User manual JVC EX-A10J - EX-A10 - Instruction Manual

COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM EX-A10 Consists of RX-EXA10, SP-EXA10 and XV-EXA10 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. Model No. Serial No. LVT1403-002B [J, C, UJ] English Warnings, cautions and others (For U.S.A.) The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. (For U.S.A.) (For U.S.A.) INFORMATION This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. (For U.S.A.) Note to CATV system installer: This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to Section 820-40 of the NEC which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical. G-1 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. ATTENTION Afin d'éviter tout risque d'électrocution, d'incendie, etc.: 1. Ne pas enlever les vis ni les panneaux et ne pas ouvrir le coffret de l'appareil. 2. Ne pas exposer l'appareil à la pluie ni à l'humidité. CAUTION -- F button! Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely (the STANDBY lamp goes off). The F button in any position does not disconnect the mains line. · When the system is on standby, the STANDBY lamp lights red. · When the system is turned on, the STANDBY lamp goes off. The power can be remote controlled. ATTENTION - Touche F! Déconnectez la fiche d'alimentation secteur pour couper l'alimentation complètement (le témoin STANDBY s'éteint). La touche F, dans n'importe quelle position, ne déconnecte pas le système du secteur. · Quand le système est en attente, le témoin STANDBY est allumé en rouge. · Quand le système est sous tension, le témoin STANDBY s'éteint. L'alimentation ne peut pas être télécommandée. 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. ATTENTION · Ne bloquez pas les orifices ou les trous de ventilation. (Si les orifices ou les trous de ventilation sont bloqués par un journal un tissu, etc., la chaleur peut ne pas être évacuée correctement de l'appareil.) · Ne placez aucune source de flamme nue, telle qu'une bougie, sur l'appareil. · Lors de la mise au rebut des piles, veuillez prendre en considération les problèmes de l'environnement et suivre strictement les règles et les lois locales sur la mise au rebut des piles. · N'exposez pas cet appareil à la pluie, à l'humidité, à un égouttement ou à des éclaboussures et ne placez pas des objets remplis de liquide, tels qu'un vase, sur l'appareil. G-2 Warnings, cautions and others (continued) (For U.S.A. or Canada models) IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS / IMPORTANT POUR PRODUITS LASER 1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT 2. CAUTION: Do not open the top cover. There are no user serviceable parts inside the unit; leave all servicing to qualified service personnel. 3. CAUTION: VISIBLE AND / OR INVISIBLE CLASS 1M LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM OR VIEW DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS. 4. REPRODUCTION OF LABEL: CAUTION LABEL, PLACED INSIDE THE UNIT. 1. PRODUIT LASER CLASSE 1 2. ATTENTION: N'ouvrez pas le couvercle supérieur. Il n'y a aucune pièce réparable par l'utilisateur à l'intérieur de l'appareil; confiez toute réparation à un personnel qualifié. 3. ATTENTION: RAYONNEMENT LASER VISIBLE ET / OU INVISIBLE DE CLASSE 1M UNE FOIS OUVERT. NE PAS FIXER LE FAISCEAU NI REGARDER DIRECTEMENT AVEC DES INSTRUMENTS OPTIQUES. 4. REPRODUCTION DE L'ÉTIQUETTE: ÉTIQUETTE DE PRÉCAUTION PLACÉE À L'INTERIEUR DE L'APPAREIL. (For models other than U.S.A. or Canada models) IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS / IMPORTANT POUR PRODUITS LASER 1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT 2. CAUTION: Do not open the top cover. There are no user serviceable parts inside the unit; leave all servicing to qualified service personnel. 3. CAUTION: Visible and invisible laser radiation when open and interlock failed or defeated. Avoid direct exposure to beam. 4. REPRODUCTION OF LABEL: CAUTION LABEL, PLACED INSIDE THE UNIT. 1. PRODUIT LASER CLASSE 1 2. ATTENTION: N'ouvrez pas le couvercle supérieur. Il n'y a aucune pièce réparable par l'utilisateur à l'intérieur de l'appareil; confiez toute réparation à un personnel qualifié. 3. ATTENTION: Risque de radiations laser visible et invisible quand l'appareil est ouvert et que le système de verrouillage ne fonctionne pas ou a été mis hors service. Évitez toute exposition directe au rayon. 