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JVC TH-A25 Instructions Manual

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DVD DIGITAL CINEMA SYSTEM
TH-A25
SOUND
STANDBY
STANDBY/ON
Consists of XV-THA25 and SP-THA25
DVD DIGITAL CINEMA SYSTEM TH-A25
INSTRUCTIONS
VOLUME
SOURCE
For Customer Use:
Enter below the Model No. and Serial No.
which are located either on the rear, bot-
tom or side of the cabinet. Retain this
information for future reference.
Model No.
Serial No.
LVT1111-008B
[US,UB]

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  • Page 1 DVD DIGITAL CINEMA SYSTEM TH-A25 SOUND DVD DIGITAL CINEMA SYSTEM TH-A25 STANDBY STANDBY/ON INSTRUCTIONS Consists of XV-THA25 and SP-THA25 VOLUME SOURCE For Customer Use: Enter below the Model No. and Serial No. which are located either on the rear, bot- tom or side of the cabinet.
  • Page 2 Warnings, Cautions and Others Caution –– STANDBY/ON Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely. The STANDBY/ON mains line. The power can be remote controlled. CAUTION • • • • switch! switch in any position does not disconnect the STANDBY/ON STANDBY/ON CAUTION...
  • Page 3 Caution: Proper Ventilation To avoid risk of electric shock and fire and to protect from damage. Locate the apparatus as follows: Front: No obstructions open spacing. Sides: No obstructions in 10 cm from the sides. Top: No obstructions in 10 cm from the top. Back: No obstructions in 15 cm from the back Bottom:...
  • Page 4 IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS / REPRODUCTION OF LABELS / 1 CLASSIFICATION LABEL, PLACED ON EXTERIOR SURFACE CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT KLASSE 1 LASER PRODUKT LUOKAN 1 LASER LAITE KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT PRODUCTO LASER CLASE 1 2 WARNING LABEL, PLACED INSIDE THE UNIT 1.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Parts Identification ... 2 Center Unit ... 2 Remote Control ... 3 Getting Started ... 4 Before Installation ... 4 Checking the Supplied Accessories ... 4 Adjusting the Voltage Selector ... 4 Putting Batteries in the Remote Control ... 4 Connecting the FM and AM Antennas ...

  • Page 6: Parts Identification

    Parts Identification Center Unit Front Panel DVD DIGITAL CINEMA SYSTEM TH-A25 STANDBY STANDBY/ON See pages in the parentheses for details. Front Panel 1 STANDBY/ON button and STANDBY lamp (12–15) 2 Disc tray (12) 3 Remote sensor 4 Display 5 VOLUME control (13, 15) 6 0 (open/close) button (12, 14) •...
  • Page 7 Remote Control Remote Control AUDIO DIMMER SLEEP MEMORY CANCEL SOUND FM/AM TV CH CONTROL TEST TONE TV VOL TV/VIDEO MUTING AUDIO VOL MENU ENTER CHOICE/TIME ON SCREEN STEP DOWN - TUNING - UP AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE ZOOM SLOW RETURN REPEAT FM MODE PROGRESSIVE NTSC/PAL...

  • Page 8: Remote Control

    Getting Started Before Installation General Precautions • DO NOT insert any metal object into the center unit. • DO NOT disassemble the center unit or remove screws, covers, or cabinet. • DO NOT expose the center unit to rain or moisture. Locations •...

  • Page 9: Connecting The Fm And Am Antennas

    Connecting the FM and AM Antennas If FM reception is poor, connect outdoor FM antenna (not supplied). FM antenna (supplied) CENTER FRONT WOOFER IMPEDANCE FRONT/CENTER WOOFER:MIN 3 MIN 6 Cooling fan (See “About the cooling fan” below.) FM antenna connection Connect the supplied FM antenna to the COAXIAL FM 75 Ω...

  • Page 10: Speaker Layout Diagram

    Getting Started Speaker Layout Diagram Center unit DVD DIGITAL CINEMA SYSTEM TH-A25 DVD DIGITAL CINEMA SYSTEM TH-A25 STANDBY STANDBY STANDBY/ON STANDBY/ON FRONT FRONT FRONT FRONT To the speaker IMPEDANCE WOOFER:MIN 3 on left front (White connector) To the speaker on right front...

  • Page 11: Connecting The Speakers

    Connecting the Speakers Connect the satellite speakers and subwoofer to the terminals on the rear panel using speaker cords supplied. The ends of the speaker cords are colored to indicate the terminals to be connected. CAUTION: Use speakers with the SPEAKER IMPEDANCE indicated by the speaker terminals.

  • Page 12: Connecting Audio/Video Component

    Getting Started Connecting Audio/Video Component Turn the power off to all components before connections. TV connection The S-video cord and the component video cord are not supplied with this system. Use the cords supplied with another components or purchase them at an electric appliance store. Video cord (supplied) S-video cord (not supplied) You can select one of three connection types—...
  • Page 13 Audio component connection Connect other components to the center unit with the audio cord. Use the cord supplied with the other component or purchase one at an electric appliance store. Optical digital cord (not supplied) Audio cord (not supplied) DIGITAL IN OPTICAL Center unit AUDIO IN...

  • Page 14: Tv Settings

    DVD in the progressive scanning mode. In such a case, change the scanning mode to “INTERLACE TV.” To check the compatibility of your TV, contact your local JVC customer service center. • All JVC progressive TVs and High-Definition TVs are fully RETURN compatible with this system.

  • Page 15: Operating Tv

    Operating TV You can use the remote control to operate not only this unit but also JVC’s TV. • Refer also to the manuals supplied for the other products. • To operate the TV, aim the remote control directly at the remote sensor on the TV.

  • Page 16: Basic Disc Operations

    Basic Disc Operations This manual mainly explains operations using the buttons on the remote control. You can also use the buttons on the center unit if they have the similar names (or marks) as those on the remote control. If operations using the center unit are different from those using the remote control, they are then explained.

  • Page 17: Start Playback

    Start Playback Press 3/8. The disc tray closes. “LOADING” appears on the display for a while. • You can also start playback by closing the disc tray using 0 on the front panel. • Some discs show menus on the TV screen after you press 3/8. See “Disc Menu-Driven Playback”...

  • Page 18: Moving To Another Chapter/Track/File

    Basic Disc Operations AUDIO DIMMER SLEEP Number buttons MEMORY CANCEL SOUND FM/AM TV CH CONTROL TEST TONE TV VOL TV/VIDEO MUTING AUDIO VOL MENU ENTER CHOICE/TIME ON SCREEN STEP ¢/4 DOWN - TUNING - UP AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE ZOOM Moving to Another Chapter/Track/File To go to another chapter (for DVD), track (for CD and VCD), or file (for MP3 and JPEG) Press ¢...

