICATION LABEL, PLACED ON EXTERIOR SURFACE CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT KLASSE 1 LASER PRODUKT LUOKAN 1 LASER LAITE KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT PRODUCTO LASER CLASE 1 2 WARNING LABEL, PLACED INSIDE THE UNIT 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.
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.
Table of Contents Parts Identification ...................................... 2 Center Unit ................................................................................. 2 Remote Control .......................................................................... 3 Getting Started ........................................... 4 Before Installation ...................................................................... 4 Checking the Supplied Accessories ...........................................
Parts Identification Center Unit Front Panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 STANDBY AUDIO/FM MODE STANDBY/ON D I G I T A L DSP VOLUME SOURCE SURROUND DVD DIGITAL CINEMA SYSTEM TH-A30R 9 p q D I G I T A L w See pages in the parentheses for details.
Remote Control See pages in the parentheses for details. Remote Control 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 STANDBY/ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 AUDIO TV VCR DISPLAY STEP TV/VIDEO TV CHANNEL AUDIO/ FM MODE SUBTITLE DVD FM/AM RDS DISPLAY u TV VOLUME AUX t y i VCR CONTROL 9 o p TUNER PRESET DOWN 9 UP FF REW VCR CHANNEL TUNING p B.SEARCH q F.
Getting Started Before Installation General Precautions • DO NOT insert any metal object into the center unit. • DO NOT disassemble the center unit or remove screws, covers, or cabinet. • DO NOT expose the center unit to rain or moisture. Putting Batteries in the Remote Control Before using the remote control, put two supplied batteries first. • When using the remote control, aim the remote control directly at the remote sensor on the center unit. 1.
Connecting the FM and AM Antennas If AM reception is poor, connect single vinyl-covered wire (not supplied). 2 1 3 AM Loop Antenna (supplied) If FM reception is poor, connect outdoor FM antenna (not supplied). Snap the tabs on the loop into the slots of the base to assemble the AM loop antenna. FM Antenna (supplied) Y/C COMP. MIN MIN MIN MIN Cooling fan (See “About the cooling fan” below.
Getting Started Speaker Layout Diagram Center unit COMPACT DIGITAL VIDEO STANDBY AUDIO/FM MODE STANDBY/ON D I G I T A L DSP VOLUME SOURCE SURROUND DVD DIGITAL CINEMA SYSTEM TH-A30R D I G I T A L Right front speaker Left front speaker Subwoofer Center speaker Left rear speaker Right rear speaker Y/C COMP. MIN To right rear speaker To left rear speaker MIN MIN MIN To center speaker To subwoofer To left front speaker To right front speaker 6 EN01-09TH-A30R[B]ff.pm6 6 02.7.
When setting the speakers Connecting the Speakers Connect the satellite speakers, center speaker, and subwoofer to the terminals on the rear panel using speaker cords supplied. Labels are attached to the speaker cords to indicate the terminals to be connected. • Connect the red cord to the red (+) terminal, and the black cord to the black (–) terminal respectively.
Getting Started Connecting Audio/Video Component Turn the power off to all components before connections. Audio component connection Connect the other component to the center unit with the audio cord. Use the cord supplied with the other component or purchase it at an electric appliance store. Audio cord (not supplied) Illustrations of the input/output terminals below are typical examples.
TV connection The S-video cord and the SCART cable are not supplied with this system. Use the cords or cables supplied with the other component or purchase them at an electric appliance store. A Video cord (supplied) B S-video cord (not supplied) C You can select one of three connection types— A , B , and C . For using the composite video cord or S-video cord • If your TV has S-video (Y/C-separation) jack, connect it using an S-video cord (not supplied) B .
Basic DVD Operations This manual mainly explains operations using the buttons on the remote control. You can also use the buttons on the center unit if they have the similar names (or marks) as those on the remote control. If operations using the center unit are different from those using the remote control, they are then explained. 1 STANDBY/ON AUDIO AUDIO TV VCR RDS TV/VIDEO DISPLAY DISPLAY STEP TV CHANNEL AUDIO/ FM MODE SUBTITLE 2 DVD 77 DVD DVD Press DVD. The source changes to DVD.
6 Activate Surround or DSP Mode 7 Stop Playback You can enjoy two kinds of surround—Digital Multichannel Surround (Dolby Digital and DTS Digital Surround) and DSP modes. Digital Multichannel Surround—Dolby Digital and DTS Digital Surround Dolby Digital or DTS Digital Surround takes effect only when you enjoy a disc encoded with its signals—the DOLBY DIGITAL or DTS indicator lights up on the display. TUNER PRESET Press 7 twice. Playback stops completely and “DVD” appears on the display.
