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