4. REPRODUCTION DE L'ÉTIQUETTE: ÉTIQUETTE DE PRÉCAUTION PLACÉE À L'INTERIEUR DE L'APPAREIL. G-3 For Canada/pour le Canada CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. ATTENTION: POUR EVITER LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQUAU FOND. For Canada/pour le Canada THIS DIGITAL APPARATUS DOES NOT EXCEED THE CLASS B LIMITS FOR RADIO NOISE EMISSIONS FROM DIGITAL APPARATUS AS SET OUT IN THE INTERFERENCE-CAUSING EQUIPMENT STANDARD ENTITLED "DIGITAL APPARATUS", ICES-003 OF THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS. CET APPAREIL NUMERIQUE RESPECTE LES LIMITES DE BRUITS RADIOELECTRIQUES APPLICABLES AUX APPAREILS NUMIRIQUES DE CLASSE B PRESCRITES DANS LA NORME SUR LE MATERIEL BROUILLEUR: "APPAREILS NUMERIQUES", NMB-003 EDICTEE PAR LE MINISTRE DES COMMUNICATIONS. CAUTION -- Proper Ventilation To avoid risk of electric shock and fire and to protect from damage, locate the apparatus as follows: Top/Front/Back/Sides: No obstructions should be placed in the areas shown by the dimensions below. Bottom: Place on the level surface. Maintain adequate air path for ventilation by placing on a stand with a height of 10 cm (3 1516 ) more. In addition, maintain the best possible air circulation. Attention: Ventilation correcte Pour éviter tout risque d'électrocution et d'incendie, et pour ne pas endommager les appareils, placez-les de la façon suivante: Faces supérieure /avant / arrière / côtés : Aucune obstruction ne doit se trouver dans les zones indiquées par les dimensions ci-dessous. Bas : Placez l'appareil sur une surface plane. Maintenez une entrée d'air adéquate pour la ventilation en plaçant l'appareil sur un support avec une hauteur d'au moins 10 cm (3 1516 ). De plus, maintenez la meilleure circulation d'air possible. Front view Vue avant 15 cm (5 15 16 ) 1 cm ( 7 16 ) 15 cm (515 16 ) 1 cm ( 7 16 ) 15 cm (5 15 16 ) Side view Vue de côté 15 cm (5 15 16 ) Front Avant 10 cm (3 15 16 ) Wall or obstructions Mur, ou obstruction [European Union only] [Union européenne seulement] G-4 Table of contents Introduction Supplied accessories ......................................2 Part description ...............................................3 DVD player ......................................................... 3 Receiver.............................................................. 4 Playing back DVDs/CDs Basic operations of the DVD player ..............20 Playing back a DVD/CD ....................................20 Changing the display in the display window ......23 Selecting a chapter/track using the number buttons ............................................................23 Stopping playback .............................................23 Pausing playback ..............................................24 Advancing the picture frame by frame...............24 Fast reverse/fast forward search .......................24 Playing back from a position 10 seconds before (One touch replay) ..........................................25 Slow motion playback........................................25 Skipping to the beginning of a chapter/ track/file...........................................................25 Skipping at about 5 minute intervals..................26 Resuming playback ...........................................26 Selecting a track from the menu screen ............27 Using the remote control .................................5 Inserting batteries into the remote control .......... 5 Operating the TV using the remote control......... 6 Preparation Connections ....................................................7 Standard setup ................................................... 7 Connecting the antennas.................................... 7 Connecting the speakers .................................... 9 Connecting the receiver and the DVD player ... 10 Connecting other equipment............................. 11 Connecting a TV ............................................... 12 Connecting the power cords ............................. 13 Convenient functions of the DVD player .......28 Locking DVD/CD ejection ..................................28 Playing back a DVD/CD in the desired order (Program playback).........................................28 Playing back a DVD/CD in a random order (Random playback) .........................................30 Playing back a DVD/CD repeatedly (Repeat playback) ...........................................30 Playing back a specified part repeatedly (A-B repeat playback) .....................................31 Saving the playback settings for next time ........31 Selecting the subtitles........................................32 Selecting the audio language ............................32 Selecting the view angle....................................33 Magnifying the picture (ZOOM) .........................33 Adjusting the picture quality (VFP) ....................34 Playing back the bonus group ...........................34 Browsable still pictures (B.S.P.) ........................35 Creating realistic sound (3D PHONIC) ..............35 Using the status bar and the menu bar .............36 Basic operations Basic operations............................................14 Turning on/off the system ................................. 