  • Page 19: Basic Tuner Operations

    Basic Tuner Operations AUDIO DIMMER SLEEP MEMORY CANCEL FM/AM FM/AM SOUND TV CH CONTROL TEST TONE TV VOL TV/VIDEO MUTING AUDIO VOL +/– AUDIO VOL MENU ENTER CHOICE/TIME ON SCREEN STEP DOWN - TUNING - UP AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE ZOOM SLOW RETURN REPEAT PROGRESSIVE...

  • Page 20: Other Basic Operations

    Other Basic Operations AUDIO DIMMER DIMMER SLEEP MEMORY CANCEL SOUND FM/AM TV CH CONTROL TEST TONE TV VOL TV/VIDEO MUTING AUDIO VOL MENU ENTER CHOICE/TIME ON SCREEN STEP DOWN - TUNING - UP AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE ZOOM SLOW RETURN REPEAT PROGRESSIVE NTSC/PAL FM MODE...

  • Page 21: Creating Realistic Sound Fields

    Creating Realistic Sound Fields AUDIO DIMMER SLEEP L-F.BLANCE-R CENTER REAR SUBWOOFER BASS TREBLE MEMORY CANCEL SOUND FM/AM TEST TONE TV CH CONTROL TEST TONE TV VOL TV/VIDEO MUTING AUDIO VOL MENU ENTER CHOICE/TIME ON SCREEN STEP DOWN - TUNING - UP AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE ZOOM SLOW RETURN...

  • Page 22: Basic Sound Adjustment Procedure

    Creating Realistic Sound Fields I Basic sound adjustment procedure Ex. : To adjust the front speaker balance From the remote control ONLY: Play the disc you want to use for the sound adjustment. Press SOUND repeatedly until “FRONT BALANCE” and the adjustment bar appear on the TV screen.

  • Page 23: Surround Mode Introduction

    Surround Mode Introduction You can use the following surround to reproduce a realistic sound field. • Multichannel Surround—Dolby Digital and DTS Digital Surround • Dolby Pro Logic II modes I Dolby Digital and DTS Digital Surround To enjoy surround effectively, all the speakers need to be connected and activated.

  • Page 24: Activating The Surround Mode

    Creating Realistic Sound Fields AUDIO DIMMER SLEEP MEMORY CANCEL SOUND FM/AM CONTROL TEST TONE TV CH TV VOL TV/VIDEO MUTING AUDIO VOL MENU MENU ENTER CHOICE/TIME ON SCREEN STEP DOWN - TUNING - UP AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE ZOOM SLOW RETURN REPEAT PROGRESSIVE NTSC/PAL...

  • Page 25: Disc Introduction-Dvd/Vcd/Svcd/Cd

    Disc Introduction—DVD/VCD/SVCD/CD This system has been designed to play back the following discs: DVD, DVD-R, DVD-RW, Video CD (VCD), Super Video CD (SVCD), Audio CD (CD), CD-R, and CD-RW. • This system can also play back MP3 and JPEG files recorded on CD-Rs and CD-RWs.

  • Page 26: Disc Playback

    Disc Playback You can only use the remote control for the operations in this “Disc Playback” section. AUDIO DIMMER SLEEP MEMORY CANCEL SOUND FM/AM TV CH CONTROL TEST TONE TV VOL TV/VIDEO MUTING AUDIO VOL MENU MENU ENTER CHOICE/TIME ON SCREEN STEP DOWN - TUNING - UP AUDIO...

  • Page 27: Basic Operation Through The On-Screen Bar

    Contents of the on-screen bar • : Disc Type icon DVD SVCD VCD • : Title icon Shows current title and total number of the titles on the disc. • : Chapter icon Shows current chapter and total number of the chapters in the current title.

  • Page 28: Selecting The Audio Languages

    Disc Playback AUDIO DIMMER SLEEP MEMORY CANCEL SOUND FM/AM CONTROL TEST TONE TV CH TV VOL TV/VIDEO MUTING AUDIO VOL MENU ENTER CHOICE/TIME CHOICE/TIME ON SCREEN STEP DOWN - TUNING - UP AUDIO AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE ZOOM SUBTITLE SLOW RETURN REPEAT PROGRESSIVE NTSC/PAL...

  • Page 29: Selecting The Playback Channel

    Selecting the Playback Channel When you play back a karaoke VCD/SVCD or CD, you can select the left channel or right channel to listen to. Press AUDIO repeatedly. • Each time you press the button, the sound mode changes as follows: MONO LEFT MONO RIGHT STEREO...

  • Page 30: Disc Menu-Driven Playback

    Disc Playback AUDIO DIMMER SLEEP MEMORY CANCEL SOUND FM/AM TV CH CONTROL TEST TONE TV VOL TV/VIDEO MUTING AUDIO VOL MENU TOP MENU ENTER CHOICE/TIME ON SCREEN STEP ¢/4 DOWN - TUNING - UP AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE ZOOM RETURN SLOW RETURN REPEAT PROGRESSIVE NTSC/PAL...

  • Page 31: Moving To A Particular Portion Directly

    Moving to a Particular Portion Directly You can move to another title, chapter, track, or particular portion in the chapter/title (DVD) or the disc (CD/VCD/SVCD) directly. From the remote control ONLY: Press ON SCREEN. The on-screen bar will appear on the TV screen. Press 3/2 to select one of the icons below.

  • Page 32: Repeating Playback

    Disc Playback AUDIO DIMMER SLEEP MEMORY CANCEL FM/AM SOUND TV CH CONTROL TEST TONE TV VOL TV/VIDEO MUTING AUDIO VOL MENU MENU ENTER CHOICE/TIME ON SCREEN STEP DOWN - TUNING - UP AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE ZOOM SLOW SLOW RETURN REPEAT PROGRESSIVE NTSC/PAL FM MODE...

  • Page 33: Special Picture Playback

    To cancel A–B Repeat Press 5/∞ to select “ OFF” in step 3 , then press ENTER. “REPEAT A-B” disappears from the display and “REPEAT:OFF” appears on the TV screen. On some DVDs, A–B Repeat may not be used even within the same title.

  • Page 34: Mp3/Jpeg Introduction

    MP3/JPEG Introduction This system is incorporated with an MP3 decoder and JPEG decoder. You can play back MP3 tracks (files) and JPEG files recorded on CD-Rs and CD-RWs. • Notice that “files” and “tracks” are used interchangeably in the MP3 explanation. Notes: This system can play back a disc containing both MP3 and JPEG files.

  • Page 35: Mp3/Jpeg Playback

    MP3/JPEG Playback MENU ENTER CHOICE/TIME CHOICE/TIME ON SCREEN STEP 4/¢ DOWN - TUNING - UP AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE ZOOM SLOW RETURN REPEAT NTSC/PAL PROGRESSIVE FM MODE RM-STHA25U DVD CINEMA SYSTEM Starting Playback It is recommended to turn on your TV when playing back MP3 or JPEG files.

