JVC TH-A85, TH-A55 Introduction, Supplied accessories, Important cautions, Safety precautions

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Introduction

Notes on handling

%Important cautions

Installation of the system

Select a place which is level, dry and neither too hot nor too cold; between 5°C and 35°C (41°F and 95°F).

Leave sufficient distance between the system and the TV.

Do not use the system in a place subject to vibration.

Power cord

Do not handle the power cord with wet hands!

A small amount of power (2.5 watts) is always consumed while the power cord is connected to the wall outlet (center unit only).

When unplugging the power cord from the wall outlet, always pull on the plug, not the power cord.

To prevent malfunctions of the system

There are no user-serviceable parts inside. If anything goes wrong, unplug the power cord and consult your dealer.

Do not insert any metallic object into the system.

Do not use any non-standard shape disc (like a heart, flower or credit card, etc.) available on the market, because it may damage the system.

Do not use a disc with tape, stickers, or paste on it, because it may damage the system.

Label sticker

Sticker

Paste

Note about copyright laws

Check the copyright laws in your country before recording from DVDs, Super Video CDs (SVCDs), Video CDs (VCDs) and Audio CDs. Recording of copyrighted material may infringe copyright laws.

Note about copyguard system

DVDs are protected by copyguard system. When you connect the system to your VCR directly, the copyguard system activates and the picture may not be played back correctly.

%Safety precautions

Avoid moisture, water and dust

Do not place the system in moist or dusty places.

Avoid high temperatures

Do not expose the system to direct sunlight and do not place it near a heating device.

When you are away

When away on travel or for other reasons for an extended period of time, disconnect the power cord plug from the wall outlet.

Do not block the vents

Blocking the vents may damage the system.

Care of the cabinet

When cleaning the system, use a soft cloth and follow the relevant instructions on the use of chemically-coated cloths. Do not use benzene, thinner or other organic solvents including disinfectants. These may cause deformation or discoloring.

If water gets inside the system

Turn the system off and disconnect the power cord plug from the wall outlet, then call the store where you made your purchase. Using the system in this condition may cause fire or electrical shock.

Supplied accessories

Check to be sure you have all of the supplied accessories.

The number in parentheses is the quantity of the pieces supplied. If anything is missing, contact your dealer immediately.

Remote control (1)

Batteries (2)

FM antenna (1)

AM loop antenna (1)

Power cord (1)

System cord (1)

Composite video cord (1)

Speaker cords

5 m: For satellite (front left/right) and center speakers (3)

10 m: For satellite speakers (surround left/right) (2) (Length of speaker cords is approximate.)

Screws (with washer) (TH-A85 only) M4 x 25 mm: For satellite speakers (16)

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

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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 structureRear panel center unit Names of parts and controlsFront panel center unit Names of parts and controls Powered subwooferDisplay window center unit Remote control Connections Connecting a TVGetting started FM antenna Connecting the FM and AM antennasAM loop 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 temporarilyAdjusting the output level of the subwoofer Adjusting the brightnessUsing the Sleep Timer Changing the decode mode Adjusting the bass/treble soundChanging the scan mode Press Decode to select the decode modeBasic playback PlaybackPlayback information on the display window Resume Playback DVD/Video CD/SVCD onlyOn-screen guide icons One Touch Replay Playback featuresPress and hold 7, then press Tray lockLocating the beginning of a desired selection Locating a desired selection using number buttonsFast-forward/fast-reverse search Setting the AM tuner interval spacing Manual tuningPreset tuning Tuner operationsReducing the noise of AM broadcast Reception modeSelecting the FM 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 menuPress GROUP/TITLE Locating a desired chapter using the on- screen barLocating a desired title/group using number buttons 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 audio language Selecting the subtitle/ audio languagesSelecting the subtitle 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 Repeat to program following orders Program PlaybackAdvanced operations Press 3 play button to start Program Repeat Playback Random PlaybackRepeating the current selection Press RepeatRepeating a desired part Choice menus Setting DVD preferencesUsing the choice menus Press Cursor //5 repeatedly to select the desired option Basic operation on the choice menusPress Choice Language menu Language Language codes listMenu description Center Picture menu PictureAudio menu Audio 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 screenReleasing Parental Lock temporarily Changing the Parental Lock settingPress number buttons 0-9 to enter your password 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 Others MP3 PlaybackJpeg Playback 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