14 Setting the clock ............................................... 15 Dimmer ............................................................. 16 Adjusting the volume ........................................ 16 Turning off the sound temporarily (MUTING) ... 16 Adjusting the sound quality............................... 16 Adjusting the bass sound.................................. 17 Enhancing the playback sound (CC CONVERTER) ........................................ 17 Listening to radio Listening to radio broadcasts ........................18 Setting the AM tuner spacing (only for models sold at post exchanges)..................... 18 Selecting a radio station ................................... 18 Tuning in to a preset radio station .................... 19 Changing the initial settings with the preference screen .....................................38 Basic operations ................................................38 LANGUAGE.......................................................38 PICTURE...........................................................39 AUDIO ...............................................................39 OTHERS............................................................39 1 Supplied accessories Listening to the sound of other audio equipment Listening to the sound of other audio equipment ...................................................41 Introduction Timer Timer .............................................................42 Using the sleep timer ........................................ 42 Using the playback timer .................................. 43 Reference Using the AV COMPU LINK function ............45 Connection and setup....................................... 45 Operation .......................................................... 45 · · · · · · · · · · Remote control (1) Batteries (2) FM antenna (1) AM loop antenna (1) Speaker cords (4) Audio cord (1) Optical digital cord (1) Synchronization cord (1) Composite video cord (1) AC plug adaptor* (2) NOTE * The AC plug adaptor is not supplied for U.S.A. and Canada models. Special cautions ............................................46 Notes on handling............................................. 46 About DVDs/CDs...........................................47 Playable DVD/CD types.................................... 47 Disc structure.................................................... 49 CAUTION · Do not fold the optical digital cord as this may damage the inner wire. Troubleshooting.............................................50 Language codes............................................51 Specifications ................................................52 How to read this manual · This manual explains the operations assuming that you will use the remote control. Some buttons on the receiver or the DVD player are the same as those on the remote control. You can use either button in this case. · Some diagrams in this manual are simplified or exaggerated for the purpose of explanation. · You can operate some functions differently from the explanation given in this manual. · The following marks refer to the usable discs for the explained function. · "DVD VR" means a DVD recorded in DVD Video Recording (DVD VR) format. · "VCD" stands for "Video Compact Disc". · "SVCD" stands for "Super Video Compact Disc". · An "ASF" disc means a disc recorded in "Advanced Systems Format". 2 Introduction Check to be sure you have all of the supplied accessories. The number in parentheses is the quantity of the items supplied. If anything is missing, contact your dealer immediately. Part description The numbers refer to the pages in which the parts are explained. DVD player Front panel See "Display window" shown below. 5 23­26, 28 13, 14 14 20 20, 28 20, 24 Rear panel 45 10 10 47 12 12 10 12 13 Display window The receiver and the DVD player use the same design for their display windows. 21, 22 34, 35 13 21, 22 21, 27 21, 22, 29 28 30 30 31 31 21, 22, 29 3 Receiver Front panel See "Display window" shown below. 5 18 13, 14 14, 18 16 * 17 18, 20, 41 * This terminal is for connecting a pair of headphones equipped with a stereo plug (not supplied). When the headphones are connected, the speakers do not produce any sound. Rear panel 12 10 10 9, 11 10 11 12 13 7 8 Display window The receiver and the DVD player use the same design for their display windows. 