  • Page 36: Operations Using The On-Screen Display

    MP3/JPEG Playback AUDIO DIMMER SLEEP Number buttons MEMORY CANCEL SOUND FM/AM TV CH CONTROL TEST TONE TV VOL TV/VIDEO MUTING AUDIO VOL MENU 3/2/5/∞ ENTER ENTER CHOICE/TIME ON SCREEN STEP DOWN - TUNING - UP AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE ZOOM SLOW RETURN REPEAT PROGRESSIVE NTSC/PAL...

  • Page 37: Selecting A Particular File/Folder Directly

    Selecting a Particular File/Folder Directly You can move to a particular file/folder in the current folder directly. From the remote control ONLY: Press the number buttons to select a file/folder number (item number) you want, then press ENTER. The system starts playback from the selected file. 0001/0003 0:00:28 Item numbers...

  • Page 38: Tuner Operations

    Tuner Operations AUDIO DIMMER SLEEP Number buttons MEMORY CANCEL FM/AM SOUND FM/AM TV CH CONTROL TEST TONE TV VOL TV/VIDEO MUTING AUDIO VOL MENU ENTER CHOICE/TIME ON SCREEN STEP ¢/4 DOWN - TUNING - UP AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE ZOOM SLOW RETURN REPEAT PROGRESSIVE NTSC/PAL...

  • Page 39: Using Preset Tuning

    Using Preset Tuning Once a station is assigned to a channel number, the station can be quickly tuned. You can preset up to 30 FM and 15 AM stations. To store the preset stations From the remote control ONLY: Tune in the station you want to preset (see “Tuning in Stations”).

  • Page 40: Setting Up The Dvd Preferences

    Setting Up the DVD Preferences You can only use the remote control for the setup menu operations. AUDIO DIMMER SLEEP MEMORY CANCEL SOUND FM/AM TV CH CONTROL TEST TONE TV VOL TV/VIDEO MUTING AUDIO VOL MENU ENTER CHOICE/TIME CHOICE/TIME ON SCREEN STEP DOWN - TUNING - UP AUDIO...

  • Page 41: The Basic Procedure To Set Up The System Preferences

    I The basic procedure to set up the system preferences Ex.: To select the TV screen size. Press CHOICE/TIME. The main page of the setup menu appears on the TV screen. SETUP MENU - - MAIN PAGE GENERAL SETUP PREFERENCES EXIT SETUP Press ∞...

  • Page 42: Setting The Preferences

    Setting Up the DVD Preferences AUDIO DIMMER SLEEP Number buttons MEMORY CANCEL FM/AM SOUND TV CH CONTROL TEST TONE TV VOL TV/VIDEO MUTING AUDIO VOL MENU ENTER CHOICE/TIME CHOICE/TIME ON SCREEN Setting the Preferences You can select your favorite language to listen to or read on the TV screen.
  • Page 43 Press 5/∞ to select the desired setting. Select the audio language in this case. Press ENTER. The selected language is highlighted. • When you select “OTHERS,” the “INPUT LANGUAGE CODE” page appears. Press the number buttons to enter the code (4 digits) of the language you want to set, then press ENTER.

  • Page 44: To Release The Parental Lock Temporarily

    Setting Up the DVD Preferences AUDIO DIMMER SLEEP Number buttons MEMORY CANCEL SOUND FM/AM TV CH CONTROL TEST TONE TV VOL TV/VIDEO MUTING AUDIO VOL MENU MENU ENTER CHOICE/TIME ON SCREEN I Language Code List Code Language Code 6565 Afar 7079 7082 6566...

  • Page 45: Maintenance

    Maintenance To get the best performance of the unit, keep your discs and mechanism clean. General Notes In general, you will have the best performance by keeping your discs, and the mechanism clean. • Store discs in their cases, and keep them in cabinets or on shelves. •...

  • Page 46: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Use this chart to help you solve daily operational problems. If there is any problem you cannot solve, contact your JVC service center. PROBLEM Power does not come on. The remote control does not work. No sound. Sound is emitted from only one speaker.

  • Page 47: Specifications

    Specifications Center unit (XV-THA25) Amplifier section Front/Center/Rear: 30 W per channel, min. RMS, driven into 6 Ω at 1 kHz, with no more than 10% total harmonic distortion Subwoofer: 55 W, min. RMS, driven into 3 Ω at 100 Hz, with no more than 10% total harmonic distortion Audio section Audio input sensitivity/Impedance (at 1 kHz)
  • Page 48 Mains (AC) Line Instruction (not applicable for Europe, U.S.A., Canada, Australia and U.K.) CENTER FRONT WOOFER IMPEDANCE FRONT/CENTER WOOFER:MIN 3 MIN 6 EN,CS © 2003 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED AUDIO IN REAR REAR MIN 6 110- 220- 127V 240V CAUTION for mains (AC) line BEFORE PLUGGING IN, do check that your mains (AC) line voltage corresponds with the position of the voltage...
  • Page 49 DVD DIGITAL CINEMA SYSTEM TH-A25 SOUND DVD DIGITAL CINEMA SYSTEM TH-A25 STANDBY STANDBY/ON INSTRUCTIONS Consists of XV-THA25 and SP-THA25 SP-THA25 XV-THA25 VOLUME SOURCE For Customer Use: Enter below the Model No. and Serial No. which are located either on the rear, bot- tom or side of the cabinet.
  • Page 50 Warnings, Cautions and Others Caution –– STANDBY/ON Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely. The STANDBY/ON mains line. The power can be remote controlled. CAUTION • • • • switch! switch in any position does not disconnect the CAUTION To reduce the risk of electrical shocks, fire, etc.: 1.
  • Page 51 Caution: Proper Ventilation To avoid risk of electric shock and fire and to protect from damage. Locate the apparatus as follows: Front: No obstructions open spacing. Sides: No obstructions in 10 cm from the sides. Top: No obstructions in 10 cm from the top. Back: No obstructions in 15 cm from the back Bottom:...
  • Page 52 IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS / REPRODUCTION OF LABELS / 1 CLASSIFICATION LABEL, PLACED ON EXTERIOR SURFACE CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT KLASSE 1 LASER PRODUKT LUOKAN 1 LASER LAITE KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT PRODUCTO LASER CLASE 1 2 WARNING LABEL, PLACED INSIDE THE UNIT 1.
  • Page 53 Table of Contents Parts Identification ... 2 Center Unit ... 2 Remote Control ... 3 Getting Started ... 4 Before Installation ... 4 Checking the Supplied Accessories ... 4 Adjusting the Voltage Selector ... 4 Putting Batteries in the Remote Control ... 4 Connecting the FM and AM Antennas ...