Basic VCD/CD Operations 2 Select the Source 1 STANDBY/ON AUDIO STANDBY/ON Press DVD. AUDIO TV TV VCR RDS TV/VIDEO DISPLAY DISPLAY STEP TV CHANNEL AUDIO/ FM MODE SUBTITLE 2 DVD 77 DVD FM/AM TV/VIDEO 3 Load a VCD/CD TV VOLUME AUX DVD VCR CONTROL TUNER PRESET DOWN UP REW FF 4 3/8 On the front panel ONLY: Press 0 to open the disc tray, then place a disc correctly with its label side up. VCR CHANNEL TUNING B.SEARCH F.
7 Stop Playback To turn off the sounds temporarily From the remote control ONLY: Press MUTING. TOP MENU MENU RETURN MUTING To restore the sound, press MUTING again. • Pressing VOLUME + or – also restores the sound. 6 Activate DSP Mode Press 7 twice. TUNER PRESET Playback stops completely and “VCD” or “CD” appears on the display. (The DVD player goes on working for 3 minutes after playback stops.) • This system can memorize the end point even when you press 7 once.
Basic Tuner Operations 3 Adjust the Volume 1 STANDBY/ON AUDIO STANDBY/ON To increase the volume, press and hold VOLUME +. To decrease the volume, press and hold VOLUME –. AUDIO TV VCR DISPLAY STEP TV/VIDEO RDS DISPLAY VOLUME TV CHANNEL AUDIO/ FM MODE SUBTITLE 2 FM/AM DVD FM/AM TV VOLUME AUX CAUTION: VCR CONTROL TUNER PRESET DOWN 4 TUNING – UP REW FF VCR CHANNEL TUNING B.SEARCH 4 TUNING + Notes: F.
Other Basic Operations 2 Start playback on the external component. • For in-depth information about the external component, see the manual supplied for it. STANDBY/ON AUDIO TV VCR RDS TV/VIDEO DISPLAY DISPLAY STEP TV CHANNEL AUDIO/ FM MODE SUBTITLE DVD FM/AM 3 PRO LOGIC • Each time you press the button, Dolby Surround mode changes as follows: TV VOLUME AUX Press PRO LOGIC to activate Dolby Surround.
Speaker Settings Setting the Delay Time Adjust the delay time of the sounds from the center speaker and the rear speakers, comparing to that of the sounds from the front speakers. If the distance to the center speaker* and/or the rear speakers** from your listening point is almost the same as from the front speakers, select “00 MS (msec).” * You can adjust the delay time only when the DOLBY DIGITAL or DTS indicator is lit on the display.
For Dolby Pro Logic: Before you start, remember... There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the setting is canceled before you finish, start from step 1 again. 1 Center speaker Right front speaker Subwoofer AUX Press AUX to select the external component as the source. 3.0 m 2.7 m 2.4 m 2 Start playing a source encoded with Dolby Surround. 3 Press PRO LOGIC repeatedly on the remote control to select Dolby Pro Logic. 4 Left front speaker 2.
Creating Realistic Sound Fields You can use the following surround to reproduce a realistic sound field. • Digital Multichannel Surround—Dolby Digital and DTS Digital Surround • Dolby Surround • DSP (Digital Signal Processor) modes ■ Dolby Digital and DTS Digital Surround To enjoy surround effectively, all the speakers need to be connected and activated.
■ DSP (Digital Signal Processor) Modes DSP modes have been designed to create important acoustic surround elements. The sound heard in a theater, a hall, a live club, or a dance 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. These indirect sounds are important elements of the acoustic surround effects.
Creating Realistic Sound Fields 3 REW FF VCR CHANNEL TUNING B.SEARCH F.SEARCH 2 3 To adjust the output balance for the front speakers 1) Press SOUND repeatedly until the adjustment indication for the front speakers appears on the display. SOUND • Each time you press the button, the adjustment indication on the display changes as follows: ENTER 00 F 00 00 R 00 CEN VOLUME TOP MENU MENU RETURN MUTING 1 2 PTY – PTY SEARCH 5 6 7 8 9 SLOW REPEAT CLEAR ZOOM SETUP TEST D.R.