15, 18 18 43 42 4 Introduction The numbers refer to the pages in which the parts are explained. Using the remote control The numbers refer to the pages in which the parts are explained. Inserting batteries into the remote control 14 16 23 20 20 6, 14 14 41 17 16 24, 25 20 24, 25 24 27 15, 21, 27, 36 25 32 32 33 22 34 35 6, 15, 23 6 6 16 18 21, 25, 34 6 6 24, 25 24, 25 23 27 27, 32 36 38 Batteries (2) 33 28, 30 30 15, 31, 43 15, 43 18 19 35 42 16 13 15, 29, 44 11 16 11, 17 If the effective distance between the remote control and remote control sensor on the receiver or the DVD player decreases, replace the batteries. Use two R6P (SUM-3)/AA(15F) type dry-cell batteries. CAUTION · Do not use a used battery and a new battery together. · Do not use different types of batteries at the same time. · Take out the batteries if the remote control is not to be used for a long time. Otherwise it may cause a leakage. Remote control operation When operating the remote control, point it at the front panel of the receiver or the DVD player. If the remote control is operated from a direction that is extremely oblique or when there is an obstacle in the way, signals may not be transmitted. If the remote control sensor is exposed to a strong light such as direct sunlight, correct operation may not be carried out. 5 Operating the TV using the remote control You can operate your TV using the remote control of this system. Manufacturer JVC Hitachi Magnavox Mitsubishi Panasonic Philips Code 01 10 02 03 04, 11 14 05 Manufacturer Samsung Sanyo Sharp Sony Toshiba Zenith Code 12 13 06 07 08 09 Remote control mode selector F TV TV/VIDEO TV CHANNEL TV VOLUME RCA NOTE · A manufacturer code is subject to change without notice. You may not be able to operate the TV produced by the manufacturer. 5 Release F TV. Using the remote control for the TV operation Operate the remote control by pointing it at the TV. Turns on/off the TV. Changes the channels. ENTER Number buttons Adjusts the volume. ~ / Selects the channels. Setting the manufacturer code / *1 Switches the previously selected channel and the current channel. 1 2 3 4 Slide the remote control mode selector to TV. Hold down F TV. · Hold down F TV until you finish step 4. Switches the TV and video input. *1 Make sure to slide the remote control mode selector to TV in advance. NOTE · After replacing the batteries of the remote control, set the manufacturer code again. · When the remote control mode selector is slid to TV, some buttons may not work. Press ENTER and release. Press number buttons (1-9, 0). · Refer to "Using the number buttons" (A page 15). Examples: For a Hitachi TV: Press 1, then 0. For a Toshiba TV: Press 0, then 8. When the manufacturer of your TV has two or more codes, select the manufacturer codes in turn and find the one that operates the TV and the remote control properly. 6 Introduction Connections Standard setup Preparation Do not turn on the power until you complete the connection. DVD player Speaker Receiver Speaker Connecting the antennas Connecting the AM loop antenna (supplied) 1 Set up the AM loop antenna. 3 Turn the AM loop antenna to find the best position for radio reception. Place the AM loop antenna as far from the receiver as possible. · Do not place the AM loop antenna on a metallic table or close to a TV, computer, or other electric appliances. Doing so may affect radio reception. 7 When radio reception with the supplied AM loop antenna is poor 2 Connect the antenna cord. Receiver (rear panel) White Electric wire: 3 - 5 m (9 10 - 16 5) (not supplied) Twist together electric wire and the AM Electric loop wire antenna cord. AM loop antenna cord Stretch out the electric wire horizontally, preferably in a high place such as above a window or outdoors. Connect the AM loop antenna cord to the receiver together with the electric wire. Black Connect the ends of the antenna cord as shown above. If insulation covers the tips of the antenna cord, twist and pull off the insulation. Receiver (rear panel) When positioning the antennas, find the best position for reception while listening to an actual radio program (refer to "Listening to radio broadcasts" (A page 18)). 