  • Page 54: Parts Identification

    Parts Identification Center Unit Front Panel DVD DIGITAL CINEMA SYSTEM TH-A25 STANDBY STANDBY/ON See pages in the parentheses for details. Front Panel 1 STANDBY/ON button and STANDBY lamp (12–15) 2 Disc tray (12) 3 Remote sensor 4 Display 5 VOLUME control (13, 15) 6 0 (open/close) button (12, 14) •...
  • Page 55 Remote Control Remote Control AUDIO DIMMER SLEEP MEMORY CANCEL SOUND FM/AM TV CH CONTROL TEST TONE TV VOL TV/VIDEO MUTING AUDIO VOL MENU ENTER CHOICE/TIME ON SCREEN STEP DOWN - TUNING - UP AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE ZOOM SLOW RETURN REPEAT FM MODE PROGRESSIVE NTSC/PAL...

  • Page 56: Getting Started

    Getting Started Before Installation General Precautions • DO NOT insert any metal object into the center unit. • DO NOT disassemble the center unit or remove screws, covers, or cabinet. • DO NOT expose the center unit to rain or moisture. Locations •...

  • Page 57: Connecting The Fm And Am Antennas

    Connecting the FM and AM Antennas If FM reception is poor, connect outdoor FM antenna (not supplied). FM antenna (supplied) CENTER FRONT WOOFER IMPEDANCE FRONT/CENTER WOOFER:MIN 3 MIN 6 Cooling fan (See “About the cooling fan” below.) FM antenna connection Connect the supplied FM antenna to the COAXIAL FM 75 Ω...

  • Page 58: Speaker Layout Diagram

    Getting Started Speaker Layout Diagram Center unit DVD DIGITAL CINEMA SYSTEM TH-A25 DVD DIGITAL CINEMA SYSTEM TH-A25 STANDBY STANDBY STANDBY/ON STANDBY/ON FRONT FRONT FRONT FRONT To the speaker IMPEDANCE WOOFER:MIN 3 on left front (White connector) To the speaker on right front...

  • Page 59: Connecting The Speakers

    Connecting the Speakers Connect the satellite speakers and subwoofer to the terminals on the rear panel using speaker cords supplied. The ends of the speaker cords are colored to indicate the terminals to be connected. CAUTION: Use speakers with the SPEAKER IMPEDANCE indicated by the speaker terminals.

  • Page 60: Connecting Audio/Video Component

    Getting Started Connecting Audio/Video Component Turn the power off to all components before connections. TV connection The S-video cord and the component video cord are not supplied with this system. Use the cords supplied with another components or purchase them at an electric appliance store. Video cord (supplied) S-video cord (not supplied) You can select one of three connection types—...
  • Page 61 Audio component connection Connect other components to the center unit with the audio cord. Use the cord supplied with the other component or purchase one at an electric appliance store. Optical digital cord (not supplied) Audio cord (not supplied) DIGITAL IN OPTICAL Center unit AUDIO IN...

  • Page 62: Tv Settings

    DVD in the progressive scanning mode. In such a case, change the scanning mode to “INTERLACE TV.” To check the compatibility of your TV, contact your local JVC customer service center. • All JVC progressive TVs and High-Definition TVs are fully RETURN compatible with this system.

  • Page 63: Operating Tv

    Operating TV You can use the remote control to operate not only this unit but also JVC’s TV. • Refer also to the manuals supplied for the other products. • To operate the TV, aim the remote control directly at the remote sensor on the TV.

  • Page 64: Basic Disc Operations

    Basic Disc Operations This manual mainly explains operations using the buttons on the remote control. You can also use the buttons on the center unit if they have the similar names (or marks) as those on the remote control. If operations using the center unit are different from those using the remote control, they are then explained.

  • Page 65: Start Playback

    Start Playback Press 3/8. The disc tray closes. “LOADING” appears on the display for a while. • You can also start playback by closing the disc tray using 0 on the front panel. • Some discs show menus on the TV screen after you press 3/8. See “Disc Menu-Driven Playback”...

  • Page 66: Moving To Another Chapter/Track/File

    Basic Disc Operations AUDIO DIMMER SLEEP Number buttons MEMORY CANCEL SOUND FM/AM TV CH CONTROL TEST TONE TV VOL TV/VIDEO MUTING AUDIO VOL MENU ENTER CHOICE/TIME ON SCREEN STEP ¢/4 DOWN - TUNING - UP AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE ZOOM Moving to Another Chapter/Track/File To go to another chapter (for DVD), track (for CD and VCD), or file (for MP3 and JPEG) Press ¢...

  • Page 67: Basic Tuner Operations

    Basic Tuner Operations AUDIO DIMMER SLEEP MEMORY CANCEL FM/AM FM/AM SOUND TV CH CONTROL TEST TONE TV VOL TV/VIDEO MUTING AUDIO VOL +/– AUDIO VOL MENU ENTER CHOICE/TIME ON SCREEN STEP DOWN - TUNING - UP AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE ZOOM SLOW RETURN REPEAT PROGRESSIVE...

  • Page 68: Other Basic Operations

    Other Basic Operations AUDIO DIMMER DIMMER SLEEP MEMORY CANCEL SOUND FM/AM TV CH CONTROL TEST TONE TV VOL TV/VIDEO MUTING AUDIO VOL MENU ENTER CHOICE/TIME ON SCREEN STEP DOWN - TUNING - UP AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE ZOOM SLOW RETURN REPEAT PROGRESSIVE NTSC/PAL FM MODE...

  • Page 69: Creating Realistic Sound Fields

    Creating Realistic Sound Fields AUDIO DIMMER SLEEP L-F.BLANCE-R CENTER REAR SUBWOOFER BASS TREBLE MEMORY CANCEL SOUND FM/AM TEST TONE TV CH CONTROL TEST TONE TV VOL TV/VIDEO MUTING AUDIO VOL MENU ENTER CHOICE/TIME ON SCREEN STEP DOWN - TUNING - UP AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE ZOOM SLOW RETURN...

  • Page 70: Basic Sound Adjustment Procedure

    Creating Realistic Sound Fields I Basic sound adjustment procedure Ex. : To adjust the front speaker balance From the remote control ONLY: Play the disc you want to use for the sound adjustment. Press SOUND repeatedly until “FRONT BALANCE” and the adjustment bar appear on the TV screen.

  • Page 71: Surround Mode Introduction

    Surround Mode Introduction You can use the following surround to reproduce a realistic sound field. • Multichannel Surround—Dolby Digital and DTS Digital Surround • Dolby Pro Logic II modes I Dolby Digital and DTS Digital Surround To enjoy surround effectively, all the speakers need to be connected and activated.

  • Page 72: Activating The Surround Mode

    Creating Realistic Sound Fields AUDIO DIMMER SLEEP MEMORY CANCEL SOUND FM/AM CONTROL TEST TONE TV CH TV VOL TV/VIDEO MUTING AUDIO VOL MENU MENU ENTER CHOICE/TIME ON SCREEN STEP DOWN - TUNING - UP AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE ZOOM SLOW RETURN REPEAT PROGRESSIVE NTSC/PAL...

