JVC SP-THBD50C manual

TH-BD50 Consist of XV -THBD50, SP-THBD50F , SP-THBD50C and SP-THBD50W NETWORK MEDIA SYSTEM INSTRUCTIONS L VT2099-029A [UJ][...]

2 CAUTION T o 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. CAUTION The 1 / ' button in any position does not disconnect the mains line. Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely (the ST ANDBY lamp goes off). The MAINS plug or [...]

CAUTION — Proper V entilation T o avoid risk of electric shock and fire and to protect from damage, locate the apparatus as follows: T op/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[...]

4 [European Union only][...]

5 Notes on Copyrights z Because AACS (Advanced Access Content System) is approved as content protection sys- tem for BD format, similar to use of CSS (Content Scramble System) for DVD format, certain restric- tions are imposed on playback, analogue signal output, etc., of AACS protected contents. The operation of this product and restrictions on th[...]

6 Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-14 About the Symbol Display . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Symbols Used in this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Notes on Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Moisture Condensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Handling the Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

7 Introduction Introduction T o ensure proper use of this product, please read this owner ’s manual carefully and retain for future reference. This manual provides information on the operation and maintenance of your player . Should the unit require service, contact an authorized service loca- tion. About the Symbol Display “ ” may appear on [...]

8 Playable Discs Blu-ray Disc - Discs such as movies that can be pur- chased or rented. - BD-R/RE discs that contain audio titles, DivX, MP3, WMA, or Photo files. DVD-VIDEO Discs such as movies that can be pur- chased or rented. DVD-R - Video mode and finalized only - Supports the dual layer disc also - A VCHD format - DVD-R discs that contain audi[...]

9 Introduction BD-ROM Disc Features BD-ROM Discs can store 25 GB (single layer) or 50 GB (dual layer) on a single sided disc - about 5 to 10 times the capacity of a DVD. BD-ROM Discs also support the highest quality HD video available in the industry (up to 1920 x 1080) - Large capacity means no compromise on video quality . Furthermore, a BD-ROM d[...]

10 Compatibility Notes z Because BD-ROM are a new format, certain disc, digital connection and other compatibility issues are possible. If you experience compatibility prob- lems, please contact an authorized Customer Service Centre. z Viewing high-definition content and up-converting standard DVD content may require an HDMI- capable input or HDCP-[...]

11 Introduction a Operation buttons Z (OPEN/CLOSE) Opens or closes the disc tray . N / X (PLA Y / P AUSE) Starts playback. Pause playback temporarily , press again to exit pause mode. x (STOP) Stops playback. When a menu is displayed, this button works as "ENTER". . / > (SKIP) Go to next or previous file/track/chapter . Searches backwa[...]

12 a AC Power Cord Plug into the power source. b SPEAKER Connetors Connect the speakers. c Cooling Fan d FM Antenna connector Connect the FM antenna. e DIGIT AL AUDIO IN (COAXIAL) Connect to digital (coaxial) audio equipment. f VIDEO OUT Connect to a TV with video inputs. g AUX (L/R) INPUT Connect to an external source with 2 channel audio outputs.[...]

13 Introduction z z z z z a z z z z z INPUT : Changes the input source. (FM, AM, AUX, PORT ABLE, OPTI- CAL, COAXIAL, HDMI IN 1, HDMI IN 2) TUNER: Selects the system’s tuner directly . ( 1 / ' ) : Switches the player ON or OFF . OPEN/CLOSE ( Z ): Opens and clos- es the disc tray . When you open or close the disc tray . INPUT switches to the d[...]

14 Attaching the speakers to the player a Y ou will have received six speaker cables. Each one is color-coded by a band near each end and connects one of the six speakers to the player . b Connect the wires to the player . Match each wire’s colored band to the same col- ored connection terminal on the rear of the player . T o connect the cable to[...]

15 Installation and Setup Connections to Y our TV Make one of the following connections, depending on the capabilities of your existing equipment. Tips: z Depending on your TV and other equipment you wish to connect, there are various ways you could connect the player . Use only one of the connections described below . z Please refer to the manuals[...]

16 HDMI connection If you have a HDMI TV or monitor , you can connect it to this player using a HDMI cable. 1. Connect the HDMI jack on the player to the HDMI jack on a HDMI compatible TV or monitor (H) . 2. Set the TV’ s source to HDMI (refer to TV’s Owner ’s manual). Notes: z Y ou must select a HDMI audio output that your TV accepts using [[...]

17 Installation and Setup Internet connection This player can be connected to a local area net- work (LAN) via the LAN port on the rear panel. After making the physical connection the player needs to be set up for network communication. This is done from the [Setup] menu — see “[NETWORK] Menu” on page 25 for detailed instructions. Connect the[...]

18 Resolution Setting The player provides several output resolutions for HDMI OUT and COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks. Y ou can change the resolution using [Setup] menu or pressing the RESOLUTION button in Home menu or Setup Menu. Note: Since several factors affect the resolution of video output, see “Available resolution according to resolution settin[...]

