JVC EX-A3 manual

COMP ACT COMPONENT SYSTEM EX-A3 Consist s of CA-EXA3 and SP-EXA3 L VT1630-0 02A [J, C] INSTRUCTIONS English For Customer Use: Enter below the Model No. and Seria l No. which are located either on the rear, bottom or side of the cabinet. Retain this information for future reference. Model No. Serial No. EX-A3[J_C]-frontcover.fm Page 1 Wednesday, Dec[...]

G-1 (For U.S.A.) (For U.S.A.) (For U.S.A.) (For U.S.A.) INFORMATION This equipment has been tested and fo und to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are desi gned to provide reasonab le protection again st harmful interference in a residential in stallation. This equipment generate[...]

G-2 For Canada/pou r le Canada THIS DIGIT AL APP ARA TUS DOES NOT EXCEED THE CLASS B LIMITS FOR RADIO NOISE EMIS- SIONS FROM DIGIT AL APP ARA TUS AS SET OUT IN THE INTERFERENCE -CAUSING EQUIPMENT ST ANDARD ENTITLED “DIGIT AL APP ARA TUS”, IC ES-003 OF THE DEP ARTMENT OF COMMUNICA- TIONS. CET APP AREIL NUMERIQUE RESPECTE LES LIMI TES DE BRUITS R[...]

G-3 CAUTION — F button! Disconnect the mains plug to shut the pow er off completely (the ST ANDBY lamp goes off). When installing the apparatus, ensure that the plug is easily accessible. The F button in any position does not disconnect the mains line. • When the system is on standby , the ST ANDBY lamp lights red. • When the system is turned[...]

G-4 IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS 1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT 2. CAUTION: Do not open the top cover or cabinet. There are no user serviceable parts inside the unit; leave all servicing to qualified servi ce personnel. 3. CAUTION: (For U.S.A.) Visible and/or invisible class II la ser radiation when op en. Do not stare into beam. (For Canada) Visible and[...]

1 Introduction Thank you for purch asing a JVC product. Please read all instructions carefully before operati on, to ensure your co mplete understanding and to obtain the best possible perfo rmance from the unit. Part description ....... ........... ........... 3 Features of the main feet and st uds ............... 4 Using the remote c ontrol .....[...]

Introduction 2 Using the status bar and the menu bar................ .............. ......... 39 Playing back a spec ified part repea tedly (A-B repeat playback) .......................... ....... 40 Designating the time (Time search) .............. 40 Changing the initial settings with the preference screen ........... ...... 41 Basic operations .[...]

3 Introduction The numbers refe r to the pages in which the parts are explained. Front view Refer to “Display window” shown below . Remote contro l sensor Rear view Display window Part description EX-A3[J_C].book Page 3 Wednesd ay, Decem ber 27, 2006 3:53 PM[...]

Introduction 4 The use of three main feet on the bottom of the main unit enables higher sound quality while main- taining the stability of the main unit. In addition, the two studs on the bottom help stabi- lize the main unit an d prevent it from wobbling or tipping when nudged from above. Because the studs are slightly shorter than the main feet, [...]

5 Introduction The numbers refer to the pages in which the parts are explained. • If the effective range of the remote control decreases, rep lace both batt eries. CAUTION • Do not expose batte ries to heat or flame . Point the remote control dire ctly at the front of the main unit. • Do not block the remote control sensor on th e main unit. [...]

Introduction 6 Y ou can operate your TV using the remote control of this system. 1 Slide the remote con- trol mode selector to [TV]. 2 Hold down [ F TV ]. • Hold dow n [ F TV] until you finish step 4. 3 Press [ENTER] and release. 4 Press the number buttons to enter the manufacturer code. Examples: For a Hitachi TV : Press [1], then [0]. For a T o[...]

7 Prep aration Setting up the AM loop a ntenna Connecting the AM loop ant enna T u rn the AM loop antenna to find the best position for radio reception. NOTE • Make sure that the antenna conductors do not touch any other terminals. This could cause poor reception. When radio reception with the supp lied FM antenna is poor, or when using a commun [...]