  • Page 73: Disc Introduction-Dvd/Vcd/Svcd/Cd

    Disc Introduction—DVD/VCD/SVCD/CD This system has been designed to play back the following discs: DVD, DVD-R, DVD-RW, Video CD (VCD), Super Video CD (SVCD), Audio CD (CD), CD-R, and CD-RW. • This system can also play back MP3 and JPEG files recorded on CD-Rs and CD-RWs.

  • Page 74: Disc Playback

    Disc Playback You can only use the remote control for the operations in this “Disc Playback” section. AUDIO DIMMER SLEEP MEMORY CANCEL SOUND FM/AM TV CH CONTROL TEST TONE TV VOL TV/VIDEO MUTING AUDIO VOL MENU MENU ENTER CHOICE/TIME ON SCREEN STEP DOWN - TUNING - UP AUDIO...

  • Page 75: Basic Operation Through The On-Screen Bar

    Contents of the on-screen bar • : Disc Type icon DVD SVCD VCD • : Title icon Shows current title and total number of the titles on the disc. • : Chapter icon Shows current chapter and total number of the chapters in the current title.

  • Page 76: Selecting The Audio Languages

    Disc Playback AUDIO DIMMER SLEEP MEMORY CANCEL SOUND FM/AM CONTROL TEST TONE TV CH TV VOL TV/VIDEO MUTING AUDIO VOL MENU ENTER CHOICE/TIME CHOICE/TIME ON SCREEN STEP DOWN - TUNING - UP AUDIO AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE ZOOM SUBTITLE SLOW RETURN REPEAT PROGRESSIVE NTSC/PAL...

  • Page 77: Selecting The Playback Channel

    Selecting the Playback Channel When you play back a karaoke VCD/SVCD or CD, you can select the left channel or right channel to listen to. Press AUDIO repeatedly. • Each time you press the button, the sound mode changes as follows: MONO LEFT MONO RIGHT STEREO...

  • Page 78: Disc Menu-Driven Playback

    Disc Playback AUDIO DIMMER SLEEP MEMORY CANCEL SOUND FM/AM TV CH CONTROL TEST TONE TV VOL TV/VIDEO MUTING AUDIO VOL MENU TOP MENU ENTER CHOICE/TIME ON SCREEN STEP ¢/4 DOWN - TUNING - UP AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE ZOOM RETURN SLOW RETURN REPEAT PROGRESSIVE NTSC/PAL...

  • Page 79: Moving To A Particular Portion Directly

    Moving to a Particular Portion Directly You can move to another title, chapter, track, or particular portion in the chapter/title (DVD) or the disc (CD/VCD/SVCD) directly. From the remote control ONLY: Press ON SCREEN. The on-screen bar will appear on the TV screen. Press 3/2 to select one of the icons below.

  • Page 80: Repeating Playback

    Disc Playback AUDIO DIMMER SLEEP MEMORY CANCEL FM/AM SOUND TV CH CONTROL TEST TONE TV VOL TV/VIDEO MUTING AUDIO VOL MENU MENU ENTER CHOICE/TIME ON SCREEN STEP DOWN - TUNING - UP AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE ZOOM SLOW SLOW RETURN REPEAT PROGRESSIVE NTSC/PAL FM MODE...

  • Page 81: Special Picture Playback

    To cancel A–B Repeat Press 5/∞ to select “ OFF” in step 3 , then press ENTER. “REPEAT A-B” disappears from the display and “REPEAT:OFF” appears on the TV screen. On some DVDs, A–B Repeat may not be used even within the same title.

  • Page 82: Mp3/Jpeg Introduction

    MP3/JPEG Introduction This system is incorporated with an MP3 decoder and JPEG decoder. You can play back MP3 tracks (files) and JPEG files recorded on CD-Rs and CD-RWs. • Notice that “files” and “tracks” are used interchangeably in the MP3 explanation. Notes: This system can play back a disc containing both MP3 and JPEG files.

  • Page 83: Mp3/Jpeg Playback

    MP3/JPEG Playback MENU ENTER CHOICE/TIME CHOICE/TIME ON SCREEN STEP 4/¢ DOWN - TUNING - UP AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE ZOOM SLOW RETURN REPEAT NTSC/PAL PROGRESSIVE FM MODE RM-STHA25U DVD CINEMA SYSTEM Starting Playback It is recommended to turn on your TV when playing back MP3 or JPEG files.

  • Page 84: Operations Using The On-Screen Display

    MP3/JPEG Playback AUDIO DIMMER SLEEP Number buttons MEMORY CANCEL SOUND FM/AM TV CH CONTROL TEST TONE TV VOL TV/VIDEO MUTING AUDIO VOL MENU 3/2/5/∞ ENTER ENTER CHOICE/TIME ON SCREEN STEP DOWN - TUNING - UP AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE ZOOM SLOW RETURN REPEAT PROGRESSIVE NTSC/PAL...

  • Page 85: Selecting A Particular File/Folder Directly

    Selecting a Particular File/Folder Directly You can move to a particular file/folder in the current folder directly. From the remote control ONLY: Press the number buttons to select a file/folder number (item number) you want, then press ENTER. The system starts playback from the selected file. 0001/0003 0:00:28 Item numbers...

  • Page 86: Tuner Operations

    Tuner Operations AUDIO DIMMER SLEEP Number buttons MEMORY CANCEL FM/AM SOUND FM/AM TV CH CONTROL TEST TONE TV VOL TV/VIDEO MUTING AUDIO VOL MENU ENTER CHOICE/TIME ON SCREEN STEP ¢/4 DOWN - TUNING - UP AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE ZOOM SLOW RETURN REPEAT PROGRESSIVE NTSC/PAL...

  • Page 87: Using Preset Tuning

    Using Preset Tuning Once a station is assigned to a channel number, the station can be quickly tuned. You can preset up to 30 FM and 15 AM stations. To store the preset stations From the remote control ONLY: Tune in the station you want to preset (see “Tuning in Stations”).

  • Page 88: Setting Up The Dvd Preferences

    Setting Up the DVD Preferences You can only use the remote control for the setup menu operations. AUDIO DIMMER SLEEP MEMORY CANCEL SOUND FM/AM TV CH CONTROL TEST TONE TV VOL TV/VIDEO MUTING AUDIO VOL MENU ENTER CHOICE/TIME CHOICE/TIME ON SCREEN STEP DOWN - TUNING - UP AUDIO...

  • Page 89: The Basic Procedure To Set Up The System Preferences

    I The basic procedure to set up the system preferences Ex.: To select the TV screen size. Press CHOICE/TIME. The main page of the setup menu appears on the TV screen. SETUP MENU - - MAIN PAGE GENERAL SETUP PREFERENCES EXIT SETUP Press ∞...

