JVC TH-A55, TH-A85 manual Connecting the power cord

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Getting started

Connecting the power cord

Make sure that all connections have been completed, before plugging in the power cords of the center unit and powered subwoofer.

1

Firmly insert the supplied power cord into the ÓAC IN socket on the rear of the center unit.

2

Plug both power cords into AC outlets.

Center unit

Plug into AC outlets.

Power cord (supplied)

Power cord

Powered subwoofer

CAUTION

Disconnect the power cord before cleaning or moving the system.

Do not touch the power cord with wet hands.

Do not pull on the power cord to unplug the cord. When unplugging the cord, always grasp and pull the plug so as not to damage the cord.

NOTE

Keep power cords away from other connected cords. The power cords may cause noise or screen interference.

Preset settings, such as preset stations and surround mode adjustment, may be erased in a few days in the following cases;

If you unplug the power cord of the center unit.

If a power failure occurs.

The speakers will not produce any sound if the power cord of the powered subwoofer is removed from the AC outlet while the center unit is turned on. In this case, press FAUDIO on the remote control or Fon the center unit to turn the power off, plug in the powered subwoofer, then press FAUDIO or Fagain.

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Contents TH-A55 Consists of XV-THA85, SP-PWA85, SP-THA85C and SP-THA85FImportant for Laser Products Class 1 Laser ProductXV-THA85 XV-THA55 Table of contents Introduction Supplied accessoriesSafety precautions Important cautionsDiscs you can play About discsPlayable disc types About MP3 discsDisc structure Playback Control function PBC VCD and Svcd onlyNames of parts and controls Front panel center unitRear panel center unit Powered subwoofer Display window center unitNames of parts and controls Remote control Connecting a TV Getting startedConnections Connecting the FM and AM antennas AM loop antennaFM antenna Speaker layout Connecting the powered subwooferConnecting the satellite speakers TH-A85Fix the stand to the speaker section Connect the speaker connectors to the stand connectorsJoin the stand to the speaker section Assembling the satellite speakers TH-A85 onlyBefore connecting the speaker cords Twist and pull the insulation coat off and removeSP-THA55S Connecting to an analog component Connecting to a digital componentConnecting the power cord Operating the system from the remote control Using the remote controlPutting batteries in the remote control Replace the coverFor TV operations For DBS tuner or Catv converter operationsRelease F VCR/DBS Try operating your VCR by pressing Press VCR Remote control mode selecting buttonFor VCR operations Press and hold F VCR/DBSBasic operations Turning the system on/offSelecting the source to play Adjusting the volumeListening with headphones Turning off the sound temporarilyAdjusting the brightness Using the Sleep TimerAdjusting the output level of the subwoofer Changing the scan mode Adjusting the bass/treble soundChanging the decode mode Press Decode to select the decode modePlayback Basic playbackResume Playback DVD/Video CD/SVCD only On-screen guide iconsPlayback information on the display window Press and hold 7, then press Playback featuresOne Touch Replay Tray lockLocating a desired selection using number buttons Fast-forward/fast-reverse searchLocating the beginning of a desired selection Preset tuning Manual tuningSetting the AM tuner interval spacing Tuner operationsReception mode Selecting the FMReducing the noise of AM broadcast DTS Digital Surround Creating realistic sound fieldsDolby Surround DSP modesAvailable Surround modes for each input signal Indicators on the display windowDigital signal format indicators Creating sound fieldWhen playing back 2 channel source Using the surround modeWhen playing back digital multichannel software Press SURR-MODEPress Test Adjusting the soundAdjust the speaker output levels -10 to +10 Press Test again to stop the test toneAdvanced operations Using the on-screen barContents of the on-screen bar during playback Showing the on-screen barChanging the time information Playing from a specified position on a discBasic operation on the on-screen bar Locating a desired scene from the DVD menuLocating a desired chapter using the on- screen bar Locating a desired title/group using number buttonsPress GROUP/TITLE Locating a desired position by specifying the time Using the MP3 controlDisplay Use number buttons 0-9 to enter the timePress number buttons 0-10, +10 to enter the file number Using the Jpeg control displayPress number buttons 0-10, +10 to enter the track number Press MenuPress Angle Selecting a view angleSelecting a view angle Press Angle repeatedly to select the desired view angleSelecting the subtitle/ audio languages Selecting the subtitle languageSelecting the audio language Audio language Selecting the audio channelAdvanced operations Press Cursor To select the desired Press Audio repeatedly to select the desired audio channelFrame-by-frame playback Special picture playbackZooming Playing back in slow-motionChanging the VFP setting Program Playback Advanced operations Press 3 play button to start ProgramRepeat to program following orders Repeating the current selection Random PlaybackRepeat Playback Press RepeatRepeating a desired part Setting DVD preferences Using the choice menusChoice menus Basic operation on the choice menus Press ChoicePress Cursor //5 repeatedly to select the desired option Language codes list Menu descriptionLanguage menu Language Picture menu Picture Audio menu AudioCenter This item is fixed to USE Speaker setting menuAdjust the output level of related speakers This case, set the distance of each speaker as followsParental Lock Other setting menu OthersSetting Parental Lock Parental Lock sub-menu appears on the TV screenChanging the Parental Lock setting Press number buttons 0-9 to enter your passwordReleasing Parental Lock temporarily Country/Area codes list for Parental Lock Press Cursor 3/2 to make an adjustment or selection System settingPress Setting Repeat steps 2 and 3 to set other itemsAvailable functions AV Compu Link remote control systemConnecting a TV and VCR Connect the center unit to a TV and VCRReferences MaintenanceTrouble shooting GeneralDVD Playback MP3 Playback Jpeg PlaybackOthers Glossary Refers to individual chapters included in a titleAll Channel Stereo ALL CH ST Surround modeIndex Choice menuSubwoofer SP-PWA85/SP-PWA55 SpecificationsCenter unit XV-THA85/XV-THA55 Satellite Speakers SP-THA85FCenter Speaker SP-THA55C AccessoriesFront Speakers SP-THA55F Surround Speakers SP-THA55STH-A85/TH-A55 DVD Digital Cinema System