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