19 Installation and Setup HDMI OUT connection • For the 480i resolution setting, real output resolution of HDMI OUT will change to 480p. • If you select a resolution manually and then connect the HDMI jack to TV and your TV does not accept it, the resolution setting is set to [Auto]. • If you select a resolution that your TV does not accept, [...]

20 Setting the sound mode Y ou can select a suitable sound mode. Press SOUND repeatedly until the desired mode appears on the front panel display or the TV screen. The setting the sound mode is not available when [HDMI Audio] is set to [On] (see page 23). [Bypass] mode: Software with multichannel sur- round audio signals is played according to the [...]

21 Installation and Setup Using a USB Flash Drive This unit can play the movie, music and photo files contained on the USB Flash Drive. Insert/Remove a USB Flash Drive Inserting a USB Flash Drive Insert straight-in until it fits into place. Removing a USB Flash Drive Withdraw the USB Flash Drive carefully . Using the USB Flash Drive 1. Connect a US[...]

22 Initial Settings By using the Setup menu, you can make various adjustments to items such as picture and sound. Y ou can also set a language for the subtitles and the Setup menu, among other things. For details on each Setup menu item, see pages 22 to 26. T o display and exit the Menu: Press HOME and the Home Menu appears. Select [Setup] then pre[...]

23 Installation and Setup [LANGUAGE] Menu Display Menu Select a language for the [Setup] menu and on- screen display . Disc Menu / Disc Audio / Disc Subtitle Select the language you prefer for the audio track (disc audio), subtitles, and the disc menu. [Original] – Refers to the original language in which the disc was recorded. [Other] – Press [...]

24 [LOCK] Menu (Parental Control) The [LOCK] settings affect only BD and DVD play- back. T o access the any features in [LOCK] settings, you must enter the 4-digit security code you have created. If you have not entered a password yet, you are prompted to do so. Enter a 4-digit password and press ENTER. Enter it again and press ENTER to verify . Pa[...]

25 Installation and Setup [NETWORK] Menu The [NETWORK] settings are needed to use the BD Live and feature. Some BD-ROM discs may enable you to access special BD-ROM sites, if you connect the player to the Internet. For example, if a BD-ROM site includes content such as links to future movie trailers, you can watch the downloaded on-line content on [...]

26 [OTHERS] Menu Skin Changes the background of the initial screen. Initialize Y ou can reset the player to its original factory set- tings, initialize the BD storage or deactivate the play- er . [Factory Set] – If you need to, you can reset the player to all its factory settings. Some options cannot be reset. (Rating, Password and Area Code, etc[...]

27 Installation and Setup Listening to music from your portable audio player Y ou can enjoy the sound of your portable audio player from the speakers of the system. 1. Connect the headphones (or line out ) jack of the portable audio player into the PORT . IN on the rear panel of this unit: 2. Press 1 / ' to turn the power on. 3. Press INPUT to[...]

28 Using HDMI IN jacks Y ou can enjoy the pictures and sound of your component with the HDMI OUT jack. 1. Connect the HDMI OUT jack of your component into the HDMI IN 1 or 2 jack on the rear panel of this unit. 2. Press 1 / ' to turn the power on. 3. Press INPUT to select [HDMI IN 1] or [HDMI IN 2] option. 4. Press AUDIO VOL. (-) to turn down [...]

29 Installation and Setup Antenna Connection Connect the supplied FM/AM antenna for listening to the radio. z z Connect the AM Loop antenna to the AM antenna connector . z z Connect the FM Wire antenna to the FM antenna connector .connector . Notes: z z T o prevent noise pickup, keep the AM Loop antenna away from the unit and other components. z z [...]

30 Operations General playback features 1. Load your chosen disc in the tray , with the playback side down. 2. Start playback using the HOME menu (see page 21). Buttons Operations OPEN / CLOSE ( Z ) Opens or closes the disc tray . N (PLA Y) Starts the playback. ENTER Acknowledges the selection on the menu screen (Disc menu, T itle menu, POP-UP menu[...]

31 Operation General playback features (Continued) Buttons Operations REPEA T Playing repeatedly: During playback, press REPEA T repeatedly to select a desired repeat mode. DVD, BD, A VCHD: Chapter/Title/Of f Audio CD, MP3, WMA: T rack/All/Off Note: If you press > once during Repeat Chapter/T rack playback, the repeat playback cancels. Repeating[...]

32 Additional features If a disc menu screen is displayed The menu screen may be displayed first after loading a disc which contains a menu. Use b / B / v / V buttons to select the title/chapter you want to view , then press ENTER to start play- back. Last Scene Memory This unit memorizes last scene from the last disc that is viewed. The last scene[...]

33 Operation Hearing a different audio During playback, press DISPLA Y to display the play- back menu. Use v V to select the [Audio] option then use bB to select desired audio language or audio track. Notes: • Some discs allow you to change audio selections only via the disc menu. If this is the case, press TITLE/POP-UP or DISC MENU button and ch[...]

34 Displaying Disc Information On-Screen Y ou can display various information about the disc loaded on-screen. 1. Press DISPLA Y to show various playback information. The items displayed differ depending on the disc type or playing status. 2. During BD-ROM or DVD playback, you can select an item by pressing v / V and change or select the setting by[...]

35 Operation • It may take up to several minutes to load and start enjoying BD-Live contents. • Depending on the disc, the BD-Live function may not be operated if [BD-LIVE connection] option is set to [Partially Permitted]. In this case, set [BD-LIVE connection] option to [Permitted] (See page 25.) • The connection to the Internet may take ti[...]

36 Playing a movie The player can play movie files on the disc/USB device and video contents recorded on a DVD- RW(VR mode) discs. Before playing movie files, read “Movie file requirement” Note: • When the USB device is connected and a disc is inserted simultaneously , the menu for selecting a media will appear . Select a media then press ENT[...]

37 Operation Listening to music The player can play Audio CDs and MP3/WMA files. Before playing MP3/WMA files, read “MP3/WMA audio file requirement”. Note: • When the USB device is connected and a disc is inserted simultaneously , the menu for selecting a media will appear . Select a media then press ENTER. • Y ou can use various playback f[...]

38 Presetting the Radio Stations Y ou can preset 50 stations for FM and AM (MW). Before tuning, make sure that you have turned down the volume. 1. Press TUNER to select FM or AM (MW). 2. Press TUNING.(-/+) to choose the station. 3. Press ENTER to memorize or clear the station. Listening to the Radio Preset radio stations in the unit memory first se[...]

39 Operation V iewing a photo This unit can play a photo files. Before playing photo files, read “Photo file requirement”. Note: • When the USB device is connected and a disc is inserted simultaneously , the menu for selecting a media will appear . Select a media then press ENTER. • Y ou can start the slide show by pressing PLA Y ( N ) whil[...]

40 Options during viewing a photo file in full screen Y ou can use various options during viewing a picture in full screen. Use v V b B to select an option and use the options as described below . a Use bB to advance to the previous or next file. b Press ENTER to start or pause the slide show . c Press ENTER to play or pause the back- ground music.[...]

41 Reference Reference Controlling a TV with the Supplied Remote Control Y ou can control the volume, input source, and power state of your JVC TV with the supplied Remote Control. Y ou can control your TV using the buttons below . By pressing Y ou can TV POWER T urn the TV on or off. INPUT Switch the TV’ s input source between the TV and other i[...]

Area Code U.A.E AE Afghanistan AF Argentina AR Australia AU Austria A T Belgium BE Bhutan BT Bolivia BO Brazil BR Cambodia KH Canada CA Chile CL China CN Colombia CO Congo CG Costa Rica CR Croatia HR Czech Republic CZ Denmark DK Ecuador EC Egypt EG El Salvador SV Area Code Ethiopia ET Fiji FJ Finland FI France FR Germany DE Great Britain GB Greece [...]

43 Reference Symptom No power . The power is on, but the player does not work. No picture. No sound. The player does not start playback. The Remote Control does not work properly . BD-Live feature does not work. Possible Cause • The power cord is disconnected. • No disc is inserted. • The TV is not set to receive DVD signal output. • The vi[...]

44 Resetting the Player If you observe any of the following symptoms. • When the Player is plugged in, but the power will not turn on or off. • When the display window is not working. • When the Player does not operate normally . Y ou can reset the Player as follows: • Press and hold the ST ANDBY button for more than five seconds. This will[...]

45 Reference Specifications General Power requirements: AC 1 10 - 240 V , 50/60 Hz Power consumption (in operation): 130 W (on standby): Less than 1W Dimensions (W x H x D): Approx. 430 x 76 x 379 mm without foot Net Weight (Approx.): 4.8 kg Operating temperature: 41 °F to 95 °F (5 °C to 35 °C) Operating humidity: 5 % to 90 % Inputs/Outputs VID[...]

46 Specifications System Laser: Semiconductor laser , wavelength: 405nm / 650 nm Signal system: Standard P AL/NTSC color TV system Frequency response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz (48 kHz, 96 kHz, 192 kHz sampling) Signal-to-noise ratio: More than 100 dB (ANALOG OUT connectors only) Harmonic distortion: Less than 0.008% Dynamic range: More than 95 dB LAN port: [...]

47 Reference Open source software notice This product includes • Freetype library : copyright © 2003 The FreeT ype Project (www .freetype.org). • libpng library : copyright © 2004 Glenn Randers-Pehrson • Zlib compression library: Copyright © 1995-2002 Jean-loup Gailly and Mark Adler . • Expat library : copyright © 2006 expat maintainers[...]

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