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JVC SP-PWR1 Instructions Manual

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DVD DIGITAL CINEMA SYSTEM
TH-R1
Consists of XV-THR1, SP-PWR1, SP-THS55F,
SP-THS55C and SP-THS55S
TH-R3
Consists of XV-THR3, SP-PWR3,
SP-THS66F, SP-THS66C and
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  • Page 1 DVD DIGITAL CINEMA SYSTEM TH-R1 Consists of XV-THR1, SP-PWR1, SP-THS55F, SP-THS55C and SP-THS55S TH-R3 Consists of XV-THR3, SP-PWR3, SP-THS66F, SP-THS66C and SP-THS66S INSTRUCTIONS ENTER SOURCE ENTER SOURCE LVT1352-004A [EU]...

  • Page 2: Safety Precautions

    CAUTION (SP-PWR1/SP-PWR3) The power supply to the subwoofer is linked to the centre unit. The POWER ON lamp on the subwoofer lights green when the power is turned on.
  • Page 3 DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY JVC shall not be liable for any loss relating to the unit’s failure to properly record, store or playback any content (video, audio or otherwise) for any reason whatsoever. Any applicable warranties shall only cover replacement or repair of the effected unit, and shall not apply to recovery or replacement of lost content.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS DISC INFORMATION About Discs ...2 INDEX INSTALLING YOUR NEW UNIT Connecting The TV And TV Antenna...11 Connecting The FM And AM Antennas...12 Assembling The Front And Surround Speakers...13 Connecting The Satellite (Front, Centre, Surround) Speakers ...14 Speaker Layout ...15 Connecting The Powered Subwoofer ...16 Connecting To A Digital Component...16 Connecting The Power Cord...16...

  • Page 5: Disc Information

    ● Recording and playback may not be performed depending on the characteristics and condition of the disc used, leading to unsatisfactory results. Using discs manufactured by JVC is recommended since they have been tested to be compatible with this unit.
  • Page 6 DISC INFORMATION Discs For Playback Only You can use discs with the following logos for playback only. DVD VIDEO Video CD/Super Video CD (example of region code indications) Audio CD CD-DA files CD-RW CD-DA/JPEG/ MP3 files ● Playback may not be performed depending on the characteristics and condition of the disc used.
  • Page 7 Recording Medium And Format DVD-RAM ● Recording and erasing can be performed as many times as possible on a disc. ● Editing can be performed after recording, such as deleting unwanted parts. ● While recording, it is possible not only to start playback of a programme currently being recorded, but also to watch another programme previously recorded.
  • Page 8 DISC INFORMATION DVD VIDEO Marks Sometimes marks are printed on a DVD disc and/or on its packaging to indicate information regarding the contents and functions of the disc. Check the marks indicating the contents and functions of the disc. Note, however, that in some cases a disc may not include a mark even for a function it supports.
  • Page 9 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 images and sound will not be picked up correctly, and such a disc may cause the unit to malfunction.

  • Page 10: Index

    A pg. 68, 69, 71 G Audio Output Connector [AUDIO OUTPUT] A pg. 11 H AC Power Cord A pg. 16 I Subwoofer Connecting Terminal [TO SP-PWR1/SP-PWR3] A pg. 16 J Digital Audio Input Connectors [L-1/L-2 DIGITAL INPUT (COAXIAL/OPTICAL)] A pg. 16 J Remote Sensor A pg.
  • Page 11 Front Display Panel TV DIRECT VPS/PDC R SW RESUME RS LFE 96/24 DSP A TV DIRECT Indicator A pg. 31 B Source signal indicators, etc. Light to indicate the incoming signals. : Lights when the left channel signal is detected. : Lights when the centre channel signal is detected.
  • Page 12 INDEX Remote Control OPEN/ CLOSE TV/VIDEO FM/AM PQRS WXYZ CANCEL MEMORY MARK SHOWVIEW/ VIDEO Plus+ SATj SETTING SURROUND NAVIGATION TOP MENU PTY SEARCH ENTER MENU RETURN RDS DISPLAY STOP/ CLEAR PLAY TA/NEWS/INFO TUNING DISPLAY ON SCREEN REC MODE/ AUDIO SUBTITLE REMAIN PROGRESSIVE FM MODE...
  • Page 13 On-Screen Display When ON SCREEN on the remote control is pressed, various operational indicators appear on the TV screen. To clear the operational indicators, press ON SCREEN twice. When playing back a recorded title DVD-VIDEO LPCM 2ch TITLE1 A Disc type B Audio mode C Current status (playback) D Playback title number...

  • Page 14: Installing Your New Unit

    INSTALLING YOUR NEW UNIT Connecting The TV And TV Antenna To [TV ANTENNA IN] Back of unit To [L-1 INPUT/ OUTPUT] To [TV ANTENNA [COMPONENT OUT] VIDEO OUT (Y/P Component video cable (not supplied) RF cable (supplied) To 75 ohm terminal It’s essential that your unit be properly connected.

  • Page 15: Connecting The Fm And Am Antennas

    Connecting The FM And AM Antennas 8 AM loop antenna Setting up supplied AM loop antenna If the antenna cord is covered with the insulation coat, twist and pull off the insulation coat to remove. Connecting AM loop antenna Centre unit Antenna cord White Black...

  • Page 16: Assembling The Front And Surround Speakers

    INSTALLING YOUR NEW UNIT Assembling The Front And Surround Speakers The following procedure explains the front speaker assembly. The assembly of both the front and surround speakers are done in the same manner. Front speaker Surround speaker (x2) (x2) Before assembling^ ●...

  • Page 17: Connecting The Satellite (Front, Centre, Surround) Speakers

    Twist and pull the insulation coat off and remove. TH-R1 Front speakers SP-THS55F Powered subwoofer SP-PWR1 Centre speaker SP-THS55C The satellite speakers are equipped with their speaker cords attached directly to their speaker unit instead of having speaker terminals on their cabinet.

  • Page 18: Speaker Layout

    INSTALLING YOUR NEW UNIT Speaker Layout Centre speaker Front left speaker Left surround speaker ● Place the satellite speakers on a flat and level surface. ● The front and centre speakers are magnetically shielded to avoid colour distortions on TVs. However, if not installed properly, they may cause colour distortions.

  • Page 19: Connecting The Powered Subwoofer

    Connecting The Powered Subwoofer Centre unit System cord (supplied) Align the J marks. NOTE: The way of connecting the system cord varies depending on the type of the powered subwoofer. Connecting To A Digital Component You can enjoy the sound of a digital component. Digital coaxial cord (not supplied) To digital coaxial...

  • Page 20: Initial Settings

    INITIAL SETTINGS Auto Set Up Auto Channel Set/Auto Clock Set/Auto Guide Programme Number Set After the A button on the unit (or AUDIO A on the remote control) is pressed for the first time to turn on the unit, by simply selecting your country*, the Auto Set Up function sets the tuner channels, clock** and Guide Programme numbers automatically.

  • Page 21: Preset Download

    Preset Download Auto Channel Set by Downloading from TV/Auto Clock Set/Auto Guide Programme Number Set ATTENTION: You can use this function only with a TV offering T-V Link, etc.* Be sure to use a fully-wired 21-pin SCART cable. * Compatible with TVs offering T-V Link, EasyLink, Megalogic, SMARTLINK, Q-Link or DATA LOGIC via a fully-wired 21-pin SCART cable.
  • Page 22 INITIAL SETTINGS Results Of Auto Set Up/Preset Download Appearing On The Front Display Panel If both Auto Channel Set and Auto Clock Set have been performed successfully, the correct current time is displayed. Turn on the TV and select an input mode such as EXT1, then make sure that all necessary stations have been stored in the unit’s memory by using the PR +/–...