Prep aration 8 The left and right speakers are the same. ■ IMPORT ANT • Improper speaker cable con nection reduces the stereo effect and sound quality . • The supplied speakers are magneti cally shielded, but color irregul arity may occur on the TV depending on some conditio ns. T o prevent color irregularity , set up the spe akers following [...]

9 Prep aration ■ IMPORT ANT • Do not connect an S-video cable and a compo- nent video cable at the same time. Otherwise the picture may not be played back properly . • Connect the main unit directly to a TV (or a mon- itor) without routing through a video cassette recorder (VCR). Otherwi se picture distortion may occur during playback. (Routi[...]

Prep aration 10 T o view an image on the T V screen, select the video signal type correctly according to the TV after connecting the main unit to th e TV . 1 T urn on the main unit. • Refer to “Connecting the power cable” on page 13 and “T urning on the main unit” on page 14. 2 Press [DVD/CD 3 ]. • When a disc is loaded, press 7 to stop[...]

11 Prep aration The audio output signal from the [LINE1 OUT] or [LINE 2 OUT] terminal is processed to resemble surround sound when the K2 function, clear voice function, 3D PHONIC function, or he adphone sur- round mode function is activated. T o record raw , unprocessed sound, turn off these functions. D o not turn the K2 function on or off whil e[...]

Prep aration 12 NOTE • Y ou can output the au dio signal fro m the [LINE 3 DIGIT AL OUT] terminal when a loa ded disc or a connected USB mass stor age class device is selected as the source. • Pressing [3D PHONIC] while the audio signal is being output from the [LIN E 3 DIGIT AL OUT] ter- minal may cause intermittent sound outpu t. Connecting o[...]

13 Prep aration The audio outp ut signal from the [LINE1 OU T] or [LINE 2 OUT] terminal is processed to r e semble surround sound when the K2 function, clear voice function, 3D PHONIC fu nction, or headphone sur- round mode functio n is activa ted. T o record raw , unprocessed sound, turn off these functions. Do not turn the K2 function on or off w[...]

Basic operations 14 ■ IMPORT ANT • Slide the remote control mo de selector to [AUDIO]. Examples: 5: [5] 15: [ 10] → [1] → [5] 150: [ 10] → [ 10] → [1] → [5] → [0] Press [ F AUDIO] (or F on the main unit). • The power of the main unit turns on and the [ST ANDBY] lamp on the main unit turns off. • Press [ F AUDIO] again to turn of[...]

15 Basic operations Y ou can set the clock when the ma in unit is on or off . Example: To set th e clock to 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday 1 Press [CLOCK/TIMER]. 2 Press 2 or 3 to select the hour . • Hold down 2 or 3 to i ncrementally increase the hour setting. • Y ou can also use the number buttons to specify the hour . 3 Press [ENTER]. 4 Press 2 or [...]

Basic operations 16 Press [AUDIO VOL +/–]. • Y ou can also adjust the volume by turning the [VOLUME] control on the main unit. Press [F ADE MUTING]. • Press [F ADE MUTING] again or [AUDIO VOL +] to restore the sound. The sound is also restored when the main u nit is turned off once and tu rned on. Bass: Press [BASS +/–]. T reble: Press [TRE[...]

17 Basic operations If no sound is produced for 3 mi nutes, the main unit automatically turns off. This function is available when a loaded disc, a connected USB mass storage class device, or a device connected to the [LINE1 IN] terminal is selected as the source. Y ou cannot use this function when a radio broadcast or a device connected to th e [L[...]

Basic operations 18 ■ When the main unit is turned on Press [DIMMER] repeatedly . • Each time you press [DIMMER], the setting in the display window changes as fo llows. *1 The display window becomes darker than the normal display brightness. *2 The display window becomes darker than “DIMMER 1”. *3 When a video d isc/file is played back, the[...]

19 Listening to radio broadcasts * For the number button usag e, refer to “Using the number buttons” on page 14. ■ IMPORT ANT • Slide the remote control mo de selector to [AUDIO]. 1 Press [FM/AM] to select “FM” or “AM” in the display window . • Pressing [FM/AM] sele cts a radio broadcast as the sound source. • Repeatedly pressin[...]

Listening to radio broadcasts 20 NOTE • If an FM stereo broadcast is difficult to hear because of noise, you may be able to hear th e broadcast more easily by pressing [PLA Y/ TUNER MODE] to switch the sound to monaural reception. In this case , the “MONO” (monaural) indicator lights up in the display window . T o return the sound to stereo r[...]

21 Basic operations of disc/file playback Basic operations of disc/file playback * For the number button usag e, refer to “Using the number buttons” on page 14. ■ IMPORT ANT • Slide the remote control mo de selector to [AUDIO]. This part explains how to play back the types of discs shown above. 1 Press 0 on the remote control or on the main[...]

Basic operations of disc/file playback 22 This part explains how to play back 1) files recorded on the l oaded disc, and 2) files recorded on a USB mass storage class device con nected to the main unit. The operations are explained with a display of MP3 files as an example. NOTE • Also refer to “Note s on files recorded on a con- nected USB mas[...]

23 Basic operations of disc/file playback 4 Press 5 , / , 2 or 3 to s elect a group and track. NOTE • Y ou can also use [GROUP/TITLE / ] to select a group, and the number button s, [PREVIOUS 4 ] or [NEXT ¢ ] to select a track. 5 Press [DVD/CD 3 ] or [USB MEMOR Y 3 ]. NOTE • If you have skipped step 3, you do no t have to proceed to step 5. •[...]

Basic operations of disc/file playback 24 ■ When a disc is played back • Y ou can use the me nu screen to control play- back of a PBC compatible disc. • T o cance l the PBC function, follow the instruc- tions below . - S pecify the track number using the number buttons when the disc i s stopped. - S pecify the track number using [PREVIOUS 4 ][...]

25 Basic operations of disc/file playback ■ When a file is played back *1 “MP3” or “WMA” appears when an MP3 or WMA file is played back. ■ When a file is stoppe d • When “RESUME” is displayed in the display win- dow , refer to page 27. *2 “MP3” or “WMA” appears when an MP3 or WMA file is stopped. ■ When a file is played [...]

Basic operations of disc/file playback 26 Press [DISPLA Y] repeatedly during playback. • Each time you press [DISPLA Y], the display changes. ■ DVD VIDEO ■ DVD AUDIO ■ DVD VR ■ VCD/SVCD/CD/JPEG file ■ MP3/WMA file ■ W A V/ASF/DivX/MPEG1/MPEG2 file *1 This is displayed in the display window when a disc/file is played back. *2 When text[...]

27 Basic operations of disc/file playback ■ When a disc/file is pl ayed back Press 7 . When playback is stopped in the middle, playback can be started from the stopped position. ■ When a disc/file is p layed back Follow any of the operations below . *1 “RESUME” is displayed in the display window . If 7 is pressed twice, the po sition where [...]

Basic operations of disc/file playback 28 ■ When a disc/file is pl ayed back Press 8 . • T o return to normal playback, press [DVD/CD 3 ] or [USB MEMORY 3 ]. ■ When a disc/file is paused Press 8 repeatedly . • Y ou cannot use this fu nction by pressing [DVD/ CD 3 / 8 ] on the main unit. There are two methods. ■ When a disc/file is pl ayed[...]

29 Basic operations of disc/file playback ■ When a disc is paused Press [ SLOW] or [SLOW ]. • Each time you press [ SLOW] or [SLOW ], the speed increases. • Press 8 to pause playback, and press [DVD/ CD 3 ] to return to normal playback. NOTE • No sound is produced. • The picture motion i n the reverse d irection may not be smooth. • For[...]