2) Press 3 or 2 to adjust the output balance. Adjusting Dolby Digital and DTS Digital Surround 3 : Decreases the left speaker ENTER output, or restores the right speaker output. 2 : Decreases the right speaker output, or restores the left speaker output. • Each output balance changes from OFF (silence), –06 (most reduction) to 00 (no reduction). You can adjust the following settings while activating Dolby Digital or DTS Digital Surround.
Creating Realistic Sound Fields 3 STANDBY/ON VCR DISPLAY STEP TV/VIDEO DVD FM/AM RDS DISPLAY TV CHANNEL AUDIO/ FM MODE SUBTITLE AUX VCR CONTROL Now, you are ready to start adjustments. • To adjust the output balance for the front speakers and the rear speakers, go to the next step. • To adjust the output level for the center speaker, the rear speakers, and the subwoofer, go to step 5. UP REW FF VCR CHANNEL TUNING B.SEARCH F.
5 To adjust the output level for the center speaker, the rear speakers, and the subwoofer. 1) Press SOUND repeatedly to select the SOUND “CEN,” “REAR,” or “SW.” • Each time you press the button, the indication on the display changes as follows: 00 F 00 00 R 00 Normal indication (canceled) SW CEN REAR CEN (Center) : To adjust the output level for center speaker (from –6 dB to +6 dB). REAR : To adjust the output level for rear speakers (from –6 dB to +6 dB).
Creating Realistic Sound Fields 4 REW FF VCR CHANNEL TUNING B.SEARCH F.SEARCH To adjust the output level for the rear speakers and the subwoofer. SOUND 1) Press SOUND repeatedly to select the “REAR” or “SW.” • Each time you press the button, the adjustment indication on the display changes as follows: 2 3 ENTER 00 F 00 Normal indication (canceled) VOLUME TOP MENU MENU RETURN MUTING SOUND 1 2 PTY – 5 7 8 PTY + REAR SETTING 6 PRO LOGIC 9 SLOW SETUP TEST ANGLE CLEAR ZOOM D.R.
Disc Introduction—DVD/VCD/CD This system has been designed to play back the following discs: DVD, Video CD, Super Video CD (SVCD), Audio CD, CD-R, and CD-RW. • This system can also play back MP3 files recorded on CD-Rs and CD-RWs. For in-depth information about what MP3 is, see “MP3 Introduction” on page 40. If “ ” appears on the TV screen when pressing a button, the disc cannot accept an operation you have tried to do, or information required for that operation is not recorded in the disc.
Basic Disc Operations To stop playback for a moment STANDBY/ON AUDIO DISPLAY TV VCR RDS TV/VIDEO DISPLAY DISPLAY STEP TV CHANNEL AUDIO/ FM MODE SUBTITLE DVD 4 FM/AM To go to another chapter or track TV VOLUME AUX VCR CONTROL ¢ TUNER PRESET 7 DOWN UP REW FF 3/8 VCR CHANNEL TUNING B.SEARCH F.SEARCH ENTER SVCD can be operated by using the VCD operation procedure. To start playback TUNER PRESET Press 3/8.
DVD Playback Some DVDs contain several audio languages, subtitles, and multiangle views. When you find the following marks on the DVD or its package, you can select these elements recorded on the DVD. 1 2 5 3 3 3 3 6 4 7 8 9 Subtitles are recorded on the disc. The number inside the mark indicates the total number of the recorded subtitles. Several audio languages are recorded on the disc. The number inside the mark indicates the total number of the recorded audio languages.
DVD Playback Selecting the Audio Languages While playing back a DVD containing audio languages (sound track), you can select the language (sound track) to listen to. • You can set your favorite audio language as the initial audio language. (See page 50.) STANDBY/ON AUDIO AUDIO/ FM MODE TV VCR DISPLAY STEP TV/VIDEO TV CHANNEL AUDIO/ FM MODE SUBTITLE DVD FM/AM RDS DISPLAY SUBTITLE TV VOLUME AUX VCR CONTROL TUNER PRESET DOWN UP REW Press AUDIO/FM MODE.
Checking the Remaining Time Moving to a Particular Portion Directly While playing back a DVD, you can check the remaining time to be played back. You can move to another title, chapter, or particular scene in the chapter directly. From the remote control ONLY: From the remote control ONLY: REMAIN Press REMAIN. The on-screen bar and the current play time indication appear on the TV screen for a while.
