JVC TH-A25 User Manual

LVT1111-001B[J]INSTRUCTIONSDVD DIGITAL THEATER SYSTEMTH-A25Consists of XV-THA25 and SP-THA25SOUNDVOLUMESOURCESTANDBYSTANDBY/ONDVD DIGITAL THEATER SYST

8Getting StartedConnecting Audio/Video ComponentTurn the power off to all components before connections.TV connectionLRREARAUDIO INAUXREARMIN 6YPR/CRP

9ABIllustrations of the input/output terminals below are typicalexamples.When you connect other components, refer also to theirmanuals since the termi

10TV SettingsChanging the Scanning ModeThis system supports the progressive scanning system (480p*) aswell as the conventional interlaced scanning sys

11AUDIOTVSLEEPDIMMERDVD FM/AMTV CHAUXTV/VIDEOMUTINGCONTROLTEST TONETOP MENUMENUCHOICE/TIMEAUDIOSLOW RETURN PLSUBTITLE ANGLE ZOOMON SCREENTV VOLAUDIO

12AUDIOTVSLEEPDIMMERDVD FM/AMTV CHAUXTV/VIDEOMUTINGCONTROLTEST TONETOP MENUMENUCHOICE/TIMEAUDIOSLOW RETURN PLSUBTITLE ANGLE ZOOMON SCREENTV VOLAUDIO

13To turn off the sounds temporarilyFrom the remote control ONLY:Press MUTING.To restore the sound, press MUTING again.• Adjusting the volume also res

14AUDIOTVSLEEPDIMMERDVD FM/AMTV CHAUXTV/VIDEOMUTINGCONTROLTEST TONETOP MENUMENUCHOICE/TIMEAUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE ZOOMON SCREENTV VOLAUDIO VOL123456789

15AUDIOTVSLEEPDIMMERDVD FM/AMTV CHAUXTV/VIDEOMUTINGCONTROLTEST TONETOP MENUMENUCHOICE/TIMEAUDIOSLOW RETURN PLSUBTITLE ANGLE ZOOMON SCREENTV VOLAUDIO

16AUDIOTVSLEEPDIMMERDVD FM/AMTV CHAUXTV/VIDEOMUTINGCONTROLTEST TONETOP MENUMENUCHOICE/TIMEDOWN - TUNING - UPAUDIOSLOW RETURN PLPROGRESSIVERM-STHA25J

17AUDIOTVSLEEPDIMMERDVD FM/AMTV CHAUXTV/VIDEOMUTINGCONTROLTEST TONETOP MENUMENUCHOICE/TIMEAUDIOSLOW RETURN PLSUBTITLE ANGLE ZOOMON SCREENTV VOLAUDIO

G-1Warnings, Cautions and Others CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)

18• You can also adjust the sound setting referring to the displayon the center unit. Refer to the display indication when youwant to adjust the sound

19 Dolby Pro Logic II modesDolby Pro Logic II*Dolby Pro Logic II is the multichannel playback format to decodeany 2 channel (stereo) sources—either d

20SurroundPro Logic II canceledPLII MUSIC PLII MOVIEPLII MATRIX PRO LOGIC(STEREO)Analog × ‡‡‡‡‡Linear PCM × ‡‡‡‡‡Dolby Digital‡ ×××××MultichannelDolby

21Disc Introduction—DVD/VCD/SVCD/CD• On some DVD or VCD/SVCD discs, their actual operationsmay be different from what is explained in this manual. Thi

22Some discs contain several audio languages, subtitles, and multi-angle views.When you find the following marks on the disc or its package, youcan se

237 Basic operation through the On-Screen BarSee the corresponding pages for details of each function.Ex.: To select “ TITL (Repeat Title)” for the r

24AUDIOTVSLEEPDIMMERDVD FM/AMTV CHAUXTV/VIDEOMUTINGCONTROLTEST TONETOP MENUMENUCHOICE/TIMEAUDIOSLOW RETURN PLSUBTITLE ANGLE ZOOMON SCREENTV VOLAUDIO

25Checking the Remaining TimeWhile playing back a disc, you can check the remaining time.From the remote control ONLY:Press CHOICE/TIME during play.Th

26AUDIOTVSLEEPDIMMERDVD FM/AMTV CHAUXTV/VIDEOMUTINGCONTROLTEST TONETOP MENUMENUCHOICE/TIMEAUDIOSLOW RETURN PLSUBTITLE ANGLE ZOOMON SCREENTV VOLAUDIO

27Moving to a Particular PortionDirectlyYou can move to another title, chapter, track, or particular portion inthe chapter/title (DVD) or the disc (CD

1Table of ContentsParts Identification ... 2Center Unit ...

28AUDIOTVSLEEPDIMMERDVD FM/AMTV CHAUXTV/VIDEOMUTINGCONTROLTEST TONETOP MENUMENUCHOICE/TIMEAUDIOSLOW RETURN PLSUBTITLE ANGLE ZOOMON SCREENTV VOLAUDIO

29Special Picture Playback7 Still Picture/Frame-by-Frame PlaybackYou can advance the motion picture frame by frame.From the remote control ONLY:1Press

30MP3/JPEG IntroductionThis system is incorporated with an MP3 decoder and JPEGdecoder. You can play back MP3 tracks (files) and JPEG filesrecorded on

31MENUMENUCHOICE/TIMEAUDIOSLOW RETURN PLSUBTITLE ANGLE ZOOMON SCREENENTER/REPEATFM MODESTEPDOWN - TUNING - UPPROGRESSIVERM-STHA25JDVD THEATER SYSTEMS

32AUDIOTVSLEEPDIMMERDVD FM/AMTV CHAUXTV/VIDEOMUTINGCONTROLTEST TONETOP MENUMENUCHOICE/TIMEAUDIOSLOW RETURN PLSUBTITLE ANGLE ZOOMON SCREENTV VOLAUDIO

33Selecting a Particular File/Folder DirectlyYou can move to a particular file/folder in the current folder directly.From the remote control ONLY:Pres

34Tuning in StationsFrom the remote control:1Press FM/AM repeatedly to select theband.The last received station of the selected band is tunedin.• Each

35Using Preset TuningOnce a station is assigned to a channel number, the station can bequickly tuned. You can preset up to 30 FM and 15 AM stations.To

36Setting Up the DVD PreferencesSetting the System PreferencesYou can set the system preferences to match it to your usage andoperating circumstances.

37GENERAL SETUPPREFERENCESEXIT SETUPSETUP MENU - - MAIN PAGE- - GENERAL PAGE --TV DISPLAYOSD LANGBLACK LEVELWIDE4:3 LB4:3 PSDRCMAIN PAGECHOICE/TIMEEN

2Parts IdentificationFront PanelSee pages in the parentheses for details.Display1 P.SCAN indicator (10)2 Digital signal indicators (13, 19, 20)• LINEA

38AUDIOTVSLEEPDIMMERDVD FM/AMTV CHAUXTV/VIDEOMUTINGCONTROLTEST TONETOP MENUMENUCHOICE/TIME ON SCREENTV VOLAUDIO VOL123456789TV0MEMORYCANCELENTERSOUN

391234567890OLD PASSWORD:NEW PASSWORD:CONFIRM PWD:PASSWORD CHANGE PAGEINPUT PASSWORD:PASSWORD VERIFY PAGEENTER5Press 5/∞ to select the desired setting

40 Language Code ListCode Language6565 Afar6566 Abkhazian6570 Afrikaans6577 Ameharic6582 Arabic6583 Assamese6588 Aymara6590 Azerbaijani6665 Bashkir66

41To get the best performance of the unit, keep your discs andmechanism clean.General NotesIn general, you will have the best performance by keeping y

42TroubleshootingUse this chart to help you solve daily operational problems. If there is any problem you cannot solve, contact your JVC service cente

43SpecificationsCenter unit (XV-THA25)Amplifier sectionFront/Center/Rear:30 W per channel, min. RMS, driven into6 Ω at 1 kHz, with no more than 10% to

THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS VALID ONLY IN THE FIFTY (50) UNITED STATES, THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AND INCOMMONWEALTH OF PUERTO RICO.WHAT WE WILL DO:If thi

BT-51005-5(0301)QUALITY SERVICEHOW TO LOCATE YOUR JVC SERVICE CENTERDear Customer,In order to receive the most satisfaction from your purchase,please

TH-A25DVD DIGITAL THEATER SYSTEMVICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITEDEN0803TMMMDWSAM© 2003 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITEDCover_TH_A25[J].p65 03.8.31, 2:

LVT1111-002B[C]INSTRUCTIONSMANUEL D’INSTRUCTIONSDVD DIGITAL THEATER SYSTEMSYSTÈME CINÈMA NUMÉRIQUE DVDTH-A25Consists of XV-THA25 and SP-THA25Se compos

3Remote ControlSee pages in the parentheses for details.1 AUDIO button (12, 14, 15)2 TV button (11,12)3 DIMMER button (16)4 • Number buttons• MEMORY

G-1Warnings, Cautions and Others/Mises en garde, précautions et indications diverses CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.