7 7 When radio reception with the supplied FM antenna is poor, or when using a communal antenna FM antenna Antenna cord (not supplied) Communal antenna terminal Receiver (rear panel) or Outdoor FM antenna (not supplied) Coaxial cord (not supplied) Stretch out the FM antenna to the best position for radio reception, and then fix the FM antenna with adhesive tape. Receiver (rear panel) Converter (not supplied: compatible with 300 C/75 C) Depending on the radio reception conditions, an FM feeder antenna (not supplied: compatible with 300 C) can be used. In this case, a converter (not supplied) is required. When using an antenna other than those supplied with this system, refer to the operation manuals for the antenna and converter for details of connection. Receiver When positioning the antennas, find the best position for reception while listening to an actual radio program (refer to "Listening to radio broadcasts" (A page 18)). 8 Preparation Connecting the FM antenna (supplied) Connections (continued) Do not turn on the power until you complete the connection. Connecting the speakers There is no difference between the left and right speakers. Before connecting the speaker cords, twist and pull off the insulation. Speaker terminal Speaker cord Speaker terminal Speaker cord TWEETER RIGHT TWEETER RIGHT TWEETER LEFT TWEETER LEFT TWEETER WOOFER RIGHT WOOFER RIGHT WOOFER LEFT WOOFER LEFT TWEETER WOOFER Speaker cords (supplied) Receiver (rear panel) WOOFER Right speaker (rear panel) Left speaker (rear panel) · An incorrect connection may damage the speakers. · The supplied speakers are dedicated to the supplied receiver as parts of the EX-A10 system. Do not connect the supplied speakers to equipment other than the supplied receiver. Doing so may damage the speakers. CAUTION · Do not short-circuit the ª and · speaker terminals. Doing so may damage the receiver. · Do not connect other speakers together with the supplied speakers. The change in impedance may damage the receiver and the speakers. · Improper speaker cord connection spoils the stereo effect and sound quality. · The supplied speakers are magnetically shielded, but color irregularity may occur on the TV depending on some conditions. To prevent color irregularity, set up the speakers following the instructions below. 1. Turn off the main power of the TV before setting up the speakers. 2. Place the speakers enough distance from the TV so that they do not cause color irregularity on the TV. 3. Wait for about 30 minutes before turning on the main power of the TV again. The speakers employ natural wood for the diaphragm and the cabinet in order to reproduce the original sound faithfully. The appearance will therefore be different for each system. You can detach the speaker cover. Speaker cover NOTE · To allow the receiver and the DVD player to emit generated heat, leave a space of at least 1 cm ( 716 ) between the receiver or the DVD player and the speakers or other objects. 9 Connecting the receiver and the DVD player Make sure to connect the three supplied cords. DVD player (rear panel) Synchronization cord (supplied) Optical digital cord (supplied) Audio cord (supplied) CAUTION · Do not fold the optical digital cord as this may damage the inner wire. If protection caps cover the tips of the optical digital cord, pull off the protection caps before connecting. Protection cap 10 Preparation Connections (continued) Do not turn on the power until you complete the connection. Connecting other equipment Connecting other speakers Remote control mode selector To connect speakers other than the ones supplied, follow the operations shown below. 1 2 7 Slide the remote control mode selector to RECEIVER. Connect the speakers to the SPEAKERS WOOFER LEFT and RIGHT terminals on the receiver. Hold down BASS ADJUST for 2 or more seconds. · "Single Amp" is displayed in the display window on the receiver, and no audio signal is sent to the SPEAKERS TWEETER LEFT and RIGHT terminals. Display on the receiver 2 /3 (cursor)/ ENTER 3 SCAN MODE BASS ADJUST S. WFR OUT Connecting the subwoofer When you connect this system with an amplifierbuilt-in subwoofer (not supplied), you can enjoy a more dynamic bass sound. Refer to the manual of the subwoofer for details. Audio cord (not supplied) (If an audio cord comes with the amplifier-built-in subwoofer, you can use the audio cord.) Amplifier-built-in subwoofer (not supplied) Receiver (rear panel) NOTE · The impedance of speakers connected to this system must be within the range 6 C to 16 C. · When connecting the supplied speakers to the receiver, hold down BASS ADJUST on the remote control for 2 or more seconds once again to select "Bi-Amp" in the display window on the receiver. To produce sound from the subwoofer, press S.WFR OUT on the remote control to display "S. WOOFER ON" (Subwoofer on) in the display window on the receiver. Each time you press S.WFR OUT, the display toggles between "S. WOOFER ON" and "S. WOOFER OFF". NOTE · When "S. WOOFER ON" is selected, bass sound from the left and right speakers will be automatically turned down and the bass sound will be emitted mainly from the subwoofer. 