JVC TH-A85 Connecting the powered subwoofer, Connecting the satellite speakers, Speaker layout

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Getting started

Connecting the powered subwoofer

Connect the supplied powered subwoofer (SP-PWA85/SP-PWA55) using the system cord (supplied).

• Connect the system cord by matching the 5marks on the plugs to the ones on the center unit and powered subwoofer.

System cord (supplied)

Ensure that the 5mark on the plug faces down.

Powered subwoofer

Center unit

Connecting the satellite speakers

7Speaker layout

When positioning the speakers, to obtain the best possible sound from this system you need to place all satellite speakers at the same distance from the listening position with the front of each speaker facing toward the listener.

When you cannot place them at the same distance from the listening position, you can make adjustment so that speakers operate as if they are placed at the best position. (A pg. 50)

•Normally place the powered subwoofer in front of you. (Since bass sound is non-directional, you do not need to place it at the same distance as the other speakers.)

NOTE

•Although the satellite speakers and the powered subwoofer are magnetically shielded, the TV screen may appear mottled. In this case, keep the distance between them to the TV to over 10 cm.

•For safety reasons, always ensure that there is sufficient space behind the powered subwoofer.

•When you position the satellite speakers in a relatively high place, such as the top of your bookshelf, place them on a flat and level surface.

•Speaker grilles are not removable (except SP-THA55C, SP-THA55F, and SP-THA55S). Trying to remove them by force may damage them.

•Be sure to place the powered subwoofer to the TV’s right. If you place the powered subwoofer to the TV’s left, keep sufficient distance between them to prevent the TV from appearing mottled.

TH-A85

Center speaker	Powered subwoofer

Front left

Front right

Surround	Surround right
left

NOTE

Only for TH-A85

•Do not lean against the satellite speakers, as the speakers could fall down or break, possibly causing injury. Especially be careful not to let children lean against them.

TH-A55

Front left

Front right

	Center	Powered
	speaker
		subwoofer

Surround left

Surround right

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Contents Consists of XV-THA85, SP-PWA85, SP-THA85C and SP-THA85F TH-A55Class 1 Laser Product Important for Laser ProductsXV-THA85 XV-THA55 Table of contents Safety precautions Supplied accessoriesIntroduction Important cautionsPlayable disc types About discsDiscs you can play About MP3 discsPlayback Control function PBC VCD and Svcd only Disc structureFront panel center unit Names of parts and controlsRear panel center unit Display window center unit Powered subwooferNames of parts and controls Remote control Getting started Connecting a TVConnections AM loop antenna Connecting the FM and AM antennasFM antenna Connecting the satellite speakers Connecting the powered subwooferSpeaker layout TH-A85Join the stand to the speaker section Connect the speaker connectors to the stand connectorsFix the stand to the speaker section Assembling the satellite speakers TH-A85 onlyTwist and pull the insulation coat off and remove Before connecting the speaker cordsSP-THA55S Connecting to a digital component Connecting to an analog componentConnecting the power cord Putting batteries in the remote control Using the remote controlOperating the system from the remote control Replace the coverFor DBS tuner or Catv converter operations For TV operationsFor VCR operations Press VCR Remote control mode selecting buttonRelease F VCR/DBS Try operating your VCR by pressing Press and hold F VCR/DBSTurning the system on/off Basic operationsListening with headphones Adjusting the volumeSelecting the source to play Turning off the sound temporarilyUsing the Sleep Timer Adjusting the brightnessAdjusting the output level of the subwoofer Changing the decode mode Adjusting the bass/treble soundChanging the scan mode Press Decode to select the decode modeBasic playback PlaybackOn-screen guide icons Resume Playback DVD/Video CD/SVCD onlyPlayback information on the display window One Touch Replay Playback featuresPress and hold 7, then press Tray lockFast-forward/fast-reverse search Locating a desired selection using number buttonsLocating the beginning of a desired selection Setting the AM tuner interval spacing Manual tuningPreset tuning Tuner operationsSelecting the FM Reception modeReducing the noise of AM broadcast Dolby Surround Creating realistic sound fieldsDTS Digital Surround DSP modesDigital signal format indicators Indicators on the display windowAvailable Surround modes for each input signal Creating sound fieldWhen playing back digital multichannel software Using the surround modeWhen playing back 2 channel source Press SURR-MODEAdjust the speaker output levels -10 to +10 Adjusting the soundPress Test Press Test again to stop the test toneContents of the on-screen bar during playback Using the on-screen barAdvanced operations Showing the on-screen barBasic operation on the on-screen bar Playing from a specified position on a discChanging the time information Locating a desired scene from the DVD menuLocating a desired title/group using number buttons Locating a desired chapter using the on- screen barPress GROUP/TITLE Display Using the MP3 controlLocating a desired position by specifying the time Use number buttons 0-9 to enter the timePress number buttons 0-10, +10 to enter the track number Using the Jpeg control displayPress number buttons 0-10, +10 to enter the file number Press MenuSelecting a view angle Selecting a view anglePress Angle Press Angle repeatedly to select the desired view angleSelecting the subtitle language Selecting the subtitle/ audio languagesSelecting the audio language Advanced operations Press Cursor To select the desired Selecting the audio channelAudio language Press Audio repeatedly to select the desired audio channelZooming Special picture playbackFrame-by-frame playback Playing back in slow-motionChanging the VFP setting Advanced operations Press 3 play button to start Program Program PlaybackRepeat to program following orders Repeat Playback Random PlaybackRepeating the current selection Press RepeatRepeating a desired part Using the choice menus Setting DVD preferencesChoice menus Press Choice Basic operation on the choice menusPress Cursor //5 repeatedly to select the desired option Menu description Language codes listLanguage menu Language Audio menu Audio Picture menu PictureCenter Adjust the output level of related speakers Speaker setting menuThis item is fixed to USE This case, set the distance of each speaker as followsSetting Parental Lock Other setting menu OthersParental Lock Parental Lock sub-menu appears on the TV screenPress number buttons 0-9 to enter your password Changing the Parental Lock settingReleasing Parental Lock temporarily Country/Area codes list for Parental Lock Press Setting System settingPress Cursor 3/2 to make an adjustment or selection Repeat steps 2 and 3 to set other itemsConnecting a TV and VCR AV Compu Link remote control systemAvailable functions Connect the center unit to a TV and VCRTrouble shooting MaintenanceReferences GeneralDVD Playback Jpeg Playback MP3 PlaybackOthers Refers to individual chapters included in a title GlossaryIndex Surround modeAll Channel Stereo ALL CH ST Choice menuCenter unit XV-THA85/XV-THA55 SpecificationsSubwoofer SP-PWA85/SP-PWA55 Satellite Speakers SP-THA85FFront Speakers SP-THA55F AccessoriesCenter Speaker SP-THA55C Surround Speakers SP-THA55STH-A85/TH-A55 DVD Digital Cinema System