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LVT1111-011B
[A]
INSTRUCTIONS
DVD DIGITAL CINEMA SYSTEM
TH-A25
Consists of XV-THA25 and SP-THA25
SOUND
VOLUME
SOURCE
STANDBY
STANDBY/ON
DVD DIGITAL CINEMA SYSTEM TH-A25
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.
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Warnings, Cautions and Others
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:
No obstructions, place on the level surface.
In addition, maintain the best possible air circulation as illustrated.
XV-THA25
Front
Spacing 15 cm or more
Floor
Stand height 15 cm or more
Wall or obstructions
CAUTION
To reduce the risk of electrical shocks, fire, etc.:
1.
Do not remove screws, covers or cabinet.
2.
Do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
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.
CAUTION
·
Do not block the ventilation openings or holes.
(If the ventilation openings or holes are blocked by a
newspaper or cloth, etc., the heat may not be able to
get out.)
·
Do not place any naked flame sources, such as
lighted candles, on the apparatus.
·
When discarding batteries, environmental problems
must be considered and local rules or laws governing
the disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly.
·
Do not expose this apparatus to rain, moisture,
dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with
liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the
apparatus.
IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS
REPRODUCTION OF LABELS
1
CLASSIFICATION LABEL, PLACED ON EXTERIOR SURFACE
2
WARNING LABEL, PLACED INSIDE THE UNIT
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
KLASSE 1 LASER PRODUKT
LUOKAN 1 LASER LAITE
KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT
PRODUCTO LASER CLASE 1
1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
2. CAUTION: Invisible laser radiation when open and
interlock failed or defeated. Avoid direct exposure to
beam.
3. CAUTION: Do not open the top cover. There are no user
serviceable parts inside the unit; leave all servicing to
qualified service personnel.
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Table of Contents
Parts Identification ...................................... 2
Center Unit ................................................................................. 2
Remote Control .......................................................................... 3
Getting Started ........................................... 4
Before Installation ...................................................................... 4
Checking the Supplied Accessories ........................................... 4
Putting Batteries in the Remote Control .................................... 4
Connecting the FM and AM Antennas ....................................... 5
Speaker Layout Diagram ............................................................ 6
Connecting the Speakers ............................................................ 7
Connecting Audio/Video Component ........................................ 8
TV Settings ............................................... 10
Changing the Color System ..................................................... 10
Changing the Scanning Mode .................................................. 10
Operating TV ............................................. 11
Basic Disc Operations ................................ 12
1 Turn On the Power ............................................................... 12
2 Select the Source .................................................................. 12
3 Load a Disc .......................................................................... 12
4 Start Playback ...................................................................... 13
5 Adjust the Volume ................................................................ 13
6 Activate Surround ................................................................ 13
Moving to Another Chapter/Track/File .................................... 14
Stopping Playback .................................................................... 14
Basic Tuner Operations .............................. 15
1 Turn On the Power ............................................................... 15
2 Select the Band .................................................................... 15
3 Adjust the Volume ................................................................ 15
4 Tune into a Station ............................................................... 15
Other Basic Operations .............................. 16
Enjoying Sounds from the External Component ..................... 16
Turning Off the Power with the Timer ..................................... 16
Adjusting the Display Brightness ............................................. 16
Creating Realistic Sound Fields ................... 17
Using the Test Tone .................................................................. 17
Adjusting the Sound ................................................................. 17
7 Basic sound adjustment procedure ....................................... 18
Surround Mode Introduction .................................................... 19
7 Dolby Digital and DTS Digital Surround............................. 19
7 Dolby Pro Logic II modes .................................................... 19
Activating the Surround Mode ................................................. 20
Disc Introduction--DVD/VCD/SVCD/CD ...... 21
Disc Playback ............................................ 22
Using the On-Screen Bar ......................................................... 22
7 Showing the On-Screen Bar ................................................. 22
7 Basic operation through the On-Screen Bar ......................... 23
Selecting the Audio Languages ................................................ 24
Selecting the Subtitles .............................................................. 24
Selecting the Playback Channel ............................................... 25
Selecting the Multi-Angle Views ............................................. 25
Checking the Remaining Time ................................................. 25
Disc Menu-Driven Playback .................................................... 26
Moving to a Particular Portion Directly ................................... 27
Searching for a Particular Point ............................................... 27
Repeating Playback .................................................................. 28
7 Repeat Play ........................................................................... 28
7 A­B Repeat .......................................................................... 28
Special Picture Playback .......................................................... 29
7 Still Picture/Frame-by-Frame Playback ............................... 29
7 Slow Motion Playback ......................................................... 29
7 Zoom .................................................................................... 29
MP3/JPEG Introduction ............................ 30
MP3/JPEG Playback ................................. 31
Starting Playback ..................................................................... 31
Showing the On-Screen Bar ..................................................... 31
Operations Using the On-Screen Display ................................ 32
Selecting a Particular File/Folder Directly ............................... 33
Repeating Playback .................................................................. 33
Browsing Pictures in the Current Folder .................................. 33
Rotating and Flipping a Picture ................................................ 33
Tuner Operations ....................................... 34
Tuning in Stations .................................................................... 34
Using Preset Tuning ................................................................. 35
Selecting the FM Reception Mode ........................................... 35
Setting Up the DVD Preferences ................. 36
Setting the System Preferences ................................................ 36
7 The basic procedure to set up the system preferences .......... 37
7 To adjust the DRC (Dynamic Range Compression)............. 37
Setting the Preferences ............................................................. 38
7 The basic procedure to set up preferences ............................ 38
7 To set the parental (rating) level ........................................... 39
7 To change the password ........................................................ 39
7 To release the parental lock temporarily .............................. 40
7 To reset the password to the initial setting ........................... 40
7 Language Code List ............................................................. 40
Maintenance ............................................. 41
Troubleshooting ......................................... 42
Specifications ............................................ 43
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Parts Identification
Front Panel
See pages in the parentheses for details.
Display
1 P.SCAN indicator (10)
2 Digital signal indicators (13, 19, 20)
· LINEAR PCM, DOLBY DIGITAL, and DTS.
3 TITLE indicator (13)
· Indicates the current title number with main display.
4 PBC (Play Back Control) indicator
· Goes on when the PBC function is activated.
5 CHAP (chapter) indicator (13)
· Indicates the current chapter number with main display.
6 PRGM (program) indicator (35)
7 Tuner mode indicators (15, 34, 35)
· ST (stereo) and TUNED
8 Audio channel indicators
· Indicates audio channels currently being reproduced.
9 Dolby PRO LOGIC II indicator (13, 19, 20)
p Main display
q Frequency unit indicators
· kHz (for AM band station) and MHz (for FM band
station)
Display
Center Unit
See pages in the parentheses for details.
Front Panel
1 STANDBY/ON
button and STANDBY lamp (12­15)
2 Disc tray (12)
3 Remote sensor
4 Display
5 VOLUME control (13, 15)
6
0 (open/close) button (12, 14)
· Pressing this button also turns on the power and
changes the source to the DVD/CD.
7
3/8 (play/pause) button (13, 14, 31)
· Pressing this button also turns on the power and
changes the source to the DVD/CD.
8 Multi operation buttons
·
4, ¢, and 7
9 SOURCE button (12, 15, 16)
VOLUME
SOURCE
STANDBY
STANDBY/ON
DVD DIGITAL CINEMA SYSTEM TH-A25
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6
7
9
8
4
5
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1
MHz
kHz
PRGM
CHAP
TUNED
PBC
TITLE
P.SCAN
LINEAR PCM
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Remote Control
See 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 button (35)
· CANCEL button
5 Source selecting buttons
· DVD, FM/AM, AUX (10, 12, 15, 16)
· Pressing one of these buttons also turns on the power.
6 TV CH + and ­ buttons (11)
7 TV VOL + and ­ buttons (11)
8 AUDIO VOL + and ­ buttons (13, 15)
9 TOP MENU button (26)
p ·
3, 2, 5, and buttons
· ENTER button
q CHOICE/TIME button (25, 31, 37­39)
w
3/8 button
e
7 button
r
4 and ¢ buttons
t AUDIO button (24, 25)
y SUBTITLE button (24)
u · SLOW button (29)
· PROGRESSIVE button (10)
i · RETURN button (26)
· NTSC/PAL button (10)
o SLEEP button (16)
; SOUND button (18)
a TEST TONE button (17)
s CONTROL TV button (11)
IMPORTANT:
When you press CONTROL TV, some buttons on the remote control
cannot work for operating the center unit. To operate the center
unit, press DVD, FM/AM, or AUX depending on your target
operation.
d MUTING button (13)
f TV/VIDEO button (11, 12)
g MENU button (26, 33)
h ON SCREEN button (22­28, 31)
j STEP button (29)
k ·
1 and ¡ buttons
· TUNING UP and DOWN buttons (15, 34)
l ZOOM button (29)
/ ANGLE button (25)
z · REPEAT button (28, 33)
· FM MODE button (35)
x
PL II button (13, 20)
Remote Control
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DIMMER
DVD
FM/AM
TV CH
AUX
TV/VIDEO MUTING
CONTROL TESTTONE
TOP
MENU
MENU
CHOICE/TIME
DOWN -TUNING - UP
AUDIO
SLOW RETURN
PL
PROGRESSIVE
RM-STHA25U
DVD CINEMA SYSTEM
REPEAT
SUBTITLE ANGLE
ZOOM
ON SCREEN
TVVOL
AUDIOVOL
12
3
4
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7
8
9
TV
0
MEMORY
CANCEL
ENTER
SOUND
STEP
FM MODE
NTSC/PAL
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