  • Page 23: Language

    Language ● Turn on the unit. ● Turn on the TV and select an input mode such as EXT1. ● Set the remote control selector switch to AUDIO. ● Press DVD on the remote control. On-screen Language Set This unit offers you the choice to view on-screen messages in 10 different languages.

  • Page 24: Monitor Set

    INITIAL SETTINGS Monitor Set You can select the monitor type depending on the TV used when you play back DVD VIDEO discs recorded for wide-screen TVs. ● Turn on the unit. ● Turn on the TV and select an input mode such as EXT1. ●...

  • Page 25: Speaker Set

    Speaker Set To obtain superior sound effects, you need to perform the speaker and subwoofer setting after all connections have been completed. ● Turn on the unit. ● Set the remote control selector switch to AUDIO. ● Press DVD on the remote control. SMART S.SET UP Smart Surround Setup The distance from the listening position to the speakers is one of...
  • Page 26 INITIAL SETTINGS ● Turn on the unit. ● Turn on the TV and select an input mode such as EXT1. ● Set the remote control selector switch to AUDIO. ● Press DVD on the remote control. There is a time limit when performing the following setting. If the time is up before completing the setting, re-perform from the beginning.
  • Page 27 Setting The Crossover Frequency By setting the crossover frequency, frequencies lower than the frequency being set is output from the subwoofer. Press SETTING. The item of the setting performed most recently is displayed on the front display panel. Press F or G to display ACROSS :B on the front display panel. Press D or E to select the frequency.

  • Page 28: Basic Operations On Dvd Deck

    BASIC OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK Basic Playback ● Turn on the unit. ● Turn on the TV and select an input mode such as EXT1. ● Set the remote control selector switch to AUDIO. ● Press DVD on the remote control. Selection Keys (FGDE) ENTER...

  • Page 29: Adjusting The Volume

    Adjusting The Volume ● Turn on the unit. ● Turn on the TV and select an input mode such as EXT1. ● Set the remote control selector switch to AUDIO. ● Press DVD on the remote control. SHIFT There is a time limit when performing the following setting. If the time is up before completing the setting, re-perform from the beginning.

  • Page 30: Setting Auto Surround And Virtual Surround Back

    BASIC OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK Setting Auto Surround And Virtual Surround Back ● Turn on the unit. ● Turn on the TV and select an input mode such as EXT1. ● Set the remote control selector switch to AUDIO. ● Press DVD on the remote control.

  • Page 31: Playback Features

    Playback Features ● Turn on the unit. ● Turn on the TV and select an input mode such as EXT1. ● Set the remote control selector switch to AUDIO. ● Press DVD on the remote control. MARK TOP MENU MENU REMAIN Locating A Desired Scene Using The DVD Menu DVD VIDEO discs may have top menu and disc menu.
  • Page 32 BASIC OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK MARK TOP MENU MENU REMAIN Slow Motion Press W to pause during playback. Press SLOW – (O) or SLOW + (N). ● Each press of SLOW – (O) or SLOW + (N) increases the slow motion speed for each direction. ●...
  • Page 33 Marking Positions To Play Back Again Later It is possible to mark positions (up to 999 points) where you want to play back once again later, and start playback from a marked position. To mark positions: During playback, press MARK at positions you want to mark.
  • Page 34 BASIC OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK TOP MENU MENU S/PREVIOUS T/NEXT AUDIO Audio Channel Selection When watching bilingual programmes or playing discs on which you recorded bilingual or stereo programmes, you can choose the desired audio channel. ● When ASUPERIMPOSEB is set to AAUTOB, you can confirm on the TV screen the audio channel you have chosen.