Basic operations of disc/file playback 30 ■ When a disc is stop ped or played back 1 Press [MENU/PL] or [TOP MENU/ PG]. • The menu screen is displayed. 2 Press 5 , / , 2 , 3 or the number buttons to select the desired track. 3 Press [ENTER]. NOTE • Y ou can use th is function only when a me nu screen is recorded on the disc. • For a VCD/SVC[...]

31 Convenient functions of disc/f ile playback * For the number button usag e, refer to “Using the number buttons” on page 14. ■ IMPORT ANT • Slide the remote control mo de selector to [AUDIO]. Y ou can program a maximum of 99 chapters or tracks. The same chapter or track can be pro- grammed more than once. ■ When a disc/file is stopped 1[...]

32 Convenient functions of disc/f ile playback 2 Press the number buttons to pro- gram chapters/tracks. Display for a DVD VIDEO • Select a title number , and then a chapter num- ber . Display for a DVD AUDIO/MP3/WMA/WAV file • Select a group number , and then a track num- ber . . Display for a VCD/SVCD/CD • Select a track number . • As you [...]

33 Convenient functions of disc/f ile playback ■ When a disc/file is stopped 1 Press [PLA Y/TUNER MODE] repeatedly to display “RANDOM” in the display window . 2 Press [DVD/CD 3 ]. NOTE • Each chapter or tra ck is played back only on ce. ■ When a disc/file is stopped Press [PLA Y/TUNER MODE] repeat- edly to display an item other than “RA[...]

34 Convenient functions of disc/f ile playback ■ When a disc/file is pl ayed back 1 Press the desired button shown below . Example: TV screen for the subtitle language 2 Press 5 or / to select the desired language or view angle . NOTE • Pressing [SUBTITLE] repeatedly turns the subti- tle display on and off. • The audio language and view ang l[...]

35 Convenient functions of disc/f ile playback ■ When a disc/file is played back or paused 1 Press [VFP]. • The current settings are displayed. Example: TV screen for the VFP mode 2 Press 2 or 3 to select the video fine processor (VFP) mode. • Each time you press 2 or 3 , VFP mode changes on the TV screen as follow s. - “NORMAL” For norma[...]

36 Convenient functions of disc/f ile playback This function allows you to easily understand dia- log recorded on the disc/file even with the volume down low . This function is useful whe n you are watching a movie . Press [CLEAR VOICE]. • Each time you press [CLEAR VOICE], the clear voice function turns on and off. • This function is activated[...]

37 Convenient functions of disc/f ile playback The two speakers can p roduce an effect resem- bling surround sound. ■ When a disc/file is pl ayed back Press [3D PHONIC] repeatedly to select the desired sound effect. • “ACTION” is suitable for action movies, sport programs or other lively progra ms. • Select “DRAMA” to enjoy a sound ef[...]

38 Convenient functions of disc/f ile playback Some DVD AUDIOs may have a special group, called “bonus group”. Y ou can use th is function when the “BONUS” indicator lights up in the dis- play window . ■ When a disc is played back 1 Press [GROUP/TITLE ] repeat- edly to select a bonus group. • “KEY_ _ _ _” appears on the TV screen, a[...]

39 Convenient functions of disc/f ile playback ■ When a disc/file is p layed back 1 Press [ON SCREEN] twice. Example: TV screen for a DVD VIDEO 2 Press 2 or 3 to select an item you want to operate, and then press [ENTER]. • T o turn off the menu bar , pr ess [ON SCREEN]. DVD VIDEO/DVD AUDIO/DVD VR Example: S tatus bar for a DVD VIDEO VCD/SVCD/C[...]

40 Convenient functions of disc/f ile playback Y ou can play back a desired part repeatedly by specifying a start point (A ) and an end point (B). ■ When a disc is played back 1 Press [ON SCREEN] twice. • The menu bar appears. (Refer to page 39.) 2 Press 2 or 3 to select . 3 Press [ENTER]. 4 Press 5 or / to select “A-B”. 5 Press [ENTER] at [...]