  • Page 90: Setting The Preferences

    Setting Up the DVD Preferences AUDIO DIMMER SLEEP Number buttons MEMORY CANCEL FM/AM SOUND TV CH CONTROL TEST TONE TV VOL TV/VIDEO MUTING AUDIO VOL MENU ENTER CHOICE/TIME CHOICE/TIME ON SCREEN Setting the Preferences You can select your favorite language to listen to or read on the TV screen.
  • Page 91 Press 5/∞ to select the desired setting. Select the audio language in this case. Press ENTER. The selected language is highlighted. • When you select “OTHERS,” the “INPUT LANGUAGE CODE” page appears. Press the number buttons to enter the code (4 digits) of the language you want to set, then press ENTER.

  • Page 92: To Release The Parental Lock Temporarily

    Setting Up the DVD Preferences AUDIO DIMMER SLEEP Number buttons MEMORY CANCEL SOUND FM/AM TV CH CONTROL TEST TONE TV VOL TV/VIDEO MUTING AUDIO VOL MENU MENU ENTER CHOICE/TIME ON SCREEN I Language Code List Code Language Code 6565 Afar 7079 7082 6566...

  • Page 93: Maintenance

    Maintenance To get the best performance of the unit, keep your discs and mechanism clean. General Notes In general, you will have the best performance by keeping your discs, and the mechanism clean. • Store discs in their cases, and keep them in cabinets or on shelves. •...

  • Page 94: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Use this chart to help you solve daily operational problems. If there is any problem you cannot solve, contact your JVC service center. PROBLEM Power does not come on. The remote control does not work. No sound. Sound is emitted from only one speaker.

  • Page 95: Specifications

    Specifications Center unit (XV-THA25) Amplifier section Front/Center/Rear: 30 W per channel, min. RMS, driven into 6 Ω at 1 kHz, with no more than 10% total harmonic distortion Subwoofer: 55 W, min. RMS, driven into 3 Ω at 100 Hz, with no more than 10% total harmonic distortion Audio section Audio input sensitivity/Impedance (at 1 kHz)
  • Page 96 Mains (AC) Line Instruction (not applicable for Europe, U.S.A., Canada, Australia and U.K.) CENTER FRONT WOOFER IMPEDANCE FRONT/CENTER WOOFER:MIN 3 MIN 6 EN,AR © 2003 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED AUDIO IN REAR REAR MIN 6 110- 220- 127V 240V CAUTION for mains (AC) line BEFORE PLUGGING IN, do check that your mains (AC) line voltage corresponds with the position of the voltage...
  • Page 97 DVD DIGITAL CINEMA SYSTEM SYSTÈME DVD DIGITAL CINEMA SISTEMA DE CINEMA DIGITAL DE DVD TH-A25 SOUND DVD DIGITAL CINEMA SYSTEM TH-A25 STANDBY STANDBY/ON INSTRUCTIONS MANUEL DE INSTRUCCTIONES INSTRUÇÕES Consists of XV-THA25 and SP-THA25 Consta de XV-THA25 y SP-THA25 Consiste em XV-THA25 e SP-THA25...
  • Page 98 Warnings, Cautions and Others/ Avisos, precauciones y otras notas/ Advertêcias, precauções e outras notas Caution –– STANDBY/ON switch! Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely. The STANDBY/ON switch in any position does not disconnect the mains line. The power can be remote controlled. Precaución ––...
  • Page 99 Caution: Proper Ventilation To avoid risk of electric shock and fire and to protect from damage. Locate the apparatus as follows: Front: No obstructions open spacing. Sides: No obstructions in 10 cm from the sides. Top: No obstructions in 10 cm from the top. Back: No obstructions in 15 cm from the back Bottom:...
  • Page 100 IMPORTANTE PARA PRODUCTOS LÁSER IMPOTANTE PARA PRODUTOS LASER REPRODUCTION OF LABELS / REPRODUCCIÓN DE ETIQUETAS / REPRODUÇÃO DE ETIQUETAS 1 CLASSIFICATION LABEL, PLACED ON EXTERIOR SURFACE 1 ETIQUETA DE CLASIFICACIÓN, COLOCADA EN LA SUPERFICIE EXTERIOR 1 ETIQUETA DE CLASSIFICACAO, COLOCADA EM SUPERFICIE EXTERNA CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT KLASSE 1 LASER PRODUKT...
  • Page 101 Table of Contents Parts Identification ... 2 Center Unit ... 2 Remote Control ... 3 Getting Started ... 4 Before Installation ... 4 Checking the Supplied Accessories ... 4 Adjusting the Voltage Selector ... 4 Putting Batteries in the Remote Control ... 4 Connecting the FM and AM Antennas ...

  • Page 102: Parts Identification

    Parts Identification Center Unit Front Panel DVD DIGITAL CINEMA SYSTEM TH-A25 STANDBY STANDBY/ON See pages in the parentheses for details. Front Panel 1 STANDBY/ON button and STANDBY lamp (12–15) 2 Disc tray (12) 3 Remote sensor 4 Display 5 VOLUME control (13, 15) 6 0 (open/close) button (12, 14) •...
  • Page 103 Remote Control Remote Control AUDIO DIMMER SLEEP MEMORY CANCEL SOUND FM/AM TV CH CONTROL TEST TONE TV VOL TV/VIDEO MUTING AUDIO VOL MENU ENTER CHOICE/TIME ON SCREEN STEP DOWN - TUNING - UP AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE ZOOM SLOW RETURN REPEAT PROGRESSIVE NTSC/PAL FM MODE...

  • Page 104: Getting Started

    Getting Started Before Installation General Precautions • DO NOT insert any metal object into the center unit. • DO NOT disassemble the center unit or remove screws, covers, or cabinet. • DO NOT expose the center unit to rain or moisture. Locations •...

  • Page 105: Connecting The Fm And Am Antennas

    Connecting the FM and AM Antennas If FM reception is poor, connect outdoor FM antenna (not supplied). FM antenna (supplied) CENTER FRONT WOOFER IMPEDANCE FRONT/CENTER MIN 6 WOOFER:MIN 3 Cooling fan (See “About the cooling fan” below.) FM antenna connection Connect the supplied FM antenna to the COAXIAL FM 75 Ω...

  • Page 106: Speaker Layout Diagram

    Getting Started Speaker Layout Diagram Center unit DVD DIGITAL CINEMA SYSTEM TH-A25 DVD DIGITAL CINEMA SYSTEM TH-A25 STANDBY STANDBY STANDBY/ON STANDBY/ON FRONT FRONT FRONT FRONT To the speaker IMPEDANCE WOOFER:MIN 3 on left front (White connector) To the speaker on right front...

  • Page 107: Connecting The Speakers

    Connecting the Speakers Connect the satellite speakers and subwoofer to the terminals on the rear panel using speaker cords supplied. The ends of the speaker cords are colored to indicate the terminals to be connected. CAUTION: Use speakers with the SPEAKER IMPEDANCE indicated by the speaker terminals.