  • Page 35: Live Memory Playback

    Live Memory Playback You can watch a recorded portion of a programme even before recording ends (Live Memory Playback), or watch other programmes (Simultaneous Recording and Playback) while continuing to record onto the DVD-RAM disc. (Recording screen) To stop recording, press Recording stops Current playback point...
  • Page 36 BASIC OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK ● Turn on the unit. ● Turn on the TV and select an input mode such as EXT1. ● Set the remote control selector switch to AUDIO. ● Press DVD on the remote control. AUDIO NAVIGATION Press NAVIGATION to display the Library Database Navigation screen to select a...
  • Page 37 Buttons To Be Used During Live Memory Playback D S/PREVIOUS E T/NEXT A NAVIGATION Displays Library Database Navigation menu. You can choose a title to play back. Pressing during pause mode reverses the still picture frame by frame. Pressing during pause mode advances the still picture frame by frame.

  • Page 38: Using The On-Screen Bar

    BASIC OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK Using The On-screen Bar The on-screen bar allows you to control various playback functions. Some of the functions operated on Navigation Menu can be controlled on the On-screen bar. Be sure to clear Library Database Navigation screen by pressing NAVIGATION.
  • Page 39 DVD-RAM/RW/R Repeat playback is not performed. ALL REPEAT The whole disc is played back repeatedly. TITLE REPEAT The current title is played back repeatedly. DVD VIDEO Repeat playback is not performed. TITLE REPEAT The current title is played back repeatedly. CHAPTER REPEAT The current chapter is played back repeatedly.
  • Page 40 BASIC OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK 0 – 9 CANCEL CLEAR (o) Time Search You can play back a disc from the desired point by specifying the elapsed playing time from the beginning of a programme (DVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD-RW and DVD VIDEO) or a disc (Video CD/SVCD and Audio CD).
  • Page 41 FILM Suitable for playing back a progressive scanned film source disc. VIDEO Suitable for playing back a video source disc. The outlines on the played back pictures will be soft. To clear the on-screen bar Press ON SCREEN. Programme Playback You can programme up to 30 tracks (Video CD/SVCD or Audio CD) to play back in the desired order.

  • Page 42: Basic Recording

    BASIC OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK Basic Recording ● Turn on the unit. ● Turn on the TV and select an input mode such as EXT1. ● Set the remote control selector switch to AUDIO. ● Press DVD on the remote control. ATTENTION: It is not possible to record programmes on a DVD-R/RW disc which has already been finalised.

  • Page 43: Recording Features

    Recording Features ● Turn on the unit. ● Turn on the TV and select an input mode such as EXT1. ● Set the remote control selector switch to AUDIO. ● Press DVD on the remote control. Instant Timer Recording (ITR) It is possible to set the recording time during recording.
  • Page 44 BASIC OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK Free Rate Function To record the entire programme, the unit automatically sets the appropriate recording mode depending on the combination of the total time of the programme to be recorded and either the remaining disc space or the specified recording time (from 60 minutes to 480 minutes when using 4.7 GB blank media disc).

  • Page 45: Surround Mode

    Surround Mode Reproducing Theatrical Atmosphere In movie theatres, a number of speakers are located on the wall to reproduce realistic sensation by means of calculated sound effects, enabling sounds to be heard from all directions. By locating a number of speakers encircling the audience seats, localisation of sound and dynamism are remarkably improved.
  • Page 46 BASIC OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK Activating The Surround Mode Automatically The Surround mode is automatically activated when Auto Surround mode has been set (A pg. 27). Auto Surround mode reproduces sounds in the form as recorded without any conversion (down mixing, simulation or others). For example, multi-channel recorded software is automatically played back with multi-channel audio.

  • Page 47: Receiving Radio Broadcasts

    Receiving Radio Broadcasts You can enjoy radio broadcasts by browsing through all the stations or using the preset memory function. ● Turn on the unit. ● Set the remote control selector switch to AUDIO. ● Press FM/AM on the remote control. FM/AM MEMORY ENTER...