DVD Playback To reverse the chapter—Variable Speed Reverse Search From the remote control ONLY: STANDBY/ON AUDIO TV VCR DISPLAY STEP TV/VIDEO TV CHANNEL AUDIO/ FM MODE SUBTITLE DVD FM/AM Press 1 during playback or pause. • Each time you press the button, the search speed changes as follows: RDS DISPLAY AUX VCR CONTROL 23 ENTER x4 PLAY (Back play) x8 3/8 TUNER PRESET DOWN UP REW FF 1 x2 TV VOLUME ¡ VCR CHANNEL TUNING B.SEARCH B.
3 From the remote control ONLY: 1 Press A–B REPEAT to select the start point. TITLE CHAPT A-B REPEAT “RPT A–” changes to “RPT A–B” and “REPEAT:A–” changes to “REPEAT:A–B,” then A–B repeat begins. The unit automatically locates point A and starts repeated playback between points A and B. A-B REPEAT TITLE CHAPT 1 –– –– 2 –– –– 3 –– –– 4 –– –– 5 –– –– CHOOSE : 1–5 PREVIOUS Press A–B REPEAT again to select the end point.
DVD Playback To erase the stored program Press 0 to eject the disc. • If you turn off the system or change the source, the program is also erased. STANDBY/ON AUDIO STEP TV VCR DISPLAY STEP TV/VIDEO 7 FM/AM To check the program contents TV CHANNEL AUDIO/ FM MODE SUBTITLE DVD RDS DISPLAY TV VOLUME AUX VCR CONTROL TUNER PRESET DOWN UP REW FF 3/8 VCR CHANNEL TUNING 3/2/5/∞ ENTER B.SEARCH You can check the program contents by pressing PROGRAM.
7 Zoom DVD Special Effect Playback You can zoom in on the picture while playing back a DVD. 7 Still Picture/Frame-by-Frame Playback You can advance the still picture frame by frame while playing a DVD. From the remote control ONLY: 1 ZOOM • Each time you press the button, the picture is enlarged as follows: From the remote control ONLY: 1 Press ZOOM to zoom in. Press STEP once during playback. STEP A still picture appears on the TV screen.
VCD/CD Playback 1 2 3 4* 5 6 STANDBY/ON 1/35 AUDIO DISPLAY TV VCR DISPLAY STEP TV/VIDEO On-screen bar goes off. 3/8 DOWN UP ¢ REW FF FM/AM AUX TUNER PRESET 1 7 ** TV VOLUME VCR CONTROL DVD 4 RDS DISPLAY TV CHANNEL AUDIO/ FM MODE SUBTITLE 00:12 1 : Disc type DVD VCD SVCD CD MP3 ¡ VCR CHANNEL TUNING B.SEARCH * Appears only when a VCD is loaded. ** Appears only when a VCD is played back. 2 : Current track and total number of the tracks on the disc F.SEARCH ENTER • Ex.
Disc Menu–Driven Playback (Only for VCD) The Play Back Control function (PBC) allows you to operate the VCD using menus. When you start playing a VCD with PBC function, a menu will automatically appear on the TV screen. (“MENU” will also appear on the display.) • A menu may be a list of items, divided screens, or some moving pictures. (See “PBC operation concept” below.) Moving to a Particular Portion Directly You can move to a particular portion (scene) on the track directly.
VCD/CD Playback Note: When the on-screen bar is shown on the screen, Repeat mode indication also changes as follows: STANDBY/ON AUDIO TV VCR DISPLAY STEP TV/VIDEO 7 FM/AM REPEAT:ONE TV VOLUME AUX REPEAT OFF VCR CONTROL 3/8 TUNER PRESET DOWN UP REW FF VCR CHANNEL TUNING B.SEARCH 23 ENTER REPEAT:DISC TV CHANNEL AUDIO/ FM MODE SUBTITLE DVD RDS DISPLAY 7 A–B Repeat While playing, you can also select a portion you want to repeat.
Programming the Playing Order of the Tracks—Program Play You can arrange the track playback order before you start playing. You can program up to 20 steps. • Before making a program, make sure that the TV is turned on and the correct input is selected on the TV. Load a disc. 2 Press PROGRAM. • If the current playing source is not the DVD player, press 3/8 to select the disc you want to play, then 7 before going to the next step.