11 Connecting a TV Connecting other audio equipment Output Other audio equipment Connecting a TV with the VIDEO terminal TV DVD player (rear panel) To video terminal Audio cord (not supplied) Composite video cord (supplied) Connecting a TV with the S-VIDEO terminal TV DVD player (rear panel) Input Receiver (rear panel) To S-video terminal Connecting digital equipment with an optical output terminal Output MD player or satellite receiver To an optical digital output terminal S-video cord (not supplied) Connecting a TV with the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals TV Optical digital cord (not supplied) DVD player (rear panel) To component terminals Input Receiver (rear panel) Component video cord (not supplied) 12 Preparation Connections (continued) Do not turn on the power until you complete the connection. For the locations of the remote control buttons, refer to page 11. After connecting the DVD player to the TV, select the video signal type correctly according to the TV. CAUTION · Do not connect an S-video cord and a component video cord at the same time. Otherwise pictures may not be played back properly. · Connect the DVD player directly to a TV (or a monitor) without routing through a video cassette recorder (VCR). Otherwise picture distortion may occur during playback. DVD player TV (or monitor) Direct connection 1 2 3 4 Slide the remote control mode selector to DVD. Make sure that playback stops. (If a disc is being played back, press 7 to stop playback.) Press SCAN MODE. · The current video signal type will flash. Press 2, 3 (cursor) to select the video signal type suitable for the TV. · You can select "INTERLACE" or "PROGRESSIVE". You can obtain better picture quality in the "PROGRESSIVE" mode than in the "INTERLACE" mode. When you select "INTERLACE", the image is displayed alternating between half of the scanned lines in the "PROGRESSIVE" mode and the other half of the scanned lines. The way of displaying the image is a conventional video signal type. · Select "INTERLACE" when a TV only compatible with interlaced video signals is connected to the DVD player. · Select "PROGRESSIVE" when a TV equipped with a component terminal and compatible with progressive video signals is connected to the DVD player. When you select "PROGRESSIVE", the image is displayed with all scanned lines at the same time. The image has a higher resolution than that in the "INTERLACE" mode. · Connecting the DVD player to a VCR-built-in-TV may also cause picture distortion during playback. Connecting the power cords Receiver AC outlet Receiver (rear panel) DVD player AC outlet DVD player (rear panel) 5 Press ENTER. · The selected video signal type is displayed for a short time. · Connect the power cords after you complete the other connections. · The STANDBY lamps on the front panels of the receiver and the DVD player will light up. NOTE · Although the picture may be distorted when you press ENTER, this is not a malfunction of the system. · There are some progressive TVs and high-definition TVs that are not fully compatible with this system, resulting in an unnatural picture when playing back a DVD VIDEO with progressive scanning. In this case, change the scan mode to "INTERLACE". · To check the compatibility of your TV, contact your local JVC customer service center. · All JVC-manufactured progressive TVs and highdefinition TVs are fully compatible with this system. · Even if the power cord of the DVD player is disconnected from the AC outlet or the power is interrupted, the video signal type setting is stored. 13 Basic operations · Basic operations DIMMER DISPLAY 0 OPEN/ CLOSE FM/AM CC CONVERTER Remote control mode selector Turning on/off the system Receiver F AUDIO F DVD AUX MUTING AUDIO VOLUME +/ ­ 8 1 2 Slide the remote control mode selector to RECEIVER. Press F AUDIO (or F on the receiver). · The power of the receiver will turn on and the STANDBY lamp on the receiver will turn off. · Press F AUDIO again to turn off the power of the receiver. · With the power off, pressing any of the following buttons also turns on the receiver. - DVD, FM/AM or AUX on the remote control - 3/8 on the DVD player The function assigned to the button starts working at the same time. 5///2/3 (cursor)/ ENTER Number buttons CLOCK/ TIMER SET BASS +/ ­ CANCEL BASS ADJUST TREBLE +/ ­ DVD player 1 2 Slide the remote control mode selector to DVD. Press F DVD (or F on the DVD player). · The power of the DVD player will turn on and the STANDBY lamp on the DVD player will turn off. · Press F DVD again to turn off the power of the DVD player. · With the power off, pressing any of the following buttons also turns on the DVD player. - DVD or 0 OPEN/CLOSE on the remote control - 0 or 3/8 on the DVD player The function assigned to the button starts working at the same time. (When you press DVD on the remote control or 3/8 on the DVD player, if a disc has been loaded, playback starts automatically.) 