  • Page 48: Using The Rds (Radio Data System) When Receiving Fm Stations

    BASIC OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK Using The RDS (Radio Data System) When Receiving FM Stations Radio data system allows FM stations to send an additional signal along with their regular programme signals. For example, the stations send their station names, as well as information about what type of programme they broadcast, such as sports or music, etc.
  • Page 49 Searching For A Programme By Programme Type Codes One of the advantages of the radio data system service is that you can locate a particular kind of programme from the preset channels (A pg. 44) by specifying the programme type codes. Before you start operation;...
  • Page 50 BASIC OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK ● Turn on the unit. ● Set the remote control selector switch to AUDIO. ● Press FM/AM on the remote control. FM/AM TA/NEWS/INFO Switching To Broadcast Programme Of Your Choice Temporarily Another convenient radio data system service is called AEnhanced Other NetworkB.
  • Page 51 When an emergency broadcast (ALARM signal) is sent from an FM station The system automatically tunes in to the station and AALARMB appears on the front display panel while the system is receiving the emergency broadcast. Note that an emergency broadcast cannot be received in the following cases;...

  • Page 52: Timer Recording

    TIMER RECORDING Timer Programming You can programme this unit to timer record as many as 8 programmes. With the S system, timer programming is greatly simplified because each TV programme has a corresponding code number which your unit is able to recognise. You can use the remote control to enter the S ●...

  • Page 53: Manual Timer Programming

    Manual Timer Programming You can programme this unit to timer record as many as 8 programmes up to 30 days in advance. If you do not know the number for the programme you wish to record, use the following procedure to set your unit to timer record the programme. ●...

  • Page 54: On-Disc Timer Programming

    TIMER RECORDING On-Disc Timer Programming On-Disc Timer Programming is a function used with discs that are especially intended for a specific programme. The disc is then programmed for a programme you always watch every day or every week. Since older programmes are automatically overwritten, a single disc can be used without worrying about how much recording capacity remains.
  • Page 55 To Timer Record The Programme With The Programmed Disc Load a programmed disc. Press AUDIO A to turn off the power. ● appears on the front display panel, and the unit enters into timer standby mode. ● To disengage the timer mode, press AUDIO A again. NOTES: ●...

  • Page 56: Check, Cancel And Change Programmes

    TIMER RECORDING Check, Cancel And Change Programmes PROG CANCEL SHOWVIEW/ VIDEO Plus+ Disengage the timer mode. ● When lights up on the front display panel, press AUDIO When j lights up on the front display panel, press TIMERj, ● and press AUDIO A after j lights off. ●...

  • Page 57: Automatic Satellite Programme Recording

    Automatic Satellite Programme Recording This function allows you to automatically record a satellite programme which is timer programmed on your external satellite receiver. Connect a satellite receiver to the unit’s [L-2 INPUT/ DECODER] connector and programme the timer on the satellite receiver.

  • Page 58: Navigation

    NAVIGATION Library Database Navigation The Library Database Navigation enables you to search and select the desired titles recorded very easily. You can record up to 99 titles on a disc. Each time a title is recorded, the information of the title is registered for the Library Database Navigation automatically.

  • Page 59: Basic Operation Of Original Information

    Basic Operation Of Original Information You can scan the beginning of the title easily and play back with the Library Database Navigation. ● Turn on the TV and select an input mode such as EXT1. ● Set the remote control selector switch to AUDIO. ●...
  • Page 60 NAVIGATION Delete Unwanted Part Of The Title (DVD-RAM & DVD-RW (VR mode) only) You can delete unwanted part of a title. Press NAVIGATION to ORIGINAL display the Library 0001 Database Navigation screen. Press selection keys to DANCE select AORIGINALB, then DANCE CURNIV press ENTER.

  • Page 61: Edit Original Information

    Edit Original Information ● Turn on the TV and select an input mode such as EXT1. ● Set the remote control selector switch to AUDIO. ● Press DVD on the remote control. ● Load a DVD disc to modify. ATTENTION: ●...