VCD/CD Playback Selecting Playback Channel When you play back a karaoke VCD or CD, you can only select either the left channel or right channel to listen to. STANDBY/ON AUDIO AUDIO/ FM MODE TV VCR DISPLAY STEP TV/VIDEO FM/AM STEP TV CHANNEL AUDIO/ FM MODE SUBTITLE DVD RDS DISPLAY TV VOLUME AUX VCR CONTROL TUNER PRESET DOWN UP REW 3/8 AUDIO/ Press AUDIO/FM MODE repeatedly. FM MODE The on-screen bar appears on the screen for a while.
7 Zoom VCD Special Effect Playback You can zoom in on the picture while playing a VCD. 7 Still Picture/Frame-by-Frame Playback You can advance the still picture frame by frame while playing a VCD. From the remote control ONLY: 1 ZOOM • Each time you press the button, the picture is enlarged as follows: From the remote control ONLY: 1 Press ZOOM to zoom in. Press STEP once during playback. STEP A still picture appears on the TV screen.
MP3 Introduction This system is incorporated with an MP3 decoder. You can play back MP3 tracks (files) recorded on CD-Rs and CD-RWs. • Notice that “files” and “tracks” are used interchangeably. STANDBY/ON AUDIO What is MP3? MP3 is an abbreviation of Motion Picture Experts Group (or MPEG) Audio Layer 3. MP3 is simply a file format with a data compression ratio of 1:10 (128 Kbps*). That means, by using MP3 format, one CD-R or CD-RW can contain 10 times as much data volume as a regular CD can.
MP3 Playback The on-screen bar Starting Playback It is recommended to turn on your TV when playing back an MP3 disc. 1 1 2 1/35 3 4 5 128 00:22/03:48 Press 0 to load a disc. 6 1 : Disc type 2 Press 3/8. TUNER PRESET After detecting the disc, playback starts. • The on-screen bar and the contents recorded on the MP3 disc will be shown on the TV if it is turned on. DVD VCD SVCD CD MP3 2 : Current track (file) and total number of the tracks on the disc • Ex.
MP3 Playback Operations Using the On-Screen Display It is recommended to turn on your TV when playing back an MP3 disc. STANDBY/ON AUDIO TV VCR DISPLAY STEP TV/VIDEO FM/AM When the loaded MP3 disc is recognized, the following on-screen display appears on the TV screen. (The contents of this on-screen display varies according to the disc—the way MP3 tracks were recorded on the disc.) • Only the first 8 letters of the titles appear on the TV screen.
Moving to a Particular Track Directly Repeating Playback You can move to a particular track on the disc directly. On an MP3 disc, A–B repeat cannot be used. You can enjoy only repeat play. From the remote control ONLY: 1 Press SEARCH during playback or pause. SEARCH To repeat playback—Repeat Play “TRACK – – – – ” appears on the TV screen. 2 Press the number buttons to select a track number you want. The system starts playback from the selected track.
Tuner Operations Tuning in Stations From the remote control: STANDBY/ON AUDIO AUDIO/ FM MODE TUNER PRESET DOWN TUNING – 1 TV VCR DISPLAY STEP TV/VIDEO FM/AM FM/AM TV VOLUME AUX VCR CONTROL TUNER PRESET DOWN UP REW FF VCR CHANNEL TUNING B.SEARCH TUNER PRESET UP TUNING + FM/AM Press FM/AM repeatedly to select the band. The last received station of the selected band is tuned in. • Each time you press the button, the band alternates between FM and AM.
To tune in a preset station Using Preset Tuning From the remote control: Once a station is assigned to a channel number, the station can be quickly tuned. You can preset up to 15 FM and 15 AM stations. 1 From the remote control ONLY: 2 Tune in the station you want to preset (see “Tuning in Stations”). Press PROGRAM. FM/AM The last received station of the selected band is tuned in. • Each time you press the button, the band alternates between FM and AM.
Tuner Operations What information can RDS signals provide? You can see the following RDS signals the station sends on the display. STANDBY/ON AUDIO TV VCR DISPLAY STEP TV/VIDEO FM/AM RDS DISPLAY TV CHANNEL AUDIO/ FM MODE SUBTITLE DVD RDS DISPLAY PS NAME (Program Service): While searching, “PS NAME” appears, then the station names will be displayed. “NO PS” appears if no signal is sent.
Searching for a Program by PTY Codes PTY codes One of the advantages of the RDS service is that you can locate a particular kind of program from the preset channels (see page 45) by specifying the PTY codes. DOCUMENT FOLK M (Music) OLDIES To search for a program using the PTY codes Before you start, remember... • The PTY Search is only applicable to preset stations. • There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the setting is canceled before you finish, start from step 1 again.
