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