  • Page 62: Basic Operation Of Play List Information

    NAVIGATION Basic Operation Of Play List Information Play List It is a collection of the scenes. A play list can be freely edited and played back without ever changing any original recording data. Using the random access of a disc (which allows video data to be instantly read no matter where it is on the disc), a play list includes information such as the timer counter for the playback start point and end point, indexes for checking the contents of recorded data,...

  • Page 63: Edit Play List Information

    Edit Play List Information ATTENTION: It is not possible to modify discs recorded on DVD units from other manufacturers. Modify Index Press NAVIGATION to display the Library Database Navigation screen. Press selection keys to select APLAY LISTB, then press ENTER. Press selection keys to select a play list you want to modify, then press G.
  • Page 64 NAVIGATION Delete Scenes Press NAVIGATION to display the Library Database Navigation screen. AUDIO Press selection keys to select APLAY LISTB, then press ENTER. Press selection keys to NAVIGATION select a play list from which you wish to delete Selection Keys unwanted scenes, then press G.
  • Page 65 Move Scenes Press NAVIGATION to ORIGINAL display the Library 0001 Database Navigation screen. Press selection keys to DANCE select APLAY LISTB, then DANCE CURNIV press ENTER. 28/07/03 MON 10:00 - 11:00 PR. 7CH SP MODIFY Press selection keys to select a play list which SELECT you wish to move a scene, then press G.

  • Page 66: Edit Library Information

    It is not possible to register discs used for On-Disc Timer Programming. (A pg. 51) ● It is not possible to register discs formatted on devices other than JVC’s DVD recorders. ● It is not possible to register discs recorded on devices other than NAVIGATION JVC’s DVD recorders.

  • Page 67: Playback With Mp3/Jpeg Navigation

    Playback With MP3/JPEG Navigation This unit can play back discs that MP3 sound files and JPEG image files taken with digital still cameras or other devices are recorded. The MP3/JPEG Navigation enables you to search and select the desired files recorded on CD-R/RW or CD-ROM discs very easily. ●...

  • Page 68: Editing

    EDITING DV Dubbing You can dub programmes from a camcorder or DV equipment connected to the unit with a DV cable. The unit’s remote control allows you the limited control of the connected camcorder or DV equipment functions during dubbing. NOTES: ●...
  • Page 69 ● Only DV format video can be dubbed. It is not possible to dub MPEG2 format video. When you dub from DV equipment other than a camcorder A Perform steps 1 - 3. B Locate the point from where you want to start dubbing, then stop on the DV equipment.

  • Page 70: Edit From A Camcorder

    EDITING Edit From A Camcorder You can use a camcorder as the source player and your unit as the recording deck. A If the camcorder has no S-VIDEO output connector: Recorder To [VIDEO/AUDIO (L(MONO)/R)] input Audio/video cable (not supplied) Player AUDIO/VIDEO OUT B If the camcorder has an S-VIDEO output connector: Recorder...

  • Page 71: Edit To Or From Another Recorder

    Edit To Or From Another Recorder You can use your unit as the source player or as the recording deck. NOTE: When using another recorder as the recording deck, refer to its instruction manual. A When using your unit as the source player Player TV receiver 21-pin SCART cable...

  • Page 72: Output/Input Set

    EDITING Output/Input Set ● Turn on the unit. ● Turn on the TV and select an input mode such as EXT1. ● Set the remote control selector switch to AUDIO. ● Press DVD on the remote control. L-1 Output And L-1 Input Setting The [L-1 INPUT/OUTPUT] connector accepts and delivers either a composite signal (regular video signal) or a Y/C signal (a signal in which the luminance and chrominance signals are separated).
  • Page 73 NOTE: Digital audio from [L-1/L-2 DIGITAL INPUT (COAXIAL/OPTICAL)] cannot be recorded. Use the analogue audio input from the 21-pin SCART connectors during recording. L-2 Select Setting Set AL-2 SELECTB to the appropriate mode depending on the type of appliance connected to the unit’s [L-2 INPUT/DECODER] connector.