  • Page 108: Connecting Audio/Video Component

    Getting Started Connecting Audio/Video Component Turn the power off to all components before connections. TV connection The S-video cord and the component video cord are not supplied with this system. Use the cords supplied with another components or purchase them at an electric appliance store. Video cord (supplied) S-video cord (not supplied) You can select one of three connection types—...
  • Page 109 Audio component connection Connect other components to the center unit with the audio cord. Use the cord supplied with the other component or purchase one at an electric appliance store. Optical digital cord (not supplied) Audio cord (not supplied) DIGITAL IN OPTICAL Center unit AUDIO IN...

  • Page 110: Tv Settings

    DVD in the progressive scanning mode. In such a case, change the scanning mode to “INTERLACE TV.” To check the compatibility of your TV, contact your local JVC customer service center. • All JVC progressive TVs and High-Definition TVs are fully RETURN compatible with this system.

  • Page 111: Operating Tv

    Operating TV You can use the remote control to operate not only this unit but also JVC’s TV. • Refer also to the manuals supplied for the other products. • To operate the TV, aim the remote control directly at the remote sensor on the TV.

  • Page 112: Basic Disc Operations

    Basic Disc Operations This manual mainly explains operations using the buttons on the remote control. You can also use the buttons on the center unit if they have the similar names (or marks) as those on the remote control. If operations using the center unit are different from those using the remote control, they are then explained.

  • Page 113: Start Playback

    Start Playback Press 3/8. The disc tray closes. “LOADING” appears on the display for a while. • You can also start playback by closing the disc tray using 0 on the front panel. • Some discs show menus on the TV screen after you press 3/8. See “Disc Menu-Driven Playback”...

  • Page 114: Moving To Another Chapter/Track/File

    Basic Disc Operations AUDIO DIMMER SLEEP Number buttons MEMORY CANCEL SOUND FM/AM CONTROL TEST TONE TV CH TV VOL TV/VIDEO MUTING AUDIO VOL MENU ENTER CHOICE/TIME ON SCREEN STEP ¢/4 DOWN - TUNING - UP AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE ZOOM Moving to Another Chapter/Track/File To go to another chapter (for DVD), track (for CD and VCD), or file (for MP3 and JPEG) Press ¢...

  • Page 115: Basic Tuner Operations

    Basic Tuner Operations AUDIO DIMMER SLEEP MEMORY CANCEL FM/AM SOUND FM/AM TV CH CONTROL TEST TONE TV VOL TV/VIDEO MUTING AUDIO VOL +/– AUDIO VOL MENU ENTER CHOICE/TIME ON SCREEN STEP DOWN - TUNING - UP AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE ZOOM SLOW RETURN REPEAT PROGRESSIVE...

  • Page 116: Other Basic Operations

    Other Basic Operations AUDIO DIMMER DIMMER SLEEP MEMORY CANCEL SOUND FM/AM CONTROL TEST TONE TV CH TV VOL TV/VIDEO MUTING AUDIO VOL MENU MENU ENTER CHOICE/TIME ON SCREEN STEP DOWN - TUNING - UP AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE ZOOM SLOW RETURN REPEAT PROGRESSIVE NTSC/PAL...

  • Page 117: Creating Realistic Sound Fields

    Creating Realistic Sound Fields AUDIO DIMMER SLEEP L-F.BLANCE-R CENTER REAR SUBWOOFER BASS TREBLE MEMORY CANCEL SOUND FM/AM TEST TONE TV CH CONTROL TEST TONE TV VOL TV/VIDEO MUTING AUDIO VOL MENU ENTER CHOICE/TIME ON SCREEN STEP DOWN - TUNING - UP AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE ZOOM SLOW RETURN...

  • Page 118: Basic Sound Adjustment Procedure

    Creating Realistic Sound Fields I Basic sound adjustment procedure Ex. : To adjust the front speaker balance From the remote control ONLY: Play the disc you want to use for the sound adjustment. Press SOUND repeatedly until “FRONT BALANCE” and the adjustment bar appear on the TV screen.

  • Page 119: Surround Mode Introduction

    Surround Mode Introduction You can use the following surround to reproduce a realistic sound field. • Multichannel Surround—Dolby Digital and DTS Digital Surround • Dolby Pro Logic II modes I Dolby Digital and DTS Digital Surround To enjoy surround effectively, all the speakers need to be connected and activated.

  • Page 120: Activating The Surround Mode

    Creating Realistic Sound Fields AUDIO DIMMER SLEEP MEMORY CANCEL SOUND FM/AM TV CH CONTROL TEST TONE TV VOL TV/VIDEO MUTING AUDIO VOL MENU MENU ENTER CHOICE/TIME ON SCREEN STEP DOWN - TUNING - UP AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE ZOOM SLOW RETURN REPEAT PROGRESSIVE NTSC/PAL...

  • Page 121: Disc Introduction-Dvd/Vcd/Svcd/Cd

    Disc Introduction—DVD/VCD/SVCD/CD This system has been designed to play back the following discs: DVD, DVD-R, DVD-RW, Video CD (VCD), Super Video CD (SVCD), Audio CD (CD), CD-R, and CD-RW. • This system can also play back MP3 and JPEG files recorded on CD-Rs and CD-RWs.

  • Page 122: Disc Playback

    Disc Playback You can only use the remote control for the operations in this “Disc Playback” section. AUDIO DIMMER SLEEP MEMORY CANCEL SOUND FM/AM CONTROL TEST TONE TV CH TV VOL TV/VIDEO MUTING AUDIO VOL MENU MENU ENTER CHOICE/TIME ON SCREEN STEP DOWN - TUNING - UP AUDIO...

  • Page 123: Basic Operation Through The On-Screen Bar

    Contents of the on-screen bar • : Disc Type icon DVD SVCD VCD • : Title icon Shows current title and total number of the titles on the disc. • : Chapter icon Shows current chapter and total number of the chapters in the current title.

  • Page 124: Selecting The Audio Languages

    Disc Playback AUDIO DIMMER SLEEP MEMORY CANCEL SOUND FM/AM TV CH CONTROL TEST TONE TV VOL TV/VIDEO MUTING AUDIO VOL MENU ENTER CHOICE/TIME CHOICE/TIME ON SCREEN STEP DOWN - TUNING - UP AUDIO AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE ZOOM SUBTITLE SLOW RETURN REPEAT PROGRESSIVE NTSC/PAL...

  • Page 125: Selecting The Playback Channel

    Selecting the Playback Channel When you play back a karaoke VCD/SVCD or CD, you can select the left channel or right channel to listen to. Press AUDIO repeatedly. • Each time you press the button, the sound mode changes as follows: MONO LEFT MONO RIGHT STEREO...

  • Page 126: Disc Menu-Driven Playback

    Disc Playback AUDIO DIMMER SLEEP MEMORY CANCEL SOUND FM/AM TV CH CONTROL TEST TONE TV VOL TV/VIDEO MUTING AUDIO VOL MENU TOP MENU ENTER CHOICE/TIME ON SCREEN STEP ¢/4 DOWN - TUNING - UP AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE ZOOM RETURN SLOW RETURN REPEAT PROGRESSIVE NTSC/PAL...

  • Page 127: Moving To A Particular Portion Directly

    Moving to a Particular Portion Directly You can move to another title, chapter, track, or particular portion in the chapter/title (DVD) or the disc (CD/VCD/SVCD) directly. From the remote control ONLY: Press ON SCREEN. The on-screen bar will appear on the TV screen. Press 3/2 to select one of the icons below.

  • Page 128: Repeating Playback

    Disc Playback AUDIO DIMMER SLEEP MEMORY CANCEL SOUND FM/AM TV CH CONTROL TEST TONE TV VOL TV/VIDEO MUTING AUDIO VOL MENU MENU ENTER CHOICE/TIME ON SCREEN STEP DOWN - TUNING - UP AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE ZOOM SLOW SLOW RETURN REPEAT PROGRESSIVE NTSC/PAL FM MODE...

  • Page 129: Special Picture Playback

    To cancel A–B Repeat Press 5/∞ to select “ OFF” in step 3 , then press ENTER. “REPEAT A-B” disappears from the display and “REPEAT:OFF” appears on the TV screen. On some DVDs, A–B Repeat may not be used even within the same title.

  • Page 130: Mp3/Jpeg Introduction

    MP3/JPEG Introduction This system is incorporated with an MP3 decoder and JPEG decoder. You can play back MP3 tracks (files) and JPEG files recorded on CD-Rs and CD-RWs. • Notice that “files” and “tracks” are used interchangeably in the MP3 explanation. Notes: This system can play back a disc containing both MP3 and JPEG files.

  • Page 131: Mp3/Jpeg Playback

    MP3/JPEG Playback MENU ENTER CHOICE/TIME CHOICE/TIME ON SCREEN STEP 4/¢ DOWN - TUNING - UP AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE ZOOM SLOW RETURN REPEAT PROGRESSIVE NTSC/PAL FM MODE RM-STHA25U DVD CINEMA SYSTEM Starting Playback It is recommended to turn on your TV when playing back MP3 or JPEG files.

  • Page 132: Operations Using The On-Screen Display

    MP3/JPEG Playback AUDIO DIMMER SLEEP Number buttons MEMORY CANCEL FM/AM SOUND TV CH CONTROL TEST TONE TV VOL TV/VIDEO MUTING AUDIO VOL MENU 3/2/5/∞ ENTER ENTER CHOICE/TIME ON SCREEN STEP DOWN - TUNING - UP AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE ZOOM SLOW RETURN REPEAT PROGRESSIVE NTSC/PAL...

  • Page 133: Selecting A Particular File/Folder Directly

    Selecting a Particular File/Folder Directly You can move to a particular file/folder in the current folder directly. From the remote control ONLY: Press the number buttons to select a file/folder number (item number) you want, then press ENTER. The system starts playback from the selected file. 0001/0003 0:00:28 Item numbers...

  • Page 134: Tuner Operations

    Tuner Operations AUDIO DIMMER SLEEP Number buttons MEMORY CANCEL FM/AM SOUND FM/AM TV CH CONTROL TEST TONE TV VOL TV/VIDEO MUTING AUDIO VOL MENU ENTER CHOICE/TIME ON SCREEN STEP ¢/4 DOWN - TUNING - UP AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE ZOOM SLOW RETURN REPEAT PROGRESSIVE NTSC/PAL...

  • Page 135: Using Preset Tuning

    Using Preset Tuning Once a station is assigned to a channel number, the station can be quickly tuned. You can preset up to 30 FM and 15 AM stations. To store the preset stations From the remote control ONLY: Tune in the station you want to preset (see “Tuning in Stations”).

  • Page 136: Setting Up The Dvd Preferences

    Setting Up the DVD Preferences You can only use the remote control for the setup menu operations. AUDIO DIMMER SLEEP MEMORY CANCEL SOUND FM/AM CONTROL TEST TONE TV CH TV VOL TV/VIDEO MUTING AUDIO VOL MENU ENTER CHOICE/TIME CHOICE/TIME ON SCREEN STEP DOWN - TUNING - UP AUDIO...

  • Page 137: The Basic Procedure To Set Up The System Preferences

    I The basic procedure to set up the system preferences Ex.: To select the TV screen size. Press CHOICE/TIME. The main page of the setup menu appears on the TV screen. SETUP MENU - - MAIN PAGE GENERAL SETUP PREFERENCES EXIT SETUP Press ∞...

  • Page 138: Setting The Preferences

    Setting Up the DVD Preferences AUDIO DIMMER SLEEP Number buttons MEMORY CANCEL SOUND FM/AM TV CH CONTROL TEST TONE TV VOL TV/VIDEO MUTING AUDIO VOL MENU ENTER CHOICE/TIME CHOICE/TIME ON SCREEN Setting the Preferences You can select your favorite language to listen to or read on the TV screen.
  • Page 139 Press 5/∞ to select the desired setting. Select the audio language in this case. Press ENTER. The selected language is highlighted. • When you select “OTHERS,” the “INPUT LANGUAGE CODE” page appears. Press the number buttons to enter the code (4 digits) of the language you want to set, then press ENTER.

  • Page 140: To Release The Parental Lock Temporarily

    Setting Up the DVD Preferences AUDIO DIMMER SLEEP Number buttons MEMORY CANCEL SOUND FM/AM TV CH CONTROL TEST TONE TV VOL TV/VIDEO MUTING AUDIO VOL MENU MENU ENTER CHOICE/TIME ON SCREEN I Language Code List Code Language Code 6565 Afar 7079 7082 6566...

  • Page 141: Maintenance

    Maintenance To get the best performance of the unit, keep your discs and mechanism clean. General Notes In general, you will have the best performance by keeping your discs, and the mechanism clean. • Store discs in their cases, and keep them in cabinets or on shelves. •...

  • Page 142: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Use this chart to help you solve daily operational problems. If there is any problem you cannot solve, contact your JVC service center. PROBLEM Power does not come on. The remote control does not work. No sound. Sound is emitted from only one speaker.

  • Page 143: Specifications

    Specifications Center unit (XV-THA25) Amplifier section Front/Center/Rear: 30 W per channel, min. RMS, driven into 6 Ω at 1 kHz, with no more than 10% total harmonic distortion Subwoofer: 55 W, min. RMS, driven into 3 Ω at 100 Hz, with no more than 10% total harmonic distortion Audio section Audio input sensitivity/Impedance (at 1 kHz)
  • Page 144 Mains (AC) Line Instruction (not applicable for Europe, U.S.A., Canada, Australia and U.K.) Instrucción sobre la línema de la red (CA) (no aplicable para Europa, EE.UU., Canadá, Australia, ni el Reino Unido) Instrução sobre a tensão da rede eléctrica (CA) (não aplicável para a Europa, os E.U.A., o Canadá, a Austrália e o Reino Unido) CENTER FRONT...

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