14 Preparation/Basic operations Basic operations (continued) Setting the clock You can set the clock when the receiver is turned either on or off. Example: To set the clock to 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday 8 Press SET. · The clock starts from 0 seconds in the minute you set. NOTE · While setting the clock, you can return to the previous step by pressing CANCEL. · For U.S.A. or Canada models, the time display on the receiver is a 12-hour clock. · For models sold at post exchanges, the time display on the receiver is a 24-hour clock. · The clock will gain or lose about 1 minute per month. · If the power cord of the receiver is disconnected from the AC outlet or the power is interrupted, the clock setting is stored for about 1 minute. · You cannot set the clock when "DISPLAY OFF" is selected. (A page 16) 1 2 Slide the remote control mode selector to RECEIVER. Press CLOCK/TIMER. Example: Display on the receiver (for U.S.A. or Canada models) Adjusting the clock 3 Press 2 or 3 (cursor) to select the hour. · Hold down the button to incrementally increase the hour setting. · You can also use the number buttons to specify the hour. Refer to "Using the number buttons" shown on the right. Press CLOCK/TIMER twice to display the clock, and then adjust the clock starting from step 3. Displaying the clock when using the receiver Press DISPLAY. · Refer to "Changing the display in the display window". (A page 23) AM 4 5 Press SET. AM Press 2 or 3 (cursor) to select the minute. · Hold down the button to incrementally increase the minute setting. · You can also use the number buttons to specify the minute. 6 7 Press SET. Press 2 or 3 (cursor) to select the day of the week. · Hold down the button to change the setting for the day of the week. AM · Abbreviations are used for the days of the week. Sun. Sunday Mon. Monday Tue. Tuesday Wed. Wednesday Thu. Thursday Fri. Friday Sat. Saturday Using the number buttons Examples: 5: 15: 150: 15 For the locations of the remote control buttons, refer to page 14. Dimmer Changing the brightness of the display windows on the receiver and the DVD player You can set the brightness of the display windows on the receiver and the DVD player respectively. Adjusting the volume 1 2 Slide the remote control mode selector to RECEIVER. Press AUDIO VOLUME +/­. · The volume can also be adjusted by turning the VOLUME control on the receiver. 7 When the receiver/DVD player is turned on 1 2 Slide the remote control mode selector to RECEIVER or DVD. Turning off the sound temporarily (MUTING) Press DIMMER repeatedly. · Each time you press DIMMER, the setting changes on the receiver/DVD player. DIMMER 1 DIMMER OFF DIMMER 2 DIMMER AUTO 1 2 Slide the remote control mode selector to RECEIVER. Press MUTING. · No sound will come out from the speakers, headphones and the subwoofer. · Press MUTING again to restore the sound. When the power is turned off once and turned on again, the sound will also be restored. · For a disc containing video, when you select "DIMMER AUTO", "DIMMER 2" is automatically selected during video playback and is canceled when the playback stops. · For a disc containing no video, when you select "DIMMER AUTO", "DIMMER OFF" is automatically selected during playback and is canceled when the playback stops. Adjusting the sound quality Turning off the display on the receiver You can also turn off the display on the receiver when the receiver is turned off. 1 2 Slide the remote control mode selector to RECEIVER. Bass: Press BASS +/­. Treble: Press TREBLE +/­. 7 When the receiver is turned off 1 2 Slide the remote control mode selector to RECEIVER. Press DIMMER repeatedly. · Each time you press DIMMER, the setting changes on the receiver. DISPLAY ON DISPLAY OFF 16 Basic operations Basic operations (continued) For the locations of the remote control buttons, refer to page 14. Adjusting the bass sound 1 2 Enhancing the playback sound (CC CONVERTER) The CC CONVERTER function is designed to provide natural sound by improving the playback sound from low-bit-rate digital sources. The function compensates for sound waves dissipated during digital recording compression to approximate the original analog sound. Sound is reproduced with more bits (24 bit) and a wider range of frequency (128 kHz, 176.4 kHz or 192 kHz). Slide the remote control mode selector to RECEIVER. Press BASS ADJUST. Display on the receiver 3 While the selectable values are flashing, press 2 or 3 (cursor) to select the value of the bass frequency. · You can select "100 Hz", "120 Hz" or "140 Hz". · The initial setting is "100 Hz". Select the value for your desired bass sound. 