  • Page 74: System Connections

    SYSTEM CONNECTIONS Connecting To A Satellite Receiver Simple Connections This is an example of a simple connection if your TV has one 21-pin AV input (SCART) connector. Connect the satellite receiver to the [L-2 INPUT/DECODER] connector, then connect the [L-1 INPUT/OUTPUT] connector to the TV’s connector.

  • Page 75: Remote Control Functions

    Remote Control Functions Remote Control 1/2/3/4 Code Switching The remote control is capable of controlling four JVC video units independently. Each of the units can respond to one of the four codes (1, 2, 3 or 4). The remote control is preset to send code 3 signals because your unit is initially set to respond to code 3 signals.

  • Page 76: Satellite Receiver Multi-Brand Remote Control

    Slide the AUDIO/TV/SAT switch to SAT. ENTER IMPORTANT: Although the supplied Remote unit is compatible with JVC satellite receivers, as well as many other models, it may not work with your satellite receiver, or in some instances, may have limited function capability.

  • Page 77: Subsidiary Settings

    Mode Set ● Turn on the unit. ● Turn on the TV and select an input mode such as EXT1. ● Set the remote control selector switch to AUDIO. ● Press DVD on the remote control. Various modes of this unit are categorised into menus nested in 2 levels shown in the following table.
  • Page 78 SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS RECORDING SET SAVE AS LIBRARY OFF / When this function is set to AONB, the recording information is automatically stored in the library. For details, refer to AEdit Library InformationB (A pg. 63). XP MODE REC AUDIO DOLBY DIGITAL You can select the audio format when you record a title in XP mode.
  • Page 79 OTHERS AUTO TIMER / ON This is the setting for engaging timer recording standby mode. Press TIMERj to engage timer recording standby mode. Timer recording standby mode is automatically engaged when the unit is turned off. RESUME OFF / / DISC RESUME When this function is set to AONB or ADISC RESUMEB, you can use the resume function.

  • Page 80: Scan Mode Set

    SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS Scan Mode Set If you connect the unit and TV with Component Video Connection (A pg. 7), you can select the scan mode from two modes: Interlaced scan mode which is used in the conventional TV system, and Progressive scan mode which enables reproduction of higher quality images.

  • Page 81: Show View System Setup

    System Setup IMPORTANT: Normally, Auto Set Up (A pg. 17), Preset Download (A pg. 18) or Auto Channel Set (A pg. 79) sets the Guide Programme numbers automatically. You need to set the Guide Programme numbers manually only in the following cases. ●...

  • Page 82: Tv Tuner Set

    SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS TV Tuner Set Your unit needs to memorise all necessary stations in channel positions in order to record TV programmes. Auto Channel Set automatically assigns all receivable stations in your area to call them up by using the PR +/– buttons without going through any vacant channels.
  • Page 83 Manual Channel Set Store channels that were not stored during Auto Set Up (A pg. 17), Preset Download (A pg. 18) or Auto Channel Set (A pg. 79). Press SET UP to access the Main Menu screen. Press selection keys to select AINITIAL SET UPB, then press ENTER for confirmation.
  • Page 84 SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS When Receiving A Scrambled Broadcast Set AL-2 SELECTB to ADECODERB. (A pg. 70) Perform steps 1 - 3 of AManual Channel SetB (A pg. 80). Press selection keys to select the channel position broadcasting scrambled programmes, then press ENTER twice. The setting screen appears.

  • Page 85: Clock Set

    Clock Set IMPORTANT: If you performed Auto Set Up (A pg. 17) or Preset Download (A pg. 18), without ever having set the clock previously, the unit’s built-in clock is also set automatically. Perform the following steps only if ^ ^ Auto Clock Set has not been performed correctly by Auto Set Up or Preset Download.

