TH-A25
INSTRUCTIONS
DVD DIGITAL THEATER SYSTEM
Consists of XV-THA25and SP-THA25
Warnings, Cautions and Others
Note to CATV system installer
Caution ––STANDBY/ON switch
For U.S.A
Table of Contents
TV Settings
Setting Up the DVD Preferences
Maintenance
Parts Identification
Center Unit
Front Panel
Front Panel
Remote Control
Getting Started
Before Installation
Putting Batteries in the Remote Control
Checking the Supplied Accessories
Connecting the FM and AM Antennas
FM antenna connection
AM antenna connection
About the cooling fan
Getting Started
Speaker Layout Diagram
Connecting the Speakers
Connecting speaker cords to the speakers
Connecting speaker cords to the center unit
When setting the speakers
Connecting Audio/Video Component
Getting Started
TV connection
Video cord supplied
Audio component connection
DBS Tuner
MD Recorder
Center unit
TV Settings
1 Press DVD
2 Press and hold PROGRESSIVE for a
while
Operating TV
TV CH +
CONTROL TV
TV VOL +/–
Basic Disc Operations
1 Turn On the Power
4 3/8
3 Load a Disc
5 Adjust the Volume
4 Start Playback
To turn off the sounds temporarily
6Activate Surround
Basic Disc Operations
To turn off the power into standby
Moving to Another Chapter/Track/File
Stopping Playback
Basic Tuner Operations
1 Turn On the Power
3 Adjust the Volume
To turn off the power into standby
Other Basic Operations
Turning Off the Power with the Timer
Adjusting the Display Brightness
To cancel the Sleep Timer
Creating Realistic Sound Fields
Using the Test Tone
Adjusting the Sound
To adjust speaker output level
Creating Realistic Sound Fields
BALANCE” and the adjustment bar
4Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust the other items
•On delay time adjustment
Surround Mode Introduction
Dolby Digital and DTS Digital Surround
Dolby Digital
DTS Digital Surround
Creating Realistic Sound Fields
Activating the Surround Mode
To activate Digital Multichannel Surround
To activate Dolby Pro Logic II modes
Disc Introduction—DVD/VCD/SVCD/CD
Discs you can play
Disc
Color
Disc Playback
Using the On-ScreenBar
7 Showing the On-ScreenBar
ENTER
Contents of the on-screenbar
1Press ON SCREEN
2 Press 3/2 repeatedly to select
OFF.”
Disc Playback
Selecting the Audio Languages
1 Press ON SCREEN
2 Press 3/2 repeatedly to select “ .”
Selecting the Playback Channel
Selecting the Multi-AngleViews
Checking the Remaining Time
For DVD
To cancel the PBC playback
Disc Playback
Disc Menu-DrivenPlayback
1 Press MENU or TOP MENU
How to input the title, chapter and track number
How to input the playing time
Moving to a Particular Portion Directly
1 Press ON SCREEN
To cancel Repeat Play
Disc Playback
Repeating Playback
1Press ON SCREEN
To cancel A–BRepeat
To cancel the ZOOM
Special Picture Playback
1 Press STEP once during playback
MP3/JPEG Introduction
What is MP3?
What is JPEG?
MP3 File Compatibility
MP3/JPEG Playback
2: Time indicator
3: Repeat mode indicator
Starting Playback
MP3/JPEG Playback
Operations Using the On-ScreenDisplay
3: Content column
7: Item type indicator
Selecting a Particular File/Folder Directly
ENTER
Repeating Playback
Browsing Pictures in the Current Folder
Tuner Operations
Tuning in Stations
2 Press and hold TUNING UP or
TUNING
Using Preset Tuning
3 Press ¢or 4to select a preset number
2 Press 7so that “PRESET” appears on the display
1 Press FM/AM repeatedly to select the
Setting Up the DVD Preferences
Setting the System Preferences
ENTER
CHOICE/TIME
“GENERAL SETUP,” then press
5Press 5/∞ to select the desired setting
1Press CHOICE/TIME
2 Press ∞ or 5 to select highlight
Setting Up the DVD Preferences
Setting the Preferences
The basic procedure to set up preferences
1 Press CHOICE/TIME
5Press 5/∞ to select the desired setting
enter the password 4 digits
3Press the number button to enter a new password
4 digits in the “NEW PASSWORD” box
Setting Up the DVD Preferences
Language Code List
7To release the parental lock temporarily
Code
Maintenance
Cleaning the unit
General Notes
Handling Discs
Troubleshooting
PROBLEM
SOLUTION
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Specifications
LIMITED WARRANTY
WHAT YOU MUST DO FOR WARRANTY SERVICE
WHAT IS NOT COVERED
1 YR
Authorized Service Centers
HOW TO LOCATE YOUR JVC SERVICE CENTER
Do not service the television yourself
Accessories
TH-A25DVD DIGITAL THEATER SYSTEM
EN 0803TMMMDWSAM
2003 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED
VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED
SYSTÈME CINÈMA NUMÉRIQUE DVD
Se compose de XV-THA25et SP-THA25
VOLUME
TH-A25
Warnings, Cautions and Others
Caution––STANDBY/ON switch
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE
OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE
Note to CATV system installer
For Canada/pour Le Canada
For U.S.A
For Canada/pour le Canada
IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS
IMPORTANT POUR LES PRODUITS LASER
Caution: Proper Ventilation
Attention: Ventilation Correcte
Table of Contents
TV Settings
Setting Up the DVD Preferences
Maintenance
Parts Identification
English
Center Unit
Front Panel
English
Remote Control
See pages in the parentheses for details
Before Installation
Putting Batteries in the Remote Control
Checking the Supplied Accessories
General Precautions
Connecting the FM and AM Antennas
English
FM antenna connection
AM antenna connection
Getting Started
Speaker Layout Diagram
English
Connecting the Speakers
Connecting speaker cords to the speakers
Connecting speaker cords to the center unit
When setting the speakers
Connecting Audio/Video Component
Getting Started
English
TV connection
English
Audio component connection
DBS Tuner
MD Recorder
TV Settings
1 Press DVD
2 Press and hold PROGRESSIVE for a
while
Operating TV
English
TV CH +/–
CONTROL TV
1 Turn On the Power
Basic Disc Operations
4 3/8
English
5 Adjust the Volume
English
4 Start Playback
To turn off the sounds temporarily
To turn off the power into standby
Basic Disc Operations
English
To stop playback for a moment
1 Turn On the Power
3 Adjust the Volume
To turn off the power into standby
4 TUNING
Turning Off the Power with the Timer
Adjusting the Display Brightness
To cancel the Sleep Timer
Dim Dimmer Canceled Normal Display
Using the Test Tone
Adjusting the Sound
To adjust speaker output level
Creating Realistic Sound Fields
BALANCE” and the adjustment bar
4Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust the other items
•On delay time adjustment
Basic sound adjustment procedure
English
Surround Mode Introduction
Dolby Digital and DTS Digital Surround
Dolby Digital
Creating Realistic Sound Fields
English
Activating the Surround Mode
To activate Digital Multichannel Surround
Disc Introduction-DVD/VCD/SVCD/CD
English
Discs you can play
Disc
Using the On-ScreenBar
Disc Playback
English
7 Showing the On-ScreenBar
Contents of the on-screenbar
English
1Press ON SCREEN
2 Press 3/2 repeatedly to select
Disc Playback
English
Selecting the Audio Languages
1 Press ON SCREEN
English
Selecting the Playback Channel
Selecting the Multi-AngleViews
For DVD
To cancel the PBC playback
Disc Playback
English
Disc Menu-DrivenPlayback
How to input the title, chapter and track number
How to input the playing time
English
Moving to a Particular Portion Directly
To cancel Repeat Play
Disc Playback
English
Repeating Playback
To cancel A–BRepeat
To cancel the ZOOM
English
Special Picture Playback
What is JPEG?
What is MP3?
MP3/JPEG Introduction
English
2 Time indicator
3: Repeat mode indicator
MP3/JPEG Playback
Starting Playback
Operations Using the On-ScreenDisplay
3: Content column
7: Item type indicator
MP3/JPEG Playback
English
Selecting a Particular File/Folder Directly
ENTER
Repeating Playback
Tuning in Stations
2 Press and hold TUNING UP or
TUNING
Tuner Operations
Using Preset Tuning
3 Press ¢ or 4 to select a preset number
2 Press 7 so that “PRESET” appears on the display
English
Setting Up the DVD Preferences
Setting the System Preferences
English
ENTER
“GENERAL SETUP,” then press
5Press 5/∞ to select the desired setting
English
1Press CHOICE/TIME
Setting Up the DVD Preferences
Setting the Preferences
The basic procedure to set up preferences
English
5Press 5/∞ to select the desired setting
enter the password 4 digits
3Press the number button to enter a new password
4 digits in the “NEW PASSWORD” box
Setting Up the DVD Preferences
Language Code List
English
7To release the parental lock temporarily
Maintenance
Cleaning the unit
English
General Notes
Troubleshooting
PROBLEM
SOLUTION
English
Specifications
English
Center unit XV-THA25
Subwoofer SP-WA25
TH-A25DVD DIGITAL THEATER SYSTEM
EN, FR 0903TMMMDWSAM
2003 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED
VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED