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TH-A85LVT1025-003C[B]TH-A55DVD DIGITAL CINEMA SYSTEMINSTRUCTIONSConsists of XV-THA85, SP-PWA85, SP-THA85C and SP-THA85FConsists of XV-THA55, SP-PWA55,

Names of parts and controls7Remote controlNOTE• To use buttons L – Y and i – p, slide down the remote control cover.A Remote control mode selector A p

8Getting started• Do not connect the AC power cord until all other connections have been made.• Since different components often have different termin

Getting started9Connecting the FM and AM (MW) antennasMake sure the antenna conductors do not touch any other terminals, connecting cords and power co

Getting started10Connecting the powered subwooferConnect the supplied powered subwoofer (SP-PWA85/SP-PWA55) using the system cord (supplied).• Connect

Getting started117Assembling the satellite speakers (TH-A85 only)Each speaker (except the center speaker) has been divided into two parts for shipment

Getting started127 Connecting the satellite (front, center, surround) speakers (TH-A85)Each speaker (SP-THA85F) can be used as a front or surround spe

Getting started137 Connecting the satellite (front, center, surround) speakers (TH-A55)Be sure to identify each speaker (SP-THA55C/SP-THA55F/SP-THA55S

Getting started14Connecting to an analog componentYou can enjoy the sound of an analog component such as a VCR, TV, or Cassette recorder with this sys

Getting started15Connecting the power cordMake sure that all connections have been completed, before plugging in the power cords of the center unit an

Getting started16The remote control makes it easy to use many of the system functions from a distance of up to 7 m away.• You can also use the remote

G-1Warnings, Cautions and OthersIMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTSREPRODUCTION OF LABELSAAAACLASSIFICATION LABEL, PLACED ON EXTERIOR SURFACEBBBBWARNING LABE

Getting started17For TV operationsYou can operate your TV using the remote control supplied with this system.• Refer also to the instruction manuals s

Getting started18For VCR operationsYou can operate your VCR using the remote control supplied with this system.• Refer also to the instruction manuals

19Basic operationsThis section mainly explains operations commonly used when you enjoy this system.• Turn on your TV and select the correct input mode

Basic operations20On the remote control:Press one of the source selecting buttons (DVD, FM/AM, AUX or TV SOUND).DVD: To play back a disc (DVD, Video C

Basic operations21IMPORTANTBefore using the remote control for the following operation, • Set the remote control mode selector to AUDIO.You can dim th

Basic operations22You can adjust the output level within the range from –10 to 10.On the remote control:Press S.WFR +/–.NOTE• You can also make adjust

23PlaybackThis section explains basic operations of DVD player.For more details about DVD player operations, see pages 37 to 49.• shows the types of

Playback24NOTE• You can check playback information on the display window and the TV screen. (A pg. 37)• Some tracks on an MP3 disc may be skipped or m

Playback25NOTE• You can change the time information mode. (A pg. 38)• You can also check the playback information on the TV screen. (A pg. 37)7 Tray l

Playback26Fast-forward/fast-reverse searchYou can search for a particular point while playing a disc. 7 During playbackOn the remote control:Press ¡/1

Warnings, Cautions and OthersG-2Caution: Proper VentilationTo avoid risk of electric shock and fire and to protect from damage, place the apparatus on

27Tuner operationsYou can browse through all the stations or use the preset function to go immediately to a particular station.IMPORTANTBefore using t

Tuner operations282 Press MEMORY.The channel number position starts flashing on the display window for about 5 seconds.While the channel number positi

Tuner operations29RDS allows FM stations to send an additional signal along with their regular program signals. For example, the stations send their s

Tuner operations30Searching for a program by PTY codesOne of the advantages of the RDS service is that you can locate a particular kind of program fro

Tuner operations31Description of the PTY codesNOTE• Classification of the PTY codes for some FM stations may be different from the above list.Switchin

Tuner operations32To stop listening to the program selected by Enhanced Other NetworkPress TA/NEWS/INFO repeatedly again so that the program type indi

33 Creating realistic sound fieldsYou can use the following surround modes to reproduce a realistic sound field.• Dolby Surround•Dolby Pro Logic II•Do

Creating realistic sound fields34Creating sound fieldAll Channel StereoAll Channel Stereo (ALL CH ST.) mode can reproduce a larger stereo sound field

Creating realistic sound fields35IMPORTANTBefore using the remote control for the following operation; • Set the remote control mode selector to AUDIO

Creating realistic sound fields36On the remote control:1 Press TEST.Check if you can hear the sounds through all the speakers at the equal level.“TEST

1Table of contentsIntroduction...2Notes on handling...

