JVC TH-A55 Manuel d'utilisateur

TH-A85LVT1025-009B[A]TH-A55DVD DIGITAL CINEMA SYSTEMINSTRUCTIONSConsists of XV-THA85, SP-PWA85, SP-THA85C and SP-THA85FConsists of XV-THA55, SP-PWA55,

Names of parts and controls7Remote controlNOTE• To use buttons 9 – W and g – o, slide down the remote control cover.ARemote control mode selecting but

8Getting started• Do not connect the AC power cord until all other connections have been made.• Since different components often have different termin

Getting started9Connecting the FM and AM antennasMake sure the antenna conductors do not touch any other terminals, connecting cords and power cords.

Getting started10Connecting the powered subwooferConnect the supplied powered subwoofer (SP-PWA85/SP-PWA55) using the system cord (supplied).• Connect

Getting started117Assembling the satellite speakers (TH-A85 only)Each speaker (except the center speaker) has been divided into two parts for shipment

Getting started127Connecting the satellite (front, center, surround) speakers (TH-A85)Each speaker (SP-THA85F) can be used as a front or surround spea

Getting started137Connecting the satellite (front, center, surround) speakers (TH-A55)Be sure to identify each speaker (SP-THA55C/SP-THA55F/SP-THA55S)

Getting started14Connecting to an analog componentYou can enjoy the sound of an analog component such as a VCR, TV, or Cassette recorder with this sys

Getting started15Connecting the power cordMake sure that all connections have been completed, before plugging in the power cords of the center unit an

Getting started16The remote control makes it easy to use many of the system functions from a distance of up to 7 m away.• You can also use the remote

G-1Warnings, Cautions and OthersICAUTIONTo reduce the risk of electrical shocks, fire, etc.:1. Do not remove screws, covers or cabinet.2. Do not expos

Getting started17For TV operationsYou can operate your TV using the remote control supplied with this system.• Refer also to the instruction manuals s

Getting started184Press number buttons (1-9, 0) to enter the manufacturer’s code (2 digits).Examples:For a GI Jerrold product: Press 0, then 1.For a S

19Basic operationsThis section mainly explains operations commonly used when you enjoy this system.• Turn on your TV and select the correct input mode

Basic operations20On the remote control:Press one of the source selecting buttons (DVD, FM/AM, VCR or DBS).DVD : To play back a disc (DVD, Video CD et

Basic operations21You can dim the indications on the display window and the illumination lamp level on the center unit.On the remote control:Press DIM

Basic operations22You can adjust each enhancement level from the front speakers within the range from –10 to +10.On the remote control:Press BASS +/–

23PlaybackThis section explains basic operations of DVD player.For more details about DVD player operations, see pages 33 to 45.• shows the types of

Playback24NOTE• You can check playback information on the display window and the TV screen. (Apg. 33)• Some tracks on an MP3 disc may be skipped or ma

Playback25NOTE• You can change the time information mode. (Apg. 34)• You can also check the playback information on the TV screen. (Apg. 33)7Tray lock

Playback26Fast-forward/fast-reverse searchYou can search for a particular point while playing a disc. 7During playbackOn the remote control:Press ¡/1.

Warnings, Cautions and OthersG-2Caution: Proper VentilationTo avoid risk of electric shock and fire and to protect from damage, place the apparatus on

27Tuner operationsYou can browse through all the stations or use the preset function to go immediately to a particular station.IMPORTANTBefore using t

Tuner operations282Press MEMORY.The channel number position starts flashing on the display window for about 5 seconds.While the channel number positio

29Creating realistic sound fieldsYou can use the following surround modes to reproduce a realistic sound field.• Dolby Surround•Dolby Pro Logic II•Dol

Creating realistic sound fields30Creating sound fieldAll Channel StereoAll Channel Stereo (ALL CH ST.) mode can reproduce a larger stereo sound field

Creating realistic sound fields31The system is set up to automatically select the optimal surround mode for input signal from digital multichannel sof

Creating realistic sound fields32On the remote control:1Press TEST.Check if you can hear the sounds through all the speakers at the equal level.“TEST

33Advanced operationsThis section explains advanced operations for disc playback using the remote control.• shows the types of discs an operation is

Advanced operations34Basic operation on the on-screen barExample:When selecting the Repeat mode of DVD7During playback or while stopped1Press ON SCREE

Advanced operations35Locating a desired scene using a Video CD/SVCD menu with PBCA Video CD or SVCD recorded with PBC has its own menus such as a list

Advanced operations362Use number buttons (0-10, +10) to enter the desired title or group number.The system starts playback from the first chapter/trac

1Table of contentsIntroduction...2Notes on handling...