Tuner Operations ■ Description of the PTY codes: NEWS: News. WEATHER: Weather reports and forecasts. AFFAIRS: Topical program expanding or enlarging upon the news—debate, or analysis. FINANCE: Stock Market reports, commerce, trading etc. CHILDREN: Programs targeted at a young audience. INFO: Programs the purpose of which is to impart advice in the widest sense. SPORT: Programs concerned with any aspect of sports. EDUCATE: Educational programs. DRAMA: All radio plays and serials.
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Setting up the DVD Preferences Setting the Initial Languages You can select your favorite language you listen to or read on the TV screen. When you operate this system or watch a DVD, you will be able to operate the system or to enjoy a DVD in the language you have selected and stored.
■ Basic language selecting procedure Introducing the DVD Preference (System) Ex. : To select the desired language as the initial language for “AUDIO.” You can set the DVD preference to match it to your usage and operating circumstances. From the remote control ONLY: 1 SETUP Press SETUP. On the system setting menu, you can set the following: Language selection menu of the Setup menu appears on the TV screen.
Setting up the DVD Preferences 3 STANDBY/ON AUDIO TV VCR RDS TV/VIDEO DISPLAY DISPLAY STEP TV CHANNEL Press ∞ (or 5) to select (highlight) one of the system setting items listed on the menu. LANGUAGES AUDIO/ FM MODE SUBTITLE DVD FM/AM TV VOLUME ENTER SYSTEM TV SCREEN 4 : 3 LB RATING LEVEL OFF VCR CONTROL AUX TUNER PRESET DOWN UP REW FF » « | \ : Move VCR CHANNEL TUNING B.SEARCH 3/2/5/∞ ENTER F.SEARCH 4 Setup : Exit Press ENTER.
6 Setting the Parental (Rating) Level Using this function, you can restrict playback of DVD containing violent scenes and those not suitable for your family members. Nobody can play such a disc unless this function is canceled. (“WRONG PARENTAL CODE” appears on the display if you try to play back such a disc.) • This setting takes effect only for the DVDs containing the rating level information—Level 1 (most restrictive) to Level 8 (least restrictive).
Operating JVC’s Components You can use the remote control to operate not only this unit but also other JVC products. • Refer also to the manuals supplied for the other products. – This remote control can operate a VCR whose remote control code is set to A code. • To operate the other products, aim the remote control directly at the remote sensor on the target product. ❏ To operate a JVC’s TV You can perform the following operations on the TV.
Operating Other Manufacturers’ TV You can use the remote control to operate other manufactures’ TV. • Refer also to the manuals supplied for the other products. • To operate the other products, aim the remote control directly at the remote sensor on the target product. ❏ To change the transmittable signals for operating a TV 1. Press and hold TV . 2. Enter manufacturer’s code using buttons 1–9, and 0. 3. Release TV . Now, you can perform the following operations on the TV.
Maintenance To get the best performance of the unit, keep your discs and mechanism clean. General Notes Cleaning the unit In general, you will have the best performance by keeping your discs, and the mechanism clean. • Store discs in their cases, and keep them in cabinets or on shelves. • Keep the disc tray closed when not in use. • Stains on the unit Should be wiped off with a soft cloth.
Troubleshooting Use this chart to help you solve daily operational problems. If there is any problem you cannot solve, contact your JVC service center. PROBLEM Power does not come on. The remote control does not work. No sound. POSSIBLE CAUSE The power cord is not plugged in. • It is too far from the center unit, or is not facing the center unit. • There is something obstructing the remote sensor. • The VCR CONTROL button has been pressed. • The battery is flat.
Specifications Center unit (XV-THA30R) Subwoofer (SP-WA30) Amplifier section Speaker: Front/Center/Rear: 25 watts per channel, min. RMS at 6 ohms as 1 kHz, with no more than 10 % total harmonic distortion. Power Handling Capacity: 110 W Subwoofer: 110 watts, min. RMS at 4 ohms as 100 Hz, with no more than 10 % total harmonic distortion. 20 cm Bass-reflex, Magnetically Shielded Impedance: 4 Ω (min) Frequency Range: 25 Hz to 200 Hz Dimensions (W × H × D): 249 mm × 404 mm × 335 mm Mass: 6.
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