41 Convenient functions of disc/f ile playback Y ou can use the preference screen to change the initial settings of the main uni t according to the environment where the main uni t is used. ■ IMPORT ANT • Slide the remote control mo de selector to [AUDIO]. NOTE • The top and bottom of the preference screen may not be displayed on a widescreen[...]

42 Convenient functions of disc/f ile playback PICTURE Items Content s ( : initial setting) MONIT OR TYPE Select the display method suitable for your TV . 4 : 3 PS (Pan Scan) : For a TV wi th conventional 4:3 aspect ratio. When a wide scr een picture is i nput, the left and right edge s of the picture are not shown on the screen. ( If the disc/fil [...]

43 Convenient functions of disc/f ile playback ?? AUDIO Items Contents ( : initial setting) DIGIT AL AUDIO OUTPUT Select the output signal type suitable to the device connected to the [LINE 3 DIG- IT AL OUT] terminal. Refer to “List of rela- tionships of DIGIT AL AUDIO OUTPUT preference items and output signals” on page 44. : Device correspondi[...]

44 Convenient functions of disc/f ile playback NOTE • Among DVD VIDEOs witho ut copyright protecti on, there may be some DV D VIDEOs that output a 20- or 24- bit signal through the [L INE 3 DIGIT AL OUT] terminal. Language codes List of relationships of DIGIT AL AUDI O OUTPUT preference items and output signals Playback disc/file DIGIT AL AUDIO O[...]

45 Playing back sources fro m other devices 1 Press [LINE]. • Each time you press [LINE], the displ ay changes in the display window as follows. - “LINE1” for se lecting the device connected to the [LINE1 IN] terminal - “LINE2” for se lecting the device connected to the [LINE 2 IN ] terminals - “LINE3 DIGIT AL” for selecting the digit[...]

46 Playing back sources fro m other devices When outputting the audio sign al from the [LINE1 OUT] terminal to another audio device, you can select the audio level. Press [OUTPUT LEVEL]. • Each time you press [OUTPUT LEVEL], the dis- play changes a s follows. “OUTPUT LOW” : the initial setting “ OUTPUT HIGH ” NOTE • Y ou cannot use this[...]

47 Tim er * For the number button usag e, refer to “Using the number buttons” on page 14. ■ IMPORT ANT • Slide the remote control mo de selector to [AUDIO]. When the time you specify elapses, the main unit is turned o ff automatically . Press [SLEEP]. • Each time you press [SL EEP], the time indicated in the display window changes (in min[...]

Tim er 48 Set the clock beforehand. (Refer to page 15.) 1 Press [CLOCK/TIMER]. • If you accidentally pressed [CLOCK/TIMER] twice or more, press [CLOCK/TIMER] repeatedly until the display shown above is displayed. 2 Press [CLOCK/TIMER]. 3 Set the st arting time and ending time with 2 or 3 , and then press [ENTER]. Example: When setting the startin[...]

49 Tim er 8 Press [ F AUDIO] to turn off the main unit. • The playback timer is available only when the main unit is off. NOTE • T urn off the main unit by at least 1 minute prior to the starting time you have selected in step 3. • While setting the playback timer , you can return to the previous step by pressing [CANCEL] or you can stop the [...]

50 Reference When a JVC-manufactured TV with A V COMPU LINK II or III terminals is connected to the main unit using these terminals, operating either the TV or the main unit contr ols the other device at the same time. NOTE • Some JVC-manufactured T Vs have terminals labeled “A V COMPU LINK”. These termina ls are the same as the [A V COMPU LI[...]

51 Reference T o minimize the need for servicing and maintain the high quality of this system, do not place the main unit in the following locations: • In a position subject to high humidity or consid- erable dust • On an uneven or unstable surface • Near a heat sour ce • Near a computer , fluorescent light or other elec- tric appliance •[...]