1 2 Slide the remote control mode selector to RECEIVER. Press CC CONVERTER. · When the CC CONVERTER function is activated, the CC CONVERTER lamp (button) on the front panel of the receiver lights up. · Each time you press CC CONVERTER, the display changes as follows. - "CC CNVRTR 1": Plays back a digital source with noncompressed sound signals (linear PCM). - "CC CNVRTR 2": Plays back a digital source with compressed sound signals (Dolby digital, DTS, MP3 or WMA). - "CC CNVRTR OFF": Cancels the CC CONVERTER function. CC CONVERTER lamp (button) 4 While the selectable values are flashing, press 5 or / (cursor) to select the value of "Q" in the display window. · You can select "0.75", "1" or "1.25". · The initial setting is "1". Select the value for your desired bass sound. 5 Press ENTER. · The selected values are displayed for a short time. NOTE · The adjustment of the bass sound does not change the treble and bass sound level adjustments. Receiver NOTE · The initial setting is "CC CNVRTR 1". · The CC CONVERTER function does not work when analog sound is selected as the sound source or when 3D PHONIC is activated (A page 35). In such cases, pressing CC CONVERTER only displays "ANALOG SOURCE ". · The original range of frequency is automatically detected and extended to a specific range. When the original range is 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz, the range is extended to 128 kHz, 176.4 kHz or 192 kHz respectively. 17 Listening to radio Listening to radio broadcasts Selecting a radio station Remote control mode selector FM/AM This receiver can receive FM and AM radio broadcasts. 1 TUNING / / PRESET / / ENTER Slide the remote control mode selector to RECEIVER. Press FM/AM to select "FM" or "AM". · Pressing FM/AM selects a radio broadcast as the sound source. · You can also use SOURCE SELECT on the receiver to select a radio broadcast as the sound source. · Each time you press FM/AM, the band will toggle between "FM" and "AM". Example: Display on the receiver for U.S.A. or Canada models 2 Number buttons FM MODE MEMORY Setting the AM tuner spacing (only for models sold at post exchanges) Some countries space AM stations 9 kHz apart, and other countries use 10 kHz spacing. If you purchased the system at a post exchange, select either spacing according to the country where you will use the system. This function is not designed for U.S.A. and Canada models. On the receiver ONLY: SEARCH ­ SEARCH + Frequency 3 Press TUNING or TUNING repeatedly to select a radio station (frequency). · When the receiver has received an FM stereo broadcast, "ST" (stereo) indicator lights up. · You can also select a radio station using the automatic tuning. Automatic tuning: Hold down TUNING or TUNING until the frequency starts changing, and then release the button. When the receiver has received a broadcast, the frequency automatically stops changing. To quit the function while searching for a broadcast, press TUNING or TUNING . Receiver 7 When the receiver is turned off To select 10 kHz spacing, while holding down SEARCH + on the receiver, press F on the receiver to turn on the power. "AM 10 kHz STEP" appears in the display window. To select 9 kHz spacing, while holding down SEARCH ­ on the receiver, press F on the receiver to turn on the power. "AM 9 kHz STEP" appears in the display window. NOTE · If the spacing is switched, the preset radio station memory will be erased. NOTE · Pressing SEARCH ­ or SEARCH + on the receiver also enables you to select the radio station. · If an FM stereo broadcast is difficult to hear because of noise, you may be able to hear the broadcast more easily by pressing FM MODE to switch the sound to monaural reception. In this case, "MONO" lights up. To return the sound to stereo reception, press FM MODE again. 18 Basic operations/Listening to radio Listening to radio broadcasts (continued) For the locations of the remote control buttons, refer to page 18. Tuning in to a preset radio station Presetting radio stations in the receiver allows you to easily tune in to a radio station. Tuning in to a preset radio station 1 2 3