G-2For U.S.AThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. Th

G-3Caution: Proper VentilationTo avoid risk of electric shock and fire and to protect from damage.Locate the apparatus as follows:Front: No obstructio

1EnglishTable of ContentsParts Identification ... 2Center Unit ...

2EnglishParts IdentificationFront PanelSee pages in the parentheses for details.Display1 P.SCAN indicator (10)2 Digital signal indicators (13, 19, 20)

3EnglishRemote ControlSee pages in the parentheses for details.1 AUDIO button (12, 14, 15)2 TV button (11,12)3 DIMMER button (16)4 • Number buttons•

4EnglishGetting StartedPutting Batteries in the Remote ControlBefore using the remote control, put two supplied batteries first.• When using the remot

5EnglishLRCENTERWOOFERFRONTLRREARAUDIO INAUX IMPEDANCEWOOFER:MIN 3FRONT/CENTERMIN 6REARMIN 6123Connecting the FM and AM AntennasFM antenna (supplied

6EnglishGetting StartedSubwoofer (WOOFER)Left rearpositionRight front positionRight rearpositionTo the speaker on left front(White connector)To subwoo

7EnglishConnecting the SpeakersConnect the satellite speakers and subwoofer to the terminals on therear panel using speaker cords supplied.The ends of

4Getting StartedPutting Batteries in the Remote ControlBefore using the remote control, put two supplied batteries first.• When using the remote contr

8EnglishGetting StartedConnecting Audio/Video ComponentTurn the power off to all components before connections.TV connectionLRREARAUDIO INAUXREARMIN 6

9EnglishABIllustrations of the input/output terminals below are typicalexamples.When you connect other components, refer also to theirmanuals since th

10EnglishTV SettingsChanging the Scanning ModeThis system supports the progressive scanning system (480p*) aswell as the conventional interlaced scann

11EnglishAUDIOTVSLEEPDIMMERDVD FM/AMTV CHAUXTV/VIDEOMUTINGCONTROLTEST TONETOP MENUMENUCHOICE/TIMEAUDIOSLOW RETURN PLSUBTITLE ANGLE ZOOMON SCREENTV V

12EnglishAUDIOTVSLEEPDIMMERDVD FM/AMTV CHAUXTV/VIDEOMUTINGCONTROLTEST TONETOP MENUMENUCHOICE/TIMEAUDIOSLOW RETURN PLSUBTITLE ANGLE ZOOMON SCREENTV V

13EnglishTo turn off the sounds temporarilyFrom the remote control ONLY:Press MUTING.To restore the sound, press MUTING again.• Adjusting the volume a

14EnglishAUDIOTVSLEEPDIMMERDVD FM/AMTV CHAUXTV/VIDEOMUTINGCONTROLTEST TONETOP MENUMENUCHOICE/TIMEAUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE ZOOMON SCREENTV VOLAUDIO VOL12

15EnglishAUDIOTVSLEEPDIMMERDVD FM/AMTV CHAUXTV/VIDEOMUTINGCONTROLTEST TONETOP MENUMENUCHOICE/TIMEAUDIOSLOW RETURN PLSUBTITLE ANGLE ZOOMON SCREENTV V

16EnglishAUDIOTVSLEEPDIMMERDVD FM/AMTV CHAUXTV/VIDEOMUTINGCONTROLTEST TONETOP MENUMENUCHOICE/TIMEDOWN - TUNING - UPAUDIOSLOW RETURN PLPROGRESSIVERM-

17EnglishAUDIOTVSLEEPDIMMERDVD FM/AMTV CHAUXTV/VIDEOMUTINGCONTROLTEST TONETOP MENUMENUCHOICE/TIMEAUDIOSLOW RETURN PLSUBTITLE ANGLE ZOOMON SCREENTV V

5LRCENTERWOOFERFRONTLRREARAUDIO INAUX IMPEDANCEWOOFER:MIN 3FRONT/CENTERMIN 6REARMIN 6123Connecting the FM and AM AntennasFM antenna (supplied)If FM

18English• You can also adjust the sound setting referring to the displayon the center unit. Refer to the display indication when youwant to adjust th

19English Dolby Pro Logic II modesDolby Pro Logic II*Dolby Pro Logic II is the multichannel playback format to decodeany 2 channel (stereo) sources—e

20EnglishSurroundPro Logic II canceledPLII MUSIC PLII MOVIEPLII MATRIX PRO LOGIC(STEREO)Analog × ‡‡‡‡‡Linear PCM × ‡‡‡‡‡Dolby Digital‡ ×××××Multichann

21EnglishDisc Introduction—DVD/VCD/SVCD/CD• On some DVD or VCD/SVCD discs, their actual operationsmay be different from what is explained in this manu