Advanced operations37To select the other groupPress Cursor 2 to return to the group list, then press Cursor //5 to select the desired group.To skip gr

Advanced operations38While playing back a DVD containing multi-view angles, you can enjoy the same scene at different angles.Selecting a view angle7Du

Advanced operations39When playing back a DVD (or SVCD) containing subtitles in several languages, you can select the subtitle language to be displayed

Advanced operations404Press Cursor //5 to select the desired audio language.Each time you press the button, the audio language changes.5Press ENTER.Th

Advanced operations41This system provides special picture playback functions including frame-by-frame, slow-motion and zoom.Frame-by-frame playback7Du

Advanced operations42Changing the VFP settingThe VFP (Video Fine Processor) function enables you to adjust the picture character according to the type

Advanced operations43You can play up to 99 tracks in any order. You may program the same track more than once.7While stopped1Press ON SCREEN twice.The

Advanced operations44You can play tracks on a disc in random order.7While stopped1Press ON SCREEN twice.The on-screen bar appears on the TV screen.2Pr

Advanced operations45NOTE• If you press REPEAT while stopped, you need to press 3 (play button) to start Repeat Playback.• When the Program mode is ac

46Setting DVD preferencesYou can adjust the initial settings for DVD playback according to your preference or needs using 5 choice menus shown on the

2Introduction%Important cautionsInstallation of the system• Select a place which is level, dry and neither too hot nor too cold; between 5°C and 35°C

Setting DVD preferences47Basic operation on the choice menusIMPORTANTBefore using the remote control for the following operation;• Press DVD.1Press CH

Setting DVD preferences48:Language menu (LANGUAGE)NOTE• You can select “MENU LANGUAGE”, “AUDIO LANGUAGE” and “SUBTITLE” only while playback is stopped

Setting DVD preferences49:Picture menu (PICTURE)7MONITOR TYPEYou can select the monitor type to match your TV when you play DVDs recorded in the pictu

Setting DVD preferences50: Speaker setting menu (SPK. SETTING)7SIZEAccesses the SIZE sub-menu (speaker size setting menu). (See following.)7LEVELAcces

Setting DVD preferences51:Other setting menu (OTHERS)NOTE• You can select “PARENTAL LOCK” only while playback is stopped.7 RESUMEYou can activate or d

Setting DVD preferences526Press ENTER.7Press Cursor //5 repeatedly to select the level of restriction, then press ENTER.The H moves to “PASSWORD”.• Se

Setting DVD preferences53Country/Area codes list for Parental LockAD Andorra ER EritreaLALao People’s Democratic RepublicRW RwandaAE United Arab Emira

54System settingYou can adjust the sound and speaker settings of this system.• The adjustments on a source take effect for the other sources.NOTEBefor

55EnglishAV COMPU LINK remote control systemThe AV COMPU LINK remote control system allows you to operate JVC TVs and VCRs through the center unit. Th

56ReferencesTo get the best performance out of this system, keep your discs and mechanism clean.7General NotesIn general, you will have the best perfo

3About discsThis system has been designed to play back the following discs:DVD Video (DVD), Video CD (VCD), Super Video CD (SVCD), Audio CD, CD-R and

References57DVD PlaybackPROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTIONNo sound. The system cord and/or speaker cord is not connected. Check the connection. (Apg. 10

References58MP3 PlaybackJPEG PlaybackFM/AMOthersNOTE• Problems may be caused by components connected to the center unit, so also read all manuals for

References59Aspect ratioThe ratio of vertical and horizontal sizes of a displayed image. The horizontal vs. vertical ratio of conventional TVs is 4:3,

References60AA-B Repeat Playback ... 45All Channel Stereo (ALL CH ST.) ...

References61%Center unit (XV-THA85/XV-THA55)Audio sectionTotal Harmonic Distortion 0.01 %NOTE: This value is measured at System cord CONNECTOR for ref

References627Front Speakers (SP-THA55F)Speakers: 8 cmBass-reflex, Magnetically ShieldedPower Handling Capacity: 80 WImpedance: 6 CFrequency Range: 80

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About discs4IMPORTANTBefore playing a disc, make sure of the following;• Check the connection with the TV.• Turn on your TV and select the correct inp

5Names of parts and controlsThe illustrations of the center unit and the subwoofer used in this manual are of TH-A85 unless otherwise noted.Front pane

Names of parts and controls6Display window (center unit)A•Dolby Pro Logic II indicator (GPLII) Apg. 29•Linear PCM indicator (LPCM) Apg. 30•Digital sig