52 Reference Installation of the system • Select a place that is le vel, dry and n either too hot nor too cold, and between 5 ° C and 35 ° C (between 41 ° F and 95 ° F). • Leave sufficient dist ance between the system and the TV . • Do not use the system in a place subject to vibration . Power cable • Do not handle the power cable with [...]

53 Reference • Even though listed above, some types may be unplayable. * 1 Discs should be finalized before being played back. * 2 This system may not recognize some USB mass storage class devices. This system can- not play back a file whose data volume is more than 2 gigabytes and a file whose data transfer rate is more than 2 Mbps. * 3 DVD VR m[...]

54 Reference • The following discs cannot be played back: • DVD-ROM (except fo r MP3/WMA/JPEG/ASF/ DivX/MPEG1/MPEG2 format), DVD-RAM, CD- ROM, CD-I (CD-I Ready), Photo CD, SACD, etc. • Playing back these discs ge nerates noise and may damage the speakers. • Damaged discs and di scs with an unusual shape (other than a disc of 12 cm or 8 cm ([...]

55 Reference • The system supports DivX 5.x, 4.x and 3.1 1. • The system supports DivX files with a resolution of 720 x 480 pixels or less (30 fp s) and 720 x 576 pixels or less (25 fps). • Audio streams should confo rm to MPEG1 Audio Layer-2, MPEG Audio Layer-3 (MP3) or Dolby Digital. • The system does not support GMC (Global Motion Compre[...]

56 Reference DVD VIDEO/DVD VR A DVD VIDEO consists of “titles” and each title may be divide d into “chapters”. A DVD VR consists of “original programs” or “play lists” and each original program/play list may be divided into “chapters”. DVD AUDIO A DVD AUDIO consists of “groups” and each group may be divided into “tracks”[...]

57 Reference ■ General Problem Possible ca use Possibl e solution Re ference pa g e Power does not come on. The power cab le is not con- nected to an AC outlet. Connect the power cable correctly . 13 Y ou cannot operate any button. Some specific operations are restricted. This is not a malfunctio n. – The remote control does not work. The batte[...]

58 Reference ■ For a loaded disc Problem Possible ca use Possibl e solution Re ference pa g e A disc cannot be pla yed back. If “REGION CODE ERROR!” appears on the TV screen, the region code number of a disc is not compatible wi th this system. (only for a DVD VIDEO) Confirm the region code number compatible with this system. 53 If “CANNOT [...]

59 Reference ■ For a connected USB ma ss storage class device If this system does not work properly despite the ab ove “Possible solution” Many functions of this system are controlled by microproce ssors that can be reset by recycling the power supply . If pressing any button does not result in th e normal action, disconnect th e power cable [...]

60 Reference Tuner FM frequency: 87.5 MHz – 108.0 MHz AM frequency: 53 0 kHz – 1 710 kHz Terminal (front of the main unit) • USB digital input terminal x 1 • Analog input terminal x 1 S tereo mini jack • Analog output terminal x 1 S tereo mini jack • Audio output headphone terminal x 1 Impedance: 16 Ω – 1 k Ω Terminal (rear of the[...]

61 BT-51018-5 ( 0306 ) TO OUR VALUED CUSTOMER IS HERE T O HELP! Do not attempt to service the product yourself Caution To prevent electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. There are no user serviceable parts inside. Please refer to qualified service personnel for repairs. NEED HELP ON HO W T O HOOK UP? NEED ASSIST ANCE ON HO W T O OPERA TE? NEED T[...]

62 JVC Americas Cor p. (JVC) warrants this product and all parts thereof, except as set forth below ONLY TO THE ORIGINAL RETAIL PURCHASER to be FREE FROM DEFECTIVE MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP from the date of original purchase for the period shown below. ("The Warranty Period") THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS VALID ONLY IN THE FIFTY (50) UNITED ST[...]

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