Basic operations
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When you play a disc (or software) encoded with Dolby Digital or 
DTS Digital Surround, the following symptoms may occur;
• Sound does not come out at the beginning of playback.
• Noise comes out while searching for or skipping chapters or 
tracks.
In these cases, change the decode mode to “DOLBY D” (for Dolby 
Digital) or “DTS” (for DTS Digital Surround).
% When DVD or DBS is selected as the source
On the remote control:
Press DECODE to select the decode mode.
The current decode mode appears on the display window.
Example:When “AUTO/PCM” is selected.
Each time you press the button, the decode mode changes as 
follows;
]
 AUTO/PCM 
]
 DOLBY D 
]
 DTS 
]
 (back to the 
beginning)
• AUTO/PCM: Normally select this. The system automatically 
detects the incoming signals.
• DOLBY D: Select this if the symptoms above occur when 
playing a disc (or software) encoded with Dolby 
Digital.
• DTS: Select this if the symptoms above occur when 
playing a disc (or software) encoded with DTS 
Digital Surround.
NOTE
• When “DOLBY D” or “DTS” is selected, if a signal encoded with 
another digital format comes in, you cannot listen to the sound. (The 
/
DIGITAL or 
+
 indicator flashes.)
• Changing the source returns the decode mode to “AUTO/PCM” 
automatically.
This system supports the progressive scan system (480p*) as well 
as the conventional interlaced scan system (480i*).
If your TV equipped with component jacks supports the 
progressive video input, you can enjoy a high quality picture by 
setting the progressive scan mode to active.
• Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with your TV.
• If your TV equipped with component jacks does not support the 
progressive video input, do not change the scan mode to the 
progressive scan mode.
* 480p and 480i indicate the number of scanning lines and 
scanning format of an image signal.
•
480p indicates 480 scanning lines with progressive format.
•
480i indicates 480 scanning lines with interlaced format.
% When DVD is selected as the source
On the remote control:
1 Press DVD.
2 Press and hold PROGRESSIVE for 
3 seconds.
Each time you perform this operation, the scan mode changes 
as follows;
INTERLACE 
O
 PROGRESSIVE
• INTERLACE: Select this if your TV equipped with 
component jacks supports the interlaced 
video input only.
• PROGRESSIVE:Select this if your TV equipped with 
component jacks supports the progressive 
video input.
When “PROGRESSIVE” is selected, the PROGRESSIVE 
indicator lights.
• 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 in the progressive scan mode. In such a 
case, change the scan mode to “INTERLACE”.
To check the compatibility of your TV, contact your local JVC 
customer service center.
• All JVC progressive TVs and High-Definition TVs are fully 
compatible with this system.
Changing the decode 
mode
Changing the scan mode
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