37Advanced operationsThis section explains advanced operations for disc playback using the remote control.• shows the types of discs an operation is

Advanced operations38Basic operation on the on-screen barExample: When selecting the Repeat mode of DVD7During playback or while stopped1Press ON SCRE

Advanced operations39Locating a desired scene using a Video CD/SVCD menu with PBCA Video CD or SVCD recorded with PBC has its own menus such as a list

Advanced operations402 Use number buttons (0-10, +10) to enter the desired title or group number.The system starts playback from the first chapter/tra

Advanced operations41To select the other groupPress Cursor 2 to return to the group list, then press Cursor //5 to select the desired group.To skip gr

Advanced operations42While playing back a DVD containing multi-view angles, you can enjoy the same scene at different angles.Selecting a view angle7Du

Advanced operations43When playing back a DVD (or SVCD) containing subtitles in several languages, you can select the subtitle language to be displayed

Advanced operations444Press Cursor //5 to select the desired audio language.Each time you press the button, the audio language changes.5Press ENTER.Th

Advanced operations45This system provides special picture playback functions including frame-by-frame, slow-motion and zoom.Frame-by-frame playback7 D

Advanced operations46Changing the VFP settingThe VFP (Video Fine Processor) function enables you to adjust the picture character according to the type

2Introduction7Important cautionsInstallation of the system• Select a place which is level, dry and neither too hot nor too cold; between 5°C and 35°C.

Advanced operations47You can play up to 99 tracks in any order. You may program the same track more than once.7 While stopped1 Press ON SCREEN twice.T

Advanced operations48You can play tracks on a disc in random order.7 While stopped1 Press ON SCREEN twice.The on-screen bar appears on the TV screen.2

Advanced operations49When using the on-screen bar (except for MP3/JPEG disc):1 Press ON SCREEN twice.The on-screen bar appears on the TV screen.2 Pres

50Setting DVD preferencesYou can adjust the initial settings for DVD playback according to your preference or needs using 5 choice menus shown on the

Setting DVD preferences51Basic operation on the choice menusIMPORTANTBefore using the remote control for the following operation;1 Set the remote cont

Setting DVD preferences52:Language menu (LANGUAGE)NOTE• You can select “MENU LANGUAGE”, “AUDIO LANGUAGE” and “SUBTITLE” only while playback is stopped

Setting DVD preferences53:Picture menu (PICTURE)7MONITOR TYPEYou can select the monitor type to match your TV when you play DVDs recorded in the pictu

Setting DVD preferences547CROSS OVER*Small speakers cannot reproduce bass sounds efficiently. If you use a small speaker in any position, this system

Setting DVD preferences55: Other setting menu (OTHERS)NOTE• You can select “PARENTAL LOCK” only while playback is stopped.7 RESUMEYou can activate or

Setting DVD preferences566 Press ENTER.7 Press Cursor //5 repeatedly to select the level of restriction, then press ENTER.The H moves to “PASSWORD”.•

3About discsThis system has been designed to play back the following discs:DVD Video (DVD), Video CD (VCD), Super Video CD (SVCD), Audio CD, CD-R and

Setting DVD preferences57Country/Area codes list for Parental LockAD Andorra ER EritreaLALao People’s Democratic RepublicRW RwandaAE United Arab Emira

58System settingYou can adjust the sound and speaker settings of this system.• The adjustments on a source take effect for the other sources.IMPORTANT

59ReferencesUse this chart to help you solve daily operational problems. If there is any problem you cannot solve, contact your JVC service center.Gen

References60DVD PlaybackPROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTIONNo sound. The system cord and/or speaker cord is not connected. Check the connection. (Apg. 10

References61MP3 PlaybackJPEG PlaybackFM/AM (MW)OthersNOTE• Problems may be caused by components connected to the center unit, so also read all manuals

References62Aspect ratioThe ratio of vertical and horizontal sizes of a displayed image. The horizontal vs. vertical ratio of conventional TVs is 4:3,

References63AA-B Repeat Playback ... 49All Channel Stereo (ALL CH ST.) ...

References647 Center unit (XV-THA85/XV-THA55)Audio sectionTotal Harmonic Distortion 0.01 %NOTE: This value is measured at System cord CONNECTOR for re

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About discs4IMPORTANTBefore playing a disc, make sure of the following;• Check the connection with the TV.• Turn on your TV and select the correct inp

5Names of parts and controlsThe illustrations of the center unit and the subwoofer used in this manual are of TH-A85 unless otherwise noted.Front pane

Names of parts and controls6Display window (center unit)A • Dolby Pro Logic II indicator (GPLII) A pg. 33• Linear PCM indicator (LPCM) A pg. 34• Digit