22EnglishSome discs contain several audio languages, subtitles, and multi-angle views.When you find the following marks on the disc or its package, yo

23English7 Basic operation through the On-Screen BarSee the corresponding pages for details of each function.Ex.: To select “ TITL (Repeat Title)” fo

24EnglishAUDIOTVSLEEPDIMMERDVD FM/AMTV CHAUXTV/VIDEOMUTINGCONTROLTEST TONETOP MENUMENUCHOICE/TIMEAUDIOSLOW RETURN PLSUBTITLE ANGLE ZOOMON SCREENTV V

25EnglishChecking the Remaining TimeWhile playing back a disc, you can check the remaining time.From the remote control ONLY:Press CHOICE/TIME during

26EnglishAUDIOTVSLEEPDIMMERDVD FM/AMTV CHAUXTV/VIDEOMUTINGCONTROLTEST TONETOP MENUMENUCHOICE/TIMEAUDIOSLOW RETURN PLSUBTITLE ANGLE ZOOMON SCREENTV V

27EnglishMoving to a Particular PortionDirectlyYou can move to another title, chapter, track, or particular portion inthe chapter/title (DVD) or the d

6Getting StartedSubwoofer (WOOFER)Left rearpositionRight front positionRight rearpositionTo the speaker on left front(White connector)To subwoofer (WO

28EnglishAUDIOTVSLEEPDIMMERDVD FM/AMTV CHAUXTV/VIDEOMUTINGCONTROLTEST TONETOP MENUMENUCHOICE/TIMEAUDIOSLOW RETURN PLSUBTITLE ANGLE ZOOMON SCREENTV V

29EnglishSpecial Picture Playback7 Still Picture/Frame-by-Frame PlaybackYou can advance the motion picture frame by frame.From the remote control ONLY

30EnglishMP3/JPEG IntroductionThis system is incorporated with an MP3 decoder and JPEGdecoder. You can play back MP3 tracks (files) and JPEG filesreco

31EnglishMENUMENUCHOICE/TIMEAUDIOSLOW RETURN PLSUBTITLE ANGLE ZOOMON SCREENENTER/REPEATFM MODESTEPDOWN - TUNING - UPPROGRESSIVERM-STHA25JDVD THEATER

32EnglishAUDIOTVSLEEPDIMMERDVD FM/AMTV CHAUXTV/VIDEOMUTINGCONTROLTEST TONETOP MENUMENUCHOICE/TIMEAUDIOSLOW RETURN PLSUBTITLE ANGLE ZOOMON SCREENTV V

33EnglishSelecting a Particular File/Folder DirectlyYou can move to a particular file/folder in the current folder directly.From the remote control ON

34EnglishTuning in StationsFrom the remote control:1Press FM/AM repeatedly to select theband.The last received station of the selected band is tunedin

35EnglishTo tune in a preset stationFrom the remote control:1Press FM/AM repeatedly to select theband.The last received station of the selected band i

36EnglishSetting Up the DVD PreferencesSetting the System PreferencesYou can set the system preferences to match it to your usage andoperating circums

37EnglishGENERAL SETUPPREFERENCESEXIT SETUPSETUP MENU - - MAIN PAGE- - GENERAL PAGE --TV DISPLAYOSD LANGBLACK LEVELWIDE4:3 LB4:3 PSDRCMAIN PAGECHOICE

7Connecting the SpeakersConnect the satellite speakers and subwoofer to the terminals on therear panel using speaker cords supplied.The ends of the sp

38EnglishAUDIOTVSLEEPDIMMERDVD FM/AMTV CHAUXTV/VIDEOMUTINGCONTROLTEST TONETOP MENUMENUCHOICE/TIME ON SCREENTV VOLAUDIO VOL123456789TV0MEMORYCANCELEN

39English1234567890OLD PASSWORD:NEW PASSWORD:CONFIRM PWD:PASSWORD CHANGE PAGEINPUT PASSWORD:PASSWORD VERIFY PAGEENTER5Press 5/∞ to select the desired

40English Language Code ListCode Language6565 Afar6566 Abkhazian6570 Afrikaans6577 Ameharic6582 Arabic6583 Assamese6588 Aymara6590 Azerbaijani6665 Ba

41EnglishTo get the best performance of the unit, keep your discs andmechanism clean.General NotesIn general, you will have the best performance by ke

42EnglishTroubleshootingUse this chart to help you solve daily operational problems. If there is any problem you cannot solve, contact your JVC servic

43EnglishSpecificationsCenter unit (XV-THA25)Amplifier sectionFront/Center/Rear:30 W per channel, min. RMS, driven into 6 Ω at 1 kHz, with nomore tha

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