  • Page 86: Format A Disc

    SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS Format A Disc Some DVD-RAM/RW discs are unformatted. Format the disc when you use an unformatted disc or you want to delete all recordings and data on the disc. ATTENTION: ● When a disc is formatted, all recordings and data are erased. It is impossible to restore them.

  • Page 87: Finalise A Disc

    ● Although DVD-R/RW discs finalised on this unit become playable on DVD players compatible with DVD-R/RW discs, some discs still may not play, for which JVC cannot take responsibility. ● Marked points marked before finalising will be deleted, and titles will be divided automatically into AchaptersB approximately every 5 minutes.

  • Page 88: Adjusting The Centre Tone

    SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS Adjusting The Centre Tone ● Turn on the unit. ● Turn on the TV and select an input mode such as EXT1. ● Set the remote control selector switch to AUDIO. ● Press DVD on the remote control. TEST TONE There is a time limit when performing the following setting.

  • Page 89: Troubleshooting

    ● The setting of the remote control code is inappropriate. ] To operate the unit using a JVC TV remote control, set the remote control code of the unit to A1B. (Default: A3B) (A pg. 72) The channel cannot be changed.
  • Page 90 TROUBLESHOOTING Timer Recording Timer programming cannot be made. ● Date and time is not correct. ] Set date and time correctly. (A pg. 19, 82) ● Timer recording is in progress. ] Timer programming can’t be performed while a timer recording is in progress.
  • Page 91 Other Problems The image of the TV broadcast appears distorted on the TV screen. ] Press PROGRESSIVE SCAN for 3 or more seconds so that the Video output indicator (q) lights off on the front display panel. Whistling or howling is heard from the TV during camcorder recording.

  • Page 92: On-Screen Message

    ON-SCREEN MESSAGE On-screen Message DISC NOT REGISTERED IN THE LIBRARY REGISTER DISC? ● A disc that is not registered in the library has been inserted. Register the disc as necessary. (A pg. 63) INSERT DISC #XXXX ● Appears when a title that has been selected in the library is not contained in the loaded disc.

  • Page 93: Appendix

    Language Code List Afar Abkhazian Afrikaans Ameharic Arabic Assamese Aymara Azerbaijani Bashkir Byelorussian Bulgarian Bihari Bislama Bengali, Bangla Tibetan Breton Catalan Corsican Czech Welsh Bhutani Greek Esperanto Estonian Basque Persian Fiji Faroese Frisian Irish Scots Gaelic Galician Guarani Gujarati Hausa Hindi Croatian Hungarian...
  • Page 94 APPENDIX TV Station And ID List The AIDB abbreviation is what is shown on-screen in lieu of the station name. The AIDB abbreviation is listed in the Confirmation screen and is displayed on the TV screen when the unit is tuned to a different station. STATION NAME TV1000 1000...

  • Page 95: Specifications

    XV-THR1/XV-THR3 GENERAL Power requirement AC 230 VH, 50 Hz Power consumption Power on: 40 W Power off: 6 W Temperature Operating: 5 °C to 35 °C (41 °F to 104 °F) Storage: -20 °C to 60 °C (-4 °F to 140 °F) Operating position Horizontal only Dimensions (WxHxD)
  • Page 96 SPECIFICATIONS Subwoofer (SP-PWR1/SP-PWR3) Amplifier section : 140 W per channel, RMS at 4 K at 1 kHz, with Front 10 % total harmonic distortion. : 130 W per channel, RMS at 4 K at 1 kHz, with Centre/Surround 10 % total harmonic distortion.

  • Page 97: List Of Terms

    ... 36 A-B Repeat Playback ... 37 Adjusting The Picture Quality ... 30 Angle Selection ... 31 Audio Channel Selection Audio Language/Sound Selection ... 79 Auto Channel Set ... 27 Auto Surround Automatic Satellite Programme Recording ... 25 Basic Playback ...
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