JVC TH-M42 Home Theater System User Manual


 
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Table of contents
Introduction...................................... 2
Notes on handling..................................................................2
Supplied accessories .............................................................2
About discs ...................................... 3
Playable disc types ................................................................3
Disc structure ........................................................................4
Playback Control function (PBC) — VCD and SVCD only ......4
Names of parts and controls ........... 5
Getting started ................................. 8
Connections...........................................................................8
Using the remote control .....................................................14
Basic operations ............................ 17
Turning the system on/off....................................................17
Selecting the source to play.................................................18
Adjusting the volume ...........................................................18
Turning off the sound temporarily .......................................18
Adjusting the brightness ......................................................18
Using the Sleep Timer..........................................................19
Adjusting the output level of the subwoofer.........................19
Adjusting the bass/treble sound...........................................19
Changing the decode mode .................................................20
Changing the scan mode .....................................................20
Playback......................................... 21
Basic playback .....................................................................21
Playback features.................................................................23
Tuner operations ............................ 25
Manual tuning......................................................................25
Preset tuning .......................................................................25
Selecting the FM reception mode.........................................26
Reducing the noise of AM broadcast ...................................26
Creating realistic sound fields ...... 27
Using the surround mode....................................................29
Adjusting the sound.............................................................30
Advanced operations ..................... 31
Using the on-screen bar ......................................................31
Playing from a specified position on a disc..........................32
Using the MP3 control display.............................................34
Using the JPEG control display............................................35
Selecting a view angle of DVD .............................................36
Selecting the subtitle/audio languages.................................37
Special picture playback ......................................................39
Program Playback................................................................41
Random Playback................................................................42
Repeat Playback ..................................................................42
Setting DVD preferences ............... 44
Using the choice menus ......................................................44
Menu description.................................................................46
Parental Lock.......................................................................49
System setting ............................... 52
AV COMPU LINK remote control
system ............................................ 53
References ..................................... 54
Maintenance ........................................................................54
Trouble shooting..................................................................54
Glossary...............................................................................57
Index....................................................